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Vaporetto Bar & Eatery
91/100 (2313 ratings)
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"Excellent food. Loved the meal for 2 package with wine and cocktails...."
Hugh Cameron
"There’s a reason this is our local favourite. Even if they weren’t local. Crab pasta (I always order this 😋), rabbit tagliatelle (amazing) ,..."
Mistermister
"Very impressive Italian bistro with a Venetian theme. I had the risotto with moreton bay bugs and squid ink wafer. There’s only a couple of bits..."
Two Sheds
"4.5/5Started with 2 types of arancini which were both absolutely beautiful. Crunchy outside and soft inside. Next was the burrata and calamari..."
Denny Patron
"Stumbled upon this place accidentally a while back and finally managed to find some time to come back again.We had booked a couple of days..."
Free-range Tofu
"Came for the $1 Oysters on Wednesday’s as well as Happy Hour (5-6pm). Great service, every single staff knew their stuff, and tasty fresh oysters...."
Annabel Khamly
"To make it very simple, we came without expectation and left with gratitude. Excellent service, delicious food, best pasta in Melbourne until now...."
Fabian Diaz Moreno
"Had a delicious meal here with my family. The gnocchi was soft and fluffy with a tasty lamb sauce. The toasted bread with gravy was also a standout...."
Krys
"This is one our favourites. Food, service and atmosphere are..."
Marcelo
"Discover Vaporetto Bar & Eatery tucked away at the rear of the Lido Cinema in Hawthorn, where owners Chef Greg Feck, Kim Coronica and David Wicker..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"What a beautiful Italian restaurant with a twist. Each dish has the perfect combinations of flavours and is well seasoned. The menu changes each..."
Queen Of Food
"We enjoyed the food and Sunday afternoon live music. I have been this place few times and it always surprises me with specials. I loved the..."
Sammie Zhu
"We came here on Friday night and boy was it pumping! The place was great and the food was seriously divine. We didn't order a lot as we were going to..."
Uaqben
"Excellent sparkling wine. Had the grilled free range chicken, frito misto to start and ending sweetly with a Fritole Veneziane, all well done. Very..."
Han S
"Great experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We came here for a work team lunch and it was great! The food was delicious - especially..."
Melbourne Madness
"I’ve been here a few timesThe food is very tasty and I could easily overindulge. The potato gnocchi with lamb ragu is a..."
Jayne Jackson
"Restaurant is tucked away in the back streets of hawthorn, staff are all super friendly and attentive. Tartar was delicious and came with house made..."
Tania
"A foodie friend booked this place for our long due catch up and it turned out to be a perfect night!Service was absolutely amazing from the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Had dinner at vaporetto with some friends. We ordered the gnocchi, duck meatballs and arancini. Everything was delicious !!! Will definitely be going..."
LHS
"Very good Italian in Hawthorn. Went based on the Zomato rating, and to be fair, have been a little dubious about highly rated Zomato restaurants..."
Gee
"The small venue is very nicely laid out, with an ambient outdoor decking area, bar seating, and an upstairs balcony for larger groups! The..."
Harley Stafford
"Nice venue. Good vibe even on a sunday night. Interesting mix of ingredients in the menu. Loved the gnocchi. Chocolate torta for desert was yummy...."
DanFoodie
"We visited yesterday for a late lunch. Three of us- myself, my partner and our 13 month old. We had the express lunch- 2 courses for $35 inclusive of..."
Carisse Matthews
"The food and service are impressive. We ordered scallops, beef crudo and grilled calamari for entree and ordered Gnocchi with lamb shoulder, prawn..."
AMBER HE
"You can never do any wrong with sweet corn & toppings. Also - make sure you book Vaporetto (they get booked quickly) and bring cash for a cheeky..."
Jasmine
"This place is lovely and cozy, definitely brought us back to Venice. Food was amazing and service was impeccable! Can’t wait to come back and try..."
Happydiner
"This restaurant is a cosy, welcoming place with a good decor, especially in the bar area. The menu is small with six or seven excellent..."
Mark Russell
"This place is absolutely gorgeous.The staff are friendly, polite and patient. We dropped on for dinner and enjoyed.We had the entree..."
PW Lou
"Do love coming here and the only reason I didn’t give it five stars (wish I could give it 4.5) is the noise. The music is a tad loud and most..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Pipis spaghetti is the best I've had in melbourne so far. Fun to sit at the bar where you can watch the cooks go. The grilled corn with parmesan also..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"We went there for valentines day and the food was amazing. Atmosphere was great too. We just didn't like the cocktail and beer on offer for..."
Akshay Seetaloa
"Coming here had been a long time coming. And now I will definitely be back. We had a lovely waitress, and selected a mix of entrees and mains between..."
Lisa Giles
"We ordered four different pastas and all of them were good. Two seafood pastas were accompanied by a chef special salad and two meat pastas with..."
Clare
"Great atmosphere, vibe, hospitality and most importantly food - delicious.A negroni (Barrell aged boulvardier) and some pan fried gnocchi (lamb..."
Angus Gray
"This was one best pasta experience I’ve had in a while. I ordered the Smokey eggplant and three cheese tortellini with a big ole of broad beans..."
Jenny Jeyanandarajah
"What is this place? Its quite unique savvy, trendy and cool. Its got a vibe going on. Its simply styled with an italiano theme. An elaborate menu..."
