Wine Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"We were given a voucher by our daughter It was perfect Cheese and wine matching wqs spot on The staff especially Madeline were relaxed and attentive..."

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Lina's Bistro A Vin

"Before dinner we were looking for a pre drink place and came across Lina's. It was cosy for winter and offered happy hour as well as a nice platter..."

Nay Nay

"Another day, another Restaurant but tonight was special. I’ve always liked this part of Melbourne for that something a little unique and reminds me..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"A little bit of Paris! Love Lina’s. Excellent wines by the glass. A bargain if you head in for happy hour between 5 and 6.30. But never assume your..."

Jumblyeats

"Lina's hosted a university reunion dinner very recently (27 May 2018) for a large group of us. The service was very courteous (we had our own..."

FoodSnob101

"Tonight unplanned date night. Husband calls Linas to book a table we are told if we could come in half an hr then that would be alright.So of..."

Aldijana Dedic

"I went several times to Bistro Linas in Albert Park. Will definitely go back there.It's a small French-themed bistro, it feels really..."

Happy.munching

"Lina’s has been a good little local for a long time and it’s a perfect spot rain or shine for some sensational steak and frites! The menu is easy..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The Paris burger sounds fabulous and it doesn’t disappoint, the most amazing chunky chips and an open top burger with sticky onions and Camembert...."

FoodieAboutTown

"Frites are fabo with a lovely aioli and we are happily grazing and enjoying..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I adore French food, from fine dining, to simple bistro fare, to pastries and cakes. When I got an invite from Lina's Bistro to come and dine at..."

I Eat Therefore I Am

"Lovely on a warm night. Had dinner here last night, great attentive service, we sat in the shady courtyard (don't forget to ask for the aerogard). 2..."

Chillilou

"I booked this place online & typed a special note advising staff that it was my husbands birthday. Immediately received a call back to confirm..."

Anjidee

"Great ambience, wine list excellent standout of the night was the confit duck, crab and pea in briquette pastry! Amazing who da chef..."

Anthony Siketa

"Amazing food check Great wine selection check Awesome service check Funny looking but colorful chef check Lina's ticks all the boxes for me! We had a..."

Jazzy Jay

"Decadent french dining, cosy quiet atmosphere and fresh rich succulent seafood to match. Service was timely and thoughtful. Ambience exactly what you..."

Jamshidilook

"Great little wine bar. Love the feel of the front section, intimate and perfect for a little snack or make your way through the menu. The bread (I..."

Amy Banks

"Another day, another Restaurant but tonight was special. I’ve always liked this part of Melbourne for that something a little unique and reminds me..."

Debi Slinger

"Very cosy wine bar at Albert Park. Great wines, open every day, and savoury bar snacks very satisfying - what more could you..."

Peter W

"We had dinner in this restaurant. Meals were ok, typical Franch. We like their Beaujolais wine, which is not popular much outside of France. Was..."

D G

"Amazing selection of wine with great daily specials. A lovely French vibe and the live music at the weekends is awesome. One of my favourite..."

John Warner

Thai Tide

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86/100 (1469 ratings)

"Went for a drink and snack after a show. Lovely wine, food, great service. Complimentary tasting plate between 4:30 & 6:30 and great music added to a..."

Mandy Thorley

"Fabulous food. Great drinks and GF bread to die for. I'd go back for the gf bread alone. The salami platter was also something I'd have again and..."

Inez Bardell

"Some friends and I had the Mamma’s Menu last night for my best friend’s Hens Dinner upstairs. The food was absolutely incredible – we loved the..."

Mel Alforque

"We stumbled across this wonderful place on our way to the comedy festival. What a gem. Incredibly warm and friendly service. We felt really looked..."

Samantha Edwards

"Awesome place, great service, beautiful food, stepped in for a 'nibble' and left three hours later - full and satisfied. Will definitely visit..."

Elyssia Connolly

"The service was just so wonderful last night and the food delicious. We had a big group and the staff were so accommodating. Thanks so..."

Millie Hodgson

"Chiara, Paolo and Gianmaria could not have been more welcoming or attentive; it adds so much to any restaurant experience when the staff are so..."

Harry Dickinson

"Had the best time it was such an experience I learnt a lot from Miss Maggie Beer and met a lot of wonderful people..."

Teina Gallagher

"Awesome food and service. I can't pronounce or spell the stuff I ate but it was all extremely..."

Steven R K Beddoes

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND - gnocchi and prosciutto pizzaGnocchi was extremely silky-smooth and delicate, and also bursting with flavours! 💯..."

Full Time Foodie

"Had a lovely time dining here. Perfect atmosphere for a date or dinner with friends, not too quite but not at all noisy. Service was attentive...."

Therese Le

"Amazing food and lovely ambience. Guy Grossi is always friendly and appreciative when you choose to dine at Ombra. My favourite pizza and..."

Mary Apostolopoulos

"This.Places.Bangs. Highly recommend you start with a mix of Salumi & cheese (off menu).And share as many Cicchetti as your..."

Ross Howse

"We loved 😍All dishes here were amazing! The duck liver parfait was delicious and was a very generous serving size. The waitress was lovely..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Cool and cozy Italian restaurant! I had a very relaxing 😌 time here, the sharing plates were interesting and delicious! Recommend the Cauliflower..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Cosy little Italian eatery and bar. Décor gives the feeling of authenticity. We shared a Salumi selection platter with warm bread. Separately..."

Hans Moleman

"All the meals that we’ve ordered were so tasty. The service was great as well. The guy who were serving us was very attentive and gave us some..."

Priscillia

"While I do love this place, the food was yummy. Pizza in my opinion needed more toppings, but still yum! The service was a let down compared to..."

Agreekable

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love the ambience of this place - both upstairs and downstairs. The staff are lovely and attentive...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Ombra Salumi Bar is based on the ideals of preservation and enjoyment. Inspired by the ‘Salumerie’ of Italy Ombra will focus on delivering..."

Robin

"Got the carrots, pumpkin pizza and margherita pizza. Service was abit slow however the food made up for it. Great flavours in all dishes! Pizza dough..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Quite happy with the food and service here. Started of with charcuterie boards, which had a good selection or meats bad cheeses. Only negative was..."

Christina Mathiasz

"A great place for a date night or a nice cost dinner. Amazing service and friendly staff that help you with ordering. The lighting and the decor is..."

Tabi Ei

"Visited Ombra on a weekday night. Easy to get a table. All meat is free range! Yay! And they seemed surprised we even asked. We shared a salumi..."

I. D.

"I joked that the reason that this place is called ‘Ombra’ (‘shadow’ in Italian) is because they can’t afford lights. In the end we did like..."

Mic.tom

"What an incredible Italian place. Such a happy and intimate atmosphere. Delicious food and friendly service. The salted caramel profiteroles were..."

Amy Read

"Great little Italian wine bar/restaurant. Concise food menu but enough to keep you interested and a more extensive wine menu. Great intimate..."

Whats On The Grill?

"Service was hit and miss, but who cares when the food and wine were outstanding! Italian food as it should be, just like Nonna's. And the wine list,..."

Brkfastlover

"If you like your Italian restaurants noisy, crowded and slightly eccentric on the service front this is the place for you.We had the salami..."

Austin

"My mother and I came here for their Mother's Day sharing menu on Mother's Day. For $75 dollars a head, I was really impressed as we got plenty of..."

Jayde

"had never heard of this place, but was very pleasantly surprised, nice Italian sandwiches/wraps (lunch only I think), also nice selection of sliced..."

Edgar Darmawan

"Second time here, first time 6 months ago. Quality remains the same. Pizza was really good, light, firm dough, not oily and good flavour on toppings...."

HobbityElf

"Can be hard to find a good place to eat in the CBD. They can often be hit or miss, and service questionable. We have a few favourites, so when we try..."

An

"Loved Ombra Salumi Bar. Cute little venue with a great vibe and delicious menu. Between 2 we shared the olive ascolane, the gin cured kingfish with..."

Kate Dougherty

"Cheap, humble, Italian food, in the heart of Melbourne CBD - near the theatre. What more could you ask for? This tight little Salumi Bar replicates..."

MELB JOURNAL

"Delicious, authentic, homely Italian food. A great place to go for dinner with friends! Everything was well seasoned, well balanced and perfect for..."

Queen Of Food

"This was the second time I had visited Ombra. The setting of the resturant itself is amazing and rustic.We ordered drinks that took 20 minutes..."

Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago

"Really liked this place. It is tiny but really lively. Service was super casual and friendly. Food is very well executed and tasty. With modern and..."

Melbourne Epicure

"Lovely ambience, attentive staff, great authentic food. Had a selection of the cheese, and salumi boards and several antipasto on the side to share,..."

Natasha

"Delicious food, amazing flavours. Recommend the meatballs, delicious marinara sauce. Nice atmosphere, with great music. Very helpful staff , pretty..."

Aleks Trajkovska

"I've been eagerly waiting for Ombra to return from their Christmas-New years break and counting the days. A lot of other restaurants are also closed..."

Eatabelle

"Came here for dinner last night after a recommendation from a friend. Pros were the pizza & the salumiCons were the somewhat pushy service..."

Rebecca R

"What more can I say other than 'mama mia?' We started off with some Aperol Spritz's which were made perfectly. We got the 'Mamas Menu' which..."

Il Ghiottone

"We wanted something quick and light so we shared a Pizza and Arancino. The wine recommendation was spot on, service friendly and genuine Italian and..."

Food And People

"Grossi just nails it again and again.This is a regular lunch time haunt for me but this time I came for dinner. Great service, amazing food and..."

Deep Dhanoa

"Friendly staff, quite a loud environment.We had the bruschetta that was really tasty but expensive for only one pieceMargarita pizza was..."

Maddie Chatley

"Now this is pizza on another level!! Bresaola, artichoke, fior di latte and rocket on a lovely thin crispy base, not your conventional pizza but..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Love the wines, the food and the service. We are starting to become Friday regulars at Ombra it's that good! Thanks for a great wine bar guys :)..."

Tardar Sauce

"Yum yum yum! Excellent service, with good recommendations.Wine went really well with the dishesMust try: The meatballs! 👍 and the..."

Grace Tan

"I really like this place. A great feel in a nice part of town. If you're lucky (which you probably will be) you'll get service with an accent as..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Well! Hello baby! An arm of the Grossi team this small Salumi Bar is some seriously good eats.Theo and the team looked after us a treat,..."

DRuz

"I'm gonna be really honest and direct: The place offers great atmosphere, staff is amazingly friendly, nice and helpful but the food was a little..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"A wonderful dining experience. My friends and I shared the 'mama' menu and we were in food comas by the end. Food was delicious and served quickly...."

Natasha Rigoni

"The food was delicious and the mama feed me was a generous amount of food. Service was good but we often were trying to get their attention to order..."

Bib

"Gorgeous food, gorgeous wine, and gorgeous servers. I asked for a wine recommendation with my pizza marinara, and was recommended a glass of a very..."

Emma Tutko

"Nice little place. Pizza base was a bit soggy. Expensive for small amount of cheese compared to their cheese and wine..."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"Great place to share a pizza and some meat balls. Very Italian with a great vibe. Would recommend for a intimate dinner experience or late afternoon..."

Addam Cao

"Cocktail was so-so but Mamma's Menu was yum! Nothing over the top just simple things done well. Set menu changes but ours consisted of charcuterie,..."

Milla Vanilla

"Came here with a group and were seated upstairs. Really friendly and helpful Italian waitress looked after us. We had the $45 menu and there was a..."

Gee

"Came for a weekday lunch. Luckily it hadn't filled up yet when we arrived but it soon did. We had the octopus and prosciutto pizza. The octopus..."

Blueberrypie

"Pizza and drinks with the girls....the classier kind!Late post as it's been a while since I've last been back but on the occassions we have..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"Details: The potato and olive oil pizza was incredible. I thought the base was so fluffy with fantastic texture. Also the croquettes were to die..."

T

"A place where the pizzas are more Italian than Australian (or Hawaiian...). There are no Capriciosas, Supremes or thick crusts overloaded with..."

J0yy173

"Thank you to Jack and his crew for a lovely early dinner - warm, relaxed yet professional service, excellent food and a lovely ambience. Delicious..."

Joy

"Music, music, music, turn it down! Friday late afternoon came in for some wine, sharing food and catch up with friends. The music downstairs killed..."

Ren

"Love love loved everything that came out of the kitchen! Banquet was great value and staff were friendly even though it was a manic Saturday night...."

Minh Nguyen

"Had the banquet menu ($45 for 5 courses). So much food, so delicious, so satisfied (so full)! Pizzas here are amazing, the crust is thin but somehow..."

Fatcat

"I love coming here. My favourites are the lunch time pockets, the eggplant frites, the pizzas and the profiteroles....... The staff are the..."

MandyToorak

"Great italian food, we ordered the eggplant frites, lamb racks and 2 pizzas. Reasonably priced food for the quality, service was good and love their..."

Mi55Bee

"I really enjoyed eating here, having a nice balance between a casual yet classy dining experience. It had a very relaxed and laid back feel about it...."

Deana Cannatelli

"Went on Thursday with a big group of people and we did the $45pp set menu - we had a fantastic time and the amount of food you got was amazing it was..."

Wiggy285

"So impressed - the Mamma's set to share is such good value for really nice food. We opened with a platter of Italian cured meats and sourdough,..."

Meeateor

"Shared the Mammas share plate for a substantial lunch. Sensational. Food and service great. Guy Grossi approached our table and welcomed us and son..."

Hard Candy

"I went to Ombra for the first time on Saturday. The venue itself is really nice and the staff were very attentive and helpful. We got the Mama's menu..."

Mathew Haines

"Great selection of wines and Italian style tapas. Pizzas are good value and toppings are well balanced. Good service too. Prices generally..."

Valina Whites

"I really enjoy Ombra's casual yet classy premise, making it an enjoyable place to catch up over some good quality Italian dishes and wine. I love..."

Kell

"Just loved it. Again. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Food was great. The salumi was varied and delicious. We have been coming here for a few..."

Tigerland

"Such a great experience. Popped by on a Friday with no booking- we offered to sit outside and within seconds heaters etc had been turned on. The..."

Esther Maree

"I've been here a couple of times for lunch. $10 meatball pezzos - absolute bargain! Delicious meatballs in tomato sauce and cheese yum! I've..."

Ben Johnson

"A lovely evening out for my wife's birthday - attentive staff with a eye for detail, delicious traditional food (Nonna's Menu) and relaxing..."

Jchristophers

"Great wine selection & their pate , antipasto platter goes very well. Staff attentive. Price not that expensive considering the fact that they have..."

MelbfoodCritic

"nice location and i like to be seated second floor where you can look out a busy city centre. I ordered terrine, meatballs, marinara pizza and some..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Fantastic date night here at the Ombra Salumi bar. We actually tried to get into grossi without a booking, but the staff were kind enough to walk us..."

Jinn Kan

"Excellent top notch Salumi Bar by the renowned chef hatted Grossi family. Located next to my fav Italian restaurant Grossi Florentino, Ombra offers..."

J88

"Attentive and predominantly friendly sevice. Good selection of Salami, salumi, cheese and wine although a little bit stingy with quantities. Felt..."

Bubba Gump

"Amazing. Eat here, such great food and service!The croquette was the best I've ever eaten the burrata was so tasty and the wine was exceptional...."

Sarah Nayton

"We popped into Ombra for a glass of wine and coffee and really enjoyed both the character and atmosphere of the place. The Italian (I am assuming!)..."

Foodinfocusz

"I've visited Ombra a few times now and find it to be a perfect balance of quality and value - especially if you visit during aperitivo..."

EHL

"This place is absolute delightful establishment. I have been here on multiple occasions and it never disappoints. The wine selection is great and..."

Khpn

"Great little find. We ordered the proscuitto pizza - very tasty with a nice crispy base. We liked the meatballs too. Service was attentive and didn't..."

MN-A

"Great Italian Flavours. Enjoyed a work lunch with ten of us at Ombra. We had the long table upstairs, which was a little sqeezed-in for comfort, but..."

Dave Ansett

"•A great place to grab a quick feed or a drink. Plenty of choices on the drinks menu and great vibes •We just got a quick drink and a small..."

Getinmybelly

"All the food was delicious! The pizza especially was a stand out, the bases were thin, crispy and tasty. Service was also very attentive upstairs and..."

Kim

"Lovely staff and restaurant. We booked for a dinner at 7pm and the table was all ready for us. The interior is dimly lit so the vibes were very nice...."

Judy L

"Great little restaurant two sections down stairs and upstairs a little more formal upstairs tasty food slightly focused on sharing plates, you can..."

Frank M

"A beautiful restaurant with fantastic food and excellent service that doesn’t disappoint. Third time visiting Ombra and I’ve made it a priority..."

J

"Really fantastic early dinner. Service was exceptional and everything was delicious. We will be back for..."

Caitlin Green

"One of the best Italian joints in Melbourne! The Prosciutto pizza is to die for. And the ribs - oh my goodness. Capped off with a couple of world..."

Adrienne Kher

"On the dessert alone ... If you like your #tiramisu and #profiteroles ... Coffee is not bad even with weekend surcharge ... Guy Grossi desserts are..."

Jeffrie Trika

"We went on a Sunday afternoon with a small group of five. Had the degustation which was generous and tasty. Service was friendly, cocktails and wine..."

Aaron Paul

The Melbourne Supper Club

86/100 (1476 ratings)

"We went here for a late catch up with some of our friends and loved the atmosphere! We had a few drinks and desserts to share, and definitely loved..."

EatorTreat

"Always a pleasure to drop into this please whether it be for a meal or a late night snack. Very attentive wait staff that know their stuff. You can..."

Food Hexe

"Love this place, very cozy and warm set up, service was really nice. They open till very late, perfect place for night owls, the polenta chips here..."

FoodieInMel

"We loved 😍The sticky date pudding here was amazing! This is a great place for a late night dessert or wine. Would definitely come back for..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Love the ambient and the large couches. The wine list is like a phone book. This place is perfect for a relaxing drink. One of my favorite bar..."

Will

"Great place for a relaxed drink and catch up with friends. Came here numerous times desserts - chocolate fondant, sticky date pudding, and tiramisu..."

Sparky

"The slower phase of Melbourne.This old Melbourne institution is still going strong, judging by the number of patrons hiking up and down..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Again, another place that I haven't bee to in years! This is such a treasure of a place. The chesterfield lounges and ambience make this place..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"I really like this place. The regal chairs, the international waiters, the impeccable service, the incredible food, the delicious wine... you get..."

Timinmelbourne

"A classic Melbourne institution and still one of my favourite venues for a late night bevy or two! Love the laid back but classy vibe and it’s..."

