Wandered into this place looking for a quick bite before a show recently and was really happy with the delicious meatballs. We had pork meatballs with mushroom sauce, plus a serve of mini meatballs to share. Both meals were quite tasty and full of flavour. The service was quick and friendly and the price was very reasonable including the wine.
A true diamond in the rough. Hands down, if the inquisitive nature of your everyday person, Cast the question, "Where do i recommend?". There is without a hint of doubt, no competition. Through out the years I've been branded with a sobriquet "Meatball" as my better half proudly holds the moniker of "Mash". So it's only fitting that the Meatball & Wine bar is tantalizing in nature, Euphoric so to speak. The fine art of sniffing, Seeking the natural aromas of a young fresh delicacy is where my expertise lays. The holy nature of this establishment harmonizes the aromas of a Fresh, Perfectly aged Sauvignon Blanc, Thats elements transpire the scent of a freshly blossomed young flower;Iris bouquet in particular.
10/10 As a Keen Sniffer and Taster i can't recommend better.
Absolutely delicious food with warm customer service. They initially forgot one of our drinks and compensated by giving us extra.
This combines with an amazing atmosphere makes this a must on a gastronomic tour of Melbourne CBD
Will come back for:
+ Lamb meatball with mushroom sauce
Ventured into this place for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious meat balls they served. I had the lamb meatballs with mushroom sauce, and these were moorish, flavoursome and well balanced. Service was also super quick and friendly. Really couldn’t ask for more. Prices were also reasonable for what you get. Will defensively be back for more sometime (this time with some colleagues).
One of the best go-to 🐐 greatest of all time, Italian restaurant! For those who love their meatballs, this is a must-try! Great variety of meatballs, sauces and carbs! The classic combo of pasta +!tomato sauce + beef is amazing! 🍝
P.S. Add 🌶 oil
UPDATE 14/9. Came again with friends ordered the giant meatball dish with gnocchi that waste like eating fluffy pillows and ate divine. Also spaghetti meatballs are amazing. I think they just do their regular dishes best.
Use to come here all the time and it had the best spaghetti meatballs.
This time I went with friends for lunch on saturday afternoon and the vibe is much more quiet and relaxed than lunch.
The standard meals were still excellent and garlic bread was great (extra $4 for 3 large slices) however my special the veal and pork meatball with rigatoni was tad too salty for me. So maybe stick to the standard dishes. I will still probably go back though.
This classic restaurant located along the busy end of flinders lane and serves up the most delicious meatballs.. we came here on a Friday night for a quick meal and was surprised by their quality and service..
We had the cheese and meat platter to start and the platter was to die for.. the portion was generous and the options were plenty, there was 3 different types of cured meats as well as 3 types of cheese, dried fruits, bread and walnuts..
We were full almost by the end of the starter.. for mains we shared a plate of spaghetti meatballs.. and the sauce was super tasty.. the meatballs were also super delicious..
we paired our meal with wine and it was just a perfect night out..
A great venue, fab vibe. Would be great to see some new items on the menu - but nevertheless I always go back as it's always busy and the staff are lovely!
Let's talk about balls. I mean, meatballs. Yes I have the maturity of a 10-year-old.
So, what makes for some great meatballs? They can’t be too dry, and have to be the perfect size with a good amount of garlic and herbs thrown into the mix. When done right, although simple, it’s what comfort food is all about.
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We were invited to Meatball Wine Bar last night, somewhere I’ve never been before despite its rampant popularity because I’ve traditionally never been the greatest fan of meatballs. After this visit however I am sincerely converted.
We began with two cocktails both of which were delightful concoctions. We then moved on to the beef carpaccio which was simply spectacular. I really enjoyed the flavours with the dressing on there and adding a squeeze of lemon. The radicchio gave it a nice crunch too.
