Have been to this restaurant a couple of times for both lunch and dinner. The lunch menu is great as you have a variety of options and the price point is affordable as well. I also recommend them for functions I have had a birthday lunch which had a set menu and a big table reserved in a quieter area of the restaurant. Have never been disappointed with what I have ordered or the service so certainly recommended trying their great Italian dishes.
I thought the risotto with asparagus was the best meal I ever had! The waiters are friendly, and they have a good taste for the food in the menu. Their dessert is the best!
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We had a wonderful experience at Estivo. The food is sublime, with flavours that bounce off the plate. The service is excellent. A true gem. We will be back.
Estivo is arguably one of the best restaurants in Kew and over time we have been to most of them. At successive visits I have worked my way through most of the meat dishes and have never been disappointed.
The service is friendly and efficient and the menu for a small intimate restaurant okay, but limited if you don’t eat meat.
Estivo is BYO if you want to bring your own bottle of ‘Penfold Grange’ but plenty of reasonably priced options if you don’t!
Enjoy!!
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The smoked salmon terrine was beautiful, the seared scallops melted in your mouth, the wagyu carpaccio was great and unusual, the mussels were also yum.
For mains I had the beef cheeks and it was great but the mains are pricy if you pay full price. However the sizes are a bit small.
I didn’t like the beetroot with goat cheese but the desserts were fabulous. Especially the chocolate fondant, I could’ve ate 10! 😍
Also, the upstairs is very nice. It’s secluded and quiet so you’re able to take to people on the table !!
Came here on a 50% dimmi deal which made it extra worth it. Highlight was the barramundi in a prawn broth which was very good! other than that, the arrancini was a bit bland, pork main was good also and chocolate cake also nice.
Waitress was very friendly and attentive also!
When Dimmi had that half price dining promotion in Feb this year, we went to try out Estivo for half price. It was sooo good. The seafood broth and seafood pasta were both superb, flavorsome and fresh. The dessert (creme brulee and panacotta) was amazing as well - not overly sweet, very light, and had the perfect texture to it. If it weren't for the half pricing dining, it would have been a pretty pricey meal so that's why its a 4/5.
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Came here on 50% off dining booking through Dimmi. We were very pleased with our entrees and mains. Loved the wagyu carpaccio and the calamari. My spaghetti marinara came in a big potion size and pasta was cooked perfectly el dente. The veal was a bit salty however. Apart from this, service was wonderful. We had a lovely waitress who was friendly and attentive. The establishment is for fine dining and the atmosphere was intimate and just right for a lovely evening out with close friends or family!
Service & setting lovely. We came on a deal which made it amazing, although if I was paying full price I would have been a little less than satisfied with the carpaccio which needed some chilli/lemon to cut through & give it some ooomph. The scallops were small but delicious. Mains was the duck, which was only so so, again needed some more interest in the sauce to add some punch. The angus mignon wrapped in bacon was AMAZING & would come back for that & the beautiful dark chocolate fondant! Wine, lovely selection
Dined here for dinner last night as a group of 4 on a living social group deal. We each had 3 courses & a drink for $158 - great value. For entree I had the seared prawns, other diners had the crab meat arancini & wagyu carpaccio. For main I had the beef cheeks, other diners had the prawn risotto, angus beef mignon & veal scallopini. For dessert we had the choc fondant & tiramisu. We all enjoyed our food, tasty & generous servings. Great value deal.
Stunning Night
Party of 20. Every aspect was faultless...the food, the staff, wine list were all perfect.
Highly recommend.
Warm Congratulations to the "Estivo Team".
No complaints about the food. Could be a better entree menu for those that can't have seafood. Also a pet hate of mine is when the restaurant asks if you want bread for a small charge. Either give it for free or stick the costs on somewhere else.
The food here was great. The wine list was also really good. There is a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff were attentive. Definitely happy to visit again!
This has fulfilled the promise time and time again. The dishes are somewhat singular in taste and yet varies with very little effort whenever dine.
