CuisineModern Australian
Price$$
Neighbourhoodcarlton
HoursTue-Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri-Mon 12pm-11pm

Must order: Fish with seasonal grain salad and preserved lemon

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Location

Address: 172-174 Faraday Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Melbourne

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