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"Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful intimate setting. Incredibly knowledgeable and attentive staff. Will definitely be back next trip to..."
Michelle Humphreys
"Amazing. Food Quality and menu options are fantastic, Service is excellent. Keep going back. One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I always..."
Matt Petrucci
"I was down from Sydney and Scopri had been recommended. The service was delightful & the food was bliss. I dined alone and couldn't have felt more..."
Bern Burnett
"Scopri we couldn't have been more impressed last night! Your food and service was next level however I must single out the risotto which is as good..."
Ryan Dyson
"Absolutely loved this restaurant! A hidden gem! Myself and 3 friends went for a birthday lunch and every single course from starter to dessert, was..."
Fionnula Moore
"Amazing food and experience. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to try an establishment, that is well worth all the recommendations it..."
Teresa Mercuri Rubini
"Amazing food, such depth of flavor! Duck Ragu out of this world! Can’t wait to go..."
Chris Kavadis
"Had a private wine dinner upstairs-the food was delicious, full of flavours, from the salmon starters through to the amazing..."
David McGregor
"Excellent service, best service in Melbourne and great food. Fantastic long..."
Remko Jacobs
"Such an amazing night had at Scopri!! The food, the serves , everything was just perfect and at a decent price. Totally recommend it to anyone and I..."
Smitty Smith
"Delicious food and excellent staff! We had the insalata caprese, osso bucco, panzerotti filled with broccoli rabe, the canelone and the chocolate..."
Jen Guha
"Had dinner with 4 girl friends last night, the service was fantastic and the food was divine. The staff were so attentive and their recommendations..."
Jo-Anne Barrett Carroll
"OTTIMO!!! how else to describe the atmosphere, staff, attentiveness, food, wine, flair, .... u name it, it's all there. can't wait to be back in dec..."
Bruno Woe
"The food and service was exceptional. Although the truffle risotto was standout, every other dish was also ! Look forward to going back..."
Gina Haitidis
"Warm welcome after a lengthy hiatus. Dishes and service absolutely on point and great to see a cherished establishment..."
Kevin Zy
"Amazing Italian food every time we go without fail! Seafood pasta and the spatchcock are my two standout dishes. The service is impeccable and It’s..."
HH24
"Amazing! It was my second time in the restaurant but 6th time to Scopri. We usually book the private room and do the Feed me menu (great..."
Sweetlikesugar
"So we are after a genuine Italian food experience, this is a must go restaurant. I come regularly for business dinners and we like bring our wine to..."
Khana Khazana
"Melbourne excels in Italian food again! Italian owned and run Scopri Restaurant, another of my favourites. Antipasto was superb then King George..."
Aaditey Bains
"Had a lovely dinner at Scopri. The waiter was terrific at matching our byo wines with our menu of Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Calamari, Scallops,..."
Alessandro Marchese
"Great little italian restaurant will be back. food was..."
Simon Henderson
"Amazing food and service was impeccable. We don't normally tip but left $15 for the man serving us as he was so friendly, professional, and sung..."
Dan M
"Such a special dining experience The service here is so professional, attentive, knowledgeable and warm it’s really what makes it. The..."
Frances Mona
"My wife and I dined here last nightWe had a really great night! Food was great but the service was what made it really special We ordered..."
Chris Shearer
"We have returned to Scopri and  dined there twice this month, and found  it even better than when we last dined there. Outstanding  select menu..."
Keepsmiling
"best tiramisu ever tasted❤️friendly staff and great servicegood place to go with your best friends and familylove the tiramisu and..."
Mitty
"Carlton stand alone restaurant, off the beaten track, in Nicholson Street.  Convenient access with plenty of 2 hour street parking.  We were warmly..."
Hans Moleman
"Italian food that never disappoints. Lots of regulars at this restaurant for great reason. Delicious food including truffle risotto, quail and pasta..."
Vman
"Great service. Amazing food, probably one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Although it is hard to make a reservation. If you don’t mind..."
Phoenix Gudic
"went for the option where you pay $90 to let them feed you, and it was a great experience! Five courses plus dessert, each course plays a great..."
Srslyfoods
"Food here is spot on! Everything we ordered was delicious escpecially the special of the day mushroom risotto. And it’s great because they allow..."
Megan Kong
"Delicious Italian fare in Melbourne! The service is very attentive and the food came out quickly. We had the quail for entree, it was the best quail..."
Jill
"Great food, everything was cooked so well. But i expected more from reading the reviews. It did not disappoint though. My favourite thing was the..."
Kaila Husband
"The meal began with their home-made bread. It was a country style loaf with white, dense but soft dough in the middle and a thick, strong crust. This..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Tasty Italian on the good food side of Carlton. Quail and salumi starters very good as was the squid ink pasta main. Only thing that wasn’t good..."
Jim Fuoco
"Very great place to meet your friends and family. The food was excellent and staff was super nice to us. The prawn was fresh with fabulous texture..."
Laura
"Scopri has been around for a while but this was the first time I was able to get along to try some traditional Italian cuisine. It does not..."
Robin
"My favorite restaurant in Australia. I can't image i had the best steak. lamb. pasta in my life in one meal. Everything is perfect from the dishes to..."
Jiaqi987261
"This is an Italian restaurant with a very good environment, which is very quiet and warm.  The owner is an Italian gourmet who is humorous and..."
Ruiyi Guan
"This place has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, let alone Carlton. The oysters were really fresh, the pasta was extremely unique,..."
Ryan Hosken
"Excellent Italian food in a cozy setting. The bread was delicious, the pasta dishes were full flavoured and the desserts were top notch. Service..."
Annannann
"I was recommended to Scopri by an acquaintance of Italian descent. We were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by the floor manager and staff...."
Crittenden Hennsesy
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne, hands down. Came here for my Birthday and Patrick our waiter was amazing, he was knowledgeable, kind and..."
Patrick J. Abade
"I had lunch here and it was a memorable experience. The restaurant had friendly staff and owner which made the atmosphere became pleasant. The..."
Duc4sse
"one of my favorite authentic Italian restaurants. the staff and the host were amazing. food was devine. we tried the banquet option and it did not..."
Doodiethefoodieblogger
"A friend recommended this place and I just want to say THANK YOU!Definitely the best experience we have had this year. As soon as you..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"This definitely is worth every penny spent. Service was excellent We ordered ‘serve your table’ optionIt’s now $85pp..."
Love Food
"Exquisite dining experience. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I had the deboned spatchcock which was delicious. Everyone..."
Karina J
"Great service with quite traditional decor Very reasonable price with lots of food options, some of them even from their own organic..."
Gina Yin
"Came for special occasion and it was awesome. Staff provided recommendations but we choose the “let us feed you” option. 88 pp kinda expensive..."
Huani Neupane
"What a wonderful Italian eatery, I cannot believe it took me this long to find it.  Friday night was my second visit in 3 months.   We chose the..."
Marc C
"The moment we walked through the doors of Scopri to the time we left, we experienced the epitome of flawless customer service. Staff provided..."
Veta Bajaj
"This is definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. We ordered:1. Insalata Capresa (delicious but $22 for 3 pieces I think is..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Such a good dining experience with wonderful Italian food that basically bursts in your mouth after every bite, with the setting being wonderful and..."
Foodaholic103
"Always fully booked at night, came here for lunch instead. 5 star for the foods, 5 star for the customer service... we ordered 5 main dishes all was..."
Kwok.henny
"Beautiful Italian restaurant. Locally farmed produced, well cooked, served with warmth and pride. Amazing house made pasta, perfectly cooked fish,..."
A Choong
"Had a lovely evening here with two close friends. Our waiter Patrick was delightful, very helpful & accommodating. The ambience was buzzing, full of..."
Petit Gastounet
"What a beautiful person Patrick our suburb waiter was. Service here is second to none. This wonderful encounter perfectly complimented the atmosphere..."
Jaclyn Chew
"Had Lunch with two friends here. The tuna tartare was sensational. It was soft and tangy. He bread was really soft and delicious and I had a whole..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Don’t hand out 5 after one visit often but this place was amazing! Had a set menu in the private dining room so got to try a lot! Everything so..."
Denny Patron
"Finally tried this good rep Italian restaurant and experienced why this is one of the best in Melbourne! Definitely one of the best homemade pasta in..."
Angie Bone
"My 3 Key Pointers * House-made pasta was mouthwatering.* They are on fire in the Kitchen and burning out the flames on the floor,..."
