711 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
711 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Wow. What an amazing place. The food, wine and service were truly amazing. I would definately recommend visiting this resturant for a rememberable..."
Mj Jack
"I almost didn't write this review because we don't want anyone else to discover our new family favourite! ;) But they truly deserve all the kudos and..."
Tasha Patel
"Amazing - highly recommend. Food is sensational, service spot on. Recommend to book as place is teeny tiny. Iāll be back for sure..."
Lisa-Anne MacGillivray
"Excellent little find in Murphy St. The place has a great buzz to it although it only seats about 20 patrons. Food is surprisingly excellent and the..."
Tony Maynard
"Our new local - Loved everything about this place - the service, the food, the vino glasses, the ambience, the bag hook under the bench. Attention to..."
Jessica Holmes
"What a hidden treasure to find in the heart of Sth Yarra! Amazing dinner with my gorgeous friend Scott Borg as his b'day never ends....Will so be a..."
Michele Phyman
"Small and charming little Italian place - Great service, exceptional..."
Arthur Lim
"Love this place. So small and cozy, delicious Parmesan wheel pasta, great..."
Sarah French
"Great place . Delicious pasta , great service and..."
Andrea Littlejohn
"Have been there a few times now and every time is a WOW moment. The food is amazing and so is the..."
Sue Green
"Amazing little restaurant! Staff were so authentic and food and wine were..."
Travis Paine
"Fav Italian restaurant - also my fav waitress is always so welcoming and lovely, Georgie. Manager should know she is a..."
Georgia Williams
"One of a kind ... Tasty dishes , cozy atmosphere ... good wines ......"
Claudia Palletta
"Beautiful down the strada little hidden gem. Like in Italy: comprehensive yet simple fresh menu every week, and great compact kitchen+floor ambiance...."
Berto Vaissiere
"Excellent food and staff!! Thank you..."
Giulia Miller
"Amazing!! Went there on Sunday that just past. With a group of friends. The food and drinks were amazing. Love everything about it. Would be going..."
Rebecca Grigg
"Fabulous flavours, simple but sensational mouth watering food - our new favourite place to eat in..."
Robyn Cherry-Campbell
"Love love love this place. Our little local favorite restaurant. Great food, wine and..."
Louise Sanger
"Another amazing meal at Cucinetta. Owner Ben and his chef really know how to create a dining experience.
Delicious flavors of the best produce..."
Dani Richter
"Forza..."
Fabio Pisciottano
"Love this place. Awesome service and food. And Ben makes the best lattes in..."
Dani Hargreaves
"Perfect dinner - food is divine & the staff are..."
Lisa Ryan
"Nothing I don't love about this place!! Love the team, love the food, wine, space! Never fails to put a smile on my face āŗļø don't ever..."
Kristen Fitzmaurice
"Exceptional on all fronts - just don't tell people who aren't foodies, they will just take up space in this cozy pLace. Had dinner by myself tonight..."
Christopher Sferrazza
"One of my absolute favourites. So intimate, such great food and Ben and the team are very hospitable and make for a really enjoyable..."
Campbell Daff
"Awesome food, awesome service, awesome..."
Aaron Brown
"Beautiful little place to eat with amazing pasta, friendly host and relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely return..."
Kendall Legudi
"Fabulous..."
Jodie Maunder
"I've been wanting to come here for ages, but it's tiny and deservedly popular. Ā The staff were delightful and smoothly manoeuvred around the tiny..."
Soniagowan
"If I could give this place a 6 I would. If you want to feel like you're in Italy having amazing food in a great atmosphere this is the most..."
Steve Levon
"No pun intended but a true little Italian restaurant. From the moment you are greeted at door until you leave you are immersed in an Italian cultural..."
JB
"Cute and comfortable is how Iād best describe this restaurant. For a romantic night out this is the place to go. Thanks for the beautiful Italian..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Possibly the tiniest fine dining restaurant we have ever eaten in, Cucinetta is only 29 square meters including the kitchen. So, the menu is small..."
Robin
"We had a birthday party here and they were amazing. They nailed every aspect and made it such an enjoyable evening. I can't recommend it enough. It's..."
Wiesel
"Absolutely perfect. Service was on point; the food was impeccable. The homemade spaghetti was perfection. Tasted even better than most pastas from..."
Hoang Le
"I could have died and gone to heaven when I tasted the pasta here. I donāt usually get overly excited by Italian restaurants but this understated..."
Kimbo
"A cozy little corner serving great food! The cacio e pepe with truffle is just a delight!Hubby devoured the ragu tradizionale.The..."
Sue_dyosa
"Cosy dining defined. If you want a memorable dining experience than Cucinetta is the place for you. The service; impeccable, the food; to die for...."
Wulffdylan
"A lovely little restaurant just off toorak rd. the warm and friendly service made us feel right at home as soon as we arrived. We happened to visit..."
Queen Of Food
"The restaurant was small and cozy which is just wonderful on a cold winter night. The staff was extremely warm and helpful and took time explaining..."
Whitney Yeow Chong
"Cucinetta is a cosy little space in South Yarra where they serve traditional Italian food with seasonal produce and change their menu every week...."
Olive Sundays
"From the outside, Cucinetta looks like any other small restaurant around the South Yarra area. However, they are one of only a few Italian..."
Melbourne Culinary
"I canāt get enough of this place. Ideal for almost any occasion. Wait staff are great and read their customers very well, food is terrific (their..."
Samantha Todd
"It was very tasty but I didnt think it was worth $29 plus $3 for truffle oil. My friend n I ordered the parmesan cheese wheel pasta. The pasta was..."
Coco
"As I walked into the front door, I immediately felt like I was in a cute little restaurant in Italy. We sat at the bar while we waited for our table..."
The Truth About Food
"Loved this restaurant! So quaint! Really feels like youāre in Italy being there, the staff are great, very knowledgeable and attentive, the food..."
Jenny Hetherington
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Cucinetta and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.Ā Cucinetta is a nice..."
The Fo0die
"Tiny restaurant tucked away in South Yarra.It is loud and cramped with a constantly-changing menu and very few options for fussy diners......"
Filet De Boeuf
"Service: great service, we were met and seated right away. The menu was explained to us in detail, which gave us a feeling of care and importance..."
Chrissy Halden
"Amazing little place hidden away just off one of South Yarraās residential streets. Small, comfy and accompanied by great service this place..."
Jenny Jin
"Cucinetta is a tiny restaurant in South Yarra, so large groups must book ahead. Service was very friendly & attentive. The menu changes every week so..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Ratio Decidendi: If there was one single dish that I missedĀ the most from my time in Europe it would be cacio e pepe, a simple pasta dish that..."
Dimsumforone
"Nice risotto, beautiful wines. The best place in South Yarra. I love Cucinetta. My friends and I love the pasta and we choose always this place...."
Nicolas Rosane
"Beautiful pasta. this place is one of the best in south yarra. Your pasta really is so good, you can not stop eating! Its admirable service and..."
Lore Rosane
"We booked this restaurant however our booking was not found. They were very helpful and server is. Great food and friendly staff. Not much more to..."
Jjoseph.h
"Brilliant. The Italians do it better. You wonāt get more authentic Italian than this place, it was superb, main and delicious dessert. The cheese..."
Louiepepper
"One of the best Italian in Melbourne. Small, charming little place with exceptional table service. Menu changes on a weekly basis. We went..."
Arthur Lim
"Came to Cucinetta last night with my mama. The restaurant is busy, and bustling and cramped- in the best way! I was reminded of being back in a small..."
Maddie Kingham
"Waitress was awesome, really explained menu thoroughly. Small menu but changed weekly so understandable. Produce was super fresh, pasta was amazing...."
Emily Morris
"Meaning "little kitchen", Cucinetta is a stunning little Italian eatery in South Yarra. If you are looking for a truly authentic and memorable..."
Gastrology
"Translated directly as āLittle Kitchenā, Cucinetta holds true to both their name and their Italian heritage.Dishing up some authentic and..."
Penguineats
"Absolutely would recommend this little restaurant to anyone in the area looking for great food and great service. My wife and I have nothing bad or..."
Anthony Gee
"INCREDIBLE food, atmosphere and services! Seasonal produce with the menu changing weekly. We were fortunate enough to enjoy the family size banquet..."
Annalise.browning
"IG: @hungrycookieee Ā Ā Happiness is cheese and pasta and you can find happiness at Cucinetta. The cosy Italian Osteria opened in 2017. Since then,..."
Hungrycookie
"They say size matters but that's not the case for this little restaurant. I came here for the parmesan cheese wheel pasta and was blown away by the..."
MisoHungry
"Lovely little Italian joint in the neighborhood. Perfect for friends catch up or have a quiet dinner. Food is very authentic. My favorite is the..."
Alwayshungry
"The service and food here were absolutely perfect. My friend and I wanted to share a couple of mains so the chef split the dishes up so we didn't..."
Laura De Martino
"What a find! Cosy and intimate restaurant which serves authentic Italian food. The minute we walked through the door the service was outstanding...."
Ornella
"Cucinetta is exactly the kind of place youād love to have as your Italian local. With a weekly menu that changes each Wednesday, youāre..."
Sub Urban
"Tiny place. Solid food. I had the duck and porcini tagliatelle and it was great. Panna cotta was nothing special. Overall an enjoyable evening...."
PK
"A magnificent restaurant with lovely food and wonderful service. The choices are few, however the food is divine. Everything is fresh, simple and..."
Pauline White
"I would have never expected to have such a good pasta outside of Italy!Ā The place is very small and intimate, perfect for a casual lunch or a..."
Valentina
"This is some of the best food I have ever eaten.We arrived at this tiny restaurant on a Friday night and managed to score seats at the bar...."
Alison Read
"This intimate local Italian gem seats a maximum of 20 people & serves a delicious combination of classic & contemporary Italian cuisine that changes..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Cute little restaurant with a menu that changes weekly. I dined at Cucinetta for the first time tonight and loved the intimate atmosphere and..."
Kate Dougherty
"I have been meaning to eat here for at least 12 months and finally made it today. It was amazing - home made bread, pasta and amazing service. ..."
Miguel Sanchez Robertson
"Me and my partner have tried to eat here so many times but the tiny place was always full and for a good reason. Finally, I got there with a..."
Shlomi
"Came for lunch for the second time. I enjoyed their dishes a few month ago, and came back with high expectation.Ordered Casarecce with..."
M&M
"Had the Mascarpone & spring onion dip and Penne Aglio e Olio.. Sensational. Delish. Great host, great food, can't miss this little local italian gem..."
AnakGendut
"Fantastic little hidden gem in South Yarra. Ever changing menu and awesome food which keeps us going back for more . Staff and fun and friendly and..."
Robert Poulter
"Such a great find - this cosy, authentic Italian is some of the best food I've had in a long time.We booked a table (which you can if your..."
Rhi Godwin
"Delicious!!!Freshest pasta I've ever eaten & watched the chef prepping it just prior to service. Absolutely fantastic vibe created by the owner..."
Rach
"This is a very small place and the menu is very limited. They do a great job with whatever food they make! This is another favorite of mine. I..."
LizzieLiz13
"My go to local Italian. The menu is small, like the venue itself -Ā but there is always something for everyone. This is authentic Italian in a cosy..."
Kim Stephen
"We had a great meal at Cucinetta on Saturday, the slow roasted lamb seasoned with parmesan and roasted vegies was my favourite. A great spot for a..."
Hamilton
"Great little place. I came here with a close friend who moved to the other side of the world, and who I only see once a year now. Was glad we chose..."
Georgia
"Beautiful little restaurant. An excellent meal; fresh ingredients, great balance and flavours. The caramel panna cotta with currants was outstanding...."
Kernotsh
"Loved this place! Excellent service, fantastic food - highly..."
FingerLicknNiko
"THANK YOU urbanspoon for presenting this wonderful place to me. So incredibly..."
Breana Lawrie
"We were really impressed with the food and the ambience. Will definitely come..."
Joasiapen
"Great simple food. Great price. Lovely staff. Can't wait to go back..."
Elliot
"AMAZING! I'd pay just to sit in this restaurant and enjoy the atmosphere. In an area where you could eat at a different italian 7 days a week this..."
Sarah Wise
"My new favourite. We ate at Cucinetta for the first time on Wednesday and it sure has changed from the Sushi bar it used to be. The transformation..."
Elliotgill
"Great find. Lovely simple Italian food, personal service and so much passion - you can't go wrong eating here. Highly recommend checking it..."
Richmond Delights
"This is by far the best italian I have had this year. Fresh and creative menu, modern italian at its best, love the flavours!. Ambience is great,..."
Jackie
"Little Italian Gem. A few friends and I went to Cucinetta for dinner a few weeks back and had a fantastic night.The staff (Benny in..."
Marcia Allan
"Amazing Food. A fabulous little restaurant. Owner Ben makes an attentive host, and a tight menu of clever, seasonal foods meant we could..."
Fiona Newbold
"By far the best italian i've had in..."
Ricardo S
"Menu is constantly changing to take advantage of what's best in season. Great local vibe, friendly service. Highly recommend. Great date..."
Sarah S
"Great locale. First time here, despite several walk-bys. Really enjoyed our evening, asparagus were very fresh, bean and pepper starter was yummy...."
Mark From Melbourne
"Perfect!. This hidden gem is wonderful - off the busy & noisy Toorak Rd, Cucinetta is the perfect place for authentic Italian & some very delicious..."
Stephanie Loupelis
"Beautiful authentic yet light and innovate Italian food sets cucinetta apart from the competition. Wonderful flavour coupled with excellent value and..."
Emma B
"$32 for 2 courses and a glass of wine, pasta mains. Perfect choices and snug seating, cozy, cute with awesome..."
MattW
"Lovely food. Sausage main was great. Service was..."
Scott Lamin
"It's dress rehearsal week and the food was amazing; wine lovely and friendly service. Imagine what they will do when they open completely. Will come..."
Karen
"The 29 cheese gnocchi was as one would expect: very cheesy, and very salty too. I love cheese and this dish definitely went above and beyond to..."
Anisa Anwar
"Booked in for a lunch on the last day of the cheese wheel cacio e pepe dish- glad we did! Really tasty pasta dishes, totally full after. Wish we had..."
Hayley May
"Everything was perfect!!
I went last night to see what the hype was about and safe to say this is one of my top 5 favourite dining experiences in..."
Natarcha Jones
"I visited on a Sunday night at 7pm with a booking for two. The place is tiny so definitely book ahead. We went for the 29 cheese gnocchi event, so we..."
Bridget Cleary
"TOP SHELF PASTA. Yummiest risotto I've ever had. Caprese salad and Pepper Pasta were brilliant up. Flavour and freshness is unreal. (Note: cheese..."
"We couldn't fault anything at our visit to Cucinetta. We had to change the booking about 5 times due to Covid & other circumstances and had sent many..."
Pauline De Pasquale
"Gorgeous place with excellent food and really friendly service. We particularly loved the arancini entree and the cannoli. Fair warning though, if..."
"Must visit when in Melbourne. In a cute lane way, very French, reasonably priced, good portion size and absolutely delicious. They make delicious..."
Anna F
"Amazing galettes, feeling like being back to France. Cider is mandatory if youāre ordering the galette.
Crepes for desert are also highly..."
Marta Arrojo
"The French are renowned for their culinary excellence and a visit here makes you want to go (or return) to France for a gastronomic experience.
The..."
Joanne Lung
"It appeared to be a French restaurant and they actually speak French here - I was most impressed! The food was also very nice, delicious crepes, and..."
"A warm and quaint Cafe that serves wonderful made crepe, would definitely visit again. A slightly long waiting time to be..."
Benjamin Wong
"A comfortable place with a nice atmosphere and pleasant staff. Great coffee and the crepes are magnifique! They have a buy 7 get 1 free coffee card..."
"Hit and miss. Great location and staff were very good. Half of our dishes were really good but one dish was undercooked and another just not up to..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Great Melbourne spot. The service was friendly, as we went their for a business dinner they didn't bother us with much smalltalk. The food was pretty..."
Geniebear
"We had such a good meal here. Being Asians, we know our food, the flavours were packed.. unique.. we are already looking forward to our next meal at..."
SimbaLovesFood
"Took my parents here who from New Zealand and we have not stopped raving since. We did not make a reservation but we able to get a table for 4 at 6pm..."
Laura Voice
"@codamelbourne Mid week pleasures at Melbourne's one hatted restaurant.Tucked away in a basement on Flinders Lane.Had the chili caramelised bug and..."
M3lissa____
"Great service, nice wine paring, sommelier was very professional, the food were interesting and delicious, Vietnamese and French fusion. Had a great..."
FoodieInMel
"Its sooooo good!! I had the cauliflower, spatchcock and lamb, it was the right portion for one (lady). Then I had the peanut dessert (recommended by..."
18mh18lv
"Have been wanting to go here for donkeys and I finally did and it did not disappoint food is an absolute 10/10. We had a couple betel leafs which..."
Birdman
"Love going to Coda for some nibbles and cockfails. We always grab a few dishes to share hereThe crispy prawn betel leaf is a must, and the..."
Teeks
"I had been looking forward to this place, and in summary, the place has excellent food and some very creative drinks. However itās a bit over..."
Alan Tse
"Upon opening our doors in 2009, we were thrilled to receive the The Age Good Food Guide's 'HatAward' and have maintained it ever since. Complementing..."
Robin
"I made a zomato account just so i could write a review about how good the scallops were.Ā The service was attentive, charismatic and..."
Sarah P
"This place is AMAZING!One of the best experience we have had in Melbourne.All of the food on the menu is to die for, we had several shared..."
Kerrie Peck
"Excellent food and service!Every dish was fantastic. Food comes out at a good time and you never feel rushed.Veggie curry was..."
Rowland
"Excellent food and fantastic service. The staff are extremely courteous. The food arrived on time. The only downside was that the restaurant's..."
Apoorv Malhotra
"Went here around 6pm with my friend. We have been told to finish by 7.30pm. Anyway, was a nice place but a bit pricey. I had veg curry š..."
Perry
"I feel so lucky that I can get a table for Saturday lunch. All the foods are excellent except the calamari salad. Itās a bit too hot for me. Even..."
Gourmet Explorer
"Great friendly service and pleasant relaxed atmosphere, obviously a very popular place as it filled up quickly while we were there but we didn't feel..."
Susan Susan
"Great restaurant with friendly waiting staff and a fresh innovative menu. Highlights include the crispy skin chicken and the dessert menu. Highly..."
Dumba
"We went there for a date night. Had some amazing champagne and white wine. The staff helped us pick the best of the menu. We got mostly the small..."
Tabi Ei
"Yep. Delicious. Not much to fault with this place. A contemporary and creative menu that was nicely balanced. Premium ingredients used which were all..."
Linda
"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday last week and it was a wonderful experience! The staff were very helpful and welcoming, and the food was..."
Kira Dinh
"This was a place I had booked us into and WOW didnāt disappoint. What a really nice place to come for dinner. Lovely restaurant and friendly staff...."
Donna&Shane
"I love the lunch here. Especially sitting up at the bar to eat where you can also get glimpses of the master chefs at work in the kitchen! Really..."
Tanya
"Another great gem of Melbourne cbd hidden just off flinders lane in a basement setting. Expect Asian fusion style food but with a kick of french..."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Bartender and waitress who served us were an absolute delight. It was so nice that when we asked which cocktails the waitress recommended, she was..."
Stefan Piritidis
"One of the most interesting menus in Melbourne. Food that is a bit different and excellently executed. Great service and stylish surrounds...."
Eat Me!
"Wow! Didnāt know that Vietnamese cuisine can be this fusion and creative in its textures and flavours. Great share plates selections and wine..."
Ling Yuan
"This was an outstanding restaurant experience. We were seated at the bar, which worked well as we could see some of the kitchen work and gain an..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"It was funny arriving here midweek with a girlfriend to have a D'N'M over some good food and great wine. Most of the other guests were dressed more..."
Blefdot
"Mod Asian with a side of great service. Helped through the menu like an old man hopping out of a bath. Everything was flavorful and spectacular. I..."
JB
"We had lunch at Coda today and loved it. We started with the crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf. It was so crisp and delicious. Next was the Hervey..."
Chippie
"We enjoyed a great pre-show meal here early on a Thursday night. We dropped in without a booking and were fortunate enough to get a seat at the bar...."
Samantics
"Delicious.. what more can you say. Everything that came out of the kitchen was either delectable (prawn betel leaf) or unique (Thai basil sorbet with..."
Jo
"We came here for dinner. Was it cheap? Nope. Was the serving generous? Nope. Was it delicious?Yes, except for one dish. The first dish that came..."
Don Djoe
"Wow! Great food, wonderful service and an excellent wine list. Really enjoyed the tuna salad, quail lettuce wrap, squid salad and the tea infused..."
Fredster64
"āThatās a nice view of the bins,ā said my husband as he looked out through the ground-level window. I saw the monochromatic arches of Chanel..."
Occasionalist
"Celebrated anniversary dinner. We let the restaurant bring us dishes until we were full. It was the same as an $80pp degustation which was superb..."
The Barrister Snob
"Don't usually opt for Vietnamese-inspired but glad I did! Had the tuna salad, palm heart salad, fried eggplant and accidentally ordered steak instead..."
Milla Vanilla
"Amazing restaurant. Food was delicious and service was fantastic!Favourite dish: Fresh oysters. Rating: 5/5Service: 4/5Food:..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed the food we did leave a tad hungry still, despite spending nearly $200 on food alone. Plus, I believe we made some poor..."
Lauren Maree
"Coda is one of Melbourneās best. What they do they do so well! The service is always impeccable. Itās often described as modern Asian but Iām..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Simply divine! Every single dish was spot on perfection. The service was second to none! The roast chicken & the ocean trout were our favourites!..."
Lella Dee
"Another hidden gem within Flinders Lane, Coda offers fine Asian fusion dishes, ranging from something little to nip on, shared plates or bigger..."
TweeVy Ngo
"Cool basement area where the restaurant is - atmosphere is buzzing. Food is modern Asian Fusion. I ordered the prawn betal leaf which was crispy and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Service at Coda was great.. lived up to the expectations!Food was good however scored slight lower because have had more of a flavour explosion..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Coda has been an old favourite and it never disappoints, I always get the scallops and lamb cutlets but everything on the menu is lush. The wine..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"The place was packed and buzzing when we arrived for our dinner reservation and we enjoyed every dish we ordered. A great spot for date..."
Tina Tran
"After multiple failed attempts of trying to get a reservation at Coda, I was finally fortunate this week and it's fair to say it lived up to the..."
The Judge
"Went here on a Saturday evening without a booking with the two of us and got a seat at the bar which was great. The service of the bar man was..."
Tom Hill
"Went there with a group of frd last week. The seafood there tasted so good, especially the lobster n oyster. The sauce was so good. The soup was..."
Milktealayer
"Phenomenal. Melbourneās best for me. Great food, great wine list, great atmosphere. We continue to go back time and time again. Never disappoints...."
Sam Tamblyn
"Five stars out of five for every staff member of the Coda team. Sat at the bar, every bar person, wait staff, manager... a credit to the restaurant...."
Moetfan
"š±Lizzie's first impression: The place is underground and is everything a typical Melburnian asian fusion place should be - dim lights, a bar with..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"We went to Coda for lunch yesterday and having dined several times at Tonka we were intrigued to see how Adam DāSylvaās famed other restaurant..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Some really delicate interesting flavours, I preferred the dishes with punchier flavours. Only real disappointment for me was ordering a truffle dish..."
Mel
"Such a great find! My friend and I wanted to try chin chin but there was 2 hour wait, so we left quite quickly... BUT on our way back we found Coda..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Smaller: HĆ Nį»i style fried rice paper roll with pork, truffle and nuoc cham & Crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf with kaffir lime and green..."
Sassyfoodqueen
"Dined here last night with girlfriends. We were a little late but they accompanied for us and all the food came out on time! Fantastic service could..."
Donut Kill My Vibe
"Great food & great place....all dishes we ordered are great, balanced flavors.... highly recommend duck larb with cashews, full of flavors. For two..."
Lcche3
"Great Modern Asian cuisine. There's a mixture of Asian and western food, not so much fusion but as a seperate dish for example we had duck curry with..."
"I had a really good time here. Food was very full flavoured and an excellent pace. We sat up on the bar where there was a good view of the kitchen,..."
AmyEats
"Service like the food always great efficient clean and well trained a true reflection of high standards, love the bettel leaf and the scallops..."
Ramskil Thomas
"Absolutely love this place, my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. I've been a number of times and have never been disappointed, great for an intimate..."
Kat
"The underground location definitely adds to the modern, intimate vibe of the restaurant. Service was fantastic and food was up there. Portions aren't..."
"A nice restaurant. Another excellent Melbourne modern Asian spot. Came here with old friends and had a lovely time. My opening negroni set the..."
Two Sheds
"Quality melbourne venue. All dishes were very good - Steak tartare, duck curry, calamari, kingfish. Pinot from central Otago even better. Service..."
Stretts
"Came here on a monday night and it was still busy and full of atmosphere which was great! food was delightful and service topped off my whole..."
Louise
"Cannot fault customer service. Top notch staff!! Felt completely at ease. Ordered several small dishes as I was by myself. But each dish was bursting..."
Mysy
"Had lunch here today. The dishes were quite small, even the main course. But they all taste pretty good. I was going to order the roast duck curry..."
Veronica Lin
"10/10 evening. Came here for an anniversary dinner and the service, restaurant, drinks, food and staff in general were fantastic...."
Phoebe Rothfield
"Went here with a group of 4 after having it on the "to try" list for a few months. The service was impeccable, attentive without being overbearing..."
Steph Giles
"Really lovely dining experience! The atmosphere of Coda is delightful, would be a great date night setting. Four of us went to try some of the shared..."
Lisa Giles
"Excellent king fish dish and great Shiraz on glass. Duck was well cooked but king fish is definitely the best out of 5 dishes we tried! Will comeback..."
Dugie@Moon
"Went with a friend without a booking and we were lucky to get the last seats at the bar. After being seated by a host, rather than wait staff, it was..."
Jamie
"Took my partner here for his birthday as it was high up on his list of places to go on Flinders Lane. This place had great ambience and atmosphere...."
Kimberley Leggett
"We had wanted to dine at Coda for the longest time but it was always fully booked. We managed to secure a booking via the website three weeks in..."
Hangry Horace
"Came in early at about 6:30 and was lucky enough ti score a seat at the bar. People that came later than us wete unfortunately turned down! During my..."
Dilys Yeak
"Great atmosphere, just off Flinders Lane. Because it was lunch and a business meeting we were pressed for time, service infallible but didn't feel..."
Sneha Arora
"My friend treated me to a night at Coda for my birthday, the food was great could not fault it, and majority of the service was fantastic - the main..."
Foodandwinefan
"We cannot recommend this place enough, we were even more happy at the fact that you can make a reservation (no lining up - hooray ! :)).Highly..."
Lyn
"For me it was hit and miss. Some dishes were delicious and others I'd be happy to not have again. The scallops, lamb ribs, steak and buffalo..."
Kady
"A Birthday Dinner Done PerfectlyCoda A Modern Asian in the Heart of Melbourne, and a super yum one too! A wide Menu to please..."
Just Jamie
"Hidden away in the basement, a delightful place to explore.Delicious fusion Asian food with awesome presentation. A place suitable for..."
Nodame
"Went for a little stroll down Flinders Lane while waiting for our table at Chin Chin. Coda was extremely enticing from the lane so we thought we..."
Eatdrinkbe_merry
"Great vibes, delicious food, impeccable service. There was quite a wait between each dish, but our waiter noticed this and notified the kitchen...."
Simone
"Coda was okay. I preferred tonka over coda but I think my friends and I should have followed our gut and selected the right dishes. The lady who..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Been to Coda a couple of times now. Very sleek interior and immaculate service. Great sharing style menu combing both Asian and Mediterranean..."
Kate Dougherty
"Came here for my husbands birthday. We had a booking and getting in was no fuss. It is located off a one of Melbournes beautiful laneway of..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Tasty , great experience indeed .. I like that you have the option to order as many pieces as you like , which is good as you can try more dishes..."
Reem A Ch
"Service was excellent, venue is very intimate and romantic in my opinion! Food was great, Asian French fussion, my highlight was roast yellow duck..."
Jane B
"After my previous flawless dining experience with Coda, this Asian inspired restaurant quickly became one ofĀ my 'New Faves' in Melbourne...."
The New Fave
"So thereās this little ol restaurant serving up cuisine thatās best described asĀ French ā Asian fusion in a basement on iconic Flinders Lane...."
MelbourneVita
"Been years since I've been back here again, and definitely worth the revisit ! Food was spectacular, and so was service. :) don't skip out on all the..."
Munchkinmichie
"Interesting is the best way to sum it up. An asian style menu with touches of classic French. Walked into a dark dining room with a great buzz. We..."
FoodFoodFood
"My friend and I had dinner with Coda a day or so ago and it was pretty much the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne.The food was..."
Anna
"Easily the best food and service I've had in my time in Melbourne so far. I had the duck curry which was excellent, and finished with a salted..."
SynVisions
"This place never fails to disappoint, it's amazing, the staff are lovely and would strongly recommend. I have yet to have something I didn't like on..."
Charlotte Rose Nicholson
"There is certainly no shortage of Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne and five year old Coda has been one of the most acclaimed. Hiding on a..."
Aussie Meets World
"How have I never been to Coda? Itās definitely now up there with my favorites. So confession time, Iām not 21 anymore but Iām sure itās still..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Fantastic. Delicious food, great wait staff and sommelier was perfect with a recommendation for wine. The meringue dessert was a winner! The..."
Patchy
"Love love love the food. Service is pretty good and personal. Unfortunately, we over ordered and didn't have enough space for desserts. What a shame!..."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice Źā¢į“„ā¢Ź
"I can understand why we had to book this place 2-3 months in advance, because it was amazing! Highly recommend the bay bugs, scotch and the meringue..."
Kathleen
"We always love this place.. great food, staff are awesome and attentive.. The door guy Trav was very hospitable.. see you very soon coda...."
Greg G
"Mixed feelings about this place, it's not 'that' great. The food was Asian French fusion, very small plates to share. So you need to order pretty..."
Brunching
"I looked forward to attending this Melbourne dining institution. I had heard great things about this joint.Our waitress and Ā the sommelier..."
The Tastebud
"Really loved this place. Food, drinks, service, all big ticks from me. My favourite dessert here would be the s'mores parfait. DELICIOUS!!!! Highly..."
Susie Tran
"Excellent food, excellent wine pairing. Service was great and we were made to feel very welcome. Even though I am a pescetarian and my partner a meat..."
Shannon Fox
"Enjoyed our lunch here. Starters were fabulous. So fresh and tasty. Mains were lovely, again very tasty flavors, however my partner did say that the..."
Missy Mahony
"Must be one of my favourites in Melbourne!Had to wait for 2 months to get a table booked but it was well worth the wait.Ā Food is amazing!..."
Orkedia
"Never disappoints. Service is spot on- attentive without being pushy. Food is also consistently good: blackened quail, lettuce delights, duck larb..."
FoodN
"Excellent dining experience.Set underground in an alley off Flinders lane. Always buzzingFrench-Vietnamese inspired contemporary cuisine...."
The Epicurean
"Hard to know where to start. Ā Loved, loved, loved it. Ā Waited two months for a booking and it was worth every minute. Industrial feel without..."
Sheridan Honey
"Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Coda last night. Delicious cuisine with some dishes I'll definitely come back for. The kung pao chicken and the..."
Mesmaty
"We had the most wonderful dinner at Coda last week - everything was perfect! Cocktails and wine were fantastic, and the food was EXCEPTIONAL...."
Pippa Skinner
"Delicious dishes with yummy wines to match. These guys know what they're doing. Combined with a great vibe and comfortable space, a winning..."
Fortheloveoffood
"Had dinner here recently on a whim. Had no booking and just walked in off the street. No table was free at the time however we were told if we were..."
Kenneth Seymour
"Their big share plates are much better than starters. Sizzling seafood was the best. Bigger on flavor and size but food took a while to..."
Croissant Lady 91
"DO: If you're in a group of 8 or more, do the set dinner menu. No thinking involved. If not, do the crispy prawn, moreton bay bug, quail, twice pork..."
David Food Leasing
"Another special evening at Coda where our waiter took us on an amazing journey. As usual we let him choose the dishes which we shared around the..."
Jerzgrl
"Been wanting to come here for the longest time ever and we had to make bookings one month in advance for a table for 3! Their menu is really..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Located off one of Melbourneās cool hipster cobblestone lanes (ladies think hard about your shoes if you know youāre heading to this place)...."
LaFussPot
"Exceptional! This place just blew us away. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The ambiance and decor of Coda is cozy, fresh..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Had a great little lunch today , oysters were great nice and creamy , the bugs on betel leaf was so good . Aperol smoked trout yum and the pork hock..."
Julie Cassie
"Great spot, incredible food and great wine.Coda is a great place to go with a few friends, try lots of tasting plates on the menu and enjoy..."
Melbourne Explorer
"One of the best modern Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne. The menu and the food is always inventive, creative and absolutely delicious...."
Matt
"Melbourne's 1 hat top restaurant - Coda is renowned for its modern Thai/Vietnamese fusion menu. Love the small dishes created by chef Adam D'Sylva,..."
J88
"Good fusion-Asian cuisine, lovely staff, chef came to our table to take photo with us. I love their use of different herbs & nuts in almost all their..."
TT
"Popped my Coda cherry last night, and boy I'm glad I did. It was like gastronomical healing. The French Vietnamese cuisine was nothing like I've ever..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Celebrating a 1 year anniversary means there's a lot of pressure on dinner location. Having to book a couple of months out adds even more ......"
Leon Thomas
"Beautiful food, great wine and service. Price is on the high but it is to be expected from fine dining. Very impressive experience...we..."
Vivi
"Ambience and serving were amazing. Food choices plenty. Taste good too. I recommend their mozzarella balls, duck curry and crispy betel. Desserts was..."
Chia Yuen Chong
"I would definitely recommend Coda. Majority of the dishes are full of flavour! The crispy Ha Noi rice paper rolls were cooked to perfection and the..."
Tina N
"Amazing tasting food using the freshest ingredients. Highly recommended especially if you want to eat food that you wouldn't replicate yourself...."
MariaPia
"Took me a long time to come out and check it out and I wish I did it sooner. Te service is faultless. The menu has something for everyone but the..."
Finger Lickin
"Summary Review: A+++ in my restaurant books! This fine dining restaurant offers a modern contemporary Asian and Australian dishes. It is on a little..."
Mz_J
"Amazing food!! Went here for lunch with my friend, the food was really good. We had ocean trout, lamb chop, scallop as an appetiser and shared beef..."
Food Affair
"Went for a birthday and it was lovely. The staff were great and the food was great! I highly recommend Coda for the causal, yet attentive service and..."
Uqui
"Beautiful food with a beautiful setting. Was very impressed with the flavours and would definitely go back but there are just so many good..."
Steve Levon
"How good is Melbourne! Literally spoilt for options in this amazing city! We had such a good experience at Coda.. All the food was absolutely..."
Simplicity By Sarah
"Hard to get in on any night. We struck a fluke on a Tuesday and let them surprise us. We didn't choose a thing other than the wine and unlike some..."
Kamo First
"Quite a busy place. Nice atmosphere. Tapas was nice, especially the prawn, scallop and rice paper rolls. The duck curry was average, though the..."
Lucky Star
"This is Melbourne's latest IT laneway restaurant dishing up upscale Vietnamese fusion cuisine. My friends enjoyed Coda on the last occasion and..."
GiGi MV
"Quite a nice underground style bar/restaurant. Very impressed with vego options! The maƮtre d' was not friendly at all, zip points there! The wait..."
Will Power
"My best meal all year! Great location, cool fit out (special mention for the lights over the bar) and excellent food and service. I'm a sharer so..."
Corpie Foodie
"Coda has always been fantastic.I always try and sit at the bar if it's just the two of us. We managed to get seated without having to wait. We..."
Patrickctully@gmail.com
"Wow, this place was amazing. The food was perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. We left the dish selection to the waiter, and he did not..."
G Train
"Great food and service, also well priced. I don't like set sittings though, I felt pressured the whole time to keep eating and ordering quickly etc...."
Theo Walcott
"Can it get any better? This is, without doubt, the best restaurant in Melbourne. Service is superb. All staff know the menu thoroughly and..."
Codaholic
"Upmarket modern dining choice with strong Asian influences that has remained of a high standard since opening. Great fitout, buzzing vibe, food..."
C
"Amazing! Food was incredible, walked in without reservations and service could not have been better. Excellent choice for an impromptu date night..."
Michelle Martin
"4 stars for food, 5 for service and ambiance. Walked into Coda randomly and was pleasantly surprised by a fantastic meal and super friendly staff...."
Alisha Murphy
"Best food joint in Melbourne by far. Hidden away at the back ally's of the Grand Hyatt this place is a gem. You can only do a tastings menu if you..."
Jason Griffin
"LOVE this place. I have been here three times now and every time it has been really amazing. My favourites on the menu are the Yellow Fin tuna salad,..."
Katieppie
"Being a restaurateur myself, Coda is one of not the absolute favourite. I own the iconic Dunyazad Restaurant and I can testify that Coda has..."
"Came here for my wife and I's anniversary. Absolutely brilliant. Great food and the service was faultless. Highly recommend the yellow duck curry,..."
ToMaZo
"A really nice place. The dessert is my favorite, the wagyu brisket is nice as well. And the curry duck is very very tasty. I will definitely come..."
Andrea Zhu Yunjia
"The restaurant was fully booked on Thursday night but we needed to eat early before the theatre so we took our chances with a walk in and were..."
4chillies
"Scallop (entree) and eye fillet (main) was quite good. Service was great. Quail (entree), rice paper roll (entree) and fish (main) was decent -..."
B. Spencer
"Was very keen to come after dining at tonka and coda did not disappoint. Firstly we had the scallops. I thought that it was nice but nothing..."
Jay
"Simple and fresh flavours. Asian twists thru the modern Asian / Australian menu. Great service and wines. Always a brilliant evening ........."
SN
"Dropped into Coda for a quick bite. Wow is all I can say. They blew me away. The basement environment was very comfortable and interesting. The..."
Comment Mike
"Exciting food, great wine list, friendly staff & great ambiance. Not pretentious & fake and not one dish came out that made us feel like it was..."
The Pierced Palate
"Outstanding food! Could not find one fault in any of the dishes we ordered! The presentation was gorgeous as well, and the flavours were so bold, yet..."
"We decided to have an after dinner desert flight on a Monday night. We walked into Coda which has a lengthy wait list and managed to sit at the bar...."
Teebo
"Am I in Paris? Or am I in Hanoi? Simple humble Vietnamese dishes with complex Vietnamese flavors influenced by the sophistication of French cuisine...."
Mariposa
"Loved their savoury dishes more than their famous souffle Try steak tartare ! Also scallop dish tasted wonderful too Just a little annoyed..."
Hee Young Shin
"Ate here a couple of weeks ago I a group of four. Had meaning to come for years and the timing never worked out with bookings. It was worth the..."
Fiona
"Order most of the menu? Tick. Fantastic service and delicious food? Tick. A rambling about my portion control issues at Coda? Yes indeed! Spectacular..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"Great fusion restaurant. Loved loved loved their desserts, decadent, refreshing, not overly sweet. Excellent and efficient service, Staff are helpful..."
Mz_J
"Great food and service. The seating is below the street which gives it a cosy dungeons feel. The food is great - tried almost everything on offer..."
Vikrant Chaudhary
"Came here for my birthday and it was awesome. Good atmosphere and the food was spot on. Would highly recommend this place for a birthday or even for..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Fabulous food with beautiful flavours and presentation. Must have the plate of sizzling prawns to start, followed by Yellow Roast Duck Curry and a..."
Steven L.
"It's one of the fine dining that you would think about going back again. It's priced correctly in terms of quality, quantity and service. Wagyu beef..."
IamHungry
"As a fan of a hipster Asian cuisine, it is time to go back to the original one ā Coda. Surrounded by Chin Chin and Lucy Liu and meatball and Co,..."
Frogfoodventure
"Coda is a nice restaurant, bit of a weird entrance from the lane way yet not hard to find, service was fantastic! with great suggestions for both..."
CoutureChef
"It's okay. It isn't in the league it likes to think it is, but the foods good, the service is great when you get it but if you aren't who your waiter..."
Out & About
"Absolutely delicious. Food was great and so was the service. Wait staff very attentive. Had a lovely experience. Will definitely be going back soon...."
Jkkelly
"Written in retrospect of a visit from over a year ago , went for lunch in a group of 8 and the waitress helped us order ,amazing food and service on..."
Sajina Mathew
"Such an amazing dining experience at Coda. The food was of a very high quality, we enjoyed every dish we ordered. You get what you pay for, which is..."
Redcat
"Great food, great service. The bar tender especially made the experience terrific as he drew a map for us on how to get to a bar we wanted to go to..."
Skyemaree12
"Wonderful evening of exceptional food and great intuitive service. We came in without a booking but were well managed until one became available...."
MalvernCustomer
"Fantastic. The staff are amazing and on the ball. No detail was missed. The waiter picked out a selection of dishes and they were all..."
Dirty Hobo
"Anniversaries. Anniversary dinners. Arenāt they swell? Well, Alice and I had ours the other day and she surprised me with a booking at Coda. I have..."
Karma Clarke
"Coda is an amazing restaurant tucked beneath the hustle and bustle of the city. In a basement off Flinders lane, this hidden gem has a sensational..."
Olive Sundays
"You cannot book this place, it is always packed. On a Friday night, after waiting for almost two hours, a table was ready for us. The ambience was..."
Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)
"Coda is a one hatted restaurant, tucked away along Flinders Lane on the corner of Oliver Lane. Its food is known as French-Vietnamese or āModern..."
De-brief Me
"I didn't have much time to lament not ordering half a dozen of the quail before the soft shell crab rice paper roll with Mr Voās special sauce was..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"There was a small furore in the press in May 2012 about Coda. Interestingly enough a happy couple presented themselves at the restaurant without a..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"I had dined there half a decade ago so I though it was high time I returned to this chic culinary haven, nestled in typical Melbourne underground..."
Cee Dee
"Coda is a hidden little restaurant located in the basement of 141 Flinders lane, corner of Oliver Lane. As you can see above, itās a bit hard to..."
Dan From Melbourne
"It was a typical Friday night in the city and I was meeting someone for dinner. Originally we had planned to go to Chin Chin but got there just after..."
One Fat Cow
"Coda is an exciting chic hatted restaurant just off Flinders Lane in a groovy basement that serves up innovative sharing style with Asian influences...."
The World Loves Melbourne
"One of the "must try" dishes of the joint were the betel leaves piled with spanner crab, galangal, roasted chilli and lime. These were sensational, I..."
Let Me Feed You
"I love their creativity in creating each dish by marrying different cuisines together and obtain each creation. They seem to take a concept of "feed..."
NiCNAC
"the coconut panna cotta/pudding with tapioca; also the modern-Asian desserts seasonally..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"Not your ordinary salami, which generally taste mostly of salt and chilli, this one was delicate and had a hint of smokiness. Went very nicely with..."
Jenster
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Coda. It is very "Melbourne" - tucked away in a lane, understated and minimalist. It doesn't need to be any more..."
Georgia B
"Menu-wise, Coda was also similar enough to its competitors, offering 'smaller' and 'bigger' plates. Smaller plates were pretty much entree/appetizer..."
Angel Khong
"The savoury menu is dotted with delightful renditions, whilst the sweet section swings completely into French territory. I canāt say I can fault..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"I love the food -- yellow fin tuna my favourite! The venue is really nice and the wine list fantastic! The service could do with some improvement..."
Nis
"High class fusion. A mate an I recently dined at Coda - We normally like to order a degustation or tasting menu to have what the House believes are..."
Kieran Barns-Jenkins
"Magic spot downstairs and such an amazing selection of food... Star service was magic really impressed with the set up and service such a a great..."
Food 2 Run
"Outstanding service. Came here for my birthday dinner and was impressed with the food but even more impressed with the service. Wait staff were..."
Mel Robertson
"I got it on a bad day, then a good day, so I am confused. I really didnt pay attention to the menu the first time and came away a little..."
Porkie Pig
"Delicious food and a great evening.. Loved our dinner last evening. Been here a few times, the food and staff are fantastic. What makes a perfect..."
Biancca
"Coda was recommended by a friend, and was a remarkable experience. Although difficult to book last minute, I managed to get a lunch reservation (a..."
Claire Lillian
"Enjoy this place.. The first time my wife and I attended at Coda it was a Saturday night. The place was packed and we had no booking. The staff were..."
Robertbalmer
"Beautiful food.. Had my anniversary dinner here. We loved it. The trout, lamb, spanner crab and mozzarella are the star dishes. We also enjoyed the..."
Karma Clarke
"Fantastic place. Second time I've been here and this time I chose to sit at the bar. Staff are great, food and wine equally as impressive. Tough to..."
Jamie Cant
"Their tapas entree (not the singular ones) were all very well balanced and full of flavour, as what you would expect with Asian cruisine. Mains were..."
Dooey
"Perfect balance?. The food is great with the flavours in close to perfect balance. We ate a truly memorable Tuna(raw) daikon salad exceptional Morton..."
ChrisR
"Full of flavour. From service to food this restaurant has spunk. The duck curry was AMAZING, as were the appetizers, salad and dessert. I will..."
Speccy
"Wow!. Went to Coda last night. What a beautiful fusion menu. Stand outs were the Aperol cured oceean trout, quail lettuce delight and the list goes..."
Jade
"Enjoyed everything we had. We shared lots of plates so we had a good sample of a lot of dishes on offer. I recommend doing. This as well. Great..."
Stefi
"Brilliant! Take a bow Adam D'Sylva & co!. Coda has everything I want when I go out to eat. A cloakroom for a start! Friendly, warm welcome, prompt..."
Bc4774
"Love this place. Coda continually impresses me!Every time I visit this cracking little restaurant it's aways abuzz! Last visit I was..."
A.burgess
"Always amazing. Coda is one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants! Always satisfied after every meal, I don't recall a dish that I've had that I..."
Ann
"Devine Experience. What an experience. All staff were brilliant. The food was amazing, flavours and textures of each dish made us wanting more. The..."
John
"We went to Coda last night and had a combination of small/tapas dishes and bigger dishes as well as dessert. All the food was very tasty, fresh and..."
Foodie13
"Awesome!. Coda delivers on all levels. The restaurant itself is stylish with a grungy basement feel, and a seductive and classy ambience. Food and..."
HungryBoy
"Exceptional!. Was a little wary given recent negative reviews. However, we walked in without a booking early on a Saturday afternoon, and the..."
Manmar
"Sunday Lunch. What a wonderful lunch. Friendly, happy & attentive staff and food to match. Interesting wine, good options by the glass. The steak..."
Verveleha
"A little on the expensive side and service hit and miss but did..."
Bobbywong11
"First time Coda diners but definitely won't be the last. Sitting at the bar cheerful and extremely helpful wait staff help navigate the menu and put..."
Mark Anderson
"Such an amazing meal.. We especially loved the crispy pork spring rolls! Order lots of little dishes- you won't be disappointed! A fantastic..."
Alicia
"Delicious. Had a great night. No reservation and they got us in. Staff were friendly and attentive but not pushy or in your face. Even suggested a..."
Sheza13
"Five Star Customer Service. Nothing was too much trouble for these guys!! It is so refreshing to get such fantastic customer service matched with..."
Haveabeerwithdave
"Still good. Good food even better wine list Curry and a bottle of..."
Le Paradis
"Great service. Great food. Nice fresh..."
Delish 27
"Great food. Dined here recently prior to watching a comedy festival show at The Forum - great venue to go but better if you allow more time to relax..."
I Love Food
"I loved the food & atmosphere, so delicious! Highly recommend..."
Anon
"Impressive on all fronts - you'll go back again and again. Booking - easy and friendly service that always try and fit you in - very welcoming at the..."
Jgalvez
"Lovely eveerything. Came here for a birthday lunch and loved it. The wait staff were really helpful and pointed us to some dishes we may not have..."
Shar
"Best desserts ever!. The desserts here are amazing. I have never had better desserts anywhere else...."
Louisaholly1
"Delicious solo dining experience. From the moment I stepped in until the moment I left, every bite was more delicious than the previous.I..."
Melanie Henley
"' Exceptional dining experience' is probably the best way to describe eating at Coda. It was simply sensational. Everything on the menu works so well..."
Antoinette
"Best dining experience I have had in a long time! We had the option where they bring out the chefs recommendations - great idea as everything was..."
T
"Fabulous. A brilliant sub lane way dining vault is Coda. Casual yet highly attentive and professional service is matched by excellent, inventive..."
Bellefood
"The most magnificent meal I have had for yonks!!Not just a meal but an experience !!Compliments to the chefs, compliments to the bar staff...."
GarbageGuts
"This little goldmine hidden down in the basement off flinders lane is a fantastic restaurant to dine at,with not only delicious food but fantastic..."
Rachee Baybee
"If i've gained weight- it's coda's fault. This place is delicious. It's a must try, once or twice or ten..."
Lindahaynes.f
"Great food. Wouldn't say it was spectacular, but what they do do, they do very well. Crispy prawn betel leaf, Hervey Bay scallops, tempura bugs, lamb..."
Matt
"A Melbourne must-do, Coda is a safe bet. Recent visits have disappointed, with FOH too cool for school and lacking enthusiasm, and food a step behind..."
Don Valentine
"Work lunch #1. The social club organized a set menu. The spanner crab, pork belly and ice-cream was memorable. The service was..."
Aus Open 2014
"Everything was outstanding food and services. Great choice of wines. good..."
Vernicapaolo
"Degustation was amazing. Definitely will come..."
Mistermister
"Absolutely brilliant. Huzzah..."
Nathan Gurarie
"Great start to an evening of dining; brilliant entrees!. My wife and I decided to hit up Coda and Tonka on the same night, and kicked things off with..."
Corbossa
"Loved it. Ate here yesterday with a few friends. Buzzing atmosphere, knowledgeable service, efficient. The menu had lots of great choices and we..."
Issie
"Probably one of my favourite restaurants in melb. Great mix of very exciting flavors and amazing staff. Atmosphere is very cool and great for..."
Lance
"One of the best!. Afterwork drinks and some light food no better way to spend a cold windy Wednesday night. Always love it here at..."
Gregmather
"12 Hour Ribs - Delish!. Visited Coda for lunch on a Sunday. They weren't booked out, so enjoyed a 3 hour relaxing lunch. Very attentive staff...."
Helen Lai
"Pricey but delicious. Cool set up with very friendly staff. The food is amazing, I love the soft asian / french combination. Good wines. Food isn't..."
K
"Fusion bliss! Absolutely delicious food, expertly prepared, sensational flavours and fresh ingredients. We wholly recommend, in order, the 12 hour..."
Jonathan Shrapnel
"Legend manager!. Tommy is the..."
Ryan P
"Everything was outstanding from the food to the service. Five stars. Well done guys great..."
Dean
"I like this place enough as food & wine was excellent but let's face it - it's jazzed up Vietnamese food designed for western tastebuds. $11 for one..."
Hollytd
"Perfect! a must to..."
Lovetoeat
"Perfect. Loved every bite , great service at the bar , fantastic menu and a well run kitchen . Looking forward to going back..."
Andrew
"What a fantastic time at Coda a must to eat at food staff price..."
Jeff Cassar
"On the fence. Atmosphere/venue were great, food was very good to excellent, service was pretty good - went missing from time to time eg no one paid..."
Mark From Melbourne
"Excellent food. Beautiful restaurant, excellent front of house staff, very friendly and informative. the food was so delicious and very well..."
Sanjee
"Simply delicious. Yum yum yum!! Great food, service and..."
Natroxstar
"Always good. Very consistent been many times food is always pretty good and the room is..."
Jennyk
"Love it..... 8 of us went through to eat here. It was on the expensive side of things but the food and the experience was great in my view. The..."
Travis MacLachlan
"Incredibly Impressed. My friend invitied me to dine here and as I'm vegan I normally check the menu before hand to see if there are any options I can..."
Hannah C
"Brilliant!. The duck curry was to die for. Plus the lamb cutlets were amazing. Very enjoyable..."
A And T-Patts
"The good is consistently gre.... The food is consistently great. I think I've eaten my way through the menu by now. Good wine list. The staff are..."
Jools Gardiner
"Small dishes & Dessert. Next time I go, I wouldn't order the mains, as I don't think they were worth it.. had 3 of the smaller dishes and they were..."
Bigeater
"Good experience. Nice staffNice set-upNot too noisy (went on a sunday night)Good and interesting food. Very handy to share$80 pp..."
PuMan
"This is my favorite restaurant. Great vibe, the most delicious food and great reasonable wine list. Love going here such a..."
Penny
"Contender. Loved the room and the feel of the place. The bar looks like a fabulous spot to while away a few hours and the edgy buzz of everything..."
Richard
"Sit at the bar. Took my daughter here on Saturday night and we came away very satisfied. Beautiful food, excellent service and staff had just right..."
Mish
"Really good service! From..."
Anon
"Fantastic!. Man this is a great place, One of the more professionally run places in Melb. awesome food, great wine list, attentive and really nice..."
Shanelucas46
"Just Lovely. I had a beautiful dinner here at the bar with a friend (we didn't book but the bar option was fun right beside the kitchen where we..."
PoleDancer
"Well Polished But Pricing if You Come Hungry. Fusion food has never sat well with me but I decided to bite the bullet and visit Coda on..."
Cheezles
"Friendly staff. Great service. I found the food Imaginative and tasty. We triedMost dishes on the menu. Will be back. Thoroughly..."
Gary Charman
"Amazing people behind the bar, who care about your order and are genuinely nice. We got so full we couldn't eat sweets, def going back as they looked..."
Brendan Hunt
"It's a must. Hands down one of Melbourne's best restaurants! Amazing food, consistently good service & great..."
Pasta Please
"Sensational from start to finish ! A hidden gem in Melbourne's lane ways..."
Grazia Prochilo
"Excellent from start to finish, steak tartare and the fried prawn in betel leaf were superb, friendly and knowledgable waitstaff and a dangerously..."
EatingGuy
"Can't wait to come back!. Went for a business lunch after hearing great things about it and wasn't disappointed.Service staff were some of the..."
Harry McGoldrick
"Yum!!! I went here with a group of 6, we had the $80 set menu and it was delicious! The starters consisted of beautiful little morsels such as..."
NomNoms
"A great city spot. I need to visit Coda at least once a month, even if it's just for a glass of bubbles and a chat with the amazing host of staff..."
Pinkender
"Absolutely fabulous. Love the food, staff and atmosphere. Everything is always fresh and tasty. Will be back..."
Angela
"Luv it!. Went there for business lunch. Love it! Can't wait to be back with friend..."
Foodie
"Worth waiting for. It took me 3 weeks to book in for a Friday night... It was worth it!!!!Polished up, stylish, delicious, different and worth..."
Rachel Jones
"Lovely Time Had. My friends and I had a wonderful lunch. We tried quite a few of the dishes. The Sugar cane prawn withsweet chilli sauce was..."
Rebecca
"Not only was the food just fabolous! But the service was just excellent! They look after you here! Not to mention how amazing the cocktail flavours..."
Nacho
"Worth it. Excellent food, helpful and friendly staff, several vegetarian/veg-modifiable dishes. One of Melbourne's..."
Iloveveggies
"Amazing food and service to match. My partner and I booked Coda for our anniversary so we were hoping for something special, and we were not..."
Geoxmel
"I like it. A lot of hype but entirely justified.slick service ,innovative food and never a sense of being rushed.my tip would be to avoid mains and..."
Uroldoc
"Had yet another amazing dinner at Coda! We left our food choices to Kate and Michael and as usual they used their expertise to deliver the best..."
Stuart Neil
"Steak Tatare. Can't stop thinking about this steak tatare! Coda makes a simple dish taste better than anybody else...."
Bne-eats
"Would go back just for the banana monkey fritters. To die for. Great staff and service..."
Ninja
"Love it love it please open Coda in..."
Greg Willmott
"DELIGHTFUL DINING. There are few places in Melbourne that tick all the boxes for a great dining experience.CODA definitely is up there with..."
Lily
"Superb. I've wanted to dine at Coda for a number of years now.I was not disappointed, My better half and I had so much fun ripping through this..."
Street Cred
"Simply..... ...amazing. Not many places impress me enough to give me a sense of longing to go back, but Coda does. After failing to get an actual..."
Connie75
"Good food to share...I recommend all the smaller plates to share. the tartare is a must try with the oysters. not too sure what the fuss is with the..."
#LivForFood
"Exceptional service - from entry to wait staff to wine service - friendly, attentive and proactive without being overbearing. Great food too. Quite..."
Ivan Ross
"Great fresh and tasty menu. Excellent service. Desserts to die..."
Kirk
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Jase
"Great place to have some nibbles and some drinks before you head off out. the food is tasty, exciting and well exicuted .think i might become a..."
Pancho
"Impressive. Had a lovely time at Coda last night, food, atmosphere and service are all top notch, with some of the most professional staff ive come..."
Alimex
"Just go!. I have been multiple times and despite my expectations increasing each time, they somehow surpass them. Food incredible (the left side of..."
Lauralee
"Perfection. Have now been to coda a couple of times and am counting down the days 'till i can come back for more! the zucchini fritters are my..."
Me
"After wandering in on a saturday night at 7:30 we were asked to wait 20mins. While waiting for 30 mins we had a very attentive service telling us how..."
Simon B
"Fantastic food, service and ambience. Get..."
FoodieUS
"Good fun. Was there for lunch on Saturday...great service!! Really helpful waiters (who were also very cute haha). Food portions were quite small but..."
Stacey
"Absolutely fantastic. I've been to Coda twice now and I think it is fantastic. The only problem is that everyone else thinks the same because both..."
