Once again May has crept up on us out of nowhere, bringing with it one very important day. It’s that one thing you should be prepared for, yet every year it comes as another suprise. That’s right, it’s Mother’s Day.
There’s no need to fret, we’ve listed our top picks of where you and your loved ones can wine and dine in Melbourne this Mother’s Day for 2025:
Three Course Sicilian Inspired Menu At Mister Bianco
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You can’t take your mum to Sicily, but you can do the next best thing and gorge on Mister Bianco’s three course menu this Mother’s Day. Kew’s very own little slice of Italian goodness, offering scattered candle lights, dim amber tones and sleek leather booths for your loved ones to feel special. The menu highlights ample starters to share—think fried oysters with caper cream and tomato, smoked eggplant risotto balls topped with fluffy whipped ricotta. There’s barramundi, veal or a wild mushroom risotto on offer for mains, some would say you’re spoilt for choice.
THE DETAILS
How Much: From $125 per person ($65 for kiddies)
Where: 26-28 Cotham Road, Kew
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Mod-Asian Feed Me Menu At Luxsmith
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Celebrate those powerful mother figures in your life this Mother’s Day, Luxsmith is delivering a tasty $90 per person feed me menu, designed with love. Standout dishes are the kingfish sashimi with nahm jim, coconut, chilli and lime, plus a succulent twice-cooked crispy fried duck with sweet ginger, soy and bean sprouts. Luxsmith has a vast drinks selection from cocktails and aperitifs to zesty wines and craft beers.
THE DETAILS
How Much: From $90 per person ($45 for kiddies)
Where: 5 Gamon Street, Seddon
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Marameo—A Pasta Palace with A Special Sunday Lunch
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Marameo–on Russell Place is a self proclaimed Italian dinner party and we couldn’t agree more. This Mother’s Day they are opening their doors for a special à la carte style Sunday lunch. You’ll be rolling in creamy buffalo mozzarella paired with balancing cavolo nero, grapes and walnuts. They’re also dishing out the iconic decadent ten-cheese lasagne, finished off with a raspberry and white choc tiramisu (spiked with frangelico for that extra kick). If you want to bring the kids they are sorted with a trusted staple—spaghetti bolognese.
THE DETAILS
Bottomless Boozy Brunch At Lona Misa
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Lona Misa, brings bold Latin flavours with even bolder interior design straight to South Yarra, one that mum is sure to enjoy. Feast on grilled shiitake anticuchos skewers, juicy josper-grilled peri peri chicken with salsa verde, and crispy roasted andean potatoes. Snap it up for $65 per person and add an extra $30 for two-hours of free-flowing spritz, mimosas, wine and beer. This is a recipe for a post lunch siesta, keeping on brand for the Latin vibe.
THE DETAILS
How Much: $65 per person and $30 for booze (kiddies are $45 a pop)
Where: 234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
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Unwind Together With A Private Bathing Session At The Mornington Peninsulas’s Hot Springs
This Mother’s day in Melbourne give the best gift of all, time with you. Escape the city and treat that mother figure in your life to some pure relaxation. The Peninsula Hot Springs are providing a 45-minute private bathing session, where you’ll have some uninterrupted unwind time. The mineral rich waters and peaceful scenery will have Mum feeling truly loved this Mother’s Day.
THE DETAILS
How Much: $350 for two people
Where: 140 Springs Lane, Fingal
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Let Mum Dig Into Some Super Lush Choccies From Messina
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Messina are doing the lord's work again, and this year they've brought back their iconic Mother's Day chocolate bars. They're hand made and they have eight flavours. They're all crafted in house by their talented chocolatiers with decadent flavours like pistachio cream, burnt vanilla, neapolitan layers and more. They go on sale 23 April so you can get your gift locked up early.
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