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Lupino Bistro And Bar

90/100 (1570 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Italian

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Croquettes

Mussels

Lamb

Pesto

Fish

Pork

Swordfish

Antipasti

Ribs

Ragu

Prawns

Vitello tonnato

Agnolotti

Eggplant

Tiramisu

Pasta

Meatballs

Salad

Octopus

Tortellini

Chili

Tortelloni

Crab

Prosciutto

Duck

Arancini

Risotto

Sit down

Italian

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"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

"It’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 I’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. It’s definitely not a bad..."

Melbourne, Let’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+⭐️ and the food is..."

Closey Le Connoisseur

"Yum yum & yum! The waitress was so polite, helpful & customer service was high on the scale 👌🏽The 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.I’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 can’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 didn’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 family’s standard way when at Italian restaurants –..."

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. 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. 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. 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 Chef’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 👏 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

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"Tucked into this cozy spot you’ll always find monumental service and atmosphere with quality food to match. Get amongst the brisket and omelette..."

Jock Steel

"Been here quite a few times, and their bagels are phenomenal! I always end up getting the halloumi melt on an everything bagel, and a peanut butter..."

Brittany Elizabeth Anne Jenke

"Food is way better than i anticipated. The front of house makes you want to visit this place again. A bunch of lovely people. Definitely..."

Can Kantoglu

"So delicious. I had the Reuben (Best I have ever had) with the raw slaw salad of the day in a meal. Massive meal for $17 and such great quality and..."

Rebeccal Ev

"Partner and I have been here for breakfast the past 3 days and loved every meal we’ve ordered. I’ve missed filter coffee so bad!! Would love it..."

Amy Vernon

"Yum, yum, yum! Great service, delicious food and great coffee. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast and would definitely come..."

Ainsley Lebner

"I’m not sure where to start. Service, food, coffee??? All top shelf. We absolutely love this..."

Matt Bradley

"Great little Google find when my son wanted waffles.... amazing waffles actually and all the little American favourites I've been missing living on..."

Allison Wilshere

"Yum yum and yum Brisket is amazing Waiter is cool Music is awesome Pickled herrings people, picked..."

Tracey Sharp

"Superb food and Service! I was greeted and seated straight away and thoroughly enjoyed my Ruben and cold drip coffee!..."

Jak Muffstud

"The salted caramel milkshake is to die for � have come each time I visited..."

Katerina Gvozdova

"Great place! Food, Service, Atmosphere was wonderful! A must..."

Julie Goldsmith

"On a trip to the AO Tennis we stopped here for brunch. It is just off Flinders Street close to Russell Street. We have been to NYC a few times and..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Best pastrami sandwich in Melbourne by a long way. Great value for money too. You will never leave hungry. This place is worth the visit if you’re..."

Vostok

"I’m here just to rate the chicken waffles ‘cos its so good!!! the others are pretty basic but THE CHICKEN WAFFLE WOW..."

Sheila Monalisa

"Absolutely love this place. They do everything well. I'm lucky enough to work close by, so I come here quite often. Their Ruben's are amazing, their..."

Rhonni

"Brought here by a group of colleagues, this is a fantastic joint to have lunch, great sandwiches and sides . The Reuben and Philly cheese steak are..."

Amid

"Bowery to Williamsburg is a great American inspired brunch spot in Melbourne city, tucked in a laneway close to Flinders Street Station. They..."

Kris L

"The coffee here was super delicious! I had a cappuccino, it had a beautiful art on top - It could be a bit hotter though. It also came with a Hersey..."

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

"Amazing food, cozy place and the food portion is worth the price! I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu...."

FoodieQueen21

"Love this place soo much! We went there twice while in Melbourne, and was not disappointed. There isnt much room in the cafe itself, but its totally..."

Alison Foreman

"3.5 stars Had lunch at Bowery to Williamsburg the other day and got their omelette and pastrami brioche roll. I found their brioche bread..."

Piggyeatalot

"Sat out front under the heaters which kept us cosy warm on a Melb winter’s day. Prompt & friendly service. Great coffee, could have been..."

Rhiannon Beck

"Great sandwich cafe, with good shakshukas. Place was bustling on a Monday morning, service was relatively prompt. The beef is a bit tough, but..."

Meowktail

"Pretty good food here, love the onion bagel! Could calm down with the amount of sauce tho it gets super messy and hard to eat. Cute layout though and..."

The Official Food Hunters

"Think NY in the middle of Melbourne CBD. Bowery to Williamsburg is exactly that, the whole vibe, the whole menu will take you straight into the food..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Boy did this place provide the goods! I was keen to try it for so long, so I decided to meet a friend and enjoy a sandwich and the mac and cheese...."

Foodies.and.Coe

"One of the few great places for brunch in the CBD! Convenient location and great selection of dishes. The baked eggs is my personal favourite...."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Expect long lines out the door for their famous Breakfast Bagels and Sandwiches, there’s also an all day eggs menu which is as long as your arm. On..."

Talkingfork

"I love this place, to begin with the staff are always happy and attentive. I didn’t have time to eat in today, so I grabbed a salmon bagel with a..."

Espy Eats

"Headed to Bowery and opted for the deep friend chicken burger with a side of mac n cheese.The burger is delicious with mouth watering..."

Angry Chicken

"This was a great little find down Oliver Lane. Turned up starving, and this place was the place to fill the stomach...It is quite small and queues..."

Srslyfoods

"4.5Caught up for brunch with B here! A New York style brunch cafe just a short walk from Flinders' Street Station.🍹 DRINKS: -..."

Neda

"Came to this alley for some coffee and sandwiches before work and with each coffee there was a kisses served with it.. we shared the The Reuben..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"The vibe wasn’t as good as I anticipated from the website and google search. Barista was lovely but a bit awkward. The food was good quality but..."