Nini Foodie

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I usually always go straight up to Siglo but little did I know the restaurant on the way up sell the best sticky..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Halliday Wine Companion recently hosted an unforgettable celebration of premium Barossa Valley producer Grant Burge Wines at Melbourne Supper..."

Gastrology

"Amazing dimly lit setting with a hint of background music filling the room to maintain the mood. If you're ever hungry late in the evening, this is..."

Kevin Kaluarachchi

"Have you ever been to a bar with such a wide selection that you could never hope to sample every bottle? That’s the Supper Club. Leather couches,..."

Andrew Shelton

"Came here for after dinner drinks and were seated straight away in the corner by the window. It’s super cozy and a very relaxed and Laidback vibe,..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"The absolute best for Sticky Date pudding ($15.00) If you need need to pierce into something warm and hearty this winter, their Sticky..."

Jasmine

"Always a favorite after dinner place for good wine and dessert. Their creme brûlée, lemon tart and sticky date pudding never disappoint. We..."

Jae Lee

"If you live in Melbourne and have not been here yet, you are missing one of the iconic elements of what it is to be a melbournian. with its..."

Descartesmuse

"Great wine selection and they have cauliflower with cheese sauce! Comfy chesterfield chairs create a old world library/mens club feel. Service can..."

Brunny Girl

"It’s quite a hidden place, with a small bar sign board and a hidden entry. However, the place is quite good, in terms of its service, food and..."

Emma

"Actually one of my favourite bars in Melbourne. Unique and slightly hidden, but when you walk up the staircase you feel like you’re in someone’s..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Stumbled on this since we were staying at the Sheraton for two nights - it was 9pm and I looked for the closest place open til late with a 4+ rating..."

Hungry Sloth

"Great food and wine. One of the best wine lists in Australia. Come here fairly often. Generally service is hospitable and friendly but takes ages to..."

James

"This age old establishment has been around for aeons, Im surprised I only chanced upon it this year! Came here to grab a drink and dessert after..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Hats off to the folk at Melbourne Supper Club, a destination for many a late-night reveller in this town of ours looking for a last bottle before..."

Alteram Partem

"Good for groups, they have an extensive drinks list. There is no cocktail menu but they make them to order.Went for Friday night drinks after..."

Alisino

"Ordered their creme brûlée, brownie & sticky date pudding and all of them are sooo sho good! Sticky date pudding is really dense and rich! The..."

Yap WenYi

"Best desserts ! Creme brûlée is a must have, and we had a Marsala wine that was exquisite! Lounge seating and European setting is nice and..."

Nimmy De Silva

"I had heard of this place for an age but had never called in. Apparently it's been around even before I started living in Melbourne (if such a time..."

Espy Eats

"Without a doubt, MSC has a great vibe and feel - and a brilliant outdoor seating area/view.... that's if you can find the front door to the joint!..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"For those that know us, this section will probably come with no surprise! Steve and I love eating out so this is our record of our time in..."

Minda Barley

"Lovely food here as always, but the roof top bar/restaurant is in fact a cigar bar, my friend and I didn't realize this until we were seated and..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Late night snacks meant we ended up at Supper Club. Had the polenta chips, sausage rolls, cold meats and currywurst. The sausage rolls were the..."

Gee

"Delightful and relaxing with a cool warmth. Music food guests happy and functional. Menu old but reliable. No chocolate ants or fried cockroaches..."

Geoff

"What a cool place this is and it's in a fantastic spot on the roof top with great views. We just had drinks. I was able to describe what flavour..."

High Expectations

"What a heavenly space - we indulged far too much already this weekend and was staying at the Windsor so worked this area for drinks a bit too much!..."

ToorakM

"Pretty awesome vibes and drinks overlooking Parliament! Superb service and the food was alright (desserts, at least). Most well known for their..."

Go Find Alice

"One of my favourite places to go for a chilled / romantic / relaxed / intimate night out. The staff are really great and know their cheeses and wines..."

Steph

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JZY

"I wish they would open earlier for not just the cosy stylish interior but also a the nice balcony look out.The sticky date pudding didn't taste..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Bon Jovi's "Living on a prayer" is a song which will live on for eons and centuries to come. The song will out live our generation, our kids..."

Restaurant Rescue

"Mmmmmmmmm. Perfect for the late night munchies....the REAL late night munchies. As far as I know, they're open till 3am on week nights and even later..."

Alexis Lee Yue Xiu

"Great place open all night!! We discovered this place 4 years ago and go back fairly regularly. Being French, we like to have late dinner or drinks..."

Li-La

"The best thing about The Melbourne Supper Club is that it is open late. And when I say late, I mean very late, like it is open until 6 AM on Friday..."

One Piece Left

"Great venue for quiet drinks with friends. Lovely old school charm with impeccable service. The waiters know the craft well. The cocktails are great..."

Some Like It Hot

"One of my earliest memories of Melbourne surrounds the Supper Club pre-Siglo. This incredible collection of places to eat and drink at made an..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Always an essential when finishing a night off in the CBD. Massive wine list and attentive service keeps bringing me back. Try and get a spot on the..."

Carl The Truth

"Great mood in this bar,has a very European vibe. My absolute favourite tiramisu ever! Don't ever change itDrinks by the glass a bit exxy but..."

Fries

"My favorite after midnight snack and drink haunt. One word food wise POUTINE and then another SAUSAGE ROLLS. THe staff are always lovely enough and..."

Kitty Mckenzie Johnson

"Tiramisu, 11.50AUDMy friend Rachel recommended that we should visit The Melbourne Supper Club for desserts. We went straight here after dinner in the..."

Evelovelle

"An institution. One with an extraordinary booze menu - all manner of wines & spirits. The food isn't necessarily memorable but everything you imbibe..."

Onara

"Great atmosphere, fantastic view, delightful sticky date pudding, in fact the best so far. Ideal destination for a couple of drinks after work to..."

Lisa Wang

"A delightful place to pop in for a drink!! A really great atmosphere and very pleasant wait staff! A perfect bar to grab a seat by the huge window..."

Loz Arthur

"An excellent place for a quiet catch up or to unwind at the end of a night. An amazing selection of wines and whiskey, professional and courteous..."

Binula

"Enjoyed the drinks here, nice & relaxed atmosphere. Good to go & chill out with friends. Will try their food soon, but have had mixed reviews by a..."

PEKISH

"A Melbourne institution we've been coming to Supper Club for years, and still love it. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the red head lady..."

Bargirl

"Really nice old world feel. Come here after 1 for some oysters, a cheese plate & a bottle of something nice. This is civilised & expensive. Service..."

Out & About

"This place is simply amazing. What a venue. What a hype. Just love to sit and chill. Love drinking my favorite desert wine after a scrumptious meal..."

Toodles

"Only a geat place for having drinks.. Wouldn't recommend this place for food.. food is very pricey and the portion is very tiny. You won't get full....."

Foodieadventures

"Great atmosphere! Shared the polenta chips, paella and one of the salads with a friend for dinner and they were all delicious. Really wish that I..."

Lindajing

"Really relaxed and chilled out with good food and good service. The polenta chips are delicious! A bit pricey but the chesterfields sort of make up..."

Julie

"Great service. Great menu. Always consistently happy and knowledgeable..."

Marc

"My friends who first took me here always raved about the lemon tart ($9), which was a winner on this occasion too. The hard, savoury base and cream..."

Mon's Adventure

"After you climb a flight of stairs once you find the entrance which is a virtually unmarked door next to the European, you will receive a friendly..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"... Creme Brulee ($11.5). This was done well, with a thick and eggy custard hidden by a layer of toffee that straddled the perfect line between burnt..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"The Melbourne Supper Club bar is one of four establishments, along with The European, City Wine Shop and Siglo Bar, to occupy the Ian Curley precinct..."

PiCi And BC

"Their wine list was not long (not even a quarter as long as Rockpool's!) but they seemed to have a pretty good international wine selection (although..."

Angel Khong

"The food isn’t spectacular but the polenta chips and welsh rarebit we shared were just what our pickled bodies..."

Staz_girl

"Funny how The European has been one of my favourite haunts but I’ve never actually paid any attention to that unassuming door right next to it...."

Jingles

"Average. Foods good but overpriced and HORRIBLE service. i will come back for the sticky date pudding however think the price should be lowered JUST..."

Roxy.powers2

"Great late night drinks and dining. The polenta chips are impressive. Fluffy inside, light crust outside. Nicely balanced dipping sauce. Wines..."

Melbourne_Robot

"Great atmosphere, poor service and don't eat here. The Melbourne Supper Club offers possibly the largest wine list in Melbourne CBD. My favourite..."

Kell

"Incredible atmosphere! Glorious French food! The staff, although quite hostile were reminiscent of true Paris. Definetly going..."

Keira Jane

"Lives up to the hype. I had been meaning to com where for ages and finally walked up the stairs on a friday night. The place was packed and we were..."

Fish

"Yum!. An enjoyable dining..."

Chris

"Festivus - Polenta chips and duck pate yeh baby !. Polenta chips and duck pate yeh baby !almost enough saidgreat..."

Deanricho_1999

"It's all about the ambiance!! Between the almost invisible entryway, to the dimly-lit interior, the massive window and the very English/European..."

Aumee Ahmed

"Laid back hideaway on the first and second floors with a Chesterfield-meets-bistro speakeasy vibe. 40 page winelist and a one-side menu greet you..."

Ian Jindal

"Chill vibes, great food and wide drink selection. Great place to come and have a good snack and drinks with..."

Jarrod Sim

"I didn't enjoyed the food much but the place is absolutely great for a cosy after party! They have a consequent drink list to choose from, service is..."

Fabrice S.

"Had a great night, good bar staff, active and engaging, food was on..."

brad mcgowan

"Funny, quirky place. Not my style. It's too pretentious for my taste, but I can see how other people would enjoy it. It looks like a good place for..."

milo muller

"We had garlic prawns and polenta chips done perfectly 👌. The ambience is laid back elegance. The music is barely there. Perfect for catchup..."

Caron Argile

The George On Collins

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"heat & eat pack🍗 cashew chicken🐔 hainanese chicken bao🥬 stir-fried greens🥟 dumplings🍫 opera cake🍹 one..."

Sense Of Food

"Dined for dinner. We sat in one of the enclosed booths. We're shared the lobster betel leaf, pork belly bao, shrimp/ginger dumplings, pork/chilli..."

I Love Food

"We were invited to The George last night to try their feed me menu. I have always absolutely adored the cocktails here, they took me right back to my..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The George on Collins is an impressive venue set back from the main street and gives nothing but classy vibes. It's always a popular spot for after..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"The space has been entirely refurbished to a modern and contemporary bar and dining institution. Designed by Hecker Guthrie, the restaurant is a..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Went here for an event and it’s an amazing venue! It was well organised and I love that the bar is in the middle of the space! Makes it easy to get..."

Agreekable

"Wow, wow, wow! 🤭Located in the basement level of the iconic Melbourne's Georges Building, I don’t think any other place would suit..."

Ines Fernandes

"Fantastic service and food. I would go back in a heart beat. I went to The George on Collins last Saturday night for a friends..."

Stephanie Brown

"The George on Collins is an elegant and classy basement bar and restaurant offering a menu packed with authentic Vietnamese flavours. We..."

Dine And Dash

"Perfect for a lunchtime liaison with fellow foodies The George on Collins let’s you step off the street and step away from the hustly bustly Street..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The George On Collins is an underground hideout that’s home to delicious Vietnamese cuisine, great cocktails and good vibes. Khanh Ong from..."

Kris L

"What a lovely place - without the noice and quality delicious food and long queue. Great customer service and lovely dining experience. Great..."

Mikki

"Lovely dining experience with great food and customer service. I recommend the Hanoi experience as it gives you a variety of food to try and all..."

Mira Listar

"Lovely meal. Great decor and excellent staff. We dropped in and it was very busy but they managed to squeeze us in. The food was fresh, tasty and a..."

Lauren Kate Fox

"A friend of ours highly recommended this place and it was the first bar to visit in Melbourne. We sat at the bar and were ‘greeted’ by a tall,..."

Robin

"Everything was delicious, quick and well presented, The crispy tofus however I will not recommend they lacked flavour.but I guess tofus are..."

Tabi Ei

Trekking Food

"The George on Collins has announced a new partnership with MasterChef star, Khanh Ong! As part of Khanh’s permanent residency at the revamped..."

Food Comatose

"New York style industrial bar in the heart of the city. This venue is big and we booked this venue for a 20 friends for Christmas party dinner. On..."

Freeo

"We headed down for the Tuesday night all you can eat tapas, what an amazing deal and great value for money! We rolled out of that place satisfied and..."

Northern Foodie

"Had a work function here this arvo and loved the decor and ambiance from the off. Had a wide selection of tapas style platters passes around which..."

Spaghetti Monster

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: This used to be the old Longroom bar but it has been newly renovated into a industrial yet classy bar at the George..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"🍭 The fish tacos here are delicious. The fish itself was crispy and fresh, when paired with the wasabi mayo and mango dressing, it was quite the..."

Foodie

"The George On Collins is a beautiful venue! I was impressed that servings sizes were generous. My friends ordered ribs and they were happy with the..."

Caroline Beaney

"Food and service was amazing I love the white chic cocktailService is fast and very friendly Give the arancini, chips and calamari a..."

Darian Deeker

"I work in BHPB Staff services ..went for quick caffeenie fix 1100HRS Feb 1,2018..First impression..Ordered a coffee and chocolate fudge..."

Pradeep Rajkumar

"Stop look and listen here , theres a hidden gem great setup good quality coffee here very experienced barrista nice and creamy.Great fast service..."

Hemi Giannis

"Arrived here at around 3:10pm and the lunch service finished at 3. The chef was kind enough to keep the kitchen open to make us what was a delicious..."

Perth Eats

"Was only in there quickly but beautiful and you have the best bouncer I've met called Anthony give that man a raise 👌👌helped me out a bunch..."

Guy Francis

"I always wanted to try out the new 'Long room' but it was always crazy busy.We popped in here in between meetings to grab a coffee and soy hot..."

Split The Bill

"Came here for to meet up for date night on a Friday. The space is beautiful and the atmosphere was palpable - it was already packed with no where to..."

Hangry Dreamer

"The Long Room, the long-time haunt for after-work drinks, was rebranded to The George on Collins earlier this year. Gutted and completely..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"We finally got to have a sticky beak at the George after the renovations. It is looking pretty slick now with cool booths and a modern long bar that..."

Heidi

"Definitely cleaner and better than the long room with less sleazy guys. Haven't eaten there yet but the drinks were good. A bit loud and crowded but..."

The Food Baby Maker

"My friend and I love to go for after work drinks on a Friday and we thought we would give the new ‘Long Room’ a go. Inside The George has changed..."

Couchfoodie

"Newly renovated the George on Collins becomes a classy establishment. With the new transformation there's a a lot more intimate booths which provides..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"A great place to have a relaxed but speedy lunch with work colleagues. Also loved the fact that it wasn't overly busy which meant that we could hear..."

Kirsten Tanner

"I am still heartbroken that my beloved Long Room is no more, however I have been enjoying the odd Friday night at The George. The cheese board was..."

Trenise

"The George on Collins is Melbourne's newest European-influenced social destination. The subterranean space which is housed in Melbourne's iconic..."

Gastrology

"To the events team,I wanted to take the time to thank you and your events team for the amazing hospitality you provided on Friday..."

Anthony Sok

"Sophisticated new dining venue in the city. Restaurant/ bar is impeccably designed with a central bar and plenty of tables and secluded booths. We..."

Kate Dougherty

"Great service and a very cocktail choice Food was good to. It has a great relaxed feel I'll be back scallops Omg 😲 The drunk oki well..."

Ramskil Thomas

"This is one of the best bars Melbourne has to offer. There are plenty of options for drinks. The restaurant is packed for dinner. The items are..."

The Gastronaut

"Great venue for a drink or two and happy hour is until 11 pm how awesome is that! Order the one night in paris cocktail - their specialty. You can..."

Mi55Bee

"Happy hour is way awesome! Their one night in Paris is sweet but so so tasty, the white chocolate taste is fairly distinct. The staff is so friendly..."

Jean

"The George On Collins is less than a month old so I thought it would be a good to suggest cocktails after work and see what's new in this notoriously..."

Espy Eats

"Had a fabulous dinner here a couple of weeks ago - we shared quite a few plates off the menu & all were amazing (slow roasted lamb was a hit!). Loved..."

Juliet

"What a great atmosphere the moment you enter the building and then into the restaurant itself. Three of us dined there last night. We had a booth. We..."

Chris Williams

"I went here last night with a group of friends. It was such a nice experience. I love the fit out, it looks great. And the high stools are soooo..."

Bec Thornton

"Have done an amazing job renovating this place. Great ambience and place for a drink. Had dinner and it was Not great and expected more. Probably..."

StyleS

"The George was excellent! The renovations are impressive and the ambience was on point for a relaxed meal and drinks after work. This is definitely..."

Clare Thompson

"Dining is an all-day affair with Head Chef Tom Brockbank (Estelle, No. 8, Pollen Street Social) at the helm. Servings of canapes and bites at the..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Working around the corner on Bourke St I am so glad to have finally found a local that just does things right. The cocktails are some of the best..."

Rick Silberman

"OMG! What a devine venue!! Was so excited to walk into the former Long Room! What ambience! Absolutely gorgeous venue full of class. I will..."

Miss N

"Delicious dinner. Started with the sourdough and olives and mac & cheese. Loved the saltbush on the mac &a cheese. Couldn't go past the lamb. What a..."

Mandi Zonneveldt

"I was pleasantly surprised when I went to The George to meet up with my sister on Friday night, I thought the renovations are very welcoming, warm..."

Julie Brasher

"Awesome place to be . Great night life and fantastic decor . Brought some friends for grazing drinks and food . Food was outstanding and..."

Tom Brockbank

"Best renovation I've seen, very stylish and modern with no expense spared.During the day the ambiance is perfect for chilled city hideaway,..."

CafeJunkie

"Much better than the old Long Room! Modern, upmarket and fresh - loving the booths and that the bar is now in the middle and there is no ugly carpet!..."

Tardar Sauce

"The George On Collins is the latest hot spot for the post 9-5 crowd, taking over the basement of the heritage listed George’s Building that housed..."

The City Lane

"I can't believe I'm the first to review! A large group of friends and I had drinks and nibbles at The George on Friday night, curious to see how it..."

Little S

"Great atmosphere. (Although, it can get a little too noisey once the crowds arrive after 8pm). Great service. Great array of drinks and the 'feed me'..."

Rajesh Marfatia

"FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE AMBIENCE AND GREAT COCKTAILS The Long Room is in the basement of the George on Collins building (the Old George's Department..."

Ian Woodruff

"so delicious!!! everything was super fresh and tasty - some must haves for me were the pork belly, cauliflower roti, king fish ceviche + pork spring..."

led y

"If anyone likes good cocktails, amazing food service and great vibe, this is the place to be. My first time here was January 2021 and have been back..."

