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After The Tears
81/100 (1140 ratings)
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"Great food! Great service! Quite loud and you have to shout to hear each..."
LJ
"Wholesome & NaughtyVery tasty spread with lots of variety - its supposedly Polish influence in the fare but lots of Mediterranean influences..."
Neo
"It was a lovely experience..."
Sam
"A fantastic place with great atmosphere! Being a Saturday night it was a bit loud but I had no issues with it. I had barramundi with vegetables and..."
Amber Hille
"Overal rating of 8/10 After the Tears is a restaurant that will appeal to everyone’s tastes. There are both vegan and vegetarian options..."
SouthEastEater
"When I got a text from Timinmelbourne suggesting dinner at Borsch, Vodka and Tears in South Yarra, immediately this place (its sister counterpart)..."
Jojo Armani
"After the Tears, sister to Borsch Vodka and Tears is a bigger but similarly eclectic version that was a genius idea of a cold Saturday night – we..."
FoodieAboutTown
"OMGosh this is THE place for vodka with approx 230 different varieties. I really like European food so thanks to Jojo Armani and her partner for..."
Timinmelbourne
"I am always looking for a quality food experience, so when I stumbled across After the Tears, in Elsternwick I had to give it a try. Set in an old..."
Anthony O'Grady
"I love this place. I love the cool decor I love the ambiance & I love their easy menu it appeals to many. the arrincini balls, saganaki, herring &..."
Sassy Queshet
"Polish and Vegan? Why not. They do work togheter. Most of polish recipes contain veggie and legumes. So this guy know how to use them well. I'm not a..."
David Baldini
"Great food and helpful staff. The menu is really extensive and the vodka selection is so big the menu reads like a story book. The staff are happy to..."
Grace
"More like a 4.5 from me.Nothing can really fault this wonderful place it has a great vibe and abundance to it. Who would of knew a well..."
Savvy And Lifestyle
"This place has a rustic look and a wide range of food and an even larger range of alcohol available including a dizzying choice of vodka. We..."
Helen
"This restaurant and sister Borsch, Vodka & Tears are two of my all-time favourite dining spots in Melbourne. I love Eastern European food so much,..."
Quince And Cheese
"Food - Was very nice, had a very tasty Chicken paprikash with bread.Venue - Very nice unique venue and nice atmostphere.Staff - Very..."
Xavier
"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was quiet full but was pleasant. I ordered the beef and chicken, bacon Pierogi with napoli chilli and..."
Scrumdiddlyumptious With Monique
"Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, incredibly friendly service, fresh ingredients, delicious food. Extensive menu of alcohol, awesome decor, warm,..."
Julian
"Great place for a late night hot chocolate!I came for dinner once and the food was great but recently I've only been for coffee.Staff..."
Always Hungry
"I had heard great things about this joint and wow was it good! We only had an assortment of the dumplings as a quick bite and cocktail before the..."
Sarah
"Took my family for a ladies lunch and we had a lovely time filled with delicious food, drinks and service. I commend the restaurant for its Eastern..."
Mira Listar
"21 pages of booze menu (most of which is vodka) and about 4 of food. But don’t let that deter you from dining at After The Tears. The Russian Salad..."
Onara
"My first time trying pierogi before going to the cinema next door! So delicious! There’s such an extensive menu and I didn’t know what to try,..."
Mo
"For the love of God you HAVE to get the pierogi! Especially the cheese and potato ones! Don't come here if you're on a carb free diet as this place..."
Kevin
"Made a booking for a Tuesday night for 7.00pm. Unfortunately had to change the time to 8.00pm beforehand. The staff were friendly and accommodating...."
Radishingfoodie
"Went here for the first time before a movie at the Classic, I really enjoyed the mushroom pierogi and the rice balls, but the other dishes ordered..."
Maxnco
"Went here on a whim on a Monday night and was definitely worth it. We had the vegan zakaski platter, mushroom crepes, porcini mushroom pierogi and..."
Rose
"I've been here a few times. The food and drinks never disappoint. Great setting with good atmosphere. The food is quite good. The highlight is the..."
