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This place has always intrigued me. It's tucked away in a mini stretch of stores right near a corner of a tight intersection of two busy roads, but due to the end of the tram line, for some reason, you couldn't be blamed for missing it. Anyway, I've noticed it before, and have wanted to try it for a while. Many reviews say the service is very friendly and food is great, but a bit overpriced. I can now give my own opinion on this.
Yes, the service is good. The food all came out within good time, and the wait staff were friendly (though I don't love staff touching my back when they fill up my water or something. It's my personal space, and I don't love it though it happened several times during the course of the meal). One thing they do which surprisingly a lot of places don't, is they wait for all at the table to be finished with their meal before clearing away the plates. I like that. It's good service and polite and diners don't feel rushed.
The entree was heaven. I ordered the fried buffalo mozzarella sandwich. It was light and cheesy and beautifully presented. Everyone else ordered different items, but they all loved what they got, and were also presented well. They were out of a couple of items, which I don't think is good for a restaurant of this caliber, but I guess these things happen. For main, I got the spinach and ricotta gnocchi in a four cheese sauce and WOW. It was so good. Soooo good. I don't really think they needed to even wash my plate, as it was completely mopped up by the time they came for it. Dessert, though not needed, was the chocolate mousse tart, raspberry compote and a spiced mascarpone. As you can see, it was beautifully presented and plated and I didn't want to really start into it. For my liking, the compote was a bit too tangy, but everything else was lovely.
So ... value. Yes, it is a little pricey. It definitely is. But this isn't the kind of place you come to often on a casual night. It's more like a bit of a treat. I mean, I ordered a coke, and it came in a can, but one of the mini cans, and it was $4. The mains were maybe a bit high, but then again the quality is great. Overall, I really would recommend trying it here. There's a great selection of beautiful wines, and a good choice of meals on the menu. Parking isn't too hard, and there's beautiful ambience and a lovely interior design. I will come back again for a birthday or something for sure.
Riserva is one of my favourite places for dinner. It has a fantastic ambiance, paired with beautiful food and wine. All of the staff are very accommodating with their gluten free options and are very friendly! It overlooks the lovely Central Park in Malvern and is such a great place for a Sunday night wine!
Waitress friendly and personal. Special attention. Great wine list. Rustic and wholesome Italian food.
My husband and I just left Riserva and whilst sitting in the car we couldn’t help but reflect on what a charming and welcoming place this is. Whether we’ve been here during the middle of a busy service or on a quiet Saturday afternoon, we get the same attentive and caring service that makes us feel like we have come to a fun family gathering. Effortlessly elegant, we can’t wait to come back to one of our favourites
Super cute local wine shop, bar and restaurant that's brimming with a European art deco casual bistro vibe. The wine list is in pretty much on display. I really liked the by the glass options which were predominantly from vineyards afar. The menu is short but full of quality options that makes decisions very difficult. I'll be back.
If you have an occasion that requires fine dining and quality service in Malvern, this is the place for you!
Their menu offers a wide range of dishes, all lovingly prepared and quickly devoured. The oysters were fresh, the steak was cooked perfectly and even the vegetables were done so expertly that it went straight to my stomach with no complaints! Dessert was probably the most underwhelming course but after such a lovely main meal, I almost didn't notice!
OK so I hadn't heard about this place but it's definitely one to write home about. The food was very good with my favourite by far being the beetroot goats cheese ravioli. I had to go back for a second serve - it was delicious! The first image there is what was left of the second plate when I realised I needed to take a photo so you could see what I was talking about. Whilst I'm not a wine connoisseur it's meant to have some of the best wine in Melbourne.
Wine 5/5
Food 5/5
Service 5/5
Best place to catch with friend , one of the best wine bar in Malvern area . We enjoyed the food are well designed and the premium wine is the spot on.
Overall highly recommend!!!
Wow! Wow! Wow!
What an incredible way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at this incredible restaurant!
Food was incredible; service was so attentive and the ambience and overall atmosphere was perfect for a date night.