The Gluten-Free Foodie

"We stumbled upon this eatery for brunch. It was so delicious, the food was so tasty. There’s a selection of bagels with varied fillings as well as..."

Tige

"Delicious bagels just like you ones you would find strolling around Brooklyn and New York. Awesome little alley way venue and you get a little treat..."

Hungry Hippo

"Nice cosy place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Great coffee and new york style toasted sandwiches with healthy proportions. Will have to try the..."

Joseph Cardillo

"Life-changing! But seriously, everything I ate here was fantastic! The staff were also incredibly lovely and made the whole experience surreal. I had..."

Pumpkin Escobar

"I was in Melbourne so had to tick the box and do the Cafe Brunch. Reviews have indicated that Bowery to Williamsberg was hot. The place had great..."

Hungry Teddy

"US style sandwich, which tastes so gewwwdddddd!! The service, the staff are excellent. The only thing is that this place is not that spacious yet..."

Yuni Winingsih

"We were in a bit of a rush so took some food to go, and right from entering the staff were incredibly friendly and offered to assist us with choosing..."

Lisa Giles

"Best coffee I've had in a very long time. Staff was great, was seated immediately by the window and made small talk with the waitress (the one from..."

Juls

"Finally found my favourite brunch spot in Melb. Definitely stand out from million of options. Love the waffle and baked eggs! Also the bagel with..."

Net Chantarawaree

"Love that this place is hidden but still busy inside. Service was quick and our food came really fast. Bagels and oatmeal were so good - and it’s..."

Kylie Adeniyi

"I’m not kidding I genuinely felt like I was in NYC and it was such a great feeling. Had the #1 Baked Eggs which was the standard tomato based with..."

Birdman

"The fried chicken waffle is very recommended! It’s not just a fried chicken, it’s rich with flavour. This os their signature dish, make sure you..."

Kezia

"Busy cafe, be sure to get there early in the morning to get some great New York style food! I always get the peanut butter hot chocolate - not too..."

Littlemissyh

"Had a great lunch here on a busy Sunday. It was bustling so not the quietest place to eat, but the food is top notch and the staff are friendly...."

Erin Aus

"What a find! This place has an awesome menu and there are plenty of vegetarian options too! The coffee is ok but I wouldn't say it's great. But the..."

Truth Hurts

"Only had a ten minute wait at peak brunch time. The coffees were excellent-smooth but strong. We ordered the potato latkes with smoked salmon and the..."

Karina J

"What a beauty tucked in a lane... Super busy... With super friendly chatty staff. Love their warm welcoming place and a great menu to match. All day..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went for brunch on a busy Sunday morning. Seated surprisingly quickly. The bloke hosting was excellent. Very friendly and managed to keep people in..."

James

"Come to this place if you want to taste a superb breakfast with a very nice staff! Perfect waffle, great lime pie and good coffee. A must go in..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Amazing. My sister, mother and I went here for lunch and loved it! We were seated straight away and the staff were so friendly and helpful,..."

Josephine Mitchell

"4 weeks ago, my friends and I had a terrible time at B2W due to a rude waiter who mocked us when we notified him of hair in our food. The owners..."

Rachel Shan

"Another gem tucked in a lane. I’ve wanted to try a Reuben sandwich, so I came to B2W. The staff was so attentive and nice. There wasn’t a lot of..."

Ted Wu

"Comforting breakfast food which won't dissapoint in whichever mood you are.This place is one of my favorite places to have breakfast in Melbourne and..."

Princess Zelda

"The cafe is hiding in one of the laneways (near Chin Chin) We went to the cafe about 10am on a Saturday, and we waited for about 10 minutes to..."

FluffyHamster

"We came here for brunch with a group of 4, the waffles are AMAZING! So addictive I could not stop digging into mine. They have a great brunch menu..."

Sanj Tanya

"Best salmon cream cheese bagel in melbourne! Best soy chai too. Always my go to when hungry and in the city. The place has an authentic feel to it..."

ياني عبدالله

"I have known about this place for years and not sure why I have never paid a visit before. My friends from overseas chose this place. The place is..."

Clarinna

"I went with a friend for a birthday brunch. The bagels are delicious, just like I’ve eaten in the home of bagels; NYC! We ordered a selection of..."

Sarita

"Great food, lovely environment and well priced would definitely come again! The sandwiches are nice but definitely enjoyed the fried chicken on..."

Minh Nguyen

"I am borderline obsessed with Jewish American food. I'd been scouring Zomato for restaurants that serve latkes and stumbled upon Bowery. The place is..."

Quince And Cheese

"Had a great time catching up with a friend for brunch here. I reckon their menu on the wall is more updated than the hardcopy. For a street under..."

Prachi Tyagi

"It was planned brunch with my girls and we were so hungry too. And we decided to have brunch in here. We were greeted by the staff and asked where we..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Dead set delish. Some of the best lunches I’ve ever had during work hours have been here!!! The Reuben Sandwich is my favourite. The brisket is..."

Oj_always_eating

"I love the Reuben sandwich here. It’s so good! Really cute place with some great menu options. Down an alleyway too so a very “Melbourne”..."

KnowingMelbourne

"I had a really nice experience here, though it was a few months ago now. I have been meaning to come back but haven’t made it yet! Anyway, I..."

Mo

"Sooo good. Came for brunch after White Night. Have the Fried Chicken Waffle! Delicious! Great coffee and friendly service! Do yourself a..."

PC

"Shakshuka was amazing, perfect start to the day. Three different staff served/checked in on me and they were all absolutely wonderful, cheerful and..."

Chairman Meow

"AMAZING. Great service by a super chatty guy that was clearly very excited about the food they were selling. Partner and I shared the pastrami on rye..."

