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Movida Bar De Tapas
91/100 (2762 ratings)
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"Movida is an institution of Melbourne’s dining scene that we have wanted to visit for a very long time. The Spanish restaurant serves a..."
Maxplusfood
"can you have a taste of your cracker, anchovi and salmon sorbet? i thought it was extremely disgusting. why do you have to sorbet fish? it LOOKS..."
Taura
"Cozy, classy and a lovely hip but relaxed atmosphere. Staff was engaging and super friendly. Food was awesome and great wine selection. Great to see..."
ARMANEATS
"Movida is generally one of my favourite places to eat. Incredible service. Very experienced waiters and in the case of last night, an impressively..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"One of the best places I’ve been in a while! I’m a skeptic when it comes to ordering chicken/any white meat when eating out, but the Capon dish..."
Wendy
"We came here for a late Saturday lunch a few weeks ago and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We sat at the bar and tried a number of dishes - 2xdifferent..."
Kylmh
"One of the rare 5 stars that I wasn’t expecting, I’m glad I came. Some chefs play with flavours, others incorporate texture, the chef..."
Derek
"A must go! Amazing Food and excellent service which makes it good value. Always leave with a smile~ Great service And every dish looked good, and..."
Kikfoodlover
"Excellent place if you want delish, flavourful food to share. comes out fast, service excellent. Highly recommend the pinchos, croquettes &..."
Shaz
"Yo Zomato, 120 for 2 people my ass LOL! Approx 250 for 2 people including 1~2 drinks each. Their tapas is amazing. Mains are also pretty nice...."
Taste Radar
"Movida Bar De Tapas is located in the very popular graffiti street - Hosier Lane. I think the locations great, it feels a little hidden being off the..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"We called in for a tipple after lunch & ended up enjoying a very nice bottle of Spanish Tempranillo. The staff were more than accommodating & the..."
Mark Chalker
"We had the degustation menu and every dish was exceptional. Creative, innovative and delicious. Big reputation these days and living up to it in..."
Srslyfoods
"Was here for dinner with a colleague when I was in Melbourne for a work trip. The place has a rustic, informal vibe to it that's very refreshing..."
Lancelot Pinto
"Dined here with my husband - our table was tiny but perfect for just two of us on a busy Friday night. Had reserved 4 weeks in advance!Our..."
Jeena Shawarmon
"Having seen the high rating of MoVida on Zomato located in the Melbourne hotspot of Hosier Lane, we had high expectations.We walked in at..."
PiggyandPanda Eats
"I have always loved coming here, and have been coming here for years. The ambience is always great, gives off the vibes like you’re at a tapas bar..."
Jill
"A wonder location and a wonderful experience. The hardest part is deciding what to eat. We got there for the second sitting after a comedy show and..."
Alan Tse
"The place is at Hozier lane which is a good location because you can explore the area around before and after visiting. If you can sit by the window...."
Hungriestsam - Samantha
"Spanish food (~$40/pax)Overall ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Highly enjoyed all 3 of the spanish tapas that we tried given their interesting and..."
Cafehoppingkids
"My partner and I enjoyed a fun night out at Movida (Original) recently. It was excellent. The food was delicious. We started with the Croquettes..."
JackieO
"Love, love, love this place. It’s my ‘safe pair of hands’ every time I visit Melbourne. How can you not love anything that Frank Camorra does?..."
Marianna Tuccia
"Really enjoyed the whole experience at MoVida Bar DeTapas. Staff were attentive and professional and the food both different and delicious...."
Brad Marsh
"The flavour is interesting and has nice flavour. The braised beef cheek is tender and flavoursome and the cauliflower purée is light and foamy...."
Jay Lor
"I really love every dish here at MoVida! The staff are super friendly and the food is amazing. The service was really lovely, tables were quite small..."
Sienna Sayers
"Food Rating: 😀4/5Atmosphere Rating: 5/5Service Rating: 5/5A tapas bar hidden within Hosier Lane, Movida offers a range of..."
Julia.eats
"We decided to abstain from alcohol due to a long day in the vineyards. Ordered a couple of tapas (anchovy on crackers and tomato sorbet, smoked..."
Hungry Koala
"Came here many years ago for an a-la-carte dinner and wasn't terribly impressed, but returned recently to try their set menu for $80, and was blown..."
Nalia
"We came here for the very first time. We were all blown away with the flavors and textures of each dish we ordered. We shared everything because..."
FoodLover
"The mackerel was so good we ordered it twice. Also recommend the quail stuffed with chicken and the bistec tartare. Everything was cooked beautifully..."
Wonderwoman
"Very tasty and fun atmosphere BUT overpriced.$4.50 per croqueta would make the spaniards I know storm out of the restaurant in..."
Marie
"Nested in one of Melbourne's popular laneways known for their street art, is home to well known Spanish restaurant Movida. Ever since Movida Sydney..."
Picky Piggies
"Awesome place with fabulous service. Love how the bartender approached us and greeted. Just a quick drink with a friend this night, so we ordered my..."
Jessie
"One of my favourite dishes - smoked mackerel from MoVida. The coldness of the fish, smoky flavour combined with that pine nut gazpacho sorbet...."
Hungry For Chips
"Having tried several other MoVidas, I finally made it to the original. And I believe it’s the best. Delicious morsels, great service, warm..."
Onara
"I think this place is slightly overrated. I had extremely high expectations given the ratings and reviews, however I found that most dishes were..."
Amy
"Absolutely delicious! We came here for an anniversary. The ambience was great - not too noisy, very cosy. The croquettes were delicious. But the dish..."
Miss Noms
"Came here for an early dinner before P!nk's concert. Lucky we were nice and early, as soo as we sat down (ard 5.45pm) there was a queue and it was a..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"We managed to make a reservation for dinner on a Saturday evening. When we arrived, the restaurant was already very busy. We ordered some tapas and a..."
Hangry Horace
"Surprisingly I loved every dish at MoVida. Very different. I don’t have Spanish cuisine much so I was intrigued with every bite. I loved the..."
Kelly
"so if you dont have a reservation its still worth the wait outside for this place. The staff are super friendly and the food is amazing. sardine on..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Movida a amazing tapas bar! Is a little expensive but each tapa each dish i a explosion of flavor!! I tried Braise Pedro Ximenez Pork with puree is..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"Flavour plus.. highly recommend trying this restaurant. Tapas & sharing is the way to do it. We did the chef’s choice & every dish was a flavour..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Great night at Movida. Enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner, with amazing service and good food. The food was not exactly 10/10 with most of the food..."
Christina Mathiasz
"Though the night was not faultless and every dish didn’t blow us away, I had an overall fantastic time thanks to the winning combination of good..."
An Antelope
"Two of us went in last Sunday for lunch without booking ... lucky we were seated promptly . All tapas were presented beautifully so is the flavour..."
SusanJ
"There are good places in town, and then there’s MoVida. Spanish restaurant with great vibe and awesome food! Portions are for 2 to share...."
Camila José Reyes
"Went to MoVida again at late night on Friday, there was still a buzzy crowd. We ordered our favorite dish - beef cheek with cauliflower puree. Two..."
LittleMushroom
"Great atmosphere, staff and service were excellent. Loads of wine on offer and it didn’t break the bank either for the quality of food, I would..."
Jack Pope
"Movida bar de tapas at Melbourne CBD. Great environment with bar ambience. Tapas were nice and a bite size. The main course was enough size to share..."
Steven Gu
"Had a long overdue dinner at Movida on Wednesday night.  Very friendly and efficient staff led us to our cosy nook of a table when we arrived for..."
Melissa Kate
"Movida is a place where you’d feel your money’s well spent even though it’s not cheap. Each dish is well executed and packed with flavours -..."
FoodforThought
"Had a great experience here. Delicious variety of food to choose from, including an extensive wine list. All of our dishes were beautiful. Highly..."
Georgia Sing
"Great vibe . Delicious tapas and creme caramel . Flavours , variety , yummy food . Staff , service excellent . Such a pleasant Friday lunch..."
Love It Or Like It
"Excellent. Very delicious food. Good service. Great wine. Their tapas style menu and their bigger portions are all excellent. Could not fault one of..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Came here for dinner yesterday with my fiance for our anniversary and all I can say is FANTASTIC!! (Is it possible to give a higher rating than..."
TashaSpiesFood
"Had the best birthday dinner experience last night at this place. Top notch service. Great food. Reasonable price.I was super excited that..."
Food Dine Roll
"As good as people say. All the dishes are very special but I’m not sure if it’s ‘Spanish’. The atmosphere is great and all the staff were so..."
Lucianna Guo
"Great tasting tapas ! Interesting and delicious. Would definitely come here again. Perfect for date night when your not too hungry but peckish...."
Tasteforyourbuds
"🤩 💫 Highly Recommend. Saturday 14 October 2017 at 8pm. Simply an excellent Dining option. The staff were nice, helpful and..."
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"First meal during a trip to Melbourne and was quite pleasantly surprised. Just got out of an Uber from the airport and it was starting to rain,..."
Henry's Food Reviews
"Very Great Restaurant! Friendly and helpful barkeeper and very delicious tapas!!! The price was ok for a Tapas Restaurant and they have a very big..."
Leoni Schweikhardt
"Restaurant is a little overrated in my opinion. The dishes were not spectacular and quite small for the price.I came here many years ago, before..."
Pawel Malczewski
"Went shopping to CBD today and decided to check this place out. Tip #1 - book in advance! We didn't but were lucky enough to get a table for two...."
NZAURUSS
"Haven’t been to MoVida for a long time, this time the lunch experience was as good as I remembered. Nothing really changed in these..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Came here for tapas a few times but have not reviewed their food. Tonight we had 4 tapas (Esparrago - Jamon & date wrapped asparagus, Flor - fried..."
Leo
"Food was good. Between 2 girls, we ordered 1 of each appie to share and then ordered one of the bigger plates. Everything was delicious but the..."
Darina Mamadaliyeva
"A popular dinner option for diners- make sure to book in advance unless you enjoy waiting. The MoVida brand owns sole rights to my love for Spanish..."
Cynthia Giang
"What can I say? This place needs no introduction. The ratings are high for a reason... and that reason is that the food is delicious and the service..."
Avolette
"Definitely worth to check out, sit down & eat at a place with a great menu. Had an amazing & accommodating waiter that had great recommendations of..."
Edel
Uncle Tetsu
89/100 (982 ratings)
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"So mini. I want..."
Yulia
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: smells delicious, perfect consistency and always a great treat for any occassion. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: its..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Walked past and decided to try their creme brulee and i must say i was not dissapointed at all. Really liked the slight charred flavour..."
M3lissa____
"Always love getting a treat from here, there are times I've visited when it's busy and times when I was the only one there but the staff are always..."
Sophie S
"My score 4.5 stars. J and I shared a post dinner treat from here on Mon 23rd Dec. Place smelled fab and service was nice – young woman who served..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"First time Uncle Tetsu and it was delicious with the earl grey flavour!!!Ordered:🎂 Earl Grey flavour..."
Jasmine
"Cheese cake is just as good as expected. Getting it cold is a good idea if you want to keep it fresh for at least 3..."
Viet Doan
"This shop may be tiny, but it's so busy; with people happily queueing for these sweet Japanese treats. Famous for it's Japanese cheesecake, I however..."
Morgs71
"Not only does this place make the most instagramable cake and dessert it also tastes amazing. I shared their classic cheesecake with two friends and..."
Anneliese
"Loved the cheesecake and the chocolate one is even better..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Absolutely the best baked cheesecake you can get! Light and fluffy not the usual type you can get that's quite dense. Thank you for coming to..."
Coco
"Don't really eat cheesecakes too often because I find them too sweet but Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes were really good and pillowy. Will definitely..."
Dzc
"I can’t get enough of Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecake. The Japanese style cheesecake is super fluffy and soft and not too rich like a traditional baked..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"June 2019 update - Got the Madeira cake with matcha as red bean in it. Was ok, like a dry matcha muffin. The honey Madeira tasted better. Also the..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Can finally eat a cheesecake without guilt. Very soft and fluffy and a lot less fatty compared to other cheesecakes. Cheesecakes are a bane to my..."
@_@
"Great service and friendly as staff! Oh man was so quick we ordered and legit got our two cheesecake in a couple of seconds. Feels like I’m eating..."
Ann T
"Love the cheesecakes here, they’re so soft and fluffy! Mind you, they aren’t the cheapest ($18 for the most popular; original cheesecake). That..."
Vanessa
"First time trying this was in Sydney, I'm glad Uncle Tetsu is finally here. The cheesecake is sweet and slightly savoury, the perfect balance of..."
Eliza T
"I have been to this cheese twice this year. I really love the taste of different cheesecakes uncle Tetsu has to offer. I especially love the original..."
Fatboi Food Blog
"Went past the shop last night. Had a cheese tart. Great flavour and it is so satisfying. Will come back to try their cheese cake and other stuff...."
Willzie
"The cheese cake was amazing. It’s like eating a cloud. Loved it. The honey Madeline was pretty good as well. For me the best thing was the cheese..."
Ms Rodrigo
"Damn the cheesecake here is so good. It’s got the perfect ratio of sweet and cheesy. The chilled version is dense and rich. Fresh is very light..."
Jessie Tran
"I tried the matcha cheesecake and it was so so yummy that I could probably have eaten the whole cake by myself. It was incredibly light with the..."
KN J
"OMG the BEST cheesecake I have ever tried in my life was from Uncle Tetsu! I have been recommending this place to all my friends and family. This..."
Jennifer
"Best spongiest fluffiest melt in your mouth cheesecake ever! The hype was definitely real when I first tried the cheesecake. It's one of those..."
Saba Mirza
"The Japanese cheesecake by uncle tetsu’s is to die for! I have had New York cheese cake, which is present heavy. But, cheesecake here at this place..."
Korobi Roy Saha
"Got in here for their honey madeiline which was soo well flavored. Could've been more moist and probably lost its touch as we got em quite..."
Angelo Pinnaduwa
"I love watching them make the madelines and cheesecake through the glass window. There is usually a line, so you are entertained watching them make..."
Karma Clarke
"Having tried Uncle Testu a very long time ago, I wanted to have another taste to see if it was as delicious as it was back when I first tried..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes are amazingly soft and fluffy, as well as rich and cheesy. I don't know how they do it. There are still queues occasionally..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This place is good, really good. These little custard tarts are sooo delicious, gosh I could sit there and vacuum them all up hahahahaI..."
Timinmelbourne
"Love the light texture of these cheesecakes , although not as good as the original in Osaka I really like these jiggly cheesecakes ! The original one..."
Vivian
"I finally tried Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese cheesecake for the first time a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is YUM. It’s so light and fluffy, it..."
Oj_always_eating
"Fabulous looking cakes that are super light and fluffy and very authentic Japanese style cheesecakes. Went for the original and chocolate combo to..."
Spaghetti Monster
"Well well well, I’d like to thank the #1 Tram for being 8 minutes until arrival. Across the road a well branded beacon of hope, the Uncle Tetsu..."
Addam Crewe
"The best spongy fluffy cheesecake I have ever had. It tastes just amazing and melts in your mouth. Ideally would be to have it with coffee or hot..."
Nupur Bhople
"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - My first original cheesecake, finally ! First bit wasn’t really tasty but it’s come after. Like it...."
MC
"The texture is better than what am expected. It was so smooth and creamy. I love the smell of the cheese and it didn't have any hint of salty cheese..."
Selly Nurmala
"The cheese cake that is soooooooo yummy and melts in your mouth. You're going to crave for more. Share it with friends or take it all by yourself...."
Bikool
"I'm in love with their fluffy but light, melting in mouth cheesecake! - Both Original and Matcha flavour. It is never too rich and gets sickening to..."
Aki
"Love the cheesecake here, esp when it's cold rather than warm as there is a slight eggy flavour when it's warm. The japanese cheesecake are not too..."
Food For Thought
"The best cheese cake ever! I love how their cheesecake doesn't make you feel sick of even after having a whole cake because it is so soft, spongy..."
Hân Trịnh
"Uncle tetsu is known for their classic fluffy cheesecakes, I have tried the cheesecakes too many times and not one was ever a disappointment! It..."
@foodtom
"Uncle Tetsu finally arrived in Melbourne. Its first store on Swanston Street opened in late November 2017.I first went on 14 December 2017..."
AngeLuvFood8
"I recently tried the madeleines at Uncle Tetsu, both the vanilla and the chocolate. I liked them, the flavours weren’t overly sweet. A nice cake to..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Loved both the orginal cheesecake and the matcha cheesecake! It's delicious- extremely soft and moist; melts in your mouth. It's pricey in relation..."
Tina
"Having tried original and matcha cheesecake I would prefer the original over the matcha flavor Bought the cold matcha cheesecake The..."
Love Food
"I love cheesecake in general. Never thought the Japanese cheesecake will be that good! It’s not as dense as your average cheesecake. Very light and..."
Chali Samindi
"Cake was so light and soft....will definitely eat this cake again. Everything was well balanced.Hopefully they will have few more..."
Gurman
"To my friend that introduced me to this place! Amen! This place is just great! Those matcha cakes were just so good! So soft and so moist and full of..."
Nay Nay
"I tried the famous Uncle Tetsu Cheese Cake and that was bloody delicious! I heard about Uncle Tetsu back when I was in my hometown Indonesia and..."
Jonathan Christian
"It’s super great to have this store finally open in Melbourne. This is a famous cheese cake from Japan. I love how soft and cheesy it is in the..."
Yovita Aurora
"A friend suggested to try out Uncle Tetsu since her and I haven’t been, so we went after our dinner here and ordered the original cheesecake. We..."
Nadia Loves Food
"I heart Uncle Tetsu!Two years ago I lined up for 45 minutes outside an Uncle Tetsu in Hong Kong, on a cold winters night, and managed to snag me..."
JW
"I bought the matcha pudding, and the matcha cheesecake both delicious. The matcha pudding is smaller than the original but comes with a lower price...."
Melissa Phu
"Different to any kind of cake I've had before. Very Light and fluffy which makes it a very interesting texture! Perfect level of sweetness..."
C
"The best lightweight cheesecake ever! I love it it’s super yummy. Tried the Madeleine but didn’t think it was as good. Wish they did miniature..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"I have been waiting for Uncle Tetsu to land in Melbourne ever since they opened up in Sydney - and I was definitely blown away by their..."
David
"Woohoo finally got a hold on one of these goodies!!! Heard about these delicious goodies and was very satisfied!! The cheesecake was light and fluffy..."
SueyLuey
"Ambience 3/5 - it is a small take away place. Food is prepared in front of you. Not a lot of space to accommodate more than 3 people or so in one..."
Suraksha Mattoo
"Fluffy (cotton-like), melt-in-ypur-mouth, perfectly sweet and subtle flavors makes Uncle Tetsu's cheese cakes one of the best Japanese Cheese Cakes..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"I bought an original cheesecake as I walked past the Swanston St store and there was no line (I hate lining up for stuff!). It was really fresh..."
Ange T
"Initially queues were very long, went recently and the wait was not too bad. Depends what time of day as I walked past on another occasion and it was..."
You Had Me At Haloumi
"Excellent cheesecake for those who want to taste the actual taste of the dessert and not just sacharine sweetness predominant in most cheesecakes...."
Stephanie Yesmukanova
"Uncle Tetsu is famous for their super fluffy, Japanese style cheesecakes. I love how they always come out with new cheesecake flavours over the years..."
Angel Khong
"Yumm yumm yumm ,, Visited for first time in this cake shop ,, So many delicious cheese cakes and tarts ,,, Omg ,,, they r..."
Harsimran Kapoor
"Was in a doubt to try but worth it. Crepe is so good and the cream is not too sweet just the perfect amount for us… would love to try..."
Manisha Rajbhandari
"2021 - Uncle Tetsu's have really out done themselves with their take on the French pancake, with the "Crepe Brulee". Loaded with strawberries,..."
Malcolm Young
"Their cheesecake is good but the crepe brulee could be better. It might just be me but the crepe brulee tasted a bit bland, I think it'd be good if..."
Anisa Anwar
"I love the cheesecake from uncle tetsu. It's the softest fluffiest cheesecake that I have ever tasted. The good thing about it is that it's not very..."
Sandy
Coda
89/100 (4416 ratings)
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"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 it’s 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. 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 🍛..."
Perry
"I feel so lucky that I can get a table for Saturday lunch. All the foods are excellent except the calamari salad. It’s 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 didn’t 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! Didn’t 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
"“That’s a nice view of the bins,” 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 Melbourne’s best. What they do they do so well! The service is always impeccable. It’s often described as modern Asian but I’m..."
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. Melbourne’s 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
"😱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 D’Sylva’s 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: Hà Nội 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..."
Food Junkie
"Very nice place. Very good service. Food is good, the entrée was the best, duck from the main course was really nice. Very hard to get a table;..."
ITomx
"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..."
Guzzling
"We came her for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint.  The setting and décor was lovely, with soft lighting and the seating was..."
Colleen Eljari
"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 of  my 'New Faves' in Melbourne...."
The New Fave
"So there’s this little ol restaurant serving up cuisine that’s best described as French – 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? It’s definitely now up there with my favorites. So confession time, I’m not 21 anymore but I’m sure it’s 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 ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
"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  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. 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.  Loved, loved, loved it.  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 Melbourne’s cool hipster cobblestone lanes (ladies think hard about your shoes if you know you’re 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 maître 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..."
Waleed Talj
"I really liked Coda. It was a little frustrating not being able to book, but the waiter gave us a side table and some free entrées as other guests..."
Gillian Fulton
"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..."
AH
"Great food, ambiance and service. Stick to the amazing entrées and you won't be disappointed. Each dish is so flavoursome and you'll want to try..."
Hhunni
"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 – 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. Aren’t 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 ‘Modern..."
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 Vo’s 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, it’s 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 can’t 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..."
❤️
"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 you’d like a table in the restaurant section, it’s 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
"It’s below street level, and has a great vibe as soon as you walk through the door. The windows allow you to see people’s 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 you’ll find Coda, another venture by Chef Adam D’Sylva, 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..."
Debbie Graham
Shoya
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"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 Demontaño 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.. it’s 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 it’s 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
"Wasn’t anything to rave about, typical Japanese food. I might go back to try their bbq, but the alacarte was ok. I think it’s 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
"I’ve 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, they’ve 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,..."
亨利
"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!You’ll get small appetizer, sashimi, sushi, main and dessert..."
Akio Otsuka
"Lovely staff, beautiful restaurant and great food. Still haven’t tried the floor seating area so a great excuse to return! Lovely place for a..."
Brittany Clark
"🍣 JAPANESE at SHOYA 🍣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 haven’t 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 doesn’t 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. I’ve 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 chef’s 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 Father’s 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. I’ve always wanted to go since seeing photos..."
Hungry Koala
"Thursday night went to Shoya to celebrate a friends birthday.  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..."
Batsu
"My fiancé and I went here for our anniversary dinner and we been here a few times and the food has never let us down food is on point and my fiancé..."
Ayapom
"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&G’s Food Diary
"One of the best sushi I’ve 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 it’s a bit..."
Claireccy
"Well known and a longstanding Japanese establishment in Melbourne. I've always had it in my book of 'special occasion' restaurants. 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..."
板栗酱🌰
"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 didn’t 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 🐢
"Ordered: 1. The vegetarian degustation - since I don’t 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..."
José
"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 “Horigotatsu”table 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..."
Sheldon Florence
Vespa Rossa
87/100 (634 ratings)
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"Lovely cafe tucked inside Block Place, which is a great location. Came here on an Eat club voucher to have my final dine-in lunch before lockdown 2.0..."
Kimmythefoodlover
"Amazing friendly service, delicious breakfast with plenty of choices and most importantly superb..."
Carol Foster
"We regularly have our team meetings in the room upstairs.  Service is always amazing, staff are friendly and attentive.  Great food too, we've..."
Ma Rie
"Newly refurbished and funky cafe/restaurant serving great New Zealand coffee and tasty Mediterranean food right in the heart of the city.Have eaten..."
Robin
"Great breakfast and coffee. I had the pulled lamb that was on special. Friendly and attentive staff in a relaxed little cafe. Would definitely visit..."
G Craske
"Quite an impressive place! Having been here a couple of times now, I'm intrigued by the vibe and atmosphere, soaking in the true coffee culture of..."
Steve H
"Saw some recent marketing on insta about their $1 coffee and gave it a try this morning.Absolutely amazing coffee- worth even the full..."
Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
"I had a strong skinny latte here. The service was really friendly, and the service good. But it was the cakes and sweets that I wanted..."
Timinmelbourne
"Six of us enjoyed a Saturday breakfast here. Compared to most cafes in the cbd it's pretty spacious inside and that was a plus . I had poached eggs..."
Truth Be Told Australia
"Wanting to experience Laneway dining but rushing to park up as our little Mini was having a melt down we hastily landed on Kaikey's Lane..I..."
The Go Go Mumma
"Big serving of cake compared to other cafes. Coffee are great too. Worth to try. There will be live music entertainment at late afternoon, located at..."
Elaine Lim
"Went here for a corporate function upstairs and were very impressed with the food and attentive service. From the moment we walked in, it..."
Cascritic
"Absolutely loved this place. I had the parma and a friend had the chicken sandwitch lunch special. Food was great, the venue is awesome and the..."
TheFatFoodie
"VERY IMPRESSED. Fabulous price, fabulous food. Service was attentive and great. My partner and I come in at the end of breakfast service. We both..."
Jasmyn Burns
"Came here with the family and we had a lovely dinner. Everything was nice and fresh. I had the Marinara which was perfect and IllDefinatley xome..."
Kathyc858585
"Great vibe and atmosphere! The food is beautifully cooked with such a wide variety to select from and service is quick and friendly. This place never..."
Joanne
"What a pleasant surprise !    Wasn't really expecting much from a small menu, but the paella and the salmon were simply excellent.  ..."
Ilikefood
"Oh my god! Really like this restaurant! Not only because the taste of dishes, but also because the environment and service of this great restaurant..."
Chengcheng Feng
"I came with my sisters and Mum on a busy Saturday, the service was super friendly and nothing too much trouble. I was almost blown away by the fact..."
Belinda
"A surprisingly large restaurant nestled amongst the hustle & bustle of Block Place! Popping don for lunch & I couldn't say no to the friendly..."
Alex
"Kaikey’s Lane is a new venture of Joe Hachem, a professional Poker Player who was the first Australian to win the World series in 2005, and his..."
Ta.be.tabi
"Went there with group of friends and girl friend on a Sunday afternoon. The location is right in the heart of Melbourne in the famous lane ways.The..."
R.M INC
"Kaikey’s Lane delivers. honest food without surprises, which can be very comforting. Because sometimes,. all I really want is a good spag..."
Melbourne Glutton
"The launch event was well organised and went rather smoothly for such a large crowd. Most importantly, food came out at a fairly steadfast place and..."
Penguineats
"A great little place with wonderful value for money. Whilst I am a meat eater, the Veggie Breakfast is certainly my favourite. Make sure you get the..."
Jake Stollery
"Great food for breakfast and lunch. Great staff very friendly and remember who you are. Next time in Melbourne from Brisbane will be going back..."
Kim Heslewood
"Lovely service and delicious food , we ordered Smashed Avo + French Toast with Extra shot flat white coffee ... I was impressed of the quality of the..."
Hadelon .m
"What a beautiful little surprise. The coffee was great, so good that I went back for a second. Do yourself a favour and order the French..."
Jonathan Clarke
"Pros: Tasty food, fair pricing, relaxed atmosphere. Service was good. Cons: Food took a while to come..."
James Munt
The Quarter
87/100 (2062 ratings)
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"Wow, what a meal. Best lamb I have tasted in a very long time. Had the quarter platter and some pork belly bites. Superb is an understatement. Great..."
Martin Weller
"Fantastic, sharing plate for two was unbelievable, a taste sensation, would highly recommend it, one minor whinge, cider on tap a little..."
Ian Wright
"Great little place in laneway..had a lovely shared plate of meat and fish ..just enough for 2 people ..great service..."
Yvonne Melia-Price
"The Quarter on Degraves Street deserves a quarter billion dollars! Other than its fantastic location, the food is amazing! The staff are extremely..."
Peter Akiki
"We popped into the quarter for a family dinner and it was really good. Our table ordered pizzas, salads, pasta and steak and everything was..."
MelbourneLops
"We came across this place whilst looking for breakfast. It was very busy but they clear the tables quickly so we were seated within minutes...."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Loved this place. Decently priced alcohol, street cafe feel. Great pizza, great flavor. They even have tap beer. And oh the pizza is gluten free..."
Kudzai Maeresa
"I stumbled across this laneway gem through EatClub's $5 feast week. Despite the deal technically being for takeaway, the lovely waitress gave me a..."
