The best Calamares in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in April

"this place has an excellent menu, good choice of gluten free foods, vegetarian and a vegan dish what else can you want. My friend and I stayed in..."

Travellinglyn

MelbourneMiss

"Delicious, fresh food, friendly service and great..."

Candi The Cacker

"Great Spot. I don't write good reviews, but I'll make an exception for this place. Had lunch at Queen St Rescue. Booked late and got a table. The..."

Mr G

"I was very unsure about the location and ambiance , I almost walked away ! I'm glad I stayed !! A place where breakfast is breakfast ! Fresh ,..."

Grazia Prochilo

"Great place great service, relaxed atmosphere....why arent the kids menus advertised with your main menu or in the rooms ? Kids loved it, we nearly..."

Jean Rogers

"Amazing service extremely friendly staff. Was over on a holiday for the weekend didn't know where to try our dining experience at first went here on..."

Ryan

"Had dinner there with few friends, first off we hated because we were ignored by staff, they were understaffed! But once we recieved our food it was..."

Makmak

"This place is fantastic - great food, awesome service & a great atmosphere! I want to go back again & again & again..."

Melly Q

"Just as good as I remembered. I'd enjoyed lunch at QSR about three years ago and when it came up in a search for early Sunday breakfasts I didn't..."

Nina Monger

"Perfect spot to chill after a long day exploring the city. Great food, great atmosphere, books available for free and great staff. The offer of food..."

Andrés Rubinstein

"The Belgian waffles are AMAZING! These aren't your average continental breakfast waffles, these are the CLOSEST I've had to legit Belgian waffles..."

matthewjamesonjr “Matt”

"Small restaurant right in the heart of the city. Affordable food with generous portions. Service was a little slow but they had a lot of full..."

Nicole Luckman

"Wide range of delicious food, would highly recommend the veal and pork bolognese. Very prompt and friendly staff. Fantastic prices as..."

William Rouse

"Great coffee and customer service ! However expected bit more quality foods. Egg Benedict was over..."

Tanzir Ahmed

Kent Hotel

86/100 (1050 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"We came after half time from the big AFLW match - we were lucky enough to get in to the match and wanted to miss the big crowd - great match BTW -..."

Bob Cvetkovic

"Beautiful place great food and wonderful staff especially the girl with the tattoo she is awesome. Great customer service. Would recommend to..."

Elouise Valoa Dixon

"Been a few times and have always been satisfied. Only thing that is slightly irritating is that it gets rather loud in there. Obviously can't really..."

Nads ZS

"I celebrated my 50th birthday in your function room and couldn't have been happier with the service! Great food, a great atmosphere and lovely staff...."

Louisa Delle-Vergini

"A long time favourite that never disappoints great food, fantastic service and a great spot to catch up with..."

Pauline Mcdonald

"Fabulous food, fabulous service and those Italian cinnamon donuts are amazing don't ever take them off the..."

Vickie Clarnette

"Friendly staff, great service, beautiful venue & loved our meal... we'll definitely be..."

Carmen Bottari Troiani

"We celebrated our twin boys Communion in the function room with a sit down lunch. The function room is such a beautiful space with lots of open area..."

Nadia Agostinelli Vago

"I wish I could give this place six stars. The meal we had was simply amazing. The staff treated us like family and we just felt, at home. If you are..."

Jeff Newton

"We have been to the Kent many times over the last few years and have always enjoyed the experience.The food and service is first class but cannot..."

Geoff Randall

"I’ve always liked the Kent Hotel. I’ve spent many a happy hour here in years past. It’s a nice sophisticated pub. The food’s good. The..."

Two Sheds

" We celebrated a family birthday lunch with 28 guests. The staff were a pleasure to deal with, easy going and nothing was too much trouble. On..."

Louise

"I have had dinner here many times with a friend who lives in Carlton. The Kent has always served good food and coupled with great atmosphere is..."

Pamela

"Great dinner at Kent Hotel tonight. Atmosphere is fabulous and the staff were just so lovely and attentive without being in your face. Ordering my..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Warm, busy hotel with higher than standard pub food. It’s really loud and can be difficult to hear. The service was a bit hit and miss - we always..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"The Kent Hotel is not your regular pub, it offers delicious food. I had pan fried gnocchi, spring beans in sage butter. Service was friendly &..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Bright open hotel which was a joy to visit on a beautiful Melbourne spring day. Friendly staff. I had a wonderful gnocchi with garden greens and it..."

Elletee

" I've come here many times now and the food is great! The chefs are truly skilled no matter what they cook up.I've had their many variations of..."

Mary Dal

"Last night I attended a 40th birthday in the function room at the Kent Hotel. We were on a two course semi set menu ($40 pp) which was adjusted..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Pros: nice ambience, attentive service, beef short rib was very good, soft, flavoursome and affordable. Cons: steak sandwich was lackluster with semi..."

Mrs Mark

"Very lovely venue. Brought my parents here last week. I had the kent burger, it was nice but nothing special. Prices were pretty average and not..."

Elle

"Tasty, gastropub style food, although portions could do with being a bit bigger for the price. Friendly staff and great for sitting outdoors if it's..."

Gursharan Chana

Andrew T

"Really good pub food, starters were a little expensive and 9 dollars plus for mineral water i think is a bit steep.Mains were well cooked and..."

Monte Hudson

"Great food. Everything we had was good. The soup was chicken gumbo and it had a really good smoked flavour. The dips were good and not the usual..."

Andrew I Love Food But It Makes Me Fat

"This place is great for a fancy pub meal and drink, but the highlight for me has always been the ricotta doughnuts. They are fantastic and everybody..."

Aneta N

"Love the Kent! I usually do to pubs for Pizza but put simply their pizza's are outstanding! Love coming for a casual drink and a pizza. Nothing..."

CircleOfTrust

"The major thing this place has going for it is its location in the sweetest neighbourhood in the world. The food is fine but a little bland. If..."

Iris Myandowski

"Dropped in for lunch on a Friday. The place has a great vibe for a local pub. The menu has a lot of variety. We had a steak that tasted beautiful...."

Finger Lickin

"Even though it was a full house on a Tuesday night, the service was attentive and the meals came out in a timely manner (even though one of us..."

Patsy

"Great place for lunch. The menu and the quality of the food well made with care and love. Service friendly and attentive. My partner and myself had3..."

BIGSPAG

"Had lunch here today with some friends - was lovely! I had a pizza and it was too die for! Friends meals all looked good too! Friendly..."

AJT

"Late arrival. Despite our late arrival our table awaited us. We were all hungry and the waitress promptly took our orders and organised our food..."

Coffee Patrol

"Awesome food..."

Jennie Bunney

"Down for Syd to celebrate my 50th. Friday night was fine dining with friends & Sat night was with family at The Kent. The latter cost less &, dare I..."

Louis

"Dropped in on a Sat Night 31/5/ 14 at short notice and had some of the best pasata in a long time. Service was great and menu and drinks well priced...."

Jb

"Clark Would Be Proud!. I've been eating at the Kent on and off for many years and I'm pleased to say that it appears to have relocated it's..."

Tim Smith

"Perfect meals and great for kids - with playground over the..."

KatFood

"I like this place. Good food.. But please guys.. On busy nights please get more staff. Service very poor as staff are too busy. I couldn't order..."

Phil Stubbs

"Excellent Sunday lunch at the Kent Hotel! The menu is extensive with some great tapas items, plus entrees, mains & desserts. Well priced and..."

Urbanspoon Reviewer

"Gnocchi is like eating soft pillows, it is amazing! Staff are friendly &..."

Lovely LL

"Had a fabulous lunch, staff was great and very attentive and we then decided to stay for dinner and the night got even better. Looking forward to..."

Evi

"We regularly dine at the kent hotel and find the staff to be friendly and the food both reasonably priced and consistently..."

Nathan Mckee

"The waitstaff were a bit slow, but friendly enough. The food was very..."

Alanna Singleton

"Great food & lovely service. Outdoor area perfect for drinks on a warm..."

Ahk248

"Not Bad. Came here with a large group. Service wasn't an issue, the drinks kept coming and we didn't have to wait too long for food. The food itself..."

Al.bee

"Great restaurant/pub with a chilled out section and a more classy section. Great food and great..."

Chris Varsamakis

"Not bad at all. Great joint!! Eye fillet cooked perfect and atmosphere was good. Felt like a night out.All my mates were..."

Goodman Jones

"Friendly and polite service with good quality food. Perfect for a nice casual..."

Elvis

"Came in, well greeted then sat down, straight away we were offered drinks (which is exactly what I like). We ordered some starters and a few..."

Evie Stewart

"Always impressed. I have been going to the Kent every now and then for quite a while now and I am never disappointed. I am a bit of a beer man..."

Chromakey

"Pleasantly surprised. Calamari great, caesar salad pretty damn good, beer selection delicious....and for service....a little slack towards the end,..."

Revolving Feet

"Great little pub. Staggered at some of the bad reviews here, have been here about 5 or 6 times and have had excellent service and food every time...."

Sauce Of Truth

"Like it.. I ate here for the first time recently and quite enjoyed it. We sat outside to make the most of the lovely weather and found that the..."

Laura

"Have eaten here several times. Have never had a bad meal. Highly recommend. We love taking friends here. Excellent prices for the quality of..."

Braidon Marshall

"Simple pleasures...... Ok I admit the day was beautiful and sitting outside delightful, however the food can make or break even such idyllic..."

Maxine

"Great steak!. Must say I was a little hesitant to go to the Kent after reading all these reviews... but glad we did. Char grilled Eye fillet -..."

Karin Wright

"Great place. I come here fairly regularly as I live about 20m away.I've had an absolutely amazing steak here before. Perfectly cooked, the jus..."

Jesssssssicaaaaa

"Clean and nicely appointed. Friendly staff who care about their clients. Nice selection of food.All ordered items were..."

M Fuzzer

"Loved this outdoor dining Sunday lunch with good company. Friendly staff and great..."

Lizzie M

"We have family friends who rave about this place. I've been longing to visit the great Aussie pub since Covid (given that I live in the US) and am..."

Simon Chen

"Very good, if uneven, food let down by a total lack of atmosphere. The Kent is reliable and fine. I just wish they would try and offer some..."

William Evans

"The Kent Hotel offers amazing Modern Australian pub fare with a sophisticated touch, so not your regular kind! They are also a sister restaurant to..."

Stephanie Rose

"Great hotel and lovely food as always (we were there for "Steak Night" this week!) I would be happier if the staff wore masks..."

Kate Steen

"Great dinner at Kent Hotel tonight. Atmosphere is fabulous and the staff were just so lovely and attentive without being in your face. Ordering my..."

Debi Slinger

Caffe E Cucina

86/100 (2907 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Each time we visit Melbourne this is one of our favourite restaurants for dining. Great Italian cuisine with daily specials as well as the regular..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"Wow, what a place! We have been living merely a block away for two years, and feel deep regret for not going sooner. The food is incredible - we..."

Tara Nelson

"An institution. Classic Italian food and drinks. Personally. I love the coffee here and have their pasta. Staff are great and standards are always..."

FRIDGEMAGNET

"Very delicious past and very friendly staff. The decoration is also amazing! Love the..."

Alice

"The atmosphere here was lovely and food plentiful and delicious. I can definitely see myself coming back again. That seafood linguine in the baking..."

Tran Quoc Giang

"Loved the service. Loud vibrant restaurant. Food was amazing. I had the marinara and would definitely recommend...."

Pippa Knight

"Don’t worry about the seemingly higher than usual prices here, the food, service and atmosphere is top notch and worth it! The staff were just..."

Cmzajicek

"All the staff speak in Italian to each other.. when you walk in the door, it's like you've hopped off a plane in Italy. Old-worldly, soft lighting..."

RichEats

"What a delightful dining experience we had here. I can’t rave about it enough. The service was outstanding. The food was amazing, the homemade..."

Lisa Giles

"Best overall meal and experience I’ve had in a while.Great atmosphere. Fantastic and warm service and beautiful food. The tiramisu is to..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Came to this quaint little cafe for lunch on a Sunday. Service was excellent. Ordered the carpaccio, seafood linguini and tagliatelle with lamb ragu...."

Sue C

"This place takes you to the heart of Italy! This restaurant is great for dates and special occasions. The wait staff are extremely friendly and..."

Kris L

"Amazing dinner in an authentic italian restaurant. We tried the specials and the seafood linguine ot was perfect! the wine was good and the waitress..."

Marine Jarroussié

"I travel to Melbourne regularly for work and always try and fit in a meal at Caffe e Cuccina. The ambiance, staff, food and drink selections are..."

Robin

"Traditional Italian restaurant. Great food. The ragu was amazing. Service was attentive and impeccable. Had an ‘old fashioned’ with a crystal..."

Akilastoutzoglou

"I'd give 4.5 if it was possible. The food is fantastic (really fantastic!), but what makes this place is the staff. Everyone was incredibly welcoming..."

Tasting Melbourne

"Caffé e Cucina is one of the pioneer of authentic Italian restaurants established in South Yarra, Melbourne since 1988. The vision is to introduce..."

Jeffry

"This is close to the best Italian in Melbourne . The staff are superb and the food greatThe veal is one of my favourite dishes and selection of..."

Eden

"4.5 Caffe e Cucina takes you on a journey through Tuscan fields, Florentine Piazzas and Venetian streets with their top notch Italian dining and..."

Suzie Scribbles

"Gorgeous authentic Italian restaurant on chapel street. Staff were lovely and food was excellent. The complimentary extras of bread and olives were..."

Kate Dougherty

"We were delighted to be invited to Caffe e Cucina in South Yarra, which recently celebrated its 30th birthday. This romantically lit restaurant had..."

Espy Eats

"I was excited to finally visit Caffe e Cucina as I have been wanting to come here for almost a year now. Upon entering the restaurant I found it..."

Vivian

"A charming restaurant which is cosy and quaint, service was top notch. We started off with beef carpaccio for entree, pastas for main and then..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"We ordered the Tagliolini, Tagliatelle and Linguine Di Mare for mains, and the semi freddo, Caffe E Cucina Affogato and Creme Brulee. The food was..."

Katy L

"I go here all the time and have never been disappointed! This is a great restaurant for a date due to the dim lighting, beautiful Italian waiters and..."

Tommi Taylor

"Oh WOW! Got a booking on the night! Restaurant has great atmosphere and staff are friendly and polite. The veal ‘Alla Milanese “ was superb. The..."

RK

"We love this restaurant which in my experience is the most authentic Italian Restaurant in Melbourne. I must be right because our lovely Italian..."

KLW

"Have to love this place , this place has been there for 30years I recall? Just like old days and the food will never let you down . The size of the..."

James Moulziano

"Ah, where do I start. Beautiful restaurant, with beautiful food. Very cozy. One of the nicest Italian meals I have had in a very long time. I highly..."

Jimmy Dee

"The best Italian Restaurant in Melbourne. Cosy, romantic, beautiful food, wonderful staff and a fabulous wine list. Booked a table online, it was our..."

Goodfoodgoodwine

"This was one of my favourite locals when I lived in the area. The food is always delicious and the staff adorable. Great for a date or a catch up..."

Tiges

"Authentic, delicious, fresh and pretty.I would say the parcel wrapped pasta marinara (called something much more fancy on the menu) is the..."

Elle

"Beautiful low lit Italian restaurant with relaxing atmosphere.Great location,excellent food. The service is impeccable. Excellent pasta with a great..."

Victor Lee

"It's not often you have a dish which completely transports you back to your childhood memory of indulging in fresh ragu made by Nonna. The menu is a..."

Josh

"5 of us had a booking for dinner here. It's a real cosy restaurant setting, a bit cramped though, with dim lightings. We were seated at a table..."

LittleM

"I like this place for three reasons. The wine is outstanding if you are willing to part with $20 a glass. The service is second to one. The food is..."

Ads Davies

"Caffeine e Cucina is a beautiful cosy Italian restaurant. In fact Iconic. My experience was amazing. The food was delicious and fresh. Simple menu..."

Anna Singh

"Walking into Caffe e Cucina is akin to being transported to Italy. The waiters all speak the language and dress the part, the lighting is moody and..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Great food, very very nice polenta, the boar was Beautifully cooked, great flavour. Great stuff. I was served by Luca, very charming and welcoming..."

Freddie Diaz

"Went there one month ago, the place is very small and the tables as well. The food was nice but nothing exceptional. The serves are not very big...."

Ananda Purnam

"Went to Caffe e Cucina for dinner and ordered a few dishes to share. Overall everything was fresh and delicious! My favourite pasta for the night was..."

Jiji

"I have to say they got tasty foods, great service and nice staff. Have a wonderful night with friend. Will definitely come back again. Love the..."

Maxyuer

"Definitely one of my favourite traditional Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Simple menu and vibrant flavours. Their beef carpaccio and seafood..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Service - wonderful, very warm and friendly. Credit to all the staffsFood- exquisite. One wordWine list- plenty to choose from..."

Lily Fullgrabe

"We visited for dinner on a Friday. The service was great, very attentive, and our meals were delicious. In our group we had the special risotto,..."

TL

"A must do dining experience for any real foodie! Great service from the staff, all very welcoming and friendly - lovely Italian gentlemen.A true..."

The Broneills

"Now being an Italian myself, it’s hard to find a restaurant that my set of Nonna’s couldn’t cook circles around. However, Melbourne seems to..."

On The Chopping Board

"My bf and I came here for dinner Saturday night. Service and atmosphere was so lovely, I felt like I was back in Italy. The wait staff were friendly..."

Channing Louise

"Been here multiple time with the friend and family. Always a nice place for chat, food and nice place with good scenes. I used Liven and got my $50..."

James Raftkis

"A nice Italian restaurant is always the perfect entree to a movie! When all we could find was a 9:40PM movie session at Jam Factory, we just knew..."

One Piece Left

"The pasta is fresh and have a good texture. The risotto is really good. It's creamy and the flavour is vibrant. For the dessert, tiramisu is..."

Andreas Saputra

"I spent my 10th year wedding anniversary diner here last night. We took the balcony private dining option for minimum spend $230. I have to say the..."

High Expectations

"quick and friendly service ... bread was one of the best I've had in a long time ... crispy crust with chewy dough ... passatelli with zucchini and..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"We could have been in Italy! Great atmosphere, food and service. The seafood linguine was amazing! Just a shame we were too full for pudding. We will..."

Clare

"It's been over 20 years since I last visited Caffe e Cucina - it was one of my favorite cafes and despite my best intentions I never manage to get..."

FatCat

"What an incredible find. The waiters deserve kudos for the beautifully precise service. For entree we had the bruschetta with a mortadella/ricotta..."

Emily

"My husband and I found this place by accident and by chance we were allowed to dine on the balcony. I love the fact that the pasta is homemade as it..."

Melanie SRG

" Came here for lunch and were greeted with very friendly service. We sat down on possible what was the smallest table ever but we ran with the them...."

FoodFoodFood

"Gastrology recently indulged in Caffe E Cucina's pasta night where 3 courses (comprising of 4 different pastas) are served. We loved each of our..."

Gastrology

"Loved coming here for date night. I had the gnocchi which was delicious, creamy & tasty. My bf got the seafood linguini which he also said was great...."

Kiffdcosta

"very delicious Italian. well worth a try!the carpaccio di manzo, the capesante gratinate, the tagliatelle al ragu di agnello, the linguine..."

Tony

"Amazing food, and friendly, polite, attentive service. Traditional Italian food and hospitality at its finest. Great night! Highly recommend...."

Claire Bella

"Ok, This is our wrap. Cafe e Cucina has now been around for 20 odd years. It Continues to set and re-set the standards of italian cuisine. Period!..."

Restaurant Rescue

"My favorite Italian restaurant Authentic Italian cuisine, I've been dining here for years and never been disappointed Keep up the good work..."

Christian Clarke

"Nice little unassuming restaurant. Have been here twice and loved it twice. De finely a place to go to. Good quality Italian food done the way it..."

Tony

"Great food, but that's what I'd expect for the price. The crispy skin salmon was cooked perfectly and the additional elements on the plate were also..."

David Lew

"It was the experience of dining with friendly Italian staff and a friendly ambiance more than the food. The Parmesan ice cream with raw beef is a..."

Deborah Pacheco

"Great homemade pasta ragout, coupled with great ambience and staffSmall little place but don't be fooled has great foodThank you..."

Andrew Stephens

"My partner took me their for my birthday. It was actually quite nice, the service was friendly. The food was nice and not too heavy. I will..."

Richard Marchandise

"Servizio molto premuroso.Ambiente, sicuramente un buon rinnovamentoIl nostro tavolo sembrava una seduta spiritica :)Il food buono come..."

Cucina A Modo Mio

"Italian food institution. Caffe e Cucina is one of those Melbourne restaurants that immediately transport you to Italy for the price of a plate of..."

Missdelish

"as someone who travels to Italy often and loves italian food, caffe and cucina is simply outstanding!!!!! will definitely go back..."

Roger Grummidge

"Old school Italian with atmosphere which can't be replicated. Excellent for date nights. Great selection of Italian wines. Best pastas in south..."

David Liao

"Amazing dining experience! Now I am Italian and hardly ever eat Italian food out however I Had a dinner here last Friday night and from the moment..."

Ornella

"Escalate service as food! The gnocchi was incredible, and the accompanying wine went perfectly with the recommendation of staff. Beautiful atmosphere..."

Alexandra Scherrer

"The food was absolutely delicious 😋. I really liked the way they done their pasta. The texture was different from most fresh pasta dishes. I..."

Dani Bhatt

"Stumbled across as we walked down Chapel St shopping. Welcomed with open arms, greeted with beautiful italian accents and service impeccable. Food..."

lara harley

"Simply amazing place. The cocktails were divine, the meals were cooked perfectly and perfectly portioned. The meals tasted fresh and delicious. The..."

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"Very authentic Italian. It's an experience. Great service and..."

Robert

"The service here was fantastic, and the food was delicious. The staff are all incredibly accommodating, allowing us to enjoy the romantic atmosphere..."

Freezing alex

"Being half Italian I'm no stranger to Italian cuisine and Caffe e Cucina did not disappoint..."

M 82

"The food is exquisite. The staff very accommodating. We got lucky enough to be served in the small balcony. Its the only table (can only fit 2) so..."

Nikki Young

Bistrot D'orsay

86/100 (1412 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute little place with good service. The food was enjoyable. We had the scallops, duck and steak. All were good. It got a little loud for a small..."

Stellios

"Our family of 4 went for a special dinner at the end of our Melburne holiday, and the restaurant did not disappoint. Whilst not all traditional..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"This is probably my 15th visit. Perfect pre-theatre or post-work dinner or romantic and quiet date night. Big vintage poster on the wall and old..."

Jane

"Celebrated my friend’s last day out before the delivery of her baby and really enjoyed the food. Service was also attentive as my friend broke a..."

Sue C

"First time using Zomato Gold 🤗 and it was such a good deal. Their staff was lovely and helpful as I was trying to figure how to use the 1+1 deal...."

Qipao

"Definitely a Zomato Gold or just a bistro you DON’T want to miss! 🥳FOOD: We went in a group of 4 and we ordered the gnocchi, duck &..."

Jianne Yong

"The duck meat fell off the bone, it was juicy and well presented. Scotch fillet and wine for the boyfriend. The food was phenomenal. Could not say no..."

Ryan+Maryane

"Ordered 🥩: scallop and prawn St Jacques, bouillabaisse, scotch fillet steak and lamb shoulder. LIT 🔥!: Bouillabaisse soup was..."

Jennitals

"Found this little gem through Zomato Gold and what a great discovery. Nestled amongst the Paris end of Collins St is the dim lit little French..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"My friend and I visited this place for a nice steak lunch and as we entered the service was impeccable! We got the scotch fillet and the roasted..."

Hungry Panda Melbourne

"5-star service. The food and service are just what you'd expect from a classic French restaurant. The eye fillet was amazing and looked exactly like..."

Fatmunkie

"Delicious French food and very friendly service. The seafood linguine was particularly good. Fantastic value for money too, as this restaurant is a..."

Miranda

"I came here for the prawn and scallops st Jacques or the steak. Both are my favourites. Sometimes, I come here for the coffee. Good for special..."

Priscillia

"My score 4.0 stars. I took J here for a special occasion long lazy lunch a while ago. Restaurant fits in well with the old part of Collins St &..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Little shop on Collins with great atmosphere and service. The staff were patient and professional and the food we ordered were spot on, highly..."

Ayapom

"Robustness, seniority and driven craft is what defines this place for me. Coffe is arrogant and attractive by knowing how the quality of their..."

Rafael Quevedo

"I love this place.My boyfriend and I have come here so many times!We especially love the Charcuterie board and the Creme Brûlée’s!!!..."

Laura Kaziavin

"Had the prawn soup from here and it was very flavorful and creamy. The chili pasta i had from here, I couldn't find any place that can make this..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"A wonderful restaurant in the heart of Melbourne. As soon as you step inside, you are transported into a typical dreamy French bistro in a quiet..."

Veta Bajaj

"Went here for my fiancé's Birthday and was not disappointed. Food portions were great,price felt fair and service was superb. The waiter was french..."

Mwhy Tran

"What a great little place where service is at it best,wine is by the abundance and French food is cooked to perfection. We had a great time and..."

Tummy Rumbler

"Such a warm and romantic atmosphere to this restaurant, it's beautiful! The food is delicious, every mouthful is a pleasure. Dining here is an..."

Elizabeth_k13

"Came here just for the creme brûlée (apparently the best in Melbourne) and it was such a lovely surprise to also have the best cup of coffee I’ve..."

Kiara Pocock

"Fantastic experience, wonderful food, exceptional service from a great restaurant. First time but definitely not the last. Highly..."

Rob P

"Excellent service! This restaurant makes you feel like you have stepped back in time. It's classic, timeless and beautiful. I would recommend. The..."

Foodie_ Melbs

"Hands down the best Steak Tartare i have ever tried in my life. Been to Hell of the North, Rockpool Bar & Grill, Bistro Guillaume Melbourne and etc,..."

Raye Naguit

"Had the most delightful steak et frites, modified perfectly for this poor gluten and dairy free sufferer. I can't wait to visit this restaurant..."

Ryan King

"Had a lovely pre-show lunch here today. This is a cozy little restaurant with a small food menu and a large wine menu! Mushroom risotto was lovely..."

Meagan Sewell

"Right across the road from the Regent theatre and next door to the Atheneum, this place is perfect for a pre-theatre meal. They're used to it too,..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Very cute and cosy restaurant with lovely decor. I have walked past this restaurant hundreds of times and have never thought to pop in. We had..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Details: only came here for dessert but my gosh was the creme brulee nice 😍!!! I loved the crispy topping. Worth every cent! Came out in..."

T

"Gorgeous setting love all the dark wood and the cosy European feel. The service is first rate floor staff were impeccable. Lovely to have a good..."

Enjoy It

"Très très bon. Délicieuse.... A friend recommended this little place and its a real find. Great attentive service. Warm mellow decor. Fillet..."

Salted Caramel

"Nice interior but very average quality food for the price. We waited for almost an hour for the mains to come and the duck leg dish was very dry...."

Mexu

"Had dinner here last night! Served by a lovely waiter with exceptional service! I followed his recommendations and was so happy with everything...."

CT

"Delicious food, fantastic service and a really lovely ambience at night. The waiters were very attentive and the food came out quickly. Will..."

Kathryn

"Was invited here for lunch and what a nice surprise! I had never heard of this place before but this is a lovely authentic French bistrot. A good..."

Li-La

"Another personal old faithful (see The European) that's been around for years, this traditional French restaurant is a particular favourite for that..."

Keith Lawrence

"In a wonderful location, and comfortable atmosphere inside. We spent a mild Friday night here with friends to check out the French cuisine. Lovely..."

Generous Serve

"Located in the prominent Collins st opposite Princess Theatre, Bistro d'Orsay is a 19 yr old French restaurant w lovely wall arts. Ordered their..."

J88

"Just the best place to have dinner prior to an evening event in the city. Fabulous quality, great service......it's just very simple! Choose from the..."

Austar3411

"A little trip to Paris in Melbourne. This place has never failed to deliver outstanding food and great service. Any opportunity to come here is a..."

MalvernCustomer

"Bistro d'Orsay is a popular pre-show dinner venue for theatre goers in Melbourne, serving French style bistrot food. The Trough's significant other..."

The Trough

"Conveniently located beside the Atheneum & opposite the Regent theatre a surprisingly delicious discovery. Delightful French waitress, quick service,..."

Happy Munchkin

"Gorgeous and quaint little restaurant on Collins Street.We stopped in there late on a weekend after a quick look on the menu outside. The..."

Einas

"Had dinner at Bistro d'Orsay before heading to the Ballet on Friday night. Love the traditional French atmosphere and the friendly service! Whilst..."

Kate Dougherty

"Outstanding .. Is the only word. I don't know much about French food - other than they make a damn fine toast (yeah I know French toast isn't French..."

Jason Meaden

"Great place , fantastic food and great staff.Service is excellent..."

Piero Pellegrini

"My boyfriend and I came here for dinner before a show and we loved it. The food was so delicious. I had the goats cheese soufflé and he had gnocchi...."

Magda Lindsey. Moore

"Fantastic quaint little corner. I love the dark oak fit-out and French service. If you don't have any heart for ambience, try the dessert cause you..."

Rueben Paul Abley

"A great evening all round. Booked a table in advance, we were late and they were kind enough to hold the table for us on a very busy night. Service..."

BigSmiles

"It was a fantastic meal – not cheap by any means but well worth it. It’s a great place for a special occasion but make sure you book, especially..."

Sharon

"It was certainly a great dining experience at Bistrot d'Orsay at the cost of around $130 for the two of us, but absolutely worth..."

Angel Khong

"One night, we all had 'capacity' to head out of the office for dinner, and took a stroll to Bistrot D'Orsay. I was initially tempted to order their..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Delicious! Handsome waiters too.. Really good. In every way!! It isn't the kind if place for vouchers or club cards. Don't be scabby just go and..."

Mowie

"Excellent service & even better..."

Lovely LL

"Went for husbands birthday dinner. Delicious food and attentive service. The confit duck and pear tarte tartin were the highlight. Portion sizes..."

Rebecca Du Preez

"Service we received from the gentleman with glasses was excellent, he was very helpful with our wine choices too, the food we ordered was very nice..."

