4 restaurant menus in Balaclava, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"A sophisticated restaurant which offers an excellent, modern menu made up of wonderful seasonal produce. They offer communal dining experience at a..."
Srslyfoods
"Delicious, fresh from the market, daily changing menu. Great vibe. Exceptional attention from staff. Personal touches (we were introduced to the..."
IZ
"Went Saturday night and was unexpectedly surprised by the quality of the food. The wine bar and atmosphere provide exactly as hoped but the food menu..."
Brodsky
"@prettylittle3183 is always on my ‘to go list’ and today in last minutes I booked the table and shared the experience with my food gangs again..."
Phyllis Chan
"Found ourselves lucky enough to sit down at Pretty Little’s communal table on the last night of their ‘Little Inverted Comma’ chef collab while..."
Steve Pree
"We had a really nice night with great food! Intimate but relaxed vibes …it felt like you were having dinner amongst friends. There’s a set menu..."
Deborah Myers
"One of the underrated gems of Melbourne’s dining scene. Eaten here 5+ times. Be it an special occasion or if I want to impress a visitor.
There..."
Marcus Herrick
"This place is an absolute gem. A very intimate experience, the owner Mike and Chefs Mikey and Laurent are gifted people who make you feel at..."
Zach Challender
"Amazing food, good service, nice and cozy vibe, overall great experience. Look forward to coming back for another set menu..."
Doris Wu
"The perfect place for a special occasion. The service is warm and welcoming - the passion they have for their craft is obvious. The food is..."
Eden Dwyer
"We had dinner for a second time at Pretty Little on Saturday night and it was fantastic as usual. Not just the brilliant food served up in the 6..."
"Just ideal. Warm, helpful and attentive staff; excellent food choice and in real life the food was delicious. SO many cute little spots to choose..."
Vicky Dee
"Gemma makes the best chai latte in town! Treehouse use actual chai not powder..."
Bec Flower
"Omg I absolutely loved it here!!! We had a couple of mains and some share plates and they were all exquisite! Especially the beef short rib that..."
Melesande Carrington
"Beautiful staff, friendly and always a smile that never appears fake 💜
Great coffee, chai and delicious muffins 😁
Highly recommend..."
Tracy Darling Doves
"Great atmosphere and service. No matter how busy, they're always welcoming. It's my go to on Carlisle St. Friendly efficient staff and of course..."
Antonia Veltman
"Took my parents here for brunch the other day and my dad is still talking about 'the best burger he has ever had!'
My mum and i had the roasted..."
Kathryn Barber
"I've enjoyed a lot of coffee in Melbourne for 11+ years, and spent much time in many cities around the world. I have to say, the coconut flat white..."
Sea Ansley
"Amazing place to meet friends.. Friendly staff great food with one of the best coffees in St Kilda.. Tree house is one of my new Favs!! Thanks guy..."
Wendy La Roche
"Had a great night, very cosy atmosphere, delicious food and fantastic service.
And the best mocktails ever! - Pregnant ladies who are sick of lemon,..."
Imke Schmidt
"Best meal I've had in a while. Had the Truffled Mushroom Croquettes and the Tempura Calamari. Just lovely - both came with perfect rocket salads...."
Keely Worth
"There are lots of breakfast / brunch meals on the menu and a few lunch meals. We loved the chicken burger as it had lots of flavour and was a good..."
Tess H
"I'd been meaning to check out Treehouse Lounge for quite sometimes as I'm local and I'm really glad I did!The ambience of the cafe is..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Wow I really enjoyed this place. The decor was awesome and a lot of greenery just like a treehouse surrounding! Even the path to the toilet had..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"In the beautiful suburb of Balaclava, on a busy corner, Treehouse Lounge is a fabulous cafe that has a not just great food and coffee, but a lot of..."
Morgs71
"Treehouse Lounge is a spacious modern looking cafe located in the heart of Balaclava, on the corner of Carlisle Street, Balaclava. They offer variety..."
Jeffry
"We popped in to Treehouse Lounge for a late lunch in the ever popular Carlisle Street In Balaclava. We started with a malty smooth Inglewood coffee..."
Espy Eats
"Despite working quite literally around the corner from Treehouse Lounge, I hadn’t yet visited - and boy have I been missing out. A large cafe which..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I love any excuse to visit Balaclava - especially when my destination is as good as this. Treehouse Lounge is a large cafe with heaps of vegan and..."
Quince And Cheese
"With great service, good coffee and fantastic food at the heart of Treehouse, there’s nothing not to love about this cafe. A unique menu which..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I started out devastated as the menu had changed and my selection was no longer available BUT it meant I chose this AMAZING NanaBowl instead! Photos..."