Daniel
"A friend and I had a pre dinner drink, we were lucky enough to visit when it was Happy Hour - Happy Days!The restaurant is nice and quaint,..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"My boyfriend and I had brunch on Friday at The Quarter while visiting Melbourne. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food and..."
AEM
"One of my favorite places to visit when in Melbourne. Coffee was ok, but the breakfast! My god.. The best pork crackle I’ve ever had. Get the..."
Dejan
"This is a nice cozy cafe in Degraves Street in Melbourne. It is quite a small cafe and a little bit cramped and easy to bump into other people or be..."
Julie MacKay
"Vibe, atmosphere +++Big Brekky is excellentFantastic find in a crowded fieldVery chilled out place to come for a bit of breakfast..."
Robert Hand
"The food is amazing, very convenient from flinder street station, this is my go to restaurant on degraves. I would highly recommend visiting for..."
Jennie
"We discovered this little gem in Degraves Street - must have walked past it hundreds of times!  It has a cosy interior dining room plus you can sit..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"Located in the busy Degraves street, this establishment is probably among the cosier if not the cosiest among others in the surroundings. Nice..."
Bobzbellycious
"This place has wonderful ambience. Located in the middle of degraves street, the area is hustling and bustling. The menu is diverse, thorough brunch..."
Veginspo
"Came here for my birthday and ordered the lamb special. Lamb special was very tasty but I love my meat and the lamb portion was small. We also..."
Amid
"Had lunch here today and it was delicious!!! The prawn & Scallop pizza was amazing!! It looked busy but we got a table easy enough & the service was..."
Nakita Lastrina
"Very productive restaurant with high quality food. Good for gathering with small group of friends. Crowded but not too noisy, nice..."
NW
"Excellent location and great food. Fantastic service by the owner. Highly recommend this restaurant. Would go again and again. Right in the beating..."
Neil Dreyer
"Not too big, not too small but a nice and cosy brunch spot in the middle of Degraves Street. Coffee was amazing. Food was pretty decent but the price..."
Tam Ha
"3.7. Quick pre drinks catch up drink. This is a nice place off busling Degraves St. Pure Melbourne. Good space inside. Feels..."
Two Sheds
"Was working at City Library when my bf suggested we meet at this cafe. I usually overlook places on busy Degraves, but this was such a find. We split..."
Quince And Cheese
"A fantastic spot in degraves street. It's got quite a unique character to this place, especially given where it is. It's an unexpected escape with a..."
Descartesmuse
"Great service and food. Nice ambience. Kid friendly. Love the seafood linguini. Must try. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for nice..."
Snowflower
"Nice services and good view as relaxing. I’m having breakfast with Get Smashed and coffee, yummy and nice fresh food. Thank you for the food..."
Piyarat Pinthong
"Very busy with tourists and locals as always. Its very cheap and very drinkable coffee. Decent bean and milks. Not the best attention to detail as..."
JeannetN
"My favorite cafe whenever I'm around Degraves! The staffs are nice and very helpful and the coffee (+ chocolate) is great. Will surely come back to..."
Rizka Natasya
"Tucked in on bustling Degraves street, a lot of these laneway cafes/restaurants are often overpriced and underwhelming but this one buck the trend..."
Spudsburgeradventures
"Very interesting food selection, the food seemed quite delicate and decently priced for the area. Tasty enough, but a bit too hip for my liking. The..."
Jude D'Souza
"Went for an early dinner on a Sunday evening. The food was delicious and came out so fast. However, staff were unfriendly and seemed annoyed when we..."
Food
"The Quarter :DWas in the mood for something substantial this morning so when I got to DeGraves Street I started looking through the cafes..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"We found this little gem about three months ago and have been there 6 times since. Food is delicious ! Haven't been disappointed yet ! Staff are..."
Ruthie
"Great service, average coffe, friendly staff. There are many coffe shop in same street and you can find many options however the quarter is the one..."
Muhammet Usta
"I had the Haloumi Egg and it was devine. Wished it was bigger portion though. My partner had Get Smashed and it only had one bread. It wasn't really..."
Alyssa Lee
"Came here for breakfast two days in a row. Each time it was delicious. Despite them accidentally sending my coffee to another table, the service was..."
Mathew Hnoudis
"First thing's first: the pictures of the menu on this site are a bit outdated, the current menu (as of 04/08/2017) has extra sections like a risotto..."
Om Nom Nom
"Early morning in Melbourne cbd, I thought I try one of the popular streets well known in melb. I went for my usual bacon and eggs, and of course..."
Mizpiggy
"I haven't been to Degraves street in ages. So I called in and had a look. All tourists to Melb should visit this place, soo many cafes offering good..."
Timinmelbourne
"Loved everything about this place. The service was top notch. Extremely friendly. The food was amazing. My wife chose the Pork Belly and I ordered..."
Shecaniah Barbarich
"Absolutely lovely brunch (avo smashed), very friendly service and perfect coffee! Finally a Melbourne eatery focused on delivering good hospitality..."
Danielle Sestito
"Out of the whole lane way of cafes, decided to stop at this one because they advertised almond milk on their menu board. The coffee was really good-..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Tucked away in the Degraves Lane, nice to sit outside and enjoy busy Melbourne passing by.The Good: Ambiance was great, service friendly..."
MrJan
"My friend and I had dinner here on a wed night spur of the moment. We got an outside table that while crowded was still comfortable. Our server Allan..."
Bec Hopf
"Hello! :) My best friend and I visited this morning and ate your delicious food. We loved the coffee and we absolutely enjoyed our..."
Amy Spilkin
"On a recent venture down Melbourne's laneway I dropped in to one of my favorite of Degraves st, with a multitude of options to choose from I always..."
Totto
"Great food great service! We had a team breakfast at The Quarter which was a success! My poached eggs with my smashed avo were perfectly cooked and..."
Kelly Ditchburn
"Cassidy – I went to The Quarter with a friend during our lunch break, and I ordered the Pork Belly main. The wait time for food was a little long..."
Cassidy & Sneakers
"Nice little cafe in a good location. This lame way always has a great vibe. I had a ceasar salad. It was lovely but the chicken was a..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"One night we were looking for something wholesome and not overly expensive. Walking down the laneways of Melbourne, we came across The Quarter, just..."
Sally Phillips
"Absolutely sensational food, terrific, friendly service. Delightful little place, hidden in plain sight . Definitely coming back next time visiting..."
Caroline
"Had a great start to the morning ahead of Derby Day. Visiting from Adelaide, ordered big breakfast, Bloody Mary and a coffee. All came out quick and..."
KnifeAndFork
"i was hoping they should do more about breakfast menu,it just another mediocre simply menu like the other cafe does,coffee was good but not as i..."
Marco
"We came for an impromptu dinner, both had drinks and main meals. We ordered the pork belly and gone fishing. Great meal flavours, perfectly presented..."
Liana Bonham
"Love it. We drive an hour to get here a couple of times a month, just for the pizza. We have tried other things, all awesome, but the pizza is the..."
Boomer
"We walked by this place yesterday and it was busy and the food looked good so we came here for breakfast. Ordered bacon & eggs with avocado on the..."
Donna&Shane
"Well it screams 'Great location' !!! I love this street and it has a character. It identifies Melbourne as a city of little food jewels. I has..."
Gitcraker
"Great laneway restaurant for breakfast. The haloumi and gourmet sausages were fantastic and the coffee delicious. Would like to come back for dinner..."
Anthony H
"We had their pizza special of bacon chorizo haloumi cheese toppings, which was a tad too salty. But all is good when we have a glass of sparking..."
Kinnii
"If you happen to have tasted Degraves st. Food or coffee then You are a true Melbournian lol 😁The coffee was good and kept me alive for a..."
Ankit Agnish
"Fantastic food. I came here 4 times during my weekend away and the food never disappointed. The scones were a hidden gem. Definitely worth a visit..."
Maria
"I was a bit skeptic about the food as it's located in such a touristy place with good atmosphere and on Saturday night.However, 4 of us enjoyed..."
Shlomi
"1st visit with the kids on Sunday night. Great atmosphere. Fabulous Melbourne. Laneway. Service was excellent. The waiter was excellent and ..."
Linda Norman
"This place is one of my favourite on Degraves Street! Service, atmosphere, coffee & hot chocolate & breakfasts were all outstanding! Was a favourite..."
SJ87
"Breakfast at The Quarter was sensational. The tea and coffee were both very good and the food was delicious, well-presented, freshly cooked and..."
MapleLeaf Aussie
"I just finished my meal at The Quarter. Folks, let me tell you this - what an amazing meal experience. The ambiance of Degraves St, wait staff who..."
Kristian Clancy
"Arrived close to closing after an event, we were happily seated. Superb food, beef risotto was magnificent and the barramundi was cooked to..."
Julian Russo
"Absolutely amazing food and good coffee, the pork burger was perfect, juicy and had nice crunchy coleslaw. The eggs Benny was so flavourful and the..."
Bronwyn Slivkoff
"Holidaying from Darwin and came across this busy little place! Couldn't believe we scored a table to be honest as it was out of control busy, people..."
Emmalene Balnaves
"Photo courtesy of my mum! Some really great basics here and some with a little bit of flair. I had the fritters, and wow were they good. Service was..."
Claire Best
"yummy!!! such a cute cafe space. food and coffee were so good! presentation of the food was great. definitely recommend the chilli..."
Katie Bradford
Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart Qv Melbourne
86/100 (804 ratings)
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"I’m always tempted by the new flavours and today was no different with a salted caramel tart. I can honestly say this one is better than the..."
Espy Eats
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Smells delicious, love the pastry and can always come back for seconds. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I love coming..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Tried the blueberry, original, yuzu and strawberry. Was pretty good. A bit expensive but was ok to try once. Please eat them right after you buy them..."
Hazel FerrarO
"Consistently gorgeous cheese tarts – the filling is smooth, milky and sweet, and the pastry is always crispy. The staff are friendly as well. I..."
Daniel
"Wait for a batch fresh out of the oven specially during winter months, which in Melbourne could be anytime of the year..."
Bee
"J’s score 4.75+ stars. After searching around for a dessert place, J decided to get a Yuzu cheese tart from here on Wed 13th Nov.  Staff lovely,..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"I don't think you could go wrong with hokkaido cheese tarts. It is what it is and taste delicious. Only thing is that they are pretty expensive now..."
Mandy
"Not having been here in ages I was walking past so I called in. The service was excellent, friendly, kind and personable.The baked cheese..."
Timinmelbourne
"Really delicious!! And the staffs really nice and friendly..."
Hana
"Baked cheese tarts were delicious, strawberry and yuzu were the perfect amount of sweet and sour. The match Oreo soft serve ice cream was yummy..."
Kayla Nguyen
"Omg, so unexpectedly good! Amazing tarts. Definitely will come back and try the ice-cream..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"Hokkaido is known for their dairy and cheese and these cheese tarts are an absolute winner! It is a combination of a shortcrust base with an amazing..."
M3lissa____
"I have to say I'm a massive fan of these gorgeous little cheese tarts. They are the perfect little sweet treat, and I love the Japanese spin on the..."
Morgs71
"Absolutely love their cheese tart. It's kind of addictive, you feel like having one after the other. It just melts in your mouth 😋 Absolutely love..."
Mridul Agarwal
"Hokkaido baked cheese tart at QV. We love the original flavour and it is very delicious even after the freshly baked or refrigerated one It is a..."
Steven Gu
"Another favourite snack place of ours is Hokkaido Cheese Tarts, with a shortbread like tart and wonderful cheesy filling, this place was the first..."
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
"These cheese tarts have been on my wishlist for the longest time possible. When the QV store opened last year all I could see was people carrying..."
Foodie Ahlawat
"I love the cheese tarts here! The oozy lava-like cheese, and the crumbly sweet tart shell is the perfect balance between sweet and savoury. You can..."
Stelly
"Loved this back in south east asia, now I’m pleased to be having it in Melbourne! Only tried the OG so far, so I guess I gotta go back to try every..."
Leila
"I love those oozy cheese tarts which is great when they make them fresh. Today I saw a new release of a 'coffee pan' bun.It had a strong..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Awesome combination of mouth watering cheese on tarts. The original one is the best. Also had the strawberry one which was also amazing but not..."
Pratik Kataria
"A bit pricey but damn delicious! The buttery aroma is intoxicating, and the pastry just crumbles and melts in your mouth! The cheese filling is rich,..."
Avolette
"I was VERY impressed by the original cheese tart, and it’s hard to impress me on the Asian food front since I grew up in Asia. I was rather..."
Serene
"A very small spot offering their famous baked cheese tart. It was disappointing to see their baked crust getting ruined to the wrapper.It is an..."
Angelo Pinnaduwa
"I was invited to decorate some Hokkaido cheese tarts at their pop up store outside their QV location. I've never had these before and didn't have any..."
OverEating101
"Today I was invited to a pop up just outside this store which takes the delicious original tarts made in here and allows you (for a limited time..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I’d heard about these...and the hype is worth it. Buttery crust pastry...cheesy soft gooey centre...custard like but cheesy but not over..."
Linda
"I have tried the original flavour and the blueberry flavour and both are so amazing. I love the tart best when it is warm and the cheese is gooey. It..."
Karma Clarke
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Lorna
"Hokkaido never disappoints!Consistent flavors all the time, introduces new flavors now and then to keep people *especially me* wanting more..."
FoodieQueen21
"Tried all the flavors at once. Really recommend the original one and the strawberry one. Yuzu is a limited flavor and it tastes great!! Blueberry one..."
Savannah Pierce
"Forgot the naysayers, this is the real deal. Forget the flavours, original is the best. Perfect when they are hot out of the oven. Perfect any time..."
Foodie AC
"First time trying these, chose the original and the strawberry as the textures would be different.Both were nicely flavoured,and well made...."
Absolute Foodie
"Such a creamy and tasty cheesecake. They have some flavour of cheesecake, i tried some, but the plain cheesecake is my favourite. Soo..."
Khorry Sila
"Would say it is a really good place to go for those who love cheese tarts! Had blueberry, salty egg and original cheese tarts, they all..."
WorldFoodie
"I was tempted by smell and went in. It feels like bakery and tart shops in train stations in Japan . Good smell and good taste. A bit pricey but very..."
Amid
"Favourite mid week snack, delicious either hot or cold. The base and cheesy creamy filling go so well together.A small range of different..."
Lisa May
"Always enjoy a nice cheese tart, and Hokkaido although a franchise with multiple venues in Victoria, they always seem to deliver quality tarts,..."
Richard Tom
"Had both their cheese tarts and soft serve. The original cheese tart was delicious! Great oozing cheesy goodness that wasnt too heavy and..."
Tifa Cheung
"G damn these tarts are so delicious. Strawberry is amazing but try an original if you've never been before. Crumbly, buttery pastry, amazing mix of..."
Margarita Pracatan
"These are so iconic I was so excited to try them! The cheese one was nice, but you have to like that “is this sweet or is this savoury” taste. I..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I had the in laws in town and knew we had to go here to get them to try the cheesecake. This time we got strawberry blueberry and original. The..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Oh lord… these things… where do I begin? Just go… now. We were strolling around town during White Night (2018) and stumbled upon this cute..."
Melbourne Epicure
"I wrote a review but for some reason it didn’t work so I’ll make this one short. The Hokkaido Cheesecake Tart was the same as the other stores,..."
Sarah Loves Food
"This was my first shop I ever had the Hokkaido cheese tart and boy were they yummy . Since releasing the new flavors I have to say strawberry is my..."
Vivian
"The cheese tart was brilliant as it tasted amazing. The cheese flavour was so strong. It’s was so yummy that I can’t find a word to describe..."
Lachlan Mos
"Chocolate baked cheese tart 😍 warm, chocolatey cheesy creamy goodness in a bite 😋These are a bit pricey here though ($4.50), I remember..."
Jenny Li
"The smell of baked cheese tarts wafting outside the store was too tempting to be ignored.These tarts are definitely on the pricier side. They..."
Turtle 🐢
"I love the baked cheese tart from here. The place smell good and the cheese tart is bake freshly. I enjoy the taste but found it abit pricey for the..."
Food Critic
"Tried the blueberry cheese tart. It tasted delicious. The pastry was firm and the inside was warm, sweet and gooey just the way I like my tarts. The..."
M
"Blueberry cheese tart released today. All i can say is thst its amazing. Sweet, gooey with a crispy sweet tart. Tarts are always being baked...."
Cookielessvee
"EDIT: 3/11/17Came here for the launch of their chizu(cheese) soft serve($3). Lines were long and it was cold but so worth it! It's so creamy and..."
Brekkycakes
"Blueberries are in season so Hokkaido came up with blueberry cheesecake tart! Very refreshing and delicious, it's definitely worth a try. Although I..."
Angel Khong
"First time trying Hokkaido Cheesecake Tatt. Amazing ! The original tart is so creamy . Very addictive Will definitely be coming back when I am..."
Lauren Savolainen
"Nearing the end of his long journey our noble and valiant foodie hero searched anew for something to quench the insatiable beast within that was his..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"LIT!: I didn't think I would have enjoyed the chocolate tart more than the original tart, but it was a nice surprise! The cheese base takes away the..."
Jennitals
"The Cheesecake Tart is delicious, would love to come back some more if i have the money @__@ My only issue is just there are two flavour. I..."
Brendan Ho
"I was fairly skeptical about a cheesecake tart. Sounded like it was too much flavor, but when I finally tried it, one just isn't enough! So good and..."
Jean
"You cannot pass the shop without being attracted by the bakedcakes smell. It's good though when finishing one tart, I started feeling greasy. What's..."
John
"Every time I go to Melbourne, I always try to stop at Artemis Lane to pick up a couple months supply of Japanese tea from Lupicia. Last time when I..."
Espresso&Matcha
"little bit of heaven right here in the CBD, absolutely delicious, I prefer the original to the choc coated ones, especially when they're warm from..."
Mr MM Smith
"Simply heaven and very moreish but so worth the price tag 😍 warning the pastry is delicate so filling may come gushing out when u bite into it...."
Sinfully Delicious
"It is a delicious bite of cheese! Loved both the flavours, standard and chocolate, but would love to see more flavours coming! 😀It is..."
Rishabh Shukla
"The tart was soooooo good. I thought it would have firm texture but after the first bite, the cheese melted. And it was sooo damn good. Not too..."
Vina
"these tarts are truly tasty. they are really irresistible. having these tarts undoubtedly made my day. perfect food if you want some sweet and savory..."
What's On My Plates
"cant resist the temptation to buy these tarts when walking down qv. the smell of freshly baked cheese tarts, yum! generous filling of cheese or their..."
Forknifespoon
"Yum these are so good. Savoury but sweet, warm wobbly cheese tart with buttery crust. They seem a good size for the price $3.90 but then they are..."
Saza_Lives_To_Eat
"I am so glad that Hokkaido Bake Cheese Tarts have made their way to Melbourne.When you're not feeling like a cupcake, you want something..."
Tinmans Treats
"Eh - I don't really get the hype surrounding this place. I was anticipating for the opening of this place, but I wasn't 'wowed' by the flavours at..."
Wandering Ella
"The hokkaido cheese tart may be a bit pricey, but it's also delicious. The tart itself I reckon can be a little thinner, but the cheese filling was..."
Carmen Joy
"Hokkaido Baked cheese tarts have now arrived in Melbourne for quite a while now and yes, they’re a dessert except it’s a touch on the savoury..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"My husband was standing perplexed at the sign outside the door. It almost read like a menu ... except with only one thing on it. After a few moments,..."
Occasionalist
"It's definitely worth buying. The cheese filling oozes out when you take your first bite. Tasty and not too sweet. Definite must-try!..."
Jezrynne
"I just came back from skiing in Niseko, Hokkaido and enjoy many of the famous cheese tarts whilst I was there. Thinking it will be at least the..."
TheBearReview
"On our way to a dinner we noticed a baked cheesy smell and with tons of people holding the yellow hokkaido paper bag we were keen to try some. The..."
Hungry Hieu
"Delicious! I would recommend you to try their baked cheese Tarts at least once :) a nice afternoon snack to get and have (or if you bought more,..."
Oy
"Bought it for the tennis night of Federal v Nadal final 2017. Creamy, runny cheese filling with the right amount of sweetness on a crispy biscuit..."
Quinnie
"Came here on their soft opening in QV. I ordered their renowned baked cheese tart for about $4/5 (I completely forgot). The price was reasanable and..."
Gabriel Karamoy
Chokolait Hub
85/100 (1479 ratings)
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"Chokolait served rich, delectable chocolates and desserts. I’d been here a few times and every time it was a pleasant experience; the chocolate..."
Angel Khong
"I have a sweet tooth and this place is just perfectly fit me🤗 The lava cake and sticky date pudding was incredible, not too sweet with greta..."
Uyen Nguyen
"The cheesecake was nice but the brownies really stole the show. They were thick and moist. - rich in flavour. The icecream balanced out the richness..."
Jane Choi
"Rich chocolatey flavour for the hot chocolate and great chocolates. It was really busy as you can see the tables were not cleaned and packed promptly..."
Karen
"Super delicious! The matcha lava cake is the best! I highly recommend coming here...."
Saygs_
"After another session of zooming around my favourite shopping centre, it was time to rest my feet with a coffee and cake. I had a cappuccino which..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"The chocolate pavlova was so special and out of the world. The waitress gave us a very detailed explanation about the dessert and recommended some..."
Viviennecheah0316
"This winter has got me craving for hot chocolate. Recently visited @chokolaitfans to get my chocolate fix. Had to get the best of both worlds, the..."
M3lissa____
"hot chocolate perfection. sublime! i was only sad it had to end haha(like when u are finishing a good book 😁). lovely staff too!..."
Thuaners
"Came to visit this cafe which specialises in chocolate desserts for dessert in the afternoon.For two, we ordered:- Sticky date..."
Eating Happiness
"The Choc pavlova is to die for..its not too sweet and unique flavour with choc, berries soft fresh cream. Expensive, yes but great service and lovely..."
Ling Yap
"My dessert happy place! I try to visit at least once a fortnight if not weekly. All desserts are delicious, but my absolute favorites are the..."
TN.TRN
"Love it! I mentioned to their staff that I love the semi frozen raspberry mousse and then they gave another small one for me just because I like it!..."
Gloria Yu
"This is one of my favorite place for my sweet tooth cravings. My favorite menu is the classic Chokolait Pavlova. The texture of the pavlova is so..."
Handini Audita
"I was invited to experience the rainbow pavlova in all its colourful glory and was not disappointed. Not only is it visually stunning but all layers..."
Good Food Good Mood
"My friends and I finally had the chance to try the Rainbow Pavlova from Chokolait, and it was delicious!! Not only does it look very aesthetic, it..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"Had a great experience at Chokolait! Tried their Matcha Pavlova which is to die for. Melts in your mouth and not too sweet either. Will definitely be..."
Rachael Khor
"Fluffy PavlovaThe signature dish of Chokolate is the "Rainbow Pavlova" surprisingly it wasn't too sweet like I assumed, plated beautifully..."
Asian Food Ninja
"Original Pavlova - Alternating layered textures of chocolate and meringue, covered with thick cream and fresh strawberries, drizzled with milk..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"One of the most creative dessert joints in Melbourne! We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak of the Rainbow Pavlova for spring! With a different..."
One.hungry.girl10
"4.5We were lucky enough to attend the VIP launch for the new rainbow pavlova ! The event was very well co-ordinated and a lot of fun, the..."
Vivian
"There's two things that I admire in dessert, creativity and technique. Chokolait has this in spades.This pastry chef / chocolatier has..."
Tinmans Treats
"If you don’t stop by here and try not only their amazing new dessert, the rainbow pavlova, but also their huge array of chocolates - you’re..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Absolutely love the chocolates and other desserts here. A lovely eatery in the very pretty emporium complex. Chokolait have just launched they’re..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Chokoliat has just came up with one of the prettiest dessert that I have laid eyes on - the rainbow pavlova. With each layer represented by different..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Chokolait is a gorgeous chocolate café located in Emporium shopping centre. I had the pleasure of being invited to visit there last night to try the..."
Oj_always_eating
"We were invited to join their launch event of the new rainbow pavlova. We got to try their mini cakes, chocolate truffle, tropical rainbow smoothie..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"We were invited along to Chokolait in the Emporium centre to try out their new rainbow themed desserts, namely the Rainbow Pavlova and the Tropical..."
Espy Eats
"Chokolait’s dark chilli hot chocolate is simply the best hot choc in Melbourne. (If you are into chilli in your hot choc). Silky, dark, full..."
Scottt
"They have amazing ice chocolates at this place! I also tried some of their gelatos and they were all delicious. I love their variety of chocolate..."
Jennifer
"The matcha shake I had here was one of the best! Loved the whites chocolate in there as well ! The matcha fondant was also really moist and..."
Connie
"Finally had the chance to have a taste of this matcha lava cake with chocolate mousse in little chocolate cups and a choice of either matcha,..."
Sylv
"The matcha and hojicha lava pudding is one of my all time favourite desserts, so sad it's only available during winter! It's such an oozy cake,..."
Lauren Pinch
"Located in the Emporium, we stumble past here by chance and it was not a regret. We loved all the desserts but my favourite was the Chokolait Pavlova..."
Babybao
"Came here after hearing about the limited edition Winter Warmers menu. I had my eye on the matcha & houjicha lava cake, however after browsing the..."
Stelly
"My daughter and I came for afternoon tea and we were very impressed with the delicious cakes and drinks. Staff were very kind and..."
Maria Condello
"Came here because of some gift vouchers, received two courses off the Choklait menu! Really lovely chocolate desserts served additionally with..."
Sabby
"Great Chokolait cakes at affordable pricing, apparently they use the top of the line quality and materials and you can tell through the taste of each..."
@foodtom
"OMG! The best Pavlova in Melbourne! We tried both the chocolate and matcha and just wow! Hot chocolates, sticky puddings, the works! A must for any..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Love this place! Great cakes, chocolates and drinks! We tried their new winter desserts and it was one of the most decadent and indulgent..."
DamoForce Food
"Love this place! Great cakes, chocolates and drinks!I know that my friends can sometimes find the desserts very dense and too sweet. I’m..."
Kath's Food Indulgences
"Didn't know about this place until it popped up on my Facebook. I am not the biggest fan matcha but I tried the Hojicha and as it was recommended and..."
Bernard Haylen
"The environment and chef is always very friendly every time I come visit and the presentation of the desserts are very appealing. Definitely a good..."
Quyen Ng
"Good decorations, but just looks not like chocolate shop. We order matcha pavlova to share, strong matcha cream to lighten sweetness. We both love..."
MissCatCat
"Really really good ice matcha chokolait! The place is a little small but quick service for a take away drinks. Can get busy during the weekends..."
Nyann
"Matcha Pavlova, It original cake with pure matcha cream.  tasting it delicious, particularly mixed it. although sometimes I found the cake is not..."
Gloria XIA
"Chocolate mud cake is rich and yummy but is balanced out with the cream, highly recommend. The presentation of all their desserts are very detailed..."
Bubblegummie
"Environment: 4.0 pretty goodService: 3.0 order in the counter rather than in our own tableChoices: 3.0 narrow range, doesn’t have lots of..."
Kitty Chau
"What a chocolate indulgence. Felt so wrong to enjoy such a hefty amount of sweet, rich, intense and dark chocolate. But, that was the point right?..."
Ferry Gondo
"OMG the best vegan hot chocolate in Melbourne, ask for dark with soy milk and enjoy. So thick and decadent, I like it with chilli or Jaffa flavour..."
Veggirl
"Pretty good hot chocolates. Whilst I haven't had the time to sample their yum-looking matcha pavlova, I did try their Mochaccino. Definitely wasn't..."
Wandering Ella
"I love the chocolate drinks and desserts from here. Yes it pricey and abit sweet for some people but I like my desserts sweet.We order 2..."
Food Critic
"I can only speak on behalf of what I tried and though on the pricey side - it was worth it for a special occasion. Their signature pavlova was indeed..."
Tangertalks
"yum, the perfect place for afternoon tea. The pavlova is not too sweet, it just perfect. 🍓 chocolate will look better with a 🍓 on the beautiful..."
Cherry Chen
"Great place for chilling out, I'm a huge fan of matcha so I ordered Matcha Pavlova & also Iced Matcha Chocolate and shared them with my sis. The..."
Blueberry Matcha
"Stop by to make our stomach happy😂.. my boyfriend really loves chocolate so I took him here. Mine is the rapsberry dish and his was something..."
Neath Kong
"signature pavlova was absolutely delicious and I loved their matcha collection (I ordered hot matcha and matcha pavlova) the only downside would..."
