21 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"😱Lizzie’s first impression: smells delicious, perfect consistency and always a great treat for any occassion. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: its..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Walked past and decided to try their creme brulee and i must say i was not dissapointed at all. Really liked the slight charred flavour..."
M3lissa____
"Always love getting a treat from here, there are times I've visited when it's busy and times when I was the only one there but the staff are always..."
Sophie S
"My score 4.5 stars. J and I shared a post dinner treat from here on Mon 23rd Dec. Place smelled fab and service was nice – young woman who served..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"First time Uncle Tetsu and it was delicious with the earl grey flavour!!!Ordered:🎂 Earl Grey flavour..."
Jasmine
"Cheese cake is just as good as expected. Getting it cold is a good idea if you want to keep it fresh for at least 3..."
Viet Doan
"This shop may be tiny, but it's so busy; with people happily queueing for these sweet Japanese treats. Famous for it's Japanese cheesecake, I however..."
Morgs71
"Not only does this place make the most instagramable cake and dessert it also tastes amazing. I shared their classic cheesecake with two friends and..."
Anneliese
"Loved the cheesecake and the chocolate one is even better..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Absolutely the best baked cheesecake you can get! Light and fluffy not the usual type you can get that's quite dense. Thank you for coming to..."
Coco
"Don't really eat cheesecakes too often because I find them too sweet but Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes were really good and pillowy. Will definitely..."
Dzc
"I can’t get enough of Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecake. The Japanese style cheesecake is super fluffy and soft and not too rich like a traditional baked..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"June 2019 update - Got the Madeira cake with matcha as red bean in it. Was ok, like a dry matcha muffin. The honey Madeira tasted better. Also the..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Can finally eat a cheesecake without guilt. Very soft and fluffy and a lot less fatty compared to other cheesecakes. Cheesecakes are a bane to my..."
@_@
"Great service and friendly as staff! Oh man was so quick we ordered and legit got our two cheesecake in a couple of seconds. Feels like I’m eating..."
Ann T
"Love the cheesecakes here, they’re so soft and fluffy! Mind you, they aren’t the cheapest ($18 for the most popular; original cheesecake). That..."
Vanessa
"First time trying this was in Sydney, I'm glad Uncle Tetsu is finally here. The cheesecake is sweet and slightly savoury, the perfect balance of..."
Eliza T
"I have been to this cheese twice this year. I really love the taste of different cheesecakes uncle Tetsu has to offer. I especially love the original..."
Fatboi Food Blog
"Went past the shop last night. Had a cheese tart. Great flavour and it is so satisfying. Will come back to try their cheese cake and other stuff...."
Willzie
"The cheese cake was amazing. It’s like eating a cloud. Loved it. The honey Madeline was pretty good as well. For me the best thing was the cheese..."
Ms Rodrigo
"Damn the cheesecake here is so good. It’s got the perfect ratio of sweet and cheesy. The chilled version is dense and rich. Fresh is very light..."
Jessie Tran
"I tried the matcha cheesecake and it was so so yummy that I could probably have eaten the whole cake by myself. It was incredibly light with the..."
KN J
"OMG the BEST cheesecake I have ever tried in my life was from Uncle Tetsu! I have been recommending this place to all my friends and family. This..."
Jennifer
"Best spongiest fluffiest melt in your mouth cheesecake ever! The hype was definitely real when I first tried the cheesecake. It's one of those..."
Saba Mirza
"The Japanese cheesecake by uncle tetsu’s is to die for! I have had New York cheese cake, which is present heavy. But, cheesecake here at this place..."
Korobi Roy Saha
"Got in here for their honey madeiline which was soo well flavored. Could've been more moist and probably lost its touch as we got em quite..."
Angelo Pinnaduwa
"I love watching them make the madelines and cheesecake through the glass window. There is usually a line, so you are entertained watching them make..."
Karma Clarke
"Having tried Uncle Testu a very long time ago, I wanted to have another taste to see if it was as delicious as it was back when I first tried..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes are amazingly soft and fluffy, as well as rich and cheesy. I don't know how they do it. There are still queues occasionally..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This place is good, really good. These little custard tarts are sooo delicious, gosh I could sit there and vacuum them all up hahahahaI..."
Timinmelbourne
"Love the light texture of these cheesecakes , although not as good as the original in Osaka I really like these jiggly cheesecakes ! The original one..."
Vivian
"I finally tried Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese cheesecake for the first time a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is YUM. It’s so light and fluffy, it..."
Oj_always_eating
"Fabulous looking cakes that are super light and fluffy and very authentic Japanese style cheesecakes. Went for the original and chocolate combo to..."
Spaghetti Monster
"Well well well, I’d like to thank the #1 Tram for being 8 minutes until arrival. Across the road a well branded beacon of hope, the Uncle Tetsu..."
Addam Crewe
"The best spongy fluffy cheesecake I have ever had. It tastes just amazing and melts in your mouth. Ideally would be to have it with coffee or hot..."
Nupur Bhople
"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - My first original cheesecake, finally ! First bit wasn’t really tasty but it’s come after. Like it...."
MC
"The texture is better than what am expected. It was so smooth and creamy. I love the smell of the cheese and it didn't have any hint of salty cheese..."
Selly Nurmala
"The cheese cake that is soooooooo yummy and melts in your mouth. You're going to crave for more. Share it with friends or take it all by yourself...."
Bikool
"I'm in love with their fluffy but light, melting in mouth cheesecake! - Both Original and Matcha flavour. It is never too rich and gets sickening to..."
Aki
"Love the cheesecake here, esp when it's cold rather than warm as there is a slight eggy flavour when it's warm. The japanese cheesecake are not too..."
Food For Thought
"The best cheese cake ever! I love how their cheesecake doesn't make you feel sick of even after having a whole cake because it is so soft, spongy..."
Hân Trịnh
"Uncle tetsu is known for their classic fluffy cheesecakes, I have tried the cheesecakes too many times and not one was ever a disappointment! It..."
@foodtom
"Uncle Tetsu finally arrived in Melbourne. Its first store on Swanston Street opened in late November 2017.I first went on 14 December 2017..."
AngeLuvFood8
"I recently tried the madeleines at Uncle Tetsu, both the vanilla and the chocolate. I liked them, the flavours weren’t overly sweet. A nice cake to..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Loved both the orginal cheesecake and the matcha cheesecake! It's delicious- extremely soft and moist; melts in your mouth. It's pricey in relation..."
Tina
"Having tried original and matcha cheesecake I would prefer the original over the matcha flavor Bought the cold matcha cheesecake The..."
Love Food
"I love cheesecake in general. Never thought the Japanese cheesecake will be that good! It’s not as dense as your average cheesecake. Very light and..."
Chali Samindi
"Cake was so light and soft....will definitely eat this cake again. Everything was well balanced.Hopefully they will have few more..."
Gurman
"To my friend that introduced me to this place! Amen! This place is just great! Those matcha cakes were just so good! So soft and so moist and full of..."
Nay Nay
"I tried the famous Uncle Tetsu Cheese Cake and that was bloody delicious! I heard about Uncle Tetsu back when I was in my hometown Indonesia and..."
Jonathan Christian
"It’s super great to have this store finally open in Melbourne. This is a famous cheese cake from Japan. I love how soft and cheesy it is in the..."
Yovita Aurora
"A friend suggested to try out Uncle Tetsu since her and I haven’t been, so we went after our dinner here and ordered the original cheesecake. We..."
Nadia Loves Food
"I heart Uncle Tetsu!Two years ago I lined up for 45 minutes outside an Uncle Tetsu in Hong Kong, on a cold winters night, and managed to snag me..."
JW
"I bought the matcha pudding, and the matcha cheesecake both delicious. The matcha pudding is smaller than the original but comes with a lower price...."
Melissa Phu
"Different to any kind of cake I've had before. Very Light and fluffy which makes it a very interesting texture! Perfect level of sweetness..."
C
"The best lightweight cheesecake ever! I love it it’s super yummy. Tried the Madeleine but didn’t think it was as good. Wish they did miniature..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"I have been waiting for Uncle Tetsu to land in Melbourne ever since they opened up in Sydney - and I was definitely blown away by their..."
David
"Woohoo finally got a hold on one of these goodies!!! Heard about these delicious goodies and was very satisfied!! The cheesecake was light and fluffy..."
SueyLuey
"Ambience 3/5 - it is a small take away place. Food is prepared in front of you. Not a lot of space to accommodate more than 3 people or so in one..."
Suraksha Mattoo
"Fluffy (cotton-like), melt-in-ypur-mouth, perfectly sweet and subtle flavors makes Uncle Tetsu's cheese cakes one of the best Japanese Cheese Cakes..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"I bought an original cheesecake as I walked past the Swanston St store and there was no line (I hate lining up for stuff!). It was really fresh..."
Ange T
"Initially queues were very long, went recently and the wait was not too bad. Depends what time of day as I walked past on another occasion and it was..."
You Had Me At Haloumi
"Excellent cheesecake for those who want to taste the actual taste of the dessert and not just sacharine sweetness predominant in most cheesecakes...."
Stephanie Yesmukanova
"Uncle Tetsu is famous for their super fluffy, Japanese style cheesecakes. I love how they always come out with new cheesecake flavours over the years..."
Angel Khong
"Yumm yumm yumm ,,
Visited for first time in this cake shop ,,
So many delicious cheese cakes and tarts ,,,
Omg ,,, they r..."
Harsimran Kapoor
"Was in a doubt to try but worth it. Crepe is so good and the cream is not too sweet just the perfect amount for us… would love to try..."
Manisha Rajbhandari
"2021 - Uncle Tetsu's have really out done themselves with their take on the French pancake, with the "Crepe Brulee".
Loaded with strawberries,..."
Malcolm Young
"Their cheesecake is good but the crepe brulee could be better. It might just be me but the crepe brulee tasted a bit bland, I think it'd be good if..."
Anisa Anwar
"I love the cheesecake from uncle tetsu. It's the softest fluffiest cheesecake that I have ever tasted. The good thing about it is that it's not very..."
"Lovely cafe tucked inside Block Place, which is a great location. Came here on an Eat club voucher to have my final dine-in lunch before lockdown 2.0..."
Kimmythefoodlover
"Amazing friendly service, delicious breakfast with plenty of choices and most importantly superb..."
Carol Foster
"We regularly have our team meetings in the room upstairs. Service is always amazing, staff are friendly and attentive. Great food too, we've..."
Ma Rie
"Newly refurbished and funky cafe/restaurant serving great New Zealand coffee and tasty Mediterranean food right in the heart of the city.Have eaten..."
Robin
"Great breakfast and coffee. I had the pulled lamb that was on special. Friendly and attentive staff in a relaxed little cafe. Would definitely visit..."
G Craske
"Quite an impressive place! Having been here a couple of times now, I'm intrigued by the vibe and atmosphere, soaking in the true coffee culture of..."
Steve H
"Saw some recent marketing on insta about their $1 coffee and gave it a try this morning.Absolutely amazing coffee- worth even the full..."
Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
"I had a strong skinny latte here. The service was really friendly, and the service good. But it was the cakes and sweets that I wanted..."
Timinmelbourne
"Six of us enjoyed a Saturday breakfast here. Compared to most cafes in the cbd it's pretty spacious inside and that was a plus . I had poached eggs..."
Truth Be Told Australia
"Wanting to experience Laneway dining but rushing to park up as our little Mini was having a melt down we hastily landed on Kaikey's Lane..I..."
The Go Go Mumma
"Big serving of cake compared to other cafes. Coffee are great too. Worth to try. There will be live music entertainment at late afternoon, located at..."
Elaine Lim
"Went here for a corporate function upstairs and were very impressed with the food and attentive service. From the moment we walked in, it..."
Cascritic
"Absolutely loved this place. I had the parma and a friend had the chicken sandwitch lunch special. Food was great, the venue is awesome and the..."
TheFatFoodie
"VERY IMPRESSED. Fabulous price, fabulous food. Service was attentive and great. My partner and I come in at the end of breakfast service. We both..."
Jasmyn Burns
"Came here with the family and we had a lovely dinner. Everything was nice and fresh. I had the Marinara which was perfect and IllDefinatley xome..."
Kathyc858585
"Great vibe and atmosphere! The food is beautifully cooked with such a wide variety to select from and service is quick and friendly. This place never..."
Joanne
"What a pleasant surprise ! Wasn't really expecting much from a small menu, but the paella and the salmon were simply excellent. ..."
Ilikefood
"Oh my god! Really like this restaurant! Not only because the taste of dishes, but also because the environment and service of this great restaurant..."
Chengcheng Feng
"I came with my sisters and Mum on a busy Saturday, the service was super friendly and nothing too much trouble. I was almost blown away by the fact..."
Belinda
"A surprisingly large restaurant nestled amongst the hustle & bustle of Block Place! Popping don for lunch & I couldn't say no to the friendly..."
Alex
"Kaikey’s Lane is a new venture of Joe Hachem, a professional Poker Player who was the first Australian to win the World series in 2005, and his..."
Ta.be.tabi
"Went there with group of friends and girl friend on a Sunday afternoon. The location is right in the heart of Melbourne in the famous lane ways.The..."
R.M INC
"Kaikey’s Lane delivers. honest food without surprises, which can be very comforting. Because sometimes,. all I really want is a good spag..."
Melbourne Glutton
"The launch event was well organised and went rather smoothly for such a large crowd. Most importantly, food came out at a fairly steadfast place and..."
Penguineats
"A great little place with wonderful value for money. Whilst I am a meat eater, the Veggie Breakfast is certainly my favourite. Make sure you get the..."
Jake Stollery
"Great food for breakfast and lunch. Great staff very friendly and remember who you are. Next time in Melbourne from Brisbane will be going back..."
Kim Heslewood
"Lovely service and delicious food , we ordered Smashed Avo + French Toast with Extra shot flat white coffee ... I was impressed of the quality of the..."
Hadelon .m
"What a beautiful little surprise. The coffee was great, so good that I went back for a second. Do yourself a favour and order the French..."
Jonathan Clarke
"Pros: Tasty food, fair pricing, relaxed atmosphere. Service was good.
Cons: Food took a while to come..."
"Wow, what a meal. Best lamb I have tasted in a very long time. Had the quarter platter and some pork belly bites. Superb is an understatement. Great..."
Martin Weller
"Fantastic, sharing plate for two was unbelievable, a taste sensation, would highly recommend it, one minor whinge, cider on tap a little..."
Ian Wright
"Great little place in laneway..had a lovely shared plate of meat and fish ..just enough for 2 people ..great service..."
Yvonne Melia-Price
"The Quarter on Degraves Street deserves a quarter billion dollars! Other than its fantastic location, the food is amazing! The staff are extremely..."
Peter Akiki
"We popped into the quarter for a family dinner and it was really good. Our table ordered pizzas, salads, pasta and steak and everything was..."
MelbourneLops
"We came across this place whilst looking for breakfast. It was very busy but they clear the tables quickly so we were seated within minutes...."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Loved this place. Decently priced alcohol, street cafe feel. Great pizza, great flavor. They even have tap beer. And oh the pizza is gluten free..."
Kudzai Maeresa
"I stumbled across this laneway gem through EatClub's $5 feast week. Despite the deal technically being for takeaway, the lovely waitress gave me a..."
Daniel
"A friend and I had a pre dinner drink, we were lucky enough to visit when it was Happy Hour - Happy Days!The restaurant is nice and quaint,..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"My boyfriend and I had brunch on Friday at The Quarter while visiting Melbourne. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food and..."
AEM
"One of my favorite places to visit when in Melbourne. Coffee was ok, but the breakfast! My god.. The best pork crackle I’ve ever had. Get the..."
Dejan
"This is a nice cozy cafe in Degraves Street in Melbourne. It is quite a small cafe and a little bit cramped and easy to bump into other people or be..."
Julie MacKay
"Vibe, atmosphere +++Big Brekky is excellentFantastic find in a crowded fieldVery chilled out place to come for a bit of breakfast..."
Robert Hand
"The food is amazing, very convenient from flinder street station, this is my go to restaurant on degraves. I would highly recommend visiting for..."
Jennie
"We discovered this little gem in Degraves Street - must have walked past it hundreds of times! It has a cosy interior dining room plus you can sit..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"Located in the busy Degraves street, this establishment is probably among the cosier if not the cosiest among others in the surroundings. Nice..."
Bobzbellycious
"This place has wonderful ambience. Located in the middle of degraves street, the area is hustling and bustling. The menu is diverse, thorough brunch..."
Veginspo
"Came here for my birthday and ordered the lamb special. Lamb special was very tasty but I love my meat and the lamb portion was small. We also..."
Amid
"Had lunch here today and it was delicious!!! The prawn & Scallop pizza was amazing!! It looked busy but we got a table easy enough & the service was..."
Nakita Lastrina
"Very productive restaurant with high quality food. Good for gathering with small group of friends. Crowded but not too noisy, nice..."
NW
"Excellent location and great food. Fantastic service by the owner. Highly recommend this restaurant. Would go again and again. Right in the beating..."
Neil Dreyer
"Not too big, not too small but a nice and cosy brunch spot in the middle of Degraves Street. Coffee was amazing. Food was pretty decent but the price..."
Tam Ha
"3.7. Quick pre drinks catch up drink. This is a nice place off busling Degraves St. Pure Melbourne. Good space inside. Feels..."
Two Sheds
"Was working at City Library when my bf suggested we meet at this cafe. I usually overlook places on busy Degraves, but this was such a find. We split..."
Quince And Cheese
"A fantastic spot in degraves street. It's got quite a unique character to this place, especially given where it is. It's an unexpected escape with a..."
Descartesmuse
"Great service and food. Nice ambience. Kid friendly. Love the seafood linguini. Must try. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for nice..."
Snowflower
"Nice services and good view as relaxing. I’m having breakfast with Get Smashed and coffee, yummy and nice fresh food. Thank you for the food..."
Piyarat Pinthong
"Very busy with tourists and locals as always. Its very cheap and very drinkable coffee. Decent bean and milks. Not the best attention to detail as..."
JeannetN
"My favorite cafe whenever I'm around Degraves! The staffs are nice and very helpful and the coffee (+ chocolate) is great. Will surely come back to..."
Rizka Natasya
"Tucked in on bustling Degraves street, a lot of these laneway cafes/restaurants are often overpriced and underwhelming but this one buck the trend..."
Spudsburgeradventures
"Very interesting food selection, the food seemed quite delicate and decently priced for the area. Tasty enough, but a bit too hip for my liking. The..."
Jude D'Souza
"Went for an early dinner on a Sunday evening. The food was delicious and came out so fast. However, staff were unfriendly and seemed annoyed when we..."
Food
"The Quarter :DWas in the mood for something substantial this morning so when I got to DeGraves Street I started looking through the cafes..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"We found this little gem about three months ago and have been there 6 times since. Food is delicious ! Haven't been disappointed yet ! Staff are..."
Ruthie
"Great service, average coffe, friendly staff. There are many coffe shop in same street and you can find many options however the quarter is the one..."
Muhammet Usta
"I had the Haloumi Egg and it was devine. Wished it was bigger portion though. My partner had Get Smashed and it only had one bread. It wasn't really..."
Alyssa Lee
"Came here for breakfast two days in a row. Each time it was delicious. Despite them accidentally sending my coffee to another table, the service was..."
Mathew Hnoudis
"First thing's first: the pictures of the menu on this site are a bit outdated, the current menu (as of 04/08/2017) has extra sections like a risotto..."
Om Nom Nom
"Early morning in Melbourne cbd, I thought I try one of the popular streets well known in melb. I went for my usual bacon and eggs, and of course..."
Mizpiggy
"I haven't been to Degraves street in ages. So I called in and had a look. All tourists to Melb should visit this place, soo many cafes offering good..."
Timinmelbourne
"Loved everything about this place. The service was top notch. Extremely friendly. The food was amazing. My wife chose the Pork Belly and I ordered..."
