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Saltimbocca

88/100 (966 ratings)

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"Went exploring and found this Italian restaurant nearby and made a booking for Friday night. The restaurant itself is quite small, but it didn’t..."

Thi

"A hidden gem in Cheltenham. Food and service is always good. We started with the pate and then had scallop risotto and Amatariciana penne. Both..."

FoodieT

"Absolutely delicious food and wonderful interior The seafood marinara was clean, tasty and quality seafood cooked perfectly Crab tortellini..."

Tanya Carneiro From Heavenly Morsel Instagram

"We went for a special occasion and had a delightful dinner. The service was superb the food was amazing. Great quality for the price. Mathew’s..."

Matt

"I took some interstate work colleagues here tonight - pleasantly surprised. The main thing that blew me away was the service. The young lady that..."

Scott Gordon

"Went here tonight and it was quite nice! The service was fantastic, very professional and attentive! I had gluten free pasta , which to he honest was..."

Ashlee

"I have been here about 8 times now and the food every time is absolutely amazing.Fresh, authentic and incredible flavours. Every course is..."

Brodie

"Great service, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. My hubby had the mussels and rated them as some of the best he has ever had. The Formaggio..."

Bronnicakes

"I have been to Saltimbocca twice now for lunch and I have no idea why this restaurant is rated 3.7. It should be a 5 through and through.Both..."

Reality

"This place never disappoints. The food is delicious especially the pastas and risottos. It's slightly pricey but for the food it's worth it. The..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Quality. Steaks pastas seafood. We had a table for 6 - everyone enjoyed there mains entrees and deserts. Good serviceVery Italian A..."

Peter Sinclair

"The pasta here is outstanding! We ordered the soft shell crab and pare for entree and devoured those. For mains we ordered the Marinara spaghetti and..."

PS91

"Great atmosphere and lovely service... and the food is devine! Very popular so booking in advanced is advised.A wonderful place for date..."

Lightworker Trinh

"A great place to have a good italian pasta, we had the pumkin/ricotta ravioli and the beef ravioli. Both of them really good choices. The place could..."

Fab

"Went with a group of 4, everyone ordered pastas and was very satisfied with their meals. The service here is fantastic and the food is so wonderful,..."

Stephanie Papazois

"Great Italian spot, very popular so need to book, take away portions good size, asked for a change and they were very obliging. Only. Only negative,..."

Food For The Soul

"A favourite date night restaurant, have been numerous times and will continue. Staff service is excellent, very cosy atmosphere, and the food is..."

Bee A

"Amazing food. ..."

Bella

"On the coldest night in Melbourne we came in from the freezer & it was lovely & warm & cosy. Even though it was busy the carpet muted much of the..."

Helen

"Absolutely delicious. The food came out quickly and tasted so good. The pasta sizing was perfext for me and also had a really yummy desert..."

Portia Paolo

"We came here as a family for a belated birthday celebration. Great meal had by all and they still allow byo wine which is an added bonus. A bit on..."

Rob Walliser

"Chose Saltimbocca based on the TA reviews so once again thank you reviewers!Food - menu had a good selection to choose from so no one..."

Mark From Melbourne

"In laws brought us for my belated birthday celebration. Ambience was warm, service friendly but professional and prompt, and food lovely. On the..."

Love2Eat

"Very very good - spaghetti marinara is delicious, panacotta to die for. Wife loves the chicken risotto. I've been one a week since October 2015 and..."

Peter Alexander

"Food was very good, service was decent & the meals came out quickly.Only negative was that the venue was very noisy(restaurant was..."

Alex

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant one of the best Italian restaurant they've been service is amazing past that is perfectly cooked the gnocchi perfect..."

Italia

"Pricey, but reliable and high quality Italian.My wife and I frequent Saltimbocca every 6 months or so, so have been here a handful of..."

David Hamilton

"Good atmosphere, nicely set tables and generally good service. Modern Italian food was creatively presented, well cooked and had excellent flavours...."

Paul

"Hidden gem on charmen rd... Best authentic Italian food you can get ( in the area). Prices are good and so is the service! The eggplant gnocci and..."

Food Lover

"Classy little local Italian. First impressions count and my first glimpse of Saltimbocca was of fresh white tablecloths, sparkling glasses and subtle..."

Kerrie.bryce

"Omg the best pasta in town make sure you save some big room for dessert must..."