Ruth
"Overall: Fantastic for a treat! Very rich.. Crowded atmosphere, their other place in the arcade is more cosy. Food: Chocolate cake. Mmmmm. So..."
Faithful Freja
"Months have passed, between swapping Daisy Dukes and Havaianas for goose down jackets and granny sweaters. I don’t mind winter. The family gets..."
Hungrycookie
"We came as a large group and ordered a wide variety of desserts from their menu. It took about half an hour to get half the dishes plus another 20..."
Occasionalist
"1st time here and ohhhh will be back soon again! Had the Groupon coupon, had the milk and dark Belgium hot chocolate. Took my first sip of the hot..."
Brian With The Y
"Love love this place, tried their matcha menu and I think this place is my favourite to go for Matcha 🍵 yummmmm it's a must to try..."
Little Miss Adventurer
"They make the best hot chocolate I've ever had! I felt like a kid again.Price wise is the only thing that would stop me from coming here very..."
Melbourneats
"Good spot for a break from CBD shopping, iced chocolate is thick and rich. Pavlova isn't overly sweet and is surprisingly light, but the generous..."
Kein
"If you haven't tried pavlova yet you must visit here to try!!The strawberry pavlova tastes amaizng and the best I ever tried!! My favourite..."
Jeyeong Lydia Yu
"General feel and deco- Spacious area with plenty of seating- Light is on the darker side- Deco was lovely (Cute bow on the main window..."
Rose Chor
"One of my favo hot chocolate place!! I love those milk belgian hot chocolate drink, thick and gooey . Its pricey but its worth your money!!..."
Putriku
"I visit CBD nearly every week for work, chokolait is my favourite place to relax during tea break, the environment is chill and classy. The quality..."
Christina
"It's said that the best thing in life is dessert..& it's absolutely true when I checked into this cafe.such an amazing,finger licking pavlova & hot..."
Subhanjana Sanyal
"Shoppers can get their chocolate fix right at Emporium at the family-owned Chokolait. A range of hand-crafted chocolates, cakes, ice creams, desserts..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We decided to have coffee and tried the sticky date pudding. I like the set up of the place, there was an area in the corner called the vault which..."
Ren
"Came here with the coupon that gave the platter with an assortment of cake, chocolates and icecream. The tiramisu was a tad bland, but the red velvet..."
Abbey V
"My favorite hot chocolate in the city! I like the hot milk chocolate, the the cup size is quite good and a nice place to see friends who loves..."
Soraya JA
"This place should be packed. The hot chocolate was amazing. They even have a grumpy looking European man in the back to give it authenticity. I'm..."
Phillipos Firat Senol
"I absolutely love their hot chocolate - it's perfect, sweet and just filled with deliciousness! It's my favorite hot chocolate spot in Melbourne...."
Sakshi Banerjee
"If you love chocolate everything, this is the place for you! I ordered the iced dark choc & pavlova. They were both yummy, but could only half of..."
Carb Queen
"Best hot chocolate in Melbourne. Period. (Sorry Mork, I still love you!)The Dark hot chocolate is simply divine! Rich, creamy, a little sweet..."
Chocolate Fiend
"If you love chocolate (and cream... I love whipped cream and double cream :p), the mud cake is a must try! The best mudcake i've ever had... I..."
Jennyaichen
"For all the chocolate lovers out there, you won't be disappointed. Had the tasting plate with chocolate and strawberry mousse, raspberry sorbet and..."
Bopnbeep
"Used Groupon vouchers to try this rather pricey chocolate shop.Was presenting hastily with tasting Platters of various Ice Creams, Mousse and..."
MSY123
"Time to spoil yourself, indulge, yummy silky tasty chocolate.Used my Groupon deal, it was absolutely awesome value, The service was quick and the..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"Yummy yummy yummy, great value, very fresh chocolates,will go again soon. Highly recommend. Good location and service. Nice..."
Warren
"I've been here several times, and it's a great spot to enjoy some sweets. But be warned, you may make yourself ill by indulging too much. It's..."
Mo
"We had the summer tasting plate. It was a good mix of flavours - chocolates, chocolate mousse, raspberry sorbet, strawberry mousse in a chocolate..."
HB
"The final stop in my city adventure with my friend is at Chokolait at the Emporium. I have tried their hot chocolates before in the other Chokolait..."
The Happy Food Lover
"When you are craving for chocolate, this is the place to go. I heard that australia is famous with their pavlova, chokolait has the best pavlova i've..."
Ellen Silvia Oetomo
"My sister recommended me to try the mouthwatering pavlova at Chokolait and here I am trying to describe how delectable it was. Chokolait Pavlova..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"Having a iced chocolate and mug cake. The iced chocolate is rich in mouthfeel. Mug cake is really moisture, u wont feel dry or sticky in ur mouth...."
Phooikwan
"Just came here with my daughter as we were given a voucher. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Friendly staff and excellent food..."
Matthew Regos
"If you have a sweet tooth you will be very happy! The food is great and the presentation is great too! I highly recommend you visit after a day of..."
Melbourne Sights
"Please don't go passed the chokolait pavlova. More pavlova than chocolate, I've never seen anything like it. Good assortment of desserts, truffles..."
Kryssyann
"Call me biased, but I've been a fan of Chokolait ever since their main branch in Little Collins Street. The Emporium branch, I'm pleased to say, does..."
Pineapple San
"It is good for the chocolate lover... Hot chocolate is delicious especially dark hot chocolate... If the winter is coming, it is the right choice to..."
Andreas Saputra
"I received a gift voucher for two and decided to treat a friend. We had the platter with 2 drinks. Got a box of truffles to take home as part of the..."
Dvk
"Went for dessert after a day in the city. Had the Iced Chocolate Jaffa, while my friend had an Iced Chocolate Mocha. It was exactly what it said it..."
Uqui
"really friendly staff and the atmosphere of the cafe was really nice and chill. Ordered their pavlova and didnt expected it to be that good :) all..."
Koichi Niino Ye Htun
"It is one of my best memory in Melbourne, I will never forget the amazing taste from iced chocolate which I always have when I come back, I always..."
Wxhdxhjh
"The food and drinks here were amazing! It's just a bit of a shame it was so busy, the staff seemed flustered and it was so busy we lined up for what..."
Rachel Fearnley
"My friend brought me over to Chokolait to try their signature Pavlova. Shame on me, as a food blogger, I have only just recently tried one because my..."
Evelovelle
"My go to place for cake dates. With a selection of chocolates that always turn too when in need of a nice gift and a sneaky treat for myself. My..."
Kitty Mckenzie Johnson
"The Hot Chocolate was excellent. Well balanced tasting plates! Nice and cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be back to try something..."
Kash
"famous for their pavlova, but unfortunately we did not try it. we went for their cherry dark chocolate, sticky date pudding and iced chocolate drink...."
E
"Where can you find the best iced dark chocolate. This is the ultimate place to be. Been a frequent fan of this place for years n now, it's @ the..."
Eddie Low
"This place can't seem to go wrong. I've been several times now and each time the tea and coffee was great, and the service was friendly and fast. And..."
Moody Foody
"My wife and I enjoyed a lovely hot chocolate. The selection of chocolates was limited but the desserts looked nice. Would visit again and try a..."
MoZza
"Really like their chocolates. Really nice especially the pandan one and hazelnut ones. :) would defs be coming back for more chocolates..."
Angela Eats
"Been to this place a couple of times now...the coffee and the teas are great. The cheesecake in the pic was ok (but too savory instead of sweet) you..."
TurkishD'light
"GOOD DESSERTS, COOL PLACE,  OK SERVICE -- I was pleasantly surprised by the cool colourful place, the vibrant ambience, and the variety of..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Chokolait offers premium chocolate beverages, as well as desserts. The space is quite crowded, and we had to wait roughly ten minutes for a space as..."
Flho
"The chocolate is great and the chocolate platter is beautifully plate. A nice place to relax. The sorbet also taste great. The owner personally..."
Cluelesstraveller
"This is a modern chocolate based drink/food in Melbourne. As of all modern style cafe, the place is cozy with soft music. A perfect place to relax..."
Jopie Jusuf
"Iced chocolate is very good! Their pavlova and chocolate mousse is just ok.. Nothing special. Quite pricey though, maybe they can lower down the..."
Foodieadventures
"Excellent customer service and ambience. The rich aroma of cocoa really hits you as you enter the shop. The pavlova slice was light and enjoyable. A..."
Doran
"We recieved a chokolait platter, 2 milk iced chocolates and a box of truffles with our groupon voucher. The chokolait platter was nicely presented..."
InSearch4DaPerfectSteak
"I'm a coffee toff but I like it here. I’m more of a coffee person than a choc-drinker. I’ll take chocolate in any other context, but not usually..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"The best hot chocolate ever!!!. My family and I have been regulars at chokolait for about 5yrs. We were happy to discover they now have another store..."
Sarah
"Best chocolate drink and deserts ever tried!!!!. My husband and I went there using a Groupon voucher. We were served well and the staffs were very..."
Giz_3113
"Regular eater of your pavlova. A pricey but lovely restaurant. I come back here frequently as the pavlova is so fluffy and delicious. The hot..."
Kathy Z
"Best chocolate in Melbourne .... Best chocolate in MelbourneWe had the yummiest pavlova and dark hot chocolate. Staff was friendly and helpful...."
Tiffany Do
"Test your liver health. This new venue looks fantastic: modern, warm, set in multiple “rooms” cutting noise and taking retail/ordering traffic..."
Frog
"Stunning as always! If you like chocolate go no further than here, you will not be..."
Cpt. Bert N Sniff
"Came in today for my weekly chocolatey indulgence and was more than satisfied with the Chokolait Mousse. The dessert was extremely pleasurable, the..."
Anita A
"Went on a busy Saturday after a day of shopping for a fuel stop. Was promptly served - iced chocolate is to die for! Can't wait to come back and try..."
Miss C
"Wow the new shop is awesome!. If you need to get your chololate on you must visit the new Chokolait in the Emporium it is the choclate experiece in..."
Anna Coates
"Second To None?. Heaven is an aspirational destination for some but few would want to arrive early.But not this heaven!The hot chocolate is..."
Jchew
"Long time fans of Chokolait would have frequented the original store when it was known as “The Chokolait Hub” and was managed by both Ross and..."
Ani
"Best mocha and chocolate I’ve had in over 4 continents. Definitely worth a trip. Would be a regular if I was a Aussie living..."
xrider3333
"OMG the chili chocolate is awesome! I only had a level 3 and it defo has a bite to it. Wish I bumped it up to 5 but for newbies go for level 3...."
Evita Fernando
"Best hot milk chocolate can be found here. I came here alot for it. As for the rest of the things, especially sweets do not recommend..."
Abdullah H
"Their hot chocolate is very nice and thick. Ice chocolate is nice as well. And you have a try their..."
Faye K
"Top little place. The quality of the chocolate here-Belgium, I believe-justifies the prices. ☕️ coffee (had a latte) was great. They have..."
Trevor Powis
"Expensive but very nice, fabulous hot chocs (we tried dark & milk) dark was too full on for me but hubby loved it. Velvet chocolate cake was sooo..."
Rachel D
"Easily one of the nicest hot chocolates I've had. It is very rich and sweet, but I loved it. It's quite heavy, so I'd recommend sharing..."
Hai P
Burma Lane
85/100 (2349 ratings)
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"Went there 2 out of my 3 night stay in Melbourne. For was superb on both nights but the pork belly was outstanding. Wait staff and manager were all..."
Jim Farrell
"We loved the food and the cocktails so much!! Great staff + service . Was one of the yummiest meals I have had in years, high up on my list of favs...."
Melanie Sherwell
"had A fabulous lunch Mother’s Day the food was so tasty ‘ ♥️🍾. Great service. We would definitely recommend it we will be going again..."
Glenys Mackay
"My husband and I went for a special anniversary meal . From start to finish, the service , the lovely waitresses and the atmosphere all made for a..."
Maree Bell
"Absolutely loved this! Went here for our anniversary dinner, had the $89 banquet and every dish was divine! Perfect portions, perfect spacing between..."
Tash Mclaurin
"Excellent food and service. Had our wedding dinner held in Burma Lane and it was outstanding. Guests can't stop raving about the food (massaman beef,..."
Clarice Catipay
"What a beautiful night, staff were fantastic and the food, well we ordered the Banquet to be shared by 2.....beautiful food, awesome flavours and so..."
Lauren Kopua
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Got 50% off on 8-Course Set Menu..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Comfortable, quiet restaurant with a decent, tasty, asian fusion lunch banquet, good place to catch up or have a work lunch. Had the five spice pork..."
The Budget Luncher
"A FAVE FOR ASIAN FEASTING!This is one of our fave places to go to the city. We love what's on offer on their menu and love the ambience of..."
Eatingtravellingcouple
"🥂 boozy brunch is back!🐮 slow cooked beef brisket🐽 five spice pork belly🥭 green mango salad🍔 wagyu bacon..."
Sense Of Food
"Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Came here for their bottomless brunch on Saturday. I was really impressed with the wall arts inside the restaurant. So amazing. The brunch started..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"We were actually looking for somewhere else but gave up and walking back up Little Collins St we came across this place. The menu looked interesting..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Lovely restaurant, with a really nice ambience. The food was all delicious- we found the entrees to be our favorite course of the night, ..."
Annie
"Booked Burma Lane for my friends birthday. Didn’t know what to expect as it was our first time trying Burmese Fusion. Staff were super friendly and..."
Annielies
"Really awesome and delicious food. Service was attentive and friendly too. Value for money. Will definitely come back..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Explosion of flavour and great service. Burma lane is class, firstly I loved the wall art And the vibe is really cool. I enjoyed..."
Amy Flood
"Really nice food, great service, and contemporary dining room. Not as adventurous as some other Asian fusion places but really great combinations of..."
GlennM
"Their food is amazing! We ordered duck donuts, crispy barramundi with pipi, braised short ribs with bao and cauliflower. Trust me, they are really..."
Momojojo
"We were here on a great mid week discount deal, but the food is so good it was worth the price before discount. There were very interesting flavours..."
CY
"A great asian infusion restaurant. I loved the DIY taco and the pork belly. The service is impeccable. Serving portion is very generous, which I..."
Quynh Le
"We came here for lunch with our colleagues. We shared the 29$ per person banquet. It started with beef and bettle leaf as well as Tofu with raddish..."
Amid
"Had the $55 feed me for lunch today and it was yum. Started with chicken wings, doughnut and fish taco for entree..beef ribs, Kung pao chicken and..."
RM
"Overall score: 19/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: classy cbd asian fusion restaurant*Review: we started with cocktails,..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"An amazing journey of some sensational food. Delicious and highly recommend to anyone who loves a bit of adventure with food. My favourite was the..."
Foodmaster
"Finally managed to visit Burma Lane for dinner, it was long overdue. It was a perfect Saturday night dinner. Amazing interiors, those high ceilings..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Delicious food in the heart of the city, Burma Lane has a lot going for it. Firstly, it's a beautiful venue. Quite a large space with gorgeous art..."
Morgs71
"Went here for my mother's birthday last week and had a great time. We had the bigger of the two banquet meals and it was so much food! Stand outs..."
Georgia Marett
"We always go to their sister restaurant “Red Spice Road”. We decided to give Burma Lane ago. The has a beautiful decorations. You could sit down..."
Priscillia
"Wow wow wow! Hunger aside, Burma Lane did not disappoint one bit. Every single dish was delicious. Stand out dishes - cauliflower & dumplings, pork..."
Essie
"Thanks to the amazing @burmalane for the constant wine top ups & delicious Asian fusion food 🥘at the LAUNCH of their BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"We came to try the new Bottomless Brunch and it was so exciting to try something different to the standard breakfast options at other bottomless..."
Maria Condello
"What a memorable meal! Brilliant flavours, highly creative ideas for food. Busy with an excellent vibe. They have a sharing menu which is..."
Robin
"We tried out the new bottomless brunch this weekend and it exceeded all expectations. 6 dishes and bottomless Prosecco, Pinot Gris or Shiraz for $79..."
Thebrunchgirls
"As a huge fan of the 'feed me' concept we went here for their Shut up and Feed Me dinner menu for $72 each. The food was pretty..."
Jake Unsworth
"I have been wanting to try out the sister restaurant to Red Spice Rd for quite some time now.  Last night we dined & had the Tasting menu First Name..."
Madam Cranky Pants
"Service was great, food was delicious, especially the pork belly. Cooked to absolute perfection, the only improvement would be to increase the amount..."
Hungry Koala
"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."
Daniel
"We've always enjoyed dining here even though we hadn't been back for awhile, so it was an easy choice to bring some overseas guests here. They now..."
J0yy173
"Went for Monday lunch when it’s buy 1 set menu, get 1 free!Service greatFood greatMost of all, my guest had a long list of dietaries..."
Princeofharts
"Yum!! We booked via Dimmi and as an unexpected bonus got 30% off a banquet menu. I also noted in the booking it was for a birthday dinner which was..."
YummyMummy
"A great hidden gem! We had the “shut up and feed me” menu - and boy were we fed! Burma Lane’s food is flavourful, hearty and soul-warmingly..."
Kris L
"Came here on a Friday night but it wasn’t as busy as we expected. We ordered the “shut up and feed me” set menu. Pork belly, wings and dessert..."
Gurshan Dhaliwal
"Great quality Modern Asian food and superb service. The lunch special is only $39 per person (and half price on Mondays) and is a serious quantity of..."
Codaholic
"There’s a nice symmetry to this pointless story: the cuisine at Burma Lane is also a little less Burmese than it once was, but that’s OK...."
The Dear Luncher
"I had a great experience for lunch in this place. I had some of the grazing tapas-sized dishes, and I was very impressed with the..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"I have never given any restaurant a 5/5 but this is truly beyond my expectation. Food is amazingggg and service is good as well. I would say one of..."
Michelle Du
"Hidden away in little Collins away from the fancy restaurants :) Offering a more warm welcoming casual dinning experience with delicious Asian fusion..."
~Happy Neko~
"Really enjoyed this place! Although not very Burmese and quite similar to its sister restaurant (Red Spice Rd), we still loved the ambiance, service..."
Silk_rr
"Nice ambience for dinner by candlelight with good service as staff was attentive and polite. We came when it wasn't too busy at 5.30pm so food was..."
Hungry Hieu
"Solid menu, with enough variety to keep you intrigued. Personally I love this style of food, so it was an absolute winner for me! Shout out to the..."
M-brams
"We ordered the cheeseburger dumplings, chicken wings, squid and pork belly. The food was amazing! Wow! The only let down was the pork belly - it was..."
Mint
"Loved both of my visits. Staff are incredibly friendly despite being a busy and large restaurant. The set menu banquet option is great value for..."
Mattiva
"Another day, another asian fusion restaurant in Melbourne. Can someone do anything new anymore??? Well actually I don’t care because this place..."
Mitch Kotz
"First up, I’d like to point out that the manager of the place, Matt, was the perfect host. So often you get sassy staff at decent eateries in..."
Gee
"Celebratory dinner here with a friend post exams. With two people, we had:1. Wagyu cheeseburger bacon dumplings, vietnamese tomato sauce..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Decor and atmosphere is spot on! Great service and friendly staff. The cheeseburger dumplings are an absolute must try!! Amazing! The other food is..."
Linda
"Absolutely amazing! Came here for a friends birthday and so we got the 'Shut up and feed me dinner'. Deeeeee-licious! Food was so tasty. Staff were..."
Nicole Blow
"Ambience: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 Staff: 4/5 Will I return: most likely yes Celebrated a friend’s birthday party here one night. A..."
AllyBelly
"Enjoyed a very pleasant dinner at Burma Lane on Wednesday night.  Mr B and I had booked, but given the time of year, it was fairly quiet.  Staff..."
Melissa Kate
"Great service, waiting staff very lovely and food was brought out promptly. Delicious cocktails and food!! Recommend the octopus and Tuna dish,..."
TheKiwi
"Delicious food & wine, wonderful atmosphere, fabulous service. Perfect for couples, families or friends. I have been here 3 times & it’s always a..."
Fran Blake
"Good service and ambience. Staff is nice and friendly. The food was ok for the price. It was ok to try this place twice but wouldn't do it again...."
Foodie
"I was curious to try this place based on it’s interesting blend of cuisine. First thing I can say about the venue is it’s high ceiling and..."
Mills
"There isn't a lot of Burmese food in Melbourne so we were excited to try Burma lane! Food was tasty and service was very good. This was during..."
The Food Baby Maker
"Either I was absolutely starving or this was one of the tastiest meals I've had in a very very long time. Servings were generous but still..."
Sinbingames
"Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road (love) and Meat Fish Wine (loathe, see both previous reviews). I was pleased to see BL fell..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Came for dinner on a Saturday night. Waitress was amazing; friendly, provided some good food recommendations and enjoyable chit chat. ..."
Stan
"DO: The feed me menu if it's you're first time. However, stand out dishes were as follows: chicken wings, lamb shoulder, pork belly (similar to the..."
David Food Leasing
"We really enjoyed our two recent visits to Burma Lane. They have a great lunch time special which is good to keep in mind for your next work meeting..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Burma Lane is run by the same team than also runs Red Spice Road. It..."
Love At First Bite
"I really love this restaurant. Having been to Burma on a number of occasions, I can say that some of the menu is authentic. However, i haven't..."
Vegemite Girl
"Decor in this restaurant was really beautiful and classy. Came here for a family dinner and it lives up to expectations. Food was tasty and not..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"‘Created in Melbourne, Inspired by Asia’…..that tagline fits Burma Lane perfectly. I was at Burma Lane recently for a tasting of their new menu..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Enjoyed the "Feed Me menu" for $29 pp. Our favourite dish was the five spice pork belly. This was full of flavour along with crispy skin too. The..."
Split The Bill
"My colleague and I went here during the week for a nice lunch. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a smile and seated immediately. I absolutely love..."
Yeshmeino
"Great food, great cocktails but the service is a bit up and down. I've been here for corporate banquets which have been welcoming and warm and then..."
Stunsail
"great atmosphere. great food. great service.I really enjoyed the food there. Will definitely come again. the atmosphere was comfortable and..."
Sara Lee
"We popped in here for dinner as the menu was appealing and the place looks inviting and clean. Service was great - Purple Rain cocktail was nice. We..."
Donna&Shane
"Our experience at Burma Lane last night was amazing. Luckily I called 5 minutes ahead to make sure there was a table - even at 8:15 they were very..."
Emsy-eats
"Burma Lane takes you on a culinary journey which (refreshingly!) awakens your palette. The service is great and the decor is very cool...and now..."
Benjamin Herzog
"Burma Lane is a great venue! Recently they had an interior revamp and had the iconic artist Mike Eleven in. The revamp definitely paid off, in my..."
Noah Esposito
"Everything was just ok here. Doesn't live up to Red Spice Road. The service was just average here. The food was good but nothing special for the..."
Mark Quadrio
"|| the secret of success in life is to eat what you like || I loved the salmon dish on the new menu at Burma Lane Cured salmon, smoked tomato..."
Taking A Bite
"In Melbourne, we live in a fast-paced, forever changing foodie world. What is trendy today could be old news tomorrow, and the very best restaurants..."
Foodiemelbourne
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Little Picky Very Hungry
"Not as good as red spice road but definitely still a cool place to check out! We ordered to many dishes to share but the highlights for sure were the..."
Heidi
"Had our staff Christmas party here last year, and it was lovely. We had the banquet menu and most of the food was fantastic, the chicken salad, beef..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"A beautifully designed space to dine in. The restaurant has a lovely feel to it. We dined as a group and shared a number of plates between us. The..."
Clare
"I came eager to try Burmese food and I was expecting good things given my experience at Red Spice Road. Though my mind wasn't blown, I didn't leave..."
Amy
"Wow! We're not sure where to begin! Firstly the interior of this restaurant is breath taking and really makes you feel like you've stepped out of..."
@twogoodtoresist
"My dining experiences at Burma Lane involved unique dishes that were very dissimilar from one another, making the banquets a very good choice. This..."
Kell
"Great value for money considering the specials they have going on at the moment. We decided to go ala carte first time around just to get a taste of..."
Anh Nguyen
"This place is very good. Nice atmosphere, good service and excellent food. The meat dishes are balanced by the delicious salads. I have been several..."
Jjjj
"We ordered the onion fritters for entrée, very crunchy with interesting flavors. The duck curry was off the bone and good enough. The beef salad is..."
Victor Cheng
"The five spice panacota is my fav dish of what we ordered : onion fritter for entry, smashed beef salads and duck curry for mains. The curry is very..."
Annie Lu
"The cured salmon was done perfectly, the bao hit the spot with regards to flavour, and the parfait satisfied the sweet tooth. Lovely service...."
Krill3Ways
"These days, most of us could consider ourselves fairly well versed in South East Asian cuisine – Thai food has become a takeaway dinner staple,..."
The Plus Ones
"Came here on Saturday night for a 6pm booking for 4 people.. We were slightly late however the staff were very friendly and accommodating!! As it was..."
• MDSJ •
"The place is really nice. We ordered one starter Chicken Wings and two main for share Beef Cheek and Peas Fritters with rice. Our meals are very..."
Kezia
"We had a lovely dinner at Burma Lane. We were a difficult table with a pescetarian, a vegetarian, one nut allergy and one 'normal' diner. We ordered..."
Carrie Grahams
"It would be easy to be overshadowed if your stablemate is the ever-popular Red Spice Road. Burma Lane is headed up by Executive Chef John McLeay, who..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Oh my gosh - my new favourite restaurant!  Took my mum here for dinner and we loved every aspect, what a find!  We arrived early at 5pm, for a..."
Bron Rossi
"Quality and Flavour are two distinct features that come to mind when dining at Burma Lane. From the moment the Swine entered the premises this place..."
The Swine
"Immaculate and nice settings complement ed by friendly staff. Foods different and unique - the lamb biryani and duck curry is a must. ..."
Ashneel Sharma
"Had a delicious meal here for a group of 6. Got the banquet and definitely had enough food - practically rolled out of there. Everything tasted very..."
Fork You
"Had an incredible meal here for my birthday. It was my first time trying Burmese food and this place set the bar pretty high. I loved everything we..."
TresHungry
"Service was great; staff were friendly and attentive filling or water glasses. Beautiful restaurant and set up; Down side? Being..."
Paige Coleman
"Great spot for a an intimate dinner, a much quieter restaurant than the norm these days. Food was really good but was a bit disappointing that the..."
TJ
"Great food! I went there for my birthday it was great! Loved the pork belly and the cocktails were creative and delicious! Lots of Asian fusion..."
Emma Harmer
"Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road and serves similarly tantalising South East Asian cuisine, with a particular focus on Burmese..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Situated on a quieter part of Lt Collins Street, Burma Lane was a perfect location for a group catch up, with ample space inside and no long waits..."
Perpetuity Of Food
"Attended for lunch a few times. Great set menu and waiters are always helpful with choice if required. Delicious food in good proportions. Great for..."
MarkM77
"There aren't that many Burmese eateries so we didn't quite know what to expect. I'm not sure how authentic the food is to Burma but it's definitely..."
YumYum
"My boyfriend and I came here for dinner yesterday.  The atmosphere was nice, loved the lights in the birdcages. We ordered beef curry and..."
Jo Jo
"We had a wonderful experience here last Sat evening. We were keen on a banquet option but didn't think we'd have time prior to our show. Waiter said..."
Paul
"A refined experience. I popped in with a friend for the lunch special 2 Mains for $22 per person. We order the short rib, which literally fell..."
Cecily Clarke
"I had been recommended Burma Lane by a number of friends here in Melbourne who said that I would absolutely love it. I think part of this was because..."
Mandarin
"Delicious!! The samosas, the slow cooked lamb, and the beef short rib were the bomb. Great, full flavors present in all of the food eaten in the..."
Speccy
"I have eaten here twice before and today for the third time. I thought it was just luck the first two times that the food was so good. I mean..."
FoodieMelbourne
"The following three dishes arrived together, each competing for space in my stomach. The Rangoon Mohinga with it’s delicate rice noodles, wrapped..."
Skinny Glutton
"Burma Lane brings contemporary Burmese cuisine to the Paris end of Melbourne. The interiors with its wall hangings, birdcages and retro-inspired..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Tried this place with my parents as they were staying at a hotel across the road, was simply surprised, such an underrated little gem. The service..."
LocaLohan
"Great ambience. Prompt and attentive service. Food was excellent! Highly recommend the roasted pork belly. The coconut panacotta and the vanilla..."
Ajay.manavalan
"I was a bit sceptical, as I think Red Spice Road is one of the most over-rated restaraunts around. But the food at Burma Lane was great and service..."