MsConnoisseur
"This place is the best. One of my favourite dining experiences in my whole life. The food was next level, and the service was incredible. Our waiter..."
Jenna Schijf
"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant! Amazing customer service. Great atmosphere. Food was so delicious that I forgot to take more photos before..."
S_foodie
"Speechless! The best dining experience we have had in Melbourne. Had always heard about this place and so happy we finally went. The food is..."
Ornella
"Without question one of my top 5 dining experiences I’ve ever had. Had very high expectations from friends that had been there many times and also..."
Birdman
"OH MY GOD THE TRUFFLE RISOTTO! It was my absolute favorite dish from here and I constantly find myself raving about it . The rest of the food here..."
Vivian
"Amazing Italian food, polenta so creamy , ribeye cooked to perfection.Great night all round even if our waiter was alittle to high..."
Picky ''C''
"They say when you take your last breathes you have flashes of your most cherished life moments, Scopri will be one of the moments. My anticipation..."
Mr. Hakuna Matata
"Really enjoyed the lamb gnocchi and spatchcock here! Don't miss the scallops as well! Very good and attentive service, and a good selection of wines...."
Rachel Lai
"Delicious, unpretentious Italian food in a classic restaurant setting. Went here with my partner and we really enjoyed our meal. We shared broccoli..."
Alex Butenko
"Came here for ur anniversary dinner. After seeing so many good reviews and with it being number 1 on trip advisor we had high..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"This is a lovely restaurant which ticks a lot of boxes. I’d been eager to come here for about three years as I watched it race up the ratings list..."
Two Sheds
"Excellent dinner with my uncle and my parents. Staff are really friendly and service is brilliant. Help us order slow cooked goat and two fish one..."
元霸李
"I've been scoping out Scorpi for sometime and was excited to have opportunity to try it recently. The only issue we had was, we wanted to try..."
Yuan Diego
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Scopri. Particular highlights were the Fregola and Fettuccini Duck (also highly recommend the Truffle Risotto)...."
Aaron Carey
"Had a voucher for this joint, heard it was good but don't usually go for Italian much so was looking forward to trying it. Quite a small place, real..."
PedGetsFed
"Scorpi is the real deal. Authentic top end Italian food. The pasta was so rich and the meat melted In your mouth. The steak was cooked to perfection...."
Finger Lickin
"We took my Italian inlaws here for mother in laws birthday. All the dishes were very good. My rabbit ragu was full of flavour and delicious...."
Kasia.dagnolo
"Had a degustation for a function. All the food was top notch. The steak was probably the best I've had. The gnocchi with lamb ragu was amazing also...."
Arnie Vijayakumar
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. From the service, to the quality of food, we had a fantastic experience and all of the staff there should..."
AEEB
"Wow! Absolutely delicious, the taste in every dish was unique and full of flavor. A must try for any Melbourne food lover. I'll be back very..."
MrMena
"my favourite restaurant in melbourne! the food is just amazing, the service is impeccable, and the staff very friendly. A little piece of italy in..."
Ari
"As I eat out in Melbourne multiple times a week, I’m still wondering how it has taken me so long to discover this venue. But, I do believe it is..."
Justine
"O M G.... Yum yum & yum. We tried the feed me menu for lunch today and were blown away. The food is remarkable and service to match...."
Hakan Dogan
"I ordered the vegan gnocchi with tomato sauce and basil, which wasn't on the menu but the staff are VERY accomodating. My dad and sister ordered the..."
Adelle Yen
"authentic food and great service  one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne without all the pretensions. but its getting  harder..."
Peter Staples
"Absolutely delicious. My new favourite place in Melbourne. I can't understand why this place doesn't have a hat. Outstanding service, impecable food..."
Predator
"The best restaurant in Melbourne! By far the best service, friendly and small place with outstanding pasta and desserts. It's BYO as well, which is..."
A.B.
"Everything about this place is spot on. Food and service cannot be faulted. The kitchen is very accommodating with any dietary requirements with no..."
Susie K
"Absolutely delightful Italian food. High quality ingredients and excellent service. The wine list is also impressive. I always have a wonderful time..."
Grace Houdini
"I have been to almost every Italian restaurant in Melbourne (not to mention loads more in Sydney, Italia, NYC, etc!!!). This is one of my all time..."
Ragazzo Tricolore
"Brilliant. Great food, exceptional service. I couldn't ask for a better dining experience. Just like bing entertained by family friends. Let them..."
Gourmet Diner
"Scopri is rapidly becoming a member of that small band of restaurants that form part of the deeply ingrained clique of Melbourne's elite dining..."
Professor_JER
"Food was amazing! Beautiful harmony of flavours from the separate elements, cooked with impeccable timing. Such great skills!!!Portion..."
Denii
"This place is divine!The food is simply beautiful - So much taste and finesse. I love the the focus on seasonal produce. Service is..."
Cassandra
"Have been here before so when I knew I was coming to Melbourne from Sydney I booked Scopri  immediately. It is just that damn good.The setting,..."
Robbie
"Awesome meal. Superb Italian prepared with top quality local produce.Good wine list, nice balance between local and Italian wines. We..."
James
"Just had a great lunch with friends. We shared all the entrees and they were amazing... the bread is to die for! Had the rib eye for main & it was..."
Picc
"Beautiful menu, lovely setting and excellent service. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. Our waiter was very helpful with how to choose..."
Kate Bolton
"A hidden gem tucked away in Carlton has Italian peasant food with class from the greeting at the door to the servers at the table delivering meals..."
Darkeaglefeather
"Amazing Tortelli..... melts in your mouth! Bread was so fresh and soft too! Agnolotti was so simple but the flavours were brilliant! Will look..."
Foodie By Night
"Visited Scopri for lunch. Started with the angel hair pasta with prawns, an absolutely stunning dish, beautifully presented. This followed by the..."
Austar3411
"great food, attentive service and not too uptight atmosphere. Food is high quality and great selections to suit all types of eaters. my favourite..."
BD
"We live very close and have wanted to try Scopri for a long time. We came for dinner tonight and my only regret is that we did not come sooner. I..."
Haley
"beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.a booking is definitely recommended although I have managed to get a seat without booking once (right on the dot..."
Tony
"My new favorite restaurant in town. We celebrated a special occasion here and every single aspect of the evening was 10/10. The service:..."
AP23
"I finally got to try Scopri on Saturday night.One of my girlfriends and her family go there very regularly and is a family favourite so I could..."
Renata
"Came in without a booking on a Tuesday night at about 6pm. We got a nice table right by the street window, however, I think a booking is definitely..."
Min
"This was our first visit to Scopri and we loved it. The service made us feel like VIP guests, holding the doors, taking our coats, constantly topping..."
Fi The Foodie
"Great food, great service, great night :) We ordered squid ink linguine and Kid goat. Then a shrimp dish. Everything we ordered arrived..."
Emily
"Amazing food! this is our special occasion go to restaurant and for good reason. We always find something delicious to eat and the customer service..."
Alex Turnidge
"This is Italian done perfectly right. Italian food isn't usually my thing, mostly because of so many average examples that you stumble upon. No one..."
Iris Myandowski
"Warm atmosphere with every friendly & attentive service. Standing out to me was the eye fillet that was cooked to perfection. I didn't really like..."
TT
"Once again a wonderful meal at Scopri The food is reliably excellent, the service friendly and professional and, for what you get, it's very..."
Emptym62
"Been here in May 2015 served by someone called Peter to whom I owe a very favorable review. Impeccable service and food - finished on around $200..."
GaryZ
"Being of Italian background we decided to give this well recommend restaurant a run. Yes the food was very good on the whole. BYO is welcome but $15..."
Dottore Vince
"Fantastic food. Great service What a gem of a place. Wonderful traditional Italian food with modern twist. I will be bringing lots of friends..."
Vince C
"I went here recently for birthday date celebrations. Top marks for being BYO. It made the bill at the end of it affordable. We ordered the Sydney..."
Hannah Simon
"Exceptional cuisine and attentive friendly service. Flounder was amazing - beautiful bread, delicious salads and desserts. upstairs function room..."
Lindt
"Scopri is where you re-discover, or for many today I imagine, discover for the first time just how wonderful it feels to be looked after with a level..."
Michelle Louis
"We've been twice and both times it was fantastic. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. These people are passionate about food and it shows. Great..."