Diana Narith

"Oof. This place - was super good. Excellent service, great ambience and awesome food! Stand out dish: Dumplings. Possibly THE BEST dumplings I’ve..."

Hannah Lee

"They serve two feed me menus for $40 and $50, but we opted to go small. Cassava Cracker which was fresh, cool and tasty. Kingfish Ceviche which was..."

Bill Mrozek

"Visiting Melbourne from Sydney. Came to the George not knowing what to expect and was absolutely blown away. The cocktails and the team there are..."

TheoCleary

"Fomo Feed Me. Ensure you're ready and starving. $$ good price for 10 menu. Food was very nice and tasty, service was excellent and the cocktails was..."

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Gerald's Bar

"What a gem of a local. Only recently stumbled upon it but am I glad I did. The drinks menu is strong and the wait staff are attentive and friendly...."

Bel Wilson

"I love Gerald’s bar for the vino - obviously: their range of wines, which change regularly, means you’re spoiled for choice and I always have to..."

Kate The Foodie

"Had a really nice evening here with some friends. As I first walked in I thought I was in Spain again which took my breath away. The set menu..."

SM

"Great vibe and cocktails with a shared menu that's varied but more hit than miss. Cool tunes and savvy staff with good knowledge of the menu and..."

Michael

"Lovely bar. Great service & its particularly nice sitting out the front on a warm night. Food was incredibly rich. The Calabrese salad was by far the..."

Speccy

"My new favourite bar in Melbourne - even if it's a bit of a hike (or uber ride) from the CBD. The winelist is very interesting, especially the ..."

South Melbourne

"Great drinks, awesome music, relaxed vibe, friendly people, cosy setting and an amazing menu that changes almost daily. Places this polished are rare..."

E

"Gerald's Bar - is fabulous, a great bar that serves seasonal food in a space where you feel like your visiting an old friend. Staff are incredible,..."

Sugar_licks

"Gerald’s Bar has long been a locals’ favourite for those residing in Carlton North. Located on Rathdowne Street next to the famous (or perhaps..."

The City Lane

"Hands down my favourite place in Melbourne. Attentive but unobtrusive staff, a different menu every day,fabulous drinks selection and the perfect..."

Yum Bum

"A cacaphony of joy. Young and old. Great drinks menu and wonderful, innovative but simple food. It's rare to find a place where the atmosphere and..."

RotKW

"This is the best local! My only disappointment associated with Gerald's is that I didn't find it earlier. Great staff, awesome ambience, top notch..."

Ruthie Blythman

"This is so close to a 5 except for its small space. Excellent wine list & charcuterie platters. The ambiance is classy & so are the staff. I love..."

Deborah Pacheco

"Look this place isn't for everyone but I love it. Well curated wine list. Great, varied food. Lively atmosphere. A lot of the menu can sell out and..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Warm and cozy, with great atmosphere. We came with large group and had a fantastic time, though this is a place probably more suited to a small..."

Ben Coventry

"We have so many great memories of this place! It has such a warm feel, and a fantastic wine list. A great place for a drink and nibbles! Oh gerald...."

Hummus

"Had a quick drink at Gerald's last night with my fiancé to kill some time before an appointment. Was really impressed by the customer service, my..."

ZaraEmilia

"Truely superb. Best food and drinks I have encountered in a long time. Pork with tuna mayo and beef carpaccio were both exceptional dishes. Very..."

Tamlyn Martinovich-Faulkner

"Ox-Tongue. Poached in stock, thick slices grilled and served with mustard..."

Ecurb1

"...warm dim lighting, cool leather couches with some people playing cards, tables further in with people chatting and drinking wine / eating cheese,..."

Foodie Cravings

"Perfect place for a date. Cozy and intimate with a great menu for both drinks and food. Felt very old school especially with the daily menu hanging..."

Solaine

"Starry-eyed. I adore Gerald's. Gorgeous food and fantastic wine without being pretentious. Every time I've been there the staff have been friendly,..."

Snowbunny

"I went here on a first date, it was a fantastic surprise!The cheese board was fantastic and the staff knowledge on drinks and food was..."

Le Petit Ami

"I liked it ... But take exception to cash only places. We had several drinks and food and were going to eat , the menu stated cash only so our group..."

Graham

"Delightful night with an expensive price tag. I do love Geralds. The atmosphere is great, relaxed, inviting. The food sensational, simple flavours..."

Foodhippy

"Feels like sitting in an old friend's well kept wine cellar. Great wine and great food. Food is around $12-$15 for starters and $24 for mains, with..."

Forever Hungry

"There's No Place Like Home. 6 course (STELLAR) degustation menu for $50...yes please!Best feed in yonks and Gerald served us himself. What a..."

Chelsea Rogerson

"The Gerald's Experience. Gerald's bar is about the experience, that is if you're open to what it has to offer. So let me make it clear for all the..."

Kesey_84

"Excellent fresh cold meats; tasty (but few) forgein beer selection; great wine; very good..."

Gemma

"Gerald you beauty. From the man who brought you the Embassy, the Double O, the Locano, and such other great wine and dine destinations, Gerald's Bar..."

Suzie

"Gerald's Bar - HIT!!!. A group of friends and myself hit up Gerald's bar last week and found it to be one of Melbourne's most well hidden treasures...."

Kurt

"Melbourne's best wine bar. I'm struggling to understand the bad reviews on this page. I've been to Geralds dozens of times and have never had an..."

NOTRMelb

"Great Local Bar. I've died and gone to heaven. What a brilliant little place. Came here after hearing some good things and it exceeded all..."

Nick Rivers

"It's not my local - but I wish it was.. To clarify for some folks who don't "get" the wine-by-the-glass system here, the wine list is full of..."

Essjayeff

"Great wine list, fresh food and attentive service. Love the ambiance of Gerald's bar, nice vibe of an european cafe. Music is great too!Nothing..."

Marie

"Bar none. What a great little bar. This place awarded bar of the year 2010 by Gourmet Traveller so to those familiar with this mag can happily enjoy..."

Simon

"I left Gerald's trying to figure out when I can go back. Terrific atmosphere and flawless service made our pre-La-Luna aperitif the standout venue of..."

Annie Field

"One of My Favourites.. Can't believe no one else has written a review yet. I love this place. Fantastic selection of wines, and beer. Love the..."

Nigel Corboy

"Love the atmosphere and the surprise of the menu each day. Very friendly staff and pretty good..."

W Wu

"My favourite spot in town. A warm and inviting ambience with a beautiful selection of vinyl records from around the world, delicious food with many..."

Stephanie Ghajar

"A little taste of Spain in Melbourne! The food is delicious and is always the perfect bite. The Bar itself is gorgeous and full of knick knacks that..."

Amelia Godbold

"The best experience that I had with food and wine. It’s not about what you think you want, it’s about what they know it’s the best for..."

Alex Cavallety

"Clearly a neighbourhood institution. Excellent in its eccentricity. Food and drink service is prompt and satisfying. Would definitely return for more..."

Ryan Nightingale

"Best place we dined while in Melbourne. All round winner for amazing service and food. The environment is cozy and staff are very knowledgeable...."

Rachel QueenieMagpie

"Great music and a friendly, knowledgeable staff make this one of Carlton North's best kept secrets. Always good to run into great conversations with..."

Jim Bartlett

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Espressionist is a lovely café located at Yarra’s Edge in the Docklands. The venue currently offers a café experience in a takeaway capacity..."

Gastrology

"Paying homage to espresso and expressionism, The Espressonist is part café and part art gallery. Think sleek lines, minimalistic touch and a little..."

Hello. Imnikki

"We absolutely enjoyed our visit here. We had a lovely brunch with the best views. We visited on the weekend so the area around is not too busy, and..."

EatorTreat

"An Art Gallery Turned Cafe - Definitely Impressed! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Espressionist. It was such a nice walk from..."

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

"The Espressionist is located in a scenic area overlooking the marina in Docklands making it the perfect location for a relaxed..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Fantastic food and coffee. A great spot overlooking the marina with a relaxed chilled vibe. The staff were lovely in particular the waitress Samantha..."

Steph A

"Amazing new cafe in Docklands precinct ready to take your brunch and dinner experience to the next well. Love its spacious interior overlooking..."

Eatwithhendri

"This is a lovely venue in docklands with comfortable couches and modern decor!I really enjoyed the açai bowl and the chocolate mousse..."

Steph

"The Espressonist “specialty coffee” is situated in front of Dockland Harbor which makes this place a perfect spot for brunch lovers and a place..."

Jeffry

"What a beautiful café and setting! Décor, vibes, service and coffee ON POINT. I loved the amount of vegan options available too :)..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"What a hidden gem in Melbourne! Definitely hidden from the main part of the city is this relaxing, delicious cafe. We loved everything from..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Can’t ‘espress’ how good these meals were at @theespressonist 😍🙈💙 🥚🍳 Beautifully plated, wonderfully served and amazing flavour..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"Had a chance to visit The Espressonist last weekend and I got to say the location is gorgeous and even more on a beautiful sunny day! On the day we..."

Harmony

"Loved trying out the food from this newly opened cafe 😍 we tried some of their juices and I thought the blue moon was really interesting and..."

Connie

"Located along South Wharf, The Espressonist is a spacious cafe by day and a restaurant by night. With plenty of seating indoors and outdoors we opted..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Residing along the banks of the Yarra, The Espressionist is a gem of a cafe, offering a refreshingly unique menu. We tried the beef short ribs and..."

Melbourne Food Monkeys

"The food at The Espressonist is delicious!! The Avocado Toast was so fresh and healthy and the serving was very large and filling! The vegan Black..."

Gluten Free Bible

"🎨 when expressionist meets espresso🐮 beef short rib🍜 asian noodle salad🍋 lemon meringue w/ burnt white choc🏚: The..."

Sense Of Food

"Staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much. Coffee was good and juices were even better.The chicken burger was the best..."

Bites Of Melbourne

"With views of the Yarra at the South Wharf end of town, The Espressonist is a gorgeous restaurant with a fabulous menu. With the recent launch of a..."

Morgs71

"A nice spacious cafe in Docklands serving up all day breakfast and brunch.The service is friendly and knowledgeable. Had a great chat with..."

Melb_Belly

"The Dear Luncher can only judge by the iced coffee, but judge he most certainly will as this was an elite exponent of an iced caffeineited beverage...."

The Dear Luncher

"Great coffee and even better atmosphere. food from bluebag and pastries from noisette what could go wrong with that combination and the..."

Taylor McNab

"A new spot for coffee at Docklands and the coffee is definitely first class. Some danish sandwiches and salads on the menu today as well but I just..."

Krishna Brannigan

"A perfect cafe, I'm totally in love! Awesome staff brewing specialty Seven Seeds coffee, selling fresh Noisette pastries, healthy juices and trifles,..."

Roslyn Foo

"Excellent coffee, healthy fresh and affordable meals to go in beautiful surrounds. Yaghts out the front and fine art inside make this a unique..."

Demian Carey Gibbins

"Lovely place, really nice that's in the same building as the art gallery. Had a tasty wrap and a good coffee. The staff is really friendly as well,..."

Anika Brandsma

"Oh how I love the coffee at the espressonist! the baristas are true coffee connoisseurs and the have all the apparatus an knowledge to make the..."

Victoria Davis

"I just love the espressonist. I'd go and have coffee there everyday if I could. Food wise I've tried two of their soups, the garden shovel salad and..."

Robin Hagemans

"Popped in for a healthy light lunch late morning today and selected their pre-packaged chilled Vietnamese Chicken (Chinese cabbage, chicken breast,..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Really nice, relaxed vibe. Plenty of tables and seats and a lovely, quiet view of the boats and river. The food menu is good with a decent number of..."

Steph Hunter

"Love this place so much. My top go-to brunch restaurant. Great views with super friendly service. Definitely recommend French toast & sweet potato..."

Ashley Luo

"Really nice local cafe and it opens early which I like! We got chai lattes which came out quick. The service was..."

Mohamed Al Abri

"Nice location with a nice and tranquil view. Friendly, polite and attentive staff. The food and beverages are not only well presented, but..."

Carlos Moreno

"Go to place for brunch or early morning coffee as it’s just close to my place. Happy bunch servicing good and delicious food. Tried almost half of..."

Omkar Kulsange

The Mayfair

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love the bar area! The menu is simple but effective and the flavours are all really clean. The atmosphere is on point - cosy, sophisticated and..."

Unravelled

"Very classy venue perfect for a romantic date :) great music choice! small sharing plates are amazing as well as deserts. My main dish of steam fish..."

Sarah Bear

"The atmosphere is so 1920s Paris, it’s really gorgeous too. Loved the duck liver parfait. We had the Côte de Boeuf as our main and shared 3..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"Booked dinner at this place for a Friday dinner. Ambience : 5/5. Love the interior decor. Dimmed lights and subtle jazz music instantly creates..."

Moieats

"Fantastic French Flair restaurant in the heart of the city. Started our night with a cocktail at the bar before being seated at our table. The staff..."

Freeo

"Surprisingly cosy for a hotel restaurant. French brasserie feel with solid authentic dishesAll the classics done well and solid service to..."

Uroldoc

"Belated wedding anniversary lunch and it did not disappoint. First the ambience and low lighting created the perfect intimate mood, with..."

Thefoodbotherer

"The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a sense of old school romanticism and elegance. The staff here really know their stuff - friendly not..."

Princess Got The Hungries

"Bianca: One of our last meals in Melbourne was at the recently opened restaurant The Mayfair. Sitting just below the Sofitel hotel in the heart of..."

Forfoodssake

"Food was amazing something a bit different for the city. The tartar and oysters certainly the highlights. Great wine list that’s not outrageously..."

James

"Interesting bar and bistro near the Sofitel hotel and the back entrance to Collins Place. It was doing good business when we arrived. They promptly..."

Two Sheds

"Really like the ambience of this place. Really! Dined twice and had drinks once. The food is ok (entrees are better than the mains. Make sure you try..."

Hungry Brunette

"Had a lovely dinner at the Mayfair tonight. A classy and old world design with knowledgeable staff and delicious French bistro food. For entree we..."

Kate Dougherty

"The place is nicely located near Sofitel but the understated entrance can be easily missed if one is not careful. Once inside , you can definitely..."

Tweetie Bird

"Have dined here twice now and the 2nd visit was even better than the 1st. The crab crumpet has to be there go to dish which we will have every time...."

Melbourne Foodie

"Some thoughts to share after numerous visits across weekdays and weekends, dinner time and super late supper, with friends and alone. The vibe is a..."

Simon Bian

"I have not found many romantic places but this is surely on my list for a date night. We got there about 8pm and the place was full, luckily we had..."

Clarinna

"We had some time to fill in between work and a new menu sampling so called in to check out The Mayfair up at the Paris end of Collins Street. Kelisi..."

Espy Eats

"Intimate and classy, amazing wine list and superb entrees. Main (bavette) is a miss, but all is forgiven - great service, jazz band and the..."

Iching

Half Acre

85/100 (1199 ratings)

"crowd (and the dress code) will make you feel little like you’re heading into a. night club rather than a brunch spot, if you don’t mind a room..."

The New Fave

"Incredible bottomless lunch! Have tried various throughout Melbourne however this exceeded our expectations!Amazing food and incredibly friendly..."

Kevin

"Half acre is located in an unassuming building tucked away from the hustle and bustle of South Melbourne. 🍽 modern Australian food with a..."

SouthEastEater

"We had a lovely team Christmas lunch here recently, and the table decided to go for half acre pre set menu. Food was super tasty and was in..."

Teddys99

"Great service and fantastic food - will definitely be back...."

Steve Levon

"Half acre is in South Melbourne but when you step inside you’re transported to a place further away, in the country perhaps. It has a beautiful..."

Olive Sundays

"Great food, inventive sauces, wonderful wait staff and a pleasant ambience.A trifle noisy but with so many people enjoying themselves this..."

Marshall Segan

"What an interesting venue. More than one entrance, several spaces, open kitchen, delightful light. The menu is brimming with must haves. We chose..."

Check Please

"Wow! Saturday 11 May we celebrated my son Andrew and his beautiful wife Alex’s wedding. The kids booked this venue when it was still in..."

Ottavia

"The cosy and welcoming space nestled away in the delightful South Melbourne. Unsurprisingly, during the day the dining area is full of natural light..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Half Acre is a beautifully converted warehouse, spacious with minimalist decor. There are also outdoor seating areas and courtyards that are set up..."

Kris L

"We came here for my husband’s birthday dinner, the whole place feels relaxing and casual which is what we love about. I actually didn’t expect..."

Rlovefood

"For such a large industrial and modern space, the restaurant feels homey due to the lovely natural lighting and impressive open kitchen and roomy..."

Jamie

"Gorgeous restaurant with a lovely vibe and great ambiance. The food was simple but tasty. Still can’t get that chargrilled cauliflower out of my..."

Shikha Khanna

"I had dinner here and by the end I just wanted to take off all my clothes and dance. The food was good, however sharing was a little tricky as the..."

Coffee Maverick

"You walk into a very cool atmosphere, as you enter. The staff were excellent and the food and drinks were 5 stars. The tables were very large and..."

Danni Minutoli

"Absolutely beautiful food and space- this is the best thing that has opened in the area. We love this place so much we have eaten there 6 times since..."

Always Hungry

"As you enter this space you get the vibe that this is going to be special. We had Sunday lunch and can say it was exceptional in so many ways. The..."

Gez

"Walking into Half Acre, as you turn into the glasshouse dining room, you get hit with the wonderful smell and heat of the grill and woodfired oven...."

Trevor Johnston

"Half Acre sees head chef Eitan Doron, who hails from Tel Aviv, put together a selection of contemporary Australian dishes with plenty of Middle..."

The City Lane

"Recently opened and still unknown to the masses (but not for long), this cool trendy gem is hidden away in the industrial part of South..."

Freeo

"Gorgeous interiors, super Delicious food, cozy environment. A lovely addition to the quieter side of South Melbourne! Will definitely be back for the..."

Munchkinmichie

"Recently launched Half Acre marks the birth of something new in Melbourne; a chameleon of spaces that will be ever-evolving and activated with..."

Gastrology

"Hidden Gem tucked away in Sth Melbourne. Great place for a meal or function. While the rustic farm look feels warm and inviting, the exquisite food..."

Tony Wenz

"Beautiful interior and we came here for bottomless brunch. The drinks were so refreshing and the bar tenders were so helpful with creating drinks for..."

Vanessa Wong-Lee

"Enjoyed the bottomless brunch here. Pretty venue. Good food. Will be back to try the lunch option. Didn’t love everyone having to self serve at the..."

