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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01/10/2026

Raw Australian yellowfin, dressed cold and ringed in pickled cucumber.

Sharp, clean, and rarely on the table long 🐟

30/09/2026

The tables are set, the slights are low, the booking is up to you 🍽️

We are open for dinner Wednesday to Friday, and from midday across the weekend.

24/09/2026

Some passions are complicated. This one takes four ingredients 🍹 Peruvian Passion: pisco, passionfruit, lemon, bitters.

22/09/2026

Our usual hours hold across the long weekend 🍷

Friday from 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm, open until late.

Reservations via our website.

21/09/2026

Vegan Grill is back on Friday, October 9th 🥗

Four courses, entirely plant-based and entirely gluten-free, at $70pp. Add the optional Latin w**e pairing for $40pp if you'd like to do it properly.

From 5pm till late. Book through our website: https://www.rufio.co/vegan-grill

16/09/2026

For anyone who always goes for the fish 🐟

Barramundi fresh off the grill, skin crisp, sitting in ají panca and beurre noisette. Smoked cauliflower and charred asparagus alongside.

10/09/2026

A cold-weather favourite order 🧀

Molten provolone, charred at the edges, with chilli, oregano and good olive oil. Torn cornbread to go with it.

09/09/2026

Introducing the Coco Loco 🥥

Coconut tequila, coconut, triple sec and lime — one for the warmer months, arriving just in time.

07/09/2026

Cold b**r, warm room, Carlisle Street below 🍺

Come up for one after work — we're open from 5pm Wednesday through Friday and 12pm Saturday and Sunday.

05/09/2026

Brazilian Grill returns Friday, September 18th 🇧🇷

Let take you through the caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, made with and poured for $15 all night, with live music from .music playing on the deck.

Book your spot before it sells out again: https://www.rufio.co/brazilian-grill

01/09/2026

Charred over flame, finished with ají broth and paired with radicchio slaw, tajín-salted skin-on fries and spiced tomato salsa.

Featuring layers of smoke, spice and freshness throughout — this is $25 Chargrilled Chicken Wednesdays 🍗

https://www.rufio.co/chargrilled-chicken

26/08/2026

Father's Day, sorted 🍺

Sunday September 6th — every dad dining with us gets a b**r or a w**e on the house. Bring him up, hand him the menu, and let the afternoon take care of itself.

Bookings via our website: https://www.rufio.co/fathers-day

25/08/2026

A study in citrus and salmon 🍊

Cured Australian salmon ceviche, vibrant citrus and delicate aromatics — layered, balanced and quietly refined.

21/08/2026

Consider this your sign ❤️‍🔥

Look up on Carlisle Street and it's hard to miss. Latin food, a long agave list, and a table with your name on it upstairs.

19/08/2026

The grill returns to Brazil 🇧🇷

The first night sold through quickly enough that we didn't need convincing to do another. cooks four bold courses over open flame — you won't want to miss it this time.

Friday September 18th, from 5pm. $80 per person.

Tables won't last, book ahead to secure: https://www.rufio.co/brazilian-grill

18/08/2026

The best way to wait out Winter? Bottomless 🍹 Every Saturday and Sunday, two hours of free-flowing margaritas, spritzes and more — a main of your own, sides for the table, all for $85pp.

Book: https://www.rufio.co/brunch

14/08/2026

Dessert isn't optional here 🍒

Tres leches flan with pecan praline and cherries — soft, chilled, and heavy on the caramel.

13/08/2026

Close your eyes and it's Summer 🍋

Our Italian Margarita: sunkissed, spirited, and completely unbothered by the forecast.

11/08/2026

That's Peruvian Grill done 🔥

A full room, unforgettable dishes, and endless pisco sours. Thank you to everyone who booked in, and to and the team for the work behind it.

We'll see you at the next!

07/08/2026

That toasted coconut rim? Non-negotiable 🥥

Blanco tequila, coconut milk, coconut syrup, and lime creates our fan favourite coconut margarita 🍹

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

Website

http://www.rufio.co/

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What people say

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.