This sequel to one of Sydney’s top restaurants has the same magic, but with the distinctly Victorian spin.

Nomad Melbourne: The Fire Beneath Flinders Lane

Nomad’s arrival in Melbourne brought with it a certain quiet confidence. The Sydney original had already made its mark with wood-fired cooking and Mediterranean warmth, but this second act settles into its new home with unmistakable Victorian attitude. Hidden below Flinders Lane, the dining room feels both industrial and elegant, its stone archways and soft light setting the tone for something familiar yet new.

Everything here is about generosity and craft. Smoke drifts from the open kitchen, the scent of bread, lamb fat and smouldering citrus filling the air. Nomad has always been about connection — between chefs and diners, between fire and flavour, between Sydney roots and Melbourne refinement — and that DNA remains intact.

Where Fire Leads the Menu

Every dish passes through flame at some point, creating depth and balance without heaviness. Start with the signature house flatbread and smoked butter, a simple pairing that sets the tone for what follows. From there, the charcuterie program takes centre stage, with hand-cured meats aged in-house and plated with precision. The wood-roasted carrots with labneh show the team’s knack for turning humble ingredients into something memorable.

For mains, go with the lamb shoulder, pork chop or fish of the day cooked over coals until perfectly caramelised. There’s a rhythm to the service that feels intuitive, letting you eat and talk without ever feeling rushed. The drinks list is curated with the same fire-driven focus — elegant wines, small-batch vermouths and a few smoky spirits that tie the room together.

A Room Built for Warmth

Nomad’s Melbourne outpost mirrors its food: earthy, grounded, and quietly confident. The open kitchen anchors the space, while polished concrete and brick textures keep it honest. It feels alive — the flicker of the grill, the clink of wine glasses, the glow of a restaurant that knows exactly what it’s doing. Service is smooth and easygoing, the kind that makes the experience feel effortless.

Nomad Melbourne doesn’t reinvent what made the original great. It deepens it. It’s proof that fire, in the right hands, can create not just flavour but feeling — and in this city, that’s worth celebrating.