Luke

"A memorable meal! Could not fault a thing. The service is impeccable as is the food. 10 out of 10 for each course and the coffee is to die..."

Angelique Renn

"Like. My wife and I ate dinner at this restaurant on 26 March 2014. Very nice food, prices OK too, by Melbourne/Sydney standards. Service was..."

Acidroadrider

"Superbe !. Excellent service, amazing food ! Everything in this restaurant has been made to make you happy. We had a very, very nice evening! A huge..."

Ray

"Best dessert ever. Lovely setting & the food is sublime. My husband started with the scallops & had duck for main. I had the seafood linguine (superb..."

BeHa

"Awesome!. In a word AWESOME! Celebrated our anniversary here recently and loved everything about this place...service, food and wine were all great!..."

Foodwinelover2001

"Special dinner. Wanted a French Restaurant in the city and despite Bistrot D'Orsay being in the spot years I had barely noticed it. It was a..."

Wellzie

"Love this restaurant. Never had a bad meal here. It's always good. The service is usually outstanding too. I usually go for lunch with others as we..."

Two Sheds

"I'm from adelaide and after recommendation from a friend I decided to give the Bistrot a go. The service the ambiance and the food were all very..."

Johnny D

"I was taken here for my birthday and I couldn't have been happier about dining here. It is classy and elegant, has delicious french food, a..."

Flopslouise

"Loved it. Goats cheese soufflé was wonderfully light, beef cheek gorgeous. Creme brûlée amazing. $150 for two with wine, but first..."

Si Con Ren

"Went on a wednesday night, pleasantly busy without being overly crowded. The staff were very friendly and helpful and food utterly delicious. I had..."

Carpathian777

"Having worked on Collins St for years (at another restaurant), I've walked past this place hundreds of times and for some reason never eaten here...."

Johnno

"Went on a rainy Monday night without booking. It was pleasantly busy. The ambience of the place is brilliant. Definite cosy, French vibe the waiter..."

Oxford_comma

"Great experience. We ate here during a business trip in late May 2013. We called up at around 6 pm on a WED and got a table for 2 at 7:45 pm. Very..."

Montenegro

"8 of us went on a sat night for a friends birthday , and it was just perfect the food, service, and atmosphere just felt so relaxed. I couldnt..."

Le Bon Vivant

"We've been here a couple of times now, and both times it been great. I had the steak (again) which was perfectly cooked and fat handout chips were..."

Lee Silvester

"HAd the bouillabaisse. Very good and thanks to iPhone spell check I actually was able to spell it. Good service. Pleasant. I dined..."

Jstrong

"Great little place accidentally stumbled across it and really enjoyed dinner with my partner,soufflé was amazing gnocchi was just as good! friendly..."

Christopher

"Nice Food, Great Ambience.. A romantic french restaurant with very good food and good service. The ambience is very quaint and intimate, definitely a..."

Gursharan Chana

"I Do Say.... This place is wonderful!!! So classy and perfect for a hearty meal before a Theatre show. The food is good quality and the service is..."

2hawkeyes

"Good authentic Bistro style food, good service but the waiter should not try to pass himself as a Sommelier, (always be careful who you are taling..."

Terry Conway

"I was in need of a coffee fix and stumbled across this little doozie! I was also a bit peckish so decided to indulge in the creme brûlée which made..."

Foodpig

"Parisian cosiness. A friendly and knowledgeable waiter indulged my elderly father's garralousness without becoming patronising, which I always..."

Gin

"Food was good, lovely flavours, but not extremely filling. Service was ok, but had a rude waiter- didn't tell us about specials, snubbed us a few..."

NPhilly

"Very nice, a favourite for my wife and i. My wife and i just love going to bistrot d'orsay, such a nice spot, very comfy, food is always good, booze..."

Gu Junpyo

"Fantastique!. This is a wonderful place. Great food, fabulous wine list, very good service, charming ambiance. We went just because its close to the..."

Lisa

Cate Taylor

"What a great little space this is. Wonderful service and wonderful food. Really highly..."

G Spot

"A great little place- shhh!. I love Bistrot. Delicious food, great service and a fabulous wine list. Some of the best service I have ever experienced..."

Gnat

"Best to go when there isn't a show. Great food, wonderful ambience that is somewhat ruined when it's boistrously full..."

Dr Oyvind

"Food was really good will eat there again. Just try not to get the table near the kitchen as the door kept hitting us as the waiters went into the..."

Christina Farres

"Brilliant.... And the creme brûlée was..."

Damo

"Excellent bouillabaisse. Well located for a pre Theatre meal, Bistro D'Orsay is worth a visit, if only to try their bouillabaisse. I haven't been..."

Cedric

"Wow what can I say? It was perfect from start to finish. From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted immediately and brought to our table...."

Matthew Aitken

"This is my second visit. Absolutely love this little French bistro. Cozy, friendly and funny staff. Food is delicious!! The soup is something to die..."

bibi wong

"Every time I come here I am impressed - we came to have dinner before the show and the food was off the charts delicious. Service was great and the..."

Lisa Smyth

"Whether you’re a discerning Frenchman or a bogan les named Joan look no further than this nifty little establishment to get your snail fix...."

Jonno Robin

"Old school French restaurant. Lovely delicious food, though perhaps a tad pricey. Perfect place to bring the parents, or to feel fancy, before a..."

Rachael Angley

"The food and service was exceptional! The waiting staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing and the Creme Brulee was literally to..."

Shirantha Jayaratna

"Incredible food, absolutely loved it! The goats cheese soufflé is absolutely divine, as is the prawns and scallops St Jacques, the gin & dill cured..."

El F

"Bistrot d'Orsay has become our dining venue of choice whenever we're in the city, whether for a special birthday or anniversary dinner, or a quick,..."

Peter Gray

The Meat & Wine Co Southbank

86/100 (9479 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered a medium rare grain fed 120 day rib eye, a premium beef burger and garlic bread to share. I think the steak would be better..."

Ciro

"Ordered a steak with mushroom sauce - steak was ordered well done and it was surprisingly very tender and not too chewy at all. The mushroom sauce..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Great atmosphere and comfortable seating made for a good first impression- followed by quick and efficient taking of our food and drink orders. We..."

ARMANEATS

"My boyfriend took me here for my birthday, and I was soo grateful for that. We ordered Wagyu rib eye and beef ribs, both were amazingly delicious!..."

FoodieQueen21

"An absolutely amazing experience at this establishment.We booked online for a table at 6:15. Upon arriving, we were welcomed by two lovely..."

Broke The Scale

"Came here for a Sunday lunch, and really enjoyed the fare that we had. Service was very attentive, and the kangaroo I had was a perfect medium rare...."

AaronN

"Great service, delicious Wagyu steak. Always enjoy going there, never got disappointed...."

3quartersweets

"Amazing food. Great friendly prompt service. Great kid menu. Fantastic place to go! Will definitely be..."

Toni Shaw

"Came here for a birthday dinner. Was told that we could have the room for 2 hours. Came on time but upon entering, staff told us that we could only..."

Doublefatasians

"Overall enjoyed my dining experience at this restaurant. Even though the prices are a little dear, the service is superb and the quality of the food..."

Maree

"This place was beautiful and if you are seated by the window, the view is spectacular. The beef ribs here are so flavoursome and delicious!!! So..."

A

"Food was delicious and the lychee mocktail was my favourite. Place was a bit dark. Good for date nights and family nights. It is more in the pricier..."

Jessica Xu

"It’s nice Restaurant ....I order medium steak 🥩 it was little dry... but everything is good!I like to drink wine 🍷... oyster with lemon 🍋..."

Tian Hu

"As a huge meat/steak fan, this place sure does impressed. Would have given it a 5 star if the service is more pleasant and friendly. I tried both the..."

Savoury Girl

"My family and I took a good friend of mine here. We had the Wagyu Ribeye and rump. Both were cooked perfectly to our preferred med/rare setting...."

Jamie

"Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. I usually go to the Hawthorn store but this one time experience seemed to taste..."

Foodiee

"Literally the best steak I've ever had. I had the grain fed rump and it was cooked perfectly rare. Consistently amazing from beginning to end. I'm..."

Emma Broomfield

"Rating 4 stars. I don't normally 'love' franchises, however, The Meat & Wine Co have done exceptionally well in Melbourne (the city of boutique and..."

Sally Phillips

"Gazing at the mouth watering menu it’s a moment where you wish you have the bucks to try every single item on the menu and be an absolute guts by..."

JustCruizing

"Had such a good steak the other night here. We ordered scotch and new york cut both are fresh and delicious. Love the extra sweetness taste from the..."

Caroline

"Very nice location and friendly staffs. We are not order so many dishes. Only few mains the steak was wow and tender inside.The ribs is a..."

Chef ASD

"There is a lot of competition being situated on Southbank and it is hard to get in without a booking but we popped by before a show and they managed..."

Cindy

"Loved the pea pasta. It was something different but tasted amazing. The bruschetta had too much going on and the bread was way too hard. Loved the..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Food was amazing and reasonably priced. The service was great too! Been here multiple times, never failed to impress :) Would definitely come back..."

Claudia Yofa

"Biggest steak I’ve ever had! 400 grams pure juicy dry aged steak. The steak alone had so much flavour the mushroom sauce wasn’t really needed,..."

Kathy Chen

"A great steak chain in the heart of Melbourne CBD.I am always worried about going to chain restaurants especially in Melbourne. Independent is..."

Amy Flood

"After having our anniversary dinner at meat and wine co, me and my boyfriend decided unanimously that they have the BEST meat in melbourne, without a..."

Amelia Di Donato

"We have eaten here a few times now and over all it's a good experience, nice restaurant with good food but the service is not the best, staff could..."

Ana Jansz

"A cozy restaurant with high quality service. Dining in with a group and enjoyed variety of meats. The cooking was great and food was treated..."

Evelyn Chen

"The OMG moment!!Right from the ambience, the location of this place and most importantly the food, this restaurant scores a 5/5...had a..."

Vivette

"Staff were friendly. The Steak and chips were very nice . Make sure that if you want tap water and not sparkling water that you let them know . I..."

Jonathon L

"Nice location, extensive wine list.We ordered the half rack of beef ribs and full of the pork. The beef was a little tough and chewy, whereas..."

P

"The best place for a steak. I happened to visit the place for our office Christmas lunch. We had a customised menu from which i selected the szechuan..."

Marcia Rodrigues

"Always good food when we go here. The price is reasonable for the quality of food they serve. Make sure to make a booking because they are always..."

Louise

Thecheftable

"Been here a few times and it has been very consistent. They really do excel in quality meat and wine, obviously. Had various types of steaks and they..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Established in South Africa in 2000, this swankily outfitted restaurant has expanded to four continents in Sydney, London, Israel, Mozambique, Dubai,..."

Tammy

"The meat lovers dream!The pork belly was sizeable for an entree. It was impeccably cooked and melts in your mouth. A little too salty for..."

Mr NomNom

"The Meat & Wine Co. has fantastic steaks, professional service, and a lovely environment, only to be slightly let down by their underwhelming..."

Sesame Eats

"Went here for an early date night on Friday and I have to say staff were wonderful and friendly whilst being professional. We started with pork belly..."

Nikki

"Another one of these establishments where you think it looks pretty average from the outside, but float on in and just like a Transformer it reveals..."

The Dear Luncher

"Always Come to this place every time I visit Melbourne.This brand always deliver a good products, from ribs to steak.With a small dry aged..."

Culinary Artist

"Fantastic ribs. Everything else was good too but man those pork ribs! Great service and a great night. We went with a group of six and had a great..."

Costa Manzitis

"One of the best experience all over again!!!The service is 5 stars, the food is 5 stars, the drinks is 5 stars, the desserts are 5stars! You..."

Thekarinart

"Came here for a wedding anniversary and loved the steak fast service fresh food well cooked steak clean cut. Would go back also have a nice healthy..."

Brooke Koneska

"Good food. Good wine. One can simply not complain. Will be back for more! The service was efficient and food came out nice and hot. It’s good..."

Emily Rose

"Deserved a 4.5 but lost a half due to a little slow on the drinks. Service was good though they just seemed under staffed but being a public holiday..."

Birdman

"Love the elegance and classiness of the place! What we liked1. Calamari - definitely love the spice and batter2. Onion rings-..."

Let’s Eat!

"I’m not a massive steak enthusiast but the steaks this joint cooks up are amazing. Would definitely recommend the steak, as well as the calamari..."

TheIndianFoodie

"I must say the steak was delicious. Had the rib eye, which was cooked perfectly and has a tasty. For some it might be a little sweet. The Mac and..."

Ray

"Went here for a company dinner the other day and we ordered a bunch of steaks and ribs. The meat were succulant and tender. The flavour were there..."

Pluviophile

"One of my favorite dinner place. I bring my parents here every time when they come to Melbourne. The steak and the lamb ribs are highly..."

Niki Li

"The staff were friendly . The steak and potato were both very nice . Perhaps there could have been some vegetables on the plate too . The other..."

Jonathon

"Best ribs in Melbourne - soft, fall off the bone deliciousness. The lunch special is a really good deal at $42 pp for a two course meal + drink. This..."

Trekking Food

"First time coming here and I was pleasantly surprised that everything we ordered was quite good. We ordered the bruschetta and the calamari for..."

Mills

"Love the location, staff , ambience & food.I tried their Rib eye steak - medium rare along with a glass of Riesling. It was one the best dining..."

Melissa Castellino

"This superb restaurant has a new look that is modern and vibrant with a warm atmosphere, making for a great dining experience. The steak is always..."

J “Ryan” C

"Yesterday was my second visit at Meat& Wine Co in Southbank. Service is prompt, staff are professional and friendly, and ambiance is great. The..."

rajesh mathur

"Went there for my birthday dinner. We ordered Portuguese Prawns for starter and it was as usual mind blowing. For the mains I had the New Yorker with..."

Tan T

"Outstanding service. Fri, 21 Jan, 08:54 PM Wed, 25 May, 06:42 PM The above date was my reservation dinner at Meat and Wine Co Southbank. I had an..."

Joe Cornalis Cuozon

"Some of the juiciest meat I’ve ever had. We wanted the Wagyu but they had run out, so we got the Aged Steak instead and it did not disappoint. So..."

Branda Le

"Great service at this upper market steakhouse. Beautiful interior. Felt very premium for a steakhouse. The food was great without being exceptional...."

James Aslan

"We visited this M&WCo location after receiving a red balloon gift voucher for a lunch for 2. We were greeted promptly and confirmed our reservation..."

Matthew Aitken

"Great service, beautiful fit out and environment. Made up for the fact they served rare streaks when we ordered medium rare. All in all, the staff..."

Sukanya Pham Aus

Box Seafood Restaurant

86/100 (1244 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow what a beautiful restaurant. The service was 5 star. The food was amazing. I shouted my mum the hot platter for her 75th birthday and it was..."

Sally Edmonds

"Some of the best seafood around.We started with whitebait to share YUM. I enjoyed the Garlic Prawns which didn't have that over the top garlic..."

Kay Feain

"We had dinner before Priscilla at the Regent. We absolutely loved the meal, entree was duo breads with oil and dukkah, for main I had the best fish..."

Bev Boys

"We enjoyed a sensational hot and cold seafood platter for three. Food and service was excellent. As good a seafood restaurant as I've enjoyed. Five..."

Rick Towerton

"Fabulous service and the food was to die for. Any reviewers should bare in mind it's the theatre district. If your not going to the theatre �, book..."

Anthony Passmore

"Excelled our expectation of superbly fast and efficient friendly service. Food were delightfully delicious. This has becoming our favourite seafood..."

Eva G Foo

"Excellent service and fantastic seafood menu with delicious desserts. Will definitely go back and highly recommend this restaurant to all seafood..."

Jackie Rose Butler

"We had a meal at Box before seeing a show at Athenaeum opposite. Everything was excellent we had several drinks, Parmesan herbed bread, flathead..."

Eileen Smith Patterson

"The food was delicious and the waitress was friendly, helpful and professional. I didn’t have a booking but had no trouble getting a table, and..."

Merri Vandekolk

"Excelente food, also the service. The waiter Monica and the owner where very..."

Rodrigo Solis Camara de Cayon

"Delightful meal and lovely service. Our table server was lovely and the gentleman who took our payment also very friendly (he was also lovely on the..."

Kellie-Jane Simpson

"Best seafood in Melbourne, great service and always friendly staff. I strongly recommend and will be back..."

Adeline Zimmermann

"Took a mate here for a celebration and dropped about 500 between the two of us. But we spared no expense and didn’t regret it a bit. Several nice..."

Joel Hinch

"Super friendly staff here! It’s a must do if you enjoy seafood. The highlight of my dining experience would have to be the natural oysters with..."

Kitakai

"Yes it is expensive but I cannot fault the service nor the quality of the seafood. Our waitress was lovely and pre-empted all our requests. Thank..."

Seerie

"We got in early before a show and the place was quiet then but filled up. The service was prompt and attentive. I had oysters natural all quiet..."

Mike W

"We wanted a seafood platter and thought we would give this place a try. Great location in the CBD close to some great hotels. We had the hot seafood..."

Dawson Brister

"One of the stalwarts in the city, for finer dining, even more for upmarket seafood. Pricing makes it more of a place for special occasions, but..."

M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.

"My husband brought me here for dinner tonight as part of my birthday surprise and the food was beautiful. We had a prawn cocktail and morten bay bugs..."

Suzanne Kehl

"I really enjoyed this place...staff were lovely...food was delicious and the wine was top shelf. Venue itself is a little strange which..."

Jeremy Day

"I paid a visit to Box Seafood Restaurant last night to celebrate my husband's 27th birthday and the restaurant's service made his birthday just that..."

Vanessa Ollivier

"Prawn spring rolls and the Moreton bay bugs with the garlic sauce are a MUST. Seafood platter is the best option as you get a little bit of..."

Saady

"Wife and I Dropped in for a quick meal pre show. Excellent service to get us out before show. Garlic bread for starters followed by mains of..."

Brettski Bear

"I let the boy choose where we were having dinner and I have to admit I was a bit skeptical when we walked in on a Thursday night, the only people in..."

Jess Chi

"Dropped in for dinner before a show. Great food, great service. Fish and chips, desert, cider, lovely on a hot night. Not cheap but a great way to..."

Rob Jackson

"I enjoyed the atmosphere and the very kind and professional staff. My partner and I came here to celebrate my birthday and we ordered the seafood..."

Dakota Deane

"We had a mission to go out and indulge on quality seafood, this place definitely satisfied that fix! The seafood platter did not disappoint in any..."

Tony

"Nice food if you want a nice restaurant that is not on trend so you won't need to queue which is refreshing. Not cheap but it is good quality food..."

Rachel P

"Staff were attentive without being intrusive on quite a busy Saturday night. We had the seafood platter and could not fault it. Fantastic experience..."

Damo Maloney

"Tried the Spicy Chili King Prawns and it is indeed spicy but yummy! Luckily you can have rice with it. Although a white wine matches better, i did..."

Jarod

"I came here on a quiet Thursday night. Nothing to hit home about, very expensive for what it was, although the food was good and seafood was well..."

Garth Christie

"Some of the best natural oysters I've had. This to me says a lot about their basic standards and their suppliers. We sampled widely from the fruits..."

Hipster Douchebag

"Great food and great service!! My partner and I ate at this restaurant for a pre-theatre meal. The recommendations from the waiter were superb. ..."

Miss Vanilla

"Went there last night (Saturday night) for dinner for anniversary and the service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Could not fault anything..."

Peter Banitskas

"Good, fresh seafood if all a little bit uninspiring. The menu plays it very safe offering a selection of tried and true dishes. That being said;..."

Jit

"Had lunch here some time ago , oysters and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Good option for lunch or dinner before or after the theatre. Recommend..."

Nick The Greek

"My Mum and I came here before the Lion King on a Saturday night and were asked straight away by a pleasant man if we were going to go to the Lion..."

TheFitFoodie

"Last minute decision to grab dinner Here before a show at The Regent Theatre. Both food & service was fantastic, ate trio of dips, pumpkin & chicken..."

Peta

"Fresh seafood. Had dinner here before we saw a show at the Regent. Absolutely loved it. Very helpful and friendly staff, seafood cooked to..."

Foodismyfave

"JT’s atlantic salmon was cooked perfectly and the accompanying risotto was also packed with flavour - probably the best risotto we’ve tried this..."

Wynne Ma

"Always a Winner. Love Box on Collins, always..."

Gndtraining

"Great Seafood. We love the box. Great seafood! Great Service! Adrian is an amazing host! The perfect pre-dinner when seeing a show next..."

ChrisX

"A++. Dined here last Saturday night before going to see Wicked next door at the Regent Theatre. With even just a party of 2 my friend and i tried..."

Stephanie Didolis

"Great seafood and..."

Suzy

"We had a really nice lunch on sunday before going to see the Wicked show at the Regent Theather. Sizes for the meals were pretty good and dessert was..."

ViviMar

"Gabbi. Perfect Lunch! I lunched with an elderly, frail gentleman last Sunday pre-theatre, and the staff were thoughtful and considerate in their..."

Gabbi Dalsasso

"Awesome, best restaurant we have found in cbd, food delicious, service was excellent. Very professional, and good value considering the quality. Wil..."

Gus

"I have been a customer at Box for eight years. Amazing atmosphere, exceptional service, great food and plethora of wine list. This restaurant at..."

Abeer Sandher

"Could not recommend this restaurant more highly. We had the oysters and crayfish. Without a doubt the best seafood in..."

Lonners

"Exceptional service and food. Fantastic wine list. Friendly staff. Great experience overall. Coming back here for my birthday in 2..."

Lesley

"Wow the whole lobster ! Just try this dish..."

Steve

"Great service and excellent seafood. Garlic prawns were cooked to perfection. We will be..."

Sharyn Honey

"The food is amazing and the service is good depending on who you get. The man who is perhaps the owner is very attentive. However I went on a..."

JZess

"Great place very intimate and the service was personalized. Don't put what looks like a small portion of food off the place at order I did and walked..."

Caitlin

"Fantastic food, great service. What more could you want?! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves..."

Shauna Shenz

"Service makes it special. While on the expensive side this is the way to spoil yourself. The service from the moment you come in the door is special..."

Clockmakers Wife

"Exceptional..."

Brandi

"We booked this restaurant for a birthday dinner. The seafood was really fresh and tasty. The prices were a little expensive - $300 for a 2kg..."

Rachel Bingham

"Service A1. Fresh, tasty food, nice ambience and fantastic..."

Liam

"Amazing seafood and service to match. It's refreshing to find a restaurant with exceptional service and amazing food! We ordered a seafood plater and..."

Zara Love

"Service was excellent. We ordered the seafood platter for two. It was a little bit pricey but we come from the country so we were happy to pay for..."

Richelle Harding

"Incredible food, incredible service. Always consistent and Adrian always ensures every guest has the best experience..."

Amanda Cannata

"This restaurant offers some of the best seafood in Melbourne, along with top champagnes and wines. Service is spectacular, attentive and friendly. ..."

Gary Methven

"Amazing dining experience. Spoiled myself and had crayfish that was so fresh, superbly prepared and I can't stop telling people about it. Service is..."

Shawn Irvine

"Taste was amazing! It is a little pricey but I guess you're paying for high class meals so you can expect high class prices. If portions increase a..."

Raewyn Naidu

"Absolute pleasure to be back at the Box Restaurant with Adrian & Mark and the rest of there team. Great family business always make us feel welcome..."

Andrew Cain

Magic Mountain Saloon

86/100 (3813 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Overall rating: 5From the time you enter the door until the time you walk out, you'll be wishing every store could treat you this friendly...."

Munching With Mel

"We got lucky with a table without a booking on a Thursday night. We ordered beef ribs, a duck salad and a roti to share. Although the plates didn’t..."

Daisy

"Located on Lt Collins near the corner of Exhibition st, this restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating over a few floors. Serving..."

Rhonni

"Whilst service was a bit patchy (although this was partly due to them being quite busy), the food here was quite nice, albeit..."

AaronN

"Booked last minute but the place seems very organised and on board with the booking. Got a seat straight away. We ordered some beef croquettes, tofu..."

Lisa

"We had the bottomless brunch on a Saturday. Booked for 12:45pm and was told that bottomless brunch started from 12:30. However the waiter was kind..."

NotJenn

"Second time here and better than I remembered! Very friendly and helpful staff, the food portion was actually quite big, we ordered two main dishes:..."

Derek Wang

"Love love love the vibe here, prefect for friends gathering! A great intensive drink and food menu to choose from, we love everything we..."

KEL

"It was a really good place with a nice ambiance too.We had chicken popcorn *my second favourite*, papaya salad *the mvp of the night*, prok..."

Khorry Sila

"We enjoyed the most fabulous boozy breakfast, including new cocktails (shout out for the Lady Jane, the rhubarb/apple one and the off-menu..."

Bronwyn

"Ambience: 7/10Service: 8:10 Taste: 8/10 Value: 6/10Would recommend the soft shell crab and lamb shank curry. The popcorn..."

Hungrywombats

"Nice brunch menu on the weekend. Modern Asian flavours in traditional breakfast items.Pork and mushroom on french toast, $21.50, lovely..."

Affogato Addiction

"Had my birthday dinner here, both the food and the service was amazing!The favourite dish of the night was the steak, but nothing on that menu..."

Abby Durbridge

"Yo dawg. This place was the bomb, dawg. It really was good, dawg. Scotch fillet with spicy spice was perfecto, dawg. And dawg, I liked the cashew,..."

Biscuit Jeff

"Quirky multi level restaurant in the CBD. Food is great, and has a good amount of spice. Service could be less in-your-face but at least is friendly...."

Dumba

"Firstly I love that you can make a reservation at MM! No stressing about your partner grumbling that it’s taking ages and eventually finding..."

Chomp

"Second time back to magic mountain and it never disappoints. Service was amazing as always, they are always very friendly, happy and always joking..."

Debbie Tat

"Caught up with some girlfriends after work for dinner and drinks. The restaurants ambience is buzzing but at a volume that you don’t need to shout..."

Rachael Fisher

"I went there a few years ago and had a fond memory. Revisited last weekend and it did not disappoint! Get in on Friday or Saturday nights without..."

Sarah Bear

"First time to this place and I love the atmosphere here. The food may be a bit pricey but it tastes amazing! Definitely worth it coming here. My..."

Kristy Phan

"Came here for a team lunch and we all really enjoyed the food - customer service was also excellent! The batter for the Fried Calamari was fluffy and..."

T3

"Can be a bit noisy sometimes for conversation, but otherwise pretty nice atmosphere. The food is amazing and can be very spicy but probably worth the..."

Fatcat

"Excellent.Great drinks and cocktails. Good vibe and great place to chill with friends. Very accommodating menu, with many vegan..."

Bobby

"Love their food. So flavoursome and so fresh! Perfect with a cold beer. We come here after work a lot and even try to have brunch here once. I..."

Coco F

"First time at MMS. Service was great straightaway with immediately acknowledgement with a smile. We were given a booth upstairs and at the time we..."

YumYum

"Hard to find this great place, but once you do, it’s fantastic! Just look for the double MMs & make sure you book as it gets busy. Staff were all..."

Junnay

"Magic Mountain had a really nice vibe to it, cocktails were delicious however rather pricey. Our waiter was fantastic, extremely helpful and nice...."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"What everyone says about those rotis is true - so good! The food in general is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. A good place if you're in a..."

Accurate Ange

"Yummiest food + quick service great vibes, friendly staff, drinks are good. Have came back so many times and will be a regular again 😃 good for..."

Alana Schvwety Green

"I truly LOVE this place! it's very neatly hidden away on Little Collins st with nothing but an illuminated mountain sign to give it away. The inside..."

Amara

"I came here for a work lunch and Everything was delicious and presented well. Special mention to the papaya and avocado salad which I forgot to take..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Overall the food was nice and service was great. We selected some options which we thought would cater for our vegetarians friends but actually..."

Buy All The Fries!

"Highlights - Pad Thai: best I’ve ever had. I am literally still thinking about it days later and want to come back just for it! The flavor was..."

The Honest Glutton

"Consistently excellent food and service, their staff are always a such pleasure to deal with! I’ve never had a bad experience here. The Kingfish is..."

Lucy Mills

"I wanted to try Magic Mountain for breakfast so bad, but alas I arrived after the cutoff. Nevertheless, lunch still really impressed me. I got the..."

Quince And Cheese

"We ordered the calamari and fried chicken. They were alright, wasn't impressed. But when the main dishes came, it totally changed my thought. The..."

Gin Tan

"I loved my experience here. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, it was a brilliant night.The maitrè d was brilliantly..."

BeardedBruncher

"I must admit I wasn't sure about the red light within the restaurant but I enjoyed the modern funky ambience and music once I got in. The food was..."

Food For Thought

"Solid 4. Great place for a post lunch drink as we did this afternoon. Very relaxing place in mid afternoon nestling a rich Heathcote Shiraz. Nice..."

Two Sheds

"Came for my third visit today. Excellent as usual.We usually had the banquet with a table of eight but today , I brought my wife for a lunch..."

Gordon Yeong

"This place is probably better known for their dinner, but I came in on a weekday for breakfast. The restaurant is like a bar with dark lighting, so..."

LittleM

"Had a really yummy lunch and drinks. The waitress’s were all very helpful and attentive. We started with the curried rice balls which were nice..."

Kate

"Ambience: 4/5 Food: 4.5/5 Staff: 3.5/5 Will I return: Yes Visited on a cold Friday night with myPartner. Upon arriving,..."

AllyBelly

"Possibly one of the best dining experience I've had so far. The food was beyond amazing, the service was top notch (we had two lovely gentlemen..."

KrustyP

"Ambience is nice and stafffs are friendly. Pork belly and kale is a must try, sooo flavorsome. Kale is really a nice surprise. Would recommend mussel..."

Aria L

"Love, love, love this place. We’re repeat visitors because it’s always a great experience. Last night we’d booked a table for 7pm but were..."

Cat

"Found this place on zomato, and went there for supper, and boy! The food were amazingly delicious!!We ordered rice pancake bliss bomb, the..."

MF

"Who: Resident Photographer, Conflicted Pescatarian, Oxford Brosé, Mister Fantastic and New Northsider. Bloat score: 0 – Living the dream. It takes..."