Shecaniah Barbarich
"Absolutely lovely brunch (avo smashed), very friendly service and perfect coffee! Finally a Melbourne eatery focused on delivering good hospitality..."
Danielle Sestito
"Out of the whole lane way of cafes, decided to stop at this one because they advertised almond milk on their menu board. The coffee was really good-..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Tucked away in the Degraves Lane, nice to sit outside and enjoy busy Melbourne passing by.The Good: Ambiance was great, service friendly..."
MrJan
"My friend and I had dinner here on a wed night spur of the moment. We got an outside table that while crowded was still comfortable. Our server Allan..."
Bec Hopf
"Hello! :) My best friend and I visited this morning and ate your delicious food. We loved the coffee and we absolutely enjoyed our..."
Amy Spilkin
"On a recent venture down Melbourne's laneway I dropped in to one of my favorite of Degraves st, with a multitude of options to choose from I always..."
Totto
"Great food great service! We had a team breakfast at The Quarter which was a success! My poached eggs with my smashed avo were perfectly cooked and..."
Kelly Ditchburn
"Cassidy – I went to The Quarter with a friend during our lunch break, and I ordered the Pork Belly main. The wait time for food was a little long..."
Cassidy & Sneakers
"Nice little cafe in a good location. This lame way always has a great vibe. I had a ceasar salad. It was lovely but the chicken was a..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"One night we were looking for something wholesome and not overly expensive. Walking down the laneways of Melbourne, we came across The Quarter, just..."
Sally Phillips
"Absolutely sensational food, terrific, friendly service. Delightful little place, hidden in plain sight . Definitely coming back next time visiting..."
Caroline
"Had a great start to the morning ahead of Derby Day. Visiting from Adelaide, ordered big breakfast, Bloody Mary and a coffee. All came out quick and..."
KnifeAndFork
"i was hoping they should do more about breakfast menu,it just another mediocre simply menu like the other cafe does,coffee was good but not as i..."
Marco
"We came for an impromptu dinner, both had drinks and main meals. We ordered the pork belly and gone fishing. Great meal flavours, perfectly presented..."
Liana Bonham
"Love it. We drive an hour to get here a couple of times a month, just for the pizza. We have tried other things, all awesome, but the pizza is the..."
Boomer
"We walked by this place yesterday and it was busy and the food looked good so we came here for breakfast. Ordered bacon & eggs with avocado on the..."
Donna&Shane
"Well it screams 'Great location' !!! I love this street and it has a character. It identifies Melbourne as a city of little food jewels. I has..."
Gitcraker
"Great laneway restaurant for breakfast. The haloumi and gourmet sausages were fantastic and the coffee delicious. Would like to come back for dinner..."
Anthony H
"We had their pizza special of bacon chorizo haloumi cheese toppings, which was a tad too salty. But all is good when we have a glass of sparking..."
Kinnii
"If you happen to have tasted Degraves st. Food or coffee then You are a true Melbournian lol 😁The coffee was good and kept me alive for a..."
Ankit Agnish
"Fantastic food. I came here 4 times during my weekend away and the food never disappointed. The scones were a hidden gem. Definitely worth a visit..."
Maria
"I was a bit skeptic about the food as it's located in such a touristy place with good atmosphere and on Saturday night.However, 4 of us enjoyed..."
Shlomi
"1st visit with the kids on Sunday night. Great atmosphere. Fabulous Melbourne. Laneway. Service was excellent. The waiter was excellent and ..."
Linda Norman
"This place is one of my favourite on Degraves Street! Service, atmosphere, coffee & hot chocolate & breakfasts were all outstanding! Was a favourite..."
SJ87
"Breakfast at The Quarter was sensational.
The tea and coffee were both very good and the food was delicious, well-presented, freshly cooked and..."
MapleLeaf Aussie
"I just finished my meal at The Quarter. Folks, let me tell you this - what an amazing meal experience. The ambiance of Degraves St, wait staff who..."
Kristian Clancy
"Arrived close to closing after an event, we were happily seated. Superb food, beef risotto was magnificent and the barramundi was cooked to..."
Julian Russo
"Absolutely amazing food and good coffee, the pork burger was perfect, juicy and had nice crunchy coleslaw. The eggs Benny was so flavourful and the..."
Bronwyn Slivkoff
"Holidaying from Darwin and came across this busy little place! Couldn't believe we scored a table to be honest as it was out of control busy, people..."
Emmalene Balnaves
"Photo courtesy of my mum! Some really great basics here and some with a little bit of flair. I had the fritters, and wow were they good. Service was..."
Claire Best
"yummy!!! such a cute cafe space. food and coffee were so good! presentation of the food was great. definitely recommend the chilli..."
"Chokolait served rich, delectable chocolates and desserts. I’d been here a few times and every time it was a pleasant experience; the chocolate..."
Angel Khong
"I have a sweet tooth and this place is just perfectly fit me🤗 The lava cake and sticky date pudding was incredible, not too sweet with greta..."
Uyen Nguyen
"The cheesecake was nice but the brownies really stole the show. They were thick and moist. - rich in flavour. The icecream balanced out the richness..."
Jane Choi
"Rich chocolatey flavour for the hot chocolate and great chocolates. It was really busy as you can see the tables were not cleaned and packed promptly..."
Karen
"Super delicious! The matcha lava cake is the best! I highly recommend coming here...."
Saygs_
"After another session of zooming around my favourite shopping centre, it was time to rest my feet with a coffee and cake. I had a cappuccino which..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"The chocolate pavlova was so special and out of the world. The waitress gave us a very detailed explanation about the dessert and recommended some..."
Viviennecheah0316
"This winter has got me craving for hot chocolate. Recently visited @chokolaitfans to get my chocolate fix. Had to get the best of both worlds, the..."
M3lissa____
"hot chocolate perfection. sublime! i was only sad it had to end haha(like when u are finishing a good book 😁). lovely staff too!..."
Thuaners
"Came to visit this cafe which specialises in chocolate desserts for dessert in the afternoon.For two, we ordered:- Sticky date..."
Eating Happiness
"The Choc pavlova is to die for..its not too sweet and unique flavour with choc, berries soft fresh cream. Expensive, yes but great service and lovely..."
Ling Yap
"My dessert happy place! I try to visit at least once a fortnight if not weekly. All desserts are delicious, but my absolute favorites are the..."
TN.TRN
"Love it! I mentioned to their staff that I love the semi frozen raspberry mousse and then they gave another small one for me just because I like it!..."
Gloria Yu
"This is one of my favorite place for my sweet tooth cravings. My favorite menu is the classic Chokolait Pavlova. The texture of the pavlova is so..."
Handini Audita
"I was invited to experience the rainbow pavlova in all its colourful glory and was not disappointed. Not only is it visually stunning but all layers..."
Good Food Good Mood
"My friends and I finally had the chance to try the Rainbow Pavlova from Chokolait, and it was delicious!! Not only does it look very aesthetic, it..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"Had a great experience at Chokolait! Tried their Matcha Pavlova which is to die for. Melts in your mouth and not too sweet either. Will definitely be..."
Rachael Khor
"Fluffy PavlovaThe signature dish of Chokolate is the "Rainbow Pavlova" surprisingly it wasn't too sweet like I assumed, plated beautifully..."
Asian Food Ninja
"Original Pavlova - Alternating layered textures of chocolate and meringue, covered with thick cream and fresh strawberries, drizzled with milk..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"One of the most creative dessert joints in Melbourne! We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak of the Rainbow Pavlova for spring! With a different..."
One.hungry.girl10
"4.5We were lucky enough to attend the VIP launch for the new rainbow pavlova ! The event was very well co-ordinated and a lot of fun, the..."
Vivian
"There's two things that I admire in dessert, creativity and technique. Chokolait has this in spades.This pastry chef / chocolatier has..."
Tinmans Treats
"If you don’t stop by here and try not only their amazing new dessert, the rainbow pavlova, but also their huge array of chocolates - you’re..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Absolutely love the chocolates and other desserts here. A lovely eatery in the very pretty emporium complex. Chokolait have just launched they’re..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Chokoliat has just came up with one of the prettiest dessert that I have laid eyes on - the rainbow pavlova. With each layer represented by different..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Chokolait is a gorgeous chocolate café located in Emporium shopping centre. I had the pleasure of being invited to visit there last night to try the..."
Oj_always_eating
"We were invited to join their launch event of the new rainbow pavlova. We got to try their mini cakes, chocolate truffle, tropical rainbow smoothie..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"We were invited along to Chokolait in the Emporium centre to try out their new rainbow themed desserts, namely the Rainbow Pavlova and the Tropical..."
Espy Eats
"Chokolait’s dark chilli hot chocolate is simply the best hot choc in Melbourne. (If you are into chilli in your hot choc). Silky, dark, full..."
Scottt
"They have amazing ice chocolates at this place! I also tried some of their gelatos and they were all delicious. I love their variety of chocolate..."
Jennifer
"The matcha shake I had here was one of the best! Loved the whites chocolate in there as well ! The matcha fondant was also really moist and..."
Connie
"Finally had the chance to have a taste of this matcha lava cake with chocolate mousse in little chocolate cups and a choice of either matcha,..."
Sylv
"The matcha and hojicha lava pudding is one of my all time favourite desserts, so sad it's only available during winter! It's such an oozy cake,..."
Lauren Pinch
"Located in the Emporium, we stumble past here by chance and it was not a regret. We loved all the desserts but my favourite was the Chokolait Pavlova..."
Babybao
"Came here after hearing about the limited edition Winter Warmers menu. I had my eye on the matcha & houjicha lava cake, however after browsing the..."
Stelly
"My daughter and I came for afternoon tea and we were very impressed with the delicious cakes and drinks. Staff were very kind and..."
Maria Condello
"Came here because of some gift vouchers, received two courses off the Choklait menu! Really lovely chocolate desserts served additionally with..."
Sabby
"Great Chokolait cakes at affordable pricing, apparently they use the top of the line quality and materials and you can tell through the taste of each..."
@foodtom
"OMG! The best Pavlova in Melbourne! We tried both the chocolate and matcha and just wow! Hot chocolates, sticky puddings, the works! A must for any..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Love this place! Great cakes, chocolates and drinks! We tried their new winter desserts and it was one of the most decadent and indulgent..."
DamoForce Food
"Love this place! Great cakes, chocolates and drinks!I know that my friends can sometimes find the desserts very dense and too sweet. I’m..."
Kath's Food Indulgences
"Didn't know about this place until it popped up on my Facebook. I am not the biggest fan matcha but I tried the Hojicha and as it was recommended and..."
Bernard Haylen
"The environment and chef is always very friendly every time I come visit and the presentation of the desserts are very appealing. Definitely a good..."
Quyen Ng
"Good decorations, but just looks not like chocolate shop. We order matcha pavlova to share, strong matcha cream to lighten sweetness. We both love..."
MissCatCat
"Really really good ice matcha chokolait! The place is a little small but quick service for a take away drinks. Can get busy during the weekends..."
Nyann
"Matcha Pavlova, It original cake with pure matcha cream. tasting it delicious, particularly mixed it. although sometimes I found the cake is not..."
Gloria XIA
"Chocolate mud cake is rich and yummy but is balanced out with the cream, highly recommend. The presentation of all their desserts are very detailed..."
Bubblegummie
"Environment: 4.0 pretty goodService: 3.0 order in the counter rather than in our own tableChoices: 3.0 narrow range, doesn’t have lots of..."
Kitty Chau
"What a chocolate indulgence. Felt so wrong to enjoy such a hefty amount of sweet, rich, intense and dark chocolate. But, that was the point right?..."
Ferry Gondo
"OMG the best vegan hot chocolate in Melbourne, ask for dark with soy milk and enjoy. So thick and decadent, I like it with chilli or Jaffa flavour..."
Veggirl
"Pretty good hot chocolates. Whilst I haven't had the time to sample their yum-looking matcha pavlova, I did try their Mochaccino. Definitely wasn't..."
Wandering Ella
"I love the chocolate drinks and desserts from here. Yes it pricey and abit sweet for some people but I like my desserts sweet.We order 2..."
Food Critic
"I can only speak on behalf of what I tried and though on the pricey side - it was worth it for a special occasion. Their signature pavlova was indeed..."
Tangertalks
"yum, the perfect place for afternoon tea. The pavlova is not too sweet, it just perfect. 🍓 chocolate will look better with a 🍓 on the beautiful..."
Cherry Chen
"Great place for chilling out, I'm a huge fan of matcha so I ordered Matcha Pavlova & also Iced Matcha Chocolate and shared them with my sis. The..."
Blueberry Matcha
"Stop by to make our stomach happy😂.. my boyfriend really loves chocolate so I took him here. Mine is the rapsberry dish and his was something..."
Neath Kong
"signature pavlova was absolutely delicious and I loved their matcha collection (I ordered hot matcha and matcha pavlova) the only downside would..."
Ruth
"Overall: Fantastic for a treat! Very rich.. Crowded atmosphere, their other place in the arcade is more cosy. Food: Chocolate cake. Mmmmm. So..."
Faithful Freja
"Months have passed, between swapping Daisy Dukes and Havaianas for goose down jackets and granny sweaters. I don’t mind winter. The family gets..."
Hungrycookie
"We came as a large group and ordered a wide variety of desserts from their menu. It took about half an hour to get half the dishes plus another 20..."
Occasionalist
"1st time here and ohhhh will be back soon again! Had the Groupon coupon, had the milk and dark Belgium hot chocolate. Took my first sip of the hot..."
Brian With The Y
"Love love this place, tried their matcha menu and I think this place is my favourite to go for Matcha 🍵 yummmmm it's a must to try..."
Little Miss Adventurer
"They make the best hot chocolate I've ever had! I felt like a kid again.Price wise is the only thing that would stop me from coming here very..."
Melbourneats
"Good spot for a break from CBD shopping, iced chocolate is thick and rich. Pavlova isn't overly sweet and is surprisingly light, but the generous..."
Kein
"If you haven't tried pavlova yet you must visit here to try!!The strawberry pavlova tastes amaizng and the best I ever tried!! My favourite..."
Jeyeong Lydia Yu
"General feel and deco- Spacious area with plenty of seating- Light is on the darker side- Deco was lovely (Cute bow on the main window..."
Rose Chor
"One of my favo hot chocolate place!! I love those milk belgian hot chocolate drink, thick and gooey . Its pricey but its worth your money!!..."
Putriku
"I visit CBD nearly every week for work, chokolait is my favourite place to relax during tea break, the environment is chill and classy. The quality..."
Christina
"It's said that the best thing in life is dessert..& it's absolutely true when I checked into this cafe.such an amazing,finger licking pavlova & hot..."
Subhanjana Sanyal
"Shoppers can get their chocolate fix right at Emporium at the family-owned Chokolait. A range of hand-crafted chocolates, cakes, ice creams, desserts..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We decided to have coffee and tried the sticky date pudding. I like the set up of the place, there was an area in the corner called the vault which..."
Ren
"Came here with the coupon that gave the platter with an assortment of cake, chocolates and icecream. The tiramisu was a tad bland, but the red velvet..."
Abbey V
"My favorite hot chocolate in the city! I like the hot milk chocolate, the the cup size is quite good and a nice place to see friends who loves..."
Soraya JA
"This place should be packed. The hot chocolate was amazing. They even have a grumpy looking European man in the back to give it authenticity. I'm..."
Phillipos Firat Senol
"I absolutely love their hot chocolate - it's perfect, sweet and just filled with deliciousness! It's my favorite hot chocolate spot in Melbourne...."
Sakshi Banerjee
"If you love chocolate everything, this is the place for you! I ordered the iced dark choc & pavlova. They were both yummy, but could only half of..."
Carb Queen
"Best hot chocolate in Melbourne. Period. (Sorry Mork, I still love you!)The Dark hot chocolate is simply divine! Rich, creamy, a little sweet..."
Chocolate Fiend
"If you love chocolate (and cream... I love whipped cream and double cream :p), the mud cake is a must try! The best mudcake i've ever had... I..."
Jennyaichen
"For all the chocolate lovers out there, you won't be disappointed. Had the tasting plate with chocolate and strawberry mousse, raspberry sorbet and..."
Bopnbeep
"Used Groupon vouchers to try this rather pricey chocolate shop.Was presenting hastily with tasting Platters of various Ice Creams, Mousse and..."
MSY123
"Time to spoil yourself, indulge, yummy silky tasty chocolate.Used my Groupon deal, it was absolutely awesome value, The service was quick and the..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"Yummy yummy yummy, great value, very fresh chocolates,will go again soon. Highly recommend. Good location and service. Nice..."
Warren
"I've been here several times, and it's a great spot to enjoy some sweets. But be warned, you may make yourself ill by indulging too much. It's..."
Mo
"We had the summer tasting plate. It was a good mix of flavours - chocolates, chocolate mousse, raspberry sorbet, strawberry mousse in a chocolate..."
HB
"The final stop in my city adventure with my friend is at Chokolait at the Emporium. I have tried their hot chocolates before in the other Chokolait..."
The Happy Food Lover
"When you are craving for chocolate, this is the place to go. I heard that australia is famous with their pavlova, chokolait has the best pavlova i've..."
Ellen Silvia Oetomo
"My sister recommended me to try the mouthwatering pavlova at Chokolait and here I am trying to describe how delectable it was. Chokolait Pavlova..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"Having a iced chocolate and mug cake. The iced chocolate is rich in mouthfeel. Mug cake is really moisture, u wont feel dry or sticky in ur mouth...."
Phooikwan
"Just came here with my daughter as we were given a voucher. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Friendly staff and excellent food..."
Matthew Regos
"If you have a sweet tooth you will be very happy! The food is great and the presentation is great too! I highly recommend you visit after a day of..."
Melbourne Sights
"Please don't go passed the chokolait pavlova. More pavlova than chocolate, I've never seen anything like it. Good assortment of desserts, truffles..."
Kryssyann
"Call me biased, but I've been a fan of Chokolait ever since their main branch in Little Collins Street. The Emporium branch, I'm pleased to say, does..."
Pineapple San
"It is good for the chocolate lover... Hot chocolate is delicious especially dark hot chocolate... If the winter is coming, it is the right choice to..."
Andreas Saputra
"I received a gift voucher for two and decided to treat a friend. We had the platter with 2 drinks. Got a box of truffles to take home as part of the..."
Dvk
"Went for dessert after a day in the city. Had the Iced Chocolate Jaffa, while my friend had an Iced Chocolate Mocha. It was exactly what it said it..."
Uqui
"really friendly staff and the atmosphere of the cafe was really nice and chill. Ordered their pavlova and didnt expected it to be that good :) all..."
Koichi Niino Ye Htun
"It is one of my best memory in Melbourne, I will never forget the amazing taste from iced chocolate which I always have when I come back, I always..."
Wxhdxhjh
"The food and drinks here were amazing! It's just a bit of a shame it was so busy, the staff seemed flustered and it was so busy we lined up for what..."
Rachel Fearnley
"My friend brought me over to Chokolait to try their signature Pavlova. Shame on me, as a food blogger, I have only just recently tried one because my..."
Evelovelle
"My go to place for cake dates. With a selection of chocolates that always turn too when in need of a nice gift and a sneaky treat for myself. My..."
Kitty Mckenzie Johnson
"The Hot Chocolate was excellent. Well balanced tasting plates! Nice and cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be back to try something..."
Kash
"famous for their pavlova, but unfortunately we did not try it. we went for their cherry dark chocolate, sticky date pudding and iced chocolate drink...."
E
"Where can you find the best iced dark chocolate. This is the ultimate place to be. Been a frequent fan of this place for years n now, it's @ the..."
Eddie Low
"This place can't seem to go wrong. I've been several times now and each time the tea and coffee was great, and the service was friendly and fast. And..."
Moody Foody
"My wife and I enjoyed a lovely hot chocolate. The selection of chocolates was limited but the desserts looked nice. Would visit again and try a..."