Nay Nay
"4.5I came here for Christmas drinks with my work colleagues and as we were here more for the drinks then the food, we decided to order from..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Wow 😃 can not believe we have not tried Vaperetto until now! From the entry door to the interior you are swept to a venue somewhere in Italy ...."
Carol Sheldon
"Amaze by how great the service was, we had special dietary request and they attended to us appropriately. We had the fig salad and olives for..."
Mi55Bee
"Love the service! Love the food! Love the ambiance! Just wish they have more variety of pasta and pizza. But will definitely come back! Highly..."
Julie
"4.7/5Brilliant little Italian resteraunt in the alleyway in hawthorn!Aperol blood orange Sicilian version was unreal, reminded me of..."
Jonathan Voulgaris
"Superb cocktails and their desserts are one of the best I have had. Their gnocchi is my go to dish for the ultimate comfort food. Cute for casual..."
Emptystomach
"FINALLY! A restaurant that knows how pasta should be cooked. Al dente, with generous serving portions, the pasta is a real winner at Vaporetto. I..."
Sean Romero
"Lucky to go with a good friend of the chef. We were very well looked after. Great attentive staff. Very tasty food in a lively restaurant. Pretty..."
Jjaass
"Vaporetto is an outstanding Italian restaurant. I doubt you could have a bad meal here. They keep their menu fresh and seasonal with additional daily..."
Emily
"Popped in to this inviting bar restaurant tucked away in the Glenferrie arcade. A lovely place with welcoming staff. We were going to the cinema so..."
SusieQ
"Family friendly restaurant tucked away down a little arcade off Glenferrie road. For entree we shared the arrancini of the day which were carrot..."
Kate Dougherty
"Took a punt on trying this little Venetian gem after reading other great reviews, especially as we invited a couple of fine dining chefs to join us,..."
Lushious
"One of my favorite locals. They don't try to be fancy, they just try to pack in the flavors with a few ingredients. Great cocktails, clean, fresh,..."
Princess Got The Hungries
"I love this bar and restaurant, although I’ve only ever sat in the bar area. The food is just fantastic! There is a large range of items from small..."
Honeylishuss
"We love the White Peach Bellini, the ambience and the friendly waitress. Food was good. Could be pricey but worth the price. Love the starter veal..."
Dee Dee
"Went on a Friday night, it was quite busy but the staff still managed to look after us well. Food was amazing as always and will definitely be coming..."
Veelee
"What a gem! During a really busy night we lucked in on the one table available but that didn’t get in the way of the excellent service and chat..."
Milandro
"Lovely food, friendly Italian waiter, good menu, and busy busy..a good sign of a great restaurant. Definitely go back!! They have live music on..."
Justine
"4.5 out of 5I had a glorious lunch visit to Vaporetto for lunch during the weekend, and I was delighted with both coffee, food,  wine, service..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Made very welcome and one of our party was Vegan and the waitress was extremely accommodating. Beer, wine and food were all outstanding and presently..."
David Coe
"We wanted to satisfy our craving for Italian food. Decided to head to Vaporetto for the first time. The food was delicious. The pasta dishes and..."
Eat This Eat That
"Cute place with a nice cosy atmosphere, attentive staff, quality food (I only had pasta and risotto - both were really good), and a little bar area..."
Li-La
"Had a great dining experience here on Sat night. Attentive service, great vibe and outstanding food. Ravioli and hanger steak were standout dishes..."
CeeJaySki
"Arrived without a booking on a busy Sunday (their 2nd birthday) and the staff were very accommodating and were able to set a table for us. We..."
Clare
"Gorgeous interior & menu. We stopped by for a leisurely dinner and cocktails. Everything was delicious with friendly, attentive wait staff. A bit on..."
Sir Brunch-A-Lot
"A beautiful touch of Venice that knows how to deliver. The bar food was exactly what I needed to accompany great cocktails; simple, yet packed full..."
Feedme
"We dined here yesterday and the staff were all very welcoming and attentive. The food was fresh, served hot and delicious. The restaurant is very..."
Skinny Minnie
"Walking into Vaporetto is like walking into Venice itself - crowded, pulsating atmosphere, delicious aromas, all of which add to the charm of this..."
Farzana
"It's not often a restaurant can keep me, let alone any woman, from getting to a shoe store sale, and it's not often said restaurant will get a 5 out..."
Two Bears And A Fork
"Have visited this eatery many times now and do enjoy it. Food is always tasty thanks to Chef Greg Feck, have been a fan of his food for some time...."
Opinionista
"Beautiful restaurant and attentive staff! I went there with three other friends for lunch and we had an amazing time. The pasta I ordered was very..."
Sarah Bear
"Great wine list and lovely Italian ambience in cafe.  It is quite pricey but nice experience in Hawthorn.  It is well located right next to Lido..."
Jean
"Cool bar in the heart of glenferrie. We come here just to sit in the bar area and eat some of Melbourne’s best home cooked pastas while we tipple..."
HH24
"Came here for dinner on a Friday night and it was relatively busy. We were seated right away and we ordered pretty quickly, however the food took..."
Kevin
"Delicious! This place is lovely. Beautiful gnocchi and pasta 🍝 and great drinks. Highly recommend Vaporetto for a casual and relaxed vibe - we..."
Oj_always_eating
"Really love this place. Homemade pasta for the win! The ragu is great. Arachini balls really really tasty and the dessert was lovely. Deconstructed..."
