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Absinthia Absinthe Bar
99/100 (164 ratings)
Restaurants
Reservations
Seating
Mid-range
"An absolute hidden gem! Found it while looking for bars to celebrate a friend’s birthday and couldn’t be more excited to find this. The bar..."
Divya Sri
"This place is a hidden gem. It’s an experience like no other- from the secret door, quirky decor and friendly staff, it’s a must visit! Looking..."
Jessica Pedron
"Soon as you walk into the premises you experience the underworld of the 1920s with this awesome speak easy bar. Drinking absinthe here..."
Jo Chiddy
"Awesome atmosphere in a great location. A unique bar experience mixing absinthe and artwork, the outdoor patio is especially cool and intimate...."
Ara Nishanian
"Great atmosphere combined with fantastic service!!!!!!A memorable night out!!I’ll defiantly be going back!!!!! This place would be..."
Zkeyjoe3
"I’ve wanted to go to this place since I first heard about it and I wasn’t disappointed. This place is awesome!! It’s a step back in time...."
Timinmelbourne
"Do yourself a favour and visit The Absinthe Salon in Melbourne's Fitzroy.This place is such an unbelievable experience from its world class..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"An interesting concept that has been nailed perfectly. From the architecture of the building to the ringing of the doorbell to enter. This medieval..."
Nicole Wamba
"Cool venue, don't be fooled from the outside. Once in its really nice and some great artwork. They are really helpful with the drinks and you can..."
DamoForce Food
"This was an amazing and beautiful place to have a drink before dinner. The interior was dark and a little mysterious and the service had an old world..."
Joe Tucker
"Go here: The place is paradoxically furtive and vibrant; the staff have a deep understanding of the product's history and intricacies; and they have..."
Michael Lombardo
"Love this hidden gem! The decor is amazing with tulips hanging down the roof and local art on display. The staff is super friendly! Great spot for..."
Devika Kumar
"Amazing venue and passionate staff who are amazing at what they do! Highly recommended! Great spot for date night, friends get together and pre..."
Sarah O
"Really enjoyed our visit. Drinks were excellent, staff really informed and a beautiful ambience to the place. Just what is needed in Melb! The green..."
Katie El
"Absolutely beautiful bar! Fantastic ambiance with beautiful staff. Definitely felt well taken cared of. Cozy, relaxed, and parking (paid) is right..."
Lauren Rozance
"This is an amazing, hidden gem. From the moment you step off the tram your experience of Absinthia begins. After walking down the dark street and..."
Dave Parry
"Absolutely stunning, one of a kind bar with an incredible range of absinthe. Shout out to Paddy who made our visit that much better with his friendly..."
A. Fernando
"Really enjoyed this place! Great atmosphere! Went for a friend's 40th birthday. The layout was good, it was easy to walk around, mingle and chat to..."
Jasmin Christian
"You know when you go to a cool place and then its ruined by pretentious staff? This is not like that. The interior space of this hidden gem is..."
James Vucicevic
"Unique setup. Lights were beautiful as was the set up near the bar where drinks were served. A few different craft beers available and also wines...."
Trevor
"This place is, no question, my favourite haunt in Melbourne. The decor is glorious, the drink selection is world class & I can't think of a better..."
Seb Edwards
"We had our wedding here and it was wonderful! The team were amazing, the setting was perfect and i couldnt fault it! I loved, loved, loved every..."
Rebecca Sanders
Hustle Fitzroy
99/100 (15 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Café
Australian
Mid-range
"Great new little cafe in Fitzroy, one of the only good cafes around that part of Fitzroy. The staff are very friendly and quick. Food is great with..."
Ellen
"This newbie in the famous vegan town Fitzroy is a MUST VISIT. If you’re sick of the typical brunch menu options and want to try something new and..."
Giovanna Tano
"My wife and I have been a couple of times now and really enjoyed our visit both times. We've tried the Benny Guanciale (personal favourite), Japanese..."
Gatsid
"Great service to back up the excellent coffee and breakfast. I had the baked eggs and my wife the muesli. Both were awesome!!! Would recommend you..."
Gez
"So stoked to be able to try this new cafe in Fitzroy (in courtesy of Melb Food Baby!)! The venue is small and cosy, and the interior is nice and..."
Stelly
"Hustle Fitzroy is a cute, aesthetic café located on the edge of the Melbourne CBD. I loved the bright, vibrant vibes of this place, and staff were..."
Carmen Lim
"This stylish cafe serves great coffee, really well balanced flavors, just spot on. I have eaten here a few times, and always too excited to start..."
Anna Lagutina
"Went to Hustle as it just newly opened and curious to try! Looks lovely inside, nice and bright. Waiters were friendly and very respectful of us..."
I. D.
"Absolutely great! We tried several amazing quality dishes. All were full of great flavour... lovely brunch and friendly..."
Madhushani Kariyawasam
"Perfect coffee! Been twice for breakfast and love their food. Breakfast board is so yum. Wonderful staff and a warm..."
Jordan Fennell
"Great food, great..."
Nathan Alfrey
"Great..."
Shane Perera
"Fabulous brunch here and great coffee too. Glad that this place has reopened as a new quality operation. Keep it..."
Cara McDonald
"Smart edition to the local area... coffee is spot on! The food is exceptionally well prepared with care and generous portions!..."
T G
"Fantastic food and coffee. Great staff and lovely atmosphere. Highly..."
Tessa Mitchell
"If I wasn’t in love already with the beautifully made coffee, roasted from Axil Coffee, the signature Japanese pancakes were both exotic and..."
Annabell George
Little Odessa
93/100 (92 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
European
Dinner
Drinks
Sit down
Wine Bar
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"A beautiful wine bar in the heart of Fitzroy, Little Odessa is a gorgeous place. An understated and elegant decor is intimate and inviting, and there..."
Morgs71
"Quirky, unique and the epitome of genuine hospitality. This family-run bar remains a favourite for me (especially due to the dream wine..."
Ronnie Ramjet
"If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. I was on my way to the Rochey when I passed by this unassuming little place just off Brunswick, and..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Beautifully fitted out relaxing wine bar. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive and food was really tasty.Loved the extensive drinks..."
Talia
"We loved dining here. The ambiance feels European, the service is attentive and kind, and the food is en pointe. Looking forward to coming back..."
Roxy
"Been wanting to come here for a while and made the trip for Father's Day. Loved the menu, which was full of things I wanted to try. We chose Borscht,..."
Chris Summerfield
"It's places like this that makes me love Melbourne! These guys are seriously knowledgeable about wine this was one of my first Georgian wine..."
Out And About
"Fun fact about me: One of my FAVOURITE cuisines is Polish. Finding out there was a new restaurant in town meant I HAD to check it out. Little Odessa..."
Hangry Dreamer
"We had an early Mother’s Day here on Sunday lunchtime. To my surprise and delight, I was offered a choice of not 2 pre-set tables but 3 which was a..."
Jack
"Enjoyed a nice light dinner at Little Odessa last week. Great service, natural wine and pierogie (we tried both types. We will be back again...."
Loretta Nichol
"Friendly service, great natural wines and tasty food. The pierogies were especially amazing, will be going back to try the rest of the menu! Cosy..."
Trent.bell89
"Went to Little Odessa two weeks ago on Saturday and wasn’t disappointed. Impressive modern take on Ukraine/Polish fare. Polite, informed and..."
Peter Evans
"I headed to Little Odessa for a mid week catch up with some mates.  We love to make life easy and tend to always go with a set menu where..."
