Napier Quarter

Wine bar · Fitzroy ·

Napier Quarter

Wine bar · Fitzroy ·

Charcuterie, cheese boards, wine, espresso, anchovy toast

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359 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia Get directions

@infatuation

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The 24 Best Restaurants In Melbourne - Melbourne - The Infatuation

"For a crash course in Melburnian dining head to this cafe-slash-wine bar on a residential backstreet, where the kitchen applies a light but thoughtful touch to top-notch produce. That might mean yellow peaches dressed with honey, or ricotta and persimmon lifted with native pepperberry. The anchovy toast here kicked off a city-wide obsession, and nails the fat-salt-acid equilibrium: anchovies over thick house mayo and salsa verde with a sliced boiled egg on rye. It’s not always on the menu, but ask nicely and one can often be whipped up. Wines are from small-batch producers, best sipped outside in the sunshine, and a die-hard approach to coffee means there’s no alt milk and no takeaway (though espresso is a wallet-friendly $2 if you take it standing at the bar). Lingering is welcome—the venue is open all day, and you can even stay the night at the on-site guesthouse." - ellen fraser

https://www.theinfatuation.com/melbourne/guides/best-melbourne-restaurants

Napier Quarter

@infatuation

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Napier Quarter - Review - Fitzroy - Melbourne - The Infatuation

"For a crash course in Melburnian dining, head to this cafe-slash-wine bar on a residential backstreet, where the kitchen applies a light but thoughtful touch to top-notch produce. That might mean yellow peaches dressed with honey, or ricotta and persimmon lifted with native pepperberry. The anchovy toast here kicked off a city-wide obsession, and nails the fat-salt-acid equilibrium: anchovies over thick house mayo and salsa verde with a sliced boiled egg on rye. It’s not always on the menu, but ask nicely and one can often be whipped up. Wines are from small-batch producers, best sipped outside in the sunshine, and a die-hard approach to coffee means there’s no alt milk and no takeaway (though espresso is a wallet-friendly $2 if you take it standing at the bar). Lingering is welcome—the venue is open all day, and you can even stay the night at the on-site guesthouse." - Ellen Fraser

https://www.theinfatuation.com/melbourne/reviews/napier-quarter

Gareth Sobey

Napier Quarter

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The 38 Best Restaurants in Melbourne | Eater

"Napier Quarter is the kind of place that will have you considering a move to the buzzy Fitzroy area. The tiny neighborhood gem transforms from an espresso bar in the morning to a wine bar in the afternoon. To match the European and Australian wine list, chef Eileen Horsnell creates inspired dishes with carefully selected local ingredients like pine mushrooms and Great Ocean Road duck. The rye toast with Spanish anchovies, boiled egg, mayo, and salsa verde has a legion of fans." - Audrey Bourget

https://www.eater.com/maps/best-melbourne-restaurants-38

Gareth Sobey

Napier Quarter

Clare D

Google

A dream restaurant brought to life. Napier Quarter has been on my list for what feels like forever, and after seeing their post about the new addition to the menu, spaghetti alla chitarra, vongole, I finally had the perfect excuse to visit. I originally planned to walk in, but FOMO won. I called the morning of, and even though they were nearly fully booked, they squeezed us into a small corner of the bar. Honestly — it was the best seat in the house. From the moment we stepped in, the staff were warm and welcoming. Our bartender made us feel like regulars, constantly checking in and chatting with us. Sitting at the bar meant we had the best view of the kitchen and the drink prep, which added to the entire experience. We started with the focaccia — a thick, fluffy slab fresh from the oven, served with olive oil and balsamic. Absolutely heavenly. We also ordered the charcuterie plate, which featured three different cured meats sliced to order. Perfection. Of course, we both went for the main event: the Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Vongole. The chef himself delivered the bowls to us, and it was every bit as beautiful and satisfying as I’d hoped — the portion, the flavour, the texture… it was exactly what a pasta dish should be. To finish, we shared their brownie topped with flaky sea salt — rich, balanced, and the ideal final bite. The interior design is honestly everything. Cozy, warm, unfussy — yet perfectly curated. If I ever designed my own home, Napier Quarter would be the blueprint. I adored being in that space, and I’d come back in a heartbeat.

Michael B.

Google

I walked in without a booking and was looked after straight away, the staff friendly and switched on. I had anchovies on toast for breakfast and it was exactly what I wanted. It’s the kind of place that works just as well for a quick bite as a slow morning. Chef kiss 🤌

Jonas S.

Google

Very special and curated place in a quite street off the buzz of Fitzroy. Every detail is cared for and thought after up to the paper towels on the toilet. Food and service were pristine. Got the anchovy toast recommended and it was pure bliss. Very well composed, simple, beautiful but still complex. Huge recommendation

Moontess

Google

The food and drinks here are superb, but my favourite thing about this place is that they really understand what it means to do hospitality. The staff are friendly and professional, treating each guest very warmly and with great care. One of my favourite places.

jennifer

Google

Stunning. A singular vision beautifully executed. Quality of produce and attention to detail outstanding. There’s love and care here - you can feel it in every element. A joy to spend some time in Napier Quarter’s idyll.

R T

Google

We had focaccia, anchovies on toast, pasta and soup. They all tasted lovely and the most memorable one was the focaccia. It is hard to find words to describe how tasty it was. I wish I could bring a loaf with me. The service was great on the day we were there. We would definitely go there again.

Amaryllis A.

Google

It was a delicious lunch! The focaccia was wow!! So sad I didn’t get to takeaway. Such a tiny place but food was so good! Service took a bit of time but in the end we were satisfied. The pasta was a surprise! So much flavours🤩 And I personally really enjoyed the citron presse! I know my friend was hesitant on the espresso + tonic at first but once she tried it there was no looking back!

Nelly S.

Google

Cute atmosphere, great food, and amazing service. I accidentally spilled olive oil on my white skirt, and one of the staff members was so lovely and helped me remove the stain. She truly saved my night.

Elaine M.

Yelp

I loved everything about this cafe, and the servers were fantastic, knowledgeable, and oh so helpful. I came for a quick bite of breakfast but ended up staying for lunch because I enjoyed the anchovy toast so much. (By the way, it was the best gluten free bread I've ever had.) The celeriac was delicious as well. I sat outside and was able to enjoy the nice weather while also getting a feel for the neighborhood around me. Dan and Connor gave me lots of excellent recommendations as well for my stay in Melbourne. I absolutely recommend grabbing a bite and coffee here!