I've been involved in the hospitality industry for over 25 years and the Residence is easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Diversity and quality of food, wine calibre and matching and Service - All outstanding. Not pretentious and it is relaxing dining. I love what the owners are doing to elevate the industry. Could not recommend more!

The Bloke from Yorkshire can cook. I’ve just had lunch at Residence, the new restaurant that’s part of the Potter Museum of Art. Dining solo, I sat at the bar and I ordered the roast lamb rump, pink in the center, succulent, tender with a thin layer of fat, crisp on the edges. Underneath was a bed of artichoke, spiced with cumin and red cabbage on the side. As a former, long-time vegetarian accustomed to cumin-flavored vegetables, the familiar spice was a delight with lamb and artichoke. I paired it with a Heathcote Granache. Fine Heathcote wine never disappoints! Next, the rhubarb and custard with brandy snap wafers for dessert was to die for! Chef Robbie Noble, a personable Yorkshire bloke, hands me the dessert, telling me his hometown of Yorkshire is known as the Rhubarb Triangle. The rhubarb is slightly crunchy with that unmistakable mix of sweet tartness when the ingredients are subtly balanced. Complemented with a light, creamy custard and brandy snaps it evoked the nostalgia of being a child in the seventies – the brandy snaps close to the memories of my culinary heart. I relished every moment of this wholesome, country-style fare coupled with warmth, fine service and an edge of sophisticated refinement. Fine food, wine and art - take a friend, take yourself, take a visitor to Melbourne - ENJOY! November – Spring menu: Savory pork cutlets with red pepper puree & romaine lettuce, paired with 2022 Mac Forbes 'Galdysdale' Chardonnay [Yarra Valley Vic] – great combo, followed by a pecan nut and blue cheese dessert, paired with the sweet, light Barbeito Madeira 10yo from Portugal – a sumptuous fusion. December, Summer menu update: I've returned four times since my initial visit to sample the seasonal menu changes. The latest summer-menu dining experience left me truly sated. First, potato rösti of sweet-corn & buttermilk, paired with a 2021 vino, Anduma ‘Il Fiume’ Barbaresco, [Piemonte Italy] ahem... two actually. A delicious recommendation from the excellent wait staff. The rösti – a blend of light, fluffy textures with a crispy base, dotted with corn kernels on top – was delectable. The Ford Farm cheddar brûlée dessert – perfect, paired with the Barbeito Madeira, suggested by Cameron [the co-founder] which has become my favorite dessert wine.

We received notice a week before our booking that someone had booked out the whole venue and we would need to rebook. Cameron was really apologetic and made it really easy for us to rebook..it was worth the wait! We went for the chef selection which was incredible. Each dish was stunning in terms of presentation and flavour. The staff were attentive and knowledable. Most of all they were really accommodating given we had our 15 week old son and large pram with us. They couldn’t have done more for us! At the end of the meal, Cameron had added a lovely note to our meal which was a really nice gesture. We can’t wait to go back soon!

Amazing food, service, ambience, hospitality and honestly value for what you get. Five stars on every front, amazing concept executed superbly. Came for wife’s birthday and service was warm and top notch (and very accommodating dietaries wise). Set menu was diverse and well balanced and a refreshing change from the typical bistro. Can’t wait to go back

Absolutely fantastic!! What a fabulous dining experience, food was just outstanding and the service definitely matched. The dining experience was up there with some of the best in Melbourne. Relaxed, non-pretentious and not overly priced, including the wine list. Not trying to impress, just providing outstanding food and service. The front of house manager’s attention to detail second to none. Definitely going back.