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Pastuso
92/100 (2083 ratings)
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Swordfish
Ribs
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Chili
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"More bang for tour buck...It's all a good, but at $110.00/personPlus$220.00 ruinart chenic de blancYou want..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"The food was super delicious and packed with flavour. I loved every course particularly the sher Wagyu T bone steak which was cooked to perfection!..."
Karen
"The food is great, great service and wonderful experience.Iā€™m probably not a big fan of the wine list. Itā€™s a bit strange to sit next to..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Charming restaurant bringing Peruvian dishes to foodies. It's not pretentious so you'll need to put your own napkin on your lap and don't expect the..."
Stuart Robinson
"delicious food... felt a our seating time was rushed but it was a Divine experience...."
Show Me The Yummy
"Melhor comida peruana em town! NĆ£o estranha o sucesso. Entre ceviche e grill. Fiquei fan ! Voltaria..."
Gastronomicamenteincorrecto
"4.5 stars!Feast of the Andes was definately a feast!! Food was amazing, wished the portion of the cerviches were bigger as they were my..."
Voeun
"Great ambiance, good good and friendly people.This place us must to go in Melbourne. Food options are varied accompanied by great wine..."
Varun Chandwani
"we had our valentines dinner here and it was amazing!!! we loved all the dishes we got. the waitress was really helpful and attentive and gave us a..."
Dii
"A really nice experience! Had dinner with friends, perhaps it could have been a bit quieter, but we appreciated a busy restaurant. Good menu, great..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"I had never tried Peruvian food before so I was excited to dine at pastuso. Suitable for all bookings - small or large. Set menus available...."
SouthEastEater
"Blue Grenadier and Trevally ceviche were both fantastic with unique flavour combinations. Lamb cooked to perfection with a sauce that exploded with..."
Swan Li
"First experience with this level of culinary excellence. It was amazing! Flavours complement each other to create a rounded taste in all dishes. I'll..."
Carolyn Ooi
"Amazing services, amazing food. Entree: salmon, tofu, squid side: potato and asparagus with yoghurt dressing Main: roast chicken and..."
Heidi Liang
"Fresh, flavorful, vibrant and out of this world delicious. Service is outstanding and the interior is cosy but modern. Cocktails are also so..."
Sweetie Pie
"Dined here as part of a large group and despite the restaurant being quite loud, it was a great evening. The service is attentive, discrete and..."
Olivia B
"Been here a couple of times now for the set menus. Of the 3 raw fish I think the kingfish is the best- well balanced and I could like the bowl..."
Frog
"Never had Peruvian food before. First time and so impressed! Such delicious selections of food, from starters to mains and sweets, definitely loved..."
Sense Of Food
"I have never tried Peruvian food prior to coming here but boy they did not disappoint. It was very different nothing like Iā€™ve ever had but it was..."
FattyM
"Yum! Meal was really tasty & great to share. Loved the Peruano ceviche (very traditional), the corn fritters, the beef was wonderful and the donuts..."
Sue Mac
"Absolutely love the ceviche here! Super fresh, tasty and such interesting flavours. A favourite for..."
MJ
"First time having Peruvian food and my oh my, my mind is blown.King fish ceviche - I could eat 10 plates of these! Just wow.Alpaca tartare..."
Josephine
"Everything is beautiful - for a great meal in Melbourne, and many different culinary experiences, you should visit Pastuso.Service was..."
Tina T
"Came here a few times for work farewell dinners and I have to say, everything we ordered was sensational! We had our own private area for our meal..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Lovely place, great service, friendly staff and good food. We ordered the croquette that was amazing, the corn cake that become the highlight of the..."
Regina Prisilia
"We loved šŸ˜This is one of our favourite restaurants. The seafood dishes were my favourite. The calamari is a must try.The wagyu was also..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Great customer service and amazing food! I loved the dishes we tried because of the quality and flavors. Amongst 5 of us, we had 5 appetizers dishes,..."
Tangertalks
"It was our fitst time trying peruvian food and Pastuso has left us wanting more. Not an expert in peruvian food, but the food felt like there is a..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Went here tonight for the first time and loved it! Had the chefs feed me menu at $70 per head which included a variety of dishes from every section..."
Adriana Santoro
"We stumbled upon this place after searching for dinner on busy Melbourne Saturday night. We were not disappointed, the vibe was lively and the..."
ChezandStedz
"Catching up with friends over a great meal is always memorable and Pastuso is right up there on top of the list of great food, service and..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Great food, service and ambience.Been here a few times for birthdays and food has been great each time. Steak cooked to perfection. For the..."
Megan Kong
"2019 is a year of firsts, for Peruvian food is another cuisine I have never had until visiting Pastuso in Melbourne. Peruvian cuisine is a reflection..."
@KeraBearEats
"Always nice to treat yourself on your birthday! šŸŽ‚ ā£We visited this restaurant a couple of years ago and were so impressed we thought..."
Melbourne Culture Eats
"Went here on a recommendation from a coworker and had to thank him afterwards. Itā€™s all open kitchen so you get a really nice vibe that everything..."
Michelle
"This place lives up to all the hype! The feed me menu was a great selection of the dishes and made me want to go back again to try more. Pisco Sours..."
Sarah
"An excellent and diverse menu. If you're looking for a taste you haven't experienced before, or a dish that is new and interesting, then Pastuso is..."
Mark Strathmore
"Having loved San Telmo, I was excited to try Pastuso and definitely wasnā€™t disappointed! In fact, I loved it even more. The steak is out of this..."
AH
"From the minute we sat down, we were served by friendly waitress offering us water, handing out menuā€™s, offering to put our stuff in the cloak..."
Winnie Jara Huang
"Fantastic banquet of varied, delicious dishes. Every plate is so carefully balanced, and designed to elevate the flavour of simple meats and..."
Callum Burton
"Went there for lunch after hearing a lot of positive reports about the food.Ā  Just as well the food was excellent and delicious, as the service was..."
Hans Moleman
"Pastuso is an amazing place. We book our table 10 minutes before. They have very nice staff. I am not eating pork. When kindly asked them, they..."
Gigi
"The juicy roast chicken is amazing. It could rank top 3 chicken dishes in my life. Other dishes could be 80 out of 100 scores. Overall really good...."
Jiaqi987261
"Wow, what do I say apart from wow. So whilst I normally review places based on food, dining experience and service, this place has just exceeded my..."
Steve Levon
"First time trying Peruvian food and it was delicious! We ordered the feed me menu ($65pp) and a Pisco sour cocktail! The food was nicely presented,..."
Jiji
"Have lunch here for the first time and also a first with Peruvian cuisine.Hidden in ACDC lane this restaurant has a great ambience when you..."
Leo
"Pastuso is an amazingly hidden gem located on the fringe of AC/DC Lane. It truly is a magnificent place that offers a selection of modern inspired..."
Mr S
"This was our first time trying Peruvian cuisine and it did not disappoint. Every dish we ordered was full of flavour, leaving us wanting more. Our..."
New Food Critic āœŒ
"Absolutely loved this place and would rate it as one of my favourite places in Melbourne.Ordered the set menu and every dish was amazing!..."
Rowland
"This place exceeded our expectations in every way, every dish was jam packed full of flavour, we ordered the Pisco Sour cocktail to start which..."
Ana Jansz
"Pastuso Restaurant is aĀ modern Peruvian Grill, Cevicheria & Pisco Bar tucked down theĀ end of AC/DC Lane in Melbourneā€™s CBD. Ā Walk into Pastuso..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Peruvian food, Fantastic food! Wagu beef spring roll, snapper ceviche and the fried chicken street food were absolutely amazing! The..."
Denny Patron
"A great hidden venue in a cheeky lane way. Staff had the perfect balance of always being there yet not. Food was on point, loved the beef ribs and..."
JB
"Location wise is a perfect location in the middle of the cbd with near by bars and hidden gems. Environment is a more up lifted environment with..."
The Food Critics
"We ordered the beef and fish skewers, braised lamb shoulder, wagu beef & potato sides. Food was delicious, the ambiance was also nice however by only..."
Dee Tuncer
"As tasty as it is priceyI really enjoyed my meal at Pastuso. We had the tofu which was delectable, the sweet corn which was amazing, chicken..."
Miss K
"Friend booked Christmas dinner here and it didn't disappoint! Ordered the sth sour cocktail to start and it was sooo good! love a good start of the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"San Telmo junior. Great steak. Really great. Staff push you to over order. Food is very good and we enjoyed what we ate. A bit of a sausage factory..."
Nick
"We spent a lovely night here to celebrate our anniversary! Every thing we had was perfect! Thanks to the friendly staff who gave me great suggestions..."
Ruiwei
"Certainly a lovely experience. An extensive menu with a variety of new dishes and flavours to try out. All the protein we had was cooked well - moist..."
Linda
"The signage somehow doesn't reflect the inside. Such a lovely modern restaurant with friendly, attentiveĀ staff. Highly recommend theĀ Peruano. Blew..."
Mistermister
"Great atmosphere and decoration. Cosy for a date and big enough for a group dinner. Very friendly staff that helped us with ordering. The pisco sour..."
Tabi Ei
"Food takes back to Peru. Beautifully presented dishes in a warm restaurant with most friendly staff. Their dessert are stunning and equally tastes..."
LifeForFood
"Pastuso is a Perivian restaurant in the city where they do ceviche, BBQā€™d meats, traditional Peruvian desserts and the best pisco sours in town...."
Olive Sundays
"A modern Peruvian grill, cevicheria and pisco bar, Pastuso celebrates the food, culture and diversity of Peru from the moment diners enter the venue..."
Gastrology
"Visited this place for a lunch with a group of friends and itā€™s totally awesome. What an amazing Peruvian experience. The food were totally unique..."
Pluviophile
"Great food, very tasty. Sharing dishes gave us a wider selection from the menu. All were interesting to eat. The main course lamb was outstanding...."
Keith Laing
"Amazing dinner experience with family. Server was suuuupeer friendly and helpful, providing great advice on how much to order and taking special care..."
Got_2_lunch
"I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I'm a huge fan of ceviche and I'd easily call theirs the best in the city. Peruvian food is so full of flavour and Pastuso..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Will come back for:+ Pisco Sour+ Octopus Ceviche+ Beef and fish skewer+ Striploin+ Cassava chips+ Latin American sponge..."
The Casual Diner
"We ordered the pork shoulder and sirloin (among other things) and they were the best meats I had ever tasted. Other dishes were equally good but the..."
Isabel Tsang
"Came here last night and the entrees were a kick starter, really enjoyed the ceviches, particularly the red snapper with a combination of sweet..."
WTR
"Been here twice already. Food is amazing. Atmosphere is amazing. First time I went with a group of girlfriends and we ordered dishes to share, second..."
Xmk Nguyen
"I wasnā€™t sure what to expect but wonderfully surprised. Service was very very good. We did the degustation and they were very amenable to our..."
SDeG
"Flavour, flavour , flavour Oh god if you come here You have to try El pollo is amazing jucy, tender with an amazing flavor, La yuca frita with cheese..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"A very busy and popular restaurant, we luckily managed to get seated straight away at a lovely booth on the elevated level. A spacious, dimly lit,..."
Jamie
"Food was fantastic and quick, waitress was attentive and cocktails delicious! Canā€™t fault this place. A nice selection of menu items to choose..."
Brian Foong
"Great place. Lots of different types of ceviche that all taste great, alpaca ribs are good but nothing amazing despite the reviews. Best dish is..."
Michael Nguyen
"Absolutely amazing evening. The hostess was an incredibly lovely person and so was our waitress (appreciate the recommendations !) The restaurant..."
Mish Latief
"I had a wonderful experience at pastuso today. The restaurant exceeded my expectations in ambience, food, the vibe and professionalism. I went..."
h s Manjunath
"My group went for the Ultimate Peruvian Experience and it was excellent. Every dish was so full of flavour and made with terrific ingredients. Hands..."
Harold Yap
"Quite possibly the best restaurant I've ever been to. The atmosphere was elegant without being pretentious, chic and cultural without being cliche;..."
Kris Fricke
"What blew me away was the fact they have a vegan menu/options for my husband. A rarity for a good restaurant. Not a vegan myself I found the food..."
Keren Yalouz
"Welcome back Melbourne! We chose this restaurant to make our comeback to dining out after lockdown. It proved to be a good choice. The place was..."
Carolyn Valka
Lupino Bistro And Bar
90/100 (1570 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Meatballs
Pasta
Octopus
Salad
Tortellini
Chili
Crab
Tortelloni
Duck
Prosciutto
Risotto
Arancini
Mussels
Croquettes
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
Antipasti
Ribs
Ragu
Prawns
Vitello tonnato
Agnolotti
Tiramisu
Eggplant
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
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Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"A bit pricey but consistently good. Friendly service with helpful..."
Jerry MacMaren
"Enjoyed a birthday celebration and couldn't have picked a better place. No frills such as linen table clothes but the service and food were..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Friendly and attentive service, delicious and comforting food. The menu selection was minimal, but every dish was thoughtfully designed with well..."
Avery
"Itā€™s just..."
Zakibites
"A friend recommended we try Lupino, and we're so glad we did. The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Can't wait..."
E.N
"I love Lupino...."
Shuangwujasmine
"Exceptional food with good vibes..."
Sarah Chen
"I know this restaurant since back in the day when I used to live in Melbourne. Lupino has been consistently delivering high quality Italian food and..."
Rere_86
"Wanting to try something a little different, I decided on the Beetroot Agnolotti ($27), and Iā€™m happy to say that my gamble paid off. The..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Great food and service, however the butter for the bread is served as individually plastic wrapped Western Star Butter. This is not conscious of the..."
Food Lover
"Preferred the mushroom risotto over the blue swimmer spaghetti but were both cooked perfectly al dente and well seasoned! Rocket salad was a good..."
Milla Vanilla
"Love the cute place. Very welcoming staff. Everything on the menu sounded delicious even though how small the variety is. Itā€™s definitely not a bad..."
Melbourne, Letā€™s Eat
"I'm finding that places with smaller menus tend to have better food and Lupino is no exception. First came the complimentary bread and butter and..."
The Pet Roo
"Wonderfully delicious, fresh pasta. Both the agnolotti and spaghetti were full of flavour and cooked perfectly (the agnolotti in particular just..."
Moose
"Pleasant cozy little restaurant! The food was delicious and the portion sizes just great. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Perfect for..."
Samuel Braim
"Richard and team are a class act! One of the best Italian restaurants at this end of the city. Service and ambience are both 4+ā­ļø and the food is..."
Closey Le Connoisseur
"Yum yum & yum! The waitress was so polite, helpful & customer service was high on the scale šŸ‘ŒšŸ½The food was so delicious! I would..."
Angeline Pyz
"I tried Lupino for lunch and absolutely loved it. I had a pasta special with pork. The pasta was home made with paper thin slices of pork that melted..."
Hungry Tum
"Lovely little restaurant, with a pleasant, cozy atmosphere. We did not book a table and got to sit at the bar. The food was delicious, and the..."
Marianna
"3.8. Nice place recommended by a sage like member of our dining party.Iā€™ve always loved the positioning of this restaurant. It enjoys a..."
Two Sheds
"Hidden gem! Dined in on a Thursday night and had a fabulous experience all round. Set on Little Collins St, this place is easy to miss but has a..."
@esjaysam
"We enjoyed the fare here. We loved all the entree selections especially the crunchy cauliflower. We recommend the tagliatelle with the oxtail ragu...."
Harrysingh Rawat
"We called into Lupino for a Italian lunch on a lazy Monday. I had always walked past the red wolf neon sign and wondered what was inside, as there is..."
Espy Eats
"You canā€™t fault the food service or ambiance - my favourite Italian in the CBD - I had the Bianca sausage ragu today divine ! Well done guys molto..."
Natski001
"Lupino which means wolf in Italian , is a little gem tucked away in Little Collins street towards the treasury gardens side of the city. Only a..."
Freeo
"The house made gnocchi with fresh ricotta was absolutely Devine. Soft fluffy pillows of potato in a rich tomato sauce. The staff are always..."
Moetfan
"Awesome service. Knowledgeable staff. Food was exceptional. First time but will definitely be back. I need to try everything on the menu...."
Foodie007
"Great ambience - atmosphere was relaxed without pretense. Comfortable yet classy. Great place for a group night out or even that special date!!..."
Mysy
"Blurry pictures because I only recorded the foods and didnā€™t actually get pictures in. Went here with my family for my 18th and had several pastas..."
Christy
"Lupino lived up to all the positive reviews. Staff were very friendly, attentive and restaurant was nice and cosy! We ordered a few dishes..."
Jiji
"Got a spot at the bar with my out-of-town companion after a last-minute decision to eat at my favorite city Italian restaurant on a Sunday night...."
Subifoodie
"On the night I attended Lupino with my family they actually mixed up my order, initially sending out the wrong dish - and still the food plus their..."
Esme
"Lovely Italian food! I can't really fault this place to be honest. I had the risotto with asparagus, pancetta, and scamorza ($28); and thought it was..."
Amara
" Was interested in eating here based on the good reviews. Service is excellent and staff very helpful. The food is nice - however I think I walked in..."
Linda
"The restaurant itself is hard to find... It's the one with the fox mark. The menu is a bit hard to read, but the food itself is really good :)..."
Tanks Beatbox
"The food was really delicious and we got free bread and butter which was really good! They had an excellent wine list and our waiter was really..."
CCC
"Ordered:1. Arancini - really tasty, you can't really go wrong with this 2. Crab pasta - very tasty, full of flavour, pasta so fresh, it is..."
High Tea Queen
"Delicious dinner at Lupino tonight. Cosy atmosphere and fabulous traditional Italian menu. For entree we shared the cauliflower frito with aioli and..."
Kate Dougherty
"We came here on our first anniversary in hope of something a little special to top off a beautiful day. Our initial waitress was a little..."
John Dobson
"Service is good. Good place to go on a date. Love the vibe and atmosphere here. Open kitchen, the bar has a lot choice of alcohol to choose, even..."
Fay Godanda
"All the class without the price tag. Great ambiance delicious pasta and good drink selection. Service is very good also. The ravioli is delicious...."
Eatdrinkrepeat_
"Had the best pasta in Melbourne here - the agnolotti with sage sauce. Smelled this divine thing being made in the kitchen, and it did not disappoint...."
Meeateor
"Yum...just yum! Don't want to be gross but if I could have licked my plate, I would have. I only took .5 the score off because I found the bar..."
Elle
"If you're looking for a good quality Italian meal then this place will deliver. The pasta is fresh and the pizzas are delicious. The standout for me..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Amazing food and service! We booked for 4 and took my 6 month old niece. The table had enough room for 4 of us and the pram. Great spot, amazing food..."
Abbey Suckling
"Firstly, there was nothing exactly wrong with our experience. The restaurant itself is perfect for date night and the staff were very attentive. Yet..."
Ashley Rose
"Lupino is a gem of Melbourne serving up delicious Italian food. The decor isn't fancy, the bread comes in a wicker basket and the butter comes in..."
BrunswickBeetroot
"Great service. Amazing fresh bread and warm olives. Best cauliflower I've ever eaten. Delicious beetroot cured salmon had a great balance of..."
Kel
"I dined here a couple of years ago and completely forgot to write a review. I'm coming back to Melbourne, and suffice to say Lupino's has come back..."
Lara Wills
"Perfect! Wonderful pasta, excellent and diverse wine list, cosy interior and the ability to hear your dinner companions' conversation because you..."
Fleur
"Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Food was superb, in particular the Veal & Amaretto agnolotti, the wine was 10/10, the service was..."
Tamara Archibald
"A hidden treasure. Warm, welcoming, honest, wholesome, heartwarming. ..."
Belle
"An absolutely perfect dining experience! Exquisite food that leaves you planning your next visit to try more. Wonderful service and lovely atmosphere..."
Jasmine Cruickshank
"I've been meaning to try this place for a long time now. The outside is nondescript with a red neon wolf outline and white brick, whereas the inside..."
Emsy-eats
"We didn't have a booking just walk in and they had a table available for us. It's been a while since I had good Italian food. But this place does..."
Dublinese
"Thinking of having a reasonably priced Italian meal with authenticity then I would recommendation Lupino Italian restaurant . The paste was cooked..."
Damon Mayston
"Lupino was a cosy little restaurant with amazing service and delicious food! We were running about 45 minutes late, but as soon as we walked in we..."
Deana Cannatelli
"We were very cheeky & popped in for an early dins at Lupino. We received a warm welcome regardless and they found us a lovely table.We started with..."
HG
"Interesting combination of flavours and tasty. Started with creamy crab mix, deep fried- was crisp outside, creamy mix on inside. It was..."
Razorededge
"Lupino is a place suitable for both business events as well as intimate date nights. Prices are on the higher end, but guests definitely pay for the..."
Kell
"Not a place for a cheap feed (pizza margarita 20!!!) but between 25 to 30 bucks you will get a good feed of pasta. A safe place to go for a dinner..."
The Don
"Someone described this place as a "business lunch place". I would like to pretend it was me. It wasn't. But this place is. Inoffensive, safe Italian..."
Melb Eating
"Flew into Melbourne, checked into our hotel and after a long day we wanted something delicious for dinner.We were delighted to find Lupino just..."
Flavietta
"I find this place has some of the best pasta in the city. Had Arancini, meat balls, pappardelle, octopus, and dessert. All great. Service was..."
Lachlan
"Went on a Thursday night. Had a margarita pizza to share between 4 - had the tortelloni and it seems they rotate the pastas our relatively often so..."
Mann Hing Khor
"The best pasta and dessert I have had in a long time. Had the veal and amaretto pasta with burnt butter and sage sauce!! Was a delight to my taste..."
Jane Calligaro
"first of all I must pointed out our waiter - couldn't recall his name - was very well presented. Fresh clean and genuine..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Excellent experience to be had at Lupino. We were squeezed in at the last minute for an early booking before a concert. Beautiful handmade pasta and..."
Emily Walsh
"Typical Italian fare served with a degree of excellence. Whilst the dishes on offer stick to their Italian roots they also highlights the chefs..."
DR
"I went to this Melbourne CBD Italian restaurant with relatives from the UK. We ordered in our familyā€™s standard way when at Italian restaurants ā€“..."
MelbourneFoodPaparazza
"Lupino never disappoints. A very chic and modern Italian restaurant. Classic Italian food made to the highest standard. Ordered the pork cotoletta,..."
Finger Lickin
"Finally got to Lupino's last week, can't believe we have not been here before now but it has been on the list for a while now. Ā Started with the..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Another long standing, premium and renowned Italian restaurant specialised in handmade pasta and pizza in the CBD. Watched news recently that it is..."
J88
"Great venue. Not too big or too small. Food is gorgeous. Beautiful flavours. I had the special Linguine with lamb ragu. Perfect balance of richness..."
DanFoodie
"Eating at Lupino I was reminded of how spoiled we are for choice of restaurants in Melbourne. A great restaurant, staffed professionally serving..."
Dave Ansett
"Everything melted away to nothing in my mouth! I cant even tell you how long its been since I have eaten meat thats that tender. I would challenge..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Lupino is an absolute institution in the Melbourne food scene. The restaurant itself is nice, the staff are lovely and helpful and the food is just..."
