Palace Cinema Como

Awesome place, we watched The Black Sea. A pot of tea served with the movie and a glass of wine. Such a lovely place to watch a movie at the normal movie price.

My favourite Cinema anywhere. From the cool lobby with über luxurious seats, to the boutique size cinemas with big comfortable seats, not forgetting the interesting movies they screen… and don’t forget all the film festivals.

I’m that weird friend who finds something special in those weird movies. Movies that are about stuff and things.
It has been impossible for me to avoid going to this theatre because every movie that I look forward to watching is on show in this cinema, almost exclusively. This cinema unlike some other cinemas is very elegantly designed with comfortable chairs, cheaper than usual cinema sodas, snacks, popcorn, beers and wines (surprisingly) and the tickets are not as sky high prices as you would expect.
I have become a big fan and looking forward to enjoying the next visit.

My favourite cinema hands down. They generally show more art house and foreign films but also a few of the more commercial and mainstream ones too.
The best things about this place though are:
— ticket prices are cheaper than your usual Hoyts and Village cinemas.
— snack bar prices and selections are also far superior — from the handmade choc tops to the fact it’s licensed and you can order a glass of wine to enjoy with your movie.
— the seats are super comfy and there’s a little table for your glass of wine to rest on.
— located in the Como Centre on the corner of Toorak Rd & Chapel St, there are also lots of eating options for before or after your movie.
— if you join the Palace Cinema club (about $ 25 per year) you get even cheaper tickets for you and one other person everyday, plus a free complimentary ticket on your birthday and when you sign up! Well worth it.
You’ll love this place — try it out for your next movie experience!

Love love love this place. It’s surprisingly inexpensive for how wonderful it is.
This is the only theater I’ve ever been to where you are able to order wine and gourmet ice cream, chill out in a plush, chandeliered lounge, and then actually bring said drinks and delicacies in with you in to watch the film. The seats inside are also extremely comfortable and best of all, there is a stand for your wine glass! Just wonderful! Makes you feel like a million bucks.
The films they show are generally pretty great too.

The Palace Cinema Como is exactly how movie theatres should be. Although it is considered an Arthouse Cinema, they regularly show a lot of mainstream Hollywood movies as well as a carefully selected assortment of Independent films. Upstairs in the Como Centre the cinemas themselves are lovely, very cushy and comfortable, dimly lit and of course there is always that familiar smell of popcorn wafting through the walls. What makes the Palace Cinemas different to regular cinemas is the not only the choice of films screening, but the level of sophistication exuded by the venue. Being licensed you can often find movie goers enjoying a beer or perhaps a glass of champagne both out in the foyer before their movie or inside the cinemas while they watch. The crowd does tend to be adults, there are no little children running around or even school age teens for that matter. I love the Palace Cinemas because it feels elegant and chic and I am yet to see a bad film there.

Even though I get my regular fix of art house movies and foreign shows on SBS TV, the Palace Cinema in Como is my favourite cinema to catch the latest local and international films that usually aren’t screened at regular cinemas. Besides that,
the edgy cinema plays host to a wide range of film festivals including the Italian, French, Greek, German, Israeli and Russian Film Festivals — so there’s always plenty to look forward to. Escape your reality and indulge your passion for everything foreign or as some people say, take a trip across the globe (for 2-​hours anyway).
Unlike regular cinemas, the Palace cinema Como is dressed in a moody, modern baroque design language that makes movie-​going so much more sophisticated — perfect for that romantic first date. Instead of just sodas and juices, you can also get a glass of wine, enjoy a wide range of cocktails or premium Lavazza coffee (made by professionally qualified baristas) and enjoy the chilled ambience of the decadent lounge.
Better yet, you can even enjoy live music and a great selection of half-​priced cocktails and tapas between 6 and 9.30pm on Friday nights. Plus, join the movie club (free) and you’ll get discounted tickets on all visits and access to preview nights and special screenings.