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"I can't praise this place highly enough! Lovely, super-professional staff, cosy atmosphere, great coffee, and the food... don't even get me started!..."
Chloé Hazelwood
"Arguably the best breakfast i've ever had! And the Cronut to top it off was to die for. Will be back very..."
Trent McDermott
"Definitely one of the best treasures in Fitzroy! The Mushroom dish is to die for! 10 stars! Service impeccable and super friendly! Love it..."
Alberto Vivekananda De Freitas
"Truly one of the better cafes in Melbourne Their pastries are top notch and definitely a stand out Each dish I tried was also amazing and..."
Vivian Kha
"Not only is the food fantastic - always fresh, delicious, flavoursome......But the staff are amazing - efficient, friendly,helpful.... even when..."
Aniko Kariko
"The only bakery we’ll go to, in the Fitzroy / Collingwood area, for the truest French bread we’ve eaten, outside of France. There’s an..."
Shane C Gibbons
"Probably one of the best croissants in Melbourne!!! A local favorite bakery that has a creative breakfast, brunch and lunch menu and let's not forget..."
Lucy Lui
"I had my first ever cronut here today and I don't usually leave reviews of cafes but that cronut was the best thing I have ever tasted. I'm not sure..."
Louisa Deasey
"This place rocks! Great food - awesome staff and neat..."
Mardi Smith
"This is an amazing little find.. We actually ventured into the city to go to a different cafe for breakfast, but after parking, we could not just..."
Sarah Shaw
"This is the only cafe where I have never felt more comfortable just conversing with friends and/or complete strangers. The food, the coffee, the..."
Matthew McWhinnie
"Had the pleasure of enjoying ... Coffee & Brunch at this gorgeous Cafe in Fitzroy. The food offerings were delectable, the chia pudding & ricotta..."
Noula Filis
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Finally found some time to visit..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Faradays Cage is open for business and I popped in to grab some sourdough bread. I arrived too early in the week as bread is only currently available..."
Espy Eats
"Best chilli scramble in Melbourne, maybe the world. Love this place and will continue to come back for many many more years. Good to be back..."
Rob F
"Fairly different menu from many other cafes. Ordered the egg plant schnitzel dish. Super tasty, not too oily and loved the addition on the egg and..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"You know a cafe is good when you have trouble deciding what to order... ended up with the house smoked salmon and corn fritters ($22) ft. An egg,..."
Chewie
"Beautiful and delicious brunch dishes. I got the mushroom dish with poached eggs, my friends got the wagyu beef burger and smoked salmon & fritters,..."
FoodieQueen21
"Good coffee and really yummy danishes. The waitress was friendly and made some nice suggestions. Will be keen to come back and try the main..."
Shannon
"Came to Faraday’s for a catch up with my friend & our dogs. It was a beautiful scene with lovely outdoor seating and good space for the..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"Had the opportunity to visit this cafe as a result of winning an instagram giveaway. Part of the giveaway pack was a sourdough loaf, baguette, almond..."
Anneliese
"Very impressed by Faraday's Cage! Went there for brunch this morning and were greeted by lovely staff who were very attentive despite a 10min wait..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"What didn’t we love? We loved everything! The food was amazing! The corn fritters and hot smoked salmon was perfection. A must visit..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"When a friend recommended we visit Faradays Cage I got excited because all I’ve heard is some amazing things about this cafe/bakery.So..."
Timinmelbourne
"The service is very good! My friend and I ordered a benny and a zuccini pancake, they are so good. I love this place!..."
Vivian Ng
"One of the best meals we've had in Melbourne and that's saying a lot! Generous portions, different and delicious flavours and excellent quality..."
Gila Klatzkin Germon
"CHORIZO SHAKSHUKA It had been a while since i have had Shakshuka. Until i took my first dip into the magical dish i knew i missed the..."
Kathy Chen
"The food here was amazing, some of the best chilli Scrambled Eggs I’ve had with a very generous serving size! Service and customer experience needs..."
Cmzajicek
"Very friendly staff. Food came out really quick. Got the mushroom bombe from the specials menu and it was absolutely amazing. The mushrooms had so..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Hands down the best cafe I've been to, you know the place is a gem when dishes look and taste amazing ! the hotcakes and benny are a must..."
Meowktail
"this place is good! quite small, and the customer service is lacking a little. the food here is not top notch, but it is pretty good. the chilli..."
A
"I have a new favourite local favourite place. It makes beautifully presented dishes that look like works of art, almost too beautiful to eat! The..."
Alan Tse
"Absolute fantastic. I would say 5/5 for hotcakes and Benny especially the crispy and light honeycomb on hotcake! Beautiful environment and good..."
Vivi Hiew
"Faraday Cage is where its at, pastries are to die for. The staff are always smiling, the vibes are so warm The ricotta and raspberry..."
Bambina
"Whatever you visit Faradays Cage for, make sure you leave with some baked goods. The brunch is all delicious from the spicy chilli scramble or to the..."
Lee Crawford
"It’s always a treat going to Faraday Cage!! They make really tasty pastries that look ALMOST too good to eat. The staff are always smiling, the..."
The High Tea Girl
"Location was just off a busy st in Fitzroy, inside a cute brick building. The service we received was fantastic and the meal came out quickly even..."
Brooke Phillips
"Deliciously unique flavours and attentive staff! My only criticism is that the coffees were cold :( would come back for the food - definitely want to..."
Abigail Pinto
"This cafe is such a popular brunch spot in Fitzroy, that we decided to stop by to try. The place was quite busy on the weekend however we manage to..."
LittleM
"Step off the street and you'll feel right at home inside this beautiful cafe. Currently I've been feeling a healthy vibe and went against my usual..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"I love the step down from the street into the restaurant. Friendly service, great coffee great food. We had the kale salad which was awesome. A must..."
Paul J Fisher
"Food was excellent. Hotcakes were fluffy. Staff were all so friendly! We went near the closing time so they gave us pastries on the house and they..."
Clarissa Cheong
"Always on the look out for a great green breakfast salad and Faradays cage hits the mark! Topped with a delicious beetroot hummus, poached egg and I..."
Kyah English
"This is one of my favourite places to come with my grandson regularly. Fabulous friendly staff, food is always consistent and coffee never..."
Labg65
"I ordered Raspberry Ricotta Hotcake and Rubeen Sandwich. The hotcake was very lovely and generous portion. The sandwich taste so-so but the fried is..."
Elisa Sowono
"They sell the best southern fried chicken burger ! The Mac & cheese fingers with jalapeños were amazing - loved it ! Very friendly staff and good..."
Baira
"I went here with my Husband & my 1 year old son.First of all, the venue was beautiful but a little too small to bring a pram inside. So my..."
Dhania Bawahab
"This place is a personal favourite. Really lovely and confident staff, beautiful setting and food that has been dished out with love and pride...."
Lion
"What a beautiful cafe! The service was so professional and efficient. The drinks came out super fast and were exceptional. And then the food -..."
Food&Wine&GoodTimes
"Came here after hearing great reviews from friends. First of all, really loved the vibe and the decor of the place! So vintage and authentic, and it..."
CALINSHA .M.Y
"No doubt to say, it is beautiful place to have an lunch. Has an exotic atmosphere contrast to other cafe. Especially, thick pancake was so great and..."
Be Honest
"An outstanding experience! Had the raspberry ricotta hotcakes and they were tasty. The hotcakes were nice and fluffy. Definitely can be shared..."
Revolver
"Been here a few times and each and every time I leave satisfied! Nice and friendly staff, great coffee and even better food. Can’t go wrong with..."
Kaylamimi
"Hidden gem✨Great ambiance, great coffee and food. Food was very..."
Taylor
"Fabulous food (despite abit of an overhype 😅)I recently developed a newfound obsession with hotcakes (as many brunchers do) and was..."
Jianne Yong
"Finally got to check out this brunch spot.Came in at about 1, the place was really nature-ish, divided into two sections, we were seated at..."
JOELLE
"Breakfast board ($22)⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Quaint cafe serving delicious food and the #breakfastboard was perfect for those wanting a more..."
Cafehoppingkids
"Another one of Fitzroys gems. I have been here once with a group of friends. The cafe was sooo busy! But they managed to get us seated in..."
Amy Flood
"This place was amazing for breakfast I got the salmon and fritters and my partner got the eggs with pork. It was different, funky and flavours just..."
Dee Tuncer
"Fastest service I have ever seen, The food got there so fast I thought it must be a mistake. They also sat us very quickly even though it was a very..."
Tabi Ei
"The plain croissant here is better than the Lune one. And the bread is also excellent. In fact, everything that Faraday’s does is great including..."
Jjjj
"After looking through a few 'must visits' in the Fitzroy area, I settled on Faradays Cage as the venue for a long overdue catch up with friends. I..."
Kimberley Leggett
"We absolutely love their eggs benny here. Such generous serve of pulled pork and seriously goof sauce. Coffee was great too. This place leaves us..."
Emily
"Friendly service and the best chilli scrambled eggs I’ve ever had! So much flavour - I didn’t even need to season it.Taken 1 star off only..."
Tania
"The food and coffee at Faraday’s Cage is really yummy, fresh and easy on the eye. The staff are on the ball and helpful, and the atmosphere is..."
Audrey Kate
"Early breakfast for two couples both with 1 year olds. Excellent menu and food, cool fit out, great service and really accommodating for the kids..."
Simon Biddle
"Came on a Sunday afternoon, it was busy but not full. Stood at the door for quite a bit and no one acknowledged us. That was always a bit annoying..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Loved the breakfast board - so delicious and worth the price of it. The lighting in the back room is strange however (green and uncomfortable)...."
Romy Schneeweiss
"Benny (pulled pork eggs benedict) blew my mind... had a great brunch hereNice placeCoffee was also great.Croissant was buttery...."
Sarah Laurentia
"Faraday's Cage was on my partner and I's to-visit list for a while. Such faith was placed in the rave reviews and ratings that we may have went a..."
Decent Feed
"I’m so glad that we are getting out a little more to explore our nearby cafes. Fitzroy is so close by and there are some awesome cafes around. I..."
LifestyleByLily
"Love love love Faraday’s Cage, have been here a couple of times and it always delivers with delicious food! Have had the chilli scrambled..."
Yorkstergram
"I ordered the Spanish baked eggs because it was on the special’s menu. I like the combination of this dish and this dish is rich in flavour. I also..."
HuntingCalories
"Mushroom was really good, I added bacon and it was one of the best cooked bacon I’ve ever had, super yummy.Chilli scrambled eggs are pretty..."
Kai Han Cheam
"奔着Zomato上4.9的评分去的.. 个人觉得评分有点太过了吧 .. 食物还不错 Egg Benedict 手撕猪肉味道很赞 蛋黄酱可以..."
Christinana
"Good food, but not sure if it warrants a near perfect score of 4.9 rating. We ordered the highly rated ricotta hot cakes and also the truffle..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"The cafe has a nice ambience, can be quite loud since it's often crowded w ppl. Polite staff. Iced chocolate is delicious with ice cream on top...."
Thảo Lê
"I have always wanted to check this place out. I love the food, location, and the ambience was lovely. My friends and I ordered various dishes so we..."
Mira Listar
"aight my first review for this lovely café. ordered beans, which’s one of the week’s specials. actually i just had the ‘slow cooked..."
Andy Han
"After reading the positive reviews on here, we decided to give this place a try. Granted that we came in on a Sunday around 2pm, the cafe was still..."
Vanessa
"First of all the service was really attentive, staff seems really energetic and keen to help.We ordered the ricotta hotcakes and the mushrooms..."
Stephanie Karlinda Sari
"Great service, good ambience and the coffees are lovely too. We ordered smoked salmon with the fritters, the food is great, nothing to critisized..."
Shareen
"This place deserves the best of ratings! It’s such a warm and welcoming place with amazing food! I tried the breakfast platter and loved every bit..."
Tashveen14
"Fantastic! We shared the pulled pork Benedict for the devil in us, and the kale salad for the angel. Really well put together and fantastic taste...."
Matt Taylor
"One of the best cafe in fitztroy. Everything about this place amaze me! The ambience were light, bright and airy. Upon my arrival, the staffs..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I had late lunch here after reading a lot of positive reviews. The customer service was alright but it was dying down on a weekday so no harsh..."
Jaehee Kim
"Honestly, not exaggerating, this is one of, if not the best brunches I have had in Melbourne. We ordered a black cherry danish and two coffee while..."
A Black Sheep
"Today I wanted to visit lune croissant in Fitzroy. However, they are sold out. So we changed out mind, and found there was a exquisite cafe called..."
ZIHAO LIU
"Faradays Cage takes its name from scientist Michael Faraday, a 19th century inventor.In terms of its scientific meaning, Faraday Cage..."
Tess Presso
"A good place where you for sure can have a get to together if you want to impress others. Like I wasn't expecting much but from their service till..."
Kalana Sharma
"Amazing food, with cool atmosphere and good service.We had the breakfast board, big breakfast, eggs benedict and white truffle mushroom with..."
Marie
"Visited Faraday’s Cage after seeing rating/reviews on zomato. It definitely did not disappoint! We had the big breakfast with potato..."
EatsByM
"One of the tops spots, both metaphorically and physically, to eat in melbourne. Really great ambience . The food matches the setting. A big variety..."
Brien Dhas
"In store baked goods are impressive here. Flaky pastry and complementary fillings of a high quality. Perfectly poached eggs with a bounty of bacon..."
Kelly Belly
"Had breakfast here on a Saturday. At 9:45am the place was packed and people were already queuing for a table. Luckily, we had a booking. Had the..."
Shaun
"Ordered Egg Benedict and the Pear Granola. The food is very fresh and taste great. The juice was very nice as well. Do enjoyed the time. Will..."
Nan Ma
"A cafe with something for everyone serving beautiful in house pastries and lovely coffee for a light brekky to a wide range of substantial flavourful..."
A Choong
"Great cafe just off the main road. Bit squishy inside but that adds to its charm.Food was great - staff were also lovely too.The options to..."
Kevin
"This place has been on my bucket list for so long and it definitely lives up to its rating. I give a 5 star to places that I can’t fault on the..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Absolutely out of this world food! So many flavours on one plate and still went down well! Food was coming out from the kitchen for other customers..."
Cyrus Daji
"Came here super last minute as a walk-in and everyone was extremely polite and welcoming. We had the salmon fritters (just the right side of spice)..."
Annii
"OMG yummers - again, a perfect papa’s day brunch with superb food served with style. Lovely east village styled warehouse enclave in grungy Fitzy...."
Michael O
"Just another example of why Fitzroy is the best place for coffee. I paid way more yesterday for a rubbish coffee and cake in Ivanhoe. Never again...."
Matt
"I have eaten at Faraday's Cage 3 times now - each time I am also pleasantly surprised. My go-to is poached eggs on toast with sriracha hollandaise &..."
Madeline Nancy
"Came here mid afternooon on a Saturday - great timing as we didn’t have to wait for a table. There were so many yummy items on the menu that we’d..."
Mats
"Located in Fitzroy, Melbourne's art and graffiti hub this is a place that should definitely be on your list. It features both outdoor and indoor..."
Pratik Khubchandani
"Such friendly and bright staff made our already great brunch even better.We got the benedict and the highly raved pear bircher..."
Eatalatte
"Faraday’s Cage seems to be one of the few cafes left absolutely nailing the ‘classic’ dishes, service and coffee simultaneously. The menu is..."
PositivelyDelicioUs
"Just had brunch here and my corn fritters with salmon was perfection itself! Just a divine combo of sweet, savoury and kick. Hands down best I have..."
Chrissy Lu
"Very nice coffee!! It's perfectly foamed and good temperature. No wonder this place has high rating☆The cafe is located on quiet street and I..."
Chai
"Loved their hot smoked salmon & fritters... and the jalapeño popper! Asymmetrical and beautifully plated, nestled between 3 fritters, one spicy and..."
Thepetitefooddiary
"Ambient of this place is cozy, fits right in Fitzroy. Order a soy FW, it was smooth and perfectly balanced. My other half ordered the egg Benedict's..."
MrNomNom
"This plaster definitely lives up to the hype. Had the smoked salmon with fritters as well as the hot cakes. Honestly can’t fault anything. Food was..."
Super Soba
"The chilli scrambled eggs are to die for. It’s hard to make such an outstanding scrambled eggs but I’m very impressed! The staff are incredibly..."
Matty Krelle
"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really like the eggs Benedict and love the Pain au Chocolat ! Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Average..."
MC
"It's places like this that set the high standard for Melbourne's competitive scene. I received such a friendly greeting on entry and could see the..."
J0yy173
"Had an amazing experience here in faradays cage. Very easy to book through zomato. We ordered their special’s french toast, ricotta hotcakes, and..."
TheTwinsDiary
"One of the best brunch spots I've been to in the last year! The food here is so delicious, and exactly what we needed! Tucked away in Fitzroy, this..."
The Hungry Vegan
"Super nice interior and staff. We got the corn fritters and truffle mushroom. I loved the stuffed jalapeños that were served with the..."
Eunifoodie
"Would I return? Every single day if I could! Quiet location but busy venue – FOR A REASON. You don’t get a rating like this for..."
Pareto Diet
"I entered Faraday’s Cage as a Collaboration visit. I love the whole atmosphere of this place. As soon as I walked through the door I had such a..."
Themummyblogger
"Love egg benny so much! The meat is well cooked, which is tender and yummy! By the way this one is too much for breakfast, better to order it near..."
Debbie
"Delicious and amazing! Ordered the White Truffle Mushrooms (and swapped out the poached eggs with scrambled eggs - the staff were super friendly and..."
Julia.eats
"Lovely brunch spot.. I love the pancake.. Looks good & taste good too.. One of the best hotcake in Melbourne.. I think coffee can have better..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Got the truffle mushrooms, it was delicious! Best brunch dish I have had in a while. The balance of flavours worked really well, each element of the..."
Aldrin Canta
"Came here because of the high rating plus so many compliments. It was quite crowded, we arrived around 11AM and there was only 1 table left, most..."
Bie
"Busy little cafe with the queue to match on a Sunday. The coffee was good to start. I had the sautéed mushrooms with poached eggs, bacon and a..."
Gee
"First time be here, quiet location but busy venue. Like the chili scramble egg, tasty. Really want to try the croissant, but too full. :( will try..."
James Wang
"One of the best smashed avocado dishes in the city. Beetroot hummus was scrumptious. Would definitely return for their delicious menu and friendly..."
Jacinta Cari
"Loved this!!! We got the pancakes and white truffle mushroom and both were delicious, filling and presented well!The cafe obviously gets..."
Jordan Wong
"Love how they made their herbs tea with fresh ingredients and the way they cooked for food. The mushroom is so good to describe how good it is...."
Catlady
"Service here was amazing! They couldn’t find us a table inside but they had space outside. They had an amazing heater on out there so it didn’t..."
Eating With Ebony
"It is really good experience, the source with rich flavour to satisfied our taste bud, can’t wait to visit again, next time want to try can’t..."
Liulibai830
"Best brunch in Melbourne! Love the coffee and food and most importantly the staff!! Definitely will come next time!! Try flat white and the..."
Leiliang913
"This place has got to be one of the busiest cafes in Melbourne. Came on a Sunday afternoon, waited for a table for 4 people and it took us under 1..."
Danielle Nguyen
"A great brunch place in Melbourne’s HPSTR capital, Fitzroy. Ordered a cappuccino, soy mocha and a latte, they were all really good. For the food we..."
Pandy
"Great brunch spot. The staff and atmosphere were warm and friendly. The food was really tasty. Eggs Benedict was incredibly generous in portion size..."
Figures
"Faraday's Cage is an awesome cafe located in Fitzroy. Have been very eager to try it out and what better way then to visit on Queens Bday long..."
Mr Foodie
"Faraday’s cage in Melbourne. One of the most popular brunch cafe in the area. A lot of good restaurants in the neighbourhood so it always amazes me..."
Steven Gu
"Well this is a beautiful place ... I personally loved their dish,the one I ordered was chilli scramble egss Mrs tried their Riccotta Pancake...I was..."
Darshan Dave
"Love love love, one of my favourite brunch places. Currently my no.1 favourite. I’ve already been back twice for the fritters / the loaded..."
Sylviateon
"Really interesting spot in an old power station. Slightly cramped inside but environment is fun and service is great. Food options are interesting..."
Scott
"Had a lovely brunch here! The hustling and bustling environment and the warehouse-like layout of the cafe was very exciting! Definitely lived up to..."
FoodieYeo
"Great spot for brunch - worth the bit of a wait if you haven’t been! The white truffle mushroom is a standout and recommend finishing off with..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"Faraday’s has been on my hit list for a while and today was the day to check it out. I like that the cafe is tucked away from the hustle and bustle..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"By the end of breakfast, I knew I wanted to come back and try some different things on the menu. We had the baked beans which were flavoursome and..."
Mrs Mark
"What whaddaya know? It turned out not only to be an excellent benedict, but possibly one of the best I’ve ever had. The thick, fluffy toast was..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Faraday’s cage in Fitzroy is by far one of the best cafes in Melbourne serving marvellous coffee, drool worthy dishes all accompanied by the most..."
Brew Hunter
"Great cozy neighborhood cafe for great coffee and nice brunch menu in the funky Fitzroy area. Might need to wait for tables around busy..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Love stopping here for a morning coffee and a ham and cheese croissant while walking my dog, they do great coffee and everything is baked fresh,..."
Susan Chin
"A cafe which is also a fully fledged bakery.The bread products are very impressive. Sourdough was so good and they know how to do good puff..."
Tinmans Treats
"I really enjoyed Faraday's Cage when I visited for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Such a cool quirky place, located down the end of a Fitzroy..."
Oj_always_eating
"Love how this place is not too crowded and love their friendly service. We were seated in the courtyard, so it was a bit chilly for winter but still..."
Chee Ching Low
"TL:DR - Really good menu, strong coffee and dishes that are plated well.The pear granola is a really good dish - very impressive to look at, I..."
Flying Forward
"Went there for my birthday. Great vibe and fantastic staff. Just when I’m tired of the typical Melbourne brunch, this place surprised me with the..."
Ted Wu
"Hipster cafe with great vibes and delicious food! Enjoyed the Benedict eggs with pulled pork and the chilli scrambled eggs, with addition of chorizo...."
Bear Noms
"Good food and venue. They make their own bread in house and it really shows in their dishes. The pancakes were one of our favourites with them being..."
DamoForce Food
"i had such a hard time in deciding what i want to have as all the options look great to me.;) i finally decided to go with the soft shell crab burger..."
Jing
"A great little cafe in Fitzroy with excellent staff and amazing food. This place is packed on weekends and we can see why! All food was on point and..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Hidden gem throughout beautiful lane in Fitzroy, surrounded by old housings and autumn breezed trees. The place is not much an eye-catcher but once..."
Munching Pandas
"There's so many brunch spots in Fitrzoy, but I'm glad I opted to try Faraday's Cage first! The interior was nice and industrial and casual, making it..."
Tifa Cheung
"Great cafe just off Johnston St. They serve a good variety of dishes so everyone will find something they like. I was really impressed with ‘The..."
LouLou Loves Food
"met up with a friend here for brunch. Staff are friendly and the food was gorgeous. Got a fried cauli and cous cous salad which was perfect! The..."
4theloveoffood
"I was lucky enough to have been brought here by my foodie friend Split The Bill. From the moment we stepped inside the door to the moment we stepped..."
Table For Two Melbourne
"Great cafe, nothing to complain about at all. Everyone’s food was excellent (shout out to the eggs Benedict) good coffee and great orange/apple..."
Denny Patron
"Great service food and ambience! We got the fritters and scrambled egg with avocado and bacon. Generous portions and seasoned well. Great..."
Khrisey
"Great place to have breakfast, service was fast and food was delicious. They also sold yummy bread. It was big enough that you got to be seated..."
M. A.
"Having heard so much about Faraday’s Cage, it was so exciting to finally go for an early Easter Monday breakfast. We were treated with a delicious..."
2wo Fat Girls
"This place is really nice. The venue is absolutely awesome! A gorgeous converted warehouse that remains very bare and industrial on the inside. Very..."
Melbourne Epicure
"All the dishes are well presented, especially the house made pear granola, poached pear, muesli, yogurt, coconut juice mixed with blue berry,..."
Gourmet Explorer
"Hooooooo my god. The ricotta pancakes? Full on perfection. Feast for the eyes, mouth AND tummy. Beautifully fluffy without being too dense or cakey,..."
Elia Anis
"The food certainly lives up to the hype here. The ingredients are obviously great quality and flavours with each dish are complex and deliciously..."
Dimzib
"my oh my. what a delightful find. It's located in a compact alley/street with streetside parking which can be a squeeze but I managed to find a spot...."
Dr S
"Can’t fault. Beautiful place, staff were super friendly and engaging, coffee was amazing, the ricotta pancakes are PERFECT, please never change. I..."
Chloe Anderson
"We went here with a group of friends and other bloggers. The food wasn't particularly "Wow" but it was certainly decent. The reviews all seem..."
@foodtom
"I absolutely adore this place. Super friendly and helpful team and the food was amazing! Breakfast board (Can't Decide) had the best croissant I've..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"The best brunch I’ve had in Melbourne, faraday’s cage is next level and everything on the menu looked amazing I had the smashed avocado and..."
Chris.degregorio91
"The ricotta hotcake is the best I’ve had in Melbourne and the eggs benny just worked so well.. this cafe has a high rating for a reason so go..."
Dinermelb
"We had the perfect lazy Sunday afternoon brunch at Faraday's Cage. Service was warm and friendly, and the food was fresh, delicious and beautifully..."
The Frugal Cats
"Visited Faraday's Cage last weekend with my partner for a re-review and quite frankly, we were both blown away. Have always loved the tasteful / hip..."
Ben E
"Any place that has a score over 4 on zomato will excite this foodie… so I was very excited to check this artisan bakery and cage out with some..."
SueyLuey
"Faraday’s Cage is definitely up there with my favourite cafes in Melbourne (big call I️ know!) 😍 They are also an Artisan Bakery so all the..."
Foodbourne_
"Noting better than have some cafe food and drinks with a bit of chill out time on the weekend morning. This cafe gave u a comfort, chilling ambience..."
Margaret
"Fantastic service, coffee, and food! Seated and served very quickly by friendly wait staff. The cafe had a great relaxed vibe, loved The Mushroom..."
Kt
"Really friendly staff, great atmosphere and really good food! I had thw furikake greens with added chicken, absolutely loved it and would..."
Stevie Lee J
"This humble brick exterior of Faraday's Cage leads into a rustic bakery and cafe. The bright dishes, paintings and flowers alongside the friendly..."
Heidi
"I absolutely love my experience at Faraday‘s Cage. The food here is so delicious and unique as well. The pastries are to die for and I 100%..."
Being Delicious
"Great place, inside and outside seating . Lovely wait staff, good ambience and delicious food. I had the home smoked salmon with sweet potato and..."
Cafe Cathy
"My husband and I re-visted Faraday's Cage today. We were greeted by Ellie who was amazing and took great care of us. Our coffees were spot on, the..."
Lucy Lu
"Food:With my brunch companions, together we ordered the Instagram-famous House Made Pear Granola, the Ricotta Pancakes, the Hot Smoked Salmon..."
Blessed Brunchie
"Had a quick fly in fly out kind of brekky whilst waiting for an appointment in the area this morning.Ambience is impressive and staff extremely..."
Nikki
"Huge ticks on the following:- friendly staff- food is tasty and fresh, looks as goos as it does on instagram- coffee is good-..."
BMac
"Revisited Faraday's Cage on a Wednesday and was blown away by the hospitality. We were greeted warmly by Ellie and seated shortly after. My friends..."
Hangry Horace
"I thought the food was good, would have liked to see something fun and exciting on the menu. Parking was great on a Sunday and the atmosphere of the..."
The_littlehungrylife
"We ate here for brunch on a Saturday morning. It was quite busy and full inside but the staff found us a spot on the communal table very..."
Rooshka
"😱Lizzie's first impression: This place is hidden off the busy streets of Fitzroy but it was still super busy so prepare to wait a bit longer on..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Came here twice and tried the pear granola and pancakes. Both were really tasteful! My friend had the chilli scrambled eggs and liked it a lot, she..."
Joyce Van Der Kaaij
"Ate here today, tried the pancakes and chia pudding.Pancakes themselves were nice, but found toppings overly rich and heavy, particularly..."
R M
"First time coming here and I must say I really enjoyed my mushroom meal it was so tasty!!! The only let down was that I did find a hair in my meal..."
Linda
"OMyGod, I only discovered this gem today! It has two entrances on two little streets off Johnston Street and it is easy to miss. Great coffee, food..."
Ross Crisp
"Finally found another hidden gem outside of the city. It’s been a while since I last found a good brunch place. Had the smoked salmon & fritters,..."
Mabel Lee
"Tucked away a little off Johnston Street, Faraday’s Cage is a cozy little cafe that has slotted right into the Melbourne Brunch scene since opening..."
Love At First Bite
"Overall, Faraday's Cage exceeded my expectations. It was truly a delicious meal, that I was super impressed by. The wait staff were friendly and we..."
Vi Dang
"Went with a bunch of girlfriends. Ordered an almond latte and it tasted good. I also ordered the chilli scrambled eggs and the presentation was great..."
Gossipgalaxy
"This place is as good as its rating. I don’t normally give out 4.5’s for breakfast, but this cafe is a well oiled machine. We arrived at..."
Sweetlikesugar
"Hot smoked salmon & fritters: the fritters are really amazing 💕 + love the jalapeño poppers👌🏻 pretty filling! Chilli scrambled..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"I have so mushroom in my heart for this dish. Shrooms and cheese deluxe! Take-away coffee and pastries are always my go-to treats here, but popping..."
Food Comatose
"A beautiful and deceptively spacious bakery/cafe tucked away in a quiet, leafy residential street. Quite busy at midday Sunday but we only waited..."
Nini Foodie
"The most generous staff and management here!!!! Such great vibes and Instagram friendly interiors in the heart of Fitzroy!!! We had the Chia Pudding,..."
Healthyfoodfast
"Very busy little cafe so as always if you’re going on a Sunday be in and out before 9.30-10 latest and you’re laughing. Service was great, fresh..."
Birdman
"This cafe is super cute and an awesome place for brunch - my sister and I loved the whole space especially the courtyard out the back. Also, the..."
Happy Egg 🍳
"Great brunch location, can be quite busy at peak times with a queue. Very hip, warehouse location.Iced coffee, $6, nice but could have been made..."
Affogato Addiction
"We went on a Saturday morning and it was quiet. Nice peaceful environment, perfect to enjoy their great coffee. I wanted to get the “can’t..."
Jstina Cho
"Came just want to try the granola and it didn’t disappointed at all.. it came in lil bit small bowl but fulfilling enough for me. I love the..."
Donita
"It has been a while since I have tasted brunch dishes that are actually impressive. I am definitely spoilt by the good brunch joints scattered across..."
Justin Wong
"Cool cafe situated in a nice spot. Very enjoyable coffee (I had two), I had the breakfast board which was delicious. Prices aren’t to bad..."
Beck Haley
"Do yourself a favour, and add Faraday’s cage to your To Do list. All four dishes that we tried were incredible, colourful and bursting with..."
BitchUnhealthy
"I like their superfood salad, it has citrusy cheesy kale, tomatoes, charred corn and beetroot salad. Adding the egg will give more richness to the..."
CLABEL
"Pretty alternative cafe with a nice selection of dishes. I chose a plate of greens with poached eggs which was good (apart from the sauce which had..."
Julia Stehli
"Loved the cozy vibe; they have a courtyard as well. Went on a Thursday at 1pm, was really keen on trying their pastries but sadly they ran out of..."
Christine Chin
"Delicious chilli scrambled eggs. The eggs were beautiful and the sourdough was amazing - not over-toasted so its texture was perfect. The hot smoked..."
Julycheee
"Ten or so minute wait for a table, but I was totally fine with this as I knew that most likely constituted a great brunch spot. Had brilliant banter..."
Joanna Kanakis
"Recently my favorite! The egg Benny is so delicious. The Bacon makes the source more tasty and the meat is sweet. Replace my previous fav egg..."
RZ
"the services are so nice,kind and the food was really quick,my friend and i didn't wait too much time,the taste was delight and yummy, strong..."
Yuan Tian
"Overrating I would say.Wifi is provided.No standing table.Staff was willing to meet your requirements.Had smashed avo,added one..."
Alexis Chan
"Just PEARFECT!! I love the pear so much! Perfect for spring weather !!! Recommended 🤘🏻Besides that their sour dough was really good -..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Do you remember the episode of Buffy where Buffy's sister suddenly appeared and everyone believed she had always been there, before slowly realising..."
Iris Myandowski
"Lovely cafe with several different eating areas; out the front, inside and then out the back. Plenty of parents with prams here too which was nice...."
Clare
"Rave reviews and well deserved! I’m so glad I spent my Sunday afternoon here - the food was absolutely amazing. My friend had the smashed avo which..."
Demi
"UPDATE 06/11/2017Finally had the chance to try the delectable pastries, and a gorgeous loaf each of sourdough and baguette, thanks to the..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Been here a month ago, haiz, a bit behind in reviews...But adding my reviews to recommend this hidden secret in Fitzroy is a MUST! It’s expectedly..."
Jaime Eat&Fit
"I really adore this place, but watch the steps before you enter. (Knowing me I would probably be clumsy and fall down..) The flowers are..."
Maria
"Great cafe!! My beetroot falafel dish was the best and my soy chai had a lot of chai flavour! There were quite a few things on the menu that I wanted..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"A TRULY KID FRIENDLY CAFE!At first glance, this cafe looks like a typical hipster cafe for singles. It's not.The owner of this..."
Elaine
"Faraday’s Cage is hidden away off the main streets of Fitzroy. It still offers that bare brick wall, edgy Fitzroy feel, but in a bright open venue,..."
Suzie Scribbles
"I absolutely LOVED this cafe! every single dish we tried was absolutely unreal! The staff were super friendly, and a really nice relaxing homely..."
Misscleanliving
"Absolutely loved this little industrial style cafe with great breakfast and lunch options! We enjoyed excellent coffee and had one of the best..."
Laura
"Decided to give this place a go, seeing how highly it was rated. The staff were very friendly and made sure we got a table - didn't have to wait long..."
FionaC
"I was extremely impressed from my visit at faradays especially after hearing such great things about this cafe . Everything was spot on and presented..."
Vivian
"How had I not been to Faradays Cage before? It’s fantastic! The actual venue looks like it’s an old warehouse with exposed brick and a high..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Faraday's Cage is a hidden gem, seemingly simple from the outside, however I was immediately taken aback upon entering through the front door...."
Wendell
"Great location in a little nook off Johnson st. The food is magnificently presented and flavours are something to brag about! As a person who..."
Louieblue88
"On a beautiful sunny Melbourne day we enjoyed breakfast at this great hideaway! We were invited to try the brekky menu, we kick..."
Split The Bill
"Iv been here twice and i have had both the fritters and the salad, portion sizes are on point and taste was great! Lovely coffee! Love the decor as..."
Melbrunchin
"Hands down one of the best brunch places we have been to. The service is fantastic, the food is delicious and the pastries are AMAZING!!..."
Melb Food Baby
"I wondered why we had not been to this cafe after reading all the rave reviews. However, since now trying it out, I’d say the food is good but..."
Miffy
"A nice sunny day catching up with mates with some seriously delicious food and friendly service. Everything looked good. There were a couple of..."
Samantics
"The latest word around town was that this was the new stand out in the Melbourne brunch scene so of course I had to give it a shot. Located in the..."
Hangry Dreamer
"The friendliest staff you’ll ever meet and delicious food at Faraday’s Cage makes it worth the wait on a Sunday morning. We decided to dine..."
Melissa Yeap
"Second time I have been here. Coffee consistently good, service friendly and interesting menu. The space itself is typical Fitzroy - think bricks and..."
Comfy Chairs
"Probably the most unique café I've been to. The service crew carried genuine smiles across their faces and the ladies were dressed in the cutest..."
Amanda Ng
"This place is THE place. Faraday’s cage has skyrocketed to one of my favourite brunch spots. The ambience is refreshing and the food is absolutely..."
Mr. Hakuna Matata
"Popped in for brunch on Saturday. Cute bakery/cafe with seating on the pavement plus a covered courtyard. It was pretty chilly outside even with the..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"What a treat to be invited to Faraday's Cage this morning and what a way to start the best day of the year in Melbourne, grand final day. You know..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I had the ricotta pancakes and they were delicious! I couldn't even finish them because they were too filling and sweet, but if you are ordering..."
Dc
"If you haven't been to Faraday's Cage yet. Well, you should. An artisan bakery that also serves exciting breakfast and lunch options alongside..."
Gastrology
"Review Update: After an initial disappointing visit we were invited back by the owners to experience Faradays Cage after my feedback had..."
BIRCHER QUEEN 👑
"A really nice spot for brunch with great food. The egg benny and salmon fritters are both nice. And the coffee is great too. Oh, they don't take..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Very relaxed and generally a nice place to be.We were seated straight away as it wasn't too busy..."
Helen O'Kane
"A friend and I went on Friday for lunch. I ordered The Mushroom. The poached egg is covered with sticky rice which is the first time I see the..."
Ivy Shen
"Bit of a hidden gem. An unsuspecting cafe front but when you step in its very Fitzroy and very melbourne ❤️ the food is delicious , we tried the..."
Foodforthought
"We found this cafe to be average. Not much indoor seating. Coffee was strong (we ordered it strong) but barely warm. Food was nice: scrambled eggs we..."
FoodN
"REVISITED: APRIL 2018Ahhhhh Faraday’s Cage…what can we say? You hold a very special place in our hearts, and from the moment we left you..."
Bitsofbites
"This cafe has moved to the top of my list of favourites since my visit last week.The service was friendly and quick, and the three dishes we..."
Anika Sweet
"Great location in Fitzroy. Friendly staff and service was good. The exposed brick interior looks great and the atmosphere was good. Had the Chilli..."
Anna Singh
"Neighborhood atmosphere. Very cost place and friendly staff. In here, they know how to present their food. It looks delishhhhhh. All the dishes come..."