Brungiel
"Fabulous place. We called in last night for a small eat and just loved the service, the food and the open kitchen - inspirational! We drank a..."
Footy
"My name is Alex and I am 10 years old. I love Lupino because the food is fresh and nice and the people are very friendly.Ā The Pizza's were..."
Simon Ondaatje
"Great relaxing mood inside and staff are welcoming & warm.. Food is great without being too over the top or wanky.. open kitchen is quite..."
Highexpectations
"We had our work Christmas party here and the food was exceptional! Taking Italian to a whole other level... the cauliflower and octopus/salami..."
CU_Foodie
"Really really good. Crispy and fresh pizzas and delicious pastas as well. Reasonably priced for the area. Ā Make sure you make a booking otherwise..."
Mrs Mark
"My favorite place to eat at the moment and the veal Milanese with witlof, tasty tomatoes and cheese is to die for . Try the cauliflower fritters with..."
George
"Booked dinner on a Friday night for my husband's birthday dinner. Lovely family-run feel to the restaurant and the place was full of buzz. Although..."
Neetz88
"The food is superb! I've had numerous pastas in numerous places before, I often couldn't finish it because it's either too heavy, portion's too big..."
Antonia Yip Siew Pin
"Food was top notch. The quail saltimbocca just melted in the mouth and sauce on the veal ravioli was delicious. Service was great, including the nice..."
Ben Jones
"My partner and I made reservations for a Saturday based on a recommendation from friends. Our overall experience was not bad but not fantastic. Our..."
Todd Wallace
"Our waitress was very nervous and struggled with the specials, but the food is always delicious. Shame the carbonara wasn't on the menu, but I had..."
DumplingDoll
"Great service, food, wine and venue. Had a reasonable size group out for dinner and we tried most of the menu before we were done. Highly..."
DLC
"Amazing food - pasta is beautiful and dishes just melt in your mouth! Chef even made a special meal for my sister (it was her birthday).I would..."
R For Pres.
"After walking past this place at least twice a week, I finally stepped in for dinner. Sat at the bar and had the pasta with oxtail ragu. The ragu was..."
Ramen Girl
"The pasta here is absolutely amazing. It melted in my mouth and I thought I was going to go to into a food coma. We spent hours here pacing..."
Ellie K
"Hand-made fresh pasta at it's finest! The bread was crusty and delicious, brought back many Mediterranean memories for me. The staff are professional..."
Mr. Food
"Fabulous home made pasta and fabulous service! We didn't have a reservation, luckily there was room!!!! So accommodating, will def be back soon...."
Simone Busch
"Went for a pre-theater dinner. Had arrancinis, croquettes, cauliflower fritto, twice cooked souffle, and pork ribs. All very yummy. Attentive..."
Paulfoodie
"The idea of the Chefā€™s Table , where diners get to sit at an exclusive table in full view of the kitchen and its workings, is not a new concept..."
Trading Plates
"By far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Melbourne! The tortelloni in brodo are to die for, the homemade pasta cooked to perfection! We..."
Anthea
"Retro slick. Remember those cool Italian restaurants from the eighties, very Conran, clean lines, lovely lighting?This is Lupino. Simple, well..."
Lovebunny
"Amazing spot and food..."
Food 2 Run
"If you can get a seat at the chefs bench, bypass the normal table and watch in awe at this amazing team dish up incredible food. Loved it. Thank you...."
I Like My Sushi Raw
"Hard to find treasure.. Booked last minute for a work dinner for 6 and they were more than happy to accommodate us at late notice.Love the no..."
Baristabear
"Love the food and great service!. Confession: I'm happy Il Solito Posto isn't open Sundays. Wanted some good Italian on a Sunday, but our fave ISP is..."
Red Jay
"Great food and excellent service. Pizzas were Italian style with thin, beautifully textured base and simple, fresh toppings. Chicken tortellini was..."
Capt Pants
"Lupino was a delight. Understated decor belighs the quality of the experience. The attractive young Italian waitor was extremely helpful and knew the..."
Craig Smith
"Perfect!. Service was fantastic, food was amazing (best pasta I've eaten!), nice atmosphere and enjoyable restaurant to sit in! Absolutely nothing to..."
Joz28ie
"Excellent food and service!. Presentation, food, service were all excellent! We had a lovely dinner here and left very satisfied. No..."
Ringo
"Being Italians ourselves , finding a simple traditional Italian restaurant who tries not too look to fancy on the menu is hard to find For once..."
LuciaEats
"Great Italian food experience. For ages I had walked past the Lupino little wolf light above their door and kept promising myself that I would go..."
Michaela.lobb
"You're the best......around. Delish....walked in off street. Sooo nice and great price. Service exceptional. Def coming back fo..."
Roigirl5
"An absolute favourite!!. We have been here so many times, and the experience just gets better with each visit!! Intimate settings, beautifully..."
Rach Freeman
"Welcoming and top notch. Picked out a Little Collins tapas bar as the pre-show spot to take my girlfriend for dinner, but on arrival the place was..."
Arnold Slang
"Warm and welcoming.. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Friendly and attentive staff, without pomp. Pleasing menu and guest friendly..."
S.MAMIL
"A little known gem. I had eyed of Lupino for a while and finally ended up heading in for a sunday night dinner. It was cold and wet outside which..."
Fish
"Lupino - Impressive in every way. It was great to visit Lupino with a friend last Friday 1 August 2014. It was a terrible wet winter's night, but it..."
Deanyjm
"Brought a client and my boss for dinner at Lupino after reading reviews. Glad we did! They were very accommodating (we were little late due to..."
Gabbys79
"Amazing food and amazing service. Just am awesome place I'm more than happy to pay for. Well done to Marco and all the guys there. Just..."
Pete
"Found this place on Urbanspoon as we were looking for a new city place to try. We were amazed. The food was wonderful. The penne with swordfish was..."
MalvernCustomer
"Reminds me of my Nonna!. Every so often, I stumble across an Italian restaurant that would play Frank Sinatra in the background. This place screams..."
Lisa Blackman
"Great slightly retro atmosphere, beautiful rustic Italian food and a very warm and friendly attitude to service. Will definitely be..."
Anna Connell
"Reliable. The house-made pasta is delicious (especially the tagliatelle when it's available) so you can't go wrong with ordering any of the pasta..."
Shitake
"Great Restaurant. We went here for the first time on Saturday for my birthday and it was an excellent choice. Great ambience, not too noisy and..."
Grome
"Very nice! Would definitely come back.Searched through urban spoon ratings and came across Lupuno thought we would try it and we were really..."
Christina Watt
"Lovely Place & Great Food!!. Had dinner here for my birthday. Booking process was easy. Had a large group with my grandfather who needs a fair bit of..."
Melinda Anne
"Magnifico!. Lupino has fast become one of my favourite little Italian spots in Melbourne. A casual setting, and simple, unpretentious, and..."
The Napoli Alert
"Great night, great place! The quail was amazing and so was the tortellini in broth! I would definately..."
Wendy Tran
"Mr Pucci thinks it's a great place. Been here a few times and never..."
MrPucci
"Exceeded my expectations on all fronts! You will not be disappointed, quality food & proffessional..."
Aidion
"Came to Lupino for Saturday lunch with a girlfriend and we really enjoyed the food. Had chicken and pumpkin risotto with marjoram which was perfect -..."
Babyleopard
"Good food. The food here was really good. When I walked in the front door I was a bit disappointed, the interior is pretty drab, feels cold and the..."
Richard
"Girl's Night Out. This is a little gem at the top end of town. Fresh, seasonal produce teamed with a gentle touch creates simple but satisfying food...."
Alli Mac
"Joyce, Don't Be Stupid.. Your review is terrible. You put an apostrophe in the word 'restaurant's' and you also went on to say that "Lupino is not a..."
SweetFaces
"This was a great find on the top end of little Collins Street. The menu is small but should cater for all tastes. Based on recommendations were going..."
Lord Tazz
"Amazing. Gnocchi is to die for as with everything else. The marinara was pretty pathetic though, two prawns for $30..bit..."
Bee
"Prowl-worthy. Lupino, meaning little wolf, is a busy, bustling Italian eatery in Lt Collins St, up from Bar Lourinha and on the site of the old..."
Missdelish
"If you're looking for great simple Italian food then this is the place for you. Quality produce, great wine list, great service! And to top off a..."
MissEM
"Finally an unpretentious good Italian restaurant. Wonderful simple food and lovely service to match. The octopus with potatoes and the gnocchi were..."
Marc Ferron
"Delicious. Superb ! Divine Italian cuisine (very impressive Marco and team !!) accompanied with delicious wines - wonderful 'space' and great view of..."
Pau
"BEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE. I went to Lupino in a group of 8. From the minute we walked in, we all knew it was going to be a..."
GFarch
"Decent Italian but a bit overpriced.. Lupino has good italian food, however, for the price you pay it doesn't quite live up to in terms of taste...."
Gursharan Chana
"Delicious meal prepared with expertise and true Italian passion. Marco, the gnocchi rival those my Nonna used to make and your pizza base-..."
Willstar
"Delish Italian!!. Was wonderfully looked after the talented Marco, Richard and team at this fantastic restaurant! Enjoyed a divine, slow cooked lamb..."
Vanessa
"Beautiful food, generous portions!. I dined here recently for lunch with a friend. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint! We..."
Clujen
"Left with a food pregnancy that I do not regret!. Pretty much awesome. I had the gnocchi for entree, Marinara main, Pannetore pudding for dessert...."
Kara Jerman
"I had dinner Saturday night on my own as my friend abounded me and was sitting infront of the chefs cooking. I suddenly didn't feel alone , the chefs..."
Susy
"Quality restaurant! Nice dining space, love the open kitchen, service was very good, friendly helpful and accommodating. Simple Italian dishes done..."
Luke
"Have been wanting to dine here for a while and finally had the opportunity tonight for our 6 month wedding anniversary. Booked a week prior for..."
Lulu2012
"Enjoyable meal had by all. Helpful and efficient service, excellent wine list and great Italian standards done very very well. Will come back soon..."
Nibblesnbubbles
"Had a great night out with friends. Food and wine was fantastic. Service great also. Thanks..."
Glenn
"A little pricey for the quantity you get, but it was a lovely place to have a drink and a casual..."
Danny Torode
"Shhhh.... keep this gem hidden!. We were looking for a dinner place, and this popped up. The reservation service was quick and easy, and on the night..."
Thurazin
"Really tasty quick and relatively cheap Italian! Had special pizza (so yum), ricotta gnocchi which melted in the mouth, caprese salad and homemade..."
Andrew Tregaskis
"Fantastic service from the staff at Lupino. Beautiful food too! Great environment... Unpretentious, inobtrusive, great value... Would go back and..."
Anna Walls
"YUM!. Love this place. Only been once but there's a nice laid back quiet atmosphere and the food was really yummy. My friends and I all ordered the..."
Kate
"Delicious!. Warm, relaxed atmosphere. Tasty Italian food at a reasonable price. Excellent service, will definitely be..."
Jessie
"Very good Italian-Australian! food nothing special.... A little bit expansive but the product is 100% Italian....I'm very envy about the..."
Roberto Catania
"Carmelo 1469. Great sexy restaurant..very good food very good experience and not..."
Liling333
"We turned up unexpectedly at 7pm on a Saturday night and were able to snag the last spot available. We Could not fault a single thing, so impressed I..."
Diana
"A perfect pasta fix. I am mad on fresh pasta and my man loves some carbohydrates after a big basketball game so after his match one night last week..."
Susannah Best
"Went to Lupino last night with friends and had a great night. Service was excellent and food uncomplicated but delicious. We shared a number of..."
I Love Minnie
"Took my husband to lupino for a date last Friday and very much enjoyed the experience. Lovely, simple Italian flavours, reasonably priced and served..."
Peet
"Simply delicious dining. Bravo Lupino! Very, very much enjoyed our experience at Lupino. By far the most delicious, honest Italian food in the CBD...."
Fe Black
"Elegant, efficient, excellent. Simple food, surprisingly well..."
Gasbrake
"Well priced simple Italian dinning. The dinner menu is very well priced with most mains under $30 and lots of starters to choose from. We were very..."
Puiyi Tiffany Pang
"Good pasta. Lupino is cosy and trendy with reasonably priced pasta dishes. I had the tortellino of chicken and garlic dumplings. While..."
Purple Bear
"Went here by default because next door was closed for renovations.without a booking,we were seated straight away despite the restaurant being quite..."
Fat_kid
"It's Saturday, my girlfriend and I take a chance on the cinema - but alas gold class is full. So we think "let's try mamasita" - but again beaten to..."
Bear Shields
"Buongiorno!!! Lupino!!!. I went there on Saturday night with a few friends we shared a couple of really well chosen bottles of excellent red, thanks..."
Jan Alles
"Anchovy pizza. Amazing light delicate and make sure you apply the chilling..."
Sean Kelly
"Great Place. The way the classics should be.Will be back soon, loved..."
Diner
"Great prices for delicious, Italian food in a great place. Lupino - delicious! A great, relaxed but cool inner city restaurant. The staff are really..."
Em Kaye
"Good, but a little pricey. Lupino is situated at the Paris end of Collins Street. Great location to get a bit to eat before seeing a show or catching..."
James Bond
"Great space and food. This new Italian eatery with pedigree, that is Richard Lodge and Marco Lori, has the X factor. The food is simple but..."
Diane Rowley
"Fantastic dining experience. I took my girlfriend out for dinner to Lupino with no prior knowledge of this place and I must say I was very impressed...."
Timmy Smalls
"A little bit of Italy at the Paris end of Collins. Lupino, a cute but classy new Italian restaurant in the site of the former champagne lounge in..."
Tom Kaye
"Lupino means 'little wolf' in Italian and this little wolf howls with Italian class and style. You can't miss the quirky red neon wolf sign on the..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"MoMo & Coco's "Guide to Doughnuts in Melbourne" -- elegantly restrained Lupino serves chewy nutella bomboloni, an ideal dinner before venturing to..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"Lupino has been somewhere I have wanted to get to for a while and we are finally here! On a dark, cold Friday night we slip into our table and read..."
FoodieAboutTown
"A great little restaurant almost hidden away on Little Collins street. Friendly service and good..."
Petit Miamx
"Rustic, intimate, small but well executed menu. Great for dates (in my..."
Ashley
"That place was out of this world. Good proper Italian food. The waitress that served us was amazing and she was 2 weeks from giving birth but still..."
Aaron Lee
"Great place with a great atmosphere. Seems to be very popular too! Don't forget to ask for their daily specials - I had their pork..."
Wickd Chin
"Super friendly service and all the foods are scrumptious! Thanks for the nice service to Hola and Nicola! The food of the day= roast chicken with the..."
SH
"Lupino is a busy yet buzzy efficient restaurant with great food, ambience and prompt friendly professional service. A crisp lager comes out with warm..."
AZ von Muralt
"From the friendly greeting to the speedy first drink while we were waiting for our friends to arrive, this restaurant oozed attentiveness. Our waiter..."
Lyn Ferrall
"Amazing šŸ‘ Food was exceptional. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was lovely and..."
Josie Trayte
"Exceptional service from Amanda! High quality cheeses, meats cooked with care and skill, all types of dietary requirements catered for and followed..."
leonie rizzi
"Quite enjoyed the day out in CBD, dining in at Lupino by the recommendation. Gnocchi, crumbled veal, tiramisu, and great selection of red wine..."
F Guan
Maha
85/100 (5531 ratings)
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Fine Dining
"How could anyone write a poor review about the Maha experience. This is not a question it is a statement. This is only the second time we have..."
Michael Robinson
"An absolute devine experience. Enjoyed the spice journey set menu lunch on 11/11/17 with matching wines. Each course was indulgent but not excessive..."
Kayleen Mahony-Murelli
"We have been twice, once for lunch and once for dinner a year apart. The set menus have been excellent each time (plus matched wine) with constant..."
Philip Bohm
"Took my partner here yesterday to her birthday lunch and had the 4 course ( with matching wine) meal. Great service, awesome food and wine and got..."
Danny Williams
"Unbelievable journey of flavor - the staff were all very professional and got to meet Shane. The ambiance was perfect. Well worth the special trip..."
Marcus Baldacchino
"Thank you so much for a wonderful evening last night! My boyfriend and I shared our 3 year anniversary enjoying your vegan 4 course meal and..."
Adriana Kristy
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne and fairly priced too (although not a cheap eat). Sunday lunch is the best option in my..."
Matthew Kenwrick
"We came to Melbourne for a sporting event, and the first thing we booked was Maha. Best decision ever! Food was incredible, wines were perfect and..."
Amanda Muldoon
"I flew over from Perth with my husband for our anniversary, to eat at Maha. It was a dream come true. The meal was the best food I have ever eaten in..."
Carmela Giorgio-Oliver
"Wow first time here and it was sensational. The staff amazing and couldn't do enough to satisfy us as we had a mixture of tastes. Everything was just..."
Tricia Zerna
"Fourth visit to this restaurant. It never disappoints. Amazing service and food to die..."
Tracy Jackson
"Fantastic experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. We had the 6 course selection and it was above my expectations. Food..."
Arrin Parnis
"I need to say a HUGE thank you to the staff at Maha last night. Annual pre-Christmas family dinner and a first time dining at Maha. My husband has an..."
Mel Milliken
"One of the best dining experiences we have had. Food was amazing, service immaculate, top notch from the moment we..."
Mary Drougas
"Dined at Maha and opted for the ā€˜Soufraā€™ menu. Excellent and generous shared dining experience. Definitely within the top 5 restaurants I have..."
SouthEastEater
"Date Visited:14th Of February 2020cost: 6-course meal with alcoholic beverages for 2 people $300Food was amazing and generous portion..."
Food_Voyageur
"Delicious but was..."
Alimaude
"šŸš: Maha RestaurantšŸ“: Bond St, Melbourneā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”šŸ“: From the moment you..."
Sense Of Food
"We booked a 6 course set menu for lunch. The scallops were succulent, tangy and a stand out and the delicate crab dish was tasty. The egg and corn..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"I have been lucky enough to go to this restaurant 3 times in the last 5 years, every time itā€™s seems to get better and better! Truly one of the..."
Trav
"Had we known we needed to dedicate a few hours to spend and savour the food and ambience at Maha, we would have cancelled our plans and stayed the..."
Food Perspective
"Visited Maha after seeing so many good reviews. We opted for the 8 courses for $140pp.1. Kibbeh neya, scarlet prawns and spring peas tart...."
Josephine
"My girlfriend and I went here for our 2 year anniversary - it was honestly one of the, if not the, best meals we've ever had!We opted for..."
Jaidyn M
"We were taking to the Middle East with this deliciously crafted 7 course banquet at Maha. Everything was done to perfection, from the decor, the..."
Tara & Christian
"Maha was AMAZING! Cannot fault the service, wine, food or dining experience. Flawless, exciting and worth every cent. Canā€™t wait to go back and..."
Ruby Burgess
"Can not fault this restaurant. From service, cocktails, food, everything is amazing. Iā€™ve never had a banquet/ 8 course meal that caters to..."
Ella Jane
"The amount of flavour in every dish is amazing. Been twice and would go again. Service is excellent in a lovely environment..."
SiĆ¢n Cole
"From ensuring that the blue screens of other diners didn't spoil our romantic evening, to making sound wine recommendations when our choice was..."
Bronwyn
"Opted for the 8-course tasting menu. Everything tasted really great, and definitely worth the price. Nothing was bland or tasteless. The sauces were..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Went to this place to celebrate my birthday and it is by far it is one of the most delicious restaurants I have been in Melbourne! The food is..."
Shivani Shah
"Outstanding. A must in Melbourne. We had the 4 course vegan menu and loved every bit of it. Service was first class and friendly. Definitely coming..."
Dane Moloney
"This place is amazing! My best friend took me here for my bday , and itā€™s absolutely amazing . We went for lunch and picked on 2 courses set menu..."
Putriku
"Nothing but positive words to say about Maha. To start the food was delicious, so full of flavour and flavours I didnā€™t even know I would get out..."
Yume Yume
"This was a real treat. We went to this venue for a work lunch. The venue was hidden down a side alley. Down the stairs we went. The surroundings were..."
LeanGuy
"Shane Deliaā€™s Maha is a marriage of beautiful produce and an intricate balance of flavours! We selected the 8 course degustation and was not..."
Adventure.of.cpho
"Well...the 8 course degustation was amazing! We were full to the gills by the time we got to dessert so very grateful for that sorbet and granita..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Extremely impressed. One of the best in Melbourne. Some stand outs include the flat bread & hummus, lamb shoulder and aged rice. Service was..."
Sally Phillips
"Went here for my partners birthday. Service was impeccable and they showed me what hummus is meant to taste like. They were attentive and the food..."
Wearekimleaf
"I had been wanting to come here for a long time. Glad to have had the chance to experience Maha. Had an enjoyable evening dining here with my..."
Jill
"One of the best fine dining experiences, the food comprises of simple ingredients cooked to perfection. Every mouthful was perfect.My..."
Kalanie Guna
"I went to Maha for their Mother's Day Lunch - a 5 course menu. Not being familiar with Middle Eastern food, I found the dishes very interesting. The..."
Daisy
"Secluded entrance down stairs to basement. The entrance and fragrance greeted our senses with a friendly smile. The atmosphere was amazing and cosy...."
Paul J Fisher
"from the Ambiance of Maha to the delicious Cocktails to the superb menu, delicious food & great service we Loved our night at Maha. looking forward..."
Sassy Queshet
"This was actually my first experience of a degustation menu and it is absolutely worth the price. I enjoyed the overall experience and also the..."
Aneesh Vaidya
"Went here for my four year anniversary dinner and loved it ! We had the 6 courses and each dish was so full of flavour ! Highly recommend this..."
Ashy
"All I can say is wow. We had the 6 course degustation for lunch. Nice portions, the scallops and charred leak were to die for. The lamb was melt in..."
Cormac
"What a lovely restaurant. The 4 course menu is a wonderful opener to the Middle Eastern flavours. Beautifully paired selection of tasters - could..."
Mez Zoe
"Maha takes diners on a Middle Eastern culinary journey. From the moment you step inside, the beauty and opulence of the Middle East is celebrated -..."
Gastrology
"What a great place to eat! One of the best restaurants in Melbourne for sure. Service is top notch and the food is out of this world.We will..."
Followthewhiterabbit
"We are truly ecstatic when we heard that we are invited to the exclusive preview for Mahaā€™s lunch menu. This Middle Eastern restaurant is located..."
Jeffry
"One word to say the chef is out standing.... What a creative mind and fine twist on dishes.I no want to explain any dishes about it's stand..."
Chef ASD
"Went to Maha for a birthday celebration and we went with the 8 course degustation. I love watching Shane on Tele, love middle eastern food and..."
Teeks
"You need to know where to find Maha or you might just miss it!Hidden downstairs in a lane way in the CBD is Maha. Met up with some girlfriends..."
YummyMummy
"To celebrate both my birthday and my mumā€™s we decided to treat ourselves to Sunday lunch at Maha. I had heard excellent things from friends that..."
I Spy Plum Pie
"Ordered the 4 course menu for $85pp and matching wines for $50 pp. Turned out to be a great choice as both of us were very full afterwards. The..."
