Alium Dining

What a beautiful experience! Everything was remarkable for our evening dining at Alium - elegant and generous food, refined and attentive service, in a majestic heritage building overlooking the park. We especially loved the showcase of local wines. We will be back (and not just for the too-good-to-be-true gluten-free bread!)

I visited Bendigo to see friends and got taken to their local gem. I want to preface this review by saying the experience was better than any recent dining adventures I’ve had in Melbourne and I am shooketh! As a celiac with a dairy allergy I’d set my bar low but instead of the usual Melbourne lack lustre offerings for someone with my requirements, I enjoyed an amazing evening of food and wine. Fresh, local, crusty gluten free bread and olive oil started the night followed by an entree of Jerusalem artichokes which I’d be happy to eat every-day forever! The main was ‘fish of the day’ with a side of broccolini and I was tempted to try the vegan/gf dessert (coconut crème brûlée) but the food and wine was so good I couldn’t fit it in. Next time! Aside from the food, the ambience was spot on and staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I loved it here and can’t wait to come back!