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Booking a Mother’s Day lunch? Here are a few of the best spots you can spoil her in Melbourne
A few divine destinations for lunch on the 8th of May, plus outfits to fit the occasion
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
What to wear to, Chancery Lane
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
What to wear to, Estelle
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
What to wear to, Longrain
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/