Alwayshungry
"Weekday brunch Venue: simple, clean, cosyService: friendly and fast Food: Not only pretty, delicious too! Good portion. We ordered..."
GoodFood HappyTummy
"> House-made pear granola with saffron poached pear, house granola, honey, thyme labne, acai + seasonal berries AND Ricotta pancakes with caramelised..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Very child friendly and vegetarian friendly! We were totally amazed by the exceptional food and customer service. Will definitely come back for this..."
Veggielover
"One word 'flawless' Everything was perfect here. Such a great location in Fitzroy away from the buzz of Brunswick Road. Easy to find parking right in..."
Nay Nay
"This is one out of the box for me. For some reason, I'd never heard of Faraday's Cage but it fair jumped off the web page with its rating when we..."
Two Sheds
"What I dislike most about brunching lunching on the weekend is the crowd and the lining up.. I'm a regular weekday bruncher being on maternity leave..."
Munch On Melbourne
"Such a fantastic cafe that serves wonderful dishes and great coffee. We enjoyed a lovely selection of dishes on the day we visited. We had the..."
Crumbs Of A Foodie
"Usually the term cage has a negative meaning but in this case you will fall in love with Faradays Cage.We came here on a busy Saturday..."
Must Be Hungry
"Started out with Faraday's long black, I wouldn't recommend the coffee. It wasn't a good blend at all. Tasted very acidic.The service was..."
Jean
"Faraday’s Cage has been a very popular cafe destination since it opened two years ago, operating out of a converted warehouse that used to be..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Melbourne’s brunch game is pretty strong these days, with so many vibrant looking dishes that are made for Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. But..."
Nicole Tang
"The setting of this cafe is perfect - there's a choice to sit inside, in the heated courtyard or outside the front or back of the cafe. The food..."
Miranda Lewit-Mendes
"There’s no doubt that the breadwinner, pun intended, for Faraday’s Cage is their baked goods. With a perfectionist head baker preparing..."
Penguineats
"Oh Faraday's, how I love you. I drive all the way from Oakleigh just to eat your food.Food is amazing - well portioned (not too much to be..."
Omocha
"Just fantastic!! Popped in for lunch on a dreary Sunday afternoon and it was just the right spot to warm up! Ordered the poached pear granola with a..."
Loz Arthur
"Faradays cage is a cafe that does justice to the reason Melbourne is known for good brunches. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by smiling..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Went here with my partner for breakfast. Such a beautiful building and i was told it used to be an old recording studio. Service was fantastic and..."
Nick Lowe
"Food here is excellent, service is great and food comes out super fast. Ordered the brisket burger which was amazing and the chorizo croquettes on..."
Will
"Our first visit to Faraday's Cage wasn't quite as successful as we'd hoped and it appears that owners Kim and John felt the same way after reading..."
Minda Barley
"What's your favorite breakfast? ☕️🍳🥓🥑🥐🍯🤔❓CAN'T DECIDE? So this amazing breakfast board is the best way for you to try..."
HUNGRYMATE
"We had the brisket burger served with chorizo croquettes, the pulled pork benedict and the pancakes. The benedict was amazing, loved the twist on the..."
Brunchtime
"Love this place! So rustic and an amazing menu! There is so much to choose from and their bakery & patisserie are so fresh and made onsite! This one..."
Food Review Australia
"An amazing place hidden in Fitzroy. We have been coming since the beginning, my son has almost grown up there. He knows the way and when passing by..."
Sara Sol Bigom
"Awesome new cafe with a trendy industrial style fit out and brilliant menu. I ordered the eggs benny which came with pulled pork, chipotle..."
Kate Dougherty
"Discover this absolute gem of a Cafe & Bakery tucked down Gore Street, where we can guarantee that you will be blown away by their stunning pastry..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Can't wait to be back!! There are so many choices on menu that all look great to me, so I ordered a "can't decide". Really satisfied, great fresh..."
J
"The menu has lots of variety and the service was friendly. I had mushrooms on brioche with a side of kale and it was delicious. Everything else I saw..."
Kaylah Adams
"Our first 5/5 ever!!! We seriously loved everything about Faraday's Cage from the amazing dishes on the menu, to the house made bread and the most..."
Brooke & Nick
"Stumbled across Faradays Cage for a Sunday birthday brunch and so glad we did!!! We had the mushroom dish and the smoked salmon corn fritters,..."
Justine Chiara
"Easily my favourite coffee and breakfast spot in all of Melbourne, cafe built in an old recording studio, how much more "Melbourne" could you get..."
Emma
"Faraday' Cage is a gem, The food is delicious and enjoyed in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The service is first class. Try the cronuts! Can't wait to..."
James Cody
"Faraday's cage is my new favourite cafe in Melbourne, and that's saying something. The food was absolutely impeccable- the ricotta pancakes wow, the..."
Miranda Stuart
"Faraday's Cage is truly a hidden gem in a quiet leafy street, a stone's throw away from Johnston St in a cosy old recording studio in Fitzroy. Not..."
Emily Cody
"What a lovely little gem this place is! It’s an amazing cafe but it has the amazing added bonus of a bakery as well. They sell fresh bread and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Visited Faraday's Cage today for lunch. Great venue and vibes with friendly staff. Tried the beef brisket and the house roasted salmon with fritters,..."
Jessica Ransom
"Great food, great coffee and fantastic service. The Brisket Burger was awesome and it is impossible to leave without taking home some of of the..."
Robyn
"Best Eggs Benny in the world - OMG! More more more please. You have got to try these eggs - seriously unbelievably good. Cafe atmosphere is great..."
Phil Ransom
"Fantastic corn and sweet potato fritters with poached egg and tomato relish, my family had eggs benny and pulled beef burgers and loved it! Great..."
Kelly
"Cool place, delicious food, and super friendly staff! Definitely on my list to come again to try some of the other yummy sounding food on the menu,..."
Belinda
"Had chosen this Cafe not realizing until we got there that I had been here for coffee a while ago! Main entry is on Gore st but it does have a..."
Carol Sheldon
"Great place, love the cauliflower fritters and good coffee. It's very relaxed and not too packed on weekends. The service is excellent. They thought..."
Petra White
"Dropped into Faraday's Cage lunchtime on a Saturday, which happens to be around the corner from Addict on Johnston Street heading into a residential..."
Einas
"I came in for the first time last Saturday and have been thinking about it ever since! had the most beautiful coffee and great brunch. Great service..."
Jane Peer
"The service here is always excellent and it has a very varied and exciting menu. My fav is the mushroom ragout which is amazing. The take away bread..."
James Bullock
"Such a cool location, really friendly staff and great coffee! My favourite things are the bread and the amazing home made sausage rolls! Love this..."
Steven Cale
"Fantastic brekkie menu and friendly staff...thoroughly enjoyed. Has a great location, easy enough to park and lovely atmosphere. Faraday's cage with..."
Vivienne Amery
"We loooooove everything about this hidden gem. Breaky is amazing.Coffee is delish. Bread is off the scale. Pastries and other sweet..."
Pipzuzig
"First visit for takeaway was a delight although 13 bucks for a takeaway sausage roll was a bit steep if you ask me ( even if it was super delicious)..."
Shazzamataz
"Very impressed , what a great find ! I came here by accident ( we were looking for another cafe close by ) with a girlfriend last Saturday . The..."
Drlill
"Hidden cool little place where to have a good quality breakfast. Not overcrowded or overpriced . Waitstaff friendly - coffee good, selection of..."
Mister & Mrs T
"Had a nice brunch here with friends yesterday. The place was full and we were placed at a table outside. The staffs were super friendly and had..."
Voravana
"Headed to Faraday's Cage for another delicious breakfast! Had the baked beans which were incredibly tasty and filled with flavour. We also had the..."
Julie Emmerson
"I live around the corner from Faraday's Cage and it has fast become my favourite cafe in the area. I used to go to Addict for coffee but have since..."
Foodlover95
"Had a fantastic lunch at faradays can recommend the mushroom ragout! Beautiful modern food fresh ingredients, nice vibe, definitely worth a try I..."
Lisa Ricardo
"We came here for the first time yesterday and we're already back today! Really love the atmosphere, not too noisy and the staff are really friendly...."
Kate
"Funky cafe with great relaxed vibe. Menu has lots of options and some unique dishes- all sounded delicious. I had scrambled eggs which were cooked to..."
Bhender92
"Great food and coffee - we had brunch - and excellent customer service! A nice little find when we took a wrong turn while searching for another..."
Elizabeth Clements
"Nice cafe with good outdoor areas. We had lunch here and the dishes were good. The waitress was superfriendly as well. Green juice was yummy. They..."
I. D.
"Had a fabulous brunch with friends today.  Big brekfast is what it says - big and the Granola with yogurt tops it off.  Avo smash delicious...."
Anne Trueman
"Easily one of the best cafes in Fitzroy. The bread is always fresh and delicious. My favourite is their House made beans and their coffee is also the..."
Stephanie George
"Love this place. Wish it was closer to me and it would be my everyday choice for coffee and bread. Best sour dough going. Rye delicious and fruit..."
Ali
"Great new arrival on the local scene - the coffee is excellent and the breakfast is spot on.  I really liked the chilled vibe and the fit-out has..."
Ken Molloy
"Stumbled on this little gem on a morning run and had to check it out. Staff are lovely, coffee is great and the food is delicious! Had the Avo this..."
Adam Williamson
"This place is fantastic. Really friendly staff, excellent pastries and fabulous coffee. The fit out is outstanding - really industrial without..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Amazing homemade sourdough, one of the best sausage rolls and pastries I've ever had. Nice relaxed and rustic atmosphere. This place is a bit hidden..."
Lionel
Tasty Rooster Charcoal Chicken
91/100 (285 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
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Fast food
"Can't beat the price with the top quality of chicken. The kitchen itself very clean and the guy was very friendly. I really enjoyed their freshly..."
Amelia Hoego
"If one is on the search for fresh, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, golden sticks of the humble "apple of the earth" - this is the..."
RoamingEats
"I bought a charcoal chicken, it was amazing... like, really amazing. The fried chicken was okay... but the roast rules the roost.Go here, buy..."
Michael Glynn
"We decided to short walk and my son choose this Charcoal Chicken place on Sat quick lunch. The double/triple size bigger than other local..."
Leena
"If you are looking for some hot chips with chicken salt - this should be your go to place. Freshly made to order, make sure you ask for extra chicken..."
Yuan Diego
"Places like this are what make Australia great.  Jenny has lived overseas in many places and experienced the longing for the chicken shop.  What..."
Jean Block
"Delicious fried chicken, v v v juicy and succulent. The bling King game is great, adds a nice ambience to the place. Coca Cola tasted exceptionally..."
Food Food Foood
"This is place is fantastic the chicken is freshly cooked and the chips is fabulous. I don't know what the secret ingredient for the juicy chicken and..."
An Trac
"This place is absolutely amazing, I go here with my mates casually, the customer service is perfect a few flaws here and there but one of the best..."
Trung Nguyen
"The quarter chicken and chips is just heavenly 😊 the grilled fish and salad is a delight! The place is nicely set out and the owners are friendly...."
Dominic Papasergio
"This place has about the best fried chicken in Melbourne. Unbelievable how good it is. Nice couple running it..."
Melb Foodie
"Sometimes I just want a good plate of quarter chicken and chips, smothered in gravy. Being one of the only charcoal chicken joints in the..."
Joy
"Really enjoyed the charcoal chicken burger, and have had their charcoal chicken before and it’s really well done - tender and full of flavour. The..."
Fitzroy Forager
"This was delicious. Great selection of drinks. Recommended by the guy next door. Good price..."
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"Best burgers in Collingwood definitely..."
Otis Fantauzzo
"We have ordered 10+ group work lunches from Tasty Rooster. It has become our go to as we have never had a bad experience. Staff are efficient,..."
Jordyn B
"Best chicken burger I have ever eaten! Please do yourself a favour and get..."
Julie Coakley
"Fantastic charcoal chicken, chips are great the the chicken burgers are the best of any charcoal chicken..."
Nick J D
"Great fresh and tasty food, wonderful customer..."
Ebony Hicks
Billy & Lucy Botanic
91/100 (126 ratings)
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Mediterranean
Contemporary
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Italian
Italian
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"Beautiful ambience with an amazing variety of vegan food.Its not easy to accomplish vegan Italian food but these guys did a pretty good..."
Vrinda Nayar
"Lovely experience here tonite with the girls. We started off with cauliflower florets and sun dried tomato arancini. Both were delish and with very..."
R
"When you’re meeting up with a group and there’s someone that’s vegan, we thought we would cater to them and check out a vegan restaurant so..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"My absolute favorite plant based restaurant, so glad they are in Melbourne. The food is sooooooo delicious! The flavors and presentation are..."
MelBVegFoodie
"Food was great, fresh produce, lovely flavours and all washed down by a delicious bottle of organic Savi B! Friendly staff, very attentive, will..."
Perky
"I went to Billy and Lucy's for my 21st and had the most lovely experience! I think the customer service there might have been the best I've ever seen..."
Noelene Muldong
"My wife and I have been for dinner a few times now and we love the flavour of the food especially and the setting.  We are not vegan but we dine..."
Sam Silipo
"I went to Billy & Lucy and I had a 30% off food Dimmi deal. The restaurant was quiet, and the venue was beautiful. What a nice house this restaurant..."
Caroline Beaney
"We live in Fitzroy and have only just discovered this place. Service is personalised and warm, the place is lovely and menu is inventive and..."
Ary Ramires
"A really lovely location and venue. The food has been great - we tried roasted cauliflower, creamed rice and snickers bar dessert. Service was..."
Anthony
"What a quirky, cute, fantastic little vegan eatery this is. The food was way beyond the quality we thought it might be - delicious, healthy and..."
Berreto
"The staff are so warm and kind, the setting when the fireplace is going is amazing and the best part is the food. I can vouch for the pizzas, the..."
Lachlan
"Fantastic range of delicious vegan dishes for anyone. We're not vegan but decided to check out the place based on friends rave reviews and we weren't..."
CheeseAndCrackers
"Delicious vegan food in a beautiful old building with open fires. Extensive menu and everything we tried was delicious. A standout was the potato..."
Eleanor Lynch
"Delicious food, outstanding customer service!This was my first experience with this place and some serious hoopla went down with an Uber..."
Lim
"Great food and a friendly atmosphere- the pizza was really good and so was the bruschetta. Lots of veggies and no fake-meat vibes. The only thing..."
Bridget Balodis
"Good vegan restaurant. It unashamedly doesn't go for the mock meat which strangely, as a meat eater, I appreciate. It's pizzas are good and produce..."
Shelbyvillian
"This restaurant has been open for just 4 weeks and the quality & service could have come from a well established, highly regarded restaurant. When I..."
Rachel
"Passionate & lovely service. Quality organic ingredients - all vegan. The food was phenomenal, I could hardly speak as I was eating the creamy..."
Speccy
"Full vegan menu, loved the wood fired pizza. We will be back to checkout the rest of the menu. Open from breakfast to dinner. We also had the potato..."
Sass
The Elysian Whisky Bar
91/100 (508 ratings)
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Dinner
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"Amazing place, fantastic service, knowledgeable staff, impressive selection of whiskey from different country. Definitely would visit..."
FoodieInMel
"great venue with best whisky in town. staff are very..."
Simon Henderson
"I love a great whisky bar, and The Elysian in Fitzroy is fabulous. A small and intimate bar with elegant decor and a wall lined with whiskies of all..."
Morgs71
"A nice little whisky bar on Brunswick St...  Lots and lots of one off bottlings, including many rare whiskies...  Staff know about the different..."
Nate
"One of my favourite bars in Melbourne with one of my favourite cocktails in Melbourne. The blood sweat and tears cocktail is so great it brings me to..."
Unravelled
"Whiskey bank of Melbourne. Nice cozy, relaxing bar with 2 very knowledgeable whiskey gurus behind the bar. Many rare and IB line ups, always changing..."
The Last One Piece
"Owner run whisky bar that I've been to dozens of times.  Simply cannot speak highly enough of this place, from the beautiful lacquer wood bar top,..."
Tedlangtons
"A pleasant little bar with a comprehensive array of whiskies and cocktails. Friendly owners and staff. Intimate ambience and tasteful decor. A great..."
Hungry Jeweller
"If you love your whisky, this is a must go place. The guys run this place knows about their drinks and provide a great service. Good selection of..."
Ranga De Silva
"Try their Espresslo martini. It's an interesting take on the espresso martini but south east asian style; combining milo, nescafe coffee and..."
Gazza S.
"Hidden away in Fitzroy between a couple of convenience stores, is this fantastic bar. Relaxed and laid back vibe, deep knowledge of whiskey and..."
Stan
"Awesome little whisky bar, with outstanding service. Want a flight of different whiskies? Just tell them your budget and geographical preferences..."
Amos Rojter
"The Elysian Whisky Bar is Melbourne’s latest whisky bar from Kelvin Low (ex Whisky and Alement) and Yao Wong (ex White Oak) and brings a..."
The City Lane
"New bar at Brunswick Street! Was quite keen to check it out. We are not big whiskey drinkers, but went anyway.You can see they have tried..."
I. D.
"Enjoy my evening there all the time, many choices of whiskey which you never be seen. They are nice to tell you the story of the whisky, suggest the..."
Agnes Lei
Elektra
90/100 (858 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Australian
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Seating
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Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"the sticky chai is yum! the coffee is a little too strong for me but i guess its an acquired taste. the chicken momo tastes exactly like the ones in..."
Aisha Aznizan
"Great service and very polite owner, who came and took our order and explained the dishes. We went to try the exiting menu that had mixed classic..."
Karki Daitya
"This place was recommended by a friend as an alternative to Stagger lee’s around the corner. First time up, the fritters were amazing and I was..."
Kate Bowen
"I go here for coffee when I’m in the area and the baristas are so sweet and friendly! I really like the vibes and the set up of the place. They..."
Lilly Hooper
"I absolutely love this place! They have great coffee and the staff are incredibly lovely and friendly. I tried the Himalayan omelette which was super..."
Beth Lai
"This is my first review on Zomato. Started using it after moving to Melbourne from Sydney past month to look out for great cafes. Have been to..."
Alex Rogers
"Went here for Sunday brunch with friends and the cafe was very busy but we got the table for three of us. And mamma mia what a great experience we..."
Feed Feed
"Went there for brunch on the weekend. I wasn't expecting much as the place didn't give out any vibe but we were very pleasently surprised. The 2 guys..."
Sam
"'Da Bomb' and the rose lassi are delicious. Prices feel worth it. Inside is comfortable, relaxed, quiet and inviting, staff are friendly and..."
SJFU
"Only went to have coffee with a friend so can’t comment on food. Service was as really friendly and lovely. Coffee outstanding so on that basis..."
Comfy Chairs
"Just a small shop on the busy brunswick street. Friendly service. We just had coffee. Long mac, we enjoyed this while having a chat amounst friends...."
DamoForce Food
"been here a few times but this dish was one of the best breakfasts I've had in Melbourne thus far. All the flavours went so well together couldn't..."
Matt Miller
"Went to the café on Easter Monday and it was worth it, staff were very welcoming and the quality of food and service was exceptional, what I..."
Sumit Hiran
"I was looking for strong excellent coffee in the Saturday afternoon tea time and targeted to visit a cafe on Johnson street but missted some. Simply..."
Leena
"Melbourne is known for good coffee. The saturated industry of coffee-serving cafes currently occupying Melbourne can make it hard to separate the bad..."
Nicole Tang
"I’ve been the head barista at ATOMICA CAFE for 6 months , and even if i’m not working there anymore , it remains my favourite coffee roasters in..."
Real_forking_diet
"This drink, which I believe was spearheaded by Atomica Cafe, is definitely an exciting and welcome addition to the already diverse coffee scene in..."
Penguineats
"Staff was excellent. Coffee was excellent. Vegan Avo on toast was the best I've ever had...amazing. Good choice to get a Sunday morning started!..."
Isaak Dury
"Coffee was nice and strong. The baked eggs were slightly over, but otherwise an enjoyable meal. The service was friendly and quick. The cafe itself..."
Irene Khoo
"Good coffee, good cakes, chips n good musicI like the creme brulee cappuccino n chocolate walnut..😻😻😻😻😻😻😻 it is relaxing..."
Lppnhf
"Stopped at the Atomica cafe for a quick brekkie and coffee. The rice coconut porridge with apple compote was really great. Coffee is nice too. The..."
Pietro
"Absolutely love the coffee, food and friendly service! Da bomb was a hit! Couldn't fault anything at all, definitely will be coming back again!..."
Kelly Picon
"PERFECT is the word. Visited Melbourne for long weekend and was told that Atomica specialist coffee house is a must visit. Can't deny the fact as had..."
Tania Ahuja Chopra
"The food and coffee at 'atomic' was great and I highly recommend this cafe. The menu had a lot of options to choose from. I'm coeliac and they..."
Fadak Al
"Great coffee!! I ordered a latte here last week and the coffee was incredibly smooth and delicious! Will definitely be returning here for another..."
Steph A
"Having made it my ritual to visit Brunswick Street every Saturday for a coffee in the last month or so, I pranced upon the "coffee specialists"..."
Daryl C
"Have stopped by Atomica a few times purely for coffee. Nice tasting bean which goes well with soy. Service was great. Would recommend a cup if you're..."
Melbourne Food Social
"This was quite a lovely cafe to visit for brunch. I was disappointed that they didn't have French toast on their menu like it shows above, but..."
Simple Eats
"Atomica has the best smoothest tastiest perfect temperature coffee in Melbourne. And I have tried a LOT of the others. Made by hipsters. Frequented..."
Andrew Morokoff
"great service and great food.being badly lit is probably the only issue with this place to be honest and even that's trying to find something..."
Gemma
"Good coffee that Al Pacino would start his day with! I frequent Atomica cafe on a weekly basis to grab a take away coffee. Their coffee bean blend is..."
Life's2short
"Go back 10 years and Atomica was one of the coolest places on Brunswick st.  Very cool, slightly intimidating..Currently, it feels like it's..."
Andrew Collins
"The poached eggs were to perfection. The chilli sauce added to the sweetness of the corns in the fritters, and the cool avocado was great on the..."
Vivi S
"Atomica Caffe is a cool cafe on Brunswick Street that has delivered on ambience, imaginative food and killer coffee since 1996. Atomica is an..."
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Rebekah
"The place was cosy, and not noisy! Perfect for a catch up session/just a quiet place for you to enjoy coffee and have a good read. Prem was down at..."
Addy
"...by the look of the deep gold, frothy brew, I knew I was in for a good time. The foam was smooth and silky and the line between froth and milk was..."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"Cauliflower falafel sooo gooood. Great coffee, great cauliflower falafel, beautifully balanced hummus and avo salsa (if that's what it was called?)...."
Wikedwitchofthewest
"Most memorable coffee. I had the best coffee of my life here! Sadly I haven't made it back for..."
Suckerforespresso
"As a Fitzroy local for 27 years, I come to Atomica for the coffee, but I stay for the people.It's the team that make Atomica special. Steve..."
Coffee Queen
"Festivus - Very Happy. If you love coffee you got to go hereClose to best coffee I have had .....cant actually remember the best so.....El..."
Deanricho_1999
"10 out of 10!! Was super concerned I was walking past all these other cool cafés however this hit the spot. Great coffee, great food and great..."
Phil
"Went there today for a bean burrito. Absolutely delicious! 5..."
Monique
"Food, Fantastic... Coffee, Awesome.... I had the Fritters, Eggs & Chilli Jam. Such great value, cooked to perfection! My wife had a Shroom Stack,..."
Warren
"One of the best coffee places in Melbourne. Excellent flavour, great coffee. Tick tick. Love love. Yum..."
Nelly Samson
"Best poached eggs for a long time. Best poached egg dishes I have had in a long time with generous serves or crusty bread, and mix depending on..."
The Oracle
"Awesome!. The staff are super friendly, and so accommodating. I popped in on my lunch break and asked if they had any vegan sandwiches or wraps....."
Lenny
"All I can say is what happened to the Big Brekkie? Why did they get rid of it recently? It was the holy grail of big brekkies in Melb but they seem..."
Kitty
"El Gringo eggs yessss. Atomica is my brunch place of choice on Brunswick St. I always order the El Gringo eggs when I go. I enjoy it every time, it's..."
Kadots
"Black puddding. I had a smidgen of black pudding with scrambled eggs and mushroom, I quite liked it, I've only had it once before and I liked this..."
Im_Hungry
"Sunday Brunch. What a funky little caférun by a bunch of young staff, who looked like they just rolled out of bed, but you know what, the..."
Bernie Kaye
"Choice Stuff. Can't get enough of the coffee great start to the..."
Pretzelnazi666
"Worth It!. Great coffee, great food, great staff and an eclectic vibe sure to delight. My fiancee and I ducked in for the first time while on a..."
Schoma
"Good coffee. I ordered poached eggs and bacon which was nicely done and was a 9/10. A yummm place to go..."
Mohit
"Props to baristas. I order decaf coffees because I can't drink high amounts of caffeine for medical reasons and this is one of the ONLY cafes in..."
Doll
"This has been a regular coffee spot of mine for the past two years. The coffee is consistantly great and the staff are lovely without being..."
Foodfreak
"Always GREAT.... I've been coming here for years and the coffee and food is consistently great. You guys..."
Marydougherty99
"Great staff. Just came back to Atomica after a period of absence , what a difference in the staff have to agree with the last post what a improvement..."
Steven Curry
"Better since the fire. Love the coffee, staff have improved, lost there attitude since the fire. excellent vegan slice, eggs and mushrooms are..."
Penelope
"Brilliant coffee. Really love the coffee this place serves up...."
Wendy Simons
"I like the upbeat and casual service here, as well as the awesome (I repeat: awesome!) menu and snacks eg muffins, and the wonderful coffee! I even..."
KTO
"Atomican. Friendly staff and very tasty food, ticked all the boxes there. Only qualm was coffee a bit average. Plenty of other tasty sounding food..."
Martin
"This place has one of the best breakfasts in Melbourne. Coffee is..."
Nathan Martindale
"We Love You Atomica!. Great food, friendly service...... working our way through the whole menu slowly.... have to keep revisiting the favs.... staff..."
Anney
"Just one of the staff. I know this is a personal review space but when does a review have to become slander (I am referring to the previous review),..."
Chong
"Beautiful coffee and lovely..."
Karma Clarke
"Absolutely delicious food. Staff were super friendly and organised a table for our group. So many great Vegan options, and amazing authentic Meat..."
Luke Batiste
"Superb place to dine in. Its really cozy, feels like home. Food is amazing. We ordered Himalayan chai, okra fry best, and vegan platter with chickpea..."
Saksham Agrawal
"Let me first start with how much I loved the ambience. The decor is so Nepal and I felt like I was sitting in a restaurant out in Thamel (a popular..."
S Goenka
"Absolutely marvelous, finally a cafe that is proud to showcase it's flavour. Colourful, decorations galore and makes you want to explore the..."
Max Saigon
"The staff is super friendly, and the food is great. Portions are not huge, but suffice for most people. The interior is cosy and beautiful. Heaps of..."
Erik Buchholz
"Beautiful vegan food and service. I loved their fritters and Himalayan chai 😍 The okra chips were a little bit too oily but other than that,..."
Isabelle K
"Love the cultural decoration here, the cafe seems cosy and have a positive feeling. My turmeric latte is so good and smooth and I also enjoy my..."
Lonely Tess
"Seriously one of the best cafes I've been to. The decaf long black is the best so far in Melbourne. The brunch selection is just delicious as well. I..."
Mary Nguyen
Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar
90/100 (815 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Japanese
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best soba noodles, handmade everyday and the price is reasonable. My fav is the Sensai Kinoko soba which is vegan and comes with wild vegetables and..."
Dani Boudville
"First time having sobs noodles. Was pretty good, was nice and..."
Vi Tran
"We dined in for lunch today at Shimbashi Soba and Sake bar on Smith Street in Fitzroy. This cosy little Japanese venue produce their own soba noodles..."
Espy Eats
"We had the $65 banquet last night. Very impressed with the food and value for food.We have picked the sake pudding for dessert. Very light and..."
Monique Chen
"My score 3.5 stars. J and I had dinner here on Tue 30th July before checking out the Gertrude St Projections (just found my missing pics in with my..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Visited couple of times, their freshly made soba was great, the service was nice, would like to come back and try the dinner..."
FoodieInMel
"The tofu and egg soba was great along with the okonomiyaki skewer. I would recommend this place if your looking for a nice hot bowl of soba...."
Dylan Pham
"Really happy with this place. Had heard good things, and wanted to try it for a while. So far proabaly my favourite soba place around. It's a 4.5..."
Kotix
"Delish healthy soba noodles in broth on Smith St! Great variety of flavours and feels homely - my personal favourite is the duck Soba. It’s a..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"Enjoyed the lunch set with teriyaki salmon and rice with a bowl of warm soba noodle soup. Love the pickles, mash potatoes and fried crisps on the..."
JtotheG
"I’ve been eating at shimbashi for so many years. Love their noodle soup. Perfect for winter time. My favourite one : duck soba noodle. Soo good...."
Priscillia
"Shimbashi Fitzroy is less cosy and more spacious than their CBD location, and I love how they make their own soba noodles. The menu has a..."
Flying Forward
"Delicious and authentic Japanese soba restaurant. I had their Special box $27 which includes sushi, sashimi, tempura, hot/cold soba and a dessert! I..."
J88
"It’s good to be served with sobayu after the cold seiro. Chicken karaage is alright. Egg plant is a bit oily. Sesame seiro is better than the plain..."
Crystal Ma
"4.5Outstanding Japanese restaurant that serves home made soba noodles ! Love the original cold dip noodles and the duck noodles ! Wish..."
Vivian
"Fast and friendly service, consistent food and no fuss. A great place to stop by at for a quick feed after work, or with a few mates. You can usually..."
Kath Evans
"A friend of mine highly recommends Shimbashi for their soba and I have been meaning to try them since. My partner and I finally called in for an..."
Hello. Imnikki
"It’s got great ambience but the recent change in the menu has left me wanting. The portions are smaller but have been prettied up for Instagram...."
GreenEggs&Ham
"Beautiful soba. We ordered a special box soba set and a lunch soba set. It was great to try a heap of little things. The sushi is fresh,..."
Karma Clarke
"This place was recommended to by a friend, they make their own soba noodles which is a plus. The eggplant dish was to die for, however found the soba..."
Tasty_melbourne
"Had the plain cold soba, fried chicken donburi, and salmon poke. All delicious, with the soba being my favourite. Prices are reasonable. Highly..."
Bryan
"Great ambience with relaxing jazz music in the background while you slurp away on the clean, hot soba noodle soup or a refreshing cold soba noodle...."
JY
"Shimbashi soba and sake bar in Fitzroy. I went to their CBD store before and personally I prefer this one as much bigger and better decorated. I like..."
Steven Gu
"Stumbled across Shimbashi walking down Smith St looking for something Japanese for lunch. While the dishes were very fresh and the staff were..."
STETRud
"Last night I had Shimbashi’s new Gluten Free soba, with chicken and chicken meatballs. The noodles were perfect, a little chewy and delicious and..."
Kylie Eklund
"Love love my vegan soup (Taiyo). My friend ordered the same and had been bragging about how amazing/delicious it was. Drumrolls **she was right**. I..."
Afrovegan
"Will come back for:+ Set Menu (limited)+ Spicy Chilli Gyoza+ Warm Sliced Duck Soba NoodleStumbled upon this place on the way..."
The Casual Diner
"Love the home made buckwheat soba here! Great broth and generous serving of toppings. Salmon yukke was really fresh💕Customer service..."
Melody.mt.tang
"The soba was great, nice texture hard enough. However, the tempura was disappointed.. it was really soggy and oily. I expected crispy panko...."
Koko
"My first time to visit here, that was amazing and soba was really delicious and genuine, the same taste in Japan. I would say the price is like..."
Risay
"Very nice soba place, fresh ingredients with really nice flavours. Have been a few times, food has been consistently good, service was a bit up and..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"My partner and I called in her for dinner as we’ve been to the sister restaurant in the city. The service was excellent from our trainee waiter,..."
Timinmelbourne
"Came here with a friend to celebrate her birthday. I loved my hot soba with natto (I love everything with natto!). Great broth, umami bliss!..."
Chela
"Chilled soba served with a simple dipping sauce with spring onions and wasabi is undoubtedly perfect for a warm summer night. Service was extremely..."
Food For Thought
"Consistently the best soba noodles in town! Whether you're after hot or cold noodles this is the best authentic Japanese restaurant in Melbourne for..."
The Food Baby Maker
"Food was delicious. I personally prefer the chilled soba over the warm soba dishes because the soba retains it's nice chewy texture. Service was..."
Hangry Horace
"Awesome. Delicious. Loved the food and sake! Agedashi tofu and karaage were great starters. I had the pork and Kimchi warm soba, soo delicious. Fair..."
Octomoose
"This second location of Shimbashi has the exact same menu as the city one. The location (formerly Huxtable) is larger and much sleeker, so I did find..."
Julycheee
"Freshly made soba! Very excited to see a Japanese speciality restaurant open up in Smith St. I ordered the lunch teriyaki chicken set. I was able to..."
Kelly Belly
"Shimbashi Soba and Sake Bar is a great place to come try authentic soba noodles and if you're still having post Japan blues. Offering freshly house..."
Christine
"Place your order and a steaming bowl of soba noodles appears as if by magic, almost impossibly fast. On this cold day the duck noodles were too hard..."
J0yy173
"Amazing Japanese food and lovely staff . Oyster balls a must try and also the sashimi.They also serve Japanese wine which is delicious...."
Amit Borade
"Great food and service - the soba noodles they specialised in was delicious. Love the sake pudding too. Quaint and love the ambience. Found my next..."
Kareena
"Always love coming here for their Tororo and natto soba, and tororo seiro chilled. Can't find these dishes anywhere else so finding it here on the..."
Jaydaysss
"​ I'm a big fan of the silky, house made soba noodles that Shimbashi is known for and now that they're in my 'hood in the old Huxtable premises,..."
Minda Barley
"With so many Japanese restaurants around Smith St we were really glad we gave this place a go. Ordered the hot soba with veggie tempura and cold soba..."
Carolyn Esler
"Overall: Nice and reasonably priced. Cold Soba noodles with salmon salad was a highlight.Food: Best dish we had was the soba noodles..."
Faithful Freja
"I was a fan of Shimbashi’s original store in the city, so felt excited when they took the former Huxtable space on Smith Street. The store’s..."
Donutsam
"The maths here doesn't quite add up. $16 for the soup noodles, but add 50 cents and you get a whole extra rice main? Not complaining at..."
Iris Myandowski
"Loved their handmade soba in their CBD outlet and is absolutely ecstatic they have their second place out here in Fitzroy! It's a much more spacious..."
Zara.lou
"This place serves real fresh soba I have ever had outside Japan.Cold Soba matches well with Japanese cold Sake. Children enjoyed Tempura and..."
Nakamura
"Fresh hand made Japanese Soba noodles. The noodles were so delicious! Loved the tempura, light and crispy, cooked to perfection. The Red Dragon broth..."
Joyce K
"real good quality soba! whether you like the simple cold soba with dipping sauce or if you like it as a whole set in a bowl - these guys have quality..."
Toki Nguyen
"Generous portions, great prices, simply brilliant food. Gluten free and vegen options. The hand milled, hand made soba, made daily is the best I've..."
David Dal Ben
"The recently relocated Shimbashi looks fantastic inside with simplistic yet beautiful decor. The duck soba (only available at Shimbashi..."
Ryan H
"Yum yum, gluten free deliciousness! The food was delightful :D In terms of accessibility; all the seating area inside is on one smooth, flat surface,..."
Leafy Keithy
"The best soba in town. If you like Japanese soba, then this is the place to go. We tried the cold and warm soba both are amazing. Try the spicy one,..."
Bartoq R
Hinoki Japanese Pantry
90/100 (3031 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Sashimi
Fast food
Sushi
Japanese
Mid-range
"Love this place! Fresh sushi, perfect portions, great and quick service...."
JEss
"fresh sushi!yummmmsustainable packagingService friendly..."
Amber Zhang
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Grabbed Nigiri Sushi Set. One of the best sushi venues in Melbourne - kept simple and focused..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Cute Japanese pantry on Smith St, extremely popular and fresh sashimi. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: Literally one..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Rating: 4.5With lockdown in place, got my wonderful boyfriend to pick this platter up for me. Service is quick and easy with online ordering and..."
Munching With Mel
"Such a pretty platter and not expensive at all for fresh sushi. The salmon sushi (pictured on the left) was so yummy and the favourite of the..."
Nicky Tran
"The best and most affordable sushi I’ve ever had! The fish is so delicious and fresh, I really can’t fault it at all!..."
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"Another day and another review deleted by a Zomato. My latest review has been deleted again.Anyway the service at this Japanese pantry is..."
Timinmelbourne
"I visited recently, I have only had take away but not eaten in. I was expecting a restaurant, however this is more of a supermarket with a side..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Can’t get any..."
TxA Global
"The fresh and exquisite sushi those professionals churn out oh so effortlessly is unmatched. No sushi place in the north comes close to this humble..."
Vonlutge
"Very delicious! Could eat so much if I had more..."
Sophia Trinh
"good, fresh sushi. reasonably priced. there’s not much place to sit and eat. great food for a hot day!..."
Jonathan Ong
"Have been a frequent customer here - I absolutely adore the sushi. The nose maki mix, hotate hollandaise and Nasu dengaku are DIVINE...."
Xiu Ching Saw
"Definitely the place to get sushi/sashimi on Smith St! Fresh and delicious! You can also pick up your favourite Japanese snack while you're there as..."
ElCompass
"Our regular sushi joint, Hinoki delivers fresh sushi made right in front of you. A cute concept store where you can browse for Japanese groceries..."
Jen + Larry
"I have lived in the area for three years now but for some reason have overlooked this place, simply walked pass it on many occasions without giving..."
Melbournevietguy
"My favourite Japanese place for fresh and delicious sushi. Value for money. The sashimi and sushi platters are just great. Do phone and order in..."