CindyMichelle
"Have been several times and always had a great experience. Food is top notch with both delicate and intense flavors and the drinks are delish! Wait..."
Sam S
"Always surprises me. Coda is a gem.Every time i remember to eat at Coda, I leave the place astounded by how enjoyable the food is.Its open..."
Northsider
"Food was good, but the restaurant needs better ventilation. Comes out smelling like..."
ASH
"Spoilt!. The scallops in the tapioca are simply..."
Lisa McDang
"A date with your wife is always going to be wonderful and Coda was a great place to enjoy a night without the kids. We absolutely loved it. The..."
Warch
"Take it or leave it... its my second time at Coda and it was good, just good though. Staff were friendly and service was good but for what it is..."
Sweetcheeks
"Along with the service and atmosphere the food was very interesting and I would defenitly go back. The duck liver parfait was..."
Raw Meat
"Service attentive, yummy asian fusion food without going overboard, portions right and wasn't as expensive as I had expected for a restaurant like..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Coda was everything I expected. Our Waiter was fabulous recommended everything for us to try and drink and was very attentive. The food and flavours..."
StyleS
"From succulent lamb cutlets with chimi churri sauce to a stunning yellowfin tuna salad, the quaint Coda restaurant in a cool and under-stated..."
Gunther
"Goodness. After finally getting a booking with Coda by booking a month in advance for a weekday dinner seating, the food still exceeded by high..."
Oyster
"Fantastic!. Tasty, tasty food! We dined here before a show so our time was limited.The staff were fantastic, especially our waitress, Alice! Alice..."
Shany
"Best service in Melbourne?. It's taken us over 2 years to get to Coda for various reasons and now I can't believe we waiting that long. The stand..."
RobG
"Regulars. When my husband and i visit Melbourne to see the fam, we always make room to visit coda also.Our romantic night out here has always..."
Ginababina
"Very content :). I had the loveliest dining experience at Coda recently. The service was exceptional. I found all the staff to be friendly, helpful..."
Ilovefood
"Consistent Performer. Really worth a look but the buzz has worn off now, can get a table most nights.Smart asian food with a great..."
Diner
"Wow - worth the price tag. I'm always wary of expensive restaurants with a reputation that outweighs their value. I was pleasantly surprised,..."
Suedy
"When we 3 friends found ourselves in a queue of over 1 hour at one trendy "no reservation" restaurant, we just couldn't stave of hunger long enough..."
Madam Boots
"Good, not great.. After hearing so much about Coda, we finally managed to get a spot there after three days of trying (or so). Service was good and..."
Kenneth Lee
"Contemporary Coda. We expected a lot from this young chef and he delivered.Coda is a hot. Great urban decor off Flinders Lane. Its busy, always,..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Well after a few attemptes to get in to other "we dont take bookings" restaurants (what is is with the approach! Very frustrating when you know where..."
Shane Parkinson
"Went for my wedding anniversary last night and had a fabulous dinner. Staff were professional yet casual and the food was delicious. Crispy pork..."
Peet
"Subtle and delicate flavours. After trying to book this place unsuccessfully for 2 months, I decided to just walk in on a saturday night during the..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Not bad. The desserts were to die..."
Feigy Simpson
"One of the best. Fantastic food, and a great wine list. Will definitely go back..."
Michael Rose
"Always kind.. I've been here 3 times now and have had a memorable time on each visit. have always been stocked with the sommelier, paying close..."
Rohan Cooke
"Can't wait to return!. Fantastic dinning experience. Food was so fresh, best quality ingredients. A little bit pricey but definitely worth it. We sat..."
RitaP
"Cool location. Underground. Open kitchen so you see all the action. Cute waiters. Yummy scallops. But a tad..."
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"Pleasant surprise. Stumbled in here when it first opened. A few first time jitters, but nothing too unforgivable. Overall, good service and decent..."
Kelly Belly
"Very good food. The steak tartare is fantastic. Wine a bit over priced but food is..."
Joe Rudolph
"Young guns comes out blazing .. but still got lots to learn. Yeah, the food was OK. The decor was oh-so-cool laid back yet modern feel, and I can't..."
Hungry Ronin
"An experience. Sometimes you find a restaurant that makes eating an experience and that's what Coda was to me. I was excited to come here after..."
Daniani
"Just go!. We've eaten here twice now and both times were fabulous. The food is divine and the service brilliant, even the first time when we just..."
S And M
"Adam d'Sylva rules OK? Ate at Tonka and Coda in the space of a few days. Formulaic to a certain extent ( trendy, a tad noisy , plates for sharing..."
Mike B
"Awsome. Went for diner here last week and had the Crispy prawn and tapioca betel leaf and these were awesome and the Blackened quail was very..."
Mars
"Coda!!!!. The food here is definately the best asian in melbourne...."
Wally542
"Great food, bit quirky but great service!! Very enjoyable..."
Bb
"Can't Understand the Criticism. I really can't. Perhaps I was there on a good day. Perhaps I am not as critical of price. What I can say though, is..."
Dr Oyvind
"Close call. The waitress was a bit rude but manager helped to sort it out. The food was very nice...."
Hungry Brunette
"A few hits and a few misses. At last I can tick Coda off my Wishlist! The overall atmosphere is great. They have done a good job of converting the..."
Ange
"Loved loved loved it!! I had tried in vain to book a table for what felt like months to no avail, and when I tried ( and failed yet again) to get a..."
Emma B
"Coda! Fantastic! Really cool atmosphere with food and service to match. The service is right there without being in your face. Confident and..."
Angus Dawson
"Loved it. Sat at the bar and got the lowdown on the food as it was being served to us and others. Brilliant food and great service at a reasonable..."
Kieranb
"Impressive. Let me start by saying I love Coda. Have dined there a few times for lunch, dinner and nibbles with drinks on a Friday night and always..."
Michelle Gore
"Coda is good but not the immaculate beacon of dining that the hype might suggest. A recent lunch visit included overly long waits between the small..."
Alice Fleming
"Refreshing Asian flavours that Are unique and pleasing yo the palate. I enjoyed all of my meal except the duck curry. The rawness of the curry really..."
Agogo Lee
"Coda is about the food, every dish is unique and special. The kitchen staff care about their creations: fresh produce, bold combinations and simple..."
Matthew Carlo Donazzan
"Like it but the food was a bit hit & miss. Did dinner at Coda on a recent Sunday, Sunday is a good day to go if you are into wine as the sommelier..."
Lisa
"Coda is sleek, stylish and uber-cool. If youād like a table in the restaurant section, itās necessary to book in advance. Otherwise, grab a seat..."
Tubbymistress
"Coda is one of those hard-to-find-lane-way-hidden-in-a-basement Melbourne restaurants. From the outside, it doesn't look much. When you go in,..."
Food Lover
"In music, a Coda is a passage that brings the song to a conclusion. My experience of Coda Bar and Resturaunt was surprising - in a good way - and..."
Anthony P
"Yeah, yeah, so I'm probably the last blogger in Melbourne to finally review Coda. It only opened a couple of months ago but is already So Hot Right..."
Eating Melbourne
"Itās below street level, and has a great vibe as soon as you walk through the door. The windows allow you to see peopleās feet shuffle on by, as..."
Iron Chef Shellie
"It's been awhile since our visit to Coda and had a fabulous birthday lunch here. The seafood dishes were delicious and refreshing, the pork skewers..."
W W
"The restaurant is fitted out nicely. Staff are friendly and attentive. The food is excellent, with the only criticism being the tempura bay bug had a..."
Chuankai Lim
"First visit to Coda. Thoroughly enjoyed an absolutely delicious, fun birthday dinner. Top notch food quality and unique flavours - the seafood dishes..."
Lindz Bradford
"Housed off Oliver Lane youāll find Coda, another venture by Chef Adam DāSylva, the same guy behind Tonka. Coda offers up Euro-Vietnamese dishes..."
For the Love of Food
"We had a lovely dinner at Coda over the long weekend, service was great and food came out pretty quickly.
We really enjoyed the salmon gravlax, duck..."
Ling Yi Goh
"Incredible meal with 7 guests at Coda. Every dish was faultless which is rare in a set menu environment like we had. The service was impeccable and..."
Phil Horner
"You will always enjoy a beautiful balanced meal at Coda, we particularly enjoy the variety and the Asian fusion in some of the dishes..."
Angel Astrid AC
"The staff were extremely warm, friendly, informative and welcoming. The food was exceptional giving tastebud explosions. Our waiter even ticked off..."
"Managed to grab dinner for two here on a busy Saturday night. No booking, under 5 minutes and we were seated. Good wine selection, with a variety of..."
David Parer
"Fantastic food - the potato pizza is to die for!
Cocktails are amazing - you must try the espresso..."
Craig Stanford
"Such a lovely place. The service was fantastic, the food was incredible and I would highly recommend this place. We had 3 different pastas, all..."
Julie Blackley
"Loved their service. They cooked my meal on a separate pan when requested to ensure my meal doesnt come in contact with any meat.
Really tasty food..."
Ishrat Hasan
"The food and the service were excellent. A great place for a quick bite or a leisurely three course meal. We'll be..."
Brad Keele
"Fabulous..we walked in off the street on grand final nigh..no tables but promised a call in an hour. 20 minutes later we had a table for 6 and..."
Tina Smith
"Visitors to Melbourne staying across the lane. This became our "local" for the couple of days we were here. Enjoyed dinner, coffees, cocktails and..."
Francine Traeger
"Greeted well as you enter the restaurant, delicious food, excellent service - nice wine list - has it all....we enjoy the dinner - Margaret Cunniffe..."
Margaret Cunniffe
"The most amazing food you can have!! The gnocchi melt in your mouth and 24hours later I can still taste the flavours from my truffle parmigiano..."
John Cardamone
"A great place to eat authentic Italian. The staff was very friendly and..."
Ken J Clifford
"Some of the best pasta Iāve had in a very long while, with delicious salads, sides and the desert was to die for.I canāt recommend..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"Great Italian, excellent knowledgeable service backed up by great food, wine selection and coffee. Highly..."
Chris
"Its been a while since I last visited Lello and I was pleasantly surprised by the improvements. The staff were professional, knowledgeable..."
Espy Eats
"Pretty busy place for weeknights. Good place to go after work. The service is pretty good. We've ordered few things but my favourite are the gnocchi,..."
Priscillia
"Been here a few times now! Consistent pasta, love the traditional flavours. Prices are reflected in the dishes and love the atmosphere. I have tried..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"Cozy Italian restaurant on the corner of flinders lane and Russell street. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful staffs. And of course the food was..."
Ann
"Excellent service. The gnocchi with zucchini was phenomenal. Great texture and loved the sauce. Ricotta ravioli with eggplant also tasted great...."
Whalesfoodadventure
"A wonderful place with amazing Pasta dishes and mains. The gnocchi with pomodoro sugo and the special Fish of the day were super fresh and tasty-..."
VeeC
"Walked in for a pre-show dinner on a blustery Friday night. We were eating early so did not bother making a booking. The after work bar queue left us..."
Umami
"From the food to the service everything we experienced was absolutely faultless. Little pumpkin arancini was to die for as was the caprese salad..."
Birdman
"Nicely located, nice interior, we were seated at table for 8 closest to kitchen and the soundproofing in the place seems well done, most places you..."
Sophie S
"Top dining experience all round, especially if you love Italian food with a difference. The staff were very professional and super friendly, making..."
Custardbun
"Very authentic italian cuisine. With the touch of expressive italian waitress that make the atmosphere sparkling even more. The ambience is on point...."
Fuad Pratama
"Amazing service - I had a suitcase because I was on en route to the airport - not a problem for the staff who promptly stowed it away. Next the..."
Sartaj.s.sandhu
"Lello is a sleek Italian cafe/restaurant on the busy Flinders Lane / Russell street corner. Nice fitout makes this venue aesthetically pleasing and..."
Espy Eats
"Came for lunch, had the kingfish and charred cauliflower. At first I was a bit put off by the $36 price tag.. but it was absolute value for money. It..."
Alex Bogart-King
"We ordered only 3 dishes but the 3 of us felt very full! The food and customer service are both excellent. Quiet atmosphere but nice warm feeling...."
Hoang Trang
"Probably some of the best pasta and lasagna I've had in melbourne all very fresh ingredients and everything is made from scratch. Highly..."
Dee Tuncer
"I had lunch there yesterday and loved it. My companion had the handmade potato gnocchi and I had these amazing zucchini flowers stuffed with goat..."
Angel Lewisova
"Seeing this is a pasta bar Iāll focus on that! The lasagna I had was probably 9/10 absolutely delicious. Canāt say the same about the calamari, I..."
Denny Patron
"Some of the best Italian I have had in Melbourne, the pasta and ingredients were so fresh and delicious! The atmosphere was very romantic and will be..."
Therese Rowan
"I love love love this place! Has the best cacio e pepe! Their pizza is also probably by the the closest to what you can get from Rome..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"My fellow diners and I had a great experience at Lello last night. The ambience was great (cheerful but not too noisy); the staff were delightful and..."
Sarina R
"If you work in the city, youāre in for a treat ā the public transport system will get you there. If you are planning on driving in, and depending..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Lovely atmosphere, great service and the prawn pasta dish I ordered was quite nice and had a lot of effort put into it. The menu and the food..."
Dulasha Fernando
"I visited this place when it used to be Ostaria and I like the new look and menu!Lello has a very welcoming feeling, great ambience with..."
Eatabelle
"Canāt fault this place. Love it! The food, atmosphere and service š have been a few times now and it never disappoints, highly recommend the..."
Bethās Bites
"Great place for delicious Italian foods. The grilled calamari entree was super delicious with a charred flavour but still tender. The pine mushroom..."
AC
"The menu had pasta of the day which was veal pasta with truffle. It was so good, so thatās why Iām giving it a 4. Pizza was also pretty good and..."
Hungry Koala
"A friend suggested that we try Lello based on the good reviews on Zomato.We had some garlic focaccia to start and I decided to go for the..."
Ilovefood13
"Lovely ambience, great beer and good pasta. While the pasta tasted fresh and handmade it wasnāt bad but nothing extraordinary. I got the margarita..."
Christine Stephen
"The service is absolutely spectacularā incredibly engaged staff, warm, welcoming and with brilliant suggestions. The squid ink that was..."
Neer Ly
"Fresh home-made pasta! This place has my heart!Ā Very friendly and relaxed. The venue is stylish and welcoming.I usually stop in for a quick..."
Sterling Archer
"I can only rate based on their coffee as I didn't have any of their food. Stopped in for a business meeting and the staff were friendly and very..."
Foodie4Melb
"I can't comment on their food as i didnt have any but their coffee? Wow. šHad a business meeting and the staff were courteous and friendly..."
Bigfatfoodie
"Excellent service, with good quality food. The pasta I had was al dente, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story behind the pasta told by the waiter who..."
Daniel
"Called in here last night for dinner before the theatre. We didnāt book and we managed to get a table for which we were really grateful...."
Timinmelbourne
"Delicious Italian fare! The Garlic Focaccia was just heavenly, and the calamari was nice and tender. I was really looking forward to the gnocchi but..."
Avolette
"Pasta made fresh daily, and serving Atomica coffee. Came for lunch. Food: Lamb ragu gnochi. Gnocchi pieces were beautiful, the perfect..."
SJFU
"Great pasta though Iād give it to Tipo 00 in a competition.Atmosphere and refinement a big step forward from what was here before...but..."
Rod Coleman
"The best place to enjoy a glass of wine and fresh home made pasta. We had the rabbit tagliatelle and the seafood pasta. To die for. We finished our..."
Andrea Agosta
"Had a vey nice evening here with my missus. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Loved the Salumi plate and the seafood pasta. Looking..."
Luke Shaun Martin Jasper
"I did have the best vegemite toast on sourdough I've probably ever had this morning. Just the right amount of everything. It made me happier than it..."
Morag Longbottom
"Stumble upon this place randomly and decided to give it a try. Not many pepole when we first step in, but the place is full after we left around 9pm...."
Bubbles
"Lamb ragu pasta($29-$30). The sauce and meat tastes delicious. I think it would have been nicer if there was more sauce though and bigger cuts of..."
Christine
"This was by far one of the best meals we have eaten. The pasta was really delicious and a good size. The sprouted grain makes the pasta easily..."
HobbityElf
"A friend brought me here for a birthday dinner and I have to say, he picked very well. The decor was cosy yet trendy, and the staff were friendly and..."
Om Nom Nom
"Pasta Bar is a misnomer. I wandered in expecting a snack then thought Iād look like a complete goose if I walked out of what is in fact a lovely..."
Two Sheds
"Yak Italian Kitchen & Bar has now become Lello, which was the childhood nickname of head chef and co-owner Leo Gelsomino. Pasta is still the focus..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Tried this place the evening before the Melbourne marathon a couple of weekends ago. Hoping for a large plate of pasta to carb-load, I was..."
Liz Elton
"In the heart of the CBD on Flinders lane, the old Yak Italian Kitchen has transformed into a new dining experience named Lello pasta bar. All the..."
Olive Sundays
"Very good food quite great service a bit expensive always check beverage pricesRecommended to order burrata salad everything is season very..."
Anupatfirst
"Really enjoyed dinner at Lello. Whilst quite similar to the previous restaurant, Yak bar, the fit out is noticeably more refined. The service was a..."
Kate Dougherty
"Friendly service and cozy ambience. Pizza and baby calamari are perfect, but the dessert special recommended by the staff has a strange..."
Hahapeanut
"Amazing Italian staff and food. Great vibe, great place for a meal with friends and it's not so noisy that you can chat without everyone hearing...."
Christina Katsifolis
"Loved this place! We went here randomly after not being able to get in elsewhere. Lucky we were able to get in on a Saturday night without a booking...."
Maddie Atherton
"Food was very good. We had the pizza with the sausage and the turmeric potatoes which was different but it was nice. We also had the lasagna which..."
Occasionalmelbfoodie
"Between 3 girls we ordered 2 vegetarian pizzas, vegetable of the day (artichoke), calamari salad and fries and trust me, it's enough food, bill..."
Fiona Le
"Not a bad little place in the city. The food was decent but too pricey for what you get. The pasta was good and pizzas just ok. The service was also..."
Bec C
"Came here on a Friday night and was lucky didn't have to wait without booking. Had the rabbit with risotto and it was the first time I had rabbit...."
Melody.mt.tang
"Yak is a modern twist on Italian food. Came for lunch and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food is nothing overly fancy but it is good..."
Brungiel
"Yak bar...how have I not reviewed this place yet? Came in for a whisky after dinner. Great little bar where the suits usually hang out on Friday..."
Split The Bill
"Food is delicious, staff are a bit weird.. not sure if that's the snobby Italian self they have in them.Food can be overpricedHaven't come..."
Melbourneats
"Popped in for a quick bite to eat, the pizzas were delicious and cooked in a wood oven. The other food coming out looked good to and seemed to be..."
Tige
"Love this place is on trend at social media now. Very active on Instgram, fb and YouTube channel to share their love for Italian food. The family..."
Sambuca Sam
"A Melbourne institution in my mind. Have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed (with the food or service).Pizzas are..."
Themkc
"The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Express Restaurant lunches are a great way to try a new restaurant (or visit an old favourite) on a budget. For..."
Piecey Num Nums
"Wow...wow...wow !! Nice little restaurant/bar with awesome staff and fantastic food in a great location. Duck,Rabbit and pasta were our..."
Kate
"Can never go past the home made gnocchi! It's absolutely delicious. The tiramisu is maybe a bit cutesy in design but is light as a feather and very..."
Michelle
"I've been here twice now and I will be back! The gnocchi wins me over every time, so delicious. The pizza is also amazing. Would definitely recommend..."
Sandy Lozano
"Honest and hearty Italian cuisine in the middle of the exhibition street and little flinders lane. Absolutely loved their menu, and delicious half..."
J88
"Wonderful, friendly service. The pizzas had true Italian flavours. The chef was also accomodating to us as one person could not have cheese on their..."
Megha Koppa
"Getting busier over the years. Clear sign of consistency. Good on them. Food is always a winner. Pizza and rabbit dishes are the standouts and reason..."
M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.
"Nice selection of delicious homemade pasta and always dependable quality. They have upped their prices a fair bit and lose points on value. Good..."
Gourmet Globetrotting
"This italian spot isnt too bad. Some meals are ok and others are pretty good. However we found that the size portion for price paid and value wasnt..."
Rida Hakeem
"Arrived around 8 and waited only a few minutes for a table. Our orders were taken quickly by a friendly waitress who was only too happy to tell us..."
Benders Foodie
"A really nice and sophisticated ambience for a Saturday night dinner/drinks at the bar. We had the roast duck with semolina gnocchi- duck was..."
Thosemelbournianfoodies
"The pork belly pizza is my fav! Been there for lunch and dinner- quite a lovely venue for an Italian meal. Only thing negative I'd say is that the..."
Z For GoodFood
"Loved this place. Fresh home made pasta with tasty sauce, and pizzas are amazing also. Great friendly advice. Will be back here for dinner..."
Janella Davidson
"Worth yakking about!Every year I head to Melbourne for a girlie weekend with my bestie involving shopping, eating, drinking and solving the..."
Melisa Lewins
"Great breakfast. I had breakfast today it was absolutely Devine .I had mushrooms and eggs with Virgin Olive oil hollandaise sauce it was so yummy..."
Robert Doyle
"Hearty Italian Cuisine. Bustling restaurant, serving a wide range of tempting and authentic Italian dishes.I made a reservation weeks in..."
Famished
"Excellent Italian that is very authentic. They make their own pizza and..."
Alison
"A light casual ItalianĀ restaurantĀ just tucked in Flinders Lane where I just happen walked into without a booking on a Saturday night. Waiting time..."
Frogfoodventure
"Yak Bar Pasta is an exciting restaurant that will take you on a journey deep into Italian cooking, moreover edgy pasta dishes. Itās a colourful,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"It stands to reason that a kind of complacency sets in with any food that becomes a staple. Yak however is doing great things with pasta and..."
Plate Licker
"New wines are appearing on the winelist and the beautiful looking menu is, well,..."
"Yummy Romantic Dinner. Went here for a dinner date on the Saturday right before Xmas and the place was quite busy. Got seated by the window side..."
Belinda-Mary
BumbleBee
"Half Duck is Brilliant!!! Wow. Great food, well cooked and incredibly..."
Timbo
"Great service. We arrived late without a booking on a busy Friday night and were told there was a 20 min wait. The obliging host made room for with..."
Georgia
"Great vibe food and..."
Indigestion Kid
"Great pasta. Gets noisy..."
Lachlan
"Like it? No sorry I love it..... The food at this place is amazing and very fairly priced compared to other restaurants in the area, staff were also..."
Loves Pubs
"Get the pizza. Went here on a busy Saturday night hoping for good Italian food and was not disappointed. The restaurant was fairly busy but we were..."
Qtcat18
"Had a lovely lunch - wish we had more time to savour 3 courses. Will be..."
Foodie
"Delicious food (really well cooked steak and excellent chocolate fondants) Friendly, competent staff who manage to be professional but not..."
Mattym
"Well after being turned away by a restaurant just up from yak because we had our five year old daughter with us we were welcomed with open arms at..."
Peta Morris
"Authentic flavors well balanced and delicious traditional meals. Worth a visiting whilst in..."
Sundholm
"Ignore the naysayers. Went for dinner last night. We told the waitress that we needed to be out within 1hr15 to get to a show and they delivered...."
SLouise
"Delicious. Went here on a Wednesday night, the bar area was packed so found it hard to make our way through to the dining hall. But once there we..."
Madbishop
"The Italian fare at Yak Bar could well be the finest I've ever experienced. The spinach lasagne w Pork Ragout was nothing short of heavenly. YB is..."
Iceman
"Well worth the wait!. Had dinner there on saturday night the place was packed very busy. The food was excellent and i think a hidden gem in..."
Julia
"Amazing baby calamari and prosciutto San Danielle! Great service. Definitely recommend those two..."
Rebecca R
"Fabulous food, efficient and friendly service, sensational pasta. Well priced and authentic, big thumbs up! Thank you..."
Livvie Myers
"Love this place. Absolutely beautiful place with great food and..."
Josephine
"This place has some of the best pasta in Melbourne! Went with 7 people and everyone enjoyed their meal. Really generous with their ingredients (not..."
Hhunni
"Great coffee and Toast. I know this isn't a typical review - but I wanted to say that Yak does an awesome job for people looking for a quick and..."
MIKE Review
"Absolutely delicious food and top notch..."
Jess
"Beautiful pasta. Had an amazing pasta special here on Friday night. Think this place is a hidden treasure in..."
Alice
"Delish!. Great lasagne! Lovely vibe to this place somewhere inbetween a bar and a somewhat formal restaurant. Great menu but overall the lasagne is a..."
Marykiri
"Great experience. The staff at Yak Bar were very accommodating of our large group (20 ppl) and made us feel very welcome. The food was beautiful, and..."
Rhys McK
"Great night. Went with rellies on a Thursday night. The place was fairly busy but staff were helpful & attentive. We shared a variety of entrees -..."
Dragonfly Dazed
"Best desert I've ever had! Italian doughnuts with pistachio ice cream in a blood orange sauce, this is a dish that has the most incredible balance of..."
Diner101
"Mm comfort food with a nice touch. Our italian waiter greeted us warmly and explained the specials for the day, they always sound so much better with..."
Jess K
"When I want pasta I come to Yak bar. Ragouts are splendly comforting and the last time I went I had gnocchi, which I avoid like the plague but these..."
Mad For Food
"Recommend. Calamari entree, he sweet potato rosti..the gnocci delightful....good to see the pasta in the kitchen window hanging from the..."
Jamieblue
"Pasta was devine!. My friend and I were in the city and came across this place (after looking on Urbanspoon) and fell in love with its pasta dishes...."
Bmwz3roadstar
"Yummy and fun. Love this place. Great food. Fun..."
Elena Clayton
"Excellent. Great place - good atmosphere and amazing food.Had the tagliatelle with pork, and it was melt-in-the-mouth stuff.Wine..."
Keith
"Yum! Will be back.. We ate here for the first time Friday 13th May before a Comedy show. Very glad we did. The service was great - efficient,..."
TanyaC
"Great Food. Four of us ventured in on Sat night for a quick meal before a show.We were pleasantly suprised. the best pasta I have had for a long..."
C.K
"I love the pasta here. The pasta is cooked perfectly and deliciously fresh. The ragu sauce is rich, tasty and the meat falls from the bone. So soft...."
Biting Mammal
"Awsome Night With The Boys. Visted this place for the first time last night, could not fault a thing. Serivce was great and so was the food. Will be..."
Food Lover
"Everything was Delicious. Interesting menu and hard to decide what to order. The entrees of mushrooms and calamari were fantastic - with plenty of..."
Michelle Whalen
"TO DIE FOR. Had a beautiful lunch yesterday with my husband at the yak! The calamari were gorgeous and I had to stop myself from Dipping all of the..."
Patricia
"Delicious. What a find in the cbd, this is a great italian pasta bar. Home-made pasta is really good and reasonably priced. I recommend the gnocci,..."
Misty
"Good pasta at good price. Had tagliatelle with pork ribs in rosemary sauce. Tender pork ribs with meat falling off the bone, just right rosemary..."
Mihu Of The Woods
"Great value, good night out. Had a great time here with a girlfriend last night. We had a booking for 7.30 but bad weather and Saturday night traffic..."
SJMelbgirl
"Excellent place! I had the lamb gnocchi and it was absolutely amazing! The bread served with it was warm and crisp. We went in a large group and we..."
Sarah
"Value for money, with good service a bonus. I have been to the Yak Bar many times now. The food has always impressed me - value for money is hard to..."
Mr Lincoln
"Love Yak. The pasta is absolutely delicious. Have dined here many times, and love it every time. Yak is good people and good..."
A Person You Know
"Great lasagne. We went on a busy night, but they some how sat us down within seconds ( 2 people). I ordered the lasagne which was probably the best..."
P.P
"Was at Yak Friday night 6th August. I can't stop thinking about the gnocchi with ragu. Well worth a return trip. Service was great too.Ā Just a..."
Chris McIntyre
"Surprisingly good. I'd always passed this place and written it off as it looked more pub grub than anything else. But after being asked to join some..."
Albo
"So much flavour, so little time.... With a show in town on Friday night and after reading a fresh, glowing review for the revamped Yak Bar we needed..."
The Hungry Badger
"Amazing new menu. Yak Bar has undergone an amazing change! The new owners/chefs (not sure which or both it is), have absolutely breathed new life..."
Bethiesee
"Fine dining food at pub prices. We wanted an early meal and stumbled upon Yak in the CBD last Saturday night. At 7pm it was full! Always a good sign...."
LizawithaZ
"New owners - bye bye pub food!. Went there last Saturday night as I'd been told that a new team had taken over. Italian in style with fresh pasta..."
Aussie
"I like it but.... The Yak Bar has two great things going for it: one, the delicious food (try the duck risotto - to die for!); and two, the Atomica..."
Ryan
"Butā¦then Pierrick Boyer from Le Petit Gateau came with guns blazing with his first ever dessert pizza. Oh my goodness, what a showing! A homemade..."
Ashley
"Thanks @Lello š my partner and I really enjoyed your restaurant!
š Food was really nice, our pizza was nice and thin with plenty of..."
David Bartlett
"Pretty busy place for weekdays dinner. Better to books your table before. The place is pretty fun and service is pretty good. Good to go after work...."
Priscillia
"The food is very tasty. The pasta was filled with potato and mint š The zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese were delicious, but my favourite from..."
Anita Elmaz
"We were very hungry and were quite pushed for time, but stumbled upon this restaurant and were served immediately, with complementary bread to keep..."
Lenny Peterson
"Service is friendly and the food gives Italy a run for their money. The pasta are all hand made including the gluten free ones, it was so good I..."
Katie Chuang
"We were a group of 7 booked over the holidays. The restaurant was very accommodating of several number changes within hours of our booking. We had..."
Kimberly S
"GOOD QUALITY ITALIAN CUISINE
We dropped in without a booking before a show at the Regent Theatre one Saturday night at 6 pm. They were happy to seat..."
"Sometimes the best restaurants are those suburban, family run establishments that have a lot of heart and who aim to deliver a fantastic meal to..."
Morgs71
"Have been to this wonderful establishment a number of times over the last year and it never fails to please. Prompt and friendly service, outstanding..."
Mandie
"Feel like and Pizza or Pasta instead of a fast food burger? This is the place to come. Great food at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and..."
Michael Adams
"Great food and service every time. Delicious thin style pizzas. Havenāt had a bad meal yet. Great for kids with chalkboard wall out..."
Anne
"Fantastic customer service and great atmosphere. The pasta is soooo good, Iāve been to motorino so many times and the food is always amazing...."
Alex
"A lovely place with friendly, attentive staff and delicious food. The starters were average but the mains and desserts more than made up for it. All..."
Cat.n27
"I really wish I could score Motorino higher as the staff provided my family and I with a highly positive experience. They were friendly and conversed..."
Louise
"We really enjoyed our dinner here. On arrival and during the evening, the staff were warm, welcoming, attentiveĀ and helpful. The food was excellent...."
Louise Wardell
"So, so good! Book early - were fortunate to even get a table for 6 pm on a Saturday night. The pizzas are very well made; fresh ingredients and the..."
Patrick O'Brien
"We have been coming to this place for a long time, it always enjoyable to come back. Meals are always of good standard and don't change. Staff..."
Dan
"I canāt praise enough how accommodating Motorino was when I hosted a surprise birthday party for a friend tonight. All the staff were friendly &..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Really enjoyed my meal here. The mushroom pasta was beautiful and the seafood on the pizza was juicy and cooked just right, not overcooked in the..."
Tracy Jc Nguyen
"I am REALLY happy cos I havenāt gave 4.5 rating for awhile and finally found something! Hubby and I live really far away from here and we just..."
Mikki
"Friendly staff, none pretentious good quality Italian dining. Well priced and great all round dining experience. Will definitely go back..."
Michael Romeo
"It's been a while since I've come across a nice Italian restaurant such as this one. This staff are very friendly. Our BYO were immediately given a..."
Medium Rare Steak
"It was our first time here, we had the special - penne crema gamberi (creamy tomato sauce) with juicy prawns and mushroom it was lip smacking and..."
Poh Yee
"One of the best Italian restaurants in the suburbs. Very reasonably priced and excellent food. We've been coming here for quite a while now and would..."
Tim
"Second time eating there and the pizzas were once again fantastic. Pretty good value for money too. My only issue is that although it is a pizzeria,..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"You can grab a pizza for under twenty dollars and the pizza is excellent quality. Everything from the base to the toppings. Love the juicy mushrooms..."
Garth
"Simple. This is bloody good Pizza!! If you're in the West make this place your pizza destination. The base & sauce are simple (as they should be) and..."
WestSlice
"Aaaaamazing!!! The food here is really beautiful, the service was great and it made the first dinner out with a new baby really enjoyable! Can't wait..."
MsLizzyK
"A hidden gem, you won't be disappointed at motorino. I came here one night after reading some reviews and was very impressed with the service,..."
JLN
"I was a bit concerned from reading the reviews that our old favourite had maybe gone downhill (we haven't been here in a while). Happy to say this..."
Nicole P
"Went here for dinner last night. It was quite busy and we hadn't booked so we sat outside. Staff were very friendly and happy to help. ..."
Clare
"Seriously amazing. The staff are so friendly, helpful, attentive and generous - our server offered us a free Mother's Day dessert despite being a day..."
CJ
"Pizza and Pasta is Excellent but a little bit Pricey....The Butcher Paper and Crayons is a great idea for the Kids:) Friendly environment..."
Simmo
"Great pizzas! Our favorite local venue on a Friday night when we want a good tasting quick dinner. Haven't been let down yet. The Tuscan sausage..."
Anna Reid
"Motorino is the real Italian place with a proper restaurant feel where you can eat a pizza on a real plate with cuttlery. The place is located in a..."
Peperoncino
"Best pizza in the west! Eat at least once a fortnight and it's my favourite meal each time. Paradiso is my go to, always delicious and crispy...."
Joseph Perese
"Fantastic place real Italian food all our meals were amazing and very yummmmmm.The service was really quick. Only negative thing we found it..."
William
"Since moving to Spotswood a month ago we have have had Motorio T/A at least once a week (some weeks twice)! I know its horrible of us but we love our..."
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Illya McLellan
"So delicious!. Delicious gourmet pizza and pasta here. Always quick service. Food is fantastic. Delivery also super quick. Favourite pizza place in..."
Anon
"Worth the visit. Great..."
Lee-Ann Hawe
"A Great night was had. Went to Motorino for the first time in ages. I was a little apprehensive given some of the reviews wondering whether it had..."
Big T
"Awesomarino. Lovely dinner here last night. Beautiful thin base pizza. We had the beetroot and goat's cheese pizza. Yum! The little side dishes..."
Raoul.mobius
"Wonderful....again!. Had a great meal last night here again. I tried the special asparagus pizza with free range eggs and pancetta - wow. Service was..."
Joelle
"BEST PIZZA EVER. Awesome pizza, fabulous service and great atmosphere. Definitely be coming back and highly recommend to..."
Pennib
"Never disappoints. My partner and I love this place. it has become our local, to this point (last night) we cannot fault this restaurant. If you..."
BITTER SWEET
"Awesome. Great pizza's! Cannot fault them at all. Only wish they had desserts that weren't pizza..."
Rino
"Excellent Pizza - worth the walk!. Taking Lee Wallace's advice (below) to heart we deliberately chose a later than normal arrival time on a..."
Artemis
"My favourite pizza!. Ok, so this place has ruined all other pizza for me. The quality of the food is absolutely fantastic and the service is..."
Ren
"Enjoyable. These pizza's are more homestyle pizzas. Ordered the Americana and Motorino salad. Boccocini used in salad was A+ ! Enjoyed the apple,..."
Yum I Love Food
"Beautiful delicious thin crust pizza, made me want..."
Brando The Pig
"What a fantastic place. Food really really amazing, ingredients so fresh & really really yummy. Highly..."
Mrs A
"When I am asked by non-Melbournians 'what is your favorite place to eat in melbourne?', I usually can't pinpoint one.Motorino has changed..."
Lycheee
"Fantastic find!. What a great hidden gem in the inner west. Amazing pizzas and delicious pastas. All generous serving sizes with attentive service...."
SGDB
"Absolute breath of fresh air to get a place like this in the Sth Kingsville/Newport area. The place has become so popular that the council had to..."
Spadian
"Started coming here about 9 years ago and have never been disappointed. Service always efficient and friendly. Portion sizes more than adequate and..."
Brendan Millett
"Eaten from here a few times both takeaway and inside. Reasonably priced. Service is fantastic and pasta was great. Pizza also decent although not..."
John D
"A Lamb pizza, topped with yogurt, and other trimmings that raise the tastebuds to another level. My wife, an Abruzzian Italian, who knows her pasta,..."
Waste Mates
"Took the visitors from Perth here and they said it was the best pasta they've had. Overall a great..."
FIONA KIRWAN
"Delicious food. I had the pizza with king prawns and shared garlic bread, mushrooms and bruschetta. Bruschetta would've been nicer on some crusty..."
Paul Tamburro
"I asked for olives but they missed it , regardless it was a nice..."
"I don't usually write reviews and feedbacks but this place is worth the effort to. Went there last night for the 3rd time, and it was the only time I..."
Debbie Dameria
"I couldnāt believe I was queuing for an ice-cream....but it was a waffle cone straight from gelato..."
Simon Mackenziedouglas
"Amazing Ice cream and milkshakes every time I go here. This place never fails to..."
Raymond Moxly
"I havenāt been able to eat diary ice cream in 7 years and just gave up on ever eating ice cream again until I tried the Pidapipo soy chocolate and..."
Simon Harris
"Delicious gelato and wonderful staff. I don't think I can eat gelato anywhere else ever again - it will never meet the standard set by Pidapipo...."
Stef Thompson
"Popped in after an average dinner on lygon street and the ice cream was absolutely delightful ļæ½ ļæ½ I had the salted Carmel which was sweet but..."
Nicole Ritorto-Scari
"Fresh, natural, smooth and delicious gelato worth being in queue for half an hour. Loved pistachio and mascarpone with raspberry jam (not too sweet n..."
Uma Shrestha Thadani
"Still the best icecream shop in town! I'm definitely addicted of you guys! Thanks..."
Alberto Borghi
"Delicious ice cream and lovely service - I asked lots of questions about the flavours at a very busy time of day, and was offered not just answers..."
Emma Taylor
"The best salted carmel i have ever tasted in my life ir worth the..."
Laura Tanti
"Overall: 4.5The wait in the 20 minute queue was definitely worth the frozen treats at Pidapipo. This icecream shop is a Melbourne..."
Munching With Mel
"4.5Iāve never had the patience to join the queue for this place but there was only a couple waiting (being a cold and miserable Melbourne..."
Gee
"š±Lizzieās first impression: Love how consistent this place is, it's always good quality icecream and plenty of flavours to choose from...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Best gelato in Melbourne š¦ Their gelatos are just heaven, savoured many flavours over the years šÆ I believe the ice cream with the Nutella in..."
Steph
"There is the best gelato of pistachio flavor!!!! Once I had a pistachio, I always order 2 scoops, the flavor and new flavor. There isnāt have much..."
Mimi
"I've eaten a lot ice creams, even the master chef messina ice cream. But the ice cream texture and quality of Pidapipo is..."
Raghav Anand
"I remember coming here a few years back and to this day the only thing thatās changed is the increased of people coming here and new flavours...."
LT X EATS
"My favourite gelato place in Melbourne! The gelato is soooo creamy but is not overly sweet. I love that you are able to taste the actual ingredients..."
ILoveFood
"The place is well decorated with seats inside and outside. There is a variety of flavours to choose from with vegan sorbet options and additional..."
Alysandra
"Best gelato in Melbourne, always so delicious and the texture is to die for. I'm not a huge mint fan but I loved the white choc and mint flavour as..."
Fiona Ku
"As always had not disappointed us. Flavours we tried had all been delicious. Definitely my go to gelati place...."
Lunarcry
"Overall score: 21/25 or āļøāļøāļøāļøāļøin 5 words: order the pistachio ice cream*Review: Pidapipo is one of the best..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"I love it here. Great portion size and value for money. Delicious ice cream. I especially like the Nutella tap...."
Nom Noms
"Converted!! For a while, I thought this place was a little overrated because I had tried it a couple times and thought it was great, but not as great..."
Vivien šš
"Iāve been to Pidapipo quite a few times now, and so far none of the visits have left me disappointed. All the flavours at Pidapipo look so..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"Been my fav ice cream place since I discovered it two years ago..."
Priscilla Yeo
"Been here a couple of times and have always loved their gelato! My favs are their pistachio, and the banana and honeycomb flavour. SO..."
Sherena Ng
"This is non arguably one of the best ice cream parlour that Melbourne has to offer. Their Ice creams are so so creamy and delicious. Try their..."
Mridul Agarwal
"Best Ice Cream ever hands down! Must get the Nutella topping for the ultimate experience with Chocolate and pistachio. Great location to with many..."
Swapneel Thakur
"Really busy even late on a Monday night. Luckily at 10pm the line dwindled down so we didnāt have to wait. I had the hazelnut gelato - loved it, so..."
Shannon
"The ice creams are amazing. I come here everytime my friend and I come for dinner at Lygon street. The only thing that bothers me is the wait to get..."
Aswin Kumar Ganeshan
"Amazing Ice-Cream. Probably the best in Melbourne. Better than MESSINA as well.Ā BUT, they charged me $7.80 instead of $6.80 for 2 scoops..."
Sheldonfaria
"I usually go to the Pidapippo in Chapel street but thought it would be nice to go here as I have enjoyed previous experiences.I ordered the..."
Dine And Dash
"Some people love Piccolina, some love Pidapipo. I love both for different reasons. While the former is toned back and classic, Pidapipo seems as..."
Quince And Cheese
"Went for the fourth time tonight (four weeks in a row now)With ice cream not usually my choice of desert I canāt seem to keep myself away from..."
ForForkSteak
"So for a long time Iāve been wanting to try out Pidapipoās ice cream but have never been bothered to wait in the crazy line that is always down..."
Potatolover
"Went there and ordered a apple flavour ice cream with one scoop. The taste good with reasonably priced, services by staffs were friendly and..."
CSL
"This is my favourite gelato in Melbourne so far.. we have tasted plenty of flavor so far & not disappointed us.. they had plenty of very unique..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"One of the best gelato spots in Melbourne. You can literally see them make the gelato with real ingredients! Just like any good gelatos, you can try..."
The Honest Glutton
"Melbourneās favourite gelato spot! There is always a que just about any night of the week! Love how they always come up with new flavours and they..."
M3lissa____
"š¦š¦š¦BEST GELATO IN MELBOURNE????š¦š¦š¦stopped by pidapipo this afternoon and we tried:š¦ the Nutella..."
ALICE ā”ļø
"The best gelato place in Melbourne hands down. Must order is their pistachio gelato. Nutty, sweet and so creamy you just cannot get enough of it...."
Caroline
"I fell in love with their Avocado lime. The taste is beautiful. Lovely customer service. Price is reasonably good for their quality. Highly..."
Vahid Shahani
"This is my favourite gelato place I come to all the time, at least twice a month. Love their bacio and the pistachio gelato, they are yummy!..."
Seed To Fork
"Will come back for:+ Bacio gelato + Rasberry swirl gelatoThereās a reason this place has a constant line out the door. The hand..."
The Casual Diner
"Best ice cream in Melbourne!! I have had so much variety of taste and still find the gelato here to be the best in the entire Melbourne. Will always..."
Yee Kee Ku
"Worth the line. We got the honeydew and pistachio gelato and it was so good. The honeydew tasted like real fruit and the pistachio was so creamy,..."
Hungry Koala
"Thanks for the dessert!Ordered multiple flavours.I love this place. I love that for under 10 dollars you can just get so much..."
Vicnifer's Food Reviews
"Sinful, decadent, not compatible with your diet but oh so, amazing!Pidapipo is famous as one of Melbourneās MUSTS and for good reason!..."
Jianne Yong
"Walked past one hot day and decided to try this place and Iām glad we did. So many choices and such great value especially the take away tubs...."
PS91
"Really love their hazelnut and bacio :) Understaffed and the queue (from around 4-7pm) is always super long so gotta be patient to wait. Portion..."
Deflykira
"i ordered fior di latteļ¼pistacchioļ¼ricotta&fig. this is the best ice cream i have ever eaten!!!!! And also the staff is really nice! I will try..."
Savannah Pierce
"If you have seen long queues on a particular location on lygon street, you know its people queued up for pidapipo. People love this place, I liked..."
Megha Agarwal
"I thank my stars we didnāt have much of a wait before getting our gelato. After we exited, the line had stretched itself all the way to the next..."
Leila
"One of my favourite places for pistachio ice cream, not too sweet. Love the sweet and saltyness of this creamy I've cream. Beautiful smooth and soft..."
Nelson
"Try with my friends many times! So tasty. I like the milk based and my friend like the free dairy especially the peach favor. All favors in the shop..."
Shelley
"Having just returned from Italy - the home of gelato, this place was going to be out to the test. And it was. And I wasnāt disappointed. Great..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"This is apparently a place with a huge vibe and it showed immediately when it took 45 minutes for us to get an ice cream in the queue at 4pm. The..."
Angelo Pinnaduwa
"Just love them. The chocolate is a must to try. No regret. Silky smooth, not icy. Usually during daytime there will no queue. Also donāt forget to..."
HUNNYBUNNY.CO
"Worth with the price and the waiting time. One of the best ice cream i tried in Melbourne. Will bring all my families to try their ice cream one day...."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"Came here March 2018 with two friends for some gelato! We got a 1L bucket between the three of us šš§ and while it looks neopolitan, it was..."
Neda
"I really love this cute little ice cream venue. I am a huge fan of gelato and pidapipo delivers the goods. I got mascarpone with blueberry jam and it..."
Alicia Byrnes
"There is a reason this place has a queue. Amazing!! Best ice cream I have ever had you cannot go wrong here peeps. Love the pistachio and and banana..."
Princrus
"Finally some good gelato that is not overly sweet! Love all the flavours we tried: Fior di latte (milk), Pistachio, Blood Plum and Mojito. They taste..."
Usagi
"Always consistent in taste and quality. Service is great too! Don't be deterred by the line, it moves quickly. Sorbets are more my thing (blood plum..."
Thought For Food
"This place is an example of the kind of hipster places that are popular nowadays, with loud music playing and long queues some nights. I was..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"I am a huge fan of gelato and Pidapipo delivers the goods. The gelato tastes so authentic and had me reminiscing about the gelato I had in Italy...."
Nicole
"Been wanting to try this place for a while. Good selection of gelato and very tasty. Service is a bit rushed given how busy they are. I wouldnāt..."
Ray
"This is definitely my go-to gelateria and they offer a huge selection of gelato and sorbet. Fior di latte and anything with figs is a..."
Qynnie
"Best ice cream by far!! Had the strawberry with strawberry jam ice cream with added hot Nutella topping. My fav! They have a really good selection of..."
Karli Eats Brunch
"My ab -ā soul ā - ute favourite place in town. I would just eat their ice creams for every meal possible. Whatās even better?..."
Akila Ravi
"Fantastic gelato, but this is my least fave of their gelato stores! Staff are a bit cold, and the place is a bit dirty and looks rundown...."
Karma Clarke
"I have just found my favourite ice cream place in Melbourne! I was initially reluctant to believe the hype, and generally dislike places with long..."
Nalia
"Salted caramel gelato with hot Nutella topping from Pipapipo, Lygon St Melbourne. Super delicious gelato with the right balance of salty and sweet...."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Yummy! Will come back again !! Need to line up, but the line is quick ! All favours are recommended !! And the price is not too expensive, which is..."
Wendyaky
"Loving this legit dessert spot! All of their flavors are amazing and super recommend you get it with their hot nutella on top. Really memorable and..."
Lynn Stellaaa
"Stopped by pidapipo for some ice cream on a hot summer day and despite being full from brunch, I could not hold back on their pistachio flavoured..."
Kayla Nguyen
"Went here one night for desserts with my friends. The line can get ridiculously long but the wait wasn't too bad. I ordered the Pistachio and the..."
Tina
"To say this is one of Melbourneās best gelato is not an understatement. It was a cold chilly Monday night and there was a line forming out of the..."
Lady X
"Late night stop via pidapipo and it did not disappoint! Passionfruit + avocado and lime was a wonderful combination and super creamy consistency..."
RunnyYolko
"I need the mascarpone and jam flavour back!!! Itās my absolute favourite in ice cream flavours now however they donāt always have it. I do enjoy..."
Adele Joan
"This place is one of the best ice cream parlor in Melbourne. Really love their Strawberry Rose Water flavour, although itās rarely on the menu. I..."
Pluviophile
"Always have people queuing up when I go there... Definitely one of the best gelato shop in town! Pistachio and raspberry mascarpone are my favorites,..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"When I saw a long queue in front of the shop that made me wanna try this ice cream and I wasnāt disappointed, they were delicious and I understand..."
Jula Sihapanya
"Went here as a friend has been talking about it a lot & saying it was so good there is always a line - rain, hail or shine. She was correct but the..."
Eating With Ebony
"Obsession doesnāt even cut it for my love for PidapipĆ³! Expertly made gelato and sorbets! Absolutely amazing flavours in the mix, and..."
Yorkstergram
"I just love this place sooooooooooo much Try to get there in the afternoon to avoid long queues.For now Iāve tried pink grapefruit,..."
Yi Jin
"To be honest, one of the best gelato places in Melbourne, specially the Fior di Latte one, absolutely smashing. I've had the chance to try gelato in..."
Alejandro Maass
"Canāt even count the amount of times Iāve come here! Staff are always so friendly and the flavours are delicious. Definitely try the pistachio,..."
Constantlyeating
"One of my favourite gelato! Love their raspberry swirl and pistachio. The raspberry swirl is just perfectly balanced between the acidity and the..."
Val
"Food: šššššAlright, big call but this was hands down the BEST gelato we've ever had. Not only was the texture smooth and creamy,..."
The Hunger Trail
"Best ice cream I have had, that and Messina are the top 2 and am not sure which is better. The Nutella ice cream was to die for and can see what all..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"ā The best gelato in Melbourne! šÆā A great range of flavours, staff are super happy for you to try. Some sound weird, but seriously, when..."
Jay
"Best gelato ever in Melbourne. Been there twice and was delighted both times. The taste of the pistachio was just amazing and magical. Definitely..."
Aden KianMeng Tan
"Definitely the best ice cream in Melbourne! My favourite flavours are the pistachio, nutella swirl and bacio. Always look forward to coming here..."
Nathan Huynh
"The best gelato I have had in Melbourne! I have been getting gelato from Pidapipo since thier test lab. When they closed down, i was so upset. But..."
Nicole Wong
"I think this place is over rated . Itās good but not the best in melbourne for my taste . The queue is usually too long . I wasnāt amazed by the..."
Mindymengwang
"It was affordable so I have to order 2 types, salted caramel and nutella swirl. They combine okay and itās not easily melt. Gonna be back for..."
Lovefood
"The best gelato in Melbourne. I particularly love their fruity vegan flavours which are made with fresh ingredients i.e. real passionfruit and real..."
J-acqui
"Can't go wrong witht he ice cream here. Would like a more unique selection of less nuttier flavours otherwise no complaints with their usual..."
The Food Book
"My wife and I have been to Pidapipo on several occasions as it is probably the best place in Melbourne for quality gelato.We have tried a..."
Suman Hedge
"Came here on a Friday night. The wait was quite long (20-30 minutes). But you honestly forget once you have the ice cream. I got the Nutella swirl,..."
Nancy Foody
"The Gelato served at Pidapipo is ridiculously yumm! There is a wide range of flours to choose. My Favourites are Hazelnut topped with HoneyComb and..."
Tanmay
"I find the flavours here really well thought out with many options catering to different tastes. Worth the wait. Seems like a very genuine and..."
Stephanie
"$4.50 for a heaping scoop of beautiful quality gelato. Limited selection of flavours but each is a hit in its own right, and hot Nutella drizzled on..."
SJFU
"Food : āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø Very good gelato - Tasty Price : āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø A bit less than the average - Good value ..."
MC
"Nutella nutella nutella.If you are a nutella lover, definately you will love this place. The queue is quite long. If you happen..."
Leslie Yapi
"This place always has a long queue especially in the evening. It has a lot menu. I tried the salty caramel but it was too sweet for me. Tried my..."
Gece
"I come here generally once per week, because I really like gelato but I need to keep a healthy diet, I love all flavours, but my top 3 flavours are..."
Suntianlei419
"Great customer service & I love most of the gelato flavors, pistachio & pineapple are my ultimate craves (definitely have to try pistachio). -..."
Devita Brianne
"The best gelato, and this place is always queuing. I love their non dairy flavors, the red plum one really wow me. I will stop..."
Qianyi Lillian Li
"Absolutely love this place! Iāve always wanted to try this place but thereās always always a long line outside. They opened a new store near..."
Veronica Lin
"Hands down the best gelato Iāve ever had in Melbourne. Limited selection but I bet you canāt go wrong with any one. Tried the pistachio and..."
Ted Wu
"This place is one of my favourite ice cream places on earth. The Nutella one is a must , the ice cream is silky smooth , rich with flavour and..."
Vivian
"It definitely is delicious ice cream but not worth 4.9. Nutella is too sweet and coconut is not thick and rich enough. It was overrated. But..."
Yangwanying030
"This place has never disappointed us. Been here many times and loved the ice cream here. It is not so sweet like other places The..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"All the flavours that I have tried are quite nice and decent. Staff is always friendly even when it is busy. Overall, they have great gelato that..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"I donāt get it why i have to line up for 15mins at 9pm on Good Friday for gelato. Now i know why. Must try, pistachio and salted caramel. Now you..."
NowayJose
"PidapipĆ³ has to be one of the best gelaterias Iāve ever visited. Their flavours are so delicious, very creamy and reasonably priced too. Their..."
S
"Their ice cream is sooo creamy and silky. We ordered the coconut and pistachio flavor - Iām absolutely love the coconut flavour!! I can feel the..."
Cherie š
"Despite the line on busy nights, definitely worth the wait. Great atmosphere and customer service. Affordable price. Would definitely recommend this..."
S_foodie
"Delicious ice cream but itās rating is higher than expected. Tried the salted caramel, coconut and bacio ice cream and whilst great it didnāt hit..."
George David Michaelides
"Absolutely a delight trying the gelato of original sin; I mean Italian gelato! =) The staff were busy (with gelato this good you'd be busy too!)..."
Bryan
"The line is always out the door! $6.5 for 2 scoops made it not too expensive This is superb ice cream All the flavours we tried with our friends we..."
DamoForce Food
"My favourite gelato place of all time. They do classic flavours and they do them well. Nothing fancy or try hard, just pure goodness!! (When youāre..."
Jodie Poh
"Amazing! This place is definitely worth the wait so don't let the line snaking out the door scare you - plus it goes relatively fast.The..."
Amara
"Phenomenal gelato, sensationally creamy with rich flavour. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any flavour. Some of my favourites are..."
Jess
"Order: Salted caramel and pistachio on cone. By far the best ice cream Iāve tasted so far. The flavours was incredibly clear and rich. The taste..."
Jimmy Nguyen
"service is fantastic and staff are so friendly and helpful. We tried salted caramel, pistachio and coconut. All of them taste so so good!! We..."
Foodie Is Here
"This place serves one of the best milk based ice cream all the flavours they have an unique taste and especially the nutella twirl is one my..."
Joeran Vishal Rayen
"The line is always out the door! Staff could be a bit more efficient but the ice-cream is phenomenal. Very creamy and delicious, personal favourite..."
Rachael
"Pistacchio~ 1 scoop in a cup. Pretty shock with the portion. $4.5 really worth a scoop. The pistacchio is really nice, really pistacchio-ey. Before i..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Best ice cream in Melbourne. Usually thereās a line, but definitely worth the wait. The pistachio and coconut ice cream is one of my favs. Would..."
Alijargalb
"This was wicked. $6.5 for 2 scoops made it not too expensive. Grabbed the nutella and watermelon. Free nutella shots. I was a bit hesitant about the..."
Pacc
"Handily located in the hubbub at the northern end of the Lygon St strip. We came here rather than have dessert at our restaurant for the night. We..."
Two Sheds
"Excellent gelati! Great flavors. Excellent consistency. My favorite in Melbourne so far. I don't think they have it any more but for a while they had..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Absolutely loved the salted caramel and pistachio flavor. Worth the wait. Tried other flavors but these two take the crown. The lines long and the..."
Attiya Malik
"Nice gelato. Even though the line is always as long as the wall of China. But yeah worth the wait, good flavours doesnāt taste fake. Open late too,..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"Love the vibe, love the ice cream. Pidapipo embodied what Melbourne is all about, quirky, different and delicious. We went to get gelato on a rainy..."
Kat Tran
"This is my favourite gelati place! There's a good reason there's usually a line but don't worry it moves pretty quickly and is worth the..."
PippityPop
"After hearing and reading all the hype about this place I reluctantly queued for 20 minutes to see what all the fuss was about. Pidapipo does not..."
Paulepopstar
"Great taste for real gelato, especially bacio. They have also reasonable price. There are long que but quickly moved. Best gelateria for..."
Pacemaker.jay
"When it first opened, the lines would be down the street. They have subsided a little now, but donāt worry it moves quickly. Just like its sister..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I always thought Messina in Fitzroy was in a league of its own, but I was very happy to know this place, which is more accessible than Messina, is in..."
Abdul Halimi
"Always interesting flavours on the menu and the gelato here probably has the best texture you can find in Carlton (doesn't melt automatically like..."
2876998
"Would have to say the best ice cream/ gelato in Melbourne by far! The flavours are not a plenty but thatās because they are actually made fresh. Do..."