Cmzajicek
"Just THE BEST place to go to any day of the week! The staff is incredibly AMAZING, friendly, genuinely caring, ALWAYS smiling and making us feel very..."
Karina Sorelli
"Best coffee on Carlisle St which is not an easy feat. Food is also great and staff super friendly. Don’t have to wait too long for food either...."
HungryHelper
"Best coffee in Melbourne, friendly staff and delicious food as well. An absolute favourite of..."
FOODIEMELB
"I'm a regular at Treehouse Lounge and I always have a wonderful time. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The coffee is A-mazing and you can..."
Jennifer Lopesi
"I would like to thank the staff for a great morning hosting my family, every one was helpful and happy, the food was delicious and the service was..."
Matthew Nissen
"They had me at chai espresso martini. There’s so many places to brunch in Melbourne that it actually becomes hard to decide where to go but finally..."
Bitcheswhobrunch
"Revisited for the first time in a while on a friend's recommendation. A small sign on the door says new management, but the changes are big - great..."
Mouthlikelion
"Been several times with friends for brekky, lunch and happy hour. Huge meals, great value, couldn’t finish the Israeli board. Coffee is great. Fab..."
Neesasole
"Great food, great staff and great atmosphere for brunch or for an after work drink. The menu has something for everyone - would highly..."
Noah Rischin
"The new owner is lit. Always welcomes me. I have tried almost everything on the menu since the new owners took over in December last year. YUMMY IN..."
Eli Goldbaum
"I went to Treehouse lounge a few weeks back, the food was amazing, we had the Nana Bowl, the ingredients we really fresh and tasty, then went on to..."
Elliott Jacobs
"Went to treehouse recently and had their ricotta hot cakes - incredible! It’s good to know good quality cafes like this are still doing their..."
Jonathan Sherman
"Best breakfast and coffee I’ve had to date this year! Absolutely love the new owner and the changes they’ve made so far. We were greeted on..."
Leora Skurnik
"Great place, great food and staff. Wonderful for breakfast/brunch and the lychee martini ( not for breakfast) is certainly a repeat .Great..."
Yvonne King
"Great breakfast I am addicted to the Israeli breakfast. At night wonderful cocktails and food and incredibly friendly staff. They are doing something..."
Peter King
"Treehouse Lounge is a wonderful and vibrant cafe located in St kilda 😀 I got the opportunity to go here a couple of weekends ago, and we were..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"🌿🌴OASIS TROPICAL VIBES 🎋🌿 @treehouselounge I walked in an was greeted by the lovely owner who was so inviting and interested to get to..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Vibes, decor and team on point!! Top notch experience at Treehouse Lounge!I had a delish almond latte, tofu scramble and PB nana bowl..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"We got off to a mini rocky start by showing up a little earlier than they opened, as they haven't amended their trading hours on Google or their..."
Cocacolaangie
"An amazing brunch at this recently revamped cafe in St Kilda. Great place to catch up with friends/family for a meal. Loved all the plants dotted..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"New owners have hit the nail on the head! Introduced a new menu which has delicious options to cater for every palate and dietary requirement. Our..."
Burgerman77
"Really enjoyed my breaky at treehouse this morning, and loving the new menu. Coffee was made to perfection - what a great start to my morning !..."
Carly Sojka
"Amazing atmosphere! Staff were super friendly and the menu was extensive. I had poached eggs on toast with sides and it was perfect. Everything that..."
Jasmine Rose
"New ownership as of January 2019 - the new guy has done an amazing job! Delicious and interesting food. Amazing coffee. Definitely worth a visit!!..."
Mikki R
"New owners have turned this cafe around into a Melbourne leader. Coffee was sensational, food and service superb. A+ experience and will be..."
Shandlerd
"The food is great (especially those nana bowls) and the customer service on top of that is excellent. Just like the Donald is for America, Treehouse..."
Adam Kaplan
"Just went to Treehouse for the first time today. They have new owners and new decor!! Absolutely love the whole experience. The food was to die for,..."
Hy Gn
"The coffee was amazing, full of flavour. The service was impressive, very personable and friendly.I ordered the Marinkas Shaksuka and I was very..."
Keegan Clarke
"I came to Treehouse with a group of friends for a drink and it was a fun time out. The bartenders were really friendly and recommended drinks for..."
Always Hungry
"Couldn’t write more highly about treehouse. I’m here every few weeks, usually Saturday midday. Amazing food, great service and good atmosphere...."
Nancy Foody
"Treehouse is one of the best cafe/ restaurants in Balaclava. Good quality food and amazing cocktails !!! I have been a number of times, and will..."
