See What Guests Are Saying
Guests praise DOLLY for its vibrant atmosphere, European-inspired menu, and late-night cocktails paired with live jazz performances. Recognised among the most lively cocktail bars in Melbourne CBD, it has quickly become a favourite destination for memorable nights out.
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First look at Dolly, Le Meridien’s glam new dining act inside the former Palace Theatre
GOOD FOOD
"Dolly pays homage to the building's history with its design, heavy on Hollywood golden age flourishes, and a nostalgic menu to match."
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First Look: Le Meridien Returns to Australia With an Ode to Mid-Century Melbourne – And a Gorgeous Rooftop Pool
BROADSHEET MELBOURNE
"Descend the very photogenic art deco spiral staircase to Dolly, a shimmery new restaurant where it feels like you’ve stepped inside the silver screen. Large arched mirrors reflect the slick brown leather banquettes and glistening fluted chrome accents. Even the marble tabletops seem to sparkle."
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Dolly: A 1930s-inspired bar and restaurant opens at Melbourne CBD's Le Meridien Hotel
EAT DRINK PLAY MELBOURNE
"If you are looking for a glamorous dining experience in Melbourne, look no further than Dolly. This lush 90-seat venue is a nod to the golden age of cinema, evoking the glamour and mystique of the backstage."
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10 of the best fine dining restaurants in Melbourne CBD to visit pre-theatre or post-show
GOOD FOOD
"Dolly is heavily influenced by the glamour days of old Hollywood, and serves dishes to match."
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New luxury hotel offers a taste of France in Melbourne
THE AGE - TRAVELLER
"Dolly restaurant...is a revelation. Named after the dolly zoom camera technique pioneered by Hitchcock in Vertigo, its nostalgic 1930s design – all sexy curves and columns, booths and fluted chrome – was inspired by the site’s cinematic history... A fab location, a bold sense of fun and creativity, French-accented food and super-friendly staff make this a hotel I’d return to regularly."
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Hotel review: Melbourne’s new luxury accommodation Le Meridien
NEW ZEALAND HERALD
"In a foodie Mecca like Melbourne, hotel offerings have to be great to compete, so it’s good to see Le Meridien has brought its A-game to the contest."
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Le Méridien Is Melbourne's Elegant New Hotel with a Rooftop Pool Bar and Glam Underground Restaurant
CONCRETE PLAYGROUND MELBOURNE
"Slink down the curved staircase one more level and into the elegant embrace of Dolly — a dinner destination with a 1930's-inspired look and a Euro edge to the menu."
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Dolly at Le Meridien Melbourne Restaurant Review
GASTROLOGY
"An indulgent and romantic dining experience, meals pair well with premium champagne and an extensive wine list celebrating Melbourne’s 'dress circle' of vineyards that surround the city, curated by fine-wine importer Cellarhand."
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What to order at Dolly
MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
"...a moody restaurant with interiors inspired by the 1930s and evoking the mystique of backstage and recalling the site’s history as a cinema and a live music venue."
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After 20 Years, Does the Return of Le Méridien Melbourne Live Up to the Hype?
THE LATCH
"The culinary performance displayed such finesse and expertise that I would eagerly sit through the entire show repeatedly, captivated by the gastronomic brilliance."