Sonia Nair

"The pictures don’t do it justice...but this place is amazing!! 10/10!!! The service is great and attentive. But the food omggggg! The kingfish..."

Linda

"Stumbled across Magic mountain saloon while on little collins street. Very cozy atmosphere inside, my partner and i were only planning to stay for a..."

Talia

"We had breakfast here over the weekend and all I can say is... ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!We were expecting some pretty good food based on the..."

Mel

"Such a pleasant surprise! We went for a work lunch and had a banquet and the food was exceptional. Really reasonably priced for heaps of food!..."

Peta Southcombe

"Been here a couple of times already and the standard of food and drinks never disappoints. Never knew pork belly and kale went together so well...."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"We dined here recently for a pre theatre meal and had a wonderful evening. The standout dishes were the curried lamb cigars (four light pastry tubes..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Want the best sticky beef ribs? Then this is the place to be. The sticky beef ribs was flavoursome and accompanied very well with the duck stir fry..."

TweeVy Ngo

"Went here mor than on time, for drinks and dinnerIs my favourite Thai restaurant Staff really friendly Price super competitive..."

GL

"Been here for both brekky and for dinner now. Can confirm they do both sensationally. Not super cheap, but the meals aren't small either.Has a..."

Chris

"Fun restaurant for a date night. Great choice of red wines available. The veg dumpling are so so moreish. Green Papaya salad has just the right level..."

Brunny Girl

"Magic Mountain Saloon definitely did not disappoint! It's such a quirky looking place that you can't help but want to go in. The atmosphere was..."

Deana Cannatelli

"Love the decor of this place. Big white walls with big windows. Had a really delicious breakfast here upstairs for a friends birthday. Not your..."

Mo

"Magic Mountain Saloon is my favourite Thai restaurant in Melbourne...The dishes are always jam packed with flavour and generous serving size. I can't..."

Lucy Ferrer

"Best night out! My girlfriend made a booking for four of us for dinner - but the cocktails kept us here until the wee hours. Staff were excellent,..."

Michael Hughes

"Awesome! Had such a great night here with friends. Really nice vibe, fun but still relaxed. The food was so tasty - our fave was the Smoked Trout..."

Amelie Pringle

"Oh wow, I'm so glad I stumbled across this place - hidden near the multi level car park, there isn't even a sign on the door, so we sort of stumbled..."

ChiPs

"Magic Mountain Saloon was a bit hard to find as i could not find the sign outside the building in the rain. It was located right next to Wilson..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Service was excellent, food fell flat and uninteresting. Asked for mild papaya salad, had no flavor and was completely not spicy at all. Will come..."

Anna Likes Puddings

"So the mysterious magic mountain saloon has no actual sign on the outside, just a logo on the front door. When you first go, you just had to assume..."

The Jaminator

"Had some chilli lime chicken popcorn n bbq pork cheek Tastes good. It’s really a good place to go with a group of friends and try to..."

Milktealayer

"Magic Mountain Saloon is one of my favourite places in Melbourne. Since being introduced to it a few months ago, I’ve been back four times and each..."

Bogan Mum

"Loved the crispy pork belly with kale (though a tad spicy, yeah yeah I'm a fake Asian whatever). The rice balls with mozzarella were also pretty spot..."

Naomi Sutanto

"Definitely some magic going on here! You would assume by walking in, it would just be the one level.. but as you head for the restrooms, you keep..."

Mysy

"Like Cookie with the spice dialed up Magic Mountain delivers some super tasty fusion food and some pretty amazing cocktails.We came early..."

Espy Eats

"Went in for breakfast and couldn't look past the congee. It was delicious ! The service was just excellent. The lovely lady who served us was..."

Octomoose

"Located in Collins St, the place was quite packed on a weekday at 6pm. They've got a long list of cocktails which was exciting - I decided to go for..."

Wandering Ella

"Visited here once with friends. Loved the Red curry with duck. The curry taste very rich and deep in flavors. Duck is tender and juicy. A very nice..."

Ferry Gondo

"Highly recommend the Peking duck flat noodles and bbq wings with tamarind sauce !!!! It’s amazing ❤️❤️❤️ however I found the music to..."

WeenMin Kang

"It was my first time at Magic Mountain the other day and I must say I am definitely coming back with many more. Amazingly delicious food. Perfect..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Absolutely delicious for awesome food and drinks on top of fabulous service! Must go in groups though as most dishes are for sharing. But seriously..."

The Food Baby Maker

"Place is pleasant for after work drinks and snacks but for dinner it is a bit too loud and too dim. Service was great, we were always attended to..."

Kevin

"Thai food is popular, Chin Chin, Cookie, and here Magic Mountain. I first came here for my birthday dinning with friends last year. First experince..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Love this place! Great food. Great service and you can book! The food is amazing. Each fish came out immaculately presented and as good as it..."

Joan Lee

"What a cool place to have a bite to eat and a drink. Love the atmosphere with awesome music and a great vibe. Definitely one of the best bars in..."

Steve Levon

"Was here about a month ago and forgot to review it. However, still remember the experience.The overall vibe is awesome here. The music was..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"The food is 10/10! Great Thai fusion the flavours are unbelievable. Seating and lighting is dim however. The upstairs area is much more intimate then..."

Foodlover

"Pretty good eating here, we ordered some entrees, popcorn chicken which wasn't just dry crumb chicken pieces (about 15 pieces per serve, just incase..."

Serge Charles

"Came here for dinner due to nice reviews they had and the place certainly didn't disappoint us. We ordered the feed me menu and there were plenty of..."

Yos William

"We had the most incredible night at Magic Mountain on Saturday night. We are already planning to go back ASAP. The food was amazing, delicious and..."

Elizabeth Green

"Nestled in Little Collins Street, the entrance to Magic Mountain Saloon beckons. It is reminiscent of how I imagine Emma (the lead character) felt..."

Nayomi Wickramasinghe

"Amazing food n drinks! Only criticism the dessert was small to share for 3 people but other than that the fooooood was amazing! Esp the chefs..."

Shivan Patel

"Great food, great service, great experience all round. Might have just been the dishes that I ordered but I found all the dishes were quite heavy..."

TMV

Ombra Salumi Bar

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

Il Solito Posto

86/100 (2943 ratings)

"Wonderful spot can’t wait to go back..."

Love It Or Like It

"Buzzy Italian in the heart of the city. Very accommodating finding a last minute table for us during the dining chaos that is the Australian Open...."

Kelly Belly

"My favourite Italian in Melbourne. Food and service are consistently great for more than 8+ years. Their linguine marinara is the best in..."

Hosu Ryu-Gillespie

"Il Solito was great, I can see why it’s been an old favourite in the city for a long time! The pasta was really well cooked and tasty. My only..."

AH

"Best place for ragu ever! Staff are super nice and welcoming. Food is always amazing. Sit in the bistro for a large bowl of heavenly amazing ragu..."

Kirbz-t

"An institution in its own right! Il Solito Posto is fantastic for walk-in dinners in the very charismatic bistro area or a pre-booked fine dining..."

D.P

"Really nice and cosy ambience, as well as very attentive staff. Ordered the oysters and antipasto for starters with two pastas and risotto for mains,..."

JMI

"I love this place. The setting is gorgeous and the staff are wonderful and attentive. My partner had slow cooked lamb and I tried the spaghetti alla..."

EmLou86

"Amazing little authentic Italian restaurant- so much flavour and really well priced! Also the staff were so friendly! We will definitely be back...."

Tara Williamson

"Outstanding food with excellent, friendly, efficient and unobtrusive wait staff. We also loved the cosy ambience.Only negative is too few..."

Keepsmiling

"5/5 rating for their amazing fresh pasta, we had the special truffle with egg, mushroom papadelle and seafood marinara. All so delicious and waitress..."

Mi55Bee

"I've been wanting to come here for a while and last night, we had our chance. We were off to the theatre so were eating early, by 5:45 there were..."

Alicia

"This is my favourite Italian restaurant for so many reasons. The setting - either in the cafe or in restaurant feels nostalgic and..."

Veta Bajaj

"Was here last Friday after 8pm with my partner’s family. Very interesting location, nice ambience and feels very cosy. We ordered 2 entrees-..."

Michreviews

"Such a cute venue! Feels so rustic and authentic. Pasta is perfectly cooked al dente and the sauces are flavoursome. The oxtail ragu was amazing. The..."

Linda

"Food was very good with the highlight being the squid ink pasta. Absolutely delicious though slightly on the smallsize. Cosy and..."

Grace Giuliano Mottram

"Never ever ever disappoints. I have been coming here for years and have introduced so many people to this place because it is simply brilliant. So..."

Pete Thunder

"The location and vibe of this restaurant is so romantic and authentically Italian. I came here a few weekends’ ago with some friends before heading..."

Ash

"Love this place. Cozy set up, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food! Always have a great meal, and a lovely experience here. One of our..."

Emily

"Fabulous Italian in the city. Quite a few Italians recommended this place so it must be good! We came here on a Saturday evening with no booking. The..."

Hungry For Chips

"I went for my birthday with my family last night and this place is amazing !! Absolutely loved every dish that was on our table, and the wine was..."

Kirthika Sandra Segaran

"Accidentally found this Italian restaurant while walking around. We were amazed by its high standard. Delicious pâte and seafood linguini. Great..."

Azsh

"Have visited Il Solito Posto a couple of times and have always enjoyed it. Last time I went was late last year. I love the vibe in there - very..."

Oj_always_eating

"Stepping down into Il Solito Posto, we were immediately transported to Italy. The leathered furnishing against rows of wines set the tone for the..."

Tina Li

"I rarely ever order a risotto...however I went for the goat ragú risotto on the recommendation of the waiter and I was not at all disappointed...."

Lache Birkett

"This place is always packed whenever I wander past. So we started with the mussels which were in a delicious tomato sugo with char grilled bread and..."

Gee

"Very rarely I find myself feeling speechless at a restaurant...and for a moment, I was...in a good way. I wanted to make sure that what I write does..."

Mojomomo

"Tasty food and a great aperol spritz. Extra points for the great service and atmosphere which make it a top experience. Dined as couple but great..."

PurpleFork

"This has every right to be touted a melbourne iconic restaurant. The food, service, ambience and wine is out of this world. I can bring interstate..."

Lady Masticator

"Warm and cosy. Felt like I was back in Italy. Service was very friendly. The oysters and octopus were delicious starters. We also had the sardines..."

Mistermister

"Came here for lunch was very busy and the food took 30 minutes to come out! Pasta was ok (don’t think it deserves the rating) but took way to long..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"This is a restaurant with food and service beyond aussie expectations and high levels. Welcoming... Informal... Yet highly professional like fine..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Got in early on saturday around 6pm and luckily beat the rush that ensued over the next hour. We were taken to a table early enough and the hostess..."

Vkap8

"We were walking down Flinders Lane in a hunt for a new dinner place when we came across Il Solito. We ordered the Linguine frutti de mare. The..."

Wandering Ella

"A true Melbourne institution. Been coming here since my grad days and many moons later on, it's still one of my favourite places for Italian food...."

Blissfully Sweet

"One of my favourite places for pasta places in Melbourne! Located off Collin Street, this authentic Italian restaurant makes fresh pasta daily. The..."

Van Nguyen

" Came here with a few gfs for dinner. Great atmosphere and really busy. Waited around 10-15mins at the bar for a table and made sure we were good for..."

AllyBelly

"Simple but amazing Italian food. Restaurant is intimate and cosy. The service is excellent. We ordered the squid ink pasta, rocket salad and a cheese..."

Anarcv

"Love this little cute restaurant down collins. Such a romantic atmosphere and the staff are lovely! One of the best vegetarian pasta I've had in my..."

JN

"Having my work at 101 Collins st and this lovely restaurant at the side is a blessing. Whether it be a quick or long dinner with my husband after..."

Evelyn Yong

"Hidden in a laneway off Collins street, this little gem looks to be a popular haunt for locals. It was buzzing on a Wednesday night. I was happy with..."

Msjazz

"Great food and service! Love the vibe in there. You feel like you're in a hidden restaurant somewhere in Italy. Definitely be back for more. Bravo..."

Katushki

"An oldie but a goodie. I've visited this fine little Italian bistro a few times over the last 10 years and haven't been disappointed once! It has a..."

Lily

"This is one of our regular haunts. The food is consistently good and the staff are attentive. It doesn't matter if you come for lunch or dinner, you..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Definitely book ahead of time if you plan to come here as it is always pretty busy. There is a casual dining area upstairs (ideal for larger groups)..."

Daniel Hill

"Enjoyed a Wednesday night dinner here recently - place was pretty full so bookings are definitely recommended. The Russell Crowe doppelgänger head..."

Cavendish

"Late night shopping with a friend Friday night and we decided to pop in for a bite to eat. I have had been here once before for a coffee so was..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"It must be the week for exceptional service and food. Walked up unannounced, no booking, place full of suits, dishes buzzing through high in the air..."

Kenji Maratimo

"We had a great night here. They were very busy and we had not booked. Waitress was amazingly helpful and knew the menu and matching wines. Can't wait..."

Kylie Ayres

"Have heard of this place from friends for a long time, tried it for the first time last night.Exceptional waiting staff. Very much felt at..."

OmNom

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Great ambience, friendly service and delicious food. Love their squid ink linguini..."

Baby Leopard

"Il Solito Posto came highly recommended and was a delightful meal.I enjoyed the Risotto special of the day - N'daju (spicy Italian sausage..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"An Italian restaurant buried beneath a laneway. The restaurant is in a basement with wines stacked shelves. Quite dim but warm and cozy with a touch..."

Meg

"Went to this place quite a few weeks back during a friday date night. Would recommend to make a booking as it can get quite packed. The place is..."

Foodgrubbie

"Absolutely amazing. The staff are really friendly, and I can't describe how amazing the food is. Despite the restaurant being full, we didn't have to..."

Brittany

"2nd time here and the food and service have always been consistently good ... coffee was above average and staff are friendly and professional..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Great little Italian restaurant in the city. As you walk through the doors you are instantly transported into Europe. The food is very good, the..."

Shaun

"Very intimate and very Italian! Started with the antipasto which was nice. I had the King George whiting special for main which was good but needed a..."

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JZY

"My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and had a great time. Neither of us are big drinkers but the staff wine recommendations and beer..."

Claudia Kurrle

"Happy that we made the visit here on a Friday night. Located in a basement off Collins Street, there's plenty to admire about this venue. The..."

Jacob

"Celebrated an anniversary with my partner here a few weeks ago. Beautiful decor like a cantina in Italy with great ambiance. The menu was impressive..."

Luccio

"My favourite Italian restaurant period. Authentic Italian food with the service to match. When I lived in Melbourne I ate here regularly and was..."

Garth Christie

"I recommend you to only get their pasta here! Started off with some calamari which was terrible... But the tortellini and pork ragu was..."

J.zee

"Good hearty Italian food in a sub-street level diner off the top end of Collins St. Very Melbourne. Nice service. Moody enough to have atmosphere,..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Do: the pork belly ragu, the duck, the potatoes, squid ink, the chocolate fondant and the tiramisu. Don't: leave without a coffee. Served..."

David Food Leasing

"Great moody atmosphere, with dim lights, half underground, and plenty of chatter amongst the tables (not too loud) that gives a good experience...."

Whats On The Grill?

"Service and atmosphere were both impeccable. I walked in without a reservation on a Thursday night for two. The restaurant was packed but luckily..."

Go Find Alice

"Favourite Italian restaurant. The bistro is wonderful but for a really special evening, the restaurant downstairs is amazing. The food is as good as..."

MalvernCustomer

"A sensational little spot in town for a great Italian meal and a lovely glass of wine. Just down off the chaos of Collins Street you step down into a..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Situated in a basement this place has great atmosphere friendly staff and great food and coffee. Their bircher muesli is the best we've..."

Wutnut

"I give it a high review on the basis of customer service. Despite being located in the posh end of town, staff are very down to earth and great place..."

GaryZ

"Another solo meal in Melbourne CBD, and again, it was AMAZING! I chose the Pork Belly along with a Pinot Noir. The meal was a definite..."

Rebecca Ng

"This place is amazing! Felt like we were back in italy the atmosphere is gorgeous! Food and service superb! Not easy to find yet very popular! Hidden..."

Katrina Anson

"Breakfast better. Il Solito Posto ("the usual place") has had its ups and downs. Long ago it was fab. Last time before this one it had deteriorated...."

Missdelish

"This place has two sections - the bistro and the restaurant. I have eaten at both.The bistro section is pretty average. This food is not up to..."

Richard

"Great city hangout, to dine in and enjoy an amazing meal or just chill out at the front of along the bar and graze on some delicious Italian..."

Jason Marinelli

"Never a dull moment here , I prefer the Bistro and the farfalle salmone is my favorite .Casual late night dining at its best with a real New..."

George

"-Environment: 4/5Good lighting, not too dark/bright Music volumn was just right-Service: 4/5Fast and prompt-Pricing: Abt..."

Sabrina Ip

"Mamamia!!! I must admit they serve the best Italian Antipasto in town! So tasty and generous portion.. Fresh and value for money. Always love the..."

J88

"I've been coming to Il Solito Posto for over a decade now. Its time for a review. Let me say straight out: I've never had a bad meal here...."

Oliver Goldsmith

"Came here for my sister's 21st & it was the best Italian restaurant that we've ever tried! Squid ink pasta & pork shoulder pasta are the must-try!!..."

Gossipgalaxy

"Enter in a laneway to get to this gem. Waiters were really attentive and friendly. The food was divine and I could not find any faults in the dishes..."

Jenduong

"A group of four of us had an enjoyable evening here. The service was very good. The wine list is extensive but a little overpriced. As with most, you..."

JBN

"Il Solito Posto is one of my favourite spots in the cbd. The bistro is always cosy and bustling, the restaurant the perfect place for a date, the..."

Champagne

"Met here for a coffee meeting and decided to stay for the always great calamari salad. I have been coming here for years and will continue to -..."

Lu

"Just wonderful and great Italian food... This is the 2nd time I have been to this place and have always enjoyed the food and excellent wine..."

Kiran Dikshit

"Quaint and tasty.There's very little to say about Il Solito Posto other than they deliver as promised, the food tastes as great as it..."

Honest Eats

"The chocolate pudding is the must try dessert if you are not in a rush. It was served warm with fluffy outer layer and soft centred. It was just..."

JiTe

Jimmy Chew Food

"A secrete hide away off Collin at which was spacious upon entering. The ink squid pasta with calamari was so yummy. Also a expansive selection of..."

David Liao

"Great little Italian restaurant that feels like you have transported to Italy. Love the pasta dishes here, always something different on offer. Mains..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Best Italian I've had in Melbourne!! Love this place. I've been recommending this joint to all my friends. This gem located on Collins street has a..."

LiveToEat

"Service was lovely. Little class Italian restaurant, beautiful handmade pasta! The squid ink pasta was delicious. I had entree size and then had the..."

Heidi

"We try to book the day before but it was all full so we just walked in that day after shopping around 8:30, waited about 20mins that was alright and..."

Kelly Shen

"What a warm and cosy place! Waitress was lovely and so confident in her recommendations. Great service too!Had calamari as entree, light..."

Ilovefood13

"What a warm and welcoming environment to step into. Staff with smiles from ear to ear, remembering almost all customers names and serving delicious..."

Windsor Foodman

"Il Solito Posto is our favourite breakfast spot in Melbourne serving great coffee, with just terrific service & food. Have had a couple of great..."

Lucy Green

"A Melbourne institution that can always be relied on. Have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner over the years and it is comforting, well..."

The Napoli Alert

"La La Larve. Quaint, downstairs, city rustic Italian with a knuckle coin swispe of switched on ambience with ease. What can I say? The first steps..."

Lady In Bread

"I don't think I have had a bad meal at Il Solito Posto before, and the service is always affable, I was particularly impressed with our waiter for..."

Gagwood

"The food was delicious and our service was great (the waiter thought they were "serving us too quickly", so they gave us complimentary glasses of..."

RaDfooD

"Too good! It’s now 2 hours later and I’m still feeling the love and class of this tasty and hearty..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"To find Il Solito Posto you'll be looking down one such alley, for a restaurant tucked below street level. Inside you'll find a dimly lit, rustic..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Feel like pasta? Try Il Solito Posto. Tucked down a laneway off Collins St, this little bistro may look unassuming from the outside, but inside..."

Tubbymistress

"Flawless. Both the upstairs cafeteria and downstairs restaurant have a classic Italian feel, cosy and inviting with a touch of class. My family and I..."

Nicole Raynal

"Heaven, again. It's become a bit of a ritual to come here with my Dad. =)The hostess was lovely as always, the red-haired lady. Friendly,..."

Red Jay

"Italian Delight. Excellent warm hearted food and service!Great atmosphere. My boyfriend and I had no..."

Saranya Radha

"Excellent food, quick and attentive service Wine expensive..."

Lindt

"Truly memorable. I have now had the pleasure of dining at Il Solito Posto on two occasions. Both times the food enjoyed by myself and my companion..."

Carole Sheppard

"Very happy evening. The moment we walked in it was packed with people however with a very lively atmosphere which also gave a cosy feeling. The food..."

-PP-

"Consistently Amazing. This is one of the most consistent and delicious restaurants in Melbourne. This is the place you will reccommend without even..."

Duncan

"Brilliant pasta . Worth every..."

Ninniku

"Worth the carbs. Worth being fat for. Staff are fantastic, the food is classic italian - simple, with fresh ingredients.Always a..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"Satisfy your coffee craving and order some food while you're at it. This place is my go to place for coffee meetings as they make a great latte. The..."

Maxi

"Brilliant. Great service, delicious food, good atmosphere, as most of the reviews suggest - flawless. Would be back..."

Sen.titus.ng

"This restaurant is completely flawless in style, character, staff character, service and food. I would recommend everyone to try a taste of Italy. I..."

Dooey

"Authentic Italian. Enjoyed dinner with 8 friends at Il Solito Posto. The food was amazing and the staff were friendly, attentive and fun. Could not..."

Tracy Battersby

"TOO DAYUM GOOD. Was gonna go to Chin Chin for my friend's birthday but at 5.30pm, the queue was hella long. Friends and I decided to pop in here..."

Munching Baiyun

"Authentic taste. It's a must to visit and return. Love the place. Never fails to..."

DP

"They gave me the best pasta I've ever had.. This isn't a full review, but out of all the places I've been in Australia (Melbourne, Adelaide, and..."

Ho-Toro

"Yummy Italian. Very busy last Friday. King prawns as entree- fresh and oh so tasty. Wished I had more. Had the squid in black ink- excellent...."

Chan Hsu Mei

"Really good taste,it's better to book in..."

Zhuoyan Liu

"Just like Nonna's. My husband and I walked in on a Tuesday evening, without a booking and surprised at how busy it was. We were greeted by very..."

Facebook User

"Think you are in Italy. This restaurant is amazing, the bar area and upstairs eatery is equally as good as the downstairs fine dining. Faultless..."

Jhawk

"Do yourself a flavour... ...and order the eye fillet with parmesan crust and truffle fraiche...one of the best things I've ever..."

Gastro

"Great Italian in the CBD. Had the penne Amatriciana . Loved it. Good service and good..."

Mike

"Absolute favourite place. I've been to Il Solito Posto three times now and I've never been disappointed. It's actually the restaurant my partner took..."

The White Rabbit

"10th anniversary dinner on a busy Saturday night during the comedy fest. Staff were brilliant and personable. Food was fantastic. Timing impeccable...."

David

"Stunning pasta!. The first thing i loved about Il Solito Posto was they actually took a booking for a late Saturday night dinner! Tick! It has a..."

Aly

"A bit disappointing as my main meal penne pasta was not cooked and the tomato based sauce was lacking taste. I realise that pasta should be 'al..."

SusieG

"Our favorite restaurant. Never fails to please ! Again last night happy service beautiful food and great ambience . Eat downstairs for a romantic..."

Csbennett

"Liked it. My wife and I had dinner on Monday evening in Feb 2014 and we both enjoyed it. Service was also good. Its not cheap but we would..."

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John Mangiare

"Had the butterfly pasta with salmon - really good. Friend had the pumpkin risotto and staff forgot the chilli, so they gave her the meal for free...."

Tardar Sauce

"Fantastic. Had dinner the other night. I traveled alone so was happy to seat on the bar. The place was completely packed. I felt like I'm in a movie,..."

Zrizi

"Amazing food, wine and customer service. Will definitely return when next in..."

Clairesy6

"Top quality but don't feel the need to over-tip. This intimate space serves up top quality food - fresh, well prepared, and properly presented. The..."

Enigma

"This place is still briliant: Excellent olives, bread is hearty and rustic, Our entrees: beetroot carpaccio was okay but a little dissapointing..."

Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis

"Failproof. These guys are amazing. Last minute bookings, brilliant service, food and wine list. This should be a staple of every italian culinary..."

Negative Spirit

"Fantastic restaurant with great atmosphere, amazing service and stunning food. Will certainly be back when next in..."

Mark Wilson

"Hi, my wife and I came here for our 10 year wedding anniversary the staff where great very good service too. The food was excellent it's..."

Manny

"This place has a great vibe and really great service. Food is very good too. Outstanding tiramisu. We will be..."

Candi The Cacker

"Delicious food, quality fresh ingredients thoughtfully combined flavours perfectly cooked. Friendly, switched on service with attention to detail...."

Meg

"Good but too expensive.. It is a very nice restaurant with friendly waiters and a very cosy atmosphere. The food was really good - but we had 4..."

Alex

"Pleasure to eat here. Well done thoroughly..."

Vanessa Crivelli

"Very friendly and relaxed with excellent..."

Jonathan H

"Good authentic Italian food! Pity the wines were expensive! The waitress recommended a Victorian bottle of Pinot and when the bill came, she forgot..."

Lily

"A beautiful restaurant with simple homemade Italian food. The service is quality. Definitely will be returning for another beautiful dinner..."

Denise Ouro

"Great meal Lovely Syrah win.... Great mealLovely Syrah wineVery cute waiter Simon..."

Simon Brady

"The meatballs are ace. Two of us dropped in here for dinner last night prior to seeing a film. We arrived just before service was due to start, so..."

Spurtle

"NIce and intimate. Great food and great service, the below area was a little to warm because of the heating, but bearable if you took of your jacket...."

Julian

"Beautiful meal - beautiful atmosphere. Will definetly go..."

Dino

"Il Solito Posto is a semi basement venue accessed off a cute laneway. The long and narrow venue has a romantic, intimate and European feel to it. We..."

Dave

"Sensational Modern Italian Cuisine.. Have eaten here many times over the years and have always had a great experience, and have never been..."

Cassius

"Charming host and owner , sat at the bar and had a beautiful red vino with some spicy spiral pasta with pancetta! Truly divine..."

Edensflaw

"Great service. ! Good food. ! Beautiful atmosphere ! Great night..."

Kerrie

"Came for a Birthday an had a great time. Great service and pasta & seafood was delicious...."

Ally Barron

"Consistently good. I've been coming here for years, and its never disappointed. My most recent visit was a Tuesday night with a friend from..."

Shimmering_blue

"Always fabulous service to match the amazing food. Has never..."

Spp

"My husband and I flew into Melb quite late and came here for dinner. The place has a great first impression and a rustic charm to it. The service was..."

Eva

"I recently had lunch here, the veal ragu was delicious. I like the cafeteria section of the restaurant, it's less formal than the dining room but the..."

Irwin M

"Classy establishment. High standards in food and service that keeps you coming..."

Peaches

"Beautiful dining experience. I have loved the intimate and cosy atmosphere of this Italian restaurant for years and found it to be incredibly..."

Mugsie

"Good food!. I come here for weekday lunches sometimes. i've always been happy with the restaurant. they make simple, proper food, with..."

Denii

"If you're going to eat pasta then do it here - yum ! Intimate or..."

Anne Marie Lewis

"Great lunch today.. Veal Ragu with Penne (gluten free pasta!). Plenty of wines to choose from with lots of great Italian reds. What is better..."

TDog

"Good italian food. Great Food and Services. It was abit pricy but worth the..."

Minny

"Great food. This is a great spot. The menu is small but very interesting and diverse. The wine list has a good selection of local and imported.i had..."

Kevin McLeish

"Proper food and great service. Went there for the first time. We had beef cheeks and Rabbit. Both dishes were excellent. Chocolate souffle was..."

Gash

"On a very busy wintry Friday night, we had great food and fabulous service in the restaurant area. Haven't been here for ages but was just as good as..."

Sally Harvey

"Never lets me down. Food is always tasty, good service, nice atmosphere and good wine list. Not cheap but hey, it is next to 101 Collins which is..."

Anne

"Fantastic!. Had a wonderful dinner for 4 on Fri, 20 July. The service was friendly, efficient, and very professional. The food and wine were..."

Houseofreeves

"Delicious food, great service. I had the beef cheeks and it melted in my mouth. What a great place to go for a meal on a cold winter..."

Vince

"This is what Melbourne dining is all about. In what other city could you find a restaurant down a laneway, in a basement but with this kind of an..."

Nicki

"Awesome! 10/10. Il Solito Posto is fabulous! We love going back there again and again.Warm atmosphere with friendly energetic and very..."

Vansavv

"Gosh this is a great place. It has all the elements. Warm homely space, great atmosphere, terrific food, great wines and excellent staff. It's the..."

Two Sheds

"You will not be disappointed.. A staple of ours for lunch and pre-show. Always busy, but they do their best for you if you just show up. I love..."

MuchLoveForAll

"Adore it.. I came here for Valentines day and had a wonderful experience. We had about a 10 minute wait for a table and were given a complimentary..."

Charlotte McCann

"Yummo!. My partner and I had a fantastic night at Il solito after a spur of the moment decision to eat out. We were lucky enough to get a table in..."

Tastebuddie

"Lives up to the name!. I've been having meals at Il Solito posto for the past decade and I still love the place! Great cosy european atmosphere in an..."

Melissa Meehan

"Gnocchi to die for!! Went on a Sunday night without booking, excellent classic relaxed service. This is an iconic place because it deserves to be -..."

Astrid

"When one thinks Melbourne Icon, exceptional service and true definition of Italian cuisine the first restaurant that comes to mind is Il Solito..."

