Great family run restaurant, delicious food and friendly service. Date night was full filled with garlic prawns, antipasto and gnocchi bolognese. Devoured tiramisu for desert which was the best I have ever tasted. Definitely will come back again with family or friends.
We have been going here for years. Service is always good likewise the food. Last night I had the flounder - it was delicious- my husband had the avocado chicken and really enjoyed his meal- the place was fully occupied and no wonder.
My wife and I have been eating here for many years, Michael and Maria are very good people but more importantly they are great hosts, always willing to make you welcome, if you get the chance to eat here, try the veal scallopino and the tiramisu for desert.
I suggested Cafe Palms for a quick informal catch up mid week. I was a little worried when I read the reviews. I need not have worried. It seems the owners have, on this occasion, heeded previous reviews and improved the service. Food was served quickly. We ordered pasta and each of us enjoyed our meals. The staff happily accommodated requests to 'share desserts.' Coffee was good. Prices very reasonable. The rating is for what it is: a local, friendly cafe. We intend to eat there again for a quick, informal, casual meal in a welcoming environment.
When we go out for a meal, it has to be better than what I can dish up at home. So this place is my "go-2" place when I can't cook for some reason. Authentic Italian meals your Nonna would whip up. Nice serving. Yes, owner pays more attention to her friends but I'm out of there once we've eaten.
Went at palms few times and I always had a great service and fantastic food!
Starters are awesome,especially the lovely bruschetta and oysters.
I had an entree of pasta the first time and gnocchi the second time I went there and they were absolutely delicious but what really impressed me was the meat!! So fresh and well cooked! Definitely back again!!
Went here for the first time service is very slow but food was good they were polite but a bit slow every thing was good mains and desert except for garlic bread and coffee both were terrible overall it was an okay evening I would give them 6.5 out of 10 :) worth trying
Great old style Italian food. If you love traditional Italian dishes that are big and full of flavour, you'll love Cafe Palms. We dined here recently for a birthday celebration and the food was lovely. The service is friendly, although they do allow you probably a little bit too much time between sitting, giving you menus then taking your orders. Maybe so as to not have a huge rush of orders in the kitchen? Not sure, but the food is worth the wait.
Love this restaurant! Make sure you book a reservation. Staff are always friendly and food is great!
Great place to eat!. Love the food, atmosphere & owners treat you like family! Everyone needs to have a go! Love it!
Cafe Palms is a traditional Italian restaurant and is owned by a lovely italian family. As you enter you have a nice welcome by one of their friendly staff.
The menu has many options to choose from. if you have any Allergies or dietary requirements such as Gluten free most of the meals can be easily adjusted to your requirements. They offer vegetarian and pescatarian.
I ordered the flavourful avocado pasta and loved it for its creaminess.
It was so good we tried to work out the recipe. I came back and ordered the same.
It took about 30 to 45 minutes for the food to come out after ordering. The average price for a main meal was about $20.
The service was amazing the best service I have ever had and the staff treated you like family. I barely noticed the time that went past due to the Liveliness in the restaurant and all the family photos in Italy on the wall. I recommend not going all ready staving due to the wait but the wait but it will be worth it if you do.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for the hospitality received for the is amazing place!!amazing food and family friendly where they have amazing food!! Thank you to the owners that have been amazing and highly recommend people to come try out there food.
Overall amazing experience would highly recommend feels like I’m in a small town Italy , service was lovely and warm food was absolutely amazing will definitely be back
Dropped in on strength of Google review for a late meal. Was very happy with the service and meal. Thanks!
Great place and friendly accommodating staff. Food never fails to please.
Delicious Italian food served by a lovely Lady
Can't wait to go back and try the Seafood Risotto as they had run out on the night i was there...must be popular....so it must be yum 😄
First time their. Good old fashioned Italian restaurant. No complaints. Big meal sizes and good service. The night that I was their it was very much an older crowd of dinners. I think that most have been going their for years. The owner informed me that the resterant had been going for more than 30 years. I will go back. It's walking distance from my home
As always the food and service where excellent. Would recommend them to anyone
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