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Bomba
90/100 (2865 ratings)
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"Great food and fantastic ambiance in the restaurant . Rooftop bar was a bit loud and cramped but everything about the dining downstairs ticked the..."
Annika Finch
"The service and food was amazing.... Ever dish was so tasty and well prepared and our waitress was always making sure everything was fine and we were..."
Kim Stolke
"The food was delicious. It was such a flavour sensation. An absolute delight for the senses. Very friendly & helpful staff. I reccomend the beef..."
Jo Moore
"Love this place. Always fabulous staff and the view is to die for. So good it's hard to pull yourself away to actually go and eat! Cocktails are..."
Kerryn McConachy
"Fantastic tapas and service. Cheese and leek croquettes were heavenly, and the lamb paella to die for!! Highly..."
Aimee Udall
"Loved it.We had the $50 set menu.Amazing food and a really good wine list too.Will definitely come back.Sucha great and cosy..."
Joanne Austin
"Had my bucks party at bomba last week (Thursday,12th) with 20 other mates, have to say I had an amazing night!! They looked after us really well. I..."
Dilip Sarkhell
"We opted for the set menu, requesting the only change to be for the natural oyster in the first course. WOW! The food and service were beyond..."
Michelle Symes
"Incredible food and super friendly staff. Do yourself a favour and try this awesome place. We will definitely be..."
Hayley Jane
"Perfect ambience, attentive staff and fabulous food - our first Melbourne dinner experience and we weren’t disappointed. Thanks for a great..."
Tracy McGrath
"Simply my fave rooftop bar, vermouth menu & not to mention superb food &..."
Rachel Blazé
"Loved the food, the wine, the service & the atmosphere. One of the best Spanish in town, actually maybe the..."
Stefan Armentano
"We were meant to eat at Bomba after the Adele concert on Sunday, however, didn't make our booking so decided to visit for lunch the next day. The..."
Charis Pixie Uppal
"Great food and atmosphere, although tables are pretty close together. We are gluten intolerant and we were catered to brilliantly with lots of yummy..."
Jennifer Bush
"This place was amazing, fantastic food, we were there for a birthday and had the banquet, great value, was very accomadating for food..."
Cathy Covino
"Great to see Bomba Rooftop still going strong on our recent after works drinks visit. A good range of tap beer and some delightful looking cocktails..."
Espy Eats
"What a fabulous find for a pre theatre drink and snack in a cracker venue. I went G and T with a chicken cheese and chilli delicious toastie...."
Check Please
"Great casual dining venue with a delicious menu. Large portion sizes. Espresso Martini was on point and a great way to kick start the evening. Great..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Rooftop menu has a good selection of cocktails, mocktails, craft beers and tap. Limited tapas menu, but enough to be satisfying. Does require..."
Affogato Addiction
"A nice and cozy roof top bar with a chill vibe. Tapas are good portions as snacks. Drinks are somewhat reasonably priced. Staff were..."
Natalie
"Another lunch time favourite close to work. Been here a few times with the team and usually go for worker’s lunch. Great food at a great..."
RM
"In Summer, nothing beats a rooftop bar on a warm, balmy night and Melbourne has plenty to choose from. Bomba at the top end of town is one of my..."
Morgs71
"Really wonderful atmosphere at night, and ambience. The taps was amazing, each dish is well thought out and unique. We took interstate..."
Stephanie
"Have a really great evening there. Was celebrating my wedding anniversary with my partner. The atmosphere on the rooftop is great! Fresh air, good..."
Irischt
"I haven’t been here for a while so my partner and I dropped in here for s drink. The service is good and friendly. The views are great..."
Timinmelbourne
"Love a good rooftop bar experience and Bomba is one of the best. Their menu isn't super veg friendly, but they do havea few good bar bites including..."
Quince And Cheese
"We came here for drinks after work and the atmosphere was really good! It does get packed after 5pm so head down a bit early if you want a seat! The..."
Thebrunchgirls
"A well-designed and cosy rooftop with much better local beer on tap than other "big-named" rooftops. Chic but unpretentious crowd (especially..."
Anguli Mala
"The menu was extensive and there was a lot to chose from! The drinks were all very interesting and tasty with each having a unique flair. They were..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Really nice place for drinks. I would definitely go there again when the warmer weather hits. The cocktail list is small but they are quite good. Try..."
Mira Listar
"Finally got to try this place!The rooftop was amazing, a great vibe even midweek, was quiet buzzing around 7 pm and the views were nice... the..."
Lanaa
"Newly refurbished and twice the original size, this rooftop bar on the 5th floor is a great place for cocktails and views of the city. It gets pretty..."
Freeo
"BOMBA reopened in July this year, after a major renovation, and we’re happy to report that the revamp has made the venue even better than..."
The City Lane
"Staff - amazing , food - incredible . A lovely experience and bth the salads and meat were so yummy. Massive wine list with such good prices!..."
Amy Kate
"Small, atmospheric and clearly very popular. It isn’t hard to see why though, as the service is quick and friendly, the range of booze is more than..."
Onara
"Really nice atmosphere on Friday after work. Very nice wines and tapas however quite pricey for what you get and left feeling hungry. I would..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Cool place cute small place. Nice crowd and good drinks staff very helpful and professional didn’t have the tapas. But next time I will And..."
Ramskil Thomas
"Nice rooftop bar with good drinks and finger food. Little cramped due to the layout so may need to get there early on a summers day. Nice place to..."
Michael Dunne
"I've nothing but love for this awesome rooftop/terrace bar. Midweek it can be very suitey but hey it's in the city so can't be avoided! The nibbles..."
Tomlovestoeat
"Bomba is one of my absolute favourite places in Melbourne. Whether it be tapas and drinks on the rooftop or paella downstairs, it seems I never want..."
Liv
"I've been here for drinks several times and it's always buzzing on the rooftop, so much so you will most likely have to stand. This used to be the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"A nice place to chill and look at the view. We had the sangria hug and it is good for those who don't want a strong taste. The ladies serving were..."
Jennitals
"This week @bombabar we experienced being like a Spaniard, feasting on their Spanish tapas cuisine and various Sherry choices accompanying the..."
Split The Bill
"Came for an afternoon drink and dinner with an out of town friend. Restaurant downstairs was booked out for a Good Food event so we headed up to the..."
Got_2_lunch
"Good treasure in Melbourne! We had Gin Mare and a portuguese beer, Super Bock, with Tapas: Patatas Bravas, Lamb Ribs and Croquetas. Delicious! Very..."
Sara Melo
"Great atmosphere, good bar tenders and good vibes. rooftop is a tad smaller so on a busy friday evening or even on the day when sun is out, it gets a..."
FatKidAtHeart
"I would recommend the rooftop but not so much the food. We ordered the set menu and only about half the dishes were enjoyable. With all the great..."
Matt
"The best bartenders are the ones who introduce you to a drink they think you'll like, and you end up loving it. The girl who made my drink is an..."
Joi Dutta-Chavan
"One of the best Spanish meals that I had in Australia. Yes it's a little pricy but Spanish food is about the product and Bomba uses them. We had the..."
Predator
"Excellent food and wine, and service to match! I love the tapas here and I highly recommend the paellas. We shared a fresh seafood paella paired with..."
Food Comatose
"My new go-to rooftop bar in Melbourne. Great vibe, nice staff, beautiful views and delicious espresso martinis. Take someone here you want to..."
Dee
"Came for a late night cocktail. Great cocktails. Very loud and crowded but that comes with a decent venue that knows how to mix drinks to a..."
JT Esse
"The biggest problem I encounter with Melbourne tapas restaurants is that portions perpetually seem too small. Just as with Melbournian street food..."
MelbourneFoodPaparazza
"This was my final stop from my $1 YuMeal run in the city. As this was a one hour event for one day only there are only so many restaurants you can..."
Sandy Pok
"Google search found this, busy lunch on Friday, got a table when two just finished up. On the counter by the kitchen so got to see it work which we..."
Undermoney
"The little brother of the ground level establishment, great atmosphere and good layout. Limited tapas menu , extraordinary drinks menu. Overall a..."
Nick The Greek
"I went to bomba with my friends for dinner Amazing food and service, friendly staff,will come back for sure,never knew about this place..."
Gurpreet Singh Hayer
"After work drink crowd makes the most of this compact roof top space. With Pol Roger available by the glass at $19 we didn't try the cocktails..."
Vanilla
"Really good place for a quiet drink and bite after work. Laid back atmosphere and decent prices. Could probably do with an extra staff..."
Beau James
"One of Melbourne's great rooftop spots. Food isn't cheap but it is tasty. Tapas at altitude is a great experience. Service is very good. Looking..."
ThePrestonProwler
"Great atmosphere , hidden gem!!!. Went here with friends for tapas and drinks... Great little place hidden away ! Perfect for summer drinks and..."
Foodaddict
"Really really nice restaurant!!! The food was really good and tasty.. The kitchen is nice, clean and open. The paella was beautiful! Good service!..."
Pesca
"One of Melbourne's best. This place consistently ticks all the boxes for a top night out. Excellent bar staff, delicious tapas and a cool atmosphere...."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"We had a work function booking for 25 ppl On a Monday evening frI'm 6.00pm. One lone barman. The rooftop was packed in our arrival. Cocktails were..."
Den R
"WONDERFUL SERVICE. Came here with a friend for some late night drinks. The lady at the bar was SO nice and was happy to help out with our choice of..."
Iheartcafe's
"Drunken arrival turned into fun coNov with three bar legends who knew their drinks... great night thanks girl with bob, peter and arwen..."
Christianz
"Excellent tapas and amazing cocktails!!! Will definitely be back..."
GB F And W
"Amazing cocktails, the one with lavender was perfect. Tapas food very good, especially patatas bravas and lamb skewer. Bar staff seemed to really..."
Fattybombatty
"Had snacks in mind before we went to a late night film. Stumbled across bomba and saw a few tasty menu options. Unfortunately downstairs was packed..."
Vinnie Robinson
"Great little rooftop space. Bartender with the bob was a stunner. Such charisma. Great drinks. This place is a..."
Jeremy Smart
"Drinks with the crew tonight and dinner at Bomba Downstairs before this. It was very crowded when we arrived but we were the last ones to leave and..."
Evelovelle
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"Overall, I thought the food at Bomba was very good and must say that it is now my favourite Spanish tapas restaurant in Melbourne. I really do...."
The Hungry Excavator
"The Aylesbury Restaurant has gone back to its Spanish roots and has reopened as Bomba Tapas Bar.  The restaurant is in good hands, with Jesse Gerner..."
Gastrology
"We ordered set menu- $65/pp. Great food & good portion (4/5 ⭐️). We found it quiet interesting(?) that sourdough bread was part of the starters..."
Joey Lim
"Food here is great though on the pricier side, especially for some of the tapas which are priced individually. Drinks were fair but probably not to..."
Kevin Chau
"A friend recommended this place so I booked it for my lil sisters birthday dinner and it was absolutely amazing! Had a great view, great food and..."
Aimee Schmidt
"$65 set menu - great food (4/5). I thought it was excellent value for the sheer amount of food and the variety. We also ordered extra bone marrow..."
