Seraphim Restaurant, 123 Smith St, Fitzroy.

This grand old Smith Street building is a place like no other, two floors all original, built in 1860 now houses the stylish Seraphim Restaurant. While retaining our well known unpretentious and relaxed atmosphere offering a modern menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner and amazing desserts, Seraphim provides a casual approach to fine dining through food, service and ambience. Well suited for small or large reservations with thick luxurious pillows and comfy couches, Seraphim offers the ideal combination of a stylish and inviting dining room with accomplished food and perceptive service which is uncomplicated and is ultimately an enjoyable experience.

from Thursday 9th Feb

TAPA: TEMPURA ZUCCHINI FLOWER STUFFED WITH MARINATED HALOUMI & MINT 14-

TAPA: ZUCCHINI, DILL & MINT FRITTER SERVED WITH A SIDE OF WHIPPED DANISH FETTA 13-

SHARE: LOBSTER & WHITE WINE VELOUTE CROQUETTES WITH SMOKED SALMON CAPSICUM SAUCE 17-

BRESAOLA, POACHED PEACH & BUFFALO MOZZARELLA SALAD TOSSED IN LEMON & ROSE PETAL VINEGARETTE 17-

OVEN BAKED RISOTTO WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED CHEDDAR CHEESE 18-

LAMB FILLET CRUMBED IN PISTACHIO & PARMESAN SERVED WITH GOAT'S CHEESE POTATO MASH AND SAGE & ESHALLOT WAFER 27-

PAN-SEARED SWORD FISH FILLET WITH BURNT LEMON & CAPER BUTTER, ASPARAGUS AND SLOW ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES 27-

DESSERT: PARFAIT OF PEANUT BUTTER 'BAKLAVA' WITH HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DRIZZLED WITH SALTED CREAM CARAMEL SAUCE 14-