Carmen N
"Beautiful dinner again after a film at LIDO. Snapper was delicious. Pasta excellent and lovely wines and friendly accommodating service. Cosy..."
Lindt
"I've been here four times now and the food is truly outstanding. The handmade pasta is everything you would dream it to be - light, fresh but still..."
Ai-Lin Chang
"The pasta here is superb. Last night I had the gnocchi ragu and my partner had spaghetti with duck. We both found our dishes delicious. The service..."
Jonathan Elizabeth Slade
"I have dined at Vaporetto twice now and I will most definitely be back for a third, fourth and fifth time! The food is sensational, made better by..."
Caitlin White
"Been here so many times and it is still my top local restaurant! Food is divine and they always have a range of delicious wines too. I don't usually..."
Julie
"Went to Vaporetto for a friends birthday. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Mezzaluna which was fresh & flavorsome. The Lamb Gnocchi was..."
Zuma Sinclair
"Date night was at Vaporetto. The service was amazing; we got seated the moment we arrived (we booked ahead). They have a very good selection of..."
Emily
"In the modernised lane way next to the Lido cinema and adjoining the back car park. Useful for pre-cinema goers with full menu and nice drinks..."
Eat Drink Anon
"The spaghetti alla Busara is top 👌 cute Italian place with great customer service. Second time at this place and loved it again. Would definitely..."
Mona
"Very great food and ambience... Service was good as well. Great job and keep it up. We shall be back very soon. Thank you for the wonderful..."
Klod
"I was here about a week ago with my date and this place has definately beaten my expectations. I love the decor and environment as it took me back to..."
Hanley Ong
"Another enjoyable lunch. $35 two course lunch with wine, pumpkin soup was excellent, rigatoni with pork fennel sausage and broccolini was yummo. Lamb..."
Meg Matthews
"Top marks Vaporetto! Excellent food, fabulous atmosphere and friendly, charming staff. I've eaten out a lot in Venice - language competent family -..."
Jodi SCONE
"This beautiful setting place is incredible. From food to drinks, it's all perfect. The cocktails hit you right on the spot, perfection! My partner..."
Urvashi Jhugroo
"I'm from Venice. I just like to say that before going any further. The food presented at Vaporetto is a modern interpretation of venetian food and it..."
Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini
"This is the place you need on a chilly Melbourne night and you want some real authentic pasta. For mains, I chose the spaghetti with Skull Island..."
Fusspot Foodie
"Great authentic Italian food on Glenferrie Road! We've been here twice, and their food quality has been consistently good. I especially enjoyed their..."
Jia Sheen Nah
Izakaya Jiro Grill & Sake Bar
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"Great little restaurant with both a la carte downstairs and bbq upstairs. Great quality meats including many different parts of Wagyu and it's all..."
Joan Lee
"We came here 3 times within 3 weeks. That how good it was. Discovered this little hidden gem via my girlfriend (as usual). To be honest I..."
Ha Nguyen
"Came (7 people) in just before the kitchen closed and were happily accommodated by the staff. They even adjusted all the portions on our order to..."
ARMANEATS
"This is absolutely my new go-to Japanese restaurant in Hawthorn. First time was phenomenal, we booked AYCE Japanese BBQ for two, ended up with the..."
Usagi
"The food is great, the service is lovely . I think they need to get one more staff to help. The place is chaos and noisy maybe that’s the downside..."
Lareinaglory
"6 people enjoyed all you can eat option for birthday celebration. Love quality food and thoughtful service provided. Wagyu beef is of premium..."
Lily Fei
"Beautiful food, we’d love to..."
Tony Miller
"Good food and good service. The wagyu beef was on point...."
WonderMoo
"Needed to have a quick meal nearby prior to watching a movie so decided to go to Izakaya Jiro for dinner in hope to utlise Zomato Gold..."
AngeLuvFood8
"I had heard a lot about this place and wanted to try it out for a long time. I went in there for lunch and have to say that I was impressed with the..."
Thats My Food
"We heard that Izakaya Jiro had an all you can eat wagyu beef buffet for $58 per person and thought it would too good to be true. It was true! We were..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Izakaya Jiro is a two-storey restaurant with A la carte menu downstairs and a new Buffet menu upstairs! They have a cute courtyard out the back as..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Izakaya Jiro is a well-known Japanese eatery situated in Glenferrie that’s famous for their Izakaya menu and small dishes. Having recently expanded..."
Penguineats
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: humbly situated on the busy strip of Glenferrie road, this place not only has the loveliest staff but also has an..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Japanese food has been widely known and become one of the most popular cuisines in many countries and why is that?. Not only because of the healthy..."
Jeffry
"We tried the wagyu steak on their menu and absolutely loooooved it! I ordered mine at medium and I thought it was cooked perfectly! The wafu sauce..."
EatorTreat
"Note that thefo0die.com rating is a 4.5 but in Zomato's rating system, it is closer to a 5. Fo0die dined as a guest..."
The Fo0die
"After being sorely disappointed by Samurai, I’m so glad I discovered this gem near uni. The teriyaki beef bento box was super delicious, filling..."
Leila
"This was where my husband brought me to on the night our relationship was made official 5.5 years ago. Back then we ordered sashimi, sushi set, etc...."
Sara H.