A M
"From the team behind Añada, Bomba was born. Serving also tapas-style Spanish cuisine, Bomba felt a lot more casual. We ordered the chargrilled..."
Angel Khong
"Dimly lit during night time, Bombabar was a good place to catch up with friends, bustling with laughter and loud conversation. We had an early..."
Angela Fraga
"🧀 Ricotta Chive Montadito, Goats Cheese and Garlic Croquette, 7+ Score De Palma Wagyu Cecina 🐙 WA Octopus, Eggplant, Charcoal Grilled Pork..."
Stephanie Rose
Simply Spanish Qvm
89/100 (1217 ratings)
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"A friendly and cozy spot. The hot churros are..."
Adita
"Only had a cappuccino there but they even served a little churro alongside and the churro was so yummy! 😍 friendly staff; we sat outside and the..."
Priscilla Yeo
"My score 4.0 stars. I had a solo lunch here on Thu 5th Mar. J had a lunch platter special here some time ago – she really enjoyed the selection..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"This place is just amazing! The staff were fantastic. The food was amazing. The seafood paella was perfection. The churros were absolutely fantastic...."
Dawson Brister
"Having finally tried all three Simply Spanish locations in and around Melbourne, our favourite remains to be the store at South Melbourne Market...."
Penguineats
"Walked in slightly a bit late for their breakfast menu but their food was so delightful, that we ended up being pretty happy.What we love:..."
YUMLINGS Food Explorers
"I can’t start without mentioning the staff, absolutely beautiful people, so sweet and kind. In combination with amazing coffee and churros it makes..."
Kaitlyn Muirhead
"We had tried the seafood paella from The Queen Victoria Night Markets and it was really delicious and flavorful! The mussels were fresh and the rice..."
Win - FSC
"Stumbled across this gem just after lunchtime today. We were drawn in by the large crowds, both inside & out enjoying a range of amazing food. We..."
Jackson.mckendrick
"Voted the best paella outside of Spain! This is their city store close to the famous Victoria Market, the original is in South Melbourne Market...."
Kris L
"While shopping at QVM, grabbed a coffe and churro for take away. Really good spanish coffee and tasty churro. Hope to try more food from this..."
Nupur Bhople
"I can not express my love for this place enough. The food is outstanding, large size, and it’s inexpensive. The paella was so filling, and every..."
Food W/ Soph
"Cute little eatery on the outside of Queen Victoria markets. Service during our visit was friendly & efficient.We ordered the mushrooms on toast..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Ordered the seafood paella on Europa night market. Lines were really long however food smelt so good i had to wait. Once food was ordered though it..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Nestled in Melbourne's historic Queen Victoria Market, Simply Spanish QVM is a fun, relaxed space to enjoy a delightful Spanish fare. Let a creative..."
Robin
"Walked past simply Spanish and gave in to the great vibes and temptation.The food, however, was not what I hoped it would be. The chorizo..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"At the night market last night and was able to enjoy this well constructed beef dish. Great flavour given in was made at the stall. Beef and..."
Nay Nay
"Super cute staff. Super tasty Affogato ^^ with crunchy hot churro. What a wonderful morning from the view of this cozy small Spanish cafe...."
Trần Như Quỳnh
"Delicious!! Lovely staff, great spot out the front (weather permitting) and great food! We had 2 tapas to share and a paella which was enough for..."
Foodie
"The breakfast menu is brilliant bacon eggs and cheese are done fantastically . Location is perfect to not miss it. Lunch tapas menu isn't half bad..."
Pranav Ramji
"My experience here was a little worse than the South Melbourne store, albeit not a bad one. Spanish hot chocolate (served with a churro) was great...."
L
"This restaurant is in the hot spot of Victoria market , amazing feel around the street .. loved the food, went for breakfast .. it tasted yummy ....."
Deep Animesh
"Cute Spanish joint in the midst of everything else going on at Victoria Market! Reservations welcome. Service great.Food: Spanish meatballs..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"This is place is located very near Vic market which is great for a after shopping lunch. I rarely treat myself to Spanish food, in fact this was the..."
Ct.eats
"Came to Melbourne for a weekend workshop so grabbed the chance to visit the QV Market. Prior to the exploration, we chose to have lunch at this..."
Ronnielui2003
"So far the best Paella we have eaten in Melbourne, we had at the Wednesday Night Winter Market at Queen Victoria. Portion was quite big and filling..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Visited this petite eatery tonight and everything was simply top-notch. Didn't get to take photos of everything we ordered because we were too..."
Hungryfoxbb
"Great place to go for Spanish food. Their Market Hash (poached eggs with hash) was simple and done to perfection. Their Spanish Hot Chocolate though,..."
Wandering Ella
"U could see two big pans full of paella outside of the restaurant. I picked the seafood paella. The paella here is very wet and sticky. It tasted..."
Sherly Huang
"I used to go there all the time years ago until I got waited for nearly an hour. I wrote a bad review and thought I would never return. Years later,..."
Kimungie
"Simply Spanish is simply good! Didn't manage to order any tapas as I was only craving for some good paella. Generous portion and full of flavor, the..."
A. Chan
"Great food recommend the chicken Paella! Great service people seem to love working there! Award winning place and it gets top marks from me..."
Red 5
"So delicious! Ever since my sister told me that Simply Spanksh won the competition for the best paella outside of spain, ive wanted to come try! I..."
Thuaners
"Simply great food! The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy, and together with super friendly and genuine service, this place has a great vibe about it...."
Anna
"Cozy environment. Not a big restaurant, but enough for food lovers. Nice service and tasty food. What could I want more! Recommend the sea food..."
Summer
"Cozy little place! And really friendly staff, I love the service here;)We came here for lunch and ordered the lunch deal with churro. Everything..."
Joni Wang
"Services are really wonderful! Attentive and welcomed!A cozy restaurant just outside the QVM!Seafood pallea is just nice to share..."
Yolanda Wong
"Wanted to try their paella long time ago and finally came here and ordered the lunch deal. Overall, the food tasted good, but the meatball maybe a..."
Food_Is_Heaven
"Came here for their famous paella lunch deal. My friend and I tried the $19 lunch deal which comes with paella, potato tortilla and a choice of..."
Chewynoms
"Tapas entree of crochets and pork belly were great. Seafood paella was very good but would have been even better with some veggies in with the rice...."
Alan
"Had this in the night market at Queen Vic.. we chose this simply because it was said in their banner 'award-winning paella'. And i have to say, they..."
StepiiGM
"My partner and I stopped by this restaurant after having been to the Queen Victoria Night Market. The restaurant is quite small but the staff were..."
Ilovetoomnom
"If you have walked past the Elizabeth St side of the Queen Vic Market during lunch time, your nostrils will have no doubt been greeted by the..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Called in for a quick meal before a meeting nearby and was wrapped with everything.  Service was great.  Food was served super quick and the..."
Adrian
"Nice convenient place for a quick spanish lunch around victoria market. A dish of paella from the big pan was $13 and there was a $19 lunch special..."
MF
"With a firm ethos on using seasonal produce and going local where possible, the restaurant creates food which is fresh and delicious. Paellas are..."
Gastrology
"Very generous portion... Tasty and authentic Spanish dishes.Thanks to Dimmi half price special, get to come here twice with my friends. We..."
J88
"Lovely little place to stop by for a quick lunch. The $10 paella is a great steal, worth a shot! Beef cheeks were spot on and Portuguese tarts..."
Nosoundwithoutsilence
"We came here at the beginning of the year in January and the food was absolutely delicious. One of the best tapas style food I have had in Melbourne..."
Linda Maroukel
"Ordered the exact same thing as I did in South Melb Market (big pan paella, chorizo, meatballs, chicken cazuela) for some reason it does not taste as..."
Chisyelda Oey
"Good paella and sangria set for $15. Friendly service and vibrant staffs. Cosy atmosphere. Don't mind coming back for the lunch paella..."
Lamkk91
"Nice food. I have still to find a restaurant that has the flavours, textures and colours of the food in Spain, but this one does a good job at..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"After reading all the reviews on Simply Spanish from customers' point of view, I thought that it would be helpful for Urbanspoon's customers to have..."
Dee Dal Zotto
"Stumbled across a gem. Great food; good service.Shopping at Vic market and needed some breakfast to make sure I didn't buy too many trays of..."
V Thomas
"Delicious breakfast. Lovely breakfast options with helpful service and good..."
Woo1961
"Wow! What a gem. The best thing about writing this blog is the fact that I am forced to leave my comfort zone, take risks and try new things. This..."
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Portello Rosso
88/100 (2503 ratings)
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"Friendly prompt service and amazing food! A bit of a wait with paella but so well worth it! Had tapas while waiting, specially loved the ham..."
Cristina De Leon Tolentino
"We are there for lunch. Beautiful attentive staff and service. The olives and pork belly were a great start to our skis lunch. Followed by duck and..."
Mandi Ashcroft
"Had a great meal and service here the waiter in the blue vest was very accommodating and friendly. The croquettes are amazing along with all the..."
Chris Varsamakis
"We celebrated our xmas party set menu was amazing. I will be coming back to try your seafood paella....sangria half a litre to myself was..."
Effie Mylonas
"The staff are extremely helpful and the food is excellent can't fault this little hidden..."
Glenn Oldfield
"Lovely atmosphere, great service and excellent food. Tried 2 of the sangria's and loved them both. Would definatley recommend to friends and will be..."
Ness Bushing
"Fantastic tapas. One of the best outside of Spain. Wanted to come this past weekend but was..."
Ivan Medard
"I looooove how cozy and romantic the atmosphere is here with its Spanish style decor. Highly recommend the tartar. Beef was fresh and the..."
Kitakai
"Portello RossoSensational Spanish Tapas and PaellaThis wonderful restaurant is slightly hidden in Warburton Lane so make certain you..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Had the best dinner here on Saturday night! Love how Portello is hidden down a lane in the cbd - you'd never know it was there. The design of the..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"This place is a lovely little gem in the alleyways. I took my gf for her birthday here. The tapas did not disappoint and we had some..."
Mr S
"A regular haunt for me whether I’m with friends, colleagues or clients. Great tapas, fantastic wine and beer, superb atmosphere. A nice piece of..."
Dave Moolman
"Unlike most, I don't have much to say about the tapas. Me and my wife went primarily for one thing: the paella.Best paella in Melbourne! (Well..."
Mr NomNom
"Went there for my partners Birthday. We had a lot of fun there. Al the waitresses are really friendly. The food was very very good. We had a really..."
Alessandra
"Excellent spot, lovely atmosphere. I went with my wife for lunch and we were lucky to be seated on the chefs tasting table. We got a few..."
AJ
"First of all I want to thank the staff of Portello Rosso for providing exceptional service to us on my friend’s birthday. Thank you especially to..."
Caroline Beaney
"Hidden alley way gem! Some of the best tapas I’ve eaten in Melbourne. Love love love this restaurant! If it wasn’t so busy, I’d probably come..."
Great Restaurant Mentions
"Food is good and the service is good as well. A bit hard to order because the menu is not in English and there is no pictures for the food. Very nice..."
Yuxi Li
"We wanted to eat paella but actually it’s only on weekdays (tue-thurs) that was sad part but thats my fault I didn’t check the menu properly when..."
