The cellar
A quiet list is kept behind the curtain. Ask your host what is pouring tonight.
Melbourne · after dark
Share plates, secret pours and a little mystery after dark. Illumina is where dinner quietly becomes the night.
The Illumina way
A moody restaurant made for shared plates, intimate celebrations and spontaneous late-night plans. Nothing here is ordinary—and not everything is written down.
Read between the lines
A quiet list is kept behind the curtain. Ask your host what is pouring tonight.
Begin with dinner, settle into the low light and let the night unfold at its own pace.
Share plates, low light and the kind of conversation that runs late.
Alcohol service is available only to guests aged 18+ with valid identification. Dining is open to guests of all ages. Please enjoy responsibly.




Friday belongs to you
Every FridayFrom 4 PM till late
Warm up at dinner, choose your song and take the room. Groups, celebrations and gloriously unplanned encores welcome.
Reserve a table →Your occasion, our atmosphere
Birthdays, engagement parties, work celebrations and full-venue nights—tell us the mood, guest list and occasion. We will help shape the rest.


Your table awaits
Reserve your table for dinner, Friday karaoke or a late-night celebration through OpenTable.
Book a tablePlanning a private event?
For birthdays, engagements, corporate nights and private dining, contact the Illumina team directly.
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