Jason

"It's like been in Italy, the hustle and bussell the great selection of old world and new world wines, the great service. Fantastic keep up the good..."

B La Spina

"Food "Fantastic" .. Wine = great selection to choose from Service = 5..."

Sam Wardan

"There is a good reason as to why it's a Melbourne institution; pasta keeps me coming back again And..."

John

"Cozy venue. Delicious..."

Alex Wilson

"As good and honest as it gets. I first was taken to Il Solito Posto 7 years ago on a "first date." I saw the guy only once after that, but have been..."

Stella Tenace

"Delicious Italian food, fantastic service, yummy pasta, gamberini and good wine. Gem of a place. Will be..."

Lucy Beaumont

"George m. What a nice feeling to come back to a restaurant after being away for awhile and find it is better than ever. Renovated but still intimate,..."

George M

"Violet Polosnki. My favorite place for all occasions. Newly renovated and great atmosphere. Amazing food, wine and..."

Violet Polonski

"Not just Duck.... That's right not just Duck but double coocked to perfection and I dont use that freely I mean it. It was a great experiance where..."

Mercs

"Mmmmm So good. Sensational service, loved the Risotto Gorgonzola and the bread is so tasty with the dipping oil and salt. Finished off with a lovely..."

SD

"I went here for dinner on my own on a Friday night. Being from Sydney I wanted a typical Melbourne experience - a cool, underground laneway vibe...."

Phil Redfern

"I imagine this is what dinner would be in an Italian home. I could just about imagine someone's nonna directing the kitchen. Lovely homely and warm..."

Rachel

"Fantastic food! Generous serves - we couldn't fit dessert in no less. Attentive service and I asked if they could turn the music down as my father..."

Lisa Torney

"Ticks all the boxes.. What can't Il Solito Posto do?Not much, it would seem.They follow the perfect recipe of what constitutes a fantastic..."

Allitnils

"Love it!. Beautiful homely and delicious food with friendly service! Loved the lamb, marinated olives and crumble for dessert! Memorable evening out,..."

Natalie Daykin

"Being with a foodie in Melbourne means there are certain places you have to go, this is certainly one of them! While I find the whole "not being able..."

Shane Parkinson

"I have been twice now. Once to the bistro and once to the restaurant. The restaurant is very cosy, the service is excellent. Friendly and attentive,..."

Ange

"Another Melbourne Treasure. My partner and I ate here in the fine dining section, and were blown away by the service, food, and wine. For the fine..."

Jesspo

"Good food and atmosphere. Very good service too. They were out of figs for the quail dish and out of tiramisu which was disappointing. The food is..."

Munchcrunch

"Can you find a better Tirra misu in Melbourne?. This place is good! Really good!! Went here on a mate's recommendation as they know I love my Italian..."

Twinkles

"Mine and my Wife's favorite Italian restaurant! Service rocks and we never feel compelled to spend any more than we have to. Food is always fresh and..."

Agent86

"Consistently wonderful. I've only ever eaten the more casual bistro over the years, and the food has never failed. It is super yummy Italian food,..."

MsPP

"Consistentently wonderful!!!. I hadn't been to Il solito for a while but it had always been a winner in the past so I wasn't suprised when I had yet..."

D M

"Beautiful pasta, and charming service. My new favourite Italian place in Melbourne..."

Michael Rose

"Gnocchi to die for. Definitely great place for pasta lovers!The gnocchi was the best ever, pan fried and so soft. Always hunt for really..."

Belinda

"Just thought this buzzy spot was the ant's pants. From the moment I walked in, the place got me. Whether it was the waiter who has an uncanny..."

GregFresser

"Justlike sitting in Italy-the best authentic pasta in the..."

Naify

"Charming and romantic. Quite rustic Italian with switched on ambience. The pasta is absolutely perfectos, as is the service. Excellent delivery of..."

Fox On The Prowl

"Il Solito Posto has lost none of it's charm nor ability to delight with food & wine. I've been a customer on & off for the better part of 10 years..."

Gavin B

"A great place for a long lunch but a tad pricey, get a table at the cafe section if you want to be faster. All the menu is fab. Great service they..."

Stuart Bailey

"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! Haven’t tried a better one yet. Simple food done extremely well. Super fresh, vegetarian options, and..."

Tiffanie Nguyen

"What an amazing experiences of Italian restaurant. Quiet and a bit dark environment give you more relaxing and enjoying time with your delicious..."

Vahid Shahani

"Really enjoyed our dinner here with the family. Nice cozy atmosphere with a good hubbub of noise. Great meals with the pumpkin/pancetta risotto and..."

Philip Bentley

"Amazing meat balls on polenta. School prawns are out of this world - pure poetry in the plate. Child friendly in style. Staff is amazing, friendly..."

Neve Vujas

"A fabulous authentic Italian restaurant with traditional dishes to satisfy all tastes. The specials are always a great choice and add to the usual..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"This is our first time here. Alana was so friendly and extended a warm welcome. She guided us through each course beautifully. We started with School..."

Amaya V

"Food was very good, although portion size might be slightly small for the price, but it is Melbourne! What is fantastic, or should I say who is..."

Brendan Wendt

"Great friendly service and certainly reasonable prices. Bookings and vax proof a..."

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Da Guido La Pasta

85/100 (2468 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Buonissimo!! Fabulous food and service. We had the Italian cured meats and caprese salad followed by tagliolini al nero with calamari ragu and..."

Josie Danson

"Helpful staff explained lunch time menu. Tasty small serve of delicious pumpkin soup. We shared the tomato & basil spaghetti.. light, simple &..."

Deborah Cox

"I really recommend this Italian restaurant. It’s staff are welcoming and friendly, the ambience is elegant yet homely, the chefs are knowledgeable..."

YT Huang

"My favourite place for Friday lunch. Beautiful contemporary Italian food prepared fresh with great flavours, quality ingredients and with attention..."

Sabine Kass

"Fantastic authentic and fresh Italian food. My partner and I both tried something different that we have never had before and it was beautiful. The..."

Marina Anne

"The best pasta ever eaten in Melbourne and also the best coffee espresso I have ever had here. Trust me people because I'm Italian. I'll come back..."

Valeria Vanossi

"The best italian pasta! The flavours are perfectly balanced and I can't stop thinking about it after I have left. The service is very good..."

Helen Lee

"Have been to Italy many times but this was some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Will definitely go..."

Ann Ellyett

"We had an amazing experience on sat the 7th July the food was outstanding and the staff were so friendly and nice we loved everything about this..."

Lesley Davis

"We loved everything about this place from the moment we stepped inside. The service is warm and friendly, the decor elegant and the food is original..."

Kath Doret

"What a unique, beautiful and authentic modern Italian Restaurant in Carlton. Superb traditional style menu served with classic style. The..."

Robyn Poulton

"Wow! Amazing authentic Italian food, it was like I was in Italy again. Service was fantastic. Mouthwatering Beef and Oysters were the best. Highly..."

Lynda Morris

"Last night, once again, I had a wonderful experience. Amazing food, beautiful place, lovely staff, great service! Thank you!!..."

Laura Cozzolino

"Amazing food! Authentic Italian food and coffee ! I loved the place really cute everything was perfect even the service :) this place is a gem..."

Roberta Magrini

"It worth to go and have a dinner. Excellent food especially the pasta and dessert, relax and enjoyable atmosphere, great boss and..."

Hao Wu

"I’ve been coming to Lygon St for many years & tonight was absolutely the best night I’ve had. Delicious, fresh pasta, entrees & desserts. Lovely..."

KmTK

"Great atmosphere and vibe, very special place to dine. The food is so authentically Italian, simply a divine eating experience. I would definitely..."

Marianne Hanna

"I have never eaten pasta as amazing as this, homemade and traditional great value for such a great product and service. The decor and music was..."

Aaditey Bains

"We went there for late dinner. The place was fairly quiet since we went on a weekday night, which was good as it was peaceful.We were..."

Sense Of Food

"Good food and good service usually keeps the customers coming back for more. We had their pastas and pizzas and they were really good, the pasta was..."

M3lissa____

"Fantastic service and great food. Really appreciate their attentiveness. We felt there’s lack of options to choose when it comes to pasta, but..."

Jelly9449

"Loved this place, great food and drinks. The attentive Italian staff made us feel welcome without being intrusive. There's soft warm lighting, a..."

Michael Kuhle

"Absolutely amazing restaurant my partner and I loved it! The food was so delicious and the staff was super friendly definitely coming back :)..."

Tamarabell Linares

"What a nice place, with great wines to match the pasta. Great job Marco and Barbara. Last week we just walked in and this place just became one of my..."

John Kerry

"If you looking a real Italian location with a real italian pasta, stop to look around and book the table veloce veloce. I’m italian and i can..."

GL

"意面都超好吃的。点了三个，一个bluw swimmer..."

Qianqian Yun

"Da Guido is like dining in Italy- fresh, seasonal ingredgients cooked simply and presented elegantly. The service was so professional, warm &..."

Robin

"Generally good. Beautiful experience. But the preparation time is too long. Price is reasonable. Service is nice. And the surprise comes with the..."

Jiaqi987261

"Pasta is freshly made. Best pasta I have ever had. Service was excellent. Received complimentary pumpkin soup. Highly recommend Da Guido for your..."

Srslyfoods

"We had our wedding dinner here with a wonderful experience. Every dish is delicious and authentic. The decoration is so beautiful, as well as the..."

Lin

"Flavours , texture and scent of the food we had was amazing . The freshness of the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes was delicious. The gnocchi was..."

Adrian Chau

"It’s always hard for an italian to have pasta at the restaurant. I always avoid that, especially having worked in restaurants and knowing the crime..."

Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini

"Wonderful little Italian restaurant. Service is always spot on, knowledgeable, very warm and attentive. Good wine list, they always bring out an..."

Ester

"The husband had booked us in for dinner at this very lovely restaurant 8 mins walk away from our CBD apartment. There is apparently one branch in..."

Evelyn Yong

"It’s a pleasant experience in a winter night. Warm and cosy dining area with an open kitchen. Friendly staffs, great service. Love their water..."

Amyna

"We had an excellent experience at Da Guido. The service was really outstanding and the food simply delicious. We had an excellent squid ink..."

Veta Bajaj

"The service we received was absolutely fabulous, we were well looked after when visiting for a birthday dinner. Portion sizes was a little on the..."

Foodandwinefan

"We had a wonderful dining experience at this hidden gem! We tried a variety of dishes and it was an amazing combination of fresh & high quality..."

FoodieQueen

"I took my friend here for lunch for her birthday. We received complimentary pumpkin soup and It was nice but I don’t like pumpkins. We ordered..."

Leanne Dando

"Food: 10/10Service: 10/10Guido serve an authentic Italian cuisine in an environment that is fitting for a candlelit dinner. The..."

Rob Anthony

"Took a friend of mine for a birthday dinner and thought this place was delicious. We ordered a few starters, Bruschetta and Caprese of Buffalo..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"Fabulous food and service. 5 stars!!! Will come back with rest of my family. Very authentic Italian food that is genuinely from Italian..."

Henry Truc Nguyen

"Ane denger ini resto itali yang disegani but pasta. Beuhhh top bgt emang. Black tagliolininya muantebbh. Servis juga okeh! Balik lagi dah pokoke,..."

Sebastian Tobing

"My partner took me here for my birthday. We were craving really good quality Italian food for a while now and this place definitely did deliver! We..."

Melb_foodlvr8

"Review from September 2016Da Guido Melbourne only joined the ranks of Lygon Street's Little Italy in 2015, but their sister restaurant in..."

Pasta Of Melbourne

"Had a fantastic lunch with the family at what I regard as the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. (Our second visit here) A real stand out in..."

Claude

"Service was excellent and restaurant had a really great vibe. I had the ragu pasta, but unfortunately it wasn't to my liking. Pasta was overcooked..."

Mad Lamb

"Oasis in the desert Bright,fresh,clean!! This place is unique and really stands out in Lygon st A must for those who love quality Great selection of..."

Nik92

"This restaurant is very special place, because the atmosphere inside the venue is so relaxing and peaceful.Everything is so clean and because..."

Rodríguezp

"I was skeptical when my mate told me he'd booked dinner in lygon St Friday night, lygon st is full of shitty restaurants. Anyway, I had the..."

Meataxe

"Authentic and delicious italian food, served up in a great surrounds. Friendly staff and a good wine list make this place a must to try. Pricier than..."

Gursharan Chana

"Mi trovo da qualche mese a Melbourne con mio marito e, alcuni amici ci hanno consigliato il ristorante DaGuido che con sorpresa si e' rivelato..."

Loretta Gasparini

"Was a pleasure to discover a real Italian restaurant in Melbourne, after few days with no hope, me and my friends discovered a treasure. Incomparable..."

Jack

"Simple and special !!Really genuine and true Italian kitchen amazing experience with tagliolini, gnocchetti home made. My wife tried the tuna..."

Giovanni

"Locale accogliente, personale preparato e competente, cucina italiana, i piatti ben confezionati è molto buoni, una esperienza..."

Giovan Battista Casanova

"We had 4 lovely meals and great service. The waitstaff and even the chef were very welcoming. The pasta is housemate and the menu is authentic...."

Anne-Marie Curtis

"Great service and authentic Italian food. Staff very accomodating and met the needs of one of our group who needed special pans for cooking. Nothing..."

Jo Blannin

"I really enjoyed eating here! Honestly their steak starter is literally one of the best steaks I have ever tasted! Their pasta waa great as well...."

Mais Mustafa

"So impressive - from the moment we stepped in - greeted by gracious authentic Italian staff - I am highly recommending this restaurant - 7 people - 7..."

Eton's Mess

"Very very good pasta. If you were after an authentic Italian pasta meal, this would be one of the best choices you can make. Excellent service,..."

Tony

"Very good value for lunch. Had the lunch special and you have the choice of a pasta main, a green salad, small appetiser and foccacia for $24. Pasta..."

Julian Wu

"Went to this restaurant two days in a row. Staff were very friendly, nice ambiance and outstanding food. Definitely recommended! This restaurant is..."

Bella Olivia

"Fantastic style to the whole Restaurant look, beautiful food, great service and extremely friendly staff! I would eat at this restaurant again and..."

GFXerDave

"For great Italian pastas, desserts and service that will make you think you are in Italy, Da Guido is the place to visit. Feel spoilt with a..."

Nicole Tang

"Friendly and fast service! Delicious italian food and helpfull staff. Awesome home made pasta and tiramisù.Definetly need to come back..."

Cindy K.

"Enjoyed the atmosphere, the menu was of a great quality but not particularly well delivered. The service was above average but just shy of superb...."

Pink.rhapsody

"We had a perfect experience here. Can't wait to come back. The service was very friendly and helpful by a team that are polished and take a lot of..."

Melb Foodie

"Absolutely fantastic this is a true Italian restaurant with the spotless open kitchen you can see the chef getting ready your your fresh pasta and..."

Giuseppe Colosimo

"Had the seafood pasta. Great home made pasta with fresh seafood and herbs.Lovely simple and light Italian. With a clean quiet interior,..."

Daniel Weybury

"Just returned from lunch here and I'm so impressed I have to write about it. I live nearby and stumbled across the $19 lunch special so..."

Schnabeltier

"A very delightful dinner experience in the Lygon street. The host was warm and customer service was solid. We had excellent dishes (ask for their..."

Ray S

"Ambience: 9/10 Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Italian vibes for ambience. Very nice place for a date. Service was great and food was promptly. Very good..."

Eunice Lee

"I don't live in Melbourne but I'd move just for this restaurant. They give you complimentary bread which I'm pretty sure is house made. Need I say..."

Anya Cherepanova

"Easy to order as menu options are few. No specials of the day though which was a little disappointing.. unable to accommodate us inside which was a..."

Paul Henshaw

"The food was superb! Perfectly sized portions, flavourful, good menu and wine selection. Our waiter Valerio was excellent! He is very energetic and..."

Milena Teteris

"The carbonara was delicious, however the Wagyu ravioli that is very frequently mentioned in the reviews was not that great. The meat inside was very..."

Madi Elliott

"They source excellent ingredients and the pasta dishes are always fresh. The staff are really friendly and the place has a great atmosphere. The menu..."

Nathan Coates

"Really enjoyed this Italian dining experience. Excellent table service, including accurate info about the dishes on the menu. Menu has distinctive..."

Carmel Ross

Ecco

85/100 (1023 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always a wonderful experience going to my favourite Italian restaurant....it has a warm friendly atmosphere with obliging staff and an excellent..."

Lori Fusella

"We recently celebrated my son's birthday here, and not only were they incredibly accommodating, but the food and service was wonderful! They also..."

Iwona Clarke

"Ecco is reminiscent of a warm and welcoming family trattoria with it's rustic paved walls, dim lit ambience and antique style bar. Wine bottles..."

Domenico Antonaglia

"I’ve been to Ecco a few times and the food and service was amazing every time! Especially the two specials: pumpkin risotto and the pizza with..."

Kevin Melessen

"A wonderful and true Italian restaurant. A booking for 16 people, we were all individually and as a group well looked after. Everyone’s food..."

Eden Di Sipio

"Wow. Great food and fun service. So hard to find amazing Italian food. My favorite cuisine and this place is up there with the best. So..."

Kevin Panozza

"Great food, amazing service, truly Italian atmosphere! Feeling like having dinner in one of those little Italian cuisine in Rome! I love..."

Ubaldo Aglianò

"Sono stato in vacanza a Melbourne e cercavo un ristorante italiano dove mangiare bene e spendere poco: "Ecco" è stata la scelta giusta! Un saluto a..."

Daniele Abbacuccio

"Great night at Ecco, love the new fitout. Loved the ravioli even more...."

Daniela Santilli

"Fantastic food, beautiful venue, amazing service! Catered for vegan with delicious food options also. Cheeky waiter is cheeky..."

Natalie Michelle

"Lovely atmosphere and delicious specials on a weekly basis. The fish of the day is amazing and usually have meat specials too, my go to local..."

Ev Ev

"First time at this restaurant and loved its atmosphere and its food. Excellent service with good knowledge of what they serving. Definitely will..."

Ale Vargas

"Fantastic food! Loved it, first time eating there will definitely be..."

Lou Cosgrave

"Incredible food, great service. Thanks for a memorable dining experience..."

Karyn Miller

"If it's fantastic quality Italian food that you are seeking, head no further than the amazing Ecco in South Yarra. From it's beautiful but relaxed..."

Morgs71

"There food is excellent, really fluffy wood fire pizza crust, authentic as it..."

Duke Johnson

"My partner and I grabbed some gnocchi and capricosa pizza takeaway from here. Great flavours, size and value! Thanks..."

Evelyn Dempsey

"5/5 - Weekend lunch may well be a weekly thing here as wow... the food was outstanding in every way. With no children in tow, it was time..."

ToorakM

"Lovely classic on the busy strip of South Yarra!Walk into a classic and yet classy Italian restaurant which serves up woodfire pizza. There..."

M3lissa____

"A beautiful, authentic Italian restaurant in South Yarra, we were invited to try the menu. We started with a classic Caprese salad, simple,..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Invited out for dinner my first impression was sophistication. The restaurant has a classy yet casual feel to it. We started with the beef carpaccio..."

Melb_Belly

"It's such a great pleasure to have visited this amazing Italian in downtown of South Yarra and was pleasantly amazed with the intimate and elegant..."

Eatwithhendri

"Delicious Italian experience in the heart of South Yarra. We had the Tagliatelle Lamb Ragu, Crab Spaghetti and the Pepata pizza to share. Just wow...."

Lazar Savic

"A stunning balance between fancy and casual, Ecco is a cosy Italian restaurant that is perfect for all occasions. With a focus on using fresh..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Their woodfired pizza is great and the service is top notice as..."

DamoForce Food

"authentic italian served with passion and flare, we loved our visit to Ecco Gusto. To start we shared the pictured caprese and Rach has a delicious..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Oh my the food here is melt in your mouth!! We started with calalamari fritti to share which was just delicious! For mains I had the ravioli, the..."

Margaret G

"We escaped the chaos of buses replacing trains and busy peak hour on Toorak Road to step inside a beautiful classic style Italian restaurant just up..."

Espy Eats

"110% would recommend, had seen this place online for so long looked amazing, always so satisfying wanting to try a place for so long and the food..."

Ruwannnnn

"Cosy, excellent service and..."

Petras Butkevicius

"Ecco is an authentic and cozy Italian restaurant in South Yarra that sure know a thing or two about good Italian food. We ordered the caprese salad..."

MelbourneLops

"Lovely Italian in South Yarra. Came here with a big group of family and everyone was please with how their meal went. Service as great, we were..."

Stephanie Leonard

"If you are looking for a nice place to relax, enjoy your time and have amazing food - this is the place to be! We were blown away by the service and..."

EatorTreat

"I was lucky to have the opportunity to try Ecco’s new menu, and I was very impressed! We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner, and by the..."

Stelly

"We were kindly invited to dine at Ecco and chose lunchtime on a Sunday to visit. Upon arrival we were seated, provided menus and water. We..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Friday night is usually date night for us, and this week we found ourselves at Ecco Gusto Italiano in Toorak. A cozy yet relaxed Italian restaurant..."

Daisy Never Too Sweet

"We went to Ecco on Saturday night for dinner which happened to be the Grand Final day and surprisingly the restaurant is pretty packed. On the night,..."

Harmony

"These guys make the best pizza in a woodfire oven and the service was phenomenal! If you are looking for a good Italian restaurant, I suggest you..."

Food Review Australia

"Came here for a birthday with a bunch of my mates. The guys at Ecco really delivered great service and food. We highly recommend this place to..."

Hung Huynh

"My friends came over from Brisbane and I have to treat them something distinct and good, so I looked up and found this gem. I have no idea what we..."

Lei Liu

"Came here with my significant other. We really enjoyed the gnocchi, the sauce was perfect. They use a woodfire oven and it makes for the perfect..."

Adam Sarfati

"Ecco catered for all tastes for our birthday group of 19 upstairs last night. The choice of dishes from The Greatest Hits selection was perfect. The..."

Kay Hannaford

"Have ordered take away pizza from and have sat it this restauarant. It has truly amazing Italian food and wonderful service. I will definitely be..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"We had a table of 12 and NO complaints from the whole party!! All comments about the food were exceptional, and the service was perfect. Cant wait to..."

Lauren Pinch

"Came to Ecco on a date without the kids, with an intimate romantic setting and a well crafted menu, attentive polite and professional staff. The food..."

Nicole Wamba

"What a great place to have a family dinning! Amazing food, ambience & service. A must try.. Had the best gnocchi till date. Loved it.Will be..."

Raveena Kamble

"Really brilliant traditional Italian food. The Pizza are wood fired and cooked to perfection. I had the Gnocchi sorrentina, the sauce was full of..."

FriesFiend

"Went here on a whim cause I walk past it most days on the way to work! Was so yummy! Very different pizzas but fantastic and highly recommendable!..."

Bernard Haylen

"MELBOURNE'S BEST LAMB PASTAWhen we walked into this small restaurant on Toorak Road, we didn't know we were in for a treat but, boy, were..."

Edible Melbourne

"I live in this area and this place is hands down one of my most favourite Italian restaurants. The menu is very authentic. Their Italian style pasta..."

Melbourne.Food

"Forget sushi pizza, rainbow cannoli and other culinary fads saturating your Instagram. Ecco Il Ristorante transports you to humble Italian roots with..."

Food Comatose

"Ecco is such a cute little Italian place in South Yarra. I love their fresh home made pastas, and the cured meats are delicious. It’s a nice place..."

Nicolette

"You can find this little gem on Toorak Road close to the South Yarra station.It's a small charming Italian restaurant that serves authentic woodfire..."

Cludy Foodie

"Come for the pizza and stay for the espresso Martini's. Loved the base and fluffy crust of the pizza, very authentic! The Martini was almost perfect,..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"An intimate and quaint Italian restaurant which despite being on Toorak Rd in South Yarra was excellent value. The food was utterly fantastic and the..."

Phil Rowe

"We came to Ecco for pizza night and it was delicious! Entrees consisted of mussels and calamari and my favourite salad , the..."

Vivian

"Great place on Toorak Road! Absolutely enjoyed dining here - from the mussels and calamari to start with, to the pizzas to the fabulous desserts like..."

Miagoreng.com

"I had an incredible foodie night at Ecco ! They have an amazing array of the classics and their own twists too! A favourite was the Tartufata pizza -..."

Bigmelbappetite

"When you walk into a restaurant and see a big beast of a wood-fire oven you can't help but want to try the pizza. Alongside a range of Italian..."

Olive Sundays

"A touch of Italy at half the price . I became a Paesano in the first 5 minutes . The vegetarian egg plant parmagiana is excelent. No complaints..."

Michael Adams

"Ecco il Ristorante located at the heart of Toorak Road just literally 5 minutes walk from South Yarra Station. It gives you the premium, neat and..."

Jeffry

"The food at Ecco was delicious. We were presented with Midori spritz’ which were a delicious take on the Italian Apertif the Aperol Spritz!..."

Food Josh

"Such a cosy environment with super friendly staff. Had their calamari as entree, shark bay crab meat spaghetti and finished it off with a Nutella..."

Goodfoodpapi

"We were invited to an event at Ecco tonight which was literally just down the road from another pizza place I’d recently visited. The difference at..."

Good Food Good Mood

"As one of the many upmarket Italian eateries dotted along Toorak Road, Ecco certainly not disappoint.With a true Italian at the helm and..."

Penguineats

"Ecco! What can I say, delicious AF pasta. The menu was a little small but they absolutely will blow you away with how good it tastes & they have a..."

@foodtom

"Coming from someone with a large Italian family, we had some of the best pasta in Melbourne here at Ecco. The spaghetti was a 10/10, rich tomato..."

Maria Condello

"Exceptional service, best pork belly I haveEver experienced! Great back area and courtyard for large groups. Awesome deserts. Can’t wait to go..."

Maggie Quach

"We had a groupon for some Mexican place that treats groupon buyers like crap. Had I known, I wouldnt have bought my first groupon. While waiting for..."

DineByNine

"Super awesome food, romantic atmosphere, friendly staff made our anniversary celebration night an extra special one.For a moment we felt like it..."

Pramitha Ranshika

"Went there for dinner a few days ago to catch up with some friends I hadn't seen in a while. Well established and classy establishment with fine food..."

Ernest

"A wonderful and true Italian restaurant. A booking for 16 people, we were all individually and as a group well looked after. Everyone’s food..."

Eden Di Sipio

"This place is absolutely fantasticI been here many times and it never disappointThe food is 100 % italian and the management at his..."

Giuseppe Colosimo

"Was here for last year Valentine’s Day dining! Early Bookings are required for occasional dining , but other wise also this place is quiet crowded..."

Deep Animesh

"I came on Valentines Day with a friend. I was so impressed with this place. The food, the wine choice and the staff were exceptional. would have to..."

Vanessa

"Amazing food, classic Italian food. A real pleasure 🍺🧀Chefs technique with a classic Woden oven it was impressive, amazing service,..."

Jesus Cortes

"Today I visited Ecco in South Yarra for lunch. I didn't expect much, last time I went the food I had wasn't anything to write home about. However,..."

Pestaterian

"I went there on Mel Cup Eve. It was nice and busy. The service was great and the food was yummy. I recommend the sticky fig pudding. Will..."

Happy Tummy

"Been going there for years and has never disappointed. Great Italian food, great service. Antipasto are great. Pizzas are thin and delicious...."

Mr_blueberry

"Like that place. Been here a few times and always same good quality. Service a bit poor but the pizzas are really nice. We can really taste the wood..."

Fanny Foodie

"Ecco! When it comes to authentic wood fire pizzas, you will not be disappointed here. Came to have a quiet dinner with a friend and thoroughly..."

Robin Yang

"I have been going to this place for years and truly enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. The pizzas are always freshly made. Entree and..."

Emi Sui

"Nice Italian food old style but super tasty! Gnocchi, agnolotti, spaghetti alla chitarra all suggested dishes! Pizza, really nice, Roma style, not..."

Marco Cedriano

"Great for big groups!Gorgeous courtyard out the back. I hosted a birthday dinner with 15 people, we had the courtyard to ourselves and enjoyed..."

Georgie Jenkins

"Simply the best authentic Italian pizza in the area. Many try, but none come close to Ecco. If you're after a Naples-style pizza as a break from the..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Had Australia day dinner at ECCO with my family. The food was so good. The menu has a decent number of vegetarian options and most importantly the..."

Karthick Narayana

"Favourite Italian in Melbourne. In particular, the gnocchi is outstanding. Amazing above and beyond service, manager recognises us and make us..."

Ashyveggielover

"Lovely, simple Italian! Been here twice and both times were pleasant. The restaurant is small but so cosy with a great ambience. Great for a date..."

Alexia Kara

"This was my first time been here. The food was amazing especially the dessert pannacotto, and the atmosphere was nice and warm, made you feel like at..."

Elle Chen

"Lovely simple Italian, sweet romantic atmosphere, pleasant family style service. What more could you ask for?I have come back here again a..."

Kate

"Detail: have come here a few times for dinner and never been disappointed. The pizza is very tasty, nothing unique about it but it is still..."

T

"Great pizzas , awesome food. Great service. Just probably needs a little refurbishment inside but food never disappoints. A little gem in South Yarra..."

Harrykarakinos

"We used to go to this place almost every Friday evening and stopped going a couple of years ago since the quality of food dropped. We tried this..."

Nooshin_ha

"Very good pizza. Thin, simple and fresh. ..."

Slobodan Bradic

"First up, I had Ecco pizzas delivered through Suppertime. I didn't dine in. When you order something in this form, you have to expect that..."

Kate

"Service not too bad, although it was a bit warm and had to ask for the air conditioning to be turned on. Also ran out of table water quickly and..."

David Lew

"Enjoyed midweek lunch at Ecco with friends. Just walked in without booking - plenty of tables available. Food was excellent. I enjoyed my..."

Lindsay

"Firewood pizza. The pizza were good but I think there is not much to eat on them. So the good point is firewood pizza that's it ! Service was good..."

Roomain Liger

"Some of the best Italian in Melbourne! The seafood spaghetti was to die for! The flavor of the sauce is married beautiful with the flesh of the..."

Mariposa

"Good Italian. Beautifully made dishes and a nice cosy place.We've ordered the Carpaccio for a start which was really tasty with fresh rocket,..."