HH24
"I would rate 6 stars if possible. This is by far the best ice cream I've ever had (anywhere in the world). I'm so glad they are on Uber eats now..."
Jack Thompson
"This time, Iāve ordered watermelon (on top) and banana milk (below). As usual, the banana milk is my all time favourite ššThe..."
Jezrynne
"Cute little gelato joint just across the road from Nova/Woolies on Lygon, Carlton.Ā Always a long queue, rain or shine, however the staff work..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Pistachio gelato!! Who can ever resist this kind of nutty sweet delicious flavor.. I really had a hard time choosing the flavor cause everything..."
Graciavalerie7
"The @pidapipo_gelateria peach flavour non-dairy Gelato š§ was simply amazing! It smelt so good and it has bits of peach flesh in it. Absolutely..."
Piggyeatalot
"I loved this place!! It has an amazing range of delicious ice creams and sorbets and it is extremely refreshing. The only down hill about this place..."
Summer Rae
"Really delicious ice cream - perfect for a hot Aussie day. I love the design of this place, marble benches and a nice vibe. I would come here again!..."
Lolaraean9
"best gelato in Carlton. Friendly staff, vanilla gelato with melted Nutella is delicious. Definitely recommend, Nutella fountain looks..."
Bellaxo2006
"One of the best ice cream places I ever tried!Always long queue everytime when I am there.Their gelato flavours are done just..."
Melbourne's Finest Foods
"Delicious gelato - the watermelon and passionfruit sorbets taste like the actual fruit itself just frozen. So delicious especially on a hot day. The..."
Willtravelforfood17
"One of the best ice cream places in Melbourne! Not many varieties in flavour but all the flavours are perfected right. Can keep on coming back again..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Soooo good, there was a long line already in front of the door, but they served very fast, and it would not take a long time to get ur yummy ice..."
Li Lin
"Pidapipo - a cosy little gelato bar that will pack a smile on your face when you leave. The flavour selection is great, and makes for a perfect treat..."
Cynthia Giang
"Iām a big fan of ice cream so always wanting to try new places and flavours! Iām a huge fan of all the flavours Iāve tried here,..."
Sophie
"Ratio Decidendi: Itās unsurprising why Pidapipo is considered by many to serveĀ the best gelato in Melbourne. I personally prefer Gelateria..."
Dimsumforone
"I'd been dying to try out a good ice-cream place in Melbourne so after seeing so many great reviews for Pidapipo I thought I'd check it out for..."
Komal Josan
"My fav gellato place in Lygon street,must try the Bacio, pistachio!I reckon they famous for the Nutella Swirl, but then it way..."
Wayne_eatandeat
"I was so looking forward to having another ice cream when I was in Melbourne for a night after I tried their delicious salted caramel one last year...."
Ms Picky On Coffee
"Numero Uno .....? Could easily be.Not going along with their political agenda, an oxymoron in my view, more traditional marriage/hetero..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Lovely! Loved the pistachio ice cream here. The hype is on the Nutella but I felt for the $1, it wasnāt worth. The ice cream is amazing though. Be..."
Amanda Ng
"Considered as a new player in the Gelato business, PidapipĆ³ firstly opened in Carlton, Melbourne (2014).Owned by Lisa Valmorbida who studied in..."
Jeffry
"Definitely go to place for any future gelato cravings!! :) so glad this was my introduction to gelato in melb. Won't be going anywherelse. Pistachio..."
Mysy
"Favourite gelato in Melbourne. Creamy, tasty, reasonable priced - what can I say.Favs bacio & pistachio - it's done so well!The ice cream..."
Liz
"ordered the 2 scoops in a cup (banana milk & nutella swirl) and i swear i'm in love! the taste of both flavors that i chose are perfect and i swear..."
Rizka Natasya
"After seeing high rating of this ice cream, yesterday i went to Carlton shop on my sunny day off. I ordered Nutella swirl & mango, they big scoops of..."
Donita
"Pidapipo. Kindly bring back the raspberry meringue white chocolate flavour. It clearly defines to me the meaning of life. In the interim Iāll keep..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Went with my friend and got blood orange and strawberry rose & cream š the ice creams are super yummy and full of flavour!! Would definitely go..."
Sylv
"Best ice cream in Melb, definitely worth the price and the wait! ā¤ļøā¤ļø Even if you donāt have a sweet tooth youāll love this place!..."
Xin Shina Gao
"I must say that this shop is an example of what Melburnians need more of. Specialising in one thing and doing it right. Great flavours and they taste..."
Peter
"My sweet tooth always has me trying new places, desserts and gelatos everyday, but this is one of the best gelatos I've ever had. I'm definitely..."
Gauri
"LOVE LOVE LOVE. This is my favourite gelato place in Melbourne. It was well worth any wait there is. From creamy flavours to the fruity flavours -..."
Hangry Dreamer
"We joined the queue and waited about 10 mins to be served. They give tastings and in the end I got their pistachio and banana (they just ran out of..."
Miffy7
"Passion fruit flavor was delicious and so was the mango flavor. It was very fruity as if you were actually tasting fresh fruit. If I were to go again..."
Justin Huang
"I've been a customer of Pidapipo for several years already and it's gotta be the BEST pistachio flavoured gelato I've ever had. Other not to be..."
Kell
"I've been there twice and each time there are sooooo many people... this place is really far from where I live but I still think it is worth going..."
Yifei Zhu
"Oh my goodness this gelato is amazing! It was delicious with a melt in your mouth gelato. I had a double scoop of lemon and mango.Ā Both flavours..."
Split The Bill
"Superb Gelato. Probably the best I've tried as for now. Had the eclectic choice of Ricotta, Lavender and Lemon Zest gelato. Really had a balanced..."
Ferry Gondo
"Came here as a recommendation that's it's the best ice cream in Melbourne.The store has great decor and is very creative. We came here on a..."
Farah Mohammed
"The Hazelnut on the other hand is a complete show-stopper, and definitely the best rendition Iāve ever had. Silky smooth and absolutely decadent,..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Hands down best ice cream I've had in Melbourne. So creamy and smooth, it was delightful to eat. The flavours were intriguing too. The..."
Yume Yume
"Hazelnut ice cream is soooo goodddd..."
Sherin Huang You Ning
"The best gelato! Every time I try a new flavour I love it. Often has a long line but they are quick and it's worth the wait. Even the vegan coconut..."
Ashley Jones
"Melts in your mouth gelato!!! It's amazing!! Creamy and smooth and totally gets you hooked. I hear that the flavours are constantly changing so..."
Bite Into It
"We had to stop when we saw the queue. It moved pretty quickly. The menu board is a bit confusing and there were people standing in front of it so we..."
Disommer
"Worth the place to try whether you are a university student or tourist folks that likes ice cream in both hot and cold days. The flavour is delicious..."
Brendan Ho
"Came here on a Sat night, the line was 45 mins long in the cold of winter. Got the nutella swirl, was smooth and creamy, but would not say it was..."
Slammie_eats
"The decor is adorable. Ice creams are nicely portioned, well churned and cold. Chocolate and vanilla bean are a must. Delicious! I recommend bringing..."
Foodlover
"Coffee flavor is brilliant! It's not too sweet and has a good balance between the taste of milk and the taste of coffee. Cone is crisp and when it..."
Qijing.melb
"Hazelnut & pistachio. Like the other reviews, I was so happy with the gelato! There's a lot of great gelato spots along Lygon and this one is just a..."
Mad Lamb
"Fantastic super creamy gelatos!! Interesting flavors and a great way to end an evening on Lyon St. We love our 'nutty' ice creams and couldn't fault..."
Mel
"The ice cream/gelato here is absolutely phenomenal. Luckily for us when we came here after dinner, on a Friday night, there was hardly any line at..."
Saobz
"Came here with a group of friends after dinner on Lygon. We ordered:- pistachio- hazelnut- coconut- mint white..."
Stelly
"Best. Ice cream. Ever. No other words are needed, it's a must try. This is an experience you don't want to miss out on. On the other hand maybe I..."
M Mascio
"Man, I came all the way back to Lygon st just for the pistachio gelato. It is creamy, smooth, full flavoured and just utter bliss. Absolutely unreal,..."
Tash
"Love the smooth texture of the ice cream. Generous amount for one serving and really friendly staff. Favourite flavour is definitely the..."
Val
"Love this place!Always come here when I'm in Melbourne. There is always a line everytime. I didn't give a 5 rating just because often they..."
Rsq1
"Ordered:Ā Hazelnut and Dior Di Arancha (vanilla and orange) in a 500ml bucket for $12.Pistachio ($4.50 - one..."
Jasmine
"What a delicious ice cream. It was so creamy, tasty, and had strong flavour. Their nutella swirl was just awesome. It was a good choice because it..."
Vina
"All I'm going to say is, order the Nutella Icecream in a waffle cone and ask for Nutella inside and on top. Life made šš¼š¦The lines..."
Sarah Marc
"Long line but worth the wait.Decently priced ice creams and freshly made.My favourite would be the salted caramel and the watermelon..."
Melbourneats
"Excellent quality gelato, worth queuing for. Well actually i would prefer not to queue, sometimes you can get lucky and the lines can be short,..."
Affogato Addiction
"Smooth and delicious gelato. Tried the bacio, raspberry swirl, Nutella swirl, and the pistachio. The bacio was my favourite, try the affogato. Served..."
Food Coma Survivor
"Yummy gelato and sorbet! I had the honey and watermelon, smooth and sweetness is to my liking. One of the lightest gelato I've ever had. Price is..."
Samantha Huang
"The pistachio gelato here is so nice. It is comparable to the gelato in Italy. The texture is very smooth and rich in pistachio taste. I love it so..."
Charis
"I had the Nutella Swirl and Peanut Butter + Caramel Choc gelato in a cone. Also tried Pistachio and Bacio (hazelnut chocolate). The Nutella Swirl was..."
Sibele.lima
"Sooooooo yummmy.We waited for 20 minutes to get ice cream, however the ice cream is worth waiting.I strongly recommend pistachio.Also..."
Ma
"I was drawn to pidapipo by the delightful array of flavours and of course that flowing tap of hot nutella šTried the raspberry and..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"Love the Nutella Swirl and the Banana ice cream flavours over here! The Nutella in particular, was unlike any other diluted Nutella ice creams I've..."
Wandering Ella
"Pistachio and salted caramel. Must try.Been there so many times, encountered not so friendly staff once, but that's alright. If they could..."
The Sauceress
"their pistachio gelato is comparable to the ones i've had in rome ; i love it! my friend appreciates the vegan options as well. in addition, they..."
Julia Liow
"I always get their ice cream delivered to my house through UberEATS. It's delish Love the bacio and salted caramel. A bit pricey is the only..."
Belle Eats Melbourne
"A really really good place to fix that icecream craving. I really liked the hazelnut flavour (which I got because they were out of peanut butter..."
IEats
"This is the best Gelato in Melbourne. The flavours are all so Incedible, the service is always fast paced and genuine. Great after dinner desert..."
Keysey
"I'm a sweet tooth and the kind of person that looks at the dessert menu before deciding on mains. Never had a bad scoop (or two) from..."
Stephanie Tan
"There was a big crowd of people and a line once we had arrived - yet we were served in moments! I had the Nutella and salted caramel gelato in a cup..."
Anson
" Drove past this place a number of times while on holidays in Melbourne and there is always a que, Decided to try it one night and was pleasantly..."
Ellylovestoeat
"great parlour, i love the decor of the place and how clean it is. the nutella tap is very interesting. the flavours are delicious and the cone itself..."
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"Best gelato I've ever had. I always go to PidapipĆ³ whenever I'm in Melbourne - best to go early in the night when it's not massively busy.I..."
R For Pres.
"DO: The salted caramel. Actually just do all of them. They're all so smooth and creamy. Like, really smooth and creamy. DON'T: Stop at one..."
David Food Leasing
"MELBOURNE's #1 NUTELLA ICE CREAM?!Excited to finally try Pidapipo, have been hearing great reviews about it, and thankfully, all of this..."
What To Eat By @soniadisha
"This place is next level. Best gelato on Lygon by a mile. Staff are efficient so you're not waiting too long, even if the line looks huge. The..."
Shelly
"Get the mango get the mangoĀ get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the..."
Mervin
"Amazing ice cream with great texture, very unique. A little bit on the sweet side but in general, a nice place to be.Service here was alright,..."
Darryl Quah
"Had a scoop of the rose, honey and nougat gelato - this place absolutely lives up to the hype. I'll be back for sure, looking forward to trying more..."
Megan M
"best gelato ever!! the price went up a bit which is sad cos it used to be really cheap too but the pistachio has to be my all time favourite. there..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Come here often for delicious gelato and enjoy it ever time I go!! Recommend every flavour! Don't get put off by the line outside as it moves..."
Sabrina
"I don't think gelato gets any better in Melbourne.I'd heard a lot of hype about this place, and that was only emphasised by the line that..."
Pitted4Lyf
"Line out the door can only mean one thing... this place is good! Great selection of creamy and delicious ice cream on offer. We opted for the..."
Fish
"I'm not even a big ice cream fan, but pidapipo is OTHER WORDLY. It's ridiculous. Nutella fountain? Salted caramel that actually tastes like salted..."
Carli
"The few times that I've driven or walked past this place there has always been a queue outside. This of course piqued my interest. A friend of mine..."
One Piece Left
"Ice creams are absolutely divine & while a short queue it does move fast. Features a nice mix of innovative & traditional flavours. Fior di latte -..."
Mildred
"There's a lot of hype around this place and sure the gelato is really tasty but I was hoping they'd be doing something a bit different to the rest..."
Mark
"Continuing from my birthday lunch, we made a quick stop at Pidapipo. I'm a big fan of pistachio flavoured ice cream and it's my top choice if it is..."
Mei Ch'ng
"On order: strawberry-rose cream and watermelon sorbet. Nice flavours but what I think they lack compared to the famous gelateria are the..."
I'm Batman
"It is a good place to visit on a hot summer's day. Love that the icecream is freshly made and the flavours have a lovely refreshing feel to them!..."
Sancha Noranho
"I was with Mrs Creative and we were craving desserts. We were already in the city so I suggested Pidapipo since thereās always a line out front and..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Really good icecream! The place is very cool and there's always a line here it seems but the creams are of top quality. My favourite was the peanut..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"Delicious gelato here on Lygon street. Quite busy after 6pm so you might have to queuing a bit. Wish they could have some more seats. So much..."
Juneesnap
"This place has a good selection of flavours. The also have a Nutella tap, but I'd recommend halving the Nutella sauce to avoid ur gelato from..."
Ffionachua
"Delicious authentic gelato. Tastes beautiful and natural unlike Casa Del Gelato down the street.Coconut was divine, creamy but still..."
Emily
"Amazing! One of the best ice cream I had in Melbourne! Had the fior Di latte with hot Nutella ! Highly recommended through experience ! Hahaha..."
Michelle Chua
"The mascarpone with strawberry jam was rich and intensely jammy - it will see me coming back for more! The pistachio was richly flavored and managed..."
FatCat
"Tried salted caramel and pistachio. Both I would highly recommend because it tasted exactly like what it is and Ā had a very full bodied..."
Carmen Chan
"Really love this gelato bar! I did not regret visiting this place on my last day at Melbourne. The flavours were great, I highly recommend their..."
Jessenia Jauw
"After seeing a line here of about 50 people we were wondering what all the hype was about. Well I'm glad we waited. Wow oh wow creamy creamy..."
Renegade
"YAY FINALLY I GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE OUT!! no lines whatsoever. Or maybe just a little. Unique flavours of ice cream and I love how it's authentic..."
Ket
"Delicious flavours of ice cream and a cute looking shop! I happen to go when it was not ridiculously busy which was lucky. The ice cream is..."
Queen Of Food
"The ice cream here was lovely and up there with the top ten in Melbourne, but worth the wait? Not too sure. When we came it wasn't that busy and we..."
Kady
"Summer & ice cream & fresh flavours = happy tastebuds. Originally opening as a popup, pidapipo has been running in its current permanent home for a..."
Tomas
"The gelato here are tasty. I had the Nutella swirl with Nutella sauce on a cone, a good combination. My friend had the hazelnut with Nutella sauce..."
Thuyteeisaboy
"I thought the only place to go for gelato was Messina, but Pidapipo definitely gives them a run for their money. I enjoyed the salted caramel- I only..."
FoodN
"Very nice gelato indeed. Hoped the queue was shorter and there were more seating options. Oh, and definitely wished they poured some more Nutella!!..."
Liliana Nanji
"After dinner we headed out to this place and I was glad! I have been looking for an excuse to try it. I was ecstatic. I had the coffee Ā and oh my!..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"very cute little place in a great location. perfect for pre/after movie at nova!probably in my top 2 favourite gelato/icecream in melbourne..."
Facebook User
"My favourite place for ice-cream/gelato in Melbourne! Silky smooth and soft and not too sweet. It doesn't have the variety of say, Messina but the..."
Fatcat
"After trying many of the existing gelati places already on Lygon St, I was excited to try this place out. Got the salted caramel and raspberry swirl..."
Abbey V
"A small dessert place with the biggest queue ever. The icecream served here was amazing and different. Loved the gelato based desserts. Not too sweet..."
Tulika Kabra
"Been lining up for 15 mins just for that two scoops of gelato. Totally worth it! Salted caramel is the best I've ever had so far! Watermelon flavour..."
Lina Liu
"Must try: watermelon, pistachio.As a person who hates the manmade flavour of all kinds of fruits, this watermelon gelato is the real deal!..."
Kesslyn Chen
"After word-of-mouth and reading reviews I had high expectations of Pidapipo. The long line and the number of people eating gelato outside the store..."
Hilda Lee
"We had 2 ice creams like coconut & watermelon sorbet and pistachio and banana. The second was really amazing but the first one was not that good...."
Parth S Rawal
"The gelato is excellent. We faced a bit of a queue on Friday night but it moved fairly quickly. Pistachio is one of my all time favourites and the..."
Bopnbeep
"The hazelnut gelato is delicious as usual. Very rich and creamy. Probably the smoothest gelato in Melbourne. Decent hazelnut flavour without being..."
Penguineats
"SALTED CARAMEL! Wow! This ice cream was amazing! Full of flavour and not too salty! I have driven past this place a few times at night and the line..."
Krystal
"We usually go when the queue is not more than 5 people! They do serve yummyš¦We usually go for the salted caramel, peanut butter and watermelon..."
RnG
"SO GOOD! Ordered a 500ml tub with 2 flavours (watermelon and bacio), a cone and nutella through ubereats. Taste wise, bacio is really rich but not..."
Chewynoms
"One of the best gelato I have ever had. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā The coconut one is my go- to...."
Tiffany Yuning Chu
"Easily the best ice-cream / gelato ice ever had. Had salted Caramel, Pistachio and Watermelon flavours. Was ridiculously impressed with Watermelon,..."
Tony Kieu
"Was a bit surprised that compared to other gelato places they only had probably half the flavours available else where. But definitely worth it...."
Maria Low
"One of the best ice cream places in Melbourne! No matter what time of year, even in winter this place has a huge line outside of it. You might have..."
Sarah
"Best gelato in Melbourne! My favourite is the pistachio gelato! Staff are always friendly. Beware of the lines though, yes even in winter there is a..."
World Eats Food
"Si! Si! Si! The gelato here is buonissimo..had bacio, fior di latte and watermelon and the quality was very high. The only flaw was the watermelon,..."
Must Be Hungry
"PidapipĆ³ is a MUST for gelato if you are on Lygon. It is a cute, inviting little store just across from Brunetti's. It is very popular, so expect a..."
TheHungryCouple
"If you're after a sweet treat and manage to evade Brunetti's neon claws, PidapipĆ³ should be next on your list.With a range of base flavours,..."
MSY123
"Don't expect yourself to be able to rock up at pidapipĆ³ without being in a line (well, especially so on Friday to Sunday nights). I like how..."
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"Wow I love it so much! Super friendly service and the nutella inside the gelato is just too good to be true! So yum! My favorite flavor is pistachio,..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Tried salted caramel, peanut butter and Nutella. All three yyyyyyummmy! Would definitely go there again tomorrow ( just forget about how cold..."
Demi Wang
"I literally dream about their gelato, and am currently obsessed with their salted caramel peanut butter biscotti. Between this and the chapel st..."
Kimberly Tan
"A 20 minute wait at 9:00pm on a winters night is enough to say how delicious this gelato is. As a traveller who has tasted the pure heaven of gelato..."
Kathryn
"I loved the gelatos here! We tried coffee brownie, salted caramel with peanut butter biscotti, hazelnut, Nutella swirl, banana milk and pistachio. I..."
Danelle Lim Yun
"Icecream was really nice and not too heavy! The flavour were not artificial and were true to the description! I didn't feel parched after eating it..."
Angela Eats
"Had opportunity at the flour market to try the pistachio ice-cream which I wasn't extremely amazed by, having high expectations due to the hype about..."
Curistul
"Are you a nutella lover? Then you should try Pidapipo Gelato's nutella flavour. Thank me later.After I ordered the nutella flavour, the..."
Priscilla Wibowo
"Nothing better than some dessert ice cream after a big meal. They have dairy free flavour which is awesome, coz one of my friend can't eat dairy. sad..."
Timu
"Best ice cream that i had in Melbourne ! Very fresh and smooth ! Pistachio hazelnut and salted caramel ! That was amazing !!! Definetely recommend it..."
Fanny Foodie
"Possibly the best place for ice cream in Melbourne!! The nutella, pistachio and peanutbutter flavour are a must try!! This place has a queue even in..."
Linda Nguyen
"I couldn't believe that people would queue in the cold for Ā ice-cream (even in Melbourne) and was a tad sceptical when one such 'queuer' told me it..."
Vegogutz
"We turned up and there was no queue - Just us chickens next in line. Now I know what the fuss is all about, and why people are prepared to line up...."
Academic013
"There's something cool about this place ... Think it's the combination of the ice cream, the Italian-speaking girls and the stone benchtops...."
Occasionalist
"Heaven on the tastebuds! PidapipĆ³'s gelato is super smooth and not heavy like other frozen dessert places. Provides a wide range of flavour options,..."
Bianca Roberts
"This place is like a second Messina,similar ambience,vibe and gelato goodness. Had their 1 litre tub took away 3 times within a month, my absolute..."
Bon Bon
"Highly recommend! The hot Nutella is the icing on the cake! The line is rather long at peak times but moves very quickly. Well worth the..."
Summer
"All I can say is WOWOWOWOWOW. After a late night movie at nova, it was raining and there was a line outside Pidapipo. Damn was that 5 minute wait in..."
Jill Nguyen
"Pidapipo is quite popular in Lygon, so, I'm taking my chance to try it.A generous scoop for $4? Hell yeah!Tried the milk-based hazelnut..."
Jocelyn Khouw
"The best gelati I had in Melbourne - creamy, smooth and honest flavours. Unfortunately the flavour Zabaglione is not available since summer,..."
Food For Thought
"Lovely flavours and such good quality! Quite cheap too, the best part is the hot Nutella drizzle on top, definitely my favourite and a must whenever..."
Aparna Attawar
"As Italian, I know ice cream :D Excellent gelato. They don't have a big selection of flavours but the quality of it makes a simple fior di latte..."
Michela Benedetti
"Some of the best gelato I've ever had. 100% recommend coming here for a cheeky after dinner dessert. We waited for about 15 minutes in the cold..."
Chloe Anderson
"The best Gelati I've had in years. I particularly liked the strawberry rose, and the pistachio is surprisingly not green, mind my ignorance. Creamy..."
MissionBake
"Really rich ice cream with hot nutella~ wonderful~ Strawberry is a bit sour but really juicy and chocolate and coconut are great! Vanilla is just..."
"One is coffee n one is banana milk.i more prefer coffee,it is not wry bitter but mix with sweet n bitter.banana milk is too sweet.It has various..."
Princess Pan
"Tried the passionfruit and salted caramel. The passionfruit had more of a sorbet texture to it, while the salted caramel was really creamy. The..."
Amanda
"Finally something to overtake the ice cream shop down the road on Lygon street next to the park! The ice cream is really creamy and while the serve..."
Japcab
"Lygon Street- the little Italy of Melbourne- you will find the queues of people keenly waiting outside Pidapipo Gelateria. 1950's/60's style decor,..."
Mariposa
"Best ice cream in Melbourne! Tastes so natural, creamy and smooth. My favourite flavours are the pistachio, salted caramel and Nutella swirl. Yum!..."
Lida
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Bonnie Ke
"HOLD UP! This ice-cream is so damn good that I am willing to wait in that club looking line for ages. I don't even eat vanilla ice cream but boy oh..."
Mia
"These guys were super great. Very friendly and quite on the cool side. Was surprised at how cheap the ice cream was. I had the raisin & cinnamon +..."
Andy Graham
"my ice cream obsession seems to be a thing thats only getting worse with time! and Pidapipo met every expectation. its just too bad to have an ice..."
Constanza Wilhelmy
"ordered the pistachio and nutella swirlMindblown! the pistachio taste exactly just like pistachio puree, i cant have enough of it, but by adding..."
Deasy Shi
"Smoothest, most delicious gelato in Melbourne. Flavours are simple but quality is amazing. Not crazy expensive, unlike other gelato places in..."
Flakeymanners
"Came here on a Monday night and was surprised by the line outside. I had really high expectations due to all the hype, but although finding it to be..."
TresHungry
"OMG yum, I love proper italian gelati, the traditional way & I'm really not interested in wanky trendy flavours or overly sweet American style..."
Louknowsfood
"As a tourist visiting for the Easter break hadn't come across the Pidapipo story. Realised from the queue it was worth trying and the wait was no..."
Simmo
"Easily the best ice-cream you'll have. This is especially great if you're a nutella lover, their nutella flavours are unreal! The choice of nutella..."
N & N :)
"Wow Pidapipo! Very nice!Really loved the Nutella tap, such a unique thing to do!! Nothing bad to say other than that the service could..."
Foodie
"Real Gelato! Oh my! It's so hard to find. Some might be disappointed by the limited range but I've tried many of the flavours and they're all..."
Rock The Casba
"Simply the best frozen dessert in Melbourne. Flavours stay true to what's advertised without being overbearing. Great price and good portions...."
Mikhaylo.
"The hazelnut gelato is delicious as usual. Very rich and creamy. Probably the smoothest gelato in Melbourne. Decent hazelnut flavour without being..."
Penguineats
"Fantastic Gelato with reasonable price.Tried latte one, so silky and soft, but not too heavy. Definitely will go back and try different..."
Ye Liu
"We have to agree with the other reviewers! One of the best gelato places in Melbourne. There's always a line in front of Pidapipo for a reason. We..."
Luke And Hannah
"Fantastic gelato, beautiful decor! Absolutely love it here, we visit every time we come to Melbourne. The way they scoop the gelato is something to..."
@eatingupwiththehannashians
"I must go back again so I can try ALL the flavours...so far on my return visit I just got the same again- couldn't help it but the selections are..."
Jessica Cowell
"Place has a great selection of gelati, the lines are usually long on weekends but it's fast an u don't have to wait long. Most flavours are..."
Chubbylover86
"the parmesan, honey and fig is one of the most amazing gelato flavours ever. always look at the menu to see if i should get anything else but dont..."
Janet Duong
"Fantastic pistachio icecream! Such an authentic taste! The passion fruit sorbet was also nice and tart with seeds in. The service is friendly and..."
Tessa Peach
"Atmosphere:Ā Located in Melbourneās little slice of Italy, Lygon street, Pidapipo offers such authentic, creamy gelato youāll want to..."
Food Comatose
"Beautiful smooth gelato that will satisfy every taste bud on your tongue. It was creamy, flavourful and simply the best that Melbourne has to offer..."
Eric&Lisa
"This is the most amazing gelati I have ever had. I love everything about this place: the ice cream (of course!), the lovely girls serving you with..."
6ixty
"Second time here in a week. Waited around 15 minutes in line but it was worth it. Pistachio and salted caramel gelato is a must have! 6 dollars for..."
_simplypeckish
"Very fresh gelato! Totally love it! I have mint choc chips and mojito. Both of them are nice. Mojito is stronger in flavour and more sour though,..."
Aki
"As an absolute ice cream freak I have no hesitation saying this is hands down the best gelato I have tried in Melbourne! Their milk based gelato..."
Vanya MilinoviÄ
"I've always wanted to give this place a go after hearing many great reviews about it. Came here on a Sunday evening and the line was okay, probably a..."
LeixD
"Their milk based and their formaggio ice cream (cheese based) flavours are delicious!I've tried the ricotta, cannoli & nutella, as well as..."
Sandy Pok
"Pistachio and bacio flavours are what we tried.. Liked them both šš¼a little sweeter than what we would have liked but really creamy which was..."
Rujuta
"It's a big call, but Pidapipo make the best gelato in Melbourne! Had the pistachio & bacio flavours and both were fantastic & deliciously creamy! Two..."
Ali T
"I hardly visit Carlton and only found out about this lil gelato store TODAY!! There aren't many good gelato store around the CBD area and this is one..."
Li Pink, Joyce Kun
"After a hot day wandering around the zoo we popped into Carlton for some refreshing gelato. My friend recommended Pidapipo, gushing about their..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"BEST GELATO IN MELBOURNE!! If you haven't tried Pidapipo yet, please do yourself a favour and do so ASAP! The salted caramel gelato and mango sorbet..."
The Frugal Cats
"Finally made it to the famous gelato shop - Pidapipo and we were not disappointed.At 2pm on a Wednesday afternoon the line was quite long..."
Foodaholic
"When I think of Pidapipo, i think of massive lines. It's especially suprising considering that Lygon st is the 'Italian' central of Melbourne. With..."
ThatFoodie
"I prefer pidapipo over Gelato Messina any day. Their gelato is so much more smoother, creamier and tastier. Can't wait for their new store to open in..."
Foodie85
"What made me stop were the words "Formaggio Gelato"... Cheese & Icecream?!? Oh! I'm so glad I decided to try! Bellissimo!! Parmesan, Fig & Honey was..."
Grace
"I had the salted caramel and it was good. Great location, great service, and one of their Italian waiter is very handsome lol. Definitely will come..."
Gabby Webb
"Messina was my favourite until pidapippo (and scroll icecream) came along. The sorbet is so fresh and the other flavours I've tried (hazelnut and..."
Jennitals
"Have been their fan at the old spot before they moved on Lygon street. Always get their pistachio flavour gelato. It's the best in Melbourne:) it..."
Kelly Chen
"They have many choices of flavor and the service is fast and good. I had watermelon and rose cream something, they both are good but a tiny bit..."
Hsiao Yu-Tung
"As a self-proclaimed gelato aficionado, a handful of friends had urged me to go to Pidapipo while visiting Melbourne for the weekend and I am so glad..."
Alanna Thredgold
"Tried nutella swirl, coconut, rock melon and cardamom n pistachio flavour. It was alright. It was good, soft but i cant find the thing that makes me..."
Tash
"Im inlove with their ICE CREAM!!! I got the peanut butter chocolate.... its sooo nice I love it hahah Im in love its like heaven š its packed..."
Chris Medina
"My favourite ice cream place in Melbourne. I love their pistachio and nutella swirl flavours! Their pistachio is very light and the taste is not..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"Big big love for their pistachio gellato, it tastes literally like pistachio. Banana milk was okay. The nutella swirl worth to try. Once again, cant..."
Arahma
"I have finally found a place in Melbourne where gelato is real gelato (and not ice cream). Gelato is amazing, not matter the flavour, and size is..."
Andrea Pianella
"The most silky-nest gelato I have ever tasted! Mind blown!! It's a must try! And all the flavours are devine! Will be back many times again!..."
Marika M
"I like the style of the store. The menu on the wall is very clear. Nice service n friendly smile. Be free to taste the flavour what u wanna have. The..."
Lily Song
"This place has the best pistachio gelato, even better than those I had in Italy (granted I might not be visiting the best gelato places there). I'm..."
Fenny Wiradjaja
"lovely unpretentious gelato outlet with friendly staff ... tried the salted caramel flavour and I fell in love with the creamy texture which was..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"Great flavours, great service. had a line at 11.00 in the night. Would love to try all the flavours. The gelato flavours are to die for. Fresh,..."
Varun Tandon
"U.N.B.E.L.I.E.V.A.B.L.E. - I challenge you to find a better traditional gelato store in Melbourne! PidapipĆ³ is a deliciously indulgent treat - my..."
Coco
"If you don't get the salted caramel gelato, just kill yourself now to save yourself from making the biggest mistake of your miserable, pathetic life...."
Tyrone Biggums
"Really yummy Gelato, i had the special popcorn flavor and it was sooo yummy it mush be illegal! !! I also tried the choc mint, it was really good and..."
Catherine
"Great Ice-Cream,lots of yummy flavour to choose from.Make sure you get in early on a Saturday night, they had run out of a several..."
Joshua Thomas Bray
"best gelato I have ever had in Melbourne. Absolutely delicious flavour . Always want to get more to eat . So be smart to order two scoops once,..."
Caroline Zhang
"One of my favorite gelato places! Got my eyes on it when they were doing pop up shop next to Melbourne uni~ I reckon it is definitely on the top3..."
Patronus
"Definitely best gelato that you can have in the city and around.Fresh tasting flavours, fast staff, and remember to ask hot nutella inside..."
Pelan
"Excellent Gelato,Ā Not only where the flavours well balanced, the variety and atmosphere was great. The Nutella fountain was a great..."
Josh_hajis
"Holy. Best gelato I've had yet! The flavours are amazing. My favourite is the pistachio and the hazelnut. Just wow. Blew me away. Can't wait to go..."
Bella
"Delicious post-brunch snack! Feed the child within with a dollop of nutella on top of your ice cream! Had to try the salted caramel flavour which was..."
Elizabeth Duong
"Absolutely amazing. Best icecream I've had that wasn't home made. The icecream is so creamy and served at the perfect consistency. Its very much like..."
JJfood
"Amazing salted caramel gelato! One of the best I've ever had in Melbourne. Consistency is just lovely and the serving was generous, priced at $4 I'd..."
Chisyelda Oey
"HUGE servings of ice cream- I felt a little ill after as I probably shouldn't have indulged as much as I did, but I couldn't help myself because..."
Mo
"I tried all the milk-based favors and all I want to say they are really wonderful, that's the reason you always see a long queue for the gelato. The..."
Deedee
"My visit to PidapipĆ³ that's located in Lygon St, Carlton is uncountable. Everytime I went to this ice cream store, it was always packed with so many..."
Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita
"One of the great gelato shops.People were friendly;the ice cream was an awesome texture and taste too! Tried the nutella swirl with extra nutella as..."
Emily
"Definitely some of the best gelato around - so smooth and creamy yet also light in texture. This store is very busy though, so the whole experience..."
Julycheee
"Great ice cream. Great service. And great price...What more can you ask for! We had the thick shakes and they were..."
Stuart
"Tried their Pistachio and Pineapple flavours. The pistachio flavour was rich and creamy while the pineapple flavour was tangy and tasted just like..."
Charizard
"Had the Bacio, pistachio and Nutella swirl and it certainly did not disappoint. Lines out the door in the middle of winter speaks for itself. Yum!..."
Chloep63
"If you don't know what to get at Pidapipo, go with their Nutella Gelato you can never go wrong with Nutella! It is to die for! Well it used to be..."
The City Walker
"This is the best gelato store in my opinion. I tried many gelato stores including Messina in Brunswick which I find pretty good as well. It's..."
Justin Wong
"Worth the queue! Very quick service. Amazing choices and the delicious ice cream. The waffle cones smell and taste amazing and the nutella fountain..."
Nicholas Renwick
"Most vibrant and friendly gelato place on lygon, the service is amazing and the gelato so creamy smooth and just full of flavours, definitely..."
Michfish
"This may sound crazy but I personally prefer indulging inĀ Ice cream during winter. Why? Despite the satisfying cooling contrast against the..."
The Cravings Never Stop.
"Softness of the gelato makes it best gelato in Melbourne. Salted caramel and coffee tasted like how they should be, flavoursome soft ice cream...."
I Just Love Good Food
"Can you decide? With flavours rotating daily on the blackboard, it hard call to make. My comrade thought that pre-tasting should not be allowed, and..."
Food Baby
"Awesome gelato! Having pidapipo's gelato is such a treat in any season. Although the range of flavours are mostly typical, they all taste fabulous...."
Pineapple San
"Wow - the ice cream is amazing. So many unique flavors to choose from that you wouldn't find elsewhere. I wouldn't suggest the hot Nutella if you get..."
Becs
"Could go head to head with the best gelaterie in Italy. Definitely the best in town. I am now a happy Italian in Melbourne!!! ..."
Filippo Corda
"Good prices for good gelato. The flavours aren't exotic or totally exceptional but nevertheless, the gelato tasted very fresh and authentic...."
Vy Nguyen
"The dark chocolate fondant sorbet is so dark and intense, yet not too bitter, and it went perfectly with my creamy, but not sickly, coconut! I did..."
AH
"We stumbled across Pidapipo and Ā so the kids scored a late afternoon gelato break. There were lots of flavours, with one scoop for $4 or 2 scoops..."
Eat.Play.Shop.
"One of the top ice creamery places in Melbourne. Right up there with Messina. The flavours are super creamy, but not overly sweet and the prices are..."
FOOD TRIP
"A scoop of the Bacio (Chocolate + Hazelnut) was one of the best ive had in a long time. Would definitely go back for more. The Milkchocolate and..."
Aussie Nawaab
"Introducing to you one of the finest gelato places in town, Pidapipo. The owner, Lisa Valmorbida had many years of experience working in Melbourne's..."
Evelovelle
"After their original popularĀ stint as a pop up, Pidapipo is here to stay and has been thriving since its opening just before last yearās..."
Rob Y
"The combo salted peanut & pistachio as always, good enough but not the best for me. Love the color combination as the gelateria design. Fresh fruits..."
Helenaconia
"We went at 12:30, so it had only just opened for the day, and while we were being served, a queue had already started forming. The place has an..."
Flho
"Pipapipo is a new addition to the Lygon Street ice cream/gelato strip and in a prime position across the road from Cinema Nova. You canāt miss it..."
TOT: HOT OR NOT
"amazing nutella ice-ream with hot nutella on top!Saw it on instagram and Postcards channel 9 and thought why not try and see what the fuss is..."
Lauren
"Love the pistachio and banana milk! Not too friendly staff but still alright. Simply the best gelato I've had so far :) big thanks to my bf to take..."
Winie Evelyn
"This is the most amazing gelato I've ever tried. No matter what flavour, creamy or fruity, the texture is unbelievably smooth. This takes ice cream..."
Maikki Ryl
"Got coconut flavour and tasted the banana milk. Better than Messina. Not as crowded. Servings are more generous. Not as many flavours but quality is..."
David Vuong
"The pistachio is amazing - one of the few pistachio ice creams / gelatos I've had that doesn't have that artificial taste. Ā The peanut butter is..."
Ophelia
"After dinner one night I decided I had to finally try PidapipĆ³ as it always seems quite popular. Like all gelato shops in Carlton there was a line..."
Madeleine Scerri
"After a botched attempt at obtaining gelati at Brunetti's due to itsĀ perchanceĀ for attracting queue jumpers (OH THE ANGST) IĀ felt very wretched..."
Tiffeny
"The melon and strawberry are my favourites. I think they change flavours from time to time if I'm not mistaken. One of the gelato shops where I'll be..."
I4n9
"Personally, I think this is the best gelato shop in Melbourne. The Nutella, Bacio, and Pistachio flavour are top of the lists! The gelato is so soft..."
Jessica Marsigit
"Amazing. Wandered past Baby (pizza joint in Richmond) on Sunday and saw a super cute cart peddling gelato. Grabbed the salted caramel and holy shiz,..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"I'd like it more when all the flavours are available. Iām giving this place a āLikeā vote even though on the day I stopped in, they were out of..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Rude ice cream. Fabulous amazing gelato - shame about the staff who are the surliest bunch of..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Yummy flavour,was going to get 2 scoops but while in the queue I noticed how big the servings were so downgraded to just 1Very generous..."
Fries
"Amazing!. Best pistachio gelato I have ever had...."
Dee
"Embrace the rudeness. Why travel 12,000km to Italy to get insulted in another language when you can stroll along to Lygon St? Also, the gelato is..."
InnerNorth
"PidapipĆ³ could be the best gelato place in Melbourne right now. Just a shame they ran out of the honeycomb fingers. Having been regulars at Gelato..."
Rosanna
"Velvety smooth ice-cream. No gimmicks here... a minimal selection of flavours to choose from, but the texture of the gelati is so very smooth, creamy..."
Trudihartmann
"Delicious!. Best Gelato, so creamy and delicious! Great staff, generous servings and able to try lots of flavours before deciding. Highly recommend..."
Esoteric
"Looking Forward to Visiting Again. Have heard a lot of great things about PidapipĆ³ and finally got my chance to drop in en route to Cinema Nova...."
JupitusMercury
"Amazing taste!. The most equisite flavours of Gelato in Melbourne! Creamy, fluffy & flavorsome..."
Lauren Bonthorne
"Sad that they closed down. Much better than Messina or N2. I mean any store with giant bottles of Nutella is good in my books. Nutella swirl and..."
The Guiltless Glutton
"Really smooth, creamy gelato. This place is definitely quality over quantity - rare to find in gelato..."
Rebecca
"Best hazelnut ice cream. Yum!! my boyfriend loves it more than he loves..."
Jess Trinh
"The salted caramel, it's beyond words. Amazing, the best I've ever had. By far. So fresh, intense amazing flavours, they change the flavours..."
Fattybombatty
"Nice ice cream and service was great. I had the fig and hazelnut. I'll be..."
David Abdo
"I have been fantasizing about the salted caramel I tried earlier this week. Planning another visit this weekend. Best Gelato I've ever..."
Amber Joy
"Amazing fresh flavour in the fruit sorbets. The chocolate gelato is to die for. Also love the coffee. Really good happy..."
Katherine Moyo
"Gelato bliss. So fresh and so natural - just the way gelato should be. We tried several of the sorbetto flavours - grapefruit, melon, watermelon and..."
Belinda Rmr
"Delicious!! Better than the hyped up Messina, creamier and no big queue,..."
Hippo
"Wonderful: not because it's new, not because some patrons would suggest it's the trendy place to go, but because they actually deliver with what they..."
A.Peach
"Spectacular gelato!. After visiting Italy this year it is so exciting to find such amazing gelato in Melbourne. What a find! Beautiful, natural..."
Jo
"So good!. The gelato here is wonderful. You can tell that a lot of effort and care have been put into creating the perfect balance in all the..."
Ohsnap
"After exploring Melbourne for great ice cream for many years I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is the best ice cream in Melbourne. The..."
Jt
"Amazing!. Extraordinarily good ice-cream. Clearly the best of its kind in Melbourne.Pidapipo is up there with the best Italian-style..."
David Odell
"Posted on January 17, 2014 by Hungrycookie Starting off as a pop-up experiment, Pidapipo cemented itās popularity on the hustle and bustle of..."
Hungrycookie
"It was an unusually hot day for Autumn and I decided to pop into Pidapipo for some gelato. Iād heard some people say it may not be permanent so I..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Pidapipo Gelataria in Carlton serves tasty gelato that is handmade on site daily, and uses quality local and Italian ingredients. Considered to be..."
The City Lane
"PidapipĆ³ is the latest addition of gelato shops to Melbourneās Little Italy and the gelato there is truly sublime. When visiting for the first..."
Joanna Chan
"Pidapipo has been opened for just over a year now. What started off as a little pop up shop on Faraday St, Lisa Valmorbida garnered the interested of..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Verdict? Beautiful flavour and texture. Simpler than Gelateria Primavera, but creamier as well. Overall, we're super happy to add this gelateria to..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"These gelatisans really know what they're doing. Each flavour that our friends and I got screamed the true and natural flavours of the ice cream we..."
The Hungry Excavator
"Traditional flavours such as hazelnut and tiramisu sit beneath silver pozettis lids, next to more experimental options such as coconut rice pudding...."
Sofia Levin
"Some of my favourite flavours of the night included the peanut butter, which is just a burst of flavour in the mouth and intensely creamy; the..."
Ashley
"Gelatos are absolute yum! Had watermelon, mojito (non alcoholic) and mango.
We also had dairy range flavours - peanut butter, Nutella and pistachio...."
Adrian Chew
"Hands down the best gelato icecream in Melbourne. Super yummy. Incredible flavors. I had Bacio. Loved it! ā¤ Will be back for more many times..."
Nancy Varkey
"When in Melbourne it's important to always pay a visit into your nearest pidapipo branch for some quality ice cream. With dairy and dairy free..."
Matthew Aitken
"Awesome gelato! Great prices too, which honestly explains why there is always a line. One of our scoopers were very generous, other not so much which..."
"A genuine contender for best meal I have ever eaten. Cannot fault the menu - we had the 'feed me' option and made it to eight courses before tapping..."
Silvia Josipovic
"Was recommended and was told best fusion Thai we would enjoy and it didnāt disappoint. Loved everything about this place from entering the venue to..."
Sonny Booty-Call Khan
"Got there about 6 and already 30+ min wait for table. Got immediate seats at bar and the entertainment began. Bar staff friendly and knowledgeable..."
Mitch Manning
"A bit different. No bookings for groups with numbers under 8. just turn up and wait. Itās loud and busy with great food. You have to be in the..."
Deborah L Mahoney-Dobbs
"Absolution amazing Thai with a difference highly recommend this place for its unique Thai flavored menu and drinks selection, waitressing is..."
Cathy Caspaney
"The āfeed meā dishes served up were Michelin star quality! The 50min wait was worth it! While waiting, we had a table down stairs, drinks were..."
Lisa Ellen Parker
"Our party of 4 enjoyed a selection of vegetarian & non vegetarian courses all were delicious, we have been to Chin Chin several times & doesnāt..."
Wendy Shearing
"Best meal we have ever had. Blown away, every dish was something special and great service to top it..."
Matt Peacock
"1st time at Chin Chins and was expecting a huge wait. We were seated in 5 min and the service was phenomenal. Our food was served within 10 min of..."
Lisa Polistena
"Get there early. Be prepared for a wait in the go go bar down stairs , but so worth it ,awesome food experience. We had the ā just feed me ā for..."
Nick Mullins
"Been to Chin Chin 3 times and have done the banquet every time. Last time I went was 17th of June. Overall the atmosphere is great but this time my..."
Brady M
"The chicken and chilli jam was amazing..."
Sekar Setyabrata
"One of my favourite go to restaurant for asian food, especially when catching up with friends. Iāve actually lost count on how many times Iāve..."
Kieu Luong
"Some of the most delicious Asian fusion food Iāve had. Everything was clean, crisp and tasty. Highly recommend the pork roll ups and beef brisket...."
Rach
"OMG this place is amazing - if you want to try this out please do! I went to Chin Chin to celebrate my bfs birthday and I ordered the banquet. There..."
Chicaroze
"GREAT food, drinks and super friendly staff!!! You'll want to go early to avoid a line, took us about 2.5 hours to get a table and we arrived at 6pm!..."
TeeTastes
"Honestly, what is there to say about Chin Chin that hasn't been said before. Rated as one of Melbourne's best restaurants, with queues that can last..."
Morgs71
"Been meaning to write a review for a while now, shared the chefs banquet. The food was amazing!! Im forever trying new places and I'm always..."
Anna Shannon
"ā What you should order: kingfish sashimi, chicken wings, panna cottaš”Dine in process: You need to make a booking beforehand and there..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"We ordered takeaway twice in the last month. The first time, the food was hot, fresh and delicious! Also a larger quantity than expected. The pad..."
Nalia
"Always a long wait to get in, but the food is good and the atmosphere great. We shared a few plates when I was there and it was plenty of food at a..."
Josh Alderson
"I'm not the type of person who can be bothered waiting a crazy amount of time for a meal anymore. Chin Chin still is crazy busy after all that..."
ABC3147
"Great variety of options for a larger group! Everything we ordered was pretty good and has packed full of flavour. Desserts were just ok for me...."
Rifan Thamrin
"Obsessed with this place! Love the vibe always full Amazing foodAnd great cocktails at Gogo..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"Thursday early evening (5:30PM) for a dinner for two. The queue had less than 6 people. We were seated straight away and got our food before 5:45...."
Brian Kim
"This place can be overwhelmed when they are too busy, which means quite..."
Padre Lorenzo
"Walked in at about 12:30pm (the place was almost full) and got a seat straight away. We were in a rush so we asked the waiter if he could recommend..."
Buddy Eats
"Had a few hit and miss with the food here. But I had a great night tonight with a party of 5 we arrived at 5.30 sharp. The host was able to secure..."
Split The Bill
"Managed to get a table for 5 straight away on a Sunday night. Excellent service and really creative food. Definitely ask which are the spicy dishes..."
ARMANEATS
"If its not about the price, i would eat here..."
TxA Global
"Very good choice from the menu, food tasted amazing, service good and even if packed so quite easy to find a spot downstairs at the bar to eat and..."
Sensei
"Omg everything about this place is incredible, so much we went back twice on our 3 day stay. We had the feed me option which was amazing.. a..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Back again and still I canāt fault it. The menu is pretty stagnant but one thing that does change are the flavours of the coconut crushes which are..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Everything we tasted was delicious, they definitely understand flavours and textures - right up my alley! We had a table of 10 on a very busy..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"First thing we noticed was the enormous line that extended down to the street, which just indicated to us the demand this restaurant had on the..."
MaikaEats
"I canāt believe I havenāt reviewed this place before. Itās loud and they donāt take reservations so if you donāt get there early you might..."
Alan Tse
"Great atmosphere with delicious non-traditional thai food. Portions are huge! Sat near the kitchen and the kingfish looked really good. Good place to..."
Paulin Tan
"Iāve been here many times and it never disappoints - favourites are the kingfish sashimi, corn fritters, pad see ew, caramelised pork and poached..."
Steph Giles
"We got the āFeed me banquetā and both left completely satisfied and as full as weāve ever been. The staff were so friendly and helpful as..."
Sharon May
"My 5 stars all for Oliver. This is my first time coming here and I havenāt been to such nice restaurant in China. Oliver was very nice and service..."
Elyn1013
"Went here with few friends, the massaman curry is really good! Recommended place to go, however the waiting list is a bit long but worth to..."
"Arrived in Melbourne a couple of days ago, decided to check this out. Arrived st 7:05pm, seated by around 7:55pm on a Tuesday evening. The place was..."
Girl On The Move
"After living in Melbourne for 1.5 years, I finally made it to Chin Chin! We had an amazing dinner there last night.Ā The line moved a lot quicker..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Had to wait for a while before we could get in. But as they say āit was really worth the waitā.We tried Prawn and Lemongrass spring..."
Mujahid Sharif
"10/10 - chin chin has been on my to do list since before we moved to Melbourne and it did not disappoint. Food was absolutely delicious, cocktails..."
MelbourneLops
"The feed me menu (A$69.95 pp), although a tad pricey, came with LARGE portions. Approx 3 courses with 2-3 dishes in each course, we were not..."
Salwa Gautama
"Heard a lot about this place and finally came here last week. Absolutely loved it! The food is on the pricier side but they are delicious! The food..."
Bee Tang
"Smashing thai food !! I make it a point to have at least one meal when Iām in Melbourne and have never been disappointed The pad Thai , Thai..."
Jiten Bellani
"Went for a friend's birthday and had the "cheapest" banquet. So many amazing dishes, it's worth the cost. We were so full at the halfway point of the..."
Michelle Reyes
"A Melbourne classic thatās as popular today as it was 10 years ago. We have been coming here at regular intervals over the years, and the āFeed..."
Gustav
"This restaurant is heavily influenced by Thai cuisine and although I wouldn't call it authentic the food is still pretty decent. The food has..."
Edwar Kartio
"Fabulous fun and outstanding food. We wanted an early dinner and only ChinChin was open - how lucky we were! Asian fusion dishes bursting with..."
Charles Kilvington
"Incredibly busy eatery in the heart of Melbourne. Asian inspired eatery with a wide range of authentic food and drinks available.
We were lucky to be..."
Kenny W
"Great food as always, delivered super quickly!
The cauliflower, ribs, chicken wings and crab omelette were all very flavourful. Quite pricey, but..."
Harold Yap
"After many years of refusing to stand in the queue Iām glad Chin Chin now takes reservations. We finally got to experience what all the fuss was..."
Little Tran
"To avoid the crowds its better to go during lunch. There weren't too many diners and we were able to enjoy the fantastic food without the crowds...."
"Went on Friday for a meeting with a client, staff was great and steak was good too. The setup is what really attracted me with the glass to see the..."
Tanila
"Food prepared deliciously with a good beverage selection. The staff are friendly and helpful. There's spacious seating both inside and..."
Melissa Ngau
"A restaurant with a meat focus.
Choose your meat to take home and cook
Or
They cook it for you, a meat lovers delight
Good food, wide range, good..."
John Lawson
"A great spot for you carnivores who loves a great steak cooked to perfection. I love the window of meat selections, they show you the good stuff for..."
Cassy Lu
"Friendly service great selection of cuts and sauce. Cooked evenly and as requested (which can be rare!) And delicious..."
Briseida Tran
"Amazing value for money and the steak are cooked to perfection. I asked for medium rare and was presented with a juicy and tender steak, no complains..."
Hello. imnikki
"Sad to see Macelleria Richmond is temporarily closed. Great steaks & great burgers served by great staff. Nothing bad to say about the place having..."
"This little gem had stayed hidden from me, even tho we have multiple medical apts at numerous places all around the area. I only noticed it a few..."
Jenny Joyce
"Visited yesterday arvo for takeaway coffee and desserts and loved the coffee + service so much we came back for breakfast this morning. Quite..."
Jenna Michelmore
"Absolutely love this place... best breakfast in Melbourne!! Coffee is second to none and the chilli scrambled eggs are to die..."
Dave Heyne
"The orange cake was to die for! Oh, breakfast this morning was pretty darn good, too, especially as we were a big crowd! Coffee just gorgeous and..."
Anne Cahill Lambert
"Always good to drop by and hang out at your place, always feeeling nostalgic every time a place my coffee order, every sip of coffee and yummy smell..."
Alfredo Errazo
"Excellent fast service - food was so tasty 5/5 highly..."
Fiona Sheridan
"Could'nt wait to pop into Square & Compass for a coffee while staying at the hospital, the staff there are very welcoming and cheerful and their..."
SƬgnor Roberto
"I've been looking for a cafe with great food, coffee and service in East Melbourne for ages and it's finally arrived! Absolute gem this..."
Erica Liston
"Great atmosphere and delicious food. Will definitely be going..."
Peter Callaghan
"You guys are breakfast..."
Jordan Ashleigh
"A busy morning, but only a fifteen minute wait to get inside to a table. Prompt friendly service with good quality coffee and food. Delish..."
Katie McDougall
"Great coffee and great food. Attention to detail..."
Vanessa Ash
"Rating 4.5 / 5What one does after running a Marathon? Brunches!! That's what we do and the closest option was Square and..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"I dropped into this nice cafe for brunch yesterday. The staff were really busy with the coffee order rush in the morning and after having my 3/4..."
VinChan
"Had Lunch here a week ago. I ordered a rosti with leaves, salmon and creme fraiche. Simple but was a real delight, fresh and tasty. Coffee was pretty..."
The Accurate One
"A lovely cafe East of the city, Square and Compass has a friendly vibe and a calm and cosy atmosphere. A great place to stop for a coffee, or even to..."
Morgs71
"Awesome little cafe.... blends well into the residential properties either side with a house front facade. When you first enter we are always greeted..."
Paul J Fisher
"We visited Square and Compass for brunch this morning with a friend who has recently moved nearby. I was suitably impressed by the buzzing atmosphere..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Had a delicious breakfast here on Monday! Very, very good I highly recommend dropping by this cafe. The staff very attentive and happy, the service..."
Trav
"Incredible carb dishes and salads, great little cafe atmosphere and very friendly staff! Healthy options along with all things yummy. Quick service,..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"This place was very nice. The boys working were friendly, attentive and switched on. The chai was okay, not the best Iāve had. The smashed avo was..."
Sol_n_chai
"I was very happy after my visit to Square and Compass. I ordered the crunchy peanut butter, heirloom tomatoes, salt and pepper peanuts on toast..."
Nicole
"Getting a car park any where near Square and Compass is not easy.If you are fortunate enough to visit, it's well worthwhile.Smart service..."
Magpie
"Had brunch here on a girlsā day out a while ago. Enjoyed my burger which came with a decent piece of beef patty. Had good service and a relaxing..."
Bear Noms
"In short: Really nice service and cool atmosphere are accompanied by tasty food and nice coffee.Each time Iāve been the staff have been..."
Me
"Great food and really interesting menu. Portions were just a touch on the light side. Prices and wait time for food was reasonable. Tables are just a..."
Nick X Thomson
"Really unique coffee here, barista knows what he is doing, doesnāt burn the milk and makes a nice crema, caramel slice on the side was brilliant..."
George David Michaelides
"Our local coffee shop! Service is great and coffee is always served hot. I love the sweets and peanut butter tomatoes on toast is a must.Ā There is..."
Carmel Carrafa
"Been anticipating the red chili scrambled eggs here and they certainly didnāt disappoint. Nice flavours with crispy bacon and a nice chili kick...."
Gee
"Have enjoyed the menu and coffee a couple of times now. Recommend the pancakes with malted cream and berries, the tomato and peanut butter toast..."
Eat Drink Anon
"In love with this cafe! Had a breakfast meeting at 7.30am on a Thursday and it was already busy. Not surprising as their coffee would have to be one..."
BIRCHER QUEEN š
"Totally worth the visit. I always get takeaway until this morning. I didn't have much time to get more elaborate breakfast but everything from this..."
Predator
"I came here on lunch time and it was pretty busy. I had a kimchi fried rice and the taste was very good. What pulls the rate down is the time and the..."