Kayla Stacey
"Today I decided to have a black coffee ☕️ Their coffee never seems to disappoint 👌🏼 The Marinka Shakshuka is devine and tastes even better..."
The Food Vogue By Le Seynt
"The food was good and generous portion sizes. Just a bit on the pricey side. The avocado dish was nice although there was an overload of quinoa in..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Really cute interior, especially the little treehouse area. Pretty loud inside with people talking- quite echoey. Also noticed there wasn’t any..."
Vege Eats
"Treehouse Lounge serves delicious generously portioned typical Melbourne brunch meals and great coffee. Great venue and atmosphere, perfect for group..."
Angel Khong
"Lovely ambient place offering great service and delicious meals. Ordered the pulled beef benny and sweet potato rosti stack. Loved each component of..."
TweeVy Ngo
"Top quality service, amazing coffee and great food in a cute lil cafe with funky interior and private area for functions. Brunch is very different..."
Peter Hyer
"Worthwhile!Carlisle Street has got that NQR feel to me whenever I drive through or visit.Not sure why. Most shops and establishments are..."
Jpolinkos
"Boring and rather tasteless food. I had a salad with pulled lamb. The latter was dry and the salad itself plain. The burger was good though and the..."
Julia Stehli
"Had lunch here with a friend, ordered the rosti stack with bacon. Staff were incredibly friendly and the decor was beautiful. Bit too much lettuce..."
Maddi
"Good vibes, friendly staff, delicious food... reasonable prices! I totally recommend and myself had the burger which I..."
Maziar
"Came here for lunch and was impressed. Love the atmosphere, very unique setting. Interesting menu, had the Rainbow Karma Bowl which I could not..."
Johnny
"I had the meatball gnocchi and it was literally the best thing I've eaten on Carlisle st. literally ate the entire thing with my eyes closed because..."
Bec Scerri
"Absolutely solid. Consistent performance - flavour and service. Chef is always trying different things - great flavors and pushing the bounds with..."
Tom
"Great food, wonderful ambience, lovely selection of espresso martinis, and fantastic service.If this is around your neck of the woods, give it a..."
Michael Lee
"We had a very pleasant dining experience at this cosy lounge. They offered $10 cocktails during happy hours and my husband was very happy with his..."
Saladzzz
"When out for a casual dinner on a weeknight the Treehouse Lounge makes for a perfect setting. Nice relaxing atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. A..."
Constantine Arvanitis
"It’s Saturday! Which means it’s time to check out a new cafe! We decided to head outside our normal South Yarra/Prahran location since we..."
Stuck In Transit
"Great coffee, food and service!Breakfast is absolute phenomenal - do advise eating early as it does get very noisy. Open late..."
Adam
"AMAZING food every single time! The staff are always super welcoming so I love coming back again and again. Definitely the perfect place to bring..."
Kellie Anderson
"Had a casual dinner at Treehouse and was delighted to discover they have brilliant live acoustic music on Sunday nights. The food was the perfect..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Had a lovely Sunday night dinner here. Fantastic 10 dollar pizzas on Sunday, live music and great atnosphere. Strongly recommended for a chill quick..."
Kayz
"Impressive hipster haunt. The space is warm, inviting and comfortable. The food is solidly impressive. Nice Bloody Mary here as well. I had..."
Two Sheds
"Long story short...we will definitely be back! Service-fast and friendly. Large cappuccinos in porcelain cups (another place we went only had caps..."
Erling Breaden
"Many a morning I have crawled my hungover self into Treehouse lounge for coffee and food, and many an evening I've come here with my Tinder flavour..."
Fosca Ginevra
"I worked from Treehouse every morning for 2 weeks and couldn't recommend it more. Great service and amazing food, I don't think there is anything on..."
Rob Waters
"Went to Treehouse Lounge yesterday with some girlfriends for brunch and had such a pleasant experience! I've heard only great things about Treehouse..."
Gemma Ernst
"Love this place so much. Was there again last night and had some late drinks with the girls. The atmosphere was cosy and the music set a great mood...."
Angelica Ercolano
"One of the best eateries on the Carlisle strip. Funky venue, quality food and exceptional service - courtesy of the floor manager, James T. This spot..."
C.denhardt
"I've been here for breakfast quite a few times as the coffee is great, the menu and meal size are awesome and they always have a great special on if..."
Bkathryn_4
"Wonderful and tasty lunch ! Sweet potato rosti with smoked salmon and avo... yummy ! Love the place so warm and pretty. Staff is nice and lovely. I..."
