Enjoy Kariton handcrafted gelato and sorbet made with premium ingredients and inspired flavours at Essence Espresso. Available by the scoop in a cup or cone, or paired with the French Toast Bagel.

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Christmas Day Buffet

Celebrate Christmas Day with a buffet lunch or dinner featuring market-fresh seafood, traditional roasted meats, antipasto favourites and festive desserts. Includes a glass of bubbles on arrival and a free-flowing drinks package with premium sparkling, wines, beers and cocktails.

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High Tea

Join Essence daily from 12 PM to 3 PM for a winter-inspired afternoon High Tea featuring savoury and sweet treats including lobster rolls, duck and prune terrine sliders, duck pithivier, beef and chimichurri pies, scones with whipped cream and local preserves, macarons, éclairs, matcha pannacotta and passionfruit and mango desserts. Includes free-flowing premium tea and freshly brewed coffee. Upgrade with Chandon Brut for $16 per glass or $80 per bottle.

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2 & 3 Course Set Menus

Enjoy a two or three-course set menu at Essence, with a drink included. Two courses cost $59 and include a main course plus your choice of entree or dessert, with a glass of house wine, beer or cocktail. Three courses cost $69 and include entree, main and dessert from the Essence menu, with a glass of house wine, beer or cocktail.

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Members Get More, 10% off Dining

For a limited time, Marriott Bonvoy members receive 10% off food and drink at Essence Restaurant and M Bar, plus earn points with every visit. Not available in conjunction with other promotions. Membership is free to join.

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Midweek Steak Special $35

Enjoy a 200g grass-fed striploin steak with red wine jus, unlimited crispy coated fries, seasonal salad and a glass of Victoria Park Shiraz. Available for lunch and dinner every Tuesday and Thursday for $35 per person. Add toasted turmeric sourdough with black garlic butter for $6, house wine by the glass for $6, or any dessert from the à la carte menu for $9.

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Hours and details

From pre theatre dining in Melbourne to delectable high teas and local, artisan produce, Essence Restaurant's special events are designed to delight.

Restaurant
Australian restaurant
Dining and drinking
Coffee shop