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Ilona Staller
91/100 (926 ratings)
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"We were really looked after well. The food was superb, as was the company. Thank you Jessica van Nooten for an amazing lunch, every dish just perfect..."
Helen Hill
"A menu to delight all tastes. Friendly, and attentive staff and a fantastic relaxed atmosphere. Could not find fault with this place and would..."
Tamara Hickman
"Never disappoints. Have eaten there on many occasions, both for lunch and dinner. Order the Twice baked Crab Soufflé with Prosecco velouté (on..."
Lys Tildesley
"A great place for a drink and or dinner. Staff are a amazing food and service is excellent. This should be a must visit on everyone's..."
Di Lederman
"Fantastic steak as per👍👍love this place never disappoints👏👏the staff are soo..."
Joy Flynn Mrocki
"We have been to Sunday lunch twice and loved it. Pastas perfect -- Bombe heaven -- Expresso Martini for my partner hit the spot -- waiter a gem. Do..."
Jon Laing
"Another great dinner at Ilona Staller. Our birthday celebration party of eight enjoyed the 3 course chef’s choice menu and the food was delicious..."
Jacqui Bridge
"I love this restaurant - the staff are fabulous and they are warm, hospitable and provide great service! The food is brilliant and the wines..."
Kristina Lan
"Great food and brilliant service! Just perfect! Lovely waiter (I guess I can't say waitress) who was incredibly helpful and knew exactly what we..."
Catherine O'Shannassy
"I had my birthday lunch there on Sunday for 28 people , I can't speak highly enough of the restaurant , the food ,and the staff. A very enjoyable day..."
Ken Pickersgill
"To the amazing staff at Ilona Staller, thank you so much for making my birthday the best! The food was delicious, the room looked amazing and the..."
Chelsea Brooks
"I took my Mum yesterday for her birthday. We have such a lovely meal. I had the Oriechette which was absolutely divine. The staff were friendly,..."
Karen Hough
"Thanks everyone for another lovely evening at Ilona Slaller, it's one of our favourite restaurants in Melbourne. The staff are wonderful, the food..."
Dean Bowen
"Ilona Staller is located in the Art Deco building on the corner of Carlisle and Nelson Street in Balaclava.  This is a lovely spot for a fun casual..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"What a great place for a drink. The service was excellent! The staff were great and the barman, fantastic.I really felt like I was in a..."
Timinmelbourne
"One of my favorite local places, which has fabulous in season food, and amazing service, such a great quality experience all around.  It always..."
Cherie Carmody
"I had a barramundi, not life changing but very nice. Excellent service and bread and butter at the table as a starter. Nice decor. Would return...."
Jumpingjojo99
"Have been here a few times over the years. Lovely resteraunt. Quality food, everything was pleasant from the sides to the dessert. Would reccomend...."
Johnny
"The food is always very good, and the service assured, friendly but professional. Everytime I've been there (and I've been there lots), I've always..."
Bellyporking
"The service was fabulous and generous. Food was also great and typical. Decor could be lacking a bit in creativity but its bright and positive...."
Jeeth John
"Celebrated our anniversary here tonight and it was amazing!!! Best crispy pork belly i have ever had! Attentive staff, great food, cosy ambiance:..."
Big Fat Layer
"We had set menu and it was great! Everything was yam , no complains whatsoever! Just the waitress that was interrupting every minute thru the..."
Food Lover
"My mum had her 60th here last year. This review is very overdue. Dom was fantastic. She sat down with my mum and made sure everything was planned..."
Yum
"Booked 16 people here for my birthday last week. The staff went beyond & above my expectations to ensure that everyone was happy. Had one of the best..."
IrenaGro
"Nice cozy little place have been here a few times the service is great and the food is also great I especially loved the stuff zucchini flowers it..."
Paul Delaney
"We attended a private function here and were so impressed with not only the food but the staff were just wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble and..."
EmmDee
"Very nice restaurant. Stopped here for an impromptu dinner with local fans of the restaurant. I had the beef cheeks which were absolutely superb. ..."