Where Will We Eat
"What a lovely friendly delicious place. Opted for the chef's selection- 5 dishes plus a dessert and they were all sensational. So nice to try..."
Andrew Bezeruk
"From the minute we walked in to the minute we left this was a fabulous experience. Friendly and welcoming it was almost as if we had been there..."
Comfy Chairs
"Dinner with friends on a Sunday evening. Beside the borscht, we shared our selections: Pierogi, Whole Chicken (the Pouson on the menu - so tender and..."
Johanna Hersey
"Had a fantastic meal tonight. Loads of share plates and each one was delish. Loved the salmon tartare, loved the pate, love love loved the pork. ..."
Disommer
Victoria Mill
93/100 (35 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Drinks
After-hours
Sit down
Australian
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Had a great experience here. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The wine and cheese selection was awesome. Good ambience and will definitely come..."
Ruphil De Kock
"This place is a must visit! Easily the best food of our whole trip to Melbourne. The baked cheese is a must. Impressive wine selection, wonderful..."
Paulie Panda
"My favourite place in Fitzroy, amazing selection of food, the cheese platter is the best I’ve had. Love the gin cocktails, staff are knowledgeable..."
The Very Hungry Kiwi
"One of our favorite places in Fitzroy - @vicmillmelb. This is a bar showcasing local Victorian Gin, Wine 🍷, beer 🍺 and cheese 🧀 ... And they..."
HUNGRYMATE
"Top quality Victorian produce.I had the trout with poached eggs and was very impressed.Cheese and Local produce are amazing, once the..."
Micka Lomonaco
"A really nice little spot to eat and drink. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and a great range of gourmet snacks and cheeses. Was very tempted by the..."
Declan Simpson
"Amazing little find! I do love a good gin and this place has become my local. The share plates are amazing food - happy hour wine between 5 and 7pm =..."
Tanija Parker
"Just loved it! Walked in to be greeted by lovely smiling staff and was even offered a cracker and cheese which was so nice to start off with. I..."
Alexei Policha
"Really nice gin bar with a great range. The bartender was very helpful in recommending gins, and our GnTs and cocktails were delicious! I loved the..."
Abby Kelso
"Brunswick Street feel. Warm atmosphere with some handpicked music. Was there with my partner, we ordered a gin tonic flight to start with.. the gin..."
Constantine Matos
"Not many bars in cosy Fitzroy that offer happy hours every day, yes every day, between 5 and 7pm. Great to catch up with friends or date night..."
Kevin Dorresteijn
"Really great cocktails, the Aperol Spritz is excellent. Food is tasty and well worth trying out.Nice restaurant and great..."
Pete Fitz
Wakenbo
93/100 (309 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Duck
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Our dinner from Wakenbo was an absolute treat! Made our whole entire week! We tried the beef katsu which was deliciously crispy and full of flavour...."
Kenji Fujihara
"Best Japanese I have had in a long..."
Darryn Lee Warden
"We had an amazing evening at Wakenbo. We did the kaiseki set menu and they even catered for my difficult no-onion/garlic dietary requirements. The..."
Tess
"First timer to WaKenbo and I’ve been blown away. I can’t wait to come back again. We had the Chef’s selection and each dish was delicately made..."
Lily X
"Cozy environment, delicious food and nice..."
Xue
"My Japanese place had told me about this place a while back. Finally we've got a chance to come here for a dinner. The place itself it's so pretty...."
Priscillia
"WaKenbo... down a side street in Fitzroy. Amazing!!!It’s a little restaurant run by a Japanese husband and wife outfit; they say..."
Alan Tse
"Tucked away in a small street underneath an apartment complex off Victoria street lies this small gem. This small semi-fine dining restaurant sits..."
Debby
"Booked this place first time for my lady’s birthday. Such a cozy and comfortable restaurant with warm feeling. Quite like the simply and..."
Ray Wang
"all the dishes we had were delicious & service was amazing. Had the honour to meet the chef himself on the night, which made the dinning..."
Tania C
"Amazing experience at WaKenbo! The food was delicious with much of it sourced from the chef’s own garden. Service was exceptional and of a level..."
Anthony
"Wakenbo is contemporary Japanese fine dining with an importance on fresh and quality ingredients, great service and amazing food.We started..."
Platecreative
"wonderful experience, nice environment and good service. Beef tarte is a must try :D Green tea ume shu is also perfect. Will come back next time!!!..."
Lily
"The most wonderful Japanese restaurant in town. They served very nice service with the wonderful atmosphere. The fusion Japanese foods here are..."
Jae Park
"This is not a typical Japanese restaurant. The place is small and cozy. Tables are quite close to each other so one can hear most conversations..."
AC
"Absolutely delightful and amazing experience at Wa Kenbo from Start to Finish. Warm and Friendly Welcome as soon as you step through the door and..."
Willy Yu
"Fabulous food, attentive and friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was extremely well presented and..."
Gary McFarlane
"This new kid on the block really surpassed all my expectations! Fine dining with a importance on fresh quality ingredients, good service and..."
Kristy And Cat
"This restaurant was one of the best Japanese dining experiences I've ever had. We ordered the kaiseki meal and it was amazing. Every dish exceeded my..."
Andrea Au
"It's unbelievable how underrated this restaurant is! Wakenbo, this elegant contemporary Japanese restaurant, is hidden down a side street in..."
MelbFoodieMark
"Wonderful Japanese restaurant. Recommend by a Japanese friend. The food was very traditional with modern presentation. It was fantastic 😍😍😍..."
K
"We had Kaiseki course last year March, it was amazing..."
J H
"Give this place a shot if you're after a fine dining Japanese fusion food. Everything was immaculate from the ambience, service and to the food!..."
Julie B
"Food were absolutely delicious and very well presented! The service was incredible! Super friendly and accomodating. Highly recommended!!! I had..."
Nam King (Happytummii)
"One of the best Japanese restaurants I have been given to eat at. The cuisine is inventive, beautifully presented and has a great combination of..."
Laurent Grimal
"My Japanese friend had told me about this place a while back. Finally got a chance to go there for a dinner. The owners : husband and wife, Kenji and..."
Priscillia
Akari
92/100 (41 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
"I have been many times and will continue going for as long as it stands, one of the oldest and most earnest casual Japanese dining in town, no tricks..."
Vincent Deng
"We went in here for a quick dinner. We found the prices quite high. We took a starter box and a sushi platter. All the food was delicious. The..."
I. D.
"Another great find for authentic Japanese food on Brunswick Street. Always went past but never actually dined here. It was a quiet night for these..."
Kimmy_desu
"If you're after some delicious and fresh authentic Japanese food, make your way to Akari. The sashimi melts in your mouth and is very reasonably..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Brunswick St has a stack of good places to eat and even though it's not famous for its Asian food you can do a lot worse than Akari. Service can be..."
Charlie
"Wonderful authentic dishes. Run by a Japanese couple, lovely atmosphere and service. Highly recommend the beef sashimi, plus the fused Izayaka..."
Liangcare218
"Delicious Japanese for what it is worth. I won't say this is the best Japanese but the restaurant serves honest Jap cuisine. Simple, quick,..."
Ally
"Great, reasonably-priced food. Friendly staff. I can recommend the teriyaki chicken (very succulent and generous portion, served with a substantial..."
AJ
"I had a feast with friends last night and everything was impeccable! Delicious, timely, courteous, well-priced. I am sold - this is an outstanding..."
Dan Da Man
"Delightful local neighbourhood restaurant. Akari is the place the locals come to for a nice night out. If you want posh silver service (and the bill..."