Ayakayaka701
"A hidden Gem! Definitely one of my regular spots for Melbourne, as all good finds, tucked away in Warburton Lane off Lt Bourke Street. This place is..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Came here for dinner with work colleagues. Food was fantastic as well as the service. Loved it! Just too pricey so only for once in a blue moon kinda..."
Myrsz80
"It’s hard work choosing a parent-friendly restaurant when yours are a) hyper critical Asian parents who think they can make whatever it is..."
Sonia Nair
"The food was SO good!!! Servings sizes are on the small side so do order a few mains to share if you are in a group. Also do great churros..."
Evelyn Wu
"Beautiful atmosphere and very friendly staff. My favourite would have to be the grilled lamb chops, they were so succulent. But I'll definitely be..."
Fatcat
"As an avid tapas and all things spanish lover, I can honestly say that Portello Rosso once again you have knocked my socks off.The beef cheek..."
Natalie Rebershak
"We have been here several times and they are always awesome. Scrumptious tapas and plates of all denominations arrive as described. Make sure you..."
Michael O
"What an amazing little gem this is! Stumbled into this place by accident and what a surprise, it was wonderful. As a lover of all things tapas, this..."
Simply WonderFood
"OMG.. the food.. try as much as you can.. often you are met with bold flavours, then soothed by melt in your mouth moments. The servings are of a..."
Descartesmuse
"We have only been here once and had really enjoyed the food and service.I can’t even remember which tapas we had. Everything was..."
Secret Taster
"I am in love with this place. All the drinks and food were divine. My favourite was definitely the succulent lamb ribs. Staff were very accommodating..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"This place looks awesome on the inside and the staff are really hospitable. The entrees we ordered were lovely however nothing really stood out..."
Natasha Sonsini
"This is our first time trying a Tapas place. Hidden at a quiet corner, this tiny restaurant has a cosy ambience and great music. We were greeted..."
Sarah Tan
"nice place～the waitess is so nice!!!!!!!!!!!!We also enjoy the time we spent at there.Will be there again once we have another..."
Xin DU
"This place has all the markings of a great Spanish tapa restaurant - slightly hidden away, cosy and welcoming decor, warm lighting and a fairly..."
Foodme
"My friend decided to have her birthday dinner here and booked a reservation for 7pax. Since there was a group of us, we decided to go for the chef..."
LittleM
"We booked dinner for 2 at 9.00 pm on White Night Melbourne. We arrived on time and our table was immediately available. The staff welcomed us..."
Lindsay
"Was taken to this place for Valentine’s Day :). Upon first impression, I thought this place looked very nice and romantic :). We ordered the chef..."
Kira Dinh
"Lovely tapas restaurant with lovely staff and service. I has the Calamar which was grilled with a beautiful aioli. The Paella was delicious. Even..."
Aimseebaby
"My partner lived in Spain for half year and that’s the reason why I really want to try Spanish cuisine once. Probably that’s the way to pretend..."
Kaseyzz
"One of the best Spanish tapas restaurants in town! Got there slightly earlier than our reservation time so we were directed to their bar next door..."
XiaoHui Teo
"So full!!! We ordered the banquet and I like the pork belly the most. The skin is crispy and the meat is soft. But it is bit salty. The paella is..."
Sinwellxiaowei
"I’ve been there years ago and revisited it recently again. The standard is still great. We had very good food and wine. One of the best Spanish in..."
Sarah Bear
"just amazing! Our fav in the cbd. A real romantic ambience, great food and fabulous drinks. Must try the pork belly (partner said it’s to die for!)..."
Aldotbrady
"I was excited about coming here with the Meetup group tonight and have some Spanish Tapas. Portillo Rossi is down a dingy looking laneway in the..."
Sarah Loves Food
"Portello Rosso is one of the Melbourne CBD's most popular and well regarded Spanish restaurants. Their menu focuses on their range of small dishes..."
Melbourne Culinary
"A Spanish hideout in the CBDDecor is good, we sat upstairs which I think was a good spot, those tables downstairs looked a bit tight for..."
Splendid
"Had 4 tapas.Scallop，small size but cooked good.Croqueta-ham hock，is that a flour ball？Tortilla，likes a egg pie mixed with..."
Alexis Chan
"Let's keep it short and simple! This place gives you the feeling that you are in Spain from decor to seating and location. Sangria was magnificent, I..."
Amid
"I went here with a group of friends and had the veggie paella and a few tapas with some wine. All the food was delicious, the staff were sweet and..."
Always Hungry
"The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious but alittle small for the price I think. Went for lunch with 5 other people and we ordered 5..."
Amysyder
"1) Ambience and Interior - the interior was really cute and it gave off really good vibes. I would say it's a great place to catch up with friends..."
CHRISTINE
"Paella is strongly recommended. One of my friend is allergic to seafood , so we order the other one. To my surprise, it's by far the best paella in..."
Aria L
"Always fun to wander down a Melbourne lane looking for a new adventure. started with some tapas and at the wait staffs recommendation we ordered 2..."
Brunny Girl
"Portello Rosso is an amazing restaurant. The food was delicious, the decor was fresh and the staff were friendly. The dishes that stood out for me..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"First of all, I can't thank the staff enough for being so accommodating on time when half of the guests were stuck on trains due to signal issues...."
Vincent Wang
"Saturday night dinner to celebrate my 31st birthday. The staff were very accommodating with our booking. Portello Rosso has a great feel. The wine..."
Emma
"I had a great time. Great starts and the pork belly was sensational! The paella too was sensational from memory. I would go back for sure as I..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Even though the food was pretty decent, was pretty disappointed with the portions of the food even though it was stated as mains (for communal..."
Yiling
"Really yummy food with amazing service in a cute atmosphere. Service was amazing. We had some tapas and paella. Churros to finish. Would definitely..."
Brianna John
"Have been looking for a good tapas bar for quite a while now and i think i have found the one. The food we received was worth every $$ and will..."
Lover Of Food
"When you walk in, you're greeted with mouth watering aromas that make you excited to eat the food! Absolutely incredible food! A little expensive but..."
Occasionalmelbfoodie
"Paella was the best I have ever had. Amazing. Ate till I burst the food was so good. Beautiful environment, fantastic service and a great atmosphere...."
Zoe
"Pretty good experience with my friend Jimmy. Lamb rib has too much oil but it can be understood. We share an egg cake together. Not many people..."
元霸李
"This place is lovely, I was taken here on a date and I enjoyed my time here and my company. The food is very delicious, and please note, it is tapas..."
Sallysfoodadventures
"Amazing service, atmosphere and food! Enjoyed many of the entree's and small plates, as well as the paella. Cocktails and drinks menu had variety and..."
Andy
"We were seated on the upper floor, which is a narrow dining space best for groups of 2-4. (I found the tables  too close to one another.) The ground..."
Julycheee
"Whilst pricey， the food here was pretty good. We had the paella (amazing)，beef skewer (very good)，croquettes (very good)， patatas bravas..."
AaronN
"It had been a while since I'd treated myself to a more upmarket feed, and I was very happy that I'd made a good, safe choice with Portello Rosso. We..."
Jimmy Chew Food
"After a revisit to Portello Rosso due to a accidental mis-understanding, my partner and I had a great time indulging in the chef's menu, which..."
Ravvy
"Atmosphere 4/5Service 5/5Food 4/5This is a great place for spanish tapas. Good for catching up with friends or for a dinner date. Very..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Came to this lovely place hidden in a lane way in the middle of the CBD last friday night. We were warmly greeted and taken to our seats. The staff..."
M&A
"This is my go to place for Spanish food. The tapas had a lot of variety, some were a little bland but there's was a lot to choose from. The paella..."
Ray
"Almost there with the top Spanish restaurant in town but fall short. Great service and have a very nice ambient feel on the top floor. Medium sized..."
Thevangogh
"Reliable, tasty Spanish. Had croquettes, prawns, lamb ribs, salad, paella and drinks. All tasty dishes. Service is attentive and friendly. Will..."
Lachlan
"Little options for drinks if you aren't drinking alcohol 3.5/10Food overall was 7.5/10 LOVED the croquettes and desserts but wasn't a huge fan..."
Darian
"Great tapasNice food Make sure that you have booking before you go , the chance to get a descent table is very low Love the bar on..."
Aniiyyo
"This place was so accommodating - we only had an hour to spare before going to the theatre and they allowed us to prebook paella for 2 (which would..."
Monique Mike
"Lane way dining in Melbourne always opens up to new and exciting food. Portello Rosso definitely brings something new and exciting from its location..."
Our Foodie Finds
"Haha casual dinning that cost over $150 for two people! Sarcasm aside I just felt a little disappointed. Tapas was nice and fun to share but oily...."
Perky
"Place is 6/10Food is 7/10Service 6/10 Quantity 3/10Price per meal 4/10- all in all, nice for a catch up with friends but not..."
Zainab
"I absolutely loved this place.We made a reservation for 7 online. It was easy and they confirmed via email and text.When we..."
J
"I've been wanting to go here for a while. We were jammed in a corner upstairs which was slightly crampy and didn't reflect the vibe downstairs sadly...."
James Patrick
"Came here tonight for Mothers Day. Service wasn't super attentive to us which was a let down. The tapas "pequenos" and the larger sharing plates..."
Ammy Elle
"Came here for a special occasion and it was definitely the right choice! The ambiance was great and loved the decor too. While the restaurant was..."
Lime N Coconut
"The restaurant is not that easy to be noticed but really a good choice to eat Spanish food. I think the courses are all authentic, and the paella is..."
Siyou
Cargo Restaurant
87/100 (1694 ratings)
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"Had a great meal there the other night. Delicious food, attentive and helpful wait staff. My dietary restrictions were catered for with no fuss. It..."
Carol Pawsey
"We have traveled and drank and eaten at every place we have stopped at but the customer service in the cafes and bars and shops is so freshly nice..."
Don Willett
"A nice relaxed bar in Docklands looking over the water. Staff very friendly and attentive. Asked for a couple of requests in our order and the food..."
Katie Rose
"Excellent staff/service, food was beautiful and view was gorgeous!! A must if in Melbourne. Make sure you have a deconstructed cheesecake and the..."
Kelly Kessels
"Everything about this place is amazing! Great view, fantastic service from the staff and amazing..."
Neasan McGuinness
"First time to Melbourne, we kept going back to Cargo bar each morning for breakfast, also tried lunch menu and food is absolutely amazing! Quick..."
Tarah Pursell
"This restaurant is a must-visit when you visit Melbourne. I went there yesterday for a brunch. They served delicious food and the service was..."
Jacque Malazarte Urot
"Great place with friendly staff, food & drinks really good. Nice..."
Sue Grant
"Fantastic experience overall. Spent New Years Eve in Cargo. Lovely place, service was fantastic and food was amazing! Service staff were attentive,..."
George Lowe
"Excellent food.Fantastic service.The staff were very accommodating to our daughters vegan requirements. The food came out very quickly and the..."
Robbie Charleston
"Nice foods there and very good view facing the waterfront by Cody really enjoy the environment there surely to come back for the nice environment..."