MoZza
"Really like their chocolates. Really nice especially the pandan one and hazelnut ones. :) would defs be coming back for more chocolates..."
Angela Eats
"Been to this place a couple of times now...the coffee and the teas are great. The cheesecake in the pic was ok (but too savory instead of sweet) you..."
TurkishD'light
"GOOD DESSERTS, COOL PLACE, OK SERVICE -- I was pleasantly surprised by the cool colourful place, the vibrant ambience, and the variety of..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Chokolait offers premium chocolate beverages, as well as desserts. The space is quite crowded, and we had to wait roughly ten minutes for a space as..."
Flho
"The chocolate is great and the chocolate platter is beautifully plate. A nice place to relax. The sorbet also taste great. The owner personally..."
Cluelesstraveller
"This is a modern chocolate based drink/food in Melbourne. As of all modern style cafe, the place is cozy with soft music. A perfect place to relax..."
Jopie Jusuf
"Iced chocolate is very good! Their pavlova and chocolate mousse is just ok.. Nothing special. Quite pricey though, maybe they can lower down the..."
Foodieadventures
"Excellent customer service and ambience. The rich aroma of cocoa really hits you as you enter the shop. The pavlova slice was light and enjoyable. A..."
Doran
"We recieved a chokolait platter, 2 milk iced chocolates and a box of truffles with our groupon voucher. The chokolait platter was nicely presented..."
InSearch4DaPerfectSteak
"I'm a coffee toff but I like it here. I’m more of a coffee person than a choc-drinker. I’ll take chocolate in any other context, but not usually..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"The best hot chocolate ever!!!. My family and I have been regulars at chokolait for about 5yrs. We were happy to discover they now have another store..."
Sarah
"Best chocolate drink and deserts ever tried!!!!. My husband and I went there using a Groupon voucher. We were served well and the staffs were very..."
Giz_3113
"Regular eater of your pavlova. A pricey but lovely restaurant. I come back here frequently as the pavlova is so fluffy and delicious. The hot..."
Kathy Z
"Best chocolate in Melbourne .... Best chocolate in MelbourneWe had the yummiest pavlova and dark hot chocolate. Staff was friendly and helpful...."
Tiffany Do
"Test your liver health. This new venue looks fantastic: modern, warm, set in multiple “rooms” cutting noise and taking retail/ordering traffic..."
Frog
"Stunning as always! If you like chocolate go no further than here, you will not be..."
Cpt. Bert N Sniff
"Came in today for my weekly chocolatey indulgence and was more than satisfied with the Chokolait Mousse. The dessert was extremely pleasurable, the..."
Anita A
"Went on a busy Saturday after a day of shopping for a fuel stop. Was promptly served - iced chocolate is to die for! Can't wait to come back and try..."
Miss C
"Wow the new shop is awesome!. If you need to get your chololate on you must visit the new Chokolait in the Emporium it is the choclate experiece in..."
Anna Coates
"Second To None?. Heaven is an aspirational destination for some but few would want to arrive early.But not this heaven!The hot chocolate is..."
Jchew
"Long time fans of Chokolait would have frequented the original store when it was known as “The Chokolait Hub” and was managed by both Ross and..."
Ani
"Best mocha and chocolate I’ve had in over 4 continents. Definitely worth a trip. Would be a regular if I was a Aussie living..."
xrider3333
"OMG the chili chocolate is awesome! I only had a level 3 and it defo has a bite to it. Wish I bumped it up to 5 but for newbies go for level 3...."
Evita Fernando
"Best hot milk chocolate can be found here. I came here alot for it. As for the rest of the things, especially sweets do not recommend..."
Abdullah H
"Their hot chocolate is very nice and thick. Ice chocolate is nice as well. And you have a try their..."
Faye K
"Top little place. The quality of the chocolate here-Belgium, I believe-justifies the prices. ☕️ coffee (had a latte) was great. They have..."
Trevor Powis
"Expensive but very nice, fabulous hot chocs (we tried dark & milk) dark was too full on for me but hubby loved it. Velvet chocolate cake was sooo..."
Rachel D
"Easily one of the nicest hot chocolates I've had. It is very rich and sweet, but I loved it. It's quite heavy, so I'd recommend sharing..."
"Went there 2 out of my 3 night stay in Melbourne. For was superb on both nights but the pork belly was outstanding. Wait staff and manager were all..."
Jim Farrell
"We loved the food and the cocktails so much!! Great staff + service . Was one of the yummiest meals I have had in years, high up on my list of favs...."
Melanie Sherwell
"had A fabulous lunch Mother’s Day the food was so tasty ‘ ♥️🍾. Great service. We would definitely recommend it we will be going again..."
Glenys Mackay
"My husband and I went for a special anniversary meal . From start to finish, the service , the lovely waitresses and the atmosphere all made for a..."
Maree Bell
"Absolutely loved this! Went here for our anniversary dinner, had the $89 banquet and every dish was divine! Perfect portions, perfect spacing between..."
Tash Mclaurin
"Excellent food and service. Had our wedding dinner held in Burma Lane and it was outstanding. Guests can't stop raving about the food (massaman beef,..."
Clarice Catipay
"What a beautiful night, staff were fantastic and the food, well we ordered the Banquet to be shared by 2.....beautiful food, awesome flavours and so..."
Lauren Kopua
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Got 50% off on 8-Course Set Menu..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Comfortable, quiet restaurant with a decent, tasty, asian fusion lunch banquet, good place to catch up or have a work lunch. Had the five spice pork..."
The Budget Luncher
"A FAVE FOR ASIAN FEASTING!This is one of our fave places to go to the city. We love what's on offer on their menu and love the ambience of..."
Eatingtravellingcouple
"🥂 boozy brunch is back!🐮 slow cooked beef brisket🐽 five spice pork belly🥭 green mango salad🍔 wagyu bacon..."
Sense Of Food
"Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Came here for their bottomless brunch on Saturday. I was really impressed with the wall arts inside the restaurant. So amazing. The brunch started..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"We were actually looking for somewhere else but gave up and walking back up Little Collins St we came across this place. The menu looked interesting..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Lovely restaurant, with a really nice ambience. The food was all delicious- we found the entrees to be our favorite course of the night, ..."
Annie
"Booked Burma Lane for my friends birthday. Didn’t know what to expect as it was our first time trying Burmese Fusion. Staff were super friendly and..."
Annielies
"Really awesome and delicious food. Service was attentive and friendly too. Value for money. Will definitely come back..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Explosion of flavour and great service. Burma lane is class, firstly I loved the wall art And the vibe is really cool. I enjoyed..."
Amy Flood
"Really nice food, great service, and contemporary dining room. Not as adventurous as some other Asian fusion places but really great combinations of..."
GlennM
"Their food is amazing! We ordered duck donuts, crispy barramundi with pipi, braised short ribs with bao and cauliflower. Trust me, they are really..."
Momojojo
"We were here on a great mid week discount deal, but the food is so good it was worth the price before discount. There were very interesting flavours..."
CY
"A great asian infusion restaurant. I loved the DIY taco and the pork belly. The service is impeccable. Serving portion is very generous, which I..."
Quynh Le
"We came here for lunch with our colleagues. We shared the 29$ per person banquet. It started with beef and bettle leaf as well as Tofu with raddish..."
Amid
"Had the $55 feed me for lunch today and it was yum. Started with chicken wings, doughnut and fish taco for entree..beef ribs, Kung pao chicken and..."
RM
"Overall score: 19/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: classy cbd asian fusion restaurant*Review: we started with cocktails,..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"An amazing journey of some sensational food. Delicious and highly recommend to anyone who loves a bit of adventure with food. My favourite was the..."
Foodmaster
"Finally managed to visit Burma Lane for dinner, it was long overdue. It was a perfect Saturday night dinner. Amazing interiors, those high ceilings..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Delicious food in the heart of the city, Burma Lane has a lot going for it. Firstly, it's a beautiful venue. Quite a large space with gorgeous art..."
Morgs71
"Went here for my mother's birthday last week and had a great time. We had the bigger of the two banquet meals and it was so much food! Stand outs..."
Georgia Marett
"We always go to their sister restaurant “Red Spice Road”. We decided to give Burma Lane ago. The has a beautiful decorations. You could sit down..."
Priscillia
"Wow wow wow! Hunger aside, Burma Lane did not disappoint one bit. Every single dish was delicious. Stand out dishes - cauliflower & dumplings, pork..."
Essie
"Thanks to the amazing @burmalane for the constant wine top ups & delicious Asian fusion food 🥘at the LAUNCH of their BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"We came to try the new Bottomless Brunch and it was so exciting to try something different to the standard breakfast options at other bottomless..."
Maria Condello
"What a memorable meal! Brilliant flavours, highly creative ideas for food. Busy with an excellent vibe. They have a sharing menu which is..."
Robin
"We tried out the new bottomless brunch this weekend and it exceeded all expectations. 6 dishes and bottomless Prosecco, Pinot Gris or Shiraz for $79..."
Thebrunchgirls
"As a huge fan of the 'feed me' concept we went here for their Shut up and Feed Me dinner menu for $72 each. The food was pretty..."
Jake Unsworth
"I have been wanting to try out the sister restaurant to Red Spice Rd for quite some time now. Last night we dined & had the Tasting menu First Name..."
Madam Cranky Pants
"Service was great, food was delicious, especially the pork belly. Cooked to absolute perfection, the only improvement would be to increase the amount..."
"We've always enjoyed dining here even though we hadn't been back for awhile, so it was an easy choice to bring some overseas guests here. They now..."
J0yy173
"Went for Monday lunch when it’s buy 1 set menu, get 1 free!Service greatFood greatMost of all, my guest had a long list of dietaries..."
Princeofharts
"Yum!! We booked via Dimmi and as an unexpected bonus got 30% off a banquet menu. I also noted in the booking it was for a birthday dinner which was..."
YummyMummy
"A great hidden gem! We had the “shut up and feed me” menu - and boy were we fed! Burma Lane’s food is flavourful, hearty and soul-warmingly..."
Kris L
"Came here on a Friday night but it wasn’t as busy as we expected. We ordered the “shut up and feed me” set menu. Pork belly, wings and dessert..."
Gurshan Dhaliwal
"Great quality Modern Asian food and superb service. The lunch special is only $39 per person (and half price on Mondays) and is a serious quantity of..."
Codaholic
"There’s a nice symmetry to this pointless story: the cuisine at Burma Lane is also a little less Burmese than it once was, but that’s OK...."
The Dear Luncher
"I had a great experience for lunch in this place. I had some of the grazing tapas-sized dishes, and I was very impressed with the..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"I have never given any restaurant a 5/5 but this is truly beyond my expectation. Food is amazingggg and service is good as well. I would say one of..."
Michelle Du
"Hidden away in little Collins away from the fancy restaurants :) Offering a more warm welcoming casual dinning experience with delicious Asian fusion..."
～Happy Neko~
"Really enjoyed this place! Although not very Burmese and quite similar to its sister restaurant (Red Spice Rd), we still loved the ambiance, service..."
Silk_rr
"Nice ambience for dinner by candlelight with good service as staff was attentive and polite. We came when it wasn't too busy at 5.30pm so food was..."
Hungry Hieu
"Solid menu, with enough variety to keep you intrigued. Personally I love this style of food, so it was an absolute winner for me! Shout out to the..."
M-brams
"We ordered the cheeseburger dumplings, chicken wings, squid and pork belly. The food was amazing! Wow! The only let down was the pork belly - it was..."
Mint
"Loved both of my visits. Staff are incredibly friendly despite being a busy and large restaurant. The set menu banquet option is great value for..."
Mattiva
"Another day, another asian fusion restaurant in Melbourne. Can someone do anything new anymore??? Well actually I don’t care because this place..."
Mitch Kotz
"First up, I’d like to point out that the manager of the place, Matt, was the perfect host. So often you get sassy staff at decent eateries in..."
Gee
"Celebratory dinner here with a friend post exams. With two people, we had:1. Wagyu cheeseburger bacon dumplings, vietnamese tomato sauce..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Decor and atmosphere is spot on! Great service and friendly staff. The cheeseburger dumplings are an absolute must try!! Amazing! The other food is..."
Linda
"Absolutely amazing! Came here for a friends birthday and so we got the 'Shut up and feed me dinner'. Deeeeee-licious! Food was so tasty. Staff were..."
Nicole Blow
"Ambience: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 Staff: 4/5 Will I return: most likely yes Celebrated a friend’s birthday party here one night. A..."
AllyBelly
"Enjoyed a very pleasant dinner at Burma Lane on Wednesday night. Mr B and I had booked, but given the time of year, it was fairly quiet. Staff..."
Melissa Kate
"Great service, waiting staff very lovely and food was brought out promptly. Delicious cocktails and food!! Recommend the octopus and Tuna dish,..."
TheKiwi
"Delicious food & wine, wonderful atmosphere, fabulous service. Perfect for couples, families or friends. I have been here 3 times & it’s always a..."
Fran Blake
"Good service and ambience. Staff is nice and friendly. The food was ok for the price. It was ok to try this place twice but wouldn't do it again...."
Foodie
"I was curious to try this place based on it’s interesting blend of cuisine. First thing I can say about the venue is it’s high ceiling and..."
Mills
"There isn't a lot of Burmese food in Melbourne so we were excited to try Burma lane! Food was tasty and service was very good. This was during..."
The Food Baby Maker
"Either I was absolutely starving or this was one of the tastiest meals I've had in a very very long time. Servings were generous but still..."
Sinbingames
"Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road (love) and Meat Fish Wine (loathe, see both previous reviews). I was pleased to see BL fell..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Came for dinner on a Saturday night. Waitress was amazing; friendly, provided some good food recommendations and enjoyable chit chat. ..."
Stan
"DO: The feed me menu if it's you're first time. However, stand out dishes were as follows: chicken wings, lamb shoulder, pork belly (similar to the..."
David Food Leasing
"We really enjoyed our two recent visits to Burma Lane. They have a great lunch time special which is good to keep in mind for your next work meeting..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Burma Lane is run by the same team than also runs Red Spice Road. It..."
Love At First Bite
"I really love this restaurant. Having been to Burma on a number of occasions, I can say that some of the menu is authentic. However, i haven't..."
Vegemite Girl
"Decor in this restaurant was really beautiful and classy. Came here for a family dinner and it lives up to expectations. Food was tasty and not..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"‘Created in Melbourne, Inspired by Asia’…..that tagline fits Burma Lane perfectly. I was at Burma Lane recently for a tasting of their new menu..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Enjoyed the "Feed Me menu" for $29 pp. Our favourite dish was the five spice pork belly. This was full of flavour along with crispy skin too. The..."
Split The Bill
"My colleague and I went here during the week for a nice lunch. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a smile and seated immediately. I absolutely love..."
Yeshmeino
"Great food, great cocktails but the service is a bit up and down. I've been here for corporate banquets which have been welcoming and warm and then..."
Stunsail
"great atmosphere. great food. great service.I really enjoyed the food there. Will definitely come again. the atmosphere was comfortable and..."
Sara Lee
"We popped in here for dinner as the menu was appealing and the place looks inviting and clean. Service was great - Purple Rain cocktail was nice. We..."
Donna&Shane
"Our experience at Burma Lane last night was amazing. Luckily I called 5 minutes ahead to make sure there was a table - even at 8:15 they were very..."
Emsy-eats
"Burma Lane takes you on a culinary journey which (refreshingly!) awakens your palette. The service is great and the decor is very cool...and now..."
Benjamin Herzog
"Burma Lane is a great venue! Recently they had an interior revamp and had the iconic artist Mike Eleven in. The revamp definitely paid off, in my..."
Noah Esposito
"Everything was just ok here. Doesn't live up to Red Spice Road. The service was just average here. The food was good but nothing special for the..."
Mark Quadrio
"|| the secret of success in life is to eat what you like || I loved the salmon dish on the new menu at Burma Lane Cured salmon, smoked tomato..."
Taking A Bite
"In Melbourne, we live in a fast-paced, forever changing foodie world. What is trendy today could be old news tomorrow, and the very best restaurants..."
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Little Picky Very Hungry
"Not as good as red spice road but definitely still a cool place to check out! We ordered to many dishes to share but the highlights for sure were the..."
Heidi
"Had our staff Christmas party here last year, and it was lovely. We had the banquet menu and most of the food was fantastic, the chicken salad, beef..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"A beautifully designed space to dine in. The restaurant has a lovely feel to it. We dined as a group and shared a number of plates between us. The..."
Clare
"I came eager to try Burmese food and I was expecting good things given my experience at Red Spice Road. Though my mind wasn't blown, I didn't leave..."
Amy
"Wow! We're not sure where to begin! Firstly the interior of this restaurant is breath taking and really makes you feel like you've stepped out of..."
@twogoodtoresist
"My dining experiences at Burma Lane involved unique dishes that were very dissimilar from one another, making the banquets a very good choice. This..."
Kell
"Great value for money considering the specials they have going on at the moment. We decided to go ala carte first time around just to get a taste of..."
Anh Nguyen
"This place is very good. Nice atmosphere, good service and excellent food. The meat dishes are balanced by the delicious salads. I have been several..."
Jjjj
"We ordered the onion fritters for entrée, very crunchy with interesting flavors. The duck curry was off the bone and good enough. The beef salad is..."
Victor Cheng
"The five spice panacota is my fav dish of what we ordered : onion fritter for entry, smashed beef salads and duck curry for mains. The curry is very..."
Annie Lu
"The cured salmon was done perfectly, the bao hit the spot with regards to flavour, and the parfait satisfied the sweet tooth. Lovely service...."
Krill3Ways
"These days, most of us could consider ourselves fairly well versed in South East Asian cuisine – Thai food has become a takeaway dinner staple,..."
The Plus Ones
"Came here on Saturday night for a 6pm booking for 4 people.. We were slightly late however the staff were very friendly and accommodating!! As it was..."
• MDSJ •
"The place is really nice. We ordered one starter Chicken Wings and two main for share Beef Cheek and Peas Fritters with rice. Our meals are very..."
Kezia
"We had a lovely dinner at Burma Lane. We were a difficult table with a pescetarian, a vegetarian, one nut allergy and one 'normal' diner. We ordered..."
Carrie Grahams
"It would be easy to be overshadowed if your stablemate is the ever-popular Red Spice Road. Burma Lane is headed up by Executive Chef John McLeay, who..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Oh my gosh - my new favourite restaurant! Took my mum here for dinner and we loved every aspect, what a find! We arrived early at 5pm, for a..."
Bron Rossi
"Quality and Flavour are two distinct features that come to mind when dining at Burma Lane. From the moment the Swine entered the premises this place..."
The Swine
"Immaculate and nice settings complement ed by friendly staff. Foods different and unique - the lamb biryani and duck curry is a must. ..."
Ashneel Sharma
"Had a delicious meal here for a group of 6. Got the banquet and definitely had enough food - practically rolled out of there. Everything tasted very..."
Fork You
"Had an incredible meal here for my birthday. It was my first time trying Burmese food and this place set the bar pretty high. I loved everything we..."
TresHungry
"Service was great; staff were friendly and attentive filling or water glasses. Beautiful restaurant and set up; Down side? Being..."
Paige Coleman
"Great spot for a an intimate dinner, a much quieter restaurant than the norm these days. Food was really good but was a bit disappointing that the..."
TJ
"Great food! I went there for my birthday it was great! Loved the pork belly and the cocktails were creative and delicious! Lots of Asian fusion..."
Emma Harmer
"Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road and serves similarly tantalising South East Asian cuisine, with a particular focus on Burmese..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Situated on a quieter part of Lt Collins Street, Burma Lane was a perfect location for a group catch up, with ample space inside and no long waits..."
Perpetuity Of Food
"Attended for lunch a few times. Great set menu and waiters are always helpful with choice if required. Delicious food in good proportions. Great for..."
MarkM77
"There aren't that many Burmese eateries so we didn't quite know what to expect. I'm not sure how authentic the food is to Burma but it's definitely..."
