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Rufio

Rufio Rufio is a gluten-free Latin fusion restaurant and bar located on Carlisle Street in the St Kilda area of Melbourne. The restaurant boasts a rooftop dining area with stunning views and offers an extensive menu of gluten-free and vegan options, as well as classic Latin cocktails. The restaurant also offers banquet options for customers looking to take the decision making out of their hands. Open during weekends and holidays, Rufio is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays or any special occasions.

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23/06/2026

The spot for when the plans make it out of the chat ✨ Some nights are simply better shared 🥂

Where smoke meets the sea 🔥 Chargrilled chorizo and tiger prawns share the skewer, drawn together by a bright lash of ch...
18/06/2026

Where smoke meets the sea 🔥 Chargrilled chorizo and tiger prawns share the skewer, drawn together by a bright lash of chimichurri – bold, fire-licked and unmistakably Rufio.

Mr Maracuya is a little ray of sunshine against the Winter chill — bright, tropical and just the lift a cold Melbourne e...
17/06/2026

Mr Maracuya is a little ray of sunshine against the Winter chill — bright, tropical and just the lift a cold Melbourne evening calls for 🌴

17/06/2026

Blanco tequila, coconut milk, coconut syrup and fresh lime = our famous coconut Margarita 🥥 and is behind the bar making sure every one is perfect.

With Mexican Grill being the next in our South American Grill Series, we figured the best way to celebrate is with two for one margaritas all night.

Bookings are filling fast, secure: https://www.rufio.co/mexican-grill

Wednesdays deserve more than an afterthought 🔥Our $25 Chargrilled Chicken brings free-range chicken fresh from the grill...
12/06/2026

Wednesdays deserve more than an afterthought 🔥

Our $25 Chargrilled Chicken brings free-range chicken fresh from the grill, served with mango chilli salad, skin-on fries, tajín and spiced tomato salsa.

Available every Wednesday night.

11/06/2026

The grill's lit and Mexico's calling for one night only, Friday June 26th 🇲🇽

Let walk you through just three of the evenings dishes — Black Bean Dip with chilli oil, the octopus taco, and the Wagyu Bavette steak with chimichurri.

Don't forget, it's also Two-for-one margaritas from start to finish, with à la carte's available as well.

Flames on, tables filling, get in quick: https://www.rufio.co/mexican-grill

EOFY is just around the corner 🥂If you're planning a team lunch, client dinner or end-of-financial-year celebration, Ruf...
10/06/2026

EOFY is just around the corner 🥂

If you're planning a team lunch, client dinner or end-of-financial-year celebration, Rufio offers a range of function spaces, set menus and drinks packages designed for intimate groups and full venue events.

Enquiries are open via our website.

Mexico takes over Carlisle Street for one night only, Friday June 26th 🇲🇽Our next South American dinner lands as Mexican...
05/06/2026

Mexico takes over Carlisle Street for one night only, Friday June 26th 🇲🇽

Our next South American dinner lands as Mexican Grill, a four-course feast built around bold flavours, open flame and plenty to pass around the table.

Expect a trio of handmade tacos filled with beef cheek, octopus and orange brined pulled pork, plus Wagyu bavette steak with chimichurri, crispy patatas bravas, fresh tomatillo salad and a dessert that brings the evening home in style.

🍹 Two-For-One Margaritas all night
🌮 Four courses | $80pp
🍽️ À la carte menu also is available

One night only. Bookings highly recommended: https://www.rufio.co/mexican-grill

04/06/2026

Taylor is back with one of our favourite bottles to reach for when red feels right – Villard Expression Reserve Pinot Noir 🍷

Elegant, savoury and beautifully composed, it’s the kind of pour that speaks for itself from the first glass.

Sunday Roast has entered its season 🍽️For $30, choose from smoke roasted Black Angus striploin, grilled pork belly or fi...
03/06/2026

Sunday Roast has entered its season 🍽️

For $30, choose from smoke roasted Black Angus striploin, grilled pork belly or filet champignon loaf, served with all the Rufio trimmings and your choice of bone marrow jus or chimichurri.

Available every Sunday until sold out: https://www.rufio.co/sunday-roast

Address

188 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC
3182

To get to the location on Carlisle Street, you can take the train and get off at Balaclava Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from there. Alternatively, you can take the tram and alight at Balaclava Road stop, which is just a few steps away from the restaurant's location. If you plan to drive, there's street parking available in the vicinity or you can use nearby paid car parks for your convenience.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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Rufio is a must-visit restaurant and bar located on Carlisle Street in St Kilda, Melbourne. This Latin fusion eatery offers an extensive margarita menu that will leave you wanting more. From the traditional Classic to the exotic Hibiscus Margarita, every drop is a delight. Rufio is also perfect for vegan diners with their Chargrilled Arepas being a delightful bite for plant-based nights.

Their Slow-Cooked Chargrilled Octopus with Black Bean, Confit Tomato, Tapenade And Potato Terrine is seafood so good it'll make you ink! Rufio's Frozen Margarita is a mouth-watering blend of Tromba Blanco, Aubrey Triple Sec, with a dash of lime and salt rim. The Fire to Plate event at Rufio is not to be missed as they stoke the flames for some Rufio magic straight from the grill!

Overall, Rufio serves all the flavor with none of the gluten and provides an excellent dining experience that will keep you coming back for more.