Serves meat, vegan options available. Latin-inspired restaurant by the creators of Smith & Daughters, Smith & Deli, and Feed Your Soul. Reservations are not required but are recommended. Reported to serve meat June 2025. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:30am, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-3:00pm. Breakfast (6:30am-10:30am). All day dining menu (11:00am - 11:00pm). Dinner menu (Thur-Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm).
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234 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, 3141
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67 Reviews
First Review by OskG
Linke
Points +28
Not our favourite - Edit
Have been to Lona Misa twice; first time we got the set menu and most recently in August 2025 where we ordered a la carte. I'm firmly of the opinion that Lona Misa is overrated. Have found the mock meat to be somewhat uninspired compared to other Vegan restaurants nearby, which isn't great when you are paying this much for it. There are still some very nice dishes - would recommend steering away from the mock meat options and embracing the veg items.
Read moreThe restaurant does have a really nice vibe and great service, but at this price I'd like the food to be a bit more impressive. Go to Smith & Daughters instead imo.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-21
Pros: Vibes, Great service
Cons: Expensive
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homebodyhaus
Points +6115
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 10 - Edit
This place deserves 10 stars! The food was incredibly creative and bursting with flavor — every dish felt like a piece of art. Definitely don’t skip the fried olives; I’ve never had anything like them anywhere, and I still dream about them daily. The tres leches is another absolute must-try — rich, light, and perfectly balanced. Everything from the presentation to the service was exceptional. A standout dining experience in Melbourne — worth every bite!
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daniel.roberts29
Points +164
The set menu is so fun - Edit
Absolutely loved the set menu. The "chicken" is just ridiculously good. The waitress explained how they make it too. Super interesting. Is pricey but the experience is awesome for a date night or classy dinner with a friend. One of my fav vegan dinner spots in Melbourne. Sorry about the photos. We kept diving in before remembering a pic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-15
Pros: "Chicken" phenomenal, Service is very friendly, Good cocktails
Cons: Quite pricey, Can be forgotten occasionally
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laurenannerey
Points +122
Great for dinner, not vegan/vego for breakfast - Edit
Cannot recommend more for dinner. Have been a few times and have yet to find a dish that I didn’t immensely enjoy. Must try the fried olives.
Read moreHowever really disappointing to see they no longer offer a vegan or even vegetarian menu for breakfast. Quite limited vegan options in fact for breakfast. Have confirmed that the dinner menu remains entirely plant-based, only the breakfast menu has changed.
Pros: Amazing plant-based dinner menu
Cons: Serves meat for breakfast
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stopsign38
Points +1870
Vegan fine dining 🌱😋 - Edit
A great place for a night out, for a fine dining experience with friends or your significant other.
Read moreThe dishes were all high quality with great flavours. The two mushroom dishes we had whilst different were both excellent. The crispy and fried oyster/enoki mushrooms, and the meaty bbq’d oyster mushrooms.
Share plates, mains, desserts , cocktails, 100% vegan, so good.
Pros: Lovely flavours and textures , Variety and taste of their mushroom dishes, Cater for dietary reqs. Many GF dishes.
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Caitlee
Points +412
Good vibes n friendly staff - Edit
GF and VG tonight. Loved everything we got except the coconut seafood dish, tbh we couldn’t even eat it and that has never happened to me anywhere before. Noted that maybe I’m just not a fan of fish tasting things, so it could have been a me problem.
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tmrss
Points +56
Food is okay, but trying too hard - Edit
What ever happened to good quality vegan food that wasn’t trying to imitate meat all the time?
Read moreMenu is over processed and texturally unpleasant. Stick to a good vegan wholefoods place over this
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NJ220
Points +742
Delicious! - Edit
Great atmosphere, lovely staff, really good food just on the pricey side. Would definitely eat here again.
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RuthSharon
Points +1340
It slaps - Edit
Lona misa has a wonderful atmosphere. The service, excellent. We luckily had the loveliest waitress who was able to describe the dishes in detail.
