Monster Kitchen & Bar

4.0

1198 reviews

van $A41 tot $A100

Modern Australisch

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2 personen

16 mrt 2025

19:00

Vandaag 4 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

Geschikt voor vegetariërs
Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
Innovatief

Monster Kitchen and Bar wanders through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi, preoccupied with local and seasonal produce prepared for sharing.

Where primal meets refined, and where taste knows no boundaries. Monster is a space where herbivores and carnivores alike can share a meal together without compromise. The menu is a celebration of bold flavours and strikes a harmonious balance between carefully curated, locally source meats produced alongside years of plant-based expertise. With a dedicated vegetarian or omnivore set menu and dishes designed to shine as standalone or shared plates, Monster offers something for everyone.

Monster Bar offers an elevated cocktail experience created with modern techniques, and flavours ever changing to highlight the season. Implementing our very own twist on the most iconic cocktails you’d only find in the best hotel bars around the world. Since layering the produce driven menu to hero key vegetables, the wine list has followed in similar suit.

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Stijl
Casual chique
Prijs
van $A41 tot $A100
Keuken
Modern Australisch, Fusion/gevarieerd, Globaal
Openingstijden
Ontbijt ma–vr 06:30 uur–10:00 uur za, zo 07:00 uur–10:30 uur Bar ma–za 12:00 uur–22:00 uur Diner ma–za 17:30 uur–21:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(02) 6287 6287
Website
http://www.monsterkitchen.com.au/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart casual
Chef-kok
David Wykes
Catering
Full catering menu can be supplied upon request.
Private party faciliteiten
Monster Salon is perfect for one-of-a-kind private events and is available upon request. Contact our events team at events.nishi@ovolohotels.com or 02 6287 6287

Locatie
25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601
Wijk
Canberra
Parking details
Underground paid public parking available
Extra
Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Entertainment, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Late avond, Open haard, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Uitzicht, Veganist, Wijn

Experiences

Express Lunch
Meerdere datums beschikbaar
Enjoy an express lunch in a space that feels anything but rushed. Monster has started the New Year with an enticing $35 meal and wine menu for your weekday indulgence. Available Monday to Friday. Walk-ins welcome.
Bottomless Brunch
AU$ 79,00 per persoon
8 feb 2025 - 26 apr 2025
Morning bubbles? Monster has begun bottomless brunch every Saturday from 11am to 2pm. Enjoy a delicious two-course menu with your choice of bottomless Italian prosecco for $79pp or French Champagne for $99pp. Sweeten the deal with dessert for $19pp or add a decadent cheese platter for $38.
Bar Experience
Meerdere datums beschikbaar
Book your table at Monster Bar and enjoy a more casual, bar-style dining experience. Offering an elevated cocktail experience that blends modern techniques and seasonal ingredients. The menu features our own twist on iconic classic drinks, while the wine list showcases a curated selection of top-quality wines from local and international vineyards. While the food menu shares some dishes with the restaurant, the bar version emphasises smaller, shareable plates, perfect for pairing with cocktails or wine. The emphasis is on bold flavours and local, seasonal produce.

Pambula Sydney rock oysters, fermented rhubarb, basil oil AU$ 7,50
Smoked scarmorza stuffed zucchini flowers, chimmi churri AU$ 9,00
Chickpea panisse, dill, crème fraiche, with Yarra Valley caviarAU$ 9,00
Marinated Fedra OlivesAU$ 12,00
Edamame, sesame, chilli salt AU$ 12,00
Corn ribs, shio combu, smoked paprikaAU$ 18,00

Large Plates

Stracciatella, babaganoush, black garlic, puffed wild rice, mint, lime and pomegranate dressing AU$ 24,00
Guacamole served in a stone bowl with seasonal condimentsAU$ 26,00
Duck liver parfait, spiced plum jam, sour doughAU$ 26,00
Caesar salad, cos lettuce, anchovies, boiled egg, bacon, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing AU$ 24,00
Moules Mariniere ‘Sailors Mussels’, sour doughAU$ 26,00
Pasta Mafaldine, basil pesto, parmesan, blistered cherry tomatoesAU$ 28,00
Monster cheese burger, maple smoked bacon, zuni pickles and friesAU$ 30,00
Riverina Angus Sirloin 200gm, red wine butter jus, fries AU$ 32,00
Braised cabbage, red wine lentils, pickled onion, fresh herbsAU$ 35,00

