I dined in on Monday 30th June 2014 with my family.
Excellent food and friendly service
I must say the dessert Amor DI CIOCCOLATO was amazing and it tasted fabulous
Complaints to the chef
Would recommend to my friends and Family :)
Thank You once again
will be coming back again
Had a wonderful dinner. The food is amazing and the service couldn't have been better.
Fantastic food and wine, great service and beautiful decor. Couldn't fault it.
love the steak, cooked perfectly
Wonderful new owners with an awesome menu
Service was fantastic, came in with my partner and waiter offered for us to go in a quiet dining area which was very thoughtful. Great dining experience, our lovely waiter was able to recommend certain wines according to our taste and preference, and had great timing in coming over to our dining table to grab entrees, pour more water etc.
Food quality was great, which they had more on the menu but did definitely satisfy my Italian homemade pasta cravings with a modern twist. Gnocchi was a lovely dish as well, full of flavour and rich, got abit sickening after half of it but my partner and I decided to swap out dishes to have a taste of each other's choices.
Great place to dine at, waiters who serve with patience, care and have the knowledge. Will definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu.
We were all very impressed with our Christmas lunch here today! The menu was top quality, the service was excellent and the atmosphere spot-on. Well done Fedele's! You exceeded our expectations, thank you!
Came for dinner with my family, service was really friendly and the interior of the restaurant is very nice. The meals were really pleasant, all of the elements were really well cooked, tasty.. and full of flavour. To start we shared the antipasto patter which came with a variety of deli meats, chorizo, salmon and oysters with pita, cheeses and pickled vegetables... I ordered the salmon which was cooked perfectly and came with a nice assortment of vegetables. Really nice little restaurant hiding in the suburbs.
The food and ambience were both good. I came here with a couple of friends during a weekday and we shared the antipasto, gnocchi, duck fillet, tiramisu and creme brulee. The gnocchi tasted great. The duck fillet portion was pretty small. Overall, the food was decent but the service was average. We had some difficulty finding the waiting staff to get us our bill and they only ocassionally filled our glasses of water.
I went here for a work dinner and had a nice meal though now looking at the pricing it is more than I would have expected. Standout for me was the gnocchi with truffle oil butter sauce - absolutely mouthwatering. Porterhouse steak in red wine sauce was lovely and well cooked but there was a little too much red cabbage and minimal other sides. Choc pudding for dessert was also nice but nothing memorable. Wines were on point with a Levantine Hill Sav Blanc and a particularly nice and fruity 2016 Paringa Estate Pinot Noir. Pleasant meal overall with good service but perhaps a little pricey.
Dad's birthday and he chose he is 82 btw...
I read the harsh reviews and had an open mind
Brushetta was 10/10 as a shared entree
Mains very pricey and my fav..the sides are additional $$$ a fact not explained to any of the 6 guests.
So when a main is around $40 +
》》》》》 one would expect an veggies or salad.
But N0...
Everyone loved the mains but it was very awkward expecting more to arrive like a shared platter.
Would i return.. not sure.
Better value by driving toward the city where more competition exists.
Lovely Italian restaurant on the South East side. The seafood pasta was delicious and the medium-rare steak was succulent and done correctly. Nice wine list. Ambience was cosy and intimate and wait staff were warm and knowledgeable and very helpful in wine recommendations. A bit high end but worth a try.
The food here is very nice - I had a lovely, fresh seafood pasta dish and a delicious bruschetta. Not something I usually order, but it was recommended by the staff and I'm glad we went with it. The service is what takes this place to another level, though! This is a place we'll go out of our way to visit.
It was a surprise birthday dinner that took me at Fedele's yesterday. Being a Tuesday night, it was not too crowded even with a private function happening in the adjacent room. The service was excellent, the staff warm and friendly. The food took a bit of time of arrive but the staff kept apologizing saying that the kitchen was a bit busy due to the function but honestly, we didnt really mind. A really good wine list with a lot of Australian wines; we tasted three all of which were good. Fedele's is on the expensive side but the food is presented well and tastes delicious. And the staff even surprised me with sparklers on my dessert when they found out it's my birthday. Overall a really happy experience; its a place I would go back to for a special occasion and not for a casual meal.
We have been here several times over the past few years. It is quite popular so best to book. Service is quite good, the food is regularly nice but gets a bit crowded and noisy. The last time we went there were white egg lights on every table. One of my guests started playing with ours and changing the colours, then after a while we looked around and every other table had adjusted their lights too, so all the tables were now colourful, haha. Lights aside, the food here is good solid Italian, not as good as papa or mama used to make but acceptable to the palate.