Zenta Nomura
"I was looking for something a little more healthy (sshh don't tell anyone) and stumbled across Square and Compass and their super food salad. They..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"A most satisfactory place for breakfast. We arrived just after 7am and were quickly attended to. This is a nicely organised and pleasantly laid out..."
Two Sheds
"The cafe is located in East of Melbourne where many office buildings are there and not too many cafes around in this area which makes the business..."
Jeffry
"Busy great innovative cafe in an area very lacking in quality eateries. It is in close proximity to 4 hospitals and that appears to be a good part of..."
SusieQ
"Love this place, friendly staff, lovely food. Great coffee too. Well done team. The place has a very cost feel even though it always..."
Lee
"Coffee and food very good on my first two visits. Service excellent. It is in interesting location. Parking might be a little tricky on weekdays but..."
Ross Crisp
"Excellent unobtrusive and efficient wait staff Ā who accommodated a large table of us easily on a busy Sunday morning, with a booking. Great coffee...."
Yvettemadelaine
"Stumbled across this place after visiting a specialist in East Melbourne; what a find! The interior is beautifully designed and actually quite big...."
Sam
"Super friendly staff who take the time to learn your name, beautiful decor and good coffee. Am yet to eat here, but the food looks fab. Really..."
Em Hart
"Very impressed with this cafe. I had the breakfast pole bowl with poached salmon which was delicious. The brochollini bowl was equally good. The..."
Mrs Mark
"The staff are very friendly and food will not disappoint! It's a very handy location when visiting the Freemason hospital. The chicken snitzel with..."
Mmmfoood
"Not your normal brunch. Original and delicious menu. All eight of us enjoyed our food and coffee. Lots of vegetarian options. The Ricotta and cacao..."
Simon Hatfield
"Happened to stumble across this little treasure in my lunch break today. Had the salmon bowl and it's like deconstructed sushi! Such a great idea and..."
Facebook User
"Love this cafe! Great vibe and friendly staff. Good service. The porridge is delicious and so is the mashed peas/ avocado breaky. Recommend that you..."
Chorney
"Another one to add to our favourite place for coffee and food! Great food; we really like the menu. We had omelette, schnitzel and tart; they were..."
Smiley
"Great yet ordinary. Ā Word of mouth took us to Square & Compass despite seeing some reviews that said they can be hit and miss. I would agree with..."
Greg
"Heriloom tomatoes with peanut butter on toast! Square and Compass is one of my absolute favourites, but I've always had my eye on this dish, not..."
Cheyann De Jong
"Fish tacos or nasi goreng for breakfast? Don't mind if I do. As well as delicious takes on the standards, these guys have some great options plus..."
Matt P
"Incredible food and coffee tucked away in brilliant garden suburb of East Melbourne. Run by serious foodies and serial cafe openers. Congratulations..."
Jonathon Sciola
"Quaint, cosy little cafe from the exterior that's much more roomy than you'd expect. Comfortable atmosphere, helpful servers. Food and drinks aren't..."
Kein
"Have bookmarked this place for a while and finally had a chance to try. It didnt disappoint us! Nice coffee and food. The chips that came with the..."
Rosie
"Great food, great service, great venue! Coffee and juice lovely and the eggs Benedict were brilliant! Will be back to try a few more things that look..."
Denny Patron
"Love the fact it is around the corner from me! Favourite local. They changed their menu slightly but they still have my favourite avocado dish with..."
Joanna Tan
"Great little spot! We sat out the back in the courtyard which was really nice. Inside seemed busy and loud so we were glad to enjoy the peaceful..."
April Clare
"Been here a couple of times now ! Has been consistently good !!! No fuss , kind of a joint . Friendly staff , great coffee , great wholesome food....."
Grazia Prochilo
"Came on a cold Sunday lunch time. Not so busy but enough to create a nice atmosphere. Great soy latte and chai. Food had Simple favours that work..."
Lucy Rodgers
"I didn't realize this place was right round the corner from work - what a bonus! I went around lunchtime & I'm pretty sure I was lucky to get a table..."
Shoo Shoo
"We had the Bircher and two extra hot lattes. The Bircher was innovative and well presented, and overall worth the price paid. We were charged $4.50..."
Paul
"If licking your plate after finishing your meal wasn't frowned upon that's exactly what we would've done. I chose the chilli eggs with some..."
Cristian
"It's very hard for a burger chomping, donut guzzling, pop tart eating person like me to get excited over a salad. But.. That happened today. Actually..."
Gabbys79
"We visited on a Sunday for a late lunch with 2 kids. Ā We sat out the back in the courtyard undercover. It was a lovely space and if it had of..."
The Tastebud
"Great little place for breakfast and coffee. Went here for a coffee every day when my wife was in epworth freemasons. Coffee is fantastic (pretty..."
Vkap8
"Really good food with excellent service but the parking in this area is what lets it down. I can't say anything bad about the cafe and highly..."
Steve Levon
"Tried this place on a whim as it was just around the corner. So glad we did. My wife had the Eggs Benedict which she describes as heavenly, and I had..."
Luke Adams
"I loved everything about this place. The venue itself is gorgeous with two outdoor seating areas and a main interior dining area. The service was..."
Tessthetaster
"In stately and establishment East Melbourne with its gracious Fitzroy Gardens (previously bereft of qualIty cafes) comes Ā SQUARE AND COMPASSĀ with..."
"Wow! This place is truly a great find! Coffee is really great and the meals are nothing short of amazing. We have been here twice now and will keep..."
Gemima
"Their wagyu burger is really good as I like burger plain to taste the juiciness of the patty. Their scrambled eggs with bacon and sides of field..."
Michelle Khor
"Do: the ricotta hot cakes. Especially if you're craving a little sugar hit. But everything else on the menu looks great too. Don't: leave..."
"I've been here a few times and have had consistently great experiences. Love the iced latte and chilli scrambled eggs. Relatively fast service for a..."
ALWAYS HUNGRY
"Coffee is great, can't ever go past the super salad with chicken, which is really filling and great mix of flavors. Be warned though, parking in this..."
Laura Nicholson
"It was my first time at this brunch place. I ordered the Californian Superfood salad. It was alright, wasn't mind-blowing. Perhaps I was sick that..."
Michelle Chen
"Great coffee and friendly staff. Food was a tad slow to come out but maybe it was because I was ravenous. The burger was awesome and chicken..."
Mistermister
"Decided to try this little place this morning. Food was good coffee was great and staff friendly. East Melbourne was lacking good breakfast places..."
Dani Eats
"Came here for a long overdue catchup with a friend and was amazed at this cute little tucked away cafe between the Mercy hospital and the most..."
Grace Sia
"This is not only one of the best new cafes in Melbourne, it is also one of the best cafes in Melbourne. This is my regular go-to, and I eat here more..."
C
"Lovely cafe! The aesthetics were great and the menu was really varied. Although the service could've been a bit better, having to wait a bit to be..."
Rebecca Lee
"Freshly prepared and attractive food.Staff are very friendly and helpful.Easy accessible city restaurant with AC.Neighboring diner had..."
Thanh Vuong Nguyen
"Great little place in East Melbpurne. Creative and interesting menu, attentive staff, open organised and interesting kitchen, efficient, clean and..."
Elle
"SUPERB! To begin the cafe is in a beautiful location, it is perfectly set up with the space and design. The staff were incredibly friendly, always..."
Zarzznoonan
"Square and Compass is an open and spacious cafe, with a contemporary design. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the overall ambiance is calm...."
Flho
"The operations are housed inside a converted art deco style home in East Melbourne, right opposite the gardens. Judging by the number of customers..."
Melbourne Glutton
"This place is so so good. A rare gem where the food is interesting, delicious, and generous, and the service is spot on, even in peak times...."
Angel
"Came here on the weekend and it was really good. I ordered a latte to start and it was perfect. Next I ordered the chilli scrambled eggs with a side..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Chilli scrambled eggs on toast were excellent and value for money. The $7 (price not displayed) jam doughnut is daylight robbery. Be careful in the..."
"A friendly and cozy spot. The hot churros are..."
Adita
"Only had a cappuccino there but they even served a little churro alongside and the churro was so yummy! š friendly staff; we sat outside and the..."
Priscilla Yeo
"My score 4.0 stars. I had a solo lunch here on Thu 5th Mar. J had a lunch platter special here some time ago ā she really enjoyed the selection..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"This place is just amazing! The staff were fantastic. The food was amazing. The seafood paella was perfection. The churros were absolutely fantastic...."
Dawson Brister
"Having finally tried all three Simply Spanish locations in and around Melbourne, our favourite remains to be the store at South Melbourne Market...."
Penguineats
"Walked in slightly a bit late for their breakfast menu but their food was so delightful, that we ended up being pretty happy.What we love:..."
YUMLINGS Food Explorers
"I canāt start without mentioning the staff, absolutely beautiful people, so sweet and kind. In combination with amazing coffee and churros it makes..."
Kaitlyn Muirhead
"We had tried the seafood paella from The Queen Victoria Night Markets and it was really delicious and flavorful! The mussels were fresh and the rice..."
Win - FSC
"Stumbled across this gem just after lunchtime today. We were drawn in by the large crowds, both inside & out enjoying a range of amazing food. We..."
Jackson.mckendrick
"Voted the best paella outside of Spain! This is their city store close to the famous Victoria Market, the original is in South Melbourne Market...."
Kris L
"While shopping at QVM, grabbed a coffe and churro for take away. Really good spanish coffee and tasty churro. Hope to try more food from this..."
Nupur Bhople
"I can not express my love for this place enough. The food is outstanding, large size, and itās inexpensive. The paella was so filling, and every..."
Food W/ Soph
"Cute little eatery on the outside of Queen Victoria markets. Service during our visit was friendly & efficient.We ordered the mushrooms on toast..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Ordered the seafood paella on Europa night market. Lines were really long however food smelt so good i had to wait. Once food was ordered though it..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Nestled in Melbourne's historic Queen Victoria Market, Simply Spanish QVM is a fun, relaxed space to enjoy a delightful Spanish fare. Let a creative..."
Robin
"Walked past simply Spanish and gave in to the great vibes and temptation.The food, however, was not what I hoped it would be. The chorizo..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"At the night market last night and was able to enjoy this well constructed beef dish. Great flavour given in was made at the stall. Beef and..."
Nay Nay
"Super cute staff. Super tasty Affogato ^^ with crunchy hot churro. What a wonderful morning from the view of this cozy small Spanish cafe...."
Trįŗ§n NhĘ° Quį»³nh
"Delicious!! Lovely staff, great spot out the front (weather permitting) and great food! We had 2 tapas to share and a paella which was enough for..."
Foodie
"The breakfast menu is brilliant bacon eggs and cheese are done fantastically . Location is perfect to not miss it. Lunch tapas menu isn't half bad..."
Pranav Ramji
"My experience here was a little worse than the South Melbourne store, albeit not a bad one. Spanish hot chocolate (served with a churro) was great...."
L
"This restaurant is in the hot spot of Victoria market , amazing feel around the street .. loved the food, went for breakfast .. it tasted yummy ....."
Deep Animesh
"Cute Spanish joint in the midst of everything else going on at Victoria Market! Reservations welcome. Service great.Food: Spanish meatballs..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"This is place is located very near Vic market which is great for a after shopping lunch. I rarely treat myself to Spanish food, in fact this was the..."
Ct.eats
"Came to Melbourne for a weekend workshop so grabbed the chance to visit the QV Market. Prior to the exploration, we chose to have lunchĀ at this..."
Ronnielui2003
"So far the best Paella we have eaten in Melbourne, we had at the Wednesday Night Winter Market at Queen Victoria. Portion was quite big and filling..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Visited this petite eatery tonight and everything was simply top-notch. Didn't get to take photos of everything we ordered because we were too..."
Hungryfoxbb
"Great place to go for Spanish food. Their Market Hash (poached eggs with hash) was simple and done to perfection. Their Spanish Hot Chocolate though,..."
Wandering Ella
"U could see two big pans full of paella outside of the restaurant. I picked the seafood paella. The paella here is very wet and sticky. It tasted..."
Sherly Huang
"I used to go there all the time years ago until I got waited for nearly an hour. I wrote a bad review and thought I would never return. Years later,..."
Kimungie
"Simply Spanish is simply good! Didn't manage to order any tapas as I was only craving for some good paella. Generous portion and full of flavor, the..."
A. Chan
"Great food recommend the chicken Paella! Great service people seem to love working there! Award winning place and it gets top marks from me..."
Red 5
"So delicious! Ever since my sister told me that Simply Spanksh won the competition for the best paella outside of spain, ive wanted to come try! I..."
Thuaners
"Simply great food! The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy, and together with super friendly and genuine service, this place has a great vibe about it...."
Anna
"Cozy environment. Not a big restaurant, but enough for food lovers. Nice service and tasty food. What could I want more! Recommend the sea food..."
Summer
"Cozy little place! And really friendly staff, I love the service here;)We came here for lunch and ordered the lunch deal with churro. Everything..."
Joni Wang
"Services are really wonderful! Attentive and welcomed!A cozy restaurant just outside the QVM!Seafood pallea is just nice to share..."
Yolanda Wong
"Wanted to try their paella long time ago and finally came here and ordered the lunch deal. Overall, the food tasted good, but the meatball maybe a..."
Food_Is_Heaven
"Came here for their famous paella lunch deal. My friend and I tried the $19 lunch deal which comes with paella, potato tortilla and a choice of..."
Chewynoms
"Tapas entree of crochets and pork belly were great. Seafood paella was very good but would have been even better with some veggies in with the rice...."
Alan
"Had this in the night market at Queen Vic.. we chose this simply because it was said in their banner 'award-winning paella'. And i have to say, they..."
StepiiGM
"My partner and I stopped by this restaurant after having been to the Queen Victoria Night Market. The restaurant is quite small but the staff were..."
Ilovetoomnom
"If you haveĀ walked past the Elizabeth St side of the Queen Vic Market during lunch time,Ā your nostrils will have no doubt been greeted by the..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Called in for a quick meal before a meeting nearby and was wrapped with everything.Ā Service was great.Ā Food was served super quick and the..."
Adrian
"Nice convenient place for a quick spanish lunch around victoria market. A dish of paella from the big pan was $13 and there was a $19 lunch special..."
MF
"With a firm ethos on using seasonal produce and going local where possible, the restaurant creates food which is fresh and delicious. Paellas are..."
Gastrology
"Very generous portion... Tasty and authentic Spanish dishes.Thanks to Dimmi half price special, get to come here twice with my friends. We..."
J88
"Lovely little place to stop by for a quick lunch. The $10 paella is a great steal, worth a shot! Beef cheeks were spot on and Portuguese tarts..."
Nosoundwithoutsilence
"We came here at the beginning of the year in January and the food was absolutely delicious. One of the best tapas style food I have had in Melbourne..."
Linda Maroukel
"Ordered the exact same thing as I did in South Melb Market (big pan paella, chorizo, meatballs, chicken cazuela) for some reason it does not taste as..."
Chisyelda Oey
"Good paella and sangria set for $15. Friendly service and vibrant staffs. Cosy atmosphere. Don't mind coming back for the lunch paella..."
Lamkk91
"Nice food. I have still to find a restaurant that has the flavours, textures and colours of the food in Spain, but this one does a good job at..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"After reading all the reviews on Simply Spanish from customers' point of view, I thought that it would be helpful for Urbanspoon's customers to have..."
Dee Dal Zotto
"Stumbled across a gem. Great food; good service.Shopping at Vic market and needed some breakfast to make sure I didn't buy too many trays of..."
V Thomas
"Delicious breakfast. Lovely breakfast options with helpful service and good..."
Woo1961
"Wow! What a gem. The best thing about writing this blog is the fact that I am forced to leave my comfort zone, take risks and try new things. This..."
"Pope Joan was the absolute perfect venue for our Spring wedding ceremony and reception. The courtyard setting is extremely beautiful and has a very..."
Chris Mccarthy
"Amazing, was visiting from Perth and only had one night to take my mum for dinner and chose Pope Joan which was was perfect. Great selection of..."
Adam Chilcott
"Pope Joan was an amazing venue for my friends wedding reception. Food was amazing & drinks were cold, refreshing & plentiful. Staff went above &..."
Melanie Wade
"We celebrated a friend's birthday here today. The food was so delicious and the staff were gorgeous and friendly and went out of their way for us...."
Adele Edy
"We're really going to miss you guys! Always a 10 out of 10. Food, coffee and service is exceptional. We've shared a lot of good times with you all...."
Melissa J Jones
"Delicious Pope Haveos!!! The chorizos were out of this world! Great location, friendly staff and delicious coffee, drinks :) (ps, please add choc..."
Alisha Baddock
"Beautiful cafe, great service, great food and coffee. Fabulous..."
Johnny Mckinlay
"Nice food, good coffee, friendly staff, Matt is really interesting with his food choices...like it a lot..."
Patricia O Clayton
"Will come back for:+ Fried eggs with hummusUse to go to Pope Joan in Brunswick East way back when ... and loved it! Great to find it..."
The Casual Diner
"3.5. Last time when I went to this place and had a decaf mocha, it tasted so good that I went back today to get another one. However, I think it's a..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Lovely cafe with undercover courtyard seating.Service was friendly and professional.My strong latte had a good strength and..."
Flying Forward
"It's a pretty expensive cafe, but given the quality of what they do it's understandable. Their chicken roll is as good as it gets. Anywhere. Service..."
John M
"I was so sad when Pope Joan decided to shut shop a few years ago! Their Brunswick cafe had been one of my favourites. Then a few months ago, I heard..."
Daisy Never Too Sweet
"Yum, yum, yum! Tasty, creative, nutritious food at reasonable prices. Good service, nice ambiance. Book before you go! Today we both had the special..."
BonBonV
"Service 5/5. They hit the top score here for lovely warm attentive staff. Sat outside with the doggo who loved the fake grass so no cold..."
Carmilla5
"3.5 star āļø 3.5 stars āļø Ever since Pope Joan has closed down in Brunswick I often lament that I have never tried them. So..."
Piggyeatalot
"Iāve been coming back to this place for few times now. Great food, coffee, service and cocktails or any drinks after work. Great place to have a..."
Priscillia
"Tucked away down the Sofitel driveway is this cute little eatery. It looks super casual out the front but itās quite a step up in decor upon..."
Rhiannon Beck
"Pope Joan takes up residence next to the Sofitel, it's a remarkable space with prime seating outside on the artificial grass. Inside is classical and..."
Mustard
"Today we decided to escape for a long lunch to celebrate a friends 40th Birthday. This wonderful venue was the perfect choice, we snacked on salt..."
Espy Eats
"Had a real tasty Lunch at the Pope! Food was scrumptious all round. The service was friendly and informative, and the layout of the place was also..."
Kieren ORiley
"Often drove past the cafe on the busy Nicholson St and decided to stop by. Enjoyed our meal in the cosy relaxing cafe served by friendly..."
Bear Noms
"A good brunch place with friendly staff, great coffee and delicious sandwiches. Plenty of seating indoors and outside in the courtyard. However, the..."
Jf
"Went for breakfast, really tasty honest food with friendly staff. Awesome kitchen garden, great coffee, ticks all the boxes!Canāt wait to go..."
Darren
"Love it. Relaxed atmosphere, good quality food and drink, and gorgeous backyard. Perfect for a relaxed lunch, especially on a nice sunny..."
Chocolate E Claire
"Being touted as Saint Ali of the North leads to some pretty high expectations. But they were met very well! The interior is gorgeous; with a lovely..."
Clare
"After living across the road and getting my take away coffee from here for a year I finally had Breakfast. It is towards the pricey end but the..."
Massivebird
"Had a great experience! Food was pricey but good, i am happy to pay a bit more if the quality is great and this was the case. Great vibe, stuff was..."
Denis Lupo
"The coffee here is excellent. The food is definitely worth trying even though it's pricey. The specials are always changing and I've never had a bad..."
William Hasnever
"Good menu, great coffee, nice atmosphere but there is always a surcharge when paying by card. Its definitely not cheap enough to warrant the..."
IceMan004
"Can't fault the coffee, it was spot on š. I was a takeaway, but the place was rammed with a great vibe, so I'll be back to eat the food..."
"Nice little coffee shop. Busy and yet serving you good coffee with a smile. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere all around. Service is fast and the..."
TheWhiteSherpa
"Had lunch here with friends. My cuban sandwich was served in a burger bun, which was fine but unremarkable. I felt that everything we ordered was a..."
Trevor Johnston
"I have waited years to visit here and I now ask myself WHY, why did it take so long to visit? The staff are great, the food was even better. I had..."
Michael Johnson
"Have been meaning to visit dear Pope Joan (I was raised a Catholic) since moving to Brunswick and did so on Sunday. As expected, really good food,..."
Charlotte Clements
"Pope Joan is probably one of the best brunch places in Melbourne, not to mention the lovely staff members and good coffee. They really have..."
Ivy Park
"It was a cold & sunny Melbourne morning that brought me to this hipster haven for brekky. It was everything a hipster haven should be: handlebar..."
North By NorthEat
"A tad pricey for the main dishes but still lovely! Paris, our waitress was amazingly kind, interpersonal and relatable. She attend every question we..."
Mel
"A lovely cosy cafe on a wintry Melbourne day! Unfortunately I missed Pope Joan's famous breakfast and instead had a coffee and a Cornish sandwich - a..."
Wthdx
"One of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. I love that you can get two items for breakfast for $20 - I always get the boiled eggs and soldiers w bacon..."
Umbrellaeats
"Awesome place! Had the big breakfast today and a few coffees, great combination of delicious meats and some of the most perfect scrambled eggs I have..."
Dan D'Appio
"Popped into this amazing cafe on a cold Friday afternoon with my sister and was beyond impressed. Pope Joan does not look like much from the outside..."
Brew Hunter
"I had my 21st function in Pope Joan's garden room and my family and I were beyond impressed. The food was absolutely superb, I couldn't have..."
C.Rose
"After watching the movie, Chef, starring Jon Favreau, Scarlett Johansson and Sofia Vergara, Which follows the adventures of an out of work chef and..."
Taking A Bite
"Amazing, was visiting from Perth and only had one night to take my mum for dinner and chose Pope Joan which was was perfect. Great selection of..."
Adam
"Only ever had a coffee here and they do a good one so that's why I always return but I have to come back and eat, I've heard it's a cracker for..."
Stephen Raphael
"When you think of Brunswick and Brunswick East often Sydney Road and Lygon Street are the first dining areas that come to mind. Nicholson Road may be..."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"The menu is small but what they offer they quite well. Didn't really expect to find this place where it was but quite glad I went. The mood and..."
Dwayne Melbourne
"Was really excited to try this restaurant, and I would have given a much higher rating, except the experience was tainted by one waiter and his..."
ATANK1
"Typically Brunswick and full of people too cool for school. Food is tasty without being anything too over the top. Great price and good coffee...."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Excellent food & coffee. Upper end of the price range but it's local produce & free range. Service was excellent, ambiance added to the theatre of..."
Peter Farrant
"Very tasty food which is pricey, however the difference is the quality and of course the chef who has created the menu.Ā You are paying for free..."
Ladypawpaw
"A north-of-the-river institution, and easy contender for "Melbourne's best breakfast". Snazzy service, friendly feel, interesting brekky options and..."
Onara
"A consistent performer as far as coffee and food is concerned, Pope Joan is named after the legendary female pope who was found out after giving..."
Out And About
"Visited Pope Joan with a large group and service was quite good. Coffee is ok... I was expecting a little more from the 'kinda' full English..."
AteToooMuch
"Our adoration of Pope Joan over the years could be turned into a novel of epic proportions. Of course, like many great stories, it is easy for our..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Very good experience! The layout of the premises is fantastic!! It is a massive cafe with multiple seating rooms, inside and out. It still manages to..."
Almeida
"Have been hearing about this place for years and finally made my way there today. Had the potato, salmon hash and it was beautiful and the coffees..."
Bonsaisly
"This place is such a delight. We are not from this part of town but have gone back three times and had breakfast, lunch and dinner on those..."
YumYum
"Great "kinda" big breakfast good service great ingredients - will be back for the sandwiches which look fantastic- greasy juices are also very good..."
Gerard Savage
"Love this place. The Cuban is to die 4. Always one of my hubby angry i fav Sunday morn breakfast and coffee places. It six when it's too busy though...."
Jac D
"Cute little place, great decor, gets very crowded but has a good vibe. Given the options in the area, the food is not amazing in my opinion, (though..."
Live2Eat
"Snuck in to the sister cafe Hams and Bacon. By far the best long macchiato I have had in yonks. The staff were very cool and friendly as I waited for..."
Matthew Nigel Gillet
"Lovely coffee and good customer service. Ordered the Cuban sandwich, the filling was absolutely delicious; however, came on a roll, not sandwich...."
Le_orange
"Great food , friendly staff, coffee is awesome and other hot beverages are nice also. Is it hipster, yes, does that matter no. I don't mind if the..."
Ihatefood
"Cute little cafe. Has 2 sides to it, side on the left as you walk in looks more homely with the wall mounted gas heaters and dark timber floors...."
Tardar Sauce
"Stopped by here for a quick lunch and coffee with a friend of mine earlier today. Had the Cubano sandwich, which gave a great flavour in the pork..."
David Facciolo
"Lovely and charming brunch place. We love the ambiance, the food and of course coffee! We haven't seen soldiers in brunch menu for a while and Pope..."
Twohappybellies
"Amen! Get thee to Pope Joan for great food and ambiance. While I may have skipped most of my religious education classes at school, I do support..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"I'm a first timer at the Pope & as soon as I get here, the staff are very friendly and advised me what's what. Brunch was tops. Will definetly some..."
Frank Belic
"Good food & drink. Nice Place.. I really dig the atmosphere. It's homey, with cool staff and an interesting range of drinks. Food is solid: I stick..."
Reuben Sady
"It's easy to see why the Pope has such a great reputation. Quick, attentive, friendly service. Delicious food - I had the heirloom tomato and Welsh..."
Kitty Robertson
"Brilliant Breaky. Lovely breakfast, served by a gorgeous waitress. Great experience. Very nice coffee. Cold day so we sat outside next a heater and..."
Megan Doherty
"We had a delightful experience at Pope Joanās yesterday. After unsuccessfully trying to find somewhere to eat in Fed Square, we ended up here and..."
Tanya Matheson
"The Melbourne breakfast scene needs more cafes like Pope Joan.
Itās increasingly hard to find a good, well cooked breakfast that doesnāt rely on..."
carly reggars
"Perfect service, good coffee and lovely location.
Loses points for food unfortunately - the Reuben I ordered was a little bland and..."
Mol
"Went here for a quick bite at lunch, nice venue with old styling. Had the gnocchi, portion of chips and chicken roll, no complaints, everything was..."
Thomas B
"So good. Great food, didn't take long after ordering to arrive, excellent service and knowledgeable..."
Andrew Hewett
"Had a delicious brekky here, very chic, great coffee. Hidden in the valet parking courtyard of The Sofitel Hotel, indoor & outdoor dining. Open lunch..."
"Food was excellent as was the service! We shared 5 dishes and really couldn't fault any of them. Was hard to pick which one was best. The cream foam..."
Rosemary Smeaton Grant
"I haven't had an experience as enjoyable as this in a long time.
The relaxed atmosphere radiates through the venue, the food not over complicated,..."
Aaron RJ Skovell
"Exceptional food, wine and service. Sitting at the bar enhanced our dining experience 100 fold. Well done to the whole..."
Drea Muller
"201908 long have we eaten next door at Tip00, finally we made it to Osteria Ilaria. The wine list you see at the end is e x t e n s i v e but the..."
Nesscessities_gluttonness
"First night out post ISO. Felt surreal with minimal tables and reading full wine lists off your smartphone to reduce contamination. All dishes were..."
Mistermister
"In general a good place to go our for decent dinner. Good value of food and would be plenty if you order chef selection Service is ok but not so..."
Xiaolin.li0514
"Recommended by friends and this is a busy place with a good vibe. Food was good from the open kitchen with an interesting but a reasonably limited..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"We six morphed into the quiet back room, duff, duff free. We all selected the two course $40 menu. Flexibility was permitted, anchovy sauce was..."
Check Please
"A beautiful restaurant that I wouldnāt hesitate to visit again. We ordered the Chefās selection, all the dishes were perfection and it was just..."
Healthy Eats Melbourne
"As soon as you step into Osteria Ilaria, you know youāre in for an amazing treat - rustic and no frills decor, open kitchen; short no-nonsense menu..."
Kris L
"Pasta quality was good though erring on the slightly salty side towards the end. Scallops were light on flavour but still nice. The staff saw that..."
Jess T
"Second visit to illaria and the food is once again amazingļ¼we ordered the croquettes, scallops, octopus, prawn pasta, spaghetti, lamb and gnocchi...."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We tried to get in at Tipo 00 with no bookin g for lunch. The lovely waitress said that a table will be in half an hour. To which we declined and she..."
Baba Gump
"Super love this wine picked by the staff! Good..."
Esme_X
"We are spoilt for choice in this city. A restaurant has to be good to survive, and as diners we are as discerning as any metropolis. Word-of-mouth is..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Dinner for two. We ordered:ā¢ mushroom croquettes ā¢ swordfish ā¢ scallops ā¢ octopus ā¢ pasterri pasta..."
Catherine
"Went on a friendās birthday. We had Sydney rock oysters, zucchini flower and mushroom croquette to started off, mushroom croquette is a star almost..."
Vissuta P
"Amazing! Definitely recommend the porcini mushrooms croquettes and the grilled/roasted cabbage - couldnāt fault my dining experience at all, and..."
Jlee
"We visited Osteria Ilaria for a late lunch without a booking and we were seated upon arrival. Being the sister restaurant of Tipo 00, we had high..."
Stelly
"Lovey atmosphere, good place to relax with good food and wine, I had prawns paccheri pasta was cooked perfectly and of course..."
Little Miss Adventure
"Been here twice, sat at the bar during dinner had amazing bar service and decided to go back for another visit. However, the second time was seated..."
Amy Wang
"I really enjoyed my meal at this restaurant. The ambience is lovely and the service is fantastic. We had the mushroom croquettes to start,..."
Nicole Lim
"We had an amazing time at Osteria - the staff were super friendly and the food was really good. I thought the flavours in their dishes really stayed..."
Fatcat
"We loved šThe staff here were really friendly. We enjoyed the gnocchi and duck here. The sauce in the gnocchi was pleasantly light. The duck..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Nice cosy setting and just the start. Staff are exactly what you expect in such an upmarket dine in restaurant.Ā The food.. where do i..."
Dennis Lay
"Definitely up there on my list for great Italian in Melbourne. Polite staff and great space too. Favourite is the chestnut gnocchi. Nice Italian..."
Linda Miller
"Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in CBD (if not the whole Melbourne lol) everything we had was so so so delicious. The pasta was cooked..."
What Do Yuwono Eat?
"Lovely dinner date, great service, but excellent food! Strongly recommend the octopus to go with the Paccheri pasta, the steak was cooked to..."
Chow Kit
"Will come back for:+ Pine Mushroom GnocchiCame here for a bite of lunch with some work colleagues and was super impressed with the..."
The Casual Diner
"The first good impression starts when you enter in the Osteria. The cosy atmosphere, the music and the decor make you feel at ease instantly. The..."
Gorgonzola
"We rocked up early without a reservation (just before 6pm), sure enough the restaurant was at full capacity shortly after. The space is much more..."
Mustard
"Superb find in little Bourke st. The smoked duck entree special was unique and my daughterās pasta with goat was very very tasty. Last dessert of..."
Epicurusfoodie
"We were looking for a table at Tipo00 (1.5hr waiting time) and saw this restaurant next door and decided to give it a go. The atmosphere is..."
Anna
"Osteria Ilaria served tapas-style Italian cuisine. We went for the chefās selection menu and the dishes that came out were simply delicious, unique..."
Angel Khong
"Absolutely delightful to dine here. Hands down has to be one of my favourite Italian restaurants. Everything from service to food was..."
WTR
"Incredible service, so lovely to dine somewhere where the staff are not only friendly but KNOW their food! Came for starters and a vino and..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"Fantastic Italian - gets busy so recommend booking. Authentic and great wines. Very polite staff. Perfect for a nice dinner with friends or family...."
D Thomp
"Been wanting to go here for ages. Caught up with a friend for a mid week lunch. I had the express set menu (octopus entre and osso bucco for $40) my..."
Karen
"Went there on a Friday night at 6pm as we (5ppl) couldnāt get a late booking a week before. The service was very good and the food was delicious...."
Ni Hao
"We had porcini mushroom croquettes as our starter. It tasted amazing. Mushroom flavour is really strong in a good way. Definitely recommended to try!..."
Eatwithbonny
"The wagyu was the stand out for me here! Amazingly tender and juicy with a great sauce to accompany it. Pair it with a nice glass of red and you are..."
Liinda Do
"Amazing food! They even manage to take humble pasta to another level. We ordered 1 entree and 2 pasta dishes. Octopus with salami paste was..."
Inem
"There are not too many places in Melbourne which are as good for lunch. The food is varied, exciting and oh so flavoursome. The service is efficient..."
Andrew Shelton
"An excellent Italian/Mediterranean restaurant next to Tipo 00. I opted for the chefās selection menu $80, it was so delicious and value for money...."
J88
"To try:Honestly everything!! We were lucky enough to come during the first week of their new menu and I am so glad we did.- fresh warm..."
J.eats
"Had a quick visit tonight with last minute booking which they accommodated a table of 3. Thought I found the restaurant to be very hot inside as the..."
Nelson
"Everything is quite good. The price is reasonable. I really enjoy the kingfish. The pasta was alright. Wonder if it was homemade. Love the Panna..."
Charlotte Cooper
"The food here is original, full of quality ingredients and just plain delicious. The pasta is cooked to perfection, and the flavours on the wagyu..."
Foodforthought
"Went here for lunch and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! I would recommend trying the mozzarella entree, it was delicious! I also had the..."
Srslyfoods
"Located conveniently and nice flavours overallMushroom croquette: crisp on the outside and juicy inside, a nice little starter Veal:..."
Tia Tan
"Excellent restaurant small menu but all meals were amazing. Pork sausage was my favourite but saying that the octopus was not far behind. Sorry..."
Domenico
"The sister restaurant to Tipo 00, this place does not disappoint. The interior is very sleek and modern with a rustic touch. I found the service to..."
Emma
"One of the greatest food experiences. You literately cannot go wrong with any of the food items. It was so flavorful, very appealing to the eye -..."
Tania
"We ordered the Chefās menu. $80 per person. Dishes included deep fried zucchini flower, which was amazing!Grilled octopus was..."
Jennyabouttown
"We came here with a reservation to have a birthday dinner for 2 friends..and there was 10pax, so we had the private dining area at the back of the..."
LittleM
"Went earlier in the week and had the Octopus and Mushroom Croquettes to start... the croquettes were so good we ordered a few more. For pastas we had..."
Thelordlam
"The misses had booked this place for dinner and we decided to try it out as we saw good reviews. The place was quiet casual fine dining with great..."
Ayapom
"Caught up with a friend here and was a pleasant surprise considering I initially wanted her to try Tipo 00.Everything was simple in its..."
Pastanoodles
"Words cant describe our experienced, awesome food , good choice of Cabsav and lovely waitress. We will be back here very soon thats for..."
Alfredo Anaduta
"Wish Iād written this one up when I went so I could remember all of the dishes! As a girlās dinner out we booked in to this cosy Italian eatery..."
YummyMummy
"Finally made it to the Osteria, the italian place on lt bourke street.Ā We came on a monday night just after 6 so it wasn't too busy...."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Fresh food, good service. Tried the passionfruit beer was really surprise me. Even a weekday dinner also full house!! Will happy to come again try..."
AmBer Chow
"Iāve heard good things about Osteria ilaria and was very excited to try it out. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. I wanted to order the..."
Vicky Ho
"Love Osteria Ilaria! Highly recommend coming to this restaurant with a few friends! Amazing vibes and such a great view from the bar to watch the..."
Isabella
"Another iconic Italian restaurant in Melbourne.As expected, the service was great. Very attentive.All the dishes looked..."
Food Dine Roll
"A beautiful restaurant with top notch service and amazing food. Definitely one of my top Melbourne restaurants. This place has left a strong..."
Snuffed_Pankake
"Beautiful cozy place for a late Sunday lunch. 4.5 stars is the rating I would give this place if it was possible. Only let down was the tables are..."
A Black Sheep
"Osteria Ilaria is serving up delicious modern Italian food and like their first restaurant Tipo 00 (which is next door), people are lining up for..."
Olive Sundays
"Fantastic restaurant. It was our first time here trying their chef selection menu. The quality of pasta is great and the sauce is rich with layers of..."
Charles Su
"The staff who serve the foods he is so friendly and nice.
it was hard to chose menu, but they are patient and recommending well.
all the foods I..."
henry - (Milktea)
"This was such a good find by one of my friends and I am really glad I got to experience the food and wine here.
Osteria Ilaria is not a super..."
Miles D
"First time visited Melbourne, so many places to choose from. Decided to try this place out after reading the reviews. Definitely didn't disappoint...."
Ian C
"First time at this restaurant and everything was perfect. The experience partnered with the food and drinks was just amazing. Ask for their specials..."
Anya Boediman- Suwanto
"Honestly a 4.5/5 for me, but it was a great experience and Iām happy to round up!
Food was great, almost excellent, with standouts being the..."
Luke Smart
"Food was so good and we loved the open kitchen. We also had some cocktails which were all yum.
Our table was near a speaker so it was a bit loud and..."
Durdashi Nemchand
"Words cannot describe. 1000/10. This place is beyond divine. Best meal in Melbourne. Of course do the chefs selection, 10 dishes over 2 hours. Dishes..."
"fantastic French food, wonderful warm service, a wonderful new spot in Camberwell, you will be impressed, fabulous wine list and ambiance! Can't wait..."
Lushious
"Had cravings for Mussels and found this quaint French bistro in the heart of Hawthorn and it was absolutely amazing. Had the ones with white wine and..."
Agnes Lau
"Itās good. Iāve only recently discovered this restaurant in my backyard. I rate the scotch fillet as one of the better steaks Iāve had in a..."
Roachpeter34
"Great French food, try the scallops AND have a go at the snails. They are really well done. Not rubbery, but smooth and delightful to taste. At..."
David J.
"The snails are delicious and werenāt over done and rubbery like some places. The duck was cooked beautifully and went very nicely with a Shiraz..."
Ian Parkinson
"Amazing! Great restaurant with such friendly staff. The food was delicious and fresh. The selection of 4 petit desserts was to die for. Greta..."
Eliza Bracken
"A really lovely French restaurant. Fantastic food, wonderful wine (including some great French wines) and a nice, cosy atmosphere. A real local gem...."
Catherine
"Really delicious French bistro meal. It's nice to see some Belgian specialities on the menu alongside French classics as well as a specials board...."
Emily
"I have family in Belgium and have spent a lot of time there. I can attest to the authenticity of this restaurant in decor, atmosphere and menu. The..."
Mark Russell
"I was very impressed. The scallops were amazing and the tarte tartin was the best Iāve ever had. Excellent service as well and a good wine list. I..."
Susan Luber
"What a lovely night. The place looked cozy and spacious. The staff are attentive and gave us great recommendations.For entre we had the steak..."
Josephine
"Awesome place! Rodenbach Grand Cru on tap, the foodās good. Apparently I need write at least 140 characters in the review. Need another sentence...."
AJ
"my son and I had a wonderful dinner here. The escargot and wild mushroom vol au vent weāre good but the duck with cherry jus was outstanding. $100..."
Favecin
"Food was delicious. Service almost perfect, I think they're just finding their feet a little. the staff were friendly and attentive. Brilliant..."
Excitable Tastebuds
"Had high hopes this would be good but didnāt expect how good. The steak frites (rib eye for 2) was perfect cooked Medium for this cut. The icing on..."
EE VV
"So, so good.This newly-opened restaurant is just what the area needs. I had the most delicious snails for entree, a lovely rockling fillet..."
Kate
"I love this place! Our only complaint is that we eat to much but there was so much to try on the menu and everything was delicious š there was a..."
Redvic
"Simply AMAZING!ā¦ food not only delicious but with an indescriptible French flavour. LOVED the onion soup and the duck breast.
The menu is full of..."
Anhely MillƔn
"Had a fabulous time. Beautiful food and the service was exceptional. Special shout out to Katy who was absolutely super attentive and very..."
Irwin Hau
"Beautiful French restaurant in the heart of Camberwell
Been here a few times and the food is consistently good.
We enjoyed the scallops and foie..."
Thomas Reeh
"had an outstanding dinner here couple of days ago. mussels au bleu was ridiculously delicious and we ended up mopping up the sauce with frites and..."
Tony T
"Excellent French Flemish cuisine. šš
Great friendly staff and fast service. šš
Will go back to try other..."
Nguyen Duc
"Excellent French food with great ambience and family-friendly..."
Eddy John Sng
"My wife and I are here from Sydney visiting our daughter, her partner and his family! They highly recommended Franco-Belge so we thought weād give..."
"Wow, canāt believe I didnāt come here earlier! Ordered their lasagne on Uber eats and it was..."
Hungry Gal
"Last night I tried DOC pizza for the first time. It was takeaway but did not disappoint. It is clear that a Melbourne institution like this sustains..."
Tofi
"Tried the prosciutto pizza and it was really yum. The pork sausage with broccoli was average unfortunately. Service is great even though the..."
Missfoodieguide
"Hands down - the best pizza in Melbourne. Pay that little bit extra to top your pizza with buffalo mozzarella - you wonāt regret..."
Ciro
"Pizza wasn't soggy, it has good flavor and texture. Service provided was very friendly and efficient. Highly..."
Kylie
"First meal in Australia and man it did not disappoint! Great location, outdoor seating and an amazing wine list! All pizzas were cooked to..."
Dinesh Bahrani
"Tried a lot last time and the food was super good. The best pizza Iāve ever tried. Iāll return with friends again just because of the amazing..."
Pentakill JackeyLove
"Gorgeous, authentic Italian pizzas - with premium toppings, sauces and bases. Great service, lovely building and a good drinks list - featuring..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"The food here has been, and will continue to be, some of my favourite. Lovely staff and great staple of the..."
Kelsey Gamble
"Not saying this in a hyperbolic sense, hands down the best pizza Iāve had in Melbourne thus far. Still dreaming of that mushroom truffle..."
Avery
"The pizza here is the best pizza I have had in a long time, even after a few trips to Italy. The staff were super friendly. The only thing was that..."
Srslyfoods
"Great restaurant! It gets busy, and there is a little bit of a wait but it is worth it. The lasagne was delicious and the coffee even better. Great..."
Foodie McFoodie
"Beautiful pizza with amazing Italian hospitality!The pizza was wonderful! It was so fresh and every ingredient you could tell was sourced..."
Jianne Yong
"If you love a light, crispy, doughy pizza then Doc is your guy! Staff are fantastic, pizzas are delicious, thereās always a vibe and the wine..."
MelbourneLops
"I was catching up with an old friend and decided to try out this place. I ordered the tiger prawns pizza, and it was very good. Service was all over..."
Melissa
"A high quality pizzeria that is usually full on the weekends with a casual vibe. I do enjoy the pizza here at DOC, however, maybe it was just this..."
Vizual.Eater
"A bit pricey, but very delicious. Pizza crust is crispy and the pizza itself is so full of flavour and very fresh. Service is average but not bad...."
Vivien šš
"DOC was an Italian restaurant/delicatessen, serving a variety of gourmet-style pasta and pizza. The pastas that we had were pretty delicious; cooked..."
Angel Khong
"Love this place ā„ļø always crave for their Pizzas! Especially with the truffle oil š and extremely entertaining service too. Highly recommended..."
Hazelin Ng
"Had my son 21st here on Friday night 9/8/19 service was amazing, food sensational, would recommend Docās to everyone...."
Brenda Mills
"we came there for my friendās birthday partyļ¼actually the weather of 2019.08.09 in Melbourne is really gonna frive people madā¦but luckily the..."
Savannah Pierce
"The pizza here is undeniably good - thin and crispy base, tasty sauce, perfect cheese. They donāt look like they could fill you up but they..."
L.H
"4.5 DOC never fails to surprise, and we are rather glad to have returned for such an amazing pizzas after such a long time.The authenticity,..."
Penguineats
"I ordered the pizza Margherita for lunch and it was a large pizza. I like the crispy and thin pizza crust. The sauce and topping was also very nice...."
Hannah
"It was the first time I have been to DOC but it definitely wonāt be the last. I ordered both the Napoletana and the DOC pizza and they were equally..."
Kim Miller
"This restaurant has been an institution for years and it continues to be busy with people waiting for tables on most nights. The tables a comfortable..."
Rennie
"Food: excellent, probably the best pizza in Melbourne. Soft dough, thin crust, authentic, a lot of toppings. What more can you ask..."
Tim Deng
"Best Italian pizza in Melbourne!!! Must order San Danielle. The prosciutto is the bomb! Pizza with broccoli paste is nice, but a little salty to me...."
XinRu Ong
"My Uber driver from Naples said this was the best pizza in Melbourne, and Iāll have to say the Italians know their pizza. Combine that with..."
Alan Tse
"It is always busy, but the food exceeds itself. Every time I come I order something I wouldnāt normally get and it is beautiful each time. The..."
Maddy Chetcuti
"Hands down my favorite pizza place in Melbourne!! Thin crust done so right! Place is a bit far from the city but im glad theyve just opened a branch..."
Elephantpizza
"DOC Pizza is beyond expectations, it is literally the best pizza Iāve ever had. I love the DOC Special and the Soppressa! Definitely Melbourneās..."
Tashveen14
"Cheesus crust, Doc Pizza sure took a little pizza my heart that night. I guess I can safely say that from now on I pepperonly have eyes for..."
Alexius Choi
"My favourite pizza joint on lygon street. Truffle mushroom pizza was the best! Great pizza dough and toppings. Prosciutto pizza the same as mushrooms..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"DOC never disappoints. Food is consistently well cooked but what stands out is the service. This one time my friend was being real picky and annoying..."
Linda
"Been going here quite a few times after my trip to Italy. The pizza is amazing and always takes me back there. Toppings are just right and high..."
Tim J Naismith
"It's good pizza but I think a little over rated. It's something you should try and see what the fuss is all about as it's very popular.Ā Not that..."
Mel
"The best pizza I have had outside of Italy itself! Amazing gluten free base it is so close to the real deal. It is very very popular so very noisy,..."
Nikita Sauer
"To be honestļ¼ this is the best pizza place I have ever been. The pizza is very fresh and tasty, tops are rich with very thin dough, which is really..."
CharlotteJiang
"Pizza here is pretty good, simple toppings with great flavour, only ever got takeaway as usually too small/ busy to find a seat without a booking...."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Never disappoints! Will always be my favourite pizza place in the world!!! SAN Daniele with rocket salad can never go wrong and of course Nutella..."
Jennifer Issa
"All I can say is OH MY GOSH..The Pizza is freakin amazing, the combination and the fresh ingredients is well combined!Also the staff very..."
Junghoo Kim
"This was probably the best margarita pizza I have eaten! Everything tasted really fresh & was reasonably priced! The service was slightly too high..."
Thebrunchgirls
"I also appreciate Italian food. Who doesn't love pizza and pasta? My impression upon entering here is that the restaurant has that positive vibe. An..."
Justin R
"Canāt go wrong with DOC!!! My girlfriend and I discovered this place along Lygon St, it has Incredible pizzas and has this authentic Italian vibe..."
Elliott Jacobs
"Delish! Flavours grown up enough to be enjoyable for the adults and yet the kids still loved them. Prompt, fresh, a great bite, beautiful tomato..."
Susan Susan
"DOC is a little bit of ITALY in Carlton. DOC captures the food , the atmosphere and the spirit of Italy. Thanks to the beautiful staff. ..."
CAC
"The food is great very traditional pizza the way itās indented to be ! Meatballs where amazing would recommend them highly !..."
Dylan Davis
"You might need to wait for a bit for a table but it's worthwhile. Love their pizza and the service is always tentative and fast. Love the..."
Coco F
"The service was lovely! The food was tasty and the wine was beautiful. The place is also cozy and the staff was super Italian Friendly.Ā The basil..."
Sienna Sayers
"One of the best pizza in Melbourne! Good prices and great service. The lasagna was so good! This is so amazing. But the standout here though was the..."
Phoebe Johnston
"The food was absolutely delicious and beautiful! The table service was amazing. The combination of melted and fresh buffalo mozzarella make..."
Ethan Oxenham
"4.5Had this place on my list for a while and I certainly wasnāt disappointed! Had the margherita and it was perfect. The fluffy base didnāt..."
Gee
"What a beautiful little restaurant , off the main drag of lygon street, this truly authentic restaurant mixed with all Italian staff really makes..."
Sig
"Best pizza ever in Melbourne! The place is also so cozy and the staff were super Italian friendly. The dough of the pizza is extraordinary. It is..."
Handini Audita
"Still the best pizza in Melbourne!!! Always one of my favourites and goes perfectly with an aperol spritz. Good prices and great service always!..."
Jessica Genobile
"The lasagne was so good! This is amazing because I do prefer vegetarian lasagne.Ā Ordered:š Pappardelle: with Italian porcini..."
Jasmine
"It takes something pretty special to stand out from the almost endless number of amazing Italian eateries in Carlton, and D.O.C Pizza & Mozzarella..."
YAMFB
"Came here for my work christmas party. The food was absolutely delicious and beautiful. The table service was amazing. Best pizza I've had in a long..."
Ivan
"Amazing!Best pizza Iāve ever eaten. Highly recommend the broccoli pizza. The base is gorgeous, the cheese incredible and the service is great...."
Rosie
"DOC is definitely my favourite Italian/pizza place now. Every meat on the salumi board was delicious and fresh, and the buffalo mozzarella was..."
Daisy
"Beautiful pizza, good atmosphere, we tried 6 different pizza but my favorite was the san danielle with prosciutto and the cornuta, the antipasto..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"Highly recommend to try their Speck pizza! Went there on a Monday night, full house, tables were quite pack together, but friendly staff..."
"This restaurant is a more Westernised one in Chinatown, and is not really a place Chinese people would gravitate towards. Thatās not a bad thing..."
SJFU
"One of the best places for pan fried dumplings! I especially love the wontons with the chilli oil on..."
Vi Tran
"Ordered:Ā Shanghai Xiao Long Bao $11.8 š„Ā Shanghai Pan Fried Juicy Bao $10.8Shanghai Stir Fried Noodle with Shredded Pork $10.8..."
Steph
"A lovely reasonably priced Chinese restaurant. Some of the menu we hadn't seen before. Gorgeous dumplings and salt and pepper squid. Great meal with..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Juicy Bao is easy to miss walking through China Town, but once inside you will find plenty of seating and not too crammed together. Service was good,..."
Shannon
"Super tasty and juicy..."
Radhika Mhatre
"Came here on a super busy Friday night with our little toddler, the friendly staff seated us & gave our son his own special bowl & cup. Even though..."
Let Laura Eat
"Delicious and Juicy bao & xiao long bao!They are very generous with the filling!However I didnāt really like the Lemon Chicken as it was..."
FoodieQueen21
"The pan fried pork dumplings were so tasty! The XLBs were not bad ā quite a bit of gravy in them, and the Jia jiang mian was alright (still kind of..."
Priscilla Yeo
"My go to dumpling restaurant in the city! Always get the Xiao long bao and wonton in chilli oil! The waiting line can be long but the service is..."
Anthony N
"The best bao I have ever had.They have a wide selection to choose from.The interesting part is there are a lot of options to choose from for..."
Kriti
"Big fan of your juicy boas. Love you peeps! I'm a weekend visitor ;) the cold beef coriander is to die for as well. Alongside some nice Tsing..."
Taijas Kumar
"There may be a queue to get in but usually it moves fairly quickly. Ambience is cozy but typically noisy in this chinese restaurant and you will be..."
Food For Thought
"All time favourite. Their stir fry rice cakes, dumplings and xo sauce fried noodles are the famous ones. Also the braised pork belly is amazing!..."
Jo Tan
"Ordered take away lunch from them - pork & prawn wanton in chilli and peanut sauce. The wanton tasted great, however they were soaked in the..."
PacmanGo
"Ordered the Shanghai noodles with spring onion oil and minced meat. I actually really like this dish but the past three shops I've had this dish..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Came here with my friends to try the xiao long bao and wontons with peanut and chilli sauce. Xlb was the best! The wontons were nice too but would've..."
Tammy
"So delicious!! The pork buns are to die for and the Shanghai noodles are great too. Cute little restaurant has a nice vibe too! Easily accessible in..."
Melbourne Food Finds
"Juicy bao by name... juicy bao by nature.The xiao long bao was a beautiful flavour explosion of sweet broth mixed with black vinegar.. to die..."
Sharondefoodie
"Cheap, cheerful and delicious!!The front of the venue there is a dumpling theatre with ladies making dumplings with their bare..."
Hungry Diner
"Highly recommended for a BYO dumpling restaurant amongst the abundance of choices in Chinatown. Less intense than Shanghai Village further down the..."
Vic
"I'm always wary of colleague recommendations for dumplings in the CBD so I've held out on going here for many years. Now I'm really kicking myself..."
Foodme
"I sometimes overwork restaurant and menu selection so was glad to just go with the flow for the night. Caught up with former work colleagues for a..."
Espy Eats
"This is definitely my favourite Chinese restaurant in China Town. Food is always amazing, there is hardly a wait and the prices are ultimately very..."
Vostok
"I happened to try this place because Shanghai Street Dumpling was closed. To my surprise, this place had some amazing dumplings which were worth the..."
Ryan Han
"They are as described. Juicy! The Xiao Long Bao are really good, delicate thin pastry, sweet juicy soup parcels. The place usually has a line..."
Sanlinhlam
"One of the most popular establishments down Chinatown, Juicy Bao serves Shanghai-style baos along with a list of other Chinese dishes. Thereās..."
Stelly
"Busy restaurant with lines outside the door. Quick service and tasty dumplings! Xiao long bao is a winner. Their food is very tasty and with decent..."
Dine&market
"My boyfriend and I eat here once a week because we love it so much! The quality of the dishes, especially the xiao long bao, is to die for! It also..."
Nicole Gil
"Known for their great Shanghai Dumplings and they donāt dissapoint, however beware after about 8pm they run out of Pan Fried Dumplings which was..."
Chelsea Li
"The dumplings were very well made, fresh and bigger than a normal xiao long bap dumplings. Quiet cheap for what you get. Very fast speed..."
D36R4
"Amazing.It does not look like much and the queue outside the door is not really something I am normally into, but it is so worth..."
Wes Smuts
"I understand why everyone lines up now! Was very happy with the vegan options here, the dumplings are delicious and so are the gluten puffs...."
Veganaut
"Great dumpling place and other stuffs! My safe choice was the chicken and prawn dumplings, be it xiao long bao, steamed or pan fried. Other favorites..."
StepiiGM
"One of the best xiao long bao in CBD Melbourne.xiao long bao is my favorite and this restaurant has got delicious one that Iāve ever tried...."
Jula Sihapanya
"It was very crowded. The food was good. Staff were very cocky but maybe cause it was too crowded. Dumplings very good. Quick service as well...."
Sirisha Vijayakumar
"Fantastic dumplings, there was a small line outside but as we only needed table for a 2 we were seated right away. Once seated we were served and had..."
Daniel Aitken
"Was out wondering Chinatown and came across this place, we chose it because it was one of the only places that was really busy. We ordered off the..."
Jo
"Food : āļøāļøāļøāļø I ordered The traditional steamed Juicy Bao - Juicy... Great Price : āļøāļøāļøāļø Good value..."
MC
"Amazing food. Everything was absolutely perfect from entrees to mains. Without a doubt some of the best food Iāve ever had. Service was..."
Paul Clark
"Came here a few times a while back. Love the fried dumplings with soup inside which is so juicy. The chilli dumplings were okay. Also enjoyed the..."
Bear Noms
"Most juiciest little labours of love in this place. Other dishes were also just as tasty. Little wait to get a table but worth every minute!! Highly..."
LindaDiosa
"Excuse the messy noodle picture..it was too tempting to resist! the friend pork shreaded noodles was very flavorful so were their signature xiao lung..."
Emily
"The best dumplings ever! We visited Melbourne in January for our honeymoon, a quick search on google advised this was THE place to eat. We went there..."
Larrcoult123
"Chose this place on a whim while in Chinatown recently, waited 15 mins for a table. Took out order in the queue, and food started arriving as soon as..."
Scott Ferguson
"Juicy Bao is one of my favourite choices when I am after a cheap quality dumpling fix in the city. Their chilli oil wontons are spot on with their..."
David
"best bao in town. Spicy wontons are also really tasty. As usual, you have to be prepared for the whole China Town experience, which includes quick..."
Valina Whites
"I'll keep this short and sweet. The dumplings are fantastic, especially the Xiao Long Bao (perfect soup/skin) (some of the best in Melbourne, surely)..."
Sean Romero
"Had craving for xiao loong bau so decided to give Juicy Bao a try. Was pleasantly surprised the XLB was pretty good. I particularly liked the thin..."
Looster_Foodie
"Really like this place. My family and i used to go here quite a bit, we had a big obsession with dumplings for a while! Tasty, fast. Staff were often..."
Anna Kate
"Great big juicy quality dumplings at great prices. This restaurant was full of customers when we came in. The staffs were efficient and hardworking...."
Food Monster
"Seeking out for best juicy dumplings in town?Ā Looking for a place to go for a date?Looking out for place with swift service?You got it..."
Hungry Food Bird
"Cheap, quick and tasty no fuss dumpling. Service was attentive as they move you through quickly but it was done with a smile. The menu was..."
Yume Yume
"You know its a great place to eat in Chinatown when there is a queue, everyone inside is eating the same thing- dumplings and tables are packed with..."
