Where to eat indigenous food in Melbourne

In 2025 we found 3 First Nations food experiences in Melbourne Indigenous Australians lived on bush tucker for more than 80,000 years. Local recipes are enriched with native ingredients and their demand is increasing, both among home cooks and in restaurant settings. Aboriginal food experiences Big Esso by Mabu Mabu Big Esso by Mabu Mabu is a Big Esso is an all-day bar and kitchen, located in Federation Square on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung country. Expect to find a menu that is full of incredible Indigenous flavours as well as sustainably caught seafood. Tables are communal so grab a seat and have a yarn. Bush Cafe - Gunaikurnai Bush Cafe - Gunaikurnai in Kalimna West, foods like kangaroo kebabs and Kakadu chili plum sauce are prepared simply and sustainably. Savour the scenic bush vistas and have a wander through the art gallery to soak it all in. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre At Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Geelong, the on-site cafe serves indigenous inspired fare, and you can shop for bush herbs and beauty products infused with plant medicine. Booln Booln Cafe Booln Booln Cafe is where native ingredients meet elevated flavour-like gathering around a crackling fire, it's warm, bold, and full of heart. The cafe in the Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre in Grovedale, brings Blak excellence to the table with bush jaffles like kangaroo ragu with Kakadu plum, lemon myrtle chicken with chimichurri, locally roasted coffee, and native-infused pastries by our Michelin-trained pastry chef.