MickeyMoo
"It was a combination of 'Cry me a river' playing & a customer paying his bill by saying he used to come here 18 years ago & he'd bought his mates..."
Vanilla
"Awesome. Great food and great value. Steamed veggies with sesame sauce are a particular highlight. The sashimi is great value as..."
Marvin
"Great value for money and I didnt mind the low carb Japanese beer so I had a good night with good service. Very busy..."
Check Please
"Delicious and very..."
Tastytreat
"Love this place, great authentic Japanese food. Good variety available on the menus and I have yet to get anything I didn't enjoy. Some of my..."
Jesse Pratt
"There are a great many Japanese restaurants in Melbourne, but Akari is one of our all time favourites. Great food with beautiful presentation, good..."
Andrew Pam
"Food was really very good, price was very reasonable. Staff were very friendly, but not very attentive and got a couple of our orders wrong. all in..."
Jodie Eddison
"Can't rate this place highly enough, really really great food and fresh ingredients. One of the few places where the take-away is as amazing as the..."
Jamie Charlesworth
"Food is very fresh and tasty and reasonably priced... a great little restaurant. Very much a favourite of mine! Highly..."
Steve Fleming
"Great sushi, awesome tempura. Did not complain when we accidentally stayed past closing..."
James Morgan
Transformer Fitzroy
92/100 (1837 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Eggplant
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of THE best dining experiences my husband and I have ever had (and we've had our fair share of dining experiences). From the moment we walked in,..."
Jana Rinderhagen-Lant
"Great service and great food! Can’t recommend enough! A must for any foodie in..."
Mish Marie
"Pleased to have been placed quickly without booking. Great menu, we made yummy choices and discussed the food with as fun as we ate surprising..."
Stuart Stapely
"Wow! Outstanding food - exquisite flavours, the Feed Me banquet is MORE than enough and the price is really good compared to what you get else-where...."
Jennifer Frahm
"Thanks to my dear friend for my birthday treat. I just loved the food here. The flavours were superb. We ordered 3 dishes between us and they were..."
Vicki Boucher
"Absolutely loved it. The feed me was more than enough food. Wish I had room for dessert. Will definitely be..."
Matt James
"Loved it. My husband and I had dinner here for the first time as a married couple last week and he couldn't have picked a more beautiful venue. The..."
Jenae Wendy Robinson
"Really amazing cuisine, romantic atmosphere, a super special..."
Cassie Hardy
"Amazing..."
Swati Vaghjiani
"Came here the other night with mum in February. First time being here although I know this place for ages haha. Everything was good. Friendly staff...."
Perry
"Wonderful food and impeccable service - even for non-vegetarians. Great variety, and very tasty without being cloying or..."
Hye-Sang Shin
"Excellent vegan restaurant. Very unique range of vegan dishes which were simple yet innovative. Well done to the Transformer team for providing our..."
ARMANEATS
"We have been 4 times, and 3 were for special occasions for large groups. The vegan set menu is amazing. We have never been disappointed. The chickpea..."
Aaditey Bains
"4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Firstly the venue is epic, with ivy growing all over the place. The food was all exceptional and although all..."
Jake Unsworth
"The staff were super helpful and the food was delicious!! We’ll definitely be..."
Brogan Duyndam
"We had an amazing dining experience here tonight. The ambience is beautiful. Staff are friendly and very attentive. We ordered the tofu taco,..."
Sam.Sha
"Had the feed me menu and was pleasantly surprised. As this was my first full on vegetarian meal in Melbourne, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Besides..."
Max Loon
"九月十五吃斋日去云阳寺拜拜 🙏🙏🙏米总终于有了借口吃transfomer 还好来了才能吃到那么美味的素食 ..."
Steven Gu
"The fit out here is unique and gorgeous. They have managed to take and maintain the feeling of an open space and yet create comfortable nooks of..."
PositivelyDelicioUs
"Such a refined fine dining experience! Each meal was decadent and the service was great! The vibe of the restaurant itself was so nice and chill...."
Precious Anand ( The Indie Foodie)
"In the trendy suburb of Fitzroy there is an abundance of fantastic eateries, but Transformer has managed to gain a reputation as being one of the..."
Morgs71
"Mum and I had the ‘FEED ME’ seven course meal, seems expensive but it really is not when the high quality vegan/vegetarian food is presented in..."
Ash.m.watters
"Who knows vegetarian can be so sexy and beautiful!This place really delivered in all areas. The food was beautiful presented and made. the..."
Food Dine Roll
"Very tasty meals, love the menu Cool fit out too and great drink list Negatives - wait staff not particularly interested or friendly and..."
Frances Mona
"Yes yes and yes. The restaurant is impressive even before you walk in. It looks quite industrial however when you walk in there is lots of greenery..."
SuziEats
"It was a long drive to get here but absolutely worth every minute. The decor is modern, fresh, and comfortable. I love the mismatched crockery. The..."
Meagan Sewell
"Very good classic vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne.Braised eggplant one of the best dish have to try from this restaurant. The..."
Chef ASD
"food was amaaaaazing! All of the flavours of each dish worked so well together. They have a fig and blue cheese dish that they can do vegan and it..."
Carly P
"One of the finest dining experiences I’ve ever had. Especially the ginger shot before the entree was a highlight! I highly recommend this place for..."
Vasisht Ram
"A must for vegans! Their tofu taco and braised eggplant were the highlights of the menu. Rich flavour and quite a happy tummy-full. Went great with a..."
Niveditha Vathsangam (Niv)
"FEED ME! That’s all you need to say and the lovely staff will delight you with a 7 course vegetarian (or vegan) meal. What a delight it was too. So..."
Carly
"A really beautiful space, friendly team and delicious food. I don’t typically pick vegetarian restaurants but this is one I would go to again...."
Overfluo
"From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. Transformer is such a beautiful space, and the staff were attentive and friendly. They..."
Karma Clarke
"Natural green leaves deco mixed with modern style restaurant just off the main street.Although booking for 3 which table had 4 settings,..."
Leena
"I’m a meat eater and for a veggie restaurant this place is amazing packed full of flavour. The set menu is great value you get to try lots of..."
Dublinese
"Had a celebratory meal recently there for my granddaughter who is vegan. Lovely food in most attractive surroundings. Had set menu as we were a group..."
Grome
"Let’s start with a disclaimer.. I am not vegan or vegeterian and I didn’t choose to go here. But there I was on a Tuesday night having a..."
Chrissy Lu
"Such a great experience we had here. The menu is beautifully designed with creativity and obvious knowledge. The combination of flavours and textures..."
Red Mind
"A friend and I dined here on a busy Thursday night. Lovely place with a fine dining feel without feeling too formal. Our order was as followsSmoked..."
Krystinaepal
"Enjoyed dinner at Transformer last night. Beautiful venue and staff were very helpful and friendly. Between 3 we shared the beetroot and pecan dip..."
Kate Dougherty
"I loved the atmosphere of this place! Me and some friends did the feed me option, which I would highly recommend, it’s a tad pricey but good if..."
Amysyder
"Sensational modern vegan dining experience. Combine it with a great service attitude and alternative music and you've got a winner, for this reviewer..."
Simon Higgins
"Fresh and interesting. Standout amazing. Flavors so bold and tasty.The chickpea panisse!! Omg I wish I could buy them instead of chips for..."
Me
"Great fine dining vegetarian restaurant. Serving sizes worked well for us as we are not big eaters and still get to chose a variety of dishes. My..."
Siân Cole
"As you enter this beautifully converted warehouse style restaurant, you can’t help but to admire the fit out and get excited about the innovative..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Absolutely top notch establishment. Everything from the first welcoming hello, to the 'elixirs', wine list, entrees, mains and desserts, layout,..."