Sides

Baby cos lettuce, pickled shallot, buttermilk dressingAU$ 18,00
Char Grilled Broccolini AU$ 18,00
with sauce gribiche
Shoe-string fries, truffle aioli (AU$ 15,00

Platters

3 Cheese Platter AU$ 38,00
Saint Agur Blue, Woombye Ash Brie, La Couronnea Comte, candied walnuts
Antipasto for 2AU$ 38,00
Pork and fennel salami, prosciutto, aged bresaola, olives, grilled seasonal vegetables, sour dough

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4.0

4 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,2Eten
3,9Bediening
4,1Sfeer
3,7Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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Canberra
Gezond
Canberra
Hotspot
Canberra
Geweldig voor goede wijn
Canberra
Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
Canberra
Geschikt voor vegetariërs
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Adrian
Victoria1 recensie
3.0
5 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 3
I booked a table in the restaurant expecting an a la carte menu for my partner's birthday dinner, only to be told that the restaurant wasn't operating and we had to choose from a limited bar menu and sit in the bar area. Very disappointing. The food was reasonably good, although we weren't offered deserts or coffee. In addition, we were told that cocktails weren't available after 8.00pm. More like a modest country venue than dining in a five star hotel. We won't return.
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Lasitha
Canberra3 recensies
4.0
Gegeten op 24 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
Great Value. Big potions. Need a bit more work on matched wines.
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ELLIE
Canberra6 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 21 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
This restaurant was great! The service was great from the moment we walked in. Drinks and meals arrived in a timely manner. We ordered the scallops (these were our favourite dish), tuna tartare, pork belly skewers (YUM), striploin, fries and cos lettuce salad (this was surprisingly reallyyyyyy good). Everything was great quality, and good flavours! We will definitely go back!
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Tanya
Nieuw-Zuid-Wale3 recensies
2.0
Gegeten op 19 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 2
This was a disappointing dinner. It was to mark a milestone birthday (which we advised the restaurant of well in advance). The main restaurant was closed (without notification) and everyone was crammed into a small space off the lobby. No ambiance, poor service (it took forever to order) and the food was mediocre (except the corn ribs - they were great). A very stark experience to when we went last year. We wont be returning.
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Paul
Canberra3 recensies
1.0
Gegeten op 17 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 1
Probably the worst dining experience of my life. I ordered a Caesar salad to be told there was no bacon, so this ruled out my second option the Monster burger with bacon!! The contents of the charcuterie board delivered was not what was described on the menu and as a result it was sent back to the kitchen. The entree oysters were totally overpowered by the salsa, the green leaf salad was simply cos lettuce leaves and overly dressed. Two of my 8 mussels were not open, the sauce was overly garlicky. The chef came out but remained mute and did not discuss our issues. I will never return.
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Levi
Canberra1 recensie
4.0
Gegeten op 15 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
Lovely food, definitely a place for a special occasion as it’s a bit pricey but overall it was a beautiful experience. The pork belly, spatchcock and salad was delicious. Leave room for dessert too as the tiramisu and hazelnut cream/mouse thing was delicious!
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Shaun
Canberra1 recensie
1.0
Gegeten op 14 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 3
Booked here for a fixed menu dinner yet despite the hotel in which it is housed advertising it as "our in-house vegetarian restaurant" it wasn't and therefore had to go with what they gave me. Ordered champagne when sitting down which arrived at same time as cocktail which was pre-ordered approximately 45 minutes later. After 1 hour 15 mins second course arrived and was pretty ordinary. Dessert arrived 2hrs and 30 mins after arrival and they literally tried to serve it to another table who said 'too late, we are leaving' so they just dumped it over on mine. Paid almost $400 for this? Complained to the manager who just stood there staring at me. Never going back.
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Leah
Tropical QLD1 recensie
1.0
Gegeten op 14 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 1
Overpriced, average food, terrible service. Nice wine. Would not go again.
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Deb
Canberra1 recensie
3.0
Gegeten op 6 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 3
I knew it to be a good option for vegetarians. Yes, there were vegetarian dishes but not the previous variety. Food, still excellent Service, still ordinary to ok. We had to look for staff to get menus (damaged pages in the drinks folder) and coffee. Payment is card or exact cash. Yes, you can split the bill. Ambience. Unless you are sitting near the windows it is a dark space. Even in the day. Honestly, it’s a good place to go before or after a movie and I do go there regularly to study, but I wouldn’t bother again for a nice catch-up with friends. It’s too hard to get served. The space is open with multiple areas making it hard for the staff to actually see what is going on in each area. The day we visited there appeared to be two staff doing the floor for multiple areas. They did their best.
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Debbie
Canberra1 recensie
1.0
Gegeten op 29 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 1
I won't go back, we had both the vegetarian and meat tasting plates and all but 2 items were awful. Past meals here were awesome, I have no idea how they have fallen so far. The food was tasteless and oily, the chairs all stained and glasses dirty, 3 attempts to get a clean wine glass due to lipstick is unheard of.
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Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