Megan Kong
"Love this place! Defs go here if you want a taste of Japan! A half grocery and sushi restaurant. One of the best quality/ restaurant/fine dining..."
Ptle
"Very good quality sushi . Especially the Unagi, love them so much. highly recommend for having a party or visiting friends or family. Easy and..."
Cathleen
"Hinoki Japanese pantry is probably the most delicious, affordable sushi I’ve had in Melbourne. It definitely is not the cheapest but for the..."
Melissa Phu
"There is a reason this place is on Melbournes best Japanese list- it is truly a mouthwatering experience. A bodega styled store, you can order your..."
Gabrielle Ebsworth
"Hinoki presents such a fun concept. A joint restaurant and small Japanese restaurant means you get to wander and explore the novelty while waiting..."
Jasmine
"Hinoki Japanese Pantry is a cute little convenience store located in Fitzroy They have an amazing array of Japanese snacks and drinks and..."
ALICE ⚡️
"Japanese groceries with sushi joint in one. Sushi served here is pretty different with carrot fillings. Taste healthier than your typical sushi...."
Michi
"Finally popped in to this cute store after being in my to go list for a long time!The place is really cute and well kept. There isn't a lot..."
JOELLE
"Great place for sushi and sashimi. Seafood here is really fresh and sushi 🍣 are done really well. The store is a combination of Japanese grocery..."
Eatwithbonny
"Hinoki Japanese Pantry had been on our ‘to try’ list for a while now. We generally go out of our way and make an effort to travel to these places..."
One Piece Left
"Came here for a random Japanese lunch while walking around the area. What a pleasant surprise! The sushi we ordered had fresh sashimi (yum!) and was..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Rating: 3.5 - 4Food:- King fish yuzu (nosé maki pack): no strong fishiness even though king fish tends to be quite heavy in flavour..."
IsaH
"Quality is always A-grade and melts in your mouth would be a buzzfeed worth it series winner and the staff are so lovely!! Also don’t forget to..."
Jessie Tran
"Best sushi I’ve eaten! Everything was so fresh and delicious. It can be a bit pricey for 1 person, but the food justifies the price. Highly..."
Cristina Garotti
"Best sushi and sashimi in town with affordable prices! Sashimi were fresh and sushi were yum. Have been here a few time, love this place and will..."
Ronnie Chan
"It’s cheap. It’s phenomenally tasty. There is a huge variety to chose from. It’s a winner. It’s front half cafe back half supermarket. Chose..."
Angelat
"The most amazing sashimi. I frequent Hinoki a couple of times a week as I live down the road. The fresh fish supplied by JFT (one of the biggest..."
Mike Gomez
"Go for the sashimi, leave with the sake and packets of ramen, Japanese kit kat and some Calbee chips. The sashimi is fresh as. Better than what you..."
JJ
"Love the sushi here. The makis were very fresh and the sushi rice were soft and tasty. It’s actually a mini mart that sells Japanese stuff as well...."
Snowflower
"Beautiful freshly made sushi - made to order or you can pick up a quick take away box. I go for their massive platters- and have a peruse around..."
Karma Clarke
"Oh how I adore sushi. When I was living in Adelaide it wouldn’t be uncommon to find me consuming this sublime delicacy at one of my all time..."
Sam Giles
"Beautiful place for japanese stuff shopping and also their sushi and sashimi is really fresh and tasty. The chef makes your sushi or cuts your..."
Piggy 小猪
"I usually come here to buy groceries such as kakuni, dumpling sheets, japanese snacks and fresh salmon so I can have sashimi at home. I have only..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Bless this place. We ordered one of the larger sushi/sashimi combo platters early in the morning for our picnic, and were far from disappointed. It..."
Kat Blanche
"Hinoki Japanese pantry in Fitzroy. Definitely a great place to dine in during lunch time. It is actual just a Japanese grocery but serve great and..."
Steven Gu
"Small place, small food, BIG on freshness!!!If you are after some quick and fresh Sushi or Sashimi. This is D place.I believe the seating..."
Always Hungry
"A friend recommended us this place, this is our first time here. We ordered the Salmon Aburi, Avacado Maki, and Sashimi. The sushi is so fresh and we..."
MissCat
"Never had sashimi before until i came here. I thought i was going to hate it! Yet i love it until now~ their sashimi definitely made fresh! A bit..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"My favourite for Japanese takeaway!  Having spent a lot of time in Asia eating very nice Japanese foods- especially in Japan and Korea - I was very..."
Richard Fink
"Our pick for the freshest and best sushi you can find in Melbourne! The grocery is also definitely worth a browse and jam packed full of imported..."
AlwaysHungryForMore
"The sushi platters made fresh to order, decent portion sizes of the fish here, which a lot of other places tend to cut corners on.Plus a small..."
Jeremy Rei Cole
"Love this sushi store.. we bought one sushi mix large + sushi sashimi medium + one Japanese Sake to share among 4 of us.. Sushi takeaway in such a..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"The platters are excellent and a good place to buy groceries and eat in. Small number of seats so be willing to wait but definitely worth it...."
Dani Boudville
"Not really a restaurant but more of a japanese mini-mart. Fresh sushi made on the spot by the chef. Selection is not the greatest but still carries..."
Jason Toh
"Been wanting to check this place out for a while but didn’t have a chance since we’re far away from the area, until today. Since we got back from..."
Mai T Tran
"First time having sushi here, we ate shared the platter and it was amazing. Presentation is always on point and enjoy the different options..."
The Food Book
"Well, been here for years and simply perfect sushi everytime, and leave with a bag of japanese groceries. This is not a ‘restaurant’ so seatings..."
Mikki
"Those platters are so incredible looking and they taste just as good as they look! I made my husband drive us back from Mornington just so I could..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Good place to look around the shop and buy some Japanese foods, however the sushi are under my expectations. If just for a healthy lunch, Hinoki is a..."
MissCatCat
"Understated store conveniently located in the heart of Fitzroy. Fresh sushi made to order at a reasonable price which is worth the wait. The store..."
Jonathan Murphy
"Very fresh sushi, as it's made to order. It can take a while to get your order sometimes when they're busy. Dont stress though, just get busy with..."
Keysey
"My favourite place to satisfy my sushi cravings! Fresh sushi made to order and while you wait there’s a Japanese grocery to buy more snacks !..."
One.hungry.girl10
"A little expensive and very busy (hence the 4, not a 5). Beautiful packaging (in the true Japanese style, way over the top and most environmentally..."
Alan Tse
"Love love love this place. Best platters, fresh fish, authentic sushi and an added Japanese supermarket to bring some of hinoki home! Just a shame..."
Valérie Vuu
"Fresh and delicious, one of the best sushi places in Melbourne. They prepare and assemble the sushi in front of your very eyes and it's incredibly..."
Ziggy
"Lovin’ this place when Le bf recommended this place to have sushi 2 years ago. Until today, whenever we have some savings, we will come here for..."
Timeless Food
"The Sushi is always made fresh and their range is delicious!To top it off, they have a range of Japanese groceries too. Love visiting Hinoki!..."
Jayden
"Ordered:Medium sashimi 9/10Kingfish Yuzu 8/10 Salmon aburi 10/10 It's not exactly a restaurant but a combination of a sushi..."
Michelle Du
"My love for sushi and sashimi is undeniable, after Lune Croissanterie we stopped here to have lunch. This cozy, small sushi place is actually a..."
Cindy Tran
"Living in Melbourne, I actually spot sushi places everywhere. From famous franchises to small stalls located right next to a train station... you..."
HANNAH
"Best place on Smith St to grab a casual, healthy lunch that isn’t a $20 smashed arvo brunch. Has got ready to go options and build your own meal..."
Natasha
"I'm a repeat visitor to this authentic Japanese store. Their sushi cafe is great. I ordered the Shoji's platter which is a great mix of sushi sashimi..."
LovesFood
"The sushi is made to order therefore it was fresh and you could taste the quality of the ingredients used. I liked how it was also a small..."
TLuv
"Really like this place. A take away sushi place with a small supermarket. Sushi was very fresh and authentic. Supermarket has a good variety of..."
Snow
"honestly the best sushi I have ever tasted. the price is so good as well! Id say the only downside to this place is that they dont have many seats!..."
Foodie
"I remember the first time I visited a few years ago and thought I'd try just a small portion of the nose maki and nigiri just to see what their sushi..."
KLLYXNG
"The best fast food sushi you can find in Melbourne. Very fresh and good quality sushi and sashimi for very reasonably prices and you can shop..."
Jae Lee
"Hinoki make these beautiful sushi/sashimi platters that are great to bring along to a pot luck for a fresh feel. Platters are prepared fresh and can..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Had the ‘nigiri salmon and tuna’ pack which had four salmon and four tuna sushi and the ‘aburi salmon’ pack had six seared salmon sushi with..."
.itadakimasu~
"Really fresh and delicious. Staff are helpful, friendly and approachable. Great place for some fresh sushi at a really good price point...."
Zeyneep._
"The house special of nosé maki tasted as good as it looked. The traditional maki roll was filled with pickled carrots, then topped with diced salmon..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"I get my pickles, natto, miso, nori, wasabi and sushi from this excellent Japanese grocer. You can sit and eat in the shop or takeaway. Love this..."
Chela
"AMAZING SUSHI! Loved my experience and the shop is so cute. Sushi was on point and actually quite affordable, I could tell everything was prepared..."
Andrea
"Hinoki is such a cute little place. Picked up a platter and some sashimi to go. Fish was fresh and the rice was delicious. Great presentation and..."
Hungry Ham
"You cannot go wrong with this place! The sushi and sashimi are always fresh! Most things are made to order and delicious. It reminds me of the..."
Melissarigos
"Japanese mart, tick. Amazing sushi, tick. Authenticity, tick. Fresh sushi made in house while you hoard on your favourite Japanese cooking..."
Charlie Says
"Been dying to try the sushi here and finally got to it. I ordered the large sashimi deluxe platter and it was AMAZING. Fresh and delicious. I can’t..."
Demi
"Sushi was fresh and delicious. Price may be a little high but you get what you pay for. There are very few dine in seats so, it may be a better..."
Hangry Horace
"Highly recommended! The sushi & sashimi are fresh, inexpensive and most importantly special & delicate. The whole store feels authentically Japanese...."
Alice
"Absolutly amazing sushi and sashimi. Some of the best i have had outside japan. I come here often from the other side of town which should say..."
Foodtaku
"Absolutely delicious - possibly the best and affordable sushi I've had in Melbourne! The Aburi Salmon, Sashimi and Nosé Maki are a must..."
Michelle Licuanan
"I really like the sushi here which is fresh and delicious. I also like that they sell offcuts of fish such as samon belly which I can buy and fry or..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Love this set up, sushi made fresh to order inside a small Japanese grocery. Not much of an option to dine in but nevertheless amazing selection of..."
Melbrunchin
"Funky, authentic and affordable Sushi 🍣. It's like a Japanese mart with a sushi kitchen built in. We were recommended this place by a friend and..."
Must Be Hungry
"After buying some snacks in store, I wanted to try the sushi here for the first time. The sushi here is soo goood, the Japanese staff makes them..."
Celia
"On a lovely, warm Friday afternoon I had this (see picture) delicious non-veg Sushi platter. To be honest, I love Sushi as much as I love life. I..."
PARTHA MOHAPATRA
"The sushi was made fresh and I enjoyed the nigiri vegetarian pack which had some different combinations and some of the best mushrooms I have had. I..."
Caitlin M
"Fresh, tasty, true sushi at a great price..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"My favourite cuisine in the world is hands down Japanese, I love all of it, could eat it all day, everyday. Ergo, one of the things top of my..."
Cheronnie
"The nigiri, sushi and sashimi here tastes amazingly fresh!! My new favourite Japanese go to! They use fresh grainy wasabi and premium soy sauce. We..."
World Eats Food
"Found the sushi here better than it's sister restaurant, Suzuran. The lighting and ambience is a lot more modern and brighter as well. The sushi was..."
Kristie Koo
"Been wanting to go here for agesssss! The photos look so nice. I love how they make it fresh!!! Worth the wait. I really liked the salmon nigiri and..."
Angela Eats
"Always come back here time after time. The food is amazing!! The staff are friendly! I always get the huge packs as I think they are better value for..."
Paulina
"Love this place so so much! Been here every week for their sushi! Especially love the salmon and prawn nigiri ❤ Wish there is more seats as it can..."
MM
"Yum sushi. Nice and fresh. Squishy if you wanna eat there, as there's only small amounts of table space, but definitely worth the wait. Soy matcha..."
Lyn Murphy
"Love this place! Great, fresh sushi and sashimi. Reliable and reasonably priced, great service. Authentically Japanese. Regularly visit and am..."
Marie
"A small sushi/grocery shop combined located in Fitzroy.The place looks ordinary and nothing fancy but don't let that fool you the..."
Foodie Guy
"We are so lucky here to have an amazing selection of fine cuisines. One of the best sushis I have had (that are also affordable) is from Hinoki. We..."
Occasionalist
"Great sashimi and sushi located at Collingwood area. Take the tram 86 from Swanston St to come to this little gem. It sells all Jap products and..."
Ling Yap
"I really like the concept of a place to eat and shop and it's becoming more common in Melbourne. Quality sushi and made fresh. The grocery store has..."
SushiSushi
"When you visit here be ready to compete for the small window seating area, spots go like hot cakes. They do pack all orders in takeaway packaging..."
Soleil
"So basically its a japanese supermarket with take away sushi based on order, and they have very limited seating (we sat infront of the cash register,..."
MF
"Literally the best sushi you can get that is affordable. Really great environment on the inside as well. Highly recommended :)Try also the..."
Robert Guo
"Probably the best sushi I've had. Salmon was incredibly fresh, I will return for sashimi next time.The fusion of flavours was good too,..."
Chardos
"Not a sashimi lover here but my partner is, go here if you love sashimi! I also love how they have a mini Japanese supermarket inside that you can..."
Melbourneats
"Best takeaway sushi in Melbourne, hands down. So fresh and delicious, they make it to order. Their sashimi cutting skills are next level...."
Giselle Levens
"This sushi place/grocery will satisfy your sushi craving. Order a little set (everything was good but the seared salmon was definitely the highlight..."
3Tran
"Hinoki Japanese Pantry is both a shop and a sushi restaurant. To guaranteed freshness, the sushi here is made to order. The food was terrific, and of..."
Big Belly Full
"Such a cute concept. Been wanting to go here for a while and I'm so glad I finally found the time to. Everything is made fresh on the spot and its..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Cool fushion of a grocery store and a sushi place. Here we ordered a huge dish of various sliced sushi rolls. The ingredients are definitelyvery..."
Luke And Hannah
"Always providing fresh and delicious sushi.The staff are friendly and helpful, and they also have a goos range of japanese grocery items...."
Peony
"My new favourite sushi! Went here with a friend for lunch, our orders were made fresh to order and we were both blown away by how good the sushi..."
Maddy Cheetham
"One of the best sushi places around, fresh quality ingredients, friendly staff and the prices are very good. As a bonus you can shop for all your..."
R.M INC
"Fantastic fresh sushi. Made to order. Great for lunch or a platter when entertaining friends. Once you come here there is no turning back- I'll never..."
FoodN
"One of the top sushi places in Melbourne is over at Hinoki pantry in Collingwood and after being myself, I can definitely agree. From the front..."
Donutsam
"great sushi and sashimi, wonderful selection that is very authentic, very polite and smiley service. anything there screams quality and taste...."
Valina Whites
"Came here at 11am when the doors opened to avoid the queue and get seats for a good lunch, and we was not disappointed. There was an unintentional..."
Sherena Ng
"The sushi are super kawaii and delicious!! Abit exxy for a plate and might not be enough to fill your stomach but i guess you're paying for the..."
Date With Beneva
"I ran about 3km from city to Hinoki just because the review I saw on zamato and it didn't disappoint me!At the first Glance I entered in,this..."
Chenxu Chai
"Best sushi place I've been to in Melbourne so far! Quality of fish is fantastic, there's no aftertaste like other places I've been too. Very..."
Judy
"Great sushi and all the ingredients are very fresh. I'm very impressed by the sushi has wasabi inside which it is doing in a pretty traditional way...."
Catlady
"Read about Hinoki through the Postcards show and I was itching to discover this jap food store with a built in sushi bar. Oh my their sushi menu is..."
FoodforThought
"It was the aesthetically pleasing maki that first drew me to Hinoki. In the photographs, it appears as though the maki are overflowing with fish and..."
Prayingmantis88
"After seeing good ratings for this place we made a visit here. Firstly the concept is quite good if having the supermarket and restaurant counter in..."
We.eat.travel.love
"One of the more decent and reliable sushi takeaway places in Melbourne, and priced reasonably.The salmon pieces here are probably one of..."
Yimp
"First of all, I really like the concept of this place. It's a Japanese supermarket/sushi restaurant. Where you can get freshly made sushi rolls and..."
Gabby Webb
"Great fresh sushi and excellent variety. Very limited and casual seating which could be improved to make this a 5/5. A license would be nice to be..."
Frog
"Across my handful of visits to Hinoki Japanese Pantry, the sushi and sashimi has been sensationally fresh and tasty. The larger platters are perfect..."
Theycallmemaggie
"I love Hinoki's simple menu of fresh, made-to-order sushi and the fact that they sell slabs and slabs of sashimi in the pantry. Prices are..."
Kell
"5/5! Need I say more? If I could describe Hinoki in one word:..."
Will Cole
"This place is consistently good. Eclectic collection of Japanese food and beverages. Their sashimi is particularly tasty and fresh. Thank you..."
Kate Grange
"This sushi was faultless and so delicious. I had the seared salmon with toasted sesame sauce and it had a slight charred flavour and lovely nuttiness..."
Andreas
"Hinoki gives you a great selection of delicious high quality sushi traditional and new.The sushi restaurant is attached to a japanese..."
.xLngo
"A friend and I ordered the Large Sushi/Sashimi platter for lunch and left full and contented.Generous portion size comparatively to usual..."
Matthew Tan
"Best sushi I've tasted in long long time!!! So fresh and great flavors. They should defo add soft shell to the menu though enough though it's not so..."
Kesh.d
"Fresh and delicious sushi, I like the different sauces they use on different sushi, very unique.Also bought Kewpie Mayonnaise from their store...."
Nora_wx
"Delicious, generous and beautifully crafted sushi in the heart of Smith St. The little soy sauce sachets surprisingly provided plenty! All made to..."
Milla Vanilla
"I would definitely come back and buy sashimi! Love this cozy and bright pantry. I would never believe that I found this great place for sushi and..."
Rachel Zhou
"I am of the opinion that sushi shops that focus on takeaways don't normally serve great sushi. Hinoki dispelled that notion. Absolutely loved every..."
Eric T
"I love Hinoki Japanese Pantry, great varieties of fresh authentic sushi, sashimi. Prices are reasonable for the great quality. Can also shop for your..."
Juve FoodNation
"Love this place. The maki mix is made fresh and the spring onion inside provides a healthy surprise of flavour and is quite filling. Highly..."
Mich.f
"Sashimi is excellent. Takes a few minutes to prepare but worth the wait! Delicate flavours, good sized portion provided with a full-strength..."
Kemal Ajay
"This place is more like a grocery store than a restaurant and is probably more suited for takeaway. Seating is limited but it was not hard to get a..."
Sasha19
"Hinoki is a lovely Japanese grocery store in the middle of Fitzroy that also serves a variety of fresh sushi from their sushi bar. With a spacious..."
Melbourne Culinary
"One of the most authentic Japanese Sushi places I've found in Melbourne as of yet.With a large range of Sushi, Sashimi and even Sake!..."
MSY123
"Super fresh sushi. Hinoki love what they do and what they do, sushi, they do well. This is more of a Japanese grocery store with a small sushi bar to..."
Andrew Kelly
"After savoring sushi this good it's hard to go back to the ordinary. I believe this is run by the same people as Suzuran in Camberwell, which means..."
J0yy173
"By far the BEST SUSHI IN TOWN!! I live so far I rarely get to go to this side of town so I don't get to eat at this sushi place often. The sushi is..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"DO: Anything. We got the platters. The grilled items and sushi/sashimi combo didn't disappoint. DON'T: Just order takeout like we did. A..."
David Food Leasing
"I've been meaning to check this place out for ages, but never had the time. I think I'll start making more time, I mean, what's not to love, proper..."
DumplingDoll
"Love this little place - fresh sashimi and sushi made while you shop for authentic Japanese groceries. I always have to make a stop if I'm in the..."
Mel
"There hasnt been any badly made sushi during the many times we have come here.Unlike some places that give you lots of rice and thin..."
TY
"This place is expletive inducing and superlatively good. The sushi here makes you understand why an entire culture eats it. The price is very fair..."
6ixty
"Melbourne doesn't lack any places where you can find sushi. If you want some of the better sushi I suggest Hinoki. It's hard to pin point why the..."
Chips&Sauce
"one of the best authentic sushi places I've  been to. Sushi made to order and sashi is fresh and odourless. The sashimi melts in your mouth, the..."
Cookielessvee
"You don't often see salmon aburi on menus, so when I saw it at Hinoki I ordered it pronto (along with the spicy tuna maki). It was around a 20min..."
Fatcat
"Been here twice now. First time I came here I ordered quite a bit of sushi/sashimi and found it to be amazing!!! So I ordered some more for my..."
Nancy Du
"Nice sushi and true blue jap sushi chef. Limited seatings but you won't expect too much from the ambiance given it is a grocery shop in..."
Phil Chan
"Best Shushi 👍👍👍 . I don't mind going there every week . Everything is fresh and consistent every time we go there. Good service & friendly..."
JO
"Place is really unique, with its own mini Japanese grocery store. Sushi and sashimi was fresh. Would definitely be back to try other menu items...."
Tania
"After finding out Hinoki currently had Uni (Sea Urchin) we set out to go get some. Ordered the Large Platter which was $52 plus the only remaining..."
Priscilla Chao Sok
"Perfect place to buy sushi and sashimi platters for takeaway!!! Tried a few times and the quality was quite good. Service is always friendly and..."
MF
"Have had salmon and tuna sashimi. Both well made, rice at a nice temperature instead of being cold like at most places, and well seasoned, not overly..."
Ange
"Fantastic, clean, helpful and covers an awesome range. Just wish the sweets side was better represented and there was a few more fresh and frozen..."
Stephen Raphael
"Never eat sushi in Melbourne, except Hinoki & Suzuran in Camberwell. This place serves super fresh sushi and Californian rolls. You may have to wait..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Nothing I can say that hasn't been said before. Closest thing to Japanese quality sushi that I have had in Melbourne. I would recommend bypassing the..."
JME
"fantastic sushi, Nigiri and other Japanese delicacy. The place is not run by Chinese which means you're getting the real deal, fresh and prepared..."
Mr MM Smith
"While the selection of seafood for the sushi and sashimi here is standard for Melbourne, there is a huge range of combinations for bento and..."
Julycheee
"WHAT? A Minimart cum Sushi Bar?Not just at Woolworths Supermarkets .... Found this place by accident, not too sure what it is..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"So envious of those who live close to Hinoki. The quality and taste of the sushi is a distance worth traveling for. Service is friendly..."
Robin Sparkles
"This place is awesome!! It has the best variety takeaway authentic sushi options. I was so impressed they had natto rolls which I have never had here..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Hinoki has been our go-to for take away sushi since its day one. Although it is for take away, most of items on menu are only prepared to order...."
One Piggy & A Bear
"I don't often get sushi and sashimi as takeaway to eat at home or picnic. Simply because I think it should be eaten fresh and not have the risk of..."
Hungry Panda
"I love the grocery store, and the fish is of high quality, but I'm not a huge fan of the way they do their rice, or the raw onion mix they use in..."
Gotham
"Absolutely marvelous. Although situated in a hipster popular zone to which such phenomenal sashimi would not appreciated, Hinoki delivers a cuisine..."
POC
"absolutely lovin this...a supermarket and a sushi bar all in one. how great is that. sushi is great, will always highly recommend the nigiri sushi...."
Dcee
"Everything is fresh and delicious! Aburi salmon is a must try. For dessert, you can go to the back of the shop and get some mochi ice cream...."
Florence Renata
"24/2 went here several times again. Today I went to get some typical Japanese candy for an event. Again I was helped by a lovely staff member, and..."
I. D.
"Hinoki is my all-time favorite Japanese. Their sushi is consistently good and fresh. I get the Chirashi every second time I go, it looks and tastes..."
John Smith
"Cheap and delicious 😋 the sushi is authentic & sashimi is fresh. Seating is limited though but most people take away. I'd definitely come back..."
Rachel Chui
"One of the best places to have sushi in Melbourne. Located inside a Japanese grocery store, Hinoki prepares their sushi made-to-order. I had the King..."
Den
"It's really hard to get quality Japanese food with affordable price in Melbourne and this place is absolutely amazing! I shared the platter with a..."
743636806
"This is a fantastic place to get takeaway sushi and sashimi that also has a few seats at the entrance so you can eat in as well. Couple this with the..."
C
"Honoki is a causal Japanese pantry with lovely open and bright architecture and atmosphere. They also have a sushi canteen here where the chefs and..."
Tanya Nguyen
"Little pricey but well worth it. The store was unique as it was a restaurant but with a convenience store in it. Needs more seating but overall was..."
Kbrly
"Love, love, love this place!  Seafood is always fresh.  Even if it's actually not a typical restaurant, their food is a lot better than..."
Good Food Chaser
"Half sushi bar and half grocery store.. This place is very similar to Suzuran in Camberwell. Amazing quality produced from the sushi bar. Best sushi..."
PiggyCritiques
"Such good quality sashimi! The fish, in particular the salmon, just melts in the mouth, and it's nice to see them preparing it after I ordered so I..."
AH
"High quality sushi roll, fresh ingredients, well presentation, quick and easy, value for money, would go back again. This shop also sells a great..."
Snoopy
"Our order took a little while to prepare but when it was finally ready, everything tasted fresh and was of fantastic quality. The grocery store..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"I'm always on the look out for a good place for Japanese groceries and a good place for sushi.  Hinoki Japanese Pantry has both!. I really like the..."
Eat.Play.Shop.
"Hinoki Pantry, a little grocery store/ sushi bar on Smith Street, Collingwood is my go-to place for sushi in the inner-north. It's Japanese-run so..."
J-Fo
"Love this place!! They have a selection of sushi packs on display but most go in and make a custom order to take away as there are very limited seats..."
Alvina Chung
"Lots of positive reviews and high rate, decided to try this place, entered to find it's half sushi bar half grocery store. Great selections of..."
Pyro
"Love the sushi here! Great quality, fresh and made to order. The sushi rice has the authentic taste and texture that many places fail to produce, and..."
Kimmy_desu
"Recommended by my Japanese friend, this sushi place offers high quality food and variety of sushi. Price is reasonable. Definitely will be coming..."
Amy
"The restaurant is welcoming with friendly staff that are fast servicing. The sushi was cheap pricing, high in both quality and in quantity. Brilliant..."
George N Mandroulias
"Stumbled across this place after a review in Good Food walked past many times and never thought anything of it. Walked in and was overwhelmed by..."
Scrantic
"Absolutely amazing sushi. I've never been a fan of sushi before going to this place. The sushi is made to order, no old stuff just waiting to be..."
Toby Gall
"Delicious. Best sushi I've had in..."
Bob Guttengarbage
"If you are ever needing beautiful Japanese food or produce in Fitzroy, Hinoki is definitely the place to go. Decked out with a sushi bar and small..."
Kit And Kafoodle
"I have been here so many times, its ridiculous. I count myself a regular customer. They serve delicious sushi and have a lovely staff. California..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"Bang for buck, best sushi in..."
Spadian
"My friend mentioned Hinoki Japanese Pantry to me once, but we didn't end up going. So when another friend suggested it again after her graduation, I..."
Beini
"On my search for matcha green tea, I found this quaint little Japenese grocery store in Collingwood. Being relatively close to my placement I popped..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Heavanly. The best sushi this side of Japan. No crispy chicken hand roll here. Order your sushi with the friendly chefs then take a walk around the..."
Kate Grant
"AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!!!!. Amazing sushi + very reasonable price + friendly service = perfect for every..."
Peanut_Girl
"For Sunday lunch today, Steve and I decided to pop into Hinoki on our way back from the supermarket. I also wanted to pick up some green tea and miso..."
Minda Barley
"WOW. AMAZING sushi/sashimi, at very affordable price!i live 40mins away from this gem but i come here atleast once a week!you wont be..."
Lovefood
"Great find. Ate here for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Found the sushi to be fresh and innovative - enjoyed a set with nigiri and salmon aoli..."
Unravelled
"The sushi is fresh and probably some of the best you'll try in Melbourne! The staff are also friendly and willing to help translate Japanese labels..."
Jeanegg
"Beautiful place with amazing sushi and groceries.. Sitting at the window to eat, we felt like an advertisement as people (tried) to walk past but..."
Fresh2D2
"Ordered Futomaki n expecting it to be as good as Suzuran's Futomaki! It had too little unagi ( eel ) n it was blend. My cousin had salmon sushi roll..."
Bluecat
"#1 for Sushi!. I love Hinoki and their helpful staff, I'm here almost every week and they've memorised my order haha. It can get very busy during..."
Fitz09
"Very good. Best sushi in Melbourne, easily. Also sell a good range of Japanese..."
Luke Beaumont
"New Favorite!. My Partner and I love this place. The sushi is always amazing, and we love their sake range too. We live on the other-side of town but..."
Filehere
"The best price for the freshest best sushi in town! This place never..."
YingiYang
"Lovely. Delicious sushi. so fresh and juicy and flavoursome. we got the seared scallop with hollandaise...."
Rachel
"Amazing. Best sushi I have had so far in Melbourne. Prices very reasonable too, esp the seaweed salad. Friendly..."
Sally Tsang
"Best find!. Sushi is delicious, and the pantry is chock full of rare Japanese..."
Tales Of Fika
"Fresh sushi, great Japanese grocery. Came across this place wandering up Smith Street. Took a browse around the Japanese groceries but they have a..."
Ronin47
"Well worth a visit. The sushi chefs take your order and make it while you wait (though they do have some pre-made stuff too). Then you have to take..."
Roger Kaputnik
"Such delish sushi rolls. The sushi rolls here are so good, full of flavor and creativity, plus the store which has a real feeling of japan, i would..."
Wen
"Our new favourite sushi place in Melbourne! We usually go to Suzuran for takeaway sushi but Hinoki is much closer to the city and there are a few..."
Miyuki Yagisawa
"Good sushi n very fresh sashimi.. Most stuff r from japan... Favourite grocery..."
Clement Lu
"Of particular note were the spicy tuna and salmon aburi. The spicy tuna had a lovely creamy spicy mayo that was more subtle than other spicy mayos..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Fantastic value, top notch quality sushi, and a Japanese grocery all bundled into..."
The Food Society
"Each maki roll was packed with the most perfect grains of rice - plump and vinegary, hugging fine shreds of carrot and cucumber, and then adorned..."
Confessions Of A Little Piggy
"They serve the best sushi I have eaten in Melbourne, at very good prices considering the freshness of the sashimi. I highly recommend this place to..."
Sheepish
"... But if you aren't up to cooking there are 89 different sushi meals for you to try. Here I had two handrolls at $2.90 and $3.20 each. The rolls..."
Katherine Chiu
"The store is expansive and so sleek - split between the sushi bar and the rest of the store catering to a vast variety of Japanese groceries, liquor..."
Petit Miamx
"Freshly made sushi and sashimi for takeaway only. Also has other Japanese pantry items for sale. Suggest pre-order online or phone (if can get..."
Adrian L
"This was the freshest sushi I’ve had in a long time. The sashimi melted in my mouth, the cuts of fish were perfect, the bite-sized sushi rolls were..."
For the Love of Food
"Beautiful sushi and sashimi fr Hinoki. Placed my order online and it was efficient and very affordable. Satisfied with the quality of food here and..."
Flywith Dinh
"Best place to get your Japanese supplies. Love their kitchenware and their Japanese drinks selection. Got a hibachi there and it’s the best thing..."
W Tay
"Hinoki Pantry is absolutely superb, they have a great range of Japanese products good service and most importantly amazing food. I cant recommend..."
Nick Jackson
"This is a very authentic and very hip Japanese pantry store. They also have very good quality fresh sushi platter takeouts. Couldn't believe how many..."
Eric 唐Tang 劭聿
"Sushi platters are always great at Hinoki. A slight premium but you get some very nice & fresh sushi options. The mix sushi platter is always a..."
D C
"Amazing sushi, top quality, fresh! The supermarket itself has a great selection of japanese..."
Sherry Fang
Grub Fitzroy (grub Food Van)
90/100 (1538 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Omelette
Salad
"One of my 2 favourite places in Melbourne... a true hidden jewel in the heart of Fitzroy. Love the plants, vibes, style and ambient in this..."
Dani Fuenzalida
"A remarkable hidden gem! Lovely friendly staff, fabulous coffee & the food... delicious. We had the pumpkin curry, cured fish & cauliflower & chick..."
DeeDee Dior
"The Grub Food Van is magical. It has such a relaxed atmosphere, so you feel like you're at home, comfortable and friendly. The food is so yummy and..."
Ali Staley
"Popped my Grub Food Van cherry yesterday.... whoa... engaging, stulating visuals, friendly, efficient servive and great drinls and food. Diverse but..."
Adam Christian Bratt
"Fabulous food, Gnocchi to die for, fabulous service. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Fantastic decor. I felt like I was at an old friends..."
Patricia Herbert
"I'm moving to Melbourne in August and the thing I'm most excited about is having Grub as my local! Every meal I've had here is incredible - always..."
Chloé Hazelwood
"Love this place! Relaxed, clever and fun Interesting menu like the..."
Hini Hanara
"Food is absolutely AMAZING, the best of the best. I will definitely come back here next..."
Kim Nguyen
"It's my favourite cafe since they opened and I don't know why. I guess the atmosphere and nice coffee. Try the ice coffee with ice cream and milk on..."
Luka Va
"The seafood, atmosphere and staff are all incredible. More people need to know about this place. Love it, will be back..."
Mel Erbsland
"We had the best wedding that ever was, there..."
Rachel Shea
"Fabulous for Sunday brunch. Exceptional and fun food for whole..."
Strachan Taylor
"I can say I love this cafe.. Very nice spot and relax. Food is really good tasty. Thank..."
Piyarat Pinthong
"This lovely place is kind of an indoor garden, a bit messy but in a totally charming way... it even had a ping pong table!! We only had coffee but..."
Aaditey Bains
"Great atmosphere! Limited options for vegan/vegetarian people! The serving size is quite small but the taste is great! It looks like a casual bar but..."
Zomatoaddict
"Great Ambiance, decor and atmosphere.This place is very unique and provides a very different interior which is very hard to find..."
Varun Chandwani
"I was so lucky to have the opportunity to experience Grub Sweet Set for the Luxbite & Penny for Pound session earlier this year. The..."
Stelly
"I went to see the happening Fitzroy area of Melbourne, and bumped into this place.Grub Fitzroy is a wonderful place for getting good food,..."
Oindreela Ghosh
"Hidden in a quite corner of a quiter lane in Fitzroy, Grub cafe was quite refreshing to our mood with quirky decor and so much color and greens..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Cute cafe in Fitzroy, started as a food van, now it has its own space. It has a unique, kind of creepy decor with mannequin heads and miniatures...."
Makan2Melbourne
"Me and my friends went for dinner. It was an awsome experience with nice ambience. I ordered salmon dish and it was really nice but bit of too much..."
Piyu
"The price is fair and the food and drink was good!哇哦便宜好吃的一家-而且水给的是sparkling..."
Ennis
"Rating: 4This place and its creativity astonished me. The van as a modern and rustic kitchen display, with a whole greenhouse of beautiful..."
Munching With Mel
"We picked Grub for something a little different for a 10yr friendship reunion as you do 😉 ... First off - whoa this place is huge with a variety..."
The Go Go Mumma
"This is just good! The food is delicious and very reasonable prices. The menu changes at it were so good. There is a good range of options for the..."
Ethan Oxenham
"Love the ambience here. Somehow not too noisy although when i went there it was quite busy. The staffs were very friendly and helpful. Very..."
Svsj
"Grub Fitzroy was fantastic, perfect for brunch with kids. It’s very quirky with lots of interesting things for kids & adults to look at. However I..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Oh well I was pleasantly surprised by the food over here! My omelette was savory and tasty, and the dishes of my friends were very good apparently..."
Ralena
"What a beautiful cosy but spacious place. So much light and colors. Super friendly staff. Great for a big group hangout or a date. Absolutely loved..."
Tabi Ei
"I love the wonderful, whacky world of Grub! Their inventive menu is spot on with great variety - do try the ramen! Their unique set up, with retro..."
Food Comatose
"This is just good. Time and time again the food is delicious, varied and reasonably priced. The menu changes with some regularity and boredom is..."
Andrew Shelton
"Consistently good... order anything that takes your fancy.Great selection of drinks, both alcoholic and juices, smoothies. etc.Great..."
Andrew Collins
"4.5Grub is so quintessential Melbourne with its vintage and mismatched knick-knacks, furniture, cutleries and decor. Despite all the..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Interesting menu as well as interior dining. A group of four of us came at 9am Sunday when it was quiet but became really busy and huddled off our..."
Chantelle Hiley
"Sweet Set is an annual celebration of Melbourne’s amazing pastry scene, with incredible bakeries showcasing their unique specialties whilst..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Just been here with my friend. I’ve had pumpkin and chickpea curry 🍛 it is vegan and gluten free!!! I love this so much it’s so good and..."
Perry
"This place has two indoor spaces that have different feels even though both are under the same roofs. I like the greenery one of course, with natural..."
Ignatia
"Such a hipster cafe with a food van as a bar. Definitely a one of a kind experience. We enjoyed our food, especially the cauliflower chickpeas and..."
Bear Noms
"We came here for lunch on a Thursday. The place had a nice relaxed and casual feel. We decided to go with the confit salmon, cauliflower and beef..."
Hangry Horace
"Came here for lunch and we were all pleasantly surprised at this hidden cafe just off Brunswick St! The interior is really lovely, leafy and just an..."