Em W

"In Melbourne for the weekend and headed out for Sunday brunch. Great cafe for American style food. Ordered the Shakshuka with pork and fennel sausage..."

Sydfoodlover

"Great service, food and coffee in an unassuming setting. Staff were amazing and the breakfast tasted delicious! I had the sweet potato and corn hash..."

Rachel Ross

"Visited this place last weekend for BrunchWe tried the popular 🥘 Waffle & fried chicken, 🥘 Turkey bacon sandwich☕️..."

Ashmita

"Nice ambience, friendly staff. Food was alright. Nothing too exciting. Had the corn & sweet potato hash. Huge portions though. Coffee was..."

Sangev Subramaniam

"Came here with a friend for lunch.They have a nice selection of sandwiches that scream yum and good coffee. I got the Rueben and i found it..."

Simply Eat

"Amazing coffee and great vibe. A group of us from the office had brunch and were not disappointed. Staff really friendly. After discovering this..."

Frank

"Dude. Three words: chicken and waffles.This unholy combination can be found down a particularly shithoused alley way between the flinders' and..."

InnerWestWayne

"Went here for brunch with my friend in such a lovely day and I can't begin to tell you how much I love this place. The guy who served us was fun +..."

Rizka Natasya

"Love eating here. Cant go wrong with the reuban. Their staff are helpful and so friendly. Great american style diner food. Love the pickles and..."

Danielle Wilson

"Some of the best fried chicken and waffles in Melbourne. Could have had a bit more whipped spiced butter and chipotle sauce, but the chicken and the..."

Kathleen Doherty

"While not quite hitting the heights of a New York deli (maybe im just being nostalgic) this does get pretty close. Been a couple is times...try the..."

PedGetsFed

"Points for: excellent Reuben sandwhich, good coffeeDine Time: weekday lunchGet in for your New York Jewish hit - fresh and chewy..."

Flying Forward

"Special lunch beef brisket, pretty special in both senses of the word. Ordered a coffee to after seeing they have padre beans. With the little..."

Youngy

"Third or fourth time here, there's always something different I want to try. Their sandwiches always pull me in and they are usually substantial,..."

Mustard

"Came here specifically for the fried chicken and waffles. Was not disappointed by the food at all. Also tried the Philly cheese steak and an..."

Amy Davis

"This is our second visit and both times have been a little average. I find the menu to be a little weird, with mixes of various cultural cuisines..."

Sassenach

"For a cafe lunch spot, this place is right up there. Menu full of classics such as Philly Steak Sandwich, Reuben & waffles and done well. Coffee and..."

Whats On The Grill?

"I'm a massive chicken and waffle connoisseur so of course this place was a must for me. Their chicken and waffles were interesting with the spiced..."

Brunchtime

"We had the wagyu burger and the Cuban, the wagyu burger was yummy very juicy and tasty. The sandwich was not too bad yummy ,but I think it could be..."

MY NAmE IS Lee

"Love the lemon vanilla schmear for my blueberry bagel 💜 i also love the selection of fish on my savoury board and I had a very satisfying..."

Jeanette La Fame

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus This little cafe is like a little slice of NYC right tucked down one of..."

Love At First Bite

"I mean does it get much better than the perfect Reuben Sandwhich? When you find a good one there is seriously nothing better... well maybe..."

Pass The Plate

"Unfortunately they were sold out of the fried chicken and waffles but I went with the special of bbq pulled pork eggs Benedict. I would return to try..."

Arron Conran

"I used to be a big fan of Bowery's Mexican eggs (I forgot the actual name but I think it was their Huevos Ranchos) so I was disappointed when I took..."

Wandering Ella

"Came here on a chilly weekend afternoon. From the onset, there is limited seating inside with just a few single tables and a large communal table to..."

The Consul

"Used to come here for morning bagels (with a shmear) when our office was around the corner. Now that I'm located a few more blocks away, we headed..."

Got_2_lunch

"I accidentally came upon this great cafe while I was trying to find another cafe who was closed that day. This cafe isn’t as popular as other..."

Fatty Mountain

"Great Padre coffee and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick coffee or quick easy lunch. The peanut butter..."

Maddison Jacka

"Hello, my absolutely newest favourite breakfast/brunch place in Melbourne!I had the savoury board which had cured salmon, pickles, tomatoes..."

Raph M

"Come for Sunday brunch and we were seated quickly in the outdoor section, which was nice. Coffee was nice and served with a Hershy's Kiss.A..."

Jamie

"Great efficient Service in a small subway-esque style deli Cafe interior. Busy in the peek of the lunch time lunch rush hour but still super quick..."

Maphilldas

"Another Melbourne laneway was explored today with brunching away at b2w. Tucked away in Oliver's lane is this unseeming ny style cafe with ample..."

Dr S

"So so so good.From their breakfasts to their loaded sandwiches to their side pickles and pretzels. I love this place, even better now they have..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Get the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. No excuses (except if you're allergic to peanuts).Great ambiance which recreates the New York-ish..."

Kennnny

"Always a great place for coffee so had to try their brunch. Great small menu, with a variety of typical American breakfast dishes. Obviously, we had..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Such a great cafe and one that has quickly been added to my rotating list of locals. Their lunch combo is great value with a sandwich, side dish (try..."

Tomas

"The iced coffee here was excellent. It was strong and creamy, didn't even need ice cream to make it awesome. Gotta love the polka dot straw..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"A very nice cosy feeling inside this brunch restaurant, furnished with contemporary sentiment and clean bright side windows. I went out with a few..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"First timer and immediately got a NYC Vibe. Tucked away on Olivers lane lies the very best fried chicken and waffles I've had to date. Awesome cold..."