Robin
"Pros: Variety, fancy, nice atmosphere, good service and that coffee is different and strong. We wen there for Melbourne food and wine festival...."
Abi
"Absolutely stunning lunch. We ordered the set 4 course menu (and our dietary requirements were catered for perfectly). Service was so genuinely..."
Hannah Alexandra
"Maha is in the basement with a discreet entrance. I went there for lunch and ordered the tasting menu. Good selections and variety. The only downside..."
Sarah Bear
"Itā€™s been a few years since the last visit and this place is still amazing. Food, service, and ambiance all make for a wonderful evening. We had a..."
Dills
"Hands down one of the best dining experience I have had in Melbourne so far. Food was topnotch, service was attention and friendly, and excellent..."
Michelle Leong
"HOLY HECK! What an amazing experience. The renovations look amazing and the food was even better. The bread was to die for and the..."
Jenny T
"The wife and I experienced a 6 course vegan offering recently and was pleasantly surprised with the flavours offered!We have tried these..."
That Vegan Dad
"Nearly ten years on, Maha has established itself as a Melbourne institution. I had not been here for about seven, but had such fond memories. It is..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"My Key Three Pointers *The redo had no expense spared * Vegetarian menu available. * Only have to make one option for the night ,..."
MsConnoisseur
"Came here for an 8-course middle eastern dinner with my family. Some of the dishes were real standouts - the chickpea roti with hummus was a real..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"This was highly recommended by a friend. So finally, on a Saturday, we decided to try for lunch. I wasnā€™t able to book online for on the..."
Secret Taster
"Great service, very creative food but super expensive. It's one of those places that you to for a special event. The cocktails were nice..."
Raul Ramirez
"Visiting this restaurant has re-ignited our passion for fine dining. The service of the staff was impeccable, the restaurant was ambient, and the..."
In A Food Mood
"I came here for a work lunch and boy was I glad we chose this place! The food was super delicious and so flavorsome. I loved how much care was put..."
LC
"This was our second time here. Great selection of 4, 6 and 8 course degustation. The service was prefect and the staff were super friendly and..."
Dublinese
"Beautiful,Amazing service Food was great very generous portions Staff explain everything in such detail and have a real passion for..."
Dylan Davis
"One of the most incredible and memorable dining experiences i've ever had. Extremely worth it. The food, the service, the wine pairing, the..."
Nadia Shami
"Our family booked the private dining room as there were 18 of us. Food and service was impeccable, cocktails were flowing and delicious...."
Linda
"Wonderful. Great hospitality with delicious foods and generous serves in an easygoing atmosphere (only need to improve the lighting a bit). Feels..."
Neilamiddleton
"Maha has always been on the top of my list and I'm soo glad I finally went. I took my sister for her birthday in September and we did the 8 course..."
Quynh
"What a wonderful experience at Maha. Attending for a birthday dinner the interior is beautifully decorated with a moody high class vibe...."
RunnyYolko
"Went for the four course Souffra menu, the first course mezze was brilliant, kingfish amazing and hommus the best I have ever had. Second course..."
Nathan Galea
"My score 4 stars.Ā  In the past J & I have been to Maha twice for long lunches & couldn't fault the food.Ā  First time we had 6 courses & the second..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Our first time there, lovely setup and friendly staff and good food. Tables were really close to each other and it was very hard to ignore the..."
Kimungie
"One of the best dining experiences ever in Melbourne. We had the vegan degustation lunch on Saturday - food was amazing and the service was..."
Bharadwaj Swaminathan
"we came here & did the 8 course degustation menu - it was lovely & the food was good. however, i wouldnt say that it was what i expected from a..."
Aisha Aznizan
"Went here last night for dinner, was one of the best restaurants we have been to in a long time! We got the 6 course degustation menu, with two of us..."
Anne Griffin
"Had dinner last night with a friend. Annoyingly when you book, they ask for a credit card in case you cancel tool late, which I though was..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Great food and atmosphere! the banquet was delicious. My partner and I attended for a birthday dinner we were treated to a wonderful meal with a few..."
Andrew Marom
"This place has amazing service and great food. It is certainly a place for a special occasion. Because of our anniversary we were treated to a..."
Ray
"This restaurant live up to its reputation.. we ordered the 4 course degustation, and was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portion was. And..."
Dina
"Fantastic dining experience!! I have always been a fan of Shane Delia - both his shows and his character are lovely and joyful - but had never been..."
Shish, The Foodie
"Beautiful food made with passion.While on the slightly more pricey side of things, worth every penny.The best hummus I've ever had hands..."
Kirsty Shaw
"Iā€™ve been to Maha a bunch of times and it never disappoints. From the interior to the service it really will impress you. If you like middle..."
KnowingMelbourne
"We had the separated dining room for our lunch. The venue and service were high class. All of the food was presented well and tasted fresh. Not as..."
Mark Quadrio
"Visited Maha with friends and had a great time. Food was absolutely delicious! We had the buffet and everything was super tasty. One of the best..."
Veta Bajaj
"Amazing middle eastern restaurant ! I was extremely impressed with the amount of courses on offer for their degustation and the variety and..."
Vivian
"Donā€™t know where to start. But I know where it ended. Canā€™t remember much in between. When I was in here with a bunch of great friends, and you..."
Bak Kwa
"Maha is exceptional. Staff are extremely friendly and have a vast array of knowledge on their local and imported wines. The food is served from..."
Hazey
"Shane is a very talented chef who has broken out from the shadow of George Columbaris and shining on his own very well. I have been to Maha a few..."
John Carver
"We had a lovely dinner here for my friends bday, and opted for the 8 course degustation. The ambience was very warm, great mood lighting and had a..."
Lisa Giles
"Spectacular evening, fabulous food, fantastic service and perfectly matched wine. We had a six course feast, so good it was hard to choose a..."
Liberty Davies
"What a lovely restaurant. Itā€™s a 4.5 on my non app available scale. This is a lovely restaurant which delivers extremely well on style..."
Two Sheds
"Had the $20 burger and beer bar special today and it was pretty amazing! The patty which was a spiced beef was so delicious and so tender that my..."
Chey_ct
"Have been wanting to come here for a long time and finally got here! Overall we had a great night and really enjoyed it. We had the 6 course..."
Denny Patron
"I was here with a bunch of colleagues for a work outing and I must say the food is excellent. We had ordered share plates and got a taste of..."
Rohan
"Its my new found favouriteĀ  Middle Eastern restaurant. Located in a lane way on Bond street. Visited Maha for mid week dinner, we had to make a..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Food was phenomenal. Love the fusion. We went here for my husbands birthday and they were really sweet to add personal touches to makeIt even..."
Shalsy
"I felt like I was on a journey - it was an amazing experience!Ordered the 4 course meal for 2 peopleMy favourite:First course: Salmon..."
Laarni Tapat
"One of my best restaurants in Melbourne. Foods and service are quite nice. Highly recommended for ppl who want good foods in fancy atmosphere...."
Jason Lee
"Good satisfaction level 5/5 Extremely well services Chose the 4 course menu and it was more than enough for two people.1 st course..."
Heidi Liang
"A beautifully decorated restaurant with wonderful middle eastern music playing in the background. It was a wonderful experience to try something..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Having heard and read lots of great reviews my partner and I had been looking forward to this dinner.First up, the..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"We came her for our anniversary dinner while I was pregnant. They catered the items on the menu for me without even having to mention it. Such great..."
Semiha
"What a truly exceptional lunch!!I came here with my family for a special occasion, and how special it was. The highly respected reputation of Maha is..."
TonkleChicken
"Cannot praise Maha and itā€™s staff more highly. All of the dishes and wine pairings were fantastic. The staff were all knowledgeable and more than..."
LiamzlEats
"Had an amazing dinner at Maha on Wednesday night.Ā  Booked a few weeks in advance for a 7pm sitting.Ā  The presentation and service from the minute..."
Melissa Kate
"Simply delicious. We had the 6 course degustation with matching wines and we were not disappointed. Perfect amount of food and wine matched..."
Gemma
"My favourite place to eat in Melbourne and fabulous vegetarian options available. Middle eastern flavours that will blow your mind and wonderful..."
Cara Turner
"We went to this restaurant to celebrate my Birthday. We opted to the 6 course meal -degustation. All courses were unique on their own and delicious...."
Kalumi
"I'm going to go ahead and agree with the literally thousands of other folks that have reviewed this place to agree it is great - really great...."
Trevor Johnston
"Fantastic degustation.... we ate and ate for 2.5 hours. Surprisingly good portions which was great and the lamb and burnt broccoli were the..."
Musafir
"Returned to Maha after my first visit five years ago and was impressed. Same great food and service (from Jakob with a K!) The 4 course soufra is..."
Derek
"Wow! I had the four course lunch soufra and every dish blew me away. The flavour combinations were perfect. The Turkish delight donut was my least..."
Ashley8513
"Superb. We came for lunch and ordered a 4 course soufra. In short, the lunch was a symphony of flavours. Maha took everyday ingredients and elevated..."
Thai Thach
"The most unbelievable dining experience I have had to date. Stunning food, incredible service and brilliant venue. 5***** definitely deserved!..."
BelleScott
"A little up and down across the dishes but good overall. Had just returned to Bond street and the atmosphere is buzzy and sleek.Itā€™s..."
Rod Coleman
"ok this is hands down my fave degustation place in Melbs. The servings are all a decent size, not like others places where you'll get a sultana..."
Chris
"Came here on its first night back in Bond Street with 12 work colleagues. Got a 4-course banquet menu which seemed to last forever. I was eventually..."
PedGetsFed
"Beautiful food! Got a last minute booking for a late friday night dinner. We had the 5 course menu and everything was simply amazing! We were also..."
Kim Robins
"A flawless dining experience. From the moment we walked through the doors of the Hotel Windsor we were taken care of. The staff were all excellent-..."
Maddie Kingham
"Came here for my birthday. The service, the ambiance, the FOOD, the music, the entire experience was insanity. I thoroughly appreciate what they do!..."
Vonlutge
"This place is aesthetically gorgeous, loved the fit out. We had the set menu with matching wines. Was so delicious and could not fault. Canā€™t wait..."
JA
"Have been wanting to try this place for ages, and it did not disappoint. The wait staff were fantastic, and didn't blink an eyelid when our work..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Simply a Melbourne MUST! Ambiance, environment and service is 10/10The food is AMAZING!!!! The flavors just awaken the tastebuds and..."
NoOrdinaryUnicorn
"Maha left us very satisfied with their set menu! Came here on a Christmas office dinner. Coctails were on point we almost tried every single..."
Ashy Sheppard
"Dined here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary. Such a beautiful presentation of Middle Eastern feast. Such an exciting and fun concept to..."
Ferry Gondo
"Good environment, timely service. Only set menu on weekend. Good taste just a bit too much for girls. Some dish a bit salty. A good range of..."
Gina
"Amazing service and food. Even though it was a busy night, nothing was too much trouble for all the kind staff. Every biteful was delicious and a..."
Chichi
"Had an amazing lunch banquet meal, everything was amazing, staff attentive and knowledgeable, very busy, noisy, but it is the city on a Friday..."
Patrick
"Finally tried Maha after watching Shane Delia on TV. šŸ™†šŸ»ā€ā™€ļøšŸ™†šŸ»ā€ā™€ļøHad the weekend 4 course lunch which is inspired by..."
Chewynoms
"Had the 6 course vegetarian degustation. First course of asparagus had really nice flavours but found the falafel crumb was a bit salty. Really..."
Vege Eats
"Beautiful food! Went for lunch and got the $20 lunch special. Shared the burger and a lamb shoulder which came with a beer and a glass of wine!..."
Rachel Lai
"Went here and was in the private dining room. What a spot, you get the privacy of your own space but don't lose the atmosphere as it's glass fronted...."
Birdman
"Had my birthday here and the food was amazing. We had the 5 course meal inspired by Shane's spice journey show and we loved every single course...."
Cookie Monster
"Amazing. Very impressed, definitely lives up to the hype. We had the six course menu and it was brilliant, each dish better than the other. My..."
Adriana
"Absolutely outstanding! We ordered the four courses with wine pairings for lunch and our group of 4 couldn't have been more impressed! The dishes..."
Lydia Borilovic
"Absolutely loved the food and the General feel of the place. When it comes to the flavour these guys are geniuses. I ALWAYS make a point of coming..."
Baz B
"Maha was always my go-to place for excellent Middle Eastern food in Melbourne, having frequented it innumerous times in the past and never being..."
Nalia
"Throwback to the night when we went to Maha, one of Chef and TV Presenter Shane Delia's restaurants. It was truly a unique fine-dining..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"So this has been a long time coming but I've finally made it! This place was absolutely amazing! From the service to the atmosphere and the amazing..."
Steve Levon
"My husband and I went here last night and we had a really enjoyable eveningWe had the two course with matching wines - it wasn't a huge amount..."
Frances Mona
"My partner and I had the vegan menu tonight and loved every mouthful! Amazing flavour combinations and generous portions that left us both very..."
Lani Irene
"My wife and I took our eldest son to dinner at Maha. We received a very friendly greeting on arrival and were quickly seated at our table with..."
Lindsay
"Unfortunately, the experience wasn't as good as I was expecting. The service was mediocre and I was with a large group so we had to have the banquet...."
Sarah
"I went here with friends for dinner and were very impressed! Delicious food and excellent service. I can't wait for a chance to go back again...."
Becky
"6 course degustation with matched wine = 5 star experience! We had such a great night. The food, wine, cocktails and service was spot on!..."
BEats
"Tried the 4 course and absolutely loved the 1st two, mains and deserts weren't particularly spectacular.Worth a go once..."
SJay
"Throughly impressed with the food and service received at Maha Restaurant.Ā Upon selecting the set Sunday menu, I was slightly hesitant and..."
Mel
"Haven't written a review on Zomato for a while but just had to make a quick comment on the beautiful meal we had here recently. We opted for the 6..."
Ling
"Walking down the stairs to Maha, you can tell that it's going to be an experience. The decor inside has an industrial meets palace feel, it's quite..."
Emsy-eats
"For some reason we'd never been to Maha - big mistake! Do the 4 course (or more if time and stomach allows) and you won't be disappointed. Every..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Great service, nice and relaxed atmosphere. We had the banquette. Whilst the portions were small, each bite was a taste explosion and you can tell..."
Foodserra
"Tucked away in a quiet part of the CBD, this restaurant is quite hard to find. Downstairs, with little natural light, it has a pleasant, cocktail bar..."
Simon
"The restaurant is gorgeous and the service was absolutely stellar. We chose the 4 course degustation - 3 regular & just me as the vegan.The food..."
Spirited Stardust
"Blown away by the food here. Amazing food at a reasonable price. My partner and I had the vegan 4 dish sharing option. I also had a Turkish delight..."
Veggirl
"Family members recommended Maha's to us after they went a couple of months earlier and even gave us some money as a gift to go towards the bill. With..."
Espy Eats
"Had lunch here on my bae's birthday. Had the 6 course set. The meal took us two and a half hours. The food was very good. Very refreshing and very..."
Veronica Lin
"Beautiful food, lovely presentation, charming service, great value. The 12 hour low cooked lamb with roasted carrots, caramelized dates and..."
Sneha Arora
"WOW!!!!!!!! This was the BEST food experience in Melbourne I never had. For a business dinner we went to MAHA first time for me and first time I ever..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"We had the ultimate fine dining experience at Maha! The food and service were absolutely flawless. One of the cats is a big fan of Shane Delia and..."
The Frugal Cats
"Wonderful restaurant with multiple set menus. Delicious middle eastern/Ottolengi like food. Loads of interesting and different flavours, exceptional..."
Fredster64
"Was lucky enough to dine at maha last night with a friend who personally knows Daniel the head chef, we had opted for the 6 course menu but were..."
Markii_
"Have you tried their drinks menu? Unique middle eastern alcohol Raki, Arak and the likes. We went for lunch and had to book early. The staff were..."
Homer
"Came here for dinner and chose the 6 course degustation. I really enjoyed most of the dishes. I really liked the beef, lamb, spanner crab and..."
Angela Eats
"The food and ambiance was fantastic. Really enjoy our 4 course shared meal. However I asked for the no lamb option and received a vegetarian..."
N D
"A sub-basement dining experience that brings the perfect date night ambiance. But, be prepared to wait. Whilst the staff were clearly doing their..."
Ashley Rose
"We selected the lunch set menu (6 courses). The food was well presented, the professional staff explained to us in detail what is in each dish. The..."
Annie And Peter Food Journey
"LIT!: 2nd time to one of my favourite restaurants and it doesn't disappoint. We had the 4 courses and lived every dish. I love how they change around..."
Jennitals
"We came here to Maha as a family for a few birthdays, 6 of us altogether. My mother is of Maltese Heritage and LOVES coming here, especially for..."
Isabell Necessary
"The Maha journey started with trying to find the place, then you find the door and stairs leading to the basement, it feels exclusive and you know..."
JosƩ
"Had the 4 course Spice Journey and was not dissapointed it's food heaven tastes to savour with wines to match, I'm a fan of the TV series and loved..."
Warren Fraser
"Awesome lunch deal of $20 for a burger and beer. Grabbed the pulled pork and was very happy; the meat was not dry, and quite filling. Interiors were..."
Cynthia Giang
"Last night we had a 6:30 seating for 12 people with the 5 course seer menu. The food was excellent and came out in good timing (not too fast or too..."
Lou
"Firstly, good job on the concept. There aren't many middle eastern fine dining joints around in Melbourne. However, Maha didn't really stand out for..."
Valerie L Jovee
"WhAt a place!! Mazed and impressed by the quality of service, innovative food and superb concept and ambience. Must go for a fine fine dining..."
Bhawna Gi
"Went here in early December and it was amazing!! It was such a great experience from start to finish. Beautiful venue, excellent and thoughtful..."
Cranky Crow
"Never have I ever been so spoilt or felt so indulgent as I did in Maha. everything about this place is spectacular. I don't even know..."
Dr S
"Visit #2 1/3/18The more things change, the more they stay the same. A kitchen renovation has done nothing to blunt the on point service,..."
Oni San
"This place is beautiful in every way! Food, staff and service all 5 star! Really enjoyed my 30th Birthday here, we had the degustation menu with..."
Laura Edwards
"We had the 6 course meal, $120 pp and that was a pretty good price.They started us off with the chefs complimentary dishes which I thought was..."
Melbourneats
"Came here for a weekday lunch for two.Ā  The food was outstanding, the service was excellent and the price quite affordable (for food and service of..."
Poi Master
"Great food! Really nice atmosphere. Nice matching wine to go with each course. Cocktail menu had an authentic middle eastern theme...."
Sheetal Prasad
"The food was delicious and plentiful. Left feeling totally satisfied. Love the unusual textures and tastes. Great experience.The ambience..."
Rebecca Plieger
"You may first think its a little pricey, but once you experience Maha for yourself, these thoughts are quickly forgotten. It is more than worth it...."
Hungry Princess
"Dined here for a friends birthday a couple of weeks a go. Ā Service was amazing and food was delicious. Ā We ordered the 4 course menu. They catered..."
Anipsed
"From a dark, sexy and mystic vibe, Maha have transformed their space into a bright, clean, modern and minimalist decor. What I love about the new..."
Mariposa
"Visited Maha on a Friday evening with my wife. Quite and extensive and impressive drinks menu, wife was happy with her pomegranate sours cocktail and..."
Styles
"The $35 per person weekday two course lunch, like the two course dinner, offers a lovely range of Lebanese flavours and textures to share. But itā€™s..."
Michele Walton
"Had a delightful 5 course meal here on Sunday night. Each plate was intricately decorated and had such a great variety of flavours! Great drink..."
Loz Arthur
"Such a beautiful venue to have a birthday dinner ! The food was incredible and staff were more than welcoming. We absolutely loved everything on the..."
Shash Shikka
"Loved some things about this place, including most of the food. We had the 4 course menu and the first 3 courses were good. Having a set menu..."
MM
"I came here for a birthday lunch on a Sunday for their spice journey set menu. Each dish is a delight for the senses. They look after their customers..."
Biggiechee
"We decided on Maha for our anniversary lunch and we are so glad we did! The food was outstanding. I had the vegan menu and everything was so..."
Nicole Power
"Had a fantastic time here, we opted for a late dinner, starting at 9:15 and going with the six course dinner. We were treated to an appetizer that..."
Spudsburgeradventures
"This is the best food around. Four course soufra couldn't be faulted. Had the matched wines when I was last here 12 months ago and did the same this..."
Gilroy
"Great little restaurant in the CBD, and have been a few times.Ā  The staff are very friendly, and also happy and vibrant.Ā  Food is top..."
Alfred David
"What we ate: 5 course dinnerStand out food: EVERYTHING - they didn't miss a beat. Everything from the scallop entree, to the perfectly cooked lamb..."
Whyeat Tho
"The best Middle-Eastern inspired food in Melbourne. Been 3 times and have never been disappointed. Chef Shane is always welcoming and a joy to have a..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"A great place to treat yourself. The restaurant itself is beautiful - from the touch screen entrance doors to the decor within. Fantastic atmosphere..."
Jacob
"Amazing experience.. Food was best I've had for a long time and the service of the staff was beyond exceptional.. Defiantly worth a flight from..."
Fancy That
"I decided to treat our family to some Middle Eastern at Maha for mom's birthday this year. Even though none of us had any dietary requirements, I was..."
Katherine's Food Diary
"Probably the best food I have ever eaten. We had the 6 course banquet, left feeling full, but not so full i felt I could burst. My top 3 faves from..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"This place is the actual bomb. Book ahead! And don't eat anything beforehand... you've been warned! Every damn morsel is 'to die for'. The sommelier..."
Beverly
"Went here with Alenka and Chris. In an unassuming position you most likely would not stumble upon! Inside befitting of a quality restaurant. We..."
Tony
"The $35 per person weekday two course lunch, like the two course dinner, offers a lovely range of Lebanese flavours and textures to share. But itā€™s..."
Michele Walton
"What can we say but bravo! This was a rare culinary experiences whilst in the devine city of Melbourne. We were lucky enough to visit the once in a..."
Bel Sheeney
"was here for the five course dinner.. maha had been on my hit list for a loooong while now... and I had reaaally high expectations. especially for..."
Convivialsins
"Great Middle Eastern food, very modern venue. The peppermint crisp it's a must try. I went for lunch and the only negative I have to say it's that..."
DP
"Food was really quite amazing! Outstanding, even among so many high-quality fine-dining /creative type options around Melbourne. Wine list is..."
Denii
"Great middle eastern restaurant in the CBD's Bond Street. Fantastic flavours beautiful environment. Well worth a visit.Find me on Instagram..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Finally made it to Maha. Started with a passionfruit oasis cocktail at the bar followed by the four course sharing style menu. Delicious and generous..."
Q
"After a long time using Zomato (and basing restaurant choices on the reviews) I wanted to finally provide feedback to all the beautiful restaurants I..."
Yasmine Latife
"A beautiful place to dine. Hidden underground is this wonderful Middle eastern themed restaurant Maha with the best service I've ever experienced...."