Annabelle

"We dined here on Saturday 28th March 2015. We arrived a little early and our table wasn't ready. This was rectified immediately. A table for two...."

Mike

"Flavoursome. Had a fantastic night with great service and flavoursome fresh food. It was so good that we returned with a different group of friends a..."

Prokopis

"What a lovely restaurant! They accommodated us last minute and all staff were very friendly and helpful. Arancini were delicious, mains included..."

Tessm

"Enjoyable meal, authentically Italian. Eight of us ladies went to Saltimbocca for dinner and had a lovely meal. I enjoyed the Gnocchi Melanzane..."

Grace Giuliano Mottram

"Took friends for dinner last night and did not disappoint. The food and service was fantastic. Saltimbocca is my new favorite..."

Trish Tony Davis

"Our entire family (all living outside Cheltenham) have been going to Satimbocca since it opened.The food is always excellent, the service is..."

H

"Consistent service, interesting menu. Saltimbocca is one of the better suburban restaurants: we've been here half a dozen times both as a couple and..."

Gunung2

"Fantastic ..... My partner and I went here for the first time last week , it will certainly not be our last . The food was fantastic , the service..."

Smalkin1

"Our meals were delicious and the service was very attentive. My meal of Saltimocca consisted of tender pieces of veal, which sat on top of spinach..."

Lulu

"A wonderful addition to Cheltenham! Have eaten there 3 times and had takeaway several times as well. Service and ambience very upmarket, but it's..."

Mike C

"My husband and I visited Saltimbocca for the first time on Saturday night and we were very impressed. The food was delicious and fresh and the..."

Lisa P

"Beautiful Italian restaurant great food and service the pasta is just right the best garlic bread that i have ever had will definitely come..."

Jenny Y

"Real Italian i m falling in love for. Oh my god i have looking for areal italian food for loooooooong time finally i found one herei ordered..."

Juntana Suntanakanit

"The food and service is amazing, have not had pasta like this since I was in Rome. A bit pricey but worth the..."

Nick K

"Fantastic food, great service great addition to the..."

Foody

"Food was excellent, as was service, but by 7pm it had gotten so loud we had to leave because of a throbbing headache from the noise. Put some carpet..."

Joy

"Magnifico!!!. The food is just excellent, every bite I had it was as a paradise. We were a family dinner, and I tried some of the plate, and it s..."

Manuel Alejandro Ocaa Zurera

"Enjoyable dinner experience. Food was delicious and value for money (approx $20 for pasta).. Can highly recommend the gnocchi & ravioli. Service was..."

Emily Good

"A welcome addition to the Cheltenham shops. The place had a nice feel to it and is well appointed. Waiters are attentive and well drilled at their..."

Fish

"Authentic. Best risotto and gnocchi I've ever had. Enough..."

Wonderwoman

"Great addition to the area. Friends were raving about it so thought we'd give it a try ..... and we weren't disappointed! Best Italian meal we've had..."

Neil

"Beautiful food, some of the best in Bayside. Good service and reasonably priced. A real asset to the suburb...... However, the noise was deafening...."

Rosielee

The Garden Of Good And Evil

85/100 (1261 ratings)

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"Loved it and highly recommend it. We enjoyed our delicious meal (except dessert), great service and the atmosphere of The Garden. The only letdown..."

Louisa Won

"Such a rad place to meet friends for a meal or a..."

Markham Johnson

"Service was fantastic! I shall be back, the beef rib is too die for, and the brunette waitress is kinda..."

Sophie Lynch

"We had our annual Xmas party here for the second year in a row and this place was great. We had the large booking package and there was so much food-..."

Natalie Ryan

"Delicious food, great beer and wine menu, and the atmosphere is cosy and relaxed. I really enjoyed..."

Laura Bastien

"Always a lovely atmosphere, great cocktails..."

Gerard Cullen

"Had a nice afternoon listening to live music on a Sunday afternoon. Food and service was great..."

Domenica Ciappara

"Outstanding gem in Cheltenham, the food was faultless, service outstanding, live music was fabulous! Couldn't be happier with this place, will be my..."

Mel Ward

"Love Tuesday at the garden tacos are great value and delicious. Can't beat the price good value, make sure you book this time of year gets very busy...."

Tracey Smith

"FANTASTIC!!!! Must visit regularly to try all the dishes as I can't pick just one to recommend. We're ALL fantastic, and service..."

