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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 🍹
06/08/2026
This is how Thursday should taste 🥩 250g Black Angus striploin over coals, chimichurri, and molten Oaxaca cheese potato skin.
All of it, $25. Every Thursday at Rufio.
03/08/2026
Peru takes over the grill this Friday 🔥
An $80pp set menu from — ceviche and scallops to open, pork belly anticucho and scotch fillet off the coals, pisco cherry trifle to finish.
Featuring half-price pisco sours until close.
Book to secure your spot: https://www.rufio.co/peruvian-grill
31/07/2026
The Andes comes to Carlisle Street 🔥
For one night only, hands the grill to Peru — a striking $80pp set menu that runs from raw to smoke and back, with half-price pisco sours all night, because you can't do Peru without them 🍹
Friday 7 August, 5pm 'til late. Bookings highly recommended: https://www.rufio.co/peruvian-grill
30/07/2026
Sunday Roast season is upon us 🍽️
Sink into our grilled pork belly, or take your pick from smoke-roasted Black Angus striploin or filet champignon loaf — all for $30.
Every Sunday until it's gone.
29/07/2026
That's a wrap on Rufio x Tinto 🍷
Two unforgettable nights of Latin-meets-Spanish flavour — and we're still not over it.
Huge thanks to the team for cooking alongside us and bringing your Spanish soul to Carlisle Street, and to everyone who pulled up a chair across both nights.
Until the next one 🤝
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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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.