Veginspo
"Absolutely no fault in anything Maha had to offer.We dined for hours, they catered for our gluten and dairy intolerant guests and even onion..."
Chloe Anderson
"How have i not reviewed this gem!!!! I have been going to Maha at least once or twice a year for 5 years. The menu is ALWAYS delightful. The Spice..."
Tina Wilson
"The delicately made & presented state of art food, the friendly & professional service & the charming interiors, are not all but some to make this..."
Elysium
"Yum yum yum. We were invited out for a set menu at maha tonight and this place was incredible. Every dish was better than the last. The beef cheeks..."
Coffeeaddict
"WOW! what a great meal. My partner was given a voucher to use at Maha for his birthday and it did not disappoint! From the moment we sat down to the..."
Cassie Huett
"I really feel for people in the hospitality business. While I enjoy eating out and do it a lot, who am I to judge?Ā As an amateur 'food..."
6ixty
"Maha is both vego and vegan friendly with lots of delicious choices.Been there twice and always enjoyed the super fresh produce and varieties of..."
VegoLover
"Came to Maha last night to celebrate a birthday and wasn't disappointed.The interior is amazing and as you walk in you feel like you're..."
Rebecca R
"Went here for dinner and had a great time, mostly because of the staff. They were friendly and polite. As for the food, its good, but not great...."
Devin Fransiscus
"Took hubby there for his birthday as we had been planning to visit awhile now and we love watching Shane Delia on TV! I let my husband choose..."
Fan
"I was very excited to give Maha a try and this Middle Eastern establishment certainly didn't disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed the $45pp three course..."
Kell
"The dinner experience was spectacular and the amazing service was memorable. Great atmosphere, busy yet didn't feel crowded. So many good dishes i..."
Richard Marchandise
"It was actually my first time hearing about 'celebrity' chef Shane Delia but it will be ingrained into my memory after this meal! Absolutely..."
Jonnoyeo111
"We came here to celebrate my partners birthday, and I have to admit I can't wait to return. We ordered the beautifully delicious Spice Journey and to..."
Soleil
"Delicious dinner offering at this hidden downstairs Melbourne gem! We loved everything on the tasting menu, the food was 1st class and the matched..."
Happy Gonzalez
"You come across many restaurants in Melbourne but nothing quite like Maha. We truly had a spice journey tonight that we won't forget. We not only..."
Must Be Hungry
"This is the hardest restaurant to be reviewed so far, as i think this restaurant didnt deserve 4, but also didnt deserve 3.5, it supposed to be ard..."
MF
"Run by awarding winning head chef & restaurateur Shane Delia, Maha redefines Middle Eastern cuisine for all to enjoy. Shane & his team use a..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Maha is one of my all time favourite restaurants! I live in Perth but regularly sneak over to Melbourne for long weekends, and Maha is always one of..."
Lauren Binks
"Maha means ā€˜beautiful eyesā€™ and is the name of Shane Deliaā€™s (of SBS Spice Journey fame) wife. A lovely touch at the end of the evening is a..."
Michele Walton
"fantastic! being vegetarians (yes those trouble makers) we were told that there is no set menu for us & the wife really appreciated not knowing what..."
Mjuice
"Dined at Maha recently and thoroughly enjoyed our evening from start to finish. Commenced the evening with a couple of cocktails to prepare our..."
Kenneth Seymour
"Oh man what an amazing dinner!! The beautiful dining room was so warm and comforting. We ate the dego menu and did not disappoint! Will be back again..."
Eazy Over
"To celebrate my birthday, I Ā had decided to come here and invited a few friends. 2 of my friends have dietary requirements and it such a relief that..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"We had a lovely set menu lunch with about 8 courses and enjoyed all. The only thing we felt was the main meal with its 3 dishes was the best but came..."
Havachatkiwi
"Fantastic! Every dish was wonderful (couldn't fault a single dish), the service excellent; informative and friendly. We were a table of 6 (three..."
John Naughton
"Great food and ambiance. Great value as well given the quality of the food. Cheapest wines start at around $75 for an average drop. The offer of "up..."
Dottore Vince
"Though I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of middle eastern style food, Maha has me nearly converted. The service is nearly 10 out of 10 complete with the..."
J
"My partner and I both really enjoyed the experience here! Ā The venue is cosy and comfortable, the service was impeccable and were made to feel very..."
Teeny Reeny
"What an experience to dine at Maha. Everything about the establishment is executed to detail...this place has certainly lived up the the hype...."
Michael Refalo
"Love the set menu, ambience and level of service. Staff are very friendly and attentive (in a thoroughly professional manner).Food and..."
Lisa
"A set menu that's a pleasing surprise, though I wish one could a la carte some of the dishes. When you arrive to the restaurant, you step down into a..."
Leon Thomas
"Delicious food with a great decor. The restaurant is set up very well and makes for a very enjoyable visit. I certainly recommend it to anyone..."
Tom Curney
"Went there on a very busy night and ordered 5 courses. Food was really delicious and looked amazing. Lovely experience and great service. Highly..."
Al Rostami
"My boyfriend and I had dinner here last night for the first time. We had the Spice journey Banquet it was sooo wonderful. We love trying lots if..."
Alana Camm
"I took my vegetarian girlfriend here for her birthday. The food was impeccable and so was the service. The cocktails are lovely and the venue..."
Daniel
"No seriously if this isn't on a must for ppl visiting melbourne then why botherthis is still my favourite place to eatĀ been back several times and..."
Anna L
"Great food and great service all rolled into one. The staff are knowledgable and friendly, food looks and tastes great. They went above and beyond..."
Sharna Lee
"Maha is a restaurant that will take your taste buds on a journey through the Middle East. Shane Delia incorporatesĀ authentic Middle Eastern flavours..."
Olive Sundays
"Catching up with the gang meant we could go wherever we please. Mr Burberry strongly suggested Shane Deliaā€™s middle eastern one hatted restaurant -..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Amazing restaurant with great customer service and they are so helpful to change the menu to suit your requirements. Its great value for money with..."
Sweetandyummie
"Massive fan of shane and the food he creates in his spice journey series. My partner and I were expecting something similar. We received a..."
Micky B
"Been here many times, the food is AMAZING !!! We usually get a 5 or 6 course meal which is a massive struggle to get through. The food is full of..."
Sharna
"We didn't have a booking and we were wise to come just as the restaurant opened to get 2 seats at the bar. We didn't mind... Had a few nibbles and..."
CW
"Went for the first time on Sunday did not know what to expect and was happily blown away!...had the four course share menu could not fault it good..."
Harry Tahana
"Exquisite food. My goodness the food gets better with every course. Had the 4 course and adored it all. The swordfish was magnificent. The parfait..."
The Greek Freak
"Great atmosphere here. Friendly service and pretty good food. We chose the 4 course share banquet with a good variety of dishes, hard to pick a..."
MN-A
"Completely speechless. This place is truly an unforgettable dinning experience... Probably among the best in Melbourne! They nail the dishes time..."
Hummus
"Had dinner yesterday evening with a group of 5. Went for the Spice Journey Soufra. Tasty food, lovely Pinot recommended by waiter. We were all very..."
Helene
"It has been a long time between drinks (well meals) at Maha. In fact it is my first visit after a couple of years and the renovation from a year..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"Have been here on three occasions for a burger and beer on a Friday (most recently a couple of weeks ago for a soft shell crab burger). Atmosphere is..."
AaronN
"Steve the waiter! What can I say. Professional, informative, integrity driven. Any place that wants quality in their staff should look to Steve! What..."
Ben
"Invited couple of friends for Friday lunch and it didn't disappoint. The service is perfect. We had the 4 course meal with matching wine and not a..."
Finger Lickin
"The Swine attended Maha for a work get together - what an absolute pleasure this was!! If only all work outings were this satisfying!. Despite a Maha..."
The Swine
"I don't often write reviews but I feel other diners should be aware that Maha charges 2% surcharge for visa credit card payment. Our group spent over..."
Julia Nicholson
"Lived up to the hype. Restaurant was less formal to what I expected which was great . We had the 4 course spice trail which was so much food. In the..."
Theodora Minas Gianniotis
"Headed to Maha a couple of nights back for dinner with my partner and was pleasantly surprised with the overall experience the food was great,..."
DaniStreetEats
"I always wanted to try this place as I love Persian food and heard a lot of good things about this place. We managed to get a booking for Sunday as..."
Food Lover
"The four of us went to Maha for a few aperitifs and dinner and the food and drinks were excellent. The cocktails list was mostly different than usual..."
Big L
"Aha aha - Maha you are impressive. Ā The cocktails, menu, food quality, service. Ā The four course menu is highly recommended. Ā Thanks so much and..."
Jules1
"This place is just brilliant. Mentioned to the lady on the phone our booking was for Nancy's birthday. It was just a passing comment and I had..."
John Isaac
"We went to Maha Restaurant on our recent trip to Melbourne. The menu concept is different to your regular restaurant. You simply pick the number of..."
Amelia
"Wow.. i went a couple of months back with friends and we opted for the six course digustation. I am yet to stop talking about the amazing experience ..."
Kara Loves To Eat
"Visited Maha for their spice journey and had an amazing experience.Atmosphere and service were top notch.The four course menu was..."
Blue
"My friends and I ate here on Friday night and most of us had visited here before.I'm half Lebanese and tend not to eat out at Middle Eastern or..."
Letā€™s Eat!
"I am not really one to get caught up in restaurant hype. I stillĀ havenā€™t been to Chin Chin! (I know!) Ā  I also donā€™t get terribly wooed by the..."
Champagne And Chips
"Went there for Christmas lunch and one of the nicest experience's we have had in a long time. The food, staff and service was absolutely brilliant. ..."
Susie Graf
"An amazing experience. I went there for our Christmas team lunch and went for the degustation option. I loved every bit of it. The flavours were bold..."
Simrata Anand
"Went to maha to celebrate my birthday and was very impressed with the food and service overall. Fave dish was the pork ribs, flavours were incredible..."
Foodie03x
"Shane Delia is famous from his TV show Spice Kitchen, and his blend of Middle Eastern influences. Shane continues to experiment with flavours from..."
Louise Rhodes
"Decided on the 4 course and portions were spot on for the three of us. The room was quite dimly lit but it adds to the ambience; also kudos to the..."
Milla Vanilla
"Fantastic experience. We done the 4 course and the food was great. Besides the Lamb, that was a little over salted. The only let down was our..."
Scotty
"Had the Sunday fixed price lunch and boy was it good. Almost too much food but brilliantly presented and the service was outstanding. Shane runs a..."
Craig Willis
"We had our work Xmas lunch at Maha this year, what a success!! We had the six course tasting menu and some had the matched wines with it. Ā The food..."
ClaireJ
"We had a wonderful evening on Thursday - i had requested a quiet area for a dinner for 8 of us, and we were placed in a semi-secluded area which was..."
Tolan
"I booked Maha for my girlfriend's birthday based on reviews and that it was a cuisine that looked a bit interesting and different. We both eat out a..."
Nathan Amery
"My wife & I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary with dinner at Maha. We took the 4 course Spice Journey Soufra which was pure heaven for the..."
Simon Meakin
"Had an amazing dinner at Maha last night. As a huge fan of Middle Eastern food I was sure I was going to love it and I was not disappointed. My..."
Ally Mudford
"While most fine dining restaurants entice diners with over-priced and over-exaggerated decors on a plate, there are many attempts to over-complicate..."
Brian K
"At the last moment I secured a place at Maha last week for their No Bull All Vegan Affair Degustation.Ā  Maha, in Melbourne CBD, has been highly..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"Delicious food and amazing wine list. Good for a special occasion as definitely refined dining at its best with a Middle Eastern twist! Will..."
Girlabouttown
"Absolutely beautiful generous lunch.. Impeccable service, high quality authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Absolutely loved it! Cozy ambience... Great..."
J88
"Had the 5 course set menu and I left feeling very satisfied. Each course was packed full of flavour. The restaurant was a bit dark inside and the..."
Foodie85
"Maha.. Was a choice to celebrate my wife's birthday.. The 4 course dine in as served were not just meals but a spice journey into savoring the..."
Billimoriap8
"We have eaten here a couple of times, and on both occasions we ordered the 6 course tasting menu. The service is absolutely fantastic, as the staff..."
Chef.fc
"Amazing, Amazing food!My partner and I both shared the 4 course dinner option and absolutely LOVED it!My partner is Lebanese so I was a..."
J122
"Dropped in for a birthday lunch at Maha and had the 6 course tasting menu and walked out with a smile. Very reasonably priced for the quality and..."
Alex Tee
"My partner and I came here for a birthday lunch and went for the tasting menu (6 course degustation style). As it was a Friday, the vibes were pretty..."
HungryMe
"Always amazing.Arrow early and grab a cocktail at the bar. The cocktail with morello cherries is a must.You dine from a 2+ course set menu..."
Jason Olive
"This is a tough one for me to review objectively. They say everyone is born with a few doppelgangers and I've found one of mine in Maha owner Shane..."
Jit
"Amazing food. Great service. Extensive range of alcoholic beverages from around the globe. I will definitely be back there again soon. You get the..."
Paul Kington
"I went to Maha a couple of times already. My favorite are the dessert and their burger. You wont be dissapointed. The burger is so juicy and they put..."
CLABEL
"Maha is a restaurant that will take your taste buds on a journey through the Middle East. Shane Delia incorporatesĀ authentic Middle Eastern flavours..."
Olive Sundays
"Amazing nothing but!!! New dessert on the menu is tooooo good. Love the atmosphere..."
Natalia Kajkic
"ELEGANT RESTAURANT, CLASSY AMBIENCE, GOOD FOOD, CHARMING STAFF AND TWO NO-NOS -- Maha is located in an ugly alley in the CBD, but you immediately..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Had an absolutely wonderful evening at Maha. The food was some of the best I've ever eaten and the service was fantastic. Well and truly surpassed my..."
Lucinda Welch
"We recently had our second visit to Maha and found it just as pleasing as the first time around! Ā I could not fault the customer service at all - it..."
Melanie Jayne
"One of the most pleasant dining experiences ever. Incredible food and they cater to all dietary requirements. We order the Soufra menu and it was..."
2girls1breakfast
"Maha is one of the best. Shane's a wizard at combining flavour combos that explode in your mouth. The service is exceptional and the decor is..."
Ameliajcollins
"Walking into Maha I was blown away by the beautiful modern decor and buzzing atmosphere. We were escorted to our table of five which was nice and..."
Claire Loves Food
"I will preface this review by stating that I love eating out and like to think of myself as an enthusiast of the Melbourne food scene and very good..."
Jacinta Murphy
"The decor made you feel like you were away from the hustle & bustle of the city yet in an exotic & sophisticated environment, though not pretentious...."
The Pierced Palate
"We chose the four course tasting menu at lunch. Too yummy!! Most elements looked and tasted complex, others looked more simple and surprised with..."
Check Please
"This has got to be one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. We came for New Years Eve and stayed at the Rendezvous Hotel around the corner after..."
Innafatkid
"Maha is without a doubt one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne.Ā  Brought to you by chef and restaurateur Shane Delia, this enchantingĀ Bond..."
The New Fave
"This place is great. We always come here when we visit from Sydney. Shane D dishes out the best Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern food we are yet to try...."
John Jag
"Lovely dinner, although pricing may be misleading. $700 = 4 people with alcohol!!Service was superb, food tasty, ambience ok.Not a..."
Kylie Mapleson
"Perhaps best middle eastern restaurant we've tried! Had the chef'so selection. And everything was just a different distinctive exotic taste, nothing..."
Ffsmaryjane
"Had the set menu degustation with my wife, I got matching wines. The food was amazing, it was nice to have all the middle eastern food prepared in a..."
JJfood
"Oh the matching wine!Oh the Turkish Delight Dessert!The slow cooked beef !The olive oil ice-cream!!!!!Attentive..."
Melike Kasap
"Maha did nothing but impress. Beautiful surroundings, fantastic menu and lovely drinks. The lamb is a true showstopper and a meal that I would..."
Sketchy Turtle
"Always a great night at Maha. The food is exotic and beautiful. Service is generally good but had a few mishaps over the years. The lamb will make..."
Shane Lucas
"Took my fiancƩ for his birthday and had the 5 course meal. Our first dish was a soup which was not part of the meal, it was absolutely delicious!!..."
Annie Haak
"I took my fiance here for her birthday. We opted for the 4 course menu without matching wines as we were keen on one of their stunning Italian reds...."
Matty T
"Divine food, excellent table service, quick and attentive, beautiful serene decor. Maha makes the best Mediterranean salad and slow cook lamb. Make..."
Maggie Hunter
"What a beautiful restaurant, wine list is fantastic, cocktails were even better. But unfortunately the food just wasn't that great since its..."
HH24
"From the booking to the bill the whole dinning experience was flawless. Delicious flavours, exciting textures and beautifully presented. The staff..."
Andree Semmens
"Good food, nice atmosphere and good service.I found a piece of plastic in the sauce on one of my dishes and they were very apologetic, but..."
Mike O'Brien
"We had a great night. The service was excellent from all staff all night. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant. We had a hard time choosing which..."
4chillies
"As a fussy-eater, Maha has been my go-to upmarket restaurant for many years.Ā  Now that my diet is fussy with pike (gluten- and dairy-free..."
Not My Bread And Butter
"A good experience last night indulging in the five course menu.All the dishes were sound and you could tell a lot of thought had gone into..."
MelbourneHunger
"My top dining experience of the year! Superb flavours and stunning service. Make sure you come here hungry as portions are generous! I even loved the..."
Eyes > Belly
"Short, sharp, crisp menu. Smart, exciting, even engaging cuisine. Some of the items served in the five course meal could only be termed as redefined..."
Dev F
"WOW! What an incredible experience, wait staff were impeccable and the food was simply out of this world. The staff does absolutly everything to make..."
James S
"We were accommodated at a table at the bar on a Saturday night even though we didn't have a booking. Lovely ambience and comfortable. Food..."
Geraldine Thomson
"So good that we bought the book!Save room for the banquet. The food is delicious and you'll want to make sure you have room inside for all the..."
Sandeep
"First time I went for work lunch in a group of eight, loved it so much took my uncle and partner next time and the food is gorgeous. It was very..."
Zan Akter
"Fabulous dinner last night at Maha We chose the 4 course option, every dish was full of amazing flavours matched with excellent wines.Very..."
Vincent
"Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. Food was interesting and delicious with intense flavours. Floor staff were..."
Jimmy
"I had a work lunch here in a group of 10 and were impressed by the quality of the service and professionalism of the staff. Across our table we had 4..."
Out And About
"Important occasion dinner w friends flying in for it - thank God we chose Maha. Everyone very impressed with food, atmosphere, service - efficient,..."
Szeling
"Best restaurant in Melbourne, amazing dishes, great service, great wine list, easy menu options, great atmosphere. Kids under 12 eat the banquets at..."
Peter Wu
"Loved it. Had the 5 courses and struggled to get through it but loved every mouthful. Every course was fantastic. We even had a surprise birthday..."
HHJ
"Maha is one of my favourite fine dining restaurants and they look after vegans incrediblyĀ well. We had a visit to the table from Shane Delia. He..."
Quincesandkale
"The dining experience is nothing short of amazing. The staff are very helpful and not in your face. The 5 course menu was fantastic. Beautifully..."
Ian
"Always enjoy ourself at Maha. Big, wholesome dishes with big flavours, I always leave full and comforted and ready for a bit of a nap! Desserts are..."
Dumplings For Breakfast
"Sublime food, impeccable service and divine atmosphere!Ā  So many beautiful Middle Eastern flavours to savour over 5 super-filling courses.Ā  The..."
Farzana
"Took my wife on Sunday to celebrate her birthday and had the 4 course for $65, what great value. We ate our way through the 13 dishes and we were..."
Michael Johnson
"Love it! Chief is a very guy. Lovely dishes. Kinda of Asian and European food. Heard they renew the menu recently. Will come for another visit...."
I_M_M_ND_
"My wife and I travelled 4 hours, from a little town in western Victoria. We both thoughly enjoyed our 4 course meal. Both first timers at..."
Chris Munn
"Excellent food with an intriguing blend of spices. Service was faultless right down to picking up on the fact that my wife loves Turkish delight and..."
Ashley Foley
"My partner and I arrived early for our 6pm reservation and were greeted warmly by a courteous waiter. As the clock struck 6pm sharp, all the..."
Epicurean
"Since learning I was going to Melbourne from Perth with my partner whilst he worked the only thing I could talk about was wanting to go to Maha and..."
Nidha
"Worth a visit. Enjoyed a family birthday celebration recently and chose the 8 dish degustation which was quite incredible. The dips were incredibly..."
Wendy Bourke
"Slow cooked lamb with pumpkin sauce will have u craving more!! just amazing. ambience and staff are fantastic..."
An.dao90
"Doughnuts yum!. I wish I had enough time for lunch here at least once a week, food is fantastic and the service is amazing. you won't be left feeling..."
Matt.standford
"One of the main reasons we chose to visit Melbourne and we weren't disappointed. Amazing food, amazing service amazing everything! We had the 6..."
Simone Weid
"We had an amazing lunch today. The food was absolutely beautiful and there was so much of it. Very polite and efficient service. Fantastic value for..."
Foodtingtons
"I ate at Maha last night at a table of four. We had the five course menu. We hardly spoke to each other after the food started being served!! Every..."
IZ
"Best restaurant in melbourne.. Seriously the best restaurant t in melbourne. Slightly pricey but the food is incredible. The flavors are ridiculous..."
Kitty Sanders
"written by forfoodssake Bianca: There is just something incredibly charismatic about Shane Delia, his food is in part, an extension of that charm...."
Forfoodssake
"Excellent in every respect. We went to Maha to celebrate two birthdays in one - my 60th and my brother's 70th. I have always enjoyed Shane's cooking..."
Bnic
"Great Food, Great Concept. Stumbled across MAHA last min without a booking, as they were fully booked we were sat at the bar & decided on the 2..."
Katie
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Mrsmaky
"Great anniversary outing. Took my special one to Maha for our 1 year and the place made the night an extra special one. Shane Delia is a master of..."
Yahya_eid
"Maha is a culinary experince of the Middle Eastern cuisine. It is one of Melbourneā€™s best restaurants and rightly so. Whenever I have visited this..."
Ryan Ilahi
"Shane Deliaā€™s Maha has been a Melbourne stalwart for a while now, bolstered by guest appearances on MasterChef and his own TV show. What I didnā€™t..."
Jess Carey
"... I hope they have changed the menu because I would love an excuse to go back! It was a bit pricey, but it was definitely worth it for the quality..."
Olivia Baillie
"I think Ashley would agree with me that everything in this first course was absolutely delicious. From the hummus to the salmon, everything was so..."
Melludee
" So a few nights ago i went to a restaurant called Maha in Melbourne and I loved it. We went to celebrate my mum and a friends birthday and there..."
Chloe
"Last time I was there for lunch with La, and the restaurant was almost empty. The staff were attentive and helpful. And then we realised that..."
EnjoyEatWatch
"Maha Restaurant is part of the Made Group of restaurants (The Press Club, Little Press & Cellar, Hellenic Republic, PM24, St. Katherine's and Mama..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"I found Maha to be an outstanding restaurant and for $40 the three course soufra was excellent value. All the dishes we were given were of a great..."