Mr. Brunch
"Came here for a large family birthday of 15+ people and the service and food was phenomenal! The staff provided a wonderful and knowledgeable service..."
Yvonne Kurowski
"This place is usually heaving, so we don't usually bother with it. But after our movie last Saturday afternoon, it looked nice and quiet so we..."
MrsChoosy
"Pretty damn good this place. Awesome drinks and service was top notch for a vodka bar & restaurant. Food menu is extensive, flavoursome and purpose..."
Whats On The Grill?
"LOVED IT! Amazing service, food and drinks were delicious so happy and worth the price. Love the menu and vibe will return as soon as..."
Lover Of Gluten
"The food was great. We got a cozy corner booth which was a good place to sit. A good sour ale to add to the experience. Overall it was a good..."
Jeeth John
"I love this place! I have been there so many times for food or for a drink and always always enjoy it! Bloody Mary is great there! =)  The food is..."
Antonina Sinina
"Conveniently located and a great cosy warm ambience perfect for winter dining. Intimate enough for couples and great for larger tables also. The..."
Maphilldas
"Food is usually delicious especially the goulash. But on my last visit the goulash wasn't as tasty. Hoping that was just an off day for..."
Dee
"Have been here a couple of times but never got myself to review. Great ambience, both inside and outside seating available, friendly staff and good..."
FoodHedonist
"Dinner for 2 - the farmer's platter can be a meal in itself, so by the time we got to main we struggled to finish our meals. However, we quite..."
Khanh Phi Pham
"Situated adjacent to the Elsterwick Classic cinema, This is a great place to have a quick bite to eat before your movie, or a nice dinner afterwards...."
LeanGuy
"My wife and I had 40minutes until the movie, and the food was up promptly. Despite the heat, we ordered the pirogi which were excellent and the..."
Hooray4bread
"This place is an institution. The food if full of flavour and the drinks menu expansive. Dishes are a little pricy but this is somewhat offset by the..."
Cloe
"Like this place for a nibble and a drink after a movie at the classic. Service is hit and miss but both the booze and food is very solid. Stick to..."
Edward Schweitzer
"An amazing gem of a place situated in Elsternwick. While it is hard to find a park, the search is worth it - don't give up! If you do, you'll miss..."
Kate
"Cry me a river. After the Tears is the Gordon St Elsternwick sister to Chapel St's Borscht Vodka and Tears. It's much bigger but no less crowded,..."
Missdelish
"Enjoy a *huge* selection of vodkas and delicious Polish tapas in a romantically decorated setting. The guy at the door placed us on a table of four..."
J0yy173
"The pierogi are absolutely incredibly amazing. Cosy atmosphere, great lighting and mood, great place for a group dinner. Fun night out. Start with a..."
LisaBites
"The first time we visited After the Tears I had the world's worst hangover. It was epic. I was drinking cocktails called Andy Warhols and green..."
Goopee Howard
"Really enjoyed this place, the food was very tasty and the vodka was delicious. Only downside is that it is sometimes difficult to catch the..."
Little Red Elefant
"Great food and lovely service. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Food is delicious can't fault anything. Their vodka/alcohol menu is huge!..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Great atmosphere, awesome drinks list (as one would expect from a vodka bar!). And by the time you've downed a Latvian Bitch or two, all the..."
Bronwyn
"I first visited After the Tears after hearing the connection with its sister restaurant in Windsor, Borsch Vodka and Tears. The place surprised us..."
Mo.liem
"After being shown around After the Tears by a very friendly gentleman several months ago and loving everything I saw, I finally made it to lunch..."
Jan Chaplin
"5/5 - Let me just say one thing - this place is amazing. A new fave! Sitting outside with the heaters on was heaven. After a lot of vodkas..."
ToorakM
"Think of After the Tears as a hearty Polish/Russian pub, if there was such a thing. This restaurant / cocktail bar is a great place for some heart..."
Ravvy
"Love the polish food and the beers rock. A bit overpriced (especially that the shots were on the wee size) but overall great. BUT.... The blond..."
