This is the at least the fifth time I have dined at Project 49 and I keep coming back. The food is always a highlight and tonight was no exception - orecchiette with swordfish was outstanding as was the gnocchi, both dishes being new on the menu. We drank p49 Chardonnay and a Pret-a-rouge blend, quality wines from the Beechworth region recommended by the owner.
The space is beautiful, parking is never an issue (which is remarkable for Collingwood) and for high end dining it is great value for money.
But the real reason that I keep returning is the service. Rocco in particular is such a genuine and friendly host and really makes you feel part of his family.
Project 49 is a true gem that stands out from a neighbourhood packed with quality restaurants.
Brilliant food, brilliant atmosphere. We went for the feed me option and were not disappointed at all.
7 courses that filled us up.
Coming back for sure.
Our dining experience was incredible on all levels: food was outstanding (an orgasm in your mouth), attention to detail is evident with the design and ambient of the venue and above all special mention to the service, it was like a well-orchestrated symphony of staff all working together to provide you with an overall wonderful dining experience. Cannot wait to return.
Project Forty Nine is a chic industrial paradise that is off the beaten path of Smith Street. Coming highly recommended by colleagues, I was keen to see what the fuss was about and I was not disappointed at all. Fine dining at its very best!.
This is Collingwood’s best kept secret for those in the know how foodies - focussing on high quality produce and a melting pot of flavours. The space is open and airy in a converted warehouse. The homey touches really bring it to life and bring some warmth to the space. Service is extremely friendly and attentive too with a sense of personalisation with every diner.
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Went in for dinner on a Thursday. Made a reservation that morning, which was no problem. P49 is off the main streets, which means most customers would have to know where they are going. While riding to P49 from Fitzroy, we saw many more new venues that popped up in the back streets of Collingwood. Service was friendly and genuine. Wine list is fun, with a Beechworth focus. Unfortunately a lot of the Beechworth wines were a bit out of our $$ range. All the meat is organic or bio-dynamic. We started with some small dishes and ended up being too full to take a large dish so went straight to dessert. We took mostly dishes we didn't know what they were in advance, which was a bit experimental but we enjoyed it. We had the baccala, fish sandwich, bagna cuada, cotechino to start and the cassata and rice pudding for dessert. Can't explain what everything was, but it was a nice variety and we enjoyed eating all the dishes. They brought some bread and olive oil out at the start, which was lovely. Wouldn't have minded a top-up of bread though. We enjoyed a bottle of the Pizzini Barbera with it, which was awesome especially for the price ($65). We spend A$156 for two people in total (excl. tip). Wouldn't mind going back!
Had a really gorgeous lunch here today, first class service and some really impressive dishes. For my very simple tastes the sprout side dish was a standout, have tried to perfect this myself for years and the maître Dee/owner left me with a few tips that leave me hopeful! The Salumi plate was really impressive and the silky brown wheat pasta was absolutely perfect. Short but lovely wine selection, a well chosen Gavi I should have had a bottle! Will definitely return thx for a memorable lunch !!
Drop everything. This is what you should be doing. Best food in Melbourne now.
Dined on a Tuesday evening after long weekend. Venue was quiet which I thought would lend itself to food not being as lively as it should. Instead, it felt as though the Chef was cooking just for us. We had every dish off the small plates and I can't decide which I enjoyed most.
Rilette superbly seasoned. The bisque with the raviolo nothing less than liquid gold. Zuchini salad fresh and firm but for me the winner was the stracciatella. Fresh stone fruit razer thin slices blossomed over the face of the plate. Just stunning. John Dory also worth a mention with the sea banana, samphire and an abundance of butter sauce. Happy place. Service was excellent and passionate, wine list interesting. I look forward to returning to this venue
Such a great find! Project forty nine is a hidden gem with a light airy atmosphere and a great menu. We popped in for brunch and there was more than enough space. I ordered an iced mocha and the eggplant parmigiana. They were both so good! The eggplant came with a delightful salad on the side. The menu only has a few items but they look so fancy! Absolutely lovely waiter. Would highly recommend!
Great food, wine selection and friendly service! Had the Hapuka, chicken liver parfait, octopus and some fantastic oysters on our last visit
We gave P49 a try despite the relatively ho-hum reviews and super glad we made the effort; especially seeing we are huge king valley vineyard fans. P49 certainly defies the ratings and I highly recommend - It was absolutely delicious. The three starter we had were truly excellent - the grilled octopus, wallaby tartar and special scallop ceviche. I had the kangaroo for main which was again, excellent. High quality sides included too which was a bonus. The other members of the group had the fish main, whilst very good it was extremely buttery and rich. The king valley sourced wine list was fantastic. Especially the white which was from a private family cellar.
Housed in a great, modern space in Collingwood. I completely recommend and will be back.
Regina Siena (resatriel)
+5
Quiet pricey BUT the foods are awesome. Fresh sashimi. The pickle is awesome. Complexity of the dish compliment each others. Yes the foods were cold we can understand and didn’t bother us. Worth to try if you love japanese taste.
Delicious and beautifully presented, but a bit pricey.
The place has changed its format most likely due to covid. They only do takeaway bentos although you can always eat at the restaurant. Regardless, the food is as good as ever!!
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