Candice
"Ermagherrd. Where to start. Everything was excellent! The next course had my sister buzzing with excitement. I could tell by her anticipation that..."
Spohie
"I particularly love reading articles about the owner of Maha (along with George Colambaris), Shane Delia, as he seems to capture everything I love..."
LK
"In this course, cured king salmon topped with black chilli and a spiced toffee-like disc featured alongside smoked eel parfait, with tahini and lemon..."
Amy W
" Maha Bar & Grill is a one hatted restaurant known for its Mediterranean inspired Middle Eastern cuisine prepared by renowned Chef Shane Delia (who..."
Burger Friday
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). Value? The 'soufra' was excellent value! Would we go back? Yes - perfect for celebrations and..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"The Burger and Beef Lunch Special at Maha is obviously popular and I doubt it will be going anywhere soon. Had the beef pattie been a notch less..."
MikhaelfBlue
"I love the variety on dessert platters! Mahaā€˜s platter consisted of fluffy donuts, chocolate ice cream, panna cotta with honeycomb and a middle..."
Jaime
"Maha Restaurant from the Made Establishment stable and Shane Delia, is one of the most popular restaurants in Melbourne - with Middle Eastern cuisine..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I can confidently say that I have never had a less than brilliant meal at Maha, which, with itā€™s lively atmosphere and generous sharing menus, is..."
KYYL
"The service is flawless and the atmosphere potent with exoticisms. Minimum $150 per head if you intend on wine and you will, even though the..."
Dangerousduplicity
"Our three main dishes came out together, along with a side of rice and a salad. The first I tried was the chargrilled wild barramundi with dukka and..."
Let Me Feed You
"the turkish delight-filled doughnuts;and the unique Middle-Eastern interpretations of classical..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"We decided to have the four course lunch soufra . Here's our first course.. So there's the olives , saffron pickled vegetables , red bean and..."
Addy
"The coconut tapioca dish w/mint granita was faultless and left you wanting an entire bowl. That, to my surprise, was definitely the better dessert of..."
John
"The zucchini flowers were encased in a light yet unbelievably crispy batter that gave way to smooth ricotta under my knife. The herbed, almost..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Overall I cannot fault anything about our experience, the food was a delicious twist on the Middle East and the venue was a cosy underground..."
Please Sir Can I Have Some More
"Our first little taste of Shane Deliaā€™s food was a beautifully presented bowl of steak tartare, or kibbeh neya in Lebanese. But this wasnā€™t just..."
A Food Story
"Maha is the mediterranean inspired middle east restaurant in the George Calombaris empire. When it opened in 2008 it was the "it" place getting..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"We were well looked after and food was served within the time frame we requested and we all left with full bellies and smiley faces...."
Minda Barley
"Maha's Sultans Spring menu 2011. Heirloom tomatoes, sea urchin , basil labneh, spiced tomato chai - a crystal clear consommƩ, mildly spiced but..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"I have previously been to Maha however that was quite a few years ago so I was hesitant to dine there again however I found myself there at the..."
Petit Miamx
"What a complete, all-around remarkable experience. The service ensured we were taken care of, the dƩcor was warm and cosy, and the food was the..."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"My Dadā€™s family moved to Australia from Malta in the 70's, so I've grown up eating many of my Nanna's traditional homemade dishes. Maltaā€™s food..."
Lisa Manche
"After a long bath to ease my aching feet, I was hungry again! Luckily we had reservations at Maha Bar and Grill. It's part of The Press Club Group..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"Hungry. Went to MAHA with3 friends, i had to skip any seafood optionreplacing seafood with a smashed radish :-(dip was nice, but 1 small..."
Mark Mcculloch
"Romantic dinner for 2(the gay and the not so kosher Jew)). We enjoyed every little bite we had in our 4 course evening with a lovely atmosphere! The..."
Casey Jenkins
"Amazing service, atmosphere and flavour. Worth splashing out on the degustation for a date..."
Marina
"Amazing shared menu. I love this place. We had the 4 course shared menu and everything was amazing. Especially loved the lamb, cooked perfectly and..."
Toni
"Simply divine. What a treat, everything her is impeccable, we did the degustation menu and each dish was more delicious than the last, beautifully..."
Lady
"Stunning. I ate here on Easter Saturday evening at the 8:45pm time slot and was impressed from the moment we walked in the door. Upon arriving, there..."
Salono
"Fantastic. We went to Maha for my anniversary, and treated ourselves to the 6 course tasting menu with matching wine. Although expensive, I was not..."
Foodlover
"Sunday Session. Had a spice journey with the family on a super hot Sunday. Inside was cool and busy. Food is very good. As a restaurant owner we..."
Matt
"Amazing food, fantastic service and stunning cocktails made our anniversary an incredible..."
Andrew Oakes
"The food was perfection, the service impeccable (our waiter on the 27th was incredible), my birthday at Maha was spectacular. The staff were very..."
Sair29
"Delicious - not your usual Middle Eastern fare. I grew up with Middle Eastern tastes and was surprised to see a few friends from Middle Eastern..."
TheExpat
"Credit Card surcharge. Good dinning experience overall, I just don't understand how a place where you pay at least $100+ per person charge you a..."
Freddy A.
"Magical food and wine experience with superb service. The 6 course degustation with paired wines actually ended up being at least 9 courses of..."
Deb-m
"THAT LAMB!!. Recently went here on my boyfriend's birthday for the Spice Journey Sunday lunch. Absolutely amazing food and faultless service...."
Sarah
"Good food, great service, shame about the unnecessary credit card fee. We really enjoyed our dinner at Maha last week. The staff were knowledgeable,..."
Anthony Hasseldine
"Awesome. I took my wife here last night for her birthday dinner. We hade the 6 course menu, which ended up being 10 after the kitchen kept sending..."
Rhino
"Went here for our parents 50th wedding anniversary, fantastic night out. Had the 4 course soufra menu, it was perfect for a mix of people to share...."
Peter Farrant
"This was on my bucket list for a while and finally came by through a work dinner. We had the 4 course with wine. The waitress looking after us was..."
K.diep
"Lunch at Maha With the kids. We went to Maha for lunch with our 2 teenagers and had the 4 course sampler .... We were delighted with the food and..."
Jones Crew
"Wow! What an experience... One to remember that's for sure. The food was ahhhhmazing, outstanding service.. And to top it all off we met the man..."
PG
"Three visits - and three glorious meals! Bland? I don't think so.... Subtle, evocative, clever, delicious, fragrant and downright delicious?..."
Kate And Rob
"4 out of 5. We dined here for our anniversary last Saturday night and enjoyed it very much, with one small exception - chocolate brownie for dessert...."
CMN
"Maha is located on Bond Street, CBD, which appeared more like an alley to me, the restaurant is on the basement level, but don't be fooled, for once..."
Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez
"Confused.... A group of us dined at Maha on the 12th of September 2014 and we had pre-selected the five course menu. I am from a Middle Eastern..."
Nadia
"Amazing!. My partner took me here for my birthday as there is a vegan banquet option which was impressive enough in itself! Normally I struggle to..."
Laura Canil Campione
"Best in Melbourne. Beautiful, Beautiful restaurant. A lovely ambient feel, sensational staff and best of all amazing food. My Husband and I were so..."
Belinda De Vos
"Best in Town. To the crew at Maha,I have been coming in for sometime now, sometimes for dinner and even sometimes a catch up with friends for a..."
Gary Bee
"Maha love..... We went here Sunday 24/8 for our 25th anniversary. Having never watched the show (or even knew about it) we just wanted to go..."
Tyler Brown
"Just fantastic!!!!. This restaurant was the highlight of our weekend away to celebrate my husbands 50th! We were greeted warmly upon arriving a..."
Lbaker
"I was very fortunate to be taken to Maha for a special lunch today & may I say, it was beautiful. We had the 4 course lunch menu & I enjoyed every..."
Rato
"Mr Delia, I was interested in going to your beautiful restaurant for a special dinner, but after reading the menu and the prices I know that I will..."
Hilda
"This was my first time trying middle eastern food, and I will be going back for more!The service was impeccable, my wife is pregnant and they..."
Sean
"This has to be Melbourne's hidden gem, I have been a regular here for a while now and can honestly say the service is exceptional and consistent and..."
Ezz
"My sister and I had a night to remember! We absolutely loved the experience. We had the four course soufra banquet. Every course that came out was..."
Georgie
"Absolutely "Maha-vellous". Let's just say that when a restaurant exceeds your expectation in every possible way, you're just going to come onto..."
Nannoo
"We enjoyed every meal and every minute at MAha - the food was delicious and the service was faultless (NZ waitress Danni)! We had the 4 course and..."
Christina Fernandes
"Lucky enough to have my birthday lunch this week. Really loved that the set menu was available in a vegetarian option. It's such a nice change to be..."
Megan C
"Amahazing!. Maha is amazing! I've been looking forward to going for a while and it exceeded expectations. The service staff were friendly and were..."
Kng
"Good for a once off. If you like trying different cuisines then this one is a must. Very tasty and interesting presentations of various dishes in a..."
Gastro
"Have been here a few time now and love the Spice Journey menu. Great food and flavours. Staff were friendly and helpfull with drink..."
Adamalta
"Exceptionally Good!. Went there in February for a Valentine / Birthday treat. The atmosphere is very welcoming, the waiters are very good and mostly..."
Ver_ecdl
"Flavour sensation from beginning to end!. We came in for lunch on Monday 30th June. My hubby and I had a rare ā€˜date dayā€™ so we took full..."
Jess
"Review. I decided to take my wife on her birthday on 30th of June for a lunch at Maha.It was our first visit to this restaurant.The atmosphere was..."
Tom
"Went here for a friends birthday dinner. Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgable staff and delicious food. We all had the 2 course meal which..."
Jade
"WOW! We got a last minute booking here and it turned out to be highlight of our boys trip to Melbourne. We had the six course option with matched..."
Andrew D
"There needs to be a 'love it' button as 'like it' just doesn't cut it. I have dined at Maha 5-6 times and have never been disappointed. Although I'm..."
Tennille
"Amazing! I think that's all that's needed to be said about the food. Be warned there is so much food, go on an empty..."
Claire Johnsen
"Food was spectacular. Recommend the four courses and variety, authenticity and quality of produce spot on. Service impeccable - highly..."
Hanna Murray
"Very impressive.. We visited in march and were blown away by the exquisiteness of each dish put before us. such incredible care and attention to..."
Moodlesoup
"Absolutely beautiful. The staff were so friendly and the food... Omg the food. Amazing. Everything was perfection. We will definitely be coming..."
Ginny
"Worth the trip. On a recent visit we dined at Maha in the hope of replicating a memory of a previous experience with them.All I can say is very..."
Manger Maven
"We went for my birthday and the service was attentive and informative - first class. Nothing too much trouble. Food was exquisite and they went to..."
SG
"Best restaurant experience!. Maha was one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. I've always wanted to dine here, since both my parents..."
Jade Pacecca
"A wonderful dinning experience for a celebration exception food wine service highly..."
Anne Sinclair
"Just wow. My partner took me here last night for my birthday and he honestly made the perfect choice. The food was simply stunning and the service..."
Silvia Sk
"Fantastic place hidden in the side streets. Had the banquet and requested vegan and what they produced was spectacular both in taste and..."
Smw
"We came here for lunch to celebrate Mother's Day early and opted for their four course banquet menu which was good value at $45 per..."
Miffy7
"Great!. Celebrated my birthday at Maha last night. Staff were extremely knowledgeable about the food, beer and wine, as they should be at a..."
Andrew Young
"Every dish is delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves here, although a little pricey, but definitely worth it, it was a friends birthday, who..."
Alexis
"Beautiful ANZAC night. We had the 5 course banquet with matched wines. Our night started off with a warm relaxed welcome and an amazing ANZAC..."
Hjordan
"$$$ but delicious Middle Eastern food. I enjoy coming to Maha for fine dining Middle Eastern food. Previous visit a la carte was given same footing..."
Lainey
"Just perfect!. Simply divine, amazing food, attentive staff, great range of wines, every mouthful is delicious, immaculate venue, such a pleasure to..."
Raylene
"Can't wait to come back!. Went to Maha for the first time tonight for a belated birthday celebration and had the 4 course banquet which was..."
Alanajoy73
"Wonderful experience. Turned up with no reservation and were accommodated immediately. we had the 4 course menu and were stuffed afterwards with..."
Michael Epis
"Delicious food and warm engaging service that you don't expect in such a top restaurant. We had our 1 year old son with us for dinner and still felt..."
SandL
"My Fav. One of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne.the slow cooked lamb is to die for and the turkish delight donuts are..."
Adam Megens
"Best restaurant in Melbourne. Have been lucky to have tried many great places worldwide but Maha is my place of choice in Melbourne and I always..."
Zosha
"Delicious food and excellent service. We dined here last night and had a wonderful dining experience. Delicious food with amazing flavours and lots..."
Vivian
"Friendly and honest service, excellent food, great wine pairing - thanks for a wonderful night..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Thankyou for sharing your experience. Went with some special friends on Sunday for a catch up & birthday celebration. What a fantastic experience...."
Gabn
"Hadn't been here before but decided to take a group of friends in the hope that it didn't disappoint ... And it definitely didn't. What a fantastic..."
K C G
"Amazing. Maha is a unique dining experience in many ways.From the moment we were seated, our waiter (the wonderful Brad) asked whether we..."
Sallyekong
"What more can we say but amazing!!! The menu looked amazing but there were a few things that we didn't eat (shellfish) and the kitchen were more than..."
Luibelui
"Delia delights. Shane, things are humming along. Brilliant service, flavour explosion-cooking from the heart is always appreciatedHis prompt..."
Uroldoc
"Perfect!. Loved..."
Hunt4r
"My favourite go to restaurant for fine dining. Consistently flavoursome and decadent with perfect service and timing. Went yesterday and was ecstatic..."
Lisa Booey
"Plates of Heaven. We went to Maha last night for my Birthday.From the great atmosphere to the flavours in every dish, the meal was..."
S And D
"Maha is undoubtedly my favourite restaurant in Melbourne! I have been here on several occasions and it never fails to disappoint! Every single thing..."
AH
"Excellent. Never a disappointing meal! Atmosphere, food and service is second to none.Thank..."
Penny
"Shane Delialicious. I recently took some Queensland friends to Maha for a night out. I've got a five month old baby and am largely under house arrest..."
Jasmine Foley
"Definitely go!. We had a birthday celebration - 4 of us - and we chose Maha. We did the 4 or 5 course set menu and we loved it all. Everything was..."
Helen
"Unexpected. Wow this restaurant is something special. The food can be a bit challenging but in a very good way. The familiar and very unfamiliar..."
ChrisR
"Have just finished our meal in Maha and while not the best food I've ever had, it was a very close call. We had the four course set menu with wines..."
Dillington
"Visited this restaurant last night and was amazed by the quality and variety of food, ambience and impeccable service! We chose the 6 course menu (my..."
Bree
"Wow! Just wow!. We had such a fantastic time - the food was brilliant, the care and detail that went into each dish demonstrated the pride that all..."
Blergh!
"Nice food, Questionnable service. A group of 5, we booked dinner for the first night of service following the Xmas break. When we arrived, our table..."
Jaymie
"Great New Years in. My partner and I joined a couple of our friends to spend New Years Eve at Maha Restaurant.Our initial impression of the..."
Foodlover
"Awesome. Great food and impeccable service! I'm obsessed with the slow cooked lamb and the dessert..."
Hungryeyes13
"Christmas at Maha. I've dined at Maha several times and always been amazed at the quality, presentation, service and overall value for money of the..."
Carlo Di Martino
"Had a wonderful dining experience! The food and cocktails suggested were amazing and the service was exceptional too. Even my 20mnth old son was..."
Anuj Batra
"Amazing experience. Finally, after having been a fan of Shane Delia and wanting to dine at Maha for years now, I had the chance on my recent trip to..."
Gradmania
"An unforgettable experience. Went to Maha to celebrate my best friend's birthday and we had the 6 course vegan degustation. It was amazing!! The..."
Janice Lee
"Great service and food. Last night my partner and I had a reservation at Maha in Melbourne. I have very strict dietary requirements at the moment and..."
Fernandop76
"Last week I was lucky enough to spend a memorable night here for my birthday.Whilst not having tried many middle-eastern cuisines in the past to..."
Paul
"We were here last night for my partners birthday...and lets just say I was definitely in the good books when we left. We chose to sample what was on..."
Shil1402
"My wife and I celebrated our 3rd wedding Anniversary at Maha, and we had a fantastic night! Great ambience, and a memorable dining experience. Our..."
Dflawless
"Food absolutely amazing. Was disappointed that we got charged $6 each for a glass of sparkling water, which not all of us had and was not made aware..."
Sarah
"Thank you Maha!. Celebrated an anniversary last night at Maha and had a fantastic experience. The food and the ambience were amazing but I have to..."
Ana Truong
"Fantastic evening. We went to Maha last night (oct 31st) and enjoyed the most amazing meal. We have been lucky to dine at some very nice restaurants..."
Gtlockyer
"Went for valentines day 2013 and have been a few times before that.Food is absolutely delicious. Generous servings. Down to earth fantastic..."
Therese
"A delectable eating experience. Very enjoyable, great variety yet complimentary..."
The Hoffs
"Saha!. Maha has been a restaurant I've been dying to try for a long time now, as I'm a huge Shane Delia fan, and I finally got around to trying it..."
A.
"Amazing. Went to Maha for a birthday and had a great night, food was amazing, wine was amazing, service was....amazing!! My only criticism would be..."
Saffron
"Came here twice for the spice road special on Sunday, amazed every time, also happy with the service, would recommend anyone to come..."
Annie Akina Zhou
"Consistently Great.. We've dined here several times, and consider it a sure thing. Consistently attentive service, excellent food and incomparable..."
LoveWholeFood
"'Soufra'cking amazing!. Took some work colleagues to Maha for a 4 course Soufra lunch. An amazing selection of dishes were presented in each of the..."
Kateo
"Absolutely love this restaurant! It is right around the corner from my work so I often go there with friends for bday lunches, catch ups etc. would..."
Little Babushka
"Shane Delia'a restaurant is one that everyone should try. I recently celebrated my birthday with my partner here and we had a great fine dining..."
ThatFoodie
"Second visit, the staff are wonderful, all very helpful and obliging, great food, great atmosphere, lots of smiles..."
Paul Smith
"Well...not what it used to be :(I'v visites Maha on probably 10 occasions and have always highly recommended it to friends and family. Have been..."
Aida
"First trip to Maha and it lived up to all expectations. We had the Sultan menu. Too many delicious flavours to have a favourite course. Only..."
Geordie
"Amazing sunday lunch for fathers day, first time there,the food was amazing, will definitely return, loved the..."
Foodiecritic
"Beyond our expectations!!. We ordered the Latifa banquet's and had such an amazing night. Great atmosphere, great service, and mostly the food was..."
Ally Marsh
"Birthday satisfaction. My father booked us in for a Sunday birthday lunch. Walking down into the restaurant the decor was so welcoming and..."
Orian Ibraheim
"An absolute delight. When dining at better establishments in Melbourne you must come with the excitement of the adventure, it's not Friday take..."
Brett Costa
"Delicious Dinner. Dined at Maha last night for the first time and was impressed with service, food and wine. We had the 6 course Latifa menu and..."
Linda Wataszczuk
"Went here last Thursday for my birthday & after living overseas for a couple of years decided I wanted to go back to an old favourite.... Did not..."
Eat Tweet Love
"Great!. Went there on late notice for partners birthday after previously seeing the owners cooking show on tv. The food was delicious! The service..."
Andi
"Wow.. We had the Sultan's Feast with matching wines, what a meal. So much good food, do yourself a favor and don't eat lunch. The food was amazing,..."
Lala N' Paw Paw
"Went to mahafor dinner sunday 30 june,it was amazing loved it definatly wll go backson...."
Mena Defazio
"Delish. I had the Turkish delight martini and it was yum! We ordered the 6 course menu which was too much food and meant that we could not enjoy the..."
Farhaana Desai
"Had a few meza which was nice and the service was great. Would go back..."
Sammy
"Delicious!. The food here and the customer service is the best I have had! This is, by far, my favourite..."
Piper
"Everything is amazing. Loved the Soufra menu. Everything is spot on everytime! Can't wait to..."
Foodie13
"Had their degustation meal, $125 for 8 courses + 1 amuse bouche. Sex on 9..."
Foodfinder
"Fantastic Experience. My partner and I have been going to Maha now for over 3 years. Every time our experience has been fantastic, the only exception..."
Damian
"I get excited every time I get to go!. Not only is it some of the best food I've ever eaten, the whole experience is extraordinary. Probably the..."
Ocean Girl Charlie
"Fantastic food & great atmosphere! Maha is an excellent place to go to experience a fantastic amalgamation of great flavours & cultures. The staff..."
Robzevnav
"Very professional. Unlike a few new kids on the block this place exudes..."
Ashok Brini
"Briliant Set Menu. Have been thinking to eat here for along time. Finally on Thursday last week, me and my sister were give this a try. We cannot..."
Kev
"Delicious food, attentive service. Third time to this gorgeous establishment was a wonderful experience. Opted for the 8 course degustation which was..."
Vickibonbon
"Great Influences. Have been 5 times and walked away impressed each time. Its rare to go somewhere and have complete confidence that whatever they..."
Nick
"Never Disappoints. The first time we pop into Maha was for my birthday and we have been back several times now and we have never been disappointed..."
KennyK
"Great venue. Not bad food but super overpriced for what you get. Don't think I'll be back- simply not worth..."
Pearcy
"Last night my boyfriend I went to Maha for the first time to celebrate Valentines Day. We had a choice of two banquet meals and we decided on the..."
Shrillpog
"Marry Me Shane Delia!. If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate something special, or to seal a big deal - Maha's that place. Every bite is..."
Joliem
"Food was delicious, and very attentive staff. Would definitely go there..."
Rosemary
"Nice. We went there for dinner as a random mid-week treat and tried the 6 course degustation, plus the addition of Turkish Delight donuts. The 6..."
Johnny U
"Love this place. Unique flavours and combinations that give your taste buds an..."
The Red Dress Melbourne
"Wow! Best dining experience to date! Fantastic service, nice ambience & food that was not only delicious, but visually impressive! The takeaway tea..."
Tara H
"Christmas lunch. Had christms day lunch here $135 each good range of food but quality not outstanding.Would have expected better for the price..."
Pat
"Wow!. Had the 4 course lunch here last week, such delicious food and so CHEAP! $45 for 4 courses in middle of the city,..."
Amanda
"Great restaurant, get the soufra!. I've eaten here twice now, and both meals have been fantastic. Fantastic food and really great..."
Eric
"Great but be wary of "non-freebies". I really enjoyed my dining experience at Maha. The two of us had the full degustation meal. Food was quite..."
Vickie
"Best arabic food. Maha is so good lots of atmosphere and the food is outstanding although a little pricey but actually worth it will def go..."
Caroline Tripoli
"Thought I would surprise my in sister and brother in-law for a belated birthday dinner.... I think my husband got the biggest surprise paying the..."