Ej

"Hidden away in Oliver Lane (and also in Hardware Lane, mind you) is an New York-themed brunch spot called Bowery to Williamsburg, with a menu that..."

Donutsam

"Was awesome. If you want value for money go here. Big sandwiches. And don't go past the chocolate peanut butter Brownie either it's next level..."

Cameron Barnes

"Off the charts!!! ..."

Jacob Madubuko

"Bowery to Williamsburg is the perfect place for a lazy weekend brunch in the city. Went to the Oliver Lane branch and ate the weekend special which..."

Brungiel

"The coffee here is amazing..one of the best I've had and i drink a lot of coffee. The sandwiches are also delish. The other food options looked..."

Lauren

"Classic Melbourne... Tucked away in a little lane which you otherwise probably would walk straight past. Has a great vibe going on and the sandwich..."

Fish

"I have been hearing so much about this place. With a day off, good friend by my side and my "need for NY comfort food" - we hit this place. We both..."

Kenny Khamly

"I went with an American friend for Saturday lunch. His verdict on the chicken waffles - the best fried chicken he has ever eaten! My special of jerk..."

KatMmm

"Wow!! amazing ! solid steak and fried eggs for brunch so tasty - huge quantity- coffee also brilliant ! bit funny sitting at a long table with other..."

Ssou

"Another little secret gem , tucked cutely down a concrete Melbourne Alley. Best, Reuben in Melbourne! To. Die. For. And to wash it all down with good..."

Lady In Bread

"Great American sandwiches!!!! Perfect for lunch. These babies are a meal on their own. Well worth the lock jaw and the messy overflow of fillings...."

Tish Piaser

"Bowery to williamsberg takes me back to NYC, where the bagels are delish and everything has pickles. They do American dining very well. My favorite..."

Fi The Foodie

"Great lunch spot with a fun vibe and super quick, friendly service. They do a mean Mac and cheese side which I highly recommend. We got a Reuben and..."

LC.

"When you come across genuinely friendly service in a Melbourne cafe, its something you have to acknowledge. Not only were the guys at Bowery happy to..."

Phildho

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. This is AMERICAN goodness all wrapped up in the perfect..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"What a place great food and staff. Lots of love in the dish I had and my girlfriend felt the same. Very busy Sunday thank god we waited happy to..."

From From

"Great coffee and fantastic menu! The staff are so wonderful as well. We were in Melbourne from Adelaide and they were so helpful and accommodating!..."

Rachel

"Came here for lunch with a friend on Wednesday and shared the Reuben with the pickles and mac and cheese. The Reuben was very tasty but the hero was..."

Lida Cheung

"Came here for Friday lunch at around 12:30 and it was packed! We ordered takeaway, and having tried the Reuben already, I ordered the spicy fried..."

Fatcat

"Quaint little place hidden along a side lane with cobbled stones. It was busy around 1130 on a Saturday but managed to get a table for two near the..."

Jennifer Witchcat

"I love their pastry! Can't remember what I ordered exactly as we went in a group and we all ordered something different. Their sandwiches are really..."

Judene Messi

"The coffee here is with doubt the best along hardware lane. And it comes with a little Hershey's kiss for extra deliciousness. ..."

Muffins

"i will definitely do this than cumulus (since they both at the upper side of fliers lane) the place is relaxed and comfortable. Service was friendly,..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Lovely little cafe tucked away in the South Eastern side of town. There's a unique, comfortable and cosy vibe to the place. I had the Southern Fried..."

Binula

"A secluded and kick back place to enjoy a quick lunch. The setting reminded me of cute New York lunch date restaurant. The staff were chill and the..."

Tanya Nguyen

"1st cafe visit in Melbourne and I personally think it was the best one! Small cafe in a quiet laneway but had the New York-ish vibe… pretty sure..."

Iwan W

"Was recommended this little homely place by a colleague for breakfast. Tried the berry waffles - was really yummy. Great for a breakfast when you..."

Joi Dutta-Chavan

"Can't fault. Rueben is the most legit sandwich in Australia. Every side is on point as are the coffees. The Key lime pie is as close to perfection as..."

Ben Goodman

"Lunch is very simple. $13 for sandwich/burger/bagel or $17 for that + salad + pretzel + pickle. We both went for the set menu option. I had the..."

Vee

"A tasty little place in the CBD! Loved the chicken and waffles.. what a highlight! The staff were also really awesome here too. Definitely a..."

Ashley S.

"Perfect lunch spot. If you love America this is the place for you👌A true blend of America with Brooklyn larger accompanied by the..."

Yechan Kim

"Sublime artery-clogging Americana in Melbourne that tastes much better than anything(or nearly) you'll have in the States.The Pork..."

Crispymelbreview

"If you're feeling hungry and would like something a little moreish for breakfast/brunch, this is definitely the place for you. I had the Reuben..."

Amds

"After a few weeks of mediocre eateries the Swine was lucky to strike gold today with B2W. This is a Quirky trendoid little place with truely great..."

The Swine

"Recently I've been craving all sorts of American food, from barbecue to burgers and anything else I could find. So when we found ourselves in the..."

Melbourne Culinary

"If you want find a place that will fill the void in you stomach for a New York style breakfast and lunch, this is the place for you. The..."

Richelle Cox

"A heart-stopping, but thoroughly enjoyable feast. I wouldn't claim it's good for you, but if you've had a busy night and need some artery clogging..."

Pedro

"I had the Cuban braised pork brioche bun, I loved the pickled zucchini, was very nice. We had to wait a little for the table but it was worth it...."

Heidi

"Absolutely beautiful offerings in funky surrounds. The Ruben is a favorite, as is the Graceland for some weekend indulgence. Always had fantastic..."