Berreto
"The food and concept is great but I was really disappointment with my experience. we had a very long wait between starters and mains and it’s..."
Shalsy
"The restaurant is very elegant and retro. Service is friendly as well. We had 4 plates and two desserts amongst two of us. Including broccolini,..."
Helen Liu
"I took my parents there for Mothers Day. Upon entering, they welcomed us and their service was impeccable. With every dish, they explained what t..."
DineByNine
"Not at all what I expected, never have too high hopes with plant based establishments. The fit out is superb, love the cosy ness created by the..."
Enjoy It
"Attended a mid week team dinner here and what a treat it was! We had the feed me banquet which was incredible! The dishes were so filling by the end...."
BIRCHER QUEEN 👑
"I’m normally not a huge fan of vegetarian food because I immediately think of salad. But Transformer - you have transformed my thoughts. The food..."
Hungry For Chips
"My mum, who is vegan, recently came to visit me so I had the opportunity to explore lots of Melbournes vegetarian restaurants.Transformer was..."
Elizabeth
"This was my first visit to transformer for food. I have had a late drink there a couple of times, and really enjoyed the atmosphere, but this time we..."
Mrs Noodle
"My mouth exploded with flavour during various entrees. Portions were not large, but the carefully prepared dishes were visually appealing. Prices..."
Tabi Ei
"Absolutely amazing! My first time trying vegetarian cuisine and was very hesitant, by the end of the night I loved it and wanted to come back again!..."
Cristina
"We had an absolutely stunning dinner here the other night.Not knowing much about this place (other than it’s vegetarian) but having walked..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"This is another restaurant that I'm glad exists but I'm not really sure if I'm loving the food. It's very busy and noisy and everyone seems to be..."
Iris Myandowski
"Vegan and vegetarian food have mostly been left to the hippies and activist. Not anymore. As healthy living becomes a catch cry, it's great to see..."
Hungry Ronin
"As a non-vegetarian with two vegetarians in our group of four, I had some reservations about eating here. However I found the food here to be..."
Warren Klein
"Beautifully presented dishes that go beyond the looks, the taste of each one was just as good. We started with plates and ended up trying starters. I..."
Maria Alejandra Duque
"Amazing cocktails and food! Broccolini.. corn fritters.. cos lettuce dishes were phenomenal. Staff goes above and beyond.. really enjoyed our feed me..."
Sue
"Had the banquet, everything was pretty nice but stand out was the eggplant dish. Texture = melt in your mouth! The salad was cool served in its own..."
Zoe Garkinis
"Never thought vegetarian food can be so delicious! Went here with my partner and we loved everything. Our favourite dish was Fried Halumi! Great..."
Alex Butenko
"We are vegetarian and love creative food. We went to Transformer to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and it was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! We had..."
Marianne Centner
"I’m not a vegetarian, but transformer was able to make my tastebuds dance.Came here for a friends birthday who was vegetarian.We had the..."
Melbourneats
"Food was fun, filling and full of flavours (we had the banquet). Service was excellent - except for one waitress who we had a minor issue with. She..."
Esther Lee
"All vegetarian menu makes it easy to choose everything! Transformer is a fancy twist to dinner to take a date or a visiting friend. Eggplant dish up..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Had a really really nice time here with a few friends. We came at scattered times, which the staff were more than accommodating for. The cocktails..."
Ashie Eats
"Transformer serve excellent food, in a very cool and relaxed environment. The prices are a bit steep, but its well worth it. I recommend getting a..."
Zest_of_life
"My wife and I dined at Transformer using a gift voucher from our daughter, so the prices did not faze us.  We loved the comfortable atmosphere, the..."
Bob Warfield
"This is the best food I have ever eaten in Melbourne. The three entrees were all perfect, 10 out of ten, the dessert was also 10 out of ten..."
Peter Gorakh Burge
"Quite an expensive meal but it is most definitely worth it! The degustation was nothing i've ever had (that was vegetarian anyway) but it is a must..."
Ilovevegetarianmelbourne
"Beautiful atmosphere and decor. The staff were super lovely and knowledgeable.Food was delicious, lots of variety in the set menu. Love this..."
Evie
"What an amazing and interesting venue! Loved the ambience and the decor and the energy in the room!We were served by wonderful, smiling and..."
Ananya Singhal
"Being a carnivore myself I was incredibly skeptical of coming to a vegetarian/vegan restaurant. But the culinary adventure that the set menu took me..."
Matthew Yong-O'Gorman
"An experience like no other! My partner surprised me to a wonderful dining experience! We enjoying the tasting menu with such a variety of flavours...."
Katherine Borgula
"Expect an explosion of great food taste. What a great place for a special dinner. We had a ten course vegetarian dinner and every single dish was a..."
Jo Aigner
"Excellent food for vegetarian people.. Specially Indians who are wanting to explore other vegetarian options than curry.. This is nice place.. And..."
krunal patel
"AMAZING. Atmosphere, lighting, energy. Service was excellent. Immaculate, really. Food was out of this world. Easily the best restaurant I’ve ever..."
Z Y L
"Great service Got the feed me more tasting menu and I was bloody stuffed. Food was really great and had alot of complex flavours Enjoyed my time..."
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"Excellent vibe, some really well done dishes, however if you happen to not like the featured vegetable in a dish it's pretty easy for them to miss..."
Gabrielle Dinkin
Ish Restaurant
92/100 (561 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
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Mid-range
"Had Family Pack take-away last night.Food arrived on time. Plenty for four adults.Curries rich and creamy. Kerala beef and vas..."
Murray Robinson
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Just WOW! It's been a while since..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Was told it was Indian food. Each dish had a touch of India to it but nowhere near the hot and curry itemsI am used to when it is called Indian...."
Aaditey Bains
"The restaurant is very nice , staff extremely professional however lacked attention to detail. Food was nice not great . I always ask myself when..."
Gaurav Wattal
"Food is original, presented beautifully and truely delicious - a rare trio in most restaurants these days. We will be back and will pass our..."
David Ragless
"ISH (short for modern-ish) takes traditional Indian flavours and modern techniques to create beautifully unique dishes that feel vaguely familiar but..."
Nini Foodie
"Loved everything about Ish - food, service, ambience. They have raised a bar with a innovative menu and refined execution whilst staying true to the..."
Priyam Shah
"One of the best dining experiences we've had in ages. The service was exemplary, even though we dined outside they were super attentive. The food was..."
AaronN
"With all the amazing reviews couldn't wait to try ISH. Reserving a table was easy online, after we tried to call several time with no response,..."
I. D.
"Over the last couple of years, there has been a wave of change across the pan Asian food scene of Melbourne. Indian cuisine is one of the last to..."
The Spice Adventuress
"I come from an Indian background and have been trying to find a great indian restaurant in Melbourne, and feel like I've finally found the..."
Meeral WackyWednesday
"ISH brings a contemporary take on Indian cuisine to Fitzroy's Gertrude street. The restaurant occupies two floors and is edgy and oh so cool. The..."
Gastrology
"UPDATED 07/09Came here for the truffle menu! Enjoyed the dishes, but took way too long. Coming back to try their normal menu tomorrow and..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"Ish has to be one of my new favourite restaurants, they've really done modern Indian cuisine so well. The food is not only stunning but absolutely..."
Miagoreng.com
"Wow! What can I say but if you’re looking for an amazing dining experience then I would highly recommend this Indian inspired fine dining..."