Rachael Angley

"🐟 Kingfish Crudo 🐚 WA Scallops 🥩 Grass Fed Porterhouse, Black Garlic Butter 🐓 Rotisserie Chicken Platter 🌽 Whole Corn off the Cob,..."

Stephanie Rose

"The food is fantastic and the service is even more fantastic. Our waiters Charlie S and Charlie were extremely professional and friendly. The lamb is..."

Ron T.

"A pretty big dining venue located in the outskirts of South Melbourne with an open kitchen in the glasshouse dining area, an adjacent bar and also an..."

Barry

"Half Acre had a spacious and calming presence. Seated in the glasshouse indoor area, I could see the open kitchen and into the outdoor courtyard. The..."

Olivia Song

"We tried the bottomless brunch at Half Acre and their tapas style menu will make sure you’re full with your drinks! Being location in a place that..."

Kathy Nguyen (bigmelbappetite)

South Press Winehouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Great food and wine selection. The meatballs and calamari are amazing. Marty was amazing at selecting wine for us. Can’t wait to come..."

Sean

"Fantastic wine selection. Cute little courtyard and yummy snacks. It’s a warm afternoon wine and chill..."

MelbourneLops

"I went there to catch up with friends.I liked the ambient lights, the cool decor.I ordered a very boutique French red wine, very complex. I..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Really cute venue and cool backyard to drink wine. The drink choices are great and I loved the service. The food however was really disappointing and..."

Jessica Brisbane Foodie

"Fabulous hidden wine bar! Great courtyard. Staff know a lot about the wine & recommend. Fabulous cheese board with pickles & bread. Would definitely..."

Bridget

"South Press is the coolest wine bar in Melbourne. The atmosphere is fun and the wine and food top class. Staff were super friendly. Definitely coming..."

Rad Mitic

"Best charcuterie this side of the yarra and a wine list that has constantly impressed. Have had many a sunny afternoon in the courtyard...."

Nick Price

"Love this place! Can always find a delicious wine, love the food, and the staff are always lovely. One of our favourite places to hang..."

Candice Hall

"Great, quirky little bar in a very unassuming park of Toorak Road. The complimentary corn is off the chain. Wine suggestions are given easily, and..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"SPECTACULAR courtyard great for afternoon drinks. (Heaters on outside in the colder months). Inside boasts a great warm atmosphere too with dim..."

Chris Larsen

"The staff here were ace, so friendly! We had a such great time. The food was DELICIOUS and great wines to match ... Definitely go for the Kingfish..."

Simon Lowe

"Amazing venue, great wine list and menu. Knowledgeable staff who are friendly and super efficient . Favourite wine bar in Melbourne !!!! The location..."

Vegas

"Came here because a friend recommended their steak. We ordered hopkins river porterhouse , blue swimmer crab and etc as shown in photos. Really..."

Dollmination

"Nice little place, especially among the Boston ivy, climbing ficus and bamboo out the back in the lovely courtyard. We came here after a long lunch..."

Two Sheds

"When you walk into the bustling South Press Winebar you are surrounded by walls of exotic bespoke wine so one might be forgiven for thinking food..."

Big Al

"Hubs and I wandered in for a quick drink and bite during the week and were delighted by the knowledgeable staff, generous wine pours, and delicious..."

A To Za'atar

"Gastrology recently joined Adam North and Pepperjack for an intimate masterclass and dinner at South Press Winehouse in South Yarra. We learned some..."

Gastrology

"Despite a lack of warm ambience South Press did deliver on a range of quality food. The complimentary spicy corn snack was dynamite and had me..."

Little Red Elefant

"Awesome find! Had dinner and drinks here last night and was genuinely impressed with the unobtrusive service, sophisticated atmosphere and delicious..."

Kate Dougherty

"Details: Gorgeous little bar with delicious wine & cheese in South Yarra down Toorak road 😍🍸 You do not expect this place to be as..."

T

"Arranged to meet some friends at South Press on a recent visit to Melbourne.Arrived and was greeted warmly by the hostess. Ordered a beer and my..."

Ernest Rodgers

"I walk past South Press every day on my way to work and promise myself every time that I have to go! Being lucky to get such a beautiful sunny..."

Serena M

"Omg, so good!!! Chocolate ripple icrecream was to die for! Waitress was so lovely and made me and my girlfriends feel super welcome on our first..."

Kittyboss

"Great service and food - thanks guys. The beef rump was awesome, recommend it. It's a cozy and friendly venue which is right near where I live...."

Hamish Goonetilleke

"It took me far too long to check out this gorgeous wine bar but so glad I did. It was a rainy wintery Saturday afternoon and we were welcomed with..."

Shar Debney

"Love this place! First time here for me and was so impressed. The Rosè was divine and the bartenders were the same! We had the smoked octopus with..."

Taylor

"Having followed this wine bar on Instagram for a while, I decided it was time to get in and see if it was as good as the pictures looked!On a..."

Fish

"Beautiful wine, amazing service, and delicious food. A real treat to the neighbourhood, welcome South Press & Crew!! Looking forward to many more..."

Delish79

"Best new addition to Inner City/Eastern burbs. Courtyard is beautiful- an overgrown green sanctuary. Wine list shows depth, Great Cheese and..."

Alex

"Love the space, a refreshingly modern fit out for the area (yes many south yarra places are getting very tired!) Great offering, great..."

Dan Late

"I was hesitant to give a review 0 as I don’t know how many I want to know about this place…. But I did already boast about it on FB!!I..."

Antoinette Gredig

The Steakhouse Armdale

Free off-street parking

"My partner and I had a fantastic night at the steakhouse. The food was amazing and some of the staff we met made our evening special shout out to..."

Amelia

"Visited the Grill section recently- wasn't too busy and staff were very attentive. The steaks were amazingly tender and good value for money-..."

Lisa

"Close to home thus convenient location. The environment was nice and relaxing and the service from a staff was very welcoming and attending while a..."

Snow Black

"Nice decor and a huge space, the portions were huge which is great value for money!! Looked and tasted great as well. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed..."

Karvah McClellan

"Always amazing quality and tasty dishes. We ordered a fresh watermelon juice, a tropical juice and fresh young coconut; a cappuccino and long black;..."

The Darth Zader

"Really nice venue. Decor and ambience very inviting. Better than most venues in Malvern. The food was very good. The menu is quite extensive with..."

Caroline

"Breakfast was absolutely yum! One of the best I have had in a long time away from home. I was very impressed with the serving and the service. I..."

Erzsébet Bodor Smith

"Undergone a revamp in recent times, and rightly so as the venue and location deserves a quality restaurant! Came here and tried the spanner crab..."

George David Michaelides

"Giorgio's used to be our go to venue on a weekly basis during the first few years of uni about 6 years ago. It had been some time since visiting, but..."

Nicole Wamba

"After seeing the renovation to Giorgios I realised I hadn't been here for a while so now that it was complete it was time for a revisit. The food..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Been coming here for years! Breakfasts and dinners and have always had a great experiences. Food and drinks are consistently good and well priced. I..."

Melbfoodluva

"Wow! A picture can paint a thousand words. This make over is a real 10/10. The same friendly staff were there to greet us and the famous menu is..."

FoodieGuru_770

"Great venue, renos are looking great. New menu is great as well can't argue with cocktails and fresh breakfast items. Will return again..."

DamoForce Food

"Extensive option on the menu and fresh ingredients, friendly staff, led to a satisfying dinner experience. It is a little bit Pricy but Will be..."

Whosharrycafe

"I chose the delightful ‘Agnolotti - giant pasta pillows, filled with pumpkin and ricotta cheese, in burnt butter sauce, roasted pine nuts, sage,..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"Great pasta and a place that you'll always find open, willing to seat you and serving you with a smile. Very kid friendly and our kids were offered..."

Dr MS

"The restaurant was busy but the wait staff were excellent and very attentive. The food on the menu was really an international fare - they had..."

Careena Gy Goh

"Been there few times food are consistently good, pizza is the best, they change the menu every season wich is good.The dessert was normal..."

Sam

"Food is top notch with a clearly experienced chef. Unfortunately the let down is the customer service that still does not compare to other Malvern..."

Krid

"I thought I had put a review up, but apparently not.... Anyway, I went here for Sunday brunch. Loved the tea in the nifty little pot, and the..."

Susan

"Giorgio's has been here for decades and the menu which covers Japanese, Greek, Italian and breakfast options is unchanged. The service is slick, the..."

Check Please

"The meals here are huge!!!! You do not leave this place being hungry. At Giorgios I absolutely love the Mexican chicken salad, I swear it's so big..."

T

"Food was fantastic & the desserts were delicious. The servings are very generous. The Chicken Parmagiana was massive but also very tasty. The best..."

Zuma Sinclair

"Have been here several times, good food and good service! They do a great simple Eggs Benedict just the normal way, with ham on an English muffin!! ..."

Denny Patron

"I have been to Giorgios several times and I cannot recommend this place enough. Their level of service is amazing and cannot be compared to anything..."

Tania

"5/5 - we are LOVING that this place is BYO - as avid wine lovers it can get very pricey but even though they have a full bar it's BYO wine...."

ToorakM

"This Armadale institute provides good food, convenience and great function venue. The location is prime (Corner of High St and Glenferrie Rd) Our..."

EatToLive

"Nice place to catch up with friends for tea, coffee and cake. Been several times. Savoury menu is good and consistent. Staff service is fast. ..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Huge menu with a good range of dishes to suit most people, no fuss service and quick to bring food out. We both had the Moroccan chicken burger..."

Salono

"A perfect place to start your day with a lovely breakfast or drop in for a Brunch.. Poached egg are perfectly tailor made and a no miss !! .. One of..."

Tanmay

"This place has the most amazing food...we come here at least once a week...family friendly, food is plentiful and staff are great! Fantastic outdoor..."

Prahran Local

"Came here for a work training night and every single food platter that came out was delicious. The calamari was the stand out for me, it was so fresh..."

E

"Great place ! Awesome location!! Staff always look after me. The menus is really big and there is always plenty of meals to choose from !! I highly..."

Aleksandra Stone

"We were here for breakfast the other day (and it had been a while since I last ate here) and it was yet another fantastic meal! I loved the fetta and..."

Manal Wish

"12-SEP-15 : Friends have told me this place was good so finally came to try since I was in the neighbourhood. Started with with Bruschetta which was..."

James Wong

"We had a birthday dinner at the restaurant. Great staff and very good service. All guests liked the food (fresh and well cooked). Very good venue..."

Michael Ayzelman

"THE BEST STICKY DATE PUDDING!!! The first time I went here my eyes were obviously bigger than my stomach & insisted that my husband & I order two..."

PEKISH

"Servings are generous and the service is always friendly. Been here dozens of times and not had a bad meal as yet. If i really had to be picky i'd..."

GGx

"Great big meals, everything seems to be really fresh, good service and in truth: Best coffee in Armadale. Especially the pasta is great and the..."

Charlotte

"Suspect conspiracy. I was visiting from the Sunshine Coast as part of my promotion of my event featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and needed somewhere..."

Facebook User

"Some of the best Italian I have had in a very very long time! I had the tasting plate full of plump squid & tender prawns & delicious lamb? My..."

Naomi Twyford

"Pleasant ambiance and excellent quality food. I had the BBQ boneless Ribs. I don't know how they do it boneless but it was fantastic! All the best..."

Paul Wanis

"Great meeting place. This is a great place to meet for both business and personal. Food portions very generous, service always attentive, but never..."

OMZ

"Enjoyable. I like this place for it ambiance and the fact it has great out door eating when you want to sit outside on a beautiful day. I had the..."

Shoegirl

"Loved it. Been many times and loved every time. Honestly the best seafood marinara in Australia. Having my wedding downstairs next year after..."

Dani

"Experience. The food was great but this waiter Norm was a sleazy..."

Rhiannonmarshall

"Family Favourite. Always come here with the family. Great waitstaff. Food just keeps getting better! Have been coming here since I was three years..."

Poppy McTrain-Wreck

"For Father's Day, we wanted to go out for lunch, instead of letting mum cook this year. From word of mouth, we were recommended Giorgios Restraunt...."

Emz Sleiman

"It was okay. I ordered peri peri pizza which was disappointing. Not sure if it was peri peri sauce, because it did not taste anything like it! The..."

Choc Pudding

"Great outside area. This place has a great outside area for warm summer nights, however the service is not the best and a bit..."

Dolce Vita

"Love this place and have never been disappointed with either the food or service. Also it's family friendly so room for a stroller at the..."

Justsayin

"NOT BAD. Over priced but on average the food is..."

Mitch.cascone01

"A nice night out. I quite liked this place - the food was tasty, large serving sizes and priced moderately, they had a reasonable range of drinks and..."

Leo Hogan

"Favourite place ever for a quick snack or light meal the staff are great the food is great and they always are polite and helpful . Good variety..."

Kim Lahanis

"The steaks were top notch. We celebrated our anniversary here and the food and service was excellent. A special mention to the cauliflower salad it..."

Ash vin

"From the modern decor, elaborate wine list and succulent steaks. Can always rely on The Steakhouse for a pleasant experience. Highly..."

TixFilms

"(Translated by Google) Mid-range steakhouse, cost-effective, no money for side dishes, great..."

张大爷

Bridget P

Daughter In Law

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our first venture out since Covid and this hit the spot. Wonderfully warm service, great tasting menu (excellent value) and The Vegetarian was very..."

Bronwyn

"Delicious lunch thali options. Curry and naan are freshly made. Service are quick too. Would come back for..."

Neil Moeis

"Best ‘in-authentic’ Indian in Melbourne. These dishes are so full of flavour. Rich, slow cooked curries, and modern takes on traditional street..."

MissJY

"Went with a friend for lunch. Had summer thalu, reasonably priced and good portion, you can add naan to the thali if you want.Good decor and..."

Varun Chandwani

"I was quiet sceptical while trying an Indian place as most of them tend to disappoint. But I should saw this place was amazing. Good food that I will..."

Adi

"We booked our dinner at daughter in law, as the restaurant is a self proclaimed "unauthentic Australian Indian" - making me..."

Jasmine

"The food was very nice and a good twist on other Indian restaurants. The lack of service almost ruined our night and we almost missed our theatre..."

Steven Scales

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"Has an absolutely delicious dinner at Daughter-in-law. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was diverse and full of flavour. We shared..."

Kate Dougherty

"A couple of service issues - had to ask multiple times for water, mixed up the drinks order - but that was outweighed by the food! Happy to put it..."

Adam

"Wow what a restaurant! We absolutely love Indian food and this place was just amazing.We opted for the set menu and each dish was incredible and..."

Val86

"Dined at Daughter In Law for dinner with work colleagues.We had a table booked for 8 people and opted for the Tasting Menu.Firstly, decor..."

Sylvia's POV

"My friend and I took our other friend here as a birthday treat. We ordered $200 worth of food. For the most part, it was delicious. Naan was a bit..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Eaten:1. Balls of Happiness - served cold, small crispy ball maybe same diameter as a 20c piece, filled with yoghurt flavoured with mint & cumin. ..."

DJ

"Looking for great deal lunch during weekdays? This will be the spot! Not to mention, the place is very aesthetic as well. $15 Thali came..."

Eatwithbonny

"Daughter in Law is fantastic. I booked for four online and we were seated in one of the lux, royal blue velvet booths. The cutlery and glasswear is..."

Cody

"This place is awesome! I celebrated my birthday with 12 others and the large table was a great shape and we could actually all hear each other. As we..."

Amanda Llewellyn

"The interiors of the place is beautiful and the food is good. However, this place could work on improving the quantity served...."

Amala Priya Shankar

"Interesting take on Indian (or Melbourne-Indian) cuisine, combining flavours and techniques from different regions.Colonel Tso’s..."

Flying Forward

"Conveniently located in the heart of the cbd , Daughter in Law is a perfect spot for a quick weekend lunch. For lunch they serve Thalia’s you get..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Delicious food, good variety. Worth..."

Vipul Zaroo

"Amazing place! With super fast service! Loved how they they explained every dish and how you eat it! The papadi chaat was super yum, the balls of..."

Michelle Moses

"Enjoyed coconut prawn curry and butter chicken, naan bread and curry chips. For dessert had the chocolate Ice cream with cashew milk. Food was very..."

Teddys99

"This was my second visit to Daughter in Law - while that itself speaks volumes of my rating to an Indian restaurant in Melbourne, that otherwise are..."

Divy

"My partner and I visited on Tuesday night to celebrate his birthday, we had an incredible experience! The service was fantastic; our waiter..."

Radishingfoodie

"Great spot for Modern Indian with awesome decor! Can be a bit packed these days, but the curries are amazing with no oil 😋 The cauliflower is a..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Amazing Experience at Daughter in law. The food was presented really well and tasted delicious. Specially loved their Batata Vada and Papdi Chat. The..."

Mridul Agarwal

"This place is just INCREDIBLE!!! Right down from the ambience, to the hospitality, service, hygiene, food and Jessi Singh himself! Highly recommend..."

Rebecca Ann McPherson

"Had an incredible experience at this new (to Melbourne) concept. The upscale Indian eatery offers contemporary dishes that don't stray too far from..."

Quince And Cheese

"Watch out because 'Daughter in Law' is in town. A funky fusion indian place which is so well styled with a culture mish mash! The place is hustle and..."

Nay Nay

"Great ambience, the place has a great buzz and amazing fit-outs. We ordered for the Colonel Tso’s Cauliflower, Tandoori Chicken, Palak Paneer,..."

Delia

"A feast for the tastebuds! Jesse and the team have created a welcoming space to experience traditional Indian flavours with a modern twist...."

MrsA

"Wow this place was great value! While eagerly awaiting the reopening of chilli India, I haven’t been able to find a reliable Indian lunch until..."

Linda

"We visited Daughter in Law with friends tonight a really impressive space aesthetically though the Dj was a little loud. I waited about 20 minutes..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The Thali lunch set is great! I loved the flavours of the butter chicken, lamb shank curry and the dhal. The rice was not very aromatic though and..."

Custardbun

"Visited this new kid on the block for the unusual combination of indian flavours. Who could have thought of a blue cheese naan pizza..."

Janhavi

"Everything was super tasty. Service was quick and all the staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. A great value dinner. The 'Balls of..."

Matt Oulds

"My housemate is really good at finding amazing dinner places and this was probably one of her best picks. Let’s start with the ambience. We walk..."

Abhiram Chandrasekar

"Hands down, one of the best Indian places in Melbourne. The food was amazing, I had a thali really filling. Not that expensive. P.S...."

Harshit Singhania

"Ordered their Thali lunch today $15 in a nice Indian restaurant with comfortable seating was #worthit! There are pescatarian and meat..."

Piggyeatalot

"Out of lockdown and this is the first place I met friends at to catchup. Great food and there were plenty of it! We had the Tasting Menu and it was..."