The Kats Meow

"The Bowery serve up some damn fine pastrami on rye with pickles and sauerkraut. The pastrami was just like what my grandma used to make (and torture..."

Fussy Eater

"Last visit to Melbourne I tried to get a table at Bowery To Willamsburg for breakfast, with a line to get a table. Going back again the following day..."

Jo Hombsch

"Busy place friendly people, great descriptions and beautiful iced tea. We had a Reuben and a lox bagel. The bagel was amazing and the macaroni cheese..."

Krishna Brannigan

"My sister and I walked 22kms to get to this café – literally! We are training for the Oxfam 100km challenge this year so decided to make the pain..."

Ashanie Mekhala Perera

"Coffee was pretty good quality, food also good but not amazing. Had the egg bacon sandwich. Someone else I was there with had a bagel and loved..."

Jeremy Drinks Coffee

"Prepare to maybe sit awkwardly next to your company and across from another group of people because this place is full to the brim. This is totally..."

Maddie

"Delicious American-style food items such as pecan pie, key lime pie and bagels. In America the bagel variety is endless, anything from..."

Sandy Pok

"this place is great for comfort food. there are not enough places in Melbourne that do mac and cheese,fact. these guys nail it. great coffee..."

Gemma

"service was friendly and efficient ... coffee was above average (prefer mine stronger) ... tried the Lox & Potato Latkes which was above average ......"

David Weng Yew Wong

"Excellent take on a Brooklyn deli. Cannot do wrong with 5&Dime bagels, Reuben sandwiches and southern fried chicken and buttermilk waffles. Little..."

Potaoto

"The food here is very simple but very tasty. There aren't many places to sit, so don't come with a big group is my recommendation. The Mac and cheese..."

Kim

"One of my favorite cafes (coincidentally close to my office), Bowery to Williamsburg has “Fried Chicken Wednesdays”. Well they have a chosen..."

Yum Foodprints

"Being a bit behind on the Melbourne food scene these days, I feel like Bowery to Williamsburg is a pretty standard foodie cafe: good coffee,..."

Sophie

"Love B2W especially the bagels. Offer an American style and are famous for there Rueben sandwiches. Love the quirky milkshake flavored and the brunch..."

Melbourne Foodie

"What a great cafe. The Reuben looked and tasted like the real deal -- not the imitations you see in most places. I'm looking forward to going back to..."

Dan

"They finally have a branch in the CBD area, which is located along Hardware Lane (near to little Lonsdale street) Coffee's not bad and I really love..."

Mabel Lee

"Since coming to Melbourne, I learned to like (and make) sandwiches. In a way, I've come to appreciate it's convenience. Believe me, grabbing a ready..."

Sinfulorganiccook

"An excellent place for brunch... I absolutely loved their daily special and bagel! Great service, cozy ambience.... Valuable and generous serving...."

J88

"Tasty breakfasts, good Padre coffee, Bowery to Williamsburg makes for a good start to any workday. I had the baked eggs with Italian sausage and the..."

Mmmsedap

"Great bagels, great sandwiches, with Pastramis and schemers - lots of flavour. Very USA in style and food. All fresh, delicious and tempting. Had a..."

Alisha Murphy

"great place. friendly staff, great food, amazing location and seating. totally recommend for a lazy lone brekkie by yourself or with friends and..."

Sam J

"Hidden gem for New York style brunch in the CBD.Tucked away in Olive Lane just off Flinders St we were pleased to be seated immediately for..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"Ok, so I don't like eating breakfast but their breakfast stuff is one of a kind. Their kind of food will make you hallucinate because I obviously ate..."

Marietta

"Unpretentious and delivers on what it promises. The touch of kiss with the coffee was a pleasant surprise, definitely made my day. Orange juice was..."

FoodHedonist

"Great New York style deli that really delivers the goods. Can't go past the Rueben sandwich. Definitely a favorite. If I can't get to Katz's..."

David Dann

"My new found early weekend waking does mean there is always time for breakfast these days! This Saturday we toddled off in the Spring sunshine to see..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Went for brunch on a Sunday morning. Place was packed and bustling with energy. Ordered the savoury breakfast board which was okay. Good coffee...."

Winnie S

"Hmmm, not too sure. I will have to come back to try the food to make a fully informed decision on Bowery to Williamsburg, but after much hype, I was..."

AH

"All the food is delicious. The menu has something for every palate and the portions are respectable. Highlights are the Reuben Sandwich and the..."

Josh_hajis

"A little pricey BUT its worth it. The Ruben is the best in Melbourne. I've also had the potato latkes with poached eggs and horse radish. Sooooo..."

Z A.

"Went for a Friday Brunch. A little hard to find, but was worth the stroll through Oliver Lane.As per usual, ordered the Buttermilk Waffles..."

KevC

"It was my first visit here & going in I had no expectations. The roll was MASSIVE & I thought there was no way I would finish it but it was too damn..."

Jamie Nicholl

"Bowery to Williamsburg is basically serves up Australian takes on New York deli classics. Everything is high quality, but if you're a homesick NY'er..."

David Gonzalez

"Love it!. I love this place, everything is fresh and the food is amazing. Today I had the Brownie after breakfast it was the best Brownie I've ever..."

Fred F

"Very nice cafe! The range of sandwiches is great, especially since they let us substitute meat for vegetarian options. For a sandwich it is maybe a..."

Esther

"Great sandwiches! Huge, so good value for money. We had the Rueben and the Cuban pork sandwich both of which were excellent - loads of filling. Make..."

4chillies

"A good brunch experience, but not quite what I wanted. Everything about this place was just slightly less than I wanted it to be. The table was..."

Jiminy Crickets

"Stumbled across this cafe after I'd walked out of a more famous cafe a short distance away. The other cafe (who shall remain nameless) treats single..."