YumYum
"My boyfriend and I came here for dinner yesterday. The atmosphere was nice, loved the lights in the birdcages. We ordered beef curry and..."
Jo Jo
"We had a wonderful experience here last Sat evening. We were keen on a banquet option but didn't think we'd have time prior to our show. Waiter said..."
Paul
"A refined experience. I popped in with a friend for the lunch special 2 Mains for $22 per person. We order the short rib, which literally fell..."
Cecily Clarke
"I had been recommended Burma Lane by a number of friends here in Melbourne who said that I would absolutely love it. I think part of this was because..."
Mandarin
"Delicious!! The samosas, the slow cooked lamb, and the beef short rib were the bomb. Great, full flavors present in all of the food eaten in the..."
Speccy
"I have eaten here twice before and today for the third time. I thought it was just luck the first two times that the food was so good. I mean..."
FoodieMelbourne
"The following three dishes arrived together, each competing for space in my stomach. The Rangoon Mohinga with it’s delicate rice noodles, wrapped..."
Skinny Glutton
"Burma Lane brings contemporary Burmese cuisine to the Paris end of Melbourne. The interiors with its wall hangings, birdcages and retro-inspired..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Tried this place with my parents as they were staying at a hotel across the road, was simply surprised, such an underrated little gem. The service..."
LocaLohan
"Great ambience. Prompt and attentive service. Food was excellent! Highly recommend the roasted pork belly. The coconut panacotta and the vanilla..."
Ajay.manavalan
"I was a bit sceptical, as I think Red Spice Road is one of the most over-rated restaraunts around. But the food at Burma Lane was great and service..."
Kirk Stephen
"Went for a business lunch and had their express lunch menu. The place was rather empty on a Monday when we went in at 1pm. Felt a bit deserted, but..."
Z For GoodFood
"I tried this place after I saw that it was also run by the same people as Red Spice Road - a restaurant I absolutely love! I didn't think Burma Lane..."
LiveToEat
"Flavours are delicate and sophisticated. Mixture of east vs west flavours which combine together well. Everything was cooked very well, nothing was..."
@LivForFood
"I just wish I could come here more often. By the same people who do Red Spice Road. Ive always found the food to be tasty and flavoursome, and (being..."
Rob
"Fantastic little gem. We found this place while looking for a place for dinner. We definitely made the right choice to walk in!Managed to find us a..."
Andrew Petryszak
"Wonderful ambience everything was delicious especially loved roaring rum cocktail and it's in the entertainment book! Bonus for a chilli coriander..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Had a great pre-football meal. The staff were really great and the food was delicious..."
Nick
"Burma Love. I have been here about 4 times, I just love it. I always go for the banquet, loads of yummy food for the price. Love the crunch to each..."
Kate Manion
"Had the $40 lunch menu. It was great!! So much food and dessert was..."
James
"Perfect. We came here at the weekend, initially when we first arrived we were told by the host that there was a 15 minute wait, they took our name..."
Eddieegg
"Was a taste sensation Fresh.... Was a taste sensationFresh herbs and the scallops were amazing Very genuine friendly staff, excellent..."
Carleen Gibbons
"Overall good experience. Went here last night (23/3) with friends (table of 5). We drifted here almost by mistake as Mammasita our original choice..."
Ant
"we were ecstatic to have stumbled upon one of the best meals of our..."
The Wanderbug
"Nice food. We enjoyed dinner at Burma Lane. The space is appealing, service very friendly and attentive without being obtrusive, and the food..."
CR
"Amazing food, excellent service from an English guy and a girl with glasses, beautiful dirty martini. Didn't feel rushed even though we dined..."
Ellie Nixon
"Asian fusion done well. Great little place, tucked away, excellent..."
Jimjoehunt
"Like it but Overpriced !!. The only one thing I liked on the menu was the betelnut leaf salad. The ambience is good,but the food doesn't make the..."
Shwetagandhi25
"Entrees and service were both fantastic, we had all of the starters and enjoyed them all, mains were average, the heavy noodles served with our..."
Courtney
"Excellent service delicious food. The duck leg is fantastic. An interesting cuisine, great to try a different profile of flavours and textures. Will..."
Iamareasonableman
"Great place but food doesn't stand out. Visited on a Saturday night and although the restaurant was packed the service was faultless. Staff were..."
Redwine
"Sophisticated atmosphere G.... Sophisticated atmosphere Great service very attentive Highly..."
Vanessa
"Highly recommend!!. Fantastic restaurant. Love the decor, friendly staff and the food is brilliant. Like a lot of others we had the pork belly...."
Wrighty
"Desserts are amazing! Best I've ever had-I have tried a few lol! Up there with quay in Sydney. Can't wait to go..."
Emma Dixon
"Celebrated my birthday at Burma Lane last Saturday night. We, had a 5 course meal which was set at $65 which was value for money. The menu was..."
Cobra
"OH! MY! GOD! That meal has to be the best I've ever had in Melbourne. There were 3 of us which ordered the pork skewers, lamb cakes, betel leaf for..."
Renae Chaproniere
"Very cool dining room, beautiful interiorService was fineFood was mostly good (especially the curries), although some of the noodle dishes..."
Pam
"Highly recommend. Exquisite food and efficient friendly..."
Melanie Blackman
"Yay for booking!. Food & service were great and we're happy that the restaurant takes booking! hate waiting for 1.5 hr for a table at those..."
Caztanza
"I went to Burma Lane for the third time last night & I can not get enough of this place! The staff are very friendly (relaxed and not arrogant at..."
Nathan Moorhouse
"Really enjoyed it. Excel.... Really enjoyed it. Excellent service from staff who are friendly and informative. Nice modern decor with a..."
MAEM Apparel
"Nice experience. Nice space and flavours were big and hit the spot.Downsides were the serving sizes of the main dishes (small for the price) and..."
Shitake
"Really fresh flavours and delicious food. We had the potato cakes filled with lamb belly to start off with followed by chicken turmeric curry and the..."
Iheartfood
"Amazing service - friendly, happy and true hospitality. Now to the food - amazing, flavours are fantastic and you get to make it has spicy as you..."
Emmy_be
"Great flavours. This place is almost hidden along little Collins amongst all the office buildings. Modern decor with a very Melbourne vibe to it. A..."
James
"This place absolutely blew my mind!! Highly recommended. Trust me I'm a good judge after growing up on khaut swe, mohingha and pickled tea leaves...."
N Dodz
"Came tonight for a team christmas dinner and the best word to describe the evening was BRILLIANT! Company excluded, the venue was gorgeous, service..."
Erin.jayne
"Enjoyed the experience thoroughly! Highly recommend trying this place. The food was fantastic and very flavourful. My favourites were the potato..."
Becca
"Great service + decent vegan. Great little place. Excellent service and much more relaxed than red spice road. Mentioned I was vegan and the waiter..."
Vivivivio
"The food took me back to my travels through Myanma (Burma). Great food, friendly & knowledgable staff. Every dish was full of flavour and the decor..."
Kerri
"Had the best of Burma and I have to say it was Awesome! Really creative dishes that will have you trying more and more. Service was a little average..."
Tony
"Delicious food! Best pork belly ever. Fair price and not as busy as Red Spice Road. Totally recommend it! Definitely coming back for the Sago and..."
MRigg
"Delicious and not too heavy. Beautiful Summery menu. The 2 salads we tried were both a stand out. We had tip top service from start till finish in..."
Ashleigh Darq
"Treasure on Little Collins. Great food, great service, get the bloody banquet! Tucked away on Little Collins St, Burma Lane is an addition to my..."
Leatherface
"Food was reasonable, but definately over..."
Cwa
"Great food. The potato cakes are soooo good! All the food we had was really good. Excellent service and a great atmosphere. Will def go back, highly..."
Ian
"Awesome place, food was lovely fresh flavours, the potato cakes are to die for. We will definitely be..."
Claire
"Absolutely must try the lamb potato cakes. ...."
Melissa Lombardo
"Up There!. From the moment we walked in the staff were super attentive, and made us feel welcome and relaxed. It's a spilt-level modern layout..."
Jesspo
"The food was expensive and served in pretty small portions but absolutely delicious - the pork belly 'little bite' is definitely recommended! The..."
Vanessa
"Interesting 8-dish menu with the exception of the turkey spring rolls, presumably an attempt at an Xmas twist, but a failure. Wine recommendation was..."
Chris Bing
"Super service and clean flavours. Each dish was unique enough to make it very memorable. I have had better cheeseburger spring rolls but everything..."
Dane Marcus
"A top quality Modern Australian Asian Fusion food. My top pick is their pork belly! Crispy and delicious through and through. Their biggest let down..."
Aaron
"Burma lane is a fantastic modern Melbourne restaurant with food inspiration from around the world. Located in an iconic Melbourne laneway it really..."
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"Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose..."
Hello. imnikki
"Food was delicious and the menu was creative. One of the interesting dishes on the menu was the cheeseburger spring rolls. Other stand out dishes..."
"Haven't been here for a couple of years. Always like to sit at the table in the Kitchen and watch a Nonna cook the food, but you have to get there..."
Hans Moleman
"Finally came here for the first time when all the other shops around had stopped serving coffee. The coffee is, admittedly, not great (although they..."
Quince And Cheese
"Loving this coffee shop since my first time visit to Melbourne 7 years ago. Its a must place to stop by. Have a sip here when you come down to..."
Naijee
"Looking for Melbourne's BEST Lasagna??? Well look no further! Just like Nonna's, if not even better! Forget about fancy schmancy presented..."
The Hungry Greek Girl
"Amazing pasta, super authentic and friendly atmosphere. Was a bit hard to read the menu on the wall, but I assume that everything is just as..."
Kate Bennett
"You don't go to Pellegrini's because the pasta's the best - it's probably not. You don't go here because the food/coffee is the cheapest - it's..."
Carlos Humphrey
"Absolute must if you are in and around Melbourne CBD, a great coffee place that did not change over the past 30 years, not a sight of a hipster..."
Rabani
"i came here because Hanson ate here when they were in melbourne, and Zach was right, its so good, just like your grandma would make (if your grandma..."
Thuaners
"Thank you Pellegrinis for so many good times.Your culture , food, coffee, everything is so good, and so much part of melbourne.What a..."
B Man
"The Lasagne that I had for lunch today at Peligrini"s was absolutely delicious I did wait close to an hour and a half for my food to come out which..."
Jim Baggio
"Had the most delicious vegan pesto tomato penne here! With fresh bread, and refreshing granita, it was the perfect dinner!! Such a..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"You would come here for comfort old school pasta in particular their spaghetti bolognese or lasagna. Place has old charm and well worth a visit...."
Caroline
"I’ve been living in Melbourne for nearly ten years and I FINALLY managed to visit Pellegrini’s. Now I’m kicking myself for for waiting this..."
Jessicaaaa
"Every time I am in Melbourne there is always at least one stop at Pelligrini’s. Even if it’s just for coffee and crostata. I get transported back..."
Marianna Tuccia
"A great institution of Melbourne and homage to the late Sisto Malaspina. Pellegrini's have served almost everyone from all walks of life who has..."
Nelson
"Hasn’t changed in the forty years I’ve been coming here. Coffee is great. Atmosphere is amazing. I’m sure some of the decor is original...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Amazing amazing amazing! I have been coming to Pelligrini’s ever since I was little - coming from Sydney it is one of the first places on my ’to..."
Dakota O
"Date Visited: since 2013 - Newest: 30/09/20 18 I would like to say personally sorry for the loss of Sisto. A great..."
Rick Dalco
"Very busy and vintage style restaurant.I was attracted by the wonderful smell of pasta when I walked past and decided to try out this..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Great staff great atmosphere and great food.. but it’s italian so it was bound to be. the Minestrone is fantastic as is the polpette e lasagna...."
Alessandro Calabro
"This is exactly how I run my kitchen, no muss, no fuss eat your food! Nonnas in the kitchen churning out beautiful Italian comfort food. So good on a..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"A Melbourne Icon!I love coming here so much because of all the friendly owners and staff. The most welcoming place in Melbourne.I always..."
Moetfan
"Could I eat here every day? Highly reccomend Pellegrini’s if you are after traditional Italian cooking at its best. Pictured is the lasagne and..."
Beccy's Adventures
"If you're in Melbourne or visiting Melbourne you need to go to Pellegrini's Espresso Bar. The interior looks a bit like an american diner with stools..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"I mean if you haven't been here, you haven't really eaten in Melbourne yet. The food is amazing comfort food. It's exactly what your faux Italian..."
Descartesmuse
"We were on the hunt for some pasta and it lead us to Pellegrini's. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of this institution and I can see why. The menu..."
Mustard
"Best pasta in Melbourne.Filled to the brim with personality and stories. Wonderfully kind servers, who welcome everyone like friends and family...."
Jordana Macpherson
"What makes this place unique is the authenticity surrounding it! The menu is fixed, not much variations, but if you are looking for some good Italian..."
Rishabh Shukla
"one of my favorite places in all of melbourne fresh pasta at a click of a button and awesome set up that like fine wine looks better with age..."
Joefess Dimento
"This place is a Melbourne icon, there is a lot of history here. I personally don’t think the pasta is the best you can find, but the atmosphere is..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Never ever change i wanna be mopping up spag bol when I'm 90 years old...."
Margarita Pracatan
"Spaghetti bolognese at pellegrinis for Australia Day. You can't get more Aussie than that. As usual, good homely Italian service, the same menu since..."
Steffo
"Haven't been here for ages. They still make a consistently good spaghetti bolognese, served with a fresh thick piece of bread and butter. Service was..."
Hungry Tum
"Classic Italian espresso bar with brilliant food and typical Italian service. The lasagne was brilliant and cheesy with the right amount of beef and..."
Atto
"Love this place, the look and feel is old but feels so comforting when you’re inside. Service is great, the lovely older Italian men are really..."
Max
"Friendly atmosphere with casual bar seating. Staff are friendly and can have a good conversation. Food was quick to come out. The Lasagne here was..."
Ryan French
"A unique dinning experience, the food is good but not exceptional especially compared to the price. It’s definitely an institution in its own right..."
Abhishek Mehra
"Awesome little Italian coffee shop at the top end of the city. Flat white and cheese cake for Sunday afternoon Tran was great. Have been there..."
Phillip Wilkie
"Pellegrinis is the definition of authentic Italian food. Served straight out of mamas kitchen, the pasta is Aldente and delicious! We highly..."
@twogoodtoresist
"This restaurant has not changed since ever, everything there looks old & original. The food is really simple in a good way & I love the pink..."
Alice
"I've been going to Pellegrini's since I was a child with my parents and I have always loved it. It's always consistently good and never lets you..."
MeowCat
"Came here for lunch and tried the beef cannelloni. I was served bread with butter while waiting for the food. Bread was not good, could definitely be..."
FoodHedonist
"It's a humble Italian affair with seating either along the counter or the wall but the best one in the house is in the kitchen, together with you..."
✈️🌍TravelNTastes🍷☕️
"Lives up to its name of being an institution. Jam-packed pasta bar that is ran by an Italian family. Very busy, with matter-of-fact service. Pasta..."
Whats On The Grill?
"Nearly 3500 reviews at the time of writing means pretty much all is covered I would suspect. I have been to Pellegrini's a number of times over..."
Martin C
"After a movie at Kino on Collins this was exactly what I felt like on a cold night, comfort food a busy vibrant community of people seeking..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Pellegrinis serves the best basic no frills authentic Italian. Great coffee. Quick and easy service. Friendly. Relaxed. Cheerful. Ambience is..."
Weddall Archer Debra
"Great coffee with fresh, home made Lasagna. The pasta was so light and delicate. Yum. Pellegrini's is an authentic Italian cafe. Specialising in..."
Mr Bill
"For 18 dollars a plate of pasta with nearly no toppings, its the traditional noona style canteen you are after. They were good, bolognese and pesto..."
Mi55Bee
"What can I say hmmmm Sitting in the kitchen is tops the chefs r so friendly the food is fast good quality cheap and they apple strudel in out of..."
Shrek Oh
"Review from September 2016There's a reason this place is a Melbourne institution. Generous plates of homestyle pasta, soft buttered bread on the..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"I was last at this iconic and simply fabulous Italian restaurant 44 years ago. Nothing has changed and co-owner Sisto is the consumate host. His..."
Arthur McKinley
"An authentic gem, tucked away in Melbourne CBD. The menu is not extensive, and is focused purely on tomato based sauces. Service is excellent...."
Lachlan Mills
"Love Pellegrinis 😍 - I'm pretty much living here at the moment.This place is generally busy so I recommend to come with only one other..."
Georgia Allen
"Very traditional Italian cuisine served in a relaxed authentic environment. Completely worth a visit. Sitting in the kitchen and hearing all of the..."
Dylan Thomas
"Want to eat a true tasty cosy Italian meal in a place filled with character where staff will welcome you with a big smile? This is the right place,..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"Absolutely the best Italian experience in Melbourne. You won't find more authentic, tastier Italian food and warm/friendly staff. I love the..."
Chris Gryg
"We were immediately transported back to Italy from the minute we walked in. The pasta was delicious (lasagna and carbonara) lemon tart was great and..."
Cassie O
"I know a lot of people have a serious gripe about this place, I love it! Food is good, coffee is great and I really couldn't give a bollox about..."
Tomlovestoeat
"We came here for a late night hot chocolate, well around 9pm. The hot chocolates were pretty rich but not too sweet being dark chocolate. The hot..."
Dulicieux
"Consistency goes a long way. At Pellegrini's you always know what you're going to get – the servings are always the same generous size, the sauce..."
Cranky Veg
"The Godfather Bar haha :)!! Was down in Melbourne for the greek festival so before i went oppppaa with the Greek food i had to go Pazzo at the..."
Billy
"With the venue and service being unchanged for decades, the daily freshly baked Italian delights paired with fine Italian coffee is what makes this..."
"Amazingly talented patisserie chefs! Friendliest most hard working people around! Thanks for the amazing..."
Monamassarany
"Love all your cakes and pastries. Not overly sweet which I like! The chocolate ganache is so yum!!! Friendly staff as well..."
MsEG
"We attended a 60th birthday dinner last night and tried the lovely chocolate sponge with fresh cream and strawberries. This is a simple classic done..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The French Lettuce has the reputation for having the best vanilla slice in Melbourne, so I had to check it out. This is definitely more of a..."
Morgs71
"Easily the best vanilla slice in Melbourne, I cannot get enough of their magical vanilla custard, it's very consistent with the flavour every time..."
Kayster007
"Vanilla Slice 5/5 ⭐️French Lettuce takes price for serving the best Vanilla slice in Melbourne and indeed they are worthy of it! The Vanilla..."
Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻
"Their vanilla slice really is one of the best I've had! It's not too rich or sweet, but still has a very distinct but elegant vanilla flavour. My..."
Fatcat
"Had a try of a few things here, savory pies and quiches were decent, sweet pastries and cakes were yum. The coveted vanilla slice? Not sure about the..."
Leila
"When you need to eat sweet treats you come here. And today it was for a vanilla slice known as one of the best in Melbourne. There are lots..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"The one of the best ever pastries 🥮 ever since I’m back in Melbourne... Words cannot describe ☺️👍 Especially the vanilla slices 😏💗..."
Ronnie『로니』
"Went to a pot luck birthday today where those that could bake, baked and those that couldn’t bake went to The French Lettuce Patisserie & Bakery...."
Espy Eats
"Vanilla slice is god like, recommended by ex boss. It looks like ordinary but tastes better than you can ever imagine, must-try dessert in Melbourne,..."
Yan.
"Got a vanilla slice here and it was very nice, however I was expecting something a bit more amazing given the reputation of the slices here. That..."
AaronN
"My favorite place. They have the best vanilla slice. The fruit tart is also good. The cakes also have good quality and presentation. I love to go..."
Food Lover
"Popped in a long while ago to grab the Pear Symphony cake for a birthday occasion. The cake did not disappoint, it was fluffy and flavourful. The..."
