✶ COLLINGWOOD'S RETRO IZAKAYA ✶

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A celebration of Japanese food, cocktails, retro Showa-era vibes and local Collingwood culture. Chotto Motto is Melbourne's most unique Japanese restaurant.

Dogs are welcome in our outdoor dining areas.


Open for dine in & take away.
Tues - Thurs | 5:30 - 9:30pm
Fri - Sat | 5:00 - 10:30pm
Sun | 5:00 - 9:30pm

Why book a table at Chotto Motto?

From the retro Showa-era decor to the crispy chilli oil that made us famous, here's why Melbourne keeps coming back for more.

restaurant venue
★★★★★

Great atmosphere and the quality of the food was outstanding. The inside of the restaurant really feels like Japan (and I've live there!). Friendly staff as well. Highly recommended!

— Google review, Noah G
restaurant interior
★★★★★

Spent my birthday here!! Amazing experience. I'm from overseas and visiting Melbourne for a few weeks and I wanted to spend my 30th birthday somewhere special and this is what my sister recommended! I love anything Japanese and anime and this place is so perfect! Reminds me of Dorohedoro ^_^

— Google review, Sophia H
dining experience
★★★★★

Seriously delicious food, great service and the vibe is something else! One night out for dinner felt like a holiday away from home.

— Google review, Aleks R
crispy chilli oil
★★★★★

Loved the creative dishes and cocktails! Everything was delicious. Will be coming back next time im in Melbourne!

— Google review, Blair M

Book a Table at Melbourne's Favourite Japanese Izakaya

Looking for the best Japanese restaurant in Collingwood? Chotto Motto is a retro Showa-era izakaya bar on Wellington Street, serving pan-fried gyoza, izakaya-style small plates and Japanese-inspired cocktails to Melbourne's inner north. Whether you're after a casual seat at the bar counter or a table for a group of 12 or more, booking ahead is the easiest way to guarantee a spot — especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

Chotto Motto is open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner and dog-friendly in the outdoor dining area. Collingwood is well served by trams and trains, with street parking also available nearby. Reserve your table online above, or call (03) 9969 2751 to book.