Rachel’s Kitchen

"I am rarely in the CBD for breakfast or brunch, always preferring a more local option. Last week however, we were in the city on a Saturday morning..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"On previous trips to Melbourne we had noticed the Bowery to Williamsburg sign a few times on our way to one place or another and finally our..."

A Food Story

"Small and quiet brunch bar, some awkward seating positions but great food none the less. The portions a massive so you'll definitely leave satisfied..."

Jimmy Miloseski

"I would recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a great breakfast and coffee in the CBD. I tried all of there bagels and I have no..."

Abdullah Alrashed

"For anyone who has been lucky enough to travel to New York City, they will know that it is truly a foodie paradise. . Despite the many world class..."

Trading Plates

"Such a shame that the breakfast menu is not available on weekends. Other than that, nice start to a cold and rainy day with peanut butter hot..."

Jennifer

"Went to Bowery to Williamsburg for breakfast. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a good bagel. You pick your bagel, your smear & any..."

K

"Amazing place for sandwiches, brioche, burger buns and bagel. Don't forget to add your side with mac'n'cheese and pretzel. Super delicious!..."

Jdywdy

"Though it is no Russ and Daughters in NYC I would give Bowery to Williamsburg a thumbs up for the hot smoked salmon bagel. Would visit again to try..."

Just Another Foodie

"Every time I come here I find it hard to choose just one sandwich... This generally leads me to ordering two, and leaving incredibly full and..."

Amit

"Not a bad place. I will say the patty was dry but my mate was very happy with his. I would go again but will order something different. Great..."

Luke Purcell

"This place is great - came here with a friend last week to catch up over coffee and lunch. The ambience is exactly what one has come to expect of a..."

Pd

"Went when it first opened and it was great! Reminded me of being back in NYC. And OMFG THE PUMPKIN PIE 😍 haven't been back since though, but would..."

Shruti Lad

"Shining like a beacon with bright lights illuminating the cold grey alleyway, B2W looks a little out of place in the shadow of tall office buildings..."

Bonjourchickie

"If you're looking for a great weekend brunch spot and work-break eatery, you definitely need to give Bowery to Williamsburg a visit.For me, the..."

John Reynoldson

"Lucky to have popped by on my lunch break with no wait for tables. Ordered the Reuben sandwhich which was full of flavour and very filling. If you..."

Rasabear

"Amazing food, great service, innovative and delicious menu.They have constantly changing specials which are always amazing, gorgeous..."

Nik Skoufis

"Lovely. Hey I really like it here - service is consistent (even though it's always busy whenever I go) and the salads are really fresh and..."

Zoe

"As a result of driving in to the city early lately, I've been enjoying some carb heavy breakfasts at bowery to williamsburg. My favourite combination..."

Eat.more

"Such great friendly..."

Mara

"Wicked Sandwich in a great setup! Very happy with our lunch the other..."

Dani77_z

"In all honesty, it was the macaroni and cheese that really appealed to me about B to W – all of the photos of it just looked so decadently good..."

MyFoodBelly

"I had heard so many great things about this place that I had to try on my weekend away in Melbourne. I had the Reuben while my travelling partner had..."

Kris

"The pie. I dream of the key lime pie, the other food is also great too but that pie I would eat everyday if I wasn't worried about..."

Jane Levinson

"Easter trading. I was looking to go today and found that their Oliver lane location was closed this long weekend but their hardware st one was open..."

Natalie Kovacevic

"Delicious sandwiches with fresh ingredients. I love the sandwiches on offer at Bowery to Williamsburg. I have tried the Rueben and a the brioche..."

JW

"After my unsuccessful attempt at having brunch at Bowery to Williamsburg which led to having a great Reuben Sandwich , I finally made it back here on..."

Darren Aka Ming

"According to M, the coffee here isn't amazing: very American, well expressed with a lot of crema but not the best roast for a black coffee, much more..."

Snow Crab Nebula

"Sometimes, all you want for lunch is a really good sandwich. Enter: Bowery to Williamsburg, an American sandwich café tucked away in one of the..."

Ani

"Once given the menu my eye immediately saw the words: Peanut Butter. Pear. Popcorn. Perfect! Latte and Fried Challah The Fried Challah is what..."

ByTheSpoonful

"This hidden gem is often overlooked due to the more popular graffiti filled laneways which surround the unassuming cobblestoned street. It is worth..."

Kit And Kafoodle

"Going to an American deli five minutes after getting back from the States seems a rather odd thing to do. Circumstances led to my visit to Bowery To..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Bowery to Williamsburg was an obvious choice for a hearty breakfast to end a weekend of feasting in Melbourne. The New York inspired café/deli is..."

Feastwisely

"In the past week I have stumbled on two truly excellent spots to have lunch, one touristy and very now and the other a timeless classic in the best..."

Lobster

"This blog post contains photos..."

Rob Y

"Moving to the skylines and dirty streets of New York, an inspiration for restaurateurs and fashionistas alike. Bowery to Williamsburg pays homage to..."

Hungrycookie

"Bowery to Williamsburg can be a little hard to find because of its downplayed shopfront, but it still becomes quite busy at lunchtime as it fills up..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"With an excellent location near Flinders Street Station plus tasty, interesting and varied menu options and a bright, casual atmosphere – this..."

Terri

"Bowery To Williamsburg is one of those rare American-style brunch places at the CBD area. I can't emphasise further on how Melbourne treat their cafe..."

Evelovelle

"It basically serves brunch with an American twist, hence the name (Bowery – New York, Williamsburg – Virginia). The menu (above) is short and..."

Mon's Adventure

"Absolutely Amazing!. Heard a lot about this place, and was very interested as it's tough to find a good Rueben in Australia. By far the best Rueben I..."