Shlomi

"Came to celebrate my boys' birthday with the family~ Manager provides the warm welcome and great service with details, if the staffs can also smile..."

Cube of L L

"We had lunch here today on a whim, as we were in the area. The service was utterly delightful, with a gorgeous young fella who was so warm and..."

Charlotte Harris

"Highly recommend - one of the best pizza base I've had! Love this local gem 🧡 Food is deliciously cooked and very welcoming service...."

Karmen Lau

"I decided on a whim to give myself a treat and stop by at ECCO for lunch. I have been wanting to try the The Taglioni Al Granchio. The Shark Bay crab..."

J M

"Came here today for Mother's Day - made my Mum feel really special. The food was beautiful - the pizzas are some of the best pure Italian-style..."

Chris Cap

"We as a group of 4 enjoyed a good Italian homestyle meal with good, not over priced Italian wine. Our favourite dishes was the ox cheek and duck..."

Antony Winiarski

"Hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to in Melbourne. The food itself was alien... Out of this world. Ordered the lamb ragu, absolute..."

Lex Xiao

"Found this place close to where I parked had some beautiful gnocchi for dinner! True Italian style it was flawless! The waiter was excellent bought..."

Mark Eaves

The Olive Tree

85/100 (1092 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"We were there for a Christmas party and the place was full. That didn't hinder the service at all, the staff were all really nice, professional and..."

Jayne Dunell

"Omg this is the most fantastic restaurant. Beautiful food, friendly attentive staff, good wine and casual welcoming environment. Will definitely..."

Brenda Doran

"Great atmosphere, friendly service, delicious 😋 food and even better you get a huge plate of food and at average prices which is why we love it so..."

Nicole Kimber

"The Olive Tree Restaurant. is still the Best. great service very polite staff, good prices & the best, food. a pleasure to eat there.Joe..."

Joe Puglia

"We have been going to the Olive Tree for many many years and it never ceases to amaze us with the quality and quantity of the food, not to mention..."

Michael Houston

"happernimg and exciting place Waiter was fantastic! Warm, Knolagable and funny. Food was exceptional I had the Sydney Bay Oysters combined..."

Brydie Sheppard - Weller

"We called in for a late supper, the staff were very welcoming & the food was terrific...whole fresh flounder grilled to perfection & amazing bug..."

Heather Montague

"Have organised dinners there every 3 months for 19 years. Great atmosphere. Scrumptious food, great service & staff always welcoming &..."

Bern O'Gorman

"I went with a community organisation for a booked dinner. The food was both superb and plentiful, the staff found nothing too much trouble. Prices..."

Heather Patricia Stone

"Have been to this venue a few times over the years and im always walking away satisfied great food and atmosphere is always..."

Franca Berardi

"Been going to this institution for 20 years, never had a bad meal nor bad..."

Peter Cations

"Amazing food and impeccable service! Will be..."

Tamara Dwyer

"The food, service and temperature were all amazing! Looking forward to heading back there again. The drinks were also delicious and i loved that..."

Catherine Hammat

"Great steak and great service at the olive..."

Anthony Ellis

"I live across from the Olive Tree . Been there many times and never been disappointed. It’s a hidden gem in South Melbourne. Food is always great..."

Tabi Ei

"This place has been in South Melbourne for a long time. Only came in for Friday lunch and I was impressed. I loved the home cooked lasagna as I could..."

Erin Zhang

"An absolute institution in South Melbourne! Visited here a couple of months ago after wanting to come to years. The staff were so friendly and..."

Oj_always_eating

"First time visiting here with friends who visit often. Love the look and feel of the place. Service was great when we arrived. Surprised there were..."

Romina Battaglini

"There are not many places like this still open in Melbourne. The old style decor is really cosy, food is divine (amazing rack of lamb) and service..."

Jayde

"Initial approach the facade is looking a little worn/tired. Inside the decor and furniture is ageing and it is a little dark towards the back. The..."

Shane Sollars

"Can only comment on the pasta because for some reason I went in thinking it was an Italian restaurant, I think the name threw me off. Anyway, it..."

Chris

"Well hidden between the towering south bank buildings and a true gem is The Olive Tree. Oysters have never disappointed me there. The decor is..."

Sumeet Subba

"We had an extremely pleasant meal at the Olive Tree last night - so nice I felt compelled to write a review. This restaurant provides attentive..."

Lucy Lion

"A first visit accompanying friends who eat there regularly. Outstanding meal. We shared oysters and Moreton Bay bugs for entree. I am very..."

Geoff

"Recently went here after a few years. Food was great as usual. Had fried calamari for entree and chicken, avocado and prawns. Both very..."

Sf32393

"We ran into this place cause it was closer to the hotel we were at but bless my stars for this find. Amazing service, straight forward food that..."

Akshay Mandava

"The Olive Tree is an oldie but a goodie. Don't expect anything flash as the decor is daggy but it's endearing all the same. More importantly, the..."

SLH

"Meals reasonably priced and delicious. We had meals including pasta, steak , roast duck (superbly done) and a veal parmigana - all really good...."

Daisy Werac

"Very very cozy and great food. You can just relax there with your bottle of wine for a good few hours and the staff are very friendly, definitely..."

Lanaa

"Directly opposite my office, this place is deceptively good. The serving portions are huge, and whilst they haven't invested in the exterior of..."

Josh Strawczynski

"It’s a European style bistro, with warm wood panelling inside. Very welcoming and made me feel like I was in France on a cold winter’s day. The..."

TriedNBested

"Liked it but better food elsewhere. Ok so the food was ok, as was the service but there are much better places to eat elsewhere. We've eaten here..."

Louisetkeogh

"Hosted a group of four and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. Be prepared for the generous servings. Table service was good - no hovering but available..."

John Blackburn

"Awesome food, great value for money, one of the great steak houses of Melbourne. Been going for over 20 years with a regular wine group. Food is..."

Bill Barnes

"Thumbs up. Seamless experience from start to finish! I really had a great time. Easy to book online, good efficient service and tasty food with great..."

Jm93

"Very nice, warm, quirky restaurant.. Were invited to this restaurant on Saturday evening with family and friends as a recommendation. Tucked away,..."

Neil The Foodie

"Fabulous Simple Italian Food - We will be back. There were 11 of us for a Birthday party. I ordered the Venison and could not believe the plate -..."

Rita

"Wow - what a nice surprise. Perfectly cooked steak and friendly fast service. Good old fashioned menu and great value. I'm coming..."

Sharyn Honey

"I thought it was good. The steak I had was delicious and the house wine delic at 7 a glass. Everyone at the table liked their meals, risotto etc. the..."

Cat

"Lamb rack was overcooked but was still tender and honey mustard sauce made it really delicious. The duck was overcooked and wasn't that great. The..."

Brando The Pig

"Best atmosphere.... And the steaks amazing too... Always loved this..."

Mike O'Brien

"Amazing food, great service. One of the best risottos I've ever had, the duck was cooked beautifully & added great depth of flavour to the dish. My..."

TriedNBested

"My husband and I went to The Olive Tree last night for the first time and we really didn't know what to expect. We ended up having a lovely evening..."

Sofie Papasifakis

"Back after a few years. First time back to The Olive Tree after a few years away overseas.STILL AMAZING.We came on Saturday night and..."

Unicorn Thunder

"Old Gem Rediscovered. OMG ! The rediscovery of the century - I remember going there with my folks when I was little some 20 years ago.Yes the..."

Tanya

"4 kids 4 adults, amazing service and great value. Very..."

Loren Brooks

"Loved it great good great service made for a very enjoyable birthday am sure I will return many..."

Jussy Mc

"Nice place. The food was very good, especially baby goat; vine selection was also fine; the service is friendly and bit too..."

Al

"My partner and I have been to the olive tree several times together. We always get the same thing, a dozen oysters Kilpatrick and eye fillet with..."

Courtney

"One of the best. Without doubt one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Have been there many times, standard in service & food always excellent. Try..."

Custer

"Wow!!!. This hidden treasure in South Melbourne is just phenomenal. Loved my scotch fillet with veg and mushroom sauce!!!!!!! I have never had such a..."

Peaceloveandfoodiness

"Disappointing. Orders mucked up on multiple occasions. Wait too long. Steaks cooked inappropriately. Meals came at different times. Service..."

Alysia

"Iv been to this restaurant many times over the last 3 years-and that's because it ticks all the boxes for me. It's affordable,friendly staff,honest..."

Luke

"Great hearty meals, good prices, friendly..."

Lazlo

Spitiko

"Best Greek in Melbourne, beautiful food and lovely..."

Nicky Burnett

"Had the most beautiful meal. Truly a family affair. Best Greek food..."

Paul Atkins

"One of the most amazing Greek feasts we have had!! Amazing atmosphere , friendly amazing wait staff, fantastic food and wine. Next time we visit..."

Stacey Anne

"The food is amazing best service from John and all the..."

Elizabeth Kostaras-Gakis

"What can I say about spitiko... I love the place, from the food to the service it's always bang on. John and the staff make it an occasion every time..."

Demetri 'Hank Moody' Thomas

"Great place, excellent service and nice food!!! I'm planning to bring..."

Yasha Aronov

"Lovely staff and beautiful food! Will definitely be back again! Love that they keep it..."

Jaime Dean Penna

"Great food and service great Authentic Greek food good..."

John Raftopoulos

"Delicious and a great vibe. Satisfied my craving for Greek food and culture..."

Tahney Alexandra May

"Cannot speak highly enough of this place. Great tasty cuisine, fabulous atmosphere and the greatest owners and staff. Bravo to Gianni and his staff..."

Nick Zafiriou

"Great food, great service and can't wait to go..."

Rob Green

"Awesome food and friendly staff...must check it..."

Archie Katsis

"Ordered takeaway from here last night and it was a pleasure. It also felt like we were dining in Greece. Very authentic and clearly made with love...."

Nicole Wamba

"Always enjoyed dining in here, takeaway is just as good. Lovely moussaka and feta fries go down a treat. Keep up the good work guys :)..."

Tokenbroccolligirl

"Beautiful food and excellent service as always, thankyou..."

Sandra Agelis

"Very impressed with the hospitality and how welcoming the staff were during our visit. Our table of two had the banquet which started with 4 dips,..."

Angela

"Thank you for an amazing dinner tonight Hugo! Your hospitality and genuine warmth made for a great night and even better food! Your passion for..."

Evana Karapetis

"The restaurant is new to the area so why not try it out... the cuisine is delicious... traditional Greek style... and the service very good... try..."

Inostram

"Stumbled across this pace for a last minute birthday. As partner is Greek Cypriot, we were prepared to be underwhelmed as often nationals are away..."

Adrianj

"Oh this place..... The best meat you’ll eat, the chicken is to die for and if you’re lucky enough to be there for the lamb on the spit, AMAZING!!..."

Michael Grundy

"Having lived for years in Cyprus, we were looking for authentic Greek cuisine in Melbourne that would not cost arm and leg, and this place is exactly..."

Olga Barrett

"What a fantastic restaurant! The food was divine! I highly recommend the potatoes! Super delicious and wonderful hospitality from John the owner! A..."

A Girl With Curves

"Order everything and regret nothing, then order some more because the food is incredible. Twice I've been here and twice I've been blown away by how..."

J Cameron

"I went here last night and the food was amazing the flavours melted in my mouth and was to die for. Best Greek ever!!!!!! I would recommend it to..."

Ricardoski1610

"We attended using a coupon deal and enjoyed the atmosphere and a delicious meal. They were busy that night, and we were provided with two delicious..."

Elletee

"We always eat here with our group of friends that are a mix of GF, Vego, allergies to seafood and meat lovers.. We go in for the banquet, tell the..."

Windsorlocal

"Tried this place out after hearing about them due to their sponsorship of my favourite sporting club South Melbourne FC (www.smfc.com.au). We went..."

HellenicDiner

"Walked in today on a cold August night and was warmly greeted by a jolly grill man named Tony who i later found out was the manager.. We decided to..."

Pierce Brosnan

"Two years ago we had the best Greek dinner at Spitiko, and now we're back! For a four course dinner with wine for four ($95) valued at $197.60?? ..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Groupon deal - food lovely, atmosphere upbeat, vibrant, relaxed,casual. Don't need a deal to have a evening of good food, good won't & fun - will..."

Mac

"Thank you John and Tracey and all his Staff. We Celebrated our Daughter's Christening few weeks back and I cannot speak any more highly of..."

Debbie Lykouras

"A warm, cosy and friendly Greek restaurant located in South Melbourne. The souvalaki and gyros were really good. Loved the saganaki but found the..."

The Spice Adventuress

"We love this restaurant food is plentiful and always spot on this is a lively place and we love the history and story of this restaurant Do not..."

Suzifoodie

"Unpretentious home cooked Greek experience with our wonderful host John Kalos. The best hand foraged tatziki ever, perfectly cooked lamb, try the..."

Tori Joy Phillips

"Love,love this place, feels like home for us both. Home cooked greek food that tastes amazing . John and Tony are such beautiful people and they..."

Kathy Bryan

"It's always so nice eating at Spitiko. The waiters a really friendly. I love that they will basically order for you when you're not sure of what..."

Danielle Canna

"I recommend Spitiko to anyone who wants a great, fun, tasty and occasionally interactive dining experience. The food is always..."

James

"Been here twice now, the first experience was fantastic, the second not so much. Inconsistency in food and service just doesn't do it for..."

GGx

"Love this place. We've been coming here for ages and it's become a regular place for us to relax and enjoy an evening out. It's a great evening..."

D H

"Had the mixed grill platter, souva and dips, refreshing change from the normal fare on Clarendon street. Really homey feel to the place and friendly..."

Munchkinmichie

"Food was amazing, especially the lemon potatoes. Will deffinetly be coming..."

Pip

"If I could think of a few words to describe Spitiko – I’d say “hearty family restaurant that whips out home-cooked Greek meals”. When we..."

Burp Appetit

"Dinner with jas at Spitiko, a Greek restaurant that starts with a funny z sign that in maths means "the sum of". Google translate says 'Spitiko'..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Spitiko has been around for a while and for some reason we have never ventured in but on a cold dark night I get a craving for good Greek food and my..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The room was full of people, the drinks were flowing, the delightful food was abundant. The event was very festive indeed, reflecting the strong..."

Angel Khong

"Fantastic food and atmosphere a really good night with family or friends. Great staff and friendly and attentive service. One of the better Greek..."

Nick The Greek

"Went there for dinner with friends and from the moment we walked in, everything was amazing! The service, the decor, the buzz of patrons around the..."

Cassandra Lakis

"Worth the Airfares. We had heard about several Greek eateries and Spitiko was one of them We dined there and had the banquet We made the big mistake..."

Aekara21

"Best Greek outside of Greece. Big call I know, but these guys are doing it right. Please make sure you go hungry, very hungry in fact...and thirsty...."

Jenx

"Best Greek restaurant within the area + surroundings. Can't come to South Melbourne and look past this place. From the cheerful management who make..."

Cliff Fabian Hussey

"Comedy wins. The guys who run this place could make money on the comedy festival circuit. Really engaging and friendly, they make you feel like..."

Gin

"Fantastic venue. I recently held my daughters baptism at Spitiko and loved it. The food was great and the service was exceptional. The feedback from..."

Manari_7

"Friendly staff.... Decent food... Cool atmosphere. Not a fan of the Greek rap music but all in all I love this..."

Foodcomas

"Always have a great time at Spitiko; relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, simple tasty meals and not pretentious. Happy to while away many a hour..."

Chemuk

"Absolutely Spectacular. I have been here on a few occasions but not for over a year now. We needed a place where 4 different people with 4 different..."

Nikita

"Magnificent Food. Definitely going back. The food was delicious, fresh and generous. Service was prompt. The waitresses were polite and smiling. The..."

Amanda P

"Great Service and Great Food - a real Greek gem!. Went to dinner here a few weeks ago with some friends and thought it was great. The servings were..."

Queen Of Food

"Amazing. Food, service, venue was fantastic. Happily go back. Only complaint would be the chair was rocky. Highly recommend anyone to..."

Kerrod Hughes

"Best souvalaki I have..."

Matthew Dunn

"Fantastic food and service. This place does Greek food exceptionally well and offers extremely good value. We went for a work function and everyone..."

James

"Great family restaurant in South Melbourne. Restaurant that caters for all, both groups and couples, from families, friends, elderly couples etc. The..."

HungryMe

"Greek local secret. Love this place, if we are dining as a family, this is where we all choose. The food is wholesome and packed full of flavour...."

GoodorNot

"Amazing. Best greek restaurant in melbourne, fantastic food, we had our sons christening there and the staff were on the ball the whole time, our..."

Joanne Theodore

"Great greek food love it ..... 7 years I've been going to spitiko ...my latest was a Thursday night dinner....let's put it this way it's Saturday now..."

David C

"Birthday celebration. Having booked my birthday dinner at Spitiko, I was a little worried after reading the review by "concerned". I didn't need to..."

Bdaygirl

"Amazing place! Serves super authentic Greek food, staff are very courteous and friendly, and the food is..."

Eskatrene

"Love It 👍🏻✌🏻 Food Is Amazing, Rich Servings, Awesome Service .... Will Be Back..."

Kino Mamich

"Such a gem of a place, went on a quiet weeknight. The food is delicious and service is superb too. Loved the chicken gyros, lamb, calamari and..."

Lorraine Quach

"I’ve been to my fair share of Greek restaurants and this place has to be my favourite. Authentic and tasty! I took my family of 4 here, and we had..."

Dominic Brown

"Amazing Greek food. The traditional banquet is so filling. Entrees, salads, then a tray if succulent lamb, chicken, rissoles, sausages, cutlets......"

Dan Browne

"Went with a group of 5 on Thursday night and thoroughly enjoyed the service and the food. The waiter had a good sense of humour and the food was very..."

Yuting Z

"A great place to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine. The owner serves quality Greek food in a relaxing atmosphere. Overall the food was excellent and the..."

anthony taranto

"This place is one of the finest Greek restaurants I've been to. The food came out quick and plentiful. The waitresses were great especially Tina who..."

Nick Papas

"Highly enjoyable dining experience - delicious and will presented food with fantastic service. The space is nice, open and inviting with a view..."

Michael Hutchison

"Great atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff. Definitely recommend this..."

pauline stafrace

"Good service, good heating, relaxed. The food was delicious, we had a pizza -the dough was AMAZING, and a steak, and a quinoa salad. Prices might..."

A A

"One of the best feeds in the north-east, we had the oysters followed by the steaks which basically melted in you mouth, so delicious. Cocktails were..."

Alex Mate

La Spaghettata

85/100 (1912 ratings)

"So many choices on Lygon street but always come back to this place. There’s a reason why this restaurant has stood the test of time.. authentic..."

Julie Minichiello

"A decade has passed & always a pleasure to wine & dine in beautiful atmosphere. The friendly staff pay a great attention to detail and all above the..."

Natasha Mihai

"Love this place. Love the vibes and the staff. They are amazing and just the best. Amazing food too. Highly..."

Brandon Tan

"The best food by far in Melbourne. Food was super fast, so fresh and absolutely delicious. The salads super fresh and the best. I was skeptic..."

Rebecca Belshaw

"Hands down best Italian restaurant in melb! Staff are so lovely, place is homely welcoming and warm and my god the food is..."

Beau Jess

"Amazing food! We had the pasta platter to share which was perfect as there was too many choices! Will be back without a doubt. Great atmosphere as..."

Dan Barre

"Best service, best food and best atmosphere on Lygon Street. Why would you go anywhere..."

Jason Buckner

"Amazing service, atmosphere and some of the best Italian we have had. Highly..."

Nessie Pleasance

"Best restaurant in Melbourne. The entire family and staff compliment the fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Fabio is every diners best friend -..."

Kerry Tucker

"Always love this place! Been a regular visitor for many years now. So many choice in the street, but always been truly happy with food, service and..."

Andrew Muller

"I've been to this eating heaven every time I come to Melbourne. The service is great and friendly but the food is beyond delicious. Every time I want..."

Patricia Bowden

"That was fabulous! Thank you for a delicious Mothers Day Dinner. Top marks for our waiter, too - very good service for such a busy..."

Karen Conrad

"Rating: 4Food: 4Value: 4Ambience: 3Service: 4Along Melbourne's busy Italian district, this hidden gem is run by a..."

Munching With Mel

"Very warm atmosphere. The staff is very..."

Raghav Anand

"Me and my friends visited this place since we were looking for an authentic Italian restaurant. The place was really cute and stood out as Italian..."

Sense Of Food

"The service was fantastic-nothing was too much trouble. We had the trio: scampi, gnocchi and spaghetti carbonara. Out of the three, the gnocchi was..."

BearNecessities

"We (the Wife and I) really enjoyed La Spaghettata, we had our wedding anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. great food (we ordered Steak..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"Relaxing environment with very attentive service. If you couldn’t decide which pasta to choose, you should definitely try their pasta platter which..."

Fat Sushi

"Was in Carlton and visited la spaghettata, I have to say this is a really authentic italian restaurant .The bruschetta was like be in..."

Dean

"There is an abundance of Italian restaurants on Lygon Street, Carlton, but La Spaghettata is one that stands out from the crowd. The set up provides..."

Sylvia's POV

"Have come a few times and must say the Pasta dishes are some of the best I've had. The marinara is my favourite. Getting the 3-mixed option is a..."

Frank

"Have only ever ordered here from Uber Eats so have no idea what service or ambience would be like BUT the food we get every single order is amazing..."

Asia Ho

"Small restaurant but they serve nice food,big portion for share. very friendly waiter,real italian home made food! As starter,order olivette and it..."

Rosalia Dwita

"Our friends had already ordered by the time our party of four arrived. The restaurant was very accommodating and added another table to theirs so we..."

Alison Read

"I had a work Christmas lunch at La Spaghettata last week and was very happy with the experience. Our group got a range of share pasta platters..."

Nicole

"Really enjoyed dining at La Spaghettata, didn’t expect too much from the start as I was just looking for somewhere to eat, we arrived at the venue..."

Richard Tom

"Nice little Italian restaurant on Lygon St. Pasta here is delicious. I ordered the Tagliatelle Calabrese - loved the spicy hot salami which delivered..."

JKGasMan

"This is my fave Italian restaurant hands now. The owners are lovely and the food is amazing. Every time we go, we try out a different type of pasta..."

Eatandbooze

"Went here with a group. We loved sitting upstairs with the cool wooden cooking utensils handing from the roof and lovely Italian art work. Food was..."

Adel-phoodie

"Got the alla pollo because the everything is very pricey Overall the quality of the food was good, the sauce and everyone tasted nice and..."

YesNoMelbourne

"My go-to place for Italian. Love the food and the service! Every time I have come here with my friends we have never been disappointed. Definitely..."

Marianna

"Old fashioned, homemade style Italian. Great service and lovely wholesome dishes. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Huge selection of pasta dishes. Nice..."

Ramen_Girl

"Very good.very friendly staff and good service. The food is really yummy, especially the seafood pasta. Will definitely come again soon. Thumbs up..."

Sze

"This restaurant has been a family favourite for almost 40 years! My mother came here with her friends when she was my age, and the quality is..."

Alannah

"Very nice spaghetti platter, the steak is a little bit over cooked to be a medium rare. However, still a very good place to enjoy Italian food...."

TOM HAN

"I came in for a business dinner not knowing what to expect. The reviews as a whole appeared pretty good and boy they were not wrong! There were..."

R Rompamuro

"Really nice experience. Food was great and staff where helpful even though the place was jam packed and they where ran off their feet. Authentic..."

Arron Conran

"Great ambience and very good quality food especially the bruschetta, mushroom fettuccine and eggplant pasta. The downside is the poor service. That..."

Abhishek Mehra

"Tonight, I came here alone and I ordered the fettuccine, with avocado, mushroom and cream. I also ordered garlic bread. The garlic bread was very..."

Dine And Dash

"I had the delicious and very fulling gnocci. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. Made for a throughly enjoyable evening. Will come..."

Dain Clarkin

"Lovely setting and welcoming decor. Staff were very warm and welcoming and very helpful. Great food and great service would come here..."

Zac Tasic

"I've been here for years and service is always great. I must picked the right day of all good chef and staff on Valentines day💕Today's..."

Leena

"Very enjoyable experience that the Pasta was good, it was raining heavily and the waiters were so helpful and nice. The house was full of people even..."

Cathleen

"Thank god for La Spaghettata!After a horrible experience down the road they were so accomodating and the food was Bellissimo! I don't review all..."

Ryan Michael

"Poor quality pasta that resembles something from the supermarket and service is pretty bad too. Fairly cheap though so I guess it is ok if other..."

Jean

"Great old school restaurant .. great food and great service .. very happy with the staff .. the food was perfect . Thanks for our great meal..."

Mariopapalia78

"Came across this place in lygon st and was drawn in by the friendly gentlemen at the front that assured us we would have a pleasant meal and even..."

Patrick

"Had the fettucine vongole which had clams. Was very nice. Nice delicate seafood flavour and simple presentation. The outdoor setting was very cosy..."

Vincent Lai

"This was the most yummy Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. The service was impeccable and the pasta was delectable. I recommend this..."

CSav

"Yummy food definitely we'll come back! I enjoyed the garlic steak so good,everything's good.. Service is very good too..always busy but it's worth..."

April Bobadilla

"Absolute favourite restaurant that I’ve been going to for years which NEVER disappoints. If you want the best pasta, this is the place to be! And..."

Selin

"Came in without a booking. Was greeted by a warm and friendly waiter. Food came out quite quickly and the portion was huge! Not complaining! I got..."

Dilys Yeak

"Great food and service, I suggest the oysters, cheap able and delicious. A lot of people come on Friday night! Beautiful street site, it's really a..."

Chris Xiao

"Been here for many times. Great cozy place on Lygon. Very friendly staff, small shop but homely. Terrace is lovely, spaghetti is great. They also..."

Qingdong1022

"Came here after Melbourne cup win a couple of mate. Even without a booking it was fast getting a table. Awesome vibes and food. Would come..."

Alex

"A couple of friends and I ventured into La Spaghettata on a Sunday night. I ordered the Bruschetta as a starter, it was alright - certainly not the..."

Melissa

"Really good food. Highly recommend. We always come here and enjoy it. The service is excellent and there is a terrific family atmosphere. Tony always..."

Alex Arnokouros

"We came across La Spaghettata on a pumping Friday night where we were lucky to get a table. Italian vibes all round - felt like we had just stepped..."

ToFeedTwo

"We came here Saturday night, it is the most popular restaurant around that place. We got excellent service, all the staff are friendly. We ordered..."

MissCatCat

"I had dinner there for the first time last night. Let's just start by saying I would have giving them a 4 if it wasn't for their 5% surcharge and the..."

YumYum

"Came here in an group of 6 on a very cold night. It was warm, cozy and has a lovely homey ambience.The pastas were great, especially the..."

Issy

"Pouring in Melbourne and the waiter was pretty insistent that we eat at an outside table with an obvious drip, close to a heater though.Service..."

Ivy Walker

"A pasta house dedicated to pasta so you'd expect them to do it well! I wasn't disappointed and I love how they give you the choice to combine your 3..."

Thu Duong

"After having been turned off by many pushy restaurant staff attempting to gimmick us into their tables, La Spaghettata simply left us with "we've..."

Nafet5

"Good place to catch up with friends. Very inviting and cosy. The pasta was a little bland but the lasagna was good. Although this plate of food..."

Jess

"Had an enjoyable dinner with friends. The food and service was great! The restaurant ambience was nice and cozy. Would recommend and come..."

ALEX

"Has really good food - Risotto Alla Siciliana was bomb 👌🏼! Great service by waiter. Lovely italian restaurant. 10/10 would..."

Xxiiivixciv

"Good food and good service!!!Very nice waiter, friendly and..."

AliceInWonderland

"Great food and service. Love the table cloth and the aesthetics! Would recommend to other..."

Mez Popz

"Used our entertainment voucher, our moscato tasted very funny and we asked for another glass they were a bit surprised but did pour us another glass...."

M. A.

"Great meals here! A perfect place for dinner! It's my last day in Melbourne and this restaurant gives me fabulous memory of this..."

Maxingying1997

"The food was average. There are many good restaurants on Lygon street, not recommended this one. The service was bad. The staff were not..."

Honey Cat

"Loved it! Food and service was fantastic. Our waiter was lovely and very attentive. Meals came out quickly, and were absolutely delicious. We will..."

Melissa Petrolo

"A great family lunch at La Spaghettata. Great family restaurant delicious casalinga food. Service was impeccable. Children friendly and don't get..."

Brunswick Gal

"Delicious and fresh spaghetti for lunch!!! Their serving is quite huge, perfect for sharing. the service is also good, the waiter is very friendly...."

Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto

"(Saturday 6/5/2017)Was here for friend’s birthday party. The place always seems busy and crowded during the night.Staffs were..."

Pauliwag

"One of the oldest pasta restaurants on Lygon Street, keeping a very fresh and family warm atmosphere going, with great food. Whilst I am not a fan of..."

Ca Ho

"W.o.wService 3/5Food 4/5Ambience 4/5We ordered lamb and trio seafood and entree scampi.rocket salad and more but all was tasty..."

Rizkisari Maharani

Straight Outta Saigon

85/100 (1541 ratings)

"I came here with my friends on a Friday night and we had the most amazing experience at straight outta Saigon. From the funky decor, the yummy..."

Nicole Müller

"Love the cocktails they have available here. Very tasty and creative! Friendly and attentive crew, cute decor, great music. Cant go wrong! Perfect..."

Four Paws

"Had the Vietnamese chicken curry for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful flavors. I've been looking around the CBD for a good..."

George Do

"Dined here last night and loved the experience and atmosphere. Staff were super friendly and food was amazing and decently priced. They also have a..."

ZTH Crew

"Straight Outta Saigon definitely knows how to put on a delish spread! WOW! We had the Feed Me option which is such great value.We started..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"This modern and fun Vietnamese restaurant is located just across QT Hotel on Russell Street and there is so much to choose from. There is a modern..."

M3lissa____

"Had a great meal and staff were excellent especially Hannah who helped us with the menu as we had never eaten Vietnamese before. Also the manager who..."

Davina White

"Cool, funky spot with unreal food! Everything we ordered was delicious and the cocktails were perfect. Even though they were busy the service was..."