Niki
"Fantastic food. Ate the coniglio siciliano (Sicilian rabbit) which brought me back to the cooking of my nonna! Truly authentic Italian cuisine...."
Brungiel
"We came here for a work Christmas function and may I add by this point I was well over the large calorie-laden lunch and dinners, though Scopri was..."
Giovanna Isabella
"I attended a function here, so I didn't get to look at a menu nor choose any of the things I ate. But I know that everything was truly..."
Onara
"I don't like going to Melbourne's Italian restaurants much. I lived in Italy for almost 8 years and it kind of spoiled me, since I now think that..."
Chris Turner
"Great experience! Don't choose from the menu, just ask the owner to feed you and he will prepare a sequence of amazing home made Italian food. Great..."
Myrent.email.me
"Absolutely a "must return" restaurant! Service was warm and attentive. Food - incredible - Seafood ravioli has never been this tasty in memory. ..."
He Sun
"Our new favourite Italian Eatery. This is a fabulous Restaurant...... The perfect combination of amazing food and staff that help make the experience..."
Stephen
"Have been several times and always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The food is always excellent and the place has a very pleasant..."
Nick
"My boyfriend took me to Scopri for my birthday upon the recommendation of a friend. I left with a smile on my face and a tummy full of beautiful..."
Little Pink Piggy
"A beautiful experience tonight. Food was elegant and delicious! Our waiter Patrick was so friendly and helpful. Loved the Italian atmosphere. I..."
Tekah Kisharn
"After a terrible experience on Lygon St earlier in the week, we decided to check Zomato for a highly rated restaurant and came across Scopri...."
Jonathan
"This is my new favourite.. BYO and great pasta and meat dishes ... A classic old style with great service and great season specials... Good private..."
Rod Hirst
"This place is the full bottle. Owners, Allison and Anthony are passionate and knowledgable about their food and wine. And it is reflected in..."
Geoff Birtles
"As part of a group of 14 for dinner in the upstairs private dining room on Saturday we were treated like special guests from start to finish.  The..."
PoleDancer
"Sublime food and exemplary service. Truly a wonderful restaurant doing everything well. Wine matching was perfect as was ALL the dishes we tried..."
Fat Teddys Crew
"First trip to Scopri and it won't be the last.  From the fresh baked bread through the mains the food and service were excellent.  It is a close to..."
Northernb
"Fantastic service and a wonderful meal. Great value. Lovely ambience and we appreciated the attention to acoustics. Staff were friendly, attentive..."
BarbaraR
"From the moment we walked in I have to say wow ! Have been wanting to try this beautiful little Italian Restaurant for a while now and after reading..."
Cazza
"A gem. Authentic. Well priced. Incredibly welcoming.. Lunch for 4 of us. A warm autumn day in Melbourne but the menu transports the soul to Italy...."
Mike B
"Perfect! Beautiful food and service..."
Danielle Maas
"CAPRETTO RUSTICO Kid goat cooked on the bone in white wine with potatoes, peas & grated..."
Sonia Chan
"Stop the presses. I only live around the corner from Scopri and had my first visit there a few months ago with my partner. A complete hidden..."
DutchyEatsWine
"Exceptional service in an ambient and relaxing location. The food is divine and not as expensive as you think! Everything was cooked to perfection...."
Nor
"Exceptional all round! Highly recommend the 'feed me' option. We were in heaven last night celebrating our wedding anniversary. Wonderful food,..."
High Expectation
"Just noticed that I had not provided feedback on my favourite restaurant and I have been going regularly for years! If you like authentic..."
Geoff
"An Italian lovers dream!. My partner and I dined here last night for the first time and we were VERY impressed. Having just returned from a 3 month..."
Vicvic
"Great romantic night out. Took my wife here to celebrate 10 year anniversary and was a perfect evening, great atmosphere, and the food was..."
JAC
"Faultless!!!!. Each time we dine here it just gets better! Having up to at least 5 mouth watering specials on selection as well as the current..."
Foodude
"Excellent service, great food. Loved the goat dish & chocolate torte...."
Foodie
"More than just good food. Lovely unassuming location near Alexandria Parade with plenty of off street parking. My friend and I had an enjoyable lunch..."
Jeffo
"I couldn't say that I disliked Scopri as technically it's faultless, great food n service, beautiful decor, but perhaps Scopri is a tad too precise,..."
Iceman
"I have mixed feelings about Scopri...As soon as I entered the door I was greeted by a smiling waitress - I didn't have to stand in awkward..."
Eilish
"The goat is..."
Pied-a-terre
"A gem. Down to earth and friendly. Passionate staff and a fantastic balance of flavours in an Italian cultural delightWon't..."
Ron Mejak
"PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. This place deserves the high ratings it has to-date. The service staff were attentative without being overbearing, the meals..."
The Professor
"7 of us dined at Scopri and between us we tried a massive chunk of the menu. We could not fault anything. All the meals were cooked perfectly and..."
Heartagram_angel
"A taste of Italy in Melbourne. There are thousands of italian restaurants in Melbourne who claim to bring a taste of Italy to our city. However,..."
Zane David Holloway
"Unpretentious Italian. Have eaten here a few times recently. Food is unpretentious, great tasting and good value. My clear choice for Italian in the..."
Anderson
"The food was lovely but the service, while attentive enough, was a little disappointing - a smile and a hint of personality never goes astray. We..."
Moose
"Food fantastico. Great wines too. Service equally..."
Silvia
"Highly Recomended!. The food was authentic and absoltely delicious, had a great selection of wine and the service was fantastic - will certainly be..."
Lauren
"Bday dinner. Table for 6. A few ppl had the beef carpaccio but i usually prefer the fish one. Had the clam seafood pasta for main, it remains me of..."
Blovedlay
"A proper dining experience. Went to dinner last night at Scopri and throughly enjoyed it. If you go out to dine and have an experience, this place is..."
Garbanzo Gonzo
"If you're a looking for a really Italian experience in terms of fine dining this is the only place in Melbourne to go. Great food and great..."
Andy C
"Excellent!. I was looking for a BYO restaurant in Clifton Hill / Fitzroy North / Carlton North area and found this place via a few rating websites...."
Bruce
"Great restaurant. This is a grown up italian restaurant great food great wine excellent service one of the best in Carlton funny how Nicholson St has..."
Liling333
"A gourmet experience. Last night we had a beautiful authentic Italian mealAlison, Anthony, and staff have created a most welcoming and..."
Anne Dangelo
"Excellent Italian. Husband and I love the food at Scopri, we ate dinner there last night and it didn't disapoint. For entree I had the Burrata with..."
Diane Rowley
"10/10 4me. Absolutely one of melbourne finest Italian..."
Mr Chef
"Highly reccommended. BYO!!!!!, great service, fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, super tasty, beautiful atmosphere - perfect date night, and true..."
Anne
"Fresh and authentic. This is well cooked, simple food with quality produce. Couldn't decide on an entree so waiter suggested we try a tasting plate..."
Melbfoodie
"Cannot go wrong. Fine food at failry reasonable prices, BYO, great service. The menu is varied and inventive and the presentation stylish but not..."
Peter Hillis
"Great Italian food. I have eaten here many times both as Scopri and previously as Arrivederci , I think the present ownership has certainly improved..."
Chris Pow
"Terrific food and service. We have visited Scopri 4 times since discovering it recently. The food is great, service truly outstanding and a lovely..."
Fitzroylocal
"Worth a try. Nice place. Relatively inexpensive and comfortable. The waiters are very knowledgeable and try to create a relaxed dining..."
The_d_rock
"Cherob. What a great restaurant. A small, intimate place with a warm feel about it. The staff are very polite and welcoming and the intimate nature..."
Robert
"Discovered!. Where has this little gem been hiding its wares? At last, I've discovered it. Friendly service, fine food in a feel as if you are in..."
Epicurus
"Like the other rave reviews here say - great food and excellent service. Professional without being stuffy or pompous. Could easily spend what you do..."
Happyhunger
"Delicious. This was my second visit to Scopri and it was brilliant again. The service is fantastic. They know if you want to have a chat and don't..."
JC
"Very enjoyable. My wife and I dined on Saturday night for our second wedding anniversary and thought the was terrific. The service was attentive..."
Anthony
"Brilliant; attentive service, interesting menu & detailed wine list. Staff knowledgable re; food and wine and capable of match both well. Decor needs..."
