The Essence

Looking for a great place to eat before the show? Enjoy a 2 or 3 course dinner experience with our Pre-Theatre Menu. Book your table today, and make a night of it! 2 courses - $69 per person 3 courses - $79 per person Includes a glass of house wine , beer or cocktail

Essence Restaurant has all-inclusive meal and beverage packages for Christmas so your Christmas is sorted! Perfect for pairs or large groups. The lavish Christmas spread has been curated by Melbourne Marriott’s Head Chef Swami Nanden whose resumé includes some of the world’s finest restaurants, including Michelin-starred Benares Mayfair and Noma as well as Gordon Ramsay’s Claridge’s. The menu was carefully planned to please a broad range of taste including traditional favourites, roast turkey roulade and baked ham leg, fresh Australian seafood and dazzling dessert bar. Package includes free-flowing drinks; sparkling, wines, beer and soft drinks. Take the stress out of the festive season this year, may even be a visit from Santa.

Skip the stress of hosting duties this Christmas and make the most of your time together with loved ones by enjoying a festive feast with all the trimmings at the iconic Melbourne Marriott Hotel. Experience Essence Restaurant's all-inclusive meal and beverage packages, perfect for pairs through to big family groups. Seafood-lovers will be spoilt for choice with the freshest Australian produce, including Moreton Bay bugs, Wapengo Bay oysters and, of course prawns, plus our buffet has all the traditional favourites – including roast turkey roulade and baked ham leg. Then make the most of the dessert grazing table, a true showstopper, complete with fruit mince pies, plum puddings and pavlova along with Australian cheeses and dried fruits.