Agreekable
"We were there for the Melbourne Truffle Festival, after trying the European restaurants in the Festival we are very excited for an Asian restaurant...."
Sharon8000
"Came here a few weeks ago I have to say, I was really impressed with the food. It was well presented and delicious! The only let down was the butter..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Fabulously creative Indian inspired cuisine, the king mushroom and dulse coconut curry is a slyly brilliant take on a classic goan prawn..."
SJCollyer
"I was invited to a food bloggers night at ISH restaurant and it was a very modern looking restaurant with brick walls and nice interior decor...."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"ISH opened on Gertrude street late last year, offering a unique take on Indian cuisine. We were invited in by owner Ganeev Bains, who has made it his..."
The City Lane
"We came to Ish to try their Indian fusion tasting menu out and it was such a wonderful experience.We started the meal with pate , this was a..."
Vivian
"A very tasty, satisfying trip around some familiar/not-so familiar flavours of modern Indian cuisine. We feasted on South Indian Spiced duck pate..."
Brando The Pig
"😱Lizzies first impression: Ive not only found one of my favorite refined indian restaurant but two of my most favourite restaurants side by side;..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Amazing modern indian restaurant. I came in and ordered the chefs menu to try a bunch of different things. Everything that i ordered was really good..."
Camilla Shaquila
"Amazing contemporary Indian food at the heart of Gertrude St! Great variety of vegetarian and meat dishes that are just absolutely light, delicious..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"I was lucky enough to be invited to ISH to experience their contemporary and innovative Indian cuisine. We started off with the South..."
Stelly
"I had the pleasure of being invited to a blogger table to try a variety of dishes at ISH ... a very modern contemporary take on Indian cuisine..."
Espy Eats
"Indian food with a twist is the vibe at Ish, a contemporary and moderately priced restaurant on Gertrude Street. The branding and design is clean,..."
Quince And Cheese
"This place isn't what you expect 'ISH' its nothing to say its Indian. Its well styled and classy with a great bar and lighting. This is my kinda..."
Nay Nay
"We went here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed it. The staff were really attentive and friendly and provided me with a surprise birthday treat..."
Caroline Newton
"4.5/5 Contemporary Indian is hard to come by in Melbourne, but ISH hopes to fill that void with style. Opening late 2018, ISH boasts a sleek and dark..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We were invited to Ish last night a wildly impressive contemporary Indian-ish restaurant. I loved the modern and stylish interior and the warm..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We had a great experience at ISH. The decor is modern and cosy. We did the 4 course chef’s selection and enjoyed all of it. The lamb cutlet’s..."
Annika.hambilton
"Went here with a group of 10. Beautiful food, attentive service and great ambience. The beef dish was particularly amazing! Would definitely..."
Brenton Van Der Scheer
"An interesting take on modern Indian cuisine and the only place I’ve ever been to where the waiter tried to ensure I knew what I was ordering by..."
Alan Tse
"We came here for dinner for my husband’s birthday and the staff were unbelievablely friendly. The interior is warm and ambient and the vibe was..."
Alia Kassam
"Refined Indian cuisine with modern and sleek decor and attentive service. Between two we shared the arrancini, the lamb cutlets, the butter chicken,..."
Kate Dougherty
"Absolutely delightful restaurant. Food was just amazing. A really well curated menu of Indian fusion dishes and everything that we tried just kept..."
Changez Shaikh
"Despite the name of the venue, there is no beating around the bush when it comes to serving up modern(ish) Indian cuisine here. Owner-operator Ganeev..."
Forksake
"An upmarket Indian and a very new and welcome addition in this space. Designed around share plates, the food generally is good. A limited menu. Some..."
Jimbo
"ISH is one of feathers on the hat of Fitzroy. Loved their modern Indian fusion, a perfect balance with the spices.They do have limited menu, however..."
Kota Rawali
"One of the best modern Indian restaurants I’ve been to in a long time. Great venue, delicious food and fantastic service. Cocktail menu was good..."
Chrystal
"ISH was just amazing no words to describe how soft and yummy their breads were it’s not Indian level spicy which I think would have been a overkill..."
Dharshan dhamodharan
"Loved every dish on the menu!! One of the best fusion Indian places I have..."
Sid Sen
"This keema pav will remind you of mumbai… chicken tikka was delicious.. the word is “crazy”.. and beef patties was unbelievable.. the best..."
Aliasghar Balapurwala
"Possibly The best Indian restaurant we’ve been to. Modern vibe, great service, spectacular food. Loved the set menu! We are definitely coming back..."
Christina Kim
"A modern fusion of Indian flavours presented in a neat and relaxed..."
Matt Ck
Don't Lose Your Temper
92/100 (69 ratings)
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Cafe
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Contemporary
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Australian
"4.5As usual, I was in the mood for some sweets and remembered that I have this place bookmarked. Off to the dessert wonderland I..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Warning: you will not stop thinking about the PEANUT BRITTLE BUTTER. Once you’ve had a mouthful, you’ll be stocking the pantry. It’s sweet,..."
Dave
"This place is such a hidden gem filled with yummy delights. Gaze at the beautiful display of cakes ad you struggle to decide on which ones to get. I..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"A friend dragged me here and now I’m addicted. With such a great name how can you not want to come and explore the sweet treats. That along with..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Service was excellent. Tea was great especially on a rainy day. The cakes however were hit or miss. I love the dark chocolate tart but the rest of..."
Ann.ha267
"We enjoyed a lovely Sunday afternoon here with beautiful desserts. Prices are incredibly reasonable especially after astronomical prices at a..."
Q
"Great cakes with high quality ingredients, great service with really friendly staff, a cozy little cafe that make you feel home straight away, what..."
NTLS
"one of the best sweet in melbourne, two of us clear the plate❤️definitely looking forward to our second visit soon. Need some improvement on..."
Michele Hoh
"Best cakes in Melbourne without doubt! Very reasonable too. Have been back a few times and they change up the cake selection too. Perfect to bring to..."
Jmk
"People rating this place less than a 4 don't know what they are getting. This is a coffee and cake shop. The coffee is always good. The cakes would..."
Food Lord
"Don’t lose your temper at Fitzroy. The chef used to work in Vue de monde and nice small desserts cafe. Cake were nicely prepared and presented...."
Steven Gu
"Lovely classy little cafe. The service and staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, and the cakes were incredible. The Blueberry, Lime..."
Neer Ly
"never too early for cake is my motto! My partner and I really enjoyed the coffees and we shared the spiced tart which was really delicious- making up..."
Valina Whites
"Really nice place. The staff was really nice and friendly . If you are a hot choccy lover you must go there. The dark hot chocolate is fabulous. Had..."
Fanny Foodie
"I got the dark chocolate, cherry, coconut and almond frangipan tart and it was delicious! I didn't find it overly sweet and had a nice balance of..."
Aldrin Canta
"Found this gem while out in Fitzroy. Had the caramelized white chocolate chai latte and it's to die for. Paired it with a fantastic pumpkin, goat's..."
Håkan Sjölin
"Came to try out this new café to escape the crowds of Smith and Brunswick Streets. SO GLAD we did! The staff were so friendly and I had one of the..."
RoJo
"A friend dragged me here and now I’m addicted. With such a great name how can you not want to come and explore the sweet treats. That along with..."
Debi Slinger
"Cute place, the staff are super friendly. On a Sunday morning they werent too busy but it sounds like they usually sell out of the more popular items..."
Josh Vergeer
"this new cafe is a bakery and cafe - cakes are baked here and they have fantastic coffee! my ham and cheese croissant did not disappoint, croissant..."