"Decided to give this place a try as it’s listed under zomato gold. Both my friend and myself had zomato gold and we ordered 2 assorted sashimi, 1..."
Hazel
"Good food , friendly staff ,clean & nice..."
Nancy Kang
"Could not fault the service, fantastic food. Highly recommend the Set B menu from the YAKINIKU menu. Look forward to returning with a group of..."
Lisa
"I had a tofu bento box at lunch time and it was delicious! Definitely one of the best I’ve had in the area. Although a bit more expensive than..."
AH
"This place serves above average Japanese food in a semi stylish, dark setting. The lunch deals are great value for money. The teriyaki..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This is hands down the best meal I’ve had in Melbourne so far .. awesome price too! We had 7 dishes for $90 all up and left very full and happy...."
Hiisabella
"Came here to celebrate Valentine's day. It was packed! The ambience was nice also the staff were kind as well. Ordered sashimi, lobster tail and..."
Life=Food
"Good shop atmosphere, worthy to have lunch here. We ordered sashimi and sushi plate and beef don. Beef don is really delicious, a little bit sweet..."
Chen Asteria
"We had a fantastic experience and the food was amazing - especially the lobster tail! Everything was delicious and tasty. We will definitely be..."
Melb Food Baby
"This is a nice little Japanese restaurant. Came here for a birthday and was surprised that it wasn’t busy on a Saturday night. The quality of..."
LC
"Delicious Japanese food at a great price! We ordered the yakisoba noodles, spicy salmon salad and some sushi rolls. I would definitely recommended..."
Connie
"One thing we have to say is that Japanese dining in Melbourne is top-notch right now, with Izakaya Jiro’s mouthwatering dishes being no exception...."
Suzie Scribbles
"A popular Izakaya (casual Japanese sake/snacks restaurant) on the popular Glenferrie Road, Izakaya Jiro faces some tough competition for dining..."
2wo Fat Girls
"We were lucky to be invited to visit Izakaya Jiro. Located along the busy Glenferri Road is a cosy Japanese restaurant which focuses on an Izakaya..."
One.hungry.girl10
"There's nothing quite like going to a restaurant where they serve you dishes that make you sit back in your seat and think "wow" - Izakaya Jiro is..."
The New Fave
"Great local Japanese! The service and atmosphere are great as well as the food. My faves are the pork gyoza, chicken yakatori skewers (so tasty and..."
Xristt
"One of my favourite local restaurants to go to. The food here is always delicious - one cannot go past the amazing array of skewers on offer. The ox..."
Jaclyn Wong
"4.5We were excited to try this place out as we have heard a lot about this long standing Japanese restaurant, with a BBQ option at the top or a..."
Vivian
"I came here with a friend who was invited to review the restaurant.I like Japanese food and i particularly enjoyed this restaurant. I liked..."
Tinmans Treats
"We were very lucky to be invited to try Izakaya Jiro. Fun fact: Izakaya means 'informal Japanese pub'. If this is informal, then I'd be intimated to..."
Split The Bill
"Izakaya jiro serves authentic and delicious japanese food. Can't even begin to describe how much we love this place. The sashami is fresh and high in..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"We were invited to Izakaya Jiro last night and were thoroughly impressed. The space was packed to the rafters with all types, families with their..."
Good Food Good Mood
"After reading the mostly rave reviews for Izakaya Jiro, I had my fingers crossed that they wouldn't disappoint. Turns out that I didn't have to worry..."
Hello. Imnikki
"A nice and humble Japanese restaurant tucked along the busy Glenferrie Road. We visited on a Thursday night for dinner and the restaurant full of..."
Stelly
"Izakaya Jiro serves authentic japanese food with passion and pride. Their sushi and sashimi is as fresh as it comes- it all melted in our mouths! We..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I visited this Japanese restaurant with my partner and we had an amazing time. The service was outstanding and the food... superb. We had a..."
Timinmelbourne
"So much delicious food!! Loved the fried chicken tatsuta age dish, best fried chicken I’ve eaten in ages. Yakitori skewers were really tasty...."
Justine
"Overall the ambiance was really nice.. small cozy shop with very friendly staff! We got seated at the bar---surprisingly quite spacious (it wasn't..."
Emily
"Definitely the best Japanese you can have on Glenferrie Road and in the area. Usually come here for some otoro sashimi when I feel like indulging in..."
Tony
" Nice place for a casual meal with good taste, i ordered curry and fish of the day ,both nice, the fish is great grilled! will go there..."
Juneren
"Perfect Meal with 6people in this small Japanese restaurant. Food are so fresh and delicious , price is also beautiful. So lucky we got the sword..."
Apollopa666
"This is one of our go-to place for lunch if we fancy Japanese food. The food is authentic that sometimes you don’t always get the same deal in..."
Peterrabbit
"Outstanding food. Best Japanese on Glenferrie road. Blows Samurai out of the water, but be prepared to pay more.My only criticism would be..."
ManFromMelbourne
"Second time here for lunch. Came for the bento box and they were really nice. Place is small but clean and tidy. Flavours are balanced and portion..."
Jocelyn
"On point Japanese restaurant. We sat in the ground level for a casual dine on a weekday, Had sashimi and some of the grilled dishes from the yakitori..."
The Last One Piece
"My new favourite local Japanese! I still can’t get over the reasonable pricing for such quality food, particularly the sashimi dishes. The service..."