Epicure
"Scopri. We had a large family function here on a Sunday. They opened especially for us. We went to quite a few high end Italian restaurants for..."
Lanihannah
"SCOPRI= great experience. In my experience of dining out in Melbourne, the term "traditional Italian" has been loosely thrown around. However, SCOPRI..."
Adriano
"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. If only I could stomach more, I would have ordered more. All the dishes were amazing and super hearty. The..."
Eat with Josephine
"I had been trying to get a dinner reservation for awhile and in the end settled for lunch. The food is well worth it, service is great, you can see..."
L. C.
"Authentic Italian food - so delicious. We managed to get a lunch reservation on a Wednesday afternoon due to a cancellation. The restaurant was..."
BC Q
"Had an amazing night catching up with friend couple last night. Started with champagne at their place then straight onto some yummy Italian food from..."
Eric Lam
"Amazing food and service. Great starters. Being gluten free is usually pretty hard for me to eat out. However, nothing is an issue at Scopri. GF..."
Alessandra Bortone
"One of the best places for Italian food in Melbourne. We got the home delivery box - all the ingredients were super fresh and vacuumed sealed...."
Michelle Laadeedaa
"Incredible farm to table meal box from Scopri. Everything was fresh, very easy to prepare and packed with flavour. The beef cheeks were out of this..."
Melbournelops
"You will never been disappointed of such authentic Italian restaurants. Tiramisu is highly recommended. Definitely worthy a second..."
Cathy Cai (Hikekeyo)
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Crab
Scallops
Halloumi
Duck
Sit down
International
Australian
Wine Bar
European
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice atmosphere and cool decor. We did the shared tasting menu for $90pp. It was all delicious, unfortunately my mum found a large fish bone in the..."
Carmen Ubermanowicz
"Favourite Melbourne haunt. Always a nice friendly vibe, attentive service, just a fun place. Oysters, followed by Scallops. Yellow fin Tuna , and a..."
Jack Bateman
"Always enjoyed coming here. Cosy and intimate wine bar, good entourage, yummy food and nice selection of wine. We had the oysters and the chef..."
Nancy Liu
"The food and beverages were great. We sat outside but we were not cold...."
Geoff Fothergill
"We had valentine's dinner at the punch lane. Very nice atmosphere, food was delicious and service is..."
D.M.S
"Was staying at Lancemore (Hotel) next door who recommended this venue. Had arrived from Sydney last minute on a Saturday evening and managed to grab..."
Mark Hamill
"The sun was shining on a beautiful evening in Melbourne as we took our seats for an early dinner at Punch Lane. Delicious food, great wine and beer..."
Ayaan Ali
Taxi Kitchen
91/100 (3899 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Asian
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Fish
Scallops
Sashimi
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Gyoza
Tuna
Parfait
Salmon
Prawns
Beef
Meringue
Tempura
Quail
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Chili
Pesto
Crab
Sit down
Australian
Asian
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing food that is high in quality and rich in flavour. Enjoy dining in a bright and light, open atmosphere with windows from wall to wall with..."
Kitakai
"Must try the Sichuan duck (with 5 spice caramel)! There was so much flavour; it was beautiful. The daily special of beef cheeks tasted like any other..."
Denise
"Everything was so delicious🐟Whole market fish,taxi condiment 🦆Sichuan duck: if this duck was more crispy...it’s good..."
Tian Hu
"Was here last year with family. The atmosphere was nice and deco very trendy. The waitress was very helpful and recommended lovely dishes for us. I..."
Jillian
"For a 180 degree view of Melbourne's city skyline, Yarra River and Arts Precinct, journey to Taxi Kitchen in Federation Square's Transport Hotel...."
Robin
"Great food and lovely service. We came in for a small birthday dinner on a Saturday night. The ambiance and decor was surprisingly bright and fresh...."
Samantics
"I have been here twice. And on both occasions the food has been delicious. They have a variety of dishes. From entrees, to appetisers to dumpling and..."
Amy Flood
"One of the great dining experiences. An amazing menu with so many different things on there. Kingfish and scallops were some of the best I’ve had..."
Birdman
"With views overlooking the Yarra River, Taxi Kitchen is perfectly located at the corner of one of the busiest spots in Melbourne.Yet within, the..."
Penguineats
"Extremely diligent service with very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. We were asked to hang our coats and were ushered to our seats really..."
Ethan Oxenham
"The ambiance and service at Taxi Kitchen are perfect! The waiters are attentive and very helpful with menu selections. They did not disappoint, the..."
Charles Dexter
"The ambience and service at taxi kitchen is perfect. Whilst the outside is bustling with tourists, step inside and up the stairs and you will be..."
Dakota O
"Above and beyond service - went here with my partner for lunch and booked this place based on their high reviews and would like to add to this. They..."
Alexander Lee
"Pork belly entree was amazing flavors but not crunchy (which is always a massive let down) ur the duck main was the best duck I have had, good size,..."
Denny Patron
"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️Extremely..."
Daniel
"Amazing food for good value. Service is good and the place has a good view if you get the window side seats.Entree was battered bugs and..."
Kez
"I was a little surprised this place wasn’t full on a Friday night, nonetheless we press on. The first impression was the least exciting..."
Alan Tse
"Great spot for pre dinner catch up with friends. We came here for drinks as its the easiest place to get to from the train station. Drinks are..."
Split The Bill
"Very friendly staffs, the foods are amazing. Didn't it'd be that good. Missed out booking lasr week so try our luck again, turned out successfully..."
Ly Tran
"Taxi Kitchen is an extraordinary and wonderful dining experience. We were booked for a special occasion and the staff were particularly attentive to..."
Simone Berenyi
"I came here for a industry wine dinner and I have to say the food, wine and service were first class. Tables set well in minimalist form with a..."
Jill Eva
"Best meal i’ve had in a long time. Yuka and Michael were sensational. I went for the 6 course degustation and wines to match....loved every bit of..."
Leo Cerda
"Attentive staff, great food and wine. Thanks Taxi a lovely day with friends. Friends ate the slow cooked lamb. I ordered the Szechuan duck with mint..."
Sally S
"Took my mate and his fiancé out for his birthday along with my lovely fiancé also. We decided to go here as he always eats Asian food and I wanted..."
Ayapom
"Had the best meal so far this year. Szechuan duck the standout - a generous portion of tender flavourful duck in a spicy sweet sauce with a tangy..."
Alexander Dobrovic
"I love this place but foods isn't good as before. However Taxi still has a menu of variety and wine selection. It also has good view. A bit difficult..."
Jason Lee
"Really enjoyed my dinner here!! For my entree I had this incredible beef tartare with wonton crisps which I haven’t stopped thinking about! The..."
CCC
"Boasting some of the best views, food, wine and service that Melbourne has to offer, Taxi Kitchen has established itself as one of Melbourne’s..."
Gastrology
"Tucked away on a first floor at Federation Square, you may not be aware of Taxi Kitchen. Though it’s not on street level, its location also offers..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Outstanding service, good humour by the wait staff.Food was all pretty delicious, fries were a little too salty. Lamb, steak, salmon, fish all..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"The ambience as well as the food is finger licking good. The chicken tandoori pizza and the pork pizza was awesome. The cheese tasting platter was..."
Kaustav Roy
"Exceptional quality food through the tasting menu at a very reasonable price.  Service was a bit slow at points and I think they initially..."
James Pettifer
"Service was attentive enough.Food was delish. Perfect for leisurely lunch. Perfectly positioned just opposite Flinders station...."
Lily Fullgrabe
"Have visited for a Spring racing function and again for a dinner with clients from Honk Kong & Singapore... Food modern Australian 4/5. Wait staff......"
Moetfan
"Better than expected for a place at Federation Square. The down side is that this architectural wet dream is not designed for weather over 26 degrees..."
Gee
"I haven’t been to Taxi Kitchen in a long time. The food was great, loved the roasted cauliflower dish, warm soba noodles & fries. We went there..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Best restaurant in Melbourne. Great staff, incredible food, and a friendly kitchen. Generous portions, excellent explanation of the specials, and..."
Camille Taylor
"We had a fantastic dinner here for my best friend's birthday. Excellent service and fabulous view of the CBD. The food is very impressed. Especially..."
