Cumulus Inc.

We wanted to try Cumulus Inc. for its modern Australian, seasonal cuisine with local produce, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, striking a perfect balance between refined and approachable. We loved the Shark Bay scallops and anchovies to start, followed by the O’Connor porterhouse steak, and finished with the baba - easily one of the best desserts we’ve ever had. Glad to have the opportunity to try out this place.

Cumulus Inc. delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish for our team Christmas lunch. The service was impeccable and highly professional — exactly what you expect from an establishment of this calibre. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable, particularly when navigating the wine list. When we were looking for something specific, their recommendations were thoughtful, well-informed, and perfectly matched to the meal. The chef’s selection was exquisite — beautifully balanced, refined, and a true showcase of quality ingredients and skill. Every dish felt intentional and elevated without being pretentious. A standout experience on Flinders Lane and a restaurant that continues to set the benchmark for exceptional food and service. I’ll absolutely be back.

Amazing food and service!! Food is very rich and complex in flavour with quite generous portion. Ordered the set, and the highlight was definitely the roasted lamb shoulder, very tender and well executed. Service was just another level here, the waiters n waitress are all very attentive and will respond to your need immediately even if you never asked for it, and remained polite and respectful, yet friendly the whole time Definitely worth trying and they live up to their hype

We had a phenomenal lunch celebrating our anniversary. The floor and bar staff went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. The food was great and the sommelier made brilliant wine pairing suggestions.

We were lucky to catch their oyster happy hour at $2 each, which was excellent value and very fresh. The Wagyu bresaola was a standout and easily one of the best we’ve had. The O’Connor porterhouse and the chicken were both cooked beautifully and full of flavour — you can really sense the kitchen’s confidence in the quality of their ingredients and execution. Overall, a very satisfying meal and a place that clearly knows what it’s doing.

The overall dining experience was a bit disappointing. We originally asked to sit on the sofa seats, but the staff said they were reserved. However, from the moment we arrived until we finished our meal, no one ever sat there, which made the service feel somewhat unfriendly. It also felt like we might not have been the preferred type of guests since we weren’t there for drinks, and most other customers seemed to be. We ordered two vegetarian dishes and the 1.2kg lamb rack. The lamb was delicious for the first few bites—tender and flavorful—but the portion is extremely large and becomes quite heavy after a while. I wouldn’t recommend ordering it unless you have three or four people to share it, otherwise it’s hard to finish. The bread was actually the best part: warm, fragrant, and very good. The scallops were nothing special, and the asparagus was quite plain. Overall, it feels like a place that used to be popular on social media. The ambiance is nice, but the service and food may not meet everyone’s expectations.

I celebrated my birthday last week and I had a very nice time there. Busy small venue but they can arrange your party if you are a big group. As we were over 7 people we had to do the set menu ($95 pp) The appetisers were very delicious, specially the anchovies one and the tuna tartare, then they served some extra things till the main dish.

Daniel, you are an absolute superstar! Thank you for making our Christmas celebration dinner so much fun and memorable! We came here a few years ago, and glad we booked again for our work event. Food was amazing as usual, but the service was world class. Also special shout out to Nick, the knowledgeable and amazingly friendly sommelier, your recommendations along side Daniel were perfect, and thanks for going above and beyond, whilst having such an eye for details. Looking forward to our next visit ;)