The Aussie culinary scene is known for being fresh, innovative, and vibrant. These values extend beyond the plates they serve you and have bled into their interiors.
A restaurant’s interior plays a huge role in setting the ambiance, and the aesthetics of the place can play a huge part in your experience, which is why delectable meals now come with gorgeous interiors.
Enjoy your food in a place that’s as captivating as the food itself. Let’s explore what Australia has to offer in terms of food and design. Here are some of my favourite restaurant interiors for 2024:
Farmer’s Daughters is a sight to see with its use of reclaimed wood and its organic colour palette of greens, browns, and greys inspired by gum trees.
Suffice to say that the interiors look like you’re just having lunch at an upscale farmhouse. Making it the perfect backdrop for the seasonal produce and stories originating from Gippsland.
The rooftop, on the other hand, was designed to look like a greenhouse with vertical gardens on bronze steelworks surrounding the area.
Farmer’s Daughters definitely looks like the place to be when you need to feel somewhat connected to nature even when you’re in the city.
Wes Anderson’s cinematic masterpiece, The Grand Budapest Hotel, can easily be recognized because of its pastel pinks, rich jewel tones, and earthy browns and beiges. The film’s quirky charm is emulated by The Budapest Cafe in Melbourne.
The 94-square-metre cafe has a natural and earthy colour palette, along with the muted pink that the movie is known for. The combination of colours, furniture choices, and symmetry turn this cafe into a luxurious and whimsical delight.
Of course, The Budapest Cafe wouldn’t be complete without the pastries that had us drooling while watching the movie. The Budapest Cafe serves an assortment of pastries, including fruit custards shaped like the Courtesan au Chocolat.
So, you’re guaranteed a treat for your eyes because of the visual impact that this place has, as well as a treat for your tastebuds.
This 800-square-meter space evokes the essence of Tokyo's luxury district, Omotesando, with its emphasis on Japanese simplicity and sophistication.
The neutral color palette featuring warm timbers and handcrafted ceramic details add a touch of artisanal charm, further elevating the space.
Plants scattered throughout the space also give visitors a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne.
A touch of luxury is hinted at through the gold mesh curtains and high windows, giving passersby a glimpse of the treasures within: truffles, caviar, and presumably, wagyu beef.
I hope that I piqued your curiosity about Melbourne’s burgeoning food and beverage industry. It’s obvious that nowadays, food and ambiance go hand-in-hand when visiting a restaurant. But the places we’ve mentioned above nailed both aspects down.