Liz
"Good brunch option in the St Kilda area. Service was efficient and menu was varied and interesting. I ordered the hotcakes with passionfruit curd,..."
Kate Dougherty
"Amazing food, well priced with killer service. We were served by James and he was so helpful, made us feel very welcome :) 100% coming back..."
Dylan Zimmer
"Met here with a group of 10 for dinner & drinks. Out of this world delicious food with several creative and tasty vegan dishes. Staff impeccably..."
James Grima
"If you're looking for a place to eat on this busy strip of cafes and restaurants, be sure to give this place a visit. From the outside, the place..."
"What a way to celebrate a special evening. Ringing in my Birthday with Pizzas and Focaccia from here, which initially, I wasn't too..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Lovely place. Absolutely delicious pizza, we tried the Prosciutto and the Porchini pizza, quickly devoured them both. A nice setting away from the..."
Johnny
"Perfect wood fire pizza . I’ll probably eat it at the restaurant next time . Good size , fresh ingredients . There was a band playing at the..."
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
"Had that hankering for a pizza as I hadnt had any off late. We go the Quattro Formaggi and Porcini. Both Veggie Pizza’s for a change, were good...."
Aanart Bhachech
"So fortunate to have this little joint as our local. Popped in for a mid week easy meal and ended up with beautiful crispy thin based pizzas with..."
Love2Eat
"havent eaten here for a while but am sorely regretting that, best pizza i've eaten in melbourne hands down, the porcini mushroom pizza and the..."
Don Julio-Mendez
"Amazing pizza ! Fresh ingredients and the sauce is absolutely delicious. The garlic pizza is our favourite, it comes with olive oil and balsamic..."
Camila Battistuzzo
"Hands down best pizza in town! I had s GF porcini and it was divine. Great service and I loved the atmosphere - what a true hidden gem. Can't wait to..."
Kelly Fank
"Really enjoyed my pizza from partone, crispy base with plentiful toppings and a tasty Napoli sauce. The owner was very nice and friendly too. Will..."
Tomlovestoeat
"We are currently doing a mini tour of all pizza places in our area and Portone is definitely the best I've had so far! Thin, italian style..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Portone Wood Fire Pizza Bar is a hidden gem in Carlisle Street Balaclava. Day time you can walk through the arcade. After 6 pm you can access..."
Soloviews
"I just ordered Gameri and Pollo. They were really good. The sauce and cheese were right amount. The base was so light. Loved it. Bit pricey though...."
Rene Michelle D'Souza
"As I eat this capri pizza in a dreary, rainy parking lot alone in my car, I quickly realise how much happier I am now thT I have this damn dilicious..."
Mat Omni
"Don't know what everyone else's deal is. Best blaaardy pizza I have had in a LONG SHOT!Just the right amount of cheesy, just the right amount of..."
Edward Bryan
"It's difficult to find a great takeaway pizza place so I was stoked when I found Portone. The pizzas are thin crusted and they use quality..."
Ihoward
"Order from here regularly and am yet to be disappointed. Gorgeous thin crusts that are always crispy on the bottom, and the choice of toppings is a..."
Kristy McHugh
"Excellent pizza I have ever had base of the piZza was too delicious that i will now order every time from portone pizza they serve wine as..."
Rajat Gupta
"Thanks for a great evening.. I haven't been to Portone in a while and took my boyfriend out for pizza last night (he hasn't tried Portone before)...."
Domagoj Dedic
"Best pizza in Oz. Not sure how someone who has lived in Italy struggles to see how prosciutto and figs go together but best we let that one go...Boys..."
Spolj
"Beautifully made pizza with great flavours. If I am hankering for a pizza, Portone would be my first choice for sure. They offer very delicately made..."
JW
"Portone Pizza is a bit of a revelation – it’s only accessible in the evening by wandering around the back of the shops on Carlisle Street through..."
Penny
"Prosciutto pizza... cmon Prosciutto. The pizza was the best wood fire I've ever had. The quality of the pizza was outstanding. The ingredients used..."
Marat
"Brilliant. Excellent pizzas, the Salumi is my favourite especially if the Chilli Oil is brought out from the..."
Sy
"Back to being great again! The mushroom pizza and the Buffalino pizza were both top notch, really helped with my craving for woodfired pizza....."
Jessica Smith
"Best pizza in Melbourne. We live not far away and get their pizza delivered about once a week. This is proper, Italian pizza with amazing flavour and..."
SJW71
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Lee
"Woodfired pizza at its best!.Let's begging with the location of the restaurant, yes it may be a bit hard to find since it is literally behind..."
Paula
"Just great pizzas. They've got the topping equation right, and their really friendly people. I have to go there every time I visit Melbourne, just so..."