HANNAH
"It’s a nice cafe nice location friendly staff you feel like you’re in Europe or even in France with environment however the menu need to be more..."
Zainab
"Always there for their famous vanilla slice. Probably one of the best vanilla slice I had in Melbourne. Flaky crusts, delicate, milky custardy..."
Sam Hii
"From the point of entering, the French Lettuce looked good from the outside and even better when I entered. The decor and variety of cakes and..."
DineByNine
"I tried this place out for the first time last week for my birthday! As soon as you go into the bakery you can smell a delicious, fresh, pastry smell..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Vanilla slice is one of my fav dessert and so far my fav vanilla slice is the one from Costco so I’m curious knowing that vanilla slice from this..."
Donita
"Quickly called in for a hot drink and treat just before closing on a Sunday afternoon. Great array of gorgeous cakes even towards end of day. Vanilla..."
Rhiannon Beck
"We came at an awkward time just as the staff were cleaning the floors, so we had to sit outdoors on a day that was just a little bit on the wrong..."
Neer Ly
"On a Saturday afternoon a steady stream of customers pour into this artisan partisserie on a quest for their delectable offerings. Reputed for their..."
J0yy173
"I'd heard of and had driven past this place many times, noted that it looked old school and wondered if was terrible or excellent. Well it's closer..."
Andreas
"The Vanilla Slice here is awarded best in Melbourne and truly deserves that title. I come here often and have never had a bad slice or any other..."
Sophie
"Perfect combination between the light taste of vanilla custard and crunchy pastry 💜The best vanilla slice I’ve ever tasted in Melbourne! So..."
Devina Faustine
"I was here last weekend to try their awarded vanilla slice. I'm not sure if they are the best, but it's indeed a very tasty one. So this is really..."
V3R0
"Best vanilla slice and very friendly staff. Love the sausage roll and pies. Pies are chunky not minced. Birthday cakes are also fabulous. Have been..."
Rita8448
"Had their vanilla slice dubbed the best in Melbourne. When I went in the shop all the pastries and cakes there look incredible (especially the..."
YesNoMelbourne
"Highly recommended. I ordered cake for my husband's birthday and it turned out amazing and very tasty. Thanks for making our celebration very..."
Shefali Patel
"It's been a while since I last went there. The vanilla slice was very good! Not too sweet. I find the vanilla slices at a lot of other places are too..."
Veronica Lin
"I ordered a chocolate bavarois as a birthday cake for my partner. I was very pleased with the cake both in taste and presentation. It was simple but..."
Alvin Gan
"It's worth the effort getting there .....It takes a bit of effort driving there and finding a parking spot on that busy Nicholson..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I have always drove past and saw the sign proclaiming that they serve "the best vanilla slice in Melbourne". Thought to myself that I should really..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Sign says best vanilla slice in Melbourne and I'd be prepared to believe that could be true. No gelatinous custard or diabetes inducing icing glazy..."
Armitage Shanks
"We'd driven pass this place almost every single day at one point but never gone in. Finally had a day off and set my mind to going here - was not..."
M. T.
"Friend brought a strawberry vanilla birthday cake. It's looks normal, we didn't have high expectations of the flavor. It turns out the cake is..."
RZ
"Cosy little French bakery with delicious pastries and sweetTo try: - sausage rolls - flaky buttery pastry with a smear of tender and..."
Maggie Hunter
"This is the place to get a cake made north of the city. Don't let the little shop front fool you. They've been ding cakes or years and have a good..."
LindaMelb
"Nice little gem of a French Bakery and Patisserie in Nicholson Street. Great place to stop by for a latte and cake, to pick up some fresh bread, or..."
Erin
"I'm not a big vanilla slide fan, but the best sell item tastes good for sure. And the tart is even better with those fresh fruits! Actually, I'm..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Vanilla slice is one of me fave desserts and with The French Lettuce's take on it being touted as one of the best in Victoria, I of course had to try..."
Mireille
"When I told my husband I wanted to take him to French Lettuce, he thought it was some fancy French produce store with organic greens. Should've seen..."
Occasionalist
"A golden oldie, have been going to this place for years and it never disappoints. I would have to say it would be one of my saviours when it come to..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Read from the former review, most of the review recommend the vanilla slice . I am here now ordered a vanilla slice & a cronali , a earl grey tea..."
Mrs Lavender
"Have been wanting to come here for so long! Finally got the chance today and was not dissapointed. Best almond croissant I have ever had. My short..."
Ag
"This place makes really gorgeous vanilla slice! Soft , smooth and not too sweet. One slice is big enough for two to share . The blueberry and fruit..."
May
"Haven't been here in years and wanted to see if it was just as good as it used to be. Being incredibly indecisive and a little disappointed..."
Alex Tee
"Drive passed the delivery vans near my house everyday and finally got to try their delicious cakes & patisseries!!! The pear & choc mousse..."
SueyLuey
"Came in on Chinese New Year with some friends to try the famous vanilla slice. It was absolutely perfect, not too sweet because they don;;t use thick..."
Steve M
"The best vanilla slice in Melbourne. Soft and creamy. Not sickly sweet. Pastry was fresh. Reasonable portionsize. Delish!!! The only place in which..."
Foodie85
"While the blueberry tart is delicious, it was definitely the savoury that reigned supreme on my first venture to The French Lettuce, as the beef and..."
AH
"I drive past every day to go to work and yesterday I stopped, got myself an amazing pie (chicken and mushroom). The place is small but amazing...."
Ciccio ?
"Tried the mille-feuille - vanilla slice this morning and was pleasantly surprised. The pastry was flaky and the custard was light and fluffy. I would..."
My French Rituals
"Walked in for a slice of the famous vanilla slice and I was surely not dissapointed. It was melt in your mouth decadence and my experience was made..."
Sue
"Just recently I ordered a cake for my birthday and it exceeded my expectations. As a lover ofsweets and desserts, all I wanted was a delicious..."
Sugar Spice
"Their pies are amazing, and famous vanilla slice deeliciously good especially with their raspberry coulis. All their desserts are always fresh and..."
Lucy Nguyen
"Been here twice. Best vanilla slice in Melbourne! Savouries are..not so good. Quiche was soggy and didn't taste fresh. Egg and bacon frittata was..."
TresHungry
"I had tried this one in 2013 and didn't understand the hype as "Melbourne's Best". It was nice, but not knock-out. So I went back, sampled it again..."
Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog
"...one of their award-winning creations. This thing was huge- good value for money coming in at only $5. Pastry was lovely and crispy. Custard had a..."
KYYL
"Rating: Yummy cake; yummy +1 vanilla slice. I will try to remind myself to drop by for more of that custard heaven, and maybe try the other cakes and..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"French Lettuce is famous for their vanilla slices, with great reviews from Herald Sun and The Age. I'm not a vanilla slice connoisseur, but I can say..."
Theindolentcook
"Nice Cakes and Great Staff. I found myself on annual leave randomly googli7 whee is the best vanilla slice.And my god you never believe it, it..."
Peony
"FLP is an urban legend. The vanilla slices are still amazing..."
Iceman
"The best vanilla slice in..."
Sue
"We heard about the vanilla slice here and decided to try it. Not disappointed, it was fresh and very tasty. One slice was big enough for the two of..."
Alex Benevento
"After travelling past a sign that says 'Voted Melbournes best vanilla slice' every day for the past year, I finally made the effort to try one...."
Sampson White
"Just tasted their new apricot jam filled donut and it was heaven. I'll be..."
Roxanne
"Humble sweets winI went sweet mad my first visit and left with half the shop. I happily worked my way through a fruit tart and some decadent..."
FOO-DEE
"Went a bit crazy on my first visit, got vanilla slices, lemon tarts and other goodies. Were not disappointed as all. The vanilla slice is to die for..."
Cwa
"The chocolate & vanilla Charlotte cake is the most amazing cake. We order it all the time for our important milestones as its not cheap but..."
Samantha Telepe
"Nicole from French Lettuce made our wedding cake and it was unbelievable. It looked exactly the way I wanted it to look, it tasted amazing and it was..."
Katrina
"6 stars if I may!
💗Vanilla Slice💗
Friend bought us their Vanilla Slice (see photo in square) and they are soooooo good!! Like so soooo good...."
Ainz (ainz_gourmet)
"had a takeaway cheese cake from here. normally would only review a place I sit down at. but this cheese cake was the best I've ever had. definitely..."
Andre Medina
"Came here just to try the vanilla slice which is voted the best in Melbourne as published in The Age! The vanilla slice is delicious - the custard in..."
Tsukine
"I have been a customer of The French Lettuce for many years so I felt confident in asking them to make my wedding cake. They are such a lovely..."
Courtney Marriner
"Sometimes there are some foods that are just too pretty to eat. This is one of those times. This delicious and sexy looking fruit tart from French..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Small, cute and underrated. This place makes an incredible baguette sandwich and good coffee. There isn’t much indoor seating except for some bar..."
Sav
"Fantastically presented food and bakery.
I will be back.
The cheese cake was sensational.
The vanilla slices was nice, but missing something.
The pie..."
"Heaven for sweet-tooth ☺️. I have never seen a single shop that presents you with huge range of cake, tart, bakery, eclair or any sweet thing you..."
Ada Smith
"Brunetti has been my favourite place to go to for any sweets or custom made birthday cakes. The price are so reasonable and great customer service...."
Saron Mogese
"Lots of variety to hot foods, drinks, ice creams, cakes and desserts.
I tried the hot chocolate it was really nice not too sweet and very smooth and..."
Annie D
"Had some post movie coffee and cake at the famous Brunetti Classico!
It’s lovely, spacious, with plenty of helpful staff.
My darker roast double..."
Ben Sorensen
"After lunch around the corner 5 of us popped in for a little sweet treat. OK unless you a regular I don't know how you can pick quickly what you..."
Sam Keir
"It's my favourite cafe since the 90s... been to this cafe when it was only 1 shop... it's amazing to see how much it has expanded over the 30..."
"One of the best sushi experiences you can have in Melbourne undoubtedly.From the outset of our meal, we were greeted by staff who were..."
Kevin & Emily
"Gorgeous open space that easily catered for my table of 6 (with booking).Ordered:🍚 Sashimi Don: with fresh salmon sashimi marinated..."
Jasmine
"This is a great restaurant at Fed Square. It's beautiful inside and has ample seating, including a sushi train. The service was excellent, the..."
Rhonni
"It was Diwali celebration at federation square and we wanted to try something different, Japanese food seemed like a good inspiration. We had ordered..."
Mihir Baxi
"Wonderful service although we did have staff doubling up e.g. 2 waiter brought us water and 2 asked for our orders but they're just extra attentive..."
Ange
"Very beautiful food...."
Jordan
"What a delightful place to dine in the busiest and one of the prettiest places in Melbourne. Was super busy when we came here for a friend’s..."
LC
"This evenings pre gig dinner was consumed at Chocolate Buddha, not only does this venue do Japanese well, it caters for my GF, DF & Fructose..."
Espy Eats
"I struggled to find this restaurant. The gps made me walk past acmi a couple of times and the wall between the gray SBS building and ACMI until I..."
Dr S
"I have been to chocolate Buddha many times, because I have a friend who needs to eat gluten free and chocolate Buddha has a whole page of gluten free..."
Sanyk28
"Had the salmon maki rolls and the apple crumble. Food was absolutely amazing, as was the location. I sat outside with a view of federation square..."
Emma Catherine Beacham
"A dinner with a small gathering of friends. Option of a la carte was a nice surprise, and some restaurants only offer set menus for groups. Staff..."
Junichi
"Don't worry its not all chocolate! That was my first thought when i saw the restaurant sign as we entered anyway. Great prawns and bento box. They do..."
Veta Bajaj
"Don’t let the name fool you - this is a Japanese restaurant and a very good one at that.We had lunch her on a wet and cold Friday and..."
Austin
"I had dinner here tonight and just wanted to compliment all the staff for their amazing service. I eat out a lot but the genuine friendliness and..."
Claui
"We had a fabulous meal here Sunday night. There were six of us and everyone's meal was excellent. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the..."
Disommer
"Love this place, been here so many times and never been disappointed!! Lots of vego & vegan choices. Highly recommend the agedashi tofu and the..."
VegoLover
"Delicious food and fantastic attentive, helpful and friendly service. The Vegetable Maki and Nasu Dengaku (Miso Eggplant) are must tries! I just..."
Ellie
"Great food... Great place indoors and outdoors... and amazing service. Our food was a bit late so they shouted a whole cask of Sake. Talking about..."
Global Foodie & Filmy
"Went to this restaurant for our company Christmas party. The whole restaurant looks nice and relates to Japan. The food was okay, kind of lacked some..."
Kaley Nguyen
"Extremely friendly staff. Good food and even better deserts, my personal favourite being the green tea brûlée! Although it could use more noodle..."
Brittany Clark
"Ordered teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon lunch trays. The grilled salmon is quite good, the skin is crispy and the fish meat is juicy. But the..."
Stella
"We came here for dinner on a Saturday night to meet with a friend.I was not sure what to expect and ordered the Tori soboro noodles this was..."
Split The Bill
"Outstanding food and faultless service. Had dinner here with friends on Friday and we ordered pretty much every small dish on the menu - everything..."
Blergh!
"A recent return (Feb 2020) confirmed the delights of Chocolate Buddha. There's been a complete refit - this was my first time since reopening (had..."
Keith Lawrence
"Always happy to come here with a group of friends for a meal! Great atmosphere, service, food and cocktails! Its also a great place to watch the..."
Melbfoodluva
"My Mum and I had the most delicious meal here - it was 10 days ago on a crazy evening in Melbourne due to the footy. It was very busy (pre footy time..."
Meg
"Great night with the lads. Service was exceptional. Food was great with no real misses amongst the multiple shared plates we ordered. A busy Friday..."
Matty
"Such an unassuming name for a Japanese restaurant. Very informed and friendly staff. Great food and service. A little sterile in the ambience Dept,..."
Dazz Inator
"Great Japanese with a nice view of fed square. Good lunch special and friendly informative staff. I will definitely return to try a few more options...."
Anna Wheelahan
"I went for dinner tonight w Simmyeats.Melb, her partner and my friend which was sooo much fun. The service from the moment we walked in the..."
Timinmelbourne
"I haven't been here in years and last night I warmed up with my first ever ramen experience. I ordered the spicy pork ramen but instead of pork I got..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Visited yesterday for weekend lunch. Very quiet inside. Was greeted by the very enthusiastic host, given menus to look at and we took some outdoor..."
Tania Salu
"I had heard on a few low fodmap support groups that Chocolate Buddha catered to the low fodmap diet so I thought I would give the city restaurant a..."
Fussy Fodmapper
"I had a really good time here! I ordered the Nabeyaki Soba because ever since playing Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice i always wanna get the soba..."
Thuaners
"Friendly and professional staff who are always very helpful and attentive. Great atmosphere and amazing Buddha status to admire. The good is amazing..."
N
"Went here after a show as nowhere else was serving food. Pleasantly surprised. Great service, very friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious..."
Izzy Wild
"Chocolate Buddha definitely has a menu that caters for most however we don't believe the food is worth the extremely high prices or arrogant service...."
@twogoodtoresist
"My friend used to work here and was telling me how it was really tasty and traditional. Given we have both spent time in Japan I was eager to check..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I honestly do feel this place is a tiny bit over-rated. It is always super crazy busy and I feel that is probably what brings it down a bit. It..."
Lilly Pilly
"I've been to chocolate Buddha a few times now. A trendy and very well located restaurant in Federation Square of Melbourne CBD.Really good..."
Dinermelb
"3.8 to be exact. Better ramen than I had in a while. The soup wasn't bad at all, certainly not bland! The chasyu was a bit ordinary, not enough fat..."
KC
"We arrived and sat outside. The service was impeccable and the waitress was lovely. We ordered a couple of small dishes that were all amazing...."
Allison King
"I've been to this place a number of times, due to it's convenience and fabulous noodle dumplings, and can't believe I haven't written a review before..."
Shazzamataz
"Great place for a quick dinner if you are around Federation Square, great friendly staff- delicious food and a lovely place to people watch..."
Sugar_licks
"Excellent spot for a meal if you're visiting ACMI or the Ian Potter gallery at Fed Square. The food was really good, although a little on the..."
Ben To
"Frenetic and fabulous. The crew know there stuff and are very efficient. And the food is delicious, portions generous and enough choice to please..."
Check Please
"A great location with better than average standard and unique dishes, but at a relatively hefty price. My Spicy Pork Ramen ($22) was good,..."
TonkleChicken
"Food was alright, didn't really wow me but I suppose it was pretty unique Japanese with a western twist. Had the pork lunch tray, I liked the brown..."
Kristie Koo
"Love this place, great menu, great taste and welcoming staff. My favourite is the spicey pork ramen A great place to meet up with friends in the city..."
Zessie
"Chocolate Buddha has been a go to for me whenever I am forced to spend any amount of time in the CBD. It has a great outlook, I quite like the shared..."
Oni San
"Delicious pork belly and fantastic tempura pumpkin cooked to perfection; soft on the inside and light crispy tempura batter. Staff are friendly and..."
Cristy Phelan
"The name won't tell but this place is actually one of the better Izakaya restaurants in Melbourne. Great range of small share dishes and wonderful..."
MelbFoodHunter
"Federation Square is known for its diverse amount of of people and restaurants.Certain restaurants give real emphasis and an example of..."
Taking A Bite
"We had lunch at Chocolate Buddha on Saturday to celebrate a family birthday. There were 11 of us ranging in age from 15 to 77, with pretty diverse..."
Dave Ansett
"We recently went to chocolate Buddha for lunch on a weekday. Considering it's in Fed Square, it was surprisingly quiet, ideal for a slow lunch with..."
Simon
"Had a great night, food lovely...and too entertainment with our waiter Michael. Wonderfully attentive, hilarious and professional.............."
Ali Horan
"Was looking for somewhere to have dessert and came across this place. Really appreciated the warm and friendly service. My friend and I tried the..."
Jennyaichen
"I came here for dinner with a group of people on a Saturday night. Most of us were running late but our table was still reserved for us. The renkon..."
Faye
"We had a lovely meal at chocolate Buddha. The food was consistently good across the 4 dishes we ordered and the service was attentive. Overall, an..."
Steph Hanson
"Last Saturday a group of us met at Federation square to have lunch at a frequently talked about local spot. Chocolate Buddha is a communal Japanese..."
Ashlee Adams
"I like this place, food is fresh & good quality, service is efficient and friendly. Well located. They accommodate dietary requirements really..."
Yuppiehippiechick
"Summary Review: This place serves simple Japanese dishes done well and presented well. In an inviting communal seating environment, this is the place..."
Mz_J
"Had dinner here on a Saturday night, they were packed but the service was really good and the food was pretty quick to come out!The servings..."
Food Architect
"Great food and service, you have to try the Korean chicken and the plum wine , the dumplings are great and the prices reasonable, have to book in to..."
Peter Emmerson
"I don't know where to begin with this place! The food is just to die for, the location is central, the staff are super friendly, cocktails go down a..."
Elizabeth215
"What a delightful dining experience! Chocolate Buddha was the restaurant chosen by my partner to cap off our five-day Melbourne visit, which..."
Food Baes
"Such great and welcoming service, really cool place to chill. Got iced chocolate and was delicious!!!!! Unfortunately didn't order any food -..."
Gabby Deg
"Service is excellent, very nice waitersI got the Buddha dumplings and age- dashi tofu, it's a very salty ( only today not other times I ate..."
"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne.The wait staff are really friendly and the food is AMAZING! Try the pumpkin rolls and the..."
Becks
"This japanese restaurant is just located at Federation Square. It is nice to seat either inside or outside. I prefer seating inside to have a more..."
MF
"We had lunch there today (2.30pm, kitchen still opened!), the staff was really good and extremely friendly. We shared some pork belly (to die for!)..."
