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Ishizuka, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Ishizuka

4.8
4.8
43 Reviews
$A101 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.

Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.

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Additional information

  • Location
    Level b01, 139 Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Phone number
    (03) 8594 0895
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Kaiseki), Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Opening Hours Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    SOUTHERN CROSS CAR PARK<br />121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 0.05km<br />Entry via 129 Bourke Street<br />Maximum Height 2.00m<br /><br />QV CAR PARK<br />180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 0.3km<br />Entry via Lonsdale, Little Lonsdale or Russell Streets<br />Discount parking tickets need to be validated by midnight Monday to Sunday<br />Maximum Height 2.10m
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Katsuji Yoshino

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Experiences

  • Kaiseki menu $315

    A$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Dining with Ishizuka Welcoming the season change is our artisanal ritual. At Ishizuka, we delicately design a Kaiseki course to incorporate the freshest ingredients of that day. We offer our unrivalled Kaiseki menu for $315pp. Our Autumn Menu has been crafted a menu that pushes culinary boundaries while staying true to the core Japanese philosophy of harmony and seasonality. All reservations require a $100pp deposit. Please email reservation@ishizuka.com.au for Kaiseki menu inquiry. --- We require a minimum of 48 hours' notice for any cancellation, reduction of diners, or date changes. Failure to do so, we reserve the right to charge 100% of the menu price ($315) as cancellation fees. --- Groups For bookings of 6 or more, please call us on +61 3 8594 0895 Wednesday-Monday between 3:00pm to 10:00pm or e-mail us at reservation@ishizuka.com.au. A 10% service fee will be charged for groups larger than six guests. --- Please note that Ishizuka closes at 11pm.
    Kaiseki menu $315 photo

  • Onigiri Chef Taro Kiso at Ishizuka

    A$520.00 - A$570.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 26, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
    Ishizuka is looking to collaborate with Onirigi Chef - Taro Kiso in April 2025. Master Taro Kiso is renowned as the chef who makes the most delicious onigiri in the world - he shapes each rice ball by hand using only his bare fingers, starting with piping hot short-grain rice that he cooks in a specialized pot using traditional techniques. For two nights only from Saturday 26th-Sunday 27th April, Ishizuka shall offer diners the opportunity to savour Chef Taro’s celebrated Onigiri, served alongside an exquisite selection of 8 dishes from Ishizuka’s Autumn Menu by Executive Chef Katsuji Yoshino.
    Onigiri Chef Taro Kiso at Ishizuka photo

  • Sushi Kaiseki $190

    A$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 11, 2025 - May 31, 2025
    Limited to the Autumn season, available only from Monday to Thursday, Ishizuka shall also offer their debut sushi-kaiseki style menu for $190pp. This exciting new offering will pair four dishes from the Autumn Menu with six sushi dishes imbued with Ishizuka’s culinary excellence, transporting guests on a fresh and unique seasonal exploration. All reservations require a $100pp deposit. Please email reservation@ishizuka.com.au for Kaiseki menu inquiry. --- We require a minimum of 48 hours' notice for any cancellation, reduction of diners, or date changes. Failure to do so, we reserve the right to charge 100% of the menu price ($315) as cancellation fees. --- Groups For bookings of 6 or more, please call us on +61 3 8594 0895 Wednesday-Monday between 3:00pm to 10:00pm or e-mail us at reservation@ishizuka.com.au. A 10% service fee will be charged for groups larger than six guests. --- Please note that Ishizuka closes at 11pm.

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What 43 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

43 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely flavour and texture was đź’Ż across all the courses. The ingredients, thought and detail in plating, taste and service was impeccable. I was treated to many seasonal ingredients that were new for me and cooking technique I've never seen before. As someone who enjoys trying new flavours, this was a experience like no other. Worth a visit at least once for a special occasion!

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  2. Leslie VIP

    Melbourne21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar was pre set very high compared to other established fine dining venues and we were so not disappointed. from the minute we arrived the experience was just inspiring and amazing. can not wait to return. congratulations to the whole team, it was like dining amongst a sympathy orchestra!

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  3. Terry

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible experience; up there with some of the best Michelin restaurants in the world imho. The quality of the food and drinks pairing was divine, the venue was understatedly elegant and classy, the knowledge of the staff was impeccable, and the transition from each course was seamless. No gimmicks; just a top-quality experience. Congratulations to the chef.

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  4. KinL

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine dining atmosphere, detail on the presentation on the food, can't get any better Japanese food in Melbourne

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  5. Anon VIP

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional meal from start to finish. For starters, pictures don’t do the beauty of the restaurant’s decor justice. Timing of dishes was executed perfectly and the open kitchen design allowed for a very exciting dining experience. The alcohol matching was consistently excellent, taking diners on a journey around Australia and the world. It’s very rare that I remember something outstanding from every dish after a degustation but this was one of those rare cases. The flavours were harmonious and dishes wereprepared immaculately. While I still consider Minamishima to be the best sushi in Australia, Ishizuka definitely makes a strong argument for the best Japanese dining experiences money can buy in Australia

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  6. SophiaL

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to everyone who assisted in making this night a memorable one. My boyfriend was much surprised and the staff and food was outstanding. I loved the seasonal menu and atmosphere.

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  7. Fabk

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my boyfriend went to Ishizuka on thursdau the 30th of August. The entrence is not too hard to find with a little bit of guiding from the receptionist. She seemed very friendly and helpfull. When we sat at the bar which is the dining area, where the chef's cook everything right in feont of your nose, i had the feeling i needed to be quiet or whispering because everyone around us was so quiet. They presented the menu in a very beautiful way, gave us the options of a wine pairing which we did do with a cocktail to kick of with. The cocktails were good, some tasted very strong in my opinion. The food was absolutely outstanding. Very beautiful presentations, on very beautiful plates and the flavours were amazing. I would recommend this restaurant to people who don't mind spending a bit more money on high quality food and beverages. They absolutely blew my mind and gave me one special evening and dining experience

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  8. Laurence VIP

    Melbourne12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well well well, finally had a chance to try this best Japanese cuisine. It is really really worth the money and can not give a fault of each dish. So fresh, so tasty, well prepared. Will go back to try other menus from other seasons.

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  9. JamesF

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 9, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Felt like we were back in Japan. Just bliss. Can’t fault anything.

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  10. japan

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 28, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment of entering through the basement intercom entry, we knew this would be a special evening. Seating only 16 diners and with fantastic staff explaining each beautifully crafted course, it is a total experience as if we were in Japan. Ingredients such as snow crab, fresh yuzu are sourced form Japan and the combination of delicate and beautifully presented food match the decor and ambience for a superb night out. Overall excellent value and delicious wines either in a paring or own selection. We will be back

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FAQs

Ishizuka offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 8594 0895.

Ishizuka is rated 4.8 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ishizuka

Level b01, 139 Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 8594 0895
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Kaiseki), Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Opening Hours Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    SOUTHERN CROSS CAR PARK<br />121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 0.05km<br />Entry via 129 Bourke Street<br />Maximum Height 2.00m<br /><br />QV CAR PARK<br />180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 0.3km<br />Entry via Lonsdale, Little Lonsdale or Russell Streets<br />Discount parking tickets need to be validated by midnight Monday to Sunday<br />Maximum Height 2.10m
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Katsuji Yoshino

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