But I just cannot go past the quality of the food, the beetroot and goats cheese ravioli was just an amazing explosion of flavours in my mouth! The kingfish (not a fan of fish at all, let alone raw) was just perfectly prepared and the Vitello Tonnato was poached to perfection!
That was just entree!!
The mains were superb we got the duck and the beef Wellington; it was so tasty and the beef and duck were both cooked exactly how it needed to be.
By dessert we were so full but couldn’t help smashing a berry brûlée and the panettone pudding! Neither was overly sweet or too rich...
what a perfect night!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ambience: 5
First time at this local wine bar and I will definitely be back! The tapas was delicious and perfectly portioned for two. Service was friendly and attentive and the place has a great atmosphere!
Food is always excellent, the decor has a unique feel, but it is the staff and their knowledge and selection of wine always leaves us completely blown away! Beautiful location across the road from Central Park, lucky to have this one so close!
I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars.
The service was top notch, and exceeded expectations. Our waitress enhanced the dining experience with engaging conversation, and careful consideration of our dietary requirements.
The food was a continuous flow of delicious, brilliant, and divine. Continually impressed dish after dish, with smooth wines to match.
I would highly recommend anyone come here for a perfect date night
Seriously you can only rave about this restaurant. We enjoyed a feast of wine and food with friends. Times are tough with limited staff however Elvis literally run all night to keep everyone happy and to enjoy a real experience. These guys know how to make it work. Great wine, food and owners who love what they do. Bravo!!
Nice spot also open on Monday nights. Good variety and wine list. Cosy and covid aware with good spacing between tables.
Excellent restaurant
Friends took us here and we had not heard of Riserva
Clearly a local Malvern gem and better than many so called top dining places in Melbourne
DON'T tell your friends about Riserva - they will become too busy, prices will go up.....
Seriously the place is high end without the fuss
Beautifully presented dishes, fresh food not overcooked, attentive service and a very good varied wine list
Worth many more visits!
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This place has always intrigued me. It's tucked away in a mini stretch of stores right near a corner of a tight intersection of two busy roads, but due to the end of the tram line, for some reason, you couldn't be blamed for missing it. Anyway, I've noticed it before, and have wanted to try it for a while. Many reviews say the service is very friendly and food is great, but a bit overpriced. I can now give my own opinion on this.
Yes, the service is good. The food all came out within good time, and the wait staff were friendly (though I don't love staff touching my back when they fill up my water or something. It's my personal space, and I don't love it though it happened several times during the course of the meal). One thing they do which surprisingly a lot of places don't, is they wait for all at the table to be finished with their meal before clearing away the plates. I like that. It's good service and polite and diners don't feel rushed.
The entree was heaven. I ordered the fried buffalo mozzarella sandwich. It was light and cheesy and beautifully presented. Everyone else ordered different items, but they all loved what they got, and were also presented well. They were out of a couple of items, which I don't think is good for a restaurant of this caliber, but I guess these things happen. For main, I got the spinach and ricotta gnocchi in a four cheese sauce and WOW. It was so good. Soooo good. I don't really think they needed to even wash my plate, as it was completely mopped up by the time they came for it. Dessert, though not needed, was the chocolate mousse tart, raspberry compote and a spiced mascarpone. As you can see, it was beautifully presented and plated and I didn't want to really start into it. For my liking, the compote was a bit too tangy, but everything else was lovely.
So ... value. Yes, it is a little pricey. It definitely is. But this isn't the kind of place you come to often on a casual night. It's more like a bit of a treat. I mean, I ordered a coke, and it came in a can, but one of the mini cans, and it was $4. The mains were maybe a bit high, but then again the quality is great. Overall, I really would recommend trying it here. There's a great selection of beautiful wines, and a good choice of meals on the menu. Parking isn't too hard, and there's beautiful ambience and a lovely interior design. I will come back again for a birthday or something for sure.
One of my favourite restaurants in all melbourne. The atmosphere is amazing, it’s a cozy nice place with an European feeling. Location is really accesible and convenient. The service is always on top, friendly and professional, and not to talk about the food and the wine, with are just amazing. Enjoy every time I come and totally recommended to come for a nice time.
We had a wonderful night and some of the best meals we've ever had including great wine and service
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