Contemporary cuisine, driven by responsibility, sustained by seasonality and inspired by regionality. Monster kitchen and bar wanders through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi, preoccupied with local and seasonal produce prepared for sharing
Monster Kitchen and Bar, has a deep respect for locally sourced and seasonal ingredients landing an exciting set of fresh ideas with conscious consumption at the forefront.
As it becomes increasingly popular for people to feel good about what they eat and order, our Executive chef introduces complexity to simple, fresh and quality ingredients finding inspiration to create many layers of flavour to the final result.
The Monster is an omnivore.
Monster Bar offers an elevated cocktail experience created with modern techniques using a selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, ever changing to highlight the season.
Implementing our very own twist on the most iconic cocktails you’d only find in the best hotel bars around the world.
Since layering the produce driven menu to hero key vegetables, the wine list has followed in similar suit. Monster’s curated wine list showcases locally and internationally sourced wines that have been hand selected based on the quality of the vineyards.
The original building draws on the rich and important chapter of Australian immigration – a haven for talking art and politics, and a room for sharing meals.
The floor is a monolithic polished shattered terrazzo with hidalgoite green oxide seams. An eclectic mix of Greek icons, 1850s oil paintings and 1960s neon prints as well as objects collected in curiosity shops and flea markets gild the whole, with an original and unused early 1950s floral-pattern Axminister broadloom carpet remade as a rug finishing the setting.
The seating is an assembly of Australian vintage boomerang lounges that sit alongside wireframe chairs and original decorative painted-metal screens. They sidle up to Kafka side tables and the Max Lamb designed nougat-like Marmoreal, an engineered marble subsequently fashioned by Molonglo Group and its collaborators into dining tables.
Peek-a-boo, MONSTER here! Be the party planner and host up to 20 guests for a fine dining experience like no other. Enjoy the set menu which celebrates locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, fresh ideas, and limitless drinks!
Instantly book your table now for groups up to 20. For larger groups, our events team can craft the perfect package, tailored to your needs.
Groups of 10 or more will be placed on a set menu.
Monster Salon is perfect for one-of-a-kind private events available on request for exclusive hire only.
The dining room features original artworks, mid-century modern furniture and terrazzo floors. The space is curated to feel like a welcoming living room with the added warmth of its own fire pit.
Can I make a reservation for 5 or more people?
You are able to book online for reservations up to 5 people. For bookings 6 guests and over we require you to be on our Chef’s tasting menu, please send your booking inquiry through to us via email on monster@ovolohotels.com
I want to make a booking. Is there any time slot available besides what’s shown on Open Table?
The time slots available on Open Table are the seating times we have available. No waitlist.
Can I place an order for take-away?
Unfortunately, we do not offer takeaway service.
Is there any surcharge for public holidays?
Surcharge of 10% is applicable for Sundays and 15% on public holidays.
OPENING HOURS
MONSTER
Ovolo Nishi, 25 Edinburgh Ave Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
+61 2 6287 6287
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