Hangry Cat
"We had the karaage chicken, eggplant chips and asparagus ricotta bruschetta. Loved every mouthful and we literally licked our plates clean. Lovely..."
Nes
"My partner and I were blown away by the food - everything was beautifully presented, and each dish was an explosion of flavour. We tried the kangaroo..."
Teeny Reeny
"Good vibe and atomoshere and lots of interesting objects. Staffs are friendly and food came in quickly even though it was busy. Aspalaugus toast is..."
CJ
"Love the typical Fitzroy hipster vibe here. Have been here a few times and the quality of food is consistenly good!Salad was refreshing and had..."
Chen Isaac
"Came here for early dinner and had the nojito soda and the ‘sashimi tuna and brown rice’. The nojito is a lime and pineapple flavoured concoction..."
.itadakimasu~
"Grub Food Van is a Melbourne institution. The food, the staff, the surroundings! It is a joy to see Tim and Mark’s hard work paying off, the space..."
Steven Joshua-James
"Hidden gem in Fitzroy ! REALLY love the ambient here, funky and fun vibes. This cafe is aesthetically pleasingWe joined Grubtake5 food..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Great funky casual eatery in hipster Fitzroy. It was a warm spring day and we had been on a walking tour. The the fine mist spray was most welcome...."
SusieQ
"I didn’t know of Grubs food truck until I landed upon it with a group of fellow Fitzroy venue hoppers. This food truck ( made in the USA) was..."
Espy Eats
"The place was very hip and one-of-a-kind! Very photogenic as well! We came on a Saturday (2pm) and there was a little bit of waiting list. The wait..."
Joanna Shaddai
"Gorgeous setting! Especially when it's sunny, decorated as if you're way out in the outskirts of Melb!Had the beetroot hot chocolate,..."
Jean
"Let's try something different。this place surprise me a few times when I walked in. They got big van outside , fake head everywhere in the..."
Daisy Duck
"This is my favorite cafe in Melbourne! The interior is super cool coffee is delicious! It's such a good place for either being on your laptop by..."
Viv
"Like so many before me, I was wowed by the funky decor and feel of the place. There was a wave of calm and peace about the place that's hard to..."
J0yy173
"Very cool cafe tucked away off the main street with a relaxed vibe and a surprisingly large seating capacity. The food is really really..."
Yume Yume
"Absolutely loved this place. It's the perfect trans-seasonal venue, with al fresco seating outside for summer and an amazing (dog friendly!) indoor..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Great food, friendly staff, comfortable and spacious. Not to mention late kitchen hours on the Sunday. Best green juice in Melbourne too. Grub Food..."
Cameron
"The service is excellent, but what really sets this place apart is the decor. It's warm, has a few fireplaces and has interesting art dotted about...."
Suf
"I've organised two large groups to celebrate, catch up, chill and dine fine fusion food here.  I am surprised with just about every dish and I've..."
Amimi
"It is really special decor, very relaxing and nice! I had my favourite Chai here and also good dish. The Gumbo is nice, crocodile and prawn sausage..."
Happytalent.66
"First impressions, wow! The funky decor really is an interesting one that surely we will remember of😊.We ordered the Crispy poached..."
Must Be Hungry
"What a hidden little gem, tucked away off Brunswick St.  The ambiance at the Grub Food Van is spectacular, we were seated along the garden path..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Very enjoyable relaxed atmosphere for dinner. Food is excellent and well presented; a lovely mixture of textures and flavours. Every dish is unique..."
Drooberius
"Feel like having brunch in a greenhouse, surrounded by tropical plants with murals all around you with an option to play a game of ping pong in..."
Binula
"Came across Grub Food Van when in deep anguish about boring stuffy study materials, like one would come across an oasis when dehydrating to..."
Yorkstergram
"Friends back in NZ recommended it to us before we came over for the tennis and it didn't disappoint. We loved the decor of the place and menu..."
Kevin Prestney
"Sometimes you just love a place with no reason, or too many reasons. Grub is the place for..."
JZY
"This is a very interesting place there's a caravan outside with terrace, get inside and there's a good size room with awsome decorations the place is..."
Real_forking_diet
"After arriving in Collingwood this morning I was quick to sought out nearby places for brunch. Grub Food Van looked interesting so we gave it a go...."
To Flourish
"Took some friends visiting from overseas and they were impressed by the food and cool atmosphere. Great vibes, lovely service, and good food. Loved..."
Li-La
"Wow. I almost dismissed this place because of the look outside. I thought it was a vegan joint. The food was superb! Service was also superb! A bit..."
Mistermister
"Jul'17 update - they are now charging for all card payments. Please don't Grub!! It's so customer unfriendly. Just put $0,50 on top of every dish and..."
I. D.
"Eccentric, exciting, fun, friendly service, short wait times, busy, tasty, fresh food, nice coffee, a little world of its own.I recommend it..."
TwoLittle Ducks
"Under the guidance of head chef Scott Blomfield, Grub delivers an exciting all-day concept that focuses strongly on lunch and dinner, as well as the..."
Gastrology
"Met some friends here for brunch today. What a cool place this is, very kooky with plastic dolls everywhere hahaha Excellent staff,..."
Timinmelbourne
"What a stunning place to have a gourmet brunch in a sunny day!!! Had the wild mushrooms for myself, and the presentation was really beautiful as well..."
Joyce Wu
"Definitely one of my favourite in Melbourne! Super chill setting with lots of greens and other decorations, heaps of dogs and families with their..."
MelbFoodHunter
"Grub Food Van is a well known little gem, a must visit when you're in the northern side of Fitzroy. After walking pass the place so many times we..."
Mo.liem
"Grub Food Van, why are you so amazing? You have it all. A hidden Fitzroy location. A greenhouse, a library, and a wood-burning stove. And of course,..."
The Plus Ones
"Lovely atmosphere, perfect for families with kids. Friendly staff and would be even more awesome in summer! Chai was quite good and foodwise was..."
Memtree
"Grub Food Van is refreshing change amongst a sea of clean, minimalist designer cafe’s that litter every suburb. Decorated by the owners themselves,..."
The Food Society
"One of the greatest places for coffee and hangout so far I found in Fitzroy. Quirky space with great drinks. What I loved the most about here is how..."
Nguyễn Mạnh Duy
"We have visited quite a few times with furchild. Consistently good - breakfast, we had : grubby fingers>coffee> Ruby had puptreat. Atmosphere..."
We_Eat_Out
"The location of the cafe is quite hidden. The atmosphere is very hippie. You can sit indoors or outdoors at the yard. The staffs were welcoming and..."
Thepotatato
"My Saturday staple. Week after week this place never fails to please. Only disappointment was their crab but won't hold that against them! Highly..."
Ilkab2010
"What a place!Came in with a girlfriend and our toddlers for a quick coffee this Easter weekend and we fell in love with the place. The decor,..."
Sandrine Sunley
"Came in here on my uni break for a coffee catch up with a friend and was blown away. The staff, vibe, design and atmosphere of this place is..."
Brew Hunter
"Best.soy.chai.latte... Ever! Friendly staff, lovely setting on a sunny day. Just sad it's not open Monday's on my way to..."
Spanna3
"Mr LB:“In the middle of 2015, I was lucky enough to experience the winter offerings to the spin-off of Grub Food Van – Grub Hole. Grub Hole is..."
Brunch Addict
"Definitely one of my favourite places in Melbourne. The decor errs somewhere in between quirky and creepy... but it works really well. The coffee is..."
Moses-Kelly Saunders
"Nothing special. Good for hipstersA bit pricey. ..."
Ben 001
"This place is a great little hidden gem. Good place for a beer after a big night - interesting beers on tap and relatively well priced. Went for a..."
Erin
"My new favourite! Had informal birthday drinks and snacks/meals here. Perfect spot for it. The drinks menu was interesting (in a good way) though I..."
Alice Gomez
"Seriously good food! Absolutely delicious. Had the octopus and trout salad and the chicken balls. Dog friendly restaurant with a lovely atmosphere...."
Clotilde.blanchet10
"Quirky place which has great areas inside and out. The staff are really friendly and the food is fresh, tasty and quick. The atmosphere is quite..."
Dumba
"Love this place. Tasty food and great drinks...red grapefruit juice....chaucterrie plate, great coffee...a winner...cant wait to go..."
Jen Dorjee
Breizoz French Creperie
90/100 (1984 ratings)
Dessert
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Cafe
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Crepes
Meringue
Galettes
Salad
Waffles & Crepes
Sit down
French
Café
European
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"These crepes are to die for! Not complicated ingredients however they taste delicious. Crepe was cooked to perfection and I love the duck fat..."
Carol Loh
"Fantastic crêpes and coffee. Staff are lovely and always willing to recommend. The little meringue bags are a great treat- chocolate and cinnamon is..."
Emily K
"Very nice French restaurant with quite a variety of crepes, all from savoury to sweets. Have been here a couple of times for different types, and..."
Derek Dinh
"The crepe was nice. I showed the picture to order that an ice cream one the top of a crepe, I got this crepe without ice cream but it was fine. it..."
N K
"The sweet and savoury crepes here are a delight! I had the chocolate praline and the beef sausage with mushrooms. Both were so damn delicious. I'm..."
Harold Yap
"We came here a bit early on a Saturday morning -- ours was the second table to be occupied. The server was amiable and even managed to chat for a..."
Anne Cordero
"The atmosphere of this petite Creperie with its curb side dining has that feel of something special. The staff fabulous attentive and contributed to..."
Lyn Rogers
"Lovely savoury galettes or sweet crêpes. This is a ‘sit and spend some time’ type of place, but they also do take out. It’s popular with a..."
Jodie Foreman
Hell Of The North
90/100 (2491 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
European
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
French
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mussels
Salmon
Creme Brulee
French onion soup
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Parfait
Salad
Duck
Oyster
Sit down
European
Contemporary
French
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Mid-range
"This place was well worth the trip to melbourne fantastic food and a lovely server doing a great job helping to make the night as comfortable for us..."
Tara-lee Lamerichs
"We had the set menu and it really was spectacular. Every, single dish. The tartare is still on my mind. Excellent wine and..."
Maree O'Connor
"Despite the very off putting name, I thought Hell of the North was superb! Went there for Sunday lunch for my birthday....The food was sublime, we..."
Liz Coffey
"Worth the trip over the Yarra! Wonderful food, wonderful wine, wonderful service....what a great place this is! I cannot fault it, we had the pork..."
Jenny Oakley
"Amazing restaurant. Great service, food and wine. Shared the set menu with friends. So much fun. Great atmosphere... highly..."
Ben Willey
"Have been twice and both times superb. The $65 Feed Me does not disappoint add a great wine list to top it off...."
Michael Sharpe
"Second time here and not disappointed. Food was amazing, had the feed me option which had a great selection from the menu. Staff were fantastic and..."
Jess McGiffin
"Amazing! Have been meaning to try this place for a while and so glad we did. Enjoyed the "feed me" option and a few bloody marys (fantastic by the..."
Trinity Same
"Visited Hell of the North just for drinks, fabulous wine list, great venue and staff extremely friendly! So glad we came..."
Amy Lewis
"Love this place - staff fab, food gorgeous, wine sublime, ambience cosy = just..."
Robyn Diviny
"Nothing bad to say. Awesome food, staff, decor & would highly..."
Scott Adam
"Great dinning experience. The staff was fun and knowledgeable, necessary with the food and wine that they..."
Samuel Klett Navarro
"Fantastic place, first visit, won't be our last. Food, service and ambience were..."
Kerry Alderuccio
"We had a fabulous dining experience just before lock down and we hope the local community supports this great little business to keep afloat through..."
Melissa Lombardo
"We went as a family, and all enjoyed every dish, I am unable to eat dairy and they managed to accommodate me in every course. There was not a morsel..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"I liked it a lot! Came here on the day before my 4 wisdom teeth extraction (yikes!) to enjoy a last chow and I was not disappointed. Situated just..."
Miranda Rose
"Have read rave reviews about this place in our neighbourhood Facebook group and have to say they were spot on about service, staff and quality food...."
Newenne
"One of my all time favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I love that the entrance is a big yellow door embedded in a side street. It really makes you..."
Vizual.Eater
"Absolutely delicious food!!! The servers were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Had some great recommendations. Place was cosy and..."
April
"Great food and service. The wine list is reasonable. We had the duck, fish and the pork donuts. All great. The pomme Frye’s were somewhat average...."
Anthea Caroline
"We came here for dinner on a Saturday. We decided to go with the 5 course menu and we weren't disappointed. The French onion soup was to die for and..."
Hangry Horace
"Really lovely space and fantastic food. Love the old Europe feel here. I had the duck and the cauliflower gratin with a cocktail. Highly..."
Linda Miller
"We had a really nice dinner here! The service is friendly and attentive. The food was lovely with good flavors! My highlight was the beef tartare :)..."
Romy
"I had an exceptional evening here the other day for a friend's birthday. From the start, the night was a treat. A warm welcome from our waitress put..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Great for group dining. We went with the set menu. Overall nice flavours but felt it would have been a better option to order a la carte so we could..."
Megan Kong
"My partner and I went there for our anniversary dinner. We tried the feed me menu as they took all our suggestions and the portions are not too big..."
Tabi Ei
"It’s our first time to visit this restaurant for lunch. I like the booking system via Zomato as I can book it at night time and it’s so handy...."
Lynn.wong4
"What a fabulous restaurant with fabulous food and impeccable service.I loved it and, hands down, it is the best overall food experience which I..."
Jane Mathieson
"Came here for a friend's birthday and it wasn't too bad. We did the $75 per person feed me menu. I thorougly enjoyed the pate, beef tartare, fish and..."
Sezza
"Celebrated a girlfriend’s birthday there last night. Food was great! We got the “feed me for $75” per person. Honestly speaking, it was..."
Jess_foodie
"The service in this place is absolutely fantastic. Staff is all friendly, even giving us a suggestion of not ordering too much. The starter of..."
Kaitlyn Farrer
"Absolutely like this restaurant! The food came out super quick and it was all very good. The service in this place is absolutely fantastic. Staff is..."
William Steele
"Been there twice and have not been disappointed at all food was great and so was the service ! 10/10 would come back for more .. maybe tonight !..."
Adrian Chau
"Had an absolutely sensational 4 courses with the owner Mark lending his knowledge on wine selection and offering his tips for the menu. Could not..."
Jared Wright
"Everything was so delicious. Service was quick, friendly and professional. The only feedback would be that they didn’t let us know how long the..."
Fazkia Luvinda
"Really high quality and great experience for French food. Friend recommend this place, love the place in a quiet area, staffs are friendly and..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Was surprised to find this hidden gem. The food was surprisingly great and people are very friendly. Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed..."
JennJenn
"Really great food, smooth service and friendly staff. Crème brûlée was amazing. Quite expensive but worth it for the quality of the food. Good..."
Murat Özder
"Food and service was good but abit slow for the food transitions. I order the asparagus, fish and steak plus creme brûlée for dessert. The..."
50% Coffee 50% Food
"Came here for my partner’s birthday. The service in this place is absolutely fantastic. Staff are all friendly, even giving us a suggestion of not..."
Kaseyzz
"Great food, interesting ambiance, very friendly staff and overall a fantastic meal!We had the feed-me menu for lunch - birthday celebration. Terrine,..."
Ravi Sandhu
"Yesterday I tried the $50 feed me lunch special. It is a shared menu and you get the choice of either a meat or seafood menu option. Make sure you..."
Caroline Beaney
"Went to Hell of the North on a Saturday. We didnt book but went in super early so we can get a table. There is a 2 hours seating it seems to be..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"This place was just AMAZZIIIINGGGG! This was just like heaven served on my plate. We opted for a feed me menu and I think it was the best decision we..."
Tulika Kabra
"3.5. I did have high expectations for dinner here considering its reputation, and unfortunately the food didn't quite reach those lofty heights, but..."
Nalia
"I went here with three girlfriends for my birthday dinner at the 8.30 sitting. Food was delicious, particularly enjoyed the duck and mushroom..."
Justine
"This was my second visit to Hell of the North and again it was a great experience. We chose 7 dishes to share, being the duck and mushroom..."
Lizia
"My time in Hell was awesome! Okay so once you’ve found the entrance, (pro tip it’s the large yellow door - yes, it looks like someone’s..."
Hazey
"This is one of those places that will Just blow your mind away !! We are so glad we order “feed me” option and it was just mesmerising..."
Aurnie
"Today was our second visit and still impressed with the service and food. We felt welcomed from the moment We made a phone booking till the moment we..."
Bao Ngo
"Mind blown. I’ve seriously had Hell of the North on my list for two years and I’ve finally had the pleasure of eating here and honestly it is one..."
Bogan Mum
"A wonderful location and wonderful presentation. In a renovated stone cottage/bar, with various rooms and layouts to choose from, this restaurant..."
Jamin65
"Went the ‘Feed Me’ option. Didn’t regret. As a keen cyclist I was drawn to this restaurant by its name taken from the Paris-Roubaix race. You..."
Rutheey
"Located in a quaint spot off from Smith Street. Hell of the North blew expectations. Dining was at your own pace and servers were brilliant at their..."
Andrew Mac
"Had a great experience at Hell of the North during my visit. Awesome little hidden gem behind a yellow door in the north of Melbourne. Feed Me menu..."
JW
"It was a great experience, the place is hidden jem in the northern suburbs. If it's your first time to go there just find a bright yellow door behind..."
Lcche3
"Took my lovely fiancé here for dinner tonight easy parking along the ally was abit hard to find behind the bushes but once we found the entrance and..."
Ayapom
"Great service last minute booking and kid friendly. Great value had the 5 course option. Delicious food! Awesome wine list. Will definitely go..."
Emily Jaksch
"Fantastic entrance and service! They explain every little thing to you when they bring it to your table. How it’s made, ingredients. The pork and..."
Smita Smita Maruti
"Fantastic night !! We were spoilt from the moment we arrived. The “feed me “ option is the way to go for a group of 6 with the king fish ceviche..."
Tim A
"Love this place! Went there with a friend a while ago. We had 3 fancy desserts. They were amazing but the portion was quite small comparing to..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I would give Hell of the North 4.5The restaurant is hidden behind the bushes, pretty had to find. Just look for a bright yellow door for..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Wow! what a great experience. The food is top notch. The service was great. The only thing was they fit 7 of us into a 6 seating table despite my..."
Aidan Chuan
"I’m a pretty handy home-cook, but it’s restaurants like this that show you what real chefs can do. The food is divine, every morsel on their..."
Not Nigella
"My two besties and I came here for a 30th dinner on the 7th March. After we rang the bell on the wrong door for 5 minutes we finally realised we had..."
@HappyEats
"First time here and I was most impressed from the min walking through the yellow door. Service was friendly , fun& efficient. The food was delicious..."
HG
"Definitely meets a standard of a fine dine restaurant. Great service and I would definitely recommend their feed me menu option. My highlight was..."
TweeVy Ngo
"This was our third visit to Hell of the North. Great service as always and a nice cosy dining room. Food was great, particularly the gnocchi..."
JM
"My boyfriend and I came here for our early Valentine's Day dinner this year. We had the Feed Me menu, which was $75 per pax. We started out with the..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"First visit though it’s been on my list for ages. Great food, professional service and a friendly relaxed vibe. Pork & gruyere doughnut -..."
Rod Coleman
"Great food, beautiful decor and very friendly staff. All the food was cooked to perfection, the tartar is a new favourite. The tasting menu was..."
Alistair Lim
"I loved this place. We were there late and the full kitchen had closed so we could only order from the supper menu but they had some delicious french..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Hell of the North is truly a hidden gem in the streets of Fitzroy. With its secretive yellow door, you would never have walked in if you didn’t..."
Stelly
"The service here was efficient, polite, and impeccable. As far as food went, it’s definitely up there. We ordered a Beef Tartar and Chicken Liver..."
Neer Ly
"Was very hungry when we came here for dinner on a hot night. The wine list is really good and the building it self has a lot of character and had a..."
Finger Lickin
"Love the secret, yellow, no sign door that’s oh so Melbourne. Amazing food that’s share based, so it makes it more fun and gives a better..."
HH24
"Dined with a group of 8, we were tucked into a private corner and were taken care of so well. We had the “feed me” menu. The highlights for me..."
Jess.
"Beef tartare was very nice - texture and seasoning was great: 4/5The skin on the chicken was delicious 5/5Service very helpful and friendly..."
Linda
"Best food I've eaten in ages. After finding the subtle yellow door entrance Beautifully cooked dishes, beautiful flavours, wholesome and filling. ..."
Lisa Eat More
"Beautiful food. ‘Feed me’ is definitely filling and great range of foods. Wine list delightful. Atmosphere is darkish and feels completely away..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Came back here for a friend’s birthday dinner. It was packed. The chicken liver parfait and steak tartare are just as good as I remember them...."
Jesskaar
"Great ambience and decor, starting from the cute doorway. The food was excellent. My favourite was the pork and gruyere donuts, I could eat an..."
Prakriti Mateti
"A stand out modern French cuisine. All the dishes are very well done and tasty. Portions and prices are also reasonable. One of my favourites is the..."
Rico Adhitya
"We had such a great experience!! The service was outstanding. I hadn't been spoilt so much in a very long time!!! The food was delicious and..."
Valentina Angeloni
"Excellent service and ambience serving delectable food. The setting am ambience is very romantic and it gives you a vibe of having been transported..."
Akash Devasar
"We had a great time there. The food was delicious. We ordered prawn from entrée (normal), chilling cheese from small dishes, spring lamp from large..."
Abdullah H
"Great food, and reasonably priced. French inspired menu. Was part of a group so had to have the set menu. There was plenty of food and everyone was..."
Luan Ngo
Cutler & Co
90/100 (1693 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
International
International
Australian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Fish
Cod
Sashimi
Ribs
Pork
Beef
Polenta
Confit
Suckling Pig
Salad
Octopus
Crab
Ceviche
Scallops
Meringue
Duck
Quail
Oyster
Roe
Mussels
Sit down
International
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Has an amazing meal here, went with chefs selection and even though I am not a seafood fan I still enjoyed every course. The meat of every dish was..."
Matt McGaw
"My husband and I attended for the first time on a busy Saturday night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. Even with a private function also..."
Dahlia Hermes
"Absolutely beautiful food, atmosphere and staff! They were genuine, down to earth whilst being professional and gave us the best service you could..."
Hayley McMurray
"Food and wine was phenomenal! Service, ambience, music on point. Could not fault this place! Had the perfect dining experience..."
Imma Sainato
"One of the most enjoyable experience. The staff were superb. I forgot to ask for our waiter's name to tell the owner that he is an asset. He even..."
Waleed Talj
"What a fantastic place to eat!! Disappointed they had run out of the 1.1kg rib eye but the scotch fillet that replaced it was perfect. Very highly..."
Josh Coon
"Overall, beautiful and very balanced between meat, seafood and vegetablesSunday Chef’s Selection🤤Yellowfin tuna crudos, smoked..."
Queenie
"We came here for a celebratory dinner and got the chef menuOysters: Freshly shucked and deliciousThe Bonito crudo, smoked soy dashi &..."
Vivian
"Having visited several fine dining restaurants Cutler delivered in every aspect. We had the summer chefs selection. The chef balanced fine produce,..."
Aaditey Bains
"What can I say amazing amazing cannot wait to go back credit to all involved they made the dining experience well worth it..."
Zed
"For the price we paid, it was worth it. Would come back again 👌. Good food, Good..."
Anonymous
"After a couple of years of wanting to go here we finally dined for dinner. The venue itself was very nice and intimate however I do recommend to..."
Mills
"Impeccable food, wine & service...."
Theresa James
"Great service . Atmosphere is good. Love the passionfruit dessert so much..."
Daisy Duck
"You just have to go this place. We ordered chef secrete that are amazing. Love the bread with butter for entry. Special duck pie is really tasty. ..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Me and the boyfriend were craving seafood one night so we headed to cutler and co. It’s so easy to miss as it’s dark and mysterious but the..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Inside an inconspicuous shopfront, with a kitchen in the entrance, is a first rate fine dining experience called Cutler & Co.The restaurant..."
Srslyfoods
"One of my favourites for a guaranteed great dining experience. I always try the Chef’s Selection as the menu offerings are always unique,..."
PS91
"First time I have been here tonight!Food was great, especially the king george whiting!But, I would love to say that the servic was the..."
Akio Otsuka
"3.5 We came here a while ago and had the Chef’s selection. Attentive service and great setting. However, the dishes were either a hit or a miss...."
GreedyCat
" I have always wanted to go to Cutler & Co and had the opportunity through a Delicious event on Monday, April 1. The event was to..."
Jdnosewine
"Dining at Cutler & Co is a wonderful experience. The fit out is industrial-chic, the food is creative and a fusion of Japanese and European flavours..."
Marianna Tuccia
"Just remember to write a review for this amazing restaurant I visited long time ago. We didn’t make a booking but the host nicely offered us a..."
Chang Chang
"3.5. A lovely setting, and very attentive service. We had some nice appetisers and bread to start, then ordered the prawns and zucchini flowers for..."
Nalia
"Birthday dinner here was amazing, to my wife here on her birthday and had an ultimate feast in a well technically executed degustation. Remembered..."
Nelson
"Amazing venue. Staff are friendly and polite, and the restaurant provides a great atmosphere for a date night. My bf surprised me with a dinner here,..."
Lisa Giles
"Came here for sunday lunch, $75 pp for set menu. Starters were lovely, olives and prosciutto, oysters, sour cream and chives on bread, and focaccia...."
Jo N
"When you are reaching the lofty heights of a $50 main course there are certain expectations, and Cutler and Co satisfies in every way. The $150 per..."
Alan Tse
"Perfect dining experience. Went for Sunday lunch, excellent value, fantastic service & the food was really good. The dining room was super cool yet..."
Annannann
"I had a very lovely dinner with my BFF for celebrating her birthday at Cutler & Co. Food, service and even toilets are five-star level. Two days..."
Shae Yao
"Love, love, love everything about Cutler and Co. We had our work Christmas lunch here (2 years in a row) in the private dining room. The food and..."
Aj4452
"Honestly such a devine experience shared with friends! From walking in and passing an open kitchen, to be seated in a warehouse type setting and..."
Marygrace
"Amazing experience! We came in a group of 6 and the staff were able to cater for our needs just to make our dining experience comfortable! The..."
Melbourneats
"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne this year!  The food is sublime!   I loved the cobia crudo, a refreshing combination of flavours,..."
Custardbun
"Cutler & Co is one of Andrew McConnell’s restaurants, also famous for Cumulus. It’s been around for a while but the renovation is fairly recent...."
Andy Quan
"My husband surprised me with dinner here for our anniversary. Had the degustation menu. Every dish was delicious. They even managed to cater to my..."
Elle T-S
"Spectacular food and services. Second time to be here. A great place to celebrate something special. Highly recommend for anniversary with your love..."
Bixiang Zeng
"Was lucky enough to dine here last night, and had a wonderful experience! Went with the chef’s selection and my partner and I were impressed by..."
Jamie
"Fabulous experience. Attentive staff who were not intrusive. Even though it was busy, noise level was not too loud. All the food was so expertly..."
Fishy
"My husband surprised me and took me here for birthday dinner! What an absolute treat!! From the moment you stepped through the door you are welcomed...."
Deezarock
"I loved cutler and co. We tried the chef selection with wine pairing, definitely worth it and nice to do on a special occasion. The food was..."
Mj
"Don t know where to start ... first we had a very warm welcome. And then the food ololo so amazingly delicious. My favourite was the artichoke which..."
Fanny Foodie
"Went here date for a date. The place is really romantic, perfect for a date. Great customer service too, top notch service all round.Food..."
Stri Nariswari Setiaji
"Nice fine dining restaurant - a very cosy and romantic setting. Service was amazing, very attentive waiters.  Ordered the chef's menu; menu focussed..."
Obie
"Came here for dinner on Saturday and decided to go with the chefs menu. Overall we were happy with our dinner and with the service, but there were a..."
Haley
"The food here is lovely and the service was very attentive. The Morton Bay bugs were great and both our main meals were fantastic. We were surprised..."
Niki
"Delicious modern Australian food, nice setting and flawless service. Went here for my partner’s birthday dinner and the two of us had chef’s..."
Alex Butenko
"It's been almost a month since we dined here but more importantly, it's a mini achievement for myself knowing that I am able to move on gracefully..."
Michelle Leong
"Third time here and I still love it. Great atmosphere with attentive staff. The rib eye was nice and tender and perfectly cooked to our liking. The..."
Deelightful
"Food was fantastic. The Heritage Tomatoes dish was definitely a favourite. Service was great, staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Will be..."
Jaycee
"It had been almost 8 years since we were last at Cutler & Co, so with fond memories of the beautiful food and wine, MIL and I decided it was the..."
Where Will We Eat
"Seductive ambiance serving elegant farm to table dishes with sophisticated drinks. Staff were a little quirky and sometimes slow but we weren’t in..."
Miss Franzini
"WOW! Cutler and Co absolutely ticked all the boxes for our family. Sunday lunch set menu was divine. The service was impeccable, the ambience is very..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"First time to go back to cutler and co since they done the renovations. The new entrance set up is very cool with the cocktails trolley and the mood..."
Finger Lickin
"I booked a dinner reservation for 5 pax. The restaurant was busy and packed when we got there. The service was friendly and efficient. My family and..."
LittleM
"Finally got around to C&C and glad I did! Casual, comfortable fine dining with delicious food and attentive service. Not sure how we ended..."
Milla Vanilla
"The food here was really impressive. We went here following the restaurant being on master chef. The experience was great and so was the food...."
N D
"This place is incredible! I was skeptical before coming here, conscious that it might be another stuck up restaurant that completely rips you off..."
Eatable Melbourne
"Well first off, let me tell you, lucky “Greggy” boy did well on the old (new) crypto currency market, because for the average diner this place..."
GregFood ?️‍♀️
"I had high expectations for Cutler & Co. due to the reviews and my experience did not let me down in the slightest! Firstly, I have only the highest..."
Lei
"Ok, so the food, service, ambience and overall experience is good. And therein lies the problem, for a place that is widely touted as being in the..."
Wedders
"Loved how this place does upper class dining at very homey style food.Can't go wrong with whatever you order here, I'm sure you'll enjoy..."
Michael Tan
"My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday on a Saturday night. As it was my birthday, he had put in a request to have a nice seat in a..."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"Vegan friendly? heck yes 10/10Wow. This place was incredible. I took my boyfriend out as a congratulations for graduating while..."
Vivian
"Had the Chef selection menu and wine pairing Nov ‘17. Service was great. Overall experience and ambiance were very melbourne. Will go back to..."
Bachd3
"Innovative without being try-hard. Stylish without being wanky. Minimalist but not lacking in substance. Cutler & Co deserves all the praise it has..."
Onara
"This is my first time back to Cutler & Co in about 5 years. The refurbished dining space is dark and moody, perfect for an intimate dinner. We both..."
Megan M
"Had a lovely meal on Saturday night. The new fit out is still stylish and sleek but unfortunately it's also more reverberant. Service was excellent...."
FoodN
"I don't usually write super long reviews but when I do, it is when I give the respect that the restaurant deserves. I believe they have invested..."
Justin Wong
"We enjoyed this place so much the first time we went back a second time. The second time around the food didn't wow us at much as the first time in..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Service was impeccable. Couldn't fault it. The food is excellent but, in my view, missing something. The bugs entree was definitely the..."
Bobby
"Food is faultless and ambience is beautiful. A little dark so great for a date night out, but better have your credit card handy. Pay for quality..."
Nancy Hua
"The new fitoit is amazing, but I think the old menu was much better, personally i don't want to be served suckling pig on a tasting menu.. it was..."
Caity.
"We came to Cutler & Co to use a gift voucher that was given to us as a wedding present from someone who rated this place highly. The ambience was..."
Espy Eats
"Salmon Roe doughnuts...that's all you need to know! The cocktail list was updated by a waitress from France and exudes exotic combinations and gin :)..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"WAs a great experience. First time for a degustation. Very pricey but that's expected. Interesting food combinations and would def go back again...."
Melissa Lincoln
"A superb dining experience. Beautiful ambience, amazing service, delicious & inventive cooking, knowledgeable sommelier. All food was fresh and..."
Rosaria Burchielli
"This was the perfect experience. Was recommend to me and did not disappoint. Food, atmosphere and service were excellent. Food was more than..."
Soso
"Had chefs menu. Food was delicious and also Loved the service. For sharing dishes they split the dish in half and give you each a plate..."
Mia Zhu
"One of the best fine dining restaurants in Australia (and I've been to a few!!) - definitely the most outstanding one from the McConnell family. I..."
Lily
"I loved this restaurant. Great atmosphere and vibe. Exceptional and knowledgeable service. We had the degustation with matching wines, and it was top..."
Kotix
"This was part of our food journey in Nov 2015, first time at Cutler and Co, it was an awesome experience. They make their own butter and bread, it..."
Hungry Polar
"Been to C&Co a few times now, and it's always exceptional. This time we had the degustation which was delicious. Well considered dishes made with top..."
RoxyMaxwell
"We rocked up here after finding the night noodle market overly crowded, and they kindly found us a table in a busy restaurant.  We shared the lamb,..."
Gotham
"We came here during christmas and were very much anticipating a top notch tasting experience, the food was great and flavourful, modern australian..."
Mi55Bee
"Cutler and Co is divine, the menu was extensive for both wine and food.  The waitress was helpful in giving suggestions on the dishes that were..."
Simmyeats.Melb
St Andrews Hotel - Fitzroy
90/100 (812 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Australian
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish
Burger
Salad
Duck
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Australian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Here in a group of six for dinner. It was a lovely night and we were surprised that it wasn't busier. This great looking pub come restaurant really..."
Rennie
"From the moment you open the door at St Andrews you receive a warm welcome.The staff were attentive, knowledgeable and outstanding (Management -..."
Phoenix
"Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Fillet Steak was cooked to medium rare perfection and the choice of sides and ability to mix it up worked..."
Have Hunger, Will Travel
"Ate here recently with a friend, it is a beautiful pub that has a real country feel about it.  I loved the decor, it reminded me of a family friends..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Just had a wedding here yesterday and would say the space is great for a ceremony/reception, ambience is really great and wine selection was..."
Nikki
"I quite enjoy this place and will often turn to it if I’m after a relatively quiet, warm and inviting pub meal that serves all the pub classics to..."
Linda
"Their food is always cooked very well and delicious, and the staff are lovely. Definitely above average pub fare! They renovated awhile back too so..."
Jess_e88
"Charming and cosy pub overlooking Carlton Gardens. We dined on a Saturday night without a booking and were seated straight away by the friendly..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Second time here and just as good as the first.I had the Eye Fillet with tossed vegies and mash. Steak was cooked to Medium perfection and..."
Kat P
"My partner and I had dinner there last night. It was a relatively quiet night w only 2 tables full, yet we were sat next a kitchen door. This is one..."
Timinmelbourne
"3G:Great ambient,Great food & Great service. Had the rib eye & porterhouse steak cooked according to how we like it. The steak chips & creamy..."
Jup
"Will come back for:+ Porterhouse+ PannacottaCame here with some mates to grab a feed and we tried out the set menu for the day...."
The Casual Diner
"I came here the other night with a friend as it was in the entertainment guide. It was well worth the visit, we both ordered the eye fillet, which..."
Sophie
"What an interesting specials list! We were told it was all "game meat" this Sunday. I had a BEAUTIFUL venison & bacon pot pie, so rich & delicious, &..."
Speccy
"Great pub. Great for a quiet chill day with friends! Good selection of your favourite pub food and vegetarian options. The specials are amazing!..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"We were in the area and in need of a feed! Given they were on the Melbourne Entertainment Card (2 for 1), we thought we would give The Pumphouse a..."
Meeee Hungry!
"The Pumphouse is so much more than a pub. A great variety of excellently executed dishes from a simple saganaki with balsamic glaze to a perfectly..."
Spolj
"My sister had her engagement party yesterday in the private function room (called St Andrews Conservatory) of the Pumphouse Hotel. Chosen purely..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Service here is amazing! Feel like they really care for their customers and nothing seemed like an imposition for them. We had the vegetable risotto..."
Mandi Vegan
"As pub meals go it doesn't get much better than the Pumphouse Hotel. Relaxed ambience, great service from a young staff, good wine and beer..."
KLW
"We had booked the private function room and were so pleased with the service. They always made sure you had a drink and were so friendly. The..."
Hailey
"Really good food. We had gnocchi and eggplant involtini which were great and higher than expectation.Food came on time and tasted..."
Baran Behrang Rad
"Very attentive staff with amazing tap beer; had the Wild Yak and house wine; Shiraz Cab. Roast garlic jus with the steak is absolutely to die for!..."
Thuong Vo
"Really loved this place! The ambience was the highlight and the staff were friendly and accomodating. We came for a small birthday gathering with..."
Tu Nguyen
"Kangaroo burger, Slowly braised lamb ragu pappardelle, Slowly braised lamb shanks and Banana and Baileys bread and butter pudding!!!!..."
Brooke & Nick
"Pumphouse hotel is one of oldest hotels in Melb. Thus inner deco is very 19th century, with a big yak head hanging near the bar and a real fireplace..."
Hello World!
"Came for a quick after work dinner with my partner. The food was delicious - chicken parmigiana was  normal-human size and seemed like real chicken..."
Fiona
"Was treated to Mother's Day lunch today had a wonderful experience great food the staff were welcoming and friendly and the venue was great..."
Christine Kalfoglou
"Good solid pub meal. Had steak which was very nice with mushroom sauce and mash side. Pretty impressed for first visit. Unpretentious pub..."
Rolandmccall
"Great well furnished pub. Restaurant area is nice and the noise level is low enough to be able to hold conversations easily. Good pub menu..."
Kruger
"Great meal. 10 of us went here for dinner. I was a bit sceptical as the place was very quite. Meals came out and I was very impressed. I got the Lamb..."
John Parry
"Modest, oldstyled pub that doesn't disappoint. Standard no frills menu, which is in no way a negative. Place doesn't try to be something it isn't...."
J0rdz
"No complaints. Had an early in the week lunch at the Pumphouse. Eye filet steak was good quality, cooked to perfection, accompanied by good quality,..."