Foodielicious
"We wanted something to snack on before dinner so we ordered the mapo tofu & kingfish sushi roll. Did not expect the tofu to be so good! Kingfish..."
Gossipgalaxy
"I came here for dinner with my parents today. We ordered the tempura soft shell crab salad, sashimi don, wagyu don, spicy pork ramen and green tea..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"I truly love this place! Never disappointed. OK, so it gets a bit busy on weekends, but that is because of the brilliant location, versatile food..."
Cafeeverymeal
"Had lots of delicious meals here over the years, honestyCan't remember having had an average dish let alone a bad one - lovely crockery, well..."
MrArk
"Yum is the first word that comes to mind! Huge variety of food and drinks on the menus accompanied by huge flavours! Willing to cater for any..."
Nashii Babic
"I go here for a quick drink and some nibbles with a friend on a regular basis. Staff are always friendly and the food is consistently top notch! ..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Been back here many times for the great food, great service and great location. If you're after something fun, social and casual as a couple or with..."
Ali Ward
"I'm not sure why there are negative reviews about this place, perhaps those that wrote them had had a bad day? I couldn't fault this place from the..."
Dave Owen
"As usual I received the best service tonight at Chocolate Buddah. The food is always amazing but the staff are always and without exception so..."
Michaela Uzima
"Gourmet gluten free lunch. Not just gluten free, but really tasty and beutifully presented! Will be back next time we're in..."
Trish
"Having been there previously for a number of years and again just in early February 2014, the relatively low Urbanspoon rating is a testament..."
Shanton
"To celebrate the end of the uni semester I headed to Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square. The joint has been around I believe since Federation..."
ELouise
"All the elements work well together for a tasty and clean dish - the silken tofu made..."
Aggofato
"Chocolate Buddha has long been one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. It's right in the middle of Federation Square and serves fantastic Japanese..."
Bri
"...discovered that it was a japanese restaurant. i was immediately pleased with my selection. i started with an asahi beer, because i'm a cliche..."
Laura Brown
"I had trouble trying to write this epic Ramen post which is why it has taken me so long. Personally, ramen in Melbourne is actually quite..."
Jeroxie
"Yet another cloudy, winter day in Melbourne. Usually I would have loved to stay at home in the warmth all day with Iron Chef Rob watching DVDs but..."
Iron Chef Shellie
"I love dining at Chocolate Buddha. The food is great especially the izakaya menu which is lovely for sharing with friends. The staff are friendly and..."
Lula
"Excellent service and food!. Friendly staff with excellent customer service. Food was fast and delicious .. very hard to pick a favourite dish of the..."
Winterz
"VERY GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY. It's casual and the service matches it. Service is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about either. Asian cuisine is..."
Coeliac.livingglutenfree
"Had a fabulous meal. My son is GF and the menu caters well for food allergies. Not the cheapest but excellent quality and excellent service. Highly..."
Colleen
"Love this place!. I had lunch here yesterday with some friends, and we had a fab time. Our designated waiter Lucas was absolutely charming, and kept..."
Supersnazzy
"I have eaten here quite a few times in the past but not recently. There must have been a change in management...for the better!! All the staff super..."
Snake00
"YUM. I love everything about this place. I don't care if people say it's touristy and non-traditional. Ive been here a billion times and the standard..."
Confi_dance
"Great location. I've always enjoyed Chocolate Buddha when I've eaten here. Last week was no exception, although it didn't excite me as it had..."
Stvar1
"Rocked up on a Saturday night with 3 kids 4 adults and no booking. We were looked after by a great waitress. Food was fantastic as was the..."
WestISbest
"Delivers. Chocolate Buddha isn't claiming to be a restaurant which provides totally authentic Japanese food. What it does well, it delivers: casual..."
MelbourneMiss
"Good environment and excellent courteous service with prompt delivery of both entree and mains. Food was well presented and delicious. Gluten free..."
AndrewS
"I used not to. It is not the best available but it is a staple for the regular cbd Japanese food attendee who values gif food. Tempura is..."
Stephen JR
"Can't stay away.. Have been coming here for many years and have seen so many staff come and go, menu alterations and renovations but I keep coming..."
Tara Devii
"This place still has good food, namely the newly added salmon avocado roll w apple wasabi, but it is a long way from where it used to be. Much..."
Brando The Pig
"Yum!. I often have to work in Melbourne, and this is one of my usual safe bets for good food and quick..."
Sarah
"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! The food is always great, the restaurant is nice and easy to get to and the staff are really friendly!..."
Alyce M
"I love buddha. People usually write bad reviews because they have nothing better to do, Chocolate Buddha is a great venue in an awesome location and..."
Basil
"Best place to eat in Federation Square. Not the best Japanese I've had but still tasty. Venue makes up for the lack of flavour and moderate to high..."
Blake
"Great Experience. On first glance... A majestic row of seating, elegant service, with a menu to die for.A curry so perfectly made that......"
Obi-wan Kenobi
"Phenomenal Japanese cuisine. Chocolate Buddha is about to become my new go-to restaurant. Super convenient location - check. Gorgeous fit-out with..."
Emma Winton
"Great Food!. Awesome food, have taken friends from interstate and overseas and everyone really..."
Cameroncallister
"So so. Not too sure if I would return again. I think whether you would like this place or not just depends on what your after. The food is great, but..."
Erin Mahony
"Quick bite to eat!. Dropped in on a number occasions, but recently had the king fish and prawn sushi... Simply AMAZING! The sashimi and sushi here is..."
J.Hutchison
"Yum!. Menu is small (1 page for hot mains) and a little pricey- but I still love going here! The barramundi and the eggplant are to die for! Just..."
De88ie_9irl
"Good for quick meal. Well priced and tasty share plates. Service efficient and friendly without being..."
Turtle
"Great food! It's a lovely place to go for a special Japanese meal as it is pricey compared to all the sushi shops around Melbourne. Loved the tempura..."
Hello Kiki
"Japanese in Fed Square!. Not cheap but great location and a good restaurant for large parties.Japanese food is the bomb and they do a..."
Lily N
"Good Food and A Nice Location.. Chocolate buddha has nice modern australian cuisine, a good wine list and a nice location overlooking the Yarra, give..."
Gursharan Chana
"Ur paying for the location here as the food isn't anything out of the ordinary. Having said that I've been several times and will prob go back. I've..."
Tanya Pappalardo
"The food is good. We get a large vego dish to share. Beer prices are..."
Big Mojo
"Gluten free menu is a bit limited compared to the rest of the menu but food and service very good...."
Samuel Cox
"I'm a sucker for the Teriyaki chicken here-plus the location is good if catching a show in the city. Still a..."
Luke
"Ra-ra-ramen! For the cheap price tag and speedy food it's good when you're in a rush. To all the people out there who are unhappy that the food comes..."
Jade
"Overpriced for average taste. You're paying for the atmosphere. Its a nice place to socialise. The food is average, its food you can get anywhere but..."
Munchinmelbourne
"Loved it. Tasty food, good wine selection (Plum Wine was different) and lovely personal service. Looking forward to returning with friends, family &..."
Foodie
""which powder do i eat?!". Yum yum bento box was really good...the spicy little powders on the table are great on rice and id never had them before..."
P's Bottomless Pit
"Decent. From memory, not a lot of the food from Chocolate Buddha appealed to me, except, perhaps ironically the (Korean) bibambap. I've had it twice..."
Christina Ngo-Nguyen
"It's all about the location and this is reflected in the prices. We came here on a Monday night and couldn't fault the service. The entrees were..."
Rob
"Really enjoyed my experience there. Staff were helpful and lovely, ramens were massive! I left very very full and the prices of dishes was expected..."
Celia
"Tasty food, adequate service, great location. Ordered a rice and a noodle dish, both of which were tasty. Shame they don't do ordinary gyoza though...."
Foodi
"Great location, busy and lots to choose from on the menu. Communal eating style (long benches) so it's great for groups. A bit disappointed though..."
The Hungry Badger
"Central location & great food. Every time I go to Chocolate Buddha (and it would have to be in excess of half a dozen), I tell myself I'll try..."
Nadia
"Suprisingly Good!. At a restaurant called "Chocolate Buddha" I would not have expected Japanese food, but this place was, and business was booming...."
Iron Chef Shellie
"The atmosphere And the food were excellent. I highly recommend it if you love Japanese food. The only downside is there are no waiters taking orders..."
Sargon Younan
"The service here was friendly. We really enjoyed the entree and sashimi sharing options. The fusion flavours were also great. The ambience and..."
Jen G
"Chocolate Buddha is a great venue for family with little children. They do amazing children dishes, and delicious Japanese inspired dishes. We had..."
Zainurul Rahman
"Always one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Great healthy food, great atmosphere, easy to get to and always something happening in..."
Ajanta Judd
"Absolutely delish! We were walk ins late on a Saturday and we managed to grab two spots at the bar - the staff were so incredibly lovely. Food was..."
Tiffany Vines
"Great spot! Great service! Extraordinary flavoursome food, which is presented well. All in all a great experience as long as you don't require a seat..."
Mark Nussy
"Chocolate Buddha continually amazes me. The staff, the food, the location & vibe all nailed.
This will always be my favourite place to go for dinner...."
Alec Latchford (xSmartalec)
"The restaurant is located right at the centre of Federation Square and so easily accessible by public transport
The food was incredible! Most..."
"On the banks of the Yarra, Breslin bar and grill is one of the popular restaurants along the Southbank strip. With great views and a friendly..."
Morgs71
"We stumbled on this place to sit and have a drink on the yarra and ended up ordering food after seeing the customers next to us!Portions are..."
Patrick Cleary
"The walk from Spencer Street, along the promenade in front of the Crown Casino and heading towards Princes Bridge, you are faced with a glut of..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Had lunch with a few friends here. My partner and I ordered the Wellington beef and pork ribs. Wellington beef was amazing! Very tender. Ribs were..."
Veronica Lin
"This place is in a great location just by the Yarra. It is good place to go for a quick bite during lunch or a few drinks with colleagues after work...."
Pranav Desai
"Staff is friendly and service is outstanding. The food was delicious, well seasoned and palatable. Presentation of the food was great. Every..."
Khushboo Gupta
"Great place! Came with my partner and ordered the Beef Burger, Beef Tartare and Prawn and Clams Sphagettini and it was wonderful to the point I was..."
Hung Quach
"Came here for a work lunch so there was around 25 people, we ordered in advance so there was no delay on the food. Ordered the Lamb Shank for myself..."
Sam C
"After walking around abit we settled on this place to try.... great location especially getting a table looking out... friendly service good..."
Donna&Shane
"Awesome every time, calamari is quality, ribs were delicious and everything I’ve tried has been on point! Steaks and meat platter look amazing (if..."
Simon Camm
"We decided at the last minute to go here and we are glad we did. We both had the chicken burger with thick chips. Very tasty, it was fresh and hot..."
Suzanne Kehl
"I had never thought to go to Breslin before, but it is certainly worth a shot, especially for their share plates. 5 share plates for $69 means you..."
Caroline Beaney
"Had a lunch special on a weekday here and the meals were so generous for the price paid. My prawn pasta could have used a bit more flavour but..."
Dulasha Fernando
"We just had our Christmas party here at the end of last year. The food was really yummy. The calamari starter was perfectly cooked and a decent..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Where to begin...The location is just spectacular, sitting at those lovely picnic style tables in the sunshine with my cocktail already had me..."
Carly
"We had the hot meat board which was really nice and Smokey, you could taste the bbq char and there was a decent amount of meat, we then had the..."
J Nguyen
"Came here for dinner on our last night in town. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Food was served in a timely manner and it was fresh and tasty...."
Jeremy Day
"Had the $25 lunch & drink special today Very decent size portions, great value. Appealing variety and 10/10 tasty food! So much flavour..."
Southside Foodie
"No of Visit: 3"Meating is the best form of eating", and let me recommend Breslin as your regular "meating" place in CBD from now on...."
Lancelthebard
"OMG meat platter for 2 at a reasonable price and the quality of Ribs unbelievable .Have to try there signature onion rings .Busy night there tonight..."
Hemi Giannis
"Another outstanding experience at Breslin. The staff is very accommodating and very friendly. I had the Osso Bucco with Beef Shin Ragout & Gremolata..."
Sunny Dharmet
"Went there on a Friday night before the. Searched everywhere for Beef Wellington and finally found it here！Meats were soft and the riverside view..."
Aabcsunyue
"The staff at Breslin were extremely accomodating and I cannot fault their immaculate service. My group and I ordered the Chicken Burger, the Wagu..."
Chelsea Rae
"I love trying the restaurants on the South Bank because they always come with great views! For starter we got the charcuterie board, it was very..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"My partner and I went to southbank for lunch and found this restaurant. They had a special deal for lunch. I had the lamb shank and my partner had..."
Cristelle J
"Great place for pub food. Service is very prompt and food comes out on-time. The ribs are well cooked with the parma also..."
Alexander Hua
"Been walking around for hours trying to find a place that does Caesar salad which you can't even call a salad cause its that amazing! Found this..."
Irina Milana
"Absolutely enjoyed the eye fillet. Service was good and I left a tip for good service. Definitely will go back there again for some steak which was..."
Dee Dee
"Decided to try this place for a group work lunch. We were all really impressed and are already planning our next visit. Some of us tried the $25..."
Split The Bill
"The Pork Ribs were absolutely sensational. Starting with the pork, you could literally pull each rib off the rack. The tenderness and softness of the..."
Penguineats
"Lovely place to go for a good steak dinner, nice views down by the river and steak cooked absolutely perfect! Staff were very friendly and helpful..."
Jack Latton
"Details: genuinely enjoyed one of the nicest steaks I ever have had last night at the Breslin! It was so juicy it melted in my mouth. Get the red..."
T
"Great bar for tapas and drinks! Love their mac and cheese balls, tomato bruschetta and steak! Amazing service and great outdoor setting perfect for a..."
Mi55Bee
"My steak was cooked to absolute perfection! It was melt in your mouth and everything else we ordered was delicious as well. Service was a little..."
Teagan Fraser
"Bar service was good; drinks were ordered that were not on the menu and were able to be made without question. The service was good with Waitstaff..."
Gavin Gusling
"Went for lunch and $25 for an express lunch Mon - Fri was reasonable I thought and includes a drink. I had the burger, was ok but not much..."
Sharrelle
"Have eaten here twice now, the food is beautiful and didn't have to wait long. The service was fantastic, very friendly staff. Will be coming back..."
Maddie Chatley
"Delicious, delicious steaks and pork belly - worth the premium price tags.Sides were required to balance the meal as a whole but for entree..."
Dwayne Rendell
"Dinner with wife and kids for pre father's day turned into a meatlovers delight. Saturday is busy but staff did well to fit in at late notice. ALL..."
The Truth
"Definitely one of the least over-priced restaurants on the water front, especially for the quality of the food. Despite having to wait 20 minutes for..."
Honest Reviews
"I really enjoy this place and have dined here on a few occasions. The staff are attentive, friendly and most importantly happy. The food is fresh,..."
Jkhan22
"Very relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a Friday night. I tried the shared meat platter which had a great variety of meats, and savoury flavours which are..."
Juan Roldan
"One of our working day lunch regulars...try the steak sandwich, salmon or the lamb shanks. Not overly large meals, but just enough to not leave you..."
GGx
"Our first time at Breslin tonight couldn't have been a better experience. We arrived at 7pm without a booking and were seated immediately and..."
Kate
"Walked in after a stroll along Southbank feeling rather hungry and a tad cold. We were seated outside but quite close to the indoor section with..."
Sara J
"Came here for a working lunch, we ordered salmon and lamb shank from the $25 lunch menu. The shank was well cooked and fell off the bones, the jus..."
FoodHedonist
"The Sunday $25 deal for rump steak and veggies is great! Perfectly cooked steak and veggies (squash, potatoes, and carrots) and a can't beat view of..."
Julia Grieshaber
"This restaurant lives up to what you would expect in the prime riverfront location at Southbank. Travelling with two small children in a large pram,..."
Darren Gray
"Love the lunch specials where for 25 you get a beer and meal. In particular the beef ribs are to die for! Only complaint is that the portions seem to..."
Justin
"I came here with my my Parent's and Boyfriend a few weeks ago for late lunch. We walked past Breslin's and was intrigued but its vibrant atmosphere!..."
Sam Kounis
"A fantastic spot for a quick bite or a relaxed drink and people watching. Decked out like any other pub/bar with some pretty versatile, mainly meat..."
FooDee
"We had the eye fillet and the pasta with prawns. Food was good and the meat was really tender. However we had to wait a bit too long and I asked for..."
Elena Pera
"We found this place when our friends came into town from Northern Cali. We walked around the corner from our place and started walking and asked them..."
Chad
"Great atmosphere at this restaurant, good vibe along Southbank with buskers.Staff very attentive.Food was very delicious, we had no problem..."
Sue Blennerhassett
"Came for a late lunch/early dinner. Place was packed on a Friday long weekend. Had the cold meat board, rocket salad, bruschetta and fries. Good..."
Troy Mortleman
"We come here for a Friday night dinner after work and we were really happy with the service,quality of food and atmosphere.We were seated..."
Darion
"Came here for an early dinner on Friday night. Happy hour from 3-7 with $5 basics, $6 wines and $7 pints which is really great! Decided on the..."
Bridgettt
"Went here for dinner last night...service was good with just some minor things that could be better...like knowing what comes out with meals as a..."
Ebreks
"The $25 lunch menu has always been a favourite for us. Offering an extensive range of hearty, meaty and downright tasty New York fare, it never fails..."
The Food Society
"Nice one!. Had a nice meal at Breslins, some Tapas, beef well's and ribs all of which was good. The staff were fantastic, and were always available..."
Richard E
"Great way to get your meat fix. Meat is the focus but has other options too. Food is consistently prepared at a high standard. Burgers and steaks are..."
Katelgreig
"A BIG thumbs up from me!. I've been here twice already and both time I have quite enjoyed myself the food is Ah-mazing and the service was awesome..."
Fat Nancy
"My favourite place in town. This is it, this is "MY" place. I love the location, the look and feel inside, the staff, everything I've tried here has..."
"I just visited after finding a great deal online. Totally worth it by the way! The location was a little weird but the place itself was beautiful..."
Jerry
"Visited Pier 35 on a Tuesday night with a coupon. The restaurant is fairly quiet but the services as not any short. Entree was a tasting plate which..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Up front I will admit we came here on a Groupon voucher. I expected they may have made us feel a bit cheap, but the staff were amazing. They embraced..."
Tim
"Found this place on scoopon! Think we paid $59 for one entree, one main and one dessert each per person! If that’s not a snatch I’m not sure what..."
Diana Quach
"A friend took me to Pier 35 on some sort of coupon. How they did the meal for the price is beyond me the voucher included a glass of red or white as..."
Mike W
"Pier35 is essentially located in Port Melbourne in Pier 35 hence the name.. this casual dining spot offers great views in Summer of the docks and you..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Used a Groupon voucher here on a Tuesday night, it was very quiet however it lived up to my expectations. Staff were friendly and polite. The voucher..."
Jepps
"At the Pier Hotel you get much more than a ‘pub’ meal but you do pay for it.It ticks all the boxes, great food and service and a wonderful..."
KLW
"Bought 3 courses meal from Groupon, the food were much better than my expectations and good value, worth to give a try even pay full, nice view and..."
Fiona Chen
"food 3/5service 4/5environment 4/5A nice set menu and a good river view restaurant. the food is good but the place in remote..."
Paul In OZ
"Bit if a trek and right in the hub of the port on the waters edge!! The setting if you choose to see it this way can be “romantic” or..."
Convivialsins
"Great food with very polite service with the odd location though it didn’t concern me at all like you can see this restaurant from the west gate..."
Foodaholic103
"Really enjoyed the dining experience, I came on a Sunday night for a 3 course dinner. Staff were attentive, accommodating and very friendly. Food was..."
