What's our no. 1 tip for the best experience at Arthur Radley? Before we get to this, if you’ve just left the excellent Palace Cinema and you’re wanting to chill and chat about the movie, we recommend Arthur Radley a few doors down (237 Whitehorse Road) and, yes, the shoe is meant to be outside. While it’s a popular venue and is full of people, Arthur Radley is able to maintain a relaxed atmosphere.
We enjoyed the steak sandwiches and fries! Partner suggested that it would have been better without rocket. I disagree though, the addition was welcomed with me.
Had a great lunch here with my friends for an impromptu birthday lunch.
As soon as you walk in the door it's a warm and friendly neighbourhood place.
Great staff headed by the personable Anna who is always friendly and makes you feel welcome. We had the dishes of the day.... Fish Pie which was delicious and not a gluggy white sauce in sight. Also the risotto was mixed mushroom.. porcini, swiss brown and taleggio.
Then another friend had pappardelle with slow cooked beef cheek. Thanks to Arthur Radley's consistently good chef Janeece. Delicious lunch and a great vibe. Always good to go there for lunch, dinner or a drink after the going to the nearby cinema. Thanks ladies!
Thought I’d try this place for breakfast and wasn’t disappointed. There weren’t too many people surprisingly given how good the food was. I ordered just a simple scrambled eggs with mushrooms and grilled tomato which was fantastic, probably one of the best I’ve had recently. The coffee was good as we’ll. I’ll definitely be back again.
We decided to have our bookclub Christmas/end-of-year celebration here at the recommendation of a member who had previously dined at Arthur Radley. Of course as a bookclub, we loved the idea of going to a book themed restaurant!
We were not disappointed! Everyone enjoyed their meals, the wine was great and the service couldn’t be faulted! I had the fish special; a rockling fillet with caramelised onion tart. I wanted to lick the plate clean!
The atmosphere is lovely. Homely, comfortable and not pretentious. Lovely bookish touches and the TKAMB theme throughout. We will return! 😊👍
Cosy place. Staff are friendly and helpful. The food - great. Diners at other tables were complimenting the staff on the meals they had ordered. I had spatchcock with kipfler potatoes on pureed sweet corn. It was a shame the meal had to end.
A cute little cafe/restaurant that turns my favourite book (TKAMB) into real life. Have been here a few times, and have to say breakfast/brunch isn't too special but dinner here is terrific. Haven't been for a while but they have a lovely back area and very cosy and artistic ambience. You can tell that the owners and staff have invested a a lot of passion in the details - everything from the menu to the interior design seems to have been well thought out.
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I came here for a brunch one day. The venue is so quaint and make you feel like you're in an old mansion. I got the smoked salmon with polenta and poached egg. The polenta was nice a creamy and I enjoyed the dish.
We held a baby shower at Arthur Radley for 10 people recently, and from the time of booking right up until the end of the event the service was just wonderful. The food is simple but well done, perfect poached eggs, great coffee, and a nice cosy ambience. I highly recommend for brunch or dinner.
Always excellent, never any complaints. Super friendly service, good quality food.
This place has been around a while, outlasting it's neighbours, and it's obvious why.
The coffee is so goood and enjoyed the lamb cutlets.... quick and great service
Had a lovely meal with three friends. Service was excellent and food delicious. Loved how staff gave us time to chat and didn’t hover. Will definitely be back. A little champagne offered by management to celebrate friends birthday was so unexpected but much appreciated. Thankyou staff for a very enjoyable evening
Authentic French flavours and bistrot vibe conveniently located near the Balwyn Palace cinema. Great place for a glass of wine and a small plate or a substantial meal. Service is friendly and efficient.
Seating is indoors with movie memorabilia or in outdoor courtyard.
Not open Mondays.
What a wonderful evening! Went here for my wife's birthday. Read a couple of reviews and took a punt - so glad that we did! Perfect interpretation of what a European bistro is all about - beautiful food, lovely ambiance and as comfortable as eating in your best friend's kitchen. Definitely recommend Arthur Radley to others and will be back again soon! Thanks Anna for a soul warming dinner!
Always love eating here. Amazingly friendly and professional service, fantastic food and an overall pleasant but fun experience each time. Great value as well.
Came back for the second time in a month and couldnt go past the porter house steak again! SO GOOD. So delicious - crisp exterior and perfectly medium rare as requested inside. Calamari as entree was not only generous enough for four of us to share - but talk about melt in you mouth too - with a delicious green pickle condiment. Mmmmm. Chips, salad - everything. Oh I forgot desert... Chocolate pudding, creme brulee and apple tart? Lucky I hadn't ordered a desert but had a spoon to try all three...
What a delicious restaurant! Everything we ordered was fantastic. Atmosphere was lovely and service was great too. We definitely will be returning!
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