At Bottarga, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. With just 18 seats and a small, passionate team, we deliver a highly personal dining experience that’s warm, relaxed, and quietly refined.
Our menus evolve with the seasons, showcasing the best local produce—including native Australian ingredients—and a thoughtful blend of Italian technique and Asian influence. Expect bold flavours, precise execution, and a meal that unfolds with intention.
Current Menu Offering
Standard A La Carte :
2 Courses – $69pp / 3 Courses – $89pp
Chef's Selection – $95pp
Tasting Experience (Degustation) – $160pp
Sommelier’s Wine Pairing – $90pp
Bottarga is proud to be recognised by The Age Good Food Guide—a reflection of our ongoing commitment to quality and craft.
WINE PROGRAM
& DRINKS
We offer a curated selection of wines, spirits, cocktails, aperitivo, and non-alcoholic beverages to complement your meal. Our award-winning wine list—recognised by Wine Spectator and the Australian Wine List Awards—features refined, expressive wines from both local and international producers.
Our seasonal sommelier pairing is crafted to enhance the flavours of our menu. Please ask our team about the current selection.
Cocktails
Our house cocktails are thoughtfully crafted using premium spirits, seasonal ingredients, and a distinct Australian native twist—highlighting botanicals and flavours that reflect the local landscape.
BYO
While Bottarga is a fully licensed restaurant with an extensive in-house wine list, we also understand the joy of sharing a cherished bottle of wine. For that reason, we offer the option to bring your own bottle on weekdays (Tuesday to Thursday), allowing you to pair it with our dishes and create unforgettable moments. This privilege is available during the week only; please note that terms and conditions apply.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Bottarga is a family-run restaurant built on experience, heart, and a shared dream. Just two people—Federico in the kitchen, Sommi at the front—doing what we love every day.
Kitchen – Federico
Federico is the soul of our kitchen, with over a decade of experience in some of Melbourne’s top restaurants, including Vue de Monde, Rosetta, and Scopri. A graduate of William Angliss and a former protégé of Shannon Bennett, Federico brings precision, creativity, and warmth to every plate. At Bottarga, he finally has full creative freedom to cook from the heart—focused on simplicity, flavour, and nostalgia.
Front of House – Sommi
Somi has lived and breathed hospitality since childhood, helping run her family’s restaurant and later opening her own café, Kaizen Coffee Co., in Bangkok at just 23. With years of hands-on experience in Melbourne’s dining scene and a deep love for wine (WSET Level 3 certified), she curates every guest experience with warmth, care, and quiet excellence.
Together, we do it all—from prep and service to wine selection and cleanup. There’s no big team, no investors—just the two of us, building something real, one guest at a time.