Rodk
"I really loved the pizza, it was fresh and delicious. Service was fantastic. Never been here become but am happy I have finally found pizza I love...."
GeorgiePuddingPie
"YUM !!!. It's so good to see people who care about the food ...and for anyone reading other reviews in regards to lack of toppings...This is REAL..."
Susan Ann Lawton
"Delish pizza! Just like pizza you'd have in Italy. My only complaint is that the pizza base was too thin. The toppings had soaked through the base..."
Mandapants
"A True hidden gem. Tucked away off the Coles carpark just adds to the fun of finding this gem.Once found, you will not be..."
Bear
"Best Pizza in the area by a mile ! Really nice down to earth people..."
Paul
"No one, I mean no one, makes pizza like Mac does...."
Maybefred
"Excellent pizza. Had the Prosciutto pizza and it was..."
Jef
"Reminds Me of the pizza I had in Italy, every ingredient worked great..."
Anthony
"Best pizza around, bar none.. My partner & I stumbled across this place a few night ago after doing a quick search for woodfire pizza, and it was so..."
Silky Johnson
"Top class pizzas. Perfect pizzas. Probably some of the best I have had to eat, ever. They were nice and large and plenty of food to go around. There..."
James Silber
"Best pizza in Mel!. This croatian pizzaiolo must have trained with the best neapolitan pizza masters!His pizzas are huge, thin, light, creative,..."
Sookie
"A slice of Naples in the heart of Balaclava! Tucked away in a small arcade behind Coles car park is a gem of a place. We had both insalatas..."
Jake Berk
"Winner!. In a word, amazing! It is a little hidden delight. The pizza is superb - fresh, authentic, delicious. And don't skip dessert - the hazelnut..."
Grebo
"Friendly service. Fresh, handmade pizza bases combined with fresh ingredients are the perfect recipe for a wood fired..."
Avner Engel
"Great find. We had two of their pizzas, the classic Margherita and the Salsiccia as home delivery. They were both delicious, fresh ingredients and..."
Aldo
"Portone - Numero Uno!. This pizza rocks, best in Melbourne hands down. Unsurpassed quality.Homemade toppings with seasonal ingredients on nice..."
Rob K.
"This is without a doubt the best pizza I've eaten in Melbourne...or anywhere else. Can be hard to find, and a bit slow. But that's the price of..."
Nick O
"Great pizza!. You might notice there are no negative reviews of this place - that'd be because there's nothing negative to say! Pizza was simply..."
Herzy
"Nothing comes close!. The best authentic Italian pizza you will find in Australia. The base the sauce the smokiness of the wood fire are something..."
CD
"YUM!. I heard about Portone recently and based on Urbanspoon reviews was really looking forward to it - so happy! Had the pumpkin pizza, spinach and..."
Penny
"Just tried portone for the first time based on these reviews and no joke BEST pizza I have ever had! We had the gumberi and salumi. The large is huge..."
RH
"How tammy!. Crispy n yammy! desert was so as well.that is my favourit. i should come back there...."
BOO
"Winner. This is easily the best pizza I've ever had. Even better than the mighty Fruscolino's which I thought could never be topped. I had a Rustica..."
Will
"Great service! Great Pizza! Fast and friendly especially if your looking for something quick and on the go!!! I'll definately be back,..."
Paul Fernandis
"Friendly Staff and Delicious PIzza. We came here on a Wednesday night at close to 8pm for dinner. There was no one there when we arrived, but soon..."
Mellie
"The owner is lovely & knows how to make a great pizza! I highly recommend having pizza at..."
Leslie Lawrence
"Best pizza. Undisputably the best pizza in Melbourne.10 out of..."
Donna
"Best Pizza Ever. Lovely gourmet pizza that melts in your mouth!! Very healthy options that taste awesome which I would highly recommend for everyone...."
Dora Knezevic
"Edit: My original review remains below, but since changing ownership, I'm afraid the pizza quality has gone from excellent to above average; sadly..."
"Second time we visit Melbourne and this place has become a classic. Super delicious breakfast and lunch combos and delicious sushi and sashimi. Nice..."
Gershom Baraza Tudela
"Not much to say. Great food, lovely environment to start a day with coffee, breakfast, lunch as well as dinner..."
Omkar Pandey
"Great food and great service,
Will be visiting..."
CallmeSam
"Store is beautiful, they recently redecorated and the soft lighting, comfortable seats and natural lighting and greenery creates a beautiful..."
Anony Moose
"Nice atmosphere and decor, good Shakshouka. Would be nice if they had free wifi and some Israeli background music like Narkis or..."
Michal P.
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