Split The Bill
"Juicy Bao as the name would suggest has some of the soupiest XLB in Melbourne, delicious pork broth in a well crafted package. Their pan fried..."
Mustard
"My go-to xiao long bao place. It provides quick, no-fuss service with affordable tasty food- it's not really a place to go to for ambience. There is..."
Ally
"UPDATEBack for more ... improvement, still value for money and the queue has grown longer too.Highlights were; Stir Fried Rice Cake..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"This place does great dumplings, I would highly recommend. The shanghai pork buns are tasty too, crispy on the bottom with a tasty pork filling. A..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Came here today with a friend just to have a quick lunch. I was expecting this place to be packed since we came at 12, but nope we were the first..."
Trancindy
"Juicy Bao doesnāt fail in satisfying some dumpling cravings. Though Iāve never tried out of their dumpling menu, I see many locals coming here to..."
Amanda Ng
"Canāt believe we live in the city and have not eaten here! Now at the top of the list for dumplings! Big, fresh, juicy and full of flavour. Chilli..."
Fiona
"I was longing for mabo tofu and this place did not disappoint. Giving you 5 star for delicious food and great ambience. If I can only suggest for..."
Midori Yukou Eugenio
"Came here with high expectations, especially with all the positive reviews, and they delivered! Their signature xiao long bao is one of the best..."
Potzz
"Good dumplings, service okay, reasonably priced. Decor nice. Got the pan fried pork and wombok dumplings, they give 3 dipping sauces - soya sauce,..."
Kerry Ho
"Awsome super flavours of Juicy Bao.
Hands down best crab and pork dumplings ever... lives upto its name. Small queue on a thu night tells the story...."
Prateek Ghosh
"Vegetarian steamed dumplings š„ š„¦
Pork Xiao long bao šš„
Okay quantity for the price but was expecting better dumplings from the reviews...."
sallyyypappa
"Highly recommend if you are looking for delicious Bao.
Over all, I like all food but Shanghai Pan fried juicy bao was my..."
"Ordered Thai green curry, rice and son in law eggs. So happy with all of it. One of the best green curries Iāve had in a while actually. Will..."
Rachel_jaye
"cute little place, great food for a local thai..."
Kay
"Deliscious fresh options for both vegetarians and carnivores alike and great friendly service. I try and come here on a weekly..."
Sendnoods š
"I loved the food and the presentation of the dishes. The service was fantastic too, felt properly looked..."
Franc Angel Santos
"Go to place for Uber eats when I fancy a curry. Always deliciously prepared and tastes..."
PinkNectarine
"If youāre after the grilled chicken satay of a lifetime come here. $10 gets you 4 of the best freshest perfectly cooked chicken with an amazingly..."
Birdman
"So we were wandering down Clarendon on a Friday night and saw people sitting outside on Bank St. āLetās give it a goā says I. Wow! Tiny little..."
Jeff
"I canāt fault this place. Food is perfect. Service is perfect. How many times have I been there is week? 2-3 times. A plate of food is the perfect..."
Sarah
"This cute Thai cafe was one of the best recommendations from a dear family friend. I absolutely love the homey, comfy, yet small intimate area. Red..."
Lovelyn Lim
"Red Petite was a Thai restaurant, located away from busy South Melbourne streets. I stumbled upon this restaurant when I used to work in the area,..."
Angel Khong
"Delicious Thai food. The Pad Thai and fish cakes were very good. Itās a tiny place which can be a problem but if youāre lucky enough to get a..."
Ian Teh
"This place is absolutely tiny, but they still managed to seat 4 of us one week night. Lucky for us, because the food was absolutely delicious! This..."
Gem
"Seriously this is the best Thai ever, itās cosy and packed with super friendly staff and the best Tom kha in the whole city - but the whole menu is..."
Stephen Dangerfield
"This tiny patisserie serves cakes of outstanding quality, presentation and taste. The staff here are attentive and get the job done, however it would..."
Dimzib
"First class Thai food! Ā Everything we had was amazing, the satay sauce was so moorish! Ā Massaman curry was thick, rich and delicious, with big..."
Katy
"Awesome Thai food. This place is small, cozy and friendly. Food it's reasonably price and most importantly... it's sumptuous. Must a visit if you are..."
Andy Loves Food
"The restaurant is cosy and has a great atmosphere. We ordered the banquet for 2 - it was generous and authentic (the chef and staff were from the..."
Kevin Jeoffreys
"Super cozy little Thai place just off Clarendon street. Solid food and reasonable prices. Great spot for a quiet lunch or dinner. Come here regularly..."
Nick Kendall
"The food is fantastic, it would have received 5 š star but sadly the place is a little cramped and you can hear everyone's conversation, I've been..."
Mark McMorrow
"South Melbourne has definitely lots of hidden gems and Red Petite surely matches the brief. Featuring a red door, the venue is actually really petite..."
Must Be Hungry
"I went here with my partner. It's a cute small restaurant on Bank Street. Staff were very attentive. The only thing was that some of the dishes we..."
Mint
"A little gem near south melbourne market. Really nice green curry, and the portion is also larger than most other thai restaurants. Coconut rice is..."
Xiaofei Gong
"One of my all time favourite Thai places in Melbourne! Been here many times with my partner and every time it blows our minds away with its knock out..."
Tin Nguyen
"A colleague and I headed over to Red Petite for a warm, quality Thai lunch in a cosy, cafe-like setting. In fact, weāre pretty sure this is still..."
Donutsam
"Our favourite tiny Thai place in South Melbourne! Don't judge the place on its tiny footprint. The food is delicious! One of the best authentic tom..."
Vanessa Griffin
"Awesome! This small thai restaurant now becomes my favorite one! The restaurant is cozy and always busy. Today I had super creamy and tasty thai red..."
Joyce Wu
"It's one of those places that you drive pass but don't really pay attention to it. But these places are usually the ones that catch you by surprise...."
Chrisca Tipace
"Tiny but perfect. Fabulous food, perfect service, great menu selection. Loved every bite. We'll definitely be back and be recommending Red Petite to..."
Helen B
"A taste of Thai .....This place reminds me of Thailand, "petite" restaurants all over the cities.In a different set up, converted..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I love red petite. I wish we lived closer still so we could go frequently. Everything on the menu is delicious. I've been there for dinner and lunch..."
Bianca
"Wow !!!! A cute Thai cafe with cozy Seating and a smiling gal serving you. Fell in love with the place !!! Went there for lunch with friends. The..."
Tulika Kabra
"A cute little Thai place, we get takeaway from here some Friday's. The satay and pad Thai are delicious and always there is always very friendly..."
J
"Red Petite is a cute Thai cafe, popular for their meals in South Melbourne. Despite how popular they are with the locals I had stayed away because..."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"I always come here when I crave a good pad Thai. Almost every two days until I hit the gym! Still my local for Thai. The masaman is tasty..."
"This is by far the best thai food I have had and so affordable as well. My partner and I frequent here weekly and are always greeted with smiling..."
Steph Mitris
"Red Petite is our favourite Thai in Melbourne. The food is fresh and delicious while the service is friendly and timely. The restaurant is very..."
Ilovemelbourne
"A favourite for takeout on those lazy nights. The chicken pad thai, a green curry with some roti and a Tom Yum soup can really do you no..."
DeathByLuxe
"We were looking around for places on Clarendon St, came across Red Petite. Very small but nice place with outdoor seating. We sat outside as it was..."
Nydruva Biligere
"Excellent Thai food, some of the best I've had in Australia. I've never eaten-in, but often order takeaway and it always arrives fresh and..."
LucasG
"Looks like I just found my official weekly local Thai joint. I think this place is as good as Jinda Thai. I've been to Thailand 6 times and it's up..."
Tim
"Red Petite is our favourite thai restaurant. The food is very tasty and the staff are friendly and attentive. A very cute place to eat with..."
Sammy Lee
"Love this little Thai cafe! Always had really tasty Thai food and delicious coffee here. My favorite Ā dish is Chili & Basil sauce duck. It's just..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Discovered this hidden gem whilst wandering around South Melbourne looking for a place to eat late Friday night. Tucked sound the corner this tiny..."
Brod Asakura
"Simply the best Thai in this area by a long shot -yes, we have eaten at all of them. The serving sizes are generous and the food is spicy, freshly..."
Lilipealea
"Love it here. I love this place. Worst thing about moving out of south melbourne was not having this fantastic place at the end of my street...."
Facebook User
"The name is really a great fit to this little treasure on Bank Street with a pretty red door frame. We arrived at Red Petite at around 6pm on..."
Charmaine
"Overall, Red Petite is an excellent Thai cafe in South Melbourne that offers a quiet sit-down space for you to chill and relax after a long day. Not..."
DeOriginalOne
"Strange little place, amazing food!. I decided to visit here the other night based on the excellent feedback from here.Whilst the place was..."
Drew
"Delicious!. This tiny eatery serves good food with boastful flavours! From little thai tapas, soups, curry, to their noodles and stirfries. I love..."
Li Pink, Joyce Kun
"Went for a late breakfast/ lunch here after seeing reviews on Urbanspoon.The menu was lunch and full on, so we opted for coffee and a..."
Jenny Anderson
"What a hidden gem. We originally went for some breakfast but was too late. So coffee and muffin is all we could have........... Well to start with...."
Stuart
"Fresh and flavoursome. I love this place. Wonderful fresh food served with welcoming hospitality. I also like the fact that you can..."
Yvesi
"Excellent food, outstanding value. Great food at a good price. Yes the restaurant is small but that was ok, nice friendly atmosphere, am going back..."
Jandal
"The best Thai food we've had in a long time, the tapa style entrees are delicious and just the right size, the mains are just as beautiful and the..."
Daryl
"Where is everyone? It's sat nite & you are missing the best Thai in Sth Mel,the service is great, the food even better, the price is awesome, hidden..."
Mac
"Awesome lunch place. Lovely, cosy little cafe in South Melbourne. This is my go to place for lunch. I'm so in love with it that we go there at least..."
Cliff
"Delectable. Extreme deliciousness! Must..."
Tastebuds
"Yep this place is my new favorite. Awesome food, friendly staff, cute little place.The gf and a friend brought me here today. Will..."
Daniel Chew
"Haven't been disappointed. I've been going to this place for a while for the Bangkok tapas, which is awesome, but last time I was there I tried their..."
Mouthful
"Wonderful food and people. I've visited this wonderful restaurant/cafe several times now, and I've been delighted with the quality of the food and..."
Nezuji
"So much love!. One of the cutest little restaurants i've been to in years! the chicken satay is to die for as is the coconut ice cream! i will..."
Natalie
"Wow! Unassuming yet pungent, delicious, sweet, piquant spectacular Thai food! Green Thai curry best in Melb! (Can't believe I just said that)...."
Kate Popocatepetl
"Really pleasant place with great food and good coffee. A nice little..."
Caroline
"Deliciousssssss. Went to Red Petite last night with a friend for a much needed catch up and was delighted with the dining experience! The waitress..."
Maddie McMahon
"Went for lunch .. good food with..."
Andrew Hudson
"Sometimes a place is so good, nothing really needs to be said. This is one of those..."
Damon Anderson
"Had lunch today. Chicken wi.... Had lunch today.Chicken wings were off the hook!Highly recommend the Chicken Tikka sandwich too. This place..."
Moluck
"Please don't discover this place; it's awesome.. This place is so small that I hate the thought of writing a good review, especially as it's our..."
Nick
"Red Petite, but Giant Flavour!. Have had takeaway there several times, as well as dine in, and adored the food each time. There is enough..."
Bellyporking
"Yeah...very good. There are so many places in Melbourne serving quality Asian food that I am surprised to find myself bothering to write about Red..."
Dean Fergie
"Best lunch in South Melbourne. The $10 sandwiches are outstanding. Tried the Chicken Tikka on Turkish Bread today could be the best of the lot. Very..."
JasonFood
"A friend recommended this hidden gem and it's now my favourite Thai restaurant in Melbourne. Each time we've been our meals have been simply..."
Aaron Fox
"Katsu Gourmet Sandwich. Delicious for lunch, might need a few more napkins..."
Hara_hetta
"Very glad to have discovered this place. Yummy Thai in a friendly, casual environment. The Thai buckets are great on a summer's..."
Alimex
"Bangkok Tapas!. This tiny but delightful cafe is just around the corner from us, and we've seen a few operators come and go, since Joe's Diner sold..."
Geeps
"Thai / japenese / french ..... Great food. Simple but interesting menu. Fantastic value and a lovely couple as..."
Nw3192
"Cozy. I adore Red Petite, the cafe is quite small but it's cozy and that's what I like about cafes.I work for a business around the area and we..."
Bekk
"Definitely in love with this thai restaurant, itās kind of hidden from the street, but they do have a big windows , purple neon sign in the..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"Very nice service and incredible tasty food at such reasonable prices! We had the pad thai and tom yum soup which were both very tasty and the..."
Andreea McLaren
"One of the best Thai restaurants I have visited lately. The customer service was great and the dumplings were delicious..."
Sri
"Eaten plenty of takeaway from here during lockdown, and now getting to dine in. Red Petite has delivered flavour bombs every time. Every. single...."
J Zhang
"Best tasting Thai in South Melbourne! We popped in for a quick lunchā¦ ended up coming back again with friends the same evening!!
We had chicken..."
Bruce Aguilar-Rohan
"Old school no fitter comfortable, good food come along with the well priced & good..."
Somphit Davies
"@redpetite_thaicafe is a warm cozy restaurant in South Melbourne. Such a local gem! I absolutely loved the homey intimate ambience. Based on..."
MelbFoodieMark
"As always, I enjoyed this Thai restaurant that convenient and great discount offer to new customer when 1st time ordered online.
Reasonable price..."
"This is my favourite sushi place in Melbourne. The food is great quality while still being affordable, there is a lot of variety, and the staff are..."
Lala
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Sakura Kaiten has been on my list..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Went to this place last minute towards the end of the night and the sushi thats been on the train for hours were dry! Definitely recommend ordering..."
Jessica T Nguyen
"One of the best, if not the best sushi train in town. š£ A lil more expensive that regular sushi train out there but definately worth every penny...."
Steph
"I really enjoy visiting Sukura Kaiten Sushi. They make high quality food which is delicious and tasty. The cost is a little bit more than other sushi..."
AngeLuvFood8
"One of my favourite quick sushi place , they have another outlet beside Melbourne central but I still prefer this one. Even tho the seating is quite..."
Yeonginaa
"Their second location (Sakura Kaiten II) is conveniently next to Melbourne Central. We made the effort to travel to the original..."
Jasmine
"Authentic sushi, without a doubt. Its not cheap but you know you're paying for the high quality dishes!Service is great, restaurant is a quaint..."
ARMANEATS
"Revisited Sakura Kaiten for dinner recently. This place used to be one of my top sushi trains in Melbourne. It is really tiny, and it does get quite..."
Stelly
"Will come back for:+ Sashimi+ TakoyakiCame here for a late dinner and was pretty impressed with the selection of sushi and..."
The Casual Diner
"Best sushi train in Melbourne. Quality stands up over the years! For some reason this one is better than the other Sushi Kaiten..."
Jess T
"This place in comparison to others is a little more expensive but so worth it! Everything about it was amazing. Definitely our choice of sushi train..."
Sam
"The place is awesome. All the dishes are awesome. My favourite is called the No1. Sushi. Seared Salmon roll with tuna inside. I can't believe I..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"One of the best sushi spot in Melbourne CBD! If youāre looking for authentic japanese sushi! This is the spot! Love the varieties and servers were..."
Doublefatasians
"Amazing food and great service! Wish the toilets were not outside in a wet warehousing facility..."
MarkWiensMelb
"Pricey, but worth it! This is such a cute sushi train with the cute concept of the train delivering it to you when you order from the screen. The..."
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"Finally tried the highest rates sushi train in Melbourne. Had high expectations, especially with the high price tag. Super tuna belly was really good..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Best sushi train Iāve been in Melbourne. More expensive than other sushi trains but the quality is way better than hotaru or testujin etc..... I go..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"Iāve tried almost all the sushi trains in Melbourne and this one is always the best in my opinion. The space is small and intimate and the food is..."
Siew Hooke
"Dinner with Miss Pandan and it was her turn to choose and of course it was Japanese, more specifically, sushi train. We went to her favourite sushi..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Food was really good and hot. All items ordered through the tablet came on time and was very fresh. Staff were friendly and attentive...."
Praneeshan Ilanko
"Melbourne Sushi train- very cramped and dark place. Was seated at the train but enjoyed the variety that came through. You could order other items if..."
Melbourne Foodie
"In this cramped setting, enjoy a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes passing by on the sushi train. Don't see what you want or someone..."
J0yy173
"A suitable place for lunch, how much you spend depending on what you grab. Highly recommended the dessert āčØ鄼ā , very good! Not very sweet...."
Helen Hu
"My 3rd time here and still want to come back for more! Every single dish was so fresh and delicate. From sushi to sashimi to hot food and dessert,..."
KEL
"Sushi specialising Japanese eatery.The place is definitely not spacious, with only a few individual tables (mostly for 3 or more people)..."
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"Reasonable price for a lovely sushi. One of the best sushi joint in melbourne i will say. The fishes are fresh the rice for the sushi is perfect. The..."
Fuad Pratama
"Favourite sushi train in Melbourne. Slightly on the pricier side compared to other sushi trains in the CBD but quality is incomparable as you wonāt..."
Shak
"Thanks for the meal!Sushi train!Excellent quality sushi train. Likely the best in Melbourne at the moment. Delicous sashimi and..."
Vicnifer's Food Reviews
"Very hidden place in the city for sushi lovers to explore, but worth doing that. Love the vibe. Stuff are friendly. Love all cheese rolls and..."
Abigailyu2
"Love the toro nigiri! Everything is great and fresh! We ate 11 plates and they costed me abt 60 dollars so itās a bit pricy but really worth to try..."
Candy Ye
"My favorite sushi train in town, have been back all the time for years. Must try the salmon belly nigri All the hot and cold food are nice and fresh,..."
Fiona Chen
"Great little place with a cosy interior. We waited for around 10-15 minutes as we arrived at peak dinner time. The service staff is extremely helpful..."
Applejuice
"I like the way them make the sushi, the cheese they add in it absolutly make it special! The price is reasonable. I might come here at least once..."
Wanqi Feng
"First thing I ate landing in Melbourne. I 100% recommend this to EVERYONE. Service was great and super friendly. Food was fresh and presentation just..."
Kristina.ramos96
"My favourite sushi train place in the city. The sashimi is always so fresh, my favourites include the tuna and scallops. I always order their..."
Eliza T
"This place is so exclusive and intimate. On arrival, there was a line but it moved quickly. Each dish was delicious. So much effort and detail were..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Forewarning: the photos are kind of terrible since theyāre screenshots of a video. Moving on.We waited over half an hour to get to the..."
Leila
"The sushi at Sakura Kaiten is a must-eat! It's my favourite sushi train in Melbourne. Very different to the usual sushi trains, but good different! I..."
Eat Out In Melbourne
"Came here last Friday night after work, the lines were certainly building up around 6pm but fortunate enough to get a seat inside. This place is..."
Tasty_melbourne
"Good for a fast sushi train hit, really enjoyed some of the plates that came out, which were full of flavour and umami. Price was a bit dearer than..."
Richard Tom
"Very nice staff. the quality of the food is good for the price. I would recommend the sea urchin hand roll, super salmon belly, toro,..."
Murasaki
"My score 4.0+ stars.Ā J & I had lunch here last Monday.Ā We were able to get bench spots almost immediately - I agree with other reviewers, it is a..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"This my number 1 favorite sushi train place in Melbourne CBD. Sushi sashimi are really fresh and there are alot of varieties. Sushi train places are..."
Jackie
"Cant express how much i love this place. Yes, its pricier than other sushi places but the quality of the sushi is on another level. My favourite are..."
Tran
"I think this is still my favourite Sushi train and definitely the best quality Sushi you can find in Melbourne for this price. Even beats some of the..."
Shun Liu
"Been here about 3 years ago and the experience was quiet amazing, decided to return again with my partner and the quality and food is exactly the..."
Ayapom
"Really fresh tasting sushi. A world of difference in quality compared to many of the other cheaper chain restaurants. I guess you get what you pay..."
Goodeats
"Best quality sushi train around. The prices are a little high at $5.80 for most dishes and the seating is limited to one hour. But the fish is sliced..."
The Worldās My Oyster
"This is hands down the best sushi train restaurant in Melbourne. Sakura Kaiten Sushi located in Little Collins Street close to Flinders Street, is..."
Kevin & Emily
"Quality sushi. You can sit in front of the sushi train or just at another table and order them through the electronic menu. Very attentive waiting..."
Kacangma
"This is the ultimate sushi train. Although pricier than your typical sushi trains, youāre paying for quality. Rare times the main ingredient is..."
FoodforThought
"My favourite sushi train restaurant. Things I always order are:- Aburi scallop nigiri- Crab croquette which is super creamy- Deep..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"The seaweed salad was really good, the jellyfish one was not !! Wagyu beef was tasty, dumplings tasted a bit old, like frozen one. Somehow, we ended..."
Linh Nguyen
"4.5/5 My partner and I had dinner at Sakura last night. This place is one of the best sushi trains that Iāve been to. The service was..."
Timinmelbourne
"had dinner here with 2 girlfriends - we waited for almost 45 minutes for a table. itās a small dining area but food is really good. worth the wait...."
Kahmin
"Love this Sushi trainļ¼Fresh sashimi and salad. You can pick your style from the train or chose your favourite dishes by iPad. Two people finished..."
Xiaoleyang888
"Hands down the best place to eat their grilled scalop nigiri. We couldnāt find any other place that had grilled scalop nigiri than this sushi..."
Pluviophile
"At the end of the little Collins street, near the parliament. Very popular so better book a table before you go, otherwise you may need to line up..."
Yuxi Li
"LOVE THEIR SUSHI!!! Great place to grab lunch or dinner with your friends despite it being a bit on the pricey side. Recommend getting..."
Janice Theresia Sutrisno
"The most transcendent and marvellous sushi tasting experience. The three of us devoured 28 plates of Japanese delicacies. The salmon belly..."
Ferry Gondo
"Absolutely amazing! Great little sushi train place in Melbourne. Sushi were very fresh, service were friendly. And they have sake too, not many sushi..."
LoveEatLoveCook
"Food is of excellent quality, well portioned and decently priced. Service was exceptional and friendly. The menu is large with a good variety. Coming..."
Babybao
"Last year i had the pleasure of eating at their Lonsdale St restaurant, Sakura Kaiten Sushi II, and this place is just as good and its popularity is..."
The Pet Roo
"I thought it could be the best sushi train in Melbourne. Although some dishes are too salty, but most seafood sushi or sashimi is fresh and tasty...."
Paul In OZ
"I canāt believe I havenāt put up my review, this is literally the best sushi train in Melbourne! I have been coming here for years and..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Out of honesty, from Sydneyside diner, this is far by most the best sushi train ever I have experienced. The different types of nigiri and rolls that..."
Joseph Tran
"This sushi train is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! For the price you pay, the quality and quantity is definitely worth! The size of the pieces are bigger than your..."
HANGRYHUNGRY
"One of the best sushi trains in Melbourne. They have great selection of sushi. This is usually my go to place for a quick sushi fix. Highlights are..."
Diesel
"In this cramped setting, enjoy a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes passing by on the sushi train. Don't see what you want or someone..."
Joanne Lung
"Excellent level sushi! It is almost the next best thing to omakase sushi. Sakura Kaiten is a gem composed of an all Japanese team hidden inside..."
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MelbFoodieMark
"The best sushi place in Melbourne.
It's not like Chinese sushi place this is the real sushi place.
You can order your sushi manually or you can pick..."
LEEDAQ
"Authentic sushi, without a doubt. Its not cheap but you know you're paying for the high quality dishes!
Service is great, restaurant is a quaint..."
Felicia Chiew
"Small quaint little shop that can get really busy during peak hours. Great selection on the sushi train and there's even more in the menu which you..."
"full of flavour! love the round tables for big groups......"
Show Me The Yummy
"Such an amazing dinner tonight, everything was spectacular from the food to the fitout to the service!Pictured is the:1. Roasted..."
Cmzajicek
"Had the starter and 5 share plates consisting of chicken wings as the starter, minced pork with cabbage, tea leaf salad, curry, pork belly and rice...."
Assiral
"Love the pork belly here. The city location has moved a couple of times but the food is still amazing. Will definitely keep coming back to this..."
Hansolo
"We chose the showcase for $99 each because we can never decide and wanted to try everything. This really is a great way to showcase their menu...."
"I first went here about 5 years ago and it was excellent. Today it wasnāt. The food wasnāt served very hot and the flavours were weak. It was a..."
Andrew Shelton
"Amazing food, definitely one of the top places to dine in Melbourne! We had the main attractions spicy Korean beef ribs, Crying tiger beef, Singapore..."
James Ong
"A big improvement compared to Red Spice Rd former locations. Devoured everything in 20 minutes, which says a..."
Bi.ly
"The food at Red Spice Road was amazing - every dish had a uniquely tasty flavour. The pork belly was so crispy yet melted in your mouth too. The lamb..."
Daisy
"Red Spice Road is a large restaurant consisting of mainly sharing tables. The menu is divided into small, medium and large dishes. On this visit we..."
Warren Louey
"Huge space with very nice seating options. Friendly service and food arrived relatively quickly. The chicken and crispy rice initially appeared..."
Rachel Jade
"A true culinary gem located in Melbourne. Easy booking online . Note more than 8 need credit card reservations. The staff were amazing..."
ćļø The Traveling Foodie
"Loved the food and the layout.Entering in to the main area is an amazing experience around a huge round table. The restaurant could have..."
Ray
"Ambience was great and the ingredients were so fresh! Really enjoyed the black pepper soft shell crab and the crispy tofu with eggplant...."
Reena Desai
"Had a really nice dinner with colleagues here tonight. The service was excellent. The food varied and delicious. And the drinks were nice too. We all..."
Leslie Davis
"Red Spice Road is an absolute favourite of mine, and for very good reason. With heavenly Asian dishes, the quality of the food here is next level...."
Morgs71
"Yeah~~ Nice food and curry buddy! This restaurant curry sauce is so good. I just want to say, exactly what i want to eat for a whiles. One the other..."
Be Honest
"The food at Red Spice Road never disappoints. With a broad menu to pick from, there is something to suit everyone. The staff are friendly and service..."
Eileen N
"Went for the degustation special they had for $100 per head. Food was great. We were seated in the āroom with the BBQā which I wasnāt a fan of...."
Tommylicious
"Really quick to get your meal. Friendly service and tentative staff. It is very dimly lit but the food is very tasty and cooked with fresh..."
Nat
"Crispy Tofu with Szechuan Spiced Eggplant & Peanut, Sesame!AND....Most importantly; the Pork Belly! These guys are known for their..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"The best food Iāve ever had in my entire life. It is clear that the flavours of each dish has been thought out very well. If youāre looking at..."
FOODisLIFE
"Had the 9 course tasting for lunch. We got to try a mix of dishes which was great. There were some dishes were fantastic and others we probably..."
#alwayshungry
"I have now visited Red Spice Road for the third time and can honestly say they never fail to deliver. The food is absolutely delicious and..."
Kershia
"Really enjoyed our night out here. Service was great, staff were lovely, helpful and friendly, especially our personal waiter; Luke.Food..."
TheyCallHimX
"Operating for more than 11 years Red Spice Road is the unofficial home of Melbourneās best pork belly and is renowned for delivering high quality..."
Gastrology
"We were delighted to be invited to Red Spice Road to celebrate the arrival of new Executive Chef, Ben McRae, bringing his fresh and vibrant take on..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Ridiculously tasty Asian fusion restaurant. Spacious venue with sophisticated decor! The pork belly is a must try!!!! Great efficient friendly..."
Meg Gro
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne!!! Whatās there not to love about this place? Everything on the menu is to die for, but my favourites would..."
Jill
"One of the stand out dishes here is probably the pork belly! Evryone on the table loved it , the caramelisation of the meat was so delicious, love..."
Vivian
"Whilst I am yet to visit for dinner I can 100% back the delicious lunch menu! Perfect for your one hour break - the food is delicious, the wine is..."
Kerry Hale
"Overall score: 20/25 or āļøāļøāļøāļøin 5 words: Asian food with a twist! *Taste āļøāļøāļøāļø - my fav. dishes..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Came here for a work function and we had the tasting menu. It was not cheap pp but the variety of entrees and mains served was quite good. The..."
Amanda H
"Came here in a large-ish group which is probably the best way to taste as much of the menu as possible. Not sure if there was anything I didn't love...."
Fatcat
"For over 10 years, Red Spice Road has been dedicated to serving you the best food Asia offers, in a buzzing and energetic communal dining..."
Robin
"Enjoying a delicious lunch whilst the kids are entertained. @redspiceroad have a special kids lunch menu every Saturday from 12-3 for $15 they get..."
Melbourne With Kidz
"Loved it...crispy tofu with eggplant was the star 5/5! Corn fritters...hmm 3/5, I've had better. Chonburi curry 4/5. Kungpao cauliflower 4.5/5. Raw..."
TravellingFoodie
"We had:Chicken, prawn, warm coconut, galangal and crispy rice Singaporean Barramundi curryCrying tiger beef, peanuts, chilli and lime..."
Hannah Savige
"Such a great dining experience! Friendly team and amazing dishes.My favourite was their signature Pork Belly with that gorgeous chilli..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"I went there couple of years ago and had found the food too salty and sweet.This time I was pleasantly surprised. Especially with the desserts...."
Sonia
"We had the express lunch menu for $35 per person which includes 5 courses to be shared between the 3 of us.. my first thought was that portions will..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Had the lunch banquet. Our waiter provided incredible service. The food was unreal and the pork belly is a favourite. Highly highly recommend this..."
Srslyfoods
"I have to say this is a very nice restaurant. The staff are super friendly and the food is tasty (if not cheap). However, the name of the restaurant..."
Goddesswhahaha
"Definitely great place. Coming from a South East Asian background, I just found that the dishes were a bit sweet. You may not really enjoy if you are..."
Vinup
"AMAZINGGG! Had tried the pork belly at the night market not too long ago so I had wanted to come here for a while and it did not disappoint. The baos..."
Shana Chand
"Communal. Good place to share dishes. Perfect for large groups. Funky asian themed decor. Friendly staff. Best caramelised pork belly ever. Very..."
Miss T.A
"Red Spice Road showcases delectable dishes which are sure to impress! The highlights for me included the pork bao, sambal chicken wings, pork sate..."
Louise
"So many visits later and itās still a favourite. Every dish is jammed packed with flavour - flavours that make sense as opposed to for show. The..."
Linda
"5 STARS āļøāļøāļøāļøāļøI absolutely loved everything from the service, to the interior and of course the FOOD..."
OverEating101
"One of the best. There are very few things to not love about this place. The service from the minute we arrived to when we left was exceptional;..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Four of us came here for a nice dinner where one of us is a vegetarian. The staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable enough to cater to our..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Loved our dinner here. $80 for the tasting menu. Only problem was there was too much food and they didnāt do containers but they did warn us about..."
CCC
"The $36 express lunch (starter and 5 to share with rice) is a very good dealA lot more food than you can finish - the star being the pork belly...."
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"Great customer service,nice and cozy atmosphere..A bit noisy for conversation though:)However itās a nice place to come with friends and enjoy..."
ALM
"We came here on a Tuesday night but was so lucky that we booked in advance as it was quite busy. The place was beautiful and the atmosphere..."
EatsByM
"Heard great things about this joint so had to give it a shot!The restaurant is incredibly accommodating to everyoneās needs - we had two..."
That Vegan Dad
"First time at RSR. Very pleasantly surprised by the great decor and good vibes. Instantly felt that this was gonna be a good night.We were..."
YumYum
"A nice cozy place, the food was delicious the flavour is well balanced.. portion look small but we struggled to finish all. Personal favourite would..."
Freia Hu
"My boyfriend and I have been here twice and loved it both times! We werenāt too hungry on both occasions, so the first time we got a small and..."
Ilky
"Would come back for :- amazing service- vibes (interior is rustic and modern - every direction you look is beautiful)- variety in food..."
Esther Lee
"We have been here once and a couple times at the QV branch. This branch is a bit dimmer but the overall vibe is similar. Food here is also insanely..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Pork belly all the way! Love Red Spice Road!!! Will definitely be back to enjoy the ambiance and delicious food! The wait staff are always super..."
LC
"Red Spice Road is the perfect choice if youāre after delicious modern Asian food thatās classy but surprisingly affordable. The McKillop St..."
Kris L
"A lot of unique dishes here! We had a birthday dinner and ordered many dishes from the menu. The desserts were like masterpieces! A lot of different..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Best pork belly ever! Fantastic food. Staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Loved the cocktails. Canāt wait to go back and try something else...."
Claire Sawyer
"Go for whichever tasting menu has the crusted lamb rib, and the pork belly - some of the best food I've tasted in Melbourne. Actually pretty good..."
Mark Edler
"I have lost count how many times Iāve been to this restaurant. It is a favourite among our friends in Melbourne and my family always insist on..."
Josh Stanley
"Went there for a work lunch with co-workers a few days ago. We decided to go with their express lunch tasting menu, where you get a starter and 5..."
Stackcats
"Great service and delicious food. Went with a group of work colleagues and we had the tasting menu ( $30 per person I think). Highlights were the..."
Spaghetti Monster
"My and my girlfriends were celebratingĀ birthday last Saturday night. We had an amazing time as the service is always on time. The wine and the food..."
Holly Su
"A favourite restaurant of mine. The bar is great and has knowledgeable bartenders. The shared tables are a clever use of space and the food is..."
Dumba
"This is without a doubt one of my favourite spots for a work day express lunch. $36 gets you 5 courses of shared plates and an extra $9 for a house..."
Freeo
"A couple weeks ago I held a work function at Red Spice Road and it was fabulous.Ā It was very easy to organise. They catered for all the people..."
Emma Di Falco
"Absolutely delicious food! Fresh, well balanced flavours and ingredients in every dish. Lovely atmosphere, not too noisy. Loved the king fish, papaya..."
Apple
"Could not have been happier with the service at red spice road, we went for a work dinner and were treated to a private dining space with our amazing..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"We ordered $55 pp, almost all of the plates are awesome. However, pork is a little bit to oily. It is a very good choice to have with..."
Deviltonyho
"I can remember going to Red Spice Road over 10 years ago. It was one of the first times I had experienced Asian Fusion foods and has probably one of..."
Espy Eats
"Came for a cheeky lunch with one hour left on the service clock. Obviously there was plenty of room but it took awhile to get us punched into the..."
Matt
"Always consistently good food here! The service is 10/10 and the flavours are beautiful - an amazing journey through Asia. The lunch banquet is such..."
Linda
" Consistently great food, fun drinks, lovely staff. Faves include the lamb ribs, bao in various forms, and every main is filling and fragrant. This..."
Krill3Ways
"We were walking around city and everything was booked out. Managed to get a table here. What a wonderful meal!!! Beautiful balanced flavours, fresh..."
Amanda Walker
"Great food. Great setup. Very friendly service from everyone especially Matilda chatted with kids very welcoming & made sure we had everything we..."
Simone
"Canāt fault Red Spice Road, always get excited when we dine here. We have never been for dinner only for lunch during the week and itās always..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"Always a unique experience. Food is amazing, customer service is excellent. Like the pork belly and spicy cumin lamb ribs most? Will I recommend..."
Foooodie
"Went to Red Spice Road recently and it exceed above my expectations! A group of us ordered the share plate option and everything was delicious!..."
Wendy Torres
"A truly impressive experience.Ā My partner and I had failed to make a reservation, as we were wandering the city and it was freezing cold, so we..."
Taylor Holmes
"We came in late last year to dine for our one year anniversary, and Red Spice road was a brilliant choice fortunately! We had read fantastic reviews..."
Pastry.loving.foodie
"We had the lunch set menu ($35 and pick a number of dishes to share) and it was lovely. Each dish was full of flavour and serves were generous. My..."
Viv OY
"Been here a number of times, for end of year dinner and birthday in their private function rooms, and for dinner. Exquisite food every time, service..."
DC
"Consistently outstanding food with an impressive wine selection and cocktail list. This was our fourth time coming and it was extra special as the..."
Hilary Nykwest
"The āBefore Theatreā dinner was an absolute standout. Beautiful surroundings. Brilliant and considerate staff. Food was delicious - tofu curry..."
MarkEngland
"The Malaysian duck curry is to die for !! One of the best Asian restaurants In town I really enjoyed my time here, the vibe inside is great, and the..."
George David Michaelides
"Came here the other week for my parents birthday dinner. I thought the atmosphere was nice and casual. I have to say the customer service was..."
Kira Dinh
"Just want to say Red Spice Road is an great place to dine. The pork belly is amazing and a must have. It's a wonderful restaurant to visit with..."
Joanne Ryder-Lees
"What a place! Had the kung pao cauliflower, made me feel so happy to know that there are restaurants that can make vegetarian food taste this good!..."
Divya Sharma
"Iāve been a fan of red spice road for a while. The banquet are good value and I often opt for them. The betel leave starter is a nice note to begin..."
KnowingMelbourne
"š±Lizzie's first impression: This place is popular amongst the corporate workers as they do a very popular lunch menu for 30 a head! This includes..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Red Spice Road is an oldie but a goldy - for years it has offered consistently delicious Asian fusion cuisine for an incredibly reasonable price.Ā ..."
The New Fave
"Definitely one of my favourite restaurant. 1. The deliciousness and quality of the food here. My favourites are the pork belly and soft shell crab...."
Lianne
"Good service and OK atmosphere. We had the tasting menu which was solid in size, flavour and presentation. The place is fairly loud on a Saturday..."
Steffo
"Super tasty food, nice decor, modern Thai cuisine, staff is fun and make it the experience more enjoyable. I recommend ordering various plates and..."
H
"I've been here six times now. The atmosphere and fitout is wonderful, a wide high space with long benches and smaller tables. Fantastic lighting and..."
Somatics
"One of the earlier south east Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne. Slightly different menu to the newer branch in QV. Long share..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Great meal experience here. Service was really good, waiter was very helpful with the amount of food to get.The pork belly is worth its..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Standard menu for Thai dish, but itās much more cheaper which is good. Menu always changes, this attracts me a lot. As I always have something new..."
Milktealayer
"Although a little pricey, this is a nice atmosphere for drinks and good food. The menu changes every few weeks so there is always something different..."
Hungry Hieu
"All time favorite restaurant for special occasions and client entertainment.Ā The pork belly is so good.Ā The banquet is reasonably priced for the..."
Lifecycle
"I was taken here by a colleague on my work trip in Melbourne and boy, was I impressed. The service was immaculate, atmosphere was just the right..."
Ilovefooood
"Love your food and but my favourite pork belly is becoming more and more sweet compared to how it was ( perfectly balanced sweetness !) 2 years ago...."
Kiri501786
"Red Spice Road is a hidden gem tucked away down one of Melbourne's many laneways. The ambience and the service both warm and inviting.My plus one and..."
Yeshmeino
"A good lunch experience. The express lunch is really a good option for business lunch. And it is a good place for party.The food is really nice..."
Teddy Shen
"Forget the calories and ORDER THE PORK BELLY... itās not a true red spice road experience without it accompanied with a cocktail. Holy moly you..."
Food Makes Me Happy
"Came here for my borthday dinner and were seated in a more private dining room (only 10 or so tables). Waiter was very nervous and awkward but he was..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"A colleague of mine introduced me. I have had several meals with family and colleagues here. This restaurant was my introduction to the Fine Dining..."
Abi
"Finally got to Red Spice Road on Mackillop St for a Wednesday night dinner with Mr B.Ā We had booked in advance, but found that we could have been..."
Melissa Kate
"The service is so goodļ¼as well as the foodļ¼Salmonļ¼taste good.Kingfish saladļ¼deliciousļ¼Barramundiļ¼that is..."
Alexis Chan
"Love this modern Asian eatery. Used to come here with my family to have the lunch banquet. Value for money. I tried the pork belly with apple in the..."
Ferry Gondo
"The service here is great and the food is amazing. The pork belly and oysters are to die for. The banquet is a great meal idea. Only negative would..."
Alijargalb
"Five stars all the way. This Silk Road journey was amazing, from the decor to the service, the fantastic food and getting my recipe book signed by..."
EpiCurious
"Ambience: 4/5Food: 3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: most likely no Second time trying red spice road. The staff were great..."
AllyBelly
"For those who like their Viet herbs, midly spicy and distinctly tangy dishes and basically strong flavours, this place would be for you. That's..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"This place really worth 4.5 stars rating. Nice setting ambience portrait Asian cultures, different type of sitting seating from heaps of stool for..."
Yulz
"Happened past this on my last Melbourne visit- Worth visiting for the king pau cauliflower alone! Friendly service and really good food-went back two..."
Gidstar77
"We came for lunch. We found the very large space airy and light. There were few patrons dining in a Wednesday lunch. We chose to share a few dishes...."
SusieQ
"Upon arrival Sat 8.15pm (booked for 8.15pm) we were told our booking was for 8.30pm and a table wasn't available at the moment. We were directed to..."
The Walking Foodies
"Shame I didn't take any photos since this dine in was a while ago. The interior inside was absolutely jaw dropping, since the place is very packed..."
Ct.eats
"Big restaurant in QV everything on the menu we ordered was more on the sweet side especially the signature pork belly. Atmosphere is good here and..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"I can't fault Red Spice Road for how they handled our group of 16, four of which had specific dietary requirements. I'd also forgotten to list my own..."
Andreas
"Enjoyed dinner at red spice road. Great cocktails and broad menu. Between two we shared the lamb ribs, the salmon betel leaves, the signature pork..."
Kate Dougherty
"We came here for a group dinner and got a mix of plates to share. The bao were absolutely delightful, great flavour combinations. The fried chicken..."
Lisa Giles
"We came here for a work lunch and had the $30 express menu. We chose 3 mains and it came with a starter and rice. The highlight was the pork belly...."
Elonie
"Last week we escaped the cold night and ducked into the iconic and original Red Spice Road in McKillop St to try their new menu. A long time..."
Foodiemelbourne
"Red Spice Road has been an Melbourne institution for contemporary Asian fusion for over 10 years.Ā There are certainly classics that people keep..."
Flying Forward
"I love their take on modern Thai food - it's exciting and the food is delicious. Bring more friends to eat with you as the portions are generous so..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Came here with my family and there were 8 of us. We had the 79 showcase banquet and were both happy with the food and service. The only downside..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Came for the banquet and was pleasantly surprised! The chicken ribs were our favourite of the early dishes. Lamb ribs later on were also standouts...."
Gee
"This place is red with gorgeous lighting. It is massive with a private area for functions. A sushi train like area with sturdy wooden tables and..."
Dr S
"Came here on a Tuesday night with my girlfriend and her parents Amazing had the duck curry it was wonderful and rich Soft shell crab was..."
Bobby Brass
"I'm usually not a fan of fusion cuisine, but the dishes were surprisingly palatable. Many dishes have the tangy zing and mild spiciness of Vietnamese..."
Hungry Jeweller
"Absolutely delicious - can't wait to come back. The service was great and very attentive. The flavours and freshness made for a memorable dining..."
Angela Domenica
"We came here a month ago to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere was great as per previous. The staff were attentive, cautious and offered their..."
Jo Jo
"The restaurant has incredible decor! We ordered lots of different food on the menu and we definitely weren't let down. The pork belly and the chicken..."
Clementine Aston
"Busy place but food very nice and staff going an extra mile to make patrons happy.We had a large group of people with various tastes some..."
Alex S.
"The place has a modern take on East Asian cuisines with shared food platters. The restaurant seating is communal too, so be prepared to make..."
GGx
"Have visited red spice Rd many times, and it has always been great. Went there again on Thursday night and it was absolutely amazing! The barramundi..."
David Lau
"I'm a regular diner at red spice road, the service and pork belly are always great. However last night the wok fried vegetables were extraordinary -..."
Nimafoodie87
"Went as we had to use our GoodFood card before it expired, we couldn't have been happier with our choice. Ā The food was amazing, and the atmosphere..."
Richard Polak
"Fabulous - my favourite restaurant. I return frequently and the flavours they put together are amazing. Every dish I have tried has been delicious!..."
Jacqui
"The combination of flavors in every dish are refreshing and flavorsome. I've been to this place uncountable times and is my preference for work..."
Foodieforever
"The environment very good!! Pretty like the drink here, old fashioned cocktail is very smoky. Love the fried chicken either. However, it is not so..."
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"We got the early bird menu which was great value. Fantastic food especially the pork belly. The high reviews are justified as it competes well with..."
Arron Conran
"Only took pictures of dessert because the mains got eaten so quickly. Food is really good but I'd say the serves are a little small compared to..."
Amy Davis
"A great dining experience with fantastic food and super professional, stylish service. Modern South East Asian cuisine with good combinations of..."
Stunsail
"Dammit how good are the chilli salt ribs. They are the best ribs in town.... saying that, the pork belly is even better. The best pork belly I've..."
GETā¢INā¢MYā¢BELLY
"great food. great atmosphere. friendly staff.I really enjoyed the food there and the staff is really friendly. the atmosphere was..."
Sara Lee
"First time at this place and I was very impressed with the meal. The Nepalese slow roasted lamb was one of the nicest meals I've had in ages. Will be..."
Rolandmccall
"Absolutely amazing!! Everything about the place was great, from the food to the space to staff. The pork belly is a must. A bit on the pricey side of..."
Danny Nguyen
"We love Red Spice Road - I personally prefer the atmosphere at McKillop St than QV.We came in thinking we were hungry - an entree of pigs ears -..."
YummyMummy
"I'm a sucker for Cambodia and coconut milk, and, so couldn't go past the Khmer chicken samla. It didn't disappoint. The Kung pao cauliflower was a..."
Food Baby
"I've been here twice, the pork belly is phenomenal. The share dishes are generous portions and reasonably priced, I would recommend the pork belly,..."
Michelle Flanagan
"An oldie but a goodie. The reviews are spot on - their pork belly is Devine! And I love their whole fish dish! The serving size is very generous so..."
Lily
"I really like this place because it is not noisy and perfect for a catch up. The ambience put us in a very good atmosphere. I love how dishes have a..."
Chee Ching Low
"Tasting menu plus matching drinks is the way to go. Each drink compliments the food well and adds to the experience. Well presented meals with..."
Nic D
"The 3 of us studied the menu before we went so we decided to order many menu items.Our number one favourite dish was the warm chicken and..."
Dionne
"Came here for a quick dinner before a show and the service was great. They made sure we were served quickly and the food that was dished up was..."
Jake
"The ambience is nice, but the lighting is too dark for me especially at night. The foods there are tasty, the Pork Belly is worth to try! I reckon..."
Michelle
"Red Spice Road offer Asian fusion dishes such as Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. The decoration of the place was really funky and modern..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went there for a hens great atmosphere, food was amazing.Ā We had a private room, pricey but they didn't disappoint the food and service was..."
Jen Mas
"LIT!: double cooked lamb, braised beef cheeks and pork belly (signature dish). All sooo amazing, juicy and tender! We also had lychee season punch..."
Jennitals
"The food has always been delicious here, lovely fresh flavours, loads of herbs, spices, and chillies, and an exciting variety of dishes. Not to..."
JambalayaJames
"My favourite dish in Melbourne (tough call!) is the pork belly, chili caramel, apple slaw and black vinegar dish from Red Spice Road. I first..."
Donutsam
"PORK BELLY... Thats all I need to say.... Soo much love for this dish that ive not tried anything else on their menu! I dream about it when I leave..."
Bernice Mansfield
"Excellent food and venue but the service was patchy at best. It's always nerve wracking when the wait staff just 'remember' your order and don't..."
Annabelle
"My husband had a +1 invitation to this place for thier office new year party last Friday and I am sooooo glad we decided to go. It was a wonderful..."
Nethra N
"On a day trip to the Melbourne CBD last November, Matthew and I decided to check out a venue that many Coeliacs have recommended. Red Spice Road, an..."
Ashlee Adams
"Here is a restaurant that is busy and popular for many reasons.Having first opened in famous McKillop Street Melbourne Australia in 2007 it has..."
Christopher & Marian
"ame here for a few times over the past two years. Have tried chickrn wings entree and a few others (could not remember the names), pork belly dish,..."
One Full Spoon Of Sugar
"The first time I ever went to Red Spice Road, my mates raved on about the pork belly. I'm not a huge fan of pork belly normally but damnnn.... that..."
Fusspot Foodie
"I've been here a couple of times now and hasn't disappointed. We have come for the express lunch banquet which is a choice of this Appetiser & 3..."
Liam
"Walk in on new year eve and they got us a table without waiting:p My third time to return. Had their 7 course set menu ($89 with glass of wine) and..."
Sambuca Sam
"Ate here with my girlfriend and another couple. Location is hard to beat as it's only an 8 minute walk from Flinders street station. The staff were..."
Will Lacy
"Most dishes were outstanding. Tasty and generous servings for our group (we shared all dishes). Some dishes were not to our taste, particularly the..."
Bobby
"We went there for a Christmas lunch. Really loved the food and the ambience. For the price, considering the time of the year, the quality of the..."
"Earlier review affirmed, but the rating is increased to 4.5. This is superior modern Asian. Food, service, decor, price all good. A very well run..."
Two Sheds
"11 December 2016: 7 of us here celebrating a company's Christmas party. I was here for the first time. The atmosphere was great. The food good except..."
Bernard Choo
"Loved it. My partner and I are not big eaters and we didn't finish all our food. We had one small dish, two large + rice. Presentation was amazing,..."
Reviewer473638
"Came here for a work lunch, and we got to enjoy 10 different dishes as part of the banquet. Food was flavorful, fresh and delicious. My favorite was..."
Hilda Lee
"Large,busy place that caters very well for groups of varied sizes. Shared plates from a la carte or the various set menus $69/ $79/ $99 can be..."
Eat Drink Anon
"I think one of the biggest compliments you can give a restaurant is that it lives up to its hype. I've been to RSR a few times now and..."
The Unit
"Second sitting on a Friday night, showcase banquet selection for 14 people. The food was exquisite with stand out dishes Chiang Mai chicken & prawn..."
KM
"I was a bit underwhelmed the first time I came several years ago. Not much of the food jumped out at me as being mind-blowing. The flavours of dishes..."
Jimmy Chew Food
"Always great quality food. The flavors within the dishes are fresh and the food is a modern twist on Asian cuisine. Service is attentive and prompt...."
Dre
"I booked tickets to the Ultimate red dinner at Red Spice Road. The dinner was matched with Moo Brew beers. Every dish having a theme of red. The..."
Noah Esposito
"three of the most incredible floor length Bromley's i've ever seen. prawns in chilli jam were incredible. the lychee cocktail was also amazing. ..."
Row Shell
"I had a great Thai food experience here. It was a lovely restaurant with pretty nice ambience. I tried a couple of dishes with rice and also tried..."
AshwinKumar Ganesan
"Lunch on a beautiful spring sunday, was not that busy! Walk in and got a good table. Went for the basic banquet per person which included three mains..."
Ginelle
"The pork belly just won you 4.5 stars. WOW! WOW! WOW! I must say whenever I come to your restaurant I always order the pork belly. It is amazing and..."
S K
"Couldn't fault our experience at Red Spice Road. My wife and I went on Saturday evening and ordered the showcase banquet. I couldn't fault the food..."
Stuart Rooke
"Food was fantastic and generous. We had a set menu and it was an excellent selection. Beer and wine selection was perfect. Great location. We'll be..."
Grant
"Came here for lunch and ordered the Express Lunch Banquet menu. This menu changes frequently but we got the choice of 3 dishes from a selection of 5...."
Hunger Pains
"Love love love this place, the service and food are really good and I think the price are reasonable too for such quality food. Been here three times..."
Chilli_pepper
"This review is probably unnecessary as I'm sure everyone knows this place for their signature pork belly. I haven't had better pork belly anywhere..."
Emily Galati
"Great ambience, nice bar. The only thing was no air-conditioner during summer I remember. Service are great! Overall, food are tasty but presentation..."
Ray Wang
"I enjoyed a lovely evening here with friends. There was a group of about 15 of us and we shared the set tasting banquet. From start to finish it was..."
Izzy Wild
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JZY
"Have been here quite a few times with work. Really good vegan options which is refreshing for the CBD. The venue is really nice and the round tables..."
Nathan
"My partner and I have been here a few times, and it never disappoints. Our latest visit was a group booking with friends, the staff accommodated us..."
Lordkyleman
"We had a great experience of some of the best Asian influenced food Melbourne can offer. Not a cheap feast, but well worth the outlay. The decor is..."
Thomas Ulrich
"Lovely venue. The sharing concept is nice and food is well cooked. Service was not fantastic, but was still professional. We had an enjoyable evening..."
DRSSG
"I had the most fabulous meal here. Four of us shared three mains; the duck, the tofu, and the amazing pork belly. All were presented nicely and..."
Mo
"We came on a Saturday and ordered the $29.50 Express Banquet Lunch Menu (1 appetizer and 3 mains), more than enough for two to share and exceptional..."
M.
"Iv been here for work functions and loved the Food!!!! especially the Pork Belly! Its so good! The service is great! My only critic about..."
Emily R
"Came here Saturday night food was fantastic vibe was good cocktails tasty had the pork 5 stars right there had the barramundi so moist Had some..."
Jac The Eater
"Upon entering the restaurant, you can sense the mythical ambience of the Asian fusion culture. Decorated with red-colored lanterns, the restaurant's..."
Lost In Food
"My review is between a 3.5 -4.. what i loved was the pork belly - delicious!!! Unfortunately my hubby does not like coriander and it's difficult to..."
Yolanda Pantelios
"Fancy fast food! Awesome! Great value for money, friendly wait staff and quick delivery of food.Ā Pork belly great! seems like they toned..."
Bbhood85
"Came here a couple weeks ago for a girls night out. Friendly staffs, however one of the waitress was a bit too pushy for re-ordering drinks. We still..."
A Black Sheep
"Food we had was incredible. We were all very satisfied with every dish. I especially love the fried tofu w/eggplant. The flavor and sauce is so..."
Live_in_melbourne
"I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experiences at Red Spice Road having tried their dinner banquets twice. I was quite pleased with the restaurant..."
Kell
"Dinner on a Saturday evening - ordered from the Ć la carte menu as I've been here many times before. Overall service was friendly and great,..."
Nourish Mi
"We ordered the $29.50 per person Express Lunch Banquet which included an appetiser, 3 mains and steamed rice. The servings were surprisingly generous..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"OMG. How good is this place. Service was just awesome and the food was even better. Pork belly and fish was amazing. A must visit if your in town...."
Luke Purcell
"Delicious food and generous servings which was good as the prices are slightly higher than your regular restaurant. The spinach, sesame and eggplant..."
Queen Of Food
"We came here randomly one Friday night because all of my previous restaurant choices were fully booked, and my gosh I'm glad I did! This place is..."
Kevin
"Must try : The pork belly and the lamb cury were perfectly cooked.The prawn spring rolls were above our expectation.Good restaurant for..."
"We ordered some home delivery (sorry no pics) and enjoyed the prawn spring rolls, pork belly and the curry lamb. Pork belly was great as per usual...."
Generous Serve
"Food was ok, had higher expectations especially given its prices. Felt like they tried too hard on the flavours and overdid it. Definitely didn't get..."
DRJ
"Had a lovely lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. The venue looks amazing and there is heaps of space, but I'm still not surprised that it gets so..."
Kate Pollard
"Great share menu, come here with a group of friends 4-6 would be the best numbers and be sure to order the pork belly as well as the braised beef..."
Garth Christie
"I would come here again just for the pork belly. It is truly amazing. Lamb ribs are also great. Good cocktails and great atmosphere. Would give 5..."
La Fi
"Such a gorgeous atmospheric venue, I can see why they are so popular. The service is attentive but calm, the food is to die for. I recommend the pork..."
Aneta N
"Excellent food. Tried lunch for 2 people - good stuff . Famous pork belly is an absolute. Beef curry with potatoes were great too. Don't go for..."
DT
"DO: The famous pork belly - it's won so many awards and definitely lives up to all the hype. Also try the lamb ribs, the beef cheeks and the barra...."
David Food Leasing
"Love this place, have been here twice and both times the food amazing and the service outstanding. Whether it's for a girls night out or a romantic..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"Came here last night with a group of four absolutely loved the place very busy restaurant Had the lamb ribs chicken wings cured salmon and bang..."
Jane
"A great Asian Fusian place for a lunch outing with a group of friends. Thoroughly enjoy the three mains, Pork Belly, Barramundi and beef dish. Have..."
Kpling
"Came here accidentally with colleagues from overseas. We got 5mains with rice. -Pork Belly -Lamb Ribs -Prawn Jungle Curry -Khao soi which is..."
Amid
"Solid south east Asian restaurant. Great for a group dinner or function. The lamb ribs and bang bang chicken are a couple of my favourites. Despite..."
Matt
"Good service and beautiful food. Can't complain. Love their pork belly! Will be nice to have more vegetarian options. Also a little pricy. I'll say..."
Xiaolu Helen Hu
"Yum. The food and service at red spice road is amazing. I was here a week ago,with a group of almost 30 ppl. I have food..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Beautiful dinner with family and friends of 5. Cured Salmon and Twice cooked lamb ribs for starters were delicious and started dinner off..."
Traceynn
"Great service. Excellent food. Must try the pork belly -super crispy and delicious. And also recommend the fish with all the gingery goodness. The ..."
The Munchkin
"Simply Devine , flavour then more flavour and then some more , service atmosphere and staff are impeccable , bring your own wheel barrow to carry..."
David Gray
"Never been here before but OMG the food is divine!! Service was fantastic,atmosphere was awesome all round good night. Table was ready and the wait..."