We tried the special which was a trio of sliders comprised of crumbed veal parmigiana with eggplant- absolutely delicious. We then did diy meatball thing meant meant choose your ball, sauce and base. We went for beef which is basically 100% pure Angus beef (and you can tell) in the red sauce which is a rich Italian robust tomatoey delight, on a base of potato smash.
I really enjoyed the textural bite of having a chunky style mash and the beautiful sauce bleeding into the tomato was uber yummy. Our final dish was the penne with mini chicken meatballs, basil pesto and bocconcini. This style dish is right up my alley and the meatballs themselves were quite juicy.
We finished the meal with a sticky date pudding and another diy, the ice cream sandwich. The sticky date was very tasty, I just wish there had been more of it. The ice cream cookie sandwich I chose a chocolate cookie and salted caramel ice cream but they had run out of chocolate so I switched to coconut. Unfortunately the ice cream was very icy so this dish was quite disappointing but generally very impressive aside from that blip
Food was brilliant, service was impeccable and great atmosphere! Shout out to the servers who were spot on with cocktail and food recommendations, such a great little place. Definitely a hidden gem within Melbourne CBD, make sure you stop by.
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As a vegetarian unsure about a meatball place but they have veg balls (quinoa etc) so looked forward to trying them. 5 of us shared garlic bread, parmesean drizzled with honey and warm olives. Balls (beef, lamp pork, fish, veg) are served with your choice of topping (Italian tomato, pesto, creamy mushroom, etc) on base of your choice (mashed potato, pasta, polenta etc). I had veg with tomato sauce and pasta. Others veg with pesto and polenta, beef with tomato and mashed potato, a spaghetti and meatballs and a large meatball on gnocchi. And we shared parmesean and pear salad, Mac 'n' cheese and roasted potato. The vegetarian food was delicious however I wasn't keen on the mac 'n' cheese and we didn't need the salad. Also garlic bread very good with actual garlic. However had to order 2 serves as only 3 pieces per serve. Then 3 of us squeezed in dessert, 1 coconut cookie/vanilla icecream sandwich, 1 sticky date pudding with salted caramel ice cream and butterscotch sauce (decadently delicious) and 1 vanilla ice cream. Also Proseccos, Italian reds, apple juices, cokes, flat whites and soy lattes. Unfortunately they had run out of decaf so risked it and had 2 full strength so let's see what time I fall asleep!! (Normal time thankfully). Venue was really comfortable and nice industrial style fit out however place was very very busy and only 2 guys who were run off their feet!! Took 10 minutes to be served, then 20 mins later told no decaf then 25 mins after that before finally got coffee. So yes nearly 1 hour to get coffee. However waitperson Jake was really good and was doing his best considering just him and one other. I was going to give 5 stars until I went to the bathroom!! OK first navigate stairs down that I'm sure wouldn't meet current building regulations, while the signs on the male and female doors were really really really tacky. And area definitely needs better lighting. So all this effort to make dining area gorgeous then blow it downstairs! Why do some places do this, spend lots of money making dining area gorgeous then neglect the bathrooms? Doesn't make sense and always detracts from the experience. But after 2 waters, 2 coffees and 2 Proseccos, well you get the picture!
This is my Melbourne casual dining go to whenever I’m in town, and it does not disappoint. Tonight’s edition was the traditional beef, Italian tomato sauce and risotto underneath. A hearty meal for a winters evening. And as always a buzzy atmosphere.
Absolute favourite place for a cozy dinner! Their truffle sauce gnocchi is to die for!! Be it a quick lunch between work or a romantic dinner it just fits right in for every occasion. Special mention to the amazing chef and sweet staff. Highly recommended!
Food was fantastic. The meatballs melt in your mouth. I’d go back for the pasta and the wine.
Cosy, rustic and intimate atmosphere! Freya our waitress was absolutely lovely and super helpful in her recommendations with the menu. Food was filling and delicious. A must go! 🙂
Balls and all, perfect place to dine drink wine and eat balls.
The service was second to none , with the meatballs being some of the freshest and most tender I have ever eaten.
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