Maxx Sann

"Good New York style sandwiches. Great New York style sandwiches. For $15 you'd hope they would have come with at least a side. Coffee is average for..."

Marat

"So good. And the coffee was excellent. The mushrooms were just amazing. And they actually serve nice gluten free..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"The food is good for something different but don't be mistaken that you're getting real NYC style..."

Marina

"So delish. Great chicken great waffles great beans great corn bread! Everything is a winner here. So yum. Staff were really nice, it was very busy &..."

Happy Kath

"Second time round being here and was pleased with the quick, friendly service alongside the food despite coming right during lunch hour. Ordered the..."

Happy Egg 🍳

"Brought back memories of New York City. Picked up a reuben takeaway order on Friday for lunch.The layout of the place is very cool; great..."

Corbossa

"Worth the wait. Had been waiting to try for a long time. Had the Reuben and Waffles - both were absolutely perfect. Now to try the rest of the..."

Glenn Thomas

"Great spot. I went to Bowery on a weekday at lunchtime and was not disappointed! I had the pulled pork sub with a side of mac & cheese - it was so..."

Alyciaa

"Well worth the visit! Ordered a Reuben and pulled pork baguette...the Reuben understandably was not as good as those in New York but still very very..."

Steven

"PBJ on Pumpernickel?! Yes please! It was the best bagel to start the day. My unique tea blend was comforting and delicious, my friend loved his..."

Hayley

"Yum. I have been wanting to go here for a while so the boyfriend and I went for a quick lunch during the week. Absolutely packed, but we were lucky..."

Kylie

"A touch of New York in Melbourne. Bowery to Williamsburg is a fantastic American cafe located in the heart of Melbourne. The menu is very American..."

Matt Roberts

"Taste of America. I was really excited to try this place and I wasn't disappointed! Everything was fresh, tasty and a great take on American style..."

Girl_friend_girl

"Such a great place to get together with friends for an unforgettable meal. We will definitely be back to try everything on the menu. The prompt and..."

Olivia Tusek

"Mouthry to Bellyburg. Time: 11:57amParty: OneScooting in for lunch today, I knew of the popularity of the venue so arrived early. Just as..."

Michael Glynn

"Love the hot chocolate!. Reuben too hyped up, was decent though, very messy to eat.hot chocolate was amazing with little bits of peanuts..."

Beini

"Soooo good. My sandwich was heaven , it was food for the soul and i enjoyed it very much.this place is cosy and the staff are great and the food..."

Momojaan

"Another spectacular breakfast. Thanks..."

Klakes

"Delicious & different! Tucked away in a little pocket of the city. All our meals were spot on for flavour & presentation. Definitely look for this..."

Chocolate.Factory

"Delicious sandwiches and good lunchbox deals with yummy salads or Mac n cheese. The key lime pie is also to die for. Check..."

Clairest

"Just great. And you must try the NY Baked Cheesecake -..."

Miam Miam

"CAnteen menu, good sides!. I quite enjoyed this place, the menu is short and sweet, you choose a sandwich for $12.50 or add a side for $16.50. I..."

Jennifer Seah

"Nice establishment in a lovey Melbourne laneway. Small breakfast menu but right up my alley - the field mushrooms were delicious. Service was there..."

Rosely

"J line express coming at you.... Its been just under a month since B and I returned from our foody trip to the States, living in a semi-withdrawl..."

Lil' Kim And Big Ach

"Love love love. Had a delicious brunch here! service was great!! loved the atmosphere and decor of this place! food was very reasonably priced and..."

Brunchenthusiast

"Breakfast in a New York minute. Certainly a popular choice it seems. The service is prompt but felt like arrival was rushed. The lox salmon was a..."

Badabooma

"Gluten Free. Great gluten free bread, only $1 surcharge. Busy but seems to run smoothly, friendly..."

Scott

"Big Sandwiches. Ordered a Reuben and Turkey Club sandwich. Seriously, these sandwiches are piled high with meat upon meat. Bread is fresh tasting and..."

Lisa Blackman

"Living in a New York Sitcom. If not for the chairs out the front it would be easy to miss this place, even if you knew you were on the right laneway...."

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Grave

"Such a brilliant little place, always packed! Love the Reuben..."

Legeo1

"Worth a try. A little overrated in my eyes... Great concept with the NY deli style vibe and alright food but not all its cracked up to be. Had no..."

Northsider

"Great bagels, ok coffee. I have a love-hate affair with Bowery to Williamsburg. The service is great and I love the breakfasts (their bagels are..."

LGEMP

"Sublime eating awaits you! .... Sublime eating awaits you!Immerse yourself into the unique burst of flavors allowing your taste buds to explore..."

Jennifer Kalliopi Jones

"Really enjoyed the Reuben sandwichand that pulled pork special after reading mixed reviews. Definitely will be..."

John H

"Pretty Decent. Not one of the best Ruben’s I have had, but by Australian standards it’s pretty decent. Friendly staff and quick service during..."

Cheezles

"I had the smoked salmon on rye bread and it was just good. Not amazing but..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Nice coffee, friendly service and Ruben sandwich was pretty delicious. It's massive though, next time I would share..."

Danni

"Ruben. Best ruben I've had in Australia, and I've had..."

J-Rod

"Hot tip! Go with a friend!. The serves are colossal and incredibly tasty - much as you'd pretty much guess for an American-themed eatery. Go with a..."

Caroline Tunnell-Jones

"Great Breakfast. Came here for breakfast time and decided to skip pass the famous sandwiches and bagels instead opting for the decadent french toast..."

Appyheartsfood

"Breakie-wise: Can't go wrong with a bagel and blueberry schmear - light and delicious. The salmon baked eggs on the other hand was a little..."