I'd heard many good things about this restaurant and I must say all were correct. Estivo is a sophisticated, intimate dining experience with exceptional food. I especially like the way the wait staff are attentive but not over-bearing. The food is stunning in taste and presentation and is well spaced between courses. The veal was delicious. Very refreshing to find a quality restaurant not filled with diners taking annoying photos of their food plates. A+ on all counts.
I am a massive fan of Estivo's express lunch. A one, two, or three course option. A large number of choices for each course and everything was delicious! The service is pleasant, helpful and not overbearing in the slightest! Will definitely return!
A few visits later
A different vibes, changed operator but I'm okay with that, at 50% off for food, why not.
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Slowness is the key here ....
Don't go too fast down High St, Kew, you will drive pass this place ...
Not much signage on the outside, small, quaint, smart looking, more like the local's secret.
A business friend introduced us to this place, so from the many times we are there for "mostly" Friday long lunches and a few dinners, always satisfied.
Apart from their exquisite, well-prepared, well-made, great quality yet simple looking on the plate, they take their cooking seriously and personal hospitality seriously.
Never a bad food (always something seasonal) and reasonable great Reds to go with it.
One place you must dine in Kew if you can appreciate "modern" old school personal hospitality, you must have time to enjoy it properly.
ENJOY, can be addictive.
After reading the mix review we decided to give a shot at estivo.
I must say we all agree from start till finish we had a amazing night.
And their Byo Wine Promotion is wonderful, and they don't charge Corkage either.
A must go Restaurant, We will be back soon
Was here a while back for Mother's Day and had the 3 course dinner. While the food took a bit long, which is understandable as the place was packed, all dishes were excellent. The presentation of the food and the service was superb.
I see that there haven't been many reviews in the last couple of years, so here's mine. Estivo has been in Kew for many years, and it looks like it's had new management in the last couple of years. The current team are serving good food. Reasonable price for upscale food, especially if you go Mon-Fri and choose their 2 course set price menu including a glass of wine.
Wagyu beef carpaccio is nice for entree. Often they have Tempura oysters as a special for entree and they are my favourite - delicious, juicy on the inside with a light batter served back in their shells - yum! For mains, the steak is absolutely delicious. Duck good also.
The food came out at a decent rate and our water was topped up. The staff were perfectly polite and accommodating when I asked for a vegetarian option as there were none on the menu.
Amazing food with exceptional service
Best Valentines dinner. We been to so many different restaurant for valentines dinner , i must say estivo was one of the best so far. attentive staff , excellent food and wine. Will be back soon.
Regards Ron Campbell
Great Lunch Deal. I took my parents out for lunch today at estivo, everything was great . food, service and atmosphere. And they have this great lunch deal under $20 with a glass of wine.
Thanks estivo for a nice lunch will be definitively back ...
Absolutely cannot fault it! Ambiance cosy and warm, staff welcoming and attentive, food..... AMAZING!! I had the beef, potatoe rosti and jus and my partner had lamb ragu! We also shared the most divine seared scallops, pea purée and beet root purée with caramilised onion and chirozto for entree.... By far 2nd best meal I've ever had..... Coffee delish.... Great menu..., just can't fault it and we are extremely fussy in standards...
A very good local restaurant. We are semi regulars at Estivo and as always they deliver an interesting menu, tasty food and really professional service. Great decor and ambience end up delivering an experience worth returning for.
Great food. Beware the bizarre corkage arrangements!
Great service, stunning & tastey food, nice place! Would highly recommend.
Hidden gem in Kew. Last dined here over 4 years ago and was apprehensive about returning given the change in ownership and mixed reviews. However, I was pleasantly surprised and my experience was just as good as it was 4 years ago. I ordered the pork belly for main, it was a generous piece encrusted with crispy skin and melted in the mouth. For dessert, I had the chocolate fondant. It was a thin oblong slice drizzled with chocolate sauce and accompanied with vanilla ice cream and raspberries. The dessert looked unappealing, as the fondant was thin, not the usual domed shape and the ice cream (barely half a scoop) was rapidly melting. Despite the presentation the fondant was rich and delicious. Definitely needed the raspberries to cut through the richness. I would revisit. P.S. they do accept the entertainment card.