I'm very surprised by some of the reviews of Fedele's. We've been here a few times and would definately come more often if possible. It is a little on the expensive side, but it's what you expect to pay when dining somewhere for a special evening. The atmosphere is very quiet with a nice ambiance. The service is first-class with knowledgeable waitering staff happy to assist with menu selections and wine choices. The food has been consistently good each time we've been here. Hope to come back here soon!
A farewell lunch at work saw us descend en masse at Fedele's Ristorante Italiano. They conveniently have a 2 courses + wine/beer for $40. My only gripe about the lunch menu was that it didn't have any vegetarian options for mains. The anti pasto for entree can be modified to suit vegetarians but that was about it. I'm only mentioning this as it influenced my choices of two courses as I stuck to more of a pescatarian bent.
I didn't like the way this place looked! Didn't like the interior decorations the table layouts and most of all didn't like the service. For the price that it is I couldn't justify the service the service was slow... But what I can say which is positive is that when I got the food it was actually really good! Cooked well and full of flavour! Just a few 1%ers.
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My partner took me here for a surprise dinner for our anniversary tonight. We had a late booking as my partner worked late, but we were never rushed nor made to feel like we were holding them up. The head waiter (I'm sorry that I didn't get his name, he was a young guy) was very attentive and a lovely character and made the whole experience enjoyable.
The food was divine - I had a veal pasta (special of the day) and my partner had a seafood pasta. Everything was extremely fresh, melt in your mouth, perfect combination of flavours. Partner said it was the best pasta he'd had! Very liberal on the seafood too. Meal size was perfect - plenty, but not too much.
We also shared a creme brûlée dessert, which was also to die for.
We both had an Italian moscato which was delicious. The waiter also treated me (my partner was driving so couldn't) to an iced Riesling dessert wine on the house to finish, which was also delicious.
My partner & I don't go out very often, so to have such wonderful night with fantastic food and warm friendly staff was simply brilliant.
Will definitely be back.
Was there last night for business dinner. Food was divine. I had one of the best Bruschetta I've ever tasted and the Scotch was cooked to perfection.
This restaurant has slightly different menu to others that I've been. It's nice to have a restaurant like this in the South Eastern area to go when we have Italian craving.
What a treat. Attended for a business dinner and was transported away to a lovely place where the maître De actually takes notice, recommends the wine and the dishes. I had the best bruschetta I've ever eaten, calamari for entree, and the smoked duck breast for main. This was washed down with Frogmore Creek 2007 Pinot Noit and a shared tiramisu. What a great meal. It didn't get 5 points simply because of its location. Very bland from the outside and next to a very busy road, but there's parking and great facilities. The six of us spent about $590 so it was just under $100 each. A nice place to spoil yourself.
Had a romantic night out with my wife to celebrate our anniversary, I chose this place as we see it often while driving to Glen Waverley. The outside when walking to the entrance isn't that inviting but the inside is nice.
They have an extensive wine list and our waiter did recommend a nice white wine when given our preference. We started with an antipasto to share as an entree and it was huge, loaded with everything from salami, chorizo, olives, goats cheese, sun-dried tomatoes.
Next came our mains, I had the duck and my wife had the salmon. Both were nice, not mind blowing but good. I really like the ambience of the place, it allowed us to talk. It's not a kid restaurant, so I advise not to take them.
Overall I enjoyed dinner and will be back again sometime.
Fedeles is like a family dining room circa 1995. Civilized tables, upholstered chairs, cushy carpet and muted tones make for a comfortable atmosphere. Our group ordered a combo of pastas and fish dishes all cooked to perfection. Nothing to complain about. But, nothing was remarkable either. The wait staff were polite, knowledgeable and our table was cleared efficiently and dessert offered in the same manner. But, nothing was stand-out. As a diner of by-gone days, I remember the mature staff of male waiters in their waist coats who commanded the floor. They *made* the atmosphere. And I, for one, I miss them.
The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere and ambiance in the restaurant was very relaxed and happy. I have dietary requirements as a vegan, and they were able to make a delicious meal specifically to meet my diet, which was awesome. I also loved the look of this restaurant, the glassware was really sleek and I love the use of fabric napkins. The decor is very sophisticated, the food is delicious, and the service is wonderful and catered to my personal needs. I recommend this restaurant and I will be returning :)
Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Fedele's had a great fine dining (and very romantic!) atmosphere and the waiter looking after us was very attentive and friendly
I was very satisfied with the "manzo ragu pappardelle" I ordered as the meat was soft and tender along with the chickpeas and sweet potato. The meal was very hearty and great for a cold winter's night
Fabulous evening celebrating my husband's 40th birthday with close friends. Attentive staff, good wine list and a kitchen that delivered steak the way it was requested (rare). The children at the table were well catered for, and entertained by free activity packs.
This is a Hidden Little Gem!!!!