Miss B
"Loved it. Well done, i will be..."
Timothy
"We had the 6 course Sultan's and it was absolutely delicious. If it didn't go against proper food etiquette I would've licked every plate clean. Hats..."
Kelly
"Being from a middle Eastern background I had high expectations and I found Maha's interpretation of middle eastern cuisine quite authentic and..."
Christina
"We just ended a 4 day weekend with lunch at Maha. We ate at an almost embarrassing number of 'hot spots' over the 4 days, and I have to say Maha..."
Food Critics Wife
"Food - We had the Soufra 5 course meal, well presented, excellent variety, very well prepared food. Ambience - I'd rate this restaurant as one..."
GGx
"Great night out. Went here as a party of five and had a great time. Got the chefs choice menu, which was fantastic. Shane Delia delivered the main..."
Patrick Malcolm
"Mahavalous!. My boyfriend and i went to Maha to celebrate our anniversary and was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional service and food. There was..."
VyLex
"Great food and service. I took my partner here for her birthday and must say that we had an enjoyable evening in regards to the service and food. We..."
Noneedtocook
"Yumm. I went there with my partner. We agreed that the food was almost better than sex..."
Meowth
"Amazing food and great service. Well worth the price tag. One of our group was Vegetarian and Maha were only too happy to accommodate. What a..."
Amy Vee
"Wow. Love it! We went to Maha last night. The place was full, with a great vibe about it. Just walking in we immediately thought 'oh, this place is..."
Mel
"Tastes as good as it looks!. Maha has a dark, broody feel to it as you descend from the street into the restaurant. I loved the dark furnishings, the..."
Bianca Jade
"Special occasion dining at its best. Been here twice on Sunday nights, and was impressed both times.Ambience at this place is amazing. When..."
Sue
"Love it!. Love, love, love eating at Maha!!! The banquet is spectacular and the service is perfect. Make sure you get the turkish delight..."
Ava
"Confusing. Dined here for the 8 course Dego and was expecting a nice balance of dishes over the eight courses.First course was enjoyable,..."
Jason
"Great service, our young waiter was knowledgable & passionate about wine. Just snacked in the lovely bar area & ate Mezze (which was pretty over..."
Littlemissfoodsnob
"Intimate dining and pleasant ambience. Had the 6 course degustation and found a few of the courses were very salty, but overall the experience was..."
Dumba
"Maha is one of my favourite places to eat. I love the 4 course souffra meal and it never fails to disappoint. I wouldn't recommend the 8 course..."
Hhunni
"Great Service. Ate dinner here for a special occasion. Had the 8 course degustation and purchased a bottle of wine. Right from the phone call to..."
Jbaby_18
"We went to Maha last Friday night and had the 8 course degustation menu with wine accompaniment. The latter is an absolute necessity and for the..."
Peppermint Stick
"One of my fave high end restaurants. Service does lack a lil bit but food is amazing! The cocktails just as..."
Narelle Johnson
"Satisfied..... I came here for a anniversary with my partner a while ago (2010), the service was great atmosphere was good, not too fine dining style..."
Foodlover
"Faultless & brilliant for vegans!. This was our fourth visit and we ordered Soufra for vegans - leaving it to the chef and his team to surprise us..."
Spwopw
"Good but not great. This restaurant has been on my wish list for a while now, so I was excited when I got the chance to finally go. I enjoyed the..."
Viktor
"Absoult Divine!. After having dine here three times in the last year this is one of that everyone has to try.There are no words to express the..."
Goldie S
"The best lamb in the universe and the best desserts. Only thing I could fault was the fattoush - bit soggy. I love this place and would eat here ever..."
Missy
"We took family here for a 60th. We could not fault the service, food, wine, ambiance. One of the best dining experiences in Melbourne! We left..."
Th
"This little Middle Eastern restaurant is tucked away on Bond Street and has a lovely atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. We thourghly enjoy the..."
Andy Mak
"Delicious. Dined here on Sunday for the 4 course $65 set menu. Everything was absolutely delicious! Being a vegetarian I was perfectly catered for,..."
ELouise
"Superb. Had a wonderful lunch at Maha - everything was wonderful. The food, the service, the drinks. The soufra was a varied selection of inventive..."
Raj
"Delicate and delicious!. My partner brought me here for lunch. I am vegetarian, he isn't. We chose the 4 course soufra, as he had been advised I..."
Aeg
"Never disappoints. Will always be my favorite restaurant in the world. Every meal is packed with flavour! Absolutely..."
Kelly
"Awesome food. Great service. Amazing food. Very unique and interesting flavours. Walked out thoroughly content and satisfied. Great service. Coming..."
AJ
"Went there for dinner last night and loved it. Love how he puts a Maltese infulance on his food .will be..."
Sym
"My new favourite cuisine !!!. Warm and welcoming greeting, recognised from our previous visit, each of us were made to feel special and we knew we..."
Twifty
"Think I've found my new favourite restaurant. Wonderful dining experience at Maha last night. Food superb and staff exceptional. Wine list..."
Hayley
"Turkish Delight Martini. An awesome take on a classic, infused with real turkish delight pieces and the scent of rose water (i think) upon every..."
TC
"Beautifully presented a tasty food. Great service, a real dinning experience - will save up and be..."
Clenden
"The Super Maha!. I lost count on how many times I have been here....We normally take longer lunch on Fridays to come here from work ... its all..."
Tulipa Manse
"Fantastic!!!!! Ordered the lunchtime 5 course meal and loved it!!!!! Definitely will dine again!!!!! Thank you!!!! Best experience of..."
Daniel Low
"Great for lunch. The 3-course lunch menu is great value, delicious and generous. We had pleasant, efficient service. Perfect if you can get away from..."
Pam
"Oh my god what a dinning experience. This place has moved into my top 10 of Melbourne - the food was amazing!! if you havent experienced this i..."
NinjaZu Ate
"Good Snapper. Good food, line caught goldband snapper was a great..."
John
"Yum. Amazing food, quinoa was the best I've tried, we had the 3 course tasting and finished with Turkish delight doughnuts, really good. The wait..."
Frances
"A Sunday Delight. This was my first visit to Maha and after hearing many mixed reviews thought I would try it out myself. I took a girlfriend to..."
Rozzles
"Love it!. I think George has done very well with this restaurant. I just love the feel of this place from the moment I walked in. I love the..."
Chompz
"Wonderful!. The Sunday "familija tieghi" - set menu lunch at Maha is incredible. Every course was great, but the dessert platter was particularly..."
MelbourneEater87
"Amazing!. Never having really tried Middle Eastern food, this was awesome.Had the Snapper and Lamb Shoulder, both in my top dishes of the..."
Gavin Haak
"Artsy food that filled the belly. The venue itself is beautiful, the dark wood, dimmed lighting, fabolous service and the music is lovely to the..."
Kooshie
"My mates and I went to maha for a special birthday dinner, and were extremely happy with our choice in restaurant. Not only was the service..."
Hungry
"Lovely. Really well executed food. flavours were perfect, i intend to eat there..."
Eudaemonia
"A keeper. The menu, quality and variety of food, presentation and service always impresses. You get more than what you pay..."
Linh Dang
"Amazing experience from start to finish. 8 course menu was unbelievable. Service was amazing, our waitress was sweet and very helpful. Can't wait to..."
KG
"Poached free range pullet egg, joselito iberico, smoked bread, jamon, cauliflower. This is only my 3 or 4th time tasting Mediterranean style meal...."
Kenneth Thank You
"Turkish delight doughnuts. I am love... that is all . Great..."
Cynthia Paladine
"Memorably good food & service. Our Bucket List Dinner Club (4 of us) had Friday night dinner at Maha. From welcome to goodbye, the amazingly good,..."
FarmrsMarktsFan
"Nom nom nom. Had a four course lunch soufra at Maha today.... amazing food, fresh and delicious. Matching wine was appropriate, and well timed. Wait..."
EveandApple
"If been a few times and have never been unhappy. Great fresh, tasty and interesting foods. Make sure u try the..."
Daniela
"Fantastic ambience and exotic food... well-priced. Nice ambience and certainly something different. The appetiser dishes were very well-presented and..."
Omnidragon
"Don't sit near the bar or door.. Food excellent.To make sure your expensive night out it not ruined by a cold wind coming in the door or people..."
Jennpf
"The Sunday lunch meal was good value at 65 / head. Skip breakfast! 12 hour roast beef was awesome. Fish too. Dessert underwhelming which was unusual..."
Gumby
"While desert isnt a huge thing on my "after a nice meal" list, my food partner in crime said "You have to have dessert at Maha"! Well he was right!..."
Shane Parkinson
"Soufra = Great Value. I've been here five times, eaten twice at the lunchtime soufra and 3 times in the courtyard.Lunchtime weekday soufras..."
Amee
"Maha has amazing food, the meat dish on the bone is truly spectacular. I haven't been here for at least a year or more, so good to see the..."
David
"For special needs, or a special occasion. As a student I'm usually a cheap eats kinda gal, but the quality of this place is really worth the price...."
Wonderfull
"I LOVE Maha!! By far my favourite restaurant!! Everytime I've been the food has been sensational, service impeccable.. simply cannot fault..."
Gertrude
"Expensive but worth it. Definitely worth a visit, the service was perfect, as was each..."
Davids
"Maha Bar and Grill. I've been there several times and the food and service have been consistently excellent. I recommend the soufra for a..."
PatInOz
"Brilliant food, service, atmosphere.. This place is deserved of a 2 hat cap as its consistently amazing. the food is punchy, with lovely textures and..."
Bt
"Persian Pleasure. A warm cavern on a cold May night. We chose the 4 course banquet with matching wines. Food was excellent and exciting, wine perhaps..."
Gourmand
"WARNING: Don't snack beforehand. The moment you step down into this magical place you know you are about to experience something special - the..."
My Last Supper
"Middle Eastern escape in the CBD.. I have been to Maha bar three times and would come here more often if the bank account allowed!Love the..."
Easternsuburbs_explorer
"Food was good but not really spectacular. But this place is very slick in every other respect. Great service, and extras/gimics like complimentary..."
Apexed
"Maha Uh-huh. Had the soufra, loved everything. My favourite was the slow roasted lamb. I would return solely just for that. The pork belly was meh. A..."
You Had Me At Haloumi
"Souffra delight. Maha has great fixed lunch menu for sharing. There are a lot of little samplings and this makes it interesting dining. The lamb..."
Pork Belly
"Amazing lamb!. Amazing ambience, food is fantastic and cocktails are pretty good too. Definitely will be..."
Sandra
"Soufra me!. Great value degus, being able to choose 3 or 4 courses for the shared soufra meal for 65 to 80 bucks. The amount of food given is also..."
Hungry Ronin
"Amazing lunch today! Had the four course soufra, so much food we left feeling food drunk! Incredible dessert and quail stuffed with duck... Who..."
Julia Galante
"Amazing!. The service, set up & food was top notch. I loved it and would go back without..."
Cee
"Exceedingly good. I must admit, this is the first time I've had mediterranian food so this is probably not a great review. The food was great, the..."
Oyster
"GREAT. We went on a Friday night and as were a group of 8 we ate the 4 course soufra $80 per person. As we booked for 6.30 session we had to be out..."
Simon
"Great place for variety. It's said to be expensive but if you go with any of the banquets there is plenty of food. Slow roast lamb was great as was..."
Damian Mccarthy
"Tasty. Whilst Maha is an expensive restaurant it is better value for money than other options as you leave stuffed. The lamb shoulder is to die..."
Malteser
"Great flavours. This is the place that got me started on my blogging journey. the dinner i had here with my sister was absolutely delicious and i..."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"Impressive!. Ate here with a group of 12, and had a great time. The food was tasty and full of flavour, the 4 courses were definitely very satisfying..."
Coffeeaddict
"Wow what a night!!!. I dined at Maha last week and cannot stop talking about it. We chose the sultans feast menu which we were told was a selection..."
AJ
"Pretty Good. A short time ago, I went on a work dinner for the first time to Maha.Atmosphere, decor and service is right up there with the..."
Cedric
"Outstanding. Possibly the best dining experience i've had. atmosphere was terrific, the service was prompt, attentive, helpful & friendly and the..."
Augo
"Very delicious. Tried the 4 course with wines and everything was very good, piping hot bread to go with the first course dips and olives, washed down..."
Cs
"Gorgeous atmosphere, gorgeous food. .Pros:- Good variety of food, something different for a change- Wait staff know their business,..."
CMcP
"Interesting maha. Me and hub had the 5 course at maha last night and the food was interesting but some really needed an acquired taste like the mint..."
Foodlover
"Each course gets better and better. The food was diverse, fresh and full of flavour and great value for money. We did the set menu of four..."
Brigit Cole
"The 4 course souffra offers new delights with each mouthful. Nobody could want more food but there is plenty of bread if your appetite is especially..."
Amelia
"Nice flavours but average value only for the money. Good..."
MAB
"Different. Nice food ,sweets good.service a bit..."
Spooner
"Of desserts. We went for a 4 course feast at maha.but really, the food wasnt too impressive and was really filling....but you know..."
Claralyn
"Mouth watering. Great atmosphere, fabulous food and good service. recommend starting with a cocktail and progressing to the menu recommendations -..."
Marine Sparkle
"Superb. As good as food gets in Melbourne. The unlimited mineral water scam doesn't..."
Fat Tony Mok-Belle
"What a surprise!. I have been to Maha a couple of times and have enjoyed my visits everytime I visit. Maha has a chilled out vibe, it's location..."
Chefosaurus
"Delicious. After the boring food I had at Comme last week, going to Maha was certainly a redeeming experience for my tastebuds. I am not a..."
Jingles
"Fabulous! Go the soufra and you won't regret it. Save room for the Turkish delight doughnuts on the dessert..."
Lu Lu Sollitto
"Great food, great service. The food comes out to share between the table, which is good, as it makes for a more fun experience. We had the 5 course..."
CP
"Great!. Fantastic cocktail- the maha royale was delicious. The food was awesome and the turkish delight filled donuts mean this is my new favourite..."
Loulou
"This is it - HEAVEN. Heaven can not get much better if Maha is anything to go by. No, this is not the Press Club and we do not want it to..."
Kiwigirl
"Great food, great feel, great fun. The title says it all. The food is wonderful, the helpings perfect, the variety great, the atmosphere warm, and..."
Nicholas Gold
"Recommended. We had the degustation and were very impressed with the food, the atmosphere and service. Save room for the..."
The Bee
"Cannot be beaten. We have visited twice in the last 6 months and this is now our favourite restaurant. We cannot fault anything about this classy..."
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Terra Rossa Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (2017 ratings)
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Classico
85/100 (426 ratings)
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"Had fantastic night at this gorgeous little place. Classico served beautiful food, cocktails, wine recommendations and the service amazing. Bruno one..."
Marlene Verity
"Had a wonderful evening at Classico last night celebrating my wife and her brothers birthday. Food was fabulous & for 2 of our group that was coeliac..."
Gary Corcoran
"Fantastic service, food was devine. My son and I both again best lamb cutlets ever. Cooked to..."
Jacqui Moyle
"Omg eye fillet special was one of the best I've had. Waiter was brilliant front of house needs some..."
Tim Austin-Mills
"Warm and..."
Era Kennedy
"Dinner last night was so good that we returned for brekkie this morning. Well priced and..."
Jess Inglis
"Stayed at The Blackman Hotel above (Great Joint) and had dinner below at this Absolute ripper place! Started with meatballs and polenta chips both..."
Denny Patron
"Iā€™ve had the gnocchi here for the last 7 years and itā€™s always incredible. Iā€™m always craving it!!! The staff are all really lovely and..."
Kahlanipyrah
"If it's Italian you search for search no longer. Dined here when we stayed at the most amazing hotel The Blackman which is part of the Art Series..."
Birdman
"This restaurant is just so stylish and understated - Vasili and staff will welcome you like old friends - try the scallops too. I wish I lived around..."
Arthur McKinley
"I just love this restaurant. I've been here several times and despite the fact that we live close by I really think it's a top class place to..."
Footy
"Italian cafe and bar that's associated with the Blackman hotel and serves a nice selection of breakfast. Had the Italian continental which included a..."
Chilli Feli
"Some of the best pizzas in Melbourne. Willing to do takeaway for locals. Always friendly..."
Jorja
"I've been to Classico before, but tonight they excelled themselves, the best Saltimbocca I've ever had including internationally, so flavoursome, the..."
JiroMiki
"Classico. In one word.. Amazing! Loved the their thin crust pizza, ravioli was beautifully al dente with the right amount of filling and the sage was..."
Nina
"Cosy little bar. Popped in here last night to grab a drink and some tapas. It's such a lovely inviting space and really cosy on a freezing Melbourne..."
Miss D
"Favourite!. Staying in the Blackman hotel upstairs we initially went to this restaurant based on convenience, however, I would have traveled here if..."
Ashley
"Excellent Italian Wine & Craft Beer. Italian Pizza and Pasta joints are a favourite of mine, but rarely does a Melbourne version have such an..."
UrbanLove
"Stunned by the above review. Cant believe the review by SM, me and my partner go to this place every week its amazing. The English chef always takes..."
Newbee
"Delicious classic Italian food. love love love the..."
Ingrid
"Refined Italian. Fresh home-made pasta and thin base pizzas with classic toppings. It's worth seeking out this little Italian bar/bistro at the base..."
Andy C
"It's mainly pasta or pizza here, only a few choices but dishes are good. They use fresh egg pasta and feature Italian wines on the menu. Gelati and..."
Bettina
"Staff dinner! Ravioli was the stand out! And the potatoes were amazing like last time! Coming back!..."
Jayjay
"Excellent restaurant serving Italian food. Highly recommended. Great customer service. Itā€™s a set menu restaurant but they can accommodate a la..."
Andy L
"Intimate, personable and absolutely delicious food. The wine selection I scrumptious and the people are great, perfect for a date or even a work..."
Maria Ramilo
"Traditional Sardinian cuisine and one of oldest Italian dining room with good reputation. The style of food is very rustic and great for sharing with..."
James Jeongsu Choi
"Had a delightful dinner here this week. Very intimate setting, amazing staff and just sensational food. Love the approach of not having set menus and..."
Felicity C
"Just a wonderful experience every time. Passionate and engaging staff, a cosy environment and fresh, organic cuisine. Classic farm to plate, natural..."
R K
"Excellent staff , Most delicious food. Great atmosphere. Will go..."
Priyanthi Ellawala
"I just love, love, love this place. Delightful people, great ambience and special food. We had the tasting menu and a lovely bottle of wine. Speaking..."
Stephen Duns
Ezard
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"We enjoyed a most delicious 5 course dinner for 8 business associates from overseas. The food was exceptional and the wine list was outstanding. We..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Tried the prawn dumpling for entree, Murray Cod for main and Mango sorbet for dessert. Entree was so delicious with a touch of spicy from the..."
Yummy Mummy
"@ezardmelbourne Free range chicken,spiced dumpling,heirloom zucchini,green olive and pistachio. Flavours balanced perfectly with textures of all..."
M3lissa____
"We decided on the a la cart menu and ordered the following dishes: ā€¢ Prawn dumplings ā€¢ Kingfish ā€¢ Pork Bellyā€¢ Milk..."
Catherine
"This was such a beautiful experience and a perfect place to celebrate with your significant other. Every dish was full of flavour and well thought..."
Cmzajicek
"Perfect for special occassion, staff are all professional and friendly.Love the cocktails so refreshing and gorgeous presentation. All the..."
KEL
"Service - Very friendly & comfortable Wine - lack for wine option, tried Riesling (traditional taste, gasoline aroma, citrus fruity) and..."
Naomi
"Fantastic service & food. Everything we ate was beautifully presented and delicious, do yourself a favour and book in to experience it yourself..."
Tom Claude
"Great service and fine dine experience. Each dish was charimatic and delicate. Would have loved more quantity to the dishes but it's about the finer..."
TweeVy Ngo
"EZARD has been serving Teage Ezardā€™s acclaimed ā€˜Australian freestyleā€™ cuisine for seventeen years in a sleek subterranean dining room in the..."
Robin
"My wife and I had lunch on a weekday at Ezzard. We had booked but it was unnecessary as the restaurant was not busy. The restaurant has a pleasant..."
Lindsay
"Lovely ambience and food. Unique dishes and flavours.Visually stimulating. A delightful fine dining experience.A great mix of..."
Lina's Music House
"Absolutely beautiful evening . Perfect food - we could not fault any of the dishes . Service was attentive - without being over the top. Thank you to..."
Hila Ghazanfari
"Ezard is one of the most popular fine dining restaurants located in Flinders Lane. They only have the three course a la carte menu and the eight..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Overall a very pleasant experience, great lighting, wine and excellent service. The food was not as good as we thought in my opinion, perhaps I enjoy..."
Shun Liu
"From start to finish, my husband and I could not fault the ambience, service, food and beverages at Ezard. After reading a few negative reviews, I..."
Kieu Phan
"The service was a standout- they made sure our dining experience was impeccable. The portion size for the dishes were small and light, but the..."
Diana Xie
"We enjoyed the 3 course menu recently. To start we had the scallops and the marron. The broth with the scallops was amazing. Then we had the duck..."
Teddys99
"Came here for my birthday and had the best time ever. The food was fantastic, love the Asian twist on the menu. Service was excellent, probably why..."
Karina K
"Organised the mrs birthday dinner here and was treated to a pleasant experience. Great ambience, good service and good drinks. Food was good, but was..."
Pav Arneja
"We were staying so close to Ezard and lucky to get a table. Let me start with the great location so central. The decor is modern, comfortable with..."
Dawson Brister
"I was quite disappointed and expected a little more from a well and highly regarded restaurant. The staff were very nice and well presented..."
Zacquilinelao
"Ezard has been around since 1999 and is renowned for their top class Modern Australian food with a bit of Asian inspiration mixed with some French..."
Olive Sundays
"I went a couple months back. The food is wonderful. Everything is something you wouldn't think go together, but are just full of flavour! The oyster..."
Vivien šŸ“šŸ™
"Food/ high quality of ingredients, good temperature, beautiful plating but the flavours were just as I expected like Japanese fusion, which many..."
Somanyfoodintheworld
"Such a great dining experience for a special occasion. The ambience, atmosphere, service, and of course, food was spectacular. Itā€™s one of my..."
Great Restaurant Mentions
"Very attentive service and great atmosphere. Offered water and given a menu on arrival. Had the degustation and my partner switched the duck for sher..."
Ex
"Had the 5 course vegetarian degustation was good and filling. Service was good, ambience is nice and food was nice. Most of the food was Asian..."
Anu Kailash
"Had my Wifeā€™s bday dinner here last night and each of us had the 8 course tasting menu. All I can say is it was a very enjoyable evening with great..."
Naveed Kazi
"It was a worthwhile experience to dine in here. The staffs were friendly and attentive. Me and my girlfriend tried their degustation menu-the food..."
Edward Chiew
"Wow. This place exceeded all expectations; service, food and atmosphere could not be faulted. We had the five course degustation, one vegetarian and..."