Read moreWe shared the croquettas, mutton skewers in a cheesy like sauce, arepa, saucy and flavourful patatas bravas, and a salty creamy crunchy Cesar salad. We topped it off with a decedent chocolate torte with olive oil ice cream.
Pros: The chocolate torte omg , The vibes of the restaurant , The crispy potatoes
Cons: Price is a bit steep, Portions are small for price , Mutton skewers were quite small
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kimmyeats
Points +904
Good but expensive - Edit
The food tasted delicious, but I felt it was over priced, especially the bbq platter thing. We wanted to try other cheaper dishes but the staff told us they were very small. (and they were expensive for the size too) I guess they're just trying to be fancy? But it didn't feel that fancy for the price either. Another thing I was unhappy about is they don't write on the menu what can be made gluten free, so the staff had to go back and forth with the kitchen a few times so my friend could order, that could have been avoided if they simply put a couple letters on the menu. Also they brought out the wrong dish for us at one point and we had to wait ages for the right dish. Anyway the food tasted good and I'd probably come back but only on a rare special occasion I guess, but they have tough competition around Melbourne!
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chianotcheese4
Points +36
creative food and a fun vibe - Edit
i and one other person shared the croquettes, tostadas (11/10), pan con queso, tres leches (you need to try this), and the flan. nothing could have been better except the flan (the sauce is a bit bitter just be aware). fun and cool vibe and semi fancy i would say but not too much
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Damodon
Points +274
A culinary experience. - Edit
I'm really glad I went once (ok three times). It's beyond unreasonably expensive for just food but it is more of an adventure in food than just a meal. That's what I tell myself as I regret the hole in my bank account anyway.
Read moreA lot of the time at restaurants I find myself thinking about how I can make it more to my liking at home. Not so at LonaMisa. The way they cook, their creativity and the standard of the meals are all beyond me.
I was pleased to have my first try of Lions Mane mushroom here. My partner had 'ANTICUCHOS' (mutton balls) which she swore were incredibly tender mutton but were in fact mushrooms.
The food is small in portion and costly so while it's still a good night out it's only somewhere I could go for a very occasional treat.
Pros: Creative, excellent food. Delicious beverages , Friendly staff , Intimate seating with a friendly, warm ambience
Cons: Unbelievably expensive. Far too expensive., Tiny portion size. I'm usually hungry after eating
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YURIEEEEEEE
Points +484
A place that will make your day wonderful 💘 - Edit
Today was my second time having breakfast at LonaMisa. Both times, I was impressed by how friendly the staff was. Their service, delicious drinks, and beautiful breakfast are great ways to start your day. The interior is very cool, and it's great that they have a variety of seating styles. They let me choose a nice seat, but it's hard to decide where to sit. All of their menus are vegetarian, but they also have a lot of vegan options. I ordered pancakes last time and a chili Tofu plate this time. The presentation is so beautiful that it's a shame to eat it. But I still eat it. It's one of my favorite restaurants that I wish was closer to home. I'd like to have dinner there next time!
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ViennaVegan
Points +1916
Excellent service but the food was a bit disappointing - Edit
Perhaps it was what I ordered but of the four items, only the Caesar salad is something I would get again. Service was excellent and the staff were friendly.
Read morePros: Service
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veganmegs
Points +72
Splendid - Edit
Lona Miss is the latest venture of Shannon Martinez from Smith & Daughters. Shannon has made fake meat a true art, and the dishes at Lona Misa are impressive. My companion was an omnivore and commented that the mutton was better than the real thing, for example. The butter sauce apparently tasted very much like real butter too. It was difficult to choose a favourite dish to recommend as everything we had was incredible. The tasting menu would probably be something I’d do next time. While expensive, it’s nice to have the option of fine dining that’s 100% vegan. Great food for a special occasion.
Read moreThe other thing I loved about this restaurant was its ambience. Finally somewhere that the music was in the background and I could have a conversation without raising my voice. Very enjoyable.
Pros: Food is top quality, Great ambiance , Friendly and knowledgeable wait staff
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crediblewitness
Points +1764
high end vegan South of river. - Edit
Luxury vegan very expensive should be 3 $$$
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-04
Pros: Vegan except egg breakfasts, World famous vegan chef, Great mixologist serving amazing cocktails
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SusanWong
Points +459
Very flavorful food! - Edit
Really good service and food recommendations by staffs.