Delicious food, atmosphere was romantic, waiter was lovely but flustered. Only 2 tables were occupied and well I'd hate to go on a busy night.
Quality over quantity. Had one of the best steaks ever at Estivo the other night however in our party of 8 almost everyone left feeling hungry. The quality is there but it simply wasn't enough food - especially for the price
Macca's on the way home anyone?
Quaint and satisfying. I dined here with my husband on thursday night ( 30/5/13) for a quick dinner as we have recently moved into kew
The restaurant is quaint and cosy - the menu is very appetizing and the staff are very friendly and attentive.
We had the soft shell crab to start, the fish of the day special and the chocolate fondant to finish. All the dishes were great with special mention to the fondant - perfection!
We will definitely be back
Lunch or Dinner. Fast becoming one of my favourite restaurants. Good food, excellent ambiance & service with a terrific selection of wines.
Amazing experience!!. Went here with three of my friends on saturday night, fantastic dining exp it was. Very friendly and professional staff who provided excellent customer service. The wine list is brilliant and food is unbelievably delicious!!!
Amazing food , Great wine, friendly staff. Definitely coming back .
Quality verses quantity. We enjoyed one of best dinner in Estivo last night. Scallops cooked to perfection, juicy and nice presentation like Master Chef dishes. Portion was small but just right to eat. The calamri in barramundi dish was to die for, I could taste sea flavour. My husband had steak which was one of the best steak he had, so tender to melt in his mouth, the accomplishment on the dish matched so well. We shared a Tiramisu trifle dessert with fruit and crostoli, fruit was half bannana, a bit disappointed. The colour of the dish is a bit dull. I expected seasonal fruit like strawberries. All in all, the food was sophisticated, flavous were great, service was attentive. A fantastic dinning experience.
Great service, fantastic duck.
Really like this restaurant great food and wine. It is expensive but well worth the money.
Excellent!. We managed to get a table on a busy Saturday night. thoughtful service, nice venue. we started off with entree of oysters, scallops and seafood tapas, they were all very good - especially the oysters with that wonderful texture-play and thankfully not overcooked. the pairing of candied pancetta with moreton bay bug in the seafood tapas was also delightful. for mains i had the famed Estivo duck. beware of disappointment if you are looking for crispy duck skin, as Estivo's roasted magret skin is slightly on the chewy side (fats has yet to render) and can be a little disheartening. however the sweet duck leg and onion tart is an instant perk-me-up. i just wish that the duck breast had a tad more seasoning, and of course, crispy skin.
overall, it was a fantastic experience. would come here again for the duck or a celebration!
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Wonderful warm welcome when I arrived at Estivo. I was taken upstairs and away from the heart of the place downstairs. Service was efficient and good to start with. Drinks served promptly along. All agreed our first courses were great (scallops, tuna medley and carpaccio). My dinner companions noted that the waitress was a smoker and needed a breath mint. It was also unfortunate that they ran out of diet Coke for my non-drinking companion. My companions and I thought at this level a quick dash to the local supermarket or servo by a staff member would not have been completely out of order but alas no. Mains were good. My lamb was tasty and the beans good. The others were happy enough. The wait for the dessert menu was too long. The Creme caramel was divine and the pannacotta was pretty good. The service was the let down of evening. Technically the waitress was great but lacked charm and finesse. I hope to be back as it a great local for me but next time I want to be downstairs where the waiters ooze warmth and humour and Estivo buzzes.
Local gem. Very intimate and romantic place. Found the service to be perfect and the food was just amazing!not something I would have expected to find in kew....but so glad I did!