Mighty Brown Mouse
"If you're after the cutest tastiest cakes this side of MasterChef you're in the right place. Coffee is on point and the hot chocolate is a notch..."
David Read
"DO: The almond croissant. DON'T: Leave without ordering a coffee tea. Great coffee and service. TIP: Sit near the kitchen so you can peek..."
David-James Nguyen
"Ordered these beauties for a dessert / lolly buffet. They tasted great and we had many compliments on the night. Michael was great with his advice..."
Belinda Hodkinson
"Went in for some amazing pastries and toasties on the weekend! Got a delicious coffee. All pastries are a lot cheaper then other pastry shops around..."
John Godwin
"awesome and cosy spot to enjoy a hearty meal. they offer a wide selection of tediously crafted desserts. staff was really helpful and friendly with..."
zhi kin chee
Tahina
92/100 (499 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Israeli
Kosher
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Israeli
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Seating
Cheap Eats
"Took my mate to the Northcote store last week and he had a craving for falafel again, soon after. We thought we’d try the Brunswick Street location..."
Gee
"Amazing food and..."
Tim D
"Visited Tahina for dinner. Beautiful outdoor sitting. Fresh food. Very authentic and tasty. The hosts are very good. The shaksuka with a combination..."
SohzFoodTrail
"Lovely place! Gorgeous courtyard! Love the climbers and the foliage! The food is hearty too! The portion size is appropriate! Love the falafel..."
Ninilovesfood
"Ordered the Monkey salad and Falafel salad and both were delicious. Very large portions too. Service was fast and the staff were polite. Will be back..."
Jeremy Wat
"The pocket itself was a little dry when it came to the table, but with free chilli peppers, hummas and pickled cabbage - it allows you to fill the..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"For fresh, cheap, and DELICIOUS food I keep coming back to tahina. Most of it is vegan too which is a bonus.If we are splitting hairs: the..."
Anna
"I came on a Tuesday’s degustation. I love the first entry serve called ‘Spinach and feta Burekas, tahina, zhoug, harissa, pickled cucumber’ the..."
Hannah
"Fantastic food, traditional Israeli cuisine. Simple and packed with flavour. Staff is very very friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely be..."
Mia Tua
"The staff was lovely and the food came out fast. The outdoor setting is perfect for sunny weather and gives a bit of Mediterranean vibes. A good..."
Oc
"Possibly my second time ever eating proper Israeli cuisine! Eggs were cooked just right and I’m still thinking about that pita bread and dip. The..."
Julia Van
"If I had a time machine, I'd go back in time and go to this place when it first opened, so that I wouldn't have known so many months without it in my..."
Omnomnic
"Went for lunch here and the food was great. We ordered the green/red falafel and white shakshuka. Food was nice and fresh and the dips were a real..."
RM
"Loved the place, service and flavors. Had green vegan shakshuka and the flavors were bustling. Partner had white shakshuka and he liked it too.. Will..."
Ushakant
"Great spot for lunch, quick service and fresh ingredients on offer.It's fantastic that everything is cooked right in front of you, so you can..."
Rabani
"Great restaurant if you love Israeli food! Great variety of pita, falafels and others to choose from. The Shakshuka / baked eggs in particular is..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"Very good service and food came out real quick. Ordered the sabich pita pocket, falafel salad, wendys chocolate frosty smoothie, hummus plate and..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Absolutely love this spot! The green falafel never fails to disappoint and all the veggie sides I’ve tried have been great. Especially love the..."
AH
"This place is cheap as chips and for vegans it is heaven every single fish is vegan and even the shakshukas can be made vegan by replacing eggs with..."
Dr S
"Delicious, healthy and hearty.I had never had a green shakshuka before and I really loved the grilled veggies with the eggs, avocado, bread..."
Karma Clarke
"Came here very soon after it opened. I liked all the food we tried - a lot of it was larger than we had anticipated it would be (not complaining). I..."
Unravelled
"What an amazing find! Amazing Israeli dishes and very well priced. We enjoyed a generous serving of baby cauliflower with tahini dressing and a..."
Nicole
"Always good to be able to sit in the courtyard and know you’re going to get quality food each time. Perfect for groups and even just a couple, the..."
Tricia
"We had visited Tahina Bar a couple of months ago and it was such a lovely experience! Here’s what we had!White shakshuka platter - a wok..."
Win - FSC
"Vegan friendly. Open till 9. Affordable What more do you want? I LOVE LOVE LOVE their Falafel. This is the first..."
Akila Ravi
"Amazing, pretty much everything could be made vegan. The dishes were all amazing, if you like hummus you have to come here. Really nice courtyard..."
Veganaut
"Tasty food, friendly staffs and competitive price, the best tahini I have ever had in Melbourne till now and try smoothies plz!!! It’s soooo..."
Yixin
"I’m so glad that Tahina opened a new restaurant in Fitzroy. They’re my go-to falafel place. The monkey salad is a must-try. I want to try..."
Mc
"It’s no secret that Israeli food is one of my favourites so I was excited to check out Tahina. Located on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Tahina has a..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Tahina Bar in Fitzroy has a small seating area in the shop front & larger seating area in the open courtyard. I recommend going here when it’s warm..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"For Israeli street food, Tahina has always been a favourite of mine, and their new branch in Fitzroy provided another opportunity to drop in and try..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Tahina offers the vegetarian Israeli street food with a gourmet twist, delicious superfood smoothies and hand made natural ice cream. Tahina is Roy..."
Jeffry
"Great food, nice outdoor undercover seating with heaters, good service, BYO wine ($3 pp corkage) and beer ($2 pp corkage), alcoholic drinks..."
Mega
"Fresh, tasty, cheap - what more could you want?!Came here on a Saturday night and ordered 2 pita pockets, tahini platter and brownie.I wish..."
LAC
"I’m always on the hunt for unique Melbourne cafes or restaurants and Tahina Bar certainly hits the mark. With hearty, flavoursome meals that stay..."
2wo Fat Girls
"It’s no surprise that Tahina is a success story. Thanks to their affordable pricing and delicious take on accessible, delicious and well-executed..."
Penguineats
"I stumbled across this place by mistake and ended up ordering the Lutsi pita pocket which was DELICIOUS! Well priced for the size and the great..."
Teeny Reeny
"Northcote’s favourite Israeli street-food bar Tahina has opened their second store on Brunswick St.The team behind Tahina self-confessed..."
Gastrology
"4.5 Tahina Bar has expanded to a new location and you’ll want to keep coming back for their moreish vegetarian street food. Tahina is taking a big..."
Suzie Scribbles
"I was invited to Tahina last night and it was the first vegetarian meal I’ve eaten that I thoroughly enjoyed. The flavours were fabulous and smack..."
Good Food Good Mood
"With white and blue, Tahina really does pop-up from its surroundings. Opening up a second restaurant in Hipsterville, already with quite a few..."
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
"Amazing meat-free Israeli cuisine on Brunswick st In Fitzroy - Tahina Bar. I enjoyed everything thoroughly especially the slow roasted cauliflower,..."
Daisy Never Too Sweet
"Tahina sees Tel Aviv born owner/chef Roy Sassonkin and his partner Natalie Powell creating a mouthwatering menu of Israeli street food bites that are..."
The City Lane
"I was Invited to a blogger table at the recently opened Tahina Bar on Brunswick Street. I just love these Israeli street food venues popping up..."
Espy Eats
"I have fallen in love with this place! The portion sizes are great for the price. The meals themselves were delicious, definitely one of the top..."
