An established Melbourne restaurant known for elevated dishes and basement dining, celebrating Asian and European flavours with local Australian produce.
Adam D'Sylva is a highly acclaimed Australian chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to modern Asian and Indian cuisine, often infused with his Indian-Italian heritage. He is the co-owner and head chef of...
Established in 2009, Coda is nestled in one of Melbourne's iconic laneways (Oliver Lane/Flinders Lane), offering elevated dishes in a sophisticated basement dining setting. It's located in the heart of the city's dynamic culinary precinct.
Highly regarded by customers, Coda holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from over a thousand reviews, ranking it among the top restaurants in Melbourne.
Additional Details
Coda has been a fixture in Melbourne's dining scene since its establishment in 2009, known for its blend of Asian and European culinary influences.
Coda is open for both lunch and dinner seven days a week, offering flexibility for visitors.
Awards & Recognition
Ranked #37 of 3,783 restaurants in Melbourne on Tripadvisor
5
Dinner at Coda absolutely delivered last night. From the first cocktail to the final spoonful of dessert, everything hit the mark. The cocktails were fresh, vibrant and dangerously smooth — the perfect way to kick off an incredible meal.
The kaffir lime salmon gravlax was bright, delicate and beautifully balanced, while the tea smoked duck breast in Sichuan vinaigrette brought layers of smoky, spicy and aromatic flavours that worked insanely well together. The prawn fried rice was pure nostalgia in the best possible way — comforting, packed with flavour and impossible to stop eating.
Then came the steak with whipped butter and pepper… and wow. Cooked perfectly, full of flavour and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Simple things done exceptionally well always stand out, and this absolutely did.
Dessert sealed the deal with a stunning dark chocolate and hazelnut praline finished with wattle pollen. Rich, silky and beautifully balanced without being overly sweet — the perfect ending to the night.
What made the whole experience even better was the service. Super friendly, attentive and genuinely helpful staff who made the night feel relaxed and effortless.
Coda continues to prove why Melbourne’s dining scene is world class. Incredible food, smashing cocktails and hospitality done right.
We’ve been eyeing this basement restaurant for a long time and finally decided to try it. We came after lunch, so it wasn’t too crowded, which was nice. We were seated right away, and our server was kind enough to share where the name “Coda” came from.
We ordered the oysters, kingfish, and the beef with rice, everything was really good. The ambience was great too. Overall, it was a lovely experience.
Came here for a work dinner and left mind-blown. The food was top-notch, some of the best I’ve had in a long time. The staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel very welcome, and the wine selection was excellent. A must-try hidden gem in Melbourne CBD. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Vegan food all really yummy, restaurant has a great ambience and service fantastic!
They have a separate vegan / vegetarian menu with some great options.
Only suggestion is to post the vegan / vegetarian menu in the website so people know there is one. When I booked through Open Table it had a specific note that they cannot always cater to vegans and to call and check - but then there was a separate paper menu in the restaurant.
Visited for lunch on a Sunday. Inventive interpretation of classic dishes. Excellent service which faded away when wait staff began their own lunch. Prices high.