Vick Eats
"A hidden place by the waters. Nice view with a relaxing ambience where you can choose from indoor and outdoor seatings to take in the view of the..."
Hungry Hieu
"We arrived for lunch on Anzac Day and the service from the staff was extremely good. Nothing was too hard for them.We ordered the lunch specials..."
Jackie
"Great restaurant. Delicious food. The atmosphere felt calm and relaxed with relaxing music. I enjoyed the steak which was cooked perfectly with..."
Michael Lew
"Having been here a few years ago to experience the best Salmon Fillet we have ever had in our lives, we were thankful to see that Groupon had a..."
Kevin & Emily
"Came here with a friend and her son, the staff were very attentive and friendly, we wanted to sit outside but in the shade so they were able to..."
Sophie
"Stumbled across this restaurant when I was on scoop on and I can’t believe the pot of luck I ran into! The food was ridiculously fresh and..."
Diana Q
"Wow the food and service was fantastic. The steak was as good as Rockpool and the service was awesome. The price was nowhere like Rockpool. Well..."
Pun McC
"What a gemGreat location Spent a lazy afternoon sampling the tapas menu and drinking their home brew 100 Taps (a very refreshing..."
Toodles
"Seafood is so yummy! And great value. Seafood platter for 2 fills you up and is delicious. I have come back numerous times. It’s tucked away and in..."
J Nguyen
"Good food and reasonably priced. It is hidden in the corner of pier 34 however the view are very nice. Enjoy my visit last week and the staffs are..."
Erick Wijoyo
"Come again for Chinese New Year, food still delicious as usual staffs are still attentive as normal. You don’t feel intimidate just embrace with..."
Miliya
"We came here for a corprate lunch and it was busy and bustling for a WED lunch time. Their lunch menu is affordable and there is a good range to..."
Must Be Hungry
"The Place itself is quite hidden away, if not for a Scoopon would have never gone there. Upon Arrival were quickly taken to our seats, were advised..."
Zomatino
"We came here with a Living Social voucher and we were very impressed. The place is nicely decorated and the staff were friendly. The food was very..."
Tigers_eye
"Came here with a Livingsocial voucher for two. Nice and cosy restaurant and i recommend getting the 5.30pm booking so you can watch the sunset too...."
Hungrybunny
"LIT!: incredible view to eat out which can accommodate large groups/parties. NOT SO LIT: the food was not incredible but still enjoyable!..."
Jennitals
"We got an excellent value for money 3 course meal voucher and enjoyed every bite. Staff were wonderful and we could not be happier choosing to..."
Nomnom
"We had a delicious lunch here over the weekend. We managed to book at table for 10. The place was full with large groups and it was very loud with..."
Split The Bill
"My family have had three function here in the past 12 months and this place never disappoints. The staff are always friendly and the food is..."
Jordyn B'tolo
"Thoroughly enjoyed a generous seafood platter, saganaki with fig, mushroom, pear & walnut salad - extremely fresh produce..quality of food is truly..."
🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑
"What a brilliant place for a lazy lunch on a weekend arvo! The tapes platter was out of this world. Arincini balls were the best I've had in a long..."
Johan Snyman
"Just had the tapas, "yum" Pussycat is purring so it must be good, waiting on the next course, for me the Black Angus Burger and PC is having the..."
Peter Emmerson
"Located right on the pier, this restaurant has a great view and atmosphere. The food is also great quality and would recommend if in the area. Tapas..."
FOOD TRIP
"A little out of the way, but well worth the effort. Parking (free) available next to the restaurant. Friendly staff, lovely food, reasonably priced,..."
Donna Molyneaux
"Friendly service add to the relaxed atmosphere. Food has never disappointed, and priced exceptionally well. This is also a great function venue..."
P18
"Service was absolutely wonderful here. The food was really good. The prawns and calamari were really yummy! Fish and chips and lamb shank were good..."
Facebook User
"This place is one of my favourites, Love coming Saturday or Sunday morning for breakfast, The restaurant is fresh and clean and has a beautiful view..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"Clyde took me to Pier 35 for Valentines Day and I was extremely impressed.We started off by ordering a fews drinks. Clyde ordered a..."
Maddi Schembri
"A quiet place for brunch.the food was alright but the scenic view around the restaurant is absolutely 8/10 worth the price of travelling to port..."
Ariel Lee
"Great for a few cold beverages on a warm day and spectacular view of the water, very attentive and friendly staff. A bit upmarket in price, but..."
Fiona Johnson
"Great cheap lunch menu $14 and good service. Really nice location next to the water. Beer selection is very limited and not so cheap at $11.50 for..."
Dam Burger
"A river view of the docks on a nice summers' day, sensational seafood and an understanding of Coeliac Disease and cross contamination. I'm in! If..."
Ashlee Adams
"Melbourne is always FULL of surprises ....We often seen this place from the top of West Gate Bridge, never thought of it as a place to eat..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Great place for a special occasion, easy parking, great views and really nice food.The seafood was well presented and tasted delicious will be back..."
Christian W Zimmer
"Got a voucher for this place and loved it! The servings were a perfect size and variety for two people. The atmosphere with a big tanker coming in..."
Cathryn Turnbull
"Cudo voutcher pays off again! Came here with vouchers with some friends and we were definitely not disappointed. Trying a bit of everyone's dinner I..."
Cheeseburger Anyone? "Where's The Sauce"?
"Went here 2 weeks ago for a meal for which we had purchased a voucherI was really amazed. The food was fantastic.I had the Eye Fillet and..."
Jennifer Flannery
"My dad and I had dinner at Pier 35 Bar & Grill tonight, and it was beautiful. We had a Groupon voucher so we had a partially set menu, with the tapas..."
Rachelle Scandolera
"Great service. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Delicious tapas entree. I had the signature seafood spaghetti which was Devine. My husband enjoyed his..."
Kate Vandenberg
"Went here for Fathers day lunch for the first time and we were all impressed. The food was delicious. The only down fall was the weather was too..."
Samantha Telepe
"Friendly staff, beautiful view by the pier (hence the name). Service was a bit slow, but did give us time to recover in between the 3 course meal...."
Vy Nguyen
"Great place for date night! The service was excellent, the food was served in a timely manner and the rose panna cotta was sublime! Overall a 4/5..."
Serene Lim
"ATE HERE WITH MY PARTNER AND WE BOTH LOVED IT, GORGEOUS FOOD, GREAT SERVICE AND A FANTASTIC LOCATION.... RELEAXING! ALL IT NEEDS IS A HOTEL..."
1234buzza
"LOVED THE SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI, CAN'T WAIT TI LCOME BACK ON A SUMMER NIGHT TO SIT OUTSIDE, GORGEOUS VIEWS WITH PLENTY OF EASY PARKING! HIGHLY..."
1643jemjem
"An absolutely amazing experience.My husband and I attended over a week ago we had purchased a scoopon deal.First was the tapas plate,..."
Sharon Orient
"BEST PLACE IVE EVER EATEN AT!!!!Starting with the service, they were quick to take us to out table and were smiling and very polite all night...."
Kimmyreeow
"Can't believe how busy this place is! Great food and good view by the water (although you can't really see anything at night - probably a better view..."
Kimmy_desu
"Wedding reception. We had our dinner wedding reception this year. The food was good and service was even better. Sam-the manager was very helpful...."
"This is quite honestly the best breakfast I have ever had! We went back the second day it was so good! The eggs with seed crispbread is to die for..."
Kate Chapley
"Dined here last night and every dish was outstanding! From ambience, to service and food couldn't fault one thing. Highly recommend the oyster blade..."
Georgia Eve
"Great spot for brekkie. Interesting menu options and great atmosphere. Lots of people lining up for tables and waiting. Although a bit of a pain to..."
David Casbolt
"Nothing was too hard for the friendly and approachable staff at Above Ground.
Although I remained at the Cafe from 8:10am till closing time with my..."
Shaphan Williams
"The food, staff, location all amazing. The hot cakes were super delicious and the staff were the best we encountered on our trip to..."
Samreen Sabha
"My Husband and I had Breakfast here this morning. I'd been wanting to check this place out for a while- considering the stunning building. We live in..."
Kelly Stenz
"Mt wife and I had a great dining experience here. The decor is low key and simple but very stylish. The staff, particularly Alex and Max, were all..."
Martin Dumbrell
"Amazing place for a brunch. Beautiful interiors and fancy menu options. Pleasing taste and great service. Loved it..."
Akshita Jindal
"I enjoyed every second of it! The staff were very friendly and sociable. It is a place that is good for socializing and for reading a book, which I..."
Antony Maiolla
"Higher ground is a very busy cafe, love the setup and decor. It was hard to pick what I wanted to eat but I was interested in trying the hot cake...."
Lisa
"It’s one of the best cafes in Melbourne for a reason 🙌 I dined in today without a booking order a coffee and the kale and cauliflower salad. The..."
Split The Bill
"One of the BEST brunch locations I have been to so far! Me and my partner came unexpectedly and instantly loved the vibe. I never thought we..."
Raelene Pagala
"Super busy place in the city, beautiful cafe! Loved the high ceilings. Food came out really slow. The lamb sausage roll was quite dry but the..."
Vi Tran
"👏👏👏 I’ll start by saying this... higher ground is definitely worth the wait! You’ll queue for a table but once in you’ll be happy you..."
MelbourneLops
"Lovely..."
Kira T
"Went here for weekend breakfast/brunch. Avoided the crowds by going there before 9am.Ordered the mushrooms with fried polenta, which was..."
Quesarahsarah
"Breakfast, lunch, or dinner--yes, dinner--Higher Ground will not disappoint. I think the salt and pepper on each table is there just for decoration..."
ARMANEATS
"An evening walk got me at higher ground. Enjoyed the ambience and sipped coffee along with starter. A bit pricey but tasty..."
FoodFanatic
"In Melbourne there are a handful of venues that are considered must visits. Icons within the food scene. Higher Ground is one of these. This..."
Morgs71
"Food were good, no question with that. But because of the cafe is always full and busy, you will feel like you need to finish quickly. It seems like..."
Kaitlyn
"Amazing place! It seems very popular because we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The food was legendary. The ricotta hot cakes were the best..."
G
"Tried the Mushroom Truffle with Poached egg and it tasted soo..."
Gracia.winarta
"Higher Ground was our first stop when we arrived Melbourne. The food was amazing and very cozy atmosphere. The hotcake was huge - way out of our..."
Ting Huang
"Today we are sharing this place where we love to go quite often and that is @highergroundmelbourne ..This is such an amazing venue serving..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Lovely ambience. Service was very fast and attentive so we didn’t have to wait long for a table. Food itself was pretty delicious, drinks were..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Nice place for brunch in the..."
Antoine Nguyen
"Wonderfully balanced and soft flavours mixed with your breakfast favourites. This place is a Melbourne hot spot and is always busy. Beautiful setting..."
Queen Of Food
"Heard a lot of good things of this place. The interior of this cafe is unlike with other brunch place. They have high ceilings with several greens..."
Eatwithbonny
"Higher Ground is definitely worth the wait! This place is a bit of a brunch icon in Melbourne, so I was excited to try it out and it definitely lives..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Worth the 15mins wait. Surprised there is a waiting list for Fri lunch as friend picked the place. Good vibe but feels a bit noisy environment...."
Gina
"This place has a nice vibe. Great coffee, chilled to take a friend or great for business meetings. Great service, very central to the city. And could..."
I Love Melb Food
"Such a good place to go grab breakfast, brunch or lunch. Food is good and pretty too so get your insta pics. Very open space and high ceilings, so..."
Elizabeth Tran
"Loved the decor. This place was packed! But the wait staff were attentive, quick and friendlyThe coffee was great, I had two. And the low carb..."
Chan Can Eat
"Points for: spacious café, well executed menuThe popularity of Higher Ground is still strong, as you may have to wait a while for a table..."
Flying Forward
"The place is really cool. It looks like an old church with concrete columns and steel beams. It has this warehouse feel to it.It was a bit..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Woke up extra early to meet a friend for breakfast before work and flight out. Well worth the effort! Food was amazing, recommend the mushroom and..."
D
"The ambiance, and the atmosphere was great. Yeh food was very good and it made sense. Loved it...."
M Toaha
"I think the restaurant may be a little 'over-hyped'. But if you're after a beautiful cafe experience in Melbourne this cafe would be great. The..."
Caitlin Jane
"Very popular cafe with gorgeous interior. Only came here once but the ambience and decor were memorable.Staff was friendly. Great customer..."
Joshua
"Good place for brunch. Food was delicious. There’s always a line but it’s still worth it. The place is big and modern. Has the aesthetic feels..."
Jessica Xu
"Multi levelled , high ceilings, exposed bricks and bustling atmosphere makes Higher Ground a great place to catch up for a coffee or..."
Melb_Belly
"The ambience is fantastic! The large warehouse style environment with lots of plants makes the space feel really comfortable. Food was..."
Aszy
"Ordered the ricotta hot cakes cos it was famous. Really good! They were generous with the fruits and toppings which complemented the hot cake really..."
Claire Yuen
"What a dreaboat of a cafe. I'd heard about it's reputation for a while but boy should I have come sooner.Impressive in both design..."
Bel Wilson
"Good ambiance and delicious food. Poached egg was my favourite. Recommended for brunch lovers. Definitely will come back for more in the..."
SkTan
"came here a while ago and had to wait for 40 minute to get in which was slightly frustrating considering it was freezing outside. However once inside..."
Jerry Spring
"Came by with a friend a few weeks ago during the week.. Despite this there was still a 45min wait. We were seated at the bar which by then we didn't..."
Foodforthebrokensoul
"Nice place with high quality food and friendly staff. will recommend to friends. it was busy even on weekdays，it still worth your time and..."
Yuanz0812
"Good food and excellent service. Expect to wait when you arrive, we were there on a weekday for late brunch and still had a 15 minute wait (which was..."
Lachlan Stott
"Great spot for breakfast and brunch, their food is above average and coffee was well made! Loved their decor and vibe of the restaurant too...."
Jennifer. H
"As a party of 3, there was a 20min wait to get in and a 30min wait for the food itself (because we ordered the hotcake, which we were told would..."
(g)rain
"Great ambience and cool industrial style interior. Very popular cafe, waited 25 mins for a seat at 11:30am. Ordered the ricotta hotcake which was so..."
Tummy Buddy
"I’ve visited them a couple of times before. And every visit has left me craving more. This recent visit was no different. The coffee was good, but..."
Maliha Khan
"Yes, the ricotta hotcakes live up to the hype. If you’re in Melbourne you have to visit this cafe! The interior was beautifully decorated and very..."
Judy L
"The food was fantastic! Presentation was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful.
The food did take over 40 minutes to arrive as it was..."
MrKKMF
"A great place for any type of occasion.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The food was delicious and the range makes it hard to choose just..."
John Skene
"Tried this place for breakfast, we booked a table for 815am and the place was getting busy ! The service was really good and the food amazing. I had..."
Jeremy
"Not your standard cafe vibes.
An inviting and comfortable space, good tunes and good ambiance. Staff are very attentive and on top of things! Food..."
Jacinta Brinsley
"Quite famous place to get brunch.
It is very cool how they maintained that construction under the high-rise building.
The columns go through the roof..."
"Had breakfast here as part of the Manchester Unity building tour and it was great. The coffee was excellent and the food was delicious. I have a..."
Helen Tutton
"What a legendary place to eat. Phenomenal service, great staff, could highly recommend. I'm sick of all these entitled people thinking you guys owe..."
"What a gorgeous little gem this place is. My daughter had lunch there today and we were looked after wonderfully by the staff and ate delicious pizza..."
Louise Green
"Had a lovely time at 1932 Cafe, food was absolutely delightful accompanied by very speedy and hospitable service by a young waitress named Sophie...."
Caitlin Kindness
"I celebrated my five year work anniversary here for lunch with my team members today and everyone loved the food. The staff were so friendly and so..."
Katie Vanstan
"Lovely afternoon tea, with copious amounts of cheese, a sweet dessert, glass of bubbles and tea or coffee. The tour is really an eye opener to the..."
Jo Daly
"Did the early 8:30am tour of the Manchester Unity building with breakfast at the cafe. What a great experience from start to finish. Great staff and..."
Kyle Richardson
"Great coffee.
Breakfast choices very good.
Service also spot..."
Mark Wrigley
"First day in Aussie - had a great cup of tea, staff were fantastic - brilliant place -..."
Neil Billingham
"We came here for breakfast as part of the building tour. We arrived at 8.05 for an 8.30 session and were not allowed to sit down and pay for a..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Nice spot to stop in for a coffee and salad! The food it great, the coffee tasty, and the service very..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Something about the look of 1932 from the outside made me feel hesitant to try it, but can confirm that it was much better than I expected! The food..."
AH
"We enjoyed breakfast here as part of a Manchester Unity building tour and it was amazing! Lovely glass of prosecco on arrival, Tea 2 teas, delicious..."
Robin
"I like this place. It’s small and cute. Does the job for a hungry stomach and has a varied menu.Once again I will say it’s nothing..."
Amy Flood
"Situated at the stunning ground-level arcade of the iconic Manchester Unity Building, 1932 Cafes brings back memories of the good old 19th Century..."
Penguineats
"Great little cafe in Manchester Unity Building ground floor. on Swanston st great food . We only had breakfast there. Good coffees . Friendly staff...."
Veta Bajaj
"food is delicious and balanced, staff is friendly and efficient, building is interesting and iconic. this cafe is a gem; can't wait to go..."
Gabsy_shops
"Lunch time!🍴😋 We’re so hurry & happy to introduce 🍔🍳🔥👉 •|The Collins|• brand new all-day brunch roll at 📍..."
HUNGRYMATE
"Friday morning breakfast.About 10 people including staffs in the room maximum.Food 4.5/5Hygiene 5/5Service..."
Daniel
"Finally, a cafe that's conducive to my dream of being an Art Deco era mafia boss who loves jazz music and eats breakfast foods for lunch. In all..."
Jade M Smith
"Tried this Cafe as part of the Manchester Unity Building (1 of my favourite Melbourne building) tour. Dishes are lovely and great coffee..."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
"Great place to hid away in the CBD. Food was great and fantastic price. So happy I stumbled into this cafe. Looking forward to going back..."
Rach_stanislaus
"Lunch and tour package. Pulled pork burger very tasty. Beautiful Art Deco architecture. Too full from lunch to eat dessert. Good choice of green..."
Emily Phillips
"The perfect poached egg, house cured trout and great coffee. What a great way to start the day and the friendly service added to the experience...."
Gayle Hardie
"Found this place by chance as it is tucked away in the foyer of the Manchester United building. It has an decor in keeping with the Art Deco building..."
Anthony
"What a great experience! We enjoyed the champagne breakfast before doing the MU building tour - just fabulous! The food was delicious & the staff..."
KH
"What a fantastic place with a great atmosphere. The food is unbelievably fantastic and service and staff are second to none. Thanks for a great..."
Stuart
"I recently went on the Manchester Unity Building tour, with afternoon tea at 1932 Cafe & Restaurant. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere was..."
Christine
"Full of charm, great atmosphere and I love the Jazz Music which sets it off nicely. The meals are well cooked, tasty, plentiful and reasonably..."
Heather Lennox
"We've been here several times and each time we arrive, the staff are warm and professional, the coffee is consistently outstanding and the food is..."
Geoffrey McDonald
"Enjoyed a fantastic breakfast here this weekend. Great service and fresh tasting delicious food. Would highly recommend it and we'll be back next..."
Emma Glazier
"1932 is an Art Deco gem hidden away in the arcade of the Manchester Unity Building. The coffee and all day breakfast is so delicious, especially the..."
Kimberley Shadbolt
"Food great, coffee great, service great, if you haven't been in here before try it out! Aesthetically could use some greenery as it looks dark..."