Teeny Reeny
"Ezard is a luxury experience from the moment you walk in. All the usual five star dining greetings apply before you are walked to your table and the..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Went to Ezard for our 17-year anniversary. When we entered the restaurant it smelled terrible. They way cafes smell at the end of the day when..."
I. D.
"A great selection of contemporary Australia cuisine with a Japanese twist. The degustation provides a mouth water journey from cured swordfish..."
Sebastian A
"Recently becoming a vegetarian I didnā€™t think it would be worth doing fine dining but the 8 course vegetarian degustation definitely proved me..."
Eza Piyasena
"Wonderful experience. Would go back in a heart beat. Friendly staff and the food was delicious. We had the 8 course tasting plates...."
Justin Robart
"Fine dining at its best, this is a hidden gem in Flinders Lane conveniently located near the famous Hosier Lane. From the moment you descend the..."
Flaming Goose70
"Unbelievable experience every time. This is our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The food is imaginative, tasty, well balanced & beautiful. The..."
Chris_madden76
"I just love this restaurant, the food, the service, the environment of the restaurant, it was perfect. Only waiting time during every course its..."
Zhenni Yang
"My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and we had the degustation option. We enjoyed the whole service and we felt welcomed and comfortable...."
Sandra
"Ezardā€™s lived up to its expectations & more. It was a really enjoyable experience more than just a meal out. Degustation meal was awesome..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Great place for special occasions and the standards have remained high for decades.Opted for the pre-tennis menu (same as pre-theatre) which was..."
VegoLover
"Great restaurant. Newly refurbed, great staff, amazing food. The oyster shooter is a must! Excellent winelist! Nothing but perfect. Perfect for..."
MelbFood
"Melbourne is known for it's hustling food scene and endless options of fine food. However, Ezard uniquely stands out amongst the rest as one of the..."
Aggie Koczwara
"This place is impeccable... which is what you would expect. The signature pork dish is up there with the best of them, Iā€™ve had it twice now and..."
Matthew Sykes
"100% amazing. I cannot fault this place as everything was perfect................ like, everything. Best meal I have ever had.Husband had the..."
Jo Eyweights
"Went there with my cousin and mum. We loved the food . The environment was great and the service was excellent!!!!!. Will definitely come back again...."
Shawna Zhao
"Had a long lunch with a close friend and client of Tuesday. Decided on the degustation menu with matching wine. The restaurant was quiet and we had..."
Henri
"I loved the meal we had at Ezard. The service was fab and the desserts were delicious. My husband had the pork dish and I had the beef dish...."
Joey Jane
"This was the second time I had come to Ezard, the first being my first ever degustation several years ago, after which it had remained in my top meal..."
Steph Giles
"As soon as we walked in, the atmosphere was very formal but cosy, with perfect mood lighting. The service was incredible professional. We opted for..."
Lisa Giles
"Still remember the first time eating at a Asian focused fine dining restaurant. Still remember how beautiful the Crab Dumplings with Sweet Thai broth..."
Ferry Gondo
"Great to see an iconic restaurant keeping up amazing food and professional service. Thank you for a special evening Ezard! Will be back soon!..."
Olga Kirillova
"Pretty good food and great attentive staff. However you pay an absolute premium so it's probably not worth the cost. I've had just as good at half..."
Jasmine Wu
"Fine dining at its finest. Every dish resembles a piece of art on a plate. Comfortable, romantic and elegant ambience. Went there for a Friday night..."
Food Junkie
"Every single dish we had was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, the seats were really comfortable. My favourite was the salmon it was..."
CCC
"Ezards is one of those once in a blue moon places where you need to save pocket money and pawn your dog to come to at least once. I was fortunate in..."
Espy Eats
"Had the 10 course dinner menu on Chinese Valentine's Day, great service, great experience for a special day. It's bit dime inside making it hard to..."
ļ½žHappy Neko~
"As a fine dining restaurant, we always expect the best customer service, and we certainly got that! We ate 3 courses, finding everything to be..."
Vyngocbui
"Amazing food and amazing service. Cannot recommend this place more. We had a great waitress the whole night who was friendly and knowledgable...."
Food Lover
"Definitely my favourite restaurant in Melbourne! I've only been here twice but the food and service here is definitely first class. Unfortunately I..."
Jerry Yuan
"The and taste and experience was really good. The only thing I will have to say is it was a long meal even though we only had 3 courses. We..."
Acky
"Every time I go here with my lady it's always perfect staff , oyster shooters , duck , Pork , and well the desserts are incredible it's so good to..."
Ramskil Thomas
"This place has been around for ever but still maintains an excellent standard and freshness to the room. I had a great lunch last week, scallop..."
James Lawrence
"Good seafood option enjoyed dinner at this place .Will be back to explore more food just.good service and dining area .order fish wich came out..."
Hallen Scot
"It was the best quality we've ever had. The risoto starter was the best part. Wagyu and duck was so nice which melted in the mouth. We've ended it..."
Reza Nobahar
"Service 5 | Food 4 | Ambience 5 | Value 4 | Wait Time 5I would highly recommend EZARD if you're looking to indulge yourself or that special..."
The Devious Diner
"I went to Ezard a number of years ago and to be honest it didn't blow me away. I wanted to give it another try because I thought I must be missing..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I ordered the winter long lunch, an eight course meal. Fabulous service and creative presentation, however the ingredients used did not really match..."
Mandyhch1230
"We had booked a month in advance to have dinner here, while the experience was a positive one, I was not wowed.We had the three course meal for..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"My friend took me here for my birthday dinner on a Friday night, we booked in advance and it was a full restaurant when we came. We decided to do the..."
Quynh
"Been waiting a long time to this place so was quite excited I was taken here for my birthday :)Quiet and intimate venue which I liked. The..."
Mills
"With the Head Chef Jarrod Di Blasi recently guest-starring in and winning the immunity challenge on season 9 of MasterChef Australia and brother..."
Our Foodie Finds
"Came here the night before our wedding (huge mistake because we basically rolled out of there at 1am). We ate the degustation, every course was..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Ezard is a two hat Asian fusion fine dining restaurant located in a sleek..."
Love At First Bite
"DO: The pork belly, steak, duck and amazing chips. DON'T: Know what to order? The tasting menu with matching wines is awesome too if you..."
David Food Leasing
"A group of 7 of us recently dined at Ezard to celebrate 2 birthdays. After wanting to visit this restaurant for months, we were very excited to..."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"Nice atmosphere. Really good for romantic dates with the couches down the end. The food and staff are amazing. We even got a small pot of special..."
Shane F
"5 stars for the price vs performance. food was great with a fusion toward Asian flavors. utensils should be upgraded and speed of service slowed..."
Eddie Lo
"I had a lovely experience dining here. Staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and the overall experience is very high-end. I had the..."
Moni V
"We had a nice degustation dinner at Ezard for our anniversary. Loved everything about this small cosy restaurant. I tried the vegetarian option while..."
Divya R
"We came here for my wife's birthday and it was amazing. The team here at Ezard have held their two hats for 20 consecutive years and they have..."
Andrew Phan
"Top level 8 course degustation. Many places will charge you more for less. Added the wine pairing as well. A couple of misses, but most complimented..."
Benjamin Heiks
"Itā€™s been years since weā€™ve eaten here but the food and service is as good as we remember it to be. The degustation while pricey is actually very..."
Lewis Lee
Kisume
83/100 (847 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Eggplant
Tataki
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Fish
Oyster
Sashimi
Tuna
Pork
Salmon
Gyoza
Fish Soup
Cod
Swordfish
Foie gras
Ribs
Beef
Prawns
Dumplings
Sit down
Japanese
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"I never write reviews, but KisumƩ was just amazing! The food was spectacular and the service was great (our waitress took our drinks off the bill..."
Tamara Pintov
"Fabulous food and outstanding service. Loved the easy vibe downstairs.. Uni sushi and the chargrilled chicken thigh (chilli daikon!!) were highlights..."
Gladys Foster
"Reached early so went upstairs to the bar and had a (warm) sake...to me the only way to drink sake!! The edamame accompaniment I ordered was..."
Renuka Saraswat
"Splurge a little and do the private dining Chefs Table upstairs with Chef Moon. You won't be disappointed. Bookings are a must and recommend you go..."
David-James Nguyen
"Exceptional! Some of Australiaā€™s finest produce served to our table by a samurai of Japanese cuisine. An eye for detail intimately shared with each..."
Daniel Berger
"The best food and service. Awesome management and staff....made our anniversary so special with great..."
Roman Peldys
"Could not fault the food in this restaurant. Absolutely outstanding attention to detail, the flavours were amazing and staff brilliant. Highly..."
Megan Louise
"Amazing table service, such friendly staff that really help make fine dinning more approachable The banquet menu makes it easy for those who..."
Jasmine Russo
"Came here for my birthday dinner and surely wasn't disappointed. The atmosphere of the restaurant was sophisticated yet cozy and the level of..."
Donna Nguyen
"Dined here for my birthday last night with the $125pp set menu and had an incredible experience.The service was professional and attentive,..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"We dined at the Chefā€™s table. Incredible food and service by our main chef. However the supporting wait staff were not very professional (e.g. a..."
Casey
"Had an amazing dinner last night here! Nice ambience & cozy. Chef explained each dish briefly & it tastes really amazing...."
Priscilla T
"OMG. This place, food, service, everything (except price tag) was to die to. But even the price was worth it on a special night out with my daughter..."
Alimaude
"Absolutely..."
Bean
"ā­ļø 4.5/5 stars - šŸ‡ Food - we got the set menu for $88 pp, I thought this was great value for money as we were completely stuffed..."
Carmen
"We came to Kisume for my birthday on a weekend. I chose the 15 piece sushi omakase. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar and given the menus. The..."
Willtravelforfood17
"We came here the day after Valentineā€™s Day and ordered the Valentineā€™s Day tasting menu for $150pp. The overall experience was fantastic and we..."
BD Food Adventures
"We were delighted to have the new years special menu. The Omi Wagyu was tender, the hazelnut Dacquoise was soft, flavoursome and balanced. The best..."
Lachlan Chan
"I had booked the sushi counter to do the sushi Omakase, but it happened to be Chinese New Year so they on a special menu with auspicious prices like..."
Alan Tse
"Quality food. Attentive wait staff. Somewhat over priced but making the most of a good name so costs a bit..."
CK
"Kisume is the perfect place to spend your Saturday night! They have amazing Japanese food which is so fresh, full of flavour and tasty! The bento box..."
Gluten Free Bible
"Tasty food and great..."
Anonymous
"BEST RESTAURANT Iā€™VE BEEN TO IN MELBOURNE..... maybe itā€™s because I love japanese food but honestly I was so impressed by the ambience, the..."
Danielle Dā€™souza
"The aesthetic and food quality of this restaurant is amazing. Restaurant was a bit difficult to find but don't we all like a hidden gem? Best dish is..."
Diana Quach
"Dined at Kisume on Saturday evening. Very modern, clean, sleek restaurant serving exceptional food. Itā€™s quite expensive, however, the experience..."
SouthEastEater
"I have eaten at kisume a fair few days and not once disappointed. Really great staff and the food is..."
C H
"This is a really nice modern Japanese restaurant. For starters, I really liked the agedashi tofu and seafood soba noodles. We also had the no nori no..."
IEats
"Loved the ambience of this place. Food is great too! A little bit on the pricier side but well worth it...."
M&M
"We came to KisumƩ for an omakase experience at the sushi counter and were very impressed. The restaurant has a moody ambience and great aesthetics...."
JM
"Came here for my birthday party with family. Love the restaurant vibes and their customer service. I was really satisfied with food quality and..."
Eatwithbonny
"Booked a table at the sushi counter for a special event, the ambience is fancy casual but very fitting for a special event. Experience is very..."
Kayla Nguyen
"Came here with a a booking made hours earlier for 2 during a Saturday lunch. It was pretty quiet with a calm ambience.We were seated at the..."
Karen
"We went there for the set menu at $175 pp. The wagyu scotch fillet was beautiful, as was the snapper tempura and the cauliflower and mushroom salad...."
Ann
"Delicious food and intimate service. The macadamia cos lettuce salad is a standout for me. Such simple dish yet packed with flavors..."
Chao Zelin Ma
"Great experience at Kisume, amazing decoration very focus on the details. Personally don't like the Foie Gras Angus beef, I reckon is slicely bitter..."
Jack C Lin
"Fantastic service and faultless dishes. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."
Melbournefoodie
"Exceptionally friendly service. Nice, modern interior design. Fresh ingredients and delicious flavours. Beautifully presented dishes...."
Foodforthebrokensoul
"UPDATE: CHEFS TABLEEnjoyed chefā€™s table tonight, food was great. Some dishes were a slight miss, but enjoyed majority! The experience was..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"I'm a very lucky girl. I've had the privilege of partaking in the Chef's Table experince three times and I would keep coming back if I could! The..."
Ngocolat
"We had a great date night at KisumƩ seated at the bar. We made a booking and were seated upon arrival by very friendly staff who also kept us..."
Jen Eats Away
"Had a amazing experience here, seating at the bar area watching the chefs preparing our sushi, nice atmosphere, the menu were interesting, very..."
FoodieInMel
"A good place for a formal date. However, it is definitely not a traditional Japanese restaurant, more like western style with sushi. Fancy location,..."
Joey Zhang
"Ambience: 8/10 Service: 7/10Taste: 9/10Value: 7/10Would recommend cauliflower salad and sushi plate.Sakura Hemingway..."
Hungrywombats
"Had the most delightful meal at KisumƩ.The interior was very luxe, and the place was bustling.Staff were very attentive, friendly and..."
Pineapple San
"Late night meal - Iā€™m in love. Set menu had plenty to eat- great flavours and the bar is a great place to watch them prepare food...."
Annette Y
"Our first omakase in Kisume was good! But we wanted to try something out of the list. So we ordered the crispy wagyu truffle in which came out as two..."
Vivi Susanti
"First of all I have to say this is the best dessert I have ever had! The staff are friendly and helpful, but the register lady is a little bit..."
Lareinaglory
"Attended a birthday on this cold weekend. This restraint was nice and cosy as we all enjoyed our meals which were gorgeous to look at and delish..."
Split The Bill
"šŸ“: Discover a fusion of art, design, and dining. KisumĆ© draws on the purity and integrity of Japanese cuisine while infusing it with Australian..."
Sense Of Food
"Had a lovely evening here with my partner. Service was very attentive, which is excellent. Food was great, though Iā€™ve had better at another fine..."
Jill
"Ive been here many times since its opening but this is the first time I write a review. Kisume is my fav Japanese food in town. The food is super..."
Huong Dang
"I love Kisume! I honestly do not like seafood but Kisume opened my taste buds and they did not disappoint. The dishes were flavoursome and the..."
Wearekimleaf
"šŸŽ™"OH, 'KISU-ME' UNDER THE MILKY TWILIGHT" šŸŒ .What was Edamame and Lentils favourite TV show? šŸ“ŗ Answer Below..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"The evolving omakase menu at Kuro Kisumé is a symphony of flavours that appeals to all humanly senses and is truly emotionally evoking. Trust..."
Lydia Leong
"Delicious Japanese cuisine. So amazed by its flavour, especially the truffle wagyu ball - highly recommended! Ambience and service was really..."
Mrs E
"We dined here last year before Christmas. We had the set menu and all the dishesare fantastic. We spent almost 3hours because some dishes took long..."
Lyn Victoria
"Came here during Melbourne Money and my experience was quite good. Definitely some of the best quality sushi in Melbourne but it comes with a hefty..."
Andrew L
"ā­ļø $95pp ā­ļø Excellent Service and Accomodating staff. ā­ļø High Quality Sushi. Tried a set and had to finish with citrus dessert which was..."
Anh Mantou
"I had the privilege of experiencing the chef's table with a sake pairing. Each dish was beautifully presented and eloquently explained by the chef..."
Tepa Rianii
"A fancy fine dining experience, and well worth it. We ordered the 5 course set menu at $140/person and the food quality was great. All the dishes..."
Keven Luan
"Had really high expectations for this place but was a little disappointed. I had a larger group so we had a set menu, the food was great but the..."
Sandy
Bottega
82/100 (1649 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Octopus
Scallops
Croquettes
Duck
Beef Cheeks
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Antipasti
Ragu
Swordfish
Beef
Tiramisu
Pasta
Confit
Salad
Sit down
Italian
European
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Visa
After-hours
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"What a fantastic little place. Excellent food, excellent staff and excellent atmosphere. I highly recommend..."
Heath Gledhill
"We found this little place while trying to find a restaurant before seeing Aladdin. Due to our plane being late we had 1 hour before the show..."
Rebecca Horton
"Always a pleasure to visit this gem at the top end of Bourke St. Shared a selection of entrees with friends and then I enjoyed the short rib main..."
James Rae
"The staff at Bottega could not have been more understanding of our situation. Travelling to Melbourne for the weekend, we had booked a table for 3..."
Gemma Wilkins
"Our third time Bottega and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Great service. Love that the menu is regularly updated so we can always enjoy something..."
Wayne Vincent
"Thanks for looking after us , dinner was fantastic and service was great..."
Ligi Aver
"Truly amazing food. Service was brilliant and wines were a great fit. I canā€™t wait to go..."
Nick Mason
"Highly recommended..."
Alicia Dong
"Beautifully presented food and very well done, to go with a great selection of wine. Unfortunately my squid ink spaghetti was reeeeally salty the..."
Kris L
"Bottega has got to be one of my new favorites in Melbourne. With friendly, attentive staff and absolutely delicious food; what more could you ask..."
Elyssa
"Mixed review closer to 3.5 starsClassic Italian menu. Elegant atmosphere, well designed and spacious. Friendly service.I ordered..."
Foodventurer
"Overlooking leafy Bourke Street Hill, Bottega serves some of Melbourneā€™s best modern Italian cuisine. The menu takes inspiration from regional..."
Robin
"Lovely work lunch in one of the dining rooms. Gorgeous natural light, sound of trams below, and very cute plates on the walls. It was a set menu with..."
Meg
"We had a pre-theatre meal sitting and it was a great selection of food. I had a the most amazing entree of quail, duck and potatoes. The main was..."
Paige MacKander
"Located on the Bourke Hill precinct of Melbourne's Bourke Street, Bottega is a small restaurant with a fine dining interior that serves an..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Had a lovely night here. Food was absolutely delicious. Rich flavours and and the wine was also very nice. Great relaxed atmosphere and the service..."
Facebook User
"An upper scale restaurant with a more relaxed atmosphere.Food I ordered was fairly good. I donā€™t recommend the croquettes however as they..."
SJFU
"My partner took me here tonight after I had bookmarked this restaurant some time ago, he suggested a dinner here to celebrate my birthday.. another..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Pleasant atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Attentive and friendly staff, and fabulous food. We shared 7 meals and each exceeded expectation. Will..."
Masha
"Had dinner at Bottega last night with a gf, we were both so impressed with our mains weā€™ll definitely return for more šŸ“šŸ˜˜ I had the..."
ļ½žHappy Neko~
"Loved this place! It was my third of four Christmas parties (I know, I know), and probably my favourite (stiff competition with Maha and Siglo). The..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Lovely atmosphere and deliciously refined Italian food. A great ā€˜date nightā€™ restaurant that is a little fancy as well as intimate. I have been..."
Food Makes Me Happy
"Came here on a Friday night before before a show and it was great. Service was efficient, prices were good, nice cosy restaurant.Was offered a..."
Age'n'Tise
"Lovely modern Italian restaurant in the heart of the CBD; delicious food/pasta/dessert, quiet/peaceful/elegant ambience, superb service by very..."
Angel Khong
"One of many nice place to dine in the city for good dine fine italian food. We had a few starters to share, olives, grilled cheeses, artichokes,..."
Mi55Bee
"Stopped in for a pre theatre meal on a Tuesday evening. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Entree was a quail special, which was a tad bland...."
Kat
"Nice modern Italian/European cuisine. A good variety of interesting choices on the menu.Good service (a minor thing, they forgot to place a..."
Affogato Addiction
"Service was great in our a private room. The noise travels a bit between rooms so not ideal for confidential discussions. The appetisers were mixed..."
Frog
"The service here at Bottega is outstanding and the food is fresh, seasonal and delcious. The pre theater dining is exceptional and great value!..."
Sweetie Pie
"Impressive Italian cuisine. If you're looking for something a little special then this is a good place to start. Again the pasta dishes are to die..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Delicious, excellent well presented food, generous portions, good value ($55 per person for 2 courses).Pleasant service, food deivered..."
Sneha Arora
"Good service nice atmosphere and very good food. The goat caneloni was great, tender and full of flavour. The Duck was excellent. Sadly the "thrice..."
Mike O'Brien
"You know it's special from the moment you walk in, all class and style.in fact that whole precinct is all class with restaurants of the highest..."
Kenji Maratimo
"First time here with my wife for a nice romantic date. for entree we had burrata mozzarella with mix tomatoes salad really nice, fettuccine porcini..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"For the price point of Bottega, I was expecting something quite special from its pasta dishes. My experience certainly didn't disappoint, but my..."
Kell
"Go there once in a while ......One of the quaintest, nicest "fine-dining" modern Italian establishment in the CBD.Ā Located in..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Lovely place! Atmosphere was lovely, service was great, food was amazing!!! Between the 4 of us, we had the salmon with cucumber salad, the 'seafood'..."
Melissa Milner
"We are spoilt for choice in Melbourne - and Bottega is one of the great Italian jewels in our crown. The food is AMAZING and of the highest quality...."
Dre
"We came here for lunch and really enjoyed the food here, especially the desserts! šŸ˜šŸ˜ we ordered the Calzonecelli and the Valrhona milk..."
Thien-an Nguyen
"We were here for a work function and first time to Bottega, I've read the reviews and had high expectations. The food was good and presented..."
Mizpiggy
"Fantastic place to enjoy a meal before the going to the theatre. Have been many times and always order the lamb which is divine! Beautiful decor,..."
Steph
"Walked in off the street - was attracted by the lighting and the menu. Seriously good kitchen. One of the best entrees I've ever had - scallops..."
Salted Caramel
"What a beautiful food treat after a hospital treatment. The slow cooked lamb shoulder with wheat and spinach was a combination of melting in your..."
Krishna Brannigan
"WOW!! what an amazing experience, coming into this place was a bit of a worry because we haven't booked earlier but the friendly staff was kind..."
Levi Catalbas
"We tried the 'theatre' menu which was a condensed version of the a la carte.. $55 for two courses. I had the duck pasta and it was quite good. My..."
MN-A
"The food was pretty decent , portions are pretty small especially the entrees. Service however on food was a little slow but that could be because..."
Kimberly Kok
"Authentic and elegant presentation of Italian dishes, though my main portion was quite small. Professional service and beautiful romantic setting..."
J88
"Started with the Chargrilled Tasmanian salmon, goat curd, curry oil, capers, it was very nice and not heavy at all. Then for main I had the..."
Heidi
"What a great night we had at Bottega last week-end.Ā  It had not been our number one choice, but I feel we got very lucky.Ā  The staff were..."
Epicurean
"When there's friends there's always good food. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my DSLR camera and so, had to resolve to using my iphone to capture..."
Michelle Leong
"Nice restaurant with really good services!! Love the scotch fillet and pouched salmon also very delicious. Reasonable price, would defiantly come..."