Lovely. The staff were very friendly, we ordered the barramundi and scallops served in this delicious broth and it was light and a beautiful meal. My sister had the steak which was served instead of the veal for that night and it was tender and cooked well. A bit too expensive for my liking but I left feeling very satisfied :)
This place is to die for. Its something special, delicious food, great service, friendly staff. A special cosy place to dine, so many dishes to choose from, i will have to go back again and again to try them all, such a hard choice deciding what to get :)
I went to this restaurant on Saturday night & the food is amazing, especially the honey panacotta. The service was fantastic as well.
Weekday lunch a treat!. We really enjoyed our weekday lunch here. The food is beautiful and worth the price for the quality and flavour. Service is friendly and attentive.
Job well done. I went here for dinner as part if a large group which is always a test for any place. Not surprisingly there was a reasonably long delay in courses coming to the table but otherwise this was a quality dining experience. The food was very good, the service was attentive and the ambience warm.
Smashing!. Great service, beautiful tasty food... Worth every cent
Great duck. It is great to have a suburban restaurant that serves great food with great ambience. The duck is a fabulous dish, melts in your mouth. I could have double servings.
Great Restaurant. Were there last night for dinner. Food was sensational we will be going back and you should it for your next night out
Magnificent. A real gem. Duck was sublime. Probably my best duck meal ever. Service started out a bit ordinary but improved as the evening progressed. Eel and oyster starters were delish and the panna cotta is probably as good as anywhere. A true pleasure to eat here.
The Perfect Duck. My wife and I both ordered the duck for dinner, and it was perfect - I don't use that word lightly, it simply couldn't have been done any better. My only disappointment is that I couldn't lick the plate afterwards! The Chocolate Creme Brulee was a nice follow-up for dessert. The service was friendly and the atmosphere quite casual for this type of dining.
Best feed of the year Group of 10 good serviceBYO WITH $15 corkage was ok considering special wines Food outstanding tempura oysters chocolate brûlée Flavones and balance well above average Strong recommend
A good suburban restaurant. We enjoyed the food and the ambiance here. The menu was selective and if anything tried to cater for all tastes. We thought the quality and presentation to be above average. An extensive wine list, reasonably priced. The service was quite professional. We shall return.
Haven't been for a few years but. Every time i've gone to Estivo I have loved the food and service. Food is great and up to the fine dining prices. Will be back soon I hope!
Great resteraunt, great food, great service. Will definatly be coming back. Delightful
My goodness what a delight. What more to say. Have Been twice & can't wait to go back. Fresh, beautiful flavour combinations dancing off my tongue with a romantic atmosphere.
Fresh food and friendly capable staff. Innovative menu that is creative flavoursone and non pretendious. Atmosphere clean and modern like the food. Amazing value for money . Great private rooms.
Went for my husbands 50th and had the small room upstairs. Service and food were both fantastic. Tony our waiter was very helpful and attentive. Food could not be faulted. We had the two course function option which was great value. Sean was also great in helping me to finalise the details for our function. Thank you Estivo
Went there for a promotion on the fork with my husband. It was great. The ambience is nice, the food is nice also. Atmosphere is nice. Food selection was good, presentation of the food was ok. But everything else I liked :)
The gnocchi and the potatoes were quite tasty and a definite must order. The cannelloni was pretty tasteless and was slightly watery. The tiramisu was quite runny and the creme brulee was pretty tasteless too.
The staff were friendly and food was served quickly.
Overall the food was quite average for the price.
A group of 8 of us had a wonderful birthday dinner here the other week & Shaun helped organise the birthday cake which was greatly appreciated. Food was delicious, service great. Thank you so much for a highly enjoyable evening 🤗
Quiet warm restaurant on a chilly night. Had a lovely meal which included calamari, duck confit, scallop risotto, salad and crème brûlée, 2 glasses of wine… Menu had a good selection to choose from. Service and coffee were also good. Will come again.
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