Aaditey Bains

"I enjoyed this meal apart from the stools And the toilets . It’s uncomfortable sitting without a back. The toilets were up three flights of..."

Vegemite Girl

"I came here for lunch with friends. This restaurant is quite small and it was really busy, so definitely need to book ahead. I ordered the..."

Rhonni

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Right in the heart of the CBD, this place is bustling even on a Monday night. This place does a "feed me" menu like..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Very cool, trendy decor restaurant with a pretty lady as wall art and some neon light signs. This restaurant is situated at a very convenient..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Average fusion vietnamese..."

Vietha.tranpham

"A vibrant Vietnamese restaurant on busy Russell Street, Straight Outta Saigon has a cool vibe, fab cocktails and divine food; all served with a smile..."

Morgs71

"The place was amazing the staff were really lovely and the food was literally the best i have had in a while I will definitely be back..."

Holly

"You can smell the amazing aromas of this venue way before you see it. Simply amazing to whet your appetite to very authentic Vietnamese meal. We had..."

Chefosaurus

"The customer service is great ^^ , dining atmosphere is great too , talk about the taste of food overall is good . And the price is reasonable...."

Pierre Pie

"Loved our night here! The cocktails were absolutely amazing and the place has amazing vibes which I love! The Viet food was also super yummy! Best..."

Wendy Tseng

"As i just finished racking up my 10,000 steps, the hunger pains arrived. Close to the office is Straight Outta Saigon in Russell Street that has..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Kudos to ambience! Its faaaantastic! 👏🏼 Love the neon board! The food was little over average. $59 for a feed for two is a sweet deal! Wish you..."

Ninilovesfood

"While this spot is (sadly) no longer 24 hours, it still serves up Vietnamese fare that rivals the former venue before it's rebrand. There are classic..."

Quince And Cheese

"Excellent trendy new restaurant in the cbd. Friendly staff and awesome value for money. We did the feed me option for $29.50 per person. Out of the..."

Kate Dougherty

"Authentic Vietnamese cuisine! The baos were really delicious. Highly recommend to try the deal $59 for two, where you get to taste a bit of..."

Sameer

"From the masterminds of Hochi Mama, this certainly lived up to expectations. Pictured below is the Vegetables spring rolls, Chicken Satay skewers,..."

Emily Williams

"4.5Tonight we were lucky enough to dine at Straight Outta Saigon, the revamped Vietnamese restaurant that has taken over the 20Pho7 location...."

Espy Eats

"Everything we ordered was really delicious, the cocktails were great and the price was really good!! Would go back again for sure, such a cosy..."

Alanna Edey

"Had a lovely dinner last night. Service was excellent and food was too. We had the soft shell crab Bao, green mango salad with tofu and Vietnamese..."

Eleanor Brown

"This restaurant is so funky! Love the décor and vibes. The team are super cool and friendly. I love how many vegan options are on the..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"My boyfriend and I were casually walking by this restaurant and it really got our attention as we walked past and ever since day we wanted to try it..."

Nay Nay

"Someone roll me outta here because I ate too much amazing food. . . Exceptional service, and a variety of dishes to try out! Amazing vegan options..."

Zee Saint-Clair

"This place takes the cake! Awesome vibe, great service, the "A Bit of Everything" menu is unbeatable in value, 5 dishes for $55!! I can't recommend..."

Naomi Faith Smith

"There was a long line out the front but because I was solo they squeezed me in at the bar which I really appreciated. I ordered the chicken pho and..."

Jen

"Delicious. Great flavours, great value with the Feed Me deal. We had all the vego/vegan options and my mate (who loves her meat) was super happy with..."

Jessam Carroll-Whiteley

"Awesome vibes, food and decor! Good place to bring a date for Vietnamese food and cocktails. Would recommend getting the spring rolls and the crispy..."

George

"Yum yum yum! Came here as a small group and was Instantly served... amazing service from all staff. The food was really really good we got the feed..."

Jenna B

"My wife and I stumbled across this place on our way to a gig and were so impressed. The ambiance and service was excellent, and for $55 to feed two,..."

HolyCow

"As someone who pride themselves in being an unashamed glutton and have eaten from Melbourne’s inner CBD to eastern outskirts “inside and out”,..."

Hao He

"Such a nice atmosphere and service. 'a bit of everything' - menu was awesome and we had enough food for all of us (and it was so TASTY). Loved flat..."

Vilja Parkkinen

"Love the food, drinks and the vibes!Had a great time with friends, staffs are super friendly love crispy pork belly and the whole flounder!..."

Yokk Ployrung

"This place is a gem! The dishes are authentic and cooked with “wok Hei”… means “well cooked over great 🔥 “.. staff is friendly and and..."

susan vong

"Booked on a whim and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of food, service and atmosphere. They were busy but made an effort to fit us in, we..."

Andrew Ford

"I was staying in the city and Straight Outta Saigon was a two minute walk from where I was staying. After checking the old Googly I saw this place..."

Teana K

"Been here a few times now. WE LOVE IT! Fried Rice with Beef and Stir Fry Diced Beef were amazing.(9/10) Salmon Sashimi was amazing(8/10) Satay..."

denver fernandes

"Delicious food and cocktails, very friendly staff all around the venue, great spot for a date night or to go with a table of friends! $69 for two..."

Emma Pentz

"Had a great experience tonight and was served by Emily. She was so honest about meal sizes, best sellers/popular dishes and recommendations. She..."

Nikita Kumar

Becco

85/100 (1526 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came across this delightful restaurant by chance when walking down one of the many lanes found in Melbourne. Italian themed, the menu should..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"Nice pasta, elegant surrounds. A go to Italian for..."

Max Will

"It’s a good restaurant, it’s been there forever, etc. The food was good but not great. The crumbed sardines were more crumb than sardine and..."

Andrew Shelton

"Was there last weekend and like our last visit in September last year we were not disappointed. We came all the way from Darwin to Melbourne for my..."

Robin

"Melbourne has many Italian restaurants but few stand the test of time. Becco has been able to blend elements of fine dining with an edge of casual. ..."

Jim

"Great service, great food. Portions slightly on the smallish side, but excellent cooking. I ordered from the daily specials; Spaghettini with..."

Hans Moleman

"Had a really delightful meal here on Saturday night. The oysters were fresh and tasty, the linguini special with prawns was delicious. My snapper..."

MalvernCustomer

"Fantastically located in crossley lane. Food was delightful and more modern than what I was expecting. Potatoes were divine and crispy. The hanger..."

Stan

"Booked this place a week ago. Come here a bit late but the staffs still greeted me nicely. Food:The pork belly was perfectly..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"We fancied a good Italian restaurant in Melbourne last night and decided to give Becco a try. As soon as we entered we knew this was going to be a..."

Kaushik Sridhar

"Dropped in for a quick plate of pasta...very good as were others’ dishes. Good wine recommendation.Would come back though perhaps it’s..."

Rod Coleman

"We had a lovely experience at Becco, early on a Friday evening. The staff were attentive and the service was efficient. We ate three courses! We..."

Elly Wordsworth

"Decided to go Becco for Valentines Day dinner after hearing great things. First impressions, the decor is a little dated. Started with some beautiful..."

MELB JOURNAL

"😱Lizzie's first impression: This place is literally a hidden gem - they dont even have a massive neon sign like Gingerboy next..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Came here for a team dinner - hadn’t come for quite a number of years but still delicious. Whilst there are many restaurant choices around the..."

Evelyn Yong

"Went for pre-theatre meal but they did not appear to have a separate pre-theatre menu.Octopus pasta was nice.Most amazing duck we have ever..."

R

"No complaints on any aspects. We had a large group booking for a corporate Christmas lunch in a private room with a dedicated and attentive waiter...."

Bianca Piva

"Enjoyed a pre theatre dinner here last night. The venue itself is sophisticated yet comfortable and the food was overall very nice. For entree I went..."

Kate Dougherty

"I frikkin love Becco, have loved it for over 15 years. Back in the day I used to go in for business lunch meetings and it always impressed everyone...."

Lady Masticator

"Fine dining Italian. Booked an early dinner session and had the place to ourselves. Started with stuffed zucchini flowers which were fantastic! There..."

Gee

"This place is tucked away in one of the many side streets and alleys in the CBD. It was by luck that we noticed the place.We arrived on..."

Sneha Arora

"Fab evening. Great service, very friendly. Food was yum and a great idea with the decante for the wine. Love how majority of wines were Victorian,..."

Thelmalonergan

"Here for friends birthday, nice and cosy, love the special occasion cheek, very tender, just little lack of depth flavour, but the purée on the dish..."

Baysidefoodie

"This was our first visit to Becco and it was almost flawless. Food was excellent as was the service. One minor issue was the staff having to squeeze..."

Craig Broadbent

"Fussed overI love wait staff who take hospitality seriously - the kind that see it beneath their skill to use a note pad and pen and not..."

Urchin

"Boyfriend surprised me with dinner at Becco after a busy day working on a Saturday. The Italian waiter was very attentive, but a bit too 'funny'. I..."

I. D.

"Booked this restaurant on a recommendation of a friend. Has a great atmosphere and the food is good but I wouldn't say great. Disappointed with Te..."

Neil McKay

"Great Italian Dining room w classic dishes and great service. Fantastic traditional pastas and drinks . . . Couldn't fault a thing at Becco - Veal..."

Stella

"A hidden gem in the CBD for great authentic Italian food near Chinatown Melbourne. Staff were extremely attentive. Food were delicious and..."

South Yarra Food Lover

"Had lunch here on business. The setting was excellent. Quaint and not over the top. The wine selection was extensive. Service was great. The calamari..."

Lucky Star

"Enjoyed our first visit here with some very nice dishes, the jalapeno mayo oysters for entree and warm apple pie for dessert being the highlights. As..."

Tim Keong

"Highly reliable Melbourne classic. Nice space. Lovely food. Generally very good service. Not cheap, but justifiably so. Well recommended...."

Two Sheds

"I've never been to this institution of a restaurant and when a friend suggested we catch up in the city, I thought of Becco. It's also in the..."

MelbourneMiss

"Came here a while ago with family for a birthday. The service was incredibly good. The food came out extremely quick, the waiters were attentive and..."

Julian

"A Melbourne institution that has been given new life. Came here with some family visiting from Sydney and had a wonderful meal. The seafood was fresh..."

MalvernCustomer

"Melbourne icon. Has changed very little over the years, which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you see it. Very high standard..."

C

"Lovely dinner at Becco tonight. Atmosphere is cosy, lights nicely dimmed, noise level right, tables at appropriate distance apart. Prompt & pleasant..."

Cuptart

"A place I will definitely be visiting again. Great food, great service and great atmosphere. It's tucked away in a quiet alleyway where you can enjoy..."

Nancy

"Four of us dined here recently. Professional and welcoming service. Very extensive menu that has something for everyone. Can't go past the flour..."

Maxi

"What more to say. Top 3 Italian cuisine in Melbourne city. Will be definitely be back. Extensive wine list, and exceptional..."

LipsRMade4Eating

"Really good service, food was alright at best. Had the tiramisu and semifreddo for dessert which was both lovely. Definitely recommend if you're..."

Issy

"what an institution and always perfect. Our family dinners are held here and they always do a great job. We will keep going here as long as they keep..."

Thomas Devana

"This place is amazing. Great food, great service, never been disappointed eating here. It's a little on the expensive sure but I weeks say that the..."

Stu

"There is a real consistency with this place. The specials are always the way to go. I agree with previous reviews about the toilets and the little..."

Marc

"The four of us managed to get a last minute booking at this close to institutional restaurant on a block that is as Italian as many squares in Rome...."

Ben Lee Kong

"A birthday dinner for two on 19 Nov 2014.Apart from the high price we can not fault Becco, it has excellent Italian food and good wine...."

Acidroadrider

"I was taken here for a surprise birthday present and couldn't have been happier. Good wine, good food, and fabulous desert. Thanks for contributing..."

Genevieve Swan

"Lovely food. beautifully balanced dishes, perfectly seasoned, enjoyed everything. Service was as expected for the..."

Pekingducksoup

"My absolute favorite. Becco is without doubt my absolute favorite restaurant in Melbourne. Walking down Crossley St seeing the blue tiles exterior,..."

Melinda Mcginley

"Food so delicious just beautiful . Service great as always..."

Love It Or Like It

"Consistently good food & service. Consistently good food and service from a solid performer with a fairly Australian take on "Modern Italian"..."

LoveWholeFood

"I possibly had the 3 least Italian dishes on the menu when I dined a couple of months ago. Natural oysters, Quail & Beef carpaccio. All lovely &..."

Carts_

"Very fine Italian dining. Went there with work and really enjoyed the food. Special bonus for the lemon tart with the caramelised..."

Ednama

"One of the best restaurants l have been to. The service is excellent. I had the Agnolloti which was sensational. My partner had the oxtail..great...."

Geeps

"Still great after all these years... I recently moved to the city and rediscovered Becco - it was such a hang out for me in the 90s - love the..."

Pjaye

"Great food!! I loved the zucchini flowers and the beef carpaccio. Service was excellent. Only downside is the acoustics - it gets quite loud in the..."

Fez

"Yum+value for $$= Becco BAR. As soon as we saw the blue and red outdoor decor we wondered why we hadn't been back to Becco more recently! We enjoyed..."

Melting Pot

"Staff an issue, but otherwise good.... Becco has consistently had a staff attitudinal problem.Having gone there maybe 5-6 times now, it is..."

Mark

"Nothing Changes. We been dining at Becco for years its an old favourite always great food and..."

Annabanana

"Lovely dinner. We came here for a pre 21st dinner for 12 and were on a tight time frame.We had the pre theatre set menu and it was delicious food,..."

Marina

"Still amazing. Was nervous to return as years ago had the best birthday lunch of my life here! Well it's still up to scratch! Perfect food...just..."

Anne

"Utterly sensational.... Becco has somersaulted to be my favourite fine dining location in central Melbourne after a stellar performance for a special..."

Missdelish

"Very good. I visited Becco recently for a family dinner and was impressed. I ordered a scotch fillet steak, medium to well done, which was delicious...."

Sweet Tooth

"I recall it was a nice setting/atmosphere however I remember my food was very salty and the bread was stale...."

Nancy

"Fantastic restaurant - but book because it is busy. Exceptional service - staff amazing as is the food. Confit Duck and chilli spinage a definate hit..."

Kate Arnold

"Went for a Friday afternoon 'business' lunch, great atmosphere, food was fantastic and the portion size was better then I expected. Would definately..."

Suzi

"Textbook Italian. Perfect gnocchi, melt in the mouth veal and great wine list. Noisy, but with good..."

Adele Eliseo Coates

"Service was good as was the food. Would happily go..."

OZ Traveller

"A classic Italian restaurant with spacious seating. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I ordered the veal saltimbocca and the veal was so tender and..."

Pauline Heng

"We always love our dining experiences at Becco. The Italian food is delicious, the wine list expansive and Simon and his staff always fabulous. Thank..."

Judy Mullen

"Food was amazing, service friendly, attentive staff had good knowledge of menus and wines. Highly..."

Vicki Piner

"Delicious food and very efficient service. We had the roast chicken, potatoes, spinach and steak, all of which were superbly cooked. Generous..."

P.J. Frayne

"Great food, well done, good service, not cheap. ☺, 2 sessions on Saturday night. If more than about 7 in a group, no a la carte option, must take..."

Heiko RUDOLPH

"Went for birthday dinner, party if three. Our waitress was a lovely French lass Natuche?? on her last day at the restaurant and couldn't have been..."

Lee Brierley

Simply Spanish

84/100 (1268 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Apparently the best Paella in the World (2018). Good food w great cocktails (beers as well). We had a selection of seafood and a Greek Lamb..."

Tony Wenz

"Deliciously fresh and sweet grilled calamari and the big pan paella was so fragrant and colourful. Comparatively the squid ink paella was too subtle..."

Henry S

"We love this place. The friendly and attentive staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. Fried goats cheese was creamy and delicious. Chilled..."

Kathy Ruan

"The lamb paella tastes good. Love the churros. We enjoy the meal very..."

Rosanna Cheung

"Big pan pallea and squid were very nice! Staffs are kind but the garlic bread was too chewy to swallow...i think it's been for a long time in the..."

Y C

"Went here for the giant paella. Worth the 30 minute waiting time. In the meantime snacked on some ribs, it taste so good as well. Went here for a..."

Elisa Ngo

"I would go get paella a few years back from South Melbourne markets from this same team. Was very happy to learn that a few years later they opened a..."

S B

"It's been a long time since we were here and tonight's visit was a good reward for the tastebuds. This place is known for its gourmet paellas and..."

Joanne Lung

Federici Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful place in a great location on spring street near parliament house excellent coffee nice menu beautiful surroundings. Worth a visit very..."

Glenn Harbeck

"The staff were the highlight, don’t get me wrong the food was well nice. 2/3 if the dishes we ordered were spectacular and the third was okay. The..."

Global Gastronomista

"Had egg and bacon roll and a cappuccino. The egg and bacon roll was pretty good. The bun was nice and soft with tasty bacon and egg plus a nice..."

MY NAmE IS Lee

"Right next to the Princess Theatre, Federici is a lovely old fashioned cafe/bar. We had a pair off the share plate menu. Mac n cheese Croquettes..."

Mr Bill

"Came for a meal before seeing a show next door. We didn't have a booking, but the staff were very obliging and made room for us at the bar. Staff..."

Caitlin Wilson

"Great food friendly staff and a great place to have a coffee and chat.I would recommend their breakfast Egg 🍳 and Bacon 🥓 with sweet..."

Ken Wilson

"Love this restaurant. The staff are amazing, everyone is suspiciously highly attractive. The banter was great, the martinis and the desserts were..."

Alyce Mersini

"Sarah and Honey are the best staff members I've seen! So friendly and attentive. Highly recommend coming here just for them. Food is great and..."

Sophie

"Stopped by before watching a show at the theatre next door. Staff are super cheerful. Have a nice selection of salads, lots of tasty and healthy..."

Stephanie Papazois

"Food was amazing and service very polite and..."

Reviewer473638

"Beautiful food and brilliant, quick service! A great place to grab a reasonably priced bite to eat before going to the theatre which is conveniently..."

Rachel Heysen

"5/5 For a beautiful dinner in an amazing setting. Erin and the team were impeccable and loved our experience here last night. So much..."

ToorakM

"I dined here before seeing Matilda last night. Due to a replacement bus it took us longer to get into the city. By the time we got to the city we..."

Caroline Beaney

"Been here twice, very lovely staff member both times 😊 nice quiet cafe, small menu but tasty food! We had the Beetroot gnocchi , pretty dish &..."

Carol Sheldon

"Lovely !. Had a nice dinner last night with one of my friends. Our waitress was the most lovely woman - very attentive, knowlegable and super..."

Courtney Mandel

"Fabulous restaurant next to theatre. Last minute decision to eat at Frederici as it was next to theatre. Great food and prompt service. We were able..."

Gordanajovic

"Great night out. A fantastic night with great food. Was a bit apprehensive due to the negative reviews listed, but decided to give it a go. a group..."

Diana

"Perfect location, great food and fantastic service. We were stuck in traffic, they saved our table and made sure we were served in plenty of time. It..."

Sandra

"Interesting set of mixed reviews here. Maybe it depends on which particular staff are serving. Anyway, a friend told me how he went to the bistro for..."

Gerry Foley

"Value, service and atmosphere. I stumbled upon this inner-city treasure only recently and am already dying for another opportunity to visit! Devine..."

CoffeeEnthusiast

"Lovely Evening. Beautiful French champagne by the glass, a lovely plate of antipasto, and a creme brulee to die for. This was an unexpected find in..."

Sophie Robson

"Good for brunch! (Haven’t tried other meals but suspect it’d be good for them too). Friendly staff with good service, small menu but good..."

Mark Cordiner

"If you have ever been to the Princess Theatre - you should definitely visit this classic cafe with a long history. The place looks very elegand,..."

Olga Shabalina

"Professional service, perfect coffee, great breakfast. Highly..."

Nicki D

"Beautiful art deco interior and great acai bowl almost to good to..."

kristen budd

"Spent our time here between Parts 1 and 2 of Harry Potter. Time well worth spent! Staff were so friendly and made us feel absolutely at home. Food..."

De Villiers Keet

"We had eggs and smashed avo on sour dough as well as good quality Melbourne latte. The waitress and counter staff were all lovely, friendly and..."

Ian Andrew

"Food was superb but sorry guys service was a 1 star. Snail pace slow. Got there at 5pm ordered our food. Took 30 mins just for 4 arincini balls to..."

Angie Liberatore

P.j.o'brien's Irish Pub

84/100 (1932 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"PJ O’Briens is a good ol’ Irish pub in Melbourne. We pop in every now and then when we feel like a proper pub vibe and we’re never..."

MelbourneLops

"Sensational pub food, great service, great ambience, usually have the beef and Guinness pie, am going to try the bangers and mash next time,..."

Peter Emmerson

"An awesome place for not only drinks but food. We have been there many times and have never been disappointed ! Great atmosphere and the staff are..."

Molly Koorn

"3.5 🌟Lovely pub in the Southgate shopping centre, we originally just came for drinks but decided to stay for dinner as the food looked great..."

Nini Foodie

"If you enjoy great atmosphere & food, I highly recommend PJ O'Brien's. I've been many times for lunch, the cheesy chips with bacon is an absolute..."

Steven Gibson

"Located in the heart of Southgate, P.J.O'Brien's is one of Melbourne's favourite destinations for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy a couple of quiet..."

Robin

"Ordered a guiness and beef pie. Mouthwatering and delicious down to the last crumb! Portion is huge as well, could easily share between 2 people (and..."

MortalWombat

"3.5A solid pub dishing up hearty meals and excellent Irish beers. The accurately authentic interior (according to my dad) of the pub is..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Was here for a friend’s birthday do. Great ambience, dim lightings and cozy setting. Food was reasonable priced. Heggies botrytis reisling would be..."

Moieats

"The service provided by Oeifa (manager) was excellent when I went down on the 13th! She was so helpful, and even the staff that was serving my table..."

Rachel Lam

"Good hearty food and the pints of Guinness are lovely compared to most Irish bars around Melbourne. Good staff and vibe in the place. The Irish..."

Arron Conran

"It's seems in this world you are either a PJ's sort of person or you ain't. Not sure if it's true or not but I heard the interior of this venue was..."

Espy Eats

"I've eaten here many times and it's always tasty and predictable, hearty food. Friendly service and what you would expect from a pub meal! Southbank..."

Blueberry

"Went here twice as the beef & Guinness pie was very good, the mash potatoes and vegetables go very well with it. The serving sizes are very generous,..."

Shane

"This place has a great ambiance, the dim lighting with dark furnishings gives it a really European pub-y feel while also still being cozy. If you can..."

Om Nom Nom

"Close to work and an easy going favorite when the taste for great beer at an Irish pub.Aoife and Cian - managers - have come to know us and..."

Eric L

"Coming from the UK it's nice to find a pie like home. So many pies in Melbourne are only pots with pastry tops, this is the real deal. Mash was nice,..."

Allan Banks

"Service is good, but food is average. Portions are just right. Its a fancy chain with rich decor. Location is great, although its a bit too inside..."

The Gastronaut

"Passes easily with flying colours. PJs has been around for a long while and that itself is proof not only in the pudding, but for product they sell..."

M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.

"Love love love their beef and guinness pie! So tasty and flavorful, tender and generous servings of beef and crispy puff pastry. The sauce was..."

We Nomz

"I've past this pub thousands of times but never eaten here, today I did so & certainly wasn't disappointed. I chose their Irish Sausages with..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Always good for a beer. I ordered wagu beef burger which came with chips and battered onion rings. Was good. My companion ordered the Parma he was..."

SusieQ

"Twice in 24 hours! First time was at midnight when this as the only joint open at that time in the area. Pint to drink but unfortunately there was..."

Gaurav Tamotia

"I like PJs for drinks. Average food, but overall a decent pub. Long wait for food is a bit annoying. I have tried their burgers, pie, soups, chicken..."

FoodHedonist

"Listed as Melbourne's best Irish Pub on both Yelp, Trip advisor etc.. PJ O'Brien's is indeed a great place to hang out w friends for a beer. I..."

J88

"A wonderful atmosphere and overall dining experience. I am always down at PJs during my lunch break with my workmates. I love their Guinness pie and..."

Daniel

"Great Irish pub at Southbank. Try the oysters by the dozen !! Good menu to pick from and huge servings ...you will not go away hungry and plenty of..."

Nick The Greek

"One of the better Irish Pubs in Melbourne in terms of consistent food. Guinness is nice and fresh as you would expect. Cheap meal deals is the best..."

Dessert Strike

"Went here for lunch on Wednesday with the family. Thought it was really friendly and perfect for a cold spring day. It was really cosy and the food..."

Happyfoodie

"Good food, good location and great atmosphere! Great Irish dishes and Magners to top it off. Can get very busy on weekends so I'd advise to get in..."

Nikki

"A nice pub but could do with a little bit more natural light. Meals are good and I have had the parma a few times and that's always been a good..."

LindaMelb

"First time dinning at PJs, and in typical Irish Pub fashion the atmosphere was great with live music and fantastic decor. Staff were very..."

Clint

"P.J. O’Brien’s is a really cool place for happy hour and if you are a Guinness® lover, you can be guaranteed a Perfect Pint here – they were..."

8ites Our Bites On Food

"Service with a smile!. Had a meal here on Saturday night and was extremely happy with it! Beef & Guinness pie was excellent and was great value, and..."

Stevenmc86

"Had a great xmas day yesterday in pjs. Food was great, staff were great, the "craic" was great. Cant wait to go..."

David O Conor

"Festivus - hearty food. This is a safe betGood pub food that’s nice and..."

Deanricho_1999

"Chicken Parm is good, get..."

Mike Harris

"Great service and food. Had the chance to eat here this week and couldn't fault the food or the service. We were attended to promptly and when we..."

Frankie

"Food was great! I'd heard the customer service was poor and food service was slow but we saw none of that. Friendly Irish staff ad quick, tasty..."

Lee-Riannan

"Bit of a wait. Ordered med/well done eye fillet. Was told it would be about 25 mins. That was ok but took around 40-45 mins to come out. Must say it..."

Coffeee Queeen

"Great value in southgate. Ate with a group of 4. We had Parma, pot pie, Irish stew and the lamb. All meals were good slur. The lamb was excellent...."

Chelseacincotta

"Nice setting. Can recommend the vibe in PJs and if your ordering food go with the beef and guinness pie..."

Spoongroove

"Great food, awesome music. We tried the Beef and Guinness Pie last night and we amazed at how good it was. A proper pie and not a soup in a bowl with..."

Not2hot2day

"Been coming here for years - doesn't disappoint. Clearly this place isn't fine dining - let's get this straight. Doesn't mean you won't get a good..."

M.T Wentz

"Sunday lunch. We go to this place... quite alot. It reminds my inlaws of a pub in England with its hidey holes to sit and eat in and beer in pint..."

The_d_rock

"Godda Love the Irish. If it's good, wholesome pub grub you're after, look no further than PJ OBrien's. Have been here on numerous occasions now and..."

Iceman

"Love this pub. PJ's is fantastic no matter what you go there for. Even if it's just for a drink, the service is great and the drinks aren't over..."

Kate

"Nice Irish flair. Good for after work drinks. The whiskey tasting nights are amazing too.Food and service could be better though. But is..."

Kri

"Not Bad. Fun Pub, but can get a bit rough at times! Magners on..."

Carley Ludlow

"Oysters and prawns. The best seafood I've ever had in a pub. Try 1/5 kg of prawns - freshest and beautifully presented on an ice platter. Or Friday..."

Hungry Brunette

"The food here was fantastic, some of the best pub food I've had for awhile! I had the BBQ chicken in a Irish whiskey & portobello mushroom sauce..."

Drena

The Greek Spot

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had the seafood for two and a mixed grill for two. The four of us ate comfortably. Dips were very nice hot bread delicious. Also a 25% discount..."

Gwen Finnigan

"It's our favourite Greek restaurant in Melbourne. We've been going there for years. Food is delicious. Pita and dips is a must. Lamb souvlaki is..."

Andrea Linden

"Best Greek food I have had in a long time. Value for money and staff were..."

Barbara Camilleri Italia

"Great service and great food! Highly recommend this place..."

Paul Paschalidis

"Has to be one of the best Greek restaurants in Melbourne.The Gyros is to die..."

Ron Bower

"Delicious food and attentive friendly service. Been coming here for years and never..."

Manus Pkurl

"This has to be THE best Greek restaurant in..."

Jackie J Love

"Delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly..."

Morris Dalton

"Great spot ,,best Greek Food in town,,John & Hellen and the family,,,will ready look after your every needs,and feed you..."

Frank In Pattaya

"The food here is amazing. As a foodie I've been to many greek restaurants and this is by far one of the best for authenticity of the food. It's a..."

Kristy Burrell

"Sensational food and..."

Kate Ryder

"I think the service staff was courteous but wished they were a little more welcoming. However, the food was filling enough albeit a little pricey...."

Layjoshua79

"Had the choice of three Greek restaurants in the area. As it was a family celebration I chose The Greek Spot and was not disappointed at all. Good..."

Big Jim

"We had a party of six today, mothers day, and the Greek Spot didn't disappoint, from succulent starters to fulfilling mains, the atmosphere, service..."

Warren Fraser

"An Excellent EveningWith two close friends, this was our first visit to The Greek Spot, and certainly won’t be our last. The pitta and dips..."

Austar3411

"Had a really good night here with my friends. Great authentic Greek food, could really appreciate the quality meat and seafood used. Staff were..."

Romeopatyal

"Excellent whole schnapper grilled on charcoal was a highlight of seafood meal..calamari,whiting and salad.,dip and saganaki entree so so and service..."

Gwenmac26

"A solid Greek restaurant that doesn’t try to be something it’s not and too outside the square. Had the seafood platter for 2 and for $49 I was..."

George David Michaelides

"As a humble little Greek eatery that’s known for serving up authentic, quality Greek cuisine, The Greek Spot has certainly lived up to all the good..."

Penguineats

"Had a great evening here last night. Very busy but friendly and attentive service. Exceptional quality reasonably priced. Recommend highly. Try their..."