Rizza Santos

"Loved this experience and would come back! The atmosphere was great. Loved the decorations and lively vibe. Cocktails were pretty decent. We had the..."

AJ

"Such a great restaurant. It's a remix of Indian meets fine dining. The food is just par excellence. The presentation is a visual delight to the eyes..."

Anjali Kakkassery

"Came here for the office Christmas lunch which had a fixed menu. The food was very nice I’d have to say. There was plenty of flair, flavour and..."

Two Sheds

"This place is the vibe! I went with a group of friends and it was perfect, music on, good vibes, nice drinks and delish food. Also, the decor is so..."

Vanessa Wingert

"Pleasantly surprised by this joint! Wasn’t sure what to expect but I really rated the food, drinks and service. We did the feed me menu which was..."

Alvi

Bar Clara

Accepts American Express

"Bar Clara hosted my 30th birthday! Service by Joel and the team was second to none. Great hidden bar for a catch up or date! Strongly..."

Nancy.britto186

"I called in here for a pre dinner drink. The see was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable.They had a good selection of top shelf spirits..."

Timinmelbourne

"I was meaning to try this place for a while and finally made it last week. Both me and my friend were pleasantly surprised by the great ambience and..."

Mandy Amay

"We stumbled upon this fantastic hidden bar while attending the nearby theatre. Below street level, it's an absolute gem of a bar. I love the lush,..."

Morgs71

"Beautiful venue and great atmosphere coupled with great cocktails and service. Exposed concrete, candles, greenery and backlit mirrors? Sign me..."

N N

"Great cocktails. Even better service from Joel and if the cocktail list isn’t quite perfect the he’ll conjure up something spectacular. Five..."

Bradley Smith

"Friendly service, Tom the owner has such a unique tastebud, the abnormal combination of ingredients always surprised us how amazing the taste turned..."

Celine Tsang

"A fun vibe, quite loud however. Definitely should try this place out if you’re in the social mood! The drinks were average prices for a bar in the..."

Travelling Foodiez

"Fantastic experience! Unique cocktails, great atmosphere and right next to Her Majesty's Theatre. The bartender with the blue hair was very friendly..."

Rhianna Harvey

"A unique experience. We were not expecting sit down table service at a bar, but we embraced the experience and had a lovely time. The drinks are very..."

Taylor

"The cocktails here are SO good! The atmosphere is exactly like a cocktail bar should be! I loved that they gave us a delicious sample when we came..."

Natasha Venizelos

"Great vibe and knowledgeable service! There were 5 of us and I wanted a whiskey but not with the sweet topping. Asked the waitress to "Surprise me"..."

David Byers

"Definitely worth a trip for the vibe and the quality of the cocktails. My fave is the Banoffee! The staff are super attentive and always friendly. I..."

Mel Belle

"Visited here on Saturday night. Me and my partner were greeted straight away and pleasantly by the man behind the bar then seated by the waitress who..."

King Tsaga

Bellota

84/100 (1459 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nicky Riemer has created a wonderful menu to match the fantastic wine list. I love being able to pop next door to the wine store to select something..."

Damian Young

"What a great place! Great food and wine, super friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Will be back for..."

Aggie Michalska

"Had a great experience here Saturday with some girlfriends. Hayley & Ingrid were absolutely stellar when it came to customer service and..."

Lindsay Marriott

"Service and food was amazing. I would recommend this..."

Carolyn Mackay

"High quality food and food and good service. Best crackling for ages. Lamb ragout really good..."

Brian McCraith

"Love this place, menu is a bit different and very..."

Robyn Borg

"Fabulous as always , food always excellent, staff lovely and wine, well do I need to say,..."

Elizabeth Hallam

"Lovely restaurant/wine bar - great service and even better..."

Ruth Krawat

"Such a beautiful restaurant , service was great and the food..."

Naomi Reynolds

"LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always fabulous..."

Jason McLaren Jones

"If you like champagne and oysters, this place is for you! Excellent croquettes and charcuterie..."

Zoe Nicholson

"Loved dinner at Bellota. Such a great little wine bar with a nice atmosphere, delicious food and extensive wine selection. We went on a BYO night..."

Kate Dougherty

"If you are looking for uncomplicated , unpretentious rustic European cuisine then this is the place for you. After starting with a cocktail at the..."

Freeo

"Honestly, some of the best service I’ve seen in Australia. Our group had a couple tricky dietaries, and Hayley and Ingrid handled it like gems...."

Lindsay Marriott

"Absolutely lovely lunch at Bellota! For entree, I shared the charcuterie board which was particularly nice. All the cold cuts were top quality..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Great experience overall. Very attentive service, great wine selection and delicious food. We had the charcuterie board with a triple cream brie..."

Lisa Gresens

"Came here for our Wedding Anniversary and enjoyed a very tasty 3 course meal with wonder service. I had been here a year or so ago for a “long..."

AJ

"Friday night early dinner at Bellota with a group of 5. We had no booking for the tables with cloth in the back, however they put a couple of tables..."

MrJan

"Love this place. We came here last Thursday and had some oysters and a charcuterie board . We also share a bottle of wine from the cellar next door...."

Predator

"Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Italian style food was not generic and not whacky, but finely crafted. Best dish we had was the spaghettini..."

DJK

"Let's be honest here. The food did not blow my mind but it was decent. So normally this would be a 3.5. So why 4.5 you wonder? Because a restaurant..."

TheBearReview

"Love this restaurant, had dinner on Saturday night here and everything was great! Good service, love that you can get a bottle from the wine store,..."

Maikki Ryl

"Service very polite, attentive and friendly, food perfectly cooked and beautifully presented, good atmosphere and a wonderful wine..."

Stephen Hanlon

"Fairly busy when I went during midweek! So thought maybe that's a good sign! Didn't realize they had their own store wondered thru whileI waited..."

Eat Dance Travel

"Casual feel to the place but serves nice food. Staff are polite and a good place to relax with some cheese and a nice glass of wine. Very..."

JackJ

"good food & ambience... service was good & professional... good selection of wine... price was affordable... definitely had a great time..."

JC

"A great little European style restaurant. Ive eaten here a few times now and the quality of food offered is always up there. The menu has a mixed..."

Dave Ansett

"Right next door to and owned by Prince Wine Store. Great variety of food. The salumi board and cheese varieties are a favourite. So are the..."

Nige12

"Really cool place... Great wine list, catering to all palates. Charcuterie board was delicious and service was outstanding. Will definitely be..."

Dunross

"Great place. Really good modern european menu and wine selection. The cured meats and cheese selection is bloody good. Best service I've had,..."

Rev

"Bellota ticks all the foodies boxes. Delightful dishes, fantastic wines, knowledgable staff all in a trendy venue and suburb! Had the pleasure of..."

Nina

"Great food...great service....great wine list. The main dishes a little on the small size, but nice fresh ingredients were usedHighly..."

Foodie1

"There is always something intangible that separates good and great. It is normally a feeling that makes you want to stay; want to come back. I get..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Lovely friendly little bar. Been here three times. Loved it each time. Ideal for a visit after also visiting Prince wine next door and Cloudwine..."

Two Sheds

"Favourite past time- getting blotto & Belotta. What a great place. Wine stores all around if you haven't had your fill on the way out. Good bar..."

Elias

"A great place to relax.. Many time visitor and always love this place. Of course the wine selection is outstanding given the set up. Great food, not..."

Jpolinkos

"Great food and wine, well priced to boot. Finally dined here and wasnt disappointed. The veal was great as was the selection of salami as an entrée...."

Chris

"Great wine bar. We love this relaxed European style wine bar and have been back many times. Excellent wine list and a menu catering to snacking,..."

BAL

"Fantastic bistro! Romantic! We bought a bottle from Prince next door and had fantastic waitresses serving us beautiful food. Ill definitely be back...."

Karapilgrim

"The food was delicious! The yellow fin tuna with harissa mayonnaise cooked perfectly, and yoghurt panna cotta, this dessert was very refreshing!..."

Barsby

"Delightful European bistro. We had a really fantastic dining experience at Bellota. Its a lovely addition to the Prince Wine Store and South..."

Miss D

"Loved it!. Excellent wine list, and the food was delicious! We'll be..."

Scout

"South Melbourne wine store The Prince has had the genius idea to open a wine bar next door and even have a door through from the store! Peruse the..."

FoodieAboutTown

Pilgrim Bar

84/100 (2099 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service and has to be the best pot of tea in Melbourne. Lovely view of the Yarra. Will definitely go..."

Norma Cooper

"A very unpretentious, lovely, down-to-earth setting. Attentive staff, normally priced, great atmosphere. Just that little bit out if the way, which..."

Stefan Fuchs

"Awesome food. The pork belly iz to die for. The view of the yarra is beautiful and great service..."

Ry Kidd

"Great malty flavoured beer with well cooked tasty beef served hot during cold..."

Malcolm Lew

"We had our work break up here on Saturday night. Atmosphere was great, food was amazing but the stand out was Jonathon who looked after us for the..."

Amanda Mooney

"Their food was excellent! The view, the food, the service, I loved it..."

Martina Hamaček

"Friendly staff, great setting, and food good, well worth a..."

Shirley Day

"awesone food, super service anf a great setting. we had 4 kids with us and the staff were so great with them. will definitely be..."

Kylie Fletcher

"Amazing tapas-style food and great iced tea! Anyone who eats here should try the lamb - it is..."

Jilly Tugwell

"Great bar by the Yarra River to sit with a few friends and have a quite Sunday afternoon drink. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definitely be doing..."

Deborah Palmer

Cuff

"So nice to find a decent cafe in this area that isn't over priced. The service was really great, staff were attentive, friendly and up for a chat...."

Tara Grossman

"I have been working on Flinders Lane for 7 years and have found this gem, Cuff Food & Wine recently. The focus is on quality coffee, delicious cakes..."

Hasitha Dewahandige

"I have been looking for a decent breakfast spot in the CBD for a while, to help to start the day off on the right foot. My search is finally over. I..."

Chris Balakas

"This review is only for the coffee and it is amazing! It's the same every time I get one from here. Friendly staff and quick service. Would recommend..."

Rohan

"This place was perfect! The food here was so so so so good! Delicious! One of the tastiest breakfasts I have ever had! The breakfast deal is..."

Stan Veloutsos

"If your office is close to Flinders lane then you are the lucky one coz this amazing cafe serves pretty legit coffee and scrumptious brunch..."

Hendri Eatwithhendri

"Great venue, great food presentation, fast and prompt service. Spacious venue. A great breakfast..."

Anthony Hughes

"By far and away the best cafe on Flinders Lane. Happy, friendly and polite staff effortlessly provide exceptional service, brilliant coffee and..."

Travis Chambers

"Everything about this place is quality. From the handsomely presented dishes, to the friendly customer service. All at reasonable prices. Worth..."

Victor Ortega Arzate

"Was craving for muffins in the city over the weekend, and this was the only one that was open and serve freshly baked ones. I picked up the..."

Jo SB

"Absolutely beautiful food. All five of us enjoyed our breakfast. Friendly staff and nice clean cafe. Would definitely recommend this..."

Natalie Pieri

"Excellent cafe in flinders lane. Always good for coffee or a cake/croissant. This time I had lunch with some work colleagues. I had the fish tacos...."

Stephen Derry

Bamboo Bean And Bamboo Burgers Cafe

"Really lovely service and the General Tso’s Chicken Burger was interesting, unique and quite tasty (I definitely recommend it). The sweet potato..."

Ayushi S

"From the minute we walked in we were greeted with friendly smiles. Fancy vegetarian burger options for me and various grain-fed beef and chicken..."

JeannetN

"Bamboo Bean has been operating since March 2018 by Mark So. This shop has been managed well by Mark and shop has been converted in the first year..."

Jeffry

"Today we both had burger cravings so took off for a take away burger run to Bamboo Bean in Malvern East. Between us we got a General Tso Chicken..."

Espy Eats

"We were invited to Bamboo Bean on the weekend (to takeaway obviously) and I have to say my burger was quite honestly the most impressive burger..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We loved our food from bamboo bean. Fresh ingredients, generous portions and very reasonable prices. Now offering delivery given the climate, they..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Best burger I have ever had! The staff were very nice and friendly! Highly recommended ..."

Koalasoso0331

"The specials on the Mother’s Day menu is divine!! Love their thai grilled duck with soba noodle and mango salad👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Absoutely..."

Yvonne So

"Omg yas to the burgers!! Bamboo bean offers all your regular brunch items but what really stood out was their selection of burgers ❤️Add on..."

Yuiisama

"Pancake binge continues.. and this one was a very pleasant surprise especially for the eyes. We know we eat with our eyes and Bamboo Bean has played..."

Shanaka Eats

"Stopped in for lunch on a Sat a couple of weeks back. Most of us had burgers and they were all delicious. Not sure what so many places obsession is..."

Caz77

"Love the food that were served. Had pan-fried salmon that was delicious! The fish cooked the way I like it. Good value kids meal. Friendly staff. New..."

Lehualai

"I call my experience: LOVE AT FIRST BITE. Since the new management/owner has taken over, I realised that this place has a enormous..."

Marina Ung

"We were here at Bamboo Bean on a Friday night where there's good food and live music. The place had a real quirky feel and very eclectic. Our..."

Tim Heng

"Really nice burger cafe. Coffee is great. They do struggle to keep up when busy, as the grill they use is very small, but the burgers were worth the..."

Garyclarke1975

"We definitely enjoyed our meal at Bamboo Bean! The shop itself was quite cosy and decorated with heaps of green. The owner was really nice and..."

Pineapple San

"Good coffee, friendly staff and have had burgers here. Staff always willing to help and up for a chat. Burgers were large and had a great home made..."

Locky

"Great tasting burgers, much better than Mr burger haha. I would suggest more sauce for the wedges, and please do something about the cooking fumes...."

Tony

"Just wow! The burgers are to die for, super juicy, everything cooked to perfection. Chris, the owner, is lovely. You can tell he puts his heart into..."

Toby

"By day Bamboo Bean serves up traditional breakfast dishes, but after 4pm (Wednesday to Saturday) the cafe switches into Bamboo Burger mode. With this..."

Ta.be.tabi

"I read a review on Facebook so decided to stop past here for lunch. We didn't know that the burgers were only a night time thing, but..."

Oliver Goldsmith

"Went there for a quick cocktail while waiting for some Thai. Great service and great drink. Best courtyard in the area. Looking forward to summer..."

Andrew Stewart

"Had lunch at the bamboo lunch yesterday with 3 others.Owner away but owner's mother is running the place. Some locals who were paying their bill..."

Elskebrown

"New local cafe on Waverly Road. Coffee is excellent and the new burger nights and to die for! We have tried both the Beef and chicken burgers and..."

Matthewgarr

"Amazing coffee and friendly staff! We had a wonderful experience and came back many times on our trip to Melbourne. Highly recommended! :)..."

Michael Mortlock

"Great antipasto dish for 4. We were having a blast. However, the brunch is average. My friends' toasts were a bit soggy like mine and they tasted..."

Cat

"A much-needed place where you can have a drink and relax in the sunshine! Great for kids during the day (they can't escape the beer garden),..."

Nicole Coulthard

"This place will rock your socks!!! The best owners, the best vibes and the best coffee ! I had the queen Egyptian and it was perfectly cooked and..."

Hannah

"Great service. Really good modern food & coffee. A hidden gem in malvern east! They have a lovely little beer garden out the back too. The owner..."

Jacq Chil

"Love this place. Great antipasto dish for 2. Licensed for those alcoholic beverages you may desire. Live band Friday night with ample space plus the..."

Geraint Gardner

"Love this place. Great Cafe with creative menu, super friendly staff, and great burgers. I've have the smokey cheeks, the hello Bello, and the tres..."

Sparktrick

"Had this place in my radar for a while but only managed to go earlier this week. It happened to be a Tuesday where they’re having a special deal..."

Alvern Ho

"Great place for burger and coffee. Bumped into this little joint today. Had to wait a little longer but the guy explained that they were short..."

Sachin Kabbur

"Fried chicken and waffle 🧇 It's so nice to have this special set in Melbourne cuz it was one of my best memories of the Uni life in Toronto. And..."

Mei Zhang

"We ate in last night and tried a few dishes including the Japanese style chicken nuggets and cheeseburger. The flavour was phenomenal, especially the..."

timika ryan

"We had a delicious celebration meal for 6 tonight. A mix of special chip dishes, burgers, a salad and I had a lovely vanilla chai latte to top it..."

Susan Reid

"Bamboo Bean is one of the true hidden gems of Waverley Road, burgers and coffee are top class! Been coming here for around 3 years now and its always..."

Bailu

"Today we both had burger cravings so took off for a take away burger run to Bamboo Bean in Malvern East. Between us we got a General Tso Chicken..."

Espy Eats

Kirks Wine Bar

84/100 (2068 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great place for wine lovers; there's a really extensive list to try out. Less options when it comes to 'by the glass' but if you are a wine lover..."

The Spice Adventuress

"One of my favourite wine bars in the CBD, Kirk's Wine Bar is a cosmopolitan little bar with heaps of personality, and just a touch of a Europe about..."

Morgs71

"4.5//Love the ambiance of this restaurant! It has a European feel to it with the small circular tables outside on a walkway. The food is always..."

Yianna

Espy Eats

"So good! We had a large group so were lucky enough to be seated downstairs - amazing ambiance, felt like private dining. So we stayed for a good 1.5..."

I Have A Reservation

"I had to wait for a table at 6pm on a Friday night (no bookings). Did I care? Nooooo. An al fresco experience in the cool of the evening after a..."

Turkiyem

"What a beautiful discovery on the touristy busy hardware laneSitting on the corner is this bustling bar with lots of outdoor seating, a super..."

Dr S

"A great corner for wine and people watching! The wine menu is great and food is deeeelicious! I had the pan fried gnocchi with ricotta, zucchini,..."

Kris L

"I tried a new bar, well new for me. It was called Kirks Public Bar and it had a downstairs area not immediately visible from the street.I..."

Timinmelbourne

"4.2Kirks Wine Bar is the CBD cousin of City Wine Shop in Spring St. Kirks is a really outstanding restaurant and drinkery. Inside is an..."

Two Sheds

"Simple Saturday lunch.Busy corner location with great atmosphere.Very quick service from friendly and efficient staff.Not a big menu..."

Magpie

"Ordered bread, arancini, gnocchi and a pino. Food was delicious, slight mix up with my main meal, getting ravioli but as I am a vegetarian..."

Brittany Baker

"The sister (brother? Aunt? Uncle?) to City Wine Shop, this bar is a gorgeous place to stop in for some excellent wine and people watching. Their..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Great place to spend a Sunday afternoon over a quiet red and a cheese platter... the selection of cheeses is well worth the visit, other..."

Kat Youla

"Quite, friendly and quaint wine bar in one of Melbourne's laneways. Mrs Canuck and I stopped in after the footy for a glass of bubbly and beer. Great..."