Amber Qu
"Amazing. Everything was perfect, lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and most of all, the food was perfect and fast. Definitely coming back. Happy..."
Squar3pantzzz
"A lovely place for a recent birthday dinner. The food was outstanding, and the service was efficient, yet unobtrusive.The fried calamari salad..."
Mango Queen
"Impeccable service, divine food. I had the beef cheek thats was off the charts good. Was part of a big group and every meal looked superb. Oh yes,..."
James Crabtree
"Executive lunch event: organised a work function there for 25 people. Coordination was easy, food and service were excellent. Great feedback from all..."
Chillout.im
"I've been to Bottega few times over number of years and they have never failed me. Their food is always satisfying and the wine selection was great...."
Imelda Lijuwardi
"An intimate restaurant with ambience and neutral decor. I would advise if you are on the plus size to make sure NOT to book the booth tables. They..."
Queen Foodie
"Booked online and got a booth near the bar - very nice - my first G&T took a while to arrive - we had the antipasto to start and the beef cheek and..."
The Waiter
"A really enjoyable meal. We ordered from the pre theatre menu which consisted of 2 courses (entree and main or main and dessert). The ambience was..."
Nancy
"Got in for a pre-theatre meal at a relatively early hour of 6pm. Got the three course option for a meagre 55. Not quite as illustrious as its..."
Vkap8
"The EuropeanĀ NightĀ Market is on every Friday night and here it is all good. It was busy on this damp winter's night. It is in the city on Madame..."
Katherine Chiu
"Very good food with average portions.The price is quite expensive.Service is good but a bit slow at times.Decor and ambience is very..."
CBF Glutton
"Excellent service, mains were really delish, we had the beef cheeks and snapper, but the portions were a bit small! Would skip the tiramisu, didn't..."
Munchkinmichie
"Bottega is a top notch Italian restaurant in Melbourne in a precinct that has dominated the Melbourne culinary landscape for over 50 years. Enter off..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"For our last night in Melbourne, Monsieur Poisson and I decided to take Anna 's suggestion and have Italian at Bottega which is situated a couple of..."
Mademoiselle Delicieuse
"Our meal was very good ā€“ on par, if not better than the meal that I enjoyed in 2008. The food was excellent and service on a similar level. I guess..."
Libby Margo
"2ofus. Lunch today, perfect octopus entrƩe then 12 hour braised goat, beautiful,my wife had pork belly that was so tender and full of flavour...."
Diver560f
"Nice setting. Delicious food although servings are a little small. Either way we still really enjoyed our dining..."
Jkkelly
"Lovely Evening. Dinner last night with my wife. Restaurant has a welcoming feel to it and the front of house staff are very friendly and..."
Mr Percival
"Had a great dinner experience. We went here for our anniversary and loved everything in this place - the soft lighting, the friendly and helpful..."
S Edi
"Lovely NYE dinner at Bottega Restaurant. Meals were delicious and well presented. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice relaxing dinning atmosphere and..."
Chris Huynh
"attended my best friend's surprise birthday... we had the private dining room and it was nice and intimate for 7 of us... staff allowed us to..."
Elle Tee
"Beautiful setting, lighting is as it should be & staff are so knowledgeable,& extremely friendly in these hard Covid times. Small staff, BIG SERVICE..."
Rach Toy
"Had dinner here last night. My partner and I have dined here a few times. Service staff were very friendly, food came out perfectly timed and our..."
David Bo
"Saw this place a few weeks ago after going to another restaurant and really wanted to check it out and Iā€™ve never been so happy that I did! The..."
Kim B.
"The food prepared by head chef Dusty, was exquisite and delicious! The potatoes were crispy and beautifully cooked in eat appeared to be duck sauce,..."
Raquella Neiger
Claypots Barbarossa
81/100 (1133 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Seafood
Seafood
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Octopus
Clam Chowder
Ceviche
Chili
Paella
Couscous
Crab
Lamb
Scallops
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Mussels
Chili Crab
Chowder
Swordfish
Prawns
Pasta
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
Healthy
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fresh seafood, generous portion at an affordable price. We ordered marinara pasta, grilled king prawn, octopus and seared swordfish to share among 3..."
Full Time Foodie
"I ate here with my partner where we shared the clam and ham chowder, oysters, grilled veggies, cuttlefish and the seafood pasta. Every dish was..."
Carlinaed
"Claypots doesn't look like much but it's much loved by many people I know so I finally gave it a try. It surpassed expectations - my meal was one of..."
Quince And Cheese
"Good food and environment. Iā€™ve been here a few times already. Highly..."
Daniel Sudjaja
"One of the best restaurant in hardware lane. We enjoy the grill king prawn and pasta. Not to mentioned they offer zomato gold deal..."
Hungrytummy
"My wife and I had a lovely dinner here and we are pleased to say that we enjoyed our visit. We started with the stingray tacos which had a fresh..."
Richard Nguyen
"Not business in weekend. Nice service and great food, the pasta with šŸ™ is šŸ‘. Also the beef. Price is reasonable, will be back with friends..."
Sweet N Spicy Queen
"Nice arrangement of seating area inside and outside the resto, nice and friendly staff, good choice of food and drink also their collection of wine..."
Arieorange
"Everything in this restaurant wow-ed me! Before we were even seated down the waitress have alr gotten the sourdough bread appetiser ready for us! The..."
Priscilla Yeo
"What I love most about Claypots is the cosy European ambience. I suggest you visit at night - thatā€™s when you can really feel the warmth in this..."
Shish, The Foodie
"I could get behind this Mediterranean diet. The squid ink pasta was sublime, with beautiful fresh clams that left me wanting more. The swordfish was..."
Austin Lee
"Need a good seafood, soupy hit? Well look no furtherLOVED:šŸ”øthe unique decor with bottles or wine, old style books and repurposed..."
@eat.wit.chu
"Good ambiance and good customer service. The Mediterranean flavour with a touch of Asian fusion agrees with me. It's not easy to decide which..."
Linda Naam
"Claypots Barbarosa, CBD is the youngest among the other well established Claypots sisterā€™s restaurant in Saint Kilda and South Melbourne. This..."
Jeffry
"Had dinner here Monday night with the boyfriend. I love the atmosphere here, and location. Itā€™s nice for a date. My boyfriend isnā€™t a big fan of..."
Ryan+Maryane
"Came here with a friend, ordered the sambal crusted stingray, pasta puttenesca veg option, amattriciana Alla Romana and two San gria cocktails šŸ˜Š..."
Sylv
"My partner and I made a dinner reservation at Claypot Barbarossa through The Fork on a busy Friday evening. We..."
Adelyn Goh
"Located in the popular Hardware lane which is within 5 minutes walk from Melbourne Central station.We got:- Seared hervey bay scallop with..."
Harmony
"We loved our late lunch at Claypots Barbarossa! It's a seafood restaurant but they actually have many delicious vegan options..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Ordered the braised barramundi wings (5/5) and clay pot Barbarossa classic with spaghetti marinara (3/5) - too spicy with little pieces of fish and 1..."
抙ļø The Traveling Foodie
"Came here on a Saturday night without a booking. I did ring up to to make a reservation, but they said just come early, no need to booking. So we..."
AngeLuvFood8
"My boyfriend and I give it high rating for its cozy and beautiful atmosphere, very tasty seafoods and attentive service and live music, fantastic..."
Yolanda
"Once again we enjoyed an excellent meal at Claypots. The fish is always so fresh and it is beautiful presented. The oysters were perfectly shucked..."
Bani Mehta
"I recently went to Claypots hardware lane as part of a group of 6. We were on a Fork Dining special so only paid $35 a head plus drinks. Ordinarily I..."
Antoniette Santoro
"A lovely seafood restaurant.. loved every dish we ordered. Simple food that tasted delicious! Very nice European atmosphere and great service. Will..."
Dulasha Fernando
"Tried this place with the 50% off special. Food is yummy... could be a little expensive without the discount with the amount of food weā€™re having...."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice Ź•ā€¢į“„ā€¢Ź”
"Came here with a promotion for 50% off...and who can criticise half price seafood! The wine is great value for starters - $26 for 500ml (this..."
Linda
"Want a perfect evening with your date ? Want an relaxed evening with your friends and family over a nice wine, some Italian Opera / Songs / Music and..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We found this spot as we were wandering down the hardware lane. It has been one of the best find so far. It was rather late and they were still open..."
Grounded Gourmet Globe-Trotter
"Iā€™ve been here twice with my friend. Everything is always so fresh and reasonably priced. Nothing fancy but so cozy, and you can actually taste the..."
Ai
"I dont know why this place has a just 3.6 star, id been there last week on Thursday night and ate various dishes such as fish and shellfish. All food..."
Be Honest
"Had lunch today with friends fabulous food, all fresh and ever so tasty. we had a mixture of items and everything was of the highest standard.Ā ..."
Diana Nelson
"Really good seafood at a reasonable price for the CBD. Love the fact theyĀ fresh seafood daily and as a result you always get a great selection...."
Grace Jennings
"Fabulous seafood lunch for $ 20Per headVery enjoyable - will come again. The service was friendly and the snapper with roasted vegetables..."
Tammy Martin
"Really nice place for a tea in the afternoon. The Moroccan Mint Tea is one of the best drinks I have had. The service is also amazing, lovely..."
V.and.g1995
"Good food, well priced as well. Service was very average though the night we went. Had an empty wine bottle taken away without being offered a..."
Kotix
"Excellent Seafood Restaurant!!! Very Friendly staffs šŸ˜ƒ. Definitely coming back..Thanks heaps to the chefs for preparing such delicious..."
Saeem
"First time at Claypots Barbarosa and the food was amazing. It really lived up to the Claypots brand - seafood with Mediterranean and Asian..."
Stephen Clendinnen
"My new fav oyster place. Good food, friendly service and live music. What else we could ask more? Don't forget check out their daily special board...."
Sambuca Sam
"What a fabulous lunch!Greeted at the door by two enthusiastic ladies and ordered some oysters to have indoors and ordered an octopus roll to..."
Rebecca.dawson23
"Georgous food delicious .Service great , beautiful staff . Delighted they are in CBD . Can't wait to try more dishes . Had a light lunch and it was..."
Love It Or Like It
"Casual urban style dinning & has a very laid back Mediterranean ambiance. Good quality serving & again more casual style & value of dinning. Staff..."
MelbfoodCritic
"What a great find! We enjoyed all the dishes we tried but especially loved the sandal stingray. Interesting menu, funky little venue and great food!..."
SK
"As good as the original Claypots in St.Kilda! Glad to know that they have opened one on Hardware Lane, much closer to where I work. It would be great..."
Inty Cheng
"A great new addition to the laneway. We head here for lunch all the time for seriously fresh and delicious seafood. They are always very friendly and..."
Wanderer
"Dishes taste good. And service is good too. People would not feel uncomfortable because the sweet service in the restaurant. Anyway, it is a really..."
Chengcheng Feng
"Claypots BarbarossaĀ is the fourth venue from owner and restaurateur, Renan Goksin, whoā€™s vision is to combine Australiaā€™s laid-back lifestyle..."
The City Lane
"Funky atmosphere with great music, we had a carafe of Riesling only $20, sardines plate, scallops, field mushrooms, mixed grilled vegetables,..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Excellent service, great recommendations of food, staff who are really happy at where they are! I fell in love with this place two years ago when I..."
34adventurers
"Live music on Thursday nights until around 8:30, highly recommend visiting then! Ordered a few small dishes to try different things. They..."
Sammy
"If you enjoy fresh, uncomplicated seafood you are going to love Renan Goksinā€™s new food offering in Melbourneā€™s Hardware Lane ā€“ Claypots..."
My Poppet
"First time in the new claypot venue, and i have to tell, they did it again. It is just great. The marinara was amazing, beetroot cured trout on bread..."
Fabian Diaz Moreno
"Good quality seafood at amazing price, which is a rarity in the CBD. The chefs really know what they're doing, the staff are lovely, the menu is..."
Miasma.org
"Great seafood and atmosphere, affordable too. Skip the tourist traps nearby on hardware lane and come here. Seafood pasta was a highlight, wine was..."
Nick
"Beautiful, cheap, fresh seafood. Lovely wineg and great, friendly service. Ignore the tourist traps in hardware lane, this is the place to be..."
Amy Howell
"Love the atmosphere of this place - books lining the walls, Ā interesting bric-a-brac... It's quirky, comfortable and unpretentious. For fans of..."
Kaye B
"Hi - I was astonished and very surprised as I wandered down Hardware Lane though the crowds to arrive at an almost empty restaurant. I wasn't however..."
Wayne Leicht
"This is by far the best place I have been for a unique seafood experience. Everything on the menu is unique and I wanted to sample everything. I can..."
Robert Donald
"Great atmosphere and amazing customer service, almost perfect for a mixed group of dietary needs. We got whole fish, oysters, muscles and nearly all..."
Cameron (camwholikestrees)
"We found this hidden gem open when everything else was closed. And it was a blessing in disguise. My husband and I have had many seafood and tapas..."
Shahinoor Ali
"Lovely seafood restaurant with good vibes and delicious options. Had a mix of small plates and mains - my favourite was the sambal stingray! Sat..."
Aimee
"Me and my friends had a great time at Claypots. Our waiter Prince was awesome and attentive. Iā€™m definitely going to go back the next time I come..."
C Johnson
"Great food and experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. It is a small space so it gets pretty squishy on busier days. Enjoyed the clam chowder,..."
James K
"Love this gem and the vibe . Casual seafood place with happy staff to serve you. We ordered lots of seafood. Chili mussel is a must and the claypot..."
Andrew Goh
"So many unique and tasty dishes. From Abalone, to Chowder, Oysters and Superb Bugs, itā€™s a must visit. Set in the vibrant Hardware Lane it also..."
Ryan Helton
Il Nostro Posto
74/100 (2065 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Lasagne
Chili
Cannoli
Calamari
Carbonara
Risotto
Ice Cream
Mussels
Gelato
Calamares
Arancini
Swordfish
Prawns
Beef
Tiramisu
Pasta
Meatballs
Salad
"Lovely vibes..of this lane ..very Italian..and the pizza was really fresh..like da Michelle..."
Prachi Kapdi
"Nice little Italian restaurant along Hardware Ln. šŸ• Pizza 4/5 ā­ļøAuthentic woodfire pizza with very generous toppings and..."
Foodie Voucher Queen šŸ‘øšŸ»
"Great Italian food in a really vibey area. Ordered the homemade pasta and pizza which was very fresh. Happy to have stumbled upon this restaurant!..."
Burgerman77
"The pasta and mushroom risotto were pretty good! Really like the homemade tiramisu that we shared, at the end I had the extra one for takeaway. The..."
MunchMunch
"Pacino,Brando and De Niro would have love this place for their food and folks ... must try their Pear fruit dessert .. a true taste of beauty..."
Trykemedia
"Very good option for Italian good, with rich menu and good pizzas. They also have a good wine choice. Although the oven is electric the pizzas were..."
Ralena
"I have stopped by at this restaurant many times for dinner and have mostly enjoyed my meal. I also like to come here for my dose of Panna Cotta...."
GoodFoodHunting
"This restaurant is amazing the food was beyond my expectations. The service from the staff was fantastic very friendly and extremely attentive. It is..."
Queen G
"Two things I love about Melbourne; the laneway alfresco dining that reminds me so much of Europe and the fact that even on a weekday evening, the..."
Chey_ct
"Felt like we were back in Italy. The food was absolutely delicious and the service and staff are fabulous. My partner was very pleased to finally..."
Alexandra Kates
"Credit where it is due... This is one place that rivals Lygon St... Nonna has certainly taught the chefs her secrets... Pesto Gnocci is to die for,..."
Nate
"This place is a good bet for Italian good on Hardware Lane. The caponata, bruschetta and linguini marinara were all great. The atmosphere inside is a..."
Dumba
"We were ambling through Hardware Lane looking for somewhere to get out of the rain when a spruiker invited us in for a $15 lunch. The restaurant has..."
Neville Collins
"Seafood pie signature dish, very flavoursome! Good service. Enjoyed a 2015 Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay. Seafood risotto has bacon so no good for..."
Ben Hood
"Make them an offer they can't refuse :)It's Day Three of my Melbourne CBD food safari and I returned to Hardware Lane with an appetite. In the..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"Recently dined here for a celebratory birthday and overall everything was pretty good. The antipasto dish was lovely and my house signature seafood..."
Alina
"Excellent food - the guzzetto di pesce was superb. Thoughtful service - bread was brought to the table without asking when it was apparent that more..."
Leonardothecat007
"Came here after a Comedy Festival show and was pretty impressed. Loved all the staff that attended to our needs, attentive but not over bearing,..."
Pete Thunder
"This one is on Melbourne's Hardware Lane. We had only just eaten breakkie a few hours earlier but decided to stop for lunch. Had the lunchtime..."
Thekittaysmeow
"Came here for lunch with friends after trying this place a year before and being surprised by the taste and service and what can I say....Authentic..."
Ellylovestoeat
"Food and ambiance was comforting for a Melbourne rainy day. We had the lunch special- meatballs and gnocchi. Both dishes had two different rich..."
Tan Tan
"We almost walked right past until the waiter pulled us over and introduced us to the $12.90 express lunch specials. I took a quick look at one of the..."
Mickey + Minnie
"Ambience and wait staff was really lovely. They were all Italian and just being on hardware lane brings you into this feeling where you feel tucked..."
Peline Tan
"Nice friday night out we decided to go at Il nostro posto. decision was good cannot fail the food fish of the day was just perfect and the risotto di..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Was walking around the city with my friend and was blessed by the gods to come past this place. Never have I enjoyed my food so much and to add on..."
AnonPaul
"Great food and great atmosphere. Service at times was a bit slow but can't complain. The meatballs were totally yummy (try them!) as was the Italian..."
Simon Davis
"We nipped here for a quick lunch today. Their express lunch menu was good value and the service was fast and friendly. My gnocchi was light with a..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Nice efficient service, prices are reasonable and food comes in generous portion. I was only expecting a bit more seafood in each dish. It is nice to..."
MF
"Nice, authentic Italian. Full flavours. Good restaurant space, pasta really well made an desserts were very good. Service a little hit and..."
Foodie AC
"Delicious authentic Italian! The carbonara is the best I've ever had! Definitely made me want to learn how to cook proper Italian food. The wait..."
Sharnye
"Exceptional!On the way to a comedy show we took the walk along Hardware Lane. For those of you familiar with this precinct, restaurant..."
A Pixie With Cutlery
"We really enjoyed the food here. The mussels were great, they happily topped up our bread so we could finish off the sauce. The signature seafood..."
MN-A
"Approached by a lovely waiter and had a great chat with himThe meal was amazing. Great seafood risotto, red wine and very helpful wait staff...."
Jessp
"I really like this place not just because of the food but because they don't hassle you too much to try to convince you to eat there, unlike others..."
Paula Dean
"Best Italian food I've ever had. Been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. This place has no gimics orĀ  bells and whistles, it is..."
Alana C
"Best italian food i have had! Plus amazing service, quite a cheap price and great authentic meals! The spaghetti marinara was delightful and their..."
Louise
"For once I decided to give in and try one of these small restaurants, I have to say that this place did not disappoint and that I would really..."
DisCallsForAMuzz
"Very good value for the price!! Passed by the place and we just stopped there to have lunch. The plates were huge and actually quite good. I've..."
Karine Thai
"Located in the busy Hardware lane where you can have plenty of restaurant and cafe choices, we're hooked by a man standing outside explaining how..."
Eatwithhendri
"On a Saturday cold night at hardware lane, we strolled down the lane and Il Nostro Postoā€™s menu caught our attention for our not too hungry dinner...."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Had a beautiful time there !!! I had the ortolana pizza and they even made it as a calzone just to make me happy and it was amazing !!! The dough is..."
Fanny Foodie
"Got the lunch special linguine for $13 or so.. Did the job about par for the price.. Good place for lunch in city to get a nice table outside and..."
Gazeats
"Went for dinner at Hardware lane and were a bit put off by the aggressive marketing tactics of the reatos there. One little Itakian place wasn't..."
Waya Araos-Wijangco
"Whilst all of Hardware Lane tends to blend into one with the abundance of Italian food and servers jostling for your attention, Il Nostro Posto..."
Duncan Fulton
"Set in the lovely location of Hardware Lane, mimicing the hustle and bustle of a small Italian laneway. There is seating available outside and also..."
Schnitzel Von Krumm
"Authentic Italian cafe and value for money $12 lunch menu with a lot of choices to choose from. Fresh seafood risotto, pizza, spaghetti serving..."
J88
"Authentic Italian restaurant nestled amongst busy hardware lane in the city. I ordered pizza with speck, blue cheese, pear and rocket which was..."
ToMaZo
"Checked out the other menu boards on the lane and this place had the most authentic looking rustic Sicilian food. And that is how it turned out...."
Hooray4bread
"We really liked it here. We had the house antipasto plate for entree, and my partner and I both had the house special seafood linguine in the paper..."
Chrissy
"Excellent staff, authentic sicilian family restaurant on Hardware lane in Melbourne CBD. Found these guys on the Entertainment book. Went with my..."
G Agosta
"Wonderful dining experience. The staff are super friendly and helpful and the food was also delightful. Both entree and mains were satisfying and..."
Mz_J
"My husband and I spent three months in Melbourne and we went to IL Nostro three times because it was so darn delicious! We had the lamb pasta each..."
Ferguson
"Annoying dining at Hardware Lane now because of the touting for customers but we were looked after at Il Posto Nostro by the owner maitre d'...."
Marj Osborne
"Came here for a Friday lunch as I happen to be near Hardware Lane. The place was pretty busy and all the tables outside were full when we arrived...."
Andrew R Buchel
"Went here with my partner as we were wondering the streets of the CBD and was drawn to this authentic laneway restaurant. Very pleased with the staff..."
Ryanfontelera_
"Great food, great service by authentic Italians straight off the boat. I highly recommend this restaurant for quality, genuine Italian food that..."
Salono
"It's been an amazing discovery! It's a fully vegan Italian restaurant, with a great menu. It really felt like being in Europe (it reminded me some of..."
Elisabeth MC
"This place is hands down one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. We were in awe of the food and amazing service. Such a beautiful location, tucked..."
Kate M
"Blown away by the food. I have been waiting for a vegan Italian restaurant for years and this has fulfilled all of my wishes. The fish is amazing and..."
Jana S
"Great plant based Italian restaurant. I brought my wife and sister here for dinner and we ordered the chef selection because we didnt know what to..."
Ken Phung
"Located in Hardware lane, Funghi e Tartufo has a lot of great things about it. The location is superb, but so was the food, which was expertly put..."
Aldonio Ferreira
"It is so refreshing to finally have authentic Italian food, made vegan, in Melbourne. Everything was sensational. We ordered a variety of dishes and..."
Erin Thompson
"Utterly delicious! We had the $70 degustation and were so full! Every single element of every dish was exceptional - 10/10. Cannot wait to go back...."
sarah marie
"We had a booking reservation for 2 and were seated outside in the lane, lovely atmosphere there. The staff were attentive and very friendly. All the..."
Kaz Azza