Malin honours Scandinavian heritage while also translating to clever in French.

Malin can accommodate a majority of allergy & dietary requirements and we appreciate you notifying us at the time of booking.

We kindly ask those booking to check with their guests and inform the venue of any dietary requirements of all guests in advance.

This proactive communication allows both our front of house & kitchen team to properly prepare and accommodate special dietary needs, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience for all.

These requirements may include, but are not limited to, allergies, intolerances, religious or cultural dietary restrictions, and preferences such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free.

By providing this information at the time of booking, venues can:

• Ensure the availability of suitable options and alleviate cross-contamination.

• Avoid last-minute substitutions or disappointments for guests.

• Create a personalized dining experience that respects dietary needs.

• Help staff plan and manage kitchen resources and ingredients more efficiently.

While all care is taken in taken in the preparation of dishes, we can not guarantee safety through cross contamination and traces with our suppliers.

Please modify any reservations through your Open Table confirmation email. If you are unable to do this, contact the venue directly hello@malinmelbourne.com and the team will be happy to help.

We love hosting large groups and simply ask guests to acknowledge the intimate layout of our small dining room.

Parties of 7 dine on our Chef’s Tasting menu, with any allergy & dietary requirements taken into consideration.

Please speak to your guests to ensure this is suitable for them and your occasion ahead of booking.

To book a reservation for 7 or more, please email hello@malinmelbourne.com

Malin is a fully licensed venue and can not allow guests to bring their own alcohol.

We do not provide a separate children’s menu.

While we wholeheartedly welcome infants and prams, we have found that our regular menu can be enjoyed by juniors.

We take pride in offering a variety of options and have been proud to introduce ingredients and dishes to our young diners, those they are yet to discover.

We are always happy to assist parents in selecting dishes that will suit their children's tastes. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you and your family.

Please let us know at the time of booking if any of your party are underage or you require pram space.

Malin is located at 687 Rathdowne St (entry via the black door on Curtain St)

There is sufficient street parking, however should guests wish to arrive by public transport the 1, 6 & 96 trams are the closest stops and require a 5-10minute walk. The 250 & 251 bus stops are located 100m from Malin.

Rideshare services are commonly available in the area.

The main entry is located on Curtain St. This entry has two steps, and there are another two steps that lead into the main dining room.

For those who can not navigate steps, the main dining room can also be accessed via Rathdowne St. We appreciate you advising of this at the time of booking so that tables can be appropriately accommodated.

Staff are prepared to assist as appropriate. If you have accessibility concerns please email hello@malinmelbourne.com and the team would be happy to provide more information.