Dave Owen
"Really enjoy the food here, beside the famous pork belly, I just love the mushroom salad, I'd come back again and again each time I crave for that..."
TT
"The place that started my love affair with pork belly and today that dish is still just as special as it was the first time. The $36 banquet +..."
J0yy173
"Pretty good environment and nice staff here. We ordered a set including all appetizers, mains and desserts and the food can serve 2 to 3 people. I..."
Tiana
"What a delight. Ā I came here with my family to enjoy some good food. That's exactly what we got. Ā Good food and good service.Ā As a..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"Beautiful! The ambience, service and food are all spectacular at Red Spice Road. The chilli caramel pork belly is SO good, cannot recommend it..."
Gemma
"Hate pork, cant stand it, however the pork belly here is simply amazing. Basically anyone who has ever been here talks about the pork belly. Price..."
Craig O'Brien
"Amazing cocktails and food. We were really happy with everything we ordered. Especially loved the red apple martini and pork beÄŗly. Will defintely..."
Jess Khan
"It's always a pleasant experience coming here.You can't come here and not try the pork belly! It is absolutely the best thing on the..."
Jas
"You can tell a place is good when you can't choose from their menu - everything just sound sooo good. I recommend going in groups to grab the sharing..."
Janel
"One of the best meals I've had in Melbourne. We didn't choose the banquet, we decided to pick our own mains and share. We ended..."
Allyroar
"That Pork Belly! I went here for my birthday and I absolutely loved the place. It had a classy but low key vibe, friendly staff and just amazing..."
BGfood
"Huge restaurant with plenty of seats and a lively atmosphere. Ā The pork belly is a MUST. Ā The sauce is sweet but the fresh zesty salad on top..."
Sammi C
"Had the pork belly and the eggplant, spinach, sesame dish which were good. I wished the pork belly was more tender and softer though. Otherwise the..."
LittleM
"Excellent food. If you love Thai/Vietnamese food you will love this place. And the service is great. When I'm back in Melbourne I'll definitely be..."
James Beeby
"Yum yum yum . Not heaps of vegetarian options but still an enjoyable meal. We had a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed the meals. Pretty much everything..."
Sonia Belle
"This restaurant was recommended to me by a local foodie and oh boy the food here blew my mind away! Remember if you can't afford anything in here..."
Steven
"Been many times and always happy with the food. Thai done right. Great location, great artwork, great service & great food. Thumbs up every time..."
Lloyd Abery
"Always get the pork belly. TASTEFood is always good-excellent. Pork belly is a must (the skin isn't always as crispy as I would like..."
I Like Food And Games
"You have to order the crispy roast pork when you're at Red Spice Road. This dish is one of the best in Melbourne and certainly delights everyone. So..."
Michelle Chen
"Oh my lord... the best pork belly, with an amazingly crunchy papaya salad was a great start to the dishes that followed. I have been back time and..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Delicious and plentiful. I would describe their dishes, even the small plates (entrees) as 'heavy' and very rich. Lots of protein, so unfortunately..."
P-mac
"Great atmosphere if your going with a big group of friends or going for a date. Food is ok, but I feel they tend to fry a lot of their dishes. But..."
KAG
"We like this rest but sometimes the food is overly sweet. We go perhaps once every couple of months and sometimes the food is consistent but..."
Askl
"Red Spice Road can often be perceived as a fine dining venue but when it comes to the express lunch banquet menu priced at $29.50 for an appetiser..."
Hashtag Blog
"We came here for dinner... Had the pork belly which was yum... The brisket noodles was full of flavour too the only downside was the fat left on the..."
Donna&Shane
"Amazing! Came here with a group of 5 and we ordered 4 small meals and 3 large meals. Best was the ocean trout and the lamb ribs. Pork belly was good..."
Kiffdcosta
"I went red spice road a few months ago but have returned this time with a review and photos!Great decor, table settings and friendly..."
Matty T
"Went to a birthday here with a very big group. The decor was neat and clean and staff very friendly. We had the set menu and we're all very full...."
Melli
"Service is always with a smile, they are super efficient, explain how the menu works and are super passionate about the food they serve. The food..."
Food For Thought
"I come here repeatedly for the beautiful pork belly served here! By far one of my favourite places to go to satisfy my pork belly cravings...."
Hillary Finds Food
"First post of 2016! And this review is from a few months back when I went out for dinner my family and friends who were sweet enough to visit me in..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"I don't think I have a bad thing to say about this place other than not being a huge fan of communal tables.The food is sensational - flavour..."
Melly Mac
"Before Mom and I went to see Cats, we had pre theatre lunch at the Red Spice Road. The food here is always decent and well done, even if the service..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"What a difference the seating time makes. Loved it the first time with a later seating, enjoyed the $79 menu, great dish after great dish. Pork..."
Foodie AC
"Bursting full of flavour, always busy, and so it should be with some of the most outgoing spicy dishes I've come across. Went here with a group of..."
Another1
"This branch has better taste compare to red spice road in cbd. Must try the pork belly in here! Any other foods are pretty standard..."
Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen
"Mckillop venue has to be one of the best dining spaces in Melbourne, very sheik and yet unpretentious.Service is always excellent (never..."
J Jones
"This place is the best the service awesome the food spectacular. Asian Fusion food at its best.Ā Everything I have eaten here I have absolutely no..."
Madam Cranky Pants
"We came on a Friday night and immediately loved the vibe of the place. The community feel was great, being seated at the long semi circle communal..."
Amy
"Hands down the best pork belly in town. This place never disappoints. The chilli salt ribs are amazing and i could eat bucket load of them. Though i..."
Guardasemail
"In a media release on Friday 11 December, the team from Red Spice Road in Melbourne announced a temporary closure due to a fire that broke out during..."
Trading Plates
"Great food with amazing flavours. Very nice setup with very friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious and the watermelon duck is a MUST HAVE..."
Steven Shipley
"AMAZING food. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Great atmosphere, attentive staff and sensational food. Braised lamb & the ribs were out of this..."
Lee Pownall
"Six of us had the lunch special (including 2 vegetarians). RSR has not lost its signature style when it comes to shared plates which pack a fresh,..."
Bronwyn
"Red Spice Road serves us some of the most amazing Asian cuisine I havr had in a very long time!The staff of full of professionalism and advise..."
Shannon Grant
"Came here for a $79 per person set menu. Overall was very pleased with every meal that came out. Both appetisers and entrees were spot on. The..."
E
"All things lovely here. Attentive friendly service . Absolutely amazing meals. The lunch deal on weekdays is worth every dollar. I'll go back for..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Went there for a friend's birthday thinking it was going to be a good experience judging by the reviews I read but boy I was wrong. I Expected an..."
Grace Lengkong
"A great option for Christmas parties/small group gatherings during the silly season. Brilliant banquets and of course, that pork belly. So much..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"This is a late review but I don't think that matters the flavours here are to die for I find myself craving that pork belly please don't ever take it..."
Mj
"I've been here many times before. Love the place. I've tried the following:1) betel leaf with chicken: refreshing and yummy with..."
Occasionalist
"Such amazing flavours! I loved the beetle leaf salmon and the sticky duck with watermelon. We had the banquet and actually everything was delicious...."
Jae Papalia
""Red spice road bringing Pork Belly to the people" This is the slogan I feel Red Spice Road should use in any sort of ad campaign! It is..."
Christine S
"Super tasty and generous portion.. I love the deco and ambience.. Excellent service and valuable dinner with entertainment card discount. I find some..."
J88
"Came here for the express lunch banquet menu on a weekend and the food was really delicious. We got the marinated chicken wings. Penang curry, pork..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Had the dinner tasting banquet. Everything was delicious. I swear they put drugs in that pork belly. I've been here three times now and..."
Sandy Pok
"Always one of our favourite Asian Reataurants. We love eating here.. The waiters and bar staff are always very professional and hospitable. The food..."
John Gardiner
"Only thing I can fault, is the seating. Chairs are extremely uncomfortable and other diners are sitting literally 30 cm away from you. However, the..."
Daniel
"When's very popular restaurant in CBD. Thai Asian style mix with Western. Like the vibes outdoor area, bar, nice interior. I try the Lunch Express..."
MelburneGirl
"We went out for dinner with another couple. They were raving about the place as we wandered through the city towards this restaurant.The..."
Nelly
"What does one say when confronted with a giant slab of perfectly cooked succulent pork belly... nom nom nom. *burp*. I have had my fair share of pig..."
Alex Simmons
"I have mixed feelings about this place. I have been here twice, once with friends and once for a date. Both times the food was really good but the..."
Reality
"Excellent experience last night at Red Spice Road. Very friendly staff and great food. The crispy lamb ribs were to die for! We also had the..."
Silvia
"There is no surprised the popularity of this restaurant! Fantastic ambience, the concept of sharing dishes and tables is a winner. Not too mention,..."
Gdkf
"Like most reviewers on here, the pork belly is out of this world. It was full of flavour and melted in your mouth. Another restaurant with great..."
Katrina
"Food was really good including the obligatory pork belly. We did discover the downfall of big shared tables when red wine was spilled on my son..."
NickR
"Came here for my birthday dinner, with high expectations, having been to Burma Lane and loved it. I was a bit disheartened to find masses of (very..."
Sam
"Delicious Thai fusion food! Most of their food is a little spicy but just the right amount of spice for me! Portions here are really big so I..."
Adriannalovesfood
"Been here a few times now. Amazing every time! Food is great, service consistently excellent. Really good cocktails. Try the cured snapper with..."
Hannah Stenton
"Yumš. Delicious lunch. Definitely worth finding on McKillop street lane way! Try the smashed prawn + coconut beetle leaves & barramundi salad!..."
Vanessag
"I cannot fault this resturant, the service was professional yet friendly and very attentive. The food had so much flavour it was unbelievable! The..."
Laura Seymour
"This place is great for lunch and dinner, the food are amazing, so flavoursome with good serving portion. The waiting staff were attentive and the..."
Maggie Hunter
"Went for a friends birthday last month. Best pork belly i've ever had and the service was really good. Other dishes were nice as well. Would..."
Hao Wang
"The food here is lovely. We had the mid range set menu and every dish was full of flavour. Their signature dish of pork belly was stunning. Service..."
Sonya
"Absolutely love the pork belly here! Delicious :) all the dishes I ordered had heaps of flavour and would definitely be coming back..."
Angela Eats
"Always a pleasure to dine here. Excellent ambience, mood lighting. Cocktails and wine list brilliant. Above all service always perfect. Brilliant for..."
Uroldoc
"Came here on a whim without a reservation and fortunately was given a table for two! Lovely upbeat atmosphere, a little bit noisy but that's hardly..."
Teagan Fraser
"Ditto to pretty much what has already been said. Pork belly. It's uh-may-zing š¶. I could just do the betel leaf entree, pork belly ands big bowl..."
Julian B Ho
"Food 3.5/5. Ā Service 3/5. Ā Ambiance 4/5. Ā Interesting place with interesting food. Ā Had 3 dishes which I shared with my friend. Ā A pork dish, a..."
Ashel Lehsa
"Had a great dinner here on Monday night. Loved the fitout and the food was amazing. I'm a huge fan of pork belly but unfortunately this was the one..."
Windsor Foodman
"One of my all time favourite restaurants. The food is sensational, easily a 10/10. The service is good, food well priced. The atmosphere is always..."
TheFitFoodie
"Love, love, love RSR! This is my go-to venue for a good feed and has a great atmosphere for special occasions (if you don't mind the communal..."
Stronglifther
"I have a tradition of going here for my birthday. Every time, I have about 20 people. The staff are lovely and always helpful and the food is always..."
Fainzee
"Well where to begin?Was here this evening for a goodbye meal with a colleague and luckily one of the others going suggested here. Finally..."
Beau James
"Red Spice I dream about your tender pork belly, for anyone who likes Asian fusion this restaurant is certainly is worth a try. Their tasting plates..."
Liz Kirkpatrick
"I've eaten here many times and consider the pork belly to be some of the best I've eaten. There's always a wide of other tasty dishes on the menu..."
Salono
"I came here due to the major hype and did not regret it one bit!The pork belly, as everyone would agree with me, is phenomenal! It didn't..."
Mai Lam
"Order the Pork BellyExpress lunch menu is awesome. Just remember to order the pork belly, as it is fantastic, as one of the options. The..."
Its All About The Food
"Red spice road has the most amazing pork belly! It's so good! They have a great lunch special too! Only $35 each! Cocktails and dessert were really..."
Heidi
"This is one for when your boss asks where you want to have your team lunch. It's pricey and it doesn't really have the atmosphere you'd want for an..."
Wasabiman
"McKillop Street is one of Melbournes many alleyways, parallel to Queen Street & Elizabeth Street and in between Bourke Street and Little Collins..."
KT
"Been here numerous times..best pork belly ever!!the vibe and service is awesome! One of the best modern Asian restaurants..."
Salil Ghag
"Went with the family, and loved it. Eggplant mapo is probably the best veg dish I've ever eaten. The duck red curry was also excellent. Only blemish..."
Venu
"Red Spice Road is a nice restaurant right downtown, I went with a group of about 8 people and we all had the banquet and one of our party has a lot..."
CoutureChef
"Excellent food, generous portion sizes and was very impressed with the sommelier's suggestion of a red wine to match with asian flavours. Had the..."
Worldismy0yster
"Very impressed with the food at Red Spice Road. Tried the Express Banquet Menu for $55 pp and it didn't disappoint. The Salmon Roe Croquette, Betal..."
Just Another Foodie
"We came here for the express banquet and absolutely loved it! My favourite was probably the pork belly, but their curry was absolutley delicious..."
Bowlie83
"Professional staff. Attentive service. Lunch banquet good value. Online booking is smooth. And oh yes, the best gosh darn pork belly in Melbourne..."
Daniel May
"Thinking about that pork belly... The place was pretty quiet the week night we came in and lucky for that as we didn't have booking. The atmosphere..."
Nola
"Red Spice Road is one of Melbourneās many offerings of South-East Asian fusion. Itās largely influenced by Thai cuisine, with predominant..."
MyFoodBelly
"Just tremendous!. Have been to Red Spice Road often over last couple of years and has always just blown us away, food is superb, service impeccable,..."
Larry
"I love Red Spice Road. Pork belly of my..."
Saltedeggcustardbun
"I went for dinner at this place on last Sunday ; we ordered Pork belly, waygu beef stir fry and Barramundi; pork belly was amazing with nice Asian..."
Food Lover
"Amazing cocktails and superb food. Only just discovered here and the cocktails are just amazing and food was superb. The banquet definitely has heaps..."
Michaeldale
"Amazing dinner at Red Spice Road. Tonight I went to the McKillop St. Red Spice Road with my daughter. It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant with..."
Mawarmerah8
"LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. I cant say enough good stuff about this place. I go as often as possible. The pork belly is the best in the whole entire..."
Stacey Feaver
"Must try the pork belly with apple slaw. Came here for lunch, not too busy on a Wednesday. The food was absolutely amazing ā all of the dishes were..."
Chatnoirmiaow
"Nice food and great..."
Kane Chang
"Mouth watering !. I am still to taste a better pork belly dish than what they serve at Red Spice Road. Oh my goodness their food is to die for. It's..."
Elijah.ratwatte
"Came here for a work function and had the large banquet. Pork belly, ox cheek and pork bun were great. I don't know if I would come here if I paid..."
Out And About
"Pork belly!. We came to Red Spice Road for the first time with friends and were impressed with the vibe, food and service. We had two order two..."
Alicia
"Fantastic!. Had one large plate and two salads between the two of us, was plenty. Great food, great service, great atmosphere...."
Ryan Miranda
"We love it. Stir-fried Wagyu beef salad was a bit spicy but very tasty. Duck red curry was flawless but the Balinese fried snapper was a..."
Maung Maung Oo
"Impossible not to like the food.. Great for business lunches. We had the $36 per head express banquet. Food came out quickly and the service was..."
Anna
"Great set menu. I had a delightful dinner there with 8 others one busy Friday night - we all enjoyed it.We were accommodated with our own table,..."
Steve Gilchrist
"Drool worthy food but uncomfortable seating. In a nice restaurant it is important that you're comfortable while having a long nice dinner. The seats..."
Haversheim77
"The eggplant salad was delicious, the lamb shoulder literally melted in my mouth, and that pork belly, well words cannot describe how good it is. You..."
MelbourneVita
"I have been to Red Spice Road Ā n McKillop Street quite a few times and last night was the first time I have been back in nearly a year. It made me..."
Olivia Baillie
"...despite the high price, I definitely found it worth it. By the last round of mains (the infamous pork belly, which I will get to, was in the first..."
Mon's Adventure
"Thai-fusion seems to be a particularly popular cuisine in Melbourne. I didnāt get an opportunity to try the highly recommended Chin Chin, however..."
Jeannie Kang
"Embodying the community and the spirit of the family unit in Asia, Red Spice Road is a fun and modern take on casual, street-inspired food, with an..."
The Food Society
"...I happened to stumble across Red Spice Road ā a unique South East Asian-style dining experience in the heart of Melbourne. And whilst boundless..."
Tickle My Tastebuds
"Red Spice Road is a lovely spacious restaurant, beautifully decorated with oriental ornaments. Seating is at communal tables, with the opportunity to..."
Flho
"Red Spice Road has two restaurants in Melbourne: one in QV and the one we visited, which was on McKillop St. The restaurant is divided into 4 public..."
Rumblingteddy
"The pork belly is perfectly crisp on the outside while the insides just melt in your..."
W
"Inevitably, comparisons will have to be made with other similar modern Asian players in the scene, especially with new kid on the block Chin..."
Amy W
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only).Verdict: Great value banquets with the pork belly standing out yet again... one day I..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"The remaining courses were good, but just a bit forgettable about the first two courses, so I am not going to even discuss..."
Emily Wilson
"I credit Red Spice Road for turning me on to pork belly. Having never had it before, I went to a friendās birthday party thereĀ some years ago now..."
Cat
"Website How do they do it for the price? The lunch special at Red Spice Road is ridiculously good value. When you order the Mon-Fri Lunch banquet you..."
Dining Nirvana
"Red Spice Road is one of the best dining experiences Iāve had in Melbourne. This is classy South East Asian dining with chart topping dishes at a..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"The service was attentive. But not a āFlower Drumā attentive ā it was actually bordering on annoying. Our waitress wasnāt particularly..."
Pjh.
"I was really happy with the service at Red Spice Road. I was worried we might somehow be treated differently for coming in for the cheap dinner..."
Lunchosaurus
"On Friday we went out with some friends to this very trendy looking restaurant. From the moment you walk in the door you are welcomed by a large..."
Yasmin Safia Lennie
"...Betel leaf has a crunchy texture like crisp nori, and a sharp peppery taste. A win as an appetiser in my..."
Saki
"Would SO gladly come back here over and over again. IMHO, my experience here was WAY better than the one I had in Chin Chin or Longrain. Easy to..."
The Hungry Excavator
"Red Spice Road has the look of a den of..."
Plate Licker
"The beef slices were tender and cooked to perfection and was a stable counterpoint to the refreshing greens and..."
Sophie
"Friday nights should be about a good glass of wine, some great food and good friends! Red Spice Road is the perfect setting! Made for communal tables..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Hands down the best pork belly ever. Nice crisp crackling, soft tender pork meat, and an amazing concoction of sticky caramel, spicy chilli and sour..."
Jenster
"... pork belly, twice cooked and deep fried to yield a crispy exterior that gave way to insides so soft and caramelised that the fat practically..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"I would easily recommend it as a venue for group bookings and would say it is worthy of checking..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"...the lunch special is great value for money and would thoroughly recommend it to friends but only if we can come..."
Minda Barley
"After such a flavourful start to our meal, we eagerly awaited the next part of the banquet. Unfortunately for me, the rest of the mealā¦ umā¦..."
Foodie Dreams
"Considering their excellent cuisine and relatively easy reservation system, Red Spice Road could have been one of my favourite restaurants in the..."
Angel Khong
"I've heard a lot about this place since my return from Viet Nam, but it's taken a year to finally visit it. A restaurant serving a South-East Asian..."
Cloudcontrol
"I like this place but the sweetness on some dishes needs to be dialed down a..."
Muse
"Needed more stomachs. Eve.... Needed more stomachs.Every appetiser was on point by the the time we had hit the mains and the famous pork..."
Daniel Coutts
"Words can't even describe!. Words can't even describe how fantastic of a dining experience I had here. Came in for my partner's birthday and we were..."
Carmenmoreiraaa
"Great food. Having been several times found the food consistent and sevice good. I'm sure many agree that the pork with caramel and apple slaw is a..."
M
"Slow kitchen, food was good though.. We booked the valentines dinner. It was a set menu and minimum fuss. We had to ask for water and our menu to..."
Mistermister
"A Curates Egg. Firstly I really liked the food. The barramundi was great the pork belly perhaps just a little bit too much. Betel leaves very..."
ChrisR
"It's ok. Dinner on the weekend was nice enough, not sure what all the fuss is about though as there wasn't The "WoW" factor we expected especially..."
Foodie1
"Great lunch and dinner fusion. Surely I'm not the only one to rave about the pork belly, crab betel leaves and lamb sticks. It's great value and..."
Ally
"Came here on a whim, left satisfied and impressed.. I visited here a couple of weeks back with a group of 6 others. We ordered the $55 banquet, the..."
Ash W
"Two thumbs up for the lamb ribs!. Nuff..."
FudieGudie
"Went there for dinner with my partner. Food was excellent and service equally as good. We will definitely be..."
Lone Ranger
"The food here is always amazing. The ribs are to die for however another reason we frequent this place is the cocktails however they have since been..."
Stace Bianca Lenthall
"Has never dissapointed. My partner and I have eaten here roughly 10 times, and every time it has been very, very tasty. Always good service, very..."
Caspar
"Love love love the food. Been here twice now, the food is amazing. Probably some of the best asian food I'v had in Melbourne. The tamarind chicken..."
Nethmi Perera
"Pork belly and lamb ribs. The Lamb ribs for entree and the pork belly for main are unbeatable, though you might want to walk home to burn a bit of it..."
Davine99
"Wear Loose Clothing!. I recently dined here (oct 16th 2014) and was not disappointed. Service was impeccable and food was great! I highly reccommend..."
Jessica Manz
"The pork belly !!!! Love it !!!. I went to this restaurant for dinner we were seated on share table which was bit uncomfortable. we had a pork belly..."
Manamanamix0910
"Sensational and great for vegans too. We had such an amazing experience at Red Spice Road to celebrate a special family occasion.It was just so..."
MissRuby
"Pork Belly with Apple Slaw, Chilli Caramel and Black Vinegar. Yum! Yum!..."
Simone.clancy
"Most Amazing Pork Belly in Melbourne !! No One Can Beat It. PORK BELLY..."
Love For Food Girl
"Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne. Great service. Great food. Pork Belly is the best in..."
Ltal
"Great experience, wonderful food.. Visiting from Texas the restaurant was recommended by a friend and we absolutely loved the food and experience. We..."
Amarlb
"Well best thing about this place was definitely the ambience, presentation, service. Food is good, not rememberable (mains). entrees though must try..."
MYNAMEISSAM
"Delayed but Delicious!. So we finally went for a dinner to the Red Spice Road after ages of wanting to go there since we had heard such great things..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Love it!. I love this place. It is one of my favourites. I have been there about three times now and I have enjoyed it every time. The atmosphere is..."
Sonia_jit
"Pork belly heaven. Enticed by how affordable the express banquet is compared to the normal menu, I tried the Xinjiang lamb, chicken and pork belly...."
Esther
"Delicious food and generous portions. Both the rabbit and chicken were superbly cooked. You can't get a table for two so had to sit in a long table..."
Musafir
"Mmm. Great hidden restaurant. Some great dishes well worth the go! I wouldn't suggest the curry but basically everything else I ate on the banquet I..."
Rebecca Borg
"Can't wait to go back. Had the banquet menu with a group of friends and it was all amazing. Yes even that pork belly, the best thing on the menu. All..."
Kathryn
"Pork belly - YUM. Although I wasn't a big fan of the communal dining (me and my partner came here for our anniversary dinner and had to share a table..."
Chrissy
"Great food, great atmosphere. Tried this place based on a recommendation and loved it. The pork belly was simply amazing. will definitely be coming..."
Darrenlim0008
"Excellent experience as always. Ordered the beef larb, green chicken curry and pork belly with apple slaw.My favourite was the pork belly...."
Amelia Li
"Asian Wow. It's up a lane way so you won't know it's there unless you track it down. If you book early they do like the table back after a couple of..."
Pepe Sierra
"We had dinner here last night. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was a New Zealand guy very friendly and attentive. The food was good. Scallop..."
Sinead Byrne
"Superb. Went for Mother's Day lunch and will definitely be..."
Julie
"Amazing food. The food there is really delicious. Dishes around $36 but Man you known what you pay for!..."
John Smith
"Fantastic! Been meaning to try red spice rd for ages and will def be back. Every dish on the banquet was fantastic with the pork belly knocking it..."
Nathan Gurarie
"We dined here last night and all we can say is WOW! The atmosphere and decor set the mood for a funky yet sophisticated night. We had the $69 banquet..."
ChrisAndBel
"Love love love this place. Food is amazing been a few times for lunch and dinner. The lunch price is excellent value would highly recommend. Can not..."
Kyriacoum
"Not to usual standard. I find it very hard to portray negative comments regarding Red Spice Road as it is one of our favourite restaurants. Holds..."
MelbourneHunger
"Best pork bely. Best pork belly i've ever hadwill go back again and..."
Aa
"Good dining experience. The banquet is a great way to have a variety of dishes, between two of us there was so much food! We couldn't get through all..."
Bopnbeep
"Delightful food and fantastic atmosphere. Not one for reviews, this one was worth a mention! I have recently visited Red Spice Road, the QV..."
Patrick Geoghegan
"Interesting. Liked the food here. The prawns on beettle leaves and scallops as entrees were really good. I chose the prawns with beans as I dont eat..."
Carolyn Pitt
"Always delivers. Visited Red Spice Road recently and again was not let down. Staff were friendly and fun as usual and couldn't do enough for..."
MayorOfSouthbank
"Whow. What a great place four of us went there,had the ribs which were fantastic, and beef cheeks fantastic ,and the pork belly just amazing,stools..."
Michael Anthony Pagonis
"Great meal, great atmosphere, banquet was great value considering the quality and amount of food. Will definitely..."
Pete
"Great value and food!. Came here for my birthday and it was very enjoyable! We had the express banquet and were very satisfied, especially for the..."
AH
"There is only one reason to come to this restaraunt PORK BELLY!!! all other dishes are only average, that being said it is still one of my favorites,..."
Professor Pig
"Loved this, a very Longgrain vibe with the food still Thai inspired but leaning more to the freshness of Viet. We had a banquet. It was epic...."
Curlsaugogo
"A favourite of mine. Atmosphere is always great, service quick. Banquet ( with pork belly) is a highlight. They should provide more rice..."
AaronN
"Yum yum and yum!!!. I've been here several times and every single time i go its amazing. The staff are great, drinks are great and the food is..."
Lchon8
"Trustworthy Food. Red Spice Road constitantly delivers delicious, LARGE meals. They are so generous with their portion sizes and the depth of flavour..."
Nikkipudney
"Love love love Red Spice Road.Decor is great, staff and service is always good, nice ambience and always full. Food is lovely, try the banquets...."
Ainsa
"Yum spice road! The ambience and decor is fusion style Chinese and the food is Yumtastic! We had about 8 dishes and all were super yummy with dish of..."
J
"Great food and restaurant. Beautiful food and ambience at Red Spice Road. The pork belly is to die for! Red Spice Road never..."
Delishme
"7/10. The atmosphere and decor is great. Food was just ok but I love the pork belly with apple..."
Caressshie
"Impressive set up and great atmosphere, yummy food too. Had beef cheeks which I highly recommend and barramundi which was also very nice. Served..."
Littleguy11
"Great Food,. Been several times here, repeatable as the food is delcious. The banquet meal (non-express) is a mix of good food and great food, so..."
Travman
"Staff could improve on their service. The food was nice. Value not too bad either. Worth a try if you are in the..."
Ty Krusen
"Great food - subtle flavours. We ate here two days after eating at Chin Chin. Which is the better of the two, depends on how you like your Asian..."
Redgoat
"Perfect evening!. We came here to celebrate my daughter's VCE results and were blown away by both the food and service. The $79 banquet option was..."
Anne.mccoy
"RSR could be described as organised chaos, but what divine chaos it is. The service is a cut above and the food coming off the pass here is nothing..."
Iceman
"Great place for a reasonably priced, casual, shared lunch. The place is always..."
Nicholas Dircks
"Liked it. The food is good, definitely value for money re: price of dishes in comparison to size. The staff are run off their feet but attentive and..."
Melbournemelbourne92
"Delish. Had lunch here. Pork Belly with Chill, Apple Slaw is sooooo good, a must try.pork belly is fatty while crispy outside, tender inside, the..."
Xili
"I've been to Red Spice Rd a few times & it lived up to expectations again tonight! The lamb ribs, pork belly & crispy duck were all..."
Matt
"Beautiful food! Very impressed! Expensive but worth it. Staff are ok, waiter was a bit cocky and didn't write our order down and forgot our scallops..."
Liz
"Satisfied my every taste bud. My daughter gave me a gift card for my Birthday, we decided to try it out. We ordered the $65 banquet. The first 3..."
Lisa Chiu
"The best restaurant you could take a loved one. This is the place to show off to your friends and family. The food is DIVINE and the service..."
Janineskyer
"Pricey but awesome. Amazing food, great atmosphere. Pork Belly is the best i've had (don't tell..."
Dash_169
"Great Ambience and Delicious Food. It such a cool place to eat ! Pork Belly is definitely the one to go. It is much better than the QV branch! Go..."
Detben
"Fab modern asian food!!. This place exceeded our expectations, porbably because of two reasons 1. we ate during the week and the place was half..."
SazRaz
"Noisy Cosy and spicy. Very interesting first experience of shoulder to shoulder communal dining but the food was fantastic. Would love to experience..."
Dottore Vince
"The service was really good and the food was pretty good. Loved the chicken salad but the prawn curry was boring. Hated the stupid high..."
Lellett
"Amazing service!. Absolutely amazing service from all the staff! Very knowledgeable of all their dishes and drinks. The food was served quick, and..."
Tweedle.dee
"Great for Group Dining, good value and good food. After seeing a few reviews here I believe your experience at Red Spice Road depends on what you are..."
Jbomb
"One of my all time favourites. Excellent service, very accommodating. Absolutely delightful staff. Now the food - it's all so yum! We dined tonight..."
Redcat
"Love love love!. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing..."
J
"Beautiful Flavours. This is my very first Urbanspoon review. After reading a few negative reviews recently i was a little apprehansive about Red..."
Moose
"Enjoyable lunch with friends. Enjoyed a terrific birthday lunch with friends but with only one waiter for the large groups It was a little slow...."
Tonyam11
"Amazing banquet, finished too soon though! If it's your first time, try one of the two banquets, you won't regret it. Service is brilliant, and I..."
Leatherface
"Absolutely love this place. The food is exquisite and have often taken guests here who have also enjoyed it. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The..."
Deelight
"Bday dinner. The lamb ribs were delicious, the desserts were beautiful. Great ambience and good..."
Nicole Pritchard
"Perfect evening - left feeling good. As a returning customer it was nice to see the staff service/welcoming has improved. The waiters and waitresses..."
Havachatkiwi
"Thrice cooked pork- yes. Well, it depends what you're after but if you want clean asian fusion this is a good choice. Had a few banquets and..."
Bill Cosby
"Great atmosphere, yummy cocktails and the best park belly..."
Lily
"I loved going back for dinner to share the pork belly dish with my husband, and it was just as good the second time. The food is sensational and not..."
Coffee Lover
"Just as good as advertised, unbelievably tasty food with generous servings and a great beer selection. Cool set-up using communal tables too. Well..."
Fab Melican
"Always a great experience. We had dinner for four here Wednesday night and it had been a few months since our last visit. Every time we go back we..."
Brad
"Pork Belly yummy. Always enjoy the food here but please bring back the Pandan..."
Thewifey_07
"Great service. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Tasty drinks. Among Melbournes best. A..."
Vegemite Girl
"Superb..... Loved it. Food perfect. All dishes cooked traditionally on the bone. Deserts sumptuous. Expensive but worth it, the quality was..."
Barbara
"Lamb ribs and pork belly - awesome. Will be..."
Michael
"Pork belly in my belly :). Booked a table here on a Saturday night for dinner ordered an entree and two mains to share (pork belly & duck). Pork..."
"Fantastic! What can I say... We had the banquet and it was amazing. Pork belly lived up to expectations but everything was just perfect. The staff..."
Eat_drink_melbs
"Fabulous pork..."
Heathcliff
"Quite nice. Had the $75 banquet, and was a little disappointed, loved parts not so much others. The pork belly and lamb ribs are stand outs, however..."
Belly On
"Great food but less upselling please. I have been to Red Spice Road many times and find the food never dissapoints! The Pork Belly and Betel leaf are..."
Melinda Le
"First time here and it was nice. Food was yummy and fresh. Not enough non-spicy options. Even though the waitress told us the corn fritters were not..."
Hungry Cat
"Amazing food and great service! If you're looking for a great Western take on Asian food then look no further...."
J-love
"Delicious!. Went for the first time and had the 5 course express banquet. Serving sizes were generous. We all loved the food and service was pretty..."
Karen
"The pork belly is amazing!! Apart from that, I don't see why there is so much hype around this..."
FoodHunter
"I love everything about this restaurant, from the amazing service to the unbelievable food, it's simply faultless! The service is great, the..."
Melbourne_Foodie
"Great Martini. I just stopped for a drink at the bar. Nice staff great..."
Neil Tambourine
"Great birthday dinner!. Had a birthday dinner at Red Spice Road with my relative last night and it was brilliant.The decor was excellent - there..."
Sian Bo
"Get the banquet!. Have been here several times and love it. the pork belly is my favourite, we order this every time! the banquet is fantastic - I..."
Pnb
"Ticks all the boxes.. Been here about 5 times in the past two years, which is a lot when there are so many wonderful options out there in..."
Shazmoo
"Early bird banquet special $25 per person is a great deal! Tip: if u are going in a bigger group and wish to try all the varieties, make separate..."
Roslyn Foo
"Best Pork Belly dish in town. It's the best Pork Belly dish I've ever eaten. Have been there several times and every time, the dish is consistently..."
Jo
"Go with the Banquets.... We arrived for an 8:30 booking for 7 people and were seated at the communal table in the main dining area. This concept..."
Ruby-Jean
"As good as it was 3 years ago!4 of us pre-booked on a Sat night at 8.30pm so had table all night (earlier reservations have to leave for 2nd..."
Food Lover
"My husband and I dined here for the first time last night. Service was speedy and the food was amazing- we ordered the banquet.Don't be put off..."
Mrs Kruegs
"Good food,vibe n waiter... Really good food, good vibe, and i forgot to present my entertainment gold card when about to pay. after pay n just..."
I Am Starving
"Delicious South-East Asian cusine. Amazing banquet, great atmosphere and mouth-watering food.Definitely coming..."
Tina
"Amazing Food. I love the food and atmosphere at Red Spice Road. having dined here twice now I love the flavour, I love how items are cooked and the..."
Amelia
"Hit and miss. Firstly, I enjoyed the fact you can book at Red Spice Road, and I also really liked the ambience of the restaurant. In terms of the..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Good food, service a bit average. Been here a few times, although the food is good, the service was a bit average on our last..."
Stuck In Transit
"Lacking punch. As soon as I walked in the door I really wanted to like this place. Fantastic space and decor, like the communal seating idea, hip..."
Richard
"We ordered the banquet and food and service were both great. The only comment was there were just too much food! Lucky dessert was a nice light..."
Poohbear
"Have been several times including the function room, great menu, delicate to big bold flavours, good value, will be..."
Graeme
"Good fusion of ingredients. Decor is different with the big long tables. communal eating isn't for everyone and isn't for every occasion but..."
Munchinmelbourne
"Lunch banquet. Always good flavor and..."
Foodandwinefan
"Good business lunch, but slipping a bit?. $25/head for the 3 course 'banquet' menu was good value and very tasty. Initially one of the dishes served..."
Ingmar W
"Excellent!. Loved the banquet we had here, perfect blend of flavours! Our waiter was excellent, provided great service all night. One of my friends..."
Nicole Findlay
"Road to success. Everytime we've been here the food (a la carte and banquet) and service has been great. Good drinks menu. I felt sorry for my guest..."
Chips_Dumplings
"What a great place. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere. Worth every..."
Grembetz
"Best pork belly in Melbourne!!! The lunch special is the best..."
Blake
"Pork Belly is a Must. The price is a little at the upper end but the food is well worth it. Service was okay. Recommend this..."
Minny
"Pork belly. Twice cooked lamb. Enough..."
Liadia
"I will attack people to secure my twice cooked lamb ribs. I am serious. I will like freak out and start flailing a knife around the room if you take..."
Daniel Peacock
"Very nice food, excellent pork belly. We had the $75 banquet option. They didn't cater for my allergy though, when I asked if the tofu dish could be..."
Helen Walker
"I like it but I don't LOVE it. I've been to RSR twice now. Both times the food was good and the service as it should be. I like it and would never..."
PoleDancer
"Go for lunch, banquet option.. Entree and 3 mains.. $25 amazing!Must have the pork belly, hands down best I have ever..."
Carrie
"Road to ravishing food. This place is a regular of mine when I want to sit and catch up with friends. The banquet gives you a taste of the best..."
Hungry Princess
"Love the lamb ribs and the pork belly. Staff very friendly but service can be a bit slow but this place is always full and very lively. And they take..."
Shaneo
"Went there for a quick lunch before heading somewhere. Found out that their express banquet for two was amazing. Amazingly easy to choose, amazingly..."
Ezio Hungary
"Enjoyable lunch. Tried out the lunch banquet for two whereby you get to pick three mains out of five. The food was good, especially the pork belly...."
Tibbar0606
"Love, love, love this place. The pork belly and the massaman lamb curry are to die for, in particular the pork belly. The express lunches are great..."
Moose
"Banquet Lunch. Possibly the best asian restaurant I've been too ever. The pork belly was simply fantastic, as was the lamb ribs. Service was pretty..."
TheEnforcer
"$ 25 lunch special is amaz value for such great food..."
JBabs
"This is an unusually large restaurant in the heart of the CBD on a picturesque lane. The staff went well out of their way to make sure we were happy..."
Jed K
"Value banquet. Great value on the banquet for early bird diners. Our group of 5 diners opted for the $30 for 5 dishes option. Most notable, the stand..."
WSW
"Great food, nice environment and the lunch menu is very good value at just $25 per..."
Melissa
"Incredible. There is only one thig to say....Pork Belly....enough..."
Chris Gulliver
"Good business lunch. The lunch banquet is very good value and although the food is not traditional Thai, it is tasty. It is popular with locals as it..."
Tiges
"$65 banquet is great.. Enough food to fill your belly for the whole night and next day!!! Pork belly was the favorite!! Cocktails were very yummy!!!..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"Best pork belly ever! Duck curry was beautiful with delicate flavored, so well cooked! Desserts are a must try.. Mousse with Chocolate, mint and..."
Rupina Singh
"PORK BELLY WITH CHILLI CARAMEL!!!!. This dish is to die for!! It is the best pork belly I have ever had and I have had it many many times. It never..."
Brad70
"Big value banquet. Reckon Red Spice Road has the best value business lunch deal around. Especially if you have to go back to work (ie, wine..."
Missdelish
"Amazing food. The pork belly was sensational, as was the lamb shoulder. We finished with the choc, chilli & mint parfait with salted caramel nuts and..."
Patsy
"Great for vegos too. Very chique interior, lovely staff, quick service, great food (had the tofu dishes) and it was delicious! Not to mention the..."
Megs Maskikar
"The best. Make sure you oder the banquet, SO WORTH IT. And the $7 Watermelon topped with Sticky Pork, Peanut and Prawn Relish is delicious as well as..."
Imogen
"Brought here for my dinner and we had the ribs and scallops to start- both delicious although the scallops were a tad on the spicy side and beef..."
DB4SB
"The was my fourth time to rsr and once again it didn't disappoint! The banquet was beautiful - and ic course the pork belly was divine!!' great place..."
The Famished Fork
"Outstanding!! We had a banquet for two, and the food was simply delicious (the pork belly is a must!) :-) the communal dining setup makes for a great..."
Megan
"It is the BEST Thai restaurant ever! We go atleast x1 a month! The best menu are the Twice cooked lamb ribs and the pork belly... It's simply..."
Imagonna Eat
"Amazing as always. Ribs pork belly and short rib curry... World..."
Birdman
"Greatest value for money in melbourne. We had lunch on Saturday - banquet for 2 for $25 each. 3 fabulous, flavourful mains to share - delicious and..."
Sandra
"I went there for a work function and we had one of there function rooms. Loved the decor and set up in general and the food was to die for! I had a..."
Fun And Shenanigans
"Delicious! The service was really great, attentive and polite. The food was fantastic. We had 5 dishes to share between 8 ladies, and it was just the..."
Tessthetaster
"Red spice ago go. Banquet no. 2 was outstanding. Food exceded expectations both in terms of quality and quantity. Unfortunately front of house let..."
Sara Thomson
"Great to team lunches. Have come here many times with various teams I work with and the food is great, good for sharing and everyone enjoys it and..."
Rado
"Tasty and well-priced!. Came here for a celebration dinner with my partner the other night and ordered banquet #2 so that we could try the famed pork..."
Sue
"Great Banquet. The banquet is great and the service is quick and efficient! Definitely will be going..."
Ava
"Don't get the $55 banquet. Two main dishes out of the four r heavily fried (being the tofu n chicken dishes) They were nowhere as nice as b4...."
Lulumama
"Delicious food but not a great layout. Its hard to chat on a large shared table. But the soft shell crab was yummy and oysters fresh. the goat was..."
Dee
"Amazing fried tofu; loved the corn cakes too! Great atmosphere, prompt & professional service. Will definitely be coming back..."
Tardar Sauce
"Although I liked RSR, it doesn't compare to some it's closets rivals. Service was disappointing, I suppose that's what you get for a restaurant that..."
Dianne Arstall
"Will surely return!. Concur with others, pork belly is amazingly good! Ambience is more for friends (dark, music etc) - not suitable for..."
Foodie
"Had the early bird cheapskate banquet with workmates after work. After some skepticism when reading the menu all five dishes were really, really good..."
Gotham
"Yum yum yum, fast service, excellent mocktails and priced very well!!! Had the quail and pork belly highly..."
Donna
"Pork Belly every time!. This has to be one of, if not my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The first time I went I did not know what to expect,..."
Nicki
"Absolutely delicious food, great location and great menu! The ambience was perfect, I recommend this restaurant to anyone thats will appreciate fine..."
Davide Andreotti
"Delightful. Yummy Yummy YummyGreat food....Pork Belly was my..."
Dani
"Pork belly. Yes, the pork belly is really good. It has a great balance between the salty skin and the sweet (mirin based?) marinate. I really only..."
Frog
"Gimme more. Had a very enjoyable evening at Red Spice Road! It was my first time there but pretty sure it wasn't the last. Heaps of vegan and gf..."
Daniel
"Had a fantastic experience at rsr. The dishes were nothing short of exceptional. The service was great. Will certainly..."
Hungry Dave
"Worth stepping up from the usual china town cheapo banquet for a change. I brought my husband and in-laws here on Friday night after a recommendation..."
Daria Taafe
"Thanks for a great function!. Last Thursday night we hosted a function for around 80 people from interstate and overseas at RSR. You never fail..."
Glenn
"Red Spice Surprise. Love this place....fantastic modern Thai flavours and the lunch banquet is terrific value, loads of food and quick service. Have..."
BellaItalia
"Don't miss the pork belly!. This place has an amazing atmosphere. The food is of the shared variety, however you will not leave hungry.I highly..."
M.T Wentz
"Really ambient place, has real feeling.. Had the banquet that was, good, but..... I've had better.. The place was pumped up to me, and I don't think..."
M
"The decor, feel, design and service at this place are out of this world! The food is somehow even better and the pork belly and lamb ribs are some of..."
Beanmeister
"Great atmosphere, Great honest waiter, who actually gives his own personal opinions on food choices, Service was not 100%, but still good. Jungle..."
Speccy
"Amazing pork belly. Lunch banquet deal is fantastic. Will be..."
Candice
"Very happy with my experience. I had the $45 lunch banquet with a large group of friends and everyone was impressed by the variety of food,..."
Tahli Langdon
"Mixed experience. Food: blue eye was excellent; soft shell crab was unpleasant; pork belly, while tasty, was fried to within an inch of its life &..."
Cuptart
"East meets west. Fabulous food in a beautifully decorated room. Every dish a winner. Staff very efficient but not..."
HungryBeavers
"Really good Thai food, the crab is really good. You get kicked out after your meal so they can set the table for the next..."
Mag
"Came here for a team lunch from work. It was ideal, service was attentive, food was tasty and plentiful! We had the banquet which was great value...."
Melissa
"(5/5) Great food, great service, awesome time!. We have come here many times and will definitely return many times more. Nice contemporary place with..."
Michelle Young
"Tasty, good value. friendly service. We went for dinner on a Saturday night and it didnt disappoint. We had both betel leaves on the menu to start..."
Charlotteharris
"Great pork belly as per all the other reviews. We also had soft shell crab with snake beans and wagyu beef noodles...although nice, I found those..."
Giang Pham
"Been there few times the pork belly and the lamb ribs were the best, but the chicken dish abit bland,the service good.. Will be..."
Foodandwinelover
"Love love love, we had dinner here about 6 weeks ago. The pork belly is really good and they also do a great deal from Monday to Friday between 5 to..."
Dublinese
"Great Experience!. Beautiful food and great service. I really enjoyed the concept of the communal dining tables. We ventured here as part of the MFWF..."
Leanne Haythorpe
"Great Place. Fabulous food and catered really well to my food intolerance. Excited to go back again.Only slight problem with the servers as I..."
Marika Silwedel
"Sticky pork is amazing!. Have heard of RSR but never tried it despite having a big love for SEA cuisine. Finally tried it during the MFWF Restaurant..."
Lizzee
"Best Thai!!. It may not be authentic thai but the flavours are amazing. Don't expect pad thai. Must try the lamb ribs and the Barramundi. And the..."
Karen
"Great dining experience, great service and the food was amazing (try the pork belly!) Banquet for lunch was very reasonably priced. Highly..."
Steve R
"Red Spice is very nice!. We had the lunch banquet which was $25 for an appetizer and 3 courses to share. Food was excellent, service was also great...."
Grace Giuliano Mottram
"..yum.... Serves up a very very good Pork..."
Bluecat
"The best pork belly in town! I came back 3 times for them. I think i cant just get enough of..."
Dee2gal
"Modern Infused Thai. Well, at the risk of saying this and getting outted, there isn't alot of places in Melbourne that focus on good Thai food. There..."
FinandHeidi
"8 of us booked for Friday night dinner. It was a good night! We had the banquet #2 $65pp. LOVE THE PORK BELLY. they also have vegetarian..."
Nene
"Will be coming back for more!. Been here three times, so you probably now I'm not gonna bag this place. I always leave full and satisfied. My..."
Jenny
"A road worth travelling. Excellent ~ Great ambience, great food & great service ~ What a terrific dinning pleasure. The food, especially the curry is..."
Droidster
"The chow can be a bit rich and meaty but in small doses it-is-the-shit! Paired with a jug of easy drinking nectar, my lady and I always leave full as..."
Shredder
"Get the pork belly! Seriously the best pork belly ever. Lamb ribs are also amazingly succulent. Nice..."
Megan
"Not Too Bad!. Had Dinner on Saturday night, was relatively happy with the overall night.Great Decor, excellent service. Wine selection was..."
Jason
"Awesome Red Spice Road... If you want a inventive meal then red spice road is that place. Mainly the place for the 20s and 30s but still great for us..."
Dan
"I along with a group of friends ate at Red Spice road on new years eve and the food was spectacular. We have a set menu with shared buffet style..."
April P
"Lunch extravaganza. The lunch banquet is excellent value and it's true what has been said about the pork belly. Best ever. Slick service and you can..."
Cheezels
"Service was a bit slow (took half an hour to get our first beer). Air con was too warm. Food was absolutely delicious - pork belly and lime cured..."
Dave Keast
"This is one of my favourite spots for a weekday lunch. The food is simply Devine and the service quick and professional. My gripes would be the..."
CheerUp
"Really enjoyed it.. Went with group from work and really enjoyed it.plenty of food - almost too much, and just the right waiting service...."
Liz50
"Nice selection of drinks. food is above average, but not too amazing. pork belly is quite good, soft shell crab/chicken salad are..."
Kenny
"The salt and pepper tofu was unbelievable! A very happy..."
Sheridan Smith
"Awesome. The lunch banquet is really special. It is such good value and so incredibly satisfying. They always have pork belly on the menu even though..."
Dr MS
"Loved the ambience. Loved the food. We went for the Banquet 2 which was $65 per person and it was so much food between the 3 of us. Every dish was..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"I agree. I just scrolled down the page looking for a negative review. It took a while, and all i found was someone calling Red Spice Road expensive,..."
C M
"Tasty and fun but not nearly as good as a simple tasty Asian place without the fancy looks. Some people love fancy. They should go here and pay too..."
John Carver
"Don't like the communal seating but the pork belly is a dish, moment and experience of utter brilliance that you will never forget. True flavors that..."
Zoki
"Had the banquet menu 2. Entrees were great, particularly the lamb ribs, yum! Pork belly and it's chilli caramel sauce was to die for and juicy beef..."
MerriRob
"Best pork belly I have ever had. Beautiful atmosphere &..."
PippyCookes
"Atmosphere. The atmosphere is just as good as the food, if not better.We were treated very well from a lovely waitress, our banquet was superb...."
Sniffurny
"Good Food. The food is very food, interesting Asian food. The cocktail list is good, although the bar service is a little relaxed.The decor is..."
Lucie
"Lamb ribs are yum. I was recently here for a party banquet. Food was served reasonably quick and in succession. Best dish of the day would..."
Anthony
"Reasonable food and good portion sizes (we came at lunchtime and had the lunch special). The flavours however were only so-so and didn't live up to..."
Olivia Stiles
"Delicious. The ambiance is sensational, especially like the communal dining. I think it is very different. The service is absolutely at the highest..."
Leesh.a
"I love this place. We regularly eat at Red Spice Road for lunch. Great service and the food is fantastic. Amazing..."
Carolyn
"Third visit to Red Spice Road tonight and third enjoyable meal. We had cocktails to start, the $25 early dinner banquet - chicken on betel leaves,..."
Mishie-lah
"Tasty but overdone. Good tasting food and nice decor but one of the dishes was a bit too salty. They tend to put too much flavouring to make their..."
Josiah
"I was really looking forward to dining at Red Silk Road. Came in for dinner on Saturday night and sat at the communial tables and the service is..."
T Lee
"Great food and atmosphere -asian eclectic - though you are paying for..."
James Horton
"The corn fritters and doughnuts are delicious. The starters and desserts were amazing! And the staff were great with dietary needs.We..."
Matthew Harvey
"Great food and service! Loved the lamb ribs to start..."
Tara Jones
"Great for a group setting. Food is..."
Chowdown
"OMG. This place has if all, love the large tables. Food was so fresh and nice fresh simple flavours. What a beautiful..."
May
"Road to well cooked meat. Red Spice Road = modern and chic asian dining. These two words you don't normally associate with asian food however, the..."
Purple Bear
"Small child on red cordial. Weeks and weeks before leaving for Melbourne, the thought of returning to Red Spice Road made the world a better place...."
Koncerned For Good Food
"Fantastic but skimpy with the banquets. As a large group we ordered a banquet, it was filled with absolutely delicious food and the wine was good...."
Ashecorven
"Good but not great. Due to the popularity of this place, we (group of 5) could only get in for a 6pm-8pm sitting, and even at 6pm the restaurant..."
Chaw Dropper
"Get some pork on your fork. Yes, it's all about the pork here. Our small group had the smaller banquet for lunch. The pork belly was terrific...."
Ingmar Wahlqvist
"Stick to what they do best. Although I've been to Red Spice a few times before, and I still do give them the "like" button, tonight's dinner was a..."
Albo
"The pork belly is amazing!. Having only been here for drinks on a Friday night, I have always wanted to come back to try the food I've heard so much..."
Clujen
"Best Pork Belly In Town. Red Spice Road looks posh, modern, still quite comfortable and the prices are quite moderate. There are set prices for..."
Fabs
"This place is a must!! Fantastic place for dinner or lunch, it's a great spin on modern Japanese/Thai. The lamb ribs, pork bell, slow cooked beef,..."
Daniela
"The pork belly is good, service is good as well. Overall - nice and enjoyable..."
Mav
"Great pork belly and lamb ribs. Delicious food and great atmosphere. The tables were long and communal style but that wasn't a problem at all. They..."
SP
"The pork dish is too die for..."
Sangee Food Love
"Worth the journey. Have been to Red Spice Rd 5-6 times.Never been disappointed.Its a big bustling restaurant that delivers good food...."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Melt in your mouth pork belly. Unbelievable pork belly hitting the right balance of Asian flavours. The starter betel leaf is almost as good as..."
M
"Delicious food and beautiful interior but they've introduced too many rules and restrictions. We used to book groups for work functions but the..."
Larnie
"Dreaming of Pork Belly. So much to like about Red Spice Road. We three chose the Lunch Banquet which at $25 pp for an appetiser, 3 mains & generous..."
FarmrsMarktsFan
"Good Viatanamese Food. Good food and great service. It is almost the best Vietnamese food food I have..."
Phil
"Not exactly authentic, but good nonetheless. The lunch banquet was quite impressive - it fed three of us with alot leftover. shame they wouldn't let..."
Nomnom
"Being partial to breakfast, I've tried a fair few versions of the corn fritter. Surprisingly the best I've had came as part of the lunch banquet at..."
Poached Latte
"Great value. This restaurant is a must for all us Melbourne locals. It's a great vibe, It's all about sharing dishes.I love the ribs as an..."
Issy
"Red Spice Rude. I have eaten at Red Spice Road countless times and the level of service seems to be declining at the same rate as the restaurant is..."
Missmelbourne
"It's all about the pork belly. Really nice food. Little expensive, but worth it. Pork belly is..."
Rnodern
"I've never written a blog but I have thought about this restaurant many times since going! At first I was disappointed because I was unaware it was..."
Sweety
"Acceptable, but I was not blown off my..."
Aniuszkina
"Quality food. Friday night 20:15 - first reaction was "not as busy as I expected". Not much of a buzz tonight.Not the sort of place..."
DodgyD
"AMAZING!!. So brilliant. The service was perfect. The waitress gave us advice on what we should eat and she was spot on. Every mouthful of food was..."
Chantelle
"Pork belly delight. Just loved everything about the experience at Red Spice Road last night. Last minute booking, fabulous food, excellent service,..."
Rumraisin
"Red spice road. We had a booking for 14 and was given the choiceto have the private dining room. service was good and friendly.personal favorite..."
Thomas
"Food - 8/10, Service 4/5, Ambience - 4/5, TOTAL - 16/20. We had the banquet 3 which had a nice combination of things to try. The apetitizers were..."
WD
"Heaven on a plate!. Delicious and excellent value for..."
Valkyrie
"In the words of Usher... OMG!. Ok, first things first..... I'm a South East Asian food snob. I've travelled pretty extensively through the region,..."
EHL
"Great Pork Belly. Had the set menu at a weekend dinner. The food was great. Some items were good (like the snapper curry and braised beef cheek) but..."
Ronny
"Yummy!. Do not miss the pork belly, it's sticky and just so so..."
Moccy
"SUPERB!! This would have to be one of the best restaurants. The pork belly, lamb soft shell crab, and cocktails are to die for. Service however was..."
Aiver T
"Great food... very very rich. Everyone needs to try their pork belly to experience what real gluttony feels like. They are amazing.. caramel sauce..."
Saurabh Mathur
"AMAZING!!!!!!!. That is probably the best word to sum what was one of the best dining experiences ever. I have heard good things about this lace but..."
Bec M
"Very modern, great food. Excellent service, great food, great prices! Would definitely come..."
Lachlan B
"YUMMY!!! LOVE IT. Enjoyed this place ALOT! Pork Belly sooo good!! Watermelon with sticky pork and prawn relish!! YUM! They have all the combinations..."
Ann
"Tasty, even for vegetarians!. I enjoyed a tasty mid-week business lunch banquet here, and the service was attentive, the surroundings lovely, and the..."
Suedy
"Vibrant food. It would be easy to saw another Asian restaurant but i was pleasantly surprised. We went for the early bird dinner deal and it really..."
Nlc
"Positively inspiring ambience. Wednesday night dinner has become customary at Red Spice Road. Food is simple yet incredibly delicious. Must try the..."
Chris
"Thai Banquet. We dined with another couple and decided to order the banquet and it was a great choice. Gave you a taste of many lovely dishes the..."
Nicole
"Not so good anymore. Sadly this restaurant has gone downhill since the last time I came here. The menu has changed for the worse, So i ask where has..."
Foodlover
"Big room. We tried the $55 a head dinner banquet which was absolutely delicious and amazing value and possibly too much food! Everything from start..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Wheres the Spice in RSR?. Atmosphere.Came here on a Thurs night, not a full restaurant but definitely still buzzing and I can see the huge..."
Dave Zhou
"FAbulous food. Love the food and service.TRULY an amazing experience.Yours in healthMargie..."
Margie Vibes Fitness
"Lunch Banquet - Good Value, Good Food. Have wanted to go here for a while now. Went twice in a week. The lunch banquet at $25 per head is really good..."
James Pettifer
"No heat in the kitchen. A mini-UN like chamber greets you on entry - not for an intimate meal then? The odd single table tucked away here and there..."
