The Malvern Hotel Restaurant

The food is always great if a bit on the pricey side. I just love the ambience, love coming here. Always a satisfying experience.

We hosted a high-end corporate dinner at The Malvern Hotel, choosing it over the more predictable options at Crown Casino—and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. The venue delivered an exceptional dining experience, blending the sophistication of a fine restaurant with the relaxed charm of a classic Melbourne pub. The food was top-tier, beautifully presented and full of flavour. The wine list was impressive, offering a curated selection that perfectly complemented our meal, while the beer was served ice-cold and crisp (in 7oz glasses for me!—just as it should be). What truly set the evening apart was the staff. Their professionalism and warmth created a polished yet laid-back atmosphere that embodies the best of Australian hospitality. The Malvern Hotel is a standout choice for anyone seeking quality, character, and a memorable experience.

Eye fillet never fails to impress for Friday lunch. Staff are so friendly

Love lunch at the Malvern. Food is always great staff are so accommodating

Great food, atmosphere and service as always. Never disappoints. A well ren establishment.

Always a good experience, especially the service and the wines

Fabulous food, great service. Thanks Ken, Wayne and the team.

The meal was very good and the service was excellent.We will definitely be back again. Adrian Kane

great food and service by the young waiting staff. The porterhouse was perfect!

Easy to make booking. Lovely table near the fire as requested. Food great. Perfect for our gathering

We had an amazing dinner here! The food was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. The lamb shoulder was melt-in-your-mouth good, and the fish was cooked perfectly. Even the sides were delicious. The vibe was relaxed but still felt special, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. You can tell they care about what they’re serving. Definitely will be making another booking there again soon.

My family I came here for my Birthday dinner. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between warm, relaxed and stylish. We were seated in the private dinning section and it was a lovely intimate setting without feeling cramped. Each dish we ordered was a masterclass in flavor, presentation, and freshness. You can tell the kitchen prioritises quality ingredients and thoughtful execution. We had a wonderful night and will definitely be back.

Great staff great food and the whole overall experience thank you

Hardly any seafood in the curry, however staff were terrific.

Staff was attentive… a nice dining room and an excellent pub menu… we will go to Malvern Hotel again

Had a lovely night with 6 gorgeous girlfriends in the front room infront of the 🔥. Staff coped with our chatty bunch very well and our meals were lovely

we found the noise level too much in the back room, service and food were very good

Good food good service equals happy people will come back

Service was just OK. Meals were small in size for the price we paid

Our lunch at the Malvern Hotel was delightful! A good catch up for my brother in law and me! I love the Prawns without the chilli! I will definitely be back for another meal!

Very nice restaurant, food was lovely and the waiters were great.

The ambiance of the dining area with the open fire is delightful Both the food and the indifferent service spoiled the lunch

Once again, the staff were considerate and friendly. The food was fabulous and the drinks well priced.

Personal service and our specific table location request was honoured happily and carbonara done authentically Excellent martini although stuffed olives don’t belong in one We love our local

$60 for a steak that was a bit tough, with ordinary salad & fries was too expensive.

Great space in the window for the 10 of us. Menu was loaded with choices that catered for us all - the salmon special was delicious. Thank you

Beautiful food thank you. excellent service. A great place to eat with family of teenagers. Thank you

Friendly helpful staff, gentle ambience, food was yummy, the logged fires added a winter warmth to the dining area. Will do it again! Thank you

Always a great dining experience at The Malvern Hotel, great food, great staff and great atmosphere.

Staff didn’t appear to have a good knowledge of food and wine. Others really enjoyed their meals. Pasta was ok. Friend couldn’t open the mussels and had to wait 10 mins to get someone’s attention. One of the senior staff was excellent but needs to pass knowledge down to other staff. Still think I would go back. Wine that was recommended, again by senior staff, was excellent.

A lovely time, the waitress and other wait staff were very considerate, polite and friendly for my dad's birthday. Thank you for your time in creating a great experience.

Really terrific service. A great atmosphere!m. All meals came out together and hot - thank you chef and wait staff. And so nice to have delicious, warm bread served on the side!

Wayne always looks after the customer. Well done to all.

The staff are friendly and make you feel very welcome. Food never disappoints

Was a bit noisy for my elderly mum (Mothers Day). Chicken Kiev could have been cooked a bit more. Otherwise everything was great, to a high standard, including the excellent service!

Good food, can be expensive and slow at times but generally always happy

Great meal service was very good. Made a late booking but got in. Love our local.

A great place for a perfectly cooked eye fillet. Can never fault the meal!

Enjoyed our evening and the meal was very delicious thanks

just the perfect Pub for the family during the week

We waited 30 mins to get served drinks and bread at our table which is unusual. Not sure they had anyone allocated to us and we had tro ask for both.

Great food, service and vibe. We were also not rushed which was so refreshing.

This place never stops amazing us. Always good food, attentive service and an extensive wine list. Always good!

Excellent food, a change from a year ago when it was rather just competent. The wine list remains extensive and excellent, and service was fast, courteous and professional.

Always really good food and wonderfully attentive service. Highly recommend.

We are always are well looked after at the Malvern Hotel and enjoy the dining experience.

We had a wonderful dining experience…the food was top shelf and the service friendly and attentive… looking forward to an encore!!!

Alway a great experience to visit the Malvern Hotel. The food in consistently great. Love the warm fresh bread to start.

As always staff and food excellent Amazing in every way

Good pub meals at Toorak prices. The service was excellent.