Lûmé
Experimental fine dining in South Melbourne


Pushing the boundaries of culinary possibility, the daily changing tasting menu – sometimes as many as 15 courses – is daring and unexpected, much like its setting in a former bordello. The Front Room and bar serve an à la carte menu and prix fixe Friday lunch, but the full dinner experience is memorable and evocative, especially when paired with the suggested wines.
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