Food Comatose
"A nice place for experiencing different types of japanese food. The kushiyaki combo was a good start to sample different types of 'yakitori'. The..."
Claudia T
"Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Even on Monday evenings it is busy, but staff were friendly and kind enough to squeeze us in. Izakaya style done..."
Joshua Wu
"Been here twice in the past six months. food and price were generally fair. Only downside was there were limited parking available which meant we..."
Andrew Chin
"My fellow mitochondrion and I were pleasantly surprised by this establishment - it had nice decor and attentive service. It is reasonably priced too!..."
Mitochondria Powerhouse
"I’ve been meaning to come for years. Had a friend in town and so glad we chose this place. Friendly, professional and attentive staff...."
Kathleen
"This is a decent spot to sample Japanese style 'tapas', where the small plates are designed to be shared. We tried Takoyaki (think fishballs but with..."
J0yy173
"Udon&beef tofu pot. Worthy to try. Especially for the ending of a busy workday , a bowl of hot soup relieves tired and makes me feel..."
Shizuko
"Went for dinner yesterday because we're around the area. My friend kept on raving about their takoyaki so we had to order two, it was good, slightly..."
Clarinna
"Definitely my favourite takoyaki, it was crispy on the outside and so fluffy on the inside with multiple octopus pieces. Most of the ones i get have..."
Eliza T
"For me, this is one of the best non-Japanese owned and run Japanese restaurant, the sashimi is fresh and tender but the cutting is a bit thick. The..."
Laurence Song
"fish good fresh but portion small thoughsukiyaki very ordinary seafood dynamite rice pot goodthey should mention that the $24 tuna..."
Lau Vincent
"I like this place. Everything that came out (but the eggplant, that wasn't very enjoyable) was absolutely delicious. Would recommend this cute little..."
Karen Giang
"Been a while since I last visited one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in the area (along Glenferrie Rd). Ordered the "Chicken Nanban"..."
Heidi
"Nice place close to camberwell, Kew, of course hawthorn locals. Food not exceptional as some high end koko or nobu stuff but definitely worth a try,..."
He James
"Food was amazing. Service was attentive. We had charcoal BBQ set menu B, the quality of meat was high standard.The exhaust fan worked very well..."
Maidstone Yana
"Amazing bento with vey fresh ingredients, generous portion sizes and very good value. The tempura was the best I've ever had, ver lightly battered..."
Xian
"Ordered 4 dishes over a Friday night dinner. The server didn't help us much with our order and we didn't really know what to expect. Ordered..."
Ashy Sheppard
"Food and staff were great. Reasonably priced and the lunch bentos really hit the spot. I had the Jiro's Deluxe Bento and the sashimi was fresh and..."
Jaydaysss
"Great place for a small gathering or a dinner date. The staff are friendly and are on top of their game. Feels like you're dining at a fine dining..."
Hanley Ong
"Love, love, loved it. Prompt friendly service and sublime Sashimi accompanied by beautiful sake. Definitely my number one choice for Japanese on the..."
Sue Colic
"Ohhhh my absolute favourite restaurant in Hawthorn aka my hood. The downstairs a la carte menu is vast - you can't go wrong with anything on it! The..."
Lily
"I really liked the food at Izakaya Jiro, the menu caters for everyone. Service was really good and attentive.Overall i was pretty impressed with..."
Yun Peng
"Great service, food and atmosphere. Best Japanese in the area by far! Love the veggie skewers, edamame beans and the tofu salad. Will be back again..."
Saska Coote
"Details: I will be back!!!!!!!!! Absolutely to die for. With the reviews it had I was expecting greatness, and I am happy to say that it delivered...."
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"Decent Japanese restaurant with sufficient room - although, I would recommend booking anyway as it did pick up as the evening went on. Waiters were..."
Cynthia Giang
"Great food especially the shiitake mushrooms for entree. The Wa fu steak on the hot plate was also really tasty as was the tempura ice cream for..."
Christina Kay
"Quite impressed with their food and service. All staffs are so attentive and friendly. A place that i would highly recommend if you're after a great..."
Eatwithhendri
"Fantastic food. Highest rated in the street it sits on, and certainly lives up to its rating! Sashimi moriawase was very well presented. Also had the..."
KSWH
"Top-notch Japanese place with authentic flavours. We added this place to our collection of the best Jap places in Melbourne. We started the evening..."
Luke And Hannah
"The hat trick - cool ambience, great food and very friendly service.  I didn't expect much but every dish was excellent. I started with a selection..."
Hungry Tum
"This cosy izakaya was a pleasant surprise. Straight down to it, my grill plate teriyaki chicken was tender, juicy and daringly cooked just a tad..."
Hungry Ronin
"Came here for an early Father's Day celebration dinner with my family. We didn't find the food to be mind-blowing, but it was still great. It's clear..."
TresHungry
"A great little Japanese restaurant with an appealing lunch menu. We came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm, and had plenty..."
Rachel Jade
"Really lovely food here. The gyozas are delicious. I always order the shiitake mushrooms too- scrumptious! The salmon was amazing (although last time..."
CindyMichelle
"I have been fortunate enough to dine at Izakaya Jiro three times in the past year and each time have felt the quality of the food and home-style..."
G&S
"Them Takoyaki balls 😍. Delicious Japanese food, especially loved the Takoyaki and the Spicy Miso Fish with Crispy rice (from the specials board)...."