Carrie G
"With the best view of the CBD, Taxi Kitchen is also a delicious experience with great focus on local ingredients and flavours paired with some of the..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Best pork belly in town, the fat melts in your mouth, taxi kitchen never fails. Great customer service too! Highly recommended. Just typing to meet..."
Mai.ph.linh
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Located right in the hustle and bustle of Federation Square, Taxi Kitchen..."
Love At First Bite
"We have dined at Taxi a number of times over the last few years, usually with friends visiting from the country or interstate, as it commands..."
Magpie
"I was fortunate enough to visit Taxi in a previous incarnation, when it was owned by Paul Mathis with Michael Lambie in charge of the kitchen. I said..."
Professor_JER
"Had an amazing night last night at Taxi Kitchen. It was a perfect all round experience. The staff were fantastic from arrival right through to us..."
Juliajayne89
"Delicious food. We shared a few entries and a few mains. Highlights were zucchini and okra coconut yellow curry - toothsome indeed! and hickory..."
La Plum
"Been going every year with the SO for anniversary. Was worried when we heard they did a revamp but was Not dissapointed. Their service always..."
EatingTheGoods
"A very good location restaurant. I come here with my families and use the entertainment book voucher. We have a wonderful dinning there. Food is..."
Cindy
"Beautiful dinner. All dishes from entrees to mains to sides to desserts and cheese platter were perfect.Excellent service to go along with the..."
GB260581
"Have always loved coming here. Service, location and food provide an experience that is perfect.There is something about eating in a large..."
Shane Thompson
"Everything about it was just perfect👌👌👌The food, services, ambience... highly recommended for special occasions. The view overlooking..."
Megan
"Went here for dessert after a disappointing meal and service elsewhere.We sat at the bar, had a drink and our desserts. Fantastic. A great end..."
Kathryn Hetherington
"I like this place. These guys always busy guess they must be doing something very right. Of course the food is very tasty and flavoursome. I love..."
Shaun Mitchell
"Very tasty food. Everything we ordered were delicious. I specially liked the Asian salads that came with our meals. I also ordered a cocktail and the..."
Syaf
"Service was amazing. Food was also great but not outstanding. Solid menu, but a few things could have been tastier like the oysters on special...."
Carlo
"very good! excellent scene and beautiful food. I'd like to say $100 pp with drink for each is very valueable. and we even did not finish all. It is a..."
Evelyn SHI
"Better than expected!My delay in eating here was due to being unable to convince myself the food on offer could not be that sophisticated to..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"The atmosphere and food is lovely. The cocktails are great too. I had the most delicious passionfruit one, and the presentation was fantastic. I..."
Leah Griffiths
"Excellent fine dining food. However the bread served was sour and the vegetables too salty. Also, I personally didn't find the staff welcoming..."
Mooryanti
"For some reason, I completely wrote this place off because of it's location and less than stellar bar down stairs but after dinner here one night for..."
Michael Nguyen
"Can be hit or miss. I've had stunningly good experiences at Taxi Kitchen. And I've had mediocre meals here too. I'd assume it's not easy to maintain..."
Onara
"Xmas day lunch reached all my expectations.The food was just divine,the service was really efficient and friendly, despite the full house.I..."
C.K
"Booked online and when arrived offered an internal table or a seat at the marble bench looking out over the Yarra and busy traffic below. Chose the..."
Simmo
"Nice views over Melbourne here so I'd recommend it. Food is decent, as is service, tables are placed closely together so even though you're paying..."
MandyToorak
"This review is based on two visits over two months to the beautiful Taxi Kitchen above Transport in Federation Square. I attended Taxi on a weekday..."
Foodiemelbourne
"Passing by Flinders St Station for ages, we never thought to visit, so what better time than a warm Friday evening . They accept bookings and are..."
Katherine's Food Diary
"excellent location and it's near everything. We are ordering special 6 courses for 95 each. It was a bit disappointed that the food was not as much..."
Genexu.cn
"We had a fantastic meal here for my birthday. Great service, great locationReally tasty food. Simple menu. Extensive wine list. Highly..."
JP
"It's been about 6 years since I've eaten here but I will be back much sooner than that. Upon arrival our booking had been lost as we forgot to..."
Ben Muir
"Went for dinner on Friday, overall had a great experience, love the ambiance and view of the sunset. The food was very taste and arrive in a timely..."
Kris Varanyuwatana
"The portion of dishes shrank in comparison of beginning of the year. It's sad good restaurants can't keep up with their good standards all the..."
Sabrina Sha
"My friend was visiting from Singapore. We haven't seen each other in a year and with only a limited stay, we had to squeeze in a mid-week lunch, in..."
Occasionalist
"Lovely ambience and view of the city. The food was delicious! There's also a function room at the back, I would definitely consider this for a party..."
.
"One of the best experiences in Melbourne so far.!!Much more than what meets the eye.!!Located at the very famous federation square with..."
Gunjita Gupta
"Great food, great service, great location, had slow cooked lamb shoulder which was perfect for two - wine list was great and all guests enjoyed the..."
David Ensor
"My daughter chose Taxi Kitchen for dinner for her 21st last Sunday. The staff all night were attentive and extremely helpful. In fact nothing was..."
Wendy Peeples
"Have been here no less than half a dozen times for the degustation (a must if you can fit it in).This place NEVER fails to satisfy, with..."
Jonnoyeo111
"My boyfriend and I enjoyed our 3 course anniversary dinner here last night. Good food, service and ambience. Highlights were the views, the..."
Emma
"Wow. We came here for our anniversary dinner and it proved to be a good choice! A treat to look at, a treat eat, and excellent service. A lovely..."
G.R.eat
Cecconi's Flinders Lane
91/100 (3612 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Arancini
Duck
Quail
Oyster
Beef Cheeks
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beef
Ragu
Prawns
Cotoletta
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Chili
Osso Buco
Crab
Prosciutto
Scallops
Sit down
Italian
European
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Iconic Melbourne restaurant Cecconi's has launched an exciting takeaway menu which is available for both pickup and delivery. We recently..."
Gastrology
"Met up with another couple after 20 years. Excellent food with above average service. Authentic vibe and experience but with pricey wine. Would..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne! Cecconi’s has absolutely delicious Italian food. Everything is full of flavour & tastes divine...."
Gluten Free Bible
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Cecconi’s and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Located on Flinders..."
The Fo0die
"This is such a great place for having a relaxing meal, enjoying some good wine and catching up with some good friends. The atmosphere and store..."
KEL
"One of the oldest establishments of Italian restaurant in the city. They have pasta, meat dishes along with a selection of entrees. The service is..."
Debby
"I’d never heard of Cecconi’s til they had reopened and everyone was talking about it. Upon a recommendation from a friend, we booked a table and..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Had a very lovely Italian dinner. The waiters were mostly attentive, and the food was all very good 😍🤤 Highly recommend their pappardelle (beef..."
Ji Song
"Basically a Melbourne institution, you will never leave unsatisfied from Cecconi’s. We have been here countless times for special occasions...."
Kris L
"My husband and I celebrated my 50th birthday and his recent work success at Cecconi's last night. Prior to booking, we looked long and hard for a..."
Olivia Stiles
"I was taken here for dinner on a first date and it was the best first date I’ve ever been on. The food was amazing as was the ambience. Great..."
J.c2
"Informal yet stylish, Cecconi’s Cantina provides the perfect location for catching up with friends and colleagues. Relax with a coffee, cocktail,..."
Robin
"Dinner here last night was absolutely delicious and service was fantastic. We were after a quick meal due to going to a show and they made it happen..."
ErinP
"This would have to be my favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne. The restaurant is dimly lit, modern and very romantic with attentive Italian..."
Tommi Taylor
"Cecconi’s has been a favourite and I’ve only been there once! Their service was nothing to fault and their food was just delicious with also..."
Divya S
"Loved our night at Cecconi’s last week. Was there for a celebration and couldn’t have asked for a nicer environment or friendlier staff (they..."
Chelsea Matho
"Having received one Chef’s Hat consistently every year since 2006, and again this year, you know Cecconi is doing something right.The..."
Flying Forward
"Wonderful decor and very attentive service. My partner chose to take me here for my birthday dinner and we had a lovely night. To start we ordered..."
Queen Of Food
"I had the soup of the day. Which had a very weird taste to it. Wasn’t a fan at all. My fiancé had the squid ravioli and he said it wasn’t too..."