Bsc Tim Mannix
"I really like the vibe of this cafe. It feels very retro but not tacky....which is kind of hard to pull off. The only (small) complaint is I wish the..."
Bam!
"These days the main topics of conversations that you hear a lot of are centred on exercise and eating healthy which includes smoothies and of course;..."
Thegrazingpanda
"I have previously visited Cupp Superfood (you can check out my blog post here after I was invited by Victoria Pajouhesh (the owner), so it was lovely..."
Thegrazingpanda
"My regular for morning coffee! Fast, friendly and the best coffee in Melbourne. They remember your order and make my cold mornings a little brighter...."
Jodi Evans
"Step back in time.... 1932 has been lovingly decorated to closely resemble the original Manchester Unity Building arcade. As you'd expect, the menu..."
Hewgibbs
"Yummo!!. 1932 is set in the heart of Melbourne in the beautiful Manchester Unity building. The restaurant's friendly staff is always ready to..."
Cmelas
"The best cafe around !. The food and staff are amazing. Their coffee is delicious and the decor is fantastic. I will be coming back for more..."
Ashlea_roberts
"Fabulous!!!!. Go for the Thai beef salad! Food Delicious, Staff service is exceptional, Fabulous location! 10/10! Thank..."
Amy
"Great food same with coffee and tea worth a..."
Bernie Evans
"Good breakfast, great service. As usual, I'm starving when I arrived here, hankering for bacon and eggs. I sat outside and someone came to take my..."
" Melbourne is famous for it lane ways characterized by Vibrant Street art, secret shops and fashion boutiques and a plethora of eating joints...."
Radheeka Mittal
"Had a Saturday dinner date at Vons. We were persuaded by the guy at the front, and regret nothing. We had an entree, main for 2 of us, dessert and a..."
Nicole Bsian
"Back on Hardware Lane again for breakfast this time and I decided to go to Von's. Was met by a nice, friendly, elderly gentlemen who offered me a..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"If it hadn't been for a voucher offer, we probably wouldn't have make it as far, running the touting gauntlet of Hardware Lane. There are lots of..."
Rose Mercer
"Good food, good service. definitely recommended, friendly staff, and very good value for money, one problem, my lamb ribs, got too much meat and I..."
Luke Ellen
"Walking to hardware lane to find a place to dine and came across this. Ended up being a good steak that I ordered. Happy with the mushroom sauce...."
Phuong Phan
"This place is pretty good and friendly service. I've been here a few times and it's pretty good. The pasta which is my favourite, is..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"The calamari entree dish is very nice. it is fresh. The chicken avocado paste is so so as it is not a strong creamy favor. The other main is good,..."
Donnali919
"Amazing food and service! First time eating there and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! They were very accommodating and I could not fault..."
Elisha McLean
"I had a great meal here. Staff were great. I say ignore the low ratings and give it a go. Lucky I didn't look at ratings before choosing it. I had a..."
Anne Becka
"I'm honestly surprised as to why this place is rated so low. I wasn't going to eat at this place because the reviews were terrible, but I decided to..."
Melanie Jarina
"Don't know why this place has such low ratings...the service, staff and food was AMAZING!!!!!! Lucky I didn't check Zomato first bc I probably would..."
Prahran Local
""...WHY THE LOW SCORE...??? WE WERE VERY WELL FED AND VERY WELL LOOKED AFTER...WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT...!!!"Early this week, we took advantage of..."
Tee Ice
"Wife & I have used a voucher few months ago. No negative comments, even told the waiter who served us 'we will be back'. Indeed! Just bought another..."
Ming Chew
"I'm not sure why all the bad reviews. We dined last night using a voucher that my friend had purchased. The menu was extensive and to our delight we..."
Havachatkiwi
"Plesantly surprised. Went with a voucher on a Monday night. Was a little unsure as it had a bare 51% rating.Hardware Lane is a mini-Lygon..."
Spice Of Life
"Amazing night out!!!!!. Very brilliant food and service. tried their special' lamb shank' with gravy which was heavenly delicious. my friend had..."
Joeycheng7752
"Beautiful night out to celebrate a friends birthday. The osso bucco was so delicious and tender, the cheese balls, finished them off in a minute...."
MJ2M
"Beautiful night out.. Purchased a groupon voucher as an xmas present, and boy, was I pleasantly surprised. We ordered cheese balls and calamari for..."
Drim Srim
"Amazing night out!!!!!. Very brilliant food and service. tried their special' lamb shank' with gravy which was heavenly delicious. my friend had..."
Joey Lee
"Not too bad a place to eat. I was talked aggressively to eat but i walked away. I came back round not realizing I have wandered back to Hardware..."
Belinda
"Definitely will be back! All 3 courses were cooked to perfection, calamari for entree, shared rib eye and lamb rack for main- perfectly cooked to..."
"We loved Vapiano! The booking was for a large party of 20 plus and the concept of ordering without cash on your own individual Vapiano card was a..."
Julie Bathgate
"Absolutely amazing place! Food is amazing and it's great for groups as you all get your own card to order. Staff are super friendly, the restaurant..."
Jess John
"Simple and delicious! Loved the pasta here, it’s cooked beautifully and we enjoyed them. They also have a great selection of desserts to choose..."
EatorTreat
"I love how the pasta is made at the store and you can see everything being cooked freshly. I have always loved the pasta here. Pizza base was good..."
Wylissa Willy Zheng
"I came here for lunch with a friend. The restaurant has a fantastic vibe and a generous amount of seating. I ordered the salami pizza which was part..."
Rhonni
"We started off the night with the Truffle Oil Pizza and the Calzone @vapianoaustralia which were both equally delicious!!! 😋We especially..."
Jenny
"First timer. Was quite confused upon entry and didn’t know what to do. However food was good and was..."
Filipinooobrownie
"This is a really cute concept of an Italian restaurant that gives flexibility in choosing your preference of pasta and the accompanying sauce. I also..."
Anneliese
"Food went above and beyond in regards to what I had expected of this gem, ordering system was a bit daunting as I'd not gone about it in that way..."
Salma Hamid
"A nice spot in the CBD to get a quick pasta & pizza fix, where you can watch them prepare your food as you order!I popped in to try some of..."
Eats With Kayli
"Came here for lunch with my brother and we ordered the bbq chicken pizza and the bolognese to share.The ordering process was somewhat..."
Lilian
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: This is by far my favourite place for pasta. The pasta is always al dente and made consistently everytime. They..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Wonderful ambience and lot of vegetarian optionsPasta and pizza is prepared fresh in front ... Open untill late night on the weekends... A mist..."
Yummy 😋
"I like the concept of this. It's like a lot of little restaurants into one place. Pretty much like a canteen but a high quality one.You get..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Great for lunch from Monday to Thursday as they do the $12 meals. I’ve also had the walnut and rocket salad which is quite nice. Everything is made..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Awesome Italian meals and ambiance for all kinds of gatherings. Separate counters for types of meals you order and customised by live kitchen and..."
Geetika Sachdeva
"great food, friendly staff 10/10!! I recommend this place for anyone looking to eat great Italian food. Pizza was my favourite, I look forward to..."
Zai Harris
"You gotta make sure to beat the queues at this place, because it'll be buzzing! You'll have to order at the food counter yourself, there's no waiters..."
CJ Helena
"One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne! I came here for my birthday and oh boy the food was amazing. The cocktails on the menu were..."
Devika
"Nice idea of an informal catchup setting where you go up to order your own food and it's freshly prepared. There are lots of different seatings to..."
Blueberrypie
"I have been he soooo many times!! I find that it’s the right amount of quiet during weekdays and the service gets real quick. However, I don’t..."
Anisha
"Vapiano is a great place for a hearty Italian meal. They cook in front of you and it’s good if you want to pick and choose your ingredients..."
Kris L
"This place is very interesting! You go in and you see a range of mini places to choose from. The paste is nice here as well as the tiramisu. The..."
Phoebe Johnston
"Love the concept! Take a card, order a dish and tap to register the order, it's cooked in front of you, then take it away to eat at the end. Reminds..."
Neda
"I love vapianos, good for a simple but tasty Italian meal. I got the $12 lunchtime pepperoni pizza, which was delicious. It’s great that you can..."
P
"Has not let me down! Visited on Friday for lunch and made it just before peak lunch hour which meant not waiting in a long queue.Ordered..."
The Lovely Fox
"Always such delicious food - the Bolognese pasta is incredible. The cocktails are okay. It can get really busy on Friday nights, but other days of..."
Rach
"While still a chain restaurant, the food is good and consistent. The space large and very typical of Vapiano. Loud and bustling, this is good for a..."
Clare
"Come here sometimes for a work lunch as I work upstairs in the same building. Good range of pizzas and pastas cooked to order from $10! Hard to find..."
Chris Li
"Love the happy hour drinks! Such a great vibe in this place! Came here on a Friday night with a big group and they were able to accommodate us with..."
LC
"A weird concept that developed in Germany but has since taken off in Oz, Vapiano is a slightly upscale casual dining venue. It's adopted a flexible..."
Quince And Cheese
"Came here with a friend a few days ago for their August BOGOF deal on pizza and pasta. I ordered the Linguine Bolognese which was delicious albeit a..."
Joy
"Beautiful experience! The ambience was lovely and they have different areas of seating suitable for every mood. I liked the different way of ordering..."
Swastika Poddar Goenka
"I came here with a friend to get the BOGOF deal for dinner. Although there was a bit of a wait to order and for the food, the cook was really nice..."
Daisy
"Vapiano, an Italian chain that’s all over Australia that serves up pasta and pizza has released a new winter menu which includes PUMPKIN SOUP! Who..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Vapiano tucked in the small Flinders Lane, in heart of the city amongst Melbourne’s famous lane ways and shopping. Proven to be one of the most..."
Jeffry
"WELCOME to pasta heaven! No seriously this place has a completely different concept! Had a cosy little table in the corner near the fireplace. A..."
Nay Nay
"4.5 ⭐️ German engineering at its finest. My first experience of Vapiano was in Düsseldorf in Germany and boy was I impressed with the..."
Jay Mahen
"family friendly with a fun (credit card type) order system which allows something for everyone, we loved our visit to Vapiano! New to their winter..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I dined here during the week with my partner. Initially the service was exceptionally good and professional.I was really impressed with..."
Timinmelbourne
"Ok, my friends arranged a get together here, so I had set the mood for a sit down dinner and conversation. However this place is set up more like an..."
Porkchop
"Very good ambiance. Tried chicken pasta and margarita pizza, both dishes were very tasty and well prepared.I would say pasta was among the best..."
Varun Chandwani
"I ordered the salami e ricotta con rucola, it had salami, onion, ricotta, pine nuts, white wine, fresh rocket with penne pasta ($19)I found..."
"Visited Mesh to try their buffet when they had a promotion.There are ample seating area inside and a live band at the front. In terms of..."
M3lissa____
"we had our christmas lunch buffet here at Mesh while we stayed at Crown! it was too hard to take photos of the food as it is a buffet but..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"I think for the price you pay, it’s pretty decent food. Prawns were yum. There could be more variety. Great ambience with live music. Side note, I..."
Mel
"Entering Mesh for their buffet brought tears of joy for me! The view was deliciously amazing. They had a vast array of entree, main, side and dessert..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Came here for Sunday dinner not long ago with my family. Good variety of food. The desserts looked so pretty. However, it can get a bit busy and you..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"We went to mesh for a celebratory dinner. Lucky we did so as we had SO MUCH FOOD! Make sure you go there hungry! We had the unlimited buffet...."
Tifany_la_gourmande
"• Mesh • Look, there’s nothing better then starving and knowing you’re about to eat up a feast at a buffet, but there’s nothing worse then..."
Seline’s Calories
"I went here a couple of times with my boyfriend and I must say that their food never disappoints. Seafood was fresh, food trays were always topped..."
Jennifer
"My best friend celebrated her 21th here, the ambiance is just perfect, live band made it 10x better :) attentive waitstaff and food is great. Will..."
Stalie Allane Cote
"$48 for Sunday seafood buffet is a really good price. However the seafood is only shrimp and oysters(?). The oysters are so lovely, the sauce is..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"My partner and I often dine at Mesh whether it’s with family (big group), friends or just the two of us and have come to really love it.In..."
TheFitFoodie
"Perfect for big lunchAlways satisfied Not all food is perfect, but the buffet have a lots choices, so don’t be stupid to fill up the..."
GL
"Started with the mushroom aranchini that was delicious! We both had the rib eye medium rare, mash, veggies and salad. Absolutely delicious! The meat..."
Sarah Flemming
"@MeshGreat seafood buffet, fantastic place to have a large family get together. There is a music band on Sundays and I think children under 12..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"We came here Friday night for their Grill buffet for $65. It’s a great place to catch up with friends or a family night out as it’s very..."
Juzzini
"Been here many times over the years. This restaurant is inside Crown Promenade Hotel. Mesh restaurant serves breakfast every morning, on Monday to..."
Food Critic
"A beautiful venue! Not as easy to find as I imagined but the set up is lovely and the food presentation is great! There's something for everyone and..."
Caitlin Maree
"Mesh was a slightly above average experience for a decent price.The venue was nice enough, with some nice decor to match. Clean, spacious..."
The Lovely Fox
"One of the best buffets in Melbourne! Great service and atmosphere, and very affordable for what you get. Oysters, prawns, mussels and smoked salmon..."
Donald Yip
"came for a family function. wasn't sure what to expect. food was great fresh and constantly replenished. seafood was super fresh and carvery was..."
HungryHippo
"We went there for a special Birthday celebration, 6 of us. The place is very large and by the looks of it it does cater for large tables as well. The..."
Ananda Purnam
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Mesh is the buffet located on the ground floor of the Crown Promenade..."
Love At First Bite
"Very nice all you can eat joint. Looked classy and was set up into sections so you didn't feel like you're waiting in a huge line to get the food you..."
TheyCallHimX
" A beautiful buffet if you're staying in at Crown Promenade but yous can still come here for dinner anytime !! A very affordable price for what you..."
Jennifer
"This was pretty good when I went. Nice decor and love the dark vibe this restaurant gives. I don't really think they have a wide selection of food..."
Leanne Dando
"Very good menu for a buffet. Includes a lot of variety without going too wild. Great service and friendly staff. You get three complementary drinks..."
Taqimonster
"Constant replenishment by staff.I enjoyed the fresh prawns,smoked salmon and desserts.Yummy strawberry cheesecake!!!The oysters available this visit..."
Reiijoce
"We had Christmas celebration here and food was ok. Just unlucky we are not big eaters, so we felt a bit overpriced. Lucky this was company treated,..."
Chris
"Thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas buffet.The fresh food & desserts were deliciousA great extensive wine menu The best part- fresh..."
TheCubanCigar
"Quite nice food (buffet style) with heaps of different seafood options, yumcha, and chocolate fountains. Nice place to go out for an event with the..."
Matilda Jeffrey
"Buffets in Melbourne should worship at the Melba altar and this is not different. Nice setting, good variety and excellent service. Mains were varied..."
Foodie AC
"First experience here, a lunch Sunday buffet. The main choices did not offer that many different options, although nice enough. The desserts were..."
Jess
"Good buffet overall with an inviting and modern setting.Pros.- Decent seafood. Could eat 20 prawns easily, nice indeed.- Can cater for..."
Olahn Zaft
"This place is amazing ! The decor is absolutely stunning! And the staff are very attentive! The menu has variety! The food was lovely and well priced..."
Chrissiee Hughes
"Mesh is a tranquil place of dining. Everytime we book, there's muted noise, unlike other restaurants at Crown. I love their steaks and salads. The..."
Isle
"Great all you can eat buffet. Would really recommend the deserts the chocolate fountain looked really amazing. A little pricey but what can you..."
Aaliya Thakur
"We went in a group of 5 for dinner, food was amazing at least most of it, there were many different cuisines and a variety of different food. I loved..."
Food Lover
"Really am a fan of this place for the buffet. The food is excellent and the environment is warm and cozy. Only downside is that the main food/savoury..."
Mandy
"The staff were great and very friendly. The restaurant is spacious and the decor is really pretty. I had the salmon and it was very tender. It was..."
BrunchQueen
"Good value for money! Everyone is happy! Kids help themselves, we help ourselves, food is fresh and keeps on coming! The dessert bar is great too!..."
Heidi
"This buffet is not bad. Very Good service and some wine and soft drink are included. Fruit is fresh and the roast beef is pretty good. but there are..."
Rebecca
"I've been in this place twice and every time I was completely satisfied with my choice. The price is not very high compared with other luxury dining..."
Zargol Harandi
"Came In today for lunch🎉🍚🍲🍰🍢🍣🍘It was a beautiful setting, pretty casual wonderful service, kids eat free on the Sunday..."
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"Came here for the $41 sunday dinner buffet special. It was really good value. Prawns and the roast lamb were at good quality. Foods were refilled..."
MF
"Have dined for breakfast a couple of times now and the food is very good. Could have a greater selection including some hollandaise sauce. The bacon..."
Matthew Brown
"Good breakfast and very reasonably priced. Nice staff. I was staying at the hotel and later that day I ordered food by the pool, the food..."
Rachel
"Sunday Buffet lunch very nice great range of seafood , pasta , salads and desserts were very nice . Staff were attentive to your needs for $60.00..."
Paul
"Love, love, love this place! Wonderful selection of food, very fresh, very tasty and very high quality. Trendy decor and ambiance, liked the band..."
Nicholas
"Mr X and I decided to head into the city for a day of exploring. Crown Melbourne had those lunch specials again so we thought we would give it a go..."
Filled With Food
"Great Value Great Meal!Tried Mesh $12.95 dinner deal.We had the steak, grill chicken and the upgrade for baby barramundi.Everything is..."
NTLS
"Came here for a work lunch. Excellent value for money. For $12.95 I had beef cheeks with vegetables, lentils and mash potato. They didn't reduce the..."
Chatnoirmiaow
"Had the Sunday seafood buffet. It has a pretty good selection of seafood I would say. Not an amazing array of seafood platter arranged on a stretch..."
Justin Wong
"Definitely can't complain about $12.95 porterhouse steak I ate for lunch yesterday. Will return to try the buffet at some stage. Service and staff..."
Jimmy Puffball
"Very good quality food for a buffet. Food regularly gets replenished, including oysters and seafood, and roast/lamb. Truly an all-you-eat without to..."
Jack
"I came for the buffet. The food was nice. The chilli crab was great. Atmosphere is nice. They probably need a couple more mains but that's just being..."
Only Truth
"Been here for the buffet, good set out, nice decor very modern but the actual buffet is nothing to special & definitely not work the price tag. I was..."
PEKISH
"For a seafood buffet, this is quite good value, because one only has to eat two dozen oysters and a main to roughly break even, and the cost included..."
Jenster
"We’ve been to Melba on a couple occasions. It is quite pricey for the dinner menu but the food is nice. We particularly enjoyed the live cooking..."
Jen G
"First time set on my feet at Melba restaurant, I felt a warm ambience as well as warm greetings from the staff.
I had reserved by the window seat..."
Cindy C Rahardjo
"I had the buffet breakfast and it was really good. It has the normal problems of a buffet such as waiting in lines, waiting for food to come out and..."
Ruth
"Loved it! Had my birthday lunch here and there is a variety of foods to choose from. The roast pork belly and lobster and the baby octopus yum! Also..."
Michelle Petropoulos
"The location, service, and dining experience is 5 star. However the food is 4star. Its a little over rated. Especially when you are paying $150..."
MEESHA ALI
"Had the buffer dinner for an Xmas party and thoroughly enjoyed the selection of mouth watering food on offer. The entrance had a beautiful display..."
Danh Vo
"Really good quality buffet. Cook to order steaks, lamb ragu, sushi, fried noodles. Butter lobsters, prawns, oysters, carvery, Peking duck , made to..."
Diana
"Amazing lipsmacking food, theres all kind of cuisine available from seafood to vegen to aisan continental, sushi, desserts, Indian buffet, salads,..."
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