Frequently Asked Questions

General

Is there a dress code?
Smart casual

Can I BYO?
BYO nights are available on Tuesday & Wednesday each week with free corkage for the first bottle ($40 per bottle thereafter).

BYO is also available on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays for $80 per bottle.
Please note, we only accept wine for BYO (no beer, pre-mixed beverages, spirits or soft drinks)

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The ground floor dining room is wheelchair accessible with a unisex ambulant toilet.

Closest Parking
Paramount Parking Garage - 163 Exhibition St., Melbourne
Secure Parking (Rydges Hotel) - 186 Exhibition St. Melbourne

Public Transport
Parliament Train Station - 300m / 5 minute walk to the restaurant
86 tram - stop at Bourke St/Russell St OR Bourke St/Spring St followed by a short walk to the restaurant

Bookings

Do you take reservations?
We welcome walk-ins, but we recommend calling ahead on weekends.
All groups of 8 adults or above must dine on our ‘Bahala Ka Na’ large banquet menu or ‘Piyesta’ chef’s tasting menu. 

For groups of more than 15 people, please submit an enquiry here (link to functions page).

Can you accomodate special dietary needs?
Due to the nature of the cuisine, unfortunately cannot cater for onion, garlic, fructose and nightshade allergies or intolerances. Whilst we can cater for mild gluten intolerances, please note that selections may be limited to coeliac guests as we use a number of soy sauce based ingredients and seasonings in our cooking.

Guests with coconut allergies may also have limited selections from the menu.
We can cater for both vegetarian and vegan dietaries for our large banquet and chef’s tasting menus.

Can I book a function?
We can host seated bookings of up to 40 guests (seated) and 60 guests (standing)  in our first floor private dining room. Enquire about our private space here

(please note: our first floor private dining room is not wheelchair accessible)

Private Celebrations

Can I plan a birthday, proposal or anniversary at Askal?
Yes, Askal is a perfect setting for date nights, birthdays, and special occasions.

Do you offer special menus or décor for proposals and anniversaries?
We proudly collaborate with local creatives to elevate your celebration. From flowers to cakes and desserts, we can help bring your vision to life.

Flowers: https://www.thereseandco.com.au/
Cake: Christine Rivera @cjcrivera
Gelato: https://www.karitonsorbetes.com/