Kirk Stephen
"Went for a business lunch and had their express lunch menu. The place was rather empty on a Monday when we went in at 1pm. Felt a bit deserted, but..."
Z For GoodFood
"I tried this place after I saw that it was also run by the same people as Red Spice Road - a restaurant I absolutely love! I didn't think Burma Lane..."
LiveToEat
"Flavours are delicate and sophisticated. Mixture of east vs west flavours which combine together well. Everything was cooked very well, nothing was..."
@LivForFood
"I just wish I could come here more often. By the same people who do Red Spice Road. Ive always found the food to be tasty and flavoursome, and (being..."
Rob
"Fantastic little gem. We found this place while looking for a place for dinner. We definitely made the right choice to walk in!Managed to find us a..."
Andrew Petryszak
"Wonderful ambience everything was delicious especially loved roaring rum cocktail and it's in the entertainment book! Bonus for a chilli coriander..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Had a great pre-football meal. The staff were really great and the food was delicious..."
Nick
"Burma Love. I have been here about 4 times, I just love it. I always go for the banquet, loads of yummy food for the price. Love the crunch to each..."
Kate Manion
"Had the $40 lunch menu. It was great!! So much food and dessert was..."
James
"Perfect. We came here at the weekend, initially when we first arrived we were told by the host that there was a 15 minute wait, they took our name..."
Eddieegg
"Was a taste sensation Fresh.... Was a taste sensationFresh herbs and the scallops were amazing Very genuine friendly staff, excellent..."
Carleen Gibbons
"Overall good experience. Went here last night (23/3) with friends (table of 5). We drifted here almost by mistake as Mammasita our original choice..."
Ant
"we were ecstatic to have stumbled upon one of the best meals of our..."
The Wanderbug
"Nice food. We enjoyed dinner at Burma Lane. The space is appealing, service very friendly and attentive without being obtrusive, and the food..."
CR
"Amazing food, excellent service from an English guy and a girl with glasses, beautiful dirty martini. Didn't feel rushed even though we dined..."
Ellie Nixon
"Asian fusion done well. Great little place, tucked away, excellent..."
Jimjoehunt
"Like it but Overpriced !!. The only one thing I liked on the menu was the betelnut leaf salad. The ambience is good,but the food doesn't make the..."
Shwetagandhi25
"Entrees and service were both fantastic, we had all of the starters and enjoyed them all, mains were average, the heavy noodles served with our..."
Courtney
"Excellent service delicious food. The duck leg is fantastic. An interesting cuisine, great to try a different profile of flavours and textures. Will..."
Iamareasonableman
"Great place but food doesn't stand out. Visited on a Saturday night and although the restaurant was packed the service was faultless. Staff were..."
Redwine
"Sophisticated atmosphere G.... Sophisticated atmosphere Great service very attentive Highly..."
Vanessa
"Highly recommend!!. Fantastic restaurant. Love the decor, friendly staff and the food is brilliant. Like a lot of others we had the pork belly...."
Wrighty
"Desserts are amazing! Best I've ever had-I have tried a few lol! Up there with quay in Sydney. Can't wait to go..."
Emma Dixon
"Celebrated my birthday at Burma Lane last Saturday night. We, had a 5 course meal which was set at $65 which was value for money. The menu was..."
Cobra
"OH! MY! GOD! That meal has to be the best I've ever had in Melbourne. There were 3 of us which ordered the pork skewers, lamb cakes, betel leaf for..."
Renae Chaproniere
"Very cool dining room, beautiful interiorService was fineFood was mostly good (especially the curries), although some of the noodle dishes..."
Pam
"Highly recommend. Exquisite food and efficient friendly..."
Melanie Blackman
"Yay for booking!. Food & service were great and we're happy that the restaurant takes booking! hate waiting for 1.5 hr for a table at those..."
Caztanza
"I went to Burma Lane for the third time last night & I can not get enough of this place! The staff are very friendly (relaxed and not arrogant at..."
Nathan Moorhouse
"Really enjoyed it. Excel.... Really enjoyed it. Excellent service from staff who are friendly and informative. Nice modern decor with a..."
MAEM Apparel
"Nice experience. Nice space and flavours were big and hit the spot.Downsides were the serving sizes of the main dishes (small for the price) and..."
Shitake
"Really fresh flavours and delicious food. We had the potato cakes filled with lamb belly to start off with followed by chicken turmeric curry and the..."
Iheartfood
"Amazing service - friendly, happy and true hospitality. Now to the food - amazing, flavours are fantastic and you get to make it has spicy as you..."
Emmy_be
"Great flavours. This place is almost hidden along little Collins amongst all the office buildings. Modern decor with a very Melbourne vibe to it. A..."
James
"This place absolutely blew my mind!! Highly recommended. Trust me I'm a good judge after growing up on khaut swe, mohingha and pickled tea leaves...."
N Dodz
"Came tonight for a team christmas dinner and the best word to describe the evening was BRILLIANT! Company excluded, the venue was gorgeous, service..."
Erin.jayne
"Enjoyed the experience thoroughly! Highly recommend trying this place. The food was fantastic and very flavourful. My favourites were the potato..."
Becca
"Great service + decent vegan. Great little place. Excellent service and much more relaxed than red spice road. Mentioned I was vegan and the waiter..."
Vivivivio
"The food took me back to my travels through Myanma (Burma). Great food, friendly & knowledgable staff. Every dish was full of flavour and the decor..."
Kerri
"Had the best of Burma and I have to say it was Awesome! Really creative dishes that will have you trying more and more. Service was a little average..."
Tony
"Delicious food! Best pork belly ever. Fair price and not as busy as Red Spice Road. Totally recommend it! Definitely coming back for the Sago and..."
MRigg
"Delicious and not too heavy. Beautiful Summery menu. The 2 salads we tried were both a stand out. We had tip top service from start till finish in..."
Ashleigh Darq
"Treasure on Little Collins. Great food, great service, get the bloody banquet! Tucked away on Little Collins St, Burma Lane is an addition to my..."
Leatherface
"Food was reasonable, but definately over..."
Cwa
"Great food. The potato cakes are soooo good! All the food we had was really good. Excellent service and a great atmosphere. Will def go back, highly..."
Ian
"Awesome place, food was lovely fresh flavours, the potato cakes are to die for. We will definitely be..."
Claire
"Absolutely must try the lamb potato cakes. ...."
Melissa Lombardo
"Up There!. From the moment we walked in the staff were super attentive, and made us feel welcome and relaxed. It's a spilt-level modern layout..."
Jesspo
"The food was expensive and served in pretty small portions but absolutely delicious - the pork belly 'little bite' is definitely recommended! The..."
Vanessa
"Interesting 8-dish menu with the exception of the turkey spring rolls, presumably an attempt at an Xmas twist, but a failure. Wine recommendation was..."
Chris Bing
"Super service and clean flavours. Each dish was unique enough to make it very memorable. I have had better cheeseburger spring rolls but everything..."
Dane Marcus
"A top quality Modern Australian Asian Fusion food. My top pick is their pork belly! Crispy and delicious through and through. Their biggest let down..."
Aaron
"Burma lane is a fantastic modern Melbourne restaurant with food inspiration from around the world. Located in an iconic Melbourne laneway it really..."
GOODTIMES
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MelbFoodieMark
"Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose..."
Hello. imnikki
"Food was delicious and the menu was creative. One of the interesting dishes on the menu was the cheeseburger spring rolls. Other stand out dishes..."
Joanna C
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"if your in melbourne CBD - a must!!..."
Show Me The Yummy
"Haven't been here for a couple of years. Always like to sit at the table in the Kitchen and watch a Nonna cook the food, but you have to get there..."
Hans Moleman
"Finally came here for the first time when all the other shops around had stopped serving coffee. The coffee is, admittedly, not great (although they..."
Quince And Cheese
"Loving this coffee shop since my first time visit to Melbourne 7 years ago. Its a must place to stop by. Have a sip here when you come down to..."
Naijee
"Looking for Melbourne's BEST Lasagna??? Well look no further!  Just like Nonna's, if not even better!  Forget about fancy schmancy presented..."
The Hungry Greek Girl
"Amazing pasta, super authentic and friendly atmosphere. Was a bit hard to read the menu on the wall, but I assume that everything is just as..."
Kate Bennett
"You don't go to Pellegrini's because the pasta's the best - it's probably not. You don't go here because the food/coffee is the cheapest - it's..."
Carlos Humphrey
"Absolute must if you are in and around Melbourne CBD, a great coffee place that did not change over the past 30 years, not a sight of a hipster..."
Rabani
"i came here because Hanson ate here when they were in melbourne, and Zach was right, its so good, just like your grandma would make (if your grandma..."
Thuaners
"Thank you Pellegrinis for so many good times.Your culture , food, coffee, everything is so good, and so much part of melbourne.What a..."
B Man
"The Lasagne that I had for lunch today at Peligrini"s was absolutely delicious I did wait close to an hour and a half for my food to come out which..."
Jim Baggio
"Had the most delicious vegan pesto tomato penne here! With fresh bread, and refreshing granita, it was the perfect dinner!! Such a..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"You would come here for comfort old school pasta in particular their spaghetti bolognese or lasagna. Place has old charm and well worth a visit...."
Caroline
"I’ve been living in Melbourne for nearly ten years and I FINALLY managed to visit Pellegrini’s. Now I’m kicking myself for for waiting this..."
Jessicaaaa
"Every time I am in Melbourne there is always at least one stop at Pelligrini’s. Even if it’s just for coffee and crostata. I get transported back..."
Marianna Tuccia
"A great institution of Melbourne and homage to the late Sisto Malaspina. Pellegrini's have served almost everyone from all walks of life who has..."
Nelson
"Hasn’t changed in the forty years I’ve been coming here. Coffee is great. Atmosphere is amazing. I’m sure some of the decor is original...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Amazing amazing amazing! I have been coming to Pelligrini’s ever since I was little - coming from Sydney it is one of the first places on my ’to..."
Dakota O
"Date Visited: since 2013 - Newest: 30/09/20 18 I would like to say personally sorry for the loss of Sisto. A great..."
Rick Dalco
"Very busy and vintage style restaurant.I was attracted by the wonderful smell of pasta when I walked past and decided to try out this..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Great staff great atmosphere and great food.. but it’s italian so it was bound to be. the Minestrone is fantastic as is the polpette e lasagna...."
Alessandro Calabro
"This is exactly how I run my kitchen, no muss, no fuss eat your food! Nonnas in the kitchen churning out beautiful Italian comfort food. So good on a..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"A Melbourne Icon!I love coming here so much because of all the friendly owners and staff. The most welcoming place in Melbourne.I always..."
Moetfan
"Could I eat here every day? Highly reccomend Pellegrini’s if you are after traditional Italian cooking at its best. Pictured is the lasagne and..."
Beccy's Adventures
"If you're in Melbourne or visiting Melbourne you need to go to Pellegrini's Espresso Bar. The interior looks a bit like an american diner with stools..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"I mean if you haven't been here, you haven't really eaten in Melbourne yet. The food is amazing comfort food. It's exactly what your faux Italian..."
Descartesmuse
"We were on the hunt for some pasta and it lead us to Pellegrini's. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of this institution and I can see why. The menu..."
Mustard
"Best pasta in Melbourne.Filled to the brim with personality and stories. Wonderfully kind servers, who welcome everyone like friends and family...."
Jordana Macpherson
"What makes this place unique is the authenticity surrounding it! The menu is fixed, not much variations, but if you are looking for some good Italian..."
Rishabh Shukla
"one of my favorite places in all of melbourne fresh pasta at a click of a button and awesome set up that like fine wine looks better with age..."
Joefess Dimento
"This place is a Melbourne icon, there is a lot of history here. I personally don’t think the pasta is the best you can find, but the atmosphere is..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Never ever change i wanna be mopping up spag bol when I'm 90 years old...."
Margarita Pracatan
"Spaghetti bolognese at pellegrinis for Australia Day. You can't get more Aussie than that. As usual, good homely Italian service, the same menu since..."
Steffo
"Haven't been here for ages. They still make a consistently good spaghetti bolognese, served with a fresh thick piece of bread and butter. Service was..."
Hungry Tum
"Classic Italian espresso bar with brilliant food and typical Italian service. The lasagne was brilliant and cheesy with the right amount of beef and..."
Atto
"Love this place, the look and feel is old but feels so comforting when you’re inside. Service is great, the lovely older Italian men are really..."
Max
"Friendly atmosphere with casual bar seating. Staff are friendly and can have a good conversation. Food was quick to come out. The Lasagne here was..."
Ryan French
"A unique dinning experience, the food is good but not exceptional especially compared to the price. It’s definitely an institution in its own right..."
Abhishek Mehra
"Awesome little Italian coffee shop at the top end of the city. Flat white and cheese cake for Sunday afternoon Tran was great. Have been there..."
Phillip Wilkie
"Pellegrinis is the definition of authentic Italian food. Served straight out of mamas kitchen, the pasta is Aldente and delicious! We highly..."
@twogoodtoresist
"This restaurant has not changed since ever, everything there looks old & original. The food is really simple in a good way & I love the pink..."
Alice
"I've been going to Pellegrini's since I was a child with my parents and I have always loved it. It's always consistently good and never lets you..."
MeowCat
"Came here for lunch and tried the beef cannelloni. I was served bread with butter while waiting for the food. Bread was not good, could definitely be..."
FoodHedonist
"It's a humble Italian affair with seating either along the counter or the wall but the best one in the house is in the kitchen, together with you..."
✈️🌍TravelNTastes🍷☕️
"Lives up to its name of being an institution. Jam-packed pasta bar that is ran by an Italian family. Very busy, with matter-of-fact service. Pasta..."
Whats On The Grill?
"Nearly 3500 reviews at the time of writing means pretty much all is covered I would suspect. I have been to Pellegrini's a number of times over..."
Martin C
"After a movie at Kino on Collins this was exactly what I felt like on a cold night, comfort food a busy vibrant community of people seeking..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Pellegrinis serves the best basic no frills authentic Italian. Great coffee. Quick and easy service. Friendly. Relaxed. Cheerful. Ambience is..."
Weddall Archer Debra
"Great coffee with fresh, home made Lasagna. The pasta was so light and delicate. Yum. Pellegrini's is an authentic Italian cafe. Specialising in..."
Mr Bill
"For 18 dollars a plate of pasta with nearly no toppings, its the traditional noona style canteen you are after. They were good, bolognese and pesto..."
Mi55Bee
"What can I say hmmmm Sitting in the kitchen is tops the chefs r so friendly the food is fast good quality cheap and they apple strudel in out of..."
Shrek Oh
"Review from September 2016There's a reason this place is a Melbourne institution. Generous plates of homestyle pasta, soft buttered bread on the..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"I was last at this iconic and simply fabulous Italian restaurant 44 years ago. Nothing has changed and co-owner Sisto is the consumate host. His..."
Arthur McKinley
"An authentic gem, tucked away in Melbourne CBD. The menu is not extensive, and is focused purely on tomato based sauces. Service is excellent...."
Lachlan Mills
"Love Pellegrinis 😍 - I'm pretty much living here at the moment.This place is generally busy so I recommend to come with only one other..."
Georgia Allen
"Very traditional Italian cuisine served in a relaxed authentic environment. Completely worth a visit. Sitting in the kitchen and hearing all of the..."
Dylan Thomas
"Want to eat a true tasty cosy Italian meal in a place filled with character where staff will welcome you with a big smile? This is the right place,..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"Absolutely the best Italian experience in Melbourne. You won't find more authentic, tastier Italian food and warm/friendly staff. I love the..."
Chris Gryg
"We were immediately transported back to Italy from the minute we walked in. The pasta was delicious (lasagna and carbonara) lemon tart was great and..."
Cassie O
"I know a lot of people have a serious gripe about this place, I love it! Food is good, coffee is great and I really couldn't give a bollox about..."
Tomlovestoeat
"We came here for a late night hot chocolate, well around 9pm. The hot chocolates were pretty rich but not too sweet being dark chocolate. The hot..."
Dulicieux
"Consistency goes a long way. At Pellegrini's you always know what you're going to get – the servings are always the same generous size, the sauce..."
Cranky Veg
"The Godfather Bar haha :)!! Was down in Melbourne for the greek festival so before i went oppppaa with the Greek food i had to go Pazzo at the..."
Billy
"With the venue and service being unchanged for decades, the daily freshly baked Italian delights paired with fine Italian coffee is what makes this..."
The Domestic Traveller
The Urchin Bar
85/100 (651 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
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European
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Mid-range
"Is been two month from last visit , missed it a lot. It is always a pleasure to relax and spend some time here. Best Chai latte ever! Top quality..."
Joule Jiao
"The food was excellent, tasty, not oily, generous portion and served quickly. The waiters were friendly and accommodated changes to the meals. The..."
Melody Cayzer
"The waiter is cool and friendly with great service..."
Tian Tan
"CAME HERE ON A GROUPON VOUCHER AND WAS A NICE BREAKFAST.Located on the main street on Hampton, we came here on a Saturday morning for..."
Eatingtravellingcouple
"Delicious breakfast, could not fault a thing😁Both my partner and I really enjoyed the food and the service, and will return to try their..."
Alexia
"We sat outside in their delightful outdoor eating area and enjoyed tapas. This outdoor eating area is an example of how to make a delightful..."
Elletee
"Went here because we bought a groupon voucher and it was cheap so why not.HOWEVER, hands down, Groupon voucher or not, we will be back here. I..."
Lauren Ellett
"Came here for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon. Service was good - friendly staff. I had the Urchin Burger and my friend had the Chicken Burger...."
Nicole
"We went with a groupon voucher & had a great meal here. The food was all delicious & they catered very well for my gluten free dietary requirement...."
Riannon Clancy
"Had a lovely dinner with our friends. Staff were delightful and the meal was delicious. Will definitely come back for another meal. I have now been..."
Jan Sapir
"The best chai in Hampton. Great platters for sharing, tea varieties are gorgeous and ambience in the evening is cosy, romantic and relaxing in the..."
Jasmin Peck
"We had tapas here and the service was excellent, the owner was really friendly and attentive, very busy but never forgot to ask hows the food, do we..."
MF
"Had a Groupon, $19 for 2 people - breakfast with coffee. I had the vegetarian breakfast, was tasty! Only down side is that the tomato needed to be..."
Cray
"Nice place with good service. Food was ok . Place needs abit of a clean as it seems to be a lot of cluster. Real potential this place as a..."
Exploring Food
"I have just spent the evening with my boyfriend for our two year anniversary. We sat at the back as they had the heaters outside ! The atmosphere was..."
Marioneire
"Probably the greatest restaurant I've ever been too in terms of experience, the staff where amazing and the food was the exact same, I had a great..."
James Colins
"Owner very friendly, had breakfast, great food and flavours, generous servings, great value. Looks like it would be good to go in the evening..."
Paul Templeton
"Fantastic service. Had a great evening out with friends, the staff where professional, friendly and approachable they really helped in setting the..."
Bon0006
"Love the courtyard. Best find in Bayside! Love the Mezze plate. Great dinner and good cocktails. Lovely..."
LCHampton
"Great little find.... Delicious food with attentive staff and a good atmosphere. The four of us couldn't get through the banquet..."
Facebook User
"Delicious food and very friendly staff. Best place to get a chai latte, the presentation is great and the quality is even better. The mezze plates..."
Skye Peck
"Easy eating and good service. I've been to Urchin Bar countless times for well-made coffee and delicious cakes, and I've had tasty light lunches a..."
Gunung2
"Love this little place. Great food, friendly attentive service and humble atmosphere..."
Joanne Howard
"I had a private function a few months ago, great atmosphere and beautifully decorated upstairs, plenty of food for all guests and the food was nice,..."
Miki Dee
"Great place. This is a fantastic little restaurant. Loads of ambience, very friendly and enthusiastic staff and really, really good food. We had a..."
Richard
"Lovely staff! Made a main sized entree for me and didnt even ask. Very generous servings. Fresh salad. Greek owners with typical Greek..."
J Robertson
"We had breakfast here this morning and really enjoyed it! Lovely place with good coffee, owner was friendly and service was prompt - will visit..."
Kat
"Solid suburban restaurant. Tasty food. Liked mezzo plate. Service was good on a quiet night. Went expecting music as noted on their website but found..."
Greg EatSleepPlay
"Great mezze plate! Excellent ingredients and preparation. Staff was friendly and clearly into what they were doing. A..."
Ronkho11
"Great vibe. Had the mezze plate followed by chai tea and fresh nougart. Soooo good. Music was great as the venue has wonderful acoustics. Colour..."
Amanda
"I want to love it ... but. I've had a love-hate thing going on here for years. Under the previous owners pre-2011, food was just divine, servings..."
Chille
"Love It. After hearing about this place through a friend of ours my partner & I had to try it out. We have been to most of Melbourne's Moroccan..."
Gabriel Armstrong
"I came here and had the large meze platter. It was more then enough food for two people and provided a variety of choices. This is a cute place for a..."
Crown
"Regular favourite. I've been going here for years. The new management are wonderful, the food is great, the atmosphere is great and the service is..."
Hospitalityworker
"Sensational. Not only quality food, but large ad varied portions. The manager even gave us a platter of mixed meats and seafood on the house. Lovely..."
Mike1zero
"A must!. You must check out this little place on Hampton Street. The staff are wonderful and you can tell that a lot of love goes into cooking here...."
Jemma O'Hanlon
"Shiraz girl. Visited Urchin Bar last night, with 3 friends, we sat out in the courtyard which is very relaxing with a Moroccon feel about it. The..."
Deb Eve
"A summer time favourite. Love this place - anything with seafood they seem to do spectacularly! One of my favourite venues, whether i'm out with 1 or..."
Bella
"Fantastic little place which oozes character. Staff are very friendly and food was lovely. Good value for..."
Corban
"Fantastic food and great service, we had the seafood platter and the scallops and prawns melted in your mouth. Very reasonable prices and good wine..."
Tony James
"Our favourite restaurant bar in Hampton Street. Generous serving size, full of flavour and freshness that melted in our mouth. My wife had the..."
Andy & Sandy
"Family run restaurant. Great food. Cosy atmosphere. Very..."
Tony Ramsden
"We ordered the lamb skewers, prawns, calamari, and scallops last night. Every single dish was delicious with fresh ingredients. I was still thinking..."
Pat P
"A little hidden gem, nice fresh Greek food, highly recommended, great for a break from the rat..."
Luke Boschert
"It seems magical there. Small but quaint. Food is excellent. Price is good for delicious flavor filled..."
Rebecca Baker
"Service was great and owner lovely. Coffee and food was a bit of hit and miss. OK food but not exceptional. Garden at the back is a nice..."
Gaetan Menager
"Lively atmosphere and friendly welcoming makes this the perfect place to stop and have a coffee (which is quite good), bite to eat or even a..."
Rachel Kapsalakis
Gingerboy
85/100 (6063 ratings)
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Bar
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
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Beef
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Dumplings
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Salad
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Wings
Cuttlefish
Chili
Cakes
Crab
Sit down
Bar
Fusion
Asian
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Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
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Mid-range
"We had the GB’s Adventure, set menu option. Each dish was fantastic and presented beautifully. Amazing flavours in each course. The staff were very..."
Brooke
"Absolutely love how consistent the food is, always super delicious and great flavors! I came here for my birthday at the end of last year and..."
Ana
"We normally come here for lunch but decided on the best Korean Chicken for dinner, its really busy here so book, if you dont good luck they will try..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"It’s not easy doing fusion. Presenting novel dishes in a gastronomic way is hard. Really hard. Although not everything was different,..."
Ads Davies
"One of my favourites for Asian fusion with efficient service.We opted for the al la carte meal the various dumplings were on point. My favourite..."
Split The Bill
"Had the $50 lunch break deal - 6 dishes to share. Had a little group catch-up and thought this was the easiest option. My favourite was the Kingfish..."
Just Feed Me!
"Overall score: 22/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: asian fusion with fantastic service *Review: We had a few..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"We had a birthday here in a private room. It read amazing. The food was punchy and every dish was just perfect. Staff were attentive and made sure..."
Mistermister
"8.5/10! Great place for dinner if you’re looking for a light meal.First off, great service! They were extremely friendly in explaining the..."
Eleanor
"Dinner last night at @gingerboymelb The whole baby snapper was definitely different as it was deboned at the table.This dish was inspired by the..."
M3lissa____
"Great service. Pork larb, curry puffs, pad see ew and massaman curry all delicious...."
James B
"Gingerboy has been on my radar for awhile now, hearing consistent recommendations from friends and family. I got the opportunity to try out their..."
Kevin & Emily
"Had the lunch banquet menu today. $50 pp for 6 dishes to share - really filling, curry was amazing but the dessert platter was definitely the best...."
Fatcat
"Absolutely delicious! We ordered the ‘Quick Trip’ Banquet and the servings were more than generous and every course was just as delicious as the..."
_anneliesem
"Gingerboy has been on my list for a while and it definitely didn’t disappoint. We started with mocktails which were great! The smaller dishes had..."
The Jaminator
"I absolutely LOVED this stunning restaurant in Melbournes CBD. Very dimmed lighting, fancy & calming ambience! Great date night..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"As a lover of Asian cuisine we are truly spoilt for choice in Melbourne, and one of my favourite CBD destinations is Gingerboy. Down a busy laneway,..."
Morgs71
"You can never go wrong with Gingerboy, the food is just amazing and the service is 10/10. It is a bit on the $$$ higher side but you pay for what you..."
Claire Smithies
"This was a lovely dining experience.We were a group of 6, so had to opt for the banquet. We went with the $70 one.The waitress was..."
DeeDee
"Beautiful atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff and delicious food in very generous portions. I was really happy with the amount and quality..."
Spyndelle
"4.5/5**See rant belowReally great night, service was great and the food was delicious! The prawn toast and scallop wontons were the..."
Denny Patron
"Loved our dining experience here. Huge fan of Asian fusion cuisine and Gingerboy certainly didn’t disappoint. Started with the kingfish sashimi..."
Food_Glorious_Food
"the best of southeast asian hawker foods🍳 son in law eggs🐟 kingfish sashimi🥐 curry puffs🍜 stir-fried clay pot..."
Sense Of Food
"I have been coming here for many years but last night was by far the best dining experience I’ve had. The service was great - staff were..."
Sal
"The food at Gingerboy is so great. I especially love the corn fritters and duck curry. My only disappointment was the Son in Law eggs, which I felt..."
AH
"Real rating 4.4 ⭐️ We had gotten Gingerboy for dinner on the Eat Club app and were excited to try it as we heard many good reviews on..."
Win - FSC
"Nice little restaurant hidden in a lane way has the most tastiest Asian fusion dishes in the cbd. Have hasd other types of Asian food places but this..."
Ayapom
"The dining experience at Gingerboy is centered on a modern Australian adaptation of the Asian hawker-style street market food. The restaurant's..."
Robin
"One of the places where I loved every dish I ordered ranging from starters to main course to sides to dessert to cocktails. All the dishes were just..."
Mridul Agarwal
"Dined here for dinner & we had the 9 course wagyu banquet at $95pp. We enjoyed kingfish sashimi, scallop wonton, pork belly bun, white cut chicken,..."
I Love Food
"This was the second time we have come to Gingerboy - Phenomenal once again!The kingfish sashimi was perfect. Balanced amount of flavouring..."
CholoEats
"Great option for a stylish Asian fusion dining experience. Refined menu that offers an extensive range of dishes to suit all preferences and dietary..."
Kate Dougherty
"An awesome Asian Fusion Fine dining Restaurant. I have been here 4 times and each time I leave this place happy n satisfied with a full tummy. Every..."
Remy Matthew
"I've heard so many good things about Gingerboy and so I've been soooo keen to try it! Firstly, the ambience was very nice, dimmed-light setting and..."
Nibble And Wander
"mushroom hotpot, tempura cuttlefish, waygu beef were the standout dishes. lamb potstickers, kingfish sashimi, chicken ribs, mango dessert, black..."
Jonathan Ong
"Incredible Asian food with a modern twist and cool presentation. I had a tofu starter, and chicken based and vegetable curry mains. Everything was..."
Deniz
"I wish there was still an option for 4.5 stars! I booked this place for my very own birthday dinner for two... and I loved it!We were tempted by..."
YummyMummy
"Just another standard Asian fusion restaurant.Food was pretty good and service was great too but didnt wow me enough for a 5 out of 5.We..."
Kevin
"From interior to flavours, there was nothing at ginger boy that didn’t wow us! Every unique dish has its own Asian spin with incredible flavours..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Amazing food and nice ambiance. Normally I like to eat fish, but the meat dishes here are actually better. The chocolate tofu dessert is amazing!..."
