Best restaurant on the great ocean road. Never disappointing.. gets better every time I visit in Lorne
Lovely food, attentive and kind staff & a great drinks menu with a vibrant atmosphere inside & out. Best restaurant we tried in Lorne.
A very nice dining experience. The staff were very friendly. We had grilled octopus as entree which was a very good start to the dinner. The octopus was cooked well and the humus comes with it was delicious! For the Main we had daily special roasted pork and char grilled fish. Both were yummy! We definitely will come back when we are in town again!
Thank you for a great experience. Will be back next time. Food was amazing. Staff very friendly. Great venue.
Lovely little restaurant. We started with olives and bread/olive bread. We then had croquettes which were yum! We then had the special which was wagu scotch filet with crispy potatoes and salad, all was amazing. We didn't stop there...oh no no, we had dessert too, which was the mousse. (We did share all meals except dessert of course) Altogether with 2 soft drinks was $124 which we thought was very reasonable. The staff were so friendly and lovely. Thanks guys for a great anniversary dinner.
Friend searched for a place to eat Lunch after our activities. He found this 'Greek' place and I was hyped. Thought we were getting some souvlakis after our hikes... Pleasantly surprised by their menu. I got the Lamb shoulder as I was mad hungry and it fed me well! Walked passed this restaurant during the night it was buzzing! Great atmosphere for sure. Would differently come back when we next stay at Lorne.
Absolutely delicious food and set in a beautiful location. Wait staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the tasty food. Ipsos is a must visit for anyone travelling in Lorne.
With the original operator taking over this restaurant, Ipsos has come full circle. When "Kosta's" was opened it was a good Greek restaurant offering good Greek food. It was eventually sold and the place went downhill.....severely. Kosta has since come back and has transformed this place. The food at Ipsos is a standout along the Great Ocean Road. We had the Htipiti dip, mushroom pita,slow cooked lamb shoulder, and assorted sides. Everything that was ordered was thoroughly enjoyable. Keep up the good work Kosta and team.
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We were staying in Lorne for 2 nights and decided to dine at Ipsos on the recommendation of a local. It was a weekday evening and the restaurant was very busy. Everything about the service is friendly and energetic. The menu is interesting - not necessarily something for everyone. The couple on the table next to us left after 10 minutes as they could not see anything they wanted to eat. We went for the chef’s selection and requested that it include the pork belly dish. We received 5 courses each of a decent size - excellent value for $55 pp. The food was all very good quality and many interesting combinations of flavours. It was delivered too quickly and we asked the staff to slow down to allow us to better enjoy the food. The wine menu is also very good although the mark up on retail prices was at least 100% on the wine we chose - a delicious Tasmanian Pinot Noir. We had a very enjoyable dining experience and am happy to recommend - subject to suggesting you check the menu online if possible before choosing to dine here.
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Excellent service, Greek food with a modern yet tasty spin, maintaining authentic Greek flavours. The fried calamari, the fasolakia (green beans in red sauce), olives were all superb. The chorta (withered greens) were a pleasant surprise in what seemed to be kale and baby beetroot leaves in a delicious subtle garlic dressing, a modern take on the traditional Greek chorta (dandelion leaves, chicory, endives, etc).
Being Greek, I wanted more olive oil in my chorta dish and the waiter kindly brought me some along with some delicious bread - gratis.
If I were to criticise anything, it'd be the price of the mineral water at $10/litre-bottle. Had I known water was so pricy, I'd pay a little extra and get one of the many delicious-sounding cocktails; speaking of which, three out of the numerous cocktails in the menu included mastic (Greek resin, found uniquely only in the island of Chios, acquired taste for some, delicious for all those who have grown up with the Greek cuisine), not commonly found in bars/restaurants.
I would definitely come back, as I'm intrigued to try out Ipsos' version on the other dishes and for sure one of the mastic-containing cocktails.
Ipsos is a very relaxed yet intimate Greek restaurant that is great for couples, families and more. Beautiful Greek cuisine done very well, with quality ingredients and some new flavour combinations. Good serving sizes and save room for dessert too! Wine list is extensive and the staff are knowledgeable enough to direct you to matching wines too. Staff are friendly, attentive and service is quick and timely. Highly recommended this place and we'll be back! Gray atmosphere
Service was warm and friendly. Luckily we arrived early and they were able to offer us an indoor seat by the wall. The restaurant was full by 730 with about 3 tables outdoors.
We had two sides, one appetiser and one main. Everything taste good! Especially the octopus which was tender and grilled with a slight char at the edges. We were also given complimentary bread and olive oil. The olive slice is so generous.
The white baiting has some fine bones so need to eat with care. The crispy potatoes are dense with a crunchy skin. I asked for some sauce and they gave me a nice beetroot aioli which goes very well with it.
Make a booking to avoid disappointment. Will recommend to anyone visiting.
I desperately wanted to give this restaurant a five star review. Their calamari was fantastic and flavourful. Their wine and beer selection was impeccable. The roast potatoes may be the best I’ve ever had. Two let downs: our lamb back strap special was too small for what we both paid and were looking for. This dish could’ve been perfect by making it slightly larger. The second was masks. Staff were either not wearing masks at all or not wearing them properly fitted. Overall, a good meal in a stunning restaurant with quality service.
The food here is very good, we were extremely impressed and satisfied. I haven’t eaten Greek in Melbourne which was as authentic as this. Greeted into the restaurant by staff opening the door for us and on the way out which was a nice touch. The waitress with the short shaved hair was incredible, so attentive and helpful with the menu and suggested things we could have. She saw we had eaten all our bread but still had dip left and brought us over more bread! It’s those little touches which made the experience wonderful I wish I got her name. Also, the crispy potatoes are the best I’ve ever had and would highly recommend!
Next-level fare, funky decor, brill staff and nostalgia all wrapped into a moist, delectable package. A sort of bricks and mortar bougatsa. Do yourself a favour.
IPSOS was amazing! My husband and I didn’t have a reservation but they welcomed us in and before we knew we had food on our table. The chef’s selection was recommended and it exceeded our expectations. Service was fantastic, so fast, friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this restaurant and go for the chef’s selection 👌
Service was good and food was nice. We loved the chef's special, it was delicious. However we found the octopus to be a bit on the chewy side, and the cured ocean trout had some bones which was unpleasant.
Having said that, we will still give it another go when we head to Lorne again.
This is one of my favourite places to eat on the coast.
Beautiful modern greek food in an elegant venue without the side of pretentiousness.
The food is always fresh, seasonal and so delicious with an incredible wine list. Staff are friendly and helpful with suggestion. My favourite way to order is to leave it to them with the "feed me" option.
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