Canuck In Oz

"Great for a lazy & grazy afternoon. A favourite place of mine to meet up with friends, it’s a quiet bar, great for chatting. Easy and breezy..."

Opinionista

"We wanted to have a nice glass of wine so we found this place. Great wines, great selection of cheeses and good service! Really nice place to have a..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"We stopped by Kirk’s Wine Bar for a light brunch last week and decided to share a trio of dishes. We chose the avo on nut bread with poached eggs,..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"This place was amazing. It is all about the quality of the food, the beverage and the service. I simply can't wait to come back. Cheese and wine..."

Gumboots

"Lots of warm atmosphere. Delicious food. Lovely wine. Attentive and knowledgeable service. Definitely going back again. Tomorrow night perhaps..."

Hanut

"Mushrooms galore!!! If you love mushrooms as much as I do then the bruschetta, mushrooms and poached egg is a must. It included at least four..."

Simon Antony

"One of my favorite bars in whole of Melbourne. It does have a nice relaxing vibe and recommend for a romantic dinner night out. Have a great range of..."

Ranga De Silva

"We recently came across a lovely wine bar with fantastic food right in the heart of the CBD which we are dying to share with you. In fact it's so..."

One Piece Left

"Had a lovely dinner at Kirk's Wine Bar tonight. Intimate venue with a very rustic feel. We ordered a number of dishes to share including the..."

Kate Dougherty

"Brilliant calamari & quality wine. Just kinda limited options by glass. Service is in time and staff are friendly. Just feel like you need to prepare..."

Gina

"A very lovely place to have your afternoon tea. Kirk's Wine Bar is a prime example of the "melbourne aesthetic" we all love and adore. On the corner..."

Vivien

"Yes. Just yes.The food is amazing. I've personally eaten the gnocchi on several occasions, as well as the bruschetta, polenta chips and..."

Millie

"Really good casual cafe on Hardware Lane. It is a wine bar, with a good list of wines and beers, very solid and some interesting offers. I had a..."

James

"I like this bar a lot, although I haven't had a meal here - just drinks and snacks. Great atmosphere and good wine list, simple bar menu to..."

Maikki Ryl

"We had definitely had enough to drink after France-Soir, But decided to have "just one more drink!". Really liked this place. It was small and..."

Generous Serve

"Visited here for several times already, and I enjoyed myself every time been here. Friendly staff and nice service. The dishes are good-looking and..."

Joni Wang

"Located in an excellent little spot on Hardware Lane, we dropped in for some pre-dinner drinks! We sat outside under the heaters and enjoyed the buzz..."

M.

"Great food my Mum and I shared two plates which were both incredible and I enjoyed a 10/10 French beer. Service was also brill...I would highly..."

Amy

"Kirk's wine bar has really delicious and pretty brunch. They serves excellent coffee. I had special omelette this time, and it was good than I..."

Yeah

"Great wine list, staff is super friendly and efficient, food - delicious. It's worth running the gauntlet of unsolicited spruiking from neighboring..."

Caffiend

"I went to Kirk's Wednesday night quite late. I just wanted to sit down, after a long day, and have a (or 2)wine and something to eat. After walking..."

Flossy Bum

"I love this place, not only for the beautiful wine and food, but also the people watching aspect- Hardware Lane is always buzzing. So glad they're..."

Alex

"A night to remember. I found out about Kirk's Bar via a Herald article highlighting Top 10 Steakhouses so eventually I had my doubts. Plus..."

Ha Nguyen

"I have recently realised that the CBD has no shortage of good lunch spots. Kirk's wine bar is incredibly unassuming, you might pass it by without..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"I cannot believe I wandered past here every day for weeks before dropping in for a drink and then, when I saw the food coming out from the kitchen,..."

Sabine.Findlay

"Easily the best food experience we've had in our 18 months in Melbourne. We had a few drinks outside at the front in hardware lane, before going..."

The Broneills

"Called in on a Saturday afternoon on the way home from shopping to check this place out & have a glass of rosé. Stayed for dinner. Great wine list..."

Misha Purdy

"My favourite spot fir any time of day. Always fabulous wines by the glass and knowledgeable staff who knows the menu. Intimate tables of twos and..."

Oliolioli

"One of the things that I love the most about blogging is being able to meet the passionate brains behind some pretty smashing local produce. All of..."

The Food Society

"Great location and a fantastic atmosphere. The staff are extremely attentive as well. The only letdown however was the size of the meals; they were..."

Pooch

"This place is such a great find . The tapas were amazing so good . We had a few cocktails really good . A great way to spend a Sunday after noon..."

Sym

"Excellent coffee, great staff, perfect location and setting. love the tables on the lane. cant wait to go back to experience the wine and..."

Jan Smith

"Great spot to get the sun early afternoon and yummy food... BUT since when are surcharges included in the bill in Melbourne? We all pay GST as an..."

Sarah

"Wonderful wine bar. Kirk's is a delight. It's a little reminder in Hardware Lane of a French bistro with moreish morsels and meals. The wines by the..."

Missdelish

"Didn't try the wine, but had breakfast and coffee. Beautiful fresh food, perfectly poached eggs and avocado mash on toast was divine. Coffee made..."

Luke

"Been there for serval times and never disappointed me! Friendly Staff, Nice foods(love the Wagyu Carpaccio and Steak Tartare). Flat iron Steak are..."

Kammy Mok

"Absolute gem but don't tell anyone, the wine especially the whites are stunning and served at the right temperature as for the red selection always..."

OPERAKAT

"Few of us from work went to Kirks for lunch. I ordered duck confit which is really yummy. My work mates ordered pancetta wrapped chicken and beef..."

Panda

"Stopped by for a few bottles after dinner on Monday night. Very friendly and knowledgable staff, grea wine selection.Ordered the cheese..."

Geri Adams

"My fiancee and I have been here for both breakfast and lunch a number of times. The baked eggs, chorizo, and blood sausage combo is our favorite..."

Fergus Prien

"Love this place. Great service, awesome wine list, tasty food. For me, it's the stand out pick on Hardware..."

Maestro

"Nothing to whine about here!. Love this place! Tap into the vast knowledge of the staff to select the perfect wine and food for any occasion, or time..."

They Call Me AA

"Best Breakfast in Melbourne!. This is our current favourite breakfast haunt. There old style coffee maker makes the best coffee in..."

Spieler2001au

"Probably the best little place in Melbourne,the house cured ocean trout was to die for and a great little wine list to go with,definetly should be on..."

Tom

"Hard to please Annie. I've been going to Kirk's at least fortnightly since it's opened, & would go more often if I could! I am so glad in it's in my..."

Amw2401

"Foody Heaven.....Loved everything about this..."

Wendy Whyte

"Yummy!. Had lunch there today with a few friends. Waiters very accommodating in putting some tables together. Food was fabulous. I had the gnocci and..."

MissD

"Great Spot for Lunch. Food was excellent, I had the crab cakes but the antipasto platter to share was fantastic. Staff were really friendly and the..."

Geoff Gedge

"Fab bar food/ snacks with wines to match. Had some lovely briny fresh oysters and the steak tartare. Quick friendly service, tasty food. Great place..."

Saskia

"Loooove this place. Everything about is quality quality..."

Hula Jarmusch

"Whereas City Wine Shop is a little removed from the CBD bustle, Kirk’s is hanging out right in the thick of it. Situated on the corner of Little..."

Champagne And Chips

"I’m immensely impressed with Kirk’s Wine Bar, the food is solid, comforting and clever, flavours are punchy and prominent and the atmosphere is..."

Ashley

The Advocate

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"I recently had the opportunity to visit Balwyn's most luxurious new bar and restaurant! The bartender's and wait staff were very polite and friendly..."

Glorious Food Melbs

"The Advocate is a recently opened bespoke restaurant and cocktail bar. Located in Balwyn, once inside I felt as if I had been transported into a..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Had an amazing lunch here with the family.The venue emits glam and sophistication as soon as you walk in. We tried a range of small dishes,..."

Melb_Belly

"We ventured to the heart of Balwyn to visit the gorgeous restaurant @advocate3103. While it certainly looked like a classy restaurant, the prices..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

Belleville

"Located in a multi-story building just off Chinatown, Belleville is a fusion of bar, cafe, restaurant and live entertainment venue attracting a..."

Food Comatose

"Belleville recently had a revamp and the new menu is seasonal with a focus on local produce. They still have thier rockin’ rotiserrie chicken and..."

Olive Sundays

"I was lucky enough to be invited to the newly revamped Belleville! Don’t worry, the rotisserie chicken is still there but added to the menu are a..."

Hangry Dreamer

"Known for their rotisserie chicken, it was juicy and moist. Most surprisingly was their range of fantastic starters and mains. Exemplary service all..."

Stan

"My colleagues and I always venture here when we are craving a big, delicious feed of chicken, chips and gravy. Highly recommend this place if you..."

Eatandbooze

"Great food! We had watermelon, slaw, roast chicken and chips. Love them all! Great for Friday night when you just want to go somewhere that you will..."

Sarah Bear

"Ordered a bunch of stuff, loved the fried chicken and the coleslaw best! Their roast chicken was okay but a bit too dry for our taste. The thai..."

Jessica Hartono

"Staff always friendly. The food is consistently awesome. Probably the best chicken in Melbourne CBD. The music always makes it fun in the evening...."

James

"I like Belleville as a bar. Casual ambience and good music. Food not so much. If I were to rate purely based on food it would be 3 or less. And 4 as..."

FoodHedonist

"Excellent roast and fried chicken! Great sides and beer options also. Whole family enjoyed the evening and all agreed that we will definitely be..."

Josh

"Which food is the best to eat before a night of alcohol and debauchery? That would be fried chicken. We ordered the twice deep fried chicken with a..."

Mad Dawg

"Had a very pleasant long lunch on Friday afternoon at Belleville. Looking for a way to while away the afternoon, Mr B and I thought we would indulge..."

Melissa Kate

"Brilliant hidden gem !Sneaked down Globe Alley and discovered the most delicious chicken.Went for the lunch special - Lobster Mac n cheese..."

Robocop

"With access through an alley off Chinatown, this really is quintessential Melbourne folks.Fried Chicken - Very good, not the most succulent..."

Melbourne Matt

"Very funky place. Reasonable prices and the food was liked by all of the group. Staff were great, friendly and attentive. I plan to go again for..."

Luke Purcell

"A deceptively large and welcoming venue hidden upstairs in one of the tiny alleyways off Chinatown, Belleville is oozing with Melbourne charm...."

Nini Foodie

"As a MealPal user tried the Coconut Curry Chicken with Rice and it was delicious. The flavours were bang on. Friendly staff. Look forward to coming..."

Mankaran Singh

"Wow. Such a cool and relaxing hub hidden in the CBD. Decided one day to treat myself to a more expensive dinner so came here and ordered the ‘Feed..."

Peanut Butter Cup

"Juicy chicken!! We went for dinner and had the whole chicken with the spice rub between three of us. So tender and well marinated! The side salads..."

Spice Up Your Life

"Tried this hidden place for lunch, they have the lunch specials with quarter chicken or half chicken.The chicken was really tasty and the chips..."

Christopher Jayakar

"They really don’t want to be found hiding their entrance behind smelly dumpsters down globe alley in Chinatown but once you do and can get away..."

Espy Eats

"Exceptional service, great food and awesome vibes. Definitely would come back here at night for a few drinks and snacks, the cocktail we tried was..."

Brooke & Nick

"Going on weekend afternoon. It wasn't a lot of people so it was pretty chill like you had the whole restaurant for yourself.I had pretty..."

Chung Wen Zong

"I love hard to find places, it feels like an achievement and a secret that only I know, so when I share it, it's like "omg you know all the good..."

Flying Forward

"Have been a couple of times to this fine establishment. Recently had their equivalent of the chefs special which was great value. Loved all the..."

Joshuar_001

"Came here for a chill mid-week dinner; highly recommend their fat mac n' cheese, the Chinese style fried chicken and the sticky pork hock. Their..."

Fatcat

"It is a pub with rustic ambiance and lot of noise. Some people who are more focused on casual dining and talking wouldn't find the loud sound..."

Anjul Sahu

"Loved the grungy, cool vibes of this venue. Noteworthy dishes: Sticky pork hock (this is a must!) and poutine (sriracha heaven). Also really enjoyed..."

Jessie1079

"Bellevilles had quite a lot of hype but it was dead as a doornail on a Monday night. Pretty slick inside though and I can see how this would be full..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We went here on a Monday and it can get pretty cold if you are not drinking. The food was fusion but well balanced, the chicken which is what they..."

Tee Tr

"Yet another restaurant with an entrance tucked in an alley just off the main street. With the latest surge in fried chicken, it's great to see a..."

Raymond D. Lee

"Really cool vibes here and good music. The chicken and poutine is amazing. Would highly recommend this place. Also a really cool bar in another room...."

Liv

"Another great night at the Belle! Good food, great staff, great comedy, and a really cruisy vibe. This is my favourite bar in Melbourne. ..."

Chinook

"We stopped in here for a drink and to do some people watching perched above the street. This place is Melbourne grunge. Looks a little..."

Richard Mozes

"the think about bellville is you will probably turn up and get boozey- And that's where you're missing the point. Order some food, dammnit! - prices..."

Sally

"Big value at Belleville. Here's a quintessential Melbourne food venue right now: laneway location, converted warehouse, distressed walls, roast &..."

Missdelish

"Grungy and hip vibe with indulgent American style menu. For entree we shared the seared tuna with katsu crust, capsicum salsa and curry aioli. A..."

Kate Dougherty

"Beautiful food on both occasions I've dined here. It's best to get in early (around 6pm) to beat the rush. I find the best value meal when..."

Jessicaaaa

"Favourite dishes: Sticky pork hock, chargrilled Asian mushrooms, 3 cheese truffle mac n cheese. Honourable mention: broccoli with feta. Really chill..."

Meeateor

"A delicious fusion of Asian and Modern Australian food. The fried cauliflower was good and the lobster croquettes were perfect. However, the chicken..."

Daniel

"The only disappointment was that I really hoped Belleville would knock off my local charcoal chicken as the best roast chook in Melbourne (Chicken on..."

Ben Milroy

"The lobster bomb is really good, the kushiyaki meat ball also good. The chicken is slightly inconsistent. Sometimes it could be really dry but..."

Win

"Came with the girlfriend, i got the fried chicken, she had the lamb shoulder, also shared the mac and cheese, also tried a golden ale which was..."

Dom Impiombato

"Food is great and variety on menu is unique and full of flavour. drinks are an average pour for glass of wine. 120ml standard pour the waiter..."

Lana

"Came for lunch with some colleagues. Love this out of the way spot which isn't packed with foot traffic. Interior feels spacious and..."

Got_2_lunch

"Have been here a couple of times and have not been disappointed. Love the whole chicken concept however it can be a little nerve racking cutting up..."

DT Of Melbourne

"Great vibe, staff and excellent food! The decor inside is very welcoming and spacious. The rotisserie chicken option is great for large groups...."

Sheemal Visun

"Belleville is a restaurant and bar which specialises in their signature rotisserie chicken. Before heading to Belleville I was given high..."

Melbourne Culinary

"A few months ago my Aunty from QLD presented me as the resident foodie in the family with what proved to be a most difficult task, even for a food..."

Foodiemelbourne

"Wondered in for a quick work lunch during the week. I opted for the quarter chicken, this was an interesting option as it came with a few 'sauce'..."

Split The Bill

"Situated in China Town, you could almost blink and you'd miss the entrance to Belleville on Globe Alley. However, on climbing a flight of stairs and..."

The New Fave

"Selecting a dinner location for a bucks party is never easy, but a friend settled on Belleville with reports of a famous poutine. Never one to turn..."

Leon Thomas

"This place is a hidden gem. I met some old work mates for lunch during the week and they were pretty dubious because it was almost empty, but as soon..."

Kirsten Tanner

"Really cool hidden gem of Melbourne with really good roast chicken and amazing chips! I'm a regular here and brought some friends here from overseas..."

MortalWombat

"Loved the chicken and the sauce(called hot as f#*k) which was literally how it felt like . The poutine was superb with sauce, cheese and gravy on..."

Sammy

"Ordered takeaway from Belleville and the food was prepped and ready for delivery in no time. Of course I'm sure the food would have been better if we..."

Julycheee

"The venue first caught my attention when they spent an afternoon parachuting roast chicken off their roof to eager pedestrians in the laneway below...."

The Plus Ones

"Roasted chicken looked dark, but didn't tasted burnt. Very tender and juicy. Friend liked the butter glazed but I found too much salt. Grilled..."

Zhitian Zhang

"We tried the soft shell crab sliders, popcorn chicken, sticky pork hock and the katsu curry poutine - really difficult to pick a favourite and..."

Kay

"Came her with my dad today and we both loved it. The staff were all so lovely, the food- omg the food! I could not fault it, the lobster mac n'..."

Z A.

"If you want a 'fat feast' this is the perfect venue! Their poutine is to die for (and they usually have a couple of varieties). The layout is..."

Bridget White

"Searched for 'best poutine melbourne' and this place came up! I must say, it was really really good. Huge portion too. Also tried their rotisserie..."

StepiiGM

"ZzzzzzOMG if you are after a heart attack eat the putine. So friggin good but so friggin filling. Salt brined chicken was as moist as a hookers groin..."

Alex Simmons

"High quality food, great beer and a cool venue. Belleville is a fun place to visit for a drink, snack or dinner. The 'Hot as F##k' sauce is a..."

Tom Curney

"One of my favourite little secrets in the CBD. This place is basically in the heart of the city, but hidden upstairs away from the booming streets...."

Darcy McLoughlan

"Came here after seeing a review on it and thought it seemed interesting. Got a seat straight away and ordered the quarter chicken, lobster bomb,..."

Couchfoodie

"Oh I really love this place! It's discreetly tucked away in Globe Alley. For me the decor has a distinctly Cuban vibe. It's spacious, casual and..."

Yvesi

"Really dug this joint. Decent array of drinks on menu, and the food I had was yuuuuuum. Crispy chips, tasty sliders, deep friend spicy cauliflower..."

Dani R

"Cooky place. Took work mates there for lunch. Had a chook and a few good local brews. Ticked all the boxes. Check it out you will not be..."

Big Jim

"This was my second time here and it was just as good as the first. Bellevillle is well known for its chicken and so we grabbed two; one with sea salt..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"I love Melbourne. I love that we travel with umbrella and sunglasses at all time. I love how much food we have available to us. I love that you have..."

Ashley

"Easy after work Thursday casual dinner catchup idea! Great space, no issue getting a spot, and table service. Our party of three had the fried..."

Love2Eat

"I wasn’t sure what to expect as the walked through a dingy looking lane-way in China Town and climbed the slightly ominous but colourful stairwell..."

