We ordered:
- flat bread, fromage blanc 🫓
- mussels, nduja, cucumber, fried bread and aioli 🥒
- baked pipe rigate, vodka sauce pasta 🍝 (entree size)
- John Dory, braised peas, mint and espelette pepper 🐠
- passionfruit, ginger, herb oil mocktail 🍸
- salted raspberry non 1 wine 🍷
🫓 the flat bread was good as always, soft and fluffy and (perhaps controversially) the fromage is the highlight for me between the two elements.
🥒cucumbers and mussels are a must get! It’s just so refreshing and a great way to pique your appetite at the start of your meal.
🍝 the pasta is what some guests come for but it unfortunately was not a showstopper for us… it was as expected and not much more. It not a must get for us but good to try if it’s your first time at Marion.
🐠 Braised peas and mint worked well. However the fish lacked flavour and was slightly over cooked despite the skin not being particularly crispy ..
🍸the passionfruit mocktail was interesting and we recommend giving this a go! There were so many flavours bouncing around in this and it went well with the meal.
For two people - we were pretty full despite only getting the rigate in a smaller size.
Overall we give Marion 3.5 stars - we have always enjoyed Marion for the vibes but on this particular visit, we can’t say that the food was much beyond average other than the mussels.
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A · 2026-01-12
The atmosphere was incredible! so calm and chill, it honestly felt like sitting in nature on a spring day. The service was extremely professional and attentive, always making sure everything was going smoothly. The food was also very good and quite original. The standout for me was the Danish asparagus; absolutely delicious. The baked pasta was a bit more standard for a place like this, and while the meat had great flavor, it was slightly chewy.
Even with that, the overall experience is a solid five stars, and I’d definitely come back. They also have an excellent wine list, and it’s a fantastic spot to enjoy a special moment and celebrate. Keep it up!
Fabrizio Lucci · 2025-12-22
wow wow wow!!! Marion really is worth all the hype and more. Food was absolutely divine, cooked to perfection and beautiful flavours. Service was super friendly and warm, everyone had smiles on their faces and happy to help. Ambience was so fun and vibes were amazing. A real gem of melbourne, highly highly highly recommend.
A N · 2025-12-01
Had a beautiful time here with some friends. Service was great and food was delicious. We got the bread, anchovy toast, mussels, asparagus danish, duck fritz, basked pasta and the beans. Got one of every dessert too! Everything was so good we couldn't pick a highlight but would order it all again tomorrow. Highly recommend
Sabrina Potter · 2025-11-24
Stunning restaurant! We enjoyed every bit of this place—from the atmosphere and the service to, undoubtedly, the food. The flatbread was the star. We loved it so much that we ordered it twice. The vodka pasta and the pork cutlet were great too. We sat outside as we didn’t have a reservation, but it did not disappoint. The indoor seating looked lovely as well. They also have a great wine selection. Couldn’t recommend it more!
anotherdays · 2025-09-24