Elegant dining at Bistra in Melbourne: a beautifully set table, ready for service.

Bistra Melbourne

Bistra sits on Elgin Street. It is a twenty-minute walk from the Royal Exhibition Building.

The room runs smart, feeling more formal than the casual eateries nearby. While its neighbours lean into the high-traffic bustle of Carlton, Bistra focuses on a structured, international seafood menu that demands a slower pace. It is the destination for when you want a quiet evening that avoids the sprawl of the museum district, offering a sense of gravity that the surrounding cafes simply lack.

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Cuisine

Bistra FAQ

Bistra is a restaurant serving modern, international, and seafood cuisine. It is a mid-to-high price point venue that offers fine dining within its space, which features a terrace.

Bistra is at 157 Elgin St, Carlton. It is a twenty-minute walk from the Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building, and a twenty-five-minute walk from the Melbourne Museum.

The room at Bistra runs smart and elegant. Guests generally dress in accordance with this style to match the atmosphere of the dining room.

To book a table at Bistra, you can use Alotea. We take your date, party size, and any occasion notes, work the venue's own booking route, and come back with a confirmed answer.

Opening Hours

Sunday

12:00 - 21:00

Monday

17:30 - 22:00

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

17:30 - 22:00

Thursday

17:30 - 22:00

Friday

12:00 - 22:00

Saturday

12:00 - 22:00

Location

157 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Nearby

Carlton Gardens1.3 km
Royal Exhibition Building1.5 km
Melbourne Museum1.8 km

Additional Information

Name

Bistra Melbourne

Establishment Type

Restaurant

Cuisine Type

Modern, International, Seafood

Dress Code

Smart and Elegant

Price Range

$$$

Address

157 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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