JLR50
"Me, the burger and the ice-cream sandwitch. At the pumphouse hotel I had the 200g black angus cheese burger and for dessert I had a strawberry choc -..."
Hungry Sasha
"Visited the Pumpahouse on Sunday night. All i will say is service was perfect food was the best pub meal I have eaten ever and the atmosphere was..."
Damien
"Best pub in the area.. Very cozy little hotel on Nicholson street. Had dinner last night before going to the theatre with a few friends. Great staff,..."
Tim
"Easter Sunday lunch = delicious. I went here on Easter Sunday with my mother over from Perth. I had a Barramundi and she had a peri peri chicken..."
Urbanette
"Found a fabulous Melbourne pub . Lovely staff, delicious food, smashing decor ,beautiful energy on my way back there ! Thanks for a very pleasent..."
Love It Or Like It
"Service,Space & Value. I recently organised a business lunch for 7 people at The Pumphouse Hotel in Fitzroy (our 2nd get-together at this pub) and..."
Bigem
"The food here is amazing. Very good service by the guy & girl behind the bar, despite being a full house. I naturally ordered a burger it was..."
Sampson White
"Good beer, good food, good service. I come to this lovely little pub fairly often and I always have a great time. The staff are friendly and..."
Fi Maxwell
"Hidden treasure. Ive never really noticed this pub, despite it being on a main road. Friendly service, delicious meals, best chicken..."
Sarah Marie
"Great!. A must before every Imax visit, they have one of the best burgers in Melbourne! Add some craft beer and a nice atmosphere, the place has it..."
Matt Sev
"Great food!!! Casual, cosy & fantastic friendly staff! Will be defidently visiting..."
CCs
"• Friendly staff • Speedy service (~18 minutes order time)• Excellent food – Pumphouse Burger was exquisite and calamari was..."
Daniel
"Great place. Awesome hotel, it's a regular for us. Friendly staff and the food is..."
Glassed
"Cool hotel, very friendly and approachable staff. The meals are excellent, i had the rib eye, cooked perfectly med rare. Will defo go..."
Mitch Cameron
"What a burger. This place is such a hidden gem - it's unpretentious and serves up great meals. Ever since I had the dreamy rich duck ravioli before..."
Unforkettable
"I was preparing to write a scathing review, as our first meal was terrible. We ordered the rib eye steak, and both sent it back. Dreadful quality -..."
Cookiemonsta
"Like it.. We ate here recently and enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Although the hotel is located on busy Nicholson St, the outdoor eating area is..."
Laura
"Good Food and Beer and a Nice Atmosphere.. Went here for a quick diner, had some Barramundi which was tasty and washed it down with a pint of the..."
Gursharan Chana
"Very enjoyable experience. Enormous serving sizes. Food was great. Good range in the normal menu, and the specials made it hard to choose what to..."
Michael Dawson
"Fitzroys Best steaks by far. It is hard to find a good decent pub these days, bistro dining, gastro pub, restaurant quality? will you have to take a..."
Secret Diner 2014
"I can’t thank the staff at St Andrews Hotel enough for helping make my daughter's Christening day extra special. The Room with a View was a great..."
Gaetana Lucci
"I booked the private dining “Room with a View” for my daughters christening and I am so glad I did. Organising everything was so easy, staff were..."
Marina Tsitsis
"We recently had our engagement lunch at St Andrews Hotel in Fitzroy in their "Room with a View". We had a fabulous day! The team were so lovely to..."
Millie Harris
"Was there for group Xmas lunch. Food was delicious. Generous portion size for a set menu. Staff there was very attentive and lovely. Room was..."
Trammy
"I recently celebrated my 30th Birthday at The St Andrews Hotel, Room With View. From the moment I made the booking the team at St Andrews were onto..."
Ebony
"Never fails! Excellent food, impossible to select a bad vintage and service exemplary, attentive and not obtrusive. If you're wanting a fail-safe..."
vascoe myer
"I love coming here for a good steak and mash potato. The service was excellent and the fold was even better. They treat you like one of the family at..."
Alex P.B
"Went here for dinner last night and only one word - WOW. We had the Crispy pork belly and the Seafood Linguini and neither dish disappointed. The..."
Cliff H
Bar Liberty
90/100 (476 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Wine Bar
American
Australian
Australian
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Australian
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was faultless, the service was great and the wine menu was sensational. Highly recommend this little..."
Belinda Dorsett
"My go to bar in Melbs when visiting from Sydney. Briney Bay is my fave cocktail in Aus...."
Sidonie Roberts
"We had the most incredible meal here last night and had to stop ourselves licking our plates! The wine list is fantastic as was the knowledge behind..."
Jacinta Bradford
"Great food,drink and fantastic staff.Great place for a night..."
Catherine Baker
"These guys know their stuff. Great wine, thoughtful and amazing food and exceptional knowledge and hospitality. Excellent vibe and the best playlist..."
Richard Mitchell
"Probably my new favourite restaurant & bar in Melbourne. Spectacularly good food, brilliant service, fun vibe and great..."
Constantine Frantzeskos
"What a great funky space to enjoy great wines and food. The service was..."
Lane Edgar
"This place is legit! No fuss venue with a sharp beverage list and delicious..."
Iraia Andersen
"We loved the ambiance and the expertise of the staff. The drink list is supurb and the house made spirits and fermentations devine. Food delish..."
Tracy-Ann Smith
"Great Sunday set menu service was friendly and efficient awesome wine..."
Ryan Pandolfi
"Love everything about this joint! Keep up the great..."
Lewis Jaffrey
"Amazing food, wine and staff. Would highly..."
Linda Chan
"Wine sensational, food impeccable and service exceptional. We will be..."
Joel Nathaniel
"Thankyou for a awsome experience!! High recommend the feed me option!..."
Casey Luond
"Had the most amazing meal ever, thank you so much...."
Chendramani Litchfield
"Great bar, staff, drinks and the food is..."
Gemma Walker
"Recommended by a Melbourne local to give this place a try. And am I glad she did! This little gem offers an amazing menu. Recommended anyone..."
Srslyfoods
"Don’t let the spray painted sign out the front deceive you. It’s now a wonderful wine bar. I must say I embarrassed myself. They said if you can..."
Alan Tse
"Best service, wine list, service & atmosphere (retro tunes). Unpretentious and enjoyable. Please don’t go because I want it all to myself. Don’t..."
Ramen_lover
"We came here for some food and drinks after work on a Thursday evening. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately. We ordered the..."
Hangry Horace
"Bar Liberty is my favourite wine bar in Melbourne. A sophisticated wine list complimented by a seasonal menu by a culinary master known as Casey..."
Keysey
"Sunday lunches here are pretty neat, good value for money. It usually starts off with really good sourdough bread with charcuterie, snacks, mains..."
Syahirah Halim
"Great food, great service and good ambience. The the tempura vegetables scallops and the beef were all exceptional out of a huge selection of..."
Taimor H
"Bar Liberty doesnt stop to amaze. Beautiful wine list combined with easy super tasty food.Go on Sunday lunch! 8 dishes for $45. So much value!..."
MelbFood
"The experience I had in Bar Liberty was nice. The space was actually quite small, around 4-5 tables? So it was cozy. You would be surrounded by..."
Kat Tran
"Bar Liberty doesn’t take itself too seriously, judging by the word ‘liberty’ spray painted over the old signage, or maybe this is a sign that..."
Sonia Nair
"Simple dishes with the occasional interesting flair. Every dish was really well done with great presentation. Service was friendly and attentive...."
Will Davidson
"Where do I even begin? It's one of my best food and WINE experiences !! I have been now converted to drinking only natural wines as it doesn't give..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"There's no other place to turn to when craving an intimate, delicious meal with incredible wine. There's just something so cosy and comfortable here..."
Amara D'Wilde
"So much yes! Fabulous wine and the food was divine!! I would recommend the S&P Veg, burrata, tartare. The pippies were nice but not as good as the..."
Liz
"Went in Sunday just gone and BANG!!! $45 sunday lunch was out of this world four of us had a blast we had Benedict Cumberbach as our waiter and you..."
E Rock
"I like it here. The markup on wine grates on me a bit, but at the end of the day it's the only venue close to home who's serving what I want to..."
Ronnie Ramjet
"Lovely night. Started with a few relaxed drinks in the courtyard at drinkwell before heading inside for dinner. The food is designed to share. The..."
FoodN
"Awesome. Great food, great wine, great service, great atmosphere. Would definitely return. There was so much attention to detail in each..."
Jasmi
"Had lunch here on Sunday, $45 for a set menu. It was faultless, everything was delicious and different to anything i've had elsewhere. We all..."
EK
"We sought shelter last night chez Bar Liberty where we enjoyed a corner table and a leisurely meal to kick off the long weekend. I enjoy a house gin..."
Minda Barley
"GO TO THIS PLACE!! The team here clearly are leaders of their industry with food, wine & service being top class. Very impressed with how last..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Pretty good service, a great wine bar ambiance, and freaken awesome food. The GLT (think crispy chicken skin) is amazing and a must order. The hanger..."
Princess_Porky
"No. Seriously. This is good. These people like food, and interesting wine and they are keen to share that stuff with you. And they do that without..."
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"Bar Liberty Fitzroy is the brainchild between Banjo Harris Plane (ex-Attica), Michael Bascetta (both ex-Attica), Casey Wall (Rockwell & Sons) and..."
The City Lane
"Lovely little place set up in an old house. Not too noisy or crowded and the food was fresh. A lot of thought has gone into making it a very unique..."
Rick
"Really relaxed but polished bar set in an old house. We sat in the back room which had about 6 small tables. The menu had a lot of unknowns so this..."
Julycheee
"I loved Bar Liberty. The staff and ambiance is awesome, it's a warm, happening place that isn't over crowded or loud. The food was really..."
Lily Webster
"Lovely little place. Cosy. Staff welcoming and informative. I like how the chefs serve the dishes. Steak is fantastic. As are the potatoes with..."
Sasquatch
"Great night with amazing food & wine - the set menu was perfect and the snapper & steak within that were the highlights. Dark horse was the cabbage..."
Fitzroy Forager
"Great wine selection. Great service. And the food, satisfied with every single dish we ordered. Will definitely come..."
Ellen Guo
"Amazing value with the set menu. Well done with the pork chop - both succulent and flavour. I would've giving more stars if I liked eating..."
Ruany
"Was really happy that there were so many vegan options when I asked, but slightly disappointed that 3/4 options for the entire/mains were so oily...."
Cameron (camwholikestrees)
"A hidden gem in Collingwood that will pleasantly surprise you as it looks like a bar but is actually a fine dining restaurant that not many know..."
Suzanna Zhang
"My partner and I booked our anniversary date night here on June 26th after a recommendation of my close friend. We had the set menu as well as fresh..."
Lora Smith
"Had an absolute blast at Bar Liberty. So many flavors.. I had many favorites and could’ve kept..."
Sarah Fairbarns
"From start to finish, wonderful execution of the food. And service was impeccable. 2nd night out of lockdown but you wouldn’t know it, this place..."
Caroline -
Mon Ami
89/100 (716 ratings)
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"First night out after restrictions lifted and Mon Ami didn’t disappoint!! Everything about that place is fantastic. A perfect night..."
Joshbramham86
"It’s a 3.6 for me. Cute little place that I must have passed hundreds of times in the tram or in the car. It is small. But small in a cute way..."
Two Sheds
"Mon Ami was very special, the decor is adorable and really does feel like you've been transported to a small bistro in France. The food was..."
Frog
"Very nice and authentic French restaurant! Love the food! Although is quite 'petit', the environment is cozy and quite, it's right opposite to the..."
Cindy Wx Chen
"We could not have picked a better place for a romantic dinner. Food looked and tasted delightful, ambience was classic and very intimate . We had..."
Stellios
"An extremely cute French restaurant hidden in popular Fitzroy. We came Thursday night a little late after getting through the traffic, and found..."
Happytalent.66
"What a gorgeous little restaurant. Lovely layout and decor, small but beautifully intimate, very attentive and friendly waitstaff and gorgeous food...."
Em Hart
"We had a beautiful night at Mon Ami last night celebrating our anniversary. This is a such a delightfully romantic place with amazing food and..."
Brendan Harty
"The Trough has contemplated this review for a few days. He is cognisant of the fact that here are a lot of reviews already out there for this..."
The Trough
"Nothing short of superb. Tasteful decor, fine service and consistently (scallops, risotto, lamb, tarte aux pommes) excellent food. A memorable dining..."
William Higginson
"A perfect findWe were introduced to Mon Ami by friends who visit Melbourne regularly. What a find. We love French..."
Allan Wall
"Simply French and simply wonderful. The small intimate setting is fantastic and romantic. They serve exceptional food and great service is equally..."
Priva67
"Took my partner here for a birthday dinner and love the food which was delicious, the lady who runs the floor was amazing and remembered that i had..."
PaulM
"Jan'16 update - went to have a wine in their terrace. It has sun for a long time and there always seem to be space. Had a lovely wine and ended up..."
I. D.
"Great. The best restaurant experience i have ever had. Worth every..."
Mparadise1990
"A bit pricy but worth the..."
Yeats Lee
"After a recommendation, we dined at Mon Ami tonight to celebrate our second wedding anniversary. The whole night from the initial greeting and right..."
Elisabeth Kiss
"We decided to choose a dish from the petit range. At that point, nothing sounded more appetising to me than the kingfish ceviche. Topped with caviar,..."
Melissating
"Visited for a date night after a friends recommendation and absolutely loved it here! The food was delicious, the place had a great atmosphere and..."
Beckybeaney
"What an absolute gem! This place is a gorgeous tiny restaurant with amazing food and a fantastic wine selection. The duck confit and fois gras were..."
T Loves Food
"On Bastille Night I joined the happy throng at Mon Ami for a delicious dinner of old favourites with a new modern twist.Whenever I go to..."
Sigmund Jorgensen
"WORTH EVERY CENT!. I took my partner for dinner at Mon Ami after a friend from work raved about the food. To start off my review the service is..."
Rebeccalauder14
"Absolutely wonderful experience. We came here for the first time in Thursday night in the midst of the heat wave. We were greeted by a warm smile, a..."
Puss In Boots
"One of Melbourne's treasure. I have been meaning to write a review for ages on Mon Ami. I am in love with this restaurant and also take overseas..."
Rosie
"All the reviews saying that is a romantic joint are 100% correct. But the food is exquisite and the service. Almost didn't go because of 1 bad..."
Adam
"Amazing resturant, couldn't fault anything about this place. The duck is as delicious as other reviews have said. We had the duck l'orange and the..."
Rosie Jones
"Yet another perfect duck breast at Mon Ami!!! Love this..."
Melbournian
"Shhhoosh....one of Melbournes best kept secrets. Food is authentic, well prepared and served with genuine care. Small, intimate and a warm..."
CJ
"Exquisite!. A fantastically delicious meal, amazing service, and terribly romantic!Took my boyfriend as part of his christmas present and it was..."
J
"Pleasant, intimate decor, authentic French without being ott.Friendly, warm, efficient service.Succinct menu choices thats..."
Alexander Prince
"Mon Ami for Life. This is one of my all time favourite restaurants, which I tend to visit for special ocassions. Last week I dined at Mon Ami to..."
David
"Careful who you take. Cosy, intimate atmosphere, low lighting, this place has all the elements to transform an innocent Friday night catch-up into an..."
Jacksmagicbeans
"I'm in heaven. The restaurant was full of couples, and we were one of them. Couldn't say a bad thing about it. Cosy, delicious, great staff,..."
Kathleen Oaktree
"Very cosy place with classic, good quality duck dishes. Friendly yet low key service. No wine list just a wall of wine bottles to choose from. This..."
Tange
"Amazing duck! I was back 2 days after my first visit!!! One of my favorite..."
Lovefood
"One of our favourite little restaurant. Cute setting which only seats 14-16 people so it's a great place for an intimate dinner or with a small group..."
Kelvin Wong
"Very good. This beautiful restaurant offer excellent food, 100%..."
Annne
"Amazing little french restaurant!. This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. it is very small, but incredibly warm and beautiful inside, the food is a..."
Tiggy
"Quack!. This place makes me smile time after time after time.Try their duck, yes it is exquisite, ever so slightly pink in the middle and each..."
Foodmeo
"Cute as a button. If this was more of a cafe instead of a formal restaurant I would sit here all day drinking coffee and watch the world go by...."
Married To A Chef
"Wow. What a fantastic and intimate little place this is! The room only seats about 20 people which gives Mon Ami an intimate and romantic air. The..."
Andy
"Paradise for lovers of duck and french cuisine. Very romantic but homely and small so bookings recommended. Highly..."
Ryan
"A truly delightful place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Unpretentious in every way, setting, menu and service. Our favourite for special..."
Peter John
"My workplace had our Christmas Dinner. As a group of 13, we had Mon Ami to ourselves. Ulla was fantastic to work with planning our dinner...."
Yvonne Hay
"Super cute bistro with one of the best foie gras around here. Cute decor and strong Parisian vibe. The food is homely and authentic. Super tasty..."
Thuong Hoang (Dr Circus)
"We have been coming to this absolutely gorgeous restaurant since it first opened in 2003. Every meal here has been top class, along with the..."
Helene Dudeck
"Fantastic dining experience. Food was sensational. Service was exceptional. The wine selection was fabulous. A very intimate dining experience. My..."
James Riley
"Delicious and delightful — this is the place for a perfectly authentic French experience in the heart of Melbourne. The atmosphere is beyond..."
Guss Mallmann
"Was taking a leisurely walk and stumbled upon this nice French bistro tucked into the corner of a quiet neighbourhood. Didn't get to try their food,..."
Edmund
Addict Food And Coffee
89/100 (703 ratings)
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"Wandered in for brunch on a sunny Tuesday morning. Great spot on the corner with big windows for people watching. Fantastic meals (×3) and although..."
Craig Day
"The best breakfast we have ever had in Melbourne...food sensational and the staff were the friendliest..."
Michael Bill
"Food was tasty, well seasoned and presented great! Coffee was excellent... I hadn't been for a while as last time I went the music was too loud and..."
Gig Bell
"Loved the Fitzroy coffee shop.Hanging outta Fitzroy. Visited Fitzroy for the first time. Didn't have a clue it's just around the corner from..."
Ayush Sharma
"Best breakfast ever! Great service, friendly atmosphere, fabulous..."
Lesley Rigby
"Wonderful creative food. Go here for some of the best breakfasts in..."
Wayne Massingham
"I went in here yesterday afternoon. I ordered a takeaway coffee and while I was waiting one of the staff came to offer me water just as I got my..."
Wendy Mac
"Great coffee great food and wonderful..."
Wendy Weymouth
"Excellent coffee and loved the son in law eggs Benedict. I will be back to have that dish..."
Lauren Chaps
"Coffee, food and service is seriously 11/10. Worth the trek..."
Martin Armit
"Friendly staff and delicious food - can't wait to come back..."
Audrey Hii
"Amazing service. Amazing food and a great..."
Ry Kidd
Napier Hotel
89/100 (1540 ratings)
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"Hadn’t been to the Napier for a couple of years. Was reminded of why I liked it - it’s just a great pub serving satisfying pub food. Ordered a..."
Melissa
"Love love love Napier!! Tucked away in a backstreet, super friendly and helpful staff, food is BEYOND amazing though, easily the best of it's kind..."
Salma Hamid
"Wow it’s a noisy place on a Saturday night, but full of people having a great time celebrating birthdays. We had a great meal Beef Burger for me..."
Jennpf
"I called in here with some mates for a bevvie or two. The service was good and it was nice to be able to sit outside on a warm night (and..."
Timinmelbourne
"Loved the vibe the several times I've come here, really friendly staff happy to help, location is brilliant because it's sort of tucked away in a..."
Salma Hamid
"We got a table at the beer garden outside as it was booked inside. Relaxed and chilled atmosphere. We got the parma with kangaroo meat. I felt the..."
Bear Noms
"Best chicken Parma in town for sure! This pub is an institution in the area, highly recommended. Food is great and portions are very generous. Staff..."
Mia Tua
"We were doing all touristy stuff in Australia during our year end vacation in 2018. Fitzroy was in my list as I had heard this place is famous for..."
Korobi Roy Saha
"I really love their pepper crusted kangaroo! I've tried other things on their specials board, like tilapia and lamb. Everything is delicious! I just..."
A Trifles
"The Napier hotel is a bit of an iconic pub in the Fitzroy area. A perfect spot for a drink, with a couple of different indoor areas and a beer garden..."
KnowingMelbourne
"My favorite place for steak. I always order a scotch and try out one of their specials on the board as it consistently changes and never disappoints...."
The Honest Glutton
"The atmosphere is great.Our waiter was excellent!The vegan burger was delicious.Great to see plant based items on the menu. A great night had by..."
Food Perfection
"Perfect pub food in a warm friendly environment. The scotch fillet was so flavoursome! The Pie was very tasty I’m told. The rice pudding was..."
SeanyB
"The Best Parma in town!!! @napier_hotelThe Napier Hotel is my happy place. Whenever I’m having a down day or need a mood lift, a visit to..."
Jimmy Chan
"The Napier Hotel is a Fitzroy institution, and has been operating as a pub on the one site since opening in 1866. It’s a true local’s pub, the..."
The City Lane
"Walked past this pub many a cold evenings thinking - man that place looks cosy, I should pop in for a drink. Finally on a chilly May evening I did &..."
Liz
"If you’re looking for a pub atmosphere but not a ‘pub meal’, you must head here. The food here is surprisingly delicious.Even though..."
Kim
"It's been a while but we've been meaning to be back as we had here one of the best kangaroo dishes ever. Great atmosphere and beer selection is good..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Great food, nice menu, good vibe, helpful staff and very good value. Be back..."
Peter Harnischmacher
"One of my favourite pubs in Melbourne, tucked down a quiet street in Fitzroy. I work down the road and come here afterwards sometimes with work..."
Freshprinz
"Chicken burgers are really good. Atmosphere is pretty good too. Crazy big portions also. Come here for a big feed on an empty stomach. Find the fries..."
Michael Dunne
"Great range of food options - don't be fooled by the menu they place in front of you, there's also a huge specials board. I got the special..."
Cocktails&Chocolate
"Solid pub meal. Low key vibe. I had the goat stew which was flavoursome but had a lot of bones and olives which weren't pitted which meant you had to..."
FoodN
"LOVE THIS PLACE!!Go here once a week at least! Not only my favourite place for a pub meal but also for the best Scotch fillet in town!..."
Chie Bourke
"Been craving a quality Parma and a friend recommended the Napier. It didn't disappoint. Succulent chicken, loaded with ham and sauce and cheese and..."
AP23
"I can't wait to get back to the Napier Hotel. Good food good friends good times. Every time I'm in Melbourne I go to the Napier. Really can't wait to..."
Tristram Morr-idiot
"Great classic Melbourne pub , awesome big meals . Went with a bunch of friends for dinner and drinks . Have been many time before and will go again..."
Sara Darley
"Great nice historical pub. Love the settings. The first time I went to Napiers for dinner  with some friends (a friend recommended the place). Then..."
Yasi
"Being the only country in the world that consumes the animals on it’s national emblem is a fact I like to share with visitors, and them berate them..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"The Chicken Parmagiana with Smoked Kangaroo, Fries, and Salad ($25)... was everything a parma should be – a thick, juicy chicken fillet, lightly..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Nothing beats the authenticity and charm of this historical corner pub! Great vibes, great service, great drinks and to top it all off the food is..."
Bagelhutzy
"I never write reviews but I just got the zomato app so I could share with everyone how up good the chicken burger is. I put my phone on do not..."
Hayley Flynn
"There's really no need for a lengthy review of (or introduction to) this pub. It's Melbourne's best. Solid and vast selection of beers on tap. The..."
Caffiend
"I come here when I've been inhaling any semi-elicit plant all day until I can’t verb straight and I spend at least a kind of outrageous interval of..."
Alex Campbell
"Probably one of the best pub meals I've had in Melbourne, service was a touch disappointing but the food was so good this was easily..."
Nathan
"Great! Warm, busy and cosy. A good pub vibe with delicious food. Between us we had burgers, clams, steak and pasta, all of which was great. I..."
123foood
"We cannot get enuf of this place. Weve visited at least once a week for the last 3 years and it's consistently the best Parma in Melbourne, after..."
Ab_cat
"Was craving a Chicken Parma last night and the Napier Hotel delivered exactly what I was looking for. Could see this as a regular stop. Great work..."
THE_G_MAN
"Napier Hotel is old, dark, slightly cramped... just a very "pub-y" pub. On Saturday night, it was packed but we got a table just as two people left...."
Julycheee
"Best steak in Melbourne, best kangaroo in Melbourne and a nice relaxed atmosphere. I just wish they'd open a little bit earlier than 3pm during the..."
Angelo Tiballi
"Came back here last weekend and had a great time. The calamari was delicious and the steak was a perfect medium rare. Would've been nicer if the..."
Anh Nguyen
"After eating here for first time I completely understand the rating and why it is full on a Monday night!! Delicious, affordable, relaxed and..."
Nikki
"Been going here for years now, and thought these guys definitely deserve a review. Great place to hang with friends, grab a nice feed and a beer. My..."
Steve J
"Great food which you'd be paying top dollar for if you were at a gastropub. Had pork belly, and for around $25 or so I got a beheamoth of a piece..."
Dani R
"Wow, I am impressed! Even though I read the good reviews, I still thought this would be the 'crazy' Aussies and their pubs. But no, this place..."
I. D.
"Amazing pub with a cracking menu. I have now been a number of times and on each occasion, the food has hit the mark. I can highly recommend the parma..."
Joemcguiz
"Excellent food at good prices (duck breast on quinoa and fig salad, gnochi with fresh peas), great ambiance and beer selection. Highly recommended...."
Simon Lord
"One of my favorite pubs in Melbourne, hands down. Hard to fault.....great staff, chilled out atmosphere and one of the best parmas you will eat. Pub..."
Porkypig
"a great place! fab beers, wine, and the food....food is amazing. recommendations: the southern fried chicken burger and the chicken parma are both..."
Grace
"Best pub in Melbourne! The bar staff make this beautiful building into their front room. They look after their patrons and visitors like old friends...."
Michael Campbell
"Gotta say it's a pretty cool vibe here. But other than that thought the food was prettt average. Place is dingy inside for sure but the outdoor part..."
Vinny
"Great food, good micro-brews. Classic pub atmosphere. Parma the top 5 in Melbourne. Not just classic pub grab they branch out and 9 out of 10 times..."
Edward Schweitzer
"My parents think the interior is "grungey" so maybe steer clear for high-falutin' fools, but for anyone else I think the Napier has the best pub..."
Fiona
"Great Fitzroy pub! The food is simple and delicious. No trendy foams or emulsions, just honest grub in large portions that tastes great. Not many..."
Fitzroy Diner
"I really like the pork belly, smooth and crispy on top.. well done. Come with a nice sweet potato smash, good combination. Next time I will try the..."
Julian Cardona Castrillon
"The meals here are huge & also quality. They do mainly Aussie meals so good for taking friends from overseas. Relaxed dining hall as well &..."
Chris
"I'll tell you what's good about the Napier Hotel - Everything. I think I can say it's the best Aussie food pub I've been to, all the meals are..."
John Smith
"Best Parma in melbourne (the one with the roo) I don't know why I'm writing this. It's always packed and now I'm just contributing more. Oh well. It..."
Gil Macbean
"One of my work friends has moved onto greener pastures, so we headed to the Napier for a team lunch. When someone new joins the team,..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"Walked in without booking on a Fri night, unsurprisingly it was packed. We found a spot at a bar and shortly after dinner arrived we were able to..."
Aussie Ginger
"Came in here after being recommend both the burger and the parma.A friend and I decided to split the bogan burger and a parma. As neither..."
ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood
"This place is 10/10. $25 for a pana and in my option it's the best Parma I've ever had and now I can't move!!! Friends ordered the burgers and have..."
Benjamin Mior
"Got dragged here a few months back for a group catchup, but wow was I surprised!!!I was told to get the peppered kangaroo so I did! 3..."
Lathan Sutrave
"Favourite pub in Melbourne. Best veggie burger and excellent beer selection on tap. Staff are really nice and courteous too. Great on a winter's..."
Girl123
"My favourite place in Melbourne for mid-week dinner!! Great food and wine. A brilliant pub with no nonsense. Lots of local beers and..."
TMc
"I've been a few times and always enjoyed it. Great pub food, especially kangaroo and chicken parma, and good beers. Casual service. It's located..."
Borja Flors
"Took my British cousin to Napier Hotel to try out their kangaroo steak. Made a booking just in case it gets busy. We were brought to our table but..."
Beatrice
"Nice place where you can meet the real australian crowd! Food is good too and the selection of beers is large and they are all yummy!! ..."
Maximilian
"I find it hard to resist ordering a parma at a pub. Though not quite a the level of the Parma Daze folk, I've wrestled my way though my fair share of..."
Kelly Belly
"What an absolute gem the Napier is.  All of the things about the archetypal 'local' distilled: great decor, efficient staff, superb food and drink...."
Ryanjmiller90
"Awesome parma... if a little too big! Great fries and nice, simple salad. Friendly and helpful bar staff with a sense of humour - they clearly like..."
Renato
"Who can't love the napier, The home of the Bogan Burger and Roo Parma. I was skeptical when they were renovating that the place was going to loose..."
Scrantic
"Napier Hotel = best food ever!!!! best kangaroo steaks ever! Mussels & desert: pudding & ice cream!!!!! Amazing!!!! Any Meal is very big. Good to..."
MarkAndAnna.com.au
"Mouthwatering and great atmosphere!. Best roo fillet ever had in Australia SO..."
Gina
"Parmasofmelbourne. Ever since we began our quest to find Melbourne's best parma, The Napier hotel has probably been one of the most suggested places..."
Parmasofmelbourne
"Many years ago I had the opportunity to sample the ridiculous “Bogan Burger” at the Napier Hotel with a few mates. My recollections of that..."
Andrew
"The Napier is a typical Fitzroy local, good beer, good wine, good food with a nice atmosphere. It’s marked by a big Melbourne Bitter logo above the..."
Steak Me Out
"The Bogan Burger once held acclaim for being Melbourne's biggest burger, whether or not somebody else has superseded it I'm not sure. But this burger..."
Rubybeanx
"I looked at our map and saw a bit of a gap in the Fitzroy region, I also remembered that the Napier was in Fitzroy, and they offered up a parma that..."
Parma Daze
"I was glad that they like the atmosphere and it was exactly what they sought for on a Friday night. It wasn't loud and noisy or beaming with music,..."
Addy
"...it appeared before me – peppered kangaroo fillets with a blob of béarnaise sauce atop steamed greens and a salad on the..."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"Excellent pub fare. A great pub with a really impressive menu and a good array of beers on tap. The Bogan Burger is the most famous menu item and..."
Kieran Barns-Jenkins
"With the Freshest Produce... Its bound to be GREAT.... Have a look at the pictures.... It tells the Story... What a fab 2000 and NOW Foody..."
Simply Fresh Fruit
"Great pub!. Best steak I've had in years .. don't understand the negative posts about the service I thought it was fine. Only issue is getting a..."
Eggs_beni
"Group of 20. Wonderful food generous serves will definitely be..."
Facebook User
"Warm and cozy with tasty food. I've always had good food here, but book a table if you're going for dinner as the place is so popular it's always..."
HungryRat
"Bogantastic. Hadn't been here for years till last week. Nice cosy spot for a winter mid-week catch-up with friends & not too hipster. Heard about..."
Bill Cosby
"My 2nd favourite pub in Melbourne. Food is brilliant, as is the setting. A must..."
Kris Nescovski
"These guys have perfected comfort food. Great beer on tap, awesome atmosphere... Can spend hours here :) Try the..."
MacDaddy
"Not a gastro pub! Yay!. It's so hard to find a good classic pub in the city. The Napier has great food at very good prices. No pokies is a plus. Good..."
Clivey65
"A complete gem. A real pub with beer garden and no pokies. Great vibe, prices and..."
Chauy
"Best. Kangaroo. Ever. Wine isn't great. But worth it for the kangaroo fillets- my friends and I try to go here a few times a year for..."
Clairest
"Great Food, Good Pub.. If your hungry this has got to be one of the best places to get a good hearty pub meal. The portions are huge and although its..."
Scruffy
"Great beer, rudeboy pilsner, great food, chicken Parma, great atmosphere, chunky outdoor furniture and fake grass seating out the front. Top notch..."
Mrs J
"Best pub in Melbourne hands down. The staff are brilliant, food is great as is the atmosphere. This is how a great pub does..."
Outandabout
"Visited on a Sunday night. Great atmosphere, pleanty of tables inside and out. Good pub food at standard prices. Will be..."
Laurence
"Huge Parma which could almost feed two which made for good value for money. But honestly wasn't the best pub food. It was nice but nothing..."
Silvia Sk
"Pub Grub Perfection. This is my 'I feel like some pub grub' go-to place. Excellent pub, good selection of beers on tap and decent wine list. Food is..."
Grace
"They do pub food really really well. You don't leave hungry after eating..."
Mugsie
"Lives up to all the hype. A must do for pub..."
Alcobon
"The best pub grub in Melbourne. Never had a bad meal and they always have awsome beers on..."
Herb
"Love this place. Good eats and good drinks. My first experience was on a Sunday afternoon after doing some shopping in the area. Very hearty and..."
Modav
"Met my husband here 17 years ago and still yet to have a bad experience here. Love the food decor and..."
Dusty
"Absolutely love the Napier and I'm not your average pub kinda girl. Quality of the meals are fantastic. You get quality and quantity. Real old skool..."
Meagan Abraham
"Great menu. Plenty on offer here. A very welcoming venue that is cosy and difficult to leave once you're there. Portions are ridiculously mammoth and..."
Batsu
"Fantastic. The interior of the Napier Hotel is so welcoming. Crackling fire, lots of seating options, absence of wankers. The meals are incredibly..."
MelbourneMiss
"My most favourite pub in Melbourne, I have eaten here every week for the past 3 years. Wonderful food and wonderful staff. Thanks..."
C Hunter
"Ripping Parma, get on board if you're in the..."
Chad Baygon
"Best kangaroo meat I've tasted in Melbourne. Friendly crowd and staff. Definitely will come back..."
Babysilvermazda
"What a pub. Amazing food, you really do get what you pay for!The bogan burger?!?! What an amazing advention :) No way I could eat all that..."
Jessica Chalinor
"Tasty. Great lunch venue.... Will be..."
Joe Blow
"Such amazing food full of flavour! Best winter food such big portions and good value, delicious shanks and mash with onions and herby..."
Emily Payne
"To try some burgers. Even if they are unsophisticated, the burgers are different and goodPub..."
PuMan
"The ultimate veggie burger. This is where to go for a great veggie burger including generous amounts of avocado, relish and salad. It is good to have..."
Food_times
"A nice surprise. We visited The Napier on Sunday evening at 6:30pm for dinner. It was humming and had a great ambience.My husband ordered the..."
The Tastebud
"Have been here many time over the last few years and always love the food - tonight one of our party had a family emergency and we needed to go to..."
Tom Chong
"Next level. Truly next level pub grub, well..."
Charles Henry
"Kangarooooooo. Mmm... 5th time I've had the kangaroo fillets at the Napier and they're still bloody amazing. I'm scared to try another dish incase..."
MazzaGlasgow
"I love this place. As a frequent customer of the Napier I am always delighted with the service and the food. Lovely bar staff who are more than happy..."
Moreplease
"Always a classic. Thos pub has a great classic pub menu and a pretty impressive specials board as well, also very reasonably prices for large portion..."
Linsey
"More expensive than other pubs but you get a huge meal that is tasty and filling. We had the Bogan Burger which was a real heart starter, my..."
Getaround
"Best kangaroo in Melbourne Love..."
Josephine
"We loved the Napier Hotel! Awesome atmosphere and delicious food. The parma is an old favourite but it was better than most. It was deceivingly large..."
John Smith
"Solid performer - if you can get a table. Generally a great counter meal. I once had a raw burger but they were apologetic and reduced the bill -..."
Fitzie
"Loved it. Steak cooked perfectly, chips crunchy and hot , and salad fresh and crisp.Highly recommend.Nice buzzing Friday..."
Peony
"I've been too scared to try a bogan burger. But the chicken Parma with roo on top is the best Parma I have ever eaten. I'm not..."
Donna Marie Stonecutter
"Parma with roo is one of the best things ever! The Napier is the perfect little..."
Lachlan Ewbank
"One of Melbourne's Best. This place is becoming a bit of common occurance. Went there a few weeks back with some mates and we've been there every..."
LX88AU
"Great food,value and service. Headed to the Napier hotel on a Sunday night for dinner. There was a great choice of food between the specials and the..."
Laura O'Donnell
"Big and Tasty. Laid back atmosphere and really friendly staff. Went here last wednesday for dinner, had the Chicken Parma with Kangaroo fillets. The..."
Food Quest
"Great feeling, great food, great look. Great. After walking out of the Builders Arms very disappointed, I came to the Napier. WAYY..."
Jude
"This is one of the best pubs I've been too! It was full with no where to sit at 7:30 on a Thursday night! We finally got a seat and I had the Parma..."
Ashley Swallow
"A real classic pub with great prices. Good variety of beers on tap and lots of wines by the glass. Standard menu options (Parma, fish, steak etc)..."
Dave
"Wonderful eclectic inner city pub. Great selection of beers on tap, although one British ale would have been appreciated. Simple, hearty menu..."
Stephen Yolland
"10/10. Faultless. Great specials. Plenty on the menu to please everybody. Prices good. Only trouble was finding a table!! (always sign of a good..."
Hungry
"Best pub in Melbourne! Great food, great service, great atmosphere... Love..."
Peppi
"Great value for money! Great local pub!! Our group had the burgers, barramundi and steaks, no complaints all round. Thumbs..."
Lisa Banks
"Friendly staff. I had the roo steak and it was cooked perfectly. Great value for..."
Dublinese
"Great food and wine but too noisy for older members of the party. A hidden (but well known)..."