Leanne Dando
"Great place for Fine Dining, went for one of my friends birthday and it’s very high quality. Pretty pricey but it’s a great place to go when..."
TheIndianFoodie
"⭐️4.5 stars⭐️Came to Cecconis on a week night and it was bustling with warmth and cosiness. The staff were very friendly and..."
ToFeedTwo
"Fancy Italian food, fine wine and fondant come to mind when I think of Cecconi’s. They are well-known for their Italian food and wine in Melbourne..."
Olive Sundays
"10/10. The best Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. The food is brilliant and the service impeccable. There is so much variety on the..."
High Expectations
"Cecconi’s is definitely one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants. Every time I come here I am blown away by the high quality of the dishes and..."
Eatable Melbourne
"Wonderful restaurant! Amazing food and service with a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The scallops with wasabi was delicious. The buttery..."
Anthonyinoz
"I fell in love with this place from the moment I walked into the establishment. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, minimalistic yet opulent. We were..."
Hungry Ham
"A delight: great ambiance, decor, food and service. All the food was excellent, including the specials.Not the cheapest, but certainly the best..."
Paul Mccormack
"Excellent food and friendly efficient and knowledgeable service. Had a great night here. Beautiful ambience too. Seafood pasta, Salmon and Arancini..."
Jez
"A treat night out.... something a little fancy with the girls. I enjoyed the salmon in vine leaf, it was coked to perfection but a touch salty for my..."
YummyMummy
"One of our favourites. Really like the elegant lookand feel, the food is always a delight and staff is welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable...."
Hungry Brunette
"Cecconi’s is really delicious - I have been here several times and have enjoyed it each time. Nice vibe inside and great location on Flinders Lane...."
Oj_always_eating
"I haven’t been to Cecconi for quite a long time and was impressed all over again with the menu and the presentation of the various dishes as they..."
Simon
"My friend and I came here for lunch during the week, a special treat and a catch up. They do a lunch deal, $39 for a two course lunch with a glass of..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Cecconi has pretty much the best Italian food in Melbourne but their prices are sky high and their service is inattentive to the point of..."
Hungry Tum
"His review @ corporate function: Food: fantastic. Tiramisu (no photo) was yummy. Scallops were perfectly cooked and goats cheese ravioli was..."
TigerTreeEats
"Ambience and decor is beautiful. Very elegant and warm feeling. Exceptional service, with friendly and professional stuff. Ragu pasta and..."
Adriana
"I recently visited this place after a movie at the Kino across the road. It was meant to be a quick meal so we didn’t need anything too fancy - so..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Looking for a great Italian meal in Melbourne a friend recommended Cecconis. The service and ambiance was fantastic and great location to celebrate a..."
Nman
"It’s been 10 years since Cecconi’s moved to it’s current Flinders Lane location from Southbank, now hidden under street level. The family-run..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We went for a friends birthday and had the two course lunch. Service was very good and meal was excellent. I had the gnocchi with duck ragu and..."
The Barrister Snob
"I love the braised beef tortellini😍 it was so good and pretty filling~ My mom order the risotto of prawn~ she likes it! But she thinks it is..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Excellent food in elegant surroundings. Had a terrific dinner at Cecconis. Food was excellent and wine. Warm atmosphere and service was very..."
Chef Gabriel
"We came here for a friend's birthday celebration on a Saturday night . Our meal took more than an hour to arrive which by the time we have our main..."
Foodie In Paradise
"Cecconis is a smart and elegant restaurant with a suave fit out and gorgeous interior. Offering a great bar and fantastic Italian cuisine, cecconis..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Lovely dinner for the first time at Cecconis last night. Had an 8:30pm booking but still had to wait by the bar for around 10 minutes before being..."
Louise Elia
"I love this place. I mostly go for work but I leave always wishing I could have one of those long lunches with my wife. The service here is excellent..."
Marc
"First time to visit Cecconi and definitely not the last. The fish was a stand out for me, soft, tasty with a brilliant overall texture. The steak..."
MrMena
"Amazing staff. Great atmosphere. Extensive wine list. Then there's the food. There was 7 of us sharing so we sampled most of the menu. Everything was..."
Finger Lickin
"Lived up to every expectation! The service was superb. The space itself was lovely - I love the greenery on top of the entrance. The food..."
Kady
"We picked this place as you could walk there from the CBD hotel.It is a downstairs and has a nice outdoor area for snacks. Cecconis is a..."
Sneha Arora
"Very good food and service and good selection of drinks available.consistent standard of food and service every time we go there but it can get a bit..."
Jason
"Cecconi’s is undeniably a classy establishment and a popular one too and seems to be quite an attraction for the men in suits variety on a business..."
Foodinfocusz
"The food here is consistently good and we love stopping in for dinner. The service has always also been very good and the staff friendly. The..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Perfect date night or special occasion restaurant! It's refreshing that you can actually make a booking at this place and the food is amazing. And I..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Came here for a spontaneous bite on Saturday evening at around 20.30 after a show at the Comedy Festival. When we walked in we could see it's..."
I. D.
"Tonight we ate Cecconi for a work dinner. Our 8 year old came with us. For entree we had oysters (i didn't have them but was told they were lovely),..."
Elena Boughen
"What a lovely restaurant. Great ambience down the stairs from flinders lane. Comfortable classy decor. Front doors a bit stiff though. Staff really..."
Heather Iphone
"Overall: Such an enjoyable evening! Amazing food. Lovely ambience. We went for our wedding anniversary, and will definitely return.Food: We..."
Faithful Freja
"Absolutely brilliant food. My entree of scallops were perfectly cooked, main of rib eye was rare as requested and dessert of blueberry mousse to die..."
#alwayshungry
"Renowned Italian restaurant serving up traditional fare in a basement setting on Flinders Lane. I had the Moreton Bay bug spaghettini and the roasted..."
Greedygreedyguts
"Lovely ambience and friendly attentive service can't disguise the fact that this is quite behind the times Italian. Standard dishes excuted well but..."
Foodie AC
"We love eating pasta and Cecconi's was recommended for us to try. A lot of people have compared Cecconi's to Tipo 00 (in favour of Cecconi's), and..."
Lyn
"The 4 weeks I spent travelling Italy in July did nothing to sate my relentless appetite for pasta. I mean really, why would it? You can never have..."
Krissie
"Vanessa: We recently returned from a five-day “Team FFS takes Melbourne” sojourn, that left our stomachs stretched, our wallets lighter and our..."
Forfoodssake
"The 4 weeks I spent travelling Italy in July did nothing to sate my relentless appetite for pasta. I mean really, why would it? You can never have..."
Krissie
"Hate to say it but I was expecting so much more from Cecconi's.  I had read the reviews before booking so I had very high expectations and sure the..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"A good option if you are looking for a high quality, fine dining experience. We tried the prosciutto plate, which was very fresh. The steak was..."
Redcat
"We still talk about memories of dining at Cecconi's years ago, before they moved to Flinders Lane. Being so memorable we booked a midweek dinner. On..."
Rhiannon Beck
"Got to join Cecconi's for the launch of their new winter breakfast menu.My favourite was the polenta porridge with fruit.  A beautiful..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Cecconi’s is run by 3 generations of the Bortolotto family. It was originally established by Lloyd Williams at Crown Casino in 1996, then..."
Ta.be.tabi
"In a city like Melbourne, where traditional Italian food is everywhere, is it possible to deliver something modern and different? Cecconi's is aiming..."
The City Lane
"Food here is excellent, service is top notch. My wife and I had lunch, oysters were fresh and tasty, and the seafood linguine was cooked perfect...."
Garth Christie
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Classic, elegant, unpretentious food on offer. Everything is high quality and delicious, in a..."
Matt
"Loved the decor of Cecconi's and the idea of it being below ground. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed and wasn't overly loud and crowded! The..."
Deana Cannatelli
"If you're looking for a restaurant that is guaranteed not to disappoint this is the one. My favourite special occasion restaurant. Food, ambience and..."
Gina
"This is a fantastic restaurant with a cosy and romantic atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, nice wine and incredible food. We had the..."
Joey_kate83
"Nice Italian food with a cosy atmosphere. This place is what you would expect from Italian food and the wait staff are quite attentive. Haven't been..."