On the weekend we celebrated my daughter`s engagement party in the function room and it was perfect.
Karl and his staff are very courteous, and in particular David who was our contact listened to all of needs and explained everything that was going to happen.
We were 95 people who enjoyed large serves of fresh quality food from T Bone steak perfectly cooked to home made tiramisu which is a must!!
The room was set up and decorated so elegantly and the atmosphere was of warmth and celebration and plenty of space between the tables so everyone could mix. Definetly a restaurant where you can have a wonderful event to remember for a very long time. (everyone enjoyed themselves from the seniors to the teenagers)
The only negative is the time went so quickly!!!!
We had amazing service for our family function at Fedeles. The atmosphere was great, the waiters were enthusiastic and very accommodating. The food was absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend for your next function.
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Food has been better. My wife and I ate here last weekend; August 2014. Fedele's has been a rare gem for many years in this pocket of Melbourne. A change of ownership in the past year or so has seen a changed menu and wine list. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it has moved from being a traditional provincial Italian style of cooking to a more fashionable inner urban bistro style of food. It is now no different to what you could get in dozens of restaurants across Melbourne. The menu has also been trimmed down considerably, so the choices are more limited. What used to be a good fifteen minute read, deliberating while your taste buds were excited, now takes a cursory read to identify the two or three things that interest you. My wife chose the fried calamari entree and the lamb rack main. The calamari was crumbed rings much like you'd get in any pub bistro. Clearly bought in pre-prepared rather than prepared in the kitchen. The lamb rack was 4 points, but she said it was unremarkable. It appeared to be steam oven cooked rather that roasted and perhaps hadn't been finished off in the oven for long enough. My entree of oysters, Kilpatrick style, were large, fresh and tasty. My pork rib eye was a nice cut however was served on a black barley sauce and assorted other tastes. Unfortunately, the sauce was so over salted I couldn't finish it, and this is from someone who doesn't mind a bit of salt in cooking, but this was overpowering. My wife chose a chocolate dessert which she said was nice. I passed on dessert as I was still reeling from the salt overload. The wine list is limited, particularly compared to the list from a few years ago, but ok. The service was good; friendly and efficient. I'd eat here again, but not with the previous anticipation.
Can't go wrong at this restaurant. Welcoming hosts, warm atmosphere, good service, spectacular, clean, winter warming food. Corkage cost us $10. There was two of us and two bottles of wine. Loads of people in restaurant for 7 pm, full car park. Indicates how good it is even on a Wed night. Cater for groups well and generously. We will be back again for summer menu and group booking in December. Thanks Nick and Carl.
All time favourite in melbourne!. We love everything about Fedeles, the staff are just lovely, and the food is amazing. We keep coming back to try all the dishes because everything looks and tastes so great, I have have the veal, lamb, and beef at different times and they were all cooked to perfection with tasty accompaniments. It's a spacious restaurant with a great atmosphere, perfect for any occasion.
Thanks Fedeles will be back soon Kevin B.
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Lovely meal, staff a little complacent....... Two of us enjoyed a really pleasant dinner here, my first visit, partner a regular corporate visitor. The ambience is elegant, sparkling table settings, attractive decor, lighting and comfortable furniture, although the heating was turned up excessively high when we arrived.
The menu is excellent, offering a good range, without being ridiculously extensive, making choices difficult. Because we were dining prior to another engagement, chose only a main course, with sides - fillet steak and dory fillets, with a (huge!) bowl of potatoes to share. The fish was superb, beautifully cooked, lovely flavour and a generous amount of sauce. My partner's steak was a large serve, cooked to his liking and both meals nicely presented.
The wine list is good selection, with BYO option and reasonable corkage. We chose some red wine by the glass, also chilled water arrived promptly at the table. I think that the charge for bread is excessive ($9.40 for a cob loaf), too large a loaf for 2 people looking at one delivered to a neighbouring table.
One of our waiters was a little cocky, slightly rehearsed and bordering on rather annoying (condescending tone, telling me to 'be patient' when I began to ask a question of the menu) and clearly the type of waiter who if encouraged, could be very irritating, but the young lady was gracious, polite, elegant and avoided us feeling too irritated.
I would return to this restaurant again in less of a rush to leave next time, as there is plenty to tempt on the menu. Good parking on site makes a pleasant change and despite higher end prices, the meals were really well done - recommended.
Polite waiter but unsure of meal. Had a very polite and friendly waiter, however, the fish special I had was a bit bland. The scallops were also not what I expected, they were not lightly cooked and golden as I thought. Though the Atmosphere was nice and not loud, which was good.
Special Evening. My personal special occasion was enhanced by the beautiful and kind service of the staff. Thank you for making this a memorable night for my family. Great food, beautiful wine, superb service and wonderful company, what more could you ask for?