Chris
"Nice food, good service. The strawberry nigori sake is worth to try, sweet and strong strawberry favour. ..."
Yingyi Su
"Ive had lunch here and both meals were great. I'm a sashimi/seafood fan and I was impressed by the set meals. I like eating at the bar because its..."
Eat Well
"Nice dining place, good interior. Food is nice designed. Price is just above average. Quantity is small. Taste of food yami. Space of sitting is..."
Calvin Zhuo
"Hawthorn is not the first place I think of when I am in need of a place to dine, but even though it is out of the way for me, it is undeniable that..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Top food quality, at the price point, certainly a good dating spot :) Also, when you see the serious female manager smiles, you will feel like you..."
Huajun Daniel Sun
"Very delicious food. Service is good. I quite like this place. Definitely will come back again (and again). I think the female manager is nice..."
Dora He
"Izakaya Jiro is a cute little Japanese restaurant on Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. The service is always great, as is their tempura and vegetarian gyoza -..."
Gemma
"Excellent. Sushi and sashimi were amazing, it was fresh and very well put together. Our other dishes were all very good as well. Only negative was..."
Facebook User
"This place is in Glenferrie and it is about a ten minute walk from Swinburne main campus. I have heard many good things about them so I wanted try..."
Katherine Chiu
"The restaurant serves very delicate Japanese cousin. There are many choices on the menu and food in general tasted good with balance of flavour. We..."
Hello World!
"Izakaya Jiro is a delightful place to go to. The downstairs seating was buzzing and a better ambience than upstairs. We had the sashimi and sushi..."
Tharik
"I love this restaurant and personally it's my favourite Japanese restaurant . The food is so fresh and the service so good. Reminds me so much of my..."
Joejoe
"I absolutely love this Japanese restaurant. The only reason why I haven't rated them a 5 is that there have been occasions where my dish has come out..."
Manal Wish
"One of my "go-to" spots on Glenferrie Road. Some of the best service you can ask for, and always helpful for recommendations. Normally order a lot of..."
Chaggarty
"Been here several times before. It's one my favourites in the area. The food is always amazing!The waitstaff occasionally get confused, but..."
Shoo Shoo
"Love the ambience here. The food was good.. love having yakitori. Service was well-intentioned but can be a bit brusque at times. Overall a good..."
Sasha19
"Had teriyaki chicken bento box. It came out with salmon and tuna sashimi which are fresh, sushi is tight and tasty, tempura is also delicious, and..."
Sherry Nguyen
"Have eaten here a number of times & they have all been positive experiences. Big fan of Japanese food. It might be slightly bias, but still a great..."
Hugh O'Donnell
"Have been here a few times and love it! The food is amazing. The Tuna Toro is my go to dish along with the Tempura Eel. Always busy and the wait..."
Finediner
"delicious Japanese dishes made for sharing, as well as carefully crafted cocktails and wine ready to compliment any meal. Izakaya jiro, where the..."
陆泳汝
"Went there on a Saturday night and expected a wait but was pleasantly surprised that we could head straight upstairs. Order a few dishes to share..."
Yuiisama
"The food is top quality, and it would want to be at these prices. We enjoyed our dinner of sashimi, skewers, and agedashi tofu but personally I found..."
Scottt
"We had the teriyaki beef bento ($16.80) and the seafood bento ($17.80). The beef was deliciously tender and flavoursome (cooked pink on the inside)...."
Lejeunegourmand
"Lovely Japanese restaurant. The food was marvellous and came out very quickly after ordering. The only negative thing I have to say is it..."
Lena
"This place although expensive is fantastic! I would eat everything here as a last meal without doubt. Cant wait to do the charcoal BBQ!!..."
Jessica Durham
"Service was good, waiters were very friendly and attentive. Food portion size was very little however, quality was excellent. Would recommend if you..."
Victor Huynh
"Such a good little place, enjoyed all the food I tried, love the ability to share the little dishes. Staff were friendly and very atentative. Highly..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"Great food. We have been here tons of times and the food is always up to par. The skewers here are wonderful and unique. The mini prawns (comes in 10..."
Sophie Fraser
"Can't believe we did not try this place before! Refined Japanese cuisine with a wide selection of choices at affordable prices ! Absolutely loved the..."
May
"Traditional Japanese dining with a sake/grill bar.Upstairs you can choose the 'do it yourself' option where you can enjoy a conversation while..."
Mariposa
"Love their food~ it's very yummy. N love their plates! U can feel the love from the plates they selected 😁 the sashimi is quite fresh and the..."
Emmmma Llove Food
"The food here never disappoints. Have been a few times and both the food from the grill and their fresh sushi are fantastic. It's not cheap, but you..."
Mmmsedap
"Quality Japanese food here. Especially their seafood. They grill their fish with care to perfection. They also have decent bento box selections. I..."
Hungry Hippo
"Excellent authentic Japanese food here. Definitely have a look at the specials board before ordering as there is always something unique and tasty...."
Wei-Chi Lee
"We had really good food from Jiro last night. The sushi patter and sea urchin were fresh and delicious. Service was good and prompt, even on a Friday..."
MPHL
"Had a fantastic dining experience at Izakaya Jiro on a Wednesday night. In the mood for Japanese, we thought we'd try our luck at a nearby place I'd..."
