Marathon Weekend | Carb Loading Dinner

Melbourne Marathon Pre Race Dinner at Harry’s Restaurant

Join us at Harry’s Restaurant at Stamford Plaza Melbourne on Saturday 10 October 2026 for a special Melbourne Marathon Pre Race Dinner, created for runners looking to carb up before a big morning on the course.

Whether you are chasing a personal best, taking on your first marathon or simply looking for a satisfying dinner before race day, settle in for an evening of pasta, gnocchi, potatoes and comforting favourites in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

Good food. Plenty of carbs. One big race ahead.

Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026

Time: 5.00 PM – 10.00 PM

Location: Harry’s Restaurant, Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Conveniently located in Melbourne CBD, Harry’s Restaurant offers a relaxed setting to enjoy your final dinner before race morning, with a special menu featuring plenty of carbohydrate rich options.

Menu Highlights

Starters

Cheesy garlic bread $16 

Toasted garlic bread with grilled mozzarella cheese. 

Stamford Signature Curry Puffs (4 pieces) $24 

Golden Puffs pastry with chicken, curry spice, egg and potato 

Crispy New Potatoes  $10

Crispy New potatoes, coriander Aioli 

Mains

Grilled Chicken tenderloins with penne pomodoro $32 

Grilled Chicken tenderloins served with pasta in a rich tomato and basil sauce. 

Baked Salmon Orzo Risotto $38 

Roasted salmon fillet served on creamy lemon orzo risotto like pasta .  

Beef meatballs spaghetti $36  

Beef meatballs served with spaghetti in a napolitana sauce.  

Pesto Mushroom & spinach Gnocchi $28 

Soft gnocchi tossed in a pesto sauce with sauteed mushrooms and baby spinach  

Dessert

Hokey Pokey cookie $24

Warm cookie with hokey pokey ice cream  

Baked Cheesecake, berry coulis $20 

Classic baked cheesecake served with berry coulis. 

Your Race Eve Dinner, Sorted

Staying in Melbourne for marathon weekend? Harry’s Restaurant makes your pre marathon dinner in Melbourne CBD simple.

Enjoy a comfortable sit down meal without having to venture far across the city, with a menu packed with familiar favourites and plenty of options for runners looking to increase their carbohydrate intake before race morning.

Harry’s Restaurant is also ideal for running groups, families, supporters and solo runners making a weekend of the Melbourne Marathon.

Need Breakfast Before You Hit the Start Line?

Early start? We have that covered too.

Pre book our Melbourne Marathon Grab and Go Breakfast Box and collect it ahead of race morning for a quick and convenient breakfast before you head out.