Lisa O'Brien

"Amazing tapas & good wine list, perfect local place to spend an afternoon chillin ... staff & owners certainly know how to provide great service..."

Jules Marshall

"650 likes and the place hasn't even open yet.. This place is gonna rock when open, can't..."

Jimmy Vavladellis

"Hubby & I eat here at least once a month & love that the menu is constantly evolving. Marcus & his team always look after us extremely well. Nice to..."

Cheryl Kaye

"CONGRATULATIONS Steve and Paul, you have both created a beautiful venue with lovely ambience and delicious food!! Well done to you and your staff-..."

Louisa Hutcheson-Rankine

"The food and staff were both great. Ambiance is really nice, and the garden is lovely. The brownie pieces were huge! Only downside was the food was a..."

Ben Ramanathan

"Fantastic atmosphere and really friendly staff, drinks specials added to the fun. Really enjoyed the food, especially the char grilled sweet potato!..."

Georgia Victoria

"Had an exceptional experience here! The quality of the food was exceptional. Definitely worth getting a few small plates, each one gets better than..."

Bagelhutzy

"Bit noisy in here but had some fabulous cocktails here to finish our evening. My husband and I loved it, our first time. Thanks guys! Will be back...."

Georgie Kay

"Pan fried chorizo. Share plate of short ribs came with fries. Matcha and lime tart. Pomegranate mojito. It was very filling for the 2 of us, we..."

Naomi Sutanto

"The ribs ! Oh the ribs! And everything else is amazing, it's a great tapas place. Did I mention the ribs ? Order the ribs !!!The service is..."

Danny R

"Amazing food and atmosphere. We came with No expectations and every dish we ordered was soooooo good! Service was super nice. We will definitely come..."

EA

"Is a garden of pleasure and happiness! Drinks and meals are very satisfying! Service is a bang!The bartender is one of the best!We will..."

Allen Curtis

"Overall the food was great, although it did come out slightly cold... the cocktails, environment and service were great! I'll definitely be back to..."

Dolly The Explorer

"Had a great meal here on Sunday night. We ordered a few small dishes to share and a paella and it was all delicious. The staff were very friendly and..."

Stu

"Random visit early a Thursday night with a friend.Dishes consumed:Patatas Bravas: a bowl of smokey/salty potato pieces served..."

DJ

"Great for after work drinks and tapas in the garden. It would be great if the menu had abit more variety but all in all the food is of a high..."

Regine Miriklis

"Great spot, fantastic during summer. Tapas is really good and a great range of food, cocktails and drinks. Had a great night. Place can be a little..."

Food For The Soul

"Visited here after a day of wining in Red Hill. The service was pleasant and attentive, and the tapas style menu was very good, complimented by a..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"All food was good except for the beef meatballs which were overcooked. Sangria was ok but can be fresher. Seafood in the paella tasted fantastic...."

Saladzzz

"Great place, great food and great cocktails.You can't go wrong with this place. Such a warm atmosphere with great staff.Will be back..."

Josh Keeley

"Only had the coffee here so won't review the dining. Coffee was excellent. Very smart timber lined interior, and service was friendly. Fairly hip..."

Andrew T

"A friend booked this cafe for a special Saturday lunch for three of us. The place was very quiet and we sat out in the garden under heaters. The..."

KT Eats

"Such a nice little hidden gem. I came here by myself to get out of the office. I had a couple of tapas and a cider. How could I not have tapas when..."

KITCHFIT

"Sunday late lunch. Great service, nice setting , yummy food. Had pork belly (crisp and melts), crab, calamari and Paella. Good selection of craft..."

Indianchunky

"What an awesome find! Found our group 7 lunch on a Saturday out at their courtyard and they did not disappoint. From their dips, to short rib, lamb..."

Put The Kettle On

"This place was more like a trendy Inner city restaurant than something you'd normally find in suburbia. We had soft shell crab tacos, arancini balls,..."

Helen

"The lighting in the restaurant was quite dim during the one evening I came here (the additional two times were lunch visits) which was interesting..."

Dan

"The inside dining area was poorly lit so we decided to grab a table in the lovely back courtyard. Service was friendly and the food enjoyable. Note..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Great food and lots of staff so you're never left without a drink. The 5 tapas for $60 deal is great value and a nice drink menu with tasty local..."

Ryan

"I love the Garden! Colourful dining area out back, complete with turf to feel like your own 'garden' and heaters for the colder nights throughout..."