Miss Piggy
"Busy pub, great food. Bustling pub. Very busy on the Sunday night when we went. Had to wait over half an hour for our meals. The staff were nice..."
Vanillacake
"Great Winter Pub. Generous serves of some hearty home cooked pub food. Parma and Pie were delicious along with delicious beers on tap. Great..."
Kayla
"Kangaroo dish is THE BEST. Very busy and loud, but the kangaroo more than made up for it. i didn't order it but couldn't stop eating it off my..."
Eugenia Flynn
"Roo-magoo. Do yourself a favour. Go to this pub and eat the roo. A tastier national emblem animal you will never..."
Localeatr
"BIG Feed!. If what you are after is a great pub meal.. look no further. Huge servings of well cooked food. I had the peppered kangaroo fillets and..."
Adriana
"Amazing food! Had 9 people for a bday dinner, everyone loved their food! The Parma which was one of the best I've had. Porterhouse was delicious...."
Nik
"Good atmosphere, great service and okay food. I was blown away by how amazing the staff were. Although they were busy, they seemed very warm,..."
Cristal
"Hungry? Get there.. Everything about the place hits medium to high, nothing jumps out. But if you want a huge meal, get there. Was thrilled at the..."
The Bottom Line
"Ginormous portions that could be split between two of some damn tasty food. We had the kangaroo steaks and the bogan burger and both of them were..."
Hungrylikeawolf
"So good! Very relaxed and perfect for an afternoon of beers and a hearty meal for dinner. Staff were lovely and always wore a smile. I'll definitely..."
Chev
"Mad tasty food that is so big it could feed a bus of skinny bitches for a month. Busy, laid back and awesome. The bogan burger will own..."
John Carver
"Great food and friendly staff. The only downer is that the dining room is ugly. They must have done a remoddle in the 90s so it has zero character...."
Isnice
"Do you want to go to heaven? Then order the peppered roo fillets. You won't regret..."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"Nifty Napier!. Dined here with a couple of mates tonight and was not dissapointed! The dining room inside was a lovely room with a few small tables,..."
Jesspo
"I loved it! Heading back..."
Ash Hughes
"Great value. Went and had the 500g porterhouse steak. Was massive and cooked really well. My other friends meals looked great too! Would definitely..."
Chris
"500g worth of yummy goodness!. The 500g steak here is so good and worth the $25! My medium rare steak comes out perfect every time I order it. Comes..."
Coconutty
"Numero Uno. Best pub in Melbourne. Been going for a couple of years now. Old, original back street Fitzroy charm and atmosphere to the max. Ripper..."
Hank
"Grouse. Get a bogan burger ! they're massive and sooooooo tasty.wont need to eat till dinner the next day if you destroy one of these bad boys...."
Reegsman
"Bogan Burger and a jug of beer please..!. I have only eaten a bogan burger with a jug of beer each time I've been and it is lovely. Scotch fillet,..."
The_d_rock
"Love it. Great atmosphere, good selection of beer and cider. Interesting food. Never been dissapointed here, the braised pork with roasted peach is..."
Dave
"Amazing Steak. Wow, my first visit and I'm in love! I had to restrain myself from picking up that steak and chomping down. They leave the fat on,..."
Zoe Arthur
"The Napier hotel has one of the best burgers I have ever tasted in my life, it was a burger which exhibited a different approach to a traditional..."
Monica
"Delicious Kangaroo Fillets. Having never eaten Kangaroo fillets I decided to try them at The Napier. Absolutely delicious, tender and cooked to..."
Mr. Statler
"Best pub in melbourne. Great staff. food and atmosphere! get in early if you want a..."
Tiggy
"Food is really good. Great setting in a good old proper pub. The way all pubs should be. Had the steak and it we perfect, came with home style wedges..."
Gary Harpur
"It was big.. I recently dined here for a casual late lunch on a Sunday. It was very quiet but still had a great atmosphere. I ordered the..."
Little March
"Could be a bit more polished. It's Tuesday evening and Napier Hotel has an admirable number of patrons turning up for dinner on what is usually a..."
Ed
"Only meal I can't finish!. Potentially the best pub food in Melbourne! Simply amazing Parma's and Steak - awesome service - great crowd - great beer..."
Joseph St Kilda
"Big fat chips. I go teased by a waitress for not beaning able to finish my chips one time.Seriously, the servings are huge.Vegetarian..."
No_games
"Good food and great value. I've had many meals at the Napier and with the sole exception of the last time I went (my peppered roo fillet was..."
Mrs Peel
"Seriously amazing meals, in a true old pub style. Massive serves, and amazing fresh produce! Try the chicken schnitzel with smoked kangaroo! :-) five..."
Geordieb
"Like Roo? Like The Napier. If you are like me and love kangaroo, you cannot go past the Napier. The smoked roo salad is a personal favourite, with..."
Ms Migglesworth
"Huge portions! There were 6 of us and nobody cleared their plate. Good looking bar staff, great value. I'll ask for no fries next time. Vegie burger..."
Floz
"PORTION CONTROL?. Food is fantastic, with a very unique menu (camel steak?), but they need to give just a bit less for the same price. Yes, I know I..."
Dan
"Damn satisifying meals to price..."
Alex Lee
"Fantastic pub food at really reasonable prices. Highly..."
Bronwen
"Great pub meals, relaxed atmosphere, generous portions and well priced. One of the best pub meals avaliable in..."
Vee Visits
"Don't know how I've not posted a review yet, but have come here several times over the past few years and it's really a great atmosphere for catching..."
Trevor Kollmann
"This is an amazing pub! It's like the God of Melbourne pubs. The Food, the staff and selection of drinks was epic! The environment is cosy with..."
Dom Tupu
"Nice and cozy pub, excellent ambience, great selections of beers, portion is good, loved the calamari, only the seafood marinara can be better if it..."
Brianna Bulman
"Always, always delicious. Lovely staff, great vibe, great portion sizes of well seasoned well cooked everything. Don’t think there’s a bad dish..."
Mads
"There are many great gastro pubs in Melbourne and then there is the Napier. The absolute benchmark for food served in a great pub. Their standard..."
Sheldon Florence
"The best kangaroo steak!! tender and full of flavor the chicken pharma was amazing and the staff super friendly the grilld sandwich wasn't my..."
andrea pompeyo
"This place is wonderful. I was taken here for Mother's Day 2022 and the ambience is warm. Wonderful helpful staff, great vibe, delicious food. I had..."
Marija Lakovska
"Epic pub. Bang on food. Great atmosphere good attentive staff ensuring a good time. Excellent menu and options for Vegans that actually sounded..."
Alan Sheeps
La Niche Cafe
89/100 (576 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Cafe
French
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Beef
Sit down
European
French
Café
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love breakfast here; Croque Madamme and Coffee! Have also had dinner here, the moules frites was excellent. Just like being in a Paris Bistrot. Super..."
Chela
"I had breakfast here this morning in their cosy front dining area. The service is friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and homely. This..."
Gareth Edwards
"Cool cozy French restaurant with live music 🎶, great food and great ambiance! Highly recommended and worth checking out. Feels like you’re in..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"Came here for friend's birthday. There was a large group of us and the staff did well with service. I had the barley risotto which was cooked and..."
TriedNBested
"Really good and staff amazing. The real French food with French atmosphere. A must to go on their concert night ! Food is fresh and delicious !..."
Elsa Sara
"Another coffee journey with me and my coffee gang, we'd like to explore more around Fitzroy area "The Hipster Suburb".Found a small french..."
Jeffry
"We frequent this cafe for coffee in the mornings. Service is always warm and welcoming. We decided to make a reservation for dinner on a Friday..."
Hangry Horace
"La Niche is cosy and homely French cafe that caters not just to small groups. The cassoulet was delicious although I was disappointed the whole..."
FoodforThought
"A cozy place, tasty dessert, warm service and peaceful window scenery. Just like a romantic film. Looking forward to trying the dinner dishes with..."
Angel
"Cosy little French style cafe that provides reading materials such as newspapers and brain games. The staff is really friendly and coffee is good...."
Patronus
"Quaint and friend cafe service classic French dishes such as cassoulet, charcuterie platters and beef bourguignon. The latter would have to be my..."
Mmmsedap
"My new favourite local, it’s so cosy and the atmosphere is vibrant. Started off with a cheese platter, cos when in France.. I ordered the Beef..."
Em2024
"This place makes me happy. It's a lovely unpretentious French cafe / bar. I wanted to eat everything on the menu which is automatically a good sign...."
FridayFoodie
"Amazing. Great atmosphere, staff and drinks. Didn't try the food but that looked great also. Would definitely come back. Wish they had more..."
Ellie Ann
"Great place, great food, great personality and authentically relaxing. The service is highly personable. Nothing going wrong here. Recommended for..."
Andrew Smith
"I think that this place is officially my favourite watering hole in Melbourne. One of the many many things that sets La Niche (note the..."
Bronimal
"This place is simply AMAZING! Food is simple, traditional french cuisine, but cooked beautifully. I recommend beef bourguignon and..."
Ruslan
"Food: A little cozy cafe that served rather authentic French cuisine. I was so hopefully to be served escargot but it was not on the menu.Salmon..."
Teomelvin39
"A wonderful meal and extraordinarily personal and attentive service came at fabulous value. Our two-cheese plate was modified to suit our..."
Paul
"Great food but lack luster service, we waited for a couple minutes to be seated so ended up seating ourselves and got our own water and glasses. When..."
Lily Kelcey
"One of my favourite places in Melbourne - but we just do not go often enough - mainly because it's predominantly a daytime cafe that only opens two..."
Keith Lawrence
"Hidden gem on smith st. This cafe really feels homely with great French cuisine and hospitality. Feels like your in France. The food was 10/10..."
Patrick D Wróbel
"Oh so French and oh so good! Had the omelette with Brie cheese and loved it, couldn't quite finish it which I like. Back area outside where we sat..."
Lozza MW
"Enough already with your smashed avos and poached eggs. Get cultured and dine somewhere exciting! La Niche is a little hidden gem on Smith Street..."
Food Comatose
"Enough already with your smashed avos and poached eggs. Get cultured and dine somewhere exciting! La Niche is a little hidden gem on Smith Street..."
Food Comatose
"Amazing find! Super friendly staff. So cosy and intimate. The food is full of flavour. Had the seafood chowder; rich, loaded with seafood pieces,..."
Edwin Chong
"What a gem!im loving this little cafe and cant wait to go back!!the charcuterie platter that we ordered was awesome and they used the best..."
MF
"Great little joint. The food is really good, very relaxed staff and cosy and friendly all round. We had lunch but I imagine it's a jolly place at..."
Mr. Sasquatch
"Oh so Continental!Well-established, funky fresh French cafe run by a friendly and knowledgeable Frenchman. Food takes on a definite European..."
C
"Cozy, quirky space with warm relaxed service and one of the best brekkies in Melbourne - my husband and I love Sunday brunch here. Top it off with a..."
Joy
"Didn't know what to expect when I first walked in, but the cosy room and decor, live music and authentic Parisian Cafe vibe won me over right..."
Tian
"Gorgeous little place. Fantastic food, the service is excellent, and the ambience is amazing. Their wine list is extensive, and they have live music..."
T Loves Food
"Food was good, noisy and cramped in the front room - there are other spaces including outside so try to book one of..."
Dugfish
"Cozy, inviting, and what an amazing crew/staff!. I have been having early brekkies, mid-afternoon coffees, sneaky mid-week desserts, evening wines..."
Supercallafraga
" Very cool little place. Visits like these make me feel I've made the right decision on moving across the ditch...."
Vivi S
"The food is great at La Niche! Love the burger with blue cheese! Love the service! Love the Barcelona..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"We had a great night with six of us enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and good French wine. The meal was lovely, the service attentive and the background..."
Michael Campbell
"Charming to the Square. I got there by accident. I was starving. looking for a lamps shop, and I stumbled upon this place after seeing a super-cute..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Yum!!. Such a gorgeous little cafe that I came across by accident, delicious food and great service. I'll be..."
Amit Witkin
"The French are famous for many things. Berets. Baguettes. And drinking by day as well as by night.. La Niche is one of my favourite little pockets of..."
Hilary Simmons
"Food of Bretagne in Melbourne. I have been here many many times and have never been disappointed. The jazz nights complemented by the excellent food,..."
Heather
"Where do I start? La niche ticks all the boxes. Great staff, great food, great live music and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommended, we absolutely..."
Will
"Great service, lovely delicious food and beautiful coffee. Salmon baguette was..."
Samantha Bugeja
"Amazing coffee, and a lovley lunch served by attentive and friendly staff! The steak is amazing as is the Parisian..."
Georgia De Castella
"The most amazing home made croissants and muffins ever! The coffee is fantastic, the service is always with a smile and the place makes you feel like..."
Blueberry
"You HAVE to check this place out... I discovered this cosy-feels-like-home bar/cafe thanks to some friends. I'm an addict now and love to have my..."
Clem
"What a beautiful authentic french cafe! A true little gem. The food is incredible and the staff is even better. I would come back here anytime...Viva..."
The_Absurdist
"Great place. One of our favorite hang outs. Menu is small but tasty and reasonably priced. Some good hearty traditional dishes on offer. Friendly..."
Culicanary
"One of my all-time favorites. I just love this place. The food is great and not your usual selection. Home made sweets are fantastic.The service..."
Flobo
"A great time!. I found this restaurant by accident as I was leaving Melbourne the next day. I regret not having found it sooner. Good food, good..."
Julieh
"Awesome environment, a great dinning experience, the food is well priced with Hugh servings, ill be going back for more... I had the burger for lunch..."
Tania Beckett
"Great big breakfast n yummy pizzas, coffee was excellent! Truly a hidden..."
Roger
"Magnifique!. Called in on Tuesday lunch time. What a surprise. This place is great, the food was fantastic, we had the Crepe's, the service was..."
Filbert
"A Treasure. Complete and total delight. As much as I don't want this place overrun, it and its owner deserve to be recognized as one of the treasures..."
RotKW
"Love this cafe..esp the goats cheese salad..delicious..."
Jen Dorjee
"What a great accidental find when we detoured on the way to Brunswick St. Great staff, good music and food/coffee also good. Definitely a new..."
Kerrie Kelly
"Was taken to this little cafe by a friend who loved the place, and wanted to come back to try out the Morrocon eggs that she eyed off apon one of her..."
SKimberley
"French fare. This quaint little place sits on the buzzing Smith St and though it doesn't seem like much, looks are deceiving. Coffee's are perfect..."
Mtpr
"Went there the other day very very good and has been for a long time I guess just needed to find this little..."
The Dude Enjoys Food
"Awesome. Best breakfast i have had in the 4 years in Melbourne - great coffee and great service and not too pricey.To the people that write..."
Nicky Broadley
"Great vibe and food / drinks to match. Don't go expecting a huge wine list, long menu, fancy French food or glamorous dining. But what La Niche has..."
Melbourne David
"Love this bloody..."
Nic
"Breakfast. The best place on Smith St for a quick breakfast on the way to the office each day. "La Niche don't like Mondays" well neither do, but I..."
Eric
"Laid back La Niche. We found this place next door to an art gallery and knew nothing about it. So we decided to see what it was like.We..."
Minigolfgal
"No arrogance here. Love this little local. The staff are always lovely, the atmosphere is homely, and the food and coffee is great. My only..."
Kyles
"Absolute fave cafe - unique, casual, friendly and excellent coffee. Reminds me of Brunswick street in the 80's. If there is anything specific you..."
Dea
"Nice little cafe. Very homely feel to it. They do some mean froth on the cappuccino! Very happy with it. The guy in there is pretty chilled, looks..."
Fish
"Très Magnifique. Delicious french cuisine and fantastic live music to enjoy while you eat your meal...fabulous breakfast menu, the croque madam is a..."
Lauzaa
"I always think you can tell a lot about a place from the number of regulars. La Niche seems to have dedicated regulars, sharing a coffee and paper..."
Fiona
"Home made pastries. Good atmosphere and service, excellent home made pastries, coffee not to the same level but still..."
Frog
"Right to reply. To the reviewers who all (strangely) posted on the same day 1st June (with implausable names Juan-Luc Ricard (did you mean..."
Amandasergent
"The best pancakes I have had in forever! Lovely staff who were happy to see us for Easter Sunday breakfast. Great food and a great..."
Lainey
"Oh so French but oh so friendly. Great wine and good fare. Plenty of celebrity spotting..."
Sharyn Honey
"Strong tea fast. I like strong tea, and I can get one, delivered in a big glass mug, really quick here. No half-measures with a strainer full of..."
Gotheek
"Stopped by for breakfast over the weekend. Service was friendly and prompt. The coffee was great and for lovers of coffee you can get a serving in a..."
George Forgan-Smith
"Lovely French cafe! The menu for breakfast is fairly traditional. I ordered the cassoulet and it was really nice. I loved hearing the French music..."
Thao Tran
"Cosy little cafe and wine bar with good coffee by day and predominately French wines and rustic dishes by night. Added bonus is live music on most..."
Peter W
"Great french cafe, rustique food ! Makes you feel like home. The food is delicious (and coffee) and simple in a good way, great little space with..."
Helene Laffitte
"Just so perfectly random and nice and intimate for a drink and a read. Food looked super. Music wasn't too loud and there was open mic options..."
Jason Telford
"I would say a hidden gem, but locals love this place and so do I. Have never had a bad meal, service can be slow but in their defense this place is..."
Andreas Babiolakis
"The food is alway presented beautifully and taste amazing! 5..."
Alan Wong
"So good! Best coffee I've had in a long time. Beautiful french toast. A must..."
Danielle Harkness
Auntie Mai's
89/100 (181 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Vietnamese
Cafe
Australian
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Sit down
Australian
Vietnamese
Café
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"I like this place: a well priced lunch option for Gertrude Street. Lemongrass chicken on rice never fails to disappoint. Not a lot of seating options..."
Snacker
"One of my favourites for lunch when I’m working in the area. Not a big menu, but all the Asian dishes are so good. The lemongrass beef vermicelli..."
Ester
"I've only ever had the chips from here (it's all my uni student budget will allow for) and my goodness they are good! I shouldn't say chips because..."
SMB011
"Love to coffee here, and the home made cakes. Really nice cosy place. Very friendly. Great price too. I get tattooed next door. So i come in here on..."
Cameron Hill
"Best pho in the area, great lunch option with really nice decor and friendly customer service. Nice to sit at the window and watch the sights of..."
Little Jerry Seinfeld
"This is the reason I joined zomato. My first review. This Pho rocks! Awesome place, friendly service. Cost $9. Cheap and cheerful Vietnamese..."
George!
"The prawn rice paper rolls are the best, I come here at least once a week to get them. Only $7.50 for 3, they are good quality, great size and always..."
Joanne Seamons
"Auntie Mai's - Club sandwich & fries. Went here today with a friend for lunch. We both had club sandwiches and fries. It was a delicious meal. Great..."
Dvk
"Cosy place. Moroccan soup is a winner. Now I'll have to return to try the pumpkin soup..."
Ingmar W
"After a long drive into town to do a menial task, I was freezing & starving when I spotted a sign spouting "fresh soup" (or something to that..."
Sallymac
"I love this place!!! Most amazing homely pumpkin soup, lasagne and authentic Vietnamese cuisine! Will keep coming..."
Karen
"We had coffee. J (latte): Productivity took a sharp increase after a trip to our local Auntie... Auntie May. The coffee was a bit milky for my..."
Bean There Done That
"Rice paper rolls a highlight - just make the sauce isn't too hot!..."
Hayley Jarvis
"Great family food stop. Cool atmosphere, friendly staff, good sized meals at a reasonable price...."
Brendan Charles
"I've been here for lunch twice in the last fortnight. I've had the club sandwich and the lasagna. Both were extremely good value for money and in..."
James Ross
"Cheap lunch deals, tasty food and (most importantly) great..."
Michael Rankin
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
89/100 (3246 ratings)
Dessert
After-hours
Tiramisu
Ice Cream
Gelato
Apple pie
Cakes
Sit down
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Mid-range
"The service at the chapel street & fitzroy shop is always top notch. They are often getting absolutely slammed and have to deal with rude customers..."
Sö Flö
"When faced with mountains of delectable looking ice cream, one often stumbles with appropriate choices. The very helpful attendant offered me..."
Jane Louise Brearley
"Always the best. Love this place. It shows how good it is when you get a line out the door and you still manage to find the best tasting gelato and..."
Michael Black
"Great place. Lovely staff and the gelato is amazing. A must go to..."
Valerie Kimber
"I'm a personal trainer and I don't care that I'm putting my career on the line with this review - best ice cream ever hands down. Keep up the good..."
Matt Wolfs
"Very nice place and gelato selections but my favourite Salted Caramel is becoming icy not as full as cream as before..other then that it's still an..."
HedirJo EllaUsa
"excellent flavours, great variety and wonderful service. My brother and I go every week, we love it so much we've accumulated enough points for the..."
Tim Vega
"The ice-cream is amazing and the staff are lovely - the only complaint is the lack of any sort of orderly..."
Siew-Li Hammond
"OMGelato!! So many flavors, so little time!! The flavors range from the original to the zany and each flavor is delicious! So good. Can't wait to go..."
Comare Comuyamu
"The only thing wrong is that are not open 24 hours a day. :) Coming down all the time from Bendigo is a bit of a hassle but what's 3 hours of driving..."
David Goudge
"The Best Ice cream parlour in Melbourne. We tried 4 flavours all were extremely tasty couldn't have asked for any better desert. pls get the Eftpos..."
Sunil Sathyanarayana
"Best ice cream ever, lots of flavours to choose from, people who serve you are friendly. Will definitely come..."
Maree Taylor
"So many flavours, so much to pick from. I’ll never get sick of Messina’s ice cream. Absolutely can’t go wrong...."
Xin Shina Gao
"Food: Best gelato experience! Always need to go past each time we visit the local area.Ambience: Packed and gotta wait in line. But what do you..."
John Customer
"Trying the new Earl Grey with Digestive Biscuits flavour. Great texture as always but I expect a stronger tea flavour. The digestive biscuits are not..."
Mashi_soyo
"You can easily walk in and pick any flavours. They will never let you down no matter what you choose. I’m soooo in love with Messina. On top of..."
Kloeybptk
"There’s no other better flavour combination than this ... Tiramisu, Coffee and Chocolate Fondant.Moist sponge biscuit pieces in the..."
Ciro
"Can never go wrong with Messina! I love visiting the Fitzroy shop as its welcoming and spacious. It's the long weekend and its also great weather for..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Lots of great flavours, staff are pretty attentive, they accept Liven pay. Messina is popular for a reason and this location is one of the most..."
Quince And Cheese
"The problem with falling in love with a Gelato Messina weekly special is that it disappears after just a week. Sure it may come back at some vague..."
Gelido
"Honestly, everyone must know by now that Gelato Messina is one of the best gelato places in Melbourne! I don’t think I need to elaborate why, but I..."
FoodieQueen21
"There are so many flavours to choose from. If you can’t decide, I highly recommend their Pandan & Coconut gelato! Rich but refreshing Pandan..."
Fat Sushi
"Its worth the hype!! Def the best gelato in melbourne. The gelato,music, service, and the overall vibes is a..."
Sheila Monalisa
"For a late night treat went to Gelato Messina how can you even go wrong with this amazing icecream. Took some friends for the first time and they..."
Nay Nay
"When I'm driving nearby, I will make slight detours just to pick up gelato from Messina.I love the different flavours they come up with on..."
Flying Forward
"Always spoilt for choice here, amazing flavours that would cater to just about any taste. The favourite has got to be the chocolate flavour. Love how..."
M3lissa____
"I'll always hold a candle to Messina. Any criticism of this place is pure tall poppy syndrome. They have all the flavours you could ever need, and..."
Tinmans Treats
"Absolutely love their Ice cream flavours along with the vibes this place offers. My favourite is chocolate fondant rich dark and creamy ♥️ All..."
Mridul Agarwal
"So many flavours to choose from, the girl serving was really helpful giving me recommendations and several tastings. Good to be able to see the..."
Shannon
"Fav gelato shop.The gelatos here are just really yummy cus you can really taste the ingredients and they don't taste artificial. My fav is..."
JOELLE
"popped into Messina for dessert after lunch recently, and our gelati was magnificent! as a group we ordered a range of flavours, including cassata..."
🍴
"I love how I was able to capture the ice cream but not mine alone...I just wanted to eat it and enjoy it! As ice cream melts fast!..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Literally you need to ask yourself what are you doing with your life if you’ve come this far and not tried the super dulce de leche gelato at..."
Rin Beninato
"Can’t go to Fitzroy and not have Messina! I love my usual super dulche flavour here and really that’s all i go for! The best dulche ever! Kids..."
RM
"Oh Messina, once again you've done it again.  Ok, so I did rip that off the McCain commercials but I feel that it is warranted here..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Why didn’t I find out this place earlier?!?One of the best ice cream store in Melbourne. There are a range of ice cream to choose from, even..."
Y
"Gelato Messina is aboulute perfection!Let me tell you a few reasons why...1. Everytime you visit the staff are friendly and greet you with..."
Ebony Rose
"Gelato Messina has a serious gelato game. I tried the tiramisu and the dulce da vida and i just loved it. My favourite out if the two was definitely..."
Siya Thomas
"You have to be a real sweet tooth to love this place. I mean it's nice and they have crazy flavors and they're really inventive, but it's a special..."
Foood4Dayzzz
"The best gelato you will ever try - seriously. I remember going to Messina almost 10 years ago in Sydney as a young teen, just to try their famous..."
Jess
"This is the gelato shop to end all gelato shops. Located on the ever popular Smith Street, it does a great weekend trade. Came here with some kids..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"We got to learn a bit about Gelato Messina and how to make gelato, eat a three course gelato degustation menu, scoop some ice cream, decorate and eat..."
Katrina Jorna
"Fun to visit with friends Lots to choose from Usually busy late at night Reasonably priced Defs worth getting 2 flavors Love..."
Bites Of Melbourne
"One of my favourite ice cream place in Melbourne. If you are visiting from overseas, this place it’s a must to go :) I’ve been taking my friends..."
Priscillia
"Messina has wide variety of flavours. We visited Messina during our holiday on early May and that was our first time in Messina. Their gelatos was..."
Abdul Soulisa
"Gelato messina is an all time favourite of mine. You can’t go wrong with flavours like, pandan, coconut and lychee, two strokes (my favourites)...."
Melissa Phu
"Visit here every time we are in Fitzroy. Was so pleased to see they had a special Anzac cookie flavour on Anzac Day!!! And it was too delicious...."
Irene Borges
"yummy!! absolutely delicious. flavours are good and it is a good late night snack. the wait is quite long, due to popularity however would defs go..."
Loveeatingfood
"Wide variety of flavours on offer and so many to choose from that one is bound to return to sample the hard to shortlist only a few flavours. Very..."
PS91
"A highly popular Gelato joint. Visited a couple of times in their Sydney branches. Had the blood orange which had an adequate amount of sourness and..."
Rudy
"We visited Messina last night our summer stomping ground which despite being an Autumn night was just as busy as ever. I stuck with my regular,..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Messina is one of my favourite gelato joints in Melbourne. I love their unique and out-of-the-box flavours, and I’m always excited to see what new..."
Stelly
"3 scoops ($8.80)🍴Back for more at one of my favourite #icecream places in Australia. It’s always so tough choosing among their huge array..."
Cafehoppingkids
"Really really good gelato! Staff is extremely friendly. The vibe in here is awesome. There is a wide variety of flavours to choose from and the price..."
Melbourne Food Spotter
"So many different flavour options which means you have to visit this place more than once! It can get busy regardless of time of the day or year!..."
Munashe Zinanga
"Lovely collection. They have some really experimental flavours on top of the regular ones. I cant even remember the name of the one I had but it was..."
Kishore Mitra
"We popped into Fitzroy a little earlier than our due time at a family dinner event to soak up the “Indian” summer we experienced this weekend...."
Espy Eats
"Deserves a solid 5/5 - Cookies & cream: the cookies in here is to die for, the dough is firm and not the ordinary Oreo-like texture. I'm a big..."
IsaH
"Always come after eating at old kingdom a few shops down. best way to wash Peking duck down with Messina gelato. Apple pie and tiramisu are my..."
Jessie Tran
"As much as I love Carlton's iconic Pidapipo more, mostly as a personal preference, I can't help but concede that Messina Fitzroy is..."
Carlos Humphrey
"We decided to revisit our old haunt, ice cream mecca Gelato Messina. After all these years I'm still finding it difficult to see what flavours are on..."
Mustard
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: one of my all time favourite ice cream stores in Melbourne. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: time and time again I..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Great ice-cream!Messina always has a great selection of icecream with 5 specials on rotation each week as well as staple selection of what..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"Was expecting miracles in my mouth due to the hype. They are definitely worth a try if you are in the area but don't think I would drive 30+ mins to..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"4.5 star ⭐️ I love Gelato Messina! I love their Dr Evil mushroom cake, and I also love their normal ice cream. I esp love their ice cream on..."
Piggyeatalot
"OMG their gelato is delish! One of my favourites is the apple pie flavour, it really does have pieces of apple pie in it! However, there's not a..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"This Gelateria, after sunset, resembles a chic and happening club with the kind of music they play and the lights that are lit. Rocking!!We..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Hands down the best ice cream i’ve ever, EVER had. Absolutely blown away by the quality of the ice-cream; real, whole chunks of pistachio and..."
Kayla Nguyen
"I ordered the golden 8 cake for my brother in-laws 30th birthday party. It was a hit! The interesting thing about this is that it came with..."
Split The Bill
"Are you an ice cream person or a sorbet person?Sorbet any frikkin day! Love love love their passion fruit sorbet...."
Akila Ravi
"I tried the chocolate fudge and peanut butter gelato this afternoon. The chocolate gelato is rich in flavour and it’s not too sweet. The price is..."
HuntingCalories
"This has always been one of the better gelato places in Melbourne and it has a good variety of flavours which all taste great. Generally packed, but..."
Nalia
"A really popular place for gelato. The pistachio gelato was definitely a favourite. The pandan coconut was surprisingly really good too. The salted..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Best gelato I’ve tried so far!! Located near outside CBD with cozy place. Friendly staff. I tried coconut pandan and I can distinguish between the..."
Lovefood
"An ice cream parlor that never disappoints. You can try as many flavors as you want as well just to make sure you get the right one :) I got the..."
The Honest Glutton
"Can never go wrong with gelato, especially from Messina! I haven't tried all the flavours but I'm getting there. I always seem to gravitate towards..."
Josephine
"Ordered: from left to right (14.8) half a litre Malt and salted pretzelDulce de leche Pandan and coconutAll flavours were equally..."
Cindy Tran
"Absolutely world class gelato, time and time again. Messina’s flavors can never disappoint! And from all the outlets I’ve been to, Fitzroy has..."
Leila
"Lots and lots of flavours to choose from, staff were really friendly. You can always try it before you make up your mind. I had the coconut mango and..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Great gelato here. Probably the best I have ever had! The ambiance of the place just made it even better. Real chill and edgy. Relaxing music and..."
Riya.v0096
"I love coming here after my dinner. This shop also offers some indoor seatings. The cakes and gelatos are just so yummy that nobody can..."
DuyD
"I shouldn’t really admit to eating gelato as much as I do, but I can completely blame Messina for that! It is hands down the best gelato in town!..."
キム
"If you’re coming in the weekend then you need to get ready to line up in the crowd. They are very famous and yes their gelato is good, but I felt..."
Val
"Been here for quite a number of times.. this time we ordered Pear & Rhubarb + Have a Gay Old Time.. yummy!!!! Will come back often if we have gelato..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"One of the best ice cream in melbourne. The pistachio praline, dulce de lece, panacotta amaretti, and mango *something* are mouth watering. The staff..."
Khorry Sila
"This place is consistently good and it is great tasting gelato! The staff are always nice and my favourite is the bounty because it tastes like..."
Virgil
"Chocolate fondant, pistachio, gianduia, tiramisu, salted caramel, pandan & coconut, I love them all! Great taste and friendly service, definitely my..."
Pandy
"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The best gelato that I'd tried so far - I ordered the pistachio praline, tiramisu and berries yoghurt - The..."
MC
"My favourite places for ice cream (even though I'm lactose intolerant but who cares) because of their selection of flavours. Great service and staff..."
Boey
"My favourite places for ice cream because of their vast selection of unique flavours. Blood orange, apple pie, coconut lychee and the mango sorbet..."
The Food Book
"You can never go wrong with messina! i got blood orange which i always get & got something a bit different & went with strawberries & cream as well...."
Eating With Ebony
"The ratings do the talking, it’s 4.9 for a reason. Genuine ice cream which melts in your mouth; has such diverse flavors which makes it different..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"Had the panacotta with fig jam and amaretti biscuit scoop. The ice cream was very good. The service was pretty quick. Will keep visiting to finish..."
Shrish
"Gelato Messina never disappoints with its large variety of flavours to choose from- all distinct and unique. My favourites and recommendations are..."
Tina
"Called in here for a naughty treat. I had the blood orange which was sweet and sour. Tasty and refreshing. My partner had some peanut..."
Timinmelbourne
"Messina Gelato is quite sweet and rich texture. I prefer sorbets in this store.Gelato choices are much more sweeter sugarly side than its..."
Leena
"This place has the greatest selection of flavors. I got the hazelnut and strawberry cream ones. Fairly delicious but somehow the non-fruity ones are..."
Ted Wu
"Fortunately, we ended up here after discovering the our original liquid nitrogen ice cream destination closed for the winter last week! Clearly,..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"This getato place is one of our favourite dessert shops. The things we love about it are - they offer so many flavours! - they have their..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Gelato Messina at Fitzroy. Best gelato ice cream store in Melbourne. Lovely and cosy environment with funky music. Always with long queue and always..."
Steven Gu
"Messina gelato is pretty delicious and offers a huge range of flavours, from the classic ones like vanilla and chocolate to the creative ones, like..."
Mia Tua
"Like many reviewers before me I can firmly say this is the best place for gelato in Melbourne. Be prepared for a wait on a nice Melbourne night but..."
Jo Johnson
"Great place for ice cream! For me what separates Messina from the ordinary ice cream places is that they're flavours taste real and sometimes that..."
Ziggy
"It's really those place you would go every time you walked past. The three locations are convenient. Really creative in tastes and always seems to..."
Lancelthebard
"Gelato Messina 100%lived up to expectations. Creative, delicious,m and fun - they sure know how to push the envelope. With an array of home made..."
Gdkf
"The BEST gelato in Melbourne hands down!!! Bounty with its coconut and chocolate swirl is a must. Team it with the macadamia nut crunch and your..."
Moetfan
"I just love the ice cream flavours at Messina! You'll never be disappointed with the creamy texture and flavour bombs of each scoop. This place has..."
Eat With Mary
"For a non ice cream loving girl, this place really is worth it's weight in gold! For creamy, gooey, crunchy, and interesting flavoured ice cream,..."
Natasha
"By far one of the best gelato joints. Gelatos are flavoursome and rich in flavour with a variety of choices to pick from. Theres a board to sgow..."
Cookielessvee
"AMAZING GELATO. it  was packed to the brim on a saturday night and my one reason for not giving a 5/5 is because there was no ordering system/line..."
Amy Davis
"The first on my Melbourne bookmarks. Located in the quirky Fitzroy, the place is actually pretty big for and ice cream place. I had the salted..."
Gece
"Gelato creations are to die for Orders are never mucked up Winter is amazing especially when it’s raining cos you can find a park nearby..."
Reba Finn
"Gelato Messina has its reputation for a reason. It’s so good. It even has its own app you can download to pay for your ice cream that way. I would..."
Mo
"Can’t fault this place. Love it every time I come here. Fresh fresh fresh flavours every time. I never take a pic because the ice cream..."
Brunos Food Safari
"1.Apple pie2.BountyCombine the two and worry about the other flavours another time if this is your first visit. Really impressed with this..."
George David Michaelides
"Super fresh and tasty gelato! (I recommend the raspberry) I also loved the weekly specials. Price and size was reasonable. The shop is often packed-..."
Sasha
"Love the ice cream here! Consistently really awesome flavours. Service is fast and efficient. Standouts are the sorbet and pandan coconut. This place..."
Justin
"Not much to say about Messina. It's a known favourite for any Melbournian with a sweet tooth. A few standout points I'd like to mention:-..."
Tiernan Culbert
"Gelato Messina has to be my favourite gelato shop. I love the weekly specials that add extra variety to the large range of flavours already..."
Nicole
"I love Messina. I remember the days when it first opened and there was music blaring and a line down the straight. It was a nightclub for gelati. I..."
KnowingMelbourne
"THE best gelato in Melbourne! The texture and taste is just incredible and there is so many flavours to choose from. My favourite is the pandan..."
Sumali Smith
"Gelato Messina on smith street is always busy. We had a milk shake with salted Caramel & choc chip. The salted caramel was delicious & not too sweet...."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Really nice Gelato and the cakes looks delicious :) i went on the weekend it was really busy, there's not many places to sit so don't expect to..."
~Happy Neko~
"Amazing flavours. The weekly specials are always full of excitement. The lady tonight made my night as she went out of her way and scooped the last..."
Nds
"I love the wide variety of unique flavours of gelato they have here. I had their horlicks flavour and apple pie flavour once and they were as..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Very popular Gelato shop and I am one of the fans of this shop. Pistachio is rich taste and it's my favourite. I would not rate 5.0 because there is..."
Chai
"A feast for the eyes first, I stare through the curved glass to the many round tubs of treats. Slowly making my way from one end of the counter to..."
Chela
"After trying a couple of flavours I finally settled with ‘coconut and lychee’ and ‘pistachio praline’ both tasted delicious!!! My favourite..."
Helen
"Came here after brunch with my friend. I’ve had two vegan flavours, one is Chocolate Sobert and the other is Pandan Coconut. They are tasty!!!..."
Perry
"Top 2 favourite ice cream places in Melbourne, line moves pretty quickly and the specials are superb. If they had milkshakes, would probably live..."
Andranik Kazaryan
"Love this ice cream!! Probably the best gelato in Melbourne!! I wouldnt mind to go to fitzroy just to have this delicious ice cream! I always pumped..."