Raj Gautam

"Big love to Greek food and this is an awesome one. 🍴New place I found near me. I have been there probably 3 times a month. Octopus is great, it..."

A.C.F.G

"One of our favorite places to eat in Hawthorn. Authentic Greek food. The staff are super attentive and friendly. Food is delicious. Definitely..."

Hungry Couples

"I was glad the entertainment book led me to this restaurant. I'm not usually one for greek but I decided to give it a go and I was glad I did. I came..."

LizbethDee

"Went there for a birthday dinner and it was definitely worth the travel. Although the portions are a bit small for the price the quality of the food..."

Saranjah

"My wife and I spent New Year's Eve here and loved it. From the moment that we were accommodated with a last minute booking to when they walked us..."

Sean Romero

"Great food and service been coming here for years and always consistent, highly recommend. Love the moussaka and gyros as well as the galaktobouriko..."

Moni Sel

"What a great find! A family run restaurant with that personal touch. The service is great, with food to match. We enjoyed the shared meat dish and..."

Big Jono

"Delicious authentic Greek food. The saganaki was to die for and the lamb souvlaki is simply amazing. The gyros was slightly bland but still..."

Childish Gambino

"Family owned place provide top services, customised meun selections as well as "make you feel sweet Home "setups, Very very happy Oriental..."

Enxi Chen

"If you want tradition food this is the place to go! We had octopus, saganaki, King George whiting and lamb souvlaki and they all tasted delicious!..."

Lillian Manolopoulos

"Sensational flavours! The grilled octopus is grilled perfectly. The mixed meat platter for 2 was fantastic. A variety of meats cooked to perfection...."

Lee Pownall

"Had a great dinner here. LLovely, friendly service. Nice atmosphere and cosy feel. Particularly liked the octopus. Will definitely go back again...."

Md01

"I went here the other night for my sister's birthday and we got the $50 banquet. We started off with dips, octopus, spanakopita and other things...."

Sarah Loves Food

"I love this place! Food is delicious, service is good and the price is hard to better anywhere locally for Greek cuisine. You must try the swordfish..."

Foodie

"Went to the greek spot after lots of recommendation, the food was awesome and the service was very friendly. Been in hospitality for years I was..."

Manus Pkurl

"Such a great place. This busy little Greek restaurants offers all the traditional flavours of Greece. We love coming back here. The upstairs is not..."

HH24

"Our second visit has confirmed that this Greek restaurant is spot on. Everything was cooked to our liking. The Gyros is deliciously teamed with..."

Margot Boyle

"Favourite. Been dining here with my family for over 10 years and have always left thinking of when our next revisit will be. Great family run..."

Arsenal93

"Great Greek food but perhaps undiscovered by Melbourne's Greek community!. I had a banquet here and found all components were extremely delicious and..."

HellenicDiner

"Delicious local stalwart. Having not been here for a few years, it was great to return and experience a delicious meal that was every bit as good as..."

Angela Elizabeth Gill

"Consistently authentic and delicious. My family and I have been coming here for over 15 years, at the current location and the previous, and the food..."

Ilana Burley

"Classic Greek food. Loved the..."

Allan.swan

"Consistently good!. I come to the greek spot whenever I am in hawthorn, my whole family loves it and so do all my friends, I highly recommend the..."

Jessica

"Consistently good Greek food with a free floor show of watching the owner wait on the entire restaurant by..."

Elsie The Cow

"Plenty of good food. Staff welcoming and interactive without being intrusive. found the food to be of yummy standard.. service at diners pace (not..."

Fangmaster

"Upon one dining experience from recommendation, and having travelled Greece extensively, this is the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne. Authentic,..."

Spoon Me

"AMAZING. I never used to like greek much, and then i didnt have it for about 2 years, and i was made to go out for greek, came to the greek spot and..."

Eliza Jane

"Fantastic.. My parents took me here for my birthday and I am grateful they did. We ordered seafood, lamb and dips. All meals were fresh and the..."

Ryan

"Consistently good!. Praise for this little Greek spot! Have been frequenting for nearly eight years and we really enjoy. The owner lady runs a very..."

Nancia

"Great. Had dinner there for the first time last night with friends who had been before. Service and food were excellent. I had the gyros and greek..."

Housecat

"Best Greek spot in Melbourne. I have read the reviewsand was shocked to read those that didn't like it. Although I don't go there that often as I..."

Allan

"Very, very good.... We were pleasantly surprised tonight. My Whiting was as fresh as I have eaten and everyone else was happy with their..."

Info

"Best Greek Food in Melbourne!!!. @littletacker. The restaurant that used to be "dips" was in Glen Iris, not Hawthorn. You had the wrong restaurant...."

Luisa Gough

"Great food, great place. We go to the Greek Spot every time we are in Australia, and have been for over 15 years. As far as we are concerned it's the..."

John

"Top spot. Can't get the lemon yoghurt with honey &nuts out of my mind .Great..."

Willow

"Best Greek in Melbourne. Food is so good who cares about the..."

Amy Prenc

"YUM. Fantastic food live the tarama dip. Everything you eat is sooo..."

Portia0

"The Greek Spot - SPOT ON!!!. Well, what can I say?! What a tremendous meal, one of the best I have had in many a month or even year. Quality..."

Savage

"Actually very Greek. Well it reminded me of Greece, the menu was what was on the blackboard, we arrived fairly late so the Gyros was off. We had the..."

Ahelmil

"Good yummy food & friendly..."

Racy_jacy

Spice Temple

84/100 (2021 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food and service! Food was great value for money, very tasty and filling and cocktails and dessert paired perfectly with the meal. Our waiter..."

Met

"I went here for my birthday with my girlfriend. We were taken to the level below and while we've seen several people complain about the space being..."

Dan M

"@therockpoolfiles Home of modern cantonese cuisine by Chef Neil Perry. Had one of their signature dishes - Hot,sweet,sour and numbing pork...."

M3lissa____

"If you’re after food that is well balanced and full of flavour Spice Temple will not disappoint. Perfect restaurant for an intimate date night or..."

SouthEastEater

"I had my birthday dinner here this year and I have to say you need to have money to eating here...food is delicious and more on the Chinese fusion..."

Madamrouge86

"The food and ambience is excellent...and the service is par excellence. Ensure Diana looks after you cos she truly displays a very high level of..."

Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri

"We had a lovely meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday on a Thursday. Courtney was our waiter, she was fabulous. We loved the hot and numbing dry..."

Alicia

"Amazing restaurant! Been back and gets better every time. Staff are well educated on the menu both food and wine, the food is sensational, gorgeous..."

Sam Parker

"I was so excited to try a high quality yumcha and though every dish was immaculately prepared..wasn’t a 5 somehow. I have been back twice but still..."

RM

"Spice Temple is one of those higher-end restaurants on Southbank Boulevard along with Rockpool, Rosetta and the Atlantic. I'd been meaning to come..."

Erin

"The food was faultless! A bit of a delay in it coming to the table but understandable given it was a super busy Saturday night. All the dishes were..."

Sarah Down

"The name is no lie - This place brings the heat. Every dish is doused in chilli, so be prepared. My favourite dish was the salt and pepper tofu..."

Quince And Cheese

"Very unique Asian cuisines with an absolutely unique dining experience. Something the restaurants at crown have been known for. This 2 level..."

Food Traveller

"In my eyes, this is the perfect spot for a first date. Dimly lit, not overly formal, but not downmarket. I’ve eaten here multiple times, and I can..."

Carlo Boscia

"For the past 10+ years I had always disliked Sichuan food and would only eat it if my friends insisted. Spice Temple changed my perception of Sichuan..."

Isabel Tsang

"Prime location. Great drinks and cocktails, great quality food! The lamb dumplings are juicy and the beef tender. The noodles are thick and soft, but..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"The prawns and the fried rice are to die for! Absolutely amazing flavours and the best experience! Everything else was good too, but the highlights..."

Priiyan Sathiyaseelan

"Very aptly named! We had so much food it’ll take forever to list them all, but one of my favorites was the quail entree: oh my god.Besides all..."

Laura Kaziavin

"Awarded One Hat from the Good Food Guide 2019. We dared to try Spice Temple for both of us who can’t take any spice. It was one of the last few..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"It was lovely! The heat and flavors were balanced out perfectly. The wontons were amazing and the Yunan fried rice was so delicate. The Kung Pao..."

Mia

"My favourite is the bang bang cold chicken cut.The five spice deep fried squid, steamed eggs plant and twice cook duck.The service and food..."

Hon

"Delicious dinner for two, the prawn wontons with aged malt vinegar were mouth watering! Kung Pao chicken was also thoroughly delicious with just..."

The King Of The North

"Highly recommend the set menu for lunch as it is a good portion size and introduction to the different types of dishes found at Yum Cha. However, the..."

Iris

"really good food really nice customer service.I really enjoy everytime we go there.only down side is they dont offer cakes for dessert for..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Very lovely place to have dinner, staff were attentive and friendly. The dishes were very nice and presented well. Alcohol options were great. Inside..."

Lyonee Dang

"Top notch service, very knowledgeable staff. It was just the two of us dining, so fantastic that they could offer us half served of most dishes. ..."

Custardbun

"3.5. Have been here for the yum cha lunch many years ago and wasn't hugely impressed, but recently came back for a work function and the set course..."

Nalia

"The interior continues to impress with its elegance. It may have dropped a hat since my last visit (it still retains one) But my favourite food man..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Me and my husband visited this spice on our first anniversary. It was an awesome experience. Our host and server for the night was Laura. When I..."

Divya

"So I’ve had a mixed bag from all the people I know to have eaten at Spice Temple. Whilst some love it, others don’t rate it at all and it’s..."

Milandro

"The food and service here was impeccable! All the flavours were spot on. I especially loved the mapo tofu and wontons which had the perfect amount of..."

Connie

"Absolutely Amazing!!! Our group of 8 chose the mid priced banquet. The food was perfectly cooked. You could taste that a lot of work had gone..."

Shazeatsout

"Delicious food. I’ve been here three times over the last few years and it never disappoints. The fried eggplant dish and wontons are so yummy. The..."

Jo

"We came and tried their Yum Cha banquet which gives us a variety of their Yum Cha dishes. The dumplings are pretty good, they have great thin skin..."

Debby

"The food was very innovative and loved the crab dish. Fried rice along with the Kung Pao chicken was an amazing combo and they generously served the..."

Veena Balakrishnan

"This is my second time at spice temple and certainly they did not disappoint. Dishes we ordered were: tea smoked duck, prawn dumplings with..."

Mizpiggy

"My favorite restaurant ever! Have been there many times and am constantly amazed each time I go there. The amount of flavor is like nothing I have..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"Have been to Spice Temple for multiple occasions. Came here for one years Christmas party which was a good night but mainly just casual dinner when..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"We went to Spice Temple for a friends birthday and got to experience dishes off the set menu. The kingfish sashimi was by far the most delicious fish..."

Tahlia

"Underrated..... must be 6 or 7 starWonderful dishes. Order anything there and it’s beyond your imagination.My orders were Hot pot..."

Sandeep Saluja

"This place has been on my list for awhile. The hanun style pork belly was tasty, ma-Po style braised beef rib was the stand out. Loved the tofu and..."

Natalie Lester

"All in all a great evening at Spice Temple. Service was really great, and the food was amazing. Would I go back? Probably not. For only the reason..."

Kylie Angelika

"Wanted to visit here for a while and finally decided to go on the weekend and booked through Zomato.Service was good but I felt disappointed..."

Melody.mt.tang

"My partner and I went to Spice Temple for an anniversary dinner. I’m not sure if it is the ideal date night for one vegetarian and one..."

Fusspot Foodie

"I’ll start by saying the prices are bordering on ridiculous. The flower drum is cheap in comparison! The food great and service good but never..."

The Pup

"I really enjoy Spice Temple. Everything I’ve tried here is delicious. I would particular recommend the deep fried eggplant as a starter (from..."

KnowingMelbourne

"@Spice TempleI love all the spice, the service is fantastic and the wines are a prefect match to the food. The eggplant is delicious, the..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"Came here for a quick meal before some gambling with my friend. We had some steamed vegi dumplings, tuna Tataki, vegetarian noodles and some steamed..."

FoodieGuru_770

"Went there for dinner and absolutely loved the fine balance of spice and flavour! The food managed to tick all the boxes of spicy, sweet and savoury..."

Sancha Noranho

"A very expensive Chinese restaurant. However u pay for the service which is great & rent which I believe is quite high . U really need to know what..."

Sam

"What can i say i love the decor the food is delicious especially the numbing beef and the service is great. One of my favourite place to go. I will..."

John Solos

"Stylish interiors, nice food and friendly staff, situated amounts the vast spread of crown restaurants this a great place for a nice dine in meal..."

Shane Wright

"We’ve been here a few times now and love it. The service is great, food is delicious (with just the right amount of spice) and the ambience is..."

Dumba

"Probably the most expensive dumplings, etc. that I have ordered but they were impressive. I went to Spice Temple twice in one week as I was..."

Angehaha

"Spice temple had really good service period. It’s a pricier place and normally I wouldn’t go to this place.. but have to say that the food was..."

Brunos Food Safari

"Spice temple was defiantly a rude awakening for the world of spice! Defiantly need to lower the heat as my grandchildren found ever dish unbearable..."

Barbraedwards

"Go for the Dinner and Banquet. Avoid the routine dumplings, they are not fine dining enough. I think my taste buds were happy with the $95 dinner..."

Abi

"Easily my favorite restaurant! The food, service and vibe was beyond incredible! The lamb dumplings, pork hock and the numbing duck was to..."

EatsByM

"We had the set menu, every course was either great or amazing, even the desert, which at some places is an after thought. The service was what..."

Monica Iva

"i do not want to leave any comment below thank you for the food served it is a good experience unless not the right person hope i can become..."

元霸李

"Food: Had the Golden Banquet and it was majority was pretty good. Enjoyed the kinda ~~ Fish Sashimi very much. The fried dishes was very average...."

An-Cheng Huang

"One word for it ! Shock! Shock on how much this place has improved since I last came here 3 years ago!Every dish we had was excellent especially..."

Mills

"Great food, most of the time - has been very hit and miss as of late, cocktails are fantastic.Great intimate venue.Downside is..."

Dave B.

Gazi Restaurant

84/100 (5780 ratings)

"Attentive waiters and busy lively vibe. The dishes are fantastic and different but the entree was (too) so quick out and then it was ages before the..."

CK

"Flavours were great. The calamari and zucchini fritters were super oily and the texture of the chips weren't great but everything else was delicious...."

Amy

"We were given a voucher by friends as a gift knowing this is one of our preferred dining destinations and visited for lunch for the first time. Same..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Delicious Greek I have ever had...a bit expensive. But I will come back..."

Mousom Sarkar

"As soon as you walk into Gazi in Melbourne CBD, you are engulfed by their welcoming yet casual vibe, friendly staff and best of all their..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Best service in Melbourne!..."

Sijia Wang

"Let’s deal with the food first.I got the Soft Shell Crab Souva which I thought was worth getting one bite in. It was great.I..."

Abbas Merchant

"Came here with a group of 8, some people were a little late so we ordered the pita bread which was very soft and the dips were great while we were..."

ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩

"We loved 😍This is one of favourite Greek places in Melbourne. I would recommend the trio dips and pita as a sharing option. The tzaziki and..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Update Sept 2018: tried the bombe metaxa and it's amazing! When first brought out they set it alight and spray it so it flames a couple time. Get..."

Melb_Belly

"🇬🇷 greek street-food tonight?🍤 prawn kataifi🦀 soft shelled crab souva🐟 lakes entrance baby snapper🍟 chips,..."

Sense Of Food

"Good food and service is great. I personally feel it is overhyped, it is like every other fine dining restaurant in the city. We were particularly..."

Shivani Shah

"Good souvlaki. Had the soft shell crab one that was pretty good! Very loud for a date night, more for casual family sharing time. It’s a hustle and..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Food was brilliant. Awesome flavours and service was fantastic. Food came out at reasonable intervals. All my friends would go back in a..."

Tom Claude

"Amazing greek food with gorgeous interiors. My favourite has to be the prawn kataifi; juicy prawns and crispy outer layer with an amazing bed of..."

Eliza T

"4.5Damn. This was really good! We loaded up on starters and the gyoza were mind bogglingly good. The saganaki, corn, calamari, prawns -..."

Gee

"Loved this place. Having been wanting to come for a while! Highlight was the spanakopita gyoza’s ....they were superb! it was just the two of us!..."

CT

"This place is amazing. Everyone ought to visit here and try the soft shell crabs wrap. My whole family loved it. The next time I go to Melbourne, you..."

Food W/ Soph

"I cannot rave about Gazi enough. It’s been on my list for so long, and I finally decided to book dinner with my sister. We both loved the food!! So..."

Lisa Giles

"Great atmosphere even though it was loud and busy, great ambience. Customer service was pretty good and friendly staff. A salad, a side and one main..."

Janna Beh

"Staffs are friendly and polite..... We are four person team ordered lots and everything unique and nice.Specially lamb shoulder so tender,..."

Chef ASD

"Recently came to Gazi for dinner. It was packed with diners enjoying the delicious food and a buzzing atmosphere. The feed me options weren’t..."

Tige

"Was at Gazi last night to take a friend. We tried the feed me menu 'beta' - it had 8 dishes and were able to swap one of the dishes out with..."

Alaya D'Slvia

"I wouldn’t usually count Greek food amongst my favourite cuisines but this meal really impressed me. We started with the 3 dips and bread - pumpkin..."

Steph Giles

"I can’t decide which was the best dish for me that evening. We have ordered a few plates to share and everything was mmm..mmm... yummy! From the..."

Jade Lim

"HAD A GREAT TIME AT GAZI!! You have to make a booking before coming as it’s insanely busy even on a Thursday night. The porterhouse steak was..."

Sarah Quek

"Anyone who's watched MasterChef knows George and everyone who knows George knows that this is his restaurant, need I say more? This place is..."

Madhu

"Quick and friendly service, nice atmosphere and all the dishes we ordered were lovely! Does get a bit loud when the restaurant fills up. Bomba mexta..."

Dulasha Fernando

"I came here with my girlfriends and had a great night. Service and atmosphere were good and the food was delicious, including gluten free options..."

Emma

"Visited Gazi for dinner, the place was all packed and the ambience was just great to add to it! Ordered for the beta sharing menu, the..."

Mary Thomas

"I stuffed up my reservation and had an extra 2 people. The girls at the front were nice and accommodating about it and helped make a new table for..."

Miss_foodie_au

"We were for a work conference, it was a full house that night, we had a set menu I believe, very delicious dips with bread ... the rest was like a..."

Lyonee Dang

"Love the food here it is so delicious and the service is always great. Crab souvlaki is my favourite. I would highly recommend the feed me menu..."

Dimmi Mavroulis

"Gaze is a wonderful place for both lunch and dinner. Ambience is great and food is top notch. I would highly recommend the grain salad, cheese. The..."

Tasty_melbourne

"Great value Greek. Bustling by 6.30. Nothing exceptional but the food is very good. We ate the fixed 8 course menu which at $69 was pretty good..."

Mike B

"We very much enjoyed our dining experience here. I’ve been before, and loved the food so we came for the Yum Cha experience. We loved the Greek and..."

Agreekable

"Delicious meal! We ordered takeaway- chicken souvlakis and chips. The souvlaki meat was perfectly cooked and the pita was soft and fresh. The chips..."

Karina J

"Great location, great service and food was good too but i was expected a bit more from a big chef . Good to go and try but any reason to be back..."

GL

"Best pita bread and dips were great too! As a matter of fact, every single dish we ordered was so delicious! Friendly service and great atmosphere!..."

Dashy The Foody

"Absolutely love the food.. Gazi is a place we go to to celebrate special occasions- birthdays and anniversaries.. they had a chicken wings stuffed..."

AKF

"Absolutely delicious!The dips were fresh and supplemented with fluffy pita bread. The meat was tender, juicy and perfectly cooked. The sides..."

Linda

"Great place to get some nice Greek food, the meat that they put in the souvlaki’s is so succulent and juicy, definitely worth to wait in line for...."

TheIndianFoodie

"Really liked gazi. Never thought Greek food was that interesting but on a few recommendations thought I’d try it out. Execution of their dishes is..."

Eat Me!

"Was completely wow'd by my experience at Gazi.We got the 10 plate sharing menu and everything was amazing.The service was second to none,..."

Ryan

"A group of four of us were seated at a high bench. Beautiful interior with terricota Potts hanging from the ceiling. The food was delicious and the..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Had a blast here, food and drinks were superb, only downfall was we felt slightly rushed due to the table being booked right after us and we ate..."

ANOMnymous

"Very good quality food, venue and service. I prefer George’s Hellenic Republic with its Greek Cypriot flavours. The stand out dish from Gazi is the..."

HotChilliWoman

"This was a fresh twist on Greek food! There’s plenty of good Greek food in Melbourne but this was pretty bloody impressive. The service was..."

Global Gastronomista

"Their Bento lunch set is absolutely amazing ! Love the decor, the staff are friendly and good food 😊 Food arrives in reasonable time too which is..."

Jane

"Went here a few times and the first times I got the sharing menu as they were always special occasions. I enjoyed trying all the different things and..."

Virgil

"The staff were amazing and friendly. The atmosphere was great and the general vibe very welcoming. We opted for the set meals which was agreed upon..."

Jennifer A L

"A fantastic restaurant and amazing food. We shared a few plates between 5 girls and it was tasty and filling. Service was very friendly too. It’s a..."

Lady Masticator

"Hellenic Republic was good, Gazi was great. We had the 7 plate set to share between four and the amount of food was more than filling. Everything was..."

Jo

"Yummy souv, recommend the duck one it’s amazing! Feta chips could be better, but I feel like we need to order so much food to get full the souvs..."

The Official Food Hunters

"This is my favourite restaurant, the food they serve is honestly the best I’ve ever had. Their souvas, chips, the slow cooked lamb and even the..."

Gillianmiles

"The saganaki cheese, the chips with feta, the corn !!! These are all so delicious !! We ordered the flambé dessert for four people and it was too..."

Tiffany

"Gazi was recommended by a friend and after checking them out on Zomato, I was sold by the great reviews. Although it’s not fine dining, I felt a..."

Constant Cravings

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced. The inside of the restaurant is lovely, and the staff were exceptional. We had a wonderful time!..."

Karla Herschell

"Great rant and the staff were very polite and well drilled. The hot chips were exceptional and the style and layout of the rant........ highly..."

Bigdogeats

"Great place for any occasion! We love coming here to grab one of their delicious souva combos for lunch that includes chips with feta and a..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Best restaurant in Melbourne! Amazing food, evertyhing is so delicious. Good staff. Go with your friends, have sharing menu as they have different..."

Deniz

"What a great value for money! We came here during lunch time to get their special. It was beautifully presented with lots of small dishes for you to..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Gazi is one place I will take everyone who visits me in Melbourne. Undoubtedly top notch ambience, service and food.Their pita bread and..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Located at the corner of Exhibition Street towards Flinders (after EY building); was a pretty a miss spot as the logo was inside the building. Thank..."

Timeless Food

Arbory Bar & Eatery

84/100 (1960 ratings)

"Food:We ordered the mushroom dish, and the hot cake dish. Both were amazing to the point my friend and I had to share both of ours cause we kept..."

Mr. T

"This place is a summer vibe! The eatery have a mixture of outdoor and under-cover areas with seats along the gorgeous Melbourne Yarra. Family..."

Nibble And Wander

"I can't say I've come to Arbory before for the food... but I was glad I did!Ordered:🍔 Crumbed Mushroom & Halloumi burger (v):..."

Jasmine

"Breakfast here is really tasty. But, there were multiple hairs in my meal which was really off putting. The staff are decent but not overly..."

Rach

"Best BEST Mushroom Burger in Melbourne. My MOST favourite bar in Melbourne. Go-to..."

Aditi Jhawar

"Love, love, LOVE everything about the Arbory. Only have the best feedback everytime we visit and we visit often. It’s the perfect spot to meet for..."

MelbourneLops

"Stumbled upon this place unexpectedly and I literally fell in love with it! Best ambience (with a beautiful river view). The food was delicious!..."

Keerthhi

"Good food and drinks, fantastic view and ambience. We went in winter but were kept warm by the heaters. Got the mushroom risotto and calamari - both..."

Claire Yuen

"Seriously, what's not to love about Arbory. It's a Melbourne institution, and a must visit if you are from out of town. We come here all the time,..."

Morgs71

"Honestly one of my favourite bars in Melbourne!Nothing sounds better to me than sitting by the Yarra River, drink in hand and some small plates in..."

Melbourne Madness

"Visited for Pork & Pinot (Noir) - or in my case Risotto & Pinot (Grigio). I visited on a very chilly night but stayed cosy thanks to heaters and..."

Quince And Cheese

"Nice river side bar to hangout specially during dinner time. There food menu not big, but have some good dishes to try with wine or..."

Chef ASD

"I always love coming to Arbory. There is something super relaxing about being next to the water. There is a wide selection of drinks, all made..."

AH

"Came here for lunch with a friend on a sunny day. Such a lovely atmosphere, really let’s you see Melbourne at its best (lunch by the Yarra with an..."

Fatcat

"Great venue and awesome food. Great location right on the Yarra so it’s wonderful to take friends and visitors- always a good spot for that. Will..."

Irene Borges

"It was a glorious Sunday evening in Melbourne and we were off to a concert tonight so called into Arbory Bar and Eatery for a couple of drinks...."

Espy Eats

"The setting is awesome but that's where the quality stops. Very average food & rude indifferent bar staff, it took 15 mins for us to order food at..."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"Excellent mix of fresh and pickled flavors with creamy dressing and the crunch of a good shell crab. Highly recommend for a lovely meal. The staff..."

Justin R

"Very busy place on a friday night! The staff there are pretty chilled out and helpful so that was a positive experience. The view is lovely from this..."

Charles Dexter

"Great vibes, perfect location, great atmosphere! The views are amazing at night time and they always have good music playing! The food and..."

Caitlin Maree

"A girlfriend and I came here recently for after work Fri drinks. The place was buzzing! At times the speakers were quite loud, we..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Not cheap but such a fantastic way to treat yourself. The chips with truffle was delicious. Cherry blossom spritz was also a wonderful drink to have..."

Christine Chen

"Very nice view with amazing drinks and food. We did try almost all of the small plates in the menu and all of them were really yummy.I do..."

Sherrie Zahedi

"Had a great night there with a mate recently on a warm Friday evening. The place was heaving but service was fast and the food is excellent! Much..."

Caz77

"Went back to the Arbory a couple of Fridays ago for the first time in over a year. Since the last time, the food has improved out of sight! ..."

Johnno

"Rated 3.5starsWas at the afloat a week before and this week managed go get a table for 12 with colleague's. They only do bookings up to 4pm..."

SueyLuey

"will continue to come because :- Amazing service every time. Bar staff are friendly and efficient.- Great vibes.- Seasonal cocktail..."

Esther Lee

"My favourite place in Melbourne, hands down! Highly recommend going here. It’s so nice and people are nice and everything is just fabulous!!..."

Veda Patnaik

"Favourite stop on the river for a drink, whether its in the sun, after work stop off or after dark awaiting the train home Arbory is full of..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Very busy place on a Friday night, we come here after work to find the place packed full of happy and cheerful guests.. All wanting to have a beer..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"PROSHommus with flatbread and dukkah is delicious,croquets worthwhile and by the glass wine list is very good. The labneh is no long on the..."

Bianca

"Edit: Tried the soft shell crab salad - yummo! Awesome mix of fresh and pickled flavours with creamy dressing and the crunch of a good soft shell..."

JW

"A reliable pub with nice view over Melbourne waterline and the Yarra. The great thing is it’s open til late. Both food menu and drinks list are..."

Inem

"Great music, great view, great vibes all round. Perfect for some burgers and a drink or two. It also keeps very warm during winter, which is lovely...."

Leila

"Priced at a mere $25 per person, diners can enjoy a roast and glass of wine pairing all throughout winter. June saw the hero-ing of pork, while beef..."

Theycallmemaggie

"You can’t go past this place if you’re looking for a veggie burger!I’ve been coming here for my mushroom and haloumi burger and it is..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"Went there on a sat night, service of food was pretty dam quick. The double cheesy was a realy winner. $18 will get your a double cheesy and chips...."

DamoForce Food

"WONDERFULLLLLLL！We ordered Bloody Mary, Sweet & Innocent and a Long Island ice tea last night. Also some chips and a lobster roll.Really..."

Mavis Hou

"First time here - certainly won't be the last! Fast service, great drinks list and oh the food. Visited with 3 friends & we all scoffed our meals...."

Nitty

"Fabulous combination of food, location, drinks and socialising. Its the kind of place you ask someone to come to when you want a nice mixture between..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Best to try the lobster roll! Its a great place to hang out after work especially if you want that "just 1 drink" after a long day at work. It's..."

April

"This place is popular that completing a review is almost a redundant exercise. The location, the food, the drinks, all work harmoniously together to..."

Descartesmuse

"Simple idea 💡 great view and fantastic drinks the perfect place for pre drinks if you’re tired of the Transport or meeting before the game!..."

Glenn

"Arbory is fast becoming a Melbourne institution! If I’m in the CBD for drinks on a warm evening, there’s no other place I’d rather be. The..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Awesome chicken burgers that I have tasted. The chicken is hot and crispy, not your typical greasy burgers! I like how the lettuce were chopped up..."

Danielle Nguyen

"been here few times, i love the location just next to flinder street station, after a drinks with friends n i can go home by train straight away..."

Tenforten

"Had the lobster roll and H O L Y M O L Y ! So well balanced and tasty. Can smash these babies for days. Lovely joint, only downside is it can be..."

Cel Hat

"There is no way I could do justice to the photos but Arbory is gorgeous! Only went there for some after work drinks on a weekday. Got the..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Love the Arbory Bar, especially when it’s not too busy. The location is just gorgeous, perfect place to meet up with friends and colleagues. Nice..."

Mia Tua

"Came here the other night! Awesome place for some food and drinks. I ordered the lamb shank as well as the crinkle cut chips. The chips are crunchy..."

Dine And Dash

"Great for drinks and taking friends there that aren’t from Melbourne cause the Natural surroundings by the River, definitely be back for after work..."