Peter Chong
"Loved the food, the atmosphere thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend it to..."
Effie Triantafillidis
"I really like how you can dine with a view being the view of the waterfront assuming you get the table by the window ⛲️Decent food,..."
Steph
"Amazing..."
Vinicius Melo
"Coffee and food were both 10 out of 10! Would highly recommend the waffles. The view is incredible and service was great! Will definitely be..."
Kahlia McHugh
"Firstly the big highlight about this place is its location. Having a nice meal, looking over the water cannot go wrong. Especially there are very..."
We.eat.travel.love
"This restaurant have a delicious carbonara pappardelle..."
天军
"Absolutely love this place, right from the Ambience, the view, the food and the drinks.. Cargo's pretty close to my place and i go here often and..."
Madhu
"This place is definitely a go-to if you're looking for a place to chill. It's located right next to the port, hence, a pretty nice view from the..."
Sharon Jong
"I loved the cosy atmosphere in this place with one of the best views & great service. The food was amazing, and quantity was just right at reasonable..."
Amala Priya Shankar
"It’s a waterfront restaurant. Vegetarian and vegan friendly too. I went there with my friend, nice ambience, friendly staffs, nice views and yes..."
Sonam Jaiswal Anant
"Coming from a person who never likes carbonara, this place has a really tasty Carbonara Pappardelle, and I also love the ambience!..."
Teresa Tamika
"Went for dinner there on a wintery night. Perfect place with perfect view. The ambience and view does add a lot to the experience.The food was..."
Sonam Khanduja
"A sister restaurant to Berth next door, you could consider Cargo the cool, younger sister. Wheras Berth concentrates on an a la carte menu, Cargo is..."
Morgs71
"It’s Friday night, you’ve just clocked off from work, what do you do – well for us, we were recently invited to Cargo Restaurant’s..."
HEARD Magazine
"I’ve only visited for their new bottomless Cargo - bottomless pizza and selected drinks on Friday’s (4:30-6:30). The pizza was delicious - nice..."
Lee Crawford
"We attended the launch of the new ‘Bottomless Cargo’ where every Friday night during Winter, they serve unlimited selected pizza and drinks!..."
Dine And Dash
"I loved attending the launch of Bottomless Cargo. This includes unlimited pizza and drinks for $39 from 4:30-6:30pm every Friday night during Winter..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"very nice place to have dinner in. My friend were having her birthday and we chose there for both the location and the taste. It is very close to the..."
Cathleen
"This place is the best place with a thin based pizza. The view is absolutely spectacular and the sea breeze makes it fresh and cool. The food is a..."
Chi Vu
"I ordered Crispy Chicken burger and was delightfully surprised. The contrast of the signature barbecue sauce with the apple coleslaw was a very tasty..."
Harry
"Like a pretty view place in docklands. Heard this place years ago finally got chance to go there. Wedges with bacon is really yummy! Wood pizza is..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Great service and good food. Have been back a couple of times and can’t go past the beef burger with Mac and cheese croquets as an entree. Awesome..."
Burgerman77
"To be frank with you Cargo is probably my favourite restaurant in Victoria! And the reasons why is you can get both paella and mac and cheese..."
Michael Bednarek
"Such a cool place! Had been to the Sydney cargo and wanted to check out Melbourne’s. We all opted for burgers which were amazing. Would love to..."
Lil Porker
"Amazing view and really great food to go with it. Was a lovely family experience and will definitely be back with friends or visitors to Melbourne...."
Irene Borges
"Been to Cargo a number of times. Staff are always lovely. Service is very quick. Food has always been great (I’ve had the fish and chips, and the..."
Jacqui Davies
"Quite at breakfast time around Docklands but this is a coffee gem if you happen to be there. Check my full review..."
Gary O'Brien
"Absolutely love this place. Especially for breakfast. The food is always fresh, delicious and definitely satisfying. Ambiance is wonderful...."
Sam M
"Nice busy restaurant, be ready to stand in a queue for space. Went on a date with my boyfriend recently and had an amazing experience. Very nice..."
Kavi Mevada
"Very pleasant. Beautiful location on the water with outdoor and indoor settings. Stone fired pizzas, good solid western food and friendly attentive..."
Sally Phillips
"Fantastic place, great quality brekkie. There is also a full selection of alternative milks and lactose free variants. My favourite is Sir..."
Milad Talebian
"All the staff were impeccable . Our server Pat should come in for special mention . The food was delicious and well priced . Great location , will..."
Brian Thrush
"We had this massive debate over which Paella to get because we both love seafood but like all seafood paella, the risk of it tasting like jack all..."
H&M Eats
"My boyfriend and I first came here on NYE. It was a great atmosphere, great food and drinks and a stunning view of the water. Have been back since..."
JJB
"We stumbled upon this place our first night in Melbourne and loved it. The cocktails were truly delicious, filled with fresh fruits, and we shared..."
Bonnie Dilber
"Note that thefo0die.com rating is a 3.5 but in Zomato's rating system, it is closer to a 4. Fo0die dined as a guest..."
The Fo0die
"Food was so good that I came back for dinner after spending lunch here. For lunch I had the saganaki which was really good! The dinner lamb shoulder..."
Annika Höfermann
"Cargo is a casual dining restaurant located on the water at New Quay, Docklands. Cargo has plenty of seating outside as well as a beautiful setup..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Love Cargo, always come here for a quick dinner if Im in the area. we had a birthday dinner here the other day and it was lovely. Ordered..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Nice view of the quay. Came her for dessert and drinks only. Deconstructed cheesecake was delicious and not too heavy. Efficient and friendly staff...."
Miss T.A
"Cargo is the best Café in Docklands. My husband and I have been dining there for years now and it has never disappointed us. The quality of the food..."
Muzz
"Location - Perfect Music - Perfect Food - Good Service - Good Value for money - Very Good Company - Your luckVery good..."
Mahima Kumar
"Great venue, views, vibe, service and food. Had the wagyu burger and it was one of the best i have had in a while cheesy juicy charry and smokey all..."
JB
"We bring our club here every few months and always have a great time. The food is top quality and priced quite reasonably. Staff are great and..."
Mark Sewell
"On a wet, cold and windy day! Cargo is somewhere I would travel just to have lunch and a cup of warm mulled wine! The service here was..."
The_littlehungrylife
"Staff were amazing from the moment we walked in and complimented with mouth water food made a such a lovely weekend experience. I had a paella, beef..."
Daniel
"One of the best vegetarian food i have had in Melbourne. Mac and cheese croquettes were an absolute delight . Then came the vegetable paella full of..."
Mridul Agarwal
"4.5 instead of just 4. We simply love going to Cargo. Food is great, ambiance is beautiful and the whole vibe is positive....isn't it enough to have..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Great views and food! The saganaki is to die for, and the menu is great and reasonably priced. Couldn’t recommend this place enough to everyone...."
Byron Carelse
"Cargo is an amazing restaurant serving great food with stunning view of the Docklands harbour. We got to try a few dishes from their menu. Our..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"A beautiful dining location in the heart of the Docklands, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Melbourne Harbour, Cargo is a splendid..."
2wo Fat Girls
"It’s great, friendly staff, nice environment, beautiful sunset during my dinner wiz my friends, not too pricey. It s a very good choice to go..."
Cece Huang
"I was excited to receive the invitation to dine at Cargo having visited the restaurant when it was previously Mecca Bah many years ago. I was..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Got takeaway pizzas here today to take on the boat right nearby. Excellent service and great pizzas, light base and fresh toppings so you arent left..."
Foodie4Melb
"HadDinner here with my husband,beautiful viewstaff was friendly and food taste delicious😘it was good👍Will be coming back..."
Anna L. Boyce
"An amazing place located by the waters with a beautiful view of the city. If you are looking out for a place to capture the beautiful sunsets over a..."
Daryl Barboza
"Came for brunch, it’s located in a nice setting overlooking the water. Lots of outdoor seating. Food was nice but my husbands meal was cold,..."
Tige
"Outstanding food. I can highly recommend the spaghetti and meatballs smothered in a tasty, rich tomato sauce. Also the vegetarian paella is to die..."
Paul Colmer
"Had a nice late lunch, lovely views with friendly staff. Experienced some minor setbacks to the perfect dining experience. But overall enjoyable. Had..."
Vick Eats
"This restaurant is really beautiful, clean, amazing service and great food. It was so nice eating dinner and enjoying the water views. Food was..."
Kirsten Chloe
"Have a drink with your friends in weekend, riverside view. Tasty food. You sure will have a wonderful weekend in Cargo. I like their salad, never..."
Amandada_li
"Located by the water, sunsets are magically beautiful. On a nice warm evening siting down and sipping away wine is what I do every time I end up at..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Went for Sunday breakfast with the family of eight.We had a range of dishes which all arrived together. Good foodGood coffee Good..."
Sir Brunchalot
"Came here a few weeks ago for dinner. We had :-Seafood Paella.-Open Souvlaki ( slowed cooked lamb shoulder with tabouleh and herbs..."
Food Critic
"what a great day my wife and I walked all morning and when we arrived at dockland we decided to stop and have something to eat and drink. the German..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Located by the waterfront at Docklands, Cargo is a relaxed restaurant with stunning views and a broad menu spanning pastas, pizzas and a wide..."
Gastrology
"With bistro (pre order/paid) and restaurant dining options, cargo caters to all. A gorgeous position on the water in the Docklands, you automatically..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I tried cargo a few nights ago for the first time and the food was absolutely beautiful. I was tossing between the Huli-huli grilled chicken and the..."
Olivia
"Love it when a plan comes together, 8.00am Sunday morning we're at New Quay and so is the sun, after many days of hiding behind clouds. We were able..."
Coby
"Water front spot. Easy and short stroll from the carpark near the Giant ferris Wheel. Relax setting, friendly staff. Table for eight. Saturday arvo,..."
Luckyanne Leaaetoa
"Beautiful location, many spots around the edge to view the Docklands. The open souvlaki was delicious. Definitely will come back again. Great service..."
Milena Hutchinson
"The wood fire pizzas are amazing! There was nothing better than dining with views of docklands in such a welcoming and comfortable environment! Would..."
CRG
"Friendly service and fantastic ambiance overlooking the New Quay. We ordered the open lamb souvlaki with chips (good portion but the Lam was not very..."
Foodlovermelbs
"Good food with nice view. They get a real good fusion menu. Mexican, Mediterranean, Asian... Just name it Cargo won't let you down. The service is..."
VodkaO_ZS
"A large establishment seating up to 300 people overlooking the water at Docklands . We were impressed right away and then as each of our selected..."
Split The Bill
"Come to this place for the views alone or coffee if nothing else. We had lunch here & it was wonderful. Sat outside along the river & thoroughly..."
Junnay
"Went to Cargo with a big group, it was a bridal party after a wedding rehearsal at the function venue upstairs. I am still confused by Docklands, but..."
Trenise
"Exteriorly imitating a barge, Cargo restaurant is ideally located along the Docklands wharf overlooking the water. With views of newly built houses..."
Nicole Tang
"It was a brilliant start to the evening with the Wild Mushroom Arancini. Fried to a perfect golden brown, the crisp outer gave way to a cheesy and..."
