About
LuMi evokes warmth, intimacy, and the delicate interplay of elements.
Beneath a multitude of pendent lights, we invite you to discover a dining journey shaped by seasons, stories, and flavours.
Led by Chef Federico Zanellato,
LuMi reflects his formative experiences across Italy, Japan, and global kitchens, marrying discipline with imagination.
We believe that cuisine should surprise and comfort in equal measure – a balance of precision, depth, and heart.
“The way I like to describe my food is that we cook with an Italian heart and with a Japanese mind.”
— FZ
Since opening in 2014, LuMi has received international acclaim and numerous awards, including:
Featured in The World’s 50 Best Discovery, celebrating restaurants that define exceptional global dining experiences
2 Chef’s Hats — SMH Good Food Guide
Citi Chef of the Year (2017) — SMH Good Food Guide
#13 in Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants (2018) — Australian Financial Review
Best Italian Restaurant in the World (2019) — Gambero Rosso International
The Experience
Our setting is minimal yet inviting – lighting draws focus to the parade of chefs, a performance that turns cooking into art.
The dining room glows with reflections from the harbour, framed by glass walls that open to the water. Service is warm, thoughtful, and unhurried, a balance of care and ease that defines LuMi’s approach to hospitality.
Conversation and cuisine flow together, creating moments that linger long after the last light fades.