Thelazydiner

"Belleville does certain things pretty well. Their miso glazed chicken is always succulent and delicious (although you can't really taste the miso),..."

Jesskaar

"We spent a couple of hours here grazing, the food is fantastic. We had the set menu, all vegetarian, and there wasn't a bad dish. The collieflower..."

Ross Elliott

"Everything was perfect! The whole vibe of this place is exactly what Melbourne is about with such friendly staff and brilliant food. They're range of..."

Ariana Zoe

"Been here for lunch so many times because the whole menu is delicious. I recommend the pork hock and poutine with Chinatown Dragon Larger (if..."

Tom

"Creative and tasty menu in a funky setting. The stand out was the service which was friendly and attentive, a real joy. Really enjoyed this place!..."

Johann Huang

"We came mid week for late lunch and had the whole place to ourselves! Quick service, scrumptious food. An Asian take on fried or roast chicken with..."

Cathy Amies

"Delicious fried chicken! Chilled atmosphere with great..."

Sumay Ng

"Amazing chicken! And the new Pauline HSP is delicious. Don't forget to try their Hot..."

Heshan Hewasiribaddana

Merchant

83/100 (1030 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Very impressed....without prompting, they offered to make a vegan meal for me. Lots of places force me to settle for vegetarian. This sort of..."

Dawn Sims

"My partner and I shared the 4 course meal. Absolutely amazing, a taste of what's on offer and really great quality food. I strongly recommend this..."

Tori Norrish

"Fantastic food from start to finish. Great simple Italian food that was good enough to make me forgive a few minor service flaws. We will be back. A..."

Scott Burchell

"Fabulous meal, attentive and experts at their craft - Chef's specials are definitely worthwhile. Noisy but that's an Osteria isn't it? Loved..."

Robyn Newson

"Our large family experience was excellent. The food, the staff, the fact that it is a busy environment all added to the experience. The wine list..."

Maggie Bain

"We are from out of town and my son chose this restaurant because he studies Italian and hospitality in Year 11. It was hands down the best dining..."

Meg Nichols

"Very good food and exceptional..."

Sherelee Rose

"Beautiful food and lovely staff - a veritably congenial dining..."

Thornton Christensen

"Amazing Atmosphere, brilliant food and wine! Highly..."

Jo Sabatino

"OMG I had the braised rabbit and it was..."

Stephen Loyer

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Fred Pugsley

"Everything was delicious. Service and food was 8/10. I would recommend and definitely would visit again. I would give the pasta a miss next time..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Our lunch experience was enhanced by our charismatic and super friendly waiter. The bread was lovely, but the highlight was the extra virgin olive..."

Custardbun

"Had a meal here last night, service was good and waiter allowed us to taste wine prior to ordering a glass as we were unsure which to go with. Had..."

Vege Eats

"enjoyed a spur of the moment lunch here today. Had beefcheek croquette for entree and shared the fettuccine spiced ragu (although couldn't taste any..."

Teddys99

"Had lunch at Merchant recently and it was very good. I had a grilled snapper dish with sides of roast potato and salad and everything was yummy...."

SDeans

"The food was mostly good, with the only disappointing dish being the beef carpaccio with horseradish and grain salad. The pacific oysters..."

Jesskaar

"Great food!!! We were a large group and the restaurant had organised a sharing menu. The food was well selected and a great balance of the..."

Ananya Singhal

"Great place for a work lunch, quality food and knowledgable wait staff without being too stuffy. Fit out looks great and the pasta dishes were all..."

Rick Nuddock

"What a suave venue. The Dear Luncher managed to walk on through to this place through the Rialto at random when the faint aroma of meat was detected..."

The Dear Luncher

"The food was OK. But not worth the price tag. I came for a lunch with colleagues and it took 40 minutes for our food to come out so we had to scoff..."

CCC

"I really like Guy Grossi's Merchant restaurant which can be found at the bottom of the intercontinental hotel. They serve delicious Italian food with..."

KnowingMelbourne

"DINNERThis place was great, it looked great, was clean I loved dining here. The food and service were great and it was actually pretty..."

Emma

"Enjoyed dinner here for a work function. A very comfy atmosphere to enjoy a few drinks and a very hearty Italian feast.Highlight of the night..."

Split The Bill

"Came here for lunch and ordered the day's special - some seafood spaghetti dish. It was pretty good. For a bustling venue at lunch time, service was..."

Looster_Foodie

"Great date night at this Northern Italian gem. Menu suited both of us and the drinks were definitely a good match. Overall a cozy restaurant and will..."

Sandra Carpinteri

"Great new menu, friendly and helpful staff. Very authentic Venetian food! Highly recommended! The ambiance was fancy but not pretentious at..."

David Enes

"I came for a work dinner (sorry, no photos) from a selected limited menu - three courses that I couldn't finish a single one of!!! I started with a..."

YummyMummy

"A wonderful experience at Merchant for a special occasion. The food was fantastic, and the service matched. The saffron arancino was crunchy on the..."

AP23

"Merchant Osteria Veneta is one of those Italian classics that never fail - sometimes forgotten, it's one of those places that every time you go you..."

The New Fave

"Highly Recommend!We dined here on Saturday evening and was greeted by each and every staff member working which automatically made us feel..."

Crispybacon

"Awesome. Amazing food and chefs. Very pleasant atmosphere. Great people. Love it. ..."

Paula Bacalhau

"Very good, food and seafood was cooked perfectly, service was great, place was clean. Nothing else to say. Maybee time for a menu change? Come here..."

Gaetano

"Been here many times before but this time around I nearly got lost as Rialto was going through a bit of a refurbishment and I couldn't easily see the..."

Occasionalist

"Great northern Italian food. Service always good. Fantastic risottos and grilled fish. This is a place that is always busy for lunch and caters..."

Stretts

"A little bit of Italy in the middle of the city. Not the tacky Italy that you can sometimes (not all) find on Lygon. You may be surprised at the $26..."

Food In My Tummy

"Been here a few times over the past couple of years and found it very consistent in quality. Awesome food and they obviously take great care in..."

George Martin

"The Swine loves the Intercontinental and Merchant. This place is quality Italiano all the way be it in main serve meals, deserts, drinks or coffee...."

The Swine

"So very very good!! Would go back in a heartbeat. Great food, service and wine. We were there for a midweek lunch so wasn't overly busy which was..."

Lois Lane

"18/Mar/2015Here for dinner after a long absence and the restaurant still looks great, modern and clean. We were shown to our table and..."

Rennie

"Had an great meal for a farewell of a colleague. Some of the group were not happy with the pasta but I thought it was delicious. Very simple and..."

Mophki

"Came here for a birthday dinner and had the set menu. The food was divine and there was so much of it! The cured meats and duck liver pate were a..."

Bopnbeep

"Haven't been in years but I have such fond memories of this place. The service was good, the ambiance was fantastic, and TV was visible out the..."

Princess_Porky

"Great place, great chef. Good sharing dishes, really nice quality and always good service. Great for a family outing for something special. ..."

Shane Lucas

"Simply the most wonderful Italian feast we've had in Australian for many many years. Coming from Sydney we get so disappointed with the standard of..."

Temples Markets

"A great evening and even better ambience.. The cocktails were served just right ! I love a good cocktail .. Vodka goose !! Some amazing..."

Sunaina Jaswal

"Very good..... But not as Great as I was expecting.Don't get me wrong, food was good, but seemed to be lacking something to make it a great..."

Ramand

"In an environment which potentially could be viewed as 'posh', it is surprisingly casual. It had a warm ambience and guests are encouraged to take..."

Thequestfornoms

"The Merchant is a restaurant located at the bottom of the Rialto Tower, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne. It’s a very mediterranean restaurant,..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Overall, it was a good experience mainly due to the pasta dishes being superb. I’m dying to go back to have more..."

Jaime

"Another magical pairing was between the superb Enkir saison (seasonal) pale ale of Birra Del Borgo from Italy and the Einkorn Tortellini, Cuttlefish,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Went to dinner here for my 21st birthday and it was absolutely gorgeous. Fabulous staff and mouth watering food.Thank you..."

Madeleine In Melbourne

"An enjoyable experience. I have visited the Merchant Osteria Veneta a number of times over the years. Earlier this week I was staying at the..."

Esmerelda17

"Fantastic customer service, we dropped in here on the spur of the moment had a drink and nibbles. The food tasted beautiful, so fresh and enjoyable...."

Ilike2eat

"A true taste of Italy. I visit Melbourne quite often and make sure I have dinner at MOV every time I am there. Delicious, authentic and wholesome..."

Lisa P

"Sensational. What a lovely experience. This is a late review, we visited Merchant for lunch in November 2013.I'd highly recommend you share..."

MelbourneMiss

"Paying for the rent. Disappointed with the risotto's (we had two)... seemed like a generic risotto base to which the actual fare was added to, on..."

GetReal

"Reliable Northern Italian. We have eaten at the Merchant of Venice a number of times over last couple of years. It offers good Northern Italian food..."

Acidroadrider

"Polenta!!!!. Great to see so many polenta dishes available considering Northern Italy is known for its polenta!! A lot of risotto dishes to choose..."

Ziggy

"Nice wine! Chilled atmosphere. Lovely place. really enjoyed the atmosphere . The walls around the booths are for writing on and are alive with past..."

Estelle Mae

"Delicious. The food here is fantastic. I highly recommend visiting merchant for a wonderful dining experience, from the open plan kitchen, the..."

Nick

"Regular spot for my morning coffee... Sometimes a line but good consistent coffee & professional service everytime. Decor and ambiance makes you want..."

Rosely

"Third visit in six months and doesn't disappoint. Great food matched by service. Chefs on display work like a well oiled machine. Would recommend the..."

Argus

"Loved it! We had a great night out at the Merchant. Free tapas at the bar while we waited for the rest of our friends. Once we were seated at our..."

Nicole Leech

"Great food, great wine and great service. Best night out in a long time ... Highly recommend..."

Daniela

"Leave room for dessert!. When we booked a table for lunch for 4 people, we advised that one of our party would be in a wheelchair and we were..."

Maureen Murphree

"True Melbourne. Not perfect, but thats not why you go. Have been 4 times and love the selection as well as entrees as tasting plates to share...."

Nick

"Terrific place. Excellent and attentive staff. Food fantastic and about the same price as pub food. Great quality and good size servings. Best duck..."

Viclegal

"Best coffee ever!. Friendly staff, absolutely great coffee. When I'm craving for a coffee, in the morning or any time during the day, it has to be..."

Shil Grao

"Great venue, great food, excellent service, give it..."

Warwick McCormick

"A pound of pork flesh!. Ok, so I went to this restaurant last Thursday and had a fairly mediocre experience. It just so happened that, by complete..."

Ruby-Jean

"FANTASTIC!. My partner and I ate at merchant last week. Service is fantastic!. Friendly, efficient and warm. We were welcomed and seated by a lovely..."

Eateneverywhere1234

"One of the best in Melbourne. Having heard only good things about this place my hopes were definitely high and I was not disappointed. Very attentive..."

Eggcupmoose

"A great place for a quick bite for lunch or a catch up over coffee. Plenty of seating inside and out (great people watching). Traditional Italian..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Cozy place for some regional Italian food. Service was great, although the food portion could be improved. The dishes weren't that spectacular as..."

Gen

"Cozy Italian restaurant tucked away from the main road. The place is dimly lit and offers a great selection of Italian dishes. Pasta is homemade...."

Isabelle Tran

"It's always a pleasure dining at Merchant. A broad range of delicious Italian dishes complimented by great coffee and a lovely selection of wines and..."

Nick Brittain

"Came in for lunch the other day. Had the sirloin, cooked to medium rare. I was honestly impressed. Meat was succulent and delicious. Will definitely..."

Elyas Daud

"It’s like being invited to step inside an Italian cookbook - delicious traditional Italian fare without pretentious hoo-ha. The lunch menu is full..."

Craig Lawrence

"Lovely Italian dining experience. Also a great spot for breakfast or a coffee..."

Evelyn Hamlett

Pinchy's

83/100 (1237 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Overall rating: 4.5Lined up for Pinchy's because the smell was excruciatingly compelling. We ordered the top 2 toasted rolls, one was the..."

Munching With Mel

"We had an amazing time at Pinchy’s last weekend. First night out in months for most of us. All of the staff were super lovely and made sure..."

Nina

"Great venue, central location and variety of seating styles .Always fresh interesting food options and fun cocktails.Coffee..."

Jon Bennet

"Quick, attentive service. Tried the lobster roll, crab taco, snapper croquette and truffle fries. Enjoyed the..."

M&B

"Loved Pinchy’s! Great atmosphere with relaxed music and seating. The lobster roll was outstanding! I was nervous as a coeliac that I would not be..."

Jessica

"The lobster roll is out of this world, we tried the prawn roll as well and it's not that bad... Honestly I would come back just for the lobster roll...."

ARMANEATS

"Fun, friendly and casual venue. Music was funky, staff were lovely and food was perfect! Definitely coming..."

Daniel De Gabrielle

"I popped in for lunch with a friend. This is such a beautiful restaurant decorated in a soft pink colour. Perfect place to visit for a cocktail. I..."

Rhonni

"Newly opened place has a girly but chic touch, very different decor, outdoor bar area great to hung out during beautiful summer nights. Cocktails are..."

Lcche3

"I loved my lunch here. The chef must be commended for his use of truffle on the fries and in the aioli - the balance was perfect. The lobster..."

Octomoose

"Great atmosphere, wonderful food, lovely cocktails and good..."

Renee

"Pinchy's was fantastic.The decor and interior are stunning. I had to stop to take photos, the terrace has great views over Carlton Club and..."

D.P

"I think the lobster roll here is a bit overhyped because there was nothing outstanding and the meat was dry. The highlight was really the prawn roll..."

Thuong Vo

"We decided to stop by Pinchy’s for a quick dinner on a Friday night. The weather was extremely hot outside so we were hoping for some cool air-con..."

Stelly

"Hidden gem. Delicious fresh seafood with a great selection of sparkling. Service was extremely polite and attentive. Loved the..."

The Darth Zader

"Friendly service and great balcony..."

Mandy

"Best place to chill in the city w the best lobster roll I've ever had.The chef, Pierre, makes the most amazing food. I've tried everything on..."

Hungry Princess

"Pinchy’s is a new kid on the lobster-and-champagne-block and one of the most Instagrammable joints in Melbourne (which is quite the achievement)...."

Kris L

"Great addition to the city. Finally a venue fitting of Lobster rolls and Champagne. Lovely venue with an awesome view from the deck. Food is solid...."

Hung Dong Long

"It's so nice to see Pinchy's in a new spot AND with new vegan and vegetarian options! While I'd gladly visit just for sparkling on the rooftop,..."

Quince And Cheese

"We’ve been Pinchy’s groupies for some time now following them around from pop up to pop up so it was great to be invited along to the launch..."

Espy Eats

"The lobster rolls are seriously amazing. Can't wait to go back!!! very friendly staff and fun environment, great for a few..."

James Reid

"I could eat these lobster rolls all day every day if I could. It was a fab pop up and I cannot wait to see what else they add to their new menu when..."

Emily Stewart

"I tried the Maine to Melbourne and fries. The lobster tasted extremely fresh and the flavours paired it well without being overpowering. The roll..."

Daisy

"Great lobster roll, but rather expensive. The portion is kinda small vs the price tags and it is a little challenging to find a seat during the..."

Jelly9449

"I came for the longest lobster roll and it did not disappoint. Bun was nicely toasted. Very generous with the lobster. Would have liked a bit more..."

Josephine

"Helpful staff, and good recommendations. I had the prawn roll, crab cream croquettes and the truffle fries. Everything was really nice. I like the..."

Mark

"Ordered the Maine to Melbourne and the Thai Lobster Roll. Taste wise they were amazing with chunks of lobster. Buttery and crisp roll. The only..."

@_@

"Got here on a friday just before the rush, but still a small line. We tried the lobster and also the crab. The bun is lightly buttered with a bit of..."

Tania

"I love this place, because of high quality of food and matched wine selections. I love Rosé, my mom loves bubbles 🍾Food5✨:I go there..."

Olivina_Z

"Best Lobster roll! A unique experience if looking for a fancy meal in the foodcourt, overall definitely worth a try!You gotta love it! Ingredients..."

Nyanyam Foodie

"Although there are many place for lobster roll, but Pinchy’s is one of the unique place that different to others. The toast bread is crunchy,..."

Miss Question

"This is the most likely the best I have eatten this week :))) the ingredients is so fresh and as well as bread is good. I'm very recommended this..."

Yan Lai

"The bun of the lobster roll was light and airy, and had a somewhat buttery taste to it. Lobster meat was fresh and well seasoned. Fries..."

Fat Dreams

"After an experiment in HWKR, Pinchy's opens in Emporium's food court. I quite enjoyed the lobster roll on both occasions - it's not..."

Tinmans Treats

"The meal was good. The presentation is soooo good. But it is much smaller than I thought. The taste for lobster roll is awesome. The bread with..."

Jessie Foodie

"This is our second time at Pinchy! We came here when they had a pop up store in Hwkr. I think that they have improved a lot since then. I..."

Angela Eats

"So honestly I came just everyone seems to be talking about and was just hoping for some IG pics.. but actually the Alaskan King roll is one of the..."

Ji Song

"Rating 3.75/5Service ★★★★★Food ★★★★Ambience ★★★★This is not a place I can go to often or every day..."

Urban Muncher

"We got to try Pinchy’s pop up for our brunch today to celebrate the launch the Good Food and Wine show. I was such a great experience as we were..."

Espy Eats

"Very cute place, crab and lobster rolls are really yummy! Good flavours. Thought it would be warm but they were cold. It was still good though, The..."

Jo N

"⭐ POP UP ALERT! ⭐.🦀 Maine to Melbourne🌭 Lobster Roll💰 $19.90.🍞 Toasted Crispy Bun🦀..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"This new outlet opened up recently at Melbourne Emporium. Needless to say, the decor of the stall is inviting and the food they're offering looks..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"I had the French prawn and it exceeded all my expectations. The prawns were juicy, tasty and perfectly cooked. I will be back for more! Highly..."

Patrick Cleary

"We had the lobster + prawn salad and truffle fries. Mouthwatering. The cauliflower was a pleasant surprise, it had what appeared to taste like wasabi..."

Leon H.

"Have eaten a few times now and thoroughly enjoyed! Hard to decide between the French Prawn, Alaskan King and the Maine to Melbourne. You've gotta add..."

Mike Buhl

"This has to be one of the most delicious food I’ve tried in years!! Well done and amazing service! The lobster and prawn are full of favour and..."

Diegogrock

"We shared a lobster roll and the Alaskan crab roll with fries.... Sooo delicious! The lobster roll was amazing, so tasty even though the size was..."