Karin
"Note that thefo0die.com rating is a 4.5 but in Zomato's rating system, it is closer to a 4. Fo0die dined as a guest..."
The Fo0die
"Date nights on Fridays is starting to become a tradition for me and my husband. And Asian cuisine is an extra add on to our special night out! My..."
Miss Oz Foodie
"It’s hard to go past Gingerboy’s recently launched Workers Lunch set for $27 with a main dish and a glass of wine. Especially when the dishes on..."
Ashley
"Gingerboy is a great little tucked away restaurant in an alley way. The decor was modern and quintessentially Melbourne. The service staff was very..."
Jammy
"From start to finish our dining experience was perfect. All dishes that we ordered were simply amazing. We started with the bang bang chicken salad..."
Flaming Goose70
"After dining at Ezard & Ezard @ Levantine Hill, this was hardly going to be bad.Phenomenal street food. Variety of complex flavours. Bang..."
Foodie AC
"I highly recommend the workers’ lunch, which is only available Monday to Friday. Great choices, the beef cheek and ocean trout were sublime. ..."
Custardbun
"The price is a little on the expensive side but you definitely get what you pay for. Not only was the food delicious but the huge portion is worth..."
Super Soba
"Gingerboy have just launched an exciting treat to spice up your weekday work lunch. Aptly named the Workers Lunch, this special menu is available..."
Gastrology
"Been to this place twice, 6 years apart and vividly remember a pleasant experience on both occasions and thats a testament to the brand. We walked in..."
Jay Mahen
"GINGERBOY! We ended up here on a Friday night as a default. Couldn't get a table at another place. But we were able to get one here! All the staff..."
Nay Nay
"Amazing I have nothing bad to say in this review. The food was fantastic, unreal mix of flavours and spices that made every mouthful a surprise..."
Yume Yume
"Love this place. Elegantly decorated inside, service is fantastic and the food is oh so flavoursome. Great selection on the menu. It is a bit pricey..."
Chey_ct
"Recommend by a friend and was defiantly pleased, had various dishes like the kingfish which was my favorite, to dumplings then duck. Ticked all my..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"Finally tried Gingerboy~ (4ppl shared)Ordered: kingfish sashimi, son in-law with sweet and spicy sauce, confit duck curry, fish curry, wok..."
7ina
"This one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, and flavours are exceptional, the selection of food suits all, the cocktails are signature and the..."
Shaun Yates
"This is undoubtedly one of the best Asian/Fusion menus around. We selected the banquet for two on the advice and dishes selected by our waiter Jack...."
FoodDude
"Beautifully decorated restaurant. Hidden gem!Favourite dishes: Spiced beef tartare and wagyu beef striploin. Both dishes were..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Beautiful.Son in law eggs were textually gorgeous and should be eaten drenched in the tamarind chutney. The chicken spare ribs is the first..."
SJFU
"We came here to try the banquet but had to rush as we had a show afterwards.The food was amazing and the wagyu is definitely worth the..."
Michael
"Came here with my husband and another couple as it was in the entertainment guide. The food was divine and full of flavour. We tried a variety of..."
Sophie
"Came here with my partner for dinner. We had a booking, and upon arrival we were greeted by their friendly staff and seated. We ordered their..."
Anadelle Prado
"Love the dining room fit out very different to most restaurants in the area. Service is on point as well as there food and drinks. Love the cocktails..."
C
"Gingerboy can be hard to get into, its usually booked 2 weeks in advance or so, so the first tip is to make sure you’re organised and book in..."
TheFitFoodie
"Ambience:4/5Food:3.5/5Staff:4/5 Will I return: No Came here for dinner with a girlfriend one Thursday night. It was fairly..."
AllyBelly
"My friends and I had a very special night here. The service was outstanding. The food was excellent and flavoursome. We were especially impressed..."
Miriam Sharpe
"As we came here spontaneously one night, we had to sit at the bar as the rest of the restaurant was fully booked. This was fine with us as this was a..."
Jaynl
"My boyfriend brought me to Gingerboy for a nice date night. I have heard my friend raving on about how fabulous Gingerboy is and was really looking..."
Kristina
"Been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally got the chance for a birthday gathering. The venue itself is very modern but very noisy...."
Caroline
"I’ve dinned at Ezard before and I was really impressed, this time I decided to try gingerboy (cheaper n less formal than Ezard) with my friends...."
~Happy Neko~
"Ginger boy is located on Crossley Street off Little Bourke and is mostly well rated by a lot of our friends. The restaurant is beautiful, has a great..."
Our Foodie Finds
"Great food and ambience. Salt and pepper chicken ribs were my favourite and seemed to be very popular among other diners as well. Yellow seafood..."
Ritika
"First visit to Gingerboy for lunch today and was not disappointed. The flavours, food quality & service were all fantastic! Will be back soon!!..."
Foodlovermelb6
"Saturday night banquet feasting at Gingerboy was to much fun. Dined from GB Banquets. The food was incredible. We had a vegetarian in the group who..."
Shanae Tantram
"I have never had better food in my life. It was absolutely delish. Best restaurant ever. Absolutely fantastic service from June, Lily, Nicole, Jenny,..."
Louise Alston
"The service is impeccable and they went above and beyond to check on some dietary requirements. The Thai moon cocktail was so good that we ended up..."
Sharath Chandrasekharan
"🍤 Prawn Bun 🥟 Half Shell Scallops, Pork Dumplings 🥒 Smashed Cucumber Salad 🍣 Kingfish Sashimi 🥚 Son in Law Eggs 🥩 MS7 Sher..."
Stephanie Rose
"Wonderful food, great follow though on small concerns, nice selection of wine, service with a smile and a good balance between chatty and..."
Claire Rovic
"Such a great atmosphere! Bustling with conversation but the absolute best bit was the food - just delicious, especially the duck and chocolate mousse..."
Susie Bearzi
"Gingerboy never disappoints. Service was friendly and impeccable and each dish came served with a great explanation of the flavours. Pace for the..."
Matthew Wright
"Great Service and Great food except for a couple of dishes. When I'm in Melbourne again ill definitely be returning to try other dishes and some of..."
Tristram Lucas
Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant
84/100 (1459 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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After-hours
Polenta
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Croquettes
Couscous
Laksa
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"A great place for asian-fusion vegan food. Heaps of labelled gf options which make life much easier for dietary requirements. The service is always..."
Fallon Cashell
"Had dinner here on a Sunday night without a reservation. Plenty of tables available. I really don't like the atmosphere, not cosy at all. We had the..."
I. D.
"Homely restaurant serving comfort food. The satay was delicious - definitely worth a try! Their seasonal strawberry lassi was also delicious...."
Fatcat
"Visited Shakahari and tried the laksa and the satay. Holy moly! They were good! The laksa was “to die for”, exactly as the waiter had described...."
Courtney (@rawpublic_)
"Fantastic food. It was very comforting and homely whilst also being incredibly unique. The minimalist design of the restaurant itself juxtaposed the..."
Jem Ryan
"Amazing service! Food came out fairly quick. Ordered mushroom agnolotti, eggplant with paella, and a lasagna. Mushroom agnolotti had so much flavour..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Asian fusion. The menu says it's vegetarian, but I think it's almost vegan. The fried skewer of beancurd in Legendary Satay is tasty. As for dessert,..."
Lesley Luo
"This restaurant is such a lovely cozy place to have dinner. The food was very delicious and healthy with great presentation. We had hotpot with..."
Hân Trịnh
"Went to this place with some friends on a Saturday night.  Have to say it is some of the best veggie food I have ever had and very creative and well..."
Glenn Cogar
"checked it out with partner on vday. was a cosy place with eclectic design and decor - south east asian meets refurbished victorian. looked after by..."
Soymilkisagoodbeverage
"Absolutely enjoyed myself! We booked ahead of time just in case but there were still tables available. We ordered three mains to share as we all..."
Loz Arthur
"Finally got to try Shakahari! I had originally booked the table for 14 people but in the end I had 18 people so I was really happy that Shakahari..."
Caroline Beaney
"Shakahari is a sorted restaurant for the vegetarian s and vegans in Melbourne. I had been here for dinner with friends few weeks ago. We ordered..."
Anjali Bhat
"Shakahari never disappoints. The restaurant is set in a restored old house - with warm colours, polished floorboards and open fireplaces. The staff..."
Itsbetterthanbaditsgood
"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to! Delicious, innovative, well presented and tasty food. I loved the Avocado Magic and Legendary Satay...."
The Gluten-Free Foodie
"Comfortable restaurant away from the bustle of Lygon St. The food was surprisingly very good quality, my expectations of Vegetarian restaurants are..."
José
"Very tasty food, great service and the food comes out really fast. The laksa is a great size and delicious, not stingy on any ingredients, highly..."
Kim
"Shakahari is a great place to visit as they offer a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes that are well thought out. Their menu shows that they've..."
Vera7
"Very cozy place for a hearty vegetarian meals. The curry is great! Will surely return to try out more on the menu. Must try for all vegetarian out..."
Jericho Law
"Positives: Avocado fritters- Crisp and creamy bites of delightNonya curry- Filling- A flavoursome, tasty and creamy..."
Jennie Diep
"a great spot to have modern indian vegetarian cuisine with vegan options available as well. brought my mum and a friend who are vegetarians to dine..."
Foodie Panda
"I have been here, of course, a long standing institution for vegetarians and vegans. It is admittedly some time ago since I last visited, but the..."
Andrew T
"This restaurant serves really tasty vegetarian food. There were 4 of us and we ordered the quinoa croquettes, saffron quinoa,rice + rice and the..."
LittleM
"A fantastic meal! Couldnt recommend it more. Starter & mains were cooked perfectly. I used to think the Vegie Bar slop was good vegetarian! Now..."
David Ensor
"I came here alone as I was just moving from Sydney to Melbourne and was in need of some gluten free and vegan cuisine.I ordered the..."
Rebecca
"Had my birthday dinner here with my friends 2 weeks ago, mind you none of us are actually vegetarian but the food are just amazing and we are really..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Very healthy lol! A good place to come to if you are on a hard diet. The food was all nice enough, not very satisfying though, I was super hungry..."
Michelle Young
"Tasty vegetarian food that makes it feel as though you never need meat in a dish. Satay skewers were probably a stand out followed by their curry...."
Little.miss
"I’ve previously heard some great things about Shakahari, and with an eclectic menu and vibrant service it served as an excellent choice for a..."
Donutsam
"Very nice South-East Asian oceanian fusion food in a hidden lane way right besides the Italian eatery street. The menu is short but with great..."
Full Time Wholesomeness
"Looks smaller from the outside but quite roomy inside with simple decor and pleasant ambience. For entree I had the avocado magic which was delicious..."
Helen
"Avocado magic entree was very good if a little small, and the main courses were delicious. We ordered the satay shakahari and the lasagna, both were..."
Emma
"Melbourne is the place where you don't get food only vegetarian food easily. So for people like me who is here for a short visit, this place is a..."
Parth S Rawal
"We hadn't made a booking at Shakahari, but got a table towards the back of the restaurant easily enough when we visited on a Friday evening,..."
Andrew Turner
"Lovely vegetarian restaurant. Food is always  delicious, the receipes are well elaborated and the dishes are quite creative. I recommend the..."
Williams Alex
"ive been coming to this place for a number of years - menu never changes, but consistency of food always remains the same; tasteful and authentic!..."
Linda Nguyen
"I came here the other day with a vegetarian and a meat eater. We shared the mushroom dumplings and avocado magic for entrees. Loved both of these..."
Fainzee
"My first visit to this lovely place with high ceilings and umber/burnt orange walls. Couldn't decide what to order; so many interesting options...."
Vegogutz
"this is a good vegetarian staple, the meals are inventive and a little exotic, making it tricky to decide what to have (I am saying that's a good..."
Academic013
"We came back here after a long time between visits to catch up with our favourite vegetarians. The croquettes as always were lovely, and would..."
Rahul Barmanray
"I appreciated the warm, homely ambience of Shakahari - a very welcoming presence as you walk in. Our meals came out pretty quickly which was great. I..."
Gabby
"I came here with a group of friends a while ago and this place was packed. The menu was quite broad and the menu items looked quite creative. I..."
Khpn
"Service is nice and fast!Food: Entree-avocado tempura is nice, but not as good as reviews. I would prefer Japanese tempura . But the..."
Yolanda Wong
"I really loved this place! I ordered the Urban Spaghetti dish; it was tasty, fresh and a good portion. I also shared the cheesecake which was also..."
Teeny Reeny
"Delicious food, large servings, quite expensive. Lovely home restaurant vibe, especially when sitting near the fireplace. The setting can be a little..."
Mim D
"Pretty yummy food. I tried the avocado fried in tempura. Love the location and was treated to very friendly service too. Great experience..."
Sasha19
"Enjoyable and tasty. The Quinoa croquettes were a real standout. Would highly recommend, but beware on a hot night as there is limited..."
Michael Byrne
"As a significant other to a vegetarian, finding a truly exceptional dining experience where both herbivore and carnivore can be equally happy is a..."
Oni San
"Had dinner here with my boyfriend and the service was absolutely amazing from all the waiters. They were very polite and accommodating, even when we..."
Jackie Pipe
"Great option for vegetarians. Absolutely loved Avocado Magic.  We were hoping to try lasagna but it wasn't on their menu anymore. Enjoyed the food..."
Food Explorer
"Fantastic food. Ambience a little old school considering the contemporary menu items, but brilliant, tasty and creative upscale veg dishes...."
ShaSha
"Food was delicious, staff were friendly, decent atmosphere. I would recommend it to non vegetarians and people who cant eat gluten as well as other..."
Alicia Fox
"Great indian vegetarian dishes. Had a get-together after a successful project. Portions are reasonable, but expects it to be on the expensive side...."
Kimky
"With so many enticing dishes on offer, we decided to share an entree - a signature dish called Avocado Magic (vegan, non-dairy and gluten-free). ..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Absolutely amazing place, would recommend to any vegetarian, people who enjoy eating vegetarian (aka me) or even people trying to start trying..."
Food1995
"Shakhahari is a legendary place to dine at. A place which is more for love for food than any fancy thing. People there are sweet and trust me..."
Jashan Kumar
"Simple and elegant dinning. Serving interesting food shakahari celebrates flavoursome combinations of food and spice. Good seating options and..."
Mondale
"I have been here a few times and have always been happy with my food. There are always so many good dishes to choose from and they seem to update the..."
Esther
"Great place to take Vegos and even your more sceptical meat eating friends. Great atmosphere and delicious food, always a hit.The staff are..."
Ali Ward
"Enjoyed dinner here tonight. Had the potato, veggie and chestnut pie . Very warming on a cold night , really delicious. Tasted Hubby's curry, also..."
Netty
"Great Place!. Always a pleasant experience! They have a courtyard too, which is nice in..."
Amulya Merit
"Shakahari seems to be doing rather well given they also have one in South Melbourne and it isn’t surprising because they’ve managed to make..."
Typical Food Blog
"Oh my. I ate one and a half desserts today. I’m so stuffed. But it was worth it. Shakahari has it all: great food, friendly service and a relaxed..."
Mochi Jungle
"Shakahari is quite an unassuming restaurant. Appearing as if it’s been converted from a Carlton house, it’s easy to miss if you’re walking..."
Francesca Hambly
"Entrees this evening was a hard decision within itself. The tables favourite of the evening would have to be the Kerabu. Here they combine a salad of..."
Em Belden
"This bowl came with braised turnip, ginkgo nuts, spicy tofu and braised seitan. It takes me back to Asia, very asian influenced. No strong sauces..."
SylviaOng
"It has a very homely feeling. To start off with we had drinks. They do have wines and beers on offer as well as non alcholic drinks such as..."
Katherine Chiu
"The space is a converted home with polished floor boards and yellow walls (infusing the relaxed and casual feeling that typifies the university..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Shakahari is one of Melbourne's vegetarian instutitions, having been around for over 18 years. The menu definitely has a slight Asian skew to it, but..."
Ashley
"Simply Delicious!. As a masterchef judge would say " Food made with love". Had some laksa for a team get together and the experience was awesome...."
SrPr
"It's so great to have a place to eat where all but two options on the menu are vegan !! the ambience here is great, the food is divine and the..."
Zara McDermott
"Awesome quality food!. Had a really good meal at this place and the prices were very affordable. The menu offers alot of variety. Only problem was..."
Roy Boy
The French Lettuce
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"Amazingly talented patisserie chefs! Friendliest most hard working people around! Thanks for the amazing..."
Monamassarany
"Love all your cakes and pastries. Not overly sweet which I like! The chocolate ganache is so yum!!! Friendly staff as well..."
MsEG
"We attended a 60th birthday dinner last night and tried the lovely chocolate sponge with fresh cream and strawberries. This is a simple classic done..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The French Lettuce has the reputation for having the best vanilla slice in Melbourne, so I had to check it out. This is definitely more of a..."
Morgs71
"Easily the best vanilla slice in Melbourne, I cannot get enough of their magical vanilla custard, it's very consistent with the flavour every time..."
Kayster007
"Vanilla Slice 5/5 ⭐️French Lettuce takes price for serving the best Vanilla slice in Melbourne and indeed they are worthy of it! The Vanilla..."
Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻
"Their vanilla slice really is one of the best I've had! It's not too rich or sweet, but still has a very distinct but elegant vanilla flavour. My..."
Fatcat
"Had a try of a few things here, savory pies and quiches were decent, sweet pastries and cakes were yum. The coveted vanilla slice? Not sure about the..."
Leila
"When you need to eat sweet treats you come here. And today it was for a vanilla slice known as one of the best in Melbourne. There are lots..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"The one of the best ever pastries 🥮 ever since I’m back in Melbourne... Words cannot describe ☺️👍 Especially the vanilla slices 😏💗..."
Ronnie『로니』
"Went to a pot luck birthday today where those that could bake, baked and those that couldn’t bake went to The French Lettuce Patisserie & Bakery...."
Espy Eats
"Vanilla slice is god like, recommended by ex boss. It looks like ordinary but tastes better than you can ever imagine, must-try dessert in Melbourne,..."
Yan.
"Got a vanilla slice here and it was very nice, however I was expecting something a bit more amazing given the reputation of the slices here. That..."
AaronN
"My favorite place. They have the best vanilla slice. The fruit tart is also good. The cakes also have good quality and presentation. I love to go..."
Food Lover
"Popped in a long while ago to grab the Pear Symphony cake for a birthday occasion. The cake did not disappoint, it was fluffy and flavourful. The..."
HANNAH
"It’s a nice cafe nice location friendly staff you feel like you’re in Europe or even in France with environment however the menu need to be more..."
Zainab
"Always there for their famous vanilla slice. Probably one of the best vanilla slice I had in Melbourne. Flaky crusts, delicate, milky custardy..."
Sam Hii
"From the point of entering, the French Lettuce looked good from the outside and even better when I entered. The decor and variety of cakes and..."
DineByNine
"I tried this place out for the first time last week for my birthday! As soon as you go into the bakery you can smell a delicious, fresh, pastry smell..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Vanilla slice is one of my fav dessert and so far my fav vanilla slice is the one from Costco so I’m curious knowing that vanilla slice from this..."
Donita
"Quickly called in for a hot drink and treat just before closing on a Sunday afternoon. Great array of gorgeous cakes even towards end of day. Vanilla..."
Rhiannon Beck
"We came at an awkward time just as the staff were cleaning the floors, so we had to sit outdoors on a day that was just a little bit on the wrong..."
Neer Ly
"On a Saturday afternoon a steady stream of customers pour into this artisan partisserie on a quest for their delectable offerings. Reputed for their..."
J0yy173
"I'd heard of and had driven past this place many times, noted that it looked old school and wondered if was terrible or excellent. Well it's closer..."
Andreas
"The Vanilla Slice here is awarded best in Melbourne and truly deserves that title. I come here often and have never had a bad slice or any other..."
Sophie
"Perfect combination between the light taste of vanilla custard and crunchy pastry 💜The best vanilla slice I’ve ever tasted in Melbourne! So..."
Devina Faustine
"I was here last weekend to try their awarded vanilla slice. I'm not sure if they are the best, but it's indeed a very tasty one. So this is really..."
V3R0
"Best vanilla slice and very friendly staff. Love the sausage roll and pies. Pies are chunky not minced. Birthday cakes are also fabulous. Have been..."
Rita8448
"Had their vanilla slice dubbed the best in Melbourne. When I went in the shop all the pastries and cakes there look incredible (especially the..."
YesNoMelbourne
"Highly recommended. I ordered cake for my husband's birthday and it turned out amazing and very tasty. Thanks for making our celebration very..."
Shefali Patel
"It's been a while since I last went there. The vanilla slice was very good! Not too sweet. I find the vanilla slices at a lot of other places are too..."
Veronica Lin
"I ordered a chocolate bavarois as a birthday cake for my partner. I was very pleased with the cake both in taste and presentation. It was simple but..."
Alvin Gan
"It's worth the effort getting there .....It takes a bit of effort driving there and finding a parking spot on that busy Nicholson..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I have always drove past and saw the sign proclaiming that they serve "the best vanilla slice in Melbourne". Thought to myself that I should really..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Sign says best vanilla slice in Melbourne and I'd be prepared to believe that could be true. No gelatinous custard or diabetes inducing icing glazy..."
Armitage Shanks
"We'd driven pass this place almost every single day at one point but never gone in. Finally had a day off and set my mind to going here - was not..."
M. T.
"Friend brought a strawberry vanilla birthday cake. It's looks normal, we didn't have high expectations of the flavor. It turns out the cake is..."
RZ
"Cosy little French bakery with delicious pastries and sweetTo try: - sausage rolls - flaky buttery pastry with a smear of tender and..."
Maggie Hunter
"This is the place to get a cake made north of the city. Don't let the little shop front fool you. They've been ding cakes or years and have a good..."
LindaMelb
"Nice little gem of a French Bakery and Patisserie in Nicholson Street. Great place to stop by for a latte and cake, to pick up some fresh bread, or..."
Erin
"I'm not a big vanilla slide fan, but the best sell item tastes good for sure. And the tart is even better with those fresh fruits! Actually, I'm..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Vanilla slice is one of me fave desserts and with The French Lettuce's take on it being touted as one of the best in Victoria, I of course had to try..."
Mireille
"When I told my husband I wanted to take him to French Lettuce, he thought it was some fancy French produce store with organic greens. Should've seen..."
Occasionalist
"A golden oldie, have been going to this place for years and it never disappoints. I would have to say it would be one of my saviours when it come to..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Read from the former review, most of the review recommend the vanilla slice . I am here now ordered a vanilla slice & a cronali , a earl grey tea..."
Mrs Lavender
"Have been wanting to come here for so long! Finally got the chance today and was not dissapointed. Best almond croissant I have ever had. My short..."
Ag
"This place makes really gorgeous vanilla slice! Soft , smooth and not too sweet. One slice is big enough for two to share . The blueberry and fruit..."
May
"Haven't been here in years and wanted to see if it was just as good as it used to be. Being incredibly indecisive and a little disappointed..."
Alex Tee
"Drive passed the delivery vans near my house everyday and finally got to try their delicious cakes & patisseries!!! The pear & choc mousse..."
SueyLuey
"Came in on Chinese New Year with some friends to try the famous vanilla slice. It was absolutely perfect, not too sweet because they don;;t use thick..."
Steve M
"The best vanilla slice in Melbourne. Soft and creamy. Not sickly sweet. Pastry was fresh. Reasonable portionsize. Delish!!! The only place in which..."
Foodie85
"While the blueberry tart is delicious, it was definitely the savoury that reigned supreme on my first venture to The French Lettuce, as the beef and..."
AH
"I drive past every day to go to work and yesterday I stopped, got myself an amazing pie (chicken and mushroom). The place is small but amazing...."
Ciccio ?
"Tried the mille-feuille - vanilla slice this morning and was pleasantly surprised. The pastry was flaky and the custard was light and fluffy. I would..."
My French Rituals
"Walked in for a slice of the famous vanilla slice and I was surely not dissapointed. It was melt in your mouth decadence and my experience was made..."
Sue
"Just recently I ordered a cake for my birthday and it exceeded my expectations. As a lover ofsweets and desserts, all I wanted was a delicious..."
Sugar Spice
"Their pies are amazing, and famous vanilla slice deeliciously good especially with their raspberry coulis. All their desserts are always fresh and..."
Lucy Nguyen
"Been here twice. Best vanilla slice in Melbourne! Savouries are..not so good. Quiche was soggy and didn't taste fresh. Egg and bacon frittata was..."
TresHungry
"I had tried this one in 2013 and didn't understand the hype as "Melbourne's Best". It was nice, but not knock-out. So I went back, sampled it again..."
Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog
"...one of their award-winning creations. This thing was huge- good value for money coming in at only $5. Pastry was lovely and crispy. Custard had a..."
KYYL
"Rating: Yummy cake; yummy +1 vanilla slice. I will try to remind myself to drop by for more of that custard heaven, and maybe try the other cakes and..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"French Lettuce is famous for their vanilla slices, with great reviews from Herald Sun and The Age. I'm not a vanilla slice connoisseur, but I can say..."
Theindolentcook
"Nice Cakes and Great Staff. I found myself on annual leave randomly googli7 whee is the best vanilla slice.And my god you never believe it, it..."
Peony
"FLP is an urban legend. The vanilla slices are still amazing..."
Iceman
"The best vanilla slice in..."
Sue
"We heard about the vanilla slice here and decided to try it. Not disappointed, it was fresh and very tasty. One slice was big enough for the two of..."
Alex Benevento
"After travelling past a sign that says 'Voted Melbournes best vanilla slice' every day for the past year, I finally made the effort to try one...."
Sampson White
"Just tasted their new apricot jam filled donut and it was heaven. I'll be..."
Roxanne
"Humble sweets winI went sweet mad my first visit and left with half the shop. I happily worked my way through a fruit tart and some decadent..."
FOO-DEE
"Went a bit crazy on my first visit, got vanilla slices, lemon tarts and other goodies. Were not disappointed as all. The vanilla slice is to die for..."
Cwa
"The chocolate & vanilla Charlotte cake is the most amazing cake. We order it all the time for our important milestones as its not cheap but..."
Samantha Telepe
"Nicole from French Lettuce made our wedding cake and it was unbelievable. It looked exactly the way I wanted it to look, it tasted amazing and it was..."
Katrina
"6 stars if I may! 💗Vanilla Slice💗 Friend bought us their Vanilla Slice (see photo in square) and they are soooooo good!! Like so soooo good...."
Ainz (ainz_gourmet)
"had a takeaway cheese cake from here. normally would only review a place I sit down at. but this cheese cake was the best I've ever had. definitely..."
Andre Medina
"Came here just to try the vanilla slice which is voted the best in Melbourne as published in The Age! The vanilla slice is delicious - the custard in..."
Tsukine
"I have been a customer of The French Lettuce for many years so I felt confident in asking them to make my wedding cake. They are such a lovely..."
Courtney Marriner
"Sometimes there are some foods that are just too pretty to eat. This is one of those times. This delicious and sexy looking fruit tart from French..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Small, cute and underrated. This place makes an incredible baguette sandwich and good coffee. There isn’t much indoor seating except for some bar..."
Sav
"Fantastically presented food and bakery. I will be back. The cheese cake was sensational. The vanilla slices was nice, but missing something. The pie..."
John Lawson
Brunetti Classico - Carlton
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"Heaven for sweet-tooth ☺️. I have never seen a single shop that presents you with huge range of cake, tart, bakery, eclair or any sweet thing you..."
Ada Smith
"Brunetti has been my favourite place to go to for any sweets or custom made birthday cakes. The price are so reasonable and great customer service...."
Saron Mogese
"Lots of variety to hot foods, drinks, ice creams, cakes and desserts. I tried the hot chocolate it was really nice not too sweet and very smooth and..."
Annie D
"Had some post movie coffee and cake at the famous Brunetti Classico! It’s lovely, spacious, with plenty of helpful staff. My darker roast double..."
Ben Sorensen
"After lunch around the corner 5 of us popped in for a little sweet treat. OK unless you a regular I don't know how you can pick quickly what you..."
Sam Keir
"It's my favourite cafe since the 90s... been to this cafe when it was only 1 shop... it's amazing to see how much it has expanded over the 30..."
Alex Chai
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"One of the best sushi experiences you can have in Melbourne undoubtedly.From the outset of our meal, we were greeted by staff who were..."
Kevin & Emily
"Gorgeous open space that easily catered for my table of 6 (with booking).Ordered:🍚 Sashimi Don: with fresh salmon sashimi marinated..."
Jasmine
"This is a great restaurant at Fed Square. It's beautiful inside and has ample seating, including a sushi train. The service was excellent, the..."