Vendy Foo
"My all time favourite gelato/ice cream bar. Excellent quality gelato and sorbets at very reasonable prices. I highly recommend following them on..."
Nini Foodie
"Decided to pay a visit to Messina since dad and I were out in Fitzroy to buy my friend her birthday present. When we stepped in we were invited by..."
Trancindy
"Came here on a Monday to visit Messina, this place was surprisingly packed on a working Monday. Pannacotta with fig jam and amaretti..."
Ct.eats
"My most favourite gelato place in town. I always tell people that this is the best gelato in the world. That's why it always get lines up even during..."
Kyron Conrad Junus
"Finally tried the infamous Messina! Their gelato is out of this world!! So many colours and flavours to choose from, literally! We had the "Misto"..."
Carissa Lee
"This ice-cream place is always busy. Nice ice-cream and ok service. But I think it's abit over rated. Maybe because I try so many ice-cream places so..."
Food Critic
"I still haven't come across a better Ice Cream joint. One of my favourites. Amazing Flavours, Excellent customer service. Highly..."
Hemi Modgil
"Wonderful gelato. The flavor is familiar to the palate yet tasted super intensely flavorful with the creaminess and silkiness of the gelato. One of..."
Ferry Gondo
"Definitely one of the best ice-cream joints we have here in Melbourne. Although it's not authentic gelato (heck, I don't think it can even be..."
Domnick
"My favourite ice cream place in Melbourne! They have the most creative flavours and so many to choose from. I always get the classic hazelnut..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Must: Try the apple pie flavour. Try the chocolate one too. Try ALL the gelato. Everything here is good!Skip: Nothing! It was a great..."
TheChip
"Amazing gelato! The pistachio and chocolate fondant were by far spectacular. I initially thought their special Flavours would come at an extra cost..."
Amanda Ng
"This is my absolute favourite place! I visit Gelato Messina any time of the year, whether it be freezing cold or boiling hot. This place never gets..."
Melissarigos
"Best ice cream shop in Melbourne! Hands down! Only complaint I have is the music is not to my taste, feels like a bloody disco instead of an ice..."
Joshua Tean
"Best Gelato in Melbourne! So good ! I need to try all the flavours. I had the pistachio and the white choc Hazelnut. Both flavours were delicious,..."
Nadz_berry_crunch
"Best gelati in Melbourne! I always come here for dessert after a meal on Smith Street. Although the queue can get long, it's always worth it. Be..."
Andrew Nguyen
"The best ice cream you will ever have. I'm in love with the pear & rhubarb combined with salted caramel & white chocolate. Drool. High quality..."
FlavourFavours
"Back in the days, you had to brave a long winding queue just to get your Messina fix. Now it's usually just a short 5 minute wait, or no queue at..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Fantastic ice-cream with a great variety to choose from. Messina are always bringing out new flavours/special editions which keeps it exciting...."
PlasterPillow
"Delicious ice cream!!!! Always so inventive/creative with the flavours. One scoop is sufficient though cause it can get a little sweet. But other..."
Jean
"Can say that it is a good ice-cream shop one for me. I had Strawberries-cream and yoghurt-berry, was very nice when it mix together. Thank you..."
Piyarat Pinthong
"Delicious ice cream goes with affordable price. We picked a Arya and a Messina. They're both good though the Arya is pretty too sweet. I think it..."
John
"Amazing stuff ! My absolute favourite gelato place in Melbourne, would highly reccomend. Please bring back the mandarin flavour !! Can't wait to go..."
Slammie_eats
"Ordered: From left to right: Sansa: burnt vanilla with orange cake & chocolate fudgeTwo stroke: white chocolate, hazelnut & coffee..."
Jasmine
"Went here for the first time a few weeks back! Was literally some of the best Ice cream you'll get in melbourne but not sure on the 'ambient'..."
Nicholas Corbett
"Really interesting flavours! I had the miso malt ice cream and it was to die for. The prices were also very reasonable. Can't wait to sample the..."
Hangry Horace
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Gelato Messina is probably the most famous ice cream parlour in Australia,..."
Love At First Bite
"Saturday night in winter and it was still busy. I normally pick something from the specials but this time it was all tropical summery fruity..."
Rhiannon Beck
"Super packed on a Friday night. I tried the Pandan and Coconut ice creams which were definitely interesting as it really reminded me of Indonesian..."
Wandering Ella
"The first time I came was on a Sunday. Super busy as you would expect on weekends. I got one scoop of raspberry sorbet in a cup. Amazing, fresh and..."
Nom4423
"We ordered a takeaway tub with pistachio, tiramisu, pandanmonium and coconut & lychee. All the flavours were really great!!! I think it standouts..."
Danelle Lim Yun
"Love the vibes from this place, from the music to the artwork on the walls and the cheerful staff. The fact that they're busy on a cold winter night..."
An Antelope
"Who doesn't love gelato? Large crowds gather here on the weekend - place is a little dark and eerie but they make for a great post dinner treat...."
Cynthia Giang
"This gelato were so good! They provide some special taste and I tried something called "Chillax Prince" which consists of white chocolate&coconut..."
Rodney Ho
"So yum! Still can eat these on cold winter nights. The shop itself is warm and cozy with friendly staff. Definitely recommend this place! Going to..."
Pamali Fonseka
"Great ice cream - one of the best and worth trying ... not too much better!!It has come to swan street and what a hit, which is always busy..."
Timbo
"As soon as I heard this place makes the best Gelati in Melbourne, I had to try it! And it was true, the flavours were amazing and the range was so..."
Kristen Palmer
"Yummy! Can't get enough of this place. The flavors are great and I like how they have a few different flavors each time you visit. Expect long..."
Foodieforever
"Best ice cream in Melbourne without doubt. The Salted Caramel with White Chocolate is to die for! Each bite has a generous amount of pieces - a..."
Enlita
"Yep it's that good. An amazing collection of flavours and a special board that changes often. Amazing ice-cream. Just be a little bit careful outside..."
Monkey
"So many choices! So many specials! Even if you want chocolate, there's multiple chocolate flavours to choose from. You can also try before you..."
Elonie
"Fabulous! If you like gelato this is definitely your place! There's almost always a massive cue but it moves quickly and the wait is definitely worth..."
CoolBeans
"Service ain't too bad, have multiple choice to go for! Still craving for ice cream even tho it's winter now! Great place for ice cream besides..."
Amandachai
"The Best Gelato in Australia!Maybe that is a bold statement but its so damn good, i have tried lots of ice cream and this place is one i..."
Just Jamie
"Didn't completely understand all the hype the ice cream was good but nothing out standing, the ice chocolate on the other hand was damn good..."
Meg
"Going for ice cream is up there with going to the movies and getting coffee in the typical date idea hall of fame. But this isn’t..."
Fun Date Ideas
"Had an amazing experience. Soooooo many delicious flavours. If you can't decide you can taste test.still can't decide which is my favorite. if you..."
Ketan Fadia
"After Longrain, we headed down to the Fitzroy area to Messina Gelato. Fitzroy is the hipster area with many independent shops, restaurants alike...."
The Food Connoisseur
"The best ice cream in Melbourne! I love all the special flavours they make weekly... and my old time favourite is their Vegemite gelato. Think salted..."
Lily
"Excellent gelato. Totally compare to the best in Italy. And they use free range eggs which is so awesome! 😁 Always a ridiculous line and great..."
The Picky Rabbits
"Delicious ice cream! The venue is very full (as this place is so popular it's always busy), which makes it a bit of a pain to actually buy an ice..."
Maidtomunch
"The best Gelato I ever had!! It's famous for a reason! They have most incredible & unique flavours of Gelato! And special favour change very..."
Melbourne Vegetarian
"Come here every weekend for the ice cream and always get two flavours from the specials board. Favourite ice cream by far. The flavours are..."
Chris
"When it comes down to ice cream in Melbourne we can only think of 5 places (all reviewed previously) and Messina is most definitely in this..."
Must Be Hungry
"I'll tell you this: Should my mouth been away from that 2-scope gelato for more than 2 seconds at a time and I would have taken a photo to show you..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"There's a reason the queues are out the door at this place on the reg- awesome gelato and sorbet, that's why! So many amazing flavours will keep you..."
Marie
"Tell me someone who doesn't like Gelato Messina. Whenever I'm around this area, I almost always have to have a cup of whatever flavour from this..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"I don't usually indulge in ice cream often BUT Messina is something I actually CRAVE. Love their Flavours especially those that they change up..."
Isabel Iliona Lim
"Very good ice cream, it was a big line during my visit there. The ice cream is creamy, full of flavour plus different range of flavours,..."
Foodie Guy
"Be prepared to lose your focus as you stare onto their available flavours. If you know you are having a choice disorder, you are probably at the..."
Sher Win
"The best ice-cream/gelato place in Melbourne if not Australia! Great pricing, HEAPS of flavours (something like 40?), take away too. This place ticks..."
Adam
"Got here just before rush hour because parking can be tricky, but service is friendly and great range. Tried the fig Marsala and tiramisu, excellent...."
K2
"Good quality and nice service, had the chocolate fondant, the tiramisu, pear and rhubarb, fig and Marsala , pistachio, and the do do choc and..."
Izzfizz101
"Okay, so like, don't get me wrong the Gelato is to, die, for! BUT the line and lack of indoor seating does put a serious damper on things. Like I..."
Oli Attkins
"What can I say! It's popularity is clearly genuine. Such amazing real tasting flavours. We had the choc mint, chocolate + bounty. The only let..."
Age'n'Tise
"Tried orange gelato with bits of orange cake. Loving it. This place is a must for gelato fans. Wide selection of flavours available and u can ask for..."
Sherly Huang
"In my top three of gelato places in Melbourne. If you like Banana flavours, you must try the Banana Foster - incredible! Always worth the queue and..."
Florence Broadhurst
"Heaven! Ordered pistachio of course. So far in Australia I've never eaten a gelato that even came close to what I had in Italy...until now!..."
Liam Tay Kearney
"I come here... A lot. More than I probably should. I've possibly invested close to a thousand dollars into eating Messina icecream. It is the best in..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"I have a clingy relationship with Gelato Messina. My friends often joke I moved to Collingwood so I can be across the road from the store. That’s..."
Donutsam
"Favourite Gelato place in Melbourne, because the flavours are amazing and special every time. Try the specials and be prepared to be wowed. Really..."
J0yy173
"Hands down my favourite ice cream in Melbourne! I have been here countless times and always get the hazelnut, macadamia crunch and try to try..."
Kim Le
"One of the best icecream places in Melbourne. The icecream here is soft, smooth, and super yum. The best part is the weekly special flavours which..."
Luke And Hannah
"It is often true, when an eatery serves exceptional products, that there is some sort of divide in terms of quality amongst their products. However,..."
The Critical Koala
"Messina is some of the best gelato in Melbourne. The flavour combinations are amazing. I just wish some of the weekly specials could be made into..."
Eggcelent Eatventures
"I waited what felt like FOREVER For Messina to come to Melbourne. Having lived so close to one in Sydney and then having to leave it behind was a..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Nothing to say other than it's just sublime. Love the flavours and the smooth texture of their ice creams and gelato. Definitely a place I would..."
Pmg Collectables
"Really good ice cream with great flavour combinations. A really great vibe in the stores, staff are really friendly and helpful, and will let you try..."
Dashy
"Ate a time the messina food truck tonight and had the deep fried passion fruit icecream which was yummy. The Macha icecream cone also looked..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Came here after a disappointing lunch, and the deliciousness definitely got me out of my bad mood! I decided on apple pie gelato and salted caramel..."
Verity De Fries
"Decided to walk down to Messina after Lune and lunch as a wrap up for a trip down to Fitzroy. Despite the cold and windy weather, people still fancy..."
Clarice Lam
"Gelato Messina is my favourite go to place when craving something sweet. They have a big range of unique flavours and sorbets too. I always love..."
Stephanie Papazois
"Everything in Gelato Messina is made in house, from their apple pies and brownies to their stewed fruit. Although they have a huge range of..."
Katherine's Food Diary
"Overall, Messina does serve up a pretty decent ice cream. Admittedly, iI did enjoy it despite being overly sweet Two Stroke, and their ever evolving..."
Penguineats
"The chocolate on the Randy Watson is really brought to life by the berry fudge; would definitely recommend this. The pannacotta with fig jam was also..."
Irene Khoo
"Stopped by for a quick Sunday dessert and absolutely loved the salted caramel & white chocolate gelato! You can really taste the salted caramel and..."
Sherena Ng
"We wanted to try a signature something of Melbourne during our very short trip and picked Gelato Messina. Not disappointed. In fact, we were spoilt..."
Lunarcry
"It's undeniably good gelati though perhaps a few of the flavours are a bit too 'fancy' for my tastes. I'm a bit more of a traditionalist after all!..."
EatMeMelbourne
"Never had a bad experience here. An abundance of unique flavours, those of which I've tried have all been amazing. Specials are always the best...."
Hailey
"generally a tad too sweet but certain flavours hit the spot like pistachio (which my friend loves the most as he says it's the only place where you..."
Jonathan Ong
"This is hands down the best ice cream in Melbourne! Yes there is a long line, but having waited in it multiple times - it's still very worth it!..."
Ashley Rose
"No matter what time of the day, this place will never be quiet or empty at all. This place is my bae and I guess I'll never have a dull moment with..."
Will Tran
"We were their around 9-10pm & unbelievable busy. Texture was smooth velvety & creamy. However bit too sweet for my taste. Staff attentive & serves..."
MelbfoodCritic
"I know this address off by heart. Though not a big dessert fan - I am a massive Messina fan. Coconut & lychee tops my list followed by anything..."
Isle
"One of the best gelatos in Melbourne I reckon. Lots of awesome and unique flavours to choose from, different flavours have exciting tastes and magic...."
Esther Wong
"Salted coconut and mango was amazing!!. ..."
Paul
"Very busy little Icecream shop, even on a rainy Wednesday night! Plenty of great flavours to choose with daily specials of which I thoroughly enjoyed..."
Selina
"The fit out is nice and the lines seem to always be out the door no matter what day or time you go. I had the chocolate sorbet and coconut salted..."
Spirited Stardust
"Bought this ice cream cake and i swear after my first bite i wanted to shove my face into the whole cake.The cakey part of the cake was so soft..."
Askl
"Best ice creamery in Melbourne hands down!!!! Red velvet should become a regular flavour as opposed to being on special only coz it is..."
Dnjeats
"Best gelato! Smoooth texture and great range of flavoursHad the tiramisu and was deliciousGreat customer service Will be back..."
TKTMD
"So many flavours available to choose from! Got pandan coconut and tiramisu. Texture was very smooth and light! Flavour is just right, not too sweet...."
Sugarbutterflour
"So many awesome flavours ice cream. Birthday ice cream cake was nice, We can drive here for dessert after meal. No matter day or night, hot or cold..."
Coffee And Food
"Easily the best gelato that I've tried in Melbourne! Went to their Sydney outlet in Bondi and it was as good as this one. Their best flavour would be..."
Priyanka Tobing
"Walking all the way from cbd to Fitzroy for the famed ice cream, we were telling each other that Messina better be good. And it does not disappoint...."
Kinnii
"My favourite gelato place to go too! The first store was always packed but didn't have to wait long. I love getting the specials and that they always..."
I S2 Food
"What's not to love? Open late, awesome staff, and delicious gelato. Awesome bunch of weekly rotating flavours to try, always something for even the..."
Alex Tee
"They have such a large variety it's difficult to choose but the staff are polite and let you try the flavour before making the commitment even at the..."
Elle Lovestoeat
"These guys had a food truck at a specific burger night and my mates and I were hungry so we approached them to build us something epic! This was..."
Issac_eatsalot
"Large variety of flavours to choose from, it was hard choosing only a couple. Settling for 'chocolate fondant' it was very rich...just the way I like..."
Jac
"Ok ok to say i am bit behind is an understatement.. Believe it or not ive never been to Messina but we were in the area for dinner so here we ended..."
SueyLuey
"Most popular gelato place in Melbourne. The place is packed and busy. I tried the special of the week. The one with loukomadies, a greek doughnuts..."
Maria Theresa Yap
"Hands down the best gelato in town. My fav flavour is the salted caramel and white chocolate. I drive 50 mins to get to this gelato place and it's so..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Great range of creative Gelato flavours. Winter's night and this place was still buzzing with people. I had the tiramisu flavour gelato and it was..."
Marge77
"Arguably the best ice cream in Melbourne. It replaces my personal favourite Pidapippo @ Lygon St.I tried Apple Pie and Yogurt Berry...."
Kevin Setiadi
"This place wins every time I go! My favourite place for ice cream I love their wacky concoctions! I always try and get the limited specials whenever..."
Belinda Vee
"I don't understand why this is the equal top rated eatery in Melbourne (currently at 4.9). Was it good? Yes. Is it better than dozens of other gelato..."
Ben To
"So many tastes!!! You can whatever the taste you like here! I had a coconut and lychee one, which is really fresh and not that sweet. I love the..."
Tiana
"Messina is the winner of gelato bar! My friend took me here a year ago and has been a regular ever since! Fav ice cream is definitely messina's..."
Arlene Lan
"Sorbet, sorbet, sorbet. The flavours of Messina are amazing - not sure why I keep hearing it is the lesser of the three well known gelato vendors in..."
Callum Ellis
"Had this beautiful, magical mushroom here for a dear girlfriend's birthday celebration. The "cake" had so many different textures. It wasn't just any..."
Mistletoe
"So excited when i was in Melbourne and found Messina. Having enjoyed it plenty of times in Sydney i knew how good it was. Delicious flavors, amazing..."
Ben Goodman
"Always pleased with the food, service and cleanliness. Spectacular range to choose from and specials board always rotating. Gelato is very creamy and..."
Jacob Johnson
"Today we had the vovovroom (ice cream version of the vovo biscuit - it's a coconut ice cream with raspberry purée and chunks of vanilla marshmallow..."
Fatcat
"YASSSSSSSSS! This place will fix any broken relationship and will make you see happiness and feel the delicious tastes. If Messina was water I'd..."
Fancygal
"If you love ice-cream, do yourself a BIG favour and try Messina! The flavours are so amazing and forever changing! The cakes are also spectacular in..."
Jay
"This place definitely deserves its high rating. The ambience alone is enough to set Gelato Messina apart from its competitors. As for the flavours......"
Abigail Pinto
"You haven't had gelato till you've had this!The flavours are distinct and fresh, with plenty of variety to choose from.If you love ice..."
Thang Vu
"I first heard about this place when they first opened via Groupon and had bought a deal to try their ice cream. Since then I've been hooked, I always..."
Thuyteeisaboy
"Does this even need a write up?Despite the wide array of flavours and changing specials I regularly go back for the apple pie - it's a winner...."
Amy W
"My mouth is still watering thinking about the gelato I consumed tonight. First time here and already hooked, can see many more visits in the..."
Melbsgaleater
"I find that gelato lovers can generally be divided into two camps. The fruity, fresh sorbet types on one side of the counter and the fudgey,..."
Mim D
"Great place for gelato, spoilt for choice and every single one I've tried, I've loved! Definitely give the Gianduia and the milk choc with pb fudge a..."
Amds
"Hot dang this gelato was off the hook good! Reasonable prices compared to other dessert bars we have been to previously. Our only gripe was that..."
K And E
"Lovely gelato shop~ they got lots of flavours which surprised u. Tried the new flavour - PMT, which had meringue tart inside the gelato! How awesome..."
Emmmma Llove Food
"This isn't my favourite gelato place in Australia (that honour belongs to a hole in the wall place in Qld), but Messina is the most consorts gp..."
Gotham
"I have a love hate relationship with Messina... Sure, the gelati is awesome, but it's always so damn crowded and you can't sit and enjoy it! Some of..."
Brungiel
"GREAT GELATO! I had the blood orange and dulce de leche (bourbon vanilla) and both tasted amazing. The blood orange is a bit tangy so be prepared!..."
Chewynoms
"I tried messina's pistacio ice cream. I must say the texture was not too creamy and its unsweetened flavor won me over. Looking forward to another..."
Sumaiya Rizvi
"My absolute favourite place to get gelato from. Their flavour concoctions are insane! I love how they smash homemade baked goods right into the..."
TresHungry
"Chocolate, Nutella & coconut all great. Never had a bad ice cream or gelato - great stuff!! Next to try: Strawberry LemonSalted..."
Hungry-Caterpillar
"This ice cream shop, is honestly the best ice cream you'll ever taste! Most authentic Italian ice cream you'll ever get. Truly mouth watering..."
Foodie
"I love everything about this place. The amount of choices, the environment, the people there, and of course their gelato. I tried a lot of different..."
Kirsty C
"Every time I'm in Fitzroy, I have to come to Messina. There is a massive variety of gelato here, and although I'm not a fan of fruity gelato, I love..."
Hilda Lee
"One of my favourite ice cream stores in Melbourne, I love the variety and the authentic ingredients used in each of the ice creams (e.g: the real..."
JLN
"Arguably the best gelato in Melbourne. They have opened a few more around Melbourne, however, I find the atmosphere the best at their original Smith..."
Crispymelbreview
"Must try the salted caramel white chocolate! Always coming back here because hard to find gelato better than this. Just wish there was one..."
HangryGal
"Great atmosphere and set up. Love the fact that you can view the kitchen where the ice creams are being made. Aside from the weekly specials and the..."
Thrice As Nice
"The special for this week: Northern Exposure! Dulche de leche gelato with mocha mousse cake. Always a good time eating ice cream! The queue was not..."
CLABEL
"Used to cycle through Johnston Street and visit this awesome ice cream store around summer time. Excellent vibe and atmosphere. Don't be afraid of..."
Datt Nguyen
"Came here on a hot day with friends for a refreshing treat and was blown away. To much choice of what to order with so many flavours on offer as well..."
Brew Hunter
"Certainly the best and most innovative gelato in Melbourne. They have an impressive array of great regular flavours, and update their special..."
Jimmy Chew Food
"My girlfriend and I shared a 3 scoop cup filled with mint, macadamia and mango. It was an amazing experience. Highly recommended, prices are quite..."
Tony
"Just awesome gelato! I had the banana flavour with nuts and chocolate flacks in it. It was not too sweet and the flavour is full of my mouth! Love..."
Ran Zheng
"We went on a warm Thursday evening after work. This place was packed to the rafters with young professionals and couples. The staff managed to take..."
Devil In The Detail
"Please do try the salted caramel and white chocolate flavour. My fav combination would be that and..."
Val
"Totally in love with their gelato.I'd prefer their special ice cream from the board, otherwise i'll go with..."
Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen
"The original Gelato Messina Melbourne store. When ever I'm in Collingwood I always drop in for a tasty treat I love what these guys do!! Keep it up!!..."
MelbourneFoodie
"A place with flavours that never bores you as they combine many variety of flavours. I had the strawberry cream and passionfruit cheese cake. I'm..."
Secret Chef
"Amazing variety of flavours. I tasted the panacotta with fig jam and biscuits which was creamy rich and a good combination. I couldn't go past the..."
Runourbloodthin
"Got to try Messina at the Aus Open Festival. Haven't been to the store but will definitely be making a trip. Died and went to lamington ice cream..."
D Budi
"Seriously the best gelato I've ever had. Smooth as silk and as creamy as ever. Went on a Friday night and the lineup for icecream was crazy. The..."
Danchi Nguyen
"Yum! Huge selection of flavours and always something new and creative to try. Have been here several times and never been been disappointed. Thinking..."
Bopnbeep
"My first visit: Busy Saturday evening, no system for lining up. Folks bombarded the counter in no particular order and by the time it was my turn, I..."
Baristos
"I have been here so many times and I continue to enjoy their ice cream. I was really pleased with their service and also the variety of ice cream..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"I love this place!!!! I have been here at least five times and always order the Yoghurt Dulce De Leche plus another flavour that I change up. The..."
Saucy Thyme
"Absolutely packed on weekends... I would say don't even bother. Not worth the disorganised crowds (the staff actually said once we got inside, "just..."
Julycheee
"Im not the type of person that sports skinny jeans, has tattoos and rides a skateboard. That is why you will rarely see this phantom hanging out on..."
Phantom Foodie
"I had a scoop of the White Choc Hazelnut Gelato in a cup & my hubby had Coffee & Nut Sorbet in a cone. They were both off the planet good with..."
Life's2short
"Amazing ice creams and gelato! So many choices, great flavours, lovely staff, reasonable prices. We tried the pistachio, Tiramisu, chocolate fondant,..."
CCK
"You can't go wrong with gelato on a hot summers day, and this is definitely the place to go! I love all the creative specials they come up with every..."
Vidhya Vinu
"This is a place where everyone can fall in love with.Parking is not an issue but the queue to get your indulgence is.Why we love..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Amazing selection of ice creams and gelati.The customer service is exceptional.Always tell people to go here and experience the greatness..."
Emily
"As far as gelato goes, Messina is probably the best. Large range of classics, with delightfully interesting flavours constantly flowing through the..."
Brian M
"What can I say???...for all you lovers of ice cream just go!!!! The hard part is choosing which flavour to have...a bit on the pricey side but well..."
Prahran Local
"How good is this place? Off the charts good!!!Some of the greatest ice cream I've ever tasted and for the vegans amongst us (me and my daughter)..."
Vegan Foodie Boss
"What can I say , just amazing. It was so hard to choose a flavour! Each one my family and I had loved. Can't wait to come back. Hopefully the abc..."
KT
"I have probably been here over 10+ times. It is hands down the best ice cream/sorbet place I have ever been. I'm a huge fan of the 'Blood Orange'..."
Amy Huynh
"OMG THE BEST. Amazing salted caramel and white chocolate. Great combination. Wife had the coconut and the taste exploded in my mouth. A must if you..."
Hamish Cramer
"We were told by friends that this place has the best ice-cream in the world. Wouldn't be sure of that, but the ice-cream was definitely amongst the..."
Mohnish Dave
"I went to Messina with high expectations considering all the hype. Usually when I go past there is a line out the door, but luckily the day I went I..."
Antigone
"Had heard a lot about Gelato Messina since I moved to Melbourne and finally managed to make it there a few weeks ago. I picked the wrong flavour..."
Ms V
"Absolutely the best ice cream place I've ever been to. It's not just the awesome ice cream with so many funky choices. Robert Brownie Junior is a..."
Mojomomo
"A Saturday night at 8:30pm was so packed and took about 15 minutes to get served. Not sure it was worth it but the salted caramel with white..."
Qwerty
"I've tried Messina a few times now. The first time, I had apple pie and pistachio and absolutely loved it. I went back for Apple pie but it tasted a..."
Jennitals
"Ordered the following:- Salted coconut and mango salsa (permanent flavour) - Nuttin' to it (special; peanut gelato with coffee crunch and..."
Sandy Pok
"Fantastic ice cream in both range and quality. What better place to go after a disappointing meal and to make the evening better. Always filed with..."
Esther Flight
"Always, always, always: makes me smile; is worth the visit; affordable for families ($4 a scoop); huge lines that move along quickly; pleasant..."
Sol_n_chai
"The best gelato store in Melbourne? Maybe in Australasia. I am from New Zealand. We have a trademark gelato store - Giapo. Giapo is selling sweet..."
W111
"Pretty hard to go past Messina for an ice-cream hit - in fact its also hard to go past even if you are just trying to walk down the street as the..."
C
"A huge selection of gelato, at one stage, I nearly went through half the range.The specials menu is just magical!'Steve Jobs' being a stand..."
MSY123
"I would have given Messina a 4.5/5 for the first time I visited back when it was first opened in Melbourne. I used to be in love with their Apple Pie..."
One Piggy & A Bear
"A friend recommended me this place. I guess I expected too much since I was a bit dissappointed. But they have lots of flavors which are nice. I..."
Unina D.
"Visited Messina in the evening today, and it was crowded as usual. I love that they always offer different interesting special flavours each week...."
LittleM
"I don't crave for ice cream / gelato normally . But when I do I wanna make sure Iam getting the best of the best . Well gelato Messina definitely is..."
Rice Sistar
"By far the best gelato I've ever had. Friendly staff insist you try out their flavours and serve with a smile. They have this cool space where you..."
Yuiisama
"I don't think it is as legendary as most people say it is. There were a lot of flavours available, which was a bonus! The gelato itself was great in..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"An ice-cream heaven as I would like to call it. Go alone or with your friends it is always crowded and the place welcomes you with a great variety of..."
Simrata Anand
"Abundant variants of ice cream. They have this "special flavours of the day" that are worth to try. Staffs are super friendly. What i love the most..."
Arahma
"After hearing people rave about this place for the last couple of years, I've finally made my way down to Fitzroy to try the ice-cream out. The crowd..."
Ilovetoomnom
"Ice-Cream is my favourite thing and Messina does not disappoint!! Salted Coconut and Mango is amazing!!!! Yes, it gets crazy  busy, and yes..."
BlackDiamond
"Always loved getting my gelato fix here! Their gelato creations are just amazing! Expect a long line up during weekends! But it's definitely worth..."
Styleandtravel -
"This place is a must for any people even slightly interested in ice cream. What an amazing selection of flavours and in such a cool environment that..."
Mark
"Amazing murals on the wall. A great range of flavours including a whole section for sorbets! Would highly recommend the coconut pandan sorbet -..."
Simone Lay
"The genuine authentic Italian gelato with such a wide range of flavours. They have specials every day so you will never run out of flavour choices...."
TINA JOHNSON
"We needed a birthday cake in 24 hours and I called the Fitzroy Gelato Messina.  They were totally helpful and friendly even making a personalised..."
Louise McGuire
"Came here at 945pm and was shocked with the crowd queuing for the gelato . They have some special flavours... tried the pear and rhubarb, the fig,..."
Bon Bon
"Great smooth flavorsome gelato. The lychee & coconut flavor is unexpectedly refreshing. Downside is they need more staff to service the crowd...."
Bubbles
"Very hard place to give a review too. Had the White chocolate ice cream was Simply perfection! I cried. Best ice cream and concept going round! Can't..."
Manindr87
"There is a reason why the lines are always out the door at Gelato Messina! Gelato is just sooo goood! They have different flavors which we love!..."
PEKISH
"OMG !!!!! MESSINA is the place to go for a summer's gelato hit!. You may have to queue up, however, it is 100% worth the wait. If you want to indulge..."
Kirbz-t
"Amazing flavour combinations that never fail to amaze my taste buds! They don't just toss random flavors together, they actually work!..."
Marshall Tan
"Friendly serviceGreat selection and great flavoursDefinitely a place to go in this current heatHad the coconut lychee -..."
FoodiePhysician
"We tried 2 different flavors each and every flavor was utterly amazing. Cannot wait till we go again and this time take some home and the vibe in the..."
Geo Freo
"Deeeeeelish and The Best. Not even a queue on a Wednesday afternoon! We had more time to contemplate our options and sample more (you have to..."
Tia
"Love that this place is open late all year round! They have some really interesting specials every now and then, and huge variety of flavours to..."
Simone
"Do: Believe the hype. Best gelato in Melbourne. The staff, the flavours and the atmosphere. Don't: Just eat there. Buy some to take away..."
David Food Leasing
"During my first visit I was amazed by how many people were there. I'd heard so much hype about Messina but wasn't sure if I believed it. As I took my..."
Pat Casten
"Came here on a sunny Melb day.. ordered the tiramisu and white choc salted caramel! Absolutely divine! Customer service was fantastic. Was offered as..."
Pravy
"Queuing for ice cream is now a thing - seriously cannot get enough of the this place.  Any thing with coconut or mango will suck me in to trying...."
Melbourne Foodie
"Nightclub vibes and tons of ice cream flavours! Each of them spot on! Get ready to queue up and don't forget about the espresso!! Is really good..."
Andy C
"Ice cream is nom nom. Many good feelings come from endorphin release however the line is fooked. I have eaten my fair share of ice cream including..."
Alex Simmons
"Definitely recommend people check out Messina when they're in the area, best ice cream and gelato going around I think.The Italian Nougat..."
Beau James
"Perfect. After I finished my first bite, I know why the rate is so high and feel I am in a paradise of gelato. Strong recommendation for salt..."
Deedee
"Reaalllyyyyy love the salted caramel with white chocolate flavour. The best 👍👍👍📷: combination of salted caramel with white..."
Val
"I used to queue up at this place every time I went to Sydney, so I'm super excited it's here in Melbourne. Waiting in line is worth it! The best ice..."
YumYum
"Tasty tip: ALWAYS go for one (or more) options on the specials board. They're always the most creative, scrumptious, exciting surprises. So..."
Emily Ryan
"I walked right past this place on a Tuesday night, mistaking it for a bar because of the music and crowd. I'm glad I retraced my steps. The..."
Food Baby
"So Devine... You walk in and it's always a "where do I start" moment!Love these gelato flavours, you appreciate more so knowing it's made on..."
Jamie Tupaea
"I fell in love with Gelato Messina in Sydney and I'm really glad I can also find it in Melbourne. The salted caramel icecream from Messina is out of..."
Gabby Webb
"By the far the best gelato I've ever had!! I can't even describe how good it is, I am coming back to literally try every single flavour hahaha...."
Fiona
"Last night we were lured in by Zomato's prestigious 4.9 rating for Gelato Messina in Fitzroy. As expected it was an extremely busy store..."
Torys
"The best gelato in Australia in my opinion. So many different options - I love that they have rolling special flavours every week or so. The coffee..."
Troy Mortleman
"Fantastic range of flavours to choose from, so many it's sometimes hard to decide! Any day of the week this place is always so packed and full of..."
Foodjunkie
"The only thing I can say is friggen delicious. Best ice cream I have ever eaten! I love how they constantly change things up, yet every time is as..."
Haley
"Best gelato I've ever had. Tried the tiramisu and salted caramel and it was delicious! Staff were very prompt and friendly. If I could id eat here..."
Cindy Tran
"The staff were all friendly all will let you try samples. The coconut and lychee was amazing, as were the Bueno, peanut butter, and everything else..."
Molly Baulch
"For someone who hates ice cream this place is one that changed my opinion of it. The apple pie flavour was amazing. Just like a real apple pie. Would..."
Katis_32
"Best gelato. Any flavour you can never go wrong. My favourite is white chocolate and salted caramel and chocolate fondant. Been here so many times..."
Biscuit Musca
"Service was great, gelato flavour was even better! Really good and chill vibes. Macadamia crunch is by far the best gelato I have tried to date!..."
Noor Solaka
"The best Gelato! I love the fact that they always have different flavours to try!Although the lines are big they always move quiet..."
Tekah Kisharn
"Yup there's a lot hype about this place. One is left to wonder how great can gelati be? We've all seen Masterchef right? Or parts of. Where some..."
Nelly
"So many different flavoursssss!!! Favourite are a the coconut ones! So fresh :)) defs best ice cream in Melbourne! The place kind of reminds me of a..."
Angela Eats
"We visited in 'peak hour' when there was a massive line but we were served quickly and rewarded with the best ice-cream in Melbourne. Anzac biscuit..."
Kat - Oats And Cheesecake
"Best gelato I've ever had! Friendly & inviting atmosphere, heaps of delicious flavours to choose from, & very reasonably priced. Would recommend, and..."
Myra
"Best gelato in Melbourne, nice gelato, welcoming ambience and great staffs! Avoid to be there in the peak hours otherwise you will probably see a..."
Alex De Rosa
"Clear at the top of the gelato game, perfectly situated in the dining heart of Smith Street, Messina is always busy. Simple ice-cream parlour this is..."
Brod Asakura
"The ice cream here it out of this world. The best salted caramel I have ever had, and I love trying their different specials every time I come in...."
Jay
"Great place for gelato. Apple pie and banana split were standouts. The gelato weren't overly sweet and the flavours were really close to their..."
Andy Chow
"I was mind blown walking into this joint. I moved to Melb only 3 weeks ago and had already heard all the hype about this place and I honestly could..."
Slow Like Honey
"So dope. Apple pie and banana split. Anything on the specials board. Don't waste time! Decide and order, before it gets hectic... The place can pack..."
MellowFever
"LOVE IT! can just survive on this I guess:pFriendly staff, a good range of varieties to choose from, all of their gelato taste fantastic, can..."
Lisa Wang
"Trecked our way here Thursday at 3:00pm and couldn't decide what to try, thankfully the staff were willing to help and happily pass out tasters. We..."
FizzleO
"LOVE! Not only is the ice-cream amazing, but the staff are so friendly and encourage you to have as many testers as you want, unlike other places..."
AH
"If you are looking for a dessert experience that takes delish to the next level, you HAVE to make Gelato Messina your next dessert stop. All of their..."
Sancha Noranho
"I LOVE ice cream whether there's a blizzard outside or it's like the Sahara.This is probably one of the best ice cream's I've ever tasted..."
Isaiah Marquez
"Summer, Winter whatever the season ice cream is always a good idea here! Every flavour I've tried packs a delish punch! It's amazing how they make..."
J_cinta
"Absolutely amazing. There is a hype and it's well placed on these guys for the stunning products they produce. Tiramisu flavor is to die for (try it..."
Edible Melbourne
"The gelato is generally good, and I would pick up a scoop or two to eat while walking along Smith Street but there are limits to how long I would..."
Jikon Lai
"You'd have to be living under a rock not to have heard about Gelato Messina - any time I've driven down Smith street there's been a line out the..."
Andrew
"I love the gelato here , love the large choice range , not the biggest fan of the line up but worth the wait. And it's perfect on a night out with..."
Isabel Loveband
"Yum yum yum. Delicious ice cream! The line can be out the door, but it moves quickly even when it is so no big deal. A two scoop is huge, and enough..."
Melbournian
"I love ice cream and am fussy, no a snob, about where I eat it. Well search no more This is the best ice cream in Melbourne bar none. Every flavour i..."
Its All About The Food
"I love their effort to keep the flavors updated. I heart their fat elvis cause the brioche is so crunchy. Their apple pie is awesome too, so much..."
Helenaconia
"I love coming here on a summer's night! Hell, I love coming here on a winter's night! The specials are always a pretty cooky mix, but still super..."
ReadySteadyEat
"I’ve been here repeatedly because I LOVE IT SO MUCH! The first time I went, it was with my stooges and there was a massive line but it moved..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Gelato Messina is probably the best ice-cream I have ever had. The flavours they have on offer are highly unique, from the apple pie to the banana..."