Toni Fankhauser
"Izakaya Jiro is a lovely Japanese restaurant to visit for all occasions! It's run by Japanese people and the ambience is very comfortable and nicely..."
One Piece Left
"nice place good food.They always busy at dinner time and food always fresh and nice looking.Price is a little bit higher but the..."
Lawrence Liu
"Was there for dinner last week with my father , we were both so hungry and the food was fantastic . Can't wait to be back ! Also it's a good idea to..."
Isabel Loveband
"Excellent Japanese food,. The yakitori chicken would have to be a stand out dish, everything we ordered was just so fresh and great beers on..."
HH24
"The decor of Izakaya Jiro is simple and rustic, with the brick walls contrasting with the Japanese art for a fusion feel. Modern music plays in the..."
Delightfullytasty
"Managed to get a last minute table on Saturday night with Izakaya Jiro, must have been our lucky day as they are always fully booked!Greeted by..."
Beatrice
"Delightful Japanese cuisine however portions were disappointingly small. This place made it onto Melbourne’s Best Cheap Eats 2015 list and while..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"This food is as close as I've come to being back in Japan! Beautifully fresh, incredible flavours and an excellent sake list. Reasonably priced and..."
Le_orange
"Deliciousness!!!  Salmon sashimi is always fresh...seafood bento box for lunch is my favourite...excellent value too!  A must try is the Scallop..."
Chai Latte
"I picked this place for my birthday dinner, based on location and Urbanspoon reviews. It was a good choice :-) with 4 adults and a toddler, we got to..."
MummyCino
"Delicious :-)The crispy school prawns were amazing and we ordered several. Swordfish belly (special) was also fantastic. Really fresh..."
EdSnails
"Surprise after coming for the 2nd time. I've been to here twice. the first time i mainly tried the tapas and grills which i think it's alright and..."
Petitlapin
"The food is amazing. So far its been consistent & that's the reason why we keep going back. But depending on when you go, the service can be..."
Shoo Shoo
"The food is quite neat and nice, as you’d want Japanese food to be. The chef is the owner and is Japanese, which probably shows in the food itself...."
Jazz
"Izakaya Jiro opened late last year on Glenferrie Road so we thought we’d try out the new local restaurant for lunch. There’s a wide range options..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"The wagyu beef tataki is absolutely stunning – thin, lightly seared cuts of wagyu beef, sliced onion accompanied by a plum flavoured grated radish...."
The Food Society
"Designed to deliver meals tapas-style, most of the dishes are served small so that a variety can be..."
Melissating
"The restaurant has a modern feel, with slick black furniture, but the walls are made of bricks with Japanese ornaments. The menus are cute - they are..."
Flho
"Fantastic. I went there last friday for my boyfriend's birthday with his family. This place had been on my wish list for quite a while and I have to..."
Yok
"BEST Japanese cuisine !. Saturday evening. Reservation essential. My partner and I ordered: Kimchi, Salmon Sashimi, Tuna Sashimi, Veggie Gyoza,..."
Melia Khallouf
"Great Izakaya. Really enjoyed this Izakaya, with the usual Japanese dishes on offer with excellent Sashimi. This may sound ridiculous, but my only..."
Cheezles
"Amazing Japanese in Hawthorn. An impromptu find, Izakaya Jiro offered a welcoming atmosphere and warm attentive staff. Like many modern Japanese..."
Ben And Teagan
"Very impressed with this place! Food was all really good, the skewers and gyozas were awesome, and reasonably priced as well, our group came to about..."
Denny Patron
"The food here is absolutely amazing. We had a massive selection of entrees and was extremely happy. Highlights are the pork belly skewers, beef..."
Birdman
"Expensive but very well prepared. The food was prepared very well and was tasty and have good appearance. The only critic I have is, it is expensive..."
Choc Pudding
"A really nice Japanese restaurant! Been here for both dinner and lunch. The lunch sets are well priced and there's a nice variety, from the humble..."
Julycheee
"Best lunch in town. Good is fresh, amazing quality and delicious. Best bit is that it's reasonably priced. You can get a restaurant quality meal for..."
Prue Kasby
"Excellent food. Cosy..."
Hendo
"Friendly service and nice food. I was particularly impressed with the sushi and sashimi platter which had generous portions and fish was very fresh..."
Lemon Chicken
"Affordable quality authentic food. Love the variety in the menu and quality food at affordable prices. The small dishes are great and appropriately..."
Melonsago
"Delicious!!! Loved this place sooo much! The food was amazing and reasonably priced, the staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great too. Been..."
Kara Di Guglielmo
"Mediocre. Made a reservation for 8:30pm, went ok waited 2 minutes to be seated. We ordered - Kushiyaki Combo - Delicious, very small portions..."
Pyro
"The food was just lovely and the service was fantastic the girls were all so lovely and helpful. Definitely will be going..."
SophieDoph
"Authentic. Amazing service, and authentic yakitori grill! Absolutely delicious, highly recommend and will be back for..."
Timothy Walsh
"Wonderful izakaya. Great food, awesome staff and nice environment, if you are a fan of japanese food, you have to try this..."
Wen
"Great looking restaurant and fantastic atmosphere. Food was great and reasonably priced. Beer upped our bill somewhat but other than that this could..."
Foodjunki
"Fresh fresh fresh!. Could not highly recommend more!We live around the corner and frequently come here. The tuna sashimi so the..."