16 mrt 2025

19:00

Vandaag 4 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

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Aanvullende informatie

Wijk
Canberra
Openingstijden
Ontbijt ma–vr 06:30 uur–10:00 uur za, zo 07:00 uur–10:30 uur Bar ma–za 12:00 uur–22:00 uur Diner ma–za 17:30 uur–21:00 uur
Prijs
van $A41 tot $A100
Keuken
Modern Australisch, Fusion/gevarieerd, Globaal
Stijl
Casual chique
Dress code
Smart casual
Parking details
Underground paid public parking available
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
David Wykes
Extra
Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Entertainment, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Late avond, Open haard, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Uitzicht, Veganist, Wijn

Website
http://www.monsterkitchen.com.au/
Telefoonnummer
(02) 6287 6287
Catering
Full catering menu can be supplied upon request.
Private party faciliteiten
Monster Salon is perfect for one-of-a-kind private events and is available upon request. Contact our events team at events.nishi@ovolohotels.com or 02 6287 6287

Monster Kitchen & Bar

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Express Lunch

Bottomless Brunch

Bar Experience

Bar Open Hours - until 930pm Sunday-Thursday | until 10pm Friday-Saturday

Small Plates

Pambula Sydney rock oysters, fermented rhubarb, basil oil AU$ 7,50

Smoked scarmorza stuffed zucchini flowers, chimmi churri AU$ 9,00

Chickpea panisse, dill, crème fraiche, with Yarra Valley caviarAU$ 9,00

Marinated Fedra OlivesAU$ 12,00

Edamame, sesame, chilli salt AU$ 12,00

Corn ribs, shio combu, smoked paprikaAU$ 18,00

Large Plates

Stracciatella, babaganoush, black garlic, puffed wild rice, mint, lime and pomegranate dressing AU$ 24,00

Guacamole served in a stone bowl with seasonal condimentsAU$ 26,00

Duck liver parfait, spiced plum jam, sour doughAU$ 26,00

Caesar salad, cos lettuce, anchovies, boiled egg, bacon, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing AU$ 24,00

Moules Mariniere ‘Sailors Mussels’, sour doughAU$ 26,00

Pasta Mafaldine, basil pesto, parmesan, blistered cherry tomatoesAU$ 28,00

Monster cheese burger, maple smoked bacon, zuni pickles and friesAU$ 30,00

Riverina Angus Sirloin 200gm, red wine butter jus, fries AU$ 32,00

Braised cabbage, red wine lentils, pickled onion, fresh herbsAU$ 35,00

Sides

Baby cos lettuce, pickled shallot, buttermilk dressingAU$ 18,00

Char Grilled Broccolini AU$ 18,00

Shoe-string fries, truffle aioli (AU$ 15,00

Platters

3 Cheese Platter AU$ 38,00

Antipasto for 2AU$ 38,00

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