Rhonni
"It was Diwali celebration at federation square and we wanted to try something different, Japanese food seemed like a good inspiration. We had ordered..."
Mihir Baxi
"Wonderful service although we did have staff doubling up e.g. 2 waiter brought us water and 2 asked for our orders but they're just extra attentive..."
Ange
"Very beautiful food...."
Jordan
"What a delightful place to dine in the busiest and one of the prettiest places in Melbourne. Was super busy when we came here for a friend’s..."
LC
"This evenings pre gig dinner was consumed at Chocolate Buddha, not only does this venue do Japanese well, it caters for my GF, DF & Fructose..."
Espy Eats
"I struggled to find this restaurant. The gps made me walk past acmi a couple of times and the wall between the gray SBS building and ACMI until I..."
Dr S
"I have been to chocolate Buddha many times, because I have a friend who needs to eat gluten free and chocolate Buddha has a whole page of gluten free..."
Sanyk28
"Had the salmon maki rolls and the apple crumble. Food was absolutely amazing, as was the location. I sat outside with a view of federation square..."
Emma Catherine Beacham
"A dinner with a small gathering of friends. Option of a la carte was a nice surprise, and some restaurants only offer set menus for groups. Staff..."
Junichi
"Don't worry its not all chocolate! That was my first thought when i saw the restaurant sign as we entered anyway. Great prawns and bento box. They do..."
Veta Bajaj
"Don’t let the name fool you - this is a Japanese restaurant and a very good one at that.We had lunch her on a wet and cold Friday and..."
Austin
"I had dinner here tonight and just wanted to compliment all the staff for their amazing service. I eat out a lot but the genuine friendliness and..."
Claui
"We had a fabulous meal here Sunday night. There were six of us and everyone's meal was excellent. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the..."
Disommer
"Love this place, been here so many times and never been disappointed!! Lots of vego & vegan choices. Highly recommend the agedashi tofu and the..."
VegoLover
"Delicious food and fantastic attentive, helpful and friendly service. The Vegetable Maki and Nasu Dengaku (Miso Eggplant) are must tries! I just..."
Ellie
"Great food... Great place indoors and outdoors... and amazing service. Our food was a bit late so they shouted a whole cask of Sake. Talking about..."
Global Foodie & Filmy
"Went to this restaurant for our company Christmas party. The whole restaurant looks nice and relates to Japan. The food was okay, kind of lacked some..."
Kaley Nguyen
"Extremely friendly staff. Good food and even better deserts, my personal favourite being the green tea brûlée! Although it could use more noodle..."
Brittany Clark
"Ordered teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon lunch trays. The grilled salmon is quite good, the skin is crispy and the fish meat is juicy. But the..."
Stella
"We came here for dinner on a Saturday night to meet with a friend.I was not sure what to expect and  ordered the Tori soboro noodles this was..."
Split The Bill
"Outstanding food and faultless service. Had dinner here with friends on Friday and we ordered pretty much every small dish on the menu - everything..."
Blergh!
"A recent return (Feb 2020) confirmed the delights of Chocolate Buddha. There's been a complete refit - this was my first time since reopening (had..."
Keith Lawrence
"Always happy to come here with a group of friends for a meal! Great atmosphere, service, food and cocktails! Its also a great place to watch the..."
Melbfoodluva
"My Mum and I had the most delicious meal here - it was 10 days ago on a crazy evening in Melbourne due to the footy. It was very busy (pre footy time..."
Meg
"Great night with the lads. Service was exceptional. Food was great with no real misses amongst the multiple shared plates we ordered. A busy Friday..."
Matty
"Such an unassuming name for a Japanese restaurant. Very informed and friendly staff. Great food and service. A little sterile in the ambience Dept,..."
Dazz Inator
"Great Japanese with a nice view of fed square. Good lunch special and friendly informative staff. I will definitely return to try a few more options...."
Anna Wheelahan
"I went for dinner tonight w Simmyeats.Melb, her partner and my friend which was sooo much fun. The service from the moment we walked in the..."
Timinmelbourne
"I haven't been here in years and last night I warmed up with my first ever ramen experience. I ordered the spicy pork ramen but instead of pork I got..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Visited yesterday for weekend lunch. Very quiet inside. Was greeted by the very enthusiastic host, given menus to look at and we took some outdoor..."
Tania Salu
"I had heard on a few low fodmap support groups that Chocolate Buddha catered to the low fodmap diet so I thought I would give the city restaurant a..."
Fussy Fodmapper
"I had a really good time here! I ordered the Nabeyaki Soba because ever since playing Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice i always wanna get the soba..."
Thuaners
"Friendly and professional staff who are always very helpful and attentive. Great atmosphere and amazing Buddha status to admire. The good is amazing..."
N
"Went here after a show as nowhere else was serving food. Pleasantly surprised. Great service, very friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious..."
Izzy Wild
"Chocolate Buddha definitely has a menu that caters for most however we don't believe the food is worth the extremely high prices or arrogant service...."
@twogoodtoresist
"My friend used to work here and was telling me how it was really tasty and traditional. Given we have both spent time in Japan I was eager to check..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I honestly do feel this place is a tiny bit over-rated. It is always super crazy busy and I feel that is probably what brings it down a bit. It..."
Lilly Pilly
"I've been to chocolate Buddha a few times now. A trendy and very well located restaurant in Federation Square of Melbourne CBD.Really good..."
Dinermelb
"3.8 to be exact. Better ramen than I had in a while. The soup wasn't bad at all, certainly not bland! The chasyu was a bit ordinary, not enough fat..."
KC
"We arrived and sat outside. The service was impeccable and the waitress was lovely. We ordered a couple of small dishes that were all amazing...."
Allison King
"I've been to this place a number of times, due to it's convenience and fabulous noodle dumplings, and can't believe I haven't written a review before..."
Shazzamataz
"Great place for a quick dinner if you are around Federation Square, great friendly staff- delicious food and a lovely place to people watch..."
Sugar_licks
"Excellent spot for a meal if you're visiting ACMI or the Ian Potter gallery at Fed Square. The food was really good, although a little on the..."
Ben To
"Frenetic and fabulous. The crew know there stuff and are very efficient. And the food is delicious, portions generous and enough choice to please..."
Check Please
"A great location with better than average standard and unique dishes, but at a relatively hefty price. My Spicy Pork Ramen ($22) was good,..."
TonkleChicken
"Food was alright, didn't really wow me but I suppose it was pretty unique Japanese with a western twist. Had the pork lunch tray, I liked the brown..."
Kristie Koo
"Love this place, great menu, great taste and welcoming staff. My favourite is the spicey pork ramen A great place to meet up with friends in the city..."
Zessie
"Chocolate Buddha has been a go to for me whenever I am forced to spend any amount of time in the CBD. It has a great outlook, I quite like the shared..."
Oni San
"Delicious pork belly and fantastic tempura pumpkin cooked to perfection; soft on the inside and light crispy tempura batter. Staff are friendly and..."
Cristy Phelan
"The name won't tell but this place is actually one of the better Izakaya restaurants in Melbourne. Great range of small share dishes and wonderful..."
MelbFoodHunter
"Federation Square is known for its diverse amount of of people and restaurants.Certain restaurants give real emphasis and an example of..."
Taking A Bite
"We had lunch at Chocolate Buddha on Saturday to celebrate a family birthday. There were 11 of us ranging in age from 15 to 77, with pretty diverse..."
Dave Ansett
"We recently went to chocolate Buddha for lunch on a weekday. Considering it's in Fed Square, it was surprisingly quiet, ideal for a slow lunch with..."
Simon
"Had a great night, food lovely...and too entertainment with our waiter Michael. Wonderfully attentive, hilarious and professional.............."
Ali Horan
"Was looking for somewhere to have dessert and came across this place. Really appreciated the warm and friendly service. My friend and I tried the..."
Jennyaichen
"I came here for dinner with a group of people on a Saturday night. Most of us were running late but our table was still reserved for us. The renkon..."
Faye
"We had a lovely meal at chocolate Buddha. The food was consistently good across the 4 dishes we ordered and the service was attentive. Overall, an..."
Steph Hanson
"Last Saturday a group of us met at Federation square to have lunch at a frequently talked about local spot. Chocolate Buddha is a communal Japanese..."
Ashlee Adams
"I like this place, food is fresh & good quality, service is efficient and friendly. Well located. They accommodate dietary requirements really..."
Yuppiehippiechick
"Summary Review: This place serves simple Japanese dishes done well and presented well. In an inviting communal seating environment, this is the place..."
Mz_J
"Had dinner here on a Saturday night, they were packed but the service was really good and the food was pretty quick to come out!The servings..."
Food Architect
"Great food and service, you have to try the Korean chicken and the plum wine , the dumplings are great and the prices reasonable, have to book in to..."
Peter Emmerson
"I don't know where to begin with this place! The food is just to die for, the location is central, the staff are super friendly, cocktails go down a..."
Elizabeth215
"What a delightful dining experience! Chocolate Buddha was the restaurant chosen by my partner to cap off our five-day Melbourne visit, which..."
Food Baes
"Such great and welcoming service, really cool place to chill. Got iced chocolate and was delicious!!!!! Unfortunately didn't order any food -..."
Gabby Deg
"Service is excellent, very nice waitersI got the Buddha dumplings and age- dashi tofu, it's a very salty ( only today not other times I ate..."
Olivia
"Lovely Japanese restaurant overlooking Federation Square.Pros- friendly, polite service- fresh, healthy food- fast..."
Purple Anise
"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne.The wait staff are really friendly and the food is AMAZING! Try the pumpkin rolls and the..."
Becks
"This japanese restaurant is just located at Federation Square. It is nice to seat either inside or outside. I prefer seating inside to have a more..."
MF
"We had lunch there today (2.30pm, kitchen still opened!), the staff was really good and extremely friendly. We shared some pork belly (to die for!)..."
Foodielicious
"We wanted something to snack on before dinner so we ordered the mapo tofu & kingfish sushi roll. Did not expect the tofu to be so good! Kingfish..."
Gossipgalaxy
"I came here for dinner with my parents today. We ordered the tempura soft shell crab salad, sashimi don, wagyu don, spicy pork ramen and green tea..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"I truly love this place! Never disappointed. OK, so it gets a bit busy on weekends, but that is because of the brilliant location, versatile food..."
Cafeeverymeal
"Had lots of delicious meals here over the years, honestyCan't remember having had an average dish let alone a bad one - lovely crockery, well..."
MrArk
"Yum is the first word that comes to mind! Huge variety of food and drinks on the menus accompanied by huge flavours! Willing to cater for any..."
Nashii Babic
"I go here for a quick drink and some nibbles with a friend on a regular basis. Staff are always friendly and the food is consistently top notch! ..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Been back here many times for the great food, great service and great location. If you're after something fun, social and casual as a couple or with..."
Ali Ward
"I'm not sure why there are negative reviews about this place, perhaps those that wrote them had had a bad day? I couldn't fault this place from the..."
Dave Owen
"As usual I received the best service tonight at Chocolate Buddah. The food is always amazing but the staff are always and without exception so..."
Michaela Uzima
"Gourmet gluten free lunch. Not just gluten free, but really tasty and beutifully presented! Will be back next time we're in..."
Trish
"Having been there previously for a number of years and again just in early February 2014, the relatively low Urbanspoon rating is a testament..."
Shanton
"To celebrate the end of the uni semester I headed to Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square. The joint has been around I believe since Federation..."
ELouise
"All the elements work well together for a tasty and clean dish - the silken tofu made..."
Aggofato
"Chocolate Buddha has long been one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. It's right in the middle of Federation Square and serves fantastic Japanese..."
Bri
"...discovered that it was a japanese restaurant. i was immediately pleased with my selection. i started with an asahi beer, because i'm a cliche..."
Laura Brown
"I had trouble trying to write this epic Ramen post which is why it has taken me so long. Personally, ramen in Melbourne is actually quite..."
Jeroxie
"Yet another cloudy, winter day in Melbourne. Usually I would have loved to stay at home in the warmth all day with Iron Chef Rob watching DVDs but..."
Iron Chef Shellie
"I love dining at Chocolate Buddha. The food is great especially the izakaya menu which is lovely for sharing with friends. The staff are friendly and..."
Lula
"Excellent service and food!. Friendly staff with excellent customer service. Food was fast and delicious .. very hard to pick a favourite dish of the..."
Winterz
"VERY GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY. It's casual and the service matches it. Service is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about either. Asian cuisine is..."
Coeliac.livingglutenfree
"Had a fabulous meal. My son is GF and the menu caters well for food allergies. Not the cheapest but excellent quality and excellent service. Highly..."
Colleen
"Love this place!. I had lunch here yesterday with some friends, and we had a fab time. Our designated waiter Lucas was absolutely charming, and kept..."
Supersnazzy
"I have eaten here quite a few times in the past but not recently. There must have been a change in management...for the better!! All the staff super..."
Snake00
"YUM. I love everything about this place. I don't care if people say it's touristy and non-traditional. Ive been here a billion times and the standard..."
Confi_dance
"Great location. I've always enjoyed Chocolate Buddha when I've eaten here. Last week was no exception, although it didn't excite me as it had..."
Stvar1
"Rocked up on a Saturday night with 3 kids 4 adults and no booking. We were looked after by a great waitress. Food was fantastic as was the..."
WestISbest
"Delivers. Chocolate Buddha isn't claiming to be a restaurant which provides totally authentic Japanese food. What it does well, it delivers: casual..."
MelbourneMiss
"Good environment and excellent courteous service with prompt delivery of both entree and mains. Food was well presented and delicious. Gluten free..."
AndrewS
"I used not to. It is not the best available but it is a staple for the regular cbd Japanese food attendee who values gif food. Tempura is..."
Stephen JR
"Can't stay away.. Have been coming here for many years and have seen so many staff come and go, menu alterations and renovations but I keep coming..."
Tara Devii
"This place still has good food, namely the newly added salmon avocado roll w apple wasabi, but it is a long way from where it used to be. Much..."
Brando The Pig
"Yum!. I often have to work in Melbourne, and this is one of my usual safe bets for good food and quick..."
Sarah
"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! The food is always great, the restaurant is nice and easy to get to and the staff are really friendly!..."
Alyce M
"I love buddha. People usually write bad reviews because they have nothing better to do, Chocolate Buddha is a great venue in an awesome location and..."
Basil
"Best place to eat in Federation Square. Not the best Japanese I've had but still tasty. Venue makes up for the lack of flavour and moderate to high..."
Blake
"Great Experience. On first glance... A majestic row of seating, elegant service, with a menu to die for.A curry so perfectly made that......"
Obi-wan Kenobi
"Phenomenal Japanese cuisine. Chocolate Buddha is about to become my new go-to restaurant. Super convenient location - check. Gorgeous fit-out with..."
Emma Winton
"Great Food!. Awesome food, have taken friends from interstate and overseas and everyone really..."
Cameroncallister
"So so. Not too sure if I would return again. I think whether you would like this place or not just depends on what your after. The food is great, but..."
Erin Mahony
"Quick bite to eat!. Dropped in on a number occasions, but recently had the king fish and prawn sushi... Simply AMAZING! The sashimi and sushi here is..."
J.Hutchison
"Yum!. Menu is small (1 page for hot mains) and a little pricey- but I still love going here! The barramundi and the eggplant are to die for! Just..."
De88ie_9irl
"Good for quick meal. Well priced and tasty share plates. Service efficient and friendly without being..."
Turtle
"Great food! It's a lovely place to go for a special Japanese meal as it is pricey compared to all the sushi shops around Melbourne. Loved the tempura..."
Hello Kiki
"Japanese in Fed Square!. Not cheap but great location and a good restaurant for large parties.Japanese food is the bomb and they do a..."
Lily N
"Good Food and A Nice Location.. Chocolate buddha has nice modern australian cuisine, a good wine list and a nice location overlooking the Yarra, give..."
Gursharan Chana
"Ur paying for the location here as the food isn't anything out of the ordinary. Having said that I've been several times and will prob go back. I've..."
Tanya Pappalardo
"The food is good. We get a large vego dish to share. Beer prices are..."
Big Mojo
"Gluten free menu is a bit limited compared to the rest of the menu but food and service very good...."
Samuel Cox
"I'm a sucker for the Teriyaki chicken here-plus the location is good if catching a show in the city. Still a..."
Luke
"Ra-ra-ramen! For the cheap price tag and speedy food it's good when you're in a rush. To all the people out there who are unhappy that the food comes..."
Jade
"Overpriced for average taste. You're paying for the atmosphere. Its a nice place to socialise. The food is average, its food you can get anywhere but..."
Munchinmelbourne
"Loved it. Tasty food, good wine selection (Plum Wine was different) and lovely personal service. Looking forward to returning with friends, family &..."
Foodie
""which powder do i eat?!". Yum yum bento box was really good...the spicy little powders on the table are great on rice and id never had them before..."
P's Bottomless Pit
"Decent. From memory, not a lot of the food from Chocolate Buddha appealed to me, except, perhaps ironically the (Korean) bibambap. I've had it twice..."
Christina Ngo-Nguyen
"It's all about the location and this is reflected in the prices. We came here on a Monday night and couldn't fault the service. The entrees were..."
Rob
"Really enjoyed my experience there. Staff were helpful and lovely, ramens were massive! I left very very full and the prices of dishes was expected..."
Celia
"Tasty food, adequate service, great location. Ordered a rice and a noodle dish, both of which were tasty. Shame they don't do ordinary gyoza though...."
Foodi
"Great location, busy and lots to choose from on the menu. Communal eating style (long benches) so it's great for groups. A bit disappointed though..."
The Hungry Badger
"Central location & great food. Every time I go to Chocolate Buddha (and it would have to be in excess of half a dozen), I tell myself I'll try..."
Nadia
"Suprisingly Good!. At a restaurant called "Chocolate Buddha" I would not have expected Japanese food, but this place was, and business was booming...."
Iron Chef Shellie
"The atmosphere And the food were excellent. I highly recommend it if you love Japanese food. The only downside is there are no waiters taking orders..."
Sargon Younan
"The service here was friendly. We really enjoyed the entree and sashimi sharing options. The fusion flavours were also great. The ambience and..."
Jen G
"Chocolate Buddha is a great venue for family with little children. They do amazing children dishes, and delicious Japanese inspired dishes. We had..."
Zainurul Rahman
"Always one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Great healthy food, great atmosphere, easy to get to and always something happening in..."
Ajanta Judd
"Absolutely delish! We were walk ins late on a Saturday and we managed to grab two spots at the bar - the staff were so incredibly lovely. Food was..."
Tiffany Vines
"Great spot! Great service! Extraordinary flavoursome food, which is presented well. All in all a great experience as long as you don't require a seat..."
Mark Nussy
"Chocolate Buddha continually amazes me. The staff, the food, the location & vibe all nailed. This will always be my favourite place to go for dinner...."
Alec Latchford (xSmartalec)
"The restaurant is located right at the centre of Federation Square and so easily accessible by public transport The food was incredible! Most..."
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Brunetti Oro Flinders Lane
82/100 (1458 ratings)
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"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-When I'm craving thick chocolatey gelato, Brunetti's bacio gelato gets the job done! Rich but..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"One of my favourite dessert spots in Melbourne! Always have a great selection. Tried the profiteroles - very glad I..."
Rohin
"My first time at Brunetti and it did not disappoint! Had the coffee gelato $5 for small, however was a generous scoop. The gelato was amazing and..."
Little Noms
"Brunetti is definitely an iconic foodie highlight in the CBD and exceeds all expectations.It's a spacious restaurant with ample seating and..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Aesthetic pleasing eatery.The place is definitely one of the nicest and most spacious place I've been to. It's brightly lit and very well..."
JOELLE
"We were expecting quite a bit from this place due to recommendations and the pasta and desserts definitely hit the mark.After grabbing a table..."
Benedict Uy
"Every cake is beautiful. The selection is extensive. There's such so much to buy and not enough room for stomach. The only downside here is that it..."
Viet Doan
"I really love Brunetti. It is one of my go-to dessert places when me and my friends are craving for something sweet. We always ordered those three in..."
Kayleen Chua
"Points for: bright, clean & spacious, lots of seating, lots of cakesThis branch is just as big as the Carlton restaurant, if not..."
Flying Forward
"Great coffee and love the dessert!..."
Naijee
"Had the lasagne and Osso bucco ravioli. Parts of the lasagne were hard and it was too salty. Overall pretty..."
Big D
"Delicious desserts!!..."
Nordibeth Camacaro
"Just left the cafe after some quality time with my folks over some delicious cakes, chips, calzone and coffee. All of the staff from the drinks to..."
Ionathegenie
"We tried a beautiful decadent mud cake today for a birthday celebration which was absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend Brunettis for every..."
Good Food Good Mood
"There is very good reason why Brunetti is a Melbourne institution. The flagship store in Carlton is a mecca of Italian fare and pastries, but this..."
Morgs71
"Had been with group of work mates ..! Good place to have a coffee and good varieties of cakes and deserts section here is so good made me fuller..."
Samineni Likhitha
"Brunetti is one place that doesn’t need any marketing to make sales happen and I’m saying this because I came to know of the brand after seeing..."
Appetiteblogger
"I was drawn to this place the minute I landed in Melbourne. Don’t know what it was. Not sure if it’s the Roman-style decor that takes..."
Riya Patel
"The ultimate dessert heaven! This place is really spacious and it makes it a good spot for late night catch ups. They do have an amazing dessert..."
M3lissa____
"Hi Brunetti, So it's Monday night How Is the painting on the wall going ? By now the young woman artist must be close to finishing . Ha Ha  !..."
Mark Allan Smith
"I love this place!!..."
Jenny Choi
"Such a gorgeous fitout, pleasant staff and great coffee. We usually order one of the sandwiches and occasionally get a treat. This is our go to when..."
Neks The Foodinator
"Who makes better sweets than this place?  Everything, I mean everything is fantastic and so yummy. They are all so rich and delicious. I love their..."
Foood4Dayzzz
"Great place to have dessert and coffee. They have so many variations of dessert and cakes. Also with an out door area which is pretty chilled to dine..."
Milinda Peiris
"Great place to go after dinner.Ordered:🎂 Oblivion: a rich moist chocolate pudding topped with choc almonds. Served warm. In store..."
Jasmine
"This place is a Melbourne institution. I've been here quite a few times. The cafe is huge, and you can walk through from either the Flinders Lane or..."
Rhonni
"Brunetti has been around for decades and they still serve up good old coffee and cakes. We ordered a couple of slices and coffee. The..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Ordered a calzone pizza and a bunch really yummy cakes/macarons (it was extremely hard to pick which one's I wanted! Even got some for takeaway)..."
Sylv
"Interstate and overseas friends will be amazed at the range of cakes and quality of food and coffee here. Melbournians will usually know this place..."
TimInMelb
"🔸environment 5/5 One of the largest cafe I’ve been in Melbourne. Like how they zoned the cafe into 3 different sections - dessert bar /..."
Ella Wang
"Big and spacious restaurant for all purposes. Beautiful displays of cakes of different flavours. Will definitely picked up my favourite cakes..."
Noble Foodie
"Brunetti never disappoints. I love their New York cheese cake! Absolutely nailed the classic style cheese cake. Creamy and soft texture melts in your..."
BaymaxEats
"Whenever I crave for something sweet, I end up here! I always enjoy the delicious desserts with a delicious coffee. Although it’s a little pricy,..."
Ece Keskin Sülün
"Beautiful shop. Beautiful cakes. Love the atmosphere on this street. Love the cheese cake. And the staff is very patient to help me out. Really like..."
Jophy Ye
"You can never go wrong with Brunettis, I've visited this place so many times, they have such a great variety that its suitable for just coffee, a..."
Jennie
"As always Brunetti delivers a fantastic range of Italian sweet and savoury. Personal favourites are the ricotta panzerotti and chocolate eclairs...."
Emily
"I can never say no to a sugar fix at Brunetti. It’s in my DNA. There is nothing better than one of their ricotta cannoli (pictured) and a..."
Marianna Tuccia
"A perfect place for breakfast and brunch or even just to stop by after lunch or dinner for coffee or tea. They have plenty of range for bakeries and..."
Fuad Pratama
"So we take a stroll in Flinders Lane and stumble upon this chic looking desert place, and we decide to check what is available to satisfy our hunger..."
Mihir Baxi
"Hands down to the best coffee ever neither Wellington, NZ nor Auckland, NZ have a coffee so tasteful and amazing as this one here and the best..."
Sergio Henrique Canello
"Would come here for a coffee or afternoon tea stop. Spacious interior but it is always jam packed. Cakes are pretty much similar with their Carlton..."
Caroline
"Great service. Got the vanilla milkshake, new york cheesecake and ginger and lemongrass tea. Vanilla milkshake was abit too “milky” for my..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Duck in to quickly grab some sweets to take home before hopping on the train at Flinders St. The decor of this place is incredible, upon entering..."
Hel TD
"Amazing Italian cafe brand that originated from and has a long history in Melbourne. You can experience a great variety of Italian cuisine including..."
Ryan Han
"I had early breakfast here and to be quite honest never thought of Brunetti as a place who could poach eggs. I was impressed. Perfect yolk to white..."
Mad For Food
"Lovely place with a bustling ambience and open bar. The classic Italian desserts are perfect at any time. My favourite is always the cheesecake and..."
Levina
"Brunetti’s, any of them, is a great place to meet with friends, clients or business networks. The atmosphere is pretty good and they’re a..."
Phlebebe
"I love the fact that it has so much types of cakes and also the ambiance that it has is amazing and I really loved my birthday cake ❤️ I loved..."
Navya93
"A Melbourne icon, the Flinders Lane store is massive!! With external and internal seating, groovy seating that runs along the wall so you can people..."
Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau
"The cakes are very aesthetically pleasing and are good value for your money. The place does get really crowded though. If you fancy yourself some..."
Syed Zohair Ahmad
"I can’t tell you enough how much I love this place. It is my Sunday coffee spot. My cheeky weekday slice of cake. And one of the only places I..."
Amy Flood
"Visited for a taste of the special Nutella offerings for World Nutella Day. My soy flat white was really nice and paired perfectly with a Nutella..."
Quince And Cheese
"We got arancini, some dessert and pizza. As we know that brubettu is one of the best place to eat dessert, so their dessert is absolutely stunning...."
Khorry Sila
"Despite having walked past various outlets of Brunetti multiple times, I've never gone in. Maybe it's because there are so many options and I will..."
Dr S
"This place is great for an afternoon chit chat with friends. They also offer a wide range of desserts. I always come here for their desserts. Their..."
Handini Audita
"This place looks like nothing short of dessert heaven. Had a take away cannoli which was delicious, can’t wait to go back and sample the other..."
Narutard
"This place is definitely a social environment, very cosy place to hang out. They have a wide range of desserts leaving you with a tough..."
Foodie
"great places to hangout, there's literally tons of choices of cakes.. as for a vegan cake if you're vegan, definitely love the pistachio one, I'm..."
Floree
"I had eclair here. They had an offer of 4 eclair for 11 AUD. The sweetness is very mild and the eclairs just melt in your mouth. The base and the..."
Amit Jena
"Wow this place is heaven for dessert lovers. Super friendly staff, very hygieneic. Tried seveal dessets with my friends here on Saturday evening...."
Prachi Singh Gangwar
"Had a team lunch here yesterday.  Always a challenge bringing greeks (peter) to good italian places as they feel out of place with so much selection..."
Alessandro Calabro
"This place is amazing! They should rename this place ‘dessert heaven’. So much variety - just check out the photos that I’ve attached. The..."
Irwin Hau
"Love Brunetti for coffee and cake! Staff were excellent, doing well in this current climate of Covid and staff shortages. Sat outside in the enclosed..."
Nell Bea
"Wish there were more stars I could give them rather than just '5 stars', and this place is THAT NICE. Highly recommendable. If needed to find any..."
Sonia
"Went to Brunetti at 830pm for dinner and dessert. Very accommodating to my vegan friends dietary requirements. Staff happy to help and food..."
Malissa King
"I loved the background wall picture that covers the entire wall behind the coffee machines. Even though it looks like child drawing, it took me to..."
Bihter Altuntas
"Absolutely gorgeous cafe! So glad they open this one in the city! The variety of cakes is amazing, but there’s only so much you can eat 🍰 I..."
M C
"Wow! If only this establishment was in Brisbane. Cake, coffee and food was divine. Presentation was spectacular. Baristas were extremely busy which..."
Nat Berry
"Such a wide selection of desserts.. Truly a mecca of sweet treats! Their coffee is pretty good too. We came here with friends post dinner and the..."