Penguineats
"Beautifully cooked polenta chips. Crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The cargo sliders -beef was tasty and juicy. Comes in 3 pcs. The Open..."
June Loh
"Great atmosphere, Beautiful to sit looking out over the water, food is good too, been a number of times now and consistently delicious.Polenta..."
Harvey
"A great place to catch up with friends over a cocktail or a coffee. The outdoor seating was such a pleasant experience facing the still waters of..."
Siya Thomas
"Came in for a celebratory lunch for my lovely daughter with my beautiful to wife on. Wednesday and we all enjoyed our dining experience. The food..."
iNX
"Beautiful outlook over the water of the Docklands with the cityscape/apartments towering in the background. Chilled atmosphere; very relaxed for any..."
Shell Belle
"Absolutely loved the iced coffee. Staff were nice. Good view everything seems fantastic will go back again! Would have given 5 stars if they had more..."
Daniella Corpuz
"Nice place right on the river. Great view and would be ideal in summer with all the outdoor seating. The food was quite good and generous..."
ALFINA A
"Great restaurant with quick service and a gorgeous view. Indoor and outdoor seating. One or two gluten free main meal..."
A. Fernando
"A nice place to sit back and enjoy the view while munching down delicious woodfire pizza. The serving size is also big so perfect for sharing. We got..."
Foodie Wanderer
Simply Spanish Bourke Street
86/100 (1219 ratings)
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"Spanish is one of many go-to foods for us. We love visiting Spain and love their food there and anywhere else. On a short visit to Melbourne and..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"It was my first time here and I went with my work crew. I must say I was so amaaaaaaaze by the quality of food. I’ve never had what I reckon was a..."
LenaIsabelle
"Food 3.5/5Service 5/5Ambience 4/5Came on a Tuesday night quite early so we had our choice of seating, with indoors and outdoors..."
Kwee
"Simply Spanish is most well known for serving up the best paella outside of Spain. I remember my eyes lighting up when I saw the big pan of paella! ..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Voted the best paella outside of Spain! This is their city store, the original is in South Melbourne Market. It’s still as busy and bustling full..."
Kris L
"Fairly good Spanish food in Melbourne CBD. This place is near my work place hence I have been here quite a few times. They have really good Paella..."
Cavin Daniel
"We came to dine in on a busy Thursday lunch. We ordered a roasted cauliflower salad and a paella special of the day. We were told by the..."
Hoang Trang
"Quality Spanish tapas. All of the tapas were flavoursome and cooked perfectly. Crispy where it needed to be, seafood was handled respectfully,..."
Linda
"Simply Spanish is serving, as the name suggests, uncomplicated traditional Spanish food. They recently had a Moro Masterclass at their Bourke street..."
Olive Sundays
"The beef cheek on potato mash with Moro Intenso EVOO was our favourite dish from the event – the flavours of this beautifully hearty dish was..."
Gastrology
"We went to an event at Simply Spanish today and had the amazing opportunity to try their signature paella dish which recently was crowned the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Simply Spanish is a safe option for Spanish food, located in a contemporary food courtyard. I love the large paella pan cooking outside on..."
Flying Forward
"A nice Spanish restaurant hidden in the by-lanes of Bourke street. My first experience of Spanish cuisine and it was a great experience. The service..."
Sunil Nataraj
"Very good español food. Like paella best! Service is also great. Recommend: king prawns, paella, last item of Tapas(forget the..."
Mufeng Du
"Choripan Montadito & Bravas. The bravas and salad was okay :) tasty tho. Yet the choripan montadito is amazing! Basically it was chorizo hotdog..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Finally got to try the paella from Simply Spanish. Packed with flavour and the rice was cooked well. It feels like an authentic experience. I think..."
Tinmans Treats
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here many times and the paella doesn’t get any better than this. It is especially busy during..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"The Spanish seafood rice is soooooo nice. The portion is big for two people. And the service is good as well. Full at night so better book before..."
Yuxi Li
"Friendly and lovely service. Dishes are tasty and garlic prawn is the one must order! Really impressive and irresistible. Went with my friends and we..."
Ying Fang
"I love Spanish Food! This place is great even though it's a little hidden and tucked away. It's a great vibe. The option of Sangria Jug and Seafood..."
Nay Nay
"Really cute place and the food was tasty! The staff were so lovely! We ordered everything on the tapas menu and the seafood paella. Everything was..."
Virgil
"Took my Japanese work colleagues to this restaurant and what a wonderful dining experience. We opted for sharing several large dishes (Raciones) with..."
Mira Listar
"Unfortunately today i was so hungry so I don’t have any photos of the beautifully presented food. But everything was a delish. The ceviche, is well..."
Fabian Diaz Moreno
"Simply Spanish is a great place with great atmosphere. The food has perfect decorations. Staff here is nice and friendly. The Paelle tastes a little..."
Jessie Foodie
"I haven’t never had these delicious foods ever!!!!!We cannot stop eating. I recommend happy hour for drinking:pThe waitress is quite kind..."
Mimi
"Freshly made Paella, not dry at all, generous portions and good value. Most of the staff were Spanish speakers, they may not all be from Spain, but..."
José
"Quite a pleasant experience, the feel is quite how you say Espanol. The wine and food was delightful, perhaps the Paella was a little dry and don't..."
Kenji Maratimo
"My friends and I went here for dinner the other night after our meeting. We wanted to try something different so we decided on Simply..."
Hashwina Vimalarajan
"Came here for lunch with my dad. My dad ordered the Paella- which looked and smelled amazing, and he said tasted amazing too, and I got the Special..."
Maddie Kingham
"Came here for dinner with some coworkers and had a great time with their lovely staff. We orders  the seafood paella and some pintxos from their new..."
Emma Rangel
"Came here for a work colleague birthday lunch. Great lunchtime environment with live music in the courtyard. Quick and friendly service and the..."
Dan
"Had dinner her last week. Tapas were quite average except for the mushrooms which were scrummy. But the seafood paella was fabulous and a huge serve..."
Melbournefoodie1901
"Simply Spanish is simply that - good,decent priced Spanish food. Good choice of paella (will try the prawn next time - order ahead as there is a 30..."
Arijit Das
"This place has it all. Great food, great friendly service and most importantly great value for money considering it is in the CBD. Definitely worth a..."
Red 5
"I went there for happy hour and it was awesome. Having good sangrias and spanish beers. Ambiance pretty nice and fun spanish music. Great services..."
Jess
"Good prices Tapas night on thursday, we tried all of them !! amazing food and staff pretty kind!                                  ..."
Juan B.
"Amazing ! Went there for a friends birthday! We had some paellas , tapas and mains , beef cheek was my favourite and pork belly so Juicy ! @..."
Richie
"Amazing food. I went there because I felt like tapas night. I was in the city close by. The tapas were tasty and fresh. Mains were also amazing. The..."
Soren Medina
"The $17 express lunch was quick and tasty and the included sangria complemented the meal beautifully. The Spanish music, the Spanish accents all..."
Bazz
"Wonderful place and great food. Don't understand why it only rates 3.2... The mushroom starter is fantastic and the slow cooked beef rib is juicy and..."
Facebook User
"Warm service and good food. We went in at 2:45pm hoping to get the $17 lunch deal. At first they said the kitchen was closed but then they quickly..."
Kimmy_desu
"Service was great! Happy waiters, quick service. Food was tasty, though small. I would go here again, though I think there is better value for..."
Nate
"Pretty cosy place just few shops down from Queen Victoria Market. Prices are definitely affordable and portions is just enough for one. Especially..."
Besleo28
"I had an enjoyable evening here. It was a bit hard  to find - a hidden gem of yummy authentic Spanish food. Tapas tasted great. I highly recommend..."
An Antelope
"For a quick bite across the street from my wife's office, this does not disappoint. Quick friendly service with yummy familiar Spanish flavors. Papas..."
Chad
"Excellent find, beautiful lunch mid week. Food is fresh, vibrant and delicious. Cute little twists on spanish classics - smoked chicken + squid in..."
Sagar Puri
"Very delicious and tasty Spanish food menu.. We had the paella and tapas and really enjoyed it! Thanks for the great service and evening!..."
J88
"Wonderful restaurant for all! Perfect for a beautiful Saturday night dinner. Delicious Cured Salmon, Squid Croquettes and Gourmet Seafood Paella....."
Ivan
"Highly Recommend. 5 stars for Simply Spanish CBD. I went with a couple friends for lunch and we started lunch off with their red wine sangria. For..."
Ajsiwa
"5 star lunch!. Fantastic staff and even better food! Absolutely loved our lunch there today. Highly..."
Erindoidge
"Great food and gluten free lots of vegetarian options and the paella is soo tasty and gluten free bring it on..."
Miguel
"Great find! Booked in the dinner set menu with work colleagues. For an extra $20 we had the matching wines with our tapas. What a great deal! Loved..."
Arabellamr
"Great for a team lunch. Went to Simply Spanish for a team lunch a few weeks ago. The food was great and the service from the staff from the time we..."
Little Babushka
"Spanish 2.0. Good food; great service.Second Simply Spanish I am visiting. is it the Spanish culture? Because both times the the service was..."
V Thomas
"Just had lunch today and we loved it, not the first time that we're going there and we are always enjoying how attentive the staff are "tired of..."
Elvis
"WOW. This is the best Spanish food outside of Spain,at one stage I closed my eyes and thought I was back in Barcelona that is how good this food..."
Stevemooney
"New menu. Have been here a few times but heard about the new summer menu, so took my wife for dinner as was curious to try it. I think I loved..."
Giorgio John
"Best lunch ever. The lunch was great, definitely my option is the Paella of the day, delicious!-----20 Nov, 2014-----Tapas..."
C Salazar
"Om nom nom. Both me and my hubby work in the CBD, and often end up eating in the city, before heading home to the 'burbs.We've eaten at Simply..."
In_the_blender
"Great food, great people, I love this place. Keep up the good work guys! Chefs Daniel and Ricardo are interactive and friendly amongst customers and..."
Hungryhippo88
"Scumptious!. Got this chicken stew dish, in a sort of tomatoey-white wine based sauce, with couscous, and the stew was hearty, zesty, with a complex..."
Trimac20
"Great dinner + wonderful staff. Never wrote a review before but felt the need to after dinning here. Ate here on a Friday night with a scooupon and..."
Kwok Lam
"Want a Paella? Best in the World (2018). Nice open atmosphere at the South Melbourne Market. Loved the Greek Lamb Paella with a Tom Collins! Sit..."
Tony Wenz
"8 of us work colleagues went here early on a Thursday evening for dinner. Place soon filled up so I recommend booking. The waitress alerted us to the..."
Karen Edwards
"What a find! Everything we had was delish! Paella with seafood and another with chicken were both very good. The desserts were surprisingly good as..."
Leah RTK
"Delicious menu with a wide range of mouth watering Spanish dishes. The crumbed chicken ribs was great, the seafood paella was generously..."
Q H
"Absolutely amazing paella - very generous portioning of the seafood and meats, the paella was just packed with..."
Johnson Huynh
"IG: melbfoodie_mark 📍Simply Spanish, Melbourne Finally got a chance to visit Simply Spanish! Visited for my friend's birthday. We got Croquetas,..."