Great restaurant! staff are very friendly, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. A must for any special occasion!
Flowering establishment. I had the lamb for lunch one afternoon and it was to die for. Melted in my mouth. The service was lovely & the price was good . Im definitely taking me friends there next..
Nice valentines day. We choose to have valentines dinner at fedeles. it was really special, although really busy the food was perfect, we had oysters, quail, duck and salmon and it was delicious. service was also good.
Great lunch. Despite the recent reviews that suggest not to go, I went to what has been an old favourite of mine. I found the new menu (because of new ownership) interesting.
My wife chose oysters Kilpatrick and the fish of the day (barramundi). I chose oysters natural and the Spiced Quail Risotto. We also shared a loaf of beautiful crusty bread that was served with three condiments, very very good!
Our oysters were nice and plump, the natural were served with a small dish of balsamic vinegar and red onion, my wife said the Kilpatrick were excellent.
The Barramundi was delicious, served with a light butter sauce my wife said it was one of the best fish dishes she had had. My risotto was equally excellent, the quail was beautifully cooked and the rice had tomato spinach and egg plant through it. Beautiful.
We found the wait staff helpful, polite and attentive.
We will definitely be returning soon to Fedele's
Great atmosphere. We thought that the atmosphere at this restaurant was really nice, unexpected for a restaurant in its location.
We couldn't fault the food, well presented, delicious flavours. The staff seemed to know the menu well, they even recommended a really good wine to match the dish.
Will be back from our wedding anniversary soon.
Can not fault it. 5 stars. Came to Fedeles a few years ago and remember it being nice. When we came this time we were wowed by the welcoming staff, ambience and amazing food. We will be back very soon.
Fedeles!!. First time back here in a little while, but after receiving a message hat it had changed hands we were keen to see if it was up to scratch. Not disappointed in the slightest, food as good as ever and it was nice to see some smiling staff!!
#awesomeoverall. Had the Salmon Steak and it was divine. The staff were really experienced and friendly. There's a wide range of Wine's to pick from and the Tiramisu is one of the best I've ever had.
Overall 5 star experience!
Went to Fedele's for dinner tonight. The staff were great, really attentive and offered suggestions as to what was good. I'm calling out the banana creme brûlée as amazing. We will definitely go again.
Amazing service and even better food. Highly recommend the Spaghetti Pangrattato.
Rex. Long time diner here and not the kind of person that feels any need to go online if I get what I pay for. Having said that, thank goodness the SE suburbs has somewhere with decent food and service!!!
My family and I have frequented this establishment for many years. The food equals, if not surpasses, most restaurants in Melbourne in terms of taste and value for money. The service can not be faulted, particularly from Mr Sam Salvatore. He never fails to entertain.
I have been dinning at fedeles for some time now and have loved every experince i have had. The specials are always intresting the lamb is to die for and the amore never lets me down. I have also noticed that the management may have changed and noticed that the restraunt has had a tiny face lift with new glasses new cutlery and even new and intresting specials. I had the chocolate choc chip soufle with salted caramel ice crem with a rich chocolate tart and wow... Simply wow love it!!!
Food was amazing, waiting staff were all friendly and attentive even though the restaurant was full! Meals are absolutely huge, always get an entree size instead of main unless your some sort of man mountain that eats like a horse!
About 10 tables only due to covid + function room. Food took some time to be served. Eye fillet steak was cooked well. Latte was good. Happy to come back again.
Cosy warm atmosphere. Authentic delicious Italian food.
Easy parking.
I went here for the first time on the weekend and my boyfriend had been here 20 years ago . The decor was homey and I loved the colour scheme . I’ve course the original owners have retired but the staff were all wonderful and polite . The food was great , and my main meal gnocchi was so good , unlike some places this gnocchi tasted fresh and home made . The cocktails and the couple of wines we had were nice . Will definitely be coming back here
Superlicious. Good specially the chef’s choice entréé.. enjoyed the Italian food
This is that restaurant I go to and expect a quality experience. The ambiance was lovely as always with a modern feel, soft lighting and an easy warmth to the place.
As a licensed venue, the drink selection was perfect for me. The food was on par to my expectations and the service was attentive.
It was sometimes harder for a restaurant to look after a group celebrating and in this case they did very well.
Would I come back, for special events certainly.
A nice Italian restaurant with friendly staff. The menu offered a small selection, but sufficient to cover the more popular staples.
The gnocchi was excellent, full of flavour and well prepared. The tortellini was tasty and tender with mild flavours. The spaghetti marinara had mild flavours of seafood - could be better.
Great coffee to finish.
Narayanaswamy Gurusamy
+5
Loved the food.
Great presentation.
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