A Mitra
The Breslin Bar & Grill
81/100 (1793 ratings)
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"On the banks of the Yarra, Breslin bar and grill is one of the popular restaurants along the Southbank strip. With great views and a friendly..."
Morgs71
"We stumbled on this place to sit and have a drink on the yarra and ended up ordering food after seeing the customers next to us!Portions are..."
Patrick Cleary
"The walk from Spencer Street, along the promenade in front of the Crown Casino and heading towards Princes Bridge, you are faced with a glut of..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Had lunch with a few friends here. My partner and I ordered the Wellington beef and pork ribs. Wellington beef was amazing! Very tender. Ribs were..."
Veronica Lin
"This place is in a great location just by the Yarra. It is good place to go for a quick bite during lunch or a few drinks with colleagues after work...."
Pranav Desai
"Staff is friendly and service is outstanding. The food was delicious, well seasoned and palatable. Presentation of the food was great. Every..."
Khushboo Gupta
"Great place! Came with my partner and ordered the Beef Burger, Beef Tartare and Prawn and Clams Sphagettini and it was wonderful to the point I was..."
Hung Quach
"Came here for a work lunch so there was around 25 people, we ordered in advance so there was no delay on the food. Ordered the Lamb Shank for myself..."
Sam C
"After walking around abit we settled on this place to try.... great location especially getting a table looking out... friendly service good..."
Donna&Shane
"Awesome every time, calamari is quality, ribs were delicious and everything I’ve tried has been on point! Steaks and meat platter look amazing (if..."
Simon Camm
"We decided at the last minute to go here and we are glad we did. We both had the chicken burger with thick chips. Very tasty, it was fresh and hot..."
Suzanne Kehl
"I had never thought to go to Breslin before, but it is certainly worth a shot, especially for their share plates. 5 share plates for $69 means you..."
Caroline Beaney
"Had a lunch special on a weekday here and the meals were so generous for the price paid. My prawn pasta could have used a bit more flavour but..."
Dulasha Fernando
"We just had our Christmas party here at the end of last year. The food was really yummy. The calamari starter was perfectly cooked and a decent..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Where to begin...The location is just spectacular, sitting at those lovely picnic style tables in the sunshine with my cocktail already had me..."
Carly
"We had the hot meat board which was really nice and Smokey, you could taste the bbq char and there was a decent amount of meat, we then had the..."
J Nguyen
"Came here for dinner on our last night in town. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Food was served in a timely manner and it was fresh and tasty...."
Jeremy Day
"Had the $25 lunch & drink special today Very decent size portions, great value. Appealing variety and 10/10 tasty food! So much flavour..."
Southside Foodie
"No of Visit: 3"Meating is the best form of eating", and let me recommend Breslin as your regular "meating" place in CBD from now on...."
Lancelthebard
"OMG meat platter for 2 at a reasonable price and the quality of Ribs unbelievable .Have to try there signature onion rings .Busy night there tonight..."
Hemi Giannis
"Another outstanding experience at Breslin. The staff is very accommodating and very friendly. I had the Osso Bucco with Beef Shin Ragout & Gremolata..."
Sunny Dharmet
"Went there on a Friday night before the. Searched everywhere for Beef Wellington and finally found it here!Meats were soft and the riverside view..."
Aabcsunyue
"The staff at Breslin were extremely accomodating and I cannot fault their immaculate service. My group and I ordered the Chicken Burger, the Wagu..."
Chelsea Rae
"I love trying the restaurants on the South Bank because they always come with great views! For starter we got the charcuterie board, it was very..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"My partner and I went to southbank for lunch and found this restaurant. They had a special deal for lunch. I had the lamb shank and my partner had..."
Cristelle J
"Great place for pub food. Service is very prompt and food comes out on-time. The ribs are well cooked with the parma also..."
Alexander Hua
"Been walking around for hours trying to find a place that does Caesar salad which you can't even call a salad cause its that amazing! Found this..."
Irina Milana
"Absolutely enjoyed the eye fillet. Service was good and I left a tip for good service. Definitely will go back there again for some steak which was..."
Dee Dee
"Decided to try this place for a group work lunch. We were all really impressed and are already planning our next visit. Some of us tried the $25..."
Split The Bill
"The Pork Ribs were absolutely sensational. Starting with the pork, you could literally pull each rib off the rack. The tenderness and softness of the..."
Penguineats
"Lovely place to go for a good steak dinner, nice views down by the river and steak cooked absolutely perfect! Staff were very friendly and helpful..."
Jack Latton
"Details: genuinely enjoyed one of the nicest steaks I ever have had last night at the Breslin! It was so juicy it melted in my mouth. Get the red..."
T
"Great bar for tapas and drinks! Love their mac and cheese balls, tomato bruschetta and steak! Amazing service and great outdoor setting perfect for a..."
Mi55Bee
"My steak was cooked to absolute perfection! It was melt in your mouth and everything else we ordered was delicious as well. Service was a little..."
Teagan Fraser
"Bar service was good; drinks were ordered that were not on the menu and were able to be made without question. The service was good with Waitstaff..."
Gavin Gusling
"Went for lunch and $25 for an express lunch Mon - Fri  was reasonable I thought and  includes a drink.  I had the burger, was ok but not much..."
Sharrelle
"Have eaten here twice now, the food is beautiful and didn't have to wait long. The service was fantastic, very friendly staff. Will be coming back..."
Maddie Chatley
"Delicious, delicious steaks and pork belly - worth the premium price tags.Sides were required to balance the meal as a whole but for entree..."
Dwayne Rendell
"Dinner with wife and kids for pre father's day turned into a meatlovers delight. Saturday is busy but staff did well to fit in at late notice. ALL..."
The Truth
"Definitely one of the least over-priced restaurants on the water front, especially for the quality of the food. Despite having to wait 20 minutes for..."
Honest Reviews
"I really enjoy this place and have dined here on a few occasions. The staff are attentive, friendly and most importantly happy. The food is fresh,..."
Jkhan22
"Very relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a Friday night. I tried the shared meat platter which had a great variety of meats, and savoury flavours which are..."
Juan Roldan
"One of our working day lunch regulars...try the steak sandwich, salmon or the lamb shanks. Not overly large meals, but just enough to not leave you..."
GGx
"Our first time at Breslin tonight couldn't have been a better experience. We arrived at 7pm without a booking and were seated immediately and..."
Kate
"Walked in after a stroll along Southbank feeling rather hungry and a tad cold. We were seated outside but quite close to the indoor section with..."
Sara J
"Came here for a working lunch, we ordered salmon and lamb shank from the $25 lunch menu. The shank was well cooked and fell off the bones, the jus..."
FoodHedonist
"The Sunday $25 deal for rump steak and veggies is great! Perfectly cooked steak and veggies (squash, potatoes, and carrots) and a can't beat view of..."
Julia Grieshaber
"This restaurant lives up to what you would expect in the prime riverfront location at Southbank. Travelling with two small children in a large pram,..."
Darren Gray
"Love the lunch specials where for 25 you get a beer and meal. In particular the beef ribs are to die for! Only complaint is that the portions seem to..."
Justin
"I came here with my my Parent's and Boyfriend a few weeks ago for late lunch. We walked past Breslin's and was intrigued but its vibrant atmosphere!..."
Sam Kounis
"A fantastic spot for a quick bite or a relaxed drink and people watching. Decked out like any other pub/bar with some pretty versatile, mainly meat..."
FooDee
"We had the eye fillet and the pasta with prawns. Food was good and the meat was really tender. However we had to wait a bit too long and I asked for..."
Elena Pera
"We found this place when our friends came into town from Northern Cali. We walked around the corner from our place and started walking and asked them..."
Chad
"Great atmosphere at this restaurant, good vibe along Southbank with buskers.Staff very attentive.Food was very delicious, we had no problem..."
Sue Blennerhassett
"Came for a late lunch/early dinner. Place was packed on a Friday long weekend. Had the cold meat board, rocket salad, bruschetta and fries. Good..."
Troy Mortleman
"We come here for a Friday night dinner after work and we were really happy with the service,quality of food and atmosphere.We were seated..."
Darion
"Came here for an early dinner on Friday night. Happy hour from 3-7 with $5 basics, $6 wines and $7 pints which is really great! Decided on the..."
Bridgettt
"Went here for dinner last night...service was good with just some minor things that could be better...like knowing what comes out with meals as a..."
Ebreks
"The $25 lunch menu has always been a favourite for us. Offering an extensive range of hearty, meaty and downright tasty New York fare, it never fails..."
The Food Society
"Nice one!. Had a nice meal at Breslins, some Tapas, beef well's and ribs all of which was good. The staff were fantastic, and were always available..."
Richard E
"Great way to get your meat fix. Meat is the focus but has other options too. Food is consistently prepared at a high standard. Burgers and steaks are..."
Katelgreig
"A BIG thumbs up from me!. I've been here twice already and both time I have quite enjoyed myself the food is Ah-mazing and the service was awesome..."
Fat Nancy
"My favourite place in town. This is it, this is "MY" place. I love the location, the look and feel inside, the staff, everything I've tried here has..."
Stevan Pavlovski
Pier 35 Bar And Grill
81/100 (1088 ratings)
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"I just visited after finding a great deal online. Totally worth it by the way! The location was a little weird but the place itself was beautiful..."
Jerry
"Visited Pier 35 on a Tuesday night with a coupon. The restaurant is fairly quiet but the services as not any short. Entree was a tasting plate which..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Up front I will admit we came here on a Groupon voucher. I expected they may have made us feel a bit cheap, but the staff were amazing. They embraced..."
Tim
"Found this place on scoopon! Think we paid $59 for one entree, one main and one dessert each per person! If that’s not a snatch I’m not sure what..."
Diana Quach
"A friend took me to Pier 35 on some sort of coupon. How they did the meal for the price is beyond me the voucher included a glass of red or white as..."
Mike W
"Pier35 is essentially located in Port Melbourne in Pier 35 hence the name.. this casual dining spot offers great views in Summer of the docks and you..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Used a Groupon voucher here on a Tuesday night, it was very quiet however it lived up to my expectations. Staff were friendly and polite. The voucher..."
Jepps
"At the Pier Hotel you get much more than a ‘pub’ meal but you do pay for it.It ticks all the boxes, great food and service and a wonderful..."
KLW
"Bought 3 courses meal from Groupon, the food were much better than my expectations and good value, worth to give a try even pay full, nice view and..."
Fiona Chen
"food 3/5service 4/5environment 4/5A nice set menu and a good river view restaurant. the food is good but the place in remote..."
Paul In OZ
"Bit if a trek and right in the hub of the port on the waters edge!! The setting if you choose to see it this way can be “romantic” or..."
Convivialsins
"Great food with very polite service with the odd location though it didn’t concern me at all like you can see this restaurant from the west gate..."
Foodaholic103
"Really enjoyed the dining experience, I came on a Sunday night for a 3 course dinner. Staff were attentive, accommodating and very friendly. Food was..."
Vick Eats
"A hidden place by the waters. Nice view with a relaxing ambience where you can choose from indoor and outdoor seatings to take in the view of the..."
Hungry Hieu
"We arrived for lunch on Anzac Day and the service from the staff was extremely good. Nothing was too hard for them.We ordered the lunch specials..."
Jackie
"Great restaurant. Delicious food. The atmosphere felt calm and relaxed with relaxing music. I enjoyed the steak which was cooked perfectly with..."
Michael Lew
"Having been here a few years ago to experience the best Salmon Fillet we have ever had in our lives, we were thankful to see that Groupon had a..."
Kevin & Emily
"Came here with a friend and her son, the staff were very attentive and friendly, we wanted to sit outside but in the shade so they were able to..."
Sophie
"Stumbled across this restaurant when I was on scoop on and I can’t believe the pot of luck I ran into! The food was ridiculously fresh and..."
Diana Q
"Wow the food and service was fantastic. The steak was as good as Rockpool and the service was awesome. The price was nowhere like Rockpool. Well..."
Pun McC
"What a gemGreat location Spent a lazy afternoon sampling the tapas menu and drinking their home brew 100 Taps (a very refreshing..."
Toodles
"Seafood is so yummy! And great value. Seafood platter for 2 fills you up and is delicious. I have come back numerous times. It’s tucked away and in..."
J Nguyen
"Good food and reasonably priced. It is hidden in the corner of pier 34 however the view are very nice. Enjoy my visit last week and the staffs are..."
Erick Wijoyo
"Come again for Chinese New Year, food still delicious as usual staffs are still attentive as normal. You don’t feel intimidate just embrace with..."
Miliya
"We came here for a corprate lunch and it was busy and bustling for a WED lunch time. Their lunch menu is affordable and there is a good range to..."
Must Be Hungry
"The Place itself is quite hidden away, if not for a Scoopon would have never gone there. Upon Arrival were quickly taken to our seats, were advised..."
Zomatino
"We came here with a Living Social voucher and we were very impressed. The place is nicely decorated and the staff were friendly. The food was very..."
Tigers_eye
"Came here with a Livingsocial voucher for two. Nice and cosy restaurant and i recommend getting the 5.30pm booking so you can watch the sunset too...."
Hungrybunny
"LIT!: incredible view to eat out which can accommodate large groups/parties. NOT SO LIT: the food was not incredible but still enjoyable!..."
Jennitals
"We got an excellent value for money 3 course meal voucher and enjoyed every bite. Staff were wonderful and we could not be happier choosing to..."
Nomnom
"We had a delicious lunch here over the weekend. We managed to book at table for 10. The place was full with large groups and it was very loud with..."
Split The Bill
"My family have had three function here in the past 12 months and this place never disappoints. The staff are always friendly and the food is..."
Jordyn B'tolo
"Thoroughly enjoyed a generous seafood platter, saganaki with fig, mushroom, pear & walnut salad - extremely fresh produce..quality of food is truly..."
🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑
"What a brilliant place for a lazy lunch on a weekend arvo! The tapes platter was out of this world. Arincini balls were the best I've had in a long..."
Johan Snyman
"Just had the tapas, "yum" Pussycat is purring so it must be good, waiting on the next course, for me the Black Angus Burger and PC is having the..."
Peter Emmerson
"Located right on the pier, this restaurant has a great view and atmosphere. The food is also great quality and would recommend if in the area. Tapas..."
FOOD TRIP
"A little out of the way, but well worth the effort. Parking (free) available next to the restaurant. Friendly staff, lovely food, reasonably priced,..."
Donna Molyneaux
"Friendly service add to the relaxed atmosphere.  Food has never disappointed, and priced exceptionally well.  This is also a great function venue..."
P18
"Service was absolutely wonderful here. The food was really good. The prawns and calamari were really yummy! Fish and chips and lamb shank were good..."
Facebook User
"This place is one of my favourites, Love coming Saturday or Sunday morning for breakfast, The restaurant is fresh and clean and has a beautiful view..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"Clyde took me to Pier 35 for Valentines Day and I was extremely impressed.We started off by ordering a fews drinks. Clyde ordered a..."
Maddi Schembri
"A quiet place for brunch.the food was alright but the scenic view around the restaurant is absolutely 8/10 worth the price of travelling to port..."
Ariel Lee
"Great for a few cold beverages on a warm day and spectacular view of the water, very attentive and friendly staff.  A bit upmarket in price, but..."
Fiona Johnson
"Great cheap lunch menu $14 and good service. Really nice location next to the water. Beer selection is very limited and not so cheap at $11.50 for..."
Dam Burger
"A river view of the docks on a nice summers' day, sensational seafood and an understanding of Coeliac Disease and cross contamination. I'm in! If..."
Ashlee Adams
"Melbourne is always FULL of surprises ....We often seen this place from the top of West Gate Bridge, never thought of it as a place to eat..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Great place for a special occasion, easy parking, great views and really nice food.The seafood was well presented and tasted delicious will be back..."
Christian W Zimmer
"Got a voucher for this place and loved it! The servings were a perfect size and variety for two people. The atmosphere with a big tanker coming in..."
Cathryn Turnbull
"Cudo voutcher pays off again! Came here with vouchers with some friends and we were definitely not disappointed. Trying a bit of everyone's dinner I..."
Cheeseburger Anyone? "Where's The Sauce"?
"Went here 2 weeks ago for a meal for which we had purchased a voucherI was really amazed. The food was fantastic.I had the Eye Fillet and..."
Jennifer Flannery
"My dad and I had dinner at Pier 35 Bar & Grill tonight, and it was beautiful. We had a Groupon voucher so we had a partially set menu, with the tapas..."
Rachelle Scandolera
"Great service. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Delicious tapas entree. I had the signature seafood spaghetti which was Devine. My husband enjoyed his..."
Kate Vandenberg
"Went here for Fathers day lunch for the first time and we were all impressed. The food was delicious. The only down fall was the weather was too..."
Samantha Telepe
"Friendly staff, beautiful view by the pier (hence the name). Service was a bit slow, but did give us time to recover in between the 3 course meal...."
Vy Nguyen
"Great place for date night! The service was excellent, the food was served in a timely manner and the rose panna cotta was sublime! Overall a 4/5..."
Serene Lim
"ATE HERE WITH MY PARTNER AND WE BOTH LOVED IT, GORGEOUS FOOD, GREAT SERVICE AND A FANTASTIC LOCATION....   RELEAXING!   ALL IT NEEDS IS A HOTEL..."
1234buzza
"LOVED THE SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI, CAN'T WAIT TI LCOME BACK ON A SUMMER NIGHT TO SIT OUTSIDE, GORGEOUS VIEWS WITH PLENTY OF EASY PARKING!  HIGHLY..."
1643jemjem
"An absolutely amazing experience.My husband and I attended over a week ago we had purchased a scoopon deal.First was the tapas plate,..."
Sharon Orient
"BEST PLACE IVE EVER EATEN AT!!!!Starting with the service, they were quick to take us to out table and were smiling and very polite all night...."
Kimmyreeow
"Can't believe how busy this place is! Great food and good view by the water (although you can't really see anything at night - probably a better view..."
Kimmy_desu
"Wedding reception. We had our dinner wedding reception this year. The food was good and service was even better. Sam-the manager was very helpful...."
Phamkv
Higher Ground
79/100 (4582 ratings)
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"This is quite honestly the best breakfast I have ever had! We went back the second day it was so good! The eggs with seed crispbread is to die for..."
Kate Chapley
"Dined here last night and every dish was outstanding! From ambience, to service and food couldn't fault one thing. Highly recommend the oyster blade..."
Georgia Eve
"Great spot for brekkie. Interesting menu options and great atmosphere. Lots of people lining up for tables and waiting. Although a bit of a pain to..."
David Casbolt
"Nothing was too hard for the friendly and approachable staff at Above Ground. Although I remained at the Cafe from 8:10am till closing time with my..."
Shaphan Williams
"The food, staff, location all amazing. The hot cakes were super delicious and the staff were the best we encountered on our trip to..."
Samreen Sabha
"My Husband and I had Breakfast here this morning. I'd been wanting to check this place out for a while- considering the stunning building. We live in..."
Kelly Stenz
"Mt wife and I had a great dining experience here. The decor is low key and simple but very stylish. The staff, particularly Alex and Max, were all..."
Martin Dumbrell
"Amazing place for a brunch. Beautiful interiors and fancy menu options. Pleasing taste and great service. Loved it..."
Akshita Jindal
"I enjoyed every second of it! The staff were very friendly and sociable. It is a place that is good for socializing and for reading a book, which I..."
Antony Maiolla
"Higher ground is a very busy cafe, love the setup and decor. It was hard to pick what I wanted to eat but I was interested in trying the hot cake...."
Lisa
"It’s one of the best cafes in Melbourne for a reason 🙌 I dined in today without a booking order a coffee and the kale and cauliflower salad. The..."
Split The Bill
"One of the BEST brunch locations I have been to so far! Me and my partner came unexpectedly and instantly loved the vibe. I never thought we..."
Raelene Pagala
"Super busy place in the city, beautiful cafe! Loved the high ceilings. Food came out really slow. The lamb sausage roll was quite dry but the..."
Vi Tran
"👏👏👏 I’ll start by saying this... higher ground is definitely worth the wait! You’ll queue for a table but once in you’ll be happy you..."
MelbourneLops
"Lovely..."
Kira T
"Went here for weekend breakfast/brunch. Avoided the crowds by going there before 9am.Ordered the mushrooms with fried polenta, which was..."
Quesarahsarah
"Breakfast, lunch, or dinner--yes, dinner--Higher Ground will not disappoint. I think the salt and pepper on each table is there just for decoration..."
ARMANEATS
"An evening walk got me at higher ground. Enjoyed the ambience and sipped coffee along with starter. A bit pricey but tasty..."
FoodFanatic
"In Melbourne there are a handful of venues that are considered must visits. Icons within the food scene. Higher Ground is one of these. This..."
Morgs71
"Food were good, no question with that. But because of the cafe is always full and busy, you will feel like you need to finish quickly. It seems like..."
Kaitlyn
"Amazing place! It seems very popular because we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The food was legendary. The ricotta hot cakes were the best..."
G
"Tried the Mushroom Truffle with Poached egg and it tasted soo..."
Gracia.winarta
"Higher Ground was our first stop when we arrived Melbourne. The food was amazing and very cozy atmosphere. The hotcake was huge - way out of our..."
Ting Huang
"Today we are sharing this place where we love to go quite often and that is @highergroundmelbourne ..This is such an amazing venue serving..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Lovely ambience. Service was very fast and attentive so we didn’t have to wait long for a table. Food itself was pretty delicious, drinks were..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Nice place for brunch in the..."
Antoine Nguyen
"Wonderfully balanced and soft flavours mixed with your breakfast favourites. This place is a Melbourne hot spot and is always busy. Beautiful setting..."
Queen Of Food
"Heard a lot of good things of this place. The interior of this cafe is unlike with other brunch place. They have high ceilings with several greens..."
Eatwithbonny
"Higher Ground is definitely worth the wait! This place is a bit of a brunch icon in Melbourne, so I was excited to try it out and it definitely lives..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Worth the 15mins wait. Surprised there is a waiting list for Fri lunch as friend picked the place. Good vibe but feels a bit noisy environment...."
Gina
"This place has a nice vibe. Great coffee, chilled to take a friend or great for business meetings. Great service, very central to the city. And could..."
I Love Melb Food
"Such a good place to go grab breakfast, brunch or lunch. Food is good and pretty too so get your insta pics. Very open space and high ceilings, so..."
Elizabeth Tran
"Loved the decor. This place was packed! But the wait staff were attentive, quick and friendlyThe coffee was great, I had two. And the low carb..."
Chan Can Eat
"Points for: spacious café, well executed menuThe popularity of Higher Ground is still strong, as you may have to wait a while for a table..."
Flying Forward
"The place is really cool. It looks like an old church with concrete columns and steel beams. It has this warehouse feel to it.It was a bit..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Woke up extra early to meet a friend for breakfast before work and flight out. Well worth the effort! Food was amazing, recommend the mushroom and..."
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"The ambiance, and the atmosphere was great. Yeh food was very good and it made sense. Loved it...."
M Toaha
"I think the restaurant may be a little 'over-hyped'. But if you're after a beautiful cafe experience in Melbourne this cafe would be great. The..."
Caitlin Jane
"Very popular cafe with gorgeous interior. Only came here once but the ambience and decor were memorable.Staff was friendly. Great customer..."
Joshua
"Good place for brunch. Food was delicious. There’s always a line but it’s still worth it. The place is big and modern. Has the aesthetic feels..."
Jessica Xu
"Multi levelled , high ceilings, exposed bricks and bustling atmosphere makes Higher Ground a great place to catch up for a coffee or..."
Melb_Belly
"The ambience is fantastic! The large warehouse style environment with lots of plants makes the space feel really comfortable. Food was..."
Aszy
"Ordered the ricotta hot cakes cos it was famous. Really good! They were generous with the fruits and toppings which complemented the hot cake really..."
Claire Yuen
"What a dreaboat of a cafe. I'd heard about it's reputation for a while but boy should I have come sooner.Impressive in both design..."
Bel Wilson
"Good ambiance and delicious food. Poached egg was my favourite. Recommended for brunch lovers. Definitely will come back for more in the..."
SkTan
"came here a while ago and had to wait for 40 minute to get in which was slightly frustrating considering it was freezing outside. However once inside..."
Jerry Spring
"Came by with a friend a few weeks ago during the week.. Despite this there was still a 45min wait. We were seated at the bar which by then we didn't..."
Foodforthebrokensoul
"Nice place with high quality food and friendly staff. will recommend to friends. it was busy even on weekdays,it still worth your time and..."
Yuanz0812
"Good food and excellent service. Expect to wait when you arrive, we were there on a weekday for late brunch and still had a 15 minute wait (which was..."
Lachlan Stott
"Great spot for breakfast and brunch, their food is above average and coffee was well made! Loved their decor and vibe of the restaurant too...."
Jennifer. H
"As a party of 3, there was a 20min wait to get in and a 30min wait for the food itself (because we ordered the hotcake, which we were told would..."
(g)rain
"Great ambience and cool industrial style interior. Very popular cafe, waited 25 mins for a seat at 11:30am. Ordered the ricotta hotcake which was so..."
Tummy Buddy
"I’ve visited them a couple of times before. And every visit has left me craving more. This recent visit was no different. The coffee was good, but..."
Maliha Khan
"Yes, the ricotta hotcakes live up to the hype. If you’re in Melbourne you have to visit this cafe! The interior was beautifully decorated and very..."
Judy L
"The food was fantastic! Presentation was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food did take over 40 minutes to arrive as it was..."
MrKKMF
"A great place for any type of occasion. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the range makes it hard to choose just..."
John Skene
"Tried this place for breakfast, we booked a table for 815am and the place was getting busy ! The service was really good and the food amazing. I had..."
Jeremy
"Not your standard cafe vibes. An inviting and comfortable space, good tunes and good ambiance. Staff are very attentive and on top of things! Food..."
Jacinta Brinsley
"Quite famous place to get brunch. It is very cool how they maintained that construction under the high-rise building. The columns go through the roof..."
Ruben Sanchez
1932 Cafe & Restaurant
78/100 (907 ratings)
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"Had breakfast here as part of the Manchester Unity building tour and it was great. The coffee was excellent and the food was delicious. I have a..."
Helen Tutton
"What a legendary place to eat. Phenomenal service, great staff, could highly recommend. I'm sick of all these entitled people thinking you guys owe..."
Cammo McClean
"Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, yummy coffee and beautiful friendly staff, def worth a..."
Tracey French
"What a gorgeous little gem this place is. My daughter had lunch there today and we were looked after wonderfully by the staff and ate delicious pizza..."
Louise Green
"Had a lovely time at 1932 Cafe, food was absolutely delightful accompanied by very speedy and hospitable service by a young waitress named Sophie...."
Caitlin Kindness
"I celebrated my five year work anniversary here for lunch with my team members today and everyone loved the food. The staff were so friendly and so..."
Katie Vanstan
"Lovely afternoon tea, with copious amounts of cheese, a sweet dessert, glass of bubbles and tea or coffee. The tour is really an eye opener to the..."
Jo Daly
"Did the early 8:30am tour of the Manchester Unity building with breakfast at the cafe. What a great experience from start to finish. Great staff and..."
Kyle Richardson
"Great coffee. Breakfast choices very good. Service also spot..."
Mark Wrigley
"First day in Aussie - had a great cup of tea, staff were fantastic - brilliant place -..."
Neil Billingham
"We came here for breakfast as part of the building tour. We arrived at 8.05 for an 8.30 session and were not allowed to sit down and pay for a..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Nice spot to stop in for a coffee and salad! The food it great, the coffee tasty, and the service very..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Something about the look of 1932 from the outside made me feel hesitant to try it, but can confirm that it was much better than I expected! The food..."
AH
"We enjoyed breakfast here as part of a Manchester Unity building tour and it was amazing! Lovely glass of prosecco on arrival, Tea 2 teas, delicious..."
Robin
"I like this place. It’s small and cute. Does the job for a hungry stomach and has a varied menu.Once again I will say it’s nothing..."
Amy Flood
"Situated at the stunning ground-level arcade of the iconic Manchester Unity Building, 1932 Cafes brings back memories of the good old 19th Century..."
Penguineats
"Great little cafe in Manchester Unity Building ground floor. on Swanston st great food . We only had breakfast there. Good coffees . Friendly staff...."
Veta Bajaj
"food is delicious and balanced, staff is friendly and efficient, building is interesting and iconic. this cafe is a gem; can't wait to go..."
Gabsy_shops
"Lunch time!🍴😋 We’re so hurry & happy to introduce 🍔🍳🔥👉 •|The Collins|• brand new all-day brunch roll at 📍..."
HUNGRYMATE
"Friday morning breakfast.About 10 people including staffs in the room maximum.Food 4.5/5Hygiene 5/5Service..."