MelbFoodieMark
"Really yummy food, you can have a great dinner just ordering through the tapas menu, although the paella are delish too. Staff all super friendly...."
verity
"Great food and service to suit. The paella is almost fresh and consistently good. The prices are a bit high but I guess the fact that I return..."
Graeme Scannell
Simply Spanish
84/100 (1268 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Spanish
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Tapas
Prawns
Meatballs
Paella
Beef
Seafood Paella
Beef Cheeks
Garlic Prawns
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Sit down
European
Spanish
Mediterranean
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Apparently the best Paella in the World (2018). Good food w great cocktails (beers as well). We had a selection of seafood and a Greek Lamb..."
Tony Wenz
"Deliciously fresh and sweet grilled calamari and the big pan paella was so fragrant and colourful. Comparatively the squid ink paella was too subtle..."
Henry S
"We love this place. The friendly and attentive staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. Fried goats cheese was creamy and delicious. Chilled..."
Kathy Ruan
"The lamb paella tastes good. Love the churros. We enjoy the meal very..."
Rosanna Cheung
"Big pan pallea and squid were very nice! Staffs are kind but the garlic bread was too chewy to swallow...i think it's been for a long time in the..."
Y C
"Went here for the giant paella. Worth the 30 minute waiting time. In the meantime snacked on some ribs, it taste so good as well. Went here for a..."
Elisa Ngo
"I would go get paella a few years back from South Melbourne markets from this same team. Was very happy to learn that a few years later they opened a..."
S B
"It's been a long time since we were here and tonight's visit was a good reward for the tastebuds. This place is known for its gourmet paellas and..."
Joanne Lung
Waterfront
83/100 (2214 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Japanese
Seafood
European
Australian
Grill
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Prawns
Fish & chips
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Lamb
Oyster
Pesto
Calamari
Risotto
Fish
Paella
Mussels
Sashimi
Seafood Paella
Tuna
Beef
Pork
Tempura
Calamares
Red Curry
Salmon
Lobster
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Seafood Platters
Chili
Curry
Sit down
Grill
Seafood
Japanese
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Had a great lunch today Thursday. Food surreal service excellent. Would highly recommend. Our meals consisted of tuna best ever . melt in your..."
Cath Uit Den Bogaard
"Excellent service , excellent food , would recommend this place to anyone that wants to be looked after when they are in Melbourne, these guys know..."
Chris Davis
"The 400gm rib fillet was the best steak i have ever eaten. To put that in perspective i am a 30yr vetran chef and a professional steak cook. I salute..."
Paul Drabble
"Lovely meal. Top class service! Caters for gluten free with no..."
Christine Allison
"The dessert plating amazes me the most.The salmon, the steak, mussels, prawns, oysters are all fresh and yummy. Have to admit the pricing is on..."
Sunny J
"The staff are really efficient. They could probably do with more but the waiter we had was dealing with about 8 busy demanding tables and he managed..."
CK
"I really liked this place, the atmosphere was very cosy and home-like which made my partner and I feel comfortable. The food pricing was reasonable..."
Samantha Le
"A spectacular experience is an apt description for our first visit to this outlet. Situated along the beautiful Southbank of Melbourne with seating..."
Rigard & Jeanine
"A great restaurant for a beautiful night out in Melbourne! I had the steak which was nicely charred to my liking and awesome ambience! Loved the..."
Therelaxedtraveller
"had work gathering here, I could try seafood platter which is over the top, crab was so fresh and so many variety too, I loved steak, I had scotch..."
Sisi Love Food & Wine
"Good service and great food. Ceviche is fresh and the rest of the seafood is tasty. Seating areas are well sheltered and the location is..."
Dumba
"Wow! This place is amazing and the food was fantastic. The oysters Kilpatrick are amazing! We also had some seafood chowder and breads with olive oil..."
Maryke Fry
"Our family love this place, kinda like my 9 year old chubby self loved stuffing my face full of cake. It's okay, I've come to terms with those life..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Meal: DinnerOrdered: Red Wine, Snapper and Steaks Having eyes Waterfront Southgate for a while, we finally got around to trying..."
Pav Arneja
"Lovely decor, polite wait staff, terrific menu, good coffee. And the food was really nice-so all adds up to a wonderful dining experience! I had..."
KClovesherfood?
"I caught up with a friend here tonight who was craving champagne and oysters and was not disappointed. I was personally a little disappointed with..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Was here for my birthday dinner. Everything was great from the beginning. The staff is very trained here to provide really good customer service and..."
Viranki Gunasekera
"This place really took me by surprise! I’ve always wanted to try @waterfront_southgate however sometimes I don’t trust the restaurants in..."
Sassyfoodqueen
"I went here at least once a year, the food is amazing and fresh. Of course staffs are caring and friendly. The price is worth paying. High..."
NW
"Our usual go to place for the friends to get together. We always get the large sushi platter to share, sometimes two because it’s so good, and then..."
James Yousif
"Melt in your mouth eye fillet, even though it is a seafood restaurant they do know how to cook a good steak! They serve fresh, quality ingredients..."
Sophiecoulton_222
"The evening team here who took care of my friends and I, from the host to our stationed waitress, they were all very hospitable. It was very pleasant..."
Will Tran
"No booking and got a table straght away. A knowledgeable waiter with very quick service. Food cooked to perfection and well presented. Great flavours..."
Nay Nay
"@Waterfront SouthgateOur local seafood restaurant. Nothing better than sitting looking over the Yarra at Flinders St station and the..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"There are two reasons Waterfront has been busy on the two occasions we've eaten there: exceptional service and excellent food. Menu caters for a..."
Helen Stearman
"I love the the view and ambience of this place and had a European feel in it.I ordered a green Thai curry with mussels it was decent size and..."
James Tully
"Kids meals the beef a little bit hard. oysters and fish were fresh.specially the oysters were taste good.service were very good.the steam barramundi..."
Typhoon
"Very pleasant. Service good and the seafood linguine good vfm and top drawer. Says it all when it was the only place busy on the front last..."
Gary Blair
"Quite a fancy lookin' seafood restaurant with a bit of a European feel. The oysters were really fresh and they seem to go better without the..."
FoodforThought
"Had a wonderful meal to celebrate a birthday. The service staff were impeccable; friendly and helpful. The food itself was tasty and well presented...."
Sneha Arora
"Searching for lunch by the river, Waterfronts elegant display of wine and meats drew us into a very glamorous dining room! We opted for the weekday..."
M.
"Great service and entertaining friendly staff. Good coffee. Lovely view and ambience. The sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce was finger..."
Saloni
"What a great find. I remember eating in this restaurant in its old South Bank location. Seafood platter really lovely and the service was fantastic a..."
Dawson Brister
"Came here on a Sunday night for dinner with the family, and we all had a fabulous night! The vibe here is great, the staff are attentive, and the..."
Stelly
"Lovely birthday dinner here last month I had the seafood linguine which was amazing and mojito and lychee cocktail. Entree was fresh oysters....."
Lauren
"Managed to get an outside table with a great view of the city. We started with Coffin Bay oysters which were sensational, then I had a Scotch steak..."
James Whittaker
"The calamari 5/5, it was really fresh and just enough sauce but it took super long to arrive as they forgotten our table and had to remind them...."
Michelle Khor
"Excellent mix of fresh seafood, good pasta and prime steak. Wide range of wines by the bottle or glass and great service. Good view over the Yarra..."
Gavin Gusling
"Grilled and seafood are quite popular here. sauce is delicious. dessert was not too bad.good location and good atmosphere.Preferably..."
Sam
"Ate here on Christmas Day after a long flight. Food was exceptional, I got the sesame crusted tuna which was exactly what I felt like, it was light..."
Nati Celliers
"Beautiful! We had a wonderful meal in the welcoming environment of the waterside. Everyone in my party loved their meal, but I especially recommend..."
Luc Wolthers
"Beautiful food & great service at this posh restaurant. The pan seared salmon comes with mashed green peas and topped with a scallop. The grilled..."
Ling Yap
"It's a lovely restaurant. Nice location. Nice view. Nice decoration. I guess if you're looking for seafood this restaurant it's for you. We were..."
Ana Gonçalo
"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself this places is heaven for starters we ordered oysters along with a main sized sushi platter.for main..."
Melissa
"Came here for a work Christmas function. Beautiful views of the Yarra and nice rustic décor. We were a bit squashed so I felt a sorry for the..."
Michy
"Despite my skepticism of this building/area being a complete tourist trap I was pleasantly surprised with Waterfront. We recently came here with some..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Went here for a business lunch on a weekday. There was plenty of space. It take a while before they came and take our order. I had a salad nicoise..."
I. D.
"Wonderful place for steak and seafood. Our steak was cooked perfectly medium with lovely pink in the middle and the mushroom sauce was the best I had..."
FoodieCCC
"Fantastic. Seafood heaven. Great wait staff. Lovely selection of meals. Our waiter catered for a seafood platter with extra's to start off..."
Lotty Loves Food
"For a large dining eatery it is what you would expect, staff are attentive food is ok great place to watch the world go buy. Being in south bank it..."
Tony Panton
"It's exactly as you'd expect, walking past the venue. Quality food and great service. My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night and had one of..."
Rachel Jaye Honner
"I've been here a few times and never been disappointed..the food is delicious and the service is always good.. It's not that overpriced compared to..."
Natalie NC
"Ok for starters I don't no why your rated so low,we are from NZ and have been here a few times,service A class food AAA class,views etc everything..."
Ayaan
"Food and service awesome well worth the effort to walk over here. The food was fresh. The tuna was slightly over cooked so was dry but apart from..."
Pun McC
"Been here a couple of times now and has been consistent throughout. Seafood is very fresh across all the dishes which contained it and the lamb chops..."
Jac
"Only went in for dessert and was won over by the pavlova and cheesecake being on the menu! Staff were lovely and attentive but my goodness the..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Wow. What an improvement. My family visited the waterfront today and i think they have got a quality sushi chef, finally! It was 1st visit in last..."
Jin Jang
"An absolutely beautiful restaurant full of charm. The lighting makes the place feel cosy, despite it being large. The staff were very friendly,..."
Brunch Lover
"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself - This place is heaven! For starters, we ordered oysters along with a main sized assorted sushi..."
Jelena Louise May
"I have tried their California Roll and King Prawn. And both of them are very delicious.Coming from Hong Kong, I think most of us would find..."
Alexau1130
"Beautiful view and delicious food! I like wine here very much~ services and dishes are exquisite, u can enjoy some performance……anyway, want to..."
Siyou
"Do: the eye fillet or rib eye, or the whole New Zealand flounder. Don't: skip dessert. Sticky date and chocolate fondant were great. Not..."
David Food Leasing
"Sublime seafood and service !Lunched at Waterfront 15th February. Could not fault the friendly yet knowledgeable efficient staff, the beautifully..."
Julie Burke
"We had seafood platter..  I love the oyster serve in cold.. but.. not the rest of the seafood.. was too cold for me.. but, still taste good with..."
MB
"We went on Saturday night and had a really nice meal for dinner. We had the Seafood Paella for 2 which was very tasty and then for desert the..."