Heracles
"Not Longrain but very good!. Again, a late review. Went on 27 November for lunch. Good service. Very tasty food. I'd happily eat there..."
Ange
"Pork Belly to die for!!. The food and set up here was fantastic!! Great value for money and we had a table of 6. :-) The pork belly and barramundi..."
J
"Try the pork belly is amazing. Great food, service and decor. Amazing court yard. Toilet doors are..."
Andrew Cyples
"Two words: lunch banquet. My mother would kill me if she ever found out that I left uneaten food on my plate only to be thrown away. In fact, with..."
Ryan
"Great food. I've been coming to RSR just about since it opened. Great value, lovely fresh food and nice staff. If you haven't been for a while, they..."
ErmoBoy
"Tempt your tastebuds. Good example of asian/ fusion cuisine - recommend the oysters and yello fin tuna - great flavours and so fresh.The..."
Marine Sparkle
"Pork Belly FTW =). I frequent this place for lunch as it is about 100m from my office. The mocktails and pork belly dish keep bringing me back here...."
Jingles
"Great value and nice place. Went to this restaurant and Longrain in the same week. Definitely preferred this place.Food was similar but..."
Sean Murphy
"The food & service was fabulous. $55 for the tasting menu was a great option, which included the best quail I've had, pork belly in an amazing sauce,..."
Michael Brimelow
"Perfection! We came for the Lunch Menu and everything we ordered was amazing and fresh, with unique flavours! The best one for me was the Sweet Pork..."
Mark Ian Alcantara
"was brought here by surprise, they famous dishes are the caramelised pork belly, it was a little bit dry, but the flavour was pretty great.
cured..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"We have been in great favour of Red Spice Road since the old times. Everything about Red Spice Road is just perfect, from the Asian-style decoration,..."
Nguyen Andy
"We dined here as a family, we were seated quickly and the service was fantastic. We menu is delicious, we had the Motorbike set menu, it was very..."
Stuart Brooke
"Amazing food. Loved their cocktails. The BBQ Jackfruit steamed bun was exceptionally good. If youāre going for dinner choose your banquet menu..."
Spoorthy Reddy
"I am SO HAPPY Red Spice Road has reopened again after closing during Covid. We enjoyed the 9 course Tuk Tuk banquet. We had cured salmon betel leaf,..."
"I love this place! Iāve been a few times for breakfast, brunch or lunch but we had our engagement party there last night and it was amazing!
It..."
Lan Tran
"Perhaps one of the best cafe I have ever been in Australia. Really exquisite enviornment, superb coffee and meals with professional and friendly..."
Yi Pu
"Wow. Just had breaky at this joint and it was on point. As a venue owner myself,I have to say these guys don't miss a beat. The presentation to the..."
Tony Gosden
"Went there this morning, best St Allyās coffee. Lovely food, generous plates and decently priced (compares to Melbourneā market). Service was..."
Lou Desroches
"I really liked the place.
It was a pretty long queue when we came at 10.30 on Sunday but it passed pretty quickly so in 15-20 mins we were sitted...."
Sergei Dolin
"Went to this lovely place for breakfast this morning and was impressed with the quick service, friendly staff and the food was delicious and unique...."
Tammy King
"Auction Rooms Cafe is a must try while your in North Melbourne! Their friendly staff, cool interior and delicious food must not be missed. Thank you..."
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-I used to work at this cafe, which..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Great cafe. amazing chill vibes. Got the bfast board, and really enjoyed it! Tried my friends beef hash and I gotta say that was my fav among the 4...."
Priscilla Yeo
"Friends from Sydney were visiting over the weekend and they wanted to try Auction Room. We visited on a Sunday morning around 11.00am and there was a..."
AngeLuvFood8
"there is surcharge even on weekend and i could noy find this info on..."
Janet Zhang
"Variety of items on the menu. Wonderful food but room is a bit loud. Had a bit of a wait on Sunday for a 2pm..."
"My partner has wanted to take me here for ages and I can see why. The venue is beautiful, itās such a cool atmosphere. The food was fantastic, the..."
Nanas
"Lovely place for late breakfast. We had breakfast both new years eve morning and day morning. Everything we had was super good. Also service was..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Love the mushroom medley! ! Also candyman coffee, but think they have changed to St...."
Jaynie's Belly
"First time customer, and will definitely be going back. Staff were incredibly friendly, food came out fairly quickly and on top that, it was amazing...."
Matt Bonnici
"The food was incredible. There was a line for us but we got in fairly quick for a Wednesday brunch. Food came out quick and it was fantastic. Would..."
Srslyfoods
"During recent trip to Melbourne this was the only place we visited twice. First time on busy Saturday morning but wait for table was reasonable...."
GreenEggs
"One of my favourite brunch spots šš³ Iāve been coming to the auction room for years! Now that Iāve moved away from the local area, I..."
Ellen T
"I love the decor and how they have been able to retain most of the history of thus beautiful building. The coffee had great flavour and I canāt..."
Karina J
"Located in North Melbourne this busy cafe has never failed to impress me. With there wide variety of options on both breakfast and lunch menus as..."
Carolynt
"Unpretentious food with a flair. Lovely service and lots of great seasonal options. Also really enjoy the space, especially the outdoor..."
Yasmin T
"First comment on zomato for this amazing place. Iām the supper fan of eggs Benedict, apparently the corned beef hash just playing as the..."
ē³äø
"oh wow i love this place! my foodie friend recommended this place, so i eventually came to try it. and so glad i didi!! i had the buttermilk waffles...."
Thuaners
"Yummmm love this place!!!Poached Eggs & Thick Cut Bacon. Less is more and form follows function. Who cares mouth and taste follows fork so..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Pay them a visit last easter and it was a long queue. We waited for 30ā. Despite of the busy day, the quality of food is maintained well. The..."
Huong Dang
"Great view and atmosphere in the cafe and all the wait staffs are more than happy to recommend you which dish to try based on your preference. We..."
Jelly9449
"The corned beef hash was beautiful, service was even greater. After asking the host to swap poached eggs for fried eggs, the dish also came with..."
Rachel Cheng
"Rate: 4.0/5āå½” returned a second time for a late 3pm lunch (kitchen closes 3:30, so luckily we could still order food!) instant seating in..."
Jade
"Auction Rooms is this massive cafe buzzing with very high energy, and oh boy! Oh boy!! It's difficult to not enjoy the ambiance.Two..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Je tāaime to the food and coffee here š„° (PS: Itās French for I love you! hehe)FOOD & COFFEE: I ordered the extremely famous Brioche..."
Jianne Yong
"We came here on a Sunday morning and it was quite busy here. The coffee is great! My friend ordered earl grey and it would be great if that comes..."
SSSangria
"Amazing and probably the best brunch place I have been to in Melbourne so far. I had the brown rice dish and added egg and hallomui and it was so..."
Jessica Brisbane Foodie
"Great brunch place located in North Melbourne. Went there on a Saturday so we had to wait for a table, but itās not that long of a wait if youāre..."
Vivien Chao
"Great service. Ordered the fritters and sides of potato hash and asparagus. Fritters were amazing taste and texture. Place gets real busy especially..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Friendly staffs and quiet nice place. I ordered strong latte and some foods to be share with my friend, they were so nice. I liked combination of..."
Jisu Kim
"Really great brunch restaurant in Melbourne. The dishes my friends and I ordered all tasted wonderfully. You can directly choose anything you'd like..."
Yang Yubing
"A beautiful spot for brunch in North Melbourne.š¹ DRINKS: n/aš½ FOOD: - 'Matt's Scramble - Chorizo and Spanner Crab..."
Neda
"Solid brunch / lunch menu, excellent roast for coffee. Can be quite busy at peak times.Corn fritters, $19.5, is a tasty..."
Affogato Addiction
"I loved the variety of food they had on the menu. My favourite dishes were the nachos and corn and kale fritters. The nachos were flavoursome with a..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Been here quite a few times now and never been disappointed. The menu has a good variety of unique options - Iāve had the breakfast board, the corn..."
Binula
"Had the brioche french toast for me, and my friend got the corn and kale fritters. The brioche french toast, not too sweet just perfect for my sweet..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"We had to wait a long time for a table, but the corn beef hash was worth it. The staff were friendly and helpful, but I guess it was too busy to be..."
Mary Tannin
"The Auction Rooms is an amazing breakfast venue. Itās long windows catch the sun in the morning, the staff are great and the coffee is exceptional...."
Lachie Swann
"Amazingly friendly service. Compliments to the chef on the outstanding Christmas lunch (Dec ā18). The poke bowl was also outstanding. This is a..."
Inder
"Pros:Ā ā¤Fine and healthy foodā¤Lovely atmosphereĀ ā¤Fast and reliable serviceĀ Overall one of my favourite breakfast/brunch..."
Benedict Kusay
"Fantastic! Not that this place needs my review but I loved my lunch on Sunday at the Auction Room. I will have to come back for the seafood linguini..."
Svenja Grabo
"A nice rustic feel to the interior of this cafe. Great service and good food too! We ordered the baked eggs and the corned beef hash. Good portion..."
Aishah
"Nice cafe with a beautiful decor! The smoked chicken sandwich is great as are the coffees. The only thing to be mindful of is, that it is a tad..."
Cheesy.boys
"Come here on sunny tuesday. Sun shine so well and im so excited to come to one of the best brunch place in north melbourne. The place have vintage &..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"We went here on a Saturday morning before heading off to the airport. We wanted a good quality breakfast with an interesting menu. Auction rooms..."
Sarah Gordon
"A place with Weekend Vibe... the crispy kale is my favourite among so many lovely things in the cafe. Will have brunch next time here thatās for..."
Dadi Zhao
"Love this place. Love the food. I still have couple ofMore things to try on their menu. It is always crowded during weekends so go with 20-30..."
Satyacena
"Me and my friends were here for brunch ,, what an amazing day it was ,, had a great time there with some great good .. this place is full of energy..."
Deep Animesh
"ā¢ Auction room ā¢ , where do I start with you. As they say it's not about quantity but quality. If you're the one to experiment with flavours,..."
Selineās Calories
"The quality of the food in this place has remained the same throughout the years. Enjoy most of the food in their menu. Food always comes well..."
Lianne
"Auction rooms is a charming cafe located in North Melbourne. It is famous for its lovely dishes, nice coffee, and good service. The ambience is great..."
ArchieTheHipster
"Love me some Auction Rooms action! One of the North Melbourne cafes that will not fail you! Set in a beautiful old warehouse, with a very..."
Yorkstergram
"This is my favorite brunch place in North Melbourne, itās long established and the experience is always good. Unlike all the new cafes doing..."
5ilverr
"Friendly waiter, companion ordered the burger and said itās one of the best heās had. I ate a grain, hazelnut, roast vegetable, avocado salad..."
Gidstar77
"An excellent brunch place between last work and next job. Hot chocolate is so sweet to have a latte art on it. The rice bowl is very good at the..."
Kaseyzz
"Didn't have time for breakfast but stopped in for a quick snack from their cake window. The donut was fresh and delicious, and we demolished it..."
Gem
"A well/decorated, spacious and lovely cafe with good food and good service. What more do you need? Drinks were well-made, and the food was..."
Jamie
"Walked in on a busy Saturday, and the usual ritual of giving your name and waiting to get a seat followed suit. The wait was a mere 10..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"The staff here are so lovely. I've recently moved to the area and Auction Rooms has quickly become my favourite place to be on my morning's off...."
Julia
"Had the beef hash and platter with mum on Mother's day. Was expecting more from the platter but it was okay. The beef hash was definitely the..."
The Food Book
"This is one of my all time favs Amazing coffeeGreat menu, food is alway delish Pastries are super fresh Can sometimes be a wait..."
Bites Of Melbourne
"This place is absolutely amazing. Staff are friendly, food was delicious and the ambience was exactly what I wanted and expected from Melbourne. I..."
Emily Mauro
"Enjoyed my Saturday here at auction room. 10min waiting time for the table which is pretty good for a weekend. I ordered the beef hash with poached..."
Cherie š
"One of the first cafes Iāve tried in Melbourne years back. I still remember the pork belly as it was delicious. More recently tried the salmon..."
Bear Noms
"They don't have vegan dishes, the good things they have good vegetarian one wich can be definetly turn in Vegan. The coffee and the place itself is..."
David Baldini
"Auction Rooms is a bright, rustic-chic cafe in North Melbourne. We were looking for a place to work for the afternoon that had great food. After a..."
Kendall | The NomNomNomad
"This is a beautifully maintained historical building. My wife and I went for brunch, the historical was great and warm with families and couples, ..."
Xiem Hong
"Local institution - great place for a coffee, breakfast or brunch.
Auction rooms has to be one of the best local spots for breakfast. The service is..."
Rigoniman
"Always busy and full tables but worth it to wait for brunch and coffee. I had a baked egg, and veggies with garlic toast and it was a good..."
zziney Yooney
"A lovely experience though they only do takeaway due to covid. I love their decor and the building. The coffee is great and the staff are..."
Faye K
"š brunch in north melbourne
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Faa Papon
"One of the best places in North Melbourne. The coffee is very nice. I was attended straight away. Friendly staff. I loved the industrial, modern,..."
Ceci Arz
"Itās my third time here with friends .
No waiting too long time to make order .
And coffe is ok . Juice is fresh.
We ordered king prawn . Breakfast..."
"Back at one of my favourite middle eastern restaurant in Melbourne. Again, they did not disappoint with customer service, food and drink quality and..."
Hillary Finds Food
"Byblos serves authentic and delicious Lebanese food. Came here with friend last Friday 9th August for..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Byblos is located in a gorgeous place just overlooking the Yarra River. The service here was fantastic and we didnāt have to wait long at all for..."
The Jaminator
"Staying in South Wharf for the weekend we are so happy we found this restaurant on the city side of the Yarra, just a short walk from the Novotel and..."
Anastasia Beaverhousen
"Few of us went there for happy hour and dinner on a weekday night. Food was amazingly good, ordered couple entrees, different lamb skewers, calamari..."
Ang L
"Having enjoyed many visits to this place for birthdays , dinners and New Yearās Eve parties this was also a great venue for our office end-of-year..."
Freeo
"Situated on south warf opp to Dfo. Went there on a team lunch, a nice leabnees restro. Well decorated and with water front view. Food was tasteful..."
Abhinav Khandelwal
"What a great place to eat! The food is incredible, very tasty!! The waiters were very hands on, always checking if there was anything we needed and..."
Kristen Palmer
"We have order via Uber Eats many times, but eating in was a lovely experience! We love the traditional kebbi and the felafel were perfect! Delicious,..."
Heather Snow
"Went there with a bunch of friend after work. Rarely eat Lebanese food. And it is good. I like sour food a lot . The way they make their sweet potato..."
Daisy Duck
"Byblos is a middle eastern restaurant in docklands. Thereās a descent amount of vegetarian choices on the menu. I had the $60 set menu and was so..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"This is my second visit here, the food, ambience and the staff never seize to amaze me. I am writing this review as I am having my dinner and I am in..."
Ramya Paraman
"We went here on Saturday night and it was amazing. Wine and cocktail selection was great, something for everyone. We ordered a few different dishes..."
Hungry Little Caterpillar
"We booked for 8pm and it was very busy when we got there. Had to wait to be seated which felt like it took a while.Finally got a seat and..."
TheyCallHimX
"We went with the $60 people person dining option between 8 of us. The food was delicious and sooo filling it was worth the $60 a head. The only..."
Sarah Trewavis
"Dinner here was fantastic. Lovely staff and the food was fresh and full of flavour . I had lamb and chicken skewers topped them with tabbouleh and..."
Evanthia Francoise
"What was supposed to be a quick pre-footy meal became a great feast with delicious food, great wine and a lovely atmosphere.We were a group of..."
Always Hungry
"Great atmosphere and decor.Had a knowledgeable waiter who probably took way to long to explain the menu.We choose the calamari and..."
Jessica Nguyen
"Dinner last night was amazing, so fresh and delicious! Service and decor are very nice and welcoming. Chose the mezza banquet at $60pp and left full!..."
Markii_
"One of the best Mediterranean food joint in the city.Went there wth my colleagues for office lunch.Tried chicken, lamb skewers along with..."
Varun Chandwani
"Delicious food, efficient service with friendly staff in comfortable, pleasant settings. It all started a few years ago when I had a birthday..."
J0yy173
"One of our favourite and best Lebanese restaurants.Ā Service and food is always good value, and menu quite comprehensive for all tastes and..."
Hans Moleman
"Yummy is also less to say authentic Lebanese food , so well cooked food and the customer service you get there is brilliant... will love to come..."
Vij.kanu
"In between scrumptious and refinement ...Another quite prominent venue on the Dockland/South Wharf precinct, complete with its own..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Great spot by the river in the CBD. Delicious tasty food with a good wine list. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good flavours with a wide menu..."
David Hewitt
"Fantastic restaurant! Lovely setting, great service, gorgeous food, great value for money, must do the feed me option! Will definitely be back :-)..."
Jenny Hetherington
"nice restaurant with great staff. food was good and tasty. but could have been better. quail was way overcooked. chicken wings too salty and dry...."
Foodme
"Set in a fantastic location overlooking the Yarra at South Wharf and decorated in a wonderful Arabic style. We sat inside for lunch as it was..."
Spaghetti Monster
"The decor and location is great! A good place to go to for date night or family dinner. The menu looks great however, cooking and eating middle..."
Nadia
"With cravings for Lebanese food last night, this hit the spot. We went for the $60pp banquet and we got what we asked for. Favourite things of the..."
Angey
"Dined here with a few friends a few nights ago and overall we had a good experience. The atmosphere and ambience ticks all the boxes - a good..."
Farzana
"For a newbie in Lebanese food, this place was great. We ordered 3 metzas and 4 skews for 5 people. The portion was manageable. I loved the hummus and..."
Kat Tran
"Byblos is that place where you take the people you love the most to have a good time with great food. The service quality is impeccable, food is top..."
Karthik Kunjithapatham
"Lovely family restaurant with a beautiful view of the wharf.... great quality food and service! Been here a few times for functions and events but..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"This is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Hands down the best Lebanese food you will find anywhere! You must try the banquet! Enjoy the Koosa,..."
A Girl With Curves
"Been here for a function and just the restaurant It is a bit pricey but oh my gosh Amazing foodGot the platter for 2, I eat..."
YesNoMelbourne
"I'm start by saying that their cocktails are in fact world class. I haven't tried all of them but the ones that I had are really beautiful. Then..."
Cookie Monster
"I was overjoyed to realise my work function was at Byblos as the Brisbane branch was my old stomping ground when I was living in Queensland. Similar..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Lots and lots of food. And then more food. Great service (much better than at the Hamilton location) and some dishes excellent others weren't my..."
Ross
"I've been here numerous times and it's my favourite place to go for delicious middle eastern food! I even had my birthday here with a few friends..."
Vivian Tran
"Dined in on a Monday night as a 4, what a wonderful night we had the food was spot on and the services was even better, it was that good we booked it..."
Food And Cider
"Our favourite place for Lebanese food. The only place to go when in Melbourne looking for quality middle eastern food. Flavours are spot on and..."
AEC
"Great place to dine, one of my favourites in the city. Friendly and attentive staff give a great dining out experience. Awesome menu. I have been..."
Quach
"What a great experience, it got me back to my mom's kitchen. Lovely food and excellent service. The waiter's knowledge of the dishes was very..."
Jhonny Masri
"Went to Byblos with a large group of 13 people on a busy Saturday night and have to say I was completely rapt with it. From the very start of the..."
Beck Hill
"Being gluten and dairy free has never been an issue here, as they have always welcomed and accommodated my allergies. If you're wondering where to..."
Jessica Thompson
"Ambience was amazing.My boyfriend and I ordered the buffet - So worth it!The food was impeccable and the service was lovely! Even just the..."
Lzct_
"Can't give a bad review about this place. My boyfriend surprised me with dinner here on my birthday, and I was impressed. Had a beautiful view, food..."
Denise Anderson
"Omg. Seriously good. Simple...you have to. Not just the best Lebanese I've had but right up there with some of the best food I've had. Just..."
Glenn Sullivan
"Been there several time for different occasions and event, all the times foods are awasame and staff are friendly.Recommended dish, kofta, fried..."
Ali Sh
"Beautiful food. The meat is always cooked perfectly tender. I love their prawn skewers too. Tabouli is probably the best I had. This place never..."
Carina Dalton
"Amazing food, atmosphere and service. We ordered the banquet. Had an amazing variety and so much to choose from. The food was cooked to perfection...."
Arthi Singh
"Awesome could be the less word for Byblos. I would love to go again with my family. The tenderness of awesome kebabs were so yummy. We went there..."
Shafquat Morshed
"Nice find. Lovely & cool outdoor area on a 34C day. We had the Byblos platter, with the usual offerings. The food was fresh & beautifully served. It..."
Manmar
"Feast to the eyes .. and when we had the platter ... that was just heaven... thier sweet treats thrill your taste buds.. my new and forever favorite..."
Pushpa K
"Beautiful food. Prawns highly recommended. Lamb chops were delish. Amazing Taboulei. Great cocktails. Service was a little slow. We'll be..."
Missliseylou
"I came here tonight for my birthday with my family, the place looks so beautiful.This place hands down is seriously magnificent. From the..."
Tez
"Fantastic location on the water front, beautiful setting. Dropped by for a light lunch so didn't have a lot of food, but what we had was all good. We..."
Sensaikai
"We spent Valentine's Day here with a set menu. It was wonderful and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend the dips, halloumi salad, chilli..."
Alycec
"Outstanding lunch at Byblos! Had the platter for 2 and we were not disappointed. Everything delicious, beautiful views, and even the mocktail was..."
Kirstie Close-Barry
"Situated perfectly on the Yarra, Byblos boasts good food and fine views of the waterfront. We caught up for Friday dinner with a couple of..."
Australia Lets Eat
"I booked online and received a confirmation straightaway. It was easy to change days. They do two seatings 6-8.15pm and another one after..."
Dr S
"I've been here 3 times in the past year. I always get the same mixed grill because it's so amazing. You get to choose 4 different skewers that comes..."
Food Fairy
"A small party of 6 for Christmas work breakup. Always a nightmare with 3 dietry requirements (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free) and a "i wont..."
Lyz Mizzi
"Don't need to say more, it's just Amazing! Food, service, drinks, all amazing! If the Expresso was not a bit cold for me when served, I would..."
Cindy
"We visited Byblos recently for a late dinner. The food and service were excellent. We ordered the chicken wings, vine leaves, Lahim Bil Ajeem,..."
Brigidlhosmer
"We had our engagement party here in the function room upstairs in October. The staff were AMAZING ! Very accommodating to our needs, set..."
Sharna
"We went here for dinner and had the banquet which was so much food, we couldn't get through it all. The food was very tasty and definitely a place I..."
Dills
"First time eating Lebanese cuisine and was very impressed with the entrees as well as the generous serving of the chargrilled chicken with coleslaw..."
Foodie
"Great food and great atmosphere. I love how they let you pick items off the menu for the banquet deal. Good place to go with friends for a nice meal..."
Desisean
"Lunched today at Byblos for a taste of Lebanese cuisine (a totally new experience for my palate) & chose their Makanek (homemade Lebanese spiced..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"We went there for a late dinner on friday night and it wasn't as busy as expected. We ordered the Byblos platter for 2 so we could try a bit of..."
XiaoHui Teo
"A little bit of Lebanese heaven! Byblos has to be one of my and my wife's all time favourite Lebanese restaurants in Melbourne. Right by the Yarra..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Fresh and punchy flavours....Lebanese cuisine described to a T. This place is my favourite Lebanese restaurant at the moment, and judging by how..."
Micky B
"I've been here multiple times and I love it! Great food, great cocktails and really lovely staff. Definitely not cheap but definitely worth..."
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JZY
"Byblos always get a 10/10 in everyway! Always always always go the banquet, you can't go wrong! The service is great and the food even better...."
Deana Cannatelli
"My first time trying Lebanese food was at Byblos Bar & Restaurant and it was a very pleasant experience. Food was delicious, unique, and well..."
Daniel
"Had a brilliant meal at Byblos. Ordered the Beef Shawarma, Trio dip and fish skewers. The fish skewers especially tasted delicious and fresh. The..."
Farhan Riyaz
"My first time here and the food was just incredible. I only managed to take a photo of our starters, but rest assured the rest of our meal was..."
Daniel Meissner
"Nice variety of food , lovely venue , staff are very caring and quick response to customer needs , highly recommended to try..."
Daniel Etezadi
"I had my daughters Baptism in the space upstairs which was just beautiful. They was room for the kids to play and for all the adults to mingle...."
Marlene Assaf
"Absolutely beautiful food. The mixed grill platter was divine, all the meat and seafood cooked perfectly. My Mum loved the vine leaf rolls and her..."
Sarah Vears
"Lovely atmosphere, food and customer service. Food was beautiful and great price for a spot along the river. Will definitely go back next time..."
Daina Joseph
"It's been a long time between meals. Food did not disappoint. Great place, location, view, company, atmosphere. We loved ever mouthful of our..."
"What a place ! Don't waste your time reading reviews, just treat yourself by visiting this..."
Sahil
"VUE DE MONDE š This place is absolutely crazy.... Service, quality of food, atmosphere; itās all top notch š¤š¤¤ The views are amazing...."
Joanne Liu
"I took my sister here for her 30th birthday a few months ago for something really special and memorable, and the entire experience was perfect. The..."
Steph Giles
"Average price per person: $310 per person Elegant sophisticated cuisine with native Australian ingredients. Chefs tasting menu consisting..."
Food_Voyageur
"Impeccable service and astounding food! We celebrated our 2nd anniversary here and the staff was super attentive and accommodating. Weāve never..."
Why__dee
"Of course I had an experience like no other here. All the staff are really taught to be so attentive, itās nice. Loved everything from start to..."
Vi Tran
"Excellent choice for any special occasion. We were there during our honeymoon with birthday around the corner. Kudos to all the waiter and waitress...."
ARMANEATS
"On the 55th floor of rialto building, this is elevated dining in every sense. The decor is avante garde, the staff wearing some designer garb, and..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"We got a private tour of the..."
Frances Lu
"Seriously incredible. Vue De Monde is and has been a Melbourne institution for over 20 years, in this time they have continued to edge closer and..."
PositivelyDelicioUs
"My initial thoughts in joining my son for lunch was this is going to be an expensive afternoon. By the time we left I was so blown away I felt that I..."
Brian M
"I was lucky enough to dine at Vue de monde as a surprise birthday treat, and was blown away by the quality of the care, service and food. I am no..."
Jamie
"Can definitely understand why this restaurant is ranked so highly. I was taken here for my birthday and absolutely loved the experience. The depth of..."
Karen
"We came to celebrate our anniversary here today, it ended up with happiness ā¤ļø We chose the chef signature course, well.... itās impressive,..."
MissCat
"We went to celebrate my 25th birthday and wow what an experience! I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone for some of the dishes we experienced..."
Vizual.Eater
"After came back from my birthday culinary trip in Melbourne, I was busy at work and could not steal any time to write the review for my second dining..."
Ronnielui2003
"An awesome experience is about to begin. just to know you are about to be wowed by something extraordinarily different with an element of surprise..."
Paul J Fisher
"The glimmering lights of Melbourne only added to the opulent ambiance and exceptional food provided by the dynamic team at Vue de monde. Magic..."
Zellda
"Understated perfection. From the first Dom Perignon bubble that bursts on the tongue to the final toasted marshmallow that chases after it, this is a..."
Stuart Robinson
"Impeccable service, great food! The cheese were too funky for my taste and the lamb a bit too heavy but other than that everything was perfect!!..."
Jessie Tran
"One of the best places in Melbourne, the staff are so attentive to every single detail of your needs. The cocktails are always on the mark. Negroni..."
Zack Baala
"A year old review...Food wise is what you would expect from the price tag, and as far as it goes for me, everything went well. Excellent food and..."
Yilin
"My partner booked Vue de monde as a surprise for my birthday, Iām a bit of a Shannon Bennett fan girl! The entire experience was amazing. From..."
Miryam
"The view was amazing. Very good service. Food was OK but interesting! The Lui bar next door is fantastic as well. Here is a good place for dating or..."
Eileen
"Absolutely fine dining! Awesome experience in food and view, aw well as the staffs, everyone are attentive to service! I impressed a kitchen staff..."
Amyna
"Intimate and cosy place especially for a special occasion that is as memorable as the beautifully crafted meals prepared to tantalise the senses and..."
PS91
"I'm going to spend my birthday at the best restaurant in Melbourne and my friend told me that Vue de monde is a three Michelin stars restaurant. So I..."
Nichol Hoare
"Dining with a view of Melbourne is a must. Degustation was amazing although I enjoyed the previous venue with the theatrical display of the food. The..."
Nelson
"Finally made it here for a meal with my partner after she had been asking to go for years. I'd been to the bar a few times, which was always great..."
Taimor H
"A special occasion dining experience. The food seemed to be a little too tailored to the overseas tourist as it was a little too Australiana for my..."
Fatty Natty
"Decided to take my best friend and her husband to Vue de Monde to show them what a fine dining experience is. It was the best decision I have ever..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Very interesting fine dining experience. There were more than 10 courses and all of them were creative! It was my first time to have fine dining..."
Teri Lin
"The experience oozes luxe, from the initial greeting downstairs through to the descriptions of the native dishes been served throughout the night...."
Ash
"Delicious and stunning looking and fun experience! Great service as well!Tried the chef tasting menu, good were sophiscated, the best chocolate..."
Matthew Chen
"3.5 stars āļø we celebrated our anniversary at Vue de monde the other day. We love Vue de Monde and use to go occasionally for celebrations..."
Piggyeatalot
"I received a gift voucher for my birthday to Vue de monde which turned out to be the best present I could have wished for, particularly as I was able..."
TheEnforcer
"WELL worth the money! Went here for our anniversary and your staff are absolutely incredible. They made the experience so enjoyable, although the..."
SE
"There have been significant moments throughout my life that have defined my love for food. But all these moment seem insignificant after my dining..."
Robin Yang
"Who hasnāt heard the reputation of this classy restaurant, Vue de monde situated in level 55, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD?. Let us step back..."
"AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! find myself still thinking about the experience a week later. I was here for my boyfriend's 30th and it was an experience..."
Angie
"Where do I even start. This is hands down the best restaurant Iāve ever been to. Itās not just a restaurant itās an experience. We had a 12pm..."
Chloe Ellul
"This place is a MUST try. One of my favourite dining experiences thus far. The food, ambience, view and staff were all exceptional. Iād like to..."
Cindy Ly
"Fantastic.multi course French dinning. Step in and enjoy culinary ride with a view from from floor 55. The wait staff is friendly. Loved..."
Prashanth Sam Nallathamby
"Absolutely stunning experience. We tried the full test menu. Really like the smoked flavor, beautiful and creative presentation. High quality service..."
Xiaolu Hu
"I have been there for a few times , the food is out of this world , and the service is still really good , love the atmosphere of the entire..."
Hehdhdbdhh
"This place was amazing the food presentation with style the atmosphere food was so fresh staff so friendly and I highly recommend this place to..."
Giuseppe Anthony Borsellino
"I've been here multiple times over the last few years. I will definitely return from time to time just to see what's new on their menu. It's the best..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Unforgettable experience! Awesome in every respect. While sipping on a glass of champagne our host explained our options and we chose..."
James Lai
"Modern Australian canāt get better than this. The amount of unique Australian ingredients they use is just amazing. Plus The panoramic view in the..."
Chao Zelin Ma
"Second visit to this restaurant, I thought this one would have been more impressive then the last visit going 8 years back. But even though the..."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Highlights - The luxury experience and nod to the best of Australian produce, the view and cocktails š¹ beautifully laid tables with unique cutlery..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"Fabulous! A wonderful experience for a special occasion. Food: the team showed creativity, technique and a nod to Australian..."
TigerTreeEats
"I was very very very lucky to be treated to the Chefās Table at Vue de Monde for my 21st birthday recently š and what a truly wonderful dining..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"Tried the chefās menu for lunch. Overall, a nice experience being 55 floors up. Itās seasonal and clever use of native ingredients. Service was..."
Syahirah Halim
"How this restaurant isnāt voted Melbourneās best, I donāt know! Weāve been dining here for years for special occasions, and can not fault..."
Val86
"Had the 10 course meal. This was the first restaurant I've been to in Melbourne. Damn. Exemplary food. Like if i had the money, i would go here to..."
Yashwanth Kumar
"Great portions for a degustation dinner. Every dish was a delight. The entrees were very exciting and mysterious. They were full of flavour..."
Rachel Hbc
"Great dining experience plus exceptionally service. Been there many times and love the consistency. Canāt fault much. However, you do pay for it -..."
Diesel
"Iām not sure thereās much more to add to the already positive and glowing reviews, because itās all true. Standout dishes from the 14 course..."
Moose
"I'm speechless, from the moment we entered to the time we left we both felt spoilt. Ā The food was amazing, served in unison with an explanation as..."
Judy
"After being recommended to come here by my sister I just knew I had to celebrate my birthday here and enjoy the scenic view that everyone brags..."
Cindyy
"Been there around 4 yrs ago.. Have to say it was a playful dining experience as it is one of the first few restaurants did Molecular gastronomy....."
5ilverr
"Perfection. Had dinner here last night, food was simple amazing and it was Worth every single penny. Service was the best. The smoking room near the..."
AP Rehill
"cant say anything about this place,one of the best in melbourne and australia.shannon bennett is the man behind this..u cant ask for..."
Daniel Darjanto
"Vue de Monde was an unforgettable experience. The food and the whole experience itself was just beautiful and incredible. Had an exceptional time..."
EatsByM
"Been there a few time now, awesome service very details, food is great, wine is enjoyable , the atmosphere is fabulous . btw i had 9 course meals..."
Mags Lim
"This is the best restaurant I had in Melbourne! Amazing foods and services, bit expensive we spent for $1400 for 2 ppls but itās worth..."
Jannette Chan
"I like how the chef and waiters explain the food with cute accent. Great view, good texture of the food and drinks, very Aussie style, would love to..."
Silviafufu
"Came here for the first time to celebrate my birthday! Such an amazing experience after you walk out from the elevator. The staffs greeted me nicely..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"We are lucky to have restaurants like this in Melbourne. Extremely similar food to Lume in South Melbourne albeit a touch more expensive and far..."
George David Michaelides
"We booked it as our wedding anniversary dinner. Stylish food, great view and friendly staff. Small dishes but keeps coming to ensure we are fully fed..."
Lingyun Wang
"Its one of the best finedining in Melbourne. It has good view, service, advanced decoration and comfortable environment. We choice the chef menu. My..."
"Went here last night and was thrilled at the service provided. We called up before arriving to ensure they do gluten free options as im a celiac and..."
Shaz Williams
"My husband & I had dinner here on Friday night, the waiter that served us was very friendly & very welcoming. Was a great atmosphere to eat, the food..."
Melyn Salvestro
"Presently eating at this beautiful restaurant. Family run, very friendly, great service and delicious food. Highly recommend to my Sydney and..."
David Bourne
"Have been there twice for family get togethers.
Food is first class , the staff our friendly and helpful, and the menu is great as there is something..."
Damian Turner
"During my numerous business trips to Melbourne, I often dine at Il Duca (for both lunch and dinner).David, Dominique, and their team..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Ordered the Fish of the Day (Swordfish) paired with a Fat Yak Pale Ale. Lovely panfried fresh swordfish cooked perfectly and complimented with a..."
JKGasMan
"A great place to dine before an event at MCG or Rod Laver. There are not many restaurants in the area, so be sure to book as it was jam packed at..."
Split The Bill
"We were staying at the Pullman on the Park for a conference and a group of us wandered up the road for a meal. We came across Il Duca and decided..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Great place for all food; but the Italian dishes are superb. As is the menu, the wine and the service. Go there if you want a great dinner and night..."
Robert Masters
"Really loved our visit here. This is a great restaurant if you're attending a show at the nearby tennis centre or MCG. Be sure to let them know if..."
Madamcafebeing
"A very classy Italian place with pleasant ambience. We came here for lunch and were quite pleased by the service and overall experience. The food..."
Kimmy_desu
"Visited for dinner with friends, not having been here for a few years. Not many patrons on the night we visited, but were told the restaurant had..."
William Field
"Had lunch with friends here over 6 months ago.We had the eye-fillet, twice roasted duck, a veggie pizza and vegetarian ravioli.+..."
Ruby Bui
"The Duke ....Classic Italian diner, great "family" ambiance and full with patrons. Much improved as it used to be in a smaller premise a..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Great ambient, great service and fantastic food! Highly recommended the seafood fettuccine, big serving and the amount of seafood was very..."
Joey
"Dined here soon after moving into the area. Great ambience and well patronised on a week night. The staff were attentive and friendly and the dishes..."
Rod Adkins
"What a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, attentive and knowledgable. They showed a genuine love for the restaurant and looked after us..."
Karen Walker
"Absolutely gorgeous - perfect food, lovely lighting, warm and comfortable. Excellent service, very friendly, exquisite food and lovely..."
Katie.gold
"Delicious!. Not quite sure why the low rating on Urbanspoon, husband took me there for my birthday and we both really enjoyed our meal. Granted I..."
Azusa
"Went here for a friend's birthday in the private room yesterday and the food and service was delicious! Fresh and wholesome Italian..."
Candice Pope-Narsey
"Can't Wait to Go Back!. I love this restaurant, the menu has a great range of Italian dishes, my favourite being the meatballs! I've been to Italy 5..."
Kristenb_0388
"Just a gem. What a fantastic meal last night, Ralph and family make you so welcome. The gnocchi my dinner partner said was the best she has ever..."
Facebook User
"Service was attentive but not intrusive. I had the fish which was so fresh and absolutely amazing. It was served on a bed of vegetables, not like..."
Gastronome
"One word..."
Giuseppe U Silano
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne!! Awesome service very friendly..."
Ant Marino
"Loved it. The food was traditional Italian and the pastas were perfectly cook. Wil go..."
Paul Barbaro
"We love Il Duca!. My partner and I come here at least once a fortnight, we are always thrilled with our food and the service is always friendly and..."
CJC
"One of the local places my wife and I frequent because the menu is very nicely put together and is quite well executed. However, there is no escaping..."
Jonathan
"Lunch club attended Il Duca and we were very impressed from the service from Ralph and his staff and the meals were of excellent standard. We highly..."
Lunch Club
"Il duca is like my second kitchen! We go there reguraly because the food is so delicious! The staff are also very..."
Greenbean
"Enjoyed the most beautiful meal (Chefs specially made a Carbonara), the entree size was perfect. My Husband had the lamb shanks which in his words..."
Lill
"So glad to have had the chance to have dinner here. I had the rib eye, my wife had the risotto, and my daughter had the gnocchi. All dishes were..."
Aleko
"This is a really great restaurant. The food is consistently at a high standard, the service is great and the owners are fabulous people who make you..."
Tim Lewis
"I met friends here for a meal prior to a footy match at the MCG. It was very busy but the staff were incredibly efficient and professional. The..."
Nick A
"Cozy and clean place, friendly staff with caring, delicious meal. We ordered a sweet potato soup, veg risotto and pene with slow cooked..."
Keun Young Kim
"What a great night, food fantastic, staff brilliant, atmosphere is wonderfully warm and inviting, listening to the songs of Carol King by sung by..."
Terry Kernan
"Ideal setting with a great atmosphere, excellent food and wine with very friendly service. Highly recommended whether you are in a business trip or..."
Leon Vermaak
"Fabulous place to get together and enjoy a magnificent meal! The customer service was fabulous - friendly, spot on with their advice and great family..."
"We had a beautiful experience here choosing the $95 set menu which included french onion soup, smoked salmon, barramundi, fillet steak and a..."
Roman Watkins
"Had a delightful catchup with Win Scott at this superb city establishment. We order from the quick lunch menu. Two courses plus a glass wine for $35..."
David Weston
"Had the most beautiful meal here on Friday night. The food was completely faultless and our waiter was exceptional. I was dining with a French friend..."
Shanelle Ingram
"The food was superb . The service let the place down. Waiters didn't know what was in the dishes or where the wine was from .........
I recommend..."
Samantha Jayne
"From the french speaking staff, to the food, to the wine selection. The French Brasserie is our new favourite place! The degustation menu was..."
"We had a great meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our waitress was excellent as were all of the staff. Would definitely recommend. Lovely..."
Wendy Guneratne
"Great service, delicious food and very European vibe! Our server max was very friendly and prompt. The owner of the restaurant was very kind. Overall..."
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"Completely divine and brilliant! 2-courses and a glass of wine express lunch for $35 (3 courses $45). Why is this place not completely packed? The..."
Sigrid de Castella
"One of Melbourne's best "hidden" gems. This place is a great any-classy occasion..."
David Martin
"Brilliant service, food and amazing wine list. Highly recommend as you won't be..."
Denise Joyner
"I had my 40th birthday here last night. We were welcomed with Kir Royal on the house and it just got better from there. Beautiful food, well thought..."
Niall Urquhart
"Great venue, atmosphere was spot on. Service was fantastic and we loved the food, highly recommend. Thank..."
Leanne Wiebenga Connolly
"I was in Melbourne last year and stopped in for a late lunch, what can I say from the excellent service to the delicious French food and the amazing..."
Arrnott Salesi Olssen
"Excellent food, prepared perfectly. The wine list was reasonably priced and of high quality. Staff were knowledgeable and service was prompt and..."
Mark Russell
"We had a lovely dining experience at the French Brasserie. It was great to see so many vegan options added to the menu!Ā We tried a 3..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"We went for a Friday lunch and it wasn't overly busy. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and soon had a drink in our hands. The decor and ambience..."
Hans Moleman
"A usual diner here for the set menu when I feel like a relaxed lunch. Itās a great French meal and great quality meat. Havenāt had an impressive..."
RM
"This establishment serves up authentic french cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. It is a quite setting , ideal for a long dinner and conversation with..."
Robin
"The French Brasserie lives up to what they say, it is relaxing, it does have soaring ceilings and vast glass expanses. The atmosphere is fantastic as..."
Michael Daaboul
"The French Brasserie is a clear example of Melbourneās wonderful food and wine scene.It is in a small lane way; you donāt pass it on a..."
Jdnosewine
"Have to say this is possibly my favourite place in Melbourne right now. Real French vibe. The food is outstanding. We got 6 courses with matching..."
Chrissiee Hughes
"Tucked away in a side alley, this stylish and sophisticated restaurant is ideal for an important meal. The entree of snails were a must, the..."
Stephanie
"We had an excellent 6 course menu with matching wines tonight. Very generous with the pourings! The restaurant was a beautiful space, very modern but..."
James
"Atmosphere and service was great. We had a charming French waiter which was very gpod at his role. Food had amazing presentation. The starters..."
Stellios
"Came here twice, had amazing experience for both visits. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, nice atmosphere, it is one of the best French..."
Food_Is_Heaven
"We discovered this gem on spec looking for dinner in Melbourne. Very friendly welcoming staff; lovely ambience; attentive service and delicious food...."
Prince
"Degustation menu was well executed. The long pause between courses perhaps could have been shortened. The only course i didnt really get on with was..."
Veta Bajaj
"Enjoyed dinner at The French Brasserie last night for my brothers birthday. The service from the moment we stepped inside was impeccable. The..."
Luvfood
"Ooh la la !! Food service and vibe was second to none!! Our waitress what a doll, so helpful and friendly even de shelling our snails ! We had snails..."
Nikki
"We went to The French Brasserie today for the express lunch ($35 with a glass of wine).Ā Greeted warmly at the door and taken to a roomy table for..."
Colleen Murphy
"Been having my family gathering here for the past few years whenever they visit Melbourne and we've never been disappointed, quality food as always,..."
Nick Lengkong
"Great service and loved the drinks. The entrees were amazing and great food. My first time trying the beef tartare and Im addicted. The potato side..."
"Best Gluten Free bread ever! Duck was to die for, need to visit again.Staff were welcoming and very helpful for dietary issues..."
Donnaatbeechworth
"Absolutely awesome!!!! I love this place. Absolutely a food indulgence experience. Service is awesome. A true french dining experience... strongly..."
The_chic_analyst
"Fantastic food, fantastic service and an incredible atmosphere. Couldnāt have gone to a better restaurant on our first night in Melbourne...."
Kirsten Clifford
"Came here for a work Christmas function. Food and service both excellent. 3 course menu option with an abundance of champagne...what more could you..."
Teddys99
" I had the best service experience that I've ever had at a restaurant at The French Brassiere. Everything was so French, I loved it. The..."
Ashanie Mekhala Perera
"Gastrology were privileged to participate in a culinary tour of Melbourne's most well-known laneway restaurants as part of the Victorian Government's..."
Gastrology
"Not usually a big fan of French food, nor fancy over the top foodie stuff but this was epic! The fish was perfect, the sauce was amazing, the..."
Hungry Stanley
"My boyfriend and I happened upon The French Brasserie completely by accident, but what a happy accident it was.The French Brasserie had a..."
Helen O'Kane
"Bonjour! Je adore this place!! Honestly, I would have left the restaurant a happy girl after entree. That sauce with the escargots was delicious!!..."
Goldentongue
"Just a spontanious decision took us back again, this time for lunch. No booking. Just a walk in off the street, but we were readily..."
Sneha Arora
"This place is situated down an Alley way off Flinders lane, so its rather secluded. The ambiance is extremely nice, so is the service and most of the..."
St!nger
"Classic French bistro. Flawless food and service with an astonishingly comprehensive wine list. This isn't cutting edge nor groundbreaking molecular..."
Onara
"This place was just amazing. It was mine and my husband's first time eating French food, and we couldn't have picked a better restaurant. We ordered..."
Romina Battaglini
"First time visit and pretty happy with everything here. Friendly service n decent food, no wonder full house at Monday night. Onlion soup was rich..."
Sambuca Sam
"While French cuisine is very prominent throughout Melbourne, there are only a select few restaurants that really stand out from the rest. The French..."
Melbourne Culinary
"This restaurant is one of Melbournes gems, serving up some of the finest French cuisine. I would rate it a 4 but what puts it at a 4.5 is the amazing..."
Jennie Cullen
"Booked there for a birthday and the service was formidable! The food is wonderful and at a very reasonable price. The ambiance of the restaurant is..."
Essie.zins
"What can i say abt this resto? I realize that maybe this is one of the best rating ive ever given to a resto, because basically everything (the food)..."
MF
"I honestly can not think of a single thing about my experience that wasn't an absolute joy. The service was crisp and attentive (I never..."
Jason Meaden
"Enjoyable evening with mixed quality food and service on the slow side. Often the wait staff seemed to be rushing around doing nothing.My..."
Michael
"If you are looking for a taste of France, make your way down to The French Brassiere. We had the absolute pleasure of dining there last Saturday..."
Brash
"The French Brasserie is a good restaurant . The decor is modern and understated and it is in a group of good restaurants in a lane off Flinders Lane..."
Stephen
"First night in Melbourne, the food is really nice. The tasting plate was very tasty and so was the French onion soup as entrees. The mains were still..."
Theyellowbatman
"Had a great meal here last night. Amazing food, great service, lovely ambience.Have wanted to try this place out for a long time and it didn't..."
Claire Humphreys
"Went here for my Friend's birthday over the weekend.Ā The actual place itself is great, it has a good atmosphere, spacious, and the staff..."
Lionel Bautista
"Still an effortless 4.5 for me. I continue to believe that the French Brasserie is underrated. Iāve eaten here five times now for five excellent..."
Two Sheds
"An amazing time was had here!The French Brasserie is tucked away on Malthouse Lane off of Flinders Lane. I had the most superb time, thank you..."
Vivien
"Nice setting with good honest French food. I went for the eye fillet steak, was delicious. Great wine selection and extremely friendly and helpful..."
Snooter2Tooter
"Honest French Brasserie that is consistent and fair value. Staff are mostly French which adds to the ambiance. He wine list is better than most and..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Enjoyed a great night from start to finish at this restaurant. The food was first class as well as the atmosphere, drinks and service. Restaurant was..."
"Located off Flinders Lane between Exhibition and Russell Street, there is lots of longstanding popular dining options in the vicinity such as Chin..."
Sandy Pok
"Fantastic place, we will definitely back, perhaps next time for dinner. The oysters and snails were so very good! Service is impeccable and just the..."
Denys McEneaney
"French food and it's finest. Anything and everything from entree to main to their exquisite desserts are to die for. Service is impeccable. Staff are..."
Fleur
"Perfect! Compliments to Edward + and his team :) The only thing missing tonight was the escargot...the staff were great, the food was..."
Luke
"Tucked down a lane way this restaurant feels very private and intimate. The staff were very professional and generous, treating our table with extra..."
M.
"Mr D decided to surprise me for my birthday dinner and since I LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE french food, he took me to The French Brassarie (Yayers!!!), a..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"A nice French restaurant off flinders lane. Staff all french and very friendly. We've been served complimentary glasses of bubbly - very nice of the..."
Mona
"Such an impressive space! All the staff were actually French, the food was excellent; tuna, avocado and pear salad for entree, grilled Travelli with..."
Out And About
"A little hidden gem off exhibition street in the CBD, the French brasserie was authentic French. From the French chefs to the service staff(who were..."
Eat The Streets
"Great continental food ... Pricy but hey.. It's French!Good service and a decent wine list. Definitely a place to try out in the CBD..."
SN
"The host Hadj is one of the most dynamic operators I've ever encountered. Not having experienced French food outside of France, visiting here..."
TBMoftheWEST
"The French Brasserie is amazing. What a fantastic restaurant. Fabulous French food and superb customer service.My husband and I went here for my..."
Patricia
"Fantastic little place in Melbourne. Beautiful French food in a lovely classy restaurant. Friendly staff.... pretty sure they were ALL french! adding..."
Food For Thought
"Excellent service, delicious food and very authentic.Will definitely be back! Here are some more arbitrary words because of the..."
Donovan
"I've had dinner at the French Brasserie at least 4 times, including last weekend. It's an excellent place for a romantic dinner with your partner...."
Virtualmix
"Not like I eat snails very often, but these were the best Escargot I have ever had. Plenty of garlic without the oily after taste and enough to soak..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"A rather posh restaurant popular with the corporate set near the Paris end of Collins Street, The French Brasserie enjoys loyal custom from the..."
Melbourne Glutton
"The French Brasserie is a restaurant located at 2 Malthouse Lane, just off Flinders street. I have mentioned it in passing a few times however to my..."
Dan From Melbourne
"Enjoyed a delightful dinner. Friendly service. Delicious food. The kitchen felt a little slow. Free dessert wine when we paid for our..."
Wynne Ma
" My thickly cut tender yearling eye fillet was seared to a firm crust on its surface yet carved smoothly like pate under my knife. An elegant..."
Chompchomp
"Yummy+2, refined flavours with a solid show of finesse, and not to mention superb..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"I am glad the sons didnāt acquire a taste for oysters until they left home or it might have made quite a hole in the housekeeping budget. Along..."
PatInOz
"Lovely dinner. I've always enjoyed this restaurant, and had a very nice dinner here this week. The staff are very friendly and the food was..."
JackieO
"Love. The french staff are so friendly and informative! Our meals couldn't have been more delicious.Very happy over-all and would recommend to..."
LauPi
"Great service, great food, made our anniversary..."
Julija Zivanovic
"Hidden Gem. This restaurant has everything you want in a fine dining restaurant. Tasty food with beautiful presentation. Staff were very friendly and..."
NB
"Wonderful afternoon. My husband and I lunched for the Bastille celebrations at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff were..."
Sue.wind
"Really good. Really enjoyed my dinner at The French Brasserie. I had a steak that was well cooked and shared Escargot and Oysters which were all..."
Dijn Thorpe
"Tuesday menus for roast are worth it! Highly recommended! In particular, the pork roast night was a very good one. The waiter and the service were..."
Veronica Rodriguez
"Friday Night Walk In. Past it many times and finally walked in. Without a reservation we were welcomed with open arms (literally). Had a drink at the..."
Pepe Sierra
"My husband took me here for a surprise dinner for my birthday. It was a great night. Delicious barramundi and the Peach Melba had a French twist. I..."
Louise
"Unbeatable. The staff were very attentive, the food was outstanding. My husbands quite the "foody" and even he was absolutely amazed at how good his..."
Nichy
"I went to the French Brasserie with a group of 6 before going to see a film at the kino. The pre theatre menu was quite short but the food was..."
Miki Lodewyckx
"Great food, wine and service. I felt very welcome and looked after, will definitely return next time I am in town and feel like..."
N
"I went here last night for dinner and was blown away. The waiters were very attentive and the food was great. I commented on the improvement to the..."
Alfreda
"Found this place totally by accident and have been back three times as the food (and wine) quality is..."
Nicholas Dircks
"Like. Arrived at TFB by default after eliminating our usual suspect Flinders Lane trio with wait times 45min +But thoroughly enjoyed the..."
FantastischMsFox
"Excellent food - French onion soup the best I've eaten - main of fish & seafood stew very tasty too! Would certainly reccomend to..."
Fly On The Wall
"Real French food. One day me and my husband were walking down the Flinders Lane and I have accidentally noticed the French Brasserie. I really love..."
Beatrice76
"Fast Fresh and French. Had a nicoise salad of perfection this afternoon. Firm parboiled potatoes, baby berlotti beans, snappy green beans and tiny..."
Clemence Harvey
"Divine. Today I visited The French Brasserie for the first time and was extremely pleased with what I saw and ate! The interior was gorgeous with a..."
Ashleighd91
"Fantastic service. On a cold night in Melbourne we had ventured into Flinders lane to try another restaurant (Meatball - Walk In - 2 hour..."
Tim Nitschke
"Solid performer across the board. My wife and I have eaten at the French Brasserie twice, and really enjoyed it both times. Much better food and..."
James Fraser
"Had dinner last night. Attentive and happy staff. Memorable food and very generous...."
Always Hungry
"The lunch time set price is always a delight and changes often. The staff always greet you happily and helpfully. It is not your everyday lunch price..."
David J. Brien
"French fine-dining with surprise multi-course option. After being turned away from Chin Chin because there were no seats until 11pm on a Saturday, we..."
Superalice
"We came here for our anniversary and experienced amazing service, wine and food from a menu selected by the chef...."
Gary Wagner
"Classic French food. Had dinner last night at the French Brasserie with some girlfriends and I have to say we all thoroughly enjoyed our experience...."
Elle
"Bien. Last minute dinner booking was catered for. Sommelier's choice of wine matched well with our dishes. Staff were very..."
Chips_Dumplings
"Great steak frittes. Didn't so much like being charged for water..."
Brunswick Foodie
"Amazing. My boyfriend and I.... Amazing.My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate a special occasion and loved the whole..."
Rosie
"Lovely place. Excellent Food. Went there for lunch with the boys in the search of Cassoulet. The restaurant hides down a narrow lane off..."
Mike B
"Spectacular. Nicest dinner we have had in a long time. Awesome service, awesome food and an awesome wine list and some tasty French beer to try. Took..."
Simon Kitchenguy Beatson
"I am French and I used to have lunch in the french brasserie for a year in Melbourne . the food is just amazing and the express lunch too. in..."
Julien
"Every time I come here I am absolutely head overheals charmed by the staff and their cheeky ways. The food has never failed to be mouth watering and..."
Sagg
"Fantastic!!. Went to the French Brasserie last night and could not have been more impressed with the food, wine and service. Took the 5 course set..."
Coburg Diner
"A m a z I n g Food and des.... A m a z I n g Food and deserts are to die..."
Daniel Milanesos
"I went to the French brasserie last Saturday , and it was a splendid , the food is really good but what I enjoy is the atmosphere , Damien our waiter..."
Victor Persinette-gautrez
"Beautiful food. It is so pure and delicate. Good service and great wine :)Highly..."
Isabelle Le
"This place is a standout. Despite small oysters everything else was great. The steak tartare was perfectly seasoned. The beetroot salad with melted..."
Taste Bud
"Amazing dinner in a friendly atmosphere. I went to the French Brasserie last friday night with two friends and we had an amazing night!!The food..."
Jen
"Fabulous dinner experience. I went there for a colleague's farewell dinner about 2 weeks ago. The owner and staff are very friendly and nice. I had a..."
Vicky Chia
"New Favourite. This place is a winner! The ambience is fabulous, service a little cheeky but definitely friendly with a smile. Food was delish! We..."
Mandy Fung
"Melbourne's Best. The staff are amazing. They know how to make you feel welcome, nurtured and special but leave you alone. It's a craft the owner,..."
KellesBelles
"Fantastic meal. The service was great and the food was excellent, what more can you say, can't wait to go back..."
Paul
"A taste of France in Melbourne. I have been in Melbourne for 1 month with my french friends and we were looking for a place to remember our missing..."
Adrien
"Wholesome food and great value - would go back as an end of the working week treat. The minute steak with chips is fab and the lamb..."
Soumi
"Great staff and great food though be prepared to shell out some considerable dosh for a good meal. On this front, the only real negative was once I..."
NikkiDub
"I would say this is one of the best restaurant in Melbourne. I went there to have dinner with my brother and other friends that were visiting from..."
Mel
"Loved it. Came for a birthday dinner on a Tuesday night and enjoyed it immensely. We got there quite early and so had the benefit of some very..."
RM
"Really suprised (in a good way!). This was my 2nd work function at this restaurant and to be honest the 2nd time was a charm.On my 1st..."
Jessica Halliday
"Sensational. Everything was fantastic - we had the charcuterie plate, beef tartare and calamari for starters, followed by pork, lamb and cassoulet -..."
Sally Kuter
"Voila. Very French at every turn, the staff and owner (who clearly makes himself known which gives the diner some comfort that he is all over it),..."
Vireya Carlton
"Spectacular meal. The way food should taste. Service was attentive but not intrusive. A great place to celebrate life's..."
