Best Sticky Date Pudding in Melbourne, AU

A moist sponge cake made with dates, served with rich toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream on many dessert menus.

Cicciolina

St Kilda
4.6 / 5

Widely considered the gold standard in Melbourne, this pudding has used the same recipe since the restaurant opened in the 1990s. It is frequently cited by locals as the benchmark for texture and sauce consistency.

Local LegendClassicIconic Recipe
9.8Flavor
7.5Value
9.2Vibe

The European

CBD
4.4 / 5

Served in a deep pool of butterscotch sauce, this version is famous for its 'fluffy yet decadent' texture. The setting—an old-world bistro opposite Parliament House—elevates the dessert into a cinematic experience.

ClassicOld World CharmLate Night
9.4Flavor
7.2Value
9.5Vibe

Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

Fitzroy
4.5 / 5

Reviewers rave about the addition of whiskey to the toffee sauce, which provides a sophisticated smoky depth that cuts through the traditional sugary sweetness.

Hidden GemModern TwistGastropub
9.6Flavor
8.2Value
8.9Vibe

Butchers Diner

CBD
4.4 / 5

Proving that world-class dessert doesn't require a white tablecloth, this diner serves a massive, rich slab of pudding that is available for takeaway or late-night city wandering.

Hidden GemValue KingCasual
9.1Flavor
9Value
8.4Vibe
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