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Julie

Annual Restaurant Guide: VIC top 25
A plate of radishes from Julie on a table with a white tablecloth.
MELBOURNE
Address
Abbotsford Convent, 1-4 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC

There’s something dreamy about Julie. Housed in a former convent building set on peaceful, leafy farmland next to the Yarra River just spitting distance from the CBD, it exudes a hushed, timeless feel. The dining room, all high ceilings, cream tiles, linen-dressed tables and pink terrazzo, has instant rural Euro appeal as does chef Julieanne Blum’s menu that takes many of its cues from the extensive on-site garden. Three- or five-course set menus might include gloriously crunchy golden radishes teamed with a classically garlicky bagna càuda and house-baked dinner rolls; grilled chicken liver skewers in a rich, precise Marsala sauce; and expertly braised lamb generously flavoured with rosemary and lemon. There’s a light, unpretentious touch here, also apparent on the outside terrace with its dappled light and à la carte menu (olives, oysters, steak frites, risotto Milanese). Both options encourage kicking back with something from the French-accented wine list and relishing being in the dream.

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Julie
Abbotsford Convent, 1-4 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC
Price Guide
$
Bookings
Recommended
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Opening Hours
Open Lunch Thu-Mon; Dinner Thu-Sat & Mon

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