G.R.eat

"Bagel heaven. Hazzah! Hazzah!..."

Nathan Gurarie

"Delicious and unhealthy brunch. The bagels and sandwiches here are really good, the only thing you need to worry is your body weight..."

Wen

"This place has something for everyone... bagels with smears for a light brekky, solid delish sandwiches and dense yummy cheesecake.. but then there..."

Food Amie

"Dem sandwiches.. Great coffee, best I've had in the city! but the reason you go is for the amazing sandwiches. The 16.50 lunch deal has so much..."

Gimpbusta

"#yummy not the service though. Great food, but not a 100% about the..."

Antita

"Good Ruben. Bowery to Williamsburg is a cute little cafe down an alleyway. They serve many different sandwich options. I had the Reuben and..."

Purple Bear

"Novel. I wouldn't come here daily, it's a bit pricey for essentially sandwiches. But it's definitely fun for a change of scenery and for something..."

Mochi Jungle

"Large size meals, reasonable pricing. I had the Reuben -..."

Tardar Sauce

"Killer coffee, awesome staff. What more do you..."

Daniela Karner

"Had chicken schmaltz which was great, loved the walnuts in the bread. Bagels are quite small though and not as filling as the sandwiches. Great..."

MyOpinion

"Liked this place, for the atmosphere and decor as well as the food. I had the schmaltz chicken and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was..."

Xoanon

"Pastrami was not as good as you get in N.Y , but best I have tried in melb so far. Great service...."

Mia

"Delicious. I went to BtoW for lunch on a Monday and it was packed! We were planning to eat in but the wait was too long so we did take away. So if..."

JW

"Really enjoyed the sour cherry bagel w cream cheese. Great quality bagel & plenty of different flavoured cream cheeses to accompany the bagel...."

Sare

"Blow the bagel. This place is blowing my mind. I am not normally so impressed by a cafe, come on, they open all the time. But this one is special,..."

Nat Power

"Coffee was great and service fantastic. Will definitely be returning to try the lunch..."

Belinda Keeffe

"Excellent! Great location, the service food and coffee was first class and all done with a smile. Must get back here..."

Scott A Pendlebury

"Absolutely loved this place. Worst part was having to choose which sandwich to try. All of them sounded amazing. Will be back for..."

Sam Scriba

"Excellent. The staff were very friendly and there are a number of vegetarian options. Would definitely recommend it.Laura..."

Laura

"Stepping into Bowery to Williamsburg feels pretty much like stepping straight into New York, everything feels ripped straight from a place like Katz..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"I go for the hot smoked salmon sandwich; a thick mix of torn smoked salmon with smooth caviar cream cheese schmear, juicy hierloom tomato, fried..."

The Food Society

"Bowery to Williamsburg in Melbourne’s CBD is a cafe that, as the name suggests, is inspired by Manhattan’s Bowery, Brooklyn’s Williamsburg and..."

The City Lane

"I had the delectable peanut butter hot chocolate. The complete menu was up on the wall.. And they had a lunch deal where you could get one of the..."

De-brief Me

"When I read that a "NYC Eatery" opened in the CBD the other week called Bowery to Williamsburg my first thought was that the Mexican craze was now..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"The café really captures the best of both worlds or in this case the best of both cities. With a fast paced New York subway ambience down a grungy..."

Forksake

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). The best? The food porn of the dessert counter and the peanut butter hot chocolate. The..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"... glad I ordered the Reuben just to see what it was like, but I enjoyed the lox bagel far more. When you go inside Bowery there’s a huge tray of..."

Cat

"I loved sight of the broken fried egg with glorious oozing yolk. The bacon was salty and crisp, the monterey jack cheese nicely melted and the prune..."

MikhaelfBlue

"Bowery to Williamsberg is an exciting New York style cafe in Oliver Lane near Fed Square in Melbourne, paying homage to New York but in particular..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Bowery to Williamsburg – namesake to the New York subway station for the line connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn and we are certainly being taken on..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The Reuben ($12.5) is my idea of the perfect sandwich. The beef was layered so thick it was basically a steak, and the lashings of sauerkraut were..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"This actually surprised me with its pleasant chocolatey peanut buttery taste that wasn't too sweet or over powering. We were brunching at 11:15am..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"I really enjoyed the style of food at Bowery to Williamsburg. It's soul food without the heaviness. I would have preferred all the food in a sunnier..."

Cora Chen

"Most of us had a side dish of macaroni and cheese and all agreed that this was the highlight of our meal. It was rich and creamy and had a delicious..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"This is one of the few places in the world that I am quite happy to return to day after day! The quality of every dish is very high, with generous..."

Nicholas Ryan

"Gobsmacked by the succulent, juicy and melt-in-your-mouth slow cooked beef that was loaded generously into our sandwiches. Very filling and loved..."

Ling Luc

"One of the nicest places that I endeavour to visit when I find myself on a trip to Melbourne. The best chicken and waffles, alongside one of the most..."

rebuh nomis

"Great cafe on Oliver lane (next to Russel) for weekend brunch. Went around 10:30 on Saturday and had to wait for ~25 minutes for a table. only the..."

Uthpala Koralegedara

"The Rouben Sandwich was loaded with beef! It looked amazing and tasted amazing as well! The mushroom and halloumi bagel sandwich was the best I’ve..."

YuWan鱼丸

"Can’t believe I only just found this place!!! Amazing. Industrial feel, American style breakfasts, NY bagels, shakshuka eggs. open kitchen. ..."

Anthony Hughes

"Great food, located quietly away on Oliver lane. Visited on a Saturday afternoon, a short wait to walk-in. Very friendly service. There's a long..."

Anni Phan

"A nice little, warm and cozy place for a breakie. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Ordered a large cap and a egg-bacon sandwich which was..."

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