Airlie
"Great food, fantastic staff. We chanced upon this place tonight, and what a delight. Three kids in tow - the only in the restaurant - and we were..."
My Last Supper
"Excellent service. We came with 3 young children which the maitre'd was a natural with. Great traditional French..."
Gourmand
"Restaurant Express Lunch. I have never had French before, but I enjoyed my experience here. I went with 5 others for the Restaurant Express menu, so..."
Bec M
"Very Nice Place.... I went to the french brasserie one time for lunch, we ate ouside which was really nice. We got the charcuterie platter, just..."
Marion
"A la recherche d'un bon restaurant sur Melbourne, aprĆØs avoir tourner pendant un bon moment dans une ville que je ne connaissait pas. Je trouve..."
"The French Brasserie Had.... The French Brasserie. Had dinner here last night (2 Oct 2010) and loved it. There will always be a place for classic..."
Grumpy Typewriter
"Great service amazing flavors. authentic French waitress and owner made us feel like super stars. Great French wine menu and although expensive food..."
Belinda North
"Great service and food, not bad coffee, for a restaurant..."
Coffeebeen
"Great casual french. I've been here on several occasions and enjoyed eating here every time. reasonable price, great service, ambient atmosphere,..."
Tony Funaki
"Itscaro. "The French Brasserie"May 07, 2010 - Likes it - I was by myself last night after a viewing of Lilly Chorney's magnificent paintings in..."
Itscaro
"Authentic French in many ways. Great service and the food was..."
Peter Nikoletatos
"Superb. A great place. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Excellent French cuisine. I'm not normally a huge fan of French food, but this was a..."
James
"The French brasserie is a brilient restrant with a great vibe it is not evpensive and it is great food. I recomed it to most people that love..."
Sofia
"Amazing experience from start to finish, from the ownerās reception to the the service, the food, the atmosphere, the music, the wine, the venue, ..."
Danny Haddad
"As a massive fan of French cuisine I am super impressed on all levels of this experience. Food, Amazing - transported back to Paris, Service,..."
Steven Stewart
"Such a lovely, intimate space to have a date on. Itās a shame itās tucked away and harder for walk-ins to notice. The staff were so friendly and..."
Stefanie Kane
"Date night goals! We celebrated our 10 year wedding anni here and it was amazing from start to finish. Outstanding service, tasty food and cocktails..."
Melbournelops
"Fabulous service and wonderful food from the start to finish! We love the duck and beef cheek. The snail is also good. Price is reasonable - we spent..."
Jing X
"It is a very pleasant experience with delightful dishes. The best thing here is the host and Staff are welcoming, friendly. Moreover, the restaurant..."
Y Nhu Doan
"My partner and I had dinner at the Brasserie last Friday night before attending Cinderella at the Regent and it was simply the best restaurant we've..."
"Absolutely amazing place service was impeccable the food was delicious absolutely delicious would highly recommend this..."
Cherie Richardson
"Awesome dinner here last week... Did not disappoint. Great service also is now a fav place to eat when in Melbourne.. Will be..."
Tracey McNee
"Stumbled across this wee gem last night while having a night in the city. Not disappointed. Great service lovely wine and amazingly delicious food...."
Patricia O'Kane
"Best meal ever
Peking duck was amazing
Thanks everyone for the wonderful..."
Karen Mullins
"Very nice food. Had Lemon Chicken & Beef with seasoned Veges, with a large fried rice. Could not fault any of it, was delicious and will be back for..."
Robert Lymer
"Amazing food, fantastic service and they really welcome you and look enter your needs - great place and will be..."
Debbie Johns
"Amazing food, fantastic service. I let them know I had to be at the theatre in an hour and a half and the service was speedy and exactly everything..."
Melissa Pilch
"Great place definitely coming..."
Sandra Tomas
"Our annual visit , superb as usual we have been here many times and never..."
James Foley
"High standard of service. Best peking duck. Delicious jellyfish..."
Chantelle Chin-Salandanan
"5 of us had lunch . We ordered the lunch meeting banquet menu . The tables had crisp table cloths and were spaced well . Food was portioned and..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Came here for a work lunch, quiet enough to have a group meeting for 10ppl. Food was delicious, but catered towards non-Chinese diners so donāt..."
The Budget Luncher
"Havenāt been to this place for ages! I was told to order the Peking duck and lobster omelette to give a go and I did! Definitely one of the best..."
Priscillia
"Went here with my mum before a show and it definately didn't dissapoint. I ordered the lemon chicken and my mum ordered the sizzling beef with..."
Andrew
"Very friendly staff and the atmosphere was great. Great interior of this place and comfy! For starters we had chicken and mushroom soup. Was yum but..."
Leanne Dando
"Bamboo house was not a disappointment! I love the traditional chinese restaurant atmosphere of this place and the service was fantastic.The..."
Jayde
"Refined, delicious food and easy to see why Bamboo House is an institution. Whilst a little tired inside, overall it is leaning towards a fine dining..."
MelbourneMiss
"I would very rarely give a 5 star review, but our visit to Bamboo House was worth it! Let me get this out of the way; it is expensive, make no..."
MrCreosote
"This restaurant has been around for long time but have managed to keep it on the down low. They are on the high end of Chinese food restaurant, the..."
Debby
"We came here for our annual team lunch on the hottest day so far this summer. Fortunately the aircon was pumping and we were none the wiser of the..."
Espy Eats
"We come here every year for my colleagues birthday...and order pretty much the same things. We always have the very typical fare of fried rice,..."
Split The Bill
"Bamboo house is the absolute favourite, my old man has been going here for 30+ yearsMyself for 10+ yearsCan get a little noisy..."
Dave B.
"Amazing dining experience with the service to match. The pork dumplings were heavenly filled parcels with juicy tender pork. The duck pancakes were..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Everything was so delicious especially the San Choy Bao and Crispy Duck pancakes. Yum! The service was fantastic, we mentioned we had Aladdin..."
J_cinta
"This place has that old school Chinese restaurant charm. White table cloths, round tables and a menu full of all your favourite dishes. Impeccable..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Always a wonderful experience here. Have both dined here for a function and with family, always enjoyable. Owner is absolutely lovely, and theres..."
Amant De La Nourriture
"Classy restaurant that provides great customer service. The staff is friendly and I must say the best peking duck in Melbourne! Enjoy a relax and..."
Mr Wong
"Pricey, not even that worth for $80/whole duckBut if the duck was $60 then its would be reasonableThe service is good and the restaurant..."
Duongcool1997
"Absolutely loved it! I finally have a favourite Chinese restaurant! We had plenty of food so perhaps it'll make your choice about..."
Nadia
"šš½āāļøšš½We had one of the set menus ("Banquet Degustation") šand we thought that it was really good. šš½Fantastic quality of..."
TwoFatWogs
"The lamb cutlet was amazing, very well cooked with crunchy bread crumb coating. The shanghai marinated fish was a let down, the fish was a bit too..."
Michfish
"A bit on the pricy side but still a great restaurant with very delicious Chinese food. Peking duck is amazing every time. Service was great 10/10 and..."
Krishna Muppasaani
"Love this place! I think it has the best pecking duck! Dumplings are yum, food is of good quality! Great and friendly staff! Highly recommend!!!..."
CT
"Came here for a birthday and they really delivered. The waitress was one funny lady and provided bonus entertainment. They made sure we were all..."
Occasionalist
"Probably the best Chinese offering I have been to in Melbourne.The hardest choice is what to order, however the Peking Duck, Salt and..."
John Gee
"I enjoyed a group lunch, mid-week,Ā at Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant.Ā Ā The courses were varied and theĀ food was wonderful - both taste and..."
Lindsay
"My favourite Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. My top 2 dishes are Peking duck and the dumplings. The tables are set with white tablecloths so it's..."
EK
"Service was amazing at the start of our meal but seemed to get worse as the night went on. Good food but for the price and reputation of being one of..."
Cat Broadby
"āCraving some good quality Tea smoked duck with a side of Peking duck, we decided to go somewhere new. Bamboo house is a restaurant that has been..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"There are 7 of us and we ordered about 5 main dishes. Food was excellent - juicy Peking duck, chunky sweet and sour pork, chilli prawns, tou fu, veg..."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice Źā¢į“„ā¢Ź
"This is one of the better Cantonese restaurants in Chinatown. The food is refined and well presented and generally not as overpowered by sauces as..."
Richard
"Good food, ok service. Had dinner here last Friday in a group of 9. We had the set menu while some did order a la carte. The food was great - loved..."
Vikrant Chaudhary
"Was brought here for my birthday. The food was great and the Peking duck doesn't disappoint. We were sat out of the main dining area which was a bit..."
Jesse
"Best Peking Duck. This is my favourite Chinese restaurant for its peking duck, pot stickers and sesame puffs. Always a special place to come to for..."
Mouse68
"This one was filled with duck meat too and the meat was really succulent. The..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"Bamboo House is amazing. Every dish was impeccable, as was the service and decor. The entire meal with rice and a glass of wine was only just over..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"A range of different Chinese restaurants, take-away outlets and other oriental cuisine line the extended walkways that make up Chinatown in..."
Sdk1806
"The menu is divided into Sichuan and Peking style dishes from the corresponding provinces in China, which made a pleasant change from all the..."
Let Me Feed You
"Weāre very happy to report that Bamboo House is still a great Chinese restaurant. Weāll be back for the Tea Smoked Duck (served in steamed buns..."
Donny
"Far near the ends of Chinatown, you will find one of the restaurants whose food and also service has been recognised by many food critics. The..."
Thfdcmplx
"Excellent service from our waiter Jimmy, very attentive, also Andy was excellent.We enjoyed our food especially the combination pan fried..."
Jdlock
"Went for a banquet with a group of friends. The tea smoked duck was amazing, as were the xiao long bao. The staff and friendly and..."
Imojaune
"Best Chinese in Melbourne. Food is amazing and the best Peking Duck in town. The warm welcome and service from Ann and the staff completes the..."
Emilyjane
"Dear manager Ann, thank you for your excellent services . Will come back soon..."
Steven
"BEST PEKING DUCK IN MELBOURNE!!. I'll say it once.... and I'll say it again... best peking duck hands down!! ONLY GO HERE FOR THE PEKING DUCK......"
Vincent_phan86
"Can always count on the bamboo house. Bamboo House, would have to be one of my fav spots in Melbourne. Absolutely delicious food , with great..."
An
"Superb. We have been going to bamboo house since I was a small child and it has always been my favourite restaurant but we havent been since Robert..."
Kate Wisch
"We had a wonderful experience at Bamboo House. The staff were beyond exceptional offering friendly and attentive service. The dumplings are the best..."
Nice
"I went there a couple of weeks ago, the service was lovely, the food was amazing, it was very busy but I loved it! You must try..."
Hayley Karolz
"We chose Bamboo House based on reviews, and it was a good choice. We enjoyed the meal overall, but it didn't quite live up to the hype.We..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Awesome Restaurant. This has got to be one of the best places i've dine in Melbourne EVER! The service provided by Bamboo House and their staff is..."
Melvyn
"Amazing chinese restaurant. Went there for lunch, didn't expect much as i only want better dining environment than being pushed around in the crowd...."
Diner
"Thank you Anna!. We had a luncheon in the private room at Bamboo House yesterday and I just wanted to thank the staff and in particular Anna who was..."
Adelle_clements
"Amazing Peking duck. Food was all excellent and flavoursome, great quality. And good service! Definitely come..."
Nd28
"Well priced and tasty food. Great food and service! The duck was fantastic, really..."
Rnahlsy
"Fantastic Food. 15 of us for lunch visited Bamboo House for a corporate lunch, was fantastic. The Peking duck was wonderful and a real signature dish..."
Melza
"Good food, good service. The Peking Duck is excellent. Definitely..."
Prk
"Wonderful service, best ever Peking Duck , really enjoyed..."
Lindsay Walsh
"Fabulous!. Went to Bamboo House on Monday night while on holiday in Melbourne and just loved it. The staff were so friendly and attentive, we wanted..."
Kat
"9.5/10. I went to Bamboo House for lunch today with my boss and it was lovely, we had the sliced beef with ginger and vegetables which was very nice,..."
Laney M
"Best Peking duck in..."
Decs
"Nothing bad to say about bamboo house. The dishes were nice good but nothing spectacular. However the Peking duck is certainly a signature dish and I..."
Tinny Spice
"No bulls**t good Chinese. Bamboo House is a great example of sticking with what they do best and not changing facade to 'get with the times'. I..."
Gagwood
"Best dumplings and best peking duck that we've had in Melbourne. Put smiles on our bellies! Excellent service too. Can't wait to..."
Nic
"Dumplings are amazing, Waiters are hysterical " your eyes are bigger than your..."
AP
"Have recommended bamboo house to many family and friends, and it quickly become their favourite also. A very down to earth restaurant with prompt..."
Christos Boukogiannis
"Yum!. Had an excellent night there! started off with some great dumplings and onion pancake! this was not the typical type found in some restaurants..."
Anthony
"Highly recommend the Peking Duck..."
Carley Ludlow
"We went to Bamboo House because a friend recommended us to go and I have to say that the food and service was amazing
Oysters, fish and duck was all..."
Julian Ward
"Unbelievable great food, Unbelievable the best service I've ever had, 3 times now I've been here over 4 years ever time we come to Melbourne.
We were..."
Stefan Jones
"Great food. Not too sweet or salty. Balance of flavour was perfect. Seafood wasnāt over cooked. Star of the evening definitely Peking..."
Benny Maison
"Went here for lunch with colleagues to celebrate some wins. Was really impressed with the..."
Koen Alexander
"They were very accommodating for our dietary requirements as my mum wouldn't eat fish and pork and duck. So we had the banquet menu and had some..."
Alex P.B
"The peking duck was amazing!! Would definitely visit again if I come to..."
Jason Li
"Ann is a Superstar, leading a fantastic team serving up the best Chinese food in Melbourne. Leans toward more of a western style which is not..."
Art Vanderlay
"Good Cantonese food in a upscaled environment.
Recommend going for the garlic king prawns and steamed fish. Last but not least, we really like their..."
"Service was fabulous from start to finish... we were greeted with a smile, we started with a nice Shiraz from Beechworth Simao & co and complimentary..."
Paul J Fisher
"service was outstanding but after our drinks, the bill hurt lol.. lovely..."
Show Me The Yummy
"Had my NY dinner with my girls earlier this year and it was splendid. Food was phenomenal but service was unfortunately very poor for such a..."
Tracey Loc
"I had a great experience dining here on March to celebrate my 2nd anniversary with my bf. We got to try lobster omelette, wagyu beef pasta, aged rib..."
FoodieQueen21
"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Ambience: 5Service: 5Value: 4.5My boyfriend took me out for my birthday and one word to describe..."
Munching With Mel
"Rockpool is beautifully elegant and classy in every way. From the professional service, to the menu and food options. I'd definitely recommend a..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Amazing service and a great meal. Gave me a complimentary birthday cake..."
Brady M
"Great service, lovely and friendly staff and perfectly seasoned food. My partner and I had dinner here a few weeks ago and we were really pleased...."
Queen Of Food
"Starters were good, nothing to boast about. The beef was so so so amazing! Great quality of meat, tender, juicy and was not overcooked.The..."
SAM TEOH
"Finally at last I made to Rockpool and the place did not disappoint! Atmosphere, service, knowledge, choice on menu , wine list, it was all there and..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"Went to Rockpool Perth for my bday and it was a great experience. So decided to try the Melbourne one for a week day lunch. It wasn't very busy, the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"A simple menu executed perfectly. A perfect setting during the day for a business lunch and as the sun sets, the ambience changes for a more intiment..."
Ben
"The steak are so good, the best I have ever had. Great service as well. The staffs are really friendly and know the menu well. The restaurant is..."
Jingwen Yu
"My partner and I had a lovely dinner at Rockpool. Attentive staff and delicious food. Some things a bit on the salty side but all-in-all a lovely..."
Katerina Poropat
"Food was spectacular, everything was fantastic.Service was very good! Food came out fairly quickly.Expensive but well..."
Cass Eats
"Rockpool is an iconic steakhouse in Melbourne. Nestled amongst the high end stores inside Crown Casino, Rockpool is well liked by locals and..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We began with cocktails. The Italian Sour was deliciously zesty and wasnāt overly sweet. The complimentary bread was fresh with crisp crusts and a..."
Karina J
"Took my family there for dad's big 60th- service and food were impeccable. The photos below don't do it justice (got lazy after a few and was dying..."
Teeks
"Absolutely incredible service, ambience and food. Never ever disappoints! Would recommend for any occasion. Well worth the little extra dough!..."
Nanos
"This place doesnt accept booking between 7 to 8pm, but luckily there wasnt any trouble to get a table for 2 on weekday thursday night. We had a..."
Amanda H
"A name associated with great meat and it surely didn't disappoint. My steak was cooked beautifully, tender and juicy. Very satisfied. Sides were big..."
A Black Sheep
"Came here for a date night. Food is perfect. The steak was extremely juicy. The staff always check up on you to make sure everything is ok. It's..."
Melbourne Food Spotter
"Came here with 10ppl to celebrate my friends birthday and spent $99++ include card charge.The place so nice, well decor. We start..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"We had an enjoyable meal at Rockpool for my partnerās birthday. For entrees we had the marinated grilled prawns and the wagyu sausages,..."
Lizia
"A very classy and interesting venue. Food was delicious. Highly recommend their steaks. Iāve been twice and every time theyāve been cooked to..."
Melbourne, Letās Eat
"Generally have loved this place over the years. Consistently excellent steak, delicious sides and alternatives if you wish with an extensive wine..."
Elle
"This restaurant was so good. It is upscale with white tablecloths & fancy waiters, but if you love good beef this place has it. They have a great..."
Srslyfoods
"š MUSSELS OR MUSCLES? šŖš½Portarlington Mussels steamed in White Wine, Jamon, Parsley and Chilli served with Bruschetta šš¶..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"Great food, great atmosphere, excellent wine matching. Goats cheese tortellini with burnt butter sauce and prawns is a stand out, as is the four..."
David Malcolm
"Came here for my birthday and as you come thru the heavy door, you are welcomed with a dark interior which will then lead you to a big area full of..."
Xavian Ang
"Rockpool was faultless from start to finish. The staff were all just delightful from the moment we stepped inside and made us feel like we were so..."
Patsy
"Perfect from start to finish. Staff from greeters to serving staff on point. Food out of this world. The flavors kept dancing on my tongue. Ended on..."
Dee-Lila Sharp
"The steak was so tender and juicy. It was spot on with the taste and at medium rare. We ordered a few side dishes to share around and taste..."
Anthony
"The steak was spot on here. Omg it tasted succulent and tender. The service was exceptional. We ordered a dish to share and they spent the time to..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Last weekend was the first time that I have dined at Rockpool, it was a great Sunday afternoon.Ā The food and service was excellent, I..."
Stephanie Yeoh
"We've been here quite a few times and this time round we ordered their their spanner crab noodles and slow cooked wagyu which was as good as their..."
Thelordlam
"Excellent restaurant on the river in Melbourne at Crown. The service and food were superb. Even the tomato in the salad was fantastic. Wine list was..."
Luke Robinson
"Oh My God.Ā Tonight I came here with a friend in celebration of completing exams. Walking in, we were astounded at the decor of the..."
Dine And Dash
"Impeccable service and sophisticated ambience, food was good. Staff were nice, approachable and not over attentive, they are pretty knowledgeable..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"Rockpool is synonymous with Crown and Southbank, and is a classic establishment in Melbourne's CBD. If you haven't had a night out here before then..."
Flytonewyork
"I have heard a lot of good things about rockpoolās steak, and it did not disappoint me at all. The steak was amazing! We ordered a scotch fillet..."
"Booked a family event for the significant others significant birthday! Were placed in the Private Terrace which comfortably accommodated the 17 of..."
CATD
"Rockpool is one of the few restaurants in Melbourne to offer beef from mature cows. Most people know what dry aging is and does, but meat from old..."
Kenny
"Was lucky enough to get in at the Sydney site just before it closed. Was a beautiful night with probably the best table waiting Iāve ever..."
Foodie McDoodie
"My partner and I usually go to Rockpool for birthdays every year and we absolutely love it. Food is amazing, I love the beef silverside and my..."
MH
"I think you know what you going for when you are going to Rockpool. Steak! And they do it perfectly. Great performance and great..."
MrJan
"Strong 4.5Second time here and still loving the steak.Service was much friendlier and more welcoming than our first visit, but..."
Nom Monster
"Incredible dinner had here. Ordered a few entrees with main meals be steaks and the meat was the best so tender and delicious. The sides were also..."
Phoebe Teevan
"First experience at rockpool you will notice upon entry it has it's own entrance door which makes it feel really sophisticated . All the staff look..."
Leesa Jane
"Consistently amazing food. Forget Rosetta, this is and always will be the place to go! Do yourself a favour, get the Mac and cheese and goats cheese..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Perfect place for a special occasion! Set inside the Crown Entertainment Complex, the restaurant has a lively after-dark atmosphere which created the..."
@esjaysam
"Came here today for lunch it was my first time dining here, itās a really lovely restaurant and has such a nice vibe to it. There is a big..."
Nadia
"Place of choice for great steak, awesome service, special gatherings and just an intimate cosy dining experience to relax to with a glass of wine...."
PS91
"This place is expensive and fancy but it is the site of some of the best steaks I have ever had. All the food has been next level along with the..."
John Carver
"Rockpool is me and my boyfriend's anniversary celebration restaurant, because it has the best steak ever!!! It has never let us down on any food! 5..."
Caitlynn Zhou
"Worth a visit. Nice ambience, professional service and lovely food. Steak was exceptional. The main reason one would want to dine here. Everything..."
A Choong
"Absolutely unforgettable. My partner and I were here last week for dinner. The wagyu sausage we shared for starters was delectable. Loved the..."
Aye Mya Mya Khin
"I always love my steak cook to the perfection, here is one of the place you can have your meat cook to the way you prefer, paired with your juicy..."
Mags Lim
"BEST. STEAK. EVER.Rockpool is one of the select number of restaurants at Crown Melbourne that are actually exceptional and not purely based on..."
JW
"The sour mocktail is delicious. Steak was less cooked than I liked but really great after they redid it for a sec. Overall Rockpool feels like a..."
Chen Yingxuan
"We had Caviar with Toast and Creme Fraiche (Ars Italica Osietra 30g), Buratta with Eggplant Carpaccio and Grilled Bread, Whole Grilled King Prawns..."
Anishka Jayasinghe
"Has an old world 80ās charm and setting. Reminds me of these high end lunch places in India, my family used to take me to when I was a kid.
The..."
Meera Batra
"An expensive yet excellent experience. The venue ooses comfortable class from the moment of entry. The table service was friendly and efficient. The..."
Geoff A
"Iāve been dining at Rockpool for many years . Consistent great food and professional service . Iām a huge fan of the comfortable seating always..."
"Awesome food, incredible staff, great dining company in Andy, Patrick and..."
Lynn Ellen
"favourite place to go :) best japanese cuisine in melbourne and will keep coming..."
Karin Cheng
"The best and traditional with a twist Japanese cuisine in Melbourne! Highly..."
Mikiko Tanaka
"The best Japanese restaurant in Melbourne, I..."
Lily Verma
"Amazing food, great service. Our waiter was wonderful. Will definitely come..."
Wynn DemontaƱo Fontanos
"Most amazing meal I have ever had :) true art on a..."
Robyn Hucker Barry
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-I really can't think of any other..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"I had one of their specialty lunch set menus which included: egg custard, sashimi, salad, grilled unagi, tempura, teriyaki beef as well as icecream..."
Phil Guo
"With a 4.6 rating on Zomato I was excited to try Shoya. Quite an extensive menu with a lot of options to choose. Limited vegetarian options...."
SouthEastEater
"Nice food presentation and nice service :) Price wise slightly not comparable with the portion for some food.. but good experience nevertheless. Good..."
Gracia
"Had the $150 course for dinner my partner and a friend for their birthday.All dishes were delicious as there were a variety of seafood and..."
Aidan Leung
"Well.. itās okay but nothing too amazing. Sashimi was bit too fishy. Other hot food was good. Service was very good. The lady who served our table..."
Taste Radar
"Usually here for family gatherings. This place is one of the best places for Japanese food and value for money. (Especially for the lunchtime menu...."
Amy
"Love there lunch menu, decent price good quality of food. The dinner menu was nice but itās a bit overpriced for what it is. Very nice service..."
FoodieInMel
"The service here is spectacular! Food quality is amazing! Waiters are extremely professional, making you feel comfortable and taking their time..."
Thai
"Wasnāt anything to rave about, typical Japanese food. I might go back to try their bbq, but the alacarte was ok. I think itās more about..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"We came here for lunch on a Saturday. We ordered the lunch sets and the courses were mostly delicious. My favourites were the grilled unagi, tempura..."
Hangry Horace
"We had a fine dining experience. Staff were very friendly and did not rush us at all at any stage. Food was amazing and presentation was very..."
Richard Lay
"Iāve been here twice and honestly can say this place is one of my favourite japanese restaurant in Melbourne. The first time i came here was for..."
Kheng OMNOM
"So glad to have finally made it to Shoya, theyāve been high on my to go list for ages. We tried their all you can eat bbq ($78, usually $98) and..."
Miagoreng.com
"Been to Shoya twice and I'm in love with their lunch special menu! 6~8 course for $38~$45. Great substitute for dietary requirements, friendly staff,..."
"This is our second time coming to Shoya. First time was omakase experience and this time is All you can eat BBQ Wagyu etc. Food was great. So..."
Shirley Ho
"We had visited Shoya for dinner and it was such a fabulous experience with the all you can eat barbecue!You could select the meat of your..."
Win - FSC
"Little did I know Shoya is one of the OG Japanese restaurants in Melb CBD! 15 years old! The basis of their food is traditional done extremely well...."
Melbournejade
"The otoro just melted in my mouth. I had the most wonderful experience. The sushi and sashimi was of the most excellent quality. The wait staff were..."
Ji Song
"Went here for the first time and the service was impeccable. The nigiri we ordered just melts in your mouth. And if you like cold noodles, then..."
Ptle
"Good food and good service.Lanch set menu is very reasonable and very yammy!Youāll get small appetizer, sashimi, sushi, main and dessert..."
Akio Otsuka
"Lovely staff, beautiful restaurant and great food. Still havenāt tried the floor seating area so a great excuse to return! Lovely place for a..."
Brittany Clark
"š£ JAPANESE at SHOYA š£This is one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in the City. Our second visit to Shoya Melbourne was absolutely..."
Eat X Wander
"Down an alleyway (Market Lane), Shoya is next to the established Flower Drum but according to rumours - a lot more..."
Jasmine
"If you havenāt been here, GO! Do it now and thank us later.---------We visited Shoya on a Friday afternoon for their omakase..."
Edible Melbourne
"Our dining experience at Shoya was exquisite from beginning to end. An award-winning Japanese restaurant tucked away in a small lane amidst the..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Our meal at Shoya was definitely a very enjoyable one. We were invited to a bloggers event there and we are really impressed with the food. Our..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Japanese cuisine doesnāt get much better than this in the CBD. The quality of the ingredients & craftsmanship in putting it al together is simply a..."
Thirtyhundreds
"Wow. Came here for a work lunch and and got the Take lunch set and wow. Everything that came out was just quality. Everything was tasty, and such..."
AaronN
"Extremely fresh fish and fast service. Am very impressed. I've eaten sushi all over the world and this is definitely on par. I definitely would..."
Susumu
"Opted for the Ume set for $32 and Matsu set for $38. Both consist of 9 dishes. Definitely good value. For its price, the quality was decent, though..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Used to come here when Melbourne has no Japanese Fine Dining so remembered it super fancy. Decided to visit again and it wasn't as fancy any more...."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Thank you sister for taking me to this long-established Japanese restaurant for my pre-birthday dinner. Iāve heard so much about this place over..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"My friend and I both had the Matsu Lunch Set - 9 dishes for $38 sounded like a great deal. Sitting at the chefās table meant we could watch sashimi..."
Daisy
"This is a really good quality authentic Japanese restaurant in Melbourne's china town district. The food is prepared in several open plan kitchens..."
Srslyfoods
"Came here for a friends birthday dinner and had a very pleasant meal.All the food was well presented and fresh, the wait staff very very..."
Laura Kaziavin
"One of favorite joint in china town. Been here since 2014, and I have became one of their loyal customer now,The sushi, sashimi, bbq set is highly..."
Jzxxxx
"Staff were nice and accommodating, food was amazing with reasonable prices! Amazing experience if ur looking for a casual/fine dining experience...."
Nathanael Hsieh Zhong Cheng
"What a nice way to celebrate an early Fatherās Day! We booked shoya two days in advance in order to reserve a seat during the busy weekend...."
Cindy Tran
"4.5Beautiful Japanese restaurant where with high quality food and great service We had the degustation course and during that I experienced..."
Vivian
"Had both lunch and dinner here before- absolutely delicious!! If you sit at the sushi bar you can see how fish was sliced just like in Japan... love..."
Li Lisa
"Shoya is always my all time favourite, especially for lunch, their set lunch menus are good value for money. And they always serve fresh food & great..."
Jam
"Japanese cuisine in the next level. Fine selections of fresh ingredients and creative dishes makes Shoya one of my favourite Japanese restaurant to..."
Ling Yuan
"A very nice Japanese dinner! The restaurant is a nice place for a chill dinner with good quality food. Iāve always wanted to go since seeing photos..."
Hungry Koala
"Thursday night went to Shoya to celebrate a friends birthday.Ā It was a wonderful evening, very relaxed and great food with great company. Shoya..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Excellent experiences with food and services. A little suggestion is ramen little bit salty,besides that everything is wonderful here, highly..."
Lixilin2009
"Lots of options here - we chose to eat at the sushi bar. Others will know better than me, but surely this has to be one of the premier Japanese..."
"Shoya is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. The set lunches are excellent value and the quality has been maintained over the 6 years..."
Custardbun
"4.5. Shoya has always been one of my go-to Japanese restaurants, having previously had their degustation and being introduced then to fresh wasabi..."
Nalia
"We have been here many times but this place has changed over the past few years. Today I ordered the Ume lunch set. Menu still looks the same but..."
Jacqui W
"An amazing Japanese restaurant hidden from the public. Service was excellent and great recommendations were made both for food and sake. I would..."
H&Gās Food Diary
"One of the best sushi Iāve had in Melbourne. Very fresh ingredients and love the sushi rice. Other dishes were pretty good too but would definitely..."
C.
"The food is amazing. There is nothing that we dislike. Service is excellent. Staff are very friendly. The only thing I would say is that itās a bit..."
Claireccy
"Well known and a longstanding Japanese establishment in Melbourne. I've always had it in my book of 'special occasion' restaurants.Ā Was lucky..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"The private dining area at shoya makes for a great experience, especially for a special occasion. But last time we dined it was so cold! I was..."
Unravelled
"Sunday night, sitting at the sushi bar with my partner looked after by the non japanese chef who I feel more Japanese than many.. Sit down, the young..."
The Last One Piece
"A nice Japanese restaurant with a good layout across several levels. Dining tables are large and spaced apart, so you're not bumping elbows with..."
ChiPs
"How many years Shoya has been opened ? I think at least 10 years , look at the food i have been served , one word, excellent!!Maintaining food..."
Sam
"Good Japanese resturant in Melbourne, the best is sashimi and sushi. I like how they cooked the sushi rice, chewable but not very sticky, fresh..."
Facebook User
"The service is wonderful, and they also have chinese service. Sashimi ice bowl and desert are my favourite, wagyo beef is my friend's favourite. We..."
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"Evening catch up with some friends, Shoya popped up as a choice close by. An unassuming front door leads into a traditionally styled Japanese..."
Junichi
"Great service. The waiter is very good at talking you into ordering food. He didnāt lie about the oysters though. They were really good. The eggs..."
Jess
"I love this place! I've been here twice and both times, the service was great and the food was even better. The menu were simple and typical..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"Unbelievably fresh sashimi!!! One of the freshest I have had so far. Great variety menu - lots of speciality dishes (you have to try chef's signature..."
Mysy
"My friend and I found this place in Market Lane after being told by Hu Tong that they couldn't squeeze us in. We asked to be seated on the mats like..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Best value lunch set in the city.Although on the pricier end of $25-$30, the portions and dishes are extremely filling.Sushi, Sashimi..."
Turtle š¢
"Ordered: 1. The vegetarian degustation - since I donāt eat raw fish, it makes sense to order the vegetarian set, the waitress was very..."
High Tea Queen
"Lobster sashimi and truffle chawanmushi were definitely a highlight for me. I have never tried lobster sashimi and was certainly impressed with how..."
KLLYXNG
"We got a lobster miso, sashimi to share, unagi and 8 pieces of sushi each. The food was delicious and super fresh. The stand out was the sea urchin..."
Justin
"Came here yesterday with 3 of my cousins to have lunch. Interior was quite dark which made the experience very homey and comforting. I ordered the..."
Ct.eats
"Food are delicious and well presented. Really like the ambience of this restaurant and the tatami area that we get seated. Service was slightly slow..."
Foodie In Paradise
"Down market lane you feel like all the restaurants are an institution. Shoya is no different. Awards on the wall dating back to 2000 makes you feel..."
Finger Lickin
"Shoya was right next to some famous restaurants like Hutong, Flower Drum ect. During Saturday lunch time, the place was quite popular. We had the..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Excellent service. Superb presentation of food.All goods made fresh, all sashimi cut to perfection. Delicious tasty Japanese night out! My..."
VwngF
"One of the best memories I have here is when my husband proposed to me. Then on top of that is the most delicious food, drinks and fantastic service...."
JoyJoy
"Fantastic! Our waitress did an amazing job, she took the time to explain every dish and was very attentive. Restaurant had a great atmosphere, very..."
"One of the best places for omakase. All the dishes which came out were impressive, beautifully presented and so delicious. We were wowed again and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"What a great dinner date place for a special celebratory night.Dined here, and got seats at the sashimi bar in front of the chef. Would..."
Emsy-eats
"Shoya has been one of my favourite Japanese restaurant in melbourne. However today's experience didn't meet their usual high standards. We sat there..."
Michfish
"Over the weekend me and my girlfriend decided to have something nice. We ordered the business set for two, its about $60 per person. The sashimi is..."
Cindy Song
"Fabulous atmosphere, fabulous service and fabulous food. My Japanese friend took me to lunch here and it was a most wonderful experience. We had the..."
Sneha Arora
"We visited on Saturday lunch for my friends birthday lunch. I requested āHorigotatsuātable which is floor level seated traditional style table...."
Masako Posteraro
"We went here for our anniversary! What an amazing experience. We had the set menu and each dish was absolutely delicious. I would recommend having..."
Marisa Lobo
"10/10 experience. Delicious and fresh Japanese cuisine elegantly prepared. The innovation and artisanal expertise of the chef shine through in every..."
Bo Lee
"Lovely atmosphere. A bit squishy but that's how it is like the real thing in Japan. Squishy restaurants ;).
Food quality is good for Australian..."
James K
"It is a nice place for friends or colleagues to catch up. The light and music are just about right. Service is really good. The quality of foods are..."
Anthea
"The restaurant offers traditional Japanese dishes as well as contemporary dishes incorporating western cooking techniques. There is an extensive ala..."
Barry
"A great Japanese restaurant experience. Definitely some of the best tuna and salmon sashimi I have ever had. The A5 wagu steak was good, however it..."
"Always love a meal here! Delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. I recommend the vegetarian platter! My go to dish when I bring friends..."
Kathryn Michele
"Amazing food, wonderful hosts, great decor. This is our go-to whenever we want to show off Ethiopian food to our friends! Definitely recommend the..."
Brianna Metagesha
"Delicious...and friendly! We have driven past this place countless times with the kids. We couldn't figure out where we wanted to eat night out just..."
Katherine Irene
"Had a great time tonight, the food was super quick with very generous portions...staff were fun, kind and helpful. Beautiful spicey dishes, and a fun..."
Teri Collis
"Awesome experience, warm welcome, food was fantastic and would even cater well to vegetarians. Would definitely..."
Adam Blythe
"The food was amazing. Spicy, Tangy, hot... It's such an amazing array of vegetables, meat, poultry dishes served on traditional fermented Ethiopian..."
Vivek Prabhakar
"The food was devine, the beer amazing, and the staff..."
Carly Gartner
"From service to food to cultural experience
Thank you ļæ½
Best food..."
Fouad Moledina Jaffer
"Amazing food. Great people. Friendly atmosphere. Was there 2 years ago - but won't be waiting that long..."
Geoff Law
"Great welcoming feeling and wonderful service. Food, as always was delicious. Inexpensive fulfilling meal in totally relaxing surrounds...."
Tracey Crow
"Best fish ever....beer to match...staff friendly... atmosphere..."
Donna Lavill
"The waiters are wonderful and hilarious, the food is abundant and delicious and they gave me a bottle of wine for my..."
Suzie Mukasaus
"Top friendly service great food , highly recommend and will definitely..."
Lee Healey
"Very delicious south african food! Love it! Totally recommend..."
Wai Yuu SoFat
"I don't often give somewhere 5 stars.
The man (owner i think) was extremely friendly and shared with us books to look at and had a great..."
Conor O'Neill
"So much food really great went home very full at very good..."
Robyn McInerney
"The food, the people and the ambiance is amazing, best Ethiopian food..."
Avery Hung
"Dined at Sabaās Ethiopian on a Tuesday evening. Having only tried Ethiopian cuisine a few times I was excited to immerse myself in the full..."
SouthEastEater
"Delicious food and humble service making you feel like youāre at home!We ordered the plate for 2 on injera and loved it!The beers are..."
Potatolover
"The best Ethiopian food Iāve ever had and very welcoming staff. We got the meat injera platter and my god the chicken and pumpkin were amazing. I..."
Livirz
"Great African Ethiopian restaurant - worthwhile checking out if you havenāt tried. Get the platter to share as you get to try a little bit of..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"The epitome of an excellent experience. Joseph the owner was super polite and really friendly. Food was 10/10. Would recommend this place to..."
Devil In The Detail
"Iāve not eaten at an Ethiopian restaurants and this was a brilliant first experience. The food was amazing. Firstly the decor is so amazing...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Best Ethiopian food you can find in Australia, outstanding customer service and the ambience reflects the lifestyle of the Ethiopia. FYI Abyssinia is..."
JP SR
"Okay so we were looking high and low for Ethiopian food in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne but it was so difficult to find any, the closest on..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"I love this place! Such awesome food to share with friends and family. I came here with a group of friends and we had a great time. The food was..."
Laura Kaziavin
"A very cosy dining experience! As a group of five, we had a mixed platter for two, with another lamb main and eggplant entree. More than enough to..."
Shekky
"First time trying Ethiopian food, thankfully I tried it at Abyssinian. Each dish was delicious, portion size was just right for me, but could become..."
Samuel Kanagaraj
"Magnificent! My favourite Etheopian restaurant so far. Love the chef's platter and they were happy accommodate for any dietary requirements. Nice..."
Sotasty
"Had a wonderful dining experience. The waiters were so friendly and easy to talk to. Great authentic food packed full of flavour. Definitely will..."
Jess
"Love this place! Huge authentic dishes, great to share and friendly staff. The injera bread has a brilliant acidity to it, perfect with the savoury..."
Thunder8621
"My family and I celebrated a birthday today and we had a wonderful time at The Abyssinian. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was..."
Kavya Relan
"Food, vibe, customer serviceāALL ON POINT! This is one of my favourite restaurants, you must dine here. Caters to meat-lovers AND vegetarians, you..."
Lizzie Mai
"We love going here. Great tasty food at a reasonably price and friendly welcome from the owner. Highly recommend as a fantastic midweek..."
Scottyfella
"The Abyssinian epitomises so many of the reasons why I love Melbourne. There are few other cities in the world where āEriteanā or āEthiopianā..."
Dimsumforone
"First time experience a dining experience like the Abyssinian and it did not disappoint. Based on recommendations we ordered āthe combination ā..."
ForForkSteak
"Delicious! Would absolutely come back! Food was so good and not too spicy. Service was brilliant and lovely wait staff. Drinks reasonable. Not many..."
Shirley McConnell
"This was a great experience! Go with friends (not an ideal first date place I wouldn't have thought!) and get your hands into some of the most..."
Courtney
"We have been dining here for five years and celebrate our anniversary here every year.We order the same dish every year and cannot fault..."
Val86
"This is one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in Melbourne. Itās a cosy, clean & busy restaurant in Flemington. I always choose the vegetarian..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Very good food, nice and friendly staff, and good price. What else do you need? :) We ate there vegetarian combination for 2 people which includes I..."
Anna Kowalczyk
"My goodness, what perfect food! What perfect ambiance! What perfect customer service! Cannot fault it! YUMMMMMM.Thanks so much for a..."
Food Hoarder
"This is my first African experience for me. As you walk in, you are already like in Africa. We had the set platter for 2 which is pretty amazing...."
Melissa Wong
"Absolutely delicious, if you haven't tried African food before then do yourself a favour - get the tasting plates, excellent variety and very good..."
Phil Joho
"Fantastic food....very tasty, cooked well, serviced nicely in very generous portions.Ā The vegetarian food was especially good and illustrates how..."
Jocelyn
"Delicious food, great portion sizes and lovely service! We had the vegan platter options which was delicious and really filling. Good range of..."
Katarina Veljaca
"Amazing Ethiopian cuisine. Multiple dishes served on top of injera. Eat with your hands. Great vegetarian options!A great place to bring family..."
Jack Anstey
"I love this place! The menu option where they load you up with meat/ vegetarian / fish curries and just allow you to dig in. It's a bit of fun in a..."
Le_orange
"We got takeaway from here the other night- the vegan platter. It was AWESOME. So much food and just delicious! Everyone was happy and it's very good..."
Kate Hammond
"I had great expectations regarding this place and it didn't disappoint! It's one of these places you actually feel you are having dinner in another..."
AD
"I went here for a Meetup last night. I've had Ethiopian food twice before, the first time was at an Ethiopian restaurant in Fitzroy which was pretty..."
Sarah Loves Food
"One of my new favourite restaurants! My partner and I went here for dinner last week and it was delicious! Service was absolutely perfect..."
Cherise
"Came here with my husband - it was our second time eating Ethiopian food and it was even better than the first. We had the meat fish and vegetables..."
Li-La
"Fantastic service, great ambiance! Enjoyed the flavoursome Ethiopian cuisine. We ordered a big platter consisting of a different mix of different..."
Foodlovermelbs
"This place is the bomb diggity. The size of the plates themselves (a mini satellite dish) is already promising. The atmosphere is great - warm,..."
Fatcat
"I met a group of friends here for dinner last night. The service was excellent and the food exceptional. My friend and I ordered a meat banquet..."
Timinmelbourne
"- Atmosphere 4/5- Service/Staff: 3/5 - Food: 5/5ā¢ Value for money: 5/5 ā¢ Revisit? YES!ā¢ Must order: Don't miss..."
Rida Hakeem
"This place has received good reviews for many reasons. Very delicious food, generous portion, friendly services. It looks small from the outside but..."
Wandering Spoon
"The food was absolutely amazing! Very large servings, very cheap. The service was fantastic and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Awesome range..."
Miettafeery
"This is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne!Whenever a friend comes from out of town I take them here to show off the food.The staff are super..."
Charlie Budini
"There is just something liberating about eating with your hands, well in this case using the injera bread as a scoop. We selected the chefs mixed..."
The Pet Roo
"What: A reminder of why, however tasty, I only eat food from the Horn of Africa once every few years. Bloat score: 5 ā So full of gas I floated..."
Sonia Nair
"Friendly atmosphere & service. Amazing collection of meats, beans, veges & spices on the platter. Ethopian beers aren't bad either. Had a selection..."
Travelling Wonder
"Love this place for it's delicious food and great atmosphere, have been with kids as well as adults only, and everytime is a treat! Have nit had a..."
Shazzamataz
"Best food and atmosphere in Kensington . I come here almost weekly and it feels like home. No wonder they're always busy. The staff are laid back,..."
Rwboz
"The saying; Good things come to those who wait, has never been more apt than when describing the slow cooked, quickly served food at The..."
Mouth On A Mission
"Went for a friends birthday. Wow! Wonderful service! Super friendly! Very genuine and full of heart. Even when they were understaffed they made sure..."
Jmdam
"If you haven't been here. You MUST come here. If you want an authentic, friendly, incredibly well priced, tasty meal this is your place. It..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"On Entering the Abyssinian you escape the busy traffic of Racecourse Rd and enter a cozy, tent like interior where you feel welcomed immediately...."
Mariposa
"This Abyssinian is a regular eating place for my group of friends, as it is for many locals in Flemington and Kensington. I love the atmosphere here,..."
Chris Shearer
"Fun. Tasty. Different. If eating with your hands and getting properly involved with your food if your thing than this place is for you! The tasting..."
Kwanzai
"Highly recommend this lovely little restaurant. My partner and I ordered the vegan share plate for two. Absolutely amazing flavours and there is..."
Jackisan
"Came here on a saturday night and whilst I couldn't quite fault most of the food, the flavours weren't the same as the other time we came here. The..."
Bitter As This Melon
"We were wanting something different and with some recommendations decided on African.The share platter for two was a great way to try out a variety..."
Thosemelbournianfoodies
"Really really good food, very different and you walk away feeling so full. Great value for money. Small little venue but cute, staff are lovely...."
Mj
"always flavourful and filling. great value servings. make sure you book to be seated inside. great meal out on a winters night! the house wine was..."
Kayleigh Jade
"Me and my gf decided to take my brother out for dinner and we opted for something new: African food. Luckily we made a reservation as the place was..."
Must Be Hungry
"I LOVE this place! The food is so flavourful and unique that even though I have eaten here several times, each time is like a new experience. It's a..."
Ashleigh Dougherty
"Come for the homemade delicious food but you'll stay forever as the atmosphere and friendly service is top notch. I eat the vegetarian platter..."
Cafe Addiction
"Try the chefs special! It was an adventure and quite an experience. Lover that it came out on a special sharing platter with a taste of everything...."
GlassOfMalbec
"Love this place! Great to share a platter with a friend (they're huge!) and the Ethiopian beers are delish. We go here often and are never..."
Kat Young
"We have already been to this restaurant couple of times and we are in love with this cosy place.Ā Their veg platter is simple and tasty and we all..."
SrPr
"So so flavoursome. We ordered the share plate, that being what seems to be the most popular dish as it gives you a taste of various popular dishes..."
Elle
"My review is a little late, I came here for my birthday last year, with my parents and friends both from out of town. We ordered a mixed platter,..."
Amanda
"Every time I eat here the food is perfect. Fave meal - the Chefs vegetarian special. Mixture of the best the vegetarian menu has to offer...."
Danza
"Absolutely delightful decor, atmosphere, service and most importantly, the food! A tasting platter for 2 capitulated so many signature Ethiopian..."
Wthdx
"I had been to this wonderful establishment a couple of times but recently took a friend there to show him just how good Ethiopian/African cuisine is...."
T-Rex
"If you enjoy spices and dramatic flavours, this is your place. Authentic African/Ethiopian food will not disappoint. If you have not been before I..."
Lee Pownall
"My friend really wanted to try Ethiopian food, so I pitched this place based on what I've heard.The platters seemed like an easy choice, as you..."
MSY123
"The meat platter $24 per person or $48 for two to share. The two to share could be for 3 or 4 small eaters. Goat, chicken, Nile Perch and lentils...."
F4fitfunfoodfly
"Awesome food, I am sure you won't have tried something like this before Food with smooth home made wine Appealing Ambiance and friendly..."
Ash
"This was an enlightening experience. The Eritrean/Ethiopian food served up on round platters atop the tantalising injera bread is so flavourful it..."
Brian M
"great food, generous portions, good ambiance, cannot go wrong with chef's platter - vegetarian or otherwise. and dont forget to try the Ethiopian..."
N R
"Although there is a full two-page Ć la carte menu, there doesnāt seem to be anyone who ventures beyond the chefās platters. We went for the..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Had always been intrigued by African food and was excited to try this place based on its rating and popularity (it's always packed). We decided to..."
Hello. Imnikki
"My friend had been trying to come here for years but it was always booked out or had a long wait. We finally made it here and were very impressed...."
Occasionalist
"Absolutely amazing food! Some of the best African/Ethiopian food I've had. Staff are amazing too. Everything about the place is great. You must..."
MPMM
"Love this place! You walk in and feel like you're in Africa. The food was amazing and service was fantastic, I even got my own African necklace to..."
Sharon
"My first encounter with the African cuisine in Australia was at this place. The place is quite small and is open only in the evenings. The ambience..."
Arjun Lakshmana Balaji
"Ermagawd! I can't get enough of this place! The bread is unbelievably light and has a lovely tangy flavour. The sharing plate is the best. It's a..."
B M
"Thursday dinner, walk ins; delicious food served quickly by a friendly waiter. Ate way more than we should have. Plus BYO. Definitely..."
Simon
"Great place to go with friends. African food and eating with your hands is not exactly common in Melbourne, so it was a fun experience.The..."
Julianna
"What a wonderful introduction to African food. A fantastic social meal (if you don't mind sharing) the platters are a good idea if you're not sure..."
Charlie
"We booked for a table of 12 and they were able to fit us all in. Had 4 mixed platters and 1 vegetarian platter. The food was good, the servings of..."
Joshua Thomas Bray
"I went here for a special occasion and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and gave us great recommendations and the food we ended..."
Mo
"A very interesting experience!!! A meal that involves a lot of sharing of meals. I've never had black lentils but I'm sold. If you go in with a open..."
Cinzo
"This place is awesome, the only catch is that you should go with people you are comfortable sharing a plate with! All the plates are communal, and..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"If your after a social meal of want to get introduced to African cuisine then the Abysissinian may be what you are after.Ā Personally I find some of..."
Cheezles
"Great Food, great service. Went back to the Abyssinian last night after a gap of about 4 years. Last time I really enjoyed the food and service. Is..."
Someone-Who-Eats
"So, so good! Staff were friendly, food feels like a warm hug, atmosphere felt like we were all old friends! Can't wait to be back!
Highly recommend..."
Meow
"Super lovely decorated venue. Amazing food quality and friendly staff. Very authentic. Will definitely go back to try more..."
Serena Huh
"We dined in on a sat night, our seating was outside but it is warm enough for a winter night! Ordered the meat platter, it's definitely enough to..."
Jimmy H
"Come with an empty belly! Even so we would still be waddling out of there with food coma after indulging in the generous Chef's Platter. It's the..."
Joanne Lung
"Went as a group of 5 people and everyone left very happy and very full!
We ordered 2 chef's platters, the vegan and the meat, vegetarian, poultry..."
Harold Yap
"This, just now, was sensational.
The Abyssinian,
On Racecourse Rd, Flemington, near the corner of Rankin Street, where weāre staying. We shared a..."
Rik Jurcevic
"Super impressed š will be back when we come anywhere near Melbourne again. Servers were lovely, the lamb dishes were the most succulent and..."
Lilith
"Having been to their sister restaurant, Little Africa, years ago, was thrilled to find this gem with even better ambience and the equally fine and..."
"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI canāt wait to come back!..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."
Stuart Robinson
"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."
David Food Leasing
"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."
Nalia
"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."
Katie
"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."
LittleAsianGirl
"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."
Jenny McWren
"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."
Leo
"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."
RM
"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."
Debby
"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."
Alisha
"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."
Jasmine
"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."
Kim C
"This restaurant is well known since the 90ās. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."
Noble Foodie
"Look, this restaurant isnāt cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."
Tania
"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You wonāt get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."
Priscillia
"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."
Le Wine Journey
"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."
StepiiGM
"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! Iām much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."
Tanya
"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, itās definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. Itās absolutely..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."
Fussy Eater
"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."
Thunder8621
"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. Itās been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."
Georgia Sing
"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."
Johnny
"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."
John Carver
"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."
Oscar Lau
"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."
Ben Lee Kong
"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best Iāve ever received, Iām left handed and within moments of..."
Look.its.sarah
"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Iād never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. Itās an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."
Two Sheds
"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."
Flashfryer
"Best chinese iāve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."
TD
"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"
The Cheeky Chomper
"Itās been many years since Iāve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."
Dumba
"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesnāt meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."
Alijargalb
"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."
Michfish
"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices theyāre charging. Glad I went, but wouldnāt go..."
Lindsay Marriott
"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."
Jesskaar
"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."
Jolene Lim
"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."
Justsoph
"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced,Ā glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."
Dolce Bunnie
"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."
Jen
"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."
Leanne Dando
"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."
Ben Carrington
"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."
Good Food = Happy Mood
"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."
Michael Daaboul
"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution. Ā We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."
Little Man
"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."
Lucy Nguyen
"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."
An
"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."
Sneha Arora
"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."
Luciana Pinto
"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."
Paul Delaney
"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."
Gursharan Chana
"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Exquisite. Ā Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."
Wedders
"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy,Ā your waited on as if you are the only person in theĀ roomĀ and some the dishes,..."
The New Fave
"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."
Foodie AC
"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."
Lanz
"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."
Carissa Lee
"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."
Julia Ye
"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."
Stan
"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."
Olahn Zaft
"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."
Caroline Beaney
"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."
Jit
"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."
Occasionalist
"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."
Hungry_One
"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."
Helen
"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."
Food Affair
"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."
TheBearReview
"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. Itās like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."
Food Comatose
"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."
Guzzling
"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."
Johanna
"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."
Restaurant Rescue
"You cant just go past Flower Drum.Ā There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."
Gary Taylor
"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."
Missdelish
"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."
Terri
"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."
Polito
"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."
Chad
"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."
J88
"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."
Sarah O
"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."
MelbourneMiss
"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."
Tony
"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."
M.
"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."
Nestor Tsioustas
"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."
Lee Pownall
"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone. Ā Our party was treated like royalty. Ā The food was incredible too. Ā Definitely a special..."
Rodger Reviewer
"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."
Hahappieats
"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."
Steven Shipley
"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."
Dave Zoogs
"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."
Maddie Loves Food
"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."
Melbourne Foodie
"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."
Antigone
"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."
C
"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."
Uberfrauline
"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."
NomNomNom
"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 Dāsas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."
Heidi
"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."
HH24
"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine.Ā I don't..."
F&K
"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."
Carla Kathleen
"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."
HungryPole
"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."
Silk_rr
"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."
Tyler Brown
"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."
Nelly
"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."
SN
"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."
Kevin
"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."
Erin Burke
"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."
Tales Of Rose
"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum. Ā Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behindĀ the heavy red door across the..."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."
Michaela Foodie
"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."
Gtime
"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."
Natalie W
"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."
Sgue
"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."
Simmybear Eats
"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."
Nibblesforgiggles
"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."
Popcornandtoast
"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."
Lydiapebbles
"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."
Angel Khong
"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."
I Eat Therefore I Am
"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."
Jobe
"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."
Libby Margo
"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."
Peter Hugall
"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."
Chica_aus67
"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."
New 2 Bwick
"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."
Roy Burrows
"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."
Food 2 Run
"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."
Cmrickards
"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."
Ronnielui2003
"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."
Manmar
"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."
Christina Triantafyllou
"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."
Marvelous Mark
"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."
AL87
"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."
Lunchalot
"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."
Csebarber
"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."
Professor Pig
"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."
Bomber Boy
"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."
Stvar1
"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."
Cathprentice24
"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."
Bear Pollard
"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."
K C G
"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."
Igiveupitstoohard
"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."
Angela
"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."
Mark
"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."
Donm
"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."
Brunchisbest
"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."
Serrin
"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."
CC
"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."
Foodie
"Wow..."
Jackson Fletcher-Coon
"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."
Elsie The Cow
"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."
Woofman
"As always fabulous. Thank..."
JoeyKMB
"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."
Foodie13
"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."
Xiao Long Bao
"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."
Megsmoo
"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."
Mel
"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."
Melb Foodie
"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."
Marianna Di Gregorio
"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."
SuzieQ
"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."
Steph
"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."
Ryan
"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."
Jodes And Mike
"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."
Julie T
"Yep still the best cantonese in..."
Bridgethopkins
"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."
Samantha
"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."
Yummy Mummy
"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."
Bianca R.
"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."
Machiz
"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."
Food Lover
"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."
Jack Shaw
"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."
Katiza
"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."
Kim Black
"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."
Fair But Honest
"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."
Leonie Green
"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."
Lauren
"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."
Tammy Neilson
"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."
Rob
"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."
Alano
"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."
Food Critics Wife
"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."
Berbatov
"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."
Talychka
"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."
Byte
"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."
A Team
"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."
Will K
"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."
Louise
"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."
Socialite
"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."
Julian Shambles
"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."
Foodie_j
"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."
Sir Lunchalot
"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."
Gin
"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."
Narelle Grant
"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."
Dee
"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."
DB4SB
"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."
The Hungry Scorpio
"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."
Tina Stojkovska
"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."
Terry O'Hanlon
"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."
Peter White
"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."
Christie Cathcart
"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."
U4128308
"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."
Hungry Princess
"Great service great food a great business still going..."
Hung Lo
"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."
Krishna Brannigan
"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."
Tastybits
"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."
Anonymous
"Great food & service. well worth the..."
Richie Hunt
"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."
Richard
"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."
Kong
"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."
Tiff
"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."
Dani Lindsay
"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."
Matthew Jackson
"Always a great meal, go the..."
Paul Tomkins
"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."
Stacey
"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."
Fat_kid
"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."
Racy_jacy
"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."
Stephen Sander
"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."
Steamrollersam
"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."
Jrgnsn_tjf
"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."
Heracles
"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."
DanielB
"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."
NK
"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."
Neil
"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."
Tony Parisi
"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."
Mike B
"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."
Jia
"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."
life
"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."
Joy Dala
"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."
Guru Gun
"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."
Nathan Coates
"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne.
The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."
Melissa Trainor
"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."
Faye Mach-Phung
"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."
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