Matilda 159 Domain

This was an aesthetically nice restaurant inside although quite loud during lunch. We opted for the feed me menu which was okay. The burata was nice, the salad was nice, the scallops were nice, the desert was really nice, the potatoes were nice, but the steak was not to my liking. We weren’t asked how we would want it cooked and it came out quite chewy and bloody which is not my preferred option at all, so that was a struggle to eat. The staff were a little slow to tend to us and were not friendly nor rude, but very basic with their interactions.

Booked a Saturday night dinner. Four people. Atmosphere inside is pleasant however the tables are so close you’re practically sharing the evening with the table next to you. Wouldn’t recommend sitting outside unless you’re keen to sit near show pony,South Yarra social wanna-be’s. Felt like the rejected cast of desperate housewives frequent the front seats. The wait staff were short, blunt and to the point with limited charm or presence. The menu pricing was an eye opener. Steak was $85 and came with absolutely nothing on the side. Potatoes (which were dramatically over cooked and dry) came in at $18 per serve. I’d question the 250g serve tbh. It looked shy of 250g. Oyster were fresh, as one would expect. Octopus was salty but tender. The cauliflower, at $38, was over priced and nothing special. The spatchcock was okay, little bit of a kick in the sauce but nothing to write home about. Overall, not somewhere I’d go back, not somewhere I’d recommend. But guessing by the show ponies sitting out the front, this place survives on locals which pretend to have money but only have poor taste.

My husband’s birthday celebration was perfect because of the delicious food and impeccable service we received. The tall guy who served us was beyond amazing. He explained the food and wine well and had little but quality conversations with is in between about the dishes and wine. The wagyu was perfectly cooked, but the highlight of the night was the duck. We also shared a dessert, our favourite apple tart tatin. Matilda 159 has been our favourite Melbourne resto. This was our 3rd time here. We always love the intimate and warm vibe here.

The food and prices here are acceptable and reasonable for what you get. The service was good, the place is comfortable and not noisy, and the staff were really nice and friendly, which made the experience even better. Would happily come back again.

The mains of duck and beef is just so so considering the price. The entree (focaccia and octopus and lamb ribs) was nice. As of the environment, the restaurant doesn’t have Wi-Fi and my 4G signal is lost inside the restaurant, I can’t believe it’s a fine dining service. One staff was so indifferent and couldn’t bother to find a proper place to sit my baby. I need to check myself with the other staff whether we could sit outside so there’s enough room for pram. Took ages for the food, we sit there for almost 3 hours with multiple check asking when will the next dish come. Not recommended, don’t deserve 2 hats neither.

We chose this restaurant to celebrate my promotion, and it absolutely delivered an unforgettable experience. The entire meal was worth every cent, with each dish displaying incredible finesse and depth of flavor. The meal began with what might be the best focaccia and olive oil we've ever had. For starters, the lamb ribs and salmon roe were superb. The only very slight miss was the king prawn, which I felt was a touch undercooked inside. That was quickly forgotten with our main event: the 35-day dry-aged Cape Grim ribeye. This steak was phenomenal, and the duck fat potatoes were the perfect rich accompaniment. We got carried away with ordering and ended the night unusually, but happily, full. Despite the one small suggestion on the prawn, our experience was amazing. I cannot recommend this place highly enough for any Melbourne food lover seeking a top-tier culinary experience.

Recently spent a foodie week in Melbourne dining at some of Melbournes best restaurants but managed to give a special shoutout to Matilda. We booked here after seeing them make the top 100 worlds best steaks but at first was a little skeptical. From the moment I walked in passing by the kitchen where the hot coals were smoking and meals being meticulously plated up. We had a couple of entrees including Oysters & Octopus which didn't disappoint but the stand out was the rib eye bone-in cooked to perfection and jam packed with flavor. Perfectly charred on the outside and beautifully pink and moist in the middle, seasoned well. Well done team . Keep up the great work

I've photographed a few weddings at Matilda 159 Domain and it is such an incredible venue. The moody, elegant interiors make for stunning photos, and the atmosphere feels warm and intimate throughout the reception. The food looks as amazing as it tastes, and the team are always a dream to work with - everything flows seamlessly. A perfect spot for a stylish Melbourne wedding.