Book a table at Monti Food and Wine, a licensed cafe in Albert Park. Breakfast, brunch and lunch, seven days. Open 7am to 3pm weekdays and 8am to 3pm weekends.
Lunch in Albert Park
Lunch at Monti Food and Wine
Monti Food and Wine serves lunch seven days a week at 315 Montague St, Albert Park. Our Mediterranean-inspired lunch menu runs from midday until 3pm — think steak sandwiches, fresh prawn baguettes, chicken baguettes, the Bistro Steak & Eggs and, on weekends, spanner crab spaghettini.
We’re open Monday to Friday from 7am and weekends from 8am. Walk-ins welcome, or book a table for groups of five or more.
Feeding the office? We deliver team lunches, platters and morning tea across Albert Park, Monday to Friday. See catering and corporate lunch.
What’s on the Lunch Menu
- Steak Sandwich — rump steak on Turkish pide with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, mayo, beetroot relish and provolone (fries +$6). $27
- Chicken Baguette — grilled chicken, wombok and green pepper slaw, chilli jam and sesame aioli (fries +$6). $22
- Prawn Baguette (monthly special) — chilled buttered prawns, horseradish aioli, fennel ribbons, celery, dill and mint in a golden baguette with lemon zest, served with fries. $26
- Bistro Steak & Eggs — 200g grilled rump steak with two fried eggs, crispy fries, dressed rocket and house-made chimichurri. $35
- Chicken Pesto Toastie — basil pesto, fresh spinach, ripe tomatoes, chicken and mozzarella on sourdough. $18
- Ham & Cheese Toastie — Swiss Gruyère, Comté, provolone, Dijon and Berkshire ham. $18
More for Lunch
Available Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am:
- Crab Spaghettini — blue swimmer crab, onion, garlic, harissa, parsley and lemon. $30
View the full menu including breakfast dishes available all day.
Fully Licensed — Wine and Cocktails with Lunch
Monti is the Albert Park café that takes its wine as seriously as its brunch. Order a glass of Yarra Valley pinot with your steak sandwich, an Aperol Spritz with your prawn baguette, or a Negroni to finish — all available from open.
- Australian and international wines by the glass
- Cocktails — Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Martini
- Specialty coffee and iced coffees
Our Space
Inside Monti is warm and relaxed — natural light, timber, and good music. Outside, our backyard and our footpath tables on Montague St are relaxed spots for lunch, and dogs are welcome. Family-friendly with high chairs and our outdoor footpath tables are wheelchair accessible.
How to Get Here
Monti Food and Wine
315 Montague St, Albert Park VIC 3206
Phone: (03) 9681 4112
Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm | Sat–Sun 8am–3pm
Parking: Free street parking on Montague St. Albert Park car park is a two-minute walk.
Public transport: Tram route 1 or 58 to the Albert Park stop, then a short walk along Montague St.
Work Lunches Near South Melbourne and the CBD Fringe
Five minutes from South Melbourne and an easy tram from Southbank, Monti is a natural spot for a work lunch that doesn’t feel like a canteen. Quiet enough on weekdays for a client conversation, quick enough for a genuine lunch hour — and the $18 weekday toastie-and-coffee combo keeps a solo working lunch simple. For team lunches or client bookings of five or more, reserve a table; for larger private bookings, ask about our upstairs space.
Do you host work or team lunches?
Yes. Weekday tables suit client catch-ups and small team lunches, we’re fully licensed if the occasion calls for a glass, and larger groups can book the upstairs space. Five minutes from South Melbourne, tram routes 1 and 58 from the CBD.
Coming from the market? Here is our guide to a work lunch near South Melbourne Market, about a 15-minute walk away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does lunch start at Monti?
Lunch mains are available from midday. Our full menu including breakfast dishes runs all day until 3pm.
Do you serve lunch on weekends?
Yes — including weekend-only mains like crab spaghettini, available from 11:30am Saturday and Sunday.
Can I get wine with lunch?
Yes. Monti holds a full liquor licence — wine, cocktails and beer are available from open.
Is Monti dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome in our backyard and at our footpath tables.
Do I need to book for lunch?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For groups of five or more we recommend booking ahead.
Is there parking near Monti?
Free street parking on Montague St. The Albert Park car park is a two-minute walk.