Steve Levon
Movida Bar De Tapas
91/100 (2762 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Catalan
Catalan
International
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Cheesecake
Tapas
Prawns
Beef
Octopus
Paella
Scallops
Croquettes
Clams
Quail
Duck
Beef Cheeks
Oyster
Mussels
Sit down
Mediterranean
International
Spanish
Catalan
Seating
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Movida is an institution of Melbourne’s dining scene that we have wanted to visit for a very long time. The Spanish restaurant serves a..."
Maxplusfood
"can you have a taste of your cracker, anchovi and salmon sorbet? i thought it was extremely disgusting. why do you have to sorbet fish? it LOOKS..."
Taura
"Cozy, classy and a lovely hip but relaxed atmosphere. Staff was engaging and super friendly. Food was awesome and great wine selection. Great to see..."
ARMANEATS
"Movida is generally one of my favourite places to eat. Incredible service. Very experienced waiters and in the case of last night, an impressively..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"One of the best places I’ve been in a while! I’m a skeptic when it comes to ordering chicken/any white meat when eating out, but the Capon dish..."
Wendy
"We came here for a late Saturday lunch a few weeks ago and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We sat at the bar and tried a number of dishes - 2xdifferent..."
Kylmh
"One of the rare 5 stars that I wasn’t expecting, I’m glad I came. Some chefs play with flavours, others incorporate texture, the chef..."
Derek
"A must go! Amazing Food and excellent service which makes it good value. Always leave with a smile~ Great service And every dish looked good, and..."
Kikfoodlover
"Excellent place if you want delish, flavourful food to share. comes out fast, service excellent. Highly recommend the pinchos, croquettes &..."
Shaz
"Yo Zomato, 120 for 2 people my ass LOL! Approx 250 for 2 people including 1~2 drinks each. Their tapas is amazing. Mains are also pretty nice...."
Taste Radar
"Movida Bar De Tapas is located in the very popular graffiti street - Hosier Lane. I think the locations great, it feels a little hidden being off the..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"We called in for a tipple after lunch & ended up enjoying a very nice bottle of Spanish Tempranillo. The staff were more than accommodating & the..."
Mark Chalker
"We had the degustation menu and every dish was exceptional. Creative, innovative and delicious. Big reputation these days and living up to it in..."
Srslyfoods
"Was here for dinner with a colleague when I was in Melbourne for a work trip. The place has a rustic, informal vibe to it that's very refreshing..."
Lancelot Pinto
"Dined here with my husband - our table was tiny but perfect for just two of us on a busy Friday night. Had reserved 4 weeks in advance!Our..."
Jeena Shawarmon
"Having seen the high rating of MoVida on Zomato located in the Melbourne hotspot of Hosier Lane, we had high expectations.We walked in at..."
PiggyandPanda Eats
"I have always loved coming here, and have been coming here for years. The ambience is always great, gives off the vibes like you’re at a tapas bar..."
Jill
"A wonder location and a wonderful experience. The hardest part is deciding what to eat. We got there for the second sitting after a comedy show and..."
Alan Tse
"The place is at Hozier lane which is a good location because you can explore the area around before and after visiting. If you can sit by the window...."
Hungriestsam - Samantha
"Spanish food (~$40/pax)Overall ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Highly enjoyed all 3 of the spanish tapas that we tried given their interesting and..."
Cafehoppingkids
"My partner and I enjoyed a fun night out at Movida (Original) recently. It was excellent. The food was delicious. We started with the Croquettes..."
JackieO
"Love, love, love this place. It’s my ‘safe pair of hands’ every time I visit Melbourne. How can you not love anything that Frank Camorra does?..."
Marianna Tuccia
"Really enjoyed the whole experience at MoVida Bar DeTapas. Staff were attentive and professional and the food both different and delicious...."
Brad Marsh
"The flavour is interesting and has nice flavour. The braised beef cheek is tender and flavoursome and the cauliflower purée is light and foamy...."
Jay Lor
"I really love every dish here at MoVida! The staff are super friendly and the food is amazing. The service was really lovely, tables were quite small..."
Sienna Sayers
"Food Rating: 😀4/5Atmosphere Rating: 5/5Service Rating: 5/5A tapas bar hidden within Hosier Lane, Movida offers a range of..."
Julia.eats
"We decided to abstain from alcohol due to a long day in the vineyards. Ordered a couple of tapas (anchovy on crackers and tomato sorbet, smoked..."
Hungry Koala
"Came here many years ago for an a-la-carte dinner and wasn't terribly impressed, but returned recently to try their set menu for $80, and was blown..."
Nalia
"We came here for the very first time. We were all blown away with the flavors and textures of each dish we ordered. We shared everything because..."
FoodLover
"The mackerel was so good we ordered it twice. Also recommend the quail stuffed with chicken and the bistec tartare. Everything was cooked beautifully..."
Wonderwoman
"Very tasty and fun atmosphere BUT overpriced.$4.50 per croqueta would make the spaniards I know storm out of the restaurant in..."
Marie
"Nested in one of Melbourne's popular laneways known for their street art, is home to well known Spanish restaurant Movida. Ever since Movida Sydney..."
Picky Piggies
"Awesome place with fabulous service. Love how the bartender approached us and greeted. Just a quick drink with a friend this night, so we ordered my..."
Jessie
"One of my favourite dishes - smoked mackerel from MoVida. The coldness of the fish, smoky flavour combined with that pine nut gazpacho sorbet...."
Hungry For Chips
"Having tried several other MoVidas, I finally made it to the original. And I believe it’s the best. Delicious morsels, great service, warm..."
Onara
"I think this place is slightly overrated. I had extremely high expectations given the ratings and reviews, however I found that most dishes were..."
Amy
"Absolutely delicious! We came here for an anniversary. The ambience was great - not too noisy, very cosy. The croquettes were delicious. But the dish..."
Miss Noms
"Came here for an early dinner before P!nk's concert. Lucky we were nice and early, as soo as we sat down (ard 5.45pm) there was a queue and it was a..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"We managed to make a reservation for dinner on a Saturday evening. When we arrived, the restaurant was already very busy. We ordered some tapas and a..."
Hangry Horace
"Surprisingly I loved every dish at MoVida. Very different. I don’t have Spanish cuisine much so I was intrigued with every bite. I loved the..."
Kelly
"so if you dont have a reservation its still worth the wait outside for this place. The staff are super friendly and the food is amazing. sardine on..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Movida a amazing tapas bar! Is a little expensive but each tapa each dish i a explosion of flavor!! I tried Braise Pedro Ximenez Pork with puree is..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"Flavour plus.. highly recommend trying this restaurant. Tapas & sharing is the way to do it. We did the chef’s choice & every dish was a flavour..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Great night at Movida. Enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner, with amazing service and good food. The food was not exactly 10/10 with most of the food..."
Christina Mathiasz
"Though the night was not faultless and every dish didn’t blow us away, I had an overall fantastic time thanks to the winning combination of good..."
An Antelope
"Two of us went in last Sunday for lunch without booking ... lucky we were seated promptly . All tapas were presented beautifully so is the flavour..."
SusanJ
"There are good places in town, and then there’s MoVida. Spanish restaurant with great vibe and awesome food! Portions are for 2 to share...."
Camila José Reyes
"Went to MoVida again at late night on Friday, there was still a buzzy crowd. We ordered our favorite dish - beef cheek with cauliflower puree. Two..."
LittleMushroom
"Great atmosphere, staff and service were excellent. Loads of wine on offer and it didn’t break the bank either for the quality of food, I would..."
Jack Pope
"Movida bar de tapas at Melbourne CBD. Great environment with bar ambience. Tapas were nice and a bite size. The main course was enough size to share..."
Steven Gu
"Had a long overdue dinner at Movida on Wednesday night.  Very friendly and efficient staff led us to our cosy nook of a table when we arrived for..."
Melissa Kate
"Movida is a place where you’d feel your money’s well spent even though it’s not cheap. Each dish is well executed and packed with flavours -..."
FoodforThought
"Had a great experience here. Delicious variety of food to choose from, including an extensive wine list. All of our dishes were beautiful. Highly..."
Georgia Sing
"Great vibe . Delicious tapas and creme caramel . Flavours , variety , yummy food . Staff , service excellent . Such a pleasant Friday lunch..."
Love It Or Like It
"Excellent. Very delicious food. Good service. Great wine. Their tapas style menu and their bigger portions are all excellent. Could not fault one of..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Came here for dinner yesterday with my fiance for our anniversary and all I can say is FANTASTIC!! (Is it possible to give a higher rating than..."