Michael
"I came here 2 nights in a row, once with close friends for a few cocktails and drinks the next with my family for dinner. The first night was amazing..."
Bailiefloyd
"Food here is great - definitely try the honey vodka prawns! And the drinks... Well we came for one cocktail, ended up with more than enough! Great..."
Brungiel
"Love this place but find it a bit over-priced for what you get. The staff make this restaurant a great experience and the food quality is pretty..."
Nekita
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Definitely one of my favourites.The best selection of vodka in Australia!!! Literally the vodka menu..."
Tom K
"Atmosphere , honest , comfort and homely food . Don't go there if you are on a diet . Generous portions too . They have a huge selection of amazing..."
Lili La Tigresse
"First visit some interesting food & beverages on offer. Pretty laid back with good service & three staff are quite friendly. Will certainly return..."
Badabooma
"OMG amazing.I've never had polish food and have the idea of Eastern European food being cabbage and a bit boring. This restaurant has totally..."
Clotilde.blanchet10
"This is as close to my Mum's cooking as I can get. The stuffed cabbage leaves and braised Hungarian chicken are delicious. We also tried small..."
Mango Queen
"First time having Polish food and I was very impressed! Firstly, the piegori dumplings is a must try. I loved the touch of bacon on top.I..."
J.zee
"Popped in here for after work dinner with a friend last night. Food was delicious and promptly served as alwsys. My only gripe with this place, is..."
Kelly T
"Big shared plates of interesting morsels are gorgeous. Vodka experiments abound. A little loud but a wonderful bustle about the place - one of my..."
Em
"Fantastic location in a renovated art nouveau building. There is a rustic and cosy feel to the interior. The food is absolutely delicious and the..."
David Minett
"Never ever lets me down . Fantastic authentic food with large portions and the worlds largest vodka menu. Highly recommended for the lone wolf or a..."
W S
"Nice food and interior. Staff and service was a bit erratic. Menu has too many pages with drinks & wines, you have to flip to the back pages to..."
DanFoodie
"After The Tears never disappoints. Always a vibey atmosphere. Huge menu of unique polish-russian inspired treats. Extensive list of creative..."
Dr Fishcoteque
"This place offers pretty delicious food. It's a good mix of Eastern European, but mostly Polish. I came here for my birthday and had a fun feast that..."
Rachel Maas
"Good dinner spot with warm and funky vibe. I've been going here for years and lately the service has declined on every visit this year. I don't know..."
Mikaela Atlanta Fent
"This place is awesome... I went there at the start of the year and my review had been deleted with the transition from Urbanspoon to Zomato so I..."
Tina
"The food here is some of the best I've ever tasted, and presented in beautiful plates that add to the already exquisite decor. All the dishes we..."
Emma
"This is one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. Great spot in Elsternwick, absolutely delicious food - blintzes, paella, chicken meatballs, all..."
Kym Stub
"An amazing Polish restaurant with friendly staff. They have specialised in contemporary Polish, German and Russian cuisine, an unholy number of..."
babak tamaddon
"Delicious food and the biggest list of vodkas/ vodka cocktails I’ve ever seen. The ambience was quite unique with the dimmed lights and with the..."
Larissa Hufnagel
"Wonderful option of food and drinks. Before 6 & after 9:30pm is happy hour fun times. Tho there is still room for improvement with the service, the..."
Charlie Soon
"The cheese and potato Pierogi are actually AMAZING. Nice range of cocktails, awesome variety of vodka. Staff were a bit aloof but got the job done...."
Stephanie MacLean
"Can not recommend enough. Go straight for the platters for a bit of everything. Have been a dozen times for family events and casual gatherings, or..."
Aye Dub
"The food were delicious and they have good customer service. There's 22 -page menu to choose from including..."
Gladys
"Mulled wine was super amazing.. First time eating polish food and it was definitely an amazing experience overall. Food was delicious with a twist of..."
Anne-Lise Ip
"Came here after work for a quick feed. Ordered the veal schnitzel, vodka honey prawns and the cheese and potato dumplings. The dumplings by far were..."
Kevin Ah Seng
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