Our verdict
Carnation elevates simplicity in flavour and design to the level of art, with Euro-leaning dishes and a smart wine list.
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The menu
What to order
- Vitello tonnato
- Spanish chickpea salad
- Butterflied baby snapper
- Roasted Dutch cream potatoes
Carnation elevates simplicity in flavour and design to the level of art, with Euro-leaning dishes and a smart wine list.
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- Intimate
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Romantic
- Modern
- Date Night
- Casual Hangout
- Celebration
- After Work
- Group Dining
- Solo
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Courtyard
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Organic
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Wine
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–10 pm
- Thursday
- 5–10 pm
- Friday
- 12–10 pm
- Saturday
- 12–10 pm
- Sunday
- 12–6 pm
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
An intimate neighbourhood bistro with pastel pink tones, warm lighting and an almost ethereal glow, combining modern rustic French-bistro minimalism with a relaxed, lively atmosphere that feels like an elegant dinner party at a cornerside Fitzroy corner store.
Around Carnation Canteen
Carnation Canteen is at 165 Gore St, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia.
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 99 restaurants, 26 hotels, 43 bars and 4 wineries in Melbourne.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended.
Questions about Carnation Canteen
- Where is Carnation Canteen?
- Carnation Canteen is at 165 Gore St, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia.
- How do I book Carnation Canteen?
- Reservations: Recommended.
- What else is near Carnation Canteen?
- Nearby in Melbourne: Attica, Grill Americano and Gimlet.
