Amysyder
"So, so, so delicious 😋😋😋...What a delight to check out this restaurant! With a really large outdoor seating area with a cosy..."
Split The Bill
"Came here tonight with my gal heheh. I’ve had falafel salad 🥗 it’s pretty good 😋 Well my friend had her green platter along with a..."
Perry
"I love tomato-based sauces so I went straight for the Red Shakshuka Platter, $15. Without the addition of meat, it did not disappoint – it was huge..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Tahina Bar has made a great name for themselves in serving Israeli street food in Northcote. They recently opened their second restaurant in Fitzroy..."
One Piece Left
"This is the moment that most people have been waiting for - Hangry Dreamer reviews a vegetarian restaurant. Being the carnivore that I am, I was..."
Hangry Dreamer
"Amazing place offering vegetarian & vegan Middle-eastern food! . We loved the little courtyard which provides perfect setting to enjoy the amazing..."
Pragya Gupta
"Incredible! 🤩 Great for Vegetarians! Anytime I’m at the other side of town this is my preferred place to eat or jut for a quick bite. The food..."
Shaul iko
"Been here couple of times. Must try for all vegetarians . Very reasonable prices and quality is exceptional. Very nice atmosphere in Fitzroy branch..."
Nikhil Gupta
"Simple done right! Had the falafel pita pocket and it was awesome. The falafel was the standout and the size of the pita was huge! Great value. Will..."
Dwaine Lee
"A great place for a delicious healthy meal. So many interesting food and drink options. Generous servings and definitely try a smoothie bowl!..."
R F
"Fresh Food, Large Portion Size, Excellent Service, Customer Friendly Management. We made a mistake in ordering from the menu and she provided a..."
Ruchir Sayani
"This is one of my favourite little places to eat. The food is absolutely delicious, so fresh and full of flavour. I’ve been going to both the..."
Amelia Eulogi
"I went there last night, and I really liked the falafel there. The chef mentioned they make it fresh everyday. Definitely going to come back again...."
Sohan Maharjan
Charcoal Lane
92/100 (1081 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
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Salmon
"Absolutely amazing. Great service, exceptional food and drinks. Was visiting Melbourne from Sydney and was very impressed. Great to see a restaurant..."
Tazza Jade
"This restaurant is to die for. The food is fantastic, doing amazing things with local indigenous ingredients. You'll never have a fine dining..."
Bronwyn Kainz
"Great place! Atmosphere was lovely. Wall decor was artfully pleasing. Australian unique food was well prepared and presentation was excellent. The..."
Valerie Harmon
"Definitely worth the visit and have no hesitation in recommending this fine dining experience. Fantastic staff and amazing locally sourced foods we..."
Jenny Farrar
"Lunch was fantastic and gentleman that served us was great fantastic place and friendly staff! Explained the meal that we were having and everything..."
Adam Woody Cook
"I loved it. I grew up eating kangaroo and wallaby. They can really dish up some special food. But the quong dong and finger limes along with some..."
Peter L Anderson
"Delicious food, fabulous service and beautiful décor. As a vegan I was so impressed by the way they accommodated my dietary requirements without..."
Karen Ravenscroft-Wheeler
"This is an exceptional locale to dine, to experience amazingly creative indigenous food and service and to enjoy. And it supports and honours the..."
Peter Devenish-Meares
"I went to a private function here last night, and loved it. The food was fantastic, and the staff are great & so friendly. I can't wait to visit here..."
Deborah Voigt
"Stunning and interesting food (pork belly... OMG), fantastic wine list and lovely staff. Highly..."
Serena Middleton
"Simply Amazing! I highly recommend Charcoal Lane! The service & food were..."
Lori-Elise Waters
"Stunning and inventive food using native Australian ingredients - all delicious! Great service and friendly..."
Kate Crock
"Great food, well presented and the staff were friendly and helpful. Turned out to be a fun night with family sharing yummy Aussie tucker and..."
Deb Daly
"Charcoal Lane isn't just a meal, it's a celebration of the food, people and culture of Australia. I went here for a team celebration and had an..."
Sarah
"In a city full of diverse food options, this is one place that feels truly Australian. Not only is the food outstanding, the restaurant operates for..."
Aaditey Bains
"Charcoal Lane is a great restaurant that focuses on quality, native Australian produce and is also a wonderful social enterprise that offers young..."
Ash
"Came here to celebrate, we had a citibank dining so received a free bottle of wine of we paid with it. Also I really enjoyed the concept of giving an..."
Karen
"Went to Charcoal Lane for my birthday. Had been thinking about getting to this restaurant ever since I'd heard about it. With a focus on indigenous..."
Kylie Davies
"Came for a private function and they really came through in all respects. Very accommodating with our requirements and a good staff to customer..."
Alan Tse
"I came here for a Year 11 Food Studies excursion and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a tasting plate with many different leaves and berries from the..."
Ash.m.watters
"We got charcoal lane to cater for our morning tea and I had a salmon blini and hibiscus and lemonade scones with jam and cream. The salmon..."
Piggyeatalot
"It's great to see a place like characoal lane that combines a social initiative with delicious native Australian produce and great service. A lovely..."
EmLou86
"I had the twice cooked lamb with red curry sauce. The lamb was so tender it fell apart. Loved the Native Dukka and the white chocolate parfait. Staff..."
Glenda C
"Charcoal lane is a neighborhood gem. Staff are lovely, ambiance is great & the food is sensational & unique. So great to find a place that celebrates..."
Speccy
"Came here for lunch a few days ago. Love the initiative, great to see Australian native food on the menu too. Starting plate was great and had heaps..."
Vege Eats
"Charcoal Lane delivers the diner a true Modern Australian dining experience, most notably in the indigenous ingredients they use. I'm a pretty..."
Mustard
"Went to celebrate my anniversary. We had the emu fillet a an entrée, and kangaroo and wallaby as main. The wallaby was to die for!! The flavours in..."
Vanessa Baeza
"Finally went there for dinner tonight after wanted to go there for years. Took my hubby there for his birthday. Loved the experience. Lovely modern..."
Cyn
"Wonerdul service at Charcoal Lane. Great looking menu and drinks menu. We enjoyed the tasting plate to start with. Wow. It was incredible. The..."
Danielle Wilson
"Dining with a conscience. Charcoal lane combines high quality, seasonal ingredients with a social responsibility. Aboriginal youth is trained and..."
MelbFoodHunter
"Great place, great atmosphere. I find the menus in Melbourne quite ripetitive sometime, while Charcoal Lane has a very original selection. We tried..."
Gwyd'oh Barbaglia
"Charcoal Lane is a restaurant with a difference. It’s a socially minded venture (part of Mission Australia) which provides a comprehensive..."
The City Lane
"Charcoal lane has a very welcoming surrounding. If im not wrong its run by Mission Australia. Charcoal Lane offers a selection of unique menu which..."
Twinkle Twinkle
"Went for a friends birthday last night. The service was great - they assisted us in how to go about choosing entrees since we were a large group. Had..."
Ginelle
"Had a family dinner here with 10 adults. Fabulous inventive and very delicious food. We all loved it. The staff were delightful and..."
Liz Sorague
"Friendly staff, Tried the Emu and kangaroo which were surprisingly tasty. The salad on the dishes though we're quite bland with no dressing. Had a..."
Elmocookie
"Oct'16 updateWent here for dinner with a colleague from abroad because it serves Australian tucker. It was good, but not nearly as good as last..."
I. D.
"Went here for a work function recently. There was about 25 of us and Charcoal Lane looked after us really well. For entree I had the emu fillet which..."
