The Editors here at [MPD] have selected their best Northcote private spaces & secret places, to eat, drink, and throw an intimate dinner party, family feast or banquet in style, away from the crowd!
Melbourne’s Northside has established a reputation as the go-to destination for serious dining. With its modern Australian with a French refinement cuisine, pioneer restaurant Estelle, five years since opening, is proving the staying power of the northern food movement.Commencing with a small budget and just six tables, owner-chef, Scott Pickett has humbly grown his establishment that now includes an Upstairs Private Dining space for up to 50 guests and a covered courtyard with additional seating.With an exposed-brick wall and recycled timber finish, Estelle Bistro creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the main restaurant. Meanwhile, the courtyard provides a verdant and open space for lunches, dinners and private functions, while the private dining room is elegantly decorated, perfect for corporate dinners and intimate events.Estelle received a coveted Chef’s Hat in The Age Good Food Guide in its first year, and was also nominated for ‘Best New Restaurant’. Estelle has proved itself to be a valuable addition to Melbourne’s vibrant food scene.
Vinorium is all about quality and value for money of the handpicked wine selection & sumptuous food that will perfectly match the wine.Located in the heart of High Street, Northcote, Vinorium has the greatest range of value for money wines. Vinorium brings together all the best aspects of hospitality, providing a fully serviced bar and drinks list. Boasting 20 local and European wines by the glass and an isle of local and imported wines & craft beers to select from our bottle shop to enjoy within our casual dining premise or take home. You can also savour in our delicious selection of award winning Australian and International Cheeses, antipasto, tapas, authentic pizza, pasta, house-made desserts & unique gelato.Chief wine selector & cellar-master is Anthony Nania, is an expert in all things relating to wines around the world, a Wine Ambassador, a wine educator and writer. He has relished his role in setting up the extraordinary wine selection at Vinorium that has already been hailed as the new drinking and dining destination hub in Melbourne.