Read morePros: Yummy food, Delicious dessert
Cons: Flavor was too overpowering for solo dining.😅
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BeckyWilkinson
Points +423
Slightly underwhelmed - Edit
As a big fan of the OG smith & daughters I took my partner for her birthday dinner and maybe my expectations were too high but I left a little disappointed for quite expensive (birthday dinner so splashed out) the portions were fairly small and the dishes missed the Martinez witchcraft I was expecting. Service also wasn’t great as rather than telling us the kitchen close time visibly checked her watch while serving us, the restaurant at the time was full and we would’ve ordered faster if communicated we might be the last people ordering (a few tables seemed to walk in after us but only had dessert) greatly enjoyed the croquet, it was crispy and cheesy. The tartare which is their most promoted dish wasn’t great and had a odd texture, I was expecting more of a paste but it was coloured flavoured rice and crumbled so difficult to eat. Fried olives great, and something different but the caeser salad was very underwhelming for 5 pieces of barely sauced gem lettuce. the grill section the mutton skewers were unimpressive, dry and tiny, mushroom was good a great smoky crust but $32. The flan was great maybe that’s why people only came in for dessert Overall it missed the mark for me but was enjoyable enough, probably not in a rush to go back.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Nice venue , Good wine list
Cons: Expensive , Underwhelming service , Small portions
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raschelle
Points +242
Amazing vegan latin food - Edit
I enjoyed all the dishes that we ordered. So creative with all the flavours and taste combinations. It’s something I’ve never had before. The place is also great and the service was good. Definitely worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-03
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Glovinator
Points +39
Great meals - Edit
Eclectic dining area, great meals, good vibes in the restaurant
Read morePros: Food great quality, Well portioned, Nice dining area
Cons: Didn't love that we had about 6 different waiters
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JoJo_Tofu
Points +95
Pleasant Anniversary Treat - Edit
My partner and I received a gift voucher for this place recently. We booked in for our anniversary. The food was amazing and service was very good too. They were also accommodating to my allergies. Fairly $$$ so I recommend for a treat or an occasion such as a birthday 🎂 🥳
Read morePros: Amazing food, Good service, Funky vibe art vibe
Cons: Cost. Fairly $$$, Wish the serving sizes were slightly bigger
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missionbee
Points +72
Supreme - Edit
Loved everything. Fabulous wines too. It's attached to a hotel and I would definitely consider staying there.
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Seitanicveg
Points +1787
Excellent! - Edit
had the set menu with the matching wines. The wines were perfectly paired with the food! Highlights were the mutton skewers and peri peri chicken. Service was great and the food came out a good pace.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-19
Pros: all vegan food menu, creative, tasty
Cons: expensive, but okay for an occasional treat
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Shayl
Points +73
Expensive but good - Edit
Really creative dishes that go well together. Some were a bit meh nothing special. Liked the drinks too.
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Nic.S
Points +72
Delish and different - Edit
Really loved the food here. We had the seasonal tasting menu for $89pp $13 surcharge for the tartar. That was my least favourite dish, every thing else was amazing and so tasty!
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CabernetS
Points +464
Exquisite food - Edit
The chef’s menu with matching wines is delicious! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the wine. I have never tasted such a good Caesar salad before. The fake chicken was an eerily close to real chicken. I hate mushrooms generally but wow these ones packed in so much yummy flavour!!
Read morePros: Caesar salad, Great wine selection , Great value
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CanAussie
Points +16
Best vegan experience - Edit
I have done here twice…
Read moreThe tartar was amazing and I would go back just for that. The pressed watermelon was to die for and my partner who is not vegan had the Portuguese chick’n.
Service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was very retro, shabby chic and Modern all in one. This is a go to for me.
Pros: Tartare, Watermelon, Chick’n
Cons: The fact that we couldn’t stay overnight, The fact that we couldn’t stay overnight, Again, the fact that we couldn’t stay overnight!
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