Two Sheds
"Wonderful, quirky ambience for private functions upstairs, and always accommodating (even with [well behaved] children) downstairs. Sometimes the..."
Stephen Harrison
"My favourite special family occasion spot, and dinner with the 'girls' spot. The service is charming and friendly 90% of the time. The food is..."
Emma Leslie
"5/5 - The most beautiful lunch today!! My new fave area in St Kilda East - so much to choose from and a lot of hidden gems like this. You'd..."
ToorakM
"I would give it a 3.7!Not my first time here but this time the food was more delicious! I had the lunch special - minute steak with chips ! Wow..."
Suburb Review
"Been here a few times. A restaurant in a cosy setting, with modest fresh food. The servings aren't massive but what you do eat is generally cooked to..."
Foodisgood
"I was here a couple of weeks ago for a birthday. I typically come with the family for the 'Steak and Shiraz night' on Mondays. This includes a yummy..."
Kim
"Went last night for my Birthday, food was very nice, highly recommend. Entree was tuna carpaccio, main barramundi and dessert pannacotta. Loved..."
Littleguy11
"Went here for dinner last night and was impressed. Absolutely beautiful decor and architecture, the bar is an impressive centrepiece feature in the..."
Biting Mammal
"Outstanding on every level. Brilliant service. A ridiculously delicious menu,  The steak melts in your mouth and their pasta specials are always ..."
Macfoodie
"A lunch disappointment. I returned for lunch ( after a great dinner at the restaurant a year earlier) and expected a wonderful lunch with..."
Mike B
"Amazing! Staff are wonderful and the food? Omg!! Seriously..."
Carla Warren
"Great food and service. Had the $15 lunch special which was a bargain. This is the sister restaurant to Cicciolina. Tried to book there but phone was..."
Susan
"Never Disappoints. What can I say, but this is one of my favourite places for lunch or dinner in Melbourne. When arranging a catch up with friends, I..."
Bella Ramsay
"Went here for a birthday dinner and was immediately greeted by friendly staff wishing happy birthdays. Ordered entrées tonight and I had the..."
Chlma
"What sensational food! Had tagliatelle with lamb ragout it was sublime! As was others in my parties..."
Morts
"Best Restaurant around. Absolutely amazing, I can't get enough of this place, every dish is so divine, the service is impeccable and the wine list is..."
Jules
"Happy Customers.. Service was good, we had the $35 lunchtime meal and it was delicious. The steak was tender and the fish soup very tasty. A very..."
Stefaniac
"Monday night dinner was absolutely delicious, the wine was superb and the service..."
Carlisle
"Amazing eye fillet and truffle mash- and I'm very fussy about my..."
Caz
"We had a function for 12 people and were treated to lovely service, absolutely delicious food and wine and an all round amazing time. Staff were so..."
Tlfern
"Just come home from a very enjoyable dinner!.Awesome food, very good service!best service received in Melbourne so..."
Neil
"Can be excellent value. We went on a Monday when gorgeous oysters are two dollars each and perfect steak and a glass of shiraz is $25. Will..."
Feeding_frenzy
"Delicious. Went there with my family for my birthday. My mum said "best steak in a long time", and the rest of us finished our pastas with big grins...."
Kyles0
"Great dining experience. “Went there with my wife and another couple. For all of us, our whole dining experience was superb. What has particularly..."
Davinacharles
"Exceptional service and wonderful food. I went to Ilona Staller with my family to celebrate my graduation. Firstly, I was very pleased that I could..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Fabulous!. We eat here quite a bit, both with and without our kids. The food, wine and service is consistently fantastic. All the floor staff are..."
Honey Mouse
"Great service and excellent food. Very satisfied! Yum yum..."
Tasty Tucker
"Came here tonight for my birthday and loved the food. To be really honest the service could do with a polish for the price but it wasn't bad. The..."
JJ77
"Yes yes yes. My fave restaurant by far. Always great welcoming homely service and food always perfection. Love it..."
Andrew Jones
"I had dinner here last night and once again it was a complete winner. The trout entree is amazing and the lamb both my partner and I had was..."