Daniel
"Finally, a cafe that's conducive to my dream of being an Art Deco era mafia boss who loves jazz music and eats breakfast foods for lunch. In all..."
Jade M Smith
"Tried this Cafe as part of the Manchester Unity Building (1 of my favourite Melbourne building) tour. Dishes are lovely and great coffee..."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
"Great place to hid away in the CBD. Food was great and fantastic price. So happy I stumbled into this cafe. Looking forward to going back..."
Rach_stanislaus
"Lunch and tour package. Pulled pork burger very tasty. Beautiful Art Deco architecture. Too full from lunch to eat dessert. Good choice of green..."
Emily Phillips
"The perfect poached egg, house cured trout and great coffee. What a great way to start the day and the friendly service added to the experience...."
Gayle Hardie
"Found this place by chance as it is tucked away in the foyer of the Manchester United building. It has an decor in keeping with the Art Deco building..."
Anthony
"What a great experience! We enjoyed the champagne breakfast before doing the MU building tour - just fabulous! The food was delicious & the staff..."
KH
"What a fantastic place with a great atmosphere. The food is unbelievably fantastic and service and staff are second to none. Thanks for a great..."
Stuart
"I recently went on the Manchester Unity Building tour, with afternoon tea at 1932 Cafe & Restaurant. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere was..."
Christine
"Full of charm, great atmosphere and I love the Jazz Music which sets it off nicely. The meals are well cooked, tasty, plentiful and reasonably..."
Heather Lennox
"We've been here several times and each time we arrive, the staff are warm and professional, the coffee is consistently outstanding and the food is..."
Geoffrey McDonald
"Enjoyed a fantastic breakfast here this weekend. Great service and fresh tasting delicious food. Would highly recommend it and we'll be back next..."
Emma Glazier
"1932 is an Art Deco gem hidden away in the arcade of the Manchester Unity Building. The coffee and all day breakfast is so delicious, especially the..."
Kimberley Shadbolt
"Food great, coffee great, service great, if you haven't been in here before try it out! Aesthetically could use some greenery as it looks dark..."
Bsc Tim Mannix
"I really like the vibe of this cafe. It feels very retro but not tacky....which is kind of hard to pull off. The only (small) complaint is I wish the..."
Bam!
"These days the main topics of conversations that you hear a lot of are centred on exercise and eating healthy which includes smoothies and of course;..."
Thegrazingpanda
"I have previously visited Cupp Superfood (you can check out my blog post here after I was invited by Victoria Pajouhesh (the owner), so it was lovely..."
Thegrazingpanda
"My regular for morning coffee! Fast, friendly and the best coffee in Melbourne. They remember your order and make my cold mornings a little brighter...."
Jodi Evans
"Step back in time.... 1932 has been lovingly decorated to closely resemble the original Manchester Unity Building arcade. As you'd expect, the menu..."
Hewgibbs
"Yummo!!. 1932 is set in the heart of Melbourne in the beautiful Manchester Unity building. The restaurant's friendly staff is always ready to..."
Cmelas
"The best cafe around !. The food and staff are amazing. Their coffee is delicious and the decor is fantastic. I will be coming back for more..."
Ashlea_roberts
"Fabulous!!!!. Go for the Thai beef salad! Food Delicious, Staff service is exceptional, Fabulous location! 10/10! Thank..."
Amy
"Great food same with coffee and tea worth a..."
Bernie Evans
"Good breakfast, great service. As usual, I'm starving when I arrived here, hankering for bacon and eggs. I sat outside and someone came to take my..."
JimmyBarnes
The Old Paper Shop Deli
78/100 (855 ratings)
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"This cafe positioned right in the hustle and bustle of South Melbourne. The cafe window at the front has the most beautiful desserts displayed. The..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Friendly staff and an ‘old time’ fitout make this an interesting place to visit. Good range of cakes and pastries, a good breakfast menu with..."
Gavin Gusling
"Good old school feel. Great range of cakes, good coffees, Panninis, sandwiches, soups & classic fried burgers, chips etc. Something for everyone, a..."
Poppy B
"I have been visiting this place many times over the few years of living in this neighbourhood. They have great selection of cake and never..."
Amid
"A colleague brought an orange and lemon cake in for her birthday today which I absolutely loved. Stupid me somehow only took a photo of the box and..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Lots of choices, tasty food, friendly helpful staff & nice atmosphere ! Pretty good value all around. Bit of an issue parking sometimes - but..."
PJ
"With some of our regular favourites closed during queens birthday public holiday, we ventured to The old paper shop Deli, with some visiting family..."
The Go Go Mumma
"Love finishing my night here with a coffee and cake. Great selection of cakes and food if your hungry but to be honest I just go for the cake. Well..."
Tasty Jak
"I like it here, it has an old school New York little Italy feel to it even though it doesn't serve Italian food. The staff are friendly, the place is..."
George David Michaelides
"My rating is based purely on coffee and service. This place is heaven open all hours and make the BEST COFFEE. Service is always good, cafe is always..."
Maximusmyboi
"Friendly service with classic decor but while the desserts are tasty it was slightly overpriced (I tried the strawberry Lamington , 4.98$). That..."
The Darth Zader
"Happened to eat this bean salad one day..loved it!! Went back to get it another time but wasn't available so the chef asked me to come back on a..."
Safia Shahi
"Always friendly service. Huge portions of cake. Window display looks so good! Top spot for after dinner treat. Just make sure you've left enough..."
Rhiannon Beck
"This has become our go to place! So much choices on their menu and in the display cabinet. Lovely and efficient service! There just needs to be vegan..."
Katie Bridget
"Went here on the weekend for a quick lunch. Chicken schnitzel roll was delicious as was the coffee and lemon meringue pie. Everyone enjoyed their..."
Dan
"Oh my gosh!! Seriously, this dessert drink is the bomb!! Its called Freakshake😍😍😍Chocolate milk shake , lots of nutella, with chocolate..."
Putriku
"This is an old fan favourite for a lot of people in the South Melbourne area for many people, open many hours of the day, you'll never go hungry for..."
Steve H
"The most incredible of the windows on Clarendon Street are the cake-lined ones here at The Old Paper Shop Deli. It’s a colourful and eye watering..."
Donutsam
"Just grabbed a quick hot chocolate from this place and it was great. My husband has always praised the place and I am sure it's great to grab quick..."
Tulika Kabra
"Nice little shop. Best chai latte in the Albert Park area. I used to grab a sandwich or muffin before school, they're good if you buy them in the..."
Hayley Victoria
"This cafe is an icon in Clarendon Street. It is open 7 days a week 7am to Midnight. You know you can always get a good hot meal, coffee and dessert..."
Mark Landells
"Was gifted with a beautiful, decadent cake from the Old Paper Shop Deli by my husband, which was much loved and devoured by all. So much so that we..."
Serena Shehrbano
"I came here on a friend's recommendation, but after seeing that most reviews were less than impressed, I was wary. Nevertheless, I was..."
Eater
"Rating: 7/10In one word: MassiveThis thing was so big that it came in its own takeaway box and nearly filled it. Possibly the biggest and..."
Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog
"The serves here are big. This is big enough to feed two people with small appetites. Although they used fresh vegetables I was not a fan of the..."
Katherine Chiu
"Seriously good food. If you want quality food, both savoury and sweet, you have to go to the Old Paper Shop cafe, we visit every time we come to..."
Ruth
"When you walk in to this cafe, it looks like every salad, sandwich and filling is available here. The staff are all sweet and friendly. The salads..."
J
"Another perfect Melbourne coffee. I was grocery shopping of an Easter Saturday morning and the places I had planned on having a quick coffee were..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Lovely place for lazy breakfast. The wait wasn't long and the service was friendly. Can't wait to go back to try some of their salads- they look..."
VikkiBikki
"Even though the first time I came here my food went to the wrong table which resulted in a long wait, I still came back because the food is..."
Q
"Beautiful cake the best I've tasted in Melbourne and coffee perfect also,the staff couldn't have been nicer so friendly and obliging.i will be..."
Sinead_frances
"I just looking for one nice place to do some assignment and all of sudden i found this shop. Even this is my first time visiting this place, i can..."
Ceeta
"A good deli cafe. With a tasty mediterainian spin on flavours. Great huge salads. Masterful soy chai. Great service. 2 thumbs up. Nice to go..."
Roman
"Really nice coffee and cakes. Great place, really busy when I went. I got 4 big texan style muffins to take away they were blueberry and raspberry...."
Harper21213
"Planning on revisiting soon!. Went here almost 2 years ago on the night my partner and I started dating. The location was very handy to the hotel my..."
Renee Brooks
"I try and get to the old paper shop at least 3 times a week. The coffee is always good and the staff are so friendly. It's Is definitely one of my..."
Vanessa Mullaney
"Great Cafe. They have been open for decades and there is a reason why. The place is fantastic.The wait staff are very friendly, and the owner..."
Trent B
"Great place if you're looking for excellent coffee, excellent food and excellent service! A fantastic cafe with a large and inviting range of both..."
Jane Kirkwood
"Good old caf. I love this place its brilliant - the staff are always so friendly and amenable and make the effort to make you feel welcome - it has a..."
Louise
"Great staff & perfect spot for late night coffee & dessert!. There's always the feeling that you can't be fussed to dress up and go to some chi-chi..."
MissMelburnian
"You come here for the cakes and the huge hearty breakfasts the coffee and the friendly staff. I’ve been coming here for almost 2 decades and I have..."
V M
"This is the cutest little cafe/restaurant/cake shop ever. All the cakes are home made and absolutely delicious and even though I have yet to try them..."
Kate Veerag
"Came for the cake. So many options and had 4 different cakes so far and very happy. The recent one was flourless coffee cake. I finished the whole..."
Avariel Avariel
"On a lovely Sunday afternoon, my partner and I took my daughter out for a walk down to South Melbourne. We came across this beautiful cafe displaying..."
Mish Bui
"Great shop in south Melbourne with a huge variety of deserts. The staff were super friendly and my cheesecake were amazing. They also have a good..."
andrea pompeyo
Vons Restaurant & Bar
72/100 (1008 ratings)
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" Melbourne is famous for it lane ways characterized by Vibrant Street art, secret shops and fashion boutiques and a plethora of eating joints...."
Radheeka Mittal
"Had a Saturday dinner date at Vons. We were persuaded by the guy at the front, and regret nothing. We had an entree, main for 2 of us, dessert and a..."
Nicole Bsian
"Back on Hardware Lane again for breakfast this time and I decided to go to Von's. Was met by a nice, friendly, elderly gentlemen who offered me a..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"If it hadn't been for a voucher offer, we probably wouldn't have make it as far, running the touting gauntlet of Hardware Lane. There are lots of..."
Rose Mercer
"Good food, good service. definitely recommended, friendly staff, and very good value for money, one problem, my lamb ribs, got too much meat and I..."
Luke Ellen
"Walking to hardware lane to find a place to dine and came across this. Ended up being a good steak that I ordered. Happy with the mushroom sauce...."
Phuong Phan
"This place is pretty good and friendly service. I've been here a few times and it's pretty good. The pasta which is my favourite, is..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"The calamari entree dish is very nice. it is fresh. The chicken avocado paste is so so as it is not a strong creamy favor. The other main is good,..."
Donnali919
"Amazing food and service! First time eating there and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! They were very accommodating and I could not fault..."
Elisha McLean
"I had a great meal here. Staff were great. I say ignore the low ratings and give it a go. Lucky I didn't look at ratings before choosing it. I had a..."
Anne Becka
"I'm honestly surprised as to why this place is rated so low. I wasn't going to eat at this place because the reviews were terrible, but I decided to..."
Melanie Jarina
"Don't know why this place has such low ratings...the service, staff and food was AMAZING!!!!!! Lucky I didn't check Zomato first bc I probably would..."
Prahran Local
""...WHY THE LOW SCORE...??? WE WERE VERY WELL FED AND VERY WELL LOOKED AFTER...WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT...!!!"Early this week, we took advantage of..."
Tee Ice
"Wife & I have used a voucher few months ago. No negative comments, even told the waiter who served us 'we will be back'. Indeed! Just bought another..."
Ming Chew
"I'm not sure why all the bad reviews. We dined last night using a voucher that my friend had purchased. The menu was extensive and to our delight we..."
Havachatkiwi
"Plesantly surprised. Went with a voucher on a Monday night. Was a little unsure as it had a bare 51% rating.Hardware Lane is a mini-Lygon..."
Spice Of Life
"Amazing night out!!!!!. Very brilliant food and service. tried their special' lamb shank' with gravy which was heavenly delicious. my friend had..."
Joeycheng7752
"Beautiful night out to celebrate a friends birthday. The osso bucco was so delicious and tender, the cheese balls, finished them off in a minute...."
MJ2M
"Beautiful night out.. Purchased a groupon voucher as an xmas present, and boy, was I pleasantly surprised. We ordered cheese balls and calamari for..."
Drim Srim
"Amazing night out!!!!!. Very brilliant food and service. tried their special' lamb shank' with gravy which was heavenly delicious. my friend had..."
Joey Lee
"Not too bad a place to eat. I was talked aggressively to eat but i walked away. I came back round not realizing I have wandered back to Hardware..."
Belinda
"Definitely will be back! All 3 courses were cooked to perfection, calamari for entree, shared rib eye and lamb rack for main- perfectly cooked to..."
Lisa Mamone
Vapiano Flinders Lane
71/100 (1609 ratings)
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"We loved Vapiano! The booking was for a large party of 20 plus and the concept of ordering without cash on your own individual Vapiano card was a..."
Julie Bathgate
"Absolutely amazing place! Food is amazing and it's great for groups as you all get your own card to order. Staff are super friendly, the restaurant..."
Jess John
"Simple and delicious! Loved the pasta here, it’s cooked beautifully and we enjoyed them. They also have a great selection of desserts to choose..."
EatorTreat
"I love how the pasta is made at the store and you can see everything being cooked freshly. I have always loved the pasta here. Pizza base was good..."
Wylissa Willy Zheng
"I came here for lunch with a friend. The restaurant has a fantastic vibe and a generous amount of seating. I ordered the salami pizza which was part..."
Rhonni
"We started off the night with the Truffle Oil Pizza and the Calzone @vapianoaustralia which were both equally delicious!!! 😋We especially..."
Jenny
"First timer. Was quite confused upon entry and didn’t know what to do. However food was good and was..."
Filipinooobrownie
"This is a really cute concept of an Italian restaurant that gives flexibility in choosing your preference of pasta and the accompanying sauce. I also..."
Anneliese
"Food went above and beyond in regards to what I had expected of this gem, ordering system was a bit daunting as I'd not gone about it in that way..."
Salma Hamid
"A nice spot in the CBD to get a quick pasta & pizza fix, where you can watch them prepare your food as you order!I popped in to try some of..."
Eats With Kayli
"Came here for lunch with my brother and we ordered the bbq chicken pizza and the bolognese to share.The ordering process was somewhat..."
Lilian
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: This is by far my favourite place for pasta. The pasta is always al dente and made consistently everytime. They..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Wonderful ambience and lot of vegetarian optionsPasta and pizza is prepared fresh in front ... Open untill late night on the weekends... A mist..."
Yummy 😋
"I like the concept of this. It's like a lot of little restaurants into one place. Pretty much like a canteen but a high quality one.You get..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Great for lunch from Monday to Thursday as they do the $12 meals. I’ve also had the walnut and rocket salad which is quite nice. Everything is made..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Awesome Italian meals and ambiance for all kinds of gatherings. Separate counters for types of meals you order and customised by live kitchen and..."
Geetika Sachdeva
"great food, friendly staff 10/10!!  I recommend this place for anyone looking to eat great Italian food. Pizza was my favourite, I look forward to..."
Zai Harris
"You gotta make sure to beat the queues at this place, because it'll be buzzing! You'll have to order at the food counter yourself, there's no waiters..."
CJ Helena
"One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne! I came here for my birthday and oh boy the food was amazing. The cocktails on the menu were..."
Devika
"Nice idea of an informal catchup setting where you go up to order your own food and it's freshly prepared. There are lots of different seatings to..."
Blueberrypie
"I have been he soooo many times!! I find that it’s the right amount of quiet during weekdays and the service gets real quick. However, I don’t..."
Anisha
"Vapiano is a great place for a hearty Italian meal. They cook in front of you and it’s good if you want to pick and choose your ingredients..."
Kris L
"This place is very interesting! You go in and you see a range of mini places to choose from. The paste is nice here as well as the tiramisu.  The..."
Phoebe Johnston
"Love the concept! Take a card, order a dish and tap to register the order, it's cooked in front of you, then take it away to eat at the end. Reminds..."
Neda
"I love vapianos, good for a simple but tasty Italian meal. I got the $12 lunchtime pepperoni pizza, which was delicious. It’s great that you can..."
P
"Has not let me down! Visited on Friday for lunch and made it just before peak lunch hour which meant not waiting in a long queue.Ordered..."
The Lovely Fox
"Always such delicious food - the Bolognese pasta is incredible. The cocktails are okay. It can get really busy on Friday nights, but other days of..."
Rach
"While still a chain restaurant, the food is good and consistent. The space large and very typical of Vapiano. Loud and bustling, this is good for a..."
Clare
"Come here sometimes for a work lunch as I work upstairs in the same building. Good range of pizzas and pastas cooked to order from $10! Hard to find..."
Chris Li
"Love the happy hour drinks! Such a great vibe in this place! Came here on a Friday night with a big group and they were able to accommodate us with..."
LC
"A weird concept that developed in Germany but has since taken off in Oz, Vapiano is a slightly upscale casual dining venue. It's adopted a flexible..."
Quince And Cheese
"Came here with a friend a few days ago for their August BOGOF deal on pizza and pasta. I ordered the Linguine Bolognese which was delicious albeit a..."
Joy
"Beautiful experience! The ambience was lovely and they have different areas of seating suitable for every mood. I liked the different way of ordering..."
Swastika Poddar Goenka
"I came here with a friend to get the BOGOF deal for dinner. Although there was a bit of a wait to order and for the food, the cook was really nice..."
Daisy
"Vapiano, an Italian chain that’s all over Australia that serves up pasta and pizza has released a new winter menu which includes PUMPKIN SOUP! Who..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Vapiano tucked in the small Flinders Lane, in heart of the city amongst Melbourne’s famous lane ways and shopping. Proven to be one of the most..."
Jeffry
"WELCOME to pasta heaven! No seriously this place has a completely different concept! Had a cosy little table in the corner near the fireplace. A..."
Nay Nay
"4.5 ⭐️ German engineering at its finest. My first experience of Vapiano was in Düsseldorf in Germany and boy was I impressed with the..."
Jay Mahen
"family friendly with a fun (credit card type) order system which allows something for everyone, we loved our visit to Vapiano! New to their winter..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I dined here during the week with my partner. Initially the service was exceptionally good and professional.I was really impressed with..."
Timinmelbourne
"Ok, my friends arranged a get together here, so I had set the mood for a sit down dinner and conversation. However this place is set up more like an..."
Porkchop
"Very good ambiance. Tried chicken pasta and margarita pizza, both dishes were very tasty and well prepared.I would say pasta was among the best..."
Varun Chandwani
"I ordered the salami e ricotta con rucola, it had salami, onion, ricotta, pine nuts, white wine, fresh rocket with penne pasta ($19)I found..."
Liang Xue
Mesh - Crown Promenade
71/100 (734 ratings)
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"Visited Mesh to try their buffet when they had a promotion.There are ample seating area inside and a live band at the front. In terms of..."
M3lissa____
"we had our christmas lunch buffet here at Mesh while we stayed at Crown! it was too hard to take photos of the food as it is a buffet but..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"I think for the price you pay, it’s pretty decent food. Prawns were yum. There could be more variety. Great ambience with live music. Side note, I..."
Mel
"Entering Mesh for their buffet brought tears of joy for me! The view was deliciously amazing. They had a vast array of entree, main, side and dessert..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Came here for Sunday dinner not long ago with my family. Good variety of food. The desserts looked so pretty. However, it can get a bit busy and you..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"We went to mesh for a celebratory dinner. Lucky we did so as we had SO MUCH FOOD! Make sure you go there hungry! We had the unlimited buffet...."
Tifany_la_gourmande
"• Mesh • Look, there’s nothing better then starving and knowing you’re about to eat up a feast at a buffet, but there’s nothing worse then..."
Seline’s Calories
"I went here a couple of times with my boyfriend and I must say that their food never disappoints. Seafood was fresh, food trays were always topped..."
Jennifer
"My best friend celebrated her 21th here, the ambiance is just perfect, live band made it 10x better :) attentive waitstaff and food is great. Will..."
Stalie Allane Cote
"$48 for Sunday seafood buffet is a really good price. However the seafood is only shrimp and oysters(?). The oysters are so lovely, the sauce is..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"My partner and I often dine at Mesh whether it’s with family (big group), friends or just the two of us and have come to really love it.In..."
TheFitFoodie
"Perfect for big lunchAlways satisfied Not all food is perfect, but the buffet have a lots choices, so don’t be stupid to fill up the..."
GL
"Started with the mushroom aranchini that was delicious! We both had the rib eye medium rare, mash, veggies and salad. Absolutely delicious! The meat..."
Sarah Flemming
"@MeshGreat seafood buffet, fantastic place to have a large family get together. There is a music band on Sundays and I think children under 12..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"We came here Friday night for their Grill buffet for $65. It’s a great place to catch up with friends or a family night out as it’s very..."
Juzzini
"Been here many times over the years. This restaurant is inside Crown Promenade Hotel. Mesh restaurant serves breakfast every morning, on Monday to..."
Food Critic
"A beautiful venue! Not as easy to find as I imagined but the set up is lovely and the food presentation is great! There's something for everyone and..."
Caitlin Maree
"Mesh was a slightly above average experience for a decent price.The venue was nice enough, with some nice decor to match. Clean, spacious..."
The Lovely Fox
"One of the best buffets in Melbourne! Great service and atmosphere, and very affordable for what you get. Oysters, prawns, mussels and smoked salmon..."
Donald Yip
"came for a family function. wasn't sure what to expect. food was great fresh and constantly replenished. seafood was super fresh and carvery was..."
HungryHippo
"We went there for a special Birthday celebration, 6 of us. The place is very large and by the looks of it it does cater for large tables as well. The..."
Ananda Purnam
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Mesh is the buffet located on the ground floor of the Crown Promenade..."
Love At First Bite
"Very nice all you can eat joint. Looked classy and was set up into sections so you didn't feel like you're waiting in a huge line to get the food you..."
TheyCallHimX
" A beautiful buffet if you're staying in at Crown Promenade but yous can still come here for dinner anytime !! A very affordable price for what you..."
Jennifer
"This was pretty good when I went. Nice decor and love the dark vibe this restaurant gives. I don't really think they have a wide selection of food..."
Leanne Dando
"Very good menu for a buffet. Includes a lot of variety without going too wild. Great service and friendly staff. You get three complementary drinks..."
Taqimonster
"Constant replenishment by staff.I enjoyed the fresh prawns,smoked salmon and desserts.Yummy strawberry cheesecake!!!The oysters available this visit..."
Reiijoce
"We had Christmas celebration here and food was ok. Just unlucky we are not big eaters, so we felt a bit overpriced. Lucky this was company treated,..."
Chris
"Thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas buffet.The fresh food & desserts were deliciousA great extensive wine menu The best part- fresh..."
TheCubanCigar
"Quite nice food (buffet style) with heaps of different seafood options, yumcha, and chocolate fountains. Nice place to go out for an event with the..."
Matilda Jeffrey
"Buffets in Melbourne should worship at the Melba altar and this is not different. Nice setting, good variety and excellent service. Mains were varied..."
Foodie AC
"First experience here, a lunch Sunday buffet. The main choices did not offer that many different options, although nice enough. The desserts were..."
Jess
"Good buffet overall with an inviting and modern setting.Pros.- Decent seafood. Could eat 20 prawns easily, nice indeed.- Can cater for..."
Olahn Zaft
"This place is amazing ! The decor is absolutely stunning! And the staff are very attentive! The menu has variety! The food was lovely and well priced..."
Chrissiee Hughes
"Mesh is a tranquil place of dining. Everytime we book, there's muted noise, unlike other restaurants at Crown. I love their steaks and salads. The..."
Isle
"Great all you can eat buffet. Would really recommend the deserts the chocolate fountain looked really amazing. A little pricey but what can you..."
Aaliya Thakur
"We went in a group of 5 for dinner, food was amazing at least most of it, there were many different cuisines and a variety of different food. I loved..."
Food Lover
"Really am a fan of this place for the buffet. The food is excellent and the environment is warm and cozy. Only downside is that the main food/savoury..."
Mandy
"The staff were great and very friendly. The restaurant is spacious and the decor is really pretty. I had the salmon and it was very tender. It was..."
BrunchQueen
"Good value for money! Everyone is happy! Kids help themselves, we help ourselves, food is fresh and keeps on coming! The dessert bar is great too!..."
Heidi
"This buffet is not bad. Very Good service and some wine and soft drink are included. Fruit is fresh and the roast beef is pretty good. but there are..."
Rebecca
"I've been in this place twice and every time I was completely satisfied with my choice. The price is not very high compared with other luxury dining..."
Zargol Harandi
"Came In today for lunch🎉🍚🍲🍰🍢🍣🍘It was a beautiful setting, pretty casual wonderful service, kids eat free on the Sunday..."
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"Came here for the $41 sunday dinner buffet special. It was really good value. Prawns and the roast lamb were at good quality. Foods were refilled..."
MF
"Have dined for breakfast a couple of times now and the food is very good. Could have a greater selection including some hollandaise sauce. The bacon..."
Matthew Brown
"Good breakfast and very reasonably priced. Nice staff. I was staying at the hotel and later that day I ordered food by the pool, the food..."
Rachel
"Sunday Buffet lunch very nice great range of seafood , pasta , salads and desserts were very nice . Staff were attentive to your needs for $60.00..."
Paul
"Love, love, love this place! Wonderful selection of food, very fresh, very tasty and very high quality. Trendy decor and ambiance, liked the band..."
Nicholas
"Mr X and I decided to head into the city for a day of exploring. Crown Melbourne had those lunch specials again so we thought we would give it a go..."
Filled With Food
"Great Value Great Meal!Tried Mesh $12.95 dinner deal.We had the steak, grill chicken and the upgrade for baby barramundi.Everything is..."
NTLS
"Came here for a work lunch. Excellent value for money. For $12.95 I had beef cheeks with vegetables, lentils and mash potato. They didn't reduce the..."
Chatnoirmiaow
"Had the Sunday seafood buffet. It has a pretty good selection of seafood I would say. Not an amazing array of seafood platter arranged on a stretch..."
Justin Wong
"Definitely can't complain about $12.95 porterhouse steak I ate for lunch yesterday. Will return to try the buffet at some stage. Service and staff..."
Jimmy Puffball
"Very good quality food for a buffet. Food regularly gets replenished, including oysters and seafood, and roast/lamb. Truly an all-you-eat without to..."
Jack
"I came for the buffet. The food was nice. The chilli crab was great. Atmosphere is nice. They probably need a couple more mains but that's just being..."
Only Truth
"Been here for the buffet, good set out, nice decor very modern but the actual buffet is nothing to special & definitely not work the price tag. I was..."
PEKISH
"For a seafood buffet, this is quite good value, because one only has to eat two dozen oysters and a main to roughly break even, and the cost included..."
Jenster
"We’ve been to Melba on a couple occasions. It is quite pricey for the dinner menu but the food is nice. We particularly enjoyed the live cooking..."
Jen G
"First time set on my feet at Melba restaurant, I felt a warm ambience as well as warm greetings from the staff. I had reserved by the window seat..."
Cindy C Rahardjo
"I had the buffet breakfast and it was really good. It has the normal problems of a buffet such as waiting in lines, waiting for food to come out and..."
Ruth
"Loved it! Had my birthday lunch here and there is a variety of foods to choose from. The roast pork belly and lobster and the baby octopus yum! Also..."
Michelle Petropoulos
"The location, service, and dining experience is 5 star. However the food is 4star. Its a little over rated. Especially when you are paying $150..."
MEESHA ALI
"Had the buffer dinner for an Xmas party and thoroughly enjoyed the selection of mouth watering food on offer. The entrance had a beautiful display..."
Danh Vo
"Really good quality buffet. Cook to order steaks, lamb ragu, sushi, fried noodles. Butter lobsters, prawns, oysters, carvery, Peking duck , made to..."
Diana
"Amazing lipsmacking food, theres all kind of cuisine available from seafood to vegen to aisan continental, sushi, desserts, Indian buffet, salads,..."
Sunil Sharma