Dills
"We had a fantastic lunch today. Beautiful fresh oysters, large king prawns, nicely cooked snapper, sushi and sashimi main and desert. No complaints..."
Geraint Gardner
"Could not find a fault for this restaurant.The hot seafood platter was amazing with all the best quality food. Staff was welcoming and..."
Shania
"Absolutely love their lunch special.. Value for money, excellent service and ambience.. Delicious seafood chowder and lunch menu. Restaurant is great..."
J88
"Crowded restaurant, we were seated in between a couple of other tables and the bar. Felt a little bit too close for comfort. The waitress however was..."
Paige Wiles
"On a sunny afternoon eating the fresh catch was just wonderful. It is my second time here but the 1st time was a moonlit night this time it is worm..."
Kiran Dikshit
"We had a fantastic dinner here. We got in early before the crowds at about 6.30pm. It was still very busy at this time though. The man that greeted..."
Yummyintummy
"Surprisingly good seafood. It's a truth usually borne out that the better the view the worse the food. With such a warm night on a long weekend, it..."
Missdelish
"BEAUTIFUL SETTING!!! And beautiful decor.... This place is also child friendly and the staff was really nice and quite friendly with my child which..."
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"Had the barramundi in master broth with dumplings... Yum yum yum! Very delicious.. Table of 12 of us last night and there were no complaints at all!..."
Louisa Koko
"This place has really improved. Have a some great steaks here lately and also the seafood platter is a real winner. Yu won't be able to finish it. ..."
Shane Lucas
"Had dinner which included the Chowder special and then followed with Rib Eye steak. Both of these were excellent and service very professional..."
Gorilla
"Had the $35 express lunch here and it was great. Had the salmon and to be honest it was one of the better salmon entrees I've had in a long time,..."
DrinkAndFeast
"Lovely restaurant with a great view. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. A special mention to the calamari dish, which tasted amazing...."
Eileen N
"Came here for lunch one day and ordered the lunch special. Great place to sit down outside and enjoy the water view. Seafood is fresh and they have a..."
Marcel S.
"I had a really lovely experience here! They were very busy, but the staff were professional, got us a table with no booking and attentive without..."
Belinda Caldwell
"We came to this fantastic restaurant yesterday night and the experience was super duper. The food was not only delicious but also looked amazing. I..."
Tee Phan
"So I came here after receiving a voucher for my birthday. My first impressions was it seemed over priced and a tourist restaurant in the heart of..."
Luke Kenyon
"We celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday last night & loved every minute of our experience at Waterfront Southgate. Our waitress Anna was so..."
Joanna Daffy
"I am giving this 5 stars but I want to give it more. My wife and I had an excellent dinner of entree oysters, salmon, barra (mains) and sorbet trio..."
Stephen Davies
"The Waterfront is an outstanding restaurant. Very friendly and professional staff, service was prompt and excellent, the food is fresh and tasty. I..."
Robert Hodge
"Love the food! Very tasty and well-presented. Great location along Southgate close to NGV, Arts Centre and Botanical..."
Zeph
Max Bar Restaurant
81/100 (3055 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Paella
Salmon
Seafood Paella
Lamb
Burger
Bruschette
Ribs
Pesto
Prawns
Fish
Beef
Pork
Surf And Turf
Tiramisu
Pasta
Meatballs
Salad
Lasagne
Calamari
Carbonara
Risotto
Arancini
Calamares
Sit down
Italian
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Had diner here on a Monday night place was packed !! Great staff ... red wine was always full.... great food and venue !! Loved there pizza and..."
Gerard Medcalf
"Me and Hubby were here last night for the first time and the food was amazing, Hubby ordered the surf and turf and their steak was cooked to..."
Hulya Samanli
"Fantastic service, staff & food. Highly recommend to anyone to eat here. Thanks for a fantastic..."
Diane Hallam
"Absolutely amazing food and service. Would have to be without a doubt one of Melbourne’s best restaurants!..."
Gisella Donato
"Great restaurant! The food was exceptional and the service was on point. Also, it was a very comfortable..."
Josh Kirkegaard
"Great place good food , good staff best atomsphear recommended..."
Sam Cugnetto
"Great atmosphere and excellent food. The seafood paella was delicious and one of the best I have had in..."
Adrianna Mortier
"Love this place.... my favourite restaurant in Melbourne, delicious food & great..."
Tracy Johnson
"Best meal in a long time! Food and service was great, reasonably priced and the atmosphere completed with a guitar player and friendly staff was just..."
Joshua Smailes
"What a fantastic atmosphere, service and most importantly the food was devine. The pork belly was tender with beautiful flavors of Italian decent,..."
Donna Long
"Fabulous food fabulous staff had a great meal and a great night would definitely go again..."
Rich N Jo Savage
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: it’s always so lively here especially during lunchtimes -there’s ample of space as it takes over two restaurant..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Celebrated my brother’s birthday here and made a booking for 6. The service was really friendly. We ordered a dish each among us. Food came out in..."
Annyeongjen
"Love this place so much. One of my favourite Italian places in Melbourne. It’s good for its price and the quality is great. Been here a couple of..."
Food W/ Soph
"Casual dining. No complaints, reasonable prices, tasty food and no long wait times and it has atmosphere. Would recommend the tasting..."
Jayde
"I liked how big their menu was - they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner here. I had some breakfast. Staff were welcoming and promptly seated the two..."
E
"One of the many restaurants on Hardware Lane. The food is good, and the service is fast and efficient. Not a bad place to stop by for a quick bite to..."
Dumba
"4 stars because the waitress who served us was genuinely so sweet and lovely, checking on us to make sure we were ready for drinks or meal etc. It..."
Misskitchen
"Max on Hardware is one of my favourite places to go when I'm in Melbourne, all of the dishes I have tried on their menu is delicious. The service is..."
Sarah Mosley
"Originally booked another place nearby but had a change of mind last minute due to lack of service there. So we walked in to Max. Peter our host was..."
Food Monkey
"Seafood Paella •The dish was massive, it was quite overwhelming with that much orange rice in front of your face. I was really surprised by..."
Kathy Chen
"This is well established restaurant in Hardware lane, a must visit area. I love the atmosphere here, you dine with open air and street music. Lamb..."
The Gastronomist
"Nice location with great food, paella was the best from all of our order ! Definitely worth a try and also don’t forget to try their pesto..."
Dickson Chong
"The food was good, but a bit pricey. Staff were prompt but also quite casual, as they were standing around laughing at talking. I don’t mind this,..."
Louise India Suckling
"My friends and I were looking for an Italian restaurant on Hardware Lane and we were roped in by the mention of free drinks. We ordered a main each..."
Jin Jau Liau
"Came here on a week day night to catch up with some old friends. Service was really friendly and quick.We ordered a platter to start with..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Ordered takeaway meals, staff were lovely and accommodating in dietary requirements. Food cooked and we were out the door within 10 minutes. Food was..."
Jordan Bonner
"There are so many cafes on Hardware land but this one is one of the best cafes I have ever . The Service is great the staff are very attentive...."
Sabrina Trung
"The staff were really friendly however the staff advertising were quite persistent. The food was pretty average but the burgers were exceptionally..."
Katerina
"The Dear Luncher was impressed with the attentiveness of the staff and their ability to co-ordinate large groups settling in for festive feasts this..."
The Dear Luncher
"Visited this place for a weekend dinner. The ambiance is great and food was good. Loved the Arancini Balls, Chili prawns and the Mango Daquiri. The..."
Nupur Bhople
"This place has 10/10 food and great service. We ordered pizza, steak and gnocchi, everything was delicious and arrived promptly...."
Ruba
"In the busy street of Hardware Lane, we came across Max. Feeling hungry and everywhere else being full, we decided to try it out and it was a darn..."
Win - FSC
"Staff are excellent service out of this world Do change anything such a breathe of fresh air in my dinning experience for Melbourne CBD..."
Marc
"I'd gone with one of my mate last weekend( Sunday) we had ordered for couple of drinks. The hospitality is superb. Service is impeccable. However the..."
Sanjana Pundir
"Was with a party of 7 on a Thursday night. Very friendly staff, service was great and food came out very quickly considering how busy it was. Had the..."
Brinda Pandiyan
"It's truly an Italian dinner. The best pasta here in Melbourne so far. I ordered the penne pesto and my boyfriend had the fettuccine carbonara. I..."
Clueless_Chic
"Waiters are very attentive, friendly and with great recommendation of red wine. Barramundi and calamari was great, bugs is a bit dry. Overall good..."
Rae
"We really enjoyed our meals here, so the average reviews were a surprise. My entree tasting plate was very tasty, with tender calimari and standout..."
Hooray4bread
"Highly recommend! Whether it was the late night carb hit or the complementary glass of wine-this place was wonderful!Customer service was..."
Crispybacon
"I ate early (around 4:30pm) so plenty of tables available. Staff are courteous and friendly. Just good food - the Pumpkin Risotto was excellent,..."
Francesbutler64
"The staff here are extremely kind, friendly and helpful. We went with a big group and service was great despite it being busy. They kept our birthday..."
Dishti Sasan
"I had the homemade spinach gnocchi and it was very delicious! The menu is quite extensive with plenty for the whole family to choose..."
Descartesmuse
"It has been 2 years since we ate here and still talk about it and agree it would be one of the best dining experience we have ever had. From the..."
Michellebrackebush
"Amazing restaurant, from the moment we walked in. Staff were great and the food was amazingly divine. I can not fault this restaurant. Easily one of..."
Queen G
"Wonderful dinning experience from Max, professional service from the waiter, and the spaghetti taste and portion were both so nice, lots of..."
Sally Wu
"Had the lasagna which was amazing! My husband had the Diavola pizza which was okay. Will be back for the lasagna alone! That sauce is to die..."
YMac
"Good place with an extensive menu (including good vegetarian options). We went here for lunch couple of days back and ordered Penne Pesto pasta,..."
Ashmita
"In the city for a relaxing weekend, decided to try little Lygon St, Hardware Lane for a nice dinner. Settled on Max, as it had the most people..."
Neil The Foodie
"Arrived in Melbourne at a quite late hour, me and my friend was wandering around Hardware Lane and the staff at Max was very attentive and welcoming,..."
Bie
"Been there twice, had Paella, Pasta, calamari and salads. The fish salad was really nice, very young and soft fish with vegetables and tomatoes...."
Cathleen
"We had breakfast here after a friend's wedding reception. The choice of hardy filling food was welcome. The staff were polite and attentive, and the..."
Joshua Yates
"I ordered one of their most popular dishes which was the lamb pizza. I really liked it although I wished that there was more toppings on the pizza...."
Danielle Nguyen
"Awesome food even better service. They catered for my family, stored away my pram safely and even gave me a private room to change my baby...."
Yumm Food
"I love dining on hardware lane. While the foods not necessarily the best there’s just something atmospheric and so very Melbourne about laneways..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Good vibe and great quality food with excellent presentation and variety. Service is fantastic, maybe a little too constant and rushed. No huge wait..."
JustEatIt
"Good food and quick service. Had the lemon lime bitters, it was made perfectly! The outdoors seating is great and staff makes you feel welcome every..."
