Private Dining
Ensconed away in Aru is our private dining room, Banda, which fully closes up to the rest of the restaurant. The rich, timber-encased space seats 12, with doors that offer seclusion.
Banda opens up onto The Terrace – an impressive landing with a view of our cellar. Here, you’ll find a grand long table set-up, a favourite amongst wedding parties, birthdays and celebrations of all sorts. The Terrace is separated from the dining room by a mesh curtain and seats 30. Both spaces can be booked separately or together.
Pulau by Aru
Pulau by Aru is a space just a few doors away from Aru, serving a cocktail and canapé-only menu for up to 25 guests. We’ve created an exciting selection of snacks and medium dishes, brimming with the flavours of Aru, but intended as a more casual experience. Pulau means island in Indonesian and Malay, and our island is located at 198 Little Collins Street.
About
Named after the group of islands which ancient seafarers frequented as part of the Sino-Indonesian-Australian route, Aru draws on the cuisine of the three regions. Asian dishes deftly flecked with native Australian ingredients, grilled or finished over the wood-fired hearth.
In this beautiful, moody space of marble, mesh, wood and brick lies some of the city’s most renowned dishes and an impressive cellar list – a destination for a coming together of cuisines and cultures.
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The Age Good Food Guide 2023 – Restaurant of the Year [Victoria]
The Age Good Food Guide 2024 – One Hat
Gift Cards
Gift a dining experience at Aru with our digital gift cards, sent immediately to you or a recipient of your choice.
Gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