Dea
"Oh Messina... You have ruined my life. Seriously Messina has ruined my expectations of ice cream/gelato. They have the best hands down, I'm not even..."
Themelbguy
"Excellent ice cream. The best I've ever had in fact. I regularly try to order there specials or try something new but I continue to always need to..."
Out & About
"It's a must visit for me every time I go to Fitzroy. They have amazing specials every week and so far I still can't decide what to order because they..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Absolutely delicious gelato every time! Gelato Messina has a dizzying selection of gelato including the amazing White Chocolate and Salted Caramel..."
Madeleine Scerri
"This is a late night favourite. It's open real late, and there's nothing better then getting a delicious ice cream after a good session of drinking..."
ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood
"Can't really fault it. Service is a winner here considering the vast numbers that flock to here. A great way to end a meal from jimmy grants and the..."
Stephen Raphael
"For a good price, ice cream was innovative and delicious. Tried one of the exclusive flavours of the week, great authentic taste. Service was great,..."
Vy Nguyen
"The rise in popularity of cooking shows like Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules (MKR) means that many gourmet foods and niche eateries are in high..."
Trading Plates
"salted caramel and pistachio are my favourite flavours!!! Messina also sells very very nice ice-cream cake. My friend got me one on my birthday and..."
Lina Pham
"Words can't even describe the salted caramel white chocolate flavor.. This is my third time ordering this and it is the best I've ever had in my..."
Sahar&Aurelio
"AMAZING! Their salted caramel with white chocolate is the best. Others are good too! BEST GELATO I'VE EATEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE. I can eat it everyday..."
Foodieadventures
"My love for Messina only grows fonder. I have never had a bad flavour here. Fortunately for me Mesina is at the end the street from work so make the..."
Scrantic
"Very good gelatos. I find the chocolates are to die for.Great service even when it's filled to the door.Nicely decorated but ambience wise..."
CBF Glutton
"Rich and creamy. Chocolate was...really chocolatey! Panacotta with fig jam and amaretti biscuit was intensely flavoured but just a bit on the sweet..."
FatCat
"No review could do this place justice. Don't let the lines deter you, rain hail or shine. I drive 45 minutes for this gelato and it is seriously..."
Petitefat
"Quite tasty. But hard to get a good view of what's on offer - pretty crowded and hectic lining up. Staff do well under the circumstances. A person..."
Matt
"OMG the apple pie ice cream blew my mind! Home made apple pie with spiced and tart apples, and a buttery/short-bready crust in vanilla ice cream...."
MsLizzyK
"The flavours are amazing. Some of the best ice cream that you will ever have .... love the tiramisu. The only downside is that its hard to see what..."
Tom222
"Aaaaaamaaaaazing.....!!! Must..."
Moeeee
"If Only They'd Stop Using Peanuts :(. I LOVE this place more than life itself, but they really need to remember that people with life-threatening..."
Melbournefoodaddict
"Fresh ingredients, delish gelato. I can taste the apple pie in my apple pie gelato!!..."
Wk
"Just tried Messina gelato last night, love the flavors,, my favorites so far are ,,, pear & rhubarb,, pistachio,, can't wait to try..."
Jli324
"There is a reason it's always busy!. I love ice cream, so going here was a no brainer! I had the the apple pie on this trip but also had a taste of..."
Sarah345pat
"Worth going!. Because of the hype surrounding Messina (and because I get caught up in hype) I was a little underwhelmed with the flavours (pistachio,..."
Sweet&Sour
"Regular Icecreamer. Specials are insane, especially love the peanut buttery chocolatey ones, the line is usually quite long but well worth the wait..."
Paris Powell
"Delicious and exciting gelato!!!Decided to go to messinas after dinner with the missus, best decision of the night (after a mediocre ramen..."
EatsAnything
"Goodness, not greatness. Yes Messina is delicious, yes their flavours are great, but it's definitely not worth waiting in line for over an hour..."
SB91
"Delish!. Best gelati in Melbourne! Great place, great flavours. Pistachio my fav. ..A must for gelati..."
Kadirenesozkan
"Simply Sweet. Amazing flavours but best of all I ordered a birthday cake from here and it honestly turned up better than the display model.. thank..."
Elvirab
"Great atmosphere, great staff, great taste. "III be..."
Sebastian
"Like it!. Awesome atmosphere Had to go back again oneday it is so..."
Melancoly0
"Is this..."
Ray Dones
"Best gelato I have had in Melbourne so far. I absolutely love this place. Gelato Messina is always my treat of choice, offering many delicious and..."
JW
"Gelato not to be missed. This place is so good it makes you feel naughty afterwards like you have run for miles or go on a detox just so that you can..."
Mochaccino
"There are so many different and interesting flavours to choose from and they keep on adding new ones which is great. It's always exciting to sit and..."
Haversheim77
"Their gelato menu, as can be expected was brilliant and after some deliberation, we settled on the American Chow Down (peanut gelato, oreo custard,..."
MelbourneVita
"This is seriously what turned my night upside down. No, I am not exaggerating. Messina was what I looked forward toward to the most at the Noodle..."
Beini
"I had a chance to try both the Zuppa Duppa and the Faux Pho, and my preference would definitely have to be the Zuppa Duppa. The combination of..."
Ani
"GELATO MESSINA FITZROY must try ice cream... don't be discouraged by the long line, it's fairly steady, before you could even decide on what you..."
Vkhong
"Afterwards go to Messina just around the corner, like we did! I got salted coconut and mango salsa – which is one of my favorite flavours. Flavours..."
Karma Clarke
"Established in Sydney in 2002, Gelato Messina is an institution Australia wide. 11 years later they decided to call Melbourne their second home –..."
Decisive Cravings
"Gelato Messina has had an almost cult status following in Sydney and have finally opened in Melbourne. They make everything in house from raw..."
CuriouslyCeleste
"We skipped dessert for a short walk to Gelato Messina as it’s never too cold for gelato. Two scoops of my favourite flavours: Coconut Pandan and..."
A Melbournite
"In true Natasha fashion, I will start off 2015 late as always, with this very delayed post :P Good Food Month's Night Noodle Markets was on again..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Gelato Messina can do no wrong, every flavour is sublime, with interesting textures and twists on the traditional staples as well as their own..."
Hungrycookie
"The impressive, modern and sleek shopfront houses a cabinet showcasing around 40 different flavours of gelato and sorbet as well as some of their..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Supposedly the best gelato in Australia, Gelato Messina recently opened its doors in the cool and hip part of town in Fitzroy! The friend and I..."
Serene Chew
"Taste the rainbow. A psychedelic rainbow of treats for your senses. It looks as good as it tastes! With traditional flavours mingling with the..."
CheeseAndCrackers
"Best Gelato ever!. Really good Gelato - especially their pistachio..."
Kamenkoh_23
"Best Gelato in Melb!!. Next to my Rome experience, this is the best Gelato in..."
Ambo On The Hunt
"Great, except the mint. Love the gelato, except the mint tastes like grass. Glad to see they finally have a system to stop people cutting in line...."
Hungry_One
"Please please please bring back "LUCKY POTLUCK PIES" and make them a permanent menu item! They were so amazingly-mind-blowingly..."
FoodLoverRose
"WOW!. Went to Messina last pm for the first time and it is the bomb!Had to go back again tonight it is so good. Great atmosphere..."
Esoteric
"Keep your cool!. Great gelati, lots of variety and plenty of specials to keep you interested in going back. Worth it if you have the patience to wait..."
Ruby-Jean
"Very busy. Loved it but way too..."
S.handley
"Who doesn't eat ice cream these days?!. Gelati itself is delicious! Friendly service but no matter what day, night or time you go, there seems to be..."
Michy
"Worth the hype! Lots of yummy flavours, a suggestion is to improve on the queuing and having people jumping lines at the..."
Sunflower
"Made with love. Soooo very very very delicious!!! and love how they are creative with flavours- even if they are a bit weird sometimes! So cheap too..."
N Z
"NOTHING MORE TO SAY....THE..."
Jpolinkos
"Try the Specials Menu. After months of hearing about how great Messina is I thought it was time I finally gave it a go, I love my gelato and tried..."
Auznel
"I have to say, I was skeptical about the hype of this place but having been twice, I am now a convert. Great selection, great price point and the..."
Alex
"Simply the best gelato, seriously yummy and a ton of ever-changing flavours to choose..."
Crystal Barnes
"Stole my heart. The second you take your first bite, all you can think is "Take my money, just take it all."The flavours are amazing and such a..."
E_parsonson
"Love Messina. Love this Icecream so much! And the service is actually fantastic so helpful and nothing is too much effort..."
Bethany.simons
"Just great!. Often there are long queues but gee it's worth the wait, and the queue moves quickly anyway. Top quality ice cream, unpretentious..."
SASG
"Gelati that deserves they hype. My wife made me come here and i want to say Thankyou!! It was so creamy and delicous. Coming from the suburbs the old..."
Paul Robbins
"Second time lucky. I tried Gelato Messina at Star City casino June this year and was really dissapointed, i had the apple pie and banana and I ended..."
Munch On Melbourne
"Exceptional !. I have tried 4 different flavours till now.. All were mouthwatering and..."
Ni P
"Just Can't Get Enough. Messina is genuinely one of the best establishments in Melbourne. I cannot stop returning. The ice cream and gelato..."
Foodlover
"Where do I start ? Gelato Messina takes me back to Italy each time I have it. By far the very best gelato in Melbourne and possibly Australia. Can't..."
Brunswick Gal
"Yummy but over..."
Cocopop
"Great selection, avoid going on friday night!. Headed to Messina last friday, and it was packed. And the queue system was really bad, because it had..."
Pocketfoodguide
"Fantastic break from the summer heat. Came here with my partner on state election day. It was hot and dreaded the prospect of a long queue since the..."
Gary Z89
"Best ice cream in Melbourne. I've eaten a lot of ice cream over the years and this would have to be the best!! The array of flavours can be confusing..."
SM
"The best. Love it , what flavour today..."
Julie Cassie
"BANGKOK HOOLA at night noodle market so so refreshing and..."
Babyshu
"Best Ice cream in Australia. This is just the best place for Gelato. The taste of their ice cream is so natural and yummy and the consistency is..."
Agedashisophie
"Unique range of flavors and such a good quality of gelato at great price. Friendly service. Like it too..."
Mikki
"Gorgeous gelato and service with a smile. I recently purchase a gelato cake for my birthday (Juliette), and it was amazing, so much so that I had..."
ALWAYS HUNGRY
"HOLY BANANA ICECREAM IN HAPPYLAND. Ok firstly, I am NOT an ice-cream person. There can be ice-cream in the house and I won't even think about eating..."
Ocean Girl Charlie
"The best. It's the best Rocking specialsGreat service and great..."
Foodandfood2014
"The highlight of my crappy birthday!. Yes folks, the title says it all! After what turned out to be the worst 30th birthday ever, someone brought to..."
Hungryandhonest
"Yay! Grown up gelato that is smooth, rich without being sugary and offering mature flavours. Messina knows how to work it with everything spot on..."
Fatchops
"Yum!!! Cramped in & pushed our way to the front to order our gelati, 3 flavours in a cup. Once purchased we sat outside & being a cool night were..."
Two Fat Cullos
"Delicious delights. Great selection of..."
Lynparker11
"Amazing ice cream but no ordered queuing system in place.... Highly recommend the ice cream here and great value. The only issue is the big crowds..."
Summer
"Fantastic. We ended up having tastings of a heap of flavours before making up our minds - it's just too hard since they are all so good. The service..."
Kathryn
"Very very good gelato. I'm from Perth and every time I'm in Melbourne I try to go there. It is a shame I'm never lucky enough to taste the beautiful..."
Marco A.
"Had the coconut and a scoop of banana peanut butter = delicious!! Will defs be..."
Cindy Lau
"A piece of heaven. Gotta try the pannacotta & fig, sorbet of sultans and steve jobs! Highly..."
Deliriously Delish
"Best Gelato ice cream. Must try here, don't be discouraged by the long line, it's fairly steady, before you could even decide on what you want,..."
Vkhong
"Apple Pie. Homemade apple pie mixed through apple gelato -..."
Sophie Einöder
"Best gelato in Melbourne!. Fantastic flavours and the specials board usually offers up something worth a try too. We travel to get to Messina on a..."
Whimsical Dale
"Uh-Mazing. What can I say? This place is a must go destination for anyone in Melbourne. The gelato is absolutely incredible and the flavour options..."
Student Foodie
"Delicious! Great variety, atmosphere and friendly staff. Pricing was surprising too, was expecting top shelf prices to match the vibe but was very..."
Dopio
"Best ice cream. I've been going to Messina regularly since December last year and I can say it's the best ice cream I've had. They have a really nice..."
Dc
""Bowl of champions" - milo, cornflakes, milk gelato - changed my life! I think about it all the time..."
Jess B
"An overly minty mint-choc flavour. Title says it all really, also caramelised white choc could do with more caramel, but the fig and biscuit one is..."
User2013
"Not such a long line during the day.. We past this many times at night and have it a miss. but during the day, we were served straight away. the..."
Mistermister
"We'll be back...... We thought we would try this place after it was recommended by a friend. When we arrived we saw that it was quite busy, so..."
George_Renee
"Just like being in Italy!. The flavours absolutely blew my mind! The selection that Messina have is absolutely phenomenal. The salted caramel was..."
MissMBD
"Awesome flavours. Ordered a tiramisu gelati and was blown away at how authentic it tasted - just like a tiramisu..."
Henry Tiong
"The best ice-cream you will ever eat.. Where most ice-creams are an 'imitation' of certain flavours, Gelato Messina ice-cream is something else:..."
Lukecreely
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Samrob
"The staff was very patient and kind. Allow me to try several flavours before making up my mind. Run as fast as you can which was on the daily special..."
Vilaiwansuvanmani
"Yum. Great ice cream, flavours and ambience, however felt service was..."
Anijo
"I hit the Apple pie and dulce de leche....and I'd hit it again!..."
Francine
"Best ice cream in town. Yum yum yum..."
Alan Peters
"Fantastic flavours, patient staff. Love this gelato, and the staff are always willing to let you sample as many flavours as you want - which is..."
Kj_44
"Delicious. I've been here many times now and have tried many of the flavours. As an ice cream lover I am quite critical of ice cream but this place..."
Spicy Delight
"YUM!! Enough said...."
Coffee Cup
"Absolutely love this place! Have been here countless times and I always order two scoops; one being my all time favorite bounty (which is amazing)..."
Eurgh Or Mmmm
"To die for!. Salted caramel with white chocolate...."
Ally
"Oh my yum! That experience - from first seeing all the colourful ice creams...and then to the interaction with the awesome lady dishing out the ice..."
Mandy Blumenthal
"Go eat there. No seriously, go eat there. I'm not kidding. You won't find better ice cream anywhere else. It's THAT..."
Talk O' The Town Pearcy
"Too, too good. This place is well-deserving of the hype surrounding it. The salted caramel and white chocolate is seriously THE BEST you will ever..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Apple Pie!. The apple pie gelato will always be a favourite with the apple pie chunks, so delicious! Will be definitely be returning again and again..."
Chloe
"Dog friendly - amazing staff. amazing gelato!. I had my first Messina experience yesterday (15th June 2014) and was standing outside holding my dog..."
Cherrycherry
"The best thing since Italy. After visiting Rome early in the year I immediately fell in love with the delicious gelato that was littered throughout..."
Foodie_Chick
"Great gelato. Loved the tiramisu..."
Ani
"Bit pricey for gelato, but then again, these days at this price it is considered average. Way too overcrowded with people, bought it then went to car..."
Carol Huang
"Expensive if you think about - solution? Don't think about. Just eat it. I like how they have different flavours every time I go. Very..."
Denny Crane Lim
"Oh. my. gosh. That salted caramel & white chocolate gelato. Ignore the crowds, deal with the queue and just do..."
Megan M
"Yummy was so great will be coming..."
Tania
"Unbelievable crowd. We had just had dinner nearby on a Friday night when we spotted this place. It stood out because it was unbelievably crowded! So..."
Fdls
"Went on a Saturday night with family place was packed and line was out the door gelato was worth the wait but very..."
Alex
"Amazing flavours! You understand why there are huge lines in summer when you taste the ice-cream. It's..."
Carol Saad
"Just.GO.. If you live for chunks of stuff in rich gelato, this is..."
Tales Of Fika
"Real deal flavor. Headed down here early January, despite the mammoth queue the service was friendly. Ice cream is amazing! The flavor is awesome, if..."
Natalie Carter
"YUM!!. Fantastic gelato , friendly staff. Will keep returning over and over..."
MaxineLouis
"Messina is my happy place. Hands down most amazing ice cream I've ever had! All times faves are salted caramel, panacotta and apple pie. Love their..."
Yummyfeast_
"Finally found good gelato in..."
Nicole Venning
"Heaven. Best gelato I have ever had!..."
Penny
"Damn right delicious!. Rockmelon and proscuitto gelato, incredible. I can't go past the poached figs and marsala myself, such an awesome combo. I'm..."
Gluttonous Gabi
"Amazing!. Bloody delicious ice cream! The bounty flavour is an absolute winner in my opinion. Can't wait to try more flavours. Worth the wait at only..."
Foodlover95
"Could eat this every day of the week. Second time at Messina and it's as good as I remembered it when I first visited the Sydney store!The white..."
Billy N
"Queues but some seating. Have now eaten at all the Gelato Messinas. I find it interesting the other review comments about atmosphere - there never is..."
Ronin47
"Amazing!. The concept is amazing and the execution perfect!Love the variety of flavours and how there's a new flavour every day (smart way of..."
Olivia Whyte
"One word - Yum..."
SC
"Great. Bought cake a month or so back. The staff were lovely and accommodating when i changed my pick up times. Cake was amazing aw well. Highly..."
Maythesnowfall
"Pretty good. When first walked into this place i was sceptical, but the ice-cream was worth it. will be..."
MattyA
"Delicious. I am absolutely hooked. These guys are fantastic at marketing and have sucked me right in with their Instagram posts, but I don't care...."
Rebecca
"So good. So very very good. I picked the fig marsala, chocolate peanut fudge and stewed rhubarb and they were rich, creamy and generous. Heaven in a..."
Kells
"Unique Flavours. Messina has over 35 gelato flavours. Sweet tooth peeps will love the salted caramel white chocolate, while funky peeps will devour..."
Karine
"The gelato is amazing!! They have so many Italian gelato flavours to offer! The gelato is yummy...."
_daffy_duck_
"Hip place for icecream. Very cool atmosphere coupled with great..."
Sheepdog
"Wow!. Good Service. Amazing selection. Easily the most exciting venue on Smith Street. Well worth..."
The Good And Bad Of Melb
"Best Gelato in Fitzroy. Amazing flavours that, in my opinion beats the Gelato on Lygon St. The Cremino spécial is to die..."
Sebastien
"Gelato buono. Firstly the layout of Messina is nice, when you first glance the ice cream you notice it's just overflowing and wants you to eat it...."
April Jane Vidler
"Hazelnut Delight. First time I went straight for Gianduia Bianca, remembering Hazlenut was my favourite in Italy.i chose right! Creamy Hazlenut with..."
Kstamers
"Visited Messina multiple times, the atmosphere of the place is lovely. I feel like the prices are really great in comparison to similar shops. Lots..."
Eat Or Beat
"Great!. Amazing place but sometimes same flavour taste different depend on day..."
Smile Sunshine
"Amazing...except for. I have been throughout the world and have made it my mission to try gelato everywhere. This is definitely the best in..."
Eleggett
"Yes!!!. BEST GELATI IN THE WORLD!!!My faves are the Tiramisu and the Persian Rocky Road; rose water gelato with fig and pistachio. Just like..."
I Like Food
"Best ice cream in Melbourne. Simply put it as, I love ice cream and no ice cream beats messina!!! if you tell me otherwise, I will not believe you...."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Unique flavours. Best flavour is..."
Jaley
"Recommended flavours. The best flavours by far is the Italian nougat. Full stop. Nothing more to add when it comes to the best of the best...."
Elle
"Ice cream can actually compete with Jocks in Albert Park. Had Donkey Kong and M'Nizzle, both were decadent and flavoursome! M'Nizzle needs to be..."
Princess_1102
"This place is like a bar!? Line wasn't too long and the atmosphere was great. A bit hard to get a look in the fridges to see what you want but $7 for..."
Mrs J
"Interesting flavours. A pop up ice cream store along smith st! Awesome:)Im glad they have unusual flavours where you cant get from other..."
Ariel Lee
"Buzzing. Went after dinner on a Wednesday night and the place was so packed we thought it was a bar! Lots of flavours to pick from. The dulce de..."
Some Like It Hot
"Nyom nyom. Super dooper delish! we tried - salted caramel with white chocolate, passionfruit, mango and berry yoghurt. recommend the..."
Mischel EL
"God's given gift to the world. Basically if it ain't Messina then you don't f**k with it. Best gelato in town and totally worth the 45min trip I make..."
Victoria Leav
"Visually, this place is great. The coconut and lychee was a standout. The line moves pretty quick but it's definitely weird getting ushered around a..."
Crabhammer666
"Rich flavoured ice creams which all the ingredients on the label/name can actually be tasted, not just some faint elusive flavours. The temptation to..."
Meowth
"I found heaven in Smith Street in the form of Messina's Gianduia Bianca and hazelnut. Wow! This is a whole new level of taste, overlapping layers of..."
Gelajo
"Best Gelato!. Best Gelato I have ever had! A huge range of delicious flavour to choose from and they never disappoint..."
Cutie Apple
"One of the best gelatos I've ever..."
Richard Tom
"Delicious Messina. Nephew bought his Mum a brilliant birthday cake here last November..it has taken us this long to get here.Apple Pie,..."
Cafe Talk
"How To Avoid The Queue; Go On A Cooler Day...Like TODAY!. Stopped by Gelato Messina on the way home from a work meeting.Had heard of these..."
Corbossa
"Best gelato in Melbourne by far. Have lived in Italy and it tastes just like the gelato in the gelateria there!..."
Daniel Milanesos
"Good, But Worth the Wait?. I can see why Messinna is so popular as they offer a wide variety of interesting flavours (some a bit too sweet for my..."
Cheezles
"Really enjoyed my icecream that I finally tried today! I work in fitzroy and had not yet had a chance to pop in. I noticed during the heatwave crowds..."
Mariqua McGee
"Don't get lemon!!. I came here with high expectations. Many people have recommended Gelato Messina to me and all raved of it. I left feeling slightly..."
Rogue Spoon
"Went tonight for dessert. Had the salty caramel white chocolate. AMAZING!We got served straight away and back at our car in about 6 mins but..."
Jodie
"Absolutely Amazing!. My partner and I went here on a trip to Melbourne, and would DEFINITELY go back! Oh my goodness it was good! I tried..."
Mazda2013
"Great gelatos and very friendly customer service. The girl was really helpful to ask what are my liking flavours in order to recommend the flavours..."
Claire
"Line moves quickly so don't be put off. So so delicious, flavours are real and love all the nut flavours, i have now found the best gelato place in..."
Yumandhealthy
"LOVEEEEEE this place! I just can't get enough of it absolutely fantastic.. I drink 40 mins every week just to have mesinas ice cream and it's always..."
Anonymousfoodie
"Heaven!. The line moves quickly and the service is friendly and welcoming. The ice cream is to die for. I had salted caramel & white chocolate, apple..."
Monique
"Oh. My. Goodness. I had the salted caramel and it was divine. The line is a non issue, (don't listen to those who state otherwise) it moved quickly...."
Meaghan
"Just love the tastes!. The flavor of ice creams are what it says, you taste it, you smell it and you feel the ingredients just it should be..."
Ladan
"Amazing. AMAZING!! Yes there is a queue but it takes no longer than 10 minutes to get to the front. Yes it's crowded but you will get served. All..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Beautiful place, yummy ice-cream. Great buzz in and outside the shop. Love..."
Johnny K
"Amazeballz. Slightly obsessed with this place, been here three times in the past week LOL,pandan and coconut is hands down my favourite flavour,..."
Beini
"Best gelato in Melb hands..."
Russell Gordon
"My heaven on earth. Have been to this place many times since it opened. Enjoyed every mouthful of goodness and have run many kms just to experience..."
Rodney.chieng
"Amazing flavours. After visiting Gelato Messina in Sydney, tasting the best ice cream we've ever had, then going to Melbourne, we had to go Messina..."
Lizzieclews
"Everytime I go to Messina it gets better every time! Sure there is a wait in line and not much sitting area but it all doesn't matter when you taste..."
Lana
"Ridic. This place is seriously ridiculous. Every night the lines are flowing out the door and it is chaos inside. They run a super smooth operation..."
Fish
"Great ice cream; met the Masterchef judges!. Went with a few friends to get icecream. I got a single standard scoop of Raspberry sorbet and was quite..."
Blessedbe.x
"Anyone who tells you they don't like Messina is flat out lying! God damn they make some fine gelato. I had the white choc and salted caramel and the..."
Deezarock
"Lives up to the hype. This place does not need any more hype. Nevertheless, it's in my neighbourhood so I had to check it out; upon my first taste of..."
Sana
"Could not fault this place or its product. Excellent work and love the replys especially urban chefs bastardised whatever all time classic typical dh..."
Johannes
"Love it like a fat kid loves ice cream!!. Amazing gelato, sure you have to queue and there is a little wait but its totally worth..."
Geoff Murphy
"Deeeeelicious. Absolutely delicious, great service, massive serving size and great price! Best ice cream I've had in a long..."
M-grant09
"BEST EVER gelato!. I have scoffed the delights of Messina twice now, and have never had to line up....Saturday midday is the time to go.I..."
The Tastebud
"I'm glad I don't live near Gelato Messina or I will be going there everyday. Very creamy and smooth gelato. Had the salted caramel with white choc..."
Wendy Lee
"Gelato HEAVEN. The gelato here is goddamn delicious. Lots of interesting flavours as well as some of the usual classics. The texture of the gelato is..."
InnerCityGlutton
"Despite the crazy crowds tier service was surprisingly still bubbly and warm. Their gelato is unmatched in flavour and unbelievable value considering..."
Lycheee
"Worth the hype. Been here twice now and yesterday I ordered the Juliette gelato cake for my mum's birthday. No one seems to pick up the phone though,..."
Get Your Eat On
"Alleluyah!. On such a hot summers day in Melbourne this place was busy but they served customers really fast. Thank-you for saving me on such a hot..."
Jbloom92
"I have been wanting to try Gelato Messina since before Xmas, and finally got a chance after a 40+ degree day. The que was quite long, even at ten to..."
NomNomNom
"It was good but not the best cant understand people queuing up for so..."
John Mangiare
"I like Messina but it'd be great if they had some more vegan flavours that weren't fruit flavoured. I can think of at least two other..."
Barbiecutie
"Nomz. The 43 degree weather warranted a cold treat, so finally decided to indulge! Tried the pandan coconut and the salted caramel with white..."
Daz
"Flavoursome. Ice cream is 10% fat- melts on the tongue and it is the fat that transfer the flavour. Gelato is 5-7% fat- however, to make up for..."
Hooperville
"Very impressed. Well we came past on one of their first nights open, might have even been their first night. They were closed, but with people..."
David
"Delishhh. Went there the other afternoon with my mates and had a three scoop cup.So much regret for my body but the flavours were absolutely..."
KLLYXNG
"Simply the best. I love icecream and I've had no better. I travel to Sydney a bit, so I was anticipating the arrival of Messina since it was..."
PJ
"Mamma Mia! How good is that!. How good are these gelatos!I only tried 2 flavours because it's summer and I need to look fit but WOW it's was..."
Lori Madison
"Amazing best ice cream I've ever had. Better than Italy I love this place. Good atmosphere and trendy shop, will be back again..."
Portia0
"Yum. Just simply the most delicious gelato with a huge array of flavours. I can't wait to go back for..."
Panny
"Delicious!. Had the hello sailor (pink grapefruit and something) and que barbara (dark chocolate, hazelnut ) and loved it! packed with..."
Foodfatty
"Great Gelato. Amazing.........was recommended from a friend and it lived up to its..."
Buyslimina11
"Sweet tooth. Was told by friends to try the white chocolate and salted caramel. I did & it was good but it was actually the passionfruit sorbet blew..."
SLouise
"Can't go wrong. I am writing this on behalf of my partner, but Fitzroy's Gelato Messina is just as amazing as the ones in Sydney, with amazing ice..."
Brooke Fraser
"Brilliant!. Easily the best gelato in Melbourne! Large range of flavours that never..."
DEX
"Freezingly Delicious. Flavours taste authentic, a must go destination this..."
Food Adventurer
"Love the fitout, staff are friendly, service quick. Gelati was really nice. Servings are..."
Foodlover12
"Yuuuuuummmmm!!!!!!!..."
Doofie
"Cookies & Cream, orgasm and ice cream all in one (oreogasm flavoured ice cream) !!! This place is heaven on Earth!!! Amazing..."
Lainey
"Is there any bad ice cream here?! NO!Close your eyes and just blind pick any if them. All is good seriously, even those flavour a you used to..."
Desmondoyaji
"Pretty good ice cream... we tried an assortment of flavors. All were excellent but the ones that really stood out had more 'acidity' or tang......."
Brillat_Savarin
"Mouthwatering Gelato. Ice Cream Heaven arrives in Melbourne. Amazing and delicious with a huge variety of flavours. Gelato Messina delivers on all..."
BellaItalia
"To die for!. Absolutely delicious gelati with so many awesome flavours! Only let down was the vibe, it wasn't the comfiest place to be! But it is..."
Belle
"Yum. Being from Sydney, I have loved Gelato Messina for years. The new Melbourne store is fantastic. Can't wait until they sort out the texture..."
Nicole Raynal
"I've been to all the Sydney stores and the Melbourne store, customer service is consistently great, especially for how busy they always are. If I..."
Kristina Panich
"Nightclub or gelateria? Nice ice cream though- unusual flavors but there are other places just as good- the vibe is what makes this..."
Denise Digenakis
"On a beautiful Saturday night, driving past fitzroy, we saw lines of people waiting outside Gelato MessinaNow we know why!!!Best Gelato in..."
Feed Your Fancy
"Talk of the town for good reason.. I think when a brand or business has so much notoriety and there is a lot of hype before opening day people seem..."
Spider88
"I bought a gelato cake the day after they opened, called The Block. It was the most delicious gelato I've ever had and although it was a cake for 8,..."
Zoe Konikkos
"Mmm mmm mmm. SO GOOD guys!!! Just as good as your Paddo store and even better as it's twice the size so more room for eating... Love how you can see..."
Sassy Eater
"Stop wasting your time reading these reviews and get yourself here! Especially if you're a sweet tooth, but if savoury fans will find sonethibg to..."
Favourite Flavour Vanilla
"Awesome! Amazing gelato packed with flavour. My standout was the tiramisu which actually has pieces of sponge biscuit in it, - just like the real..."
Dave
"Not as glamorous as the Sydney offering but still hits the highs of flavour, texture and pure joy! Welcome to Melbourne..."
Brando The Pig
"Pandan Coconut, Salted Coconut wth Mango, Coconut & Lychee... if you like Asian dessert flavours, Messina's are excellent. I recommend these over..."
Anje Serano
"I loved Messina in Sydney and I love it in Melbourne! It's the BEST! THE BEST TIRAMISU gelato ever.. Thank goodness it isn't near me else wise I..."
Croissant Lady 91
"Salted caramel & white chocolate!. Just amazing. The staff were friendly and service was quick considering how packed the place..."
Greeneggsandham
"It's as good as I remembered it from Sydney! Would've loved to taste test but it's so busy I had to spare the guys behind the counter from my usual..."
Jacyn24
"You would be pretty hard pressed to find someone who didn't thinks this place is amazing. Absolutely at the very top of their ice cream game. Thank..."
Birdman
"Heaven has come to Smith St! Awesome gelato, great service. Tiramisu flavour is amazing. Will definitely be..."
Pianogirl
"I don't go too nuts for gelato, but I accidentally found myself in line at Messina on opening night. The guys handled the rush very well! While the..."
Wonderfull
"The BEST gelato in Melbourne. The salted caramel and white chocolate gelato is sensational! Also very impressed with the excellent customer service...."
Jennifer Craig
"Just how good is the ice cream at Messina's? Good enough to brave a chilly and wet 10 degree C day and rug up kiddo in her winter woollies..."
Thequestfornoms
"Another new and well-anticipated shop is Gelato Messina. Heralding from Sydney with great popularity, winner of this year’s Australian stage of the..."
Mon's Adventure
"It was heavenly. A silky smooth consistency, with salty hints of crunchy caramel that deliciously melted into the dark chocolate to leave a swirling..."
Melbourne Girl
"...this place always surprises and they give their creations excellent names (one of my favourites: Moroccan Mistress). Oh and if you feel really..."
Food Temple
"We ordered the tasting plate for $12 – you get five scoops. Pros? It’s easier to taste each flavour with each scoop on a separate plate and..."
Typical Food Blog
"We loved Gelato Messina’s bespoke creations last year, and this year was no exception. Messina’s ‘pot luck pies’ included tubs of goodness..."
The Food Society
"Gelato Messina actually originated from Sydney, where they have four stores. Messina finally graced Melbourne with their cakes and gelatos......"
Good Food, Good Mood
"We ended up trying out one of Gelato Messina’s amazing cakes yesterday. I had prepared a 4-layered red velvet masterpiece for my father’s ang..."
De-brief Me
"Gelato Messina never fails to please. Every aspect, they just seem to take above and beyond. This time around, we were graced with Messina's..."
Confessions Of A Little Piggy
"Gelato Messina make all of their gelatos and sorbets from scratch using raw and natural ingredients and have had queues out the door since opening up..."
Goodhearted
"Lately, its been heating up here in Melbourne. With our first taste of the warmer weather during that week of over 40 something degree heat,..."
Minh Thuy Le
"I went with the Nonno Carlo ($4.00) - strawberry sorbet with whipped cream and brioche. This was so delicious and I could have easily had another..."
Miss Sage Sugar
"Umm so what exactly is the difference between gelato and icecream I had to ask my good friend Google who told me that gelato has less air whipped..."
I Only Eat Desserts
"Certainly enjoyable, and not too crazy priced at $6 for two scoops. Would return when in the area, but I won't be making trips just for it like some..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"I got to try their En-Thai-Sing and Haro Haro. En Thai Sing was pandan coconut sorbet with sticky rice, mango pieces and coconut milk. This was like..."
MissyNess
"On those even light barmy nights around the streets of Fitzroy you will find most of the locals being drawn to one place, Gelato Messina. An array of..."
Em Belden
"Gelato Messina is arguably the finest gelato in the land... The flavour profiles are breathtaking. Gelato Messina have already achieved a cult status..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Put it this way, I loooove a boozy dessert. I'll be honest, I like them really boozy. The ones that you feel can almost knock you out. Let's just say..."
The Hungry Excavator
"...highlights was their Lychee and Coconut gelato. The Lychee flavour is fruity, flavourful and not artificial like you’re eating Lychee essence...."
Denny
"The decadently rich and nutty peanut gelato housed large pieces of chewy chocolate brownies, swirled through with sticky dulche de leche. I may have..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"If you don’t know Gelato Messina you must have been living under a rock for quite some time. First opening their doors in 2002 Messina has become..."
A Food Story
"how good does the gelati have to be to make me wait in line more than 2 minutes?   Well the gelati here are really worth waiting for!   I had the..."
Eat.Play.Shop.
"With an array of flavours and some interesting combinations, there’s something to suit your taste buds. Probably the closest thing I’ve had in..."
Shaun
"Gelato Messina is one of my favourite ice cream destinations because of their creative flavours and for the beautifully smooth consistency. They..."
Ichigo Shortcake
"In T's words: this is the best ice cream that I've ever had. For someone who is quite sugar shy (i.e. not prone to fanatically worshipping an altar..."
Melbourne Glutton
"I love the gelato, it’s creamy, luscious, beautiful combination of flavours. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The gelato I’ve eaten...."
Mellie Ozcrunchy
"Although this is a chain business, the quality is not compromised. Their salted caramel flavour was a quality..."
Philip Lim
"Favourite Gelati place in Melbourne, because the flavours are amazing and special every time. Try the specials and be prepared to be wowed. Really..."
Joanne Lung
"The ice-cream here is incredibly wonderful! My favourite flavour is mango. It’s texture and taste is amazing and I hope you enjoy eating it..."
Chloe Shen
"Definitely the best ice cream I've ever had, so smooth..."
Aaron Jones
"Follow @icecreamatlas on Instagram for the best ice cream, worldwide! Life is not complete without a visit to Messina. The pistachio praline was..."
Ice Cream Atlas
"My favourite gelatery of all time, and you can easily spot them at different locations across Melbourne! Love their classic gelato flavours which..."
Mel B
"Oh my God! What an icecream. Truly one of its kind. I have never tasted such a creamy and rich textured icecream. Absolutely indulging..."
Zeba Kazim
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"I spent a few hours in those beautiful sun lit window seats reading on Saturday. My first time in since the new people took over. Really Great..."
Antoniette Santoro
"We tried 3 Bao Buns and drink. The salt paper tofu Bao Bun was the best!!! 2 sheets of thin and chunky tofu is nice texture and pickle ginger works..."
Mimi
"Had a delicious apple pie cocktail along with a great chicken parmigiana here! The lady (boss?) who serve us was lovely and made us felt so..."
Chinthin Ng
"I was visiting here for brunch, they didnt have so called brunch menu though...but they have small snacks, I ordered Aperol Spritz and Bruchetta...."
Michelle Kim
"Stopped in randomly as we were walking past because it looked nice inside, there was a delightful young man on the bar who was very friendly and..."
Patrick Christian
"Refreshing new bar since they've taken over from Cider House. Good kitchen serving up tasty food to go with their good selection of beers. They have..."
Byron Teu
"A good selection of ciders is what you'd hope for from a venue called The Cider House but alas nearly half the options were unavailable due to a lack..."
Steven El-Daher
"Top place for cider fans. They have a selection of beer and wine too. The food is delicious and venue space really cool. Been here for a private..."
Catherine Fox