Skyeashleigh
"Zen!. Had a bento box lunch - great value - ~$15 for chicken teriyaki, tempura, sushi, sashimi, appetiser, rice & miso. Chicken very tender, teriyaki..."
Grace
"Very nice lunch experience. Food was beautifully done and price is very..."
GJS
"Have gone twice to this place and tried the lunch and dinner menu. Food is great, sashimi is fresh and service is quite good even in a busy Friday..."
PickyFoodies
"Wow. Yum! The grilled chicken balls and sausage were amazing. The rice balls with miso paste were surprisingly tasty. Delicious gyoza! My boyfriend..."
FoodGal
"Great Bento. Had the Jiro bento off their lunch menu. Each individual item was fresh and tasty. Great value for money. Friendly staff, who were also..."
Miss_C
"Great food and atmosphere!. Last time we ate here we sat at the bar which was great! The food was delicious and we got to try lots of..."
Ingrid Henley
"Best lunch deal in Glennferrie Road. A group of work colleagues found this Japanese joint for lunch, it has been surprisingly fantastic. We almost..."
Lisa Chiu
"Amazing. Always delicious. Affordable. Yum wasabi shake. Agadashi tofu is incredible. Ordered like 5 at once OMG feed me now! White guy at the bar is..."
FoodFAN
"Small & Cool Place. We sat by the bar which was great as we were able to see them grilling the yakitori and we had our drinks refilled easily. Food..."
Pork Belly
"Head for the counter. Loving this place! We ate at the counter and the fabulous GM took us through a whole range of different things the eat and..."
Milandro
"Great authentic Japanese food, excellent staff.Nice ambience,..."
The Cat
"Great Izakaya Experience. Wow...been waiting for a place to have some decent yakitori in Melbourne for a long while. Finally we now have one. All the..."
Takezo
"Ticks all round!. Have been to izakaya jiro a number of times and have always thoroughly enjoyed my experience. the food is delicious, the staff are..."
BN
"Best Japanese ever!. Great food with good, clean flavours. Plenty of variety and reasonably priced. We love the squid in a tepanyaki sauce and the..."
Chronicdiner.
"Best local japanese.. Go the miso eggplant and ox tongue skewers. perfect for a quick meal. everything tastes fresh and made with care. i love..."
Eat Up
"Fantastic!! Try the..."
Harrycurry
"Takoyaki hai hai haiiiiiii so good. The place is really nice inside..."
Fire Fist Ace
"Great Experience. Had an awesome dinner on Friday night. The food was fantastic and presentation and the service was very good.The guy running..."
ScKatt
"Awesome experience!. Firstly, Izakaya definitely deserves to be sitting further up in the charts. My husband and I had been eyeing this place off for..."
Erin
"I have to start off by saying I was pretty excited to see a new izakaya embrace kushiyaki (grilled skewers) such as Yakitori but for a reasonable..."
Jake Berk
"Beautiful food I..."
Joy Gerolimos
"Perfect every time. I love this place! the service is professional and attentive, decor is lovely, food is always fresh, perfectly cooked, well..."
Omnomnomnomnom.
"The best Japanese I've had in a long time. The sashimi was super fresh, the kaisen yaki was perfectly cooked-tender and succulent, and the ponzu with..."
Lans
"Excellent quality, great flavours, will be going back again soon. A new..."
Amanda
"Went for lunch as it looked reasonable. Great authentic flavour and fresh ingredients. Will come back..."
Yu
"Two words. Quality. Cheap. For its prices the portions are quite generous and for $60-80/head you can have some decent suburban Japanese food and be..."
Omnidragon
"Love it love it love it!. One of my top 5 most favorite Japanese restaurant now! One of the recent reviewer said they found it is overpriced?! But I..."
Koube
"Awesome! Quality and great service. Dinner with the girls and what a great little surprise. Ultra fresh food, attentive and friendly service - very..."
Lara
"Delicious food, accomodating service. Excellent experience all round. Generous seafood serving in bento box, only downside was tasteless mushy sushi..."
Mandy Ren
"Genuine Japanese restaurant by Japanese people! I Went for lunch and it tasted great and reasonably..."
Kaikai
"The best kept Japanese secret. I cannot fault this restaurant, the atmosphere, the attentiveness of the staff and of course the food. We were..."
Juliah
"Booked late on a Saturday and were able to sit at the bar and had great atmosphere and service. Met the owner who was very friendly as were his..."
Amy
"Great food, fantastic service and yes the hotate chilli mayo is delicious. However the one $ is misleading because the portions are small. Not a..."
Waz
"Best grilled scallops ever. Excellent, fresh and very affordable dishes (mostly tapas). The grilled scallops with chilli mayo was definitely the..."
Burnt Waffle
"My New Favourite Japanese. This is the second time we have been here since it recently opened. Best Japanese on Glenferrie Rd with very friendly and..."
Lucas Benning
"AMAZING!! The new kid on the block on Glenferrie is one I am loving!! Freshly opening with still a little smell of paint and sparkling fresh we are..."
FoodieAboutTown
"The Takoyaki ($6, 5 pieces)... were the best I’ve had in Melbourne, hands down. They were crisp with a hot, smooth center, a large piece of octopus..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Overall, I'm quite glad Izakaya Jiro has shown up in my neighbourhood, to serve up flavoursome food at reasonable prices in a chic..."
Ashley