Where Is The Chilli

"Visited the eatery as well as the afloat. The eatery have the most delicious truffle chips (I believe they use truffle oil). At the pop up..."

Livirz

"Fantastic for drinks on a lovely day. Unexpectedly long and stylish bar and eatery located between Flinders St station and the Yarra River. Good..."

Two Sheds

"Came across this place not too long ago so decided to come in for a drink, ended up having some food as well. Love the location, it’s super busy..."

Sophie

"Came to arbory afloat which was so cool! We got a nice day bed and could sit and watch the river with a glass of wine. Service was good and quick..."

Vege Eats

"Gotta say I’m a fan. Great atmosphere on the top bar. On a nice sunny Melbourne day you get the feeling you’re sitting amongst the tree branches..."

Chris Tancik

"Very cool place - if you can get a seat! Arbory gives you a beautiful view of Melbourne, and is a great place to take visitors. The drinks at Arbory..."

Oj_always_eating

"Great inner city relaxed bar vibe throughout summer! It is weather dependent however, but it's a great central spot for Friday afternoon..."

Natasha

"The perfect venue for some after work drinks and food. It's not exactly cheap but you are paying for the atmosphere and view which is amazing!..."

Mark Laughton

"After a day of shopping in the city we stop to have a drink at Arbory on the Yarra River. Fantastic sunny day lots of people and nice refreshing..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"* Atmosphere: 4/5* Food: 4.5/5* Recommended dish: New England Lobster Roll* Service: N/AWe were seated near the waters and..."

Foodwhispers

"While visiting Melbourne for our anniversary (which happens to be on Christmas Day and usually leaves with few good choices), I happened to look up..."

Mansi Saini

"Came here for a quick drink and burger. The burgers were surprisingly delicious! They also came out really quick. We got the chicken and the fish..."

Justin

"The arbory afloat bar is the best place to hang out on a lovely sunny afternoon. The Gin and Tonics were so tasty and so big!! Could drink it all..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"After a wonderful experience on their (summer special) floating bar and restaurant (adjacent to their actual place) @this has become one of our favs..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"When the view is so beautiful it doesn't really matter what you eat.still the food is on point. Little nibbles and the burgers and very yum. Love the..."

Ricky.katyal86

"Had a relaxed lunch here today in the ‘summer’ weather! We arrived and grabbed a table - asked for the heater to be turned on which it..."

Alison Read

"Nice vibe, reasonable price, nice food but nothing really surprising,, but the dressing on American sausage thou is amazing.. Chips on point. Overall..."

Sunz Lim

"Come for the atmosphere, stay for the double cheeseburger. These guys do a pretty good cheeseburger. All the flavours were right and the beef melts..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Nice spot on the river, great shade from the trees and a bustling friendly vibe. Great wasting options, the lobster role, fries and lamb cutlet were..."

James

"Very cool set up! Friendly service serving nice spritz and red wine. Always busy hard to find a spot to sit even it’s that big. But it looks over..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Not the best burger but it's on the average.Like the mushroom burger and a bit sad that they dont do the truffle cheese on the side chip... even..."

Jel_J_Chriee

"As for location, this place is amazing! Bordering flinders street station and the Yarra river it’s a long narrow bar with beautiful views of the..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had the chicken burger and chips with a beer. It was decent, not too greasy orSalty and flavoursome. Great spot on a nice day only issue is the..."

Ebanful

"Love everything about Arbory. Love the location, great views, friendly relaxed staff and love the drinks and food. I've been here a few times for a..."

Split The Bill

"One of those places where headache inducing music is played despite the fact that no one is dancing and everyone is trying to hold a..."

Bindicarson

"Perhaps you know Arbory as the longest bar in Melbourne- spanning the equivalent of the entire length of a platform at Flinders street station...."

Love At First Bite

"Loved the atmosphere here. Great view of southbank and the Yarra. The barman that served us was very funny and nice. The music was good and the..."

Amysyder

"Everyone comes here for the drinks, but they've got pretty decent food too! Love their fries! Can't wait to be back and try the rest of the..."

Michael Tan

"Great atmosphere, and food was tasty. The food was a bit overpriced for the quantity, though, in my opinion. Maybe this was just down to what we..."

Jade M Smith

"One of the most hyped and happening place in Melbourne CBD, especially when the Arbory Afloats is available. Located just between Flinders Street..."

Munching Pandas

"Where else would you go to when the weather is so good for outdoor. So arbory is the answer. Was there in the afternoon it was full but luckily we..."

Lianne

"Love coming here for lunch and drinks or after work snack and drinks, especially in summer. The atmosphere is casual, friendly and vibrant. Food is..."

Katie Chuang

"Very nice vibe. The King fish cevice was very good and well presented. Nice house music. If you re solo you can eat and drink at the high tables..."

chantal montanari

"Convenient location with nice atmosphere. Food was good. The carpaccio was a very generous serving. Cocktails aren't bad. A little overpriced but..."

Megan K

"Beautiful spot to stop and have lunch. Literally right next to Flinders St station. Friendly staff. Wide variety of drinks. Burgers are super..."

Lisa W

"Great place if you want to grab drinks with friends. Even better if its a sunny day. Don't expect great service, can't blame the staff either its..."

sarthak luthra

"Love this place for a quick drink! Great views of the river, so accessible and beautiful. I had the spiced cider, perfect for a cold Melbourne..."

Gayatri Ravisankar

"Food is ok but it's mainly for the view and location. Drinks are awesome. Staff are great as well they catered to all our needs.. very..."

Jacob Powell

O'connell's

84/100 (1392 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"The pub has a different section for the restaurant and I love the classy decor. Service is fantastic and the food came out quick. I was a bit worried..."

Chey_ct

"Every single dish from the oysters to the salad and everything in between was amazing. Service was efficient and friendly. Wine list- good. Only..."

Kay Tee

"Had the lamb croquettes. Waited a bit long . Abt 15min? The dish was good. Beautiful.Liked the combination of lamb dill and mint and the sauce.the..."

Doris J.

"Sorry for the bad photos, I was too hungry. A beautiful ly d we cleared place. Wonderfully nice staff. We had great champagne and wine. The desert..."

Tabi Ei

"The menu has enough variety to please everyone. I had the pork belly which was divine. Service is professional without being stuffy. A great..."

Kate Havey

"Wow! Loved it, the salmon gravlax was especially melt-in-the-mouth. Quite busy, staff were under it but always lovely. Awesome, definitely..."

Pauly Corden

"We had the 1kg rib eye, I asked to have it cooked the way I like it, they smashed it out with someAmazing triple cocked chips. It was fantastic!..."

Jessica Vela Avery

"Booked in for a table of 2 over the phone on the 6/9/18, when I arrived at O'Connell's I was greeted by a gentleman called Alex McCrae, who was very..."

Alex

"Amazing service and outstanding modern take on classic food....family friendly and one of the best Sunday Roasts I've ever experienced...a must visit..."

Phil Pike

"Great menu! A bit of everything on there for everyone, from your pub classics, to more refined, sophisticated dishes. Will return again soon to try..."

Amber Cartwright

"The evening commenced on a high with a luxurious amuse bouche of egg and cauliflower veloute which was beautifully matched with the 2017 Sexton..."

Gastrology

Freeo

"I absolutely love this place. The beef burger was the best burger I’ve had in years... and I’m a Melbournian! Yep it might be a ‘hotel’ aka..."

Joshua H

"I came here for a Jack’s Creek beef night and had a wonderful time. Our five-course meal featuring different cuts of beef all cooked to perfection..."

Adam Scarf

"O’Connell’s in South Melbourne is Melbourne’s oldest yet stylish gastronomic pub and has been home to some of the city’s best known chefs,..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"What a great space and an interesting menu to match. We three chose schnitzel, pork belly and the pie and we were all happy campers. The wine list..."

Check Please

"The O'Connell's Hotel is in South Melbourne and it's behind the South Melbourne Market. It took us a while to find and we did a run around it earlier..."

Katherine Chiu

"Celebrating 141 years in the industry, O’Connell’s Hotel is one of Melbourne’s dining institutions. Upon approach, this gastropub conveys a..."

The City Lane

"Yummy food with an extensive wine list and friendly un-pretentious service. They've struck the balance between pub grub and fine dining really..."

Alex McRae

"Thursday night dinner with a few colleagues. It’s a nice fine dining restaurant behind a pub. The ambience is relax and unpretentious...."

Food Junkie

"Consider this, this place is an institution and the reason it’s been here so long is because it’s consistent, consistently goodKeep up the..."

Short Black

"Food was fantastic - loved the oysters with peach granita, the gnocchi and the lemon meringue dessert. Service was really attentive and the..."

Genevieve

"Came along with family mid week , loved the ambience and styling of the restaurant . The wine list was great plenty to choose with staff very..."

Tom Brockbank

"Fantastic dining experience at this South Melbourne Institution. Its been a Fav for a long time and never dissappoints. Certainly not cheap, the Eye..."

Tony Mithen

"This upmarket pub institution will give you quick and simple pub grub in the crowded front bar while you watch the footy overhead, or out the back in..."

Gin

"Perfect service. So professional and warm. Food was great as well. This is the kind of place you bring your first date or a client you'd want to..."

Mistletoe

"Delightful cosy pub. Loved the bangers and mash for lunch as the rain poured down outside. Besides the good food and lovely atmosphere inside the..."

JC

"I had a great night out here over the weekend with 7 friends and highly recommend this restaurant for group dinners. Their service was friendly and..."

Msyc

"If you're looking for a great steak, this pub is one to try! Small selection to choose from, but they are always lovely. This pub is great for..."

Teafo

"Dined at the restaurant on a quiet Sunday evening and wasn't particularly impressed. The food was somewhat bland and uninspiring but it definitely..."

TheBearReview

"This is a fabulous pub style hotel with a warmth about it. The food,service and wine list is very good. We had a wonderful night and would definitely..."

Evelyn

"We were treated to a fine lunch with work partners over at O’Connell’s Hotel. The South Melbourne restaurant provides a surprisingly cosy setting..."

Donutsam

"I really loved O'Connell's if you're looking for a fancy pub this is the place to go. The food was delicious I ordered a steak it was very succulent...."

Mia

"Went for dinner last night for my husbands birthday. I booked a week in advance. Upon arrival we were placed right near the serving counter where the..."

Jas

"I was taken here by some work colleagues for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised. The decor inside is very nice, warm and inviting.In all..."

James Blackwell

"What an amazing meal! Loved the decor as soon as we walked in, very warm and cozy especially on a cold winter night. Food was absolutely delicious...."

David Hewitt

"Friendly neighbourhood bar with good wine and delicious food. Excellent atmosphere in the bar. Food is overpriced for what you get but it is..."

LoMac

"Love this hotel, amazing service and staff so attentive. We had oysters which were fresh and beautifully accompanied by a light sauce. I also had the..."

Stace Bianca Lenthall

"Finding anything decent to eat that doesn't involve roast chicken, Yellow Glen sparkling and no set menu on the Melbourne Cup Day is akin to Mission..."

Alexis

"Love this place never disappoints, the staff are attentive and provide a great service. The food is absolutely delicious especially the steak 👌..."

Fiona Allen

"Voucher. What more can I say? There's no other way I'd be eating at this location with an overwhelmingly masculine wealthy older man set. Puke. My..."

Iris Myandowski

"Well looked after by front of house. Great upper end pub food. Can go classic food or the sexy style, both superb. The PDR has special appeal, love..."

JB

"Oh we love O’Connell’s Hotel, a long time resident of South Melbourne you can enjoy a lovely glass of wine, some damn good food and a friendly..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Can I just say the lunch today at O'Connells was outstanding and the funny thing was my friend and I were at the same table last time and it was a..."

Lucinda Marlow

"The service is something you can always count on at this place. They do a great job of being customer focused and the food is quite good as well. My..."

Joe

"Great pub, absolutely gorgeous inside! A little on the pricey side. The freshly baked bread to begin with was super delicious. Great selection of..."

Manni Chahal

"Great pub. Warm on a cold night. Carpets and fireplaces. Nicely formal; not over the top. Easy parking. Food adequate but not rave worthy. Good..."

George

"O’Connell’s is comfortable, homely and just right for a weekend lunch. Recently refurbished by Melbourne architects, Techne, the design is both..."

Jrj

"A night at O'Connell's for a sustainable seafood dinner is a special treat, recently landed in the kitchen is Paul Cooper and teamed with Howard Park..."

FoodieAboutTown

"You'd struggle not to approv.... O'Connells is very much your high end Pub. It is a delightful venue with superior service & food.......but it really..."

Iceman

"Pre Melbourne cup night out. The two of us for dinner just flown in from Brissy. Jumped on Urban Spoon and thought this place looked good. It was..."

Leah

"I really love this pub and it want it to be great but the food is sub standard for the price you pay. Staff are wonderful and the setting is..."

Kristie Cronin

"Fav!. Favourite restaurant in Melb. The food, service and decor are perfect. This is where family and friends go to for our meat and wine..."

Greg Foulds

"I went to O'Connell's for dinner and it had a really nice atmosphere and the staff were all very nice and helpful. All the food that I saw come out..."

Emily

"Casual Sunday Lunch. We visited for a casual Sunday lunch & we were very impressed with this great pub. Well fitted out in a stylish manner in both..."

Phil Willis

"Enjoyable evening. I can highly recommend their eye fillet steak. It was done to perfection.The chips were edible but not memorable. I think..."

Natsu

"Great food & surrounds. Just returned from second visit to this great gastro pub / restaurant and was not disappointed. Great service, good menu..."

Samanthajsykes

"Solid. Unpretentious menu. Chicken liver pate tasty and a generous serving size. Cape Grim steaks cooked perfectly. Only let down was dessert-..."

Shitake

"Classic pub with good service & good food, Cape Grim scotch fillet cooked to perfection & a wine list that's most impressive. Well worth a..."

Aidion

"Yumtastic lunch! We came here for a Pre-Christmas lunch and had entree, main and dessert. The barramundi was perfectly cooked and my beetroot quinoa..."

J

"Excellent food. Catered for my food allergies. Staff very..."

Desiree

"Birthday dinner for two.. I came with my partner tonight for my birthday. The service was amazing. The kitchen were very accommodating for my dairy..."

Kristy Core

"" LOVE IT " Great food , fa.... " LOVE IT "Great food , fantastic service and love the reno's..."

Lunchalot

"Great service, we had the 1.4kg tomahawk steak between 3 people. MUST TRY! The steak was very well cooked and came with 4 sauces. Sauces could do..."

Tom Jiang

"Simply Superb! - Great food, great service all in a relaxed atmosphere. The cured salmon and the lamb belly were..."

Marc Denovan

"Nice Charcuterie board however it did need more bread/toast. service was good. checked the QR codes very nice Sunday afternoon..."

Damon Pillinger

"Great vibes, decent food. Good to be outdoors again especially without a mask. Staff was on point, ready to assist and serve. Nice long..."

Dan Le

"We dined here for lunch today. The staff were kind enough to let us change our booking from a set menu to seats in the bar, which was very..."

Emma V

"Good food and service. Steak a bit too much gristle for a steak this price..."

Matt Waye

"Scrumptious and wholesome steak night, all cooked to perfection; Bavette and Porterhouse, just missing those hand-cut chips as advertised..."

Jeffrie Trika

"Lovely gastro pub. Dining room had an old school vibe, with attentive staff and complimentary bread. Great place to take your parents and have an..."

Rachael Angley

Papa Gino's Pizza Restaurant

84/100 (1557 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best food in Melbourne every time!! , Pepper sauce to die for �� with amazing friendly staff. Highly recommended...."

Raylene Bryans

"My fav restaurant ever!!! Best chicken snitznel ever!!! Fast service food always hot and perfect! Garlic focaccia is to die for!! No matter how busy..."

Kacie Dempster

"Food is quality, beer is the best price in Laigon Street... staff are awesome.. Always go for dinner when I'm over from Perth......."

David Bloxsome

"Absolutely the best food out... staff are wonderful. But the food is so..."

Silvana Ellul- Bonacci

"Always fantastic. .amazing staff even better food..no wonder there is always a que outside..best place..."

Michelle Pepyat

"My family and lhave been going to Papa Ginos for over 30 years. The service is always spot on and the food is delicious. I always have the Mexican..."

Lee Wright

"Best and afforbanke place to eat when in Melbourne. Always amazing service and they are great with kids.. Orders taken and meals are out in no..."

Kylie Ann Goodwin

"We love Papa Ginos it's a favourite that we visit often. Love the no.21 pizza... Ortolana is so good! Highly recommend Papa..."

Karen Hatzi

"Best pizza ( specially the marinara one ). Would highly recommend to try it, thumbs..."

Aya Blackburn

"I went their a couple of times and I enjoy their food so much! They have the best pasta and lasagne! My sister also loves to eat their pizza and..."

Orla Lee

"A great lygon st institution. Had a capricciosa and the Vongole. Very nice! If you are in Lygon St definitely try this place at least once. It..."

Revolver

"I ordered their Ubereats and add extra shrimps & zucchini ... and they really gave me A LOT! Tasty & large portion! I’ll dine in there next..."

Scarlett Wang

"We have been goin here whenever we are in the neighborhood and feel like pizzas. Their pizzas are good , service is fast and staff are friendly . The..."

Putriku

"They have been around for ages and they serve amazing pizza and pasta. It does get busy on the weekends, might want to get in early.Love..."

M3lissa____

"Loved that the servings were generous. Had a meat lovers pizza and it was soo..."

Sancha Noranho

"My mates and I frequent this restaurant monthly. We’ve been doing so for years. The food here is always really good. Old school pizza. Not wood..."

Stuart Sutherland

"Food here is amazing. I don't eat a lot of Italian outside but this took my breath..."

Parul Aggarwal

"If you’re looking for an authentic Italian pizza, couldn’t recommended Papa Gino’s highly enough! Lovely family run business located in the..."

Nick Bav

"Single best Italian restaurant I have EVER visited. At peak times, you might have to wait 20 mins to get seated. But I can assure you, it's worth the..."

Sankalp Mishra

"My family was there last night, it was a great time. Nice ambience. It was super-busy but we got a table quickly. The food was awesome. We ordered..."

Sean Jackson

"Authentic Italian pizza and pasta!The place is very cozy, and the interior is very Italian. The serving was also big enough for 2 to 3 people. I..."

Darryn Galle

"Awesome food that makes you feel at home. Great atmosphere and service. Drool inducing cheesy garlic focaccia, therapeutic tortellini ah funghi and a..."

Casey Croucamp

"Had a late night margarita pizza with extra hot salami. It was probably bad for me.. but the pizzz was soo good. The cheese was extremely generous..."

Ji Song

"Best traditional old school style Pizza on Lygon. Pasta's are okay, nice but not amazing. Wait staff are friendly. Always busy and can get noisy,..."

Frank

"After some research, we found Papa Gino's as a place that served simple Italian food. We were blown away. Our pasta was perfectly Al dente, and the..."

That_Foodie_Friend

"It was a very nice pizza shop! I really enjoyed the foods. The pizzas were so fresh and crispy. Every ingredients; including prawn, veggies, ham;..."

Hannah

"Quattro Gustri ($22 large)⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️🍴Quite authentic Italian pizza that comes with a generous topping of ingredients and a thin..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Excellent establishment! Vibrant and delicious not to mention entertaining! Watching the chefs work the pizza dough, authentic pizza experience. I..."

Jesika Chaffey

"Cute little restaurant in Lygon Street which was very busy (a great sign). Ordering and table service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the..."

Lara

"Nice food. 2 large pizzas and 4 beers fed 4 large fellas and some. Good flavours and bases made for a pleasant night out. Beers were icy cold which..."

Grant Gibbs

"Food Rating: 😀4/5Atmosphere Rating: 4/5Service Rating: 👏4/5Came here because our usual Carlton spot was closed for the..."

Julia.eats

"Generous portion of pasta and seafood in the marinara. Prawns were overcooked and the pasta was slightly over al dente but that was likely due to the..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Have heard so much about this place so we gave it a go. This restaurant is one of the busiest restaurants on Lygon. It is spacious. You better book..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Been coming to Papa Ginos for many years now and the quality of their food has kept its standard. Although the price has been slowly creeping up each..."

Thelordlam

"I was so excited to order the mushroom pasta with cream sauce as i'd read a review raving about the sauce. Sadly my serving was quite dry and lacking..."

Michaela Mvb

"Amazing food always. My boyfriend and I love this place and the staff are incredible. Always so busy and pumping. Thank you Gino. You’re the..."

Lexi Hansen

"Can't have a foodie adventure to Melbourne without hitting up Lygon St for some Italian! This time we decided on going to Papa Gino's, the queue was..."

ThatSeriousGirl

"Mate mate , what food , what a place . Love the pizza , love the veal Parma .Great place to go and eat . Mate Mate I would..."

Vinnie Furina

"Been going here for a long time. Their chicken Parma is to die for. Pizza and pasta are great too. Crowded during weekends and staff are super..."

Satyacena

"The staff is really friendly. And the food is nice as well. Me and my friends ordered a vegetarian pizza and a chicken Spinach potato dumplings. They..."

Wzhang2017

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Lorna

"One of the best pasta places in Melbourne for a decent price too compared to more expensive Italian restaurants that I have tried. The pasta is..."

Mandy

"Food was very delicious, staff were friendly, the restaurant was nice and cosy and had a lot of people, so there's not much I can complain about. The..."

A

"I've heard this place for ages and finally checked! My friend and I came for lunch on weekday. No queue at 12:30. We started with some..."

Qianyi Lillian Li

"A cozy italian place with nice service. Seems like this place is always buzzing + the place is smelling delicious! 😋 the price is reasonable...."

Adinda Nasution

"The best traditional Italian pizzas and pastas you can find along Lygon Street in Melbourne. :) Feeds many, reasonably priced and worth the fill. For..."

Evelynwongyh

"For me its the best gnocchi marinara in melbourne spaghetti marinara and vongole was also on point the mushroom pizza is delicious and the dessert..."

Utiii

"Heard great things about this place and had quite a walk to be a bit underwhelmed. Pizza and pasta was the traditional flavours so can't really..."

The Food Book

"Papa Ginos this is one of the best Restaurants for the simple reason it's not expensive and if you like old fashioned PIZZAS this is the place to..."

Garry Roberts

"The best such a great pizza base crispy and delicious we only had small mama mia Bella we came from Queensland for the word of mouth that we had to..."

Ruthie

"Got a meatlovers, vegetarian and margherita pizza. All were awesome, though I think the meatlovers was particularly good. Loved the cosy atmosphere..."

Jordan Wong

"The food is delicious and the service is amazing. The waitors are very friendly and polite. I came here on a cold night and immediately loved the..."

Minhhiendo.105

"Great family friendly place on Lygon Street. Had the Chicken Al Funghi with chips and salad and ate every bite of a large portion it was scrumptious!..."

Nikki

"They have definitely friendly staff and manner is a typical italian joinery along Lygon street, the food is not bad, is definitely not awesome. It`s..."

David Baldini

"One of many Italian restaurants along Lygon Street, Papa Ginos has been a long term business in that precinct. I met with a group of friends there,..."

Andrew T

"One of our favourite pizza places in Melbourne. The pizzas are authentic Italian and absolutely delicious every time that’s why we keep going back..."

Melbourne Foodies

"Service was great. The food was good and reasonable value for money. This was our first time here after walking past it for many years. Weekend there..."

Darren Wilton

"Great Delicious spaghetti. I had the Spaghetti marinara & it was delicious enjoyed every bit of it they don't mess around here too bring it out to..."

B Nel

"Definitely a great spot for dinner or lunch. Came here on a Tuesday night before it got busy. Staff were competent and friendly, if anything they..."

Vick Eats

"The style of the pizza appears like a gourmet one but geared a little more towards the american style with more generous portions of toppings. The..."

Zidane

"I love papa t's. I have been coming here and had every pizza on the menu the pasta is great too especially the home made ravioli. You get what you..."

Joshua Waddell

"Ordered 2 medium pizzas for $32 total which was a bit much. Service was brilliant in the friendliness of staff, and layout plus vibes of the..."

Fat_Steve

"Always a great place for pizza! The base is thin and the toppings are the perfect ratio! Would recommend coming early because peak times are around..."

Foodlover

"Very tasty pizzas and reasonably sized and priced. However, being cooked in an electric oven it just does not have the same taste as a woodfired..."

Rebekah Jade Culhane

"Authentic Italian food at its best , pizza is simply excellent and made to perfection and the pasta are just like homemade full of flavour and can't..."

Good Food = Happy Mood

"Theres nothing I love more than watching the art of crafting pizza dough and man, you can watch your entire pizza being created here before your very..."

Tash

"Yes the heat lamps were running and the service was efficient. The entree size is big enough to eat as a main which means this is really good value..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Great pizza and friendly accommodating staff.Generous servings and friendly vibe and atmosphere. Always a pleasure.Great food..."

Andrew Bartram

"Lovely service! My go to place in Carlton! It has everything you could ask for plus the service is good! It's easy for a casual meal, weather it be..."

Lily

"An iconic pizzeria on lygon street. We were here on a Wednesday at lunch time. It was busy with people lining up. While we waited we scanned the..."

Split The Bill

"Great pizza. Fresh ingredients used have been here quite a few times for lunch and dinner. Can get quite packed out and it isn't the biggest place..."

Jpad

"Pretty decent and waitress are kind. Have been multiple times and love this place. Entree size are still very filling and i never tend to finish...."

Alex William

"Ordered: 🌇Papa's Pasta Platter (min 2 people): $38.00 Fettucine VongolePenne AmatricianaTortellini Ai..."

Jasmine

"great italian pizza ,pasta restaraunt, nice food, went here with some work colleages sunday night,highly recommend,fast service.well done..."

Xaralambos Psihogios

"I have been eating pizza here since I was a child (so many years now) they still have the best quality ingredients and always great..."

Michelle Fros Salvatore

"Love the interior and buzzing busy feeling in this Italian. Had a lunch pizza and selected big one.. wov. Big it was LOL!! Fantastic flavours,..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Fantastic Pizza! Only been there once, but definitely coming again! It took a while for the food to come, but it was a busy night. Totally recommend..."

Tony Woolhouse

"Oh my goodness. Come here for delicious thin crust pizza! We ordered the small chicken pizza and the main vongole spaghetti and both were soooo..."

PS91

"Papa Gino's provides that perfect Italian comfort food. Great, hearty meals at affordable prices.You can't go wrong with their pasta or pizza..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"Love going to Papa Gino's for the gnocchi with cream sauce, chilli and tuna or the delicious calzone. The crepe suzette is also fantastic. The fact..."

Jean

"They are famous for their pizzas! Good service scope, many customers, traditional taste of Italy. Although my Al Funghi fettuccine looked and taste..."

Harry Lu

"Papa Gino’s serves up an affordable and hearty traditional Italian/Australia pizza. This is definitely one of the more low key eateries on Lygon,..."

James Lovery (internet_james)

"Food was so good!! We ordered Gnocchi al funghi and Fettuccini carbonara as main. Garlic focaccia as entree. Only feedback I would give is that..."

João Alfredo Santos

"Huge portions of great food for the most decent prices in all of Lygon - all complimented by super friendly staff and a cozy and welcoming..."

A Green Koala

"Great restaurant delicious food and friendly staff the food is delicious and reasonably priced will bring more friends next..."

Jeff

"YUMMY AS F*CK !!! very good pizza and very friendly staff - ordered a mexican pizza at an italian restaurant and the only people to make fun of me..."

Lily W

"The restaurant has nice decor and friendly staff!! Cosy. Portion sizes were decent. Enough to have some leftover to take away. The prices aren't too..."

Saba S

Emerald Hotel

84/100 (1034 ratings)

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"A great Pub with very good food. Excellent feeling when entering as this Hotel has a real atmosphere of how a corner Pub should be. It has many areas..."

Mel McMillan

"One of the best pub meals that you could have in Melbourne. No. IT IS THE BEST. Great menu. It is a return to the times of a proud chef delivering..."

John Richardson

"The Emerald Hotel has the best hotel food in Melbourne. Went there last night for a birthday party and had delicious Corned Silverside. Great home..."

Jeff Gordon

"Fantastic service and food. Would definitely..."

Emily Burke

"The staff really looked after us cellabrating 40 years since our cricket premiership, particularly Denise our Irish waitress. We had a lovely table..."

David Broad

"I love the Emerald !! I'd love to be there every Wednesday, like so many others. I've taken many friends there, and they've all really enjoyed the..."

Willie Whytock

"Amazing place for lunch, few beers or watch the footy or races Good to see pubs like that exist still..."

John Curtin

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Young And Jacksons

84/100 (1496 ratings)

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"Iconic Melbourne pub ... great place to introduce interstate visitors to in the CBD ... lunch was delicious, my veggie burger very tasty and the..."

Susan Hamilton

"We had our work function at Y&J's on Friday night to celebrate Christmas in July. From beginning to end the staff were a real treat to deal with. ..."

Jodie Solomon

"Great food, great staff 100% recommend this place..."

Brian Handley

"Great place. Chloe is beautiful. Climb up to the roof top bar made the drink worth..."

Letitia Jackson

"Have visited here on many occasions over the years had lunch in ground floor dining area yesterday food and staff were..."

Roxarn Bishop

"Oh my gosh this place is amazing, the food is delicious and the staff are inviting and friendly. Love love..."

Angela Jerrick

"Great food and service from the staff recommend this to my..."

Don Luke

"Best steak sandwich and cheese burger we ha e ever..."

Sarah Beltrame

La Camera Restaurant Southgate

83/100 (2237 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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"My girlfriend said that grilled calamari was “LIFE CHANGING!” The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff are the friendliest we’ve experienced...."

Tom Crvenkovic

"What a beautiful place! Tucked away, High above the Yarra River, we were lucky enough to get a balcony seat! The cheese arancini balls were..."

Katerina Ana

Adonis Cats

"Great food great service. Balcony definitely best option if weather is right. The 8hr slow cooked ox cheek is sublime. The paella is perfectly cooked..."

Thomas Reeh

"Easily one of, if not the best Italian restaurants my partner and I have been too! Great service and attention to detail especially with a small..."

Anthony Pike

"Last minute find. 16 people and was accommodated with ease. Service was impeccable. Food even better. Had some sort of pesto with Italian sausage..."

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