Kerri Kronberg

"I had the truffle fries, they were very nice with grated Parmesan on and a truffle Aoli to dip in. They were really crispy and delicious. Staff were..."

Ed

"Lovely lobster takeaway joint. Flavour is great and highly recommend. Been to the first location in HWKR and loved the rolls and croqeuttes...."

ThatFoodie

"Reviewed: 27 April 2019This store is located at the food court area of Emporium. Ordered the lobster bread. The bread is toasted and soaked..."

Leo

"Delicious lobster rolls, rich and filling, luxurious combination of juicy lobster, sauces and spices. Perfect with a glass of champagne. Will be..."

Natalie Sitka

"Mouth watering gourmet rolls! I tried every single one with friends and they were all good. Especially chips(truffle one) and salad, must try with..."

Happy_S

"Food was exceptional and service was great. Food court dining putting alot of restraunts to shame! The lobester roll and croquettes are my..."

Daniel Allsworth

"Food is absolutely amazing here. Best lobster rolls I have ever tried! Staff were incredibly friendly. I highly recommend and I can't wait to..."

Andrew McKay

"Wanted to visit for quiet a while. Now they do a veggie salad I could take my girlfriend. I had the Alaskan king roll with truffle fries and salad. ..."

Jeremy Charles

"I came here on Sunday while shopping at Emporium. I was in a rush so could only grab takeaway, so bear in mind it was about 20 minutes from the time..."

AP23

"Absolutely loved Pinchy’s! A great place for a catch up with friends, super relaxed with a luxury touch. Food was excellent, like nothing I’ve..."

Sampsonjhc

"Love this! Food was incredible - the meal deal is a must. Roll is PERFECTLY crispy, and the chips and salad were amazing. Never seen food court food..."

Bella Bonthorne

"food came out quick, the truffle fries is must-have. very crispy and loved the truffle flavour on the fries. the lobster roll and crab roll was a bit..."

Candy

"Sustainable lobsters means: no overfishing, non-endangered species, and from marine protected areas. Feels good to eat things..."

Jasmine

"Came by here to try out their lobster roll Maine to Melbourne. $20 for something so small and thin, I was a little underwhelmed, it could barely fill..."

All About The Feeds

"I was fortunate to be able to come and try Pinchy’s tasting menu for the pop up launch in the Emporium.So on the night, we had the Ocean trout..."

Harmony

"The ambience, the vibes, the locations exclusivity, I absolutely love Pinchy's! And most of all, the food..! Spectacular flavors and a must try!..."

Arisfoodieadventure_ IG

"From our first visit to Pinchy's back in 2020, my partner and I knew we'd be coming back A LOT. Apart from how absolutely amazing the food is, the..."

Kate Laidlaw

"Pinchy’s was a part of the Emporium food court and they were very hard to miss; they were all pink and champagne! On their menu were lobster, prawn..."

Angel Khong

"Nice cute/modern atmosphere. Friendly staff, who are kind, bubbly and welcoming! Food was absolutely delicious! Small portions, a bit expensive,..."

Jessica H

"This is my 3rd time here and I guess there's something about Pinchy's that keeps telling me to come back. Food was extremely yummy. Always enjoyed..."

Anni

"Loved the food. Will definitely go back here again. My favourite was the crab tacos. The bay bug was also good but it was battered fried so I could..."

Jasmine Gurung

"🦞 Lobster Roll 🦀 King Crab Taco ☕️ Smoked Salmon Cappuccino 🦪 Fresh Oysters 🍣 Salmon Cones 🐟 Snapper Croquettes 🥒 Moreton Bag..."

Stephanie Rose

"My Girlfriend & I tried this chic, vibrant ... Loved the atmosphere, the vibe and the playful ambience of the restaurant. We went to try the Lobster..."

Rukshi Dominic

The Meatball And Wine Bar

83/100 (2229 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"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..."

CSav

"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..."

Anthony Sniffs

"Absolutely delicious food with warm customer service. They initially forgot one of our drinks and compensated by giving us extra.This combines..."

Hugh Brown

"Will come back for:+ Lamb meatball with mushroom sauceVentured into this place for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the..."

The Casual Diner

"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..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"UPDATE 14/9. Came again with friends ordered the giant meatball dish with gnocchi that waste like eating fluffy pillows and ate divine. Also..."

Karen

"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..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"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..."

Kerry Hale

"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..."

Beini

"We were invited to Meatball Wine Bar last night, somewhere I’ve never been before despite its rampant popularity because I’ve traditionally never..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Love the mix and match aspect of this place! You can choose a type of meatball, sauce and a base and combine into a meal. I got chicken meatballs..."

The Brunchabout Diaries

"I had a lovely Friday night dinner here with a group of friends. Pork meatballs with pesto green sauce were fantastic. The sauce went really well..."

Inem

"MEATY BALLS!I love this place, I come here often before a show at cherry bar and I'm never disappointed. The food is delicious and there's a..."

Dj Meowmeow

"Love the vibe and the food. The meatball pasta is so simple yet so delicious, really feels like good comfort food. The cheese and charcuterie board..."

Beverly

"Tried one of the infamous restaurant on Flinders Lane. The place is quite small with good atmosphere. Service is very attentive. We ordered..."

Eatwithbonny

"Nice restaurant. The food is good and the price is reasonable. The portion are generous and well presented. Drinks were served fast and..."

Janet Sheridan

"Great food with the service to back it up. Nice little venue with reasonably priced extremely tasty food. Will definitely be going back again...."

Matt O'Brien

"A very carb dense meal at the Meatball and Wine BarOrdered:🌭 [entree] Grilled sausage: Served with focaccia ($8.00)🍝 Spaghetti..."

Jasmine

"What a delightful little place this is. I took a few friends who've never been here before and boy they weren't disappointed. It's very small, but..."

Dish A Day

"Good meatballs. Good wine. Perfect as a date night restaurant, or even for a cheeky meal by yourself. Apart from the food, I really liked the..."

Leila

"Ermigod. Offering meatballs and wine, it was very unlikely that I would be disappointed by the Meatball & Wine Bar on Flinders Lane in Melbourne’s..."

Andy Quan

"Haven't been here in years and I just so happened to order the exact same thing as I did last time (judging from an older photo). The balls weren't..."

Mustard

"I have been to Meatball & Wine Bar at both Flinders Lane in the CBD and Swan Street in Richmond. On all of my visits I have been happy with the..."

Nicole

"One of my best finds through Zomato. This quaint restaurant has such a calming vibe & feel. I tried their assortment of meat balls (Beef, Pork &..."

Melissa Castellino

"Was actually so surprised how good this place was! I didn’t expect much as it was ‘just meatballs’ that I thought we were getting. We got the..."

Kiffdcosta

"Food: Tried pork w/pesto and beef w/tomato sauce meatballs with my partner and we both loved them. High quality food at a decent price. Herb bread..."

Daniel McManus

"Came here with my friends for a casual dining experience. The dim lighting set a warm and romantic atmosphere, but the noise level was off the charts..."

Vanessa

"Lovely date night spot, tucked into Flinders Lane and compete with dimmed candle light. We both enjoyed the highly customisable menu, which allowed..."

Yasmin T

"FABULOUS MEAL OUT - The meatballs were amazing alongside the friendly and efficient staff.Highly recommend this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."

Benny Macri

"Well I was gonna give a 3 but gave 5 coz I don’t think some of the review below reflects the food here.Came here with my partner on a quiet..."

Jordan McAllister

"Dropped by for a meal before we head for a play in CBD. Dim lighting for a romantic ambience. Delicious meatballs that’s worth a try! Only wished..."

Bear Noms

"First time here on Saturday night.... we had the $45 set menu which was awesome... great entree , delicious shared plates for mains and an ice cream..."

Freeo

"Arguably Melbourne's best date night restaurant at a reasonable price. Meatballs is nestled away in a lovers nest amongst Flinders Lanes shops..."

Mouth On A Mission

"From the time you walk in you feel relaxed, the ambience is romantic with dimly lit candles. Service is attentive and quick! The chef was happy to..."

Foodmaster

"Delicious food and big portions!The white creamy sauce with the beef meatballs is a must have; everything is such great quality.The..."

Sarah Williams

"We tried this place for the first time today. The restaurant Is really dark inside and the space between the tables are really small, I personally..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Ordered the special for the night that was Tender Beef Balls with Mozzarella on Rosemary Smash & creamy red sauce. Everything was great, rich hearty..."

Mat’s Munchies

"On a Thursday night, we walked in to Meatball in the city for dinner. It wasn’t a planned dinner venue so we didn’t make any reservation but we..."

Jolene Lim

"👍🏽: Delicious food!!! 😋My partner and I both ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs w/ garlic bread 🍝. Great size, great taste and very..."

Jalena

"Good afternoon for chill and enjoy some good food and drinks with friends as the restaurant is not really crowded in early..."

Samalari88

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here a couple of times and I love the vibes of this place, especially on a Thursday or a Friday night...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Awesome place. My go to place for weekday dinners. Beef, cream sauce and potato smash is all time favourite! Service is great too. If I have to be..."

The_chic_analyst

"For starters we ordered the parmessan cheese with honey served with foccacia. This was a little strange and random. You get a slice of foccacia honey..."

Jem Coco

"We stumbled across this restaurant while looking for dinner the other night and highly recommend it. Delicious food and wine, fantastic service -..."

Sarah Allen

"Came here with my partner last Friday night. Now we got advised this restaurants by friends for a perfect date night with good food and great wine...."

Rosita Greenwood

"Wonderful food! Came here quiet late with friends. We had the ball special, the house pasta and a side salad, mmm delicious! Service was..."

Lauren McGill

"Really like this place, great meatballs and accompaniments and good service too.What I like most is that, in spite of being fully booked and people..."

Mervin

"Had the beef balls with pasta the last time I was here. Food was alright. The meatballs were really yummy! My partner had the pork meatballs which..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"Delicious but over priced! I always order the pork, green and polenta meatballs and it's so delicious but you should get more than 3 meatballs!..."

CCC

"Very impressed by their customer service attitude. My wife ordered meatballs that turned out to contain cheese, which she can’t have. It wasn’t..."

Jesse Stratford

"Amazing food ! Went for a Saturday lunch and got a table straight away. I got the pork balls with tomato sauce and gluten free pasta! I then covered..."

Eliza D

"We came for a drink and a couple of bits to eat. Enjoyed both food and drink. Menu is a nightmare to read when you’re hungry and have the attention..."

Facebook User

"Before I bore you with my opinion of this restaurant, in the interests of transparency and disclosure, I should note that mince was a large part of a..."

Trevor Johnston

"Absolutely amazing, and will be back again! My partner got spaghetti with meatballs, and i had a trio of meatballs with red sauce on potato smash -..."

Kez

"Good Ambiance! Great Food.... Good Company and some wine❤️Meatball&wine bar just made my date wonderful! Next time i come to Australia ill surly..."

Rohan Sharma

"Say hello to the BEST meatballs in Melbourne, from the Meatball and Wine Bar! Choose your ball, your sauce and your base and get ready to feast. I..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"We came here Saturday lunchtime without a booking and got a table straight away. We had the meat and cheese board, the mini meatballs with 3 sauces..."

Tardar Sauce

"Ordered pork meatball with white sauce sitting on potato smash, it was awesome. Plate was big so I didn't finish. Service was good. Music was not..."

ZzzPpl

"Casual city meatball & wine bar. I found the menu slightly messy and confusing but you can work it out. Had the beef balls with red sauce & polenta..."

Whats On The Grill?

"I've been to this restaurant twice and I've always left satisfied! Pricing is not too expensive and the dimly lit ambience makes it perfect for a..."

Ilovetoomnom

"Good meatballs, very good pasta. Service was ok. The place was packed so I suggest you make reservations if you're planning on having dinner there...."

Janice Bautista

"I was a bit sceptical of dining out just for meatballs but this place does them so well! I had the beef meatballs with the tomato sauce and mashed..."

Littlemissyh

"Love this place! Always leaves feeling full and happy. My favourite is the mash with white sauce. The Italian bread is a must and their wine list is..."

Justin

"Ordered the pork balls and polenta with the pesto sauce. Really simple and flavourful. Only feeling was that it was a bit expensive for the amount..."

Louise Booth

"My partner and I love coming here. This our go to restaurant. Never a let down and always a recommendation to our friends and family! Can't wait to..."

Becky

"Enjoyable mood setting with the misses, reasonably priced if you looking for a quality night out, grab ya self some meat balls cause ya know you'll..."

Dano Neu

"Cheese & meat board came out to be a better pick over meatball sliders surprisingly. The board had different flavours to offer, perfect to go with..."

Uvika Sahni

"Well done guys nothing turn me on like a good serve off meat balls and a great glass off wine and conversation keep up the great work ,a she'll be..."

Andrew

"LIT!: oh wow I've been meaning to go here and boy did it serve. I chose the beef balls, pesto sauce with creamy polenta. My boyfriend chose pork..."

Jennitals

"Been here a lot as it is always lovely and something different. Last time I went I had the chicken meatball salad (pictured), but do try whatever is..."

Amarinda Long

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Meatball and Wine Bar is a Italian restaurant situated in Flinders Lane..."

Love At First Bite

"Food was brilliant, service was impeccable and great atmosphere! Shout out to the servers who were spot on with cocktail and food recommendations,..."

Jen Dinh

"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,..."

Sam Keir

"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..."

Pete Sanders

"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..."

Spoorthy Reddy

"Food was fantastic. The meatballs melt in your mouth. I’d go back for the pasta and the..."

RL

"Cosy, rustic and intimate atmosphere! Freya our waitress was absolutely lovely and super helpful in her recommendations with the menu. Food was..."

Maria Vu

"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..."

Mathew Sharwood

Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar Restaurant

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"Pretty good food and service. Ilike how the cafe look and the ambience of it. would definitely come back with friend for another visit...."

John Samwell

"Visited this restaurant for dinner. It’s a very nice restaurant. Staff were very welcoming and attentive.I had tortellini which very well..."

Marich

"The service here is as spectacularly average as everyone says, but the food was actually quite good. We had a Christmas lunch here and managed to..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Steamed mussels in fish broth, Beetroot risotto, and essential Melbourne. William Dargie's portrait of Jimmy Watson hangs in the bar; it's next to..."

John F. Dobinson

"It's a highly well organised Kick-Ass Italian restaurant in Melbourne. A bit of walk from CBD but it's worth the calorie burn. Upon my return, I..."

Hungry Teddy

"An icon of local history with levels of service that rarely exist today. Amazing food that is not too fancy or complex and one of the most..."

Jason Matser

"Great quality / upmarket pub meal and service. I enjoyed lamb shank. Everyone I was dining with enjoyed their meal and will return. Wine also good...."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Good service and ambience. Food slightly below average; expected better for the price. 6 oysters were nice and fresh, definitely the best part...."

Nick Doyle

"Great venue, lots of nooks amd crannies to sit in and have a drink in a Sat afternoon. Good range of wines and nibbly bits duck pate delishus! Not so..."

Shazzamataz

"Dinner was amazing and the wine was so depth in flavour. Antipasto platter was perfection and the bar itself was wonderful. Will definitely be..."

Dolly The Explorer

"Somewhat dated but entirely welcoming, Jimmy Watson’s remains a stalwart option for Lygon Street drinking. The courtyard space provided an..."

Donutsam

"Nice wine. Solid off-limits cushion game.Hipster with the map jacket was a nice touch. Really made me feel like I was thipping Thpanish..."

Michael

"A thoroughly enjoyable evening. My friend and I both had the pork belly entree. The fat could have rendered down a little more, but the crackling and..."

EpiCurious

"I love Jimmy Watsons for what it does best: atmospheric wine bar and staff with helpful suggestions on wine tasting. I can't help but feel..."

SK

"We had a PhD student event held there and it was absolutely lovely. They set us up in a great room upstairs because it was raining. The staff was..."

Tresa LeClerc

"One of the places where to meet friends before going out for dinner. Simple food but a good wine list. Chilled out vibe and lots of seats. Nice..."

Terry

"Always a fan of Jimmy Watsons for a whole lot of reasons, some personal.Good wine and with the extra seating out the back (shh, don't tell..."

Richard

"Jimmy Watson’s is renowned for its superb wine list. However, it is also well patronised by regulars for its excellent food. I eagerly await to see..."

MelbourneStaycation.com

"Historical Jimmy Watson’s is a landmark on Lygon and offers a friendly bar for a drink, easy going restaurant for eating and a cute courtyard for..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Melbourne Classic. I had a lovely lunch here going for the classic Australian dish of Fish n' Chips. Light batter, simple salad and shoe-string fries..."

Ben's Tasting Notes

"A hidden gem!. Awesome location, hidden away but such a gem when you walk in. Food was nice and drinks were lovely. Staff more than accommodating...."

Melly

"I took a big group to Jimmy's for dinner and loved it. Out waitress was wonderful, the food was simple delicious home cooked Italian fare, and we had..."

Kate Wilkinson

"Cutest little Melbourne treasure. Great drinks, food and service. Three diverse areas: lovely and cozy inside area, outdoor restaurant area, and roof..."

Jess Abbott

"Went here for dinner the other night with the family and had a really nice meal. Service was very attentive and relaxed (in a good way). The manager..."

Tom

"Crazy Tuesday lunch.... First time there - always wanted to go. Walked in at 1.30 pm on a Tuesday and the place is..... Packed! Only two staff on the..."

Goinghome04

"Nice Location. My partner and I occasionally stop here for a pizza and a drink before crossing the street to the Nova. We've also stayed once or..."

Jeff

"Good food at affordable prices.. Had dinner here last night with a friend. Good bustling atmosphere, efficient and friendly service, and good food at..."

Chris

"Terrific Food, Lovely Staff. Having never been to Jimmy Watson's, which is a bit of a Melbourne icon, I took the plunge and bought two vouchers from..."

Troubleandstrife

"Enjoyed our lunch - thanks. Used a voucher to dine at Jimmy Watson's for lunch on Friday. Good food, service and atmosphere all added to an extremely..."

Carmel.micallef

"Enjoyable food and wine. Was there for the first time and was impressed. Exceptional service meets quality food is all you could ask for. Had the..."

Kevin Lee

"Good Fish and Wine. I have been here twice. Both times I have had a great fish dish and the wine selection is quite..."

Chad

"Came here on a voucher last minute just to use it before expiry. Was told by the bartender/barrister that only breakfast menu was available and it..."

Spice Grl

"My second tertiary institution. I gained two degrees in Carlton. One at the University and the other (without formal accreditation) at Jimmy..."

Sir Toby Belch

"Food is consistently good, the service is brilliant. Love the courtyard for some..."

Nicholas Purcell

"I love the little upper room seating about 8-10 ! Jimmy Watson's is an institution..."

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