Janeycakes

"Found this restaurant on zomato. I liked the name, location (street parking) and tapas menu. I made a booking as they had 2 seating sessions on..."

Carissa L

"Came for brunch and left pleasantly surprised. Good coffee and food are hard to come by in the outer suburbs, luckily The Garden doesn't disappoint...."

Brod Asakura

"The Garden of Good and Evil in Cheltenham is a lovely little spot with a very special garden, on a sunny evening it’s a great spot to hand out,..."

FoodieAboutTown

"This place is a hidden treasure The cute courtyard out the back is very comfortable for the amazing tapas on offer. Soft shell crab is a..."

Katrina Orchard

"Went here for our three month anniversary (awwww, bless). Brilliant food and came out quickly and with perfect timing. Definitely coming back again..."

Squirrel

"This place has delicious food; a great atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and attentive. Barramundi Tacos are a must...."

Rebecca Bernhard

"Had lunch with a friend today. Not very busy. The 2 young ladies on serving duty provided a very friendly service. Dishes came at..."

Lindsay

"We had a late lunch today after a movie in the garden. Lucky we booked because it was very busy. Tapas - perfect! Service -..."

Shany

"There this morning for breakfast with the family. All five of us. Have heard good reports from friends and have been looking forward to it. We were..."

John

"Went here for a light dinner and drinks. Staff were very friendly and the food was delish! Cocktails were really excellent! Service was a little slow..."

Sam Hope

"Food here is great but service and ambience could be improved.The French toast is the healthiest one I have had and didn't leave me feeling..."

Madeleine Scerri

"Well made and presented food. Cosy little garden setting out the back. The service is good depending on the day n staff, sometimes exceptional and..."

TJ Chigumadzi

"I am only not giving it a 4 because the service was a little slow, but the staff were great ( when they could get to us. They were super busy, not..."

Food Lover

"We live locally and try and get to the G&E each week,its perfect for a light lunch in the afternoon and a drink either inside, outon the..."

Neil

"Great to have somewhere in Cheltenham to dine that offers something a bit different to the normal cafe. The tapas menu offerings were great and..."

Ian

"Terrific tapas. What a gem of a restaurant in Cheltenham. Amazing food, delicious cocktails and kick arse service. Our waitress was super efficient &..."

Travelaholic

"The best in bayside. Amazing amazing amazing! Would definitely recommend the new buckwheat porridge or raspberry..."

Foodforlife

"Love this place!. Have been here a few times now for a night out with the girls and each time has been fantastic. The service is so great and the..."

Bayside Ladies Who Lunch

"Impressive establishment, the only of it's kind in the vicinity of the Cheltenham shops. Great for a Sunday sesh in the courtyard with live acoustic..."

Sam Flipo

"Pricey , but kinda..."

Foodmonster

"A cool place. Great food, has a unique character, a must on your to do list for..."

Zurickahasker

"Very satisfied customer.. Great food.Great service.Wi-Fi speed like rocket..."

Daniel.p.thomas

"I love this place. I have been a few times, the most recent was for my mums birthday. Food excellent (although they have changed the calamari and it..."

Sam

"The Garden of Good and Evil is a recently opened tapas joint, its hip decor and pleasant ambiance stands out from the run down pizza place and..."

Little Spoon

"Not a bad little place. Small menu.Good music. Good service. Good food.Will only get..."

I Love My Food

"Delicious. I went with three girlfriends and had a selection of their offerings and they were all outstanding except for the spicy cauliflower which..."

Samantha

"Amazing food/atmosphere/staff. Young English waitress was extremely helpful & energetic. Can't wait for our next..."

Luke James

"Enjoyed everything except the allow smoking in the garden under pergola which was..."

Kylie Brooks

"Great food in Cheltenham. Delicious food, great atmosphere, helpful friendly service. Keep up the good..."

Anna

"The atmosphere is great in the garden area. The service was prompt with friendly and helpful staff. Good choice of tasty tapas options for all..."

Charry

"Thank u. Good breaky fast and good service will be back one..."

Lana

"Finally, Cheltenham gets a face-lift!. Having lived in the area for a while, I was pleasantly surprised to discover this place on the recommendation..."

Food Lover

"Great atmosphere, excellent food and fantastic service from waitstaff Joel. We came in for breakfast which was tasty and hearty and just the way we..."

Carmel Barone

"Brilliant atmosphere out the back, great service and the tapas really hits the..."

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