Ihoward
"Good food and service in an innovative atmosphereWe went here on the advice of a friend who dined with us. The menu (in fact, the whole..."
Les Cullen
"Wasn't sure about this place, compared to a lot of places in the area it appears quite modest. As soon as I stepped inside I was blown away, the..."
Daniel F
"Attractive décor with friendly, welcoming staff.We had the Chef’s Wild Food Tasting Plate, Chargrilled Emu Fillet, Parma Ham Wrapped..."
Mat Chantler
"Beautiful entrees yet the main was so much salty. Nice service and reasonable price. I do not recommend any of their dessert tho. Overall its worth a..."
Nam Da Common Dang
"My friend and I had lunch at Charcoal Lane yesterday and had a wonderful dining experience. The service was absolutely excellent and the food..."
Keeley
"Exceptional food and service. I found this place on Urban Spoon recently and was interested due to the support from Mission Australia and vision of..."
Facebook User
"Charcoal Lane is located in Fitzroy and operates as a training facility as part of Mission Australia to help people regain their independence and..."
String Of Events
"I went for the CL special - eye fillet on nettle risotto with chargrilled asparagus. I’m not into piggery, but the good thing about specials is..."
Trish Gallagher
"Change of plans and we find ourselves on Gertrude Street looking for somewhere to enjoy a lazy lunch. Charcoal Lane stops us in our tracks, $45 for a..."
FoodieAboutTown
"everything was harmonious and went..."
CC11
"I wouldn’t say the flavours are wondrously spectacular but the quality is certainly consistent and has a rustic feel about..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"Beautiful meal , the tasting plate was delicious and the main meals were all full of flavor and amazing. Would definatly go back..."
Lauren
"I like it. Both times I've been here the food was excellent. Waitstaff were very professional and engaged in giving us a good time. Also very good..."
Ehughes98765
"To be commended. This place serves up some really tasty dishes, with a side of feelgood. The service is a bit hit and miss, but everyone seems like..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Lunch Deal Pretty Good. Would agree that the service stills needs work as staff could be a bit more attentive and welcoming but overall we liked it...."
Roger Kaputnik
"Mobile review What an amaz.... Mobile reviewWhat an amazing restaurant. Great service, beautiful & tasty truly Australian food .we are proud to..."
Giada Blue
"Great Spot on Gertrude Street. Flying to Melbourne for my first trip out there, I was reading a pamphlet on Melbourne that just happened to have a..."
Sara Miltenberger
"Great food, lovely staff a very pleasant lunch had by all we will all be coming back even the very hard to please..."
Jo
"Innovation and good food. After a couple of poor start issues, the restaurant was very good because the server excelled and the food itself was..."
AndrewS
"What an amazing restaurant. Great service, beautiful food and all for a great cause and partnership. Highly..."
Natalie E Korinfsky
"Average decor, service was attentive but a little unpolished. Food was exceptional, distinct and well integrated unique flavours. Looking forward to..."
Michael
"Modern/Native Australian Food. Beautiful food and great service.Score..."
Soh07
"Beautiful food and great service. loved the tartare and the roo. stunning flavours and presentation...."
Jen Dorjee
"Best food, worst vibe.. Well not the WORST vibe. Not at all. Only relative to the food.I went to charcoal lane as someone who loves food but had..."
ChasingSuns
"Australia on a plate. The slow, but steady and welcome growth of the use of authentic, native ingredients continues. Charcoal Lane does it with..."
Michael Karabogias
"Had dinner here with a few friends and i have to say the whole experience was simply gorgeous. it was very chilled and its quiet yet romantic..."
Schoenermann
"AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE. Lovely native aussie ingredients, very original ideas. great work..."
Nat
"Perfection. I had a friend with a newborn baby visiting, so we wanted to find somewhere that was a bit quieter to eat than our usual haunts. Had been..."
Julia Birks
"My favourite!. My boyfriend and I had the most AMAZING MEAL EVER here. We had degustation - I was in ecstasy the entire time. I'm talking food so..."
Hungeeee
"Excellent meal. Myself and a few friends went for our regurally monthly lunch and was very impressed with both the quality of the food and the..."
Chris Pow
"Great food and accommodating staff.. Ate here last night for my partners birthday, they were only too happy to prepare a special vegetarian..."
Khan Churchill
"Amazing Dinner. I truly enjoyed my visit to Charcoal lane. Such a wonderful restaurant, the food was amazing, presentation of dishes was beautiful,..."
Aisling Smith
"Follow the Charcoal Lane.... Amazing! Absolutely mesmerising tastes and a five-course degustation where you get to choose any 5 dishes on the menu!..."
Albo
"Beautiful flavours. As a traveller from the UK I was initially disappointed that the menu didn't have as many 'authentic' Australian ingredients as..."
Sam Steward
"Such awesome food! Went here for our 2nd anniversary and the lunch deal was such amazing good value (we have a pretty tight budget so it was great to..."
Kathleen
"Good stuff. Went for our 1st year wedding anniversary. Good food. Good service. Good feel. Nice,..."
Wine_Dine 73
"A bit overpriced?. I liked the food and the service, very attentive but somehow expected a more exhilirating food experience.We were blown away..."
Marie
"Ah lunch, love doing lunch..... Nothing better than a casual lunch during the week and time to satisfy my curiosity passing Charcoal Lane in Gertrude..."
Gonzo The Gastro
"Terrific food with native food twist. Been meaning to get here since reading a great review last year. Finally managed lunch on Friday and will..."
Alison
"Fantastic Dinner!. We went to Charcoal Lane for our anniversary dinner and from the moment you step into the place it is just a beautiful space and a..."
Miffy
"Went with a group so was lucky enough to say we'll have one of everything, liked if so much we went back for seconds! Great fresh clean flavours with..."
Leah Gay
"My partner and I share the W.A. marron entree and then she had the kangaroo fillet, med rare while I had the duck. Food was cooked beautifully, the..."
Matthew White
"Took my fiancé there for a birthday dinner, and was mightily impressed. The service was friendly and professional, the ambience was sleek and warm..."
Seamus Patrick Curtain-Magee
"A while back, I was lucky enough to be invited to @jeroxie's birthday dinner, at Charcoal Lane. I'd been meaning to visit Charcoal Lane for a while,..."
Cloudcontrol
"I first visited Charcoal Lane in September last year. This white building used to be home of Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS). I have shady..."
Jeroxie
"Great food made to highlight native Australian ingredients. They gave us complimentary bubbly because it was a special occasion. Their home-cooked..."
Prakriti Mateti
"I'd put this in the top 5 of my dining experiences in Melbourne. Why? The menu is creative and different from anything I've seen. The native..."
Blaze James
"A stunning showcase of Australian flavours. The kangaroo was the standout. Wallaby was great, too. The wines were excellent. I really enjoyed their..."
Georgie Haberfield
"Having been there a couple of times in the past years already, there's always a new taste buds explosion to have. Had the Mushroom Tian and that was..."
Nadine Smithrojas
"Deliciously interesting food. Great unique flavours you don't get anywhere else. Service was really nice and friendly. Bit on the pricier side but..."
Sean Otto
"The chargrilled kangaroo was sublime and all other dishes we tried were also really good, with plentiful lunch portions. The restaurant is quiet and..."
Kostis Gourgoulias
"I've been here twice now, once with a small group of 4 and the second for an event with 17 people and a set menu... Both times were great! The food..."
Kara Robinson
"Fantastic food with purpose. Loved the atmosphere and service and that everything was local. It was quite reasonable for the price too. The food..."
Yannick Asselin