La Luna Bistro - CARLTON NORTH

I had a mostly enjoyable experience dining at La Luna. The atmosphere was fantastic and the service was top-notch. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to our needs. My favorite dish of the night was the beef tartare, which was perfectly balanced and not too gamey. I would come back just for that dish alone. However, the other dishes we tried that night were not as satisfying. The flavor and tenderness were just okay, with my duck being a bit dry and the steak lacking seasoning. The salads and chips were also disappointing, especially considering their high price point of $9 per side. Overall, while I loved the beef tartare, the other dishes did not meet my expectations.

Stumbled across this place while browsing for great place for steak. Didn't know it is owned by a celebrity chef. Food is overall very yummy. Lovely steak tartare and to die for pasta gnocchi. Great wine selections as well. Had a very pleasant dining experience here.

Absolutely delicious! I have been here three times and the food has been amazing every occasion. The steak is amazing and well cooked as were the sides the desserts are amazing too will definitely be back

I want to give La Luna 4.5, but of course you cannot on here. If you’re looking for a good steak in a dimly lit, cosy and intimate venue this is a very good option. My partner opted for the fillet Mignon, and it was cooked exceptionally with lovely crispy bacon or pancetta, and the quality was high; for $49 it was good value. I opted for the porterhouse 300gr; cafe de Paris butter was on point, good steak. The sides of the garlic butter kipfler potatoes and sautéed spinach with chilli and garlic were both nice additions. The chocolate pave’ for dessert was tremendous. The honeycomb was a good contrast to the rich chocolate pave’ and cut through with chocolate mouse and raspberry sauce. I will return to try other steaks on the menu, this to me is a great midweek venue to enjoy a quiet dinner.

If you are a meat lover, La Luna in north Carlton is the place to be. The food is simply amazing and the service is friendly and efficient. While it may be a bit on the expensive side, it is worth it for the quality of the dining experience. Definitely give it a try!