Cover Story


Booking a Mother’s Day lunch? Here are a few of the best spots you can spoil her in Melbourne

Booking a Mother’s Day lunch? Here are a few of the best spots you can spoil her in Melbourne

There’s no better way to indulge the most wonderful maternal figures in your life this Mother’s Day than at an elegant degustation in Melbourne — after you’ve gifted her with something at the very top of her Harrolds wish list, that is. For their chancet to flaunt a freshly-unboxed Bottega, spritz some decadent Tom Ford perfume, or dazzle in a dreamy pair of Amina Muaddi heels, Harrolds has compiled some must-book Mother’s Day lunching options for the most fabulous matriarchs in Melbourne. Read on and reserve quickly to cement your ranking as the ‘favourite’ again this year.

Your shortcut to pampering the lady of the hour

Chancery Lane, 430 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

An extravagant three-course indulgent menu for Mother’s Day is planned for Chancery Lane’s diners. On the first Sunday of may, start off with Spring Bay mussel Escabeche, Shark Bay scallop Crudo, and Hiramasa kingfish tartare. For your second and main course, relish Confit King salmon and duo of wagyu beef with sides. And to round off the lunch, guests will be swoon over a pear tarte tatin with Cardamon ice cream for dessert.

Time: Sunday, 8 May from 12pm
Offering: Mother’s Day Lunch
Price: $150pp and $60pp for kids under 12
Bookings: https://chancerylane.com.au/whatson/mothers-day-lunch/

What to wear to, Chancery Lane


Blue Check Tweed Bralette
Alessandra Rich

Blue Check Tweed Bralette

$620
Blue Check Flare Trousers
Alessandra Rich

Blue Check Flare Trousers

$1,450
Bouclé White Mini Pouch
Bottega Veneta

Bouclé White Mini Pouch

$1,740
Double Bow Iridescent White Elizabeth Heels
Mach & Mach

Double Bow Iridescent White Elizabeth Heels

$1,970

What to wear to, Chancery Lane


Blue Check Tweed Bralette
Alessandra Rich

Blue Check Tweed Bralette

$620
Blue Check Flare Trousers
Alessandra Rich

Blue Check Flare Trousers

$1,450
Bouclé White Mini Pouch
Bottega Veneta

Bouclé White Mini Pouch

$1,740
Double Bow Iridescent White Elizabeth Heels
Mach & Mach

Double Bow Iridescent White Elizabeth Heels

$1,970

Estelle, 243-245 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

The most special set lunch at Estelle will be your shortcut to pampering the lady of the hour. Expect a modern Australian menu of modern with Estelle’s signature flair, kicked off the only way we know how: with a glass of Champagne. Menu highlights are mouthwatering, like wild mushroom gnocchi, Murray cod with crab sauce and charred cucumber, and an impeccable chestnut and chocolate fondant dessert to conclude.

Time: Sunday, 8 May from 12pm – 2:30pm
Offering: Mother’s Day Lunch
Price: $120pp and $45pp for kids under 12
Bookings: https://theestelle.com.au/mothers-day/

What to wear to, Estelle


Pink Flower Embellished Blouse
Magda Butrym

Pink Flower Embellished Blouse

$1,390
Black Drape Trousers
Alexander Mcqueen

Black Drape Trousers

$3,150
Hangisi Lace 70 Jewel Buckle Pumps
Manolo Blahnik

Hangisi Lace 70 Jewel Buckle Pumps

$1,625
First Time Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford

First Time Lip Color Matte

$77

What to wear to, Estelle


Pink Flower Embellished Blouse
Magda Butrym

Pink Flower Embellished Blouse

$1,390
Black Drape Trousers
Alexander Mcqueen

Black Drape Trousers

$3,150
Hangisi Lace 70 Jewel Buckle Pumps
Manolo Blahnik

Hangisi Lace 70 Jewel Buckle Pumps

$1,625
First Time Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford

First Time Lip Color Matte

$77

Longrain, 44 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Treat Mum to the most fashionable Thai banquet on offer this Mother’s Day at Melbourne Thai institution, Longrain. All of the Longrain favourites will be rolled out for the queen(s) in your midst, from freshly shucked oysters to chargrilled prawn skewers for entrée and a seductive spiced milk cake for dessert.

Time: Sunday, 8 May from 12pm
Offering: Mother’s Day Lunch Banquet  Price: $90pp and $40pp for kids under 12
Bookings: https://longrainmelbourne.com/whats-on/

What to wear to, Longrain


Ecru Calico Zip Shirt
Maison Margiela

Ecru Calico Zip Shirt

$1,470
Blue Stevie Jeans
Victoria Beckham

Blue Stevie Jeans

$760
Black Chain Rubber Boot
JW Anderson

Black Chain Rubber Boot

$540
Green Bumper Baguette Bag
JW Anderson

Green Bumper Baguette Bag

$1,030

What to wear to, Longrain


Ecru Calico Zip Shirt
Maison Margiela

Ecru Calico Zip Shirt

$1,470
Blue Stevie Jeans
Victoria Beckham

Blue Stevie Jeans

$760
Black Chain Rubber Boot
JW Anderson

Black Chain Rubber Boot

$540
Green Bumper Baguette Bag
JW Anderson

Green Bumper Baguette Bag

$1,030

Matilda, 159 Domain Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141

Spend your first Sunday of May at Matilda to royally spoil the food maven in your world. Start with snacks on arrival and complete the afternoon with Matilda’s famous tarte tatin. The three courses for Mother’s Day start with pine mushroom, comté custard and brioche, followed by a Humpty Doo barramundi and a heavenly Wagyu sirloin +7, hispi cabbage, horseradish.

Time: Sunday, 8 May from 12–3pm
Offering: Mother’s Day Lunch
Price: $150pp and $60pp for kids under 12
Bookings: https://matilda159.com/mothers-day-lunch/

What to wear to, Matilda


Beige Monogram Crop Top
Balmain

Beige Monogram Crop Top

$1,290
Black Wide Leg Trousers
Amiri

Black Wide Leg Trousers

$1,490
Crystal Embellished High Choker
Alessandra Rich

Crystal Embellished High Choker

$850
Black Small Scrunchie Bag
Alexander Wang

Black Small Scrunchie Bag

$675

What to wear to, Matilda


Beige Monogram Crop Top
Balmain

Beige Monogram Crop Top

$1,290
Black Wide Leg Trousers
Amiri

Black Wide Leg Trousers

$1,490
Crystal Embellished High Choker
Alessandra Rich

Crystal Embellished High Choker

$850
Black Small Scrunchie Bag
Alexander Wang

Black Small Scrunchie Bag

$675

Copied to clipboard