Foodie B
"Love. Shame they don't do weekend breakfast anymore, was far superior to the others nearby, better value and no..."
Jim Toast
"Delicious!!. I have been a Cicciolina fan for a long time. This week for the first time we went to Illona Staller. Once again the chef Virginia got..."
Vic King
"Love this place, a bit expensive so wouldn't be going there all that often but the food was..."
L_b_c_e
"My local. I love Ilona Staller, and always return for the stalwarts on the menu and the ever changing specials. Spag Mazza is a winner, as are all of..."
She Who Eats
"Love this place. Where's the love button? Best food and service on Carlisle..."
Musicagentsaustralia
"Great service, good food. The service at this restaurant is first class. The food is of a very high standard. They were doing breakfast up until a..."
Vickibonbon
"Impressed. Took the hubby here for Valentines day dinner upon several recommendations from friends & family and we were beyond impressed.I had..."
Jackie Dzienciol
"You just know its going to be good. I really thought I'd done a review for the first time we visited Cicciolina's sister in Balaclava in January but..."
Carmilla5
"Just divine!. AMAZING food and service. Simple, clean food and fresh, exciting flavours. Professional staff, always makes for a great..."
Bluebird
"Great!. Hands down one of my best restaurant expiriences..."
Kevin O
"Balaclava magic. I went here on Wednesday night, keen to back up my fabulous experience last week at Illona's sister restaurant Cicciolina in St..."
Amanda McConnell
"Faultless, flawless, impeccable, the perfect dining experience. From the polite, friendly, attentive but perfectly professional waiter to the to die..."
Cali33
"My favorite resturant. I love this place! The staff are always super friendly and switched on, the decor is stylish ( I love the 1970s chicken..."
ParisKat
"Great. Love this place. Really relaxing and conformable atmosphere. Good service and great food (generous too). Will definitely be back for..."
Ben Quick
"Absolutely fabulous. From the minute we arrived, the service was fantastic. Our super friendly and attentive, fun waiter Jonky was outstanding and..."
Arlie
"Up late an just great. My girlfriend an i rocked up at 9.45 after i had finished working, from the moment we entered to the moment we left it was an..."
Micka Lomonaco
"Been here a couple of times and both times have just been fabulous. Great food great service, love..."
Clive Smith
"Crowd pleaser. I love it everytime I come here. Its relaxed and un-pretentious. The food is always tasty and well executed. A good old fashioned..."
Jeff
"An awesome venue. We increased our numbers at the last minute and the restaurant was very accomodating. Our waiter was very funny and the service was..."
Dee
"Nice. For dessert I implore you to try the Creme a la Coeur. It will blow your mind.Tonight was my 4th visit to Ilona Staller in 7 months..."
MrJonahK
"Local gem. I love this place, the food is great the service excellent....... what else can I..."
Jazz
"Have had dinner at this restaurant several times. I ate the fabulous rib eye steak and it was cooked perfectly. I had a wonderful waitress serve..."
Vasilios Donoudis
"Great food and service! After a truly horrible experience at Tulum. We had a pleasant dinner here. The staff were very friendly and happy. Always..."
Robbie Sewell
"The service was fabulous and generous. Food was also great and typical. Decor could be lacking a bit in creativity but its bright and positive...."
Jeeth John
"Excellent food. Very reasonably priced for the quality. Friendly and helpful..."
Hayden Fung
"Beautiful decoration, great ambience and friendly efficient service. Everything we had was perfectly cooked and amazingly tasty. Almost impossible to..."
Rob Jack
"Great food, atmosphere and service..."
Breanna smith
"Loved it - dinner was awesome, all the food was excellent - cocktails and dessert were all special..."
Jane Foreman
"Really really friendly great staff. They made the family I was with exceptionally welcome, bringing out colouring material for the children, never..."
Jerome Santamaria
"Me and my partner love this place! They have a great selection of food and drinks on their menu. Food is excellent and staff are very friendly and..."
Alessandra Bandeira
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