Marcia Rodrigues
"We went here with a big group and were really impressed with the service and quality of the food considering how busy the restaurant was! Would..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"It is decent and edible. We got free moscato on the house with free appetiser which sweetened the deal. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice -..."
Rae Prendol
"Hi, here in Melbourne .Breakfast today before heading home to Perth.Hardware Lane is lively and difficult to choose between places to..."
Carolynevans2
"Had the chicken risotto it was very delicious! and they had an offer for free drinks with every meal which was great! It has a nice outdoor seating..."
Nadz_berry_crunch
"Awesome place, haven't been to Melbourne before walking the streets to find somewhere. Not to pushy really great service! Amazing food! Will be back..."
Shae Ramsey
"Just like to give a shout out to Max on Hardware for a great lunch. We arrived without a booking for looking for a table of 12 and Max was able to..."
Matthew Mersin
"Pizza to the Max :)My food adventures in Hardware Lane are drawing to a close now and I felt like a nice, light sendoff so I headed in to..."
Mikey Lee Ray
Oscar's Table
70/100 (871 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Tapas
Ribs
Prawns
Meatballs
Beef
Chicken Wings
Paella
Seafood Paella
Salad
Croquettes
Wings
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
"Having been to Oscars Table a few times l have always found the staff very customer service oriented and ready to serve. The friendliness of the..."
Graeme Marr Senior
"Food was first class, friendly staff, excellent service and reasonably priced - Definitely would recommend Oscars Table. I had Braised Beef Ribs,..."
Robert Pullin
"This place has been going for about two years now on a regular basis! Karkey & his wife run this business beautifully with their head chef BK! Great..."
Terry Gleeson
"Celebrated New Year. The food was great. Didn't mind the wait, having too good a time 🕺 and the DJ was great. Good view of the fireworks. The..."
Debbie King
"Great food, great service, a good variety of food and every course was delicious, this is my second time here and will definitely be..."
Lynne Thompson
"Sensational service, everyone was so friendly and accomodating. Beautiful food, would definitely go back and recommend to..."
Andrea Bopp
"Have been here several times on a coupon and always found it to be excellent!!! Food is great and the service is always friendly. Have recommended to..."
Jo Barbuto
"I and my friend saw this restaurant in Groupon and we decided to give it a try. Overall, it was a very value deal for us and good had a good time as..."
Minnh Huy
"Came here on a Friday nite with the groupon voucher for 2, had a very warm welcome from the staff, very fast service, friendly and attentive. Have to..."
RGAnders
"My wife and I dined with 2 other couples at Oscar's on a weekday evening using coupons. The vouchers were excellent value and only had limited..."
Lindsay
"Came here using a groupon voucher and would like to say this was great value for money! Entrees were very satisfying. The paella was the standout..."
Felix The Cat
"Used a groupon voucher. Great value for money. The food was excellent and ample. Starting with an entree platter for 2 made up of calamari, arancini,..."
Mike P
"We had a Groupon and were not expecting too much but we really enjoyed our meal. Really good calamari, corn fritters, steak, and paella. We..."
Luciana Lanza
"Absolutely delicious food, service not so amazing but I can look past that 😅 Entrees:Pork belly - great flavour, slow cooked,..."
Lily Kelcey
"Great meal with attentive service. I had a delicious pork belly - not crispy - but the spices made it special and it melted in my mouth. For mains..."
Elletee
"Had a delightful evening at Oscar's Table with my sister. Among us we ordered corn and zucchini fritters and salt and pepper fried calamari strips..."
Yi Ting Tan
"Probably the best Groupon deal I've ever come across because the food is seriously amazing here! Be sure to try their seafood paella - flavourful..."
Elfifie1wen
"Experience based on a Groupon dinner we received as a gift. Staff were pleasant and attentive, food was absolutely delish. We were lucky enough to be..."
JC
"Food was amazing!! Could not fault the quality of the meal and service was excellent. We will be back with friends. Lovely people. The churros..."
Lovely Lynda
"They have THE BEST Sticky Date Pudding! Pause whatever you’re double and go get one now! ❤️😍 Also, Fajitas! 🤤 Ten on ten for the..."
Shreeya Kapil
"Had a really good meal here. Entrée of Perri Perri Chicken Wings was yum and I went for a simple Scotch Fillet steak, beautifully cooked. Would go..."
Adam's Rib
"We came here with a Groupon voucher. Initially we emailed to book, but received no response. I then called twice and left messages asking if our..."
SuzLovesFood
"Absolutely fantastic. We had chicken wings & calamari, steak & seafood gumbo, churros & warm pudding with ice cream. We were especially impressed by..."
Betty
"Went for dinner at Oscars Table in Docklands using Groupon voucher. We were greeted at directed to our table. We have Corn & Zucchini Fritters and..."
Amandeep Saini
"Entree: Quesedilla, Pork BellyMain: paella, seafood linguiniDessert: crane brulee, sticky date puddingCame here using a Groupon..."
Kath's Food Indulgences
"We had dinner here tonight using a Groupon voucher and it was definitely worth the discounted price for a three course meal. The staff were friendly..."
Dills
"We had a table of 6 and purchased the Groupon vouchers. Food was amazing and great value for money. The only downfall was the service was a little..."
Adrian Sargent
"Not sure why all the negative reviews but we had a fantastic time here. I was skeptical at first, aside from staff needing some prompting at times..."
Hungry Hieu
"Great food and service, top dishes served with class and elegance, price is good too, the lamb meatballs are delicious and tender, the steak just..."
Peter Koh
"Fast service, cool ambience & big servings.Nicely located on the pier of the Docklands dock.Staff seemed a bit flustered at times but were..."
Kayla Louise
"Went here on a Wednesday - wasn't that busy initially but it picked up momentum after 7pm. We used a Groupon Deal of 1 Starter + 1 Main + 1 Dessert +..."
The Gastronaut
"Been here on 19th April for Dinner after buying a groupon for 4 people. Loved the food and great service and friendly staff, had a chat with the..."
James Rapaka
"Great food! Quick service....ohhh those chicken wings- delicious!! Steak was cooked perfectly- Friendly staff, great wine- we will be back! We were..."
SNiou
"We went to dinner with another couple on a Saturday night - the restaurant was quite full - the food was really nice - we had the shared platter for..."
Mary Rose Debono
"Chicken tacos are delicious. It might only be 3 but there's lots of filling in it, portion is a really good size. Manager there is super friendly,..."
Sallysfoodadventures
"Amazing place my family and I went there 2 time already the food was amazing love the food wonderful service. Lovely people. Can't wait to go back..."
Jacklyn Lopez
"Used a Groupon deal, I was impressed the food was amazing for that price. They had delicious starters which you shared with one other, your own main..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"We came here on a Living Social Voucher, I must say I was very impressed at the calibre of this place, the service was fantastic, the food was great,..."
CoCoNuT
"Went with a large group for dinner excellent service everyone enjoyed Their food I had the seafood gumbo was so fresh and delicious really great to..."
Lina Dambrosio
"Went for dinner here on Wednesday night - they had a 5pm-7pm special for entrée and main for $30 dollars. We shared the oscars platter - it was..."
Annie Haak
"A $49 Groupon, 3 courses for 2 with wine. Heaps of food, I rolled out of there. Steak was cooked well. Entree was nice. Had the mixed berrys with ice..."
Cray
"Updated: the seafood gumbo is to be avoid. Other things are constantly nice. The shared platter is very generous and delicious. Bought the..."
Yolanda Wong
"Tried this place, service was good, very nice but a little slow. Had the chicken burritos, seafood paella and kids spaghetti. My paella was perfect,..."
Teagan Barnes
"really enjoyed the food we had oscars platter to start was very tasty and just the right amount. we had sea food pealla and beef churrasco with a..."
Kim Wise
"Warm friendly welcome & the service was efficient. tried the calamari & prawns for entree both tasted good, salmon & paella for mains even better..."
Shelle Newt
"We had the pleasure of dinning at Oscars Table recently and even though we'd bought a deal online the food was presented wanting us to tuck in...."
Tracy Adams
"Brilliant. Never ceases to please me.I love every bit of this place........except it closes too early.As the great man..."
Miss Ruby
"Had a great roast dinner today at oscars table. Roast pork with roast potatos and roasted veg couldn't complain a great roast dinner for $25- will be..."
Stacey
"Have eaten at Oscars quite a few times and the food, service and great atmosphere keeps me coming back! Love the croquettes, tuna and son in law..."
KristyE
"Came for the ovo preshow special and was really impressed. Great location great service and awesome vibe. Staff were lovely and helpful...."
Kate Gray
"Maria c. I have dined here a number of time and I love the food especially the scallops, rib eye steak and burgers as the quality is very good...."
Marion
"Dined there this evening as we were in the area and used Urbanspoon. After Dimmis online booking went astray (they were fully booked out but the..."
MarkW
"Food was great but service average. They didn't know the table numbers... had food coming and going from wrong tables and people waiting ages for..."
RB
"Went here for NYE. Was $100 per head. Food gorgeous and excellent..."
Catherine
"We spent a lovely New Years Day afternoon here. Brilliant service from an Italian waiter. Wonderful food - the tasting ages were delicious. Will..."
Mark England
"What an experience. We went to Oscars Table on Saturday night, the whole evening was fantastic. Not knowing the area very well we were a little..."
Mask
"Had the $40 a head 5 course chef surprise From the first dish of seared tuna you could tell the chef had not lost his passion of producing great..."
Gary Fernandes
"Oscars drove me WILD. Delighted by Docklands rare find, Oscars Table is truly a diamond in the rough.Refurbed with flair and individuality..."
Vanessa
"The food is amazing! Try the seared tuna and the son in law..."
Carla
"Best place for a lazy sunday lunch!. Had a wonderful lunch with friends at Oscars Table last Sunday (8th July). When you walk in, there is a warm..."
Sal
"Must Go!. Had an amazing meal at this restaurant. Have never felt compelled to review a restaurant before but this place rocked. Service great, food..."
Foodlover
"Deliciousness on a plate. On this beautiful sunny Docklands winter's day, we finally managed to wander down to New Quay to Oscar's Table for lunch...."
Rose Mercer
"Oscar's Table is the best. I recently spent just over 2 weeks in Australia on vacation. The night before I left Melbourne I went to Oscar's Table for..."
Janine Kerr
"Awesome Food!. ....Great food & a great amostphere!!!..Had a friends bday there so we went for the shared plates!!!The tuna tataki with wasabi..."
FChini
"The experience overall was awesome. We’d barely had time to get comfortable before our entree was at the table. Service was so quick. I assume..."
David Atkinson
"Food was delicious! We were in time for the special which was great value. The Passion Baby cocktail was amazing. The service was also fantastic,..."
Lynden Moore
"Had a wonderful time at Oscars table with our lilone. Used a Groupon voucher and everything was pretty smooth. Booked online this mrng for an evng..."
Krishi Reddy
"Great meal, fantastic live music on a Friday night. Probably some of the best Tapas I’ve had in Australia. Service was attentive and food was on..."
Kathy Slowinski
"Customer service was not so good but food was pretty good..."
Jiwon Heo
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