TashaSpiesFood
"Had the best birthday dinner experience last night at this place. Top notch service. Great food. Reasonable price.I was super excited that..."
Food Dine Roll
"As good as people say. All the dishes are very special but I’m not sure if it’s ‘Spanish’. The atmosphere is great and all the staff were so..."
Lucianna Guo
"Great tasting tapas ! Interesting and delicious. Would definitely come here again. Perfect for date night when your not too hungry but peckish...."
Tasteforyourbuds
"🤩 💫 Highly Recommend. Saturday 14 October 2017 at 8pm. Simply an excellent Dining option. The staff were nice, helpful and..."
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"First meal during a trip to Melbourne and was quite pleasantly surprised. Just got out of an Uber from the airport and it was starting to rain,..."
Henry's Food Reviews
"Very Great Restaurant! Friendly and helpful barkeeper and very delicious tapas!!! The price was ok for a Tapas Restaurant and they have a very big..."
Leoni Schweikhardt
"Restaurant is a little overrated in my opinion. The dishes were not spectacular and quite small for the price.I came here many years ago, before..."
Pawel Malczewski
"Went shopping to CBD today and decided to check this place out. Tip #1 - book in advance! We didn't but were lucky enough to get a table for two...."
NZAURUSS
"Haven’t been to MoVida for a long time, this time the lunch experience was as good as I remembered. Nothing really changed in these..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Came here for tapas a few times but have not reviewed their food. Tonight we had 4 tapas (Esparrago - Jamon & date wrapped asparagus, Flor - fried..."
Leo
"Food was good. Between 2 girls, we ordered 1 of each appie to share and then ordered one of the bigger plates. Everything was delicious but the..."
Darina Mamadaliyeva
"A popular dinner option for diners- make sure to book in advance unless you enjoy waiting. The MoVida brand owns sole rights to my love for Spanish..."
Cynthia Giang
"What can I say? This place needs no introduction. The ratings are high for a reason... and that reason is that the food is delicious and the service..."
Avolette
"Definitely worth to check out, sit down & eat at a place with a great menu. Had an amazing & accommodating waiter that had great recommendations of..."
Edel
Ciao Cielo
90/100 (1770 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Calamares
Prawns
Tiramisu
Arancini
Quail
Pasta
Lamb Shoulder
Salad
Lamb
Chili
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
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Sit down
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Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Accepts American Express
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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Mid-range
"I've been here a few times since they re-opened into a bigger space in Port Melbourne and absolutely loved it. Experienced both the fine dining and..."
Matilda Raynolds
"Had an amazing night at Ciao Cielo the new restaurant is absolutely gorgeous feels like you are dining in a Tuscan Villa. We enjoyed a 4 course..."
Jane Morrison
"It’s our little neighbourhood gem. We love it the staff and food are great. Keep up the good work and we wish you all the best in your new..."
Antonietta Di Pietro
"Great little find, beautiful food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely be..."
Jennifer Kelly
"Fine dining at its best and great Vespa Martinis! Love the food and the service is first..."
Joanne Brown
"Highly recommend this gem !! Best Italian food in Melbourne and outstanding customer service..."
Claudia Slebos
"The best meal we've had in a long, long time - amazing attention to detail, beautiful food and excellent service. This place is a wee..."
Jo Scott
"The food is so so delicious / fresh / cooked with love. Exelent service they remember what you like even if you don't visit the place very often ...."
Camelia More
"Brilliant one of our favourite places great food good wines the whole deal and not over the top with prices a "little..."
Ric Lawler
"The food is superb at Ciao Cielo, only surpassed by the service. Professionally run, small and intimate, warm and welcoming - what more could you..."
Stephen Gannoni
"Absolutely loved our evening... delicious food... excellent service.... wonderful intimate..."
Karen Johnson
"fabulous venue, amazing tastes, gorgeous folk at Ciao Cielo, wonderful service. definitely worth the vist and many return..."
Donna Cotton
"My friends love casual dining and I had a lovely experience of tasting some high quality foods, including classics that have been polished to..."
Munching With Mel
"Love the atmosphere, the service, the food... this place is a little gem we keep going back to every second month at a minimum... the desserts are..."
Caroline Caz Lloyd-Stephens
"Had a birthday dinner here for 10 guests and the staffs were very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing too especially the steak ! Would..."
Nicky Tran
"Staff were very polite and friendly. Loved the pizza. The base was really light and crispy and toppings were simple, fresh and flavoursome. We..."
Annie Leung
"We love everything about this place, from the service to food! Perfecto! The ambience is nice, staffs attentive, food portion are good. We cant eat..."
MissCat
"Beautiful venue, food is fabulous, staff are really lovely. Great vibe, a new Melbourne favourite for me!..."
Sarah O
"Our god mother had a function here and it was fabulous! The function room was perfect- rustic looking. Food and wine was delicious, staff were..."
Split The Bill
"Oh hello ciao cielo (and cucina; actually my fave is cucina)New location, bigger venue, twice as nice. I have a true weakness for..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Birthday Dinner at Ciao Cielo, such a satisfying me experience. The atmosphere was amazing and the service reached a new high. We got drunk off the..."
Giulia Goolia
"Great Italian place in a beautiful setting. I go here all the time- the staff are lovely and the food is consistently really delicious. Such an asset..."
Jenn.lucinda
"Great ambience looking through front rustic doors , unfortunately the main two areas were booked for a private function but we could still get..."
Nikki
"Ciao Cielo - literally translated from Italian as Hello Sky - is a sparkling addition to the Melbourne restaurant landscape. Situated on lively Bay..."
Robin
"From the very moment we entered, until our warm goodbyes we were made to feel part of the family.Amazing food, impeccable service and..."
Jay Marios
"Such a romantic charming ambience for Italian fine dining with a team of friendly staff and a beautiful and delicious selection of dishes! The..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"Lovely food; great staff, excellent ambiance :) really enjoyed my pasta dishes here as well as entree ! Oh and the limoncello martini is to die for !..."
Angelique Markos
"This place is really nice if you're looking for a fancy dinner. The restaurant is really romantic and our waiter was lovely and so helpful. The food..."
Salad Lover
"EDIT. Moving from 4 to 5.Since the last review, we have been back here several more times. Stats speak louder than words...."
Secret Taster
"Housed in a Port Melbourne heritage listed courthouse, built in the early 1860’s, Ciao Cielo is a fine dining Italian restaurant with their more..."
Foodinfocusz
"Venue is amazing! Little side area is cute but it's a bit of a greenhouse as there's no ventilation. Bolognese ragu was really delicious. Meat just..."
Lole Lole Lole
"This is Ciao Cielo’s relatively new Restaurant at 115 Bay Street which is situated in an old Court House and is absolutely brilliant. Seats about..."
Veta Bajaj
"Incredible dining experience at Ciao Cielo. The staff were incredible helpful in making suggestions and very friendly the whole night.The..."
Gem
"Good menu, entree a little small, mains good size, great taste. Good service not impeccable, and a good selection of wines. Loved the atmosphere, i..."
HelloSpank
"There's of course the classics; simple italiano inspired by traditional recipes, executed faultlessly with a combination of fresh produce and teaming..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Ciao Cielo has been around for eight years serving up amazing Italian food and has recently relocated to a bigger more breathtaking venue. The..."
Olive Sundays
"Our top picks from the Ciao Cielo menu include the Spencer Gulf King Prawn risotto. Superbly executed, the rice in the risotto was puffy and..."
Gastrology
"Wonderful setting and service. Entree main and dessert were faultless. Best gnocchi I’ve ever had. Full of flavour, seasonal and fresh. We will be..."
Helen
"Great little restaurant pumping out great foodSmall in size so bookings would be recommended The spanner crab spaghetti was..."
Trentmdawson
"This is a lovely and intimate restaurant full of ambience. The service is excellent and our waiter's wine recommendation was spot on. The food..."
Nalia
"1st time there and certainly will not be the last. Atmosphere, the food and service were excellent. Went away feeling full without feeling sick or..."
John Simek
"I loved Ciao Cielo; four of us went along and all were impressed. It was $340 for 3 courses each with sides, coffees and a bottle of wine. It was..."
Big L
"Ciao Ciela is a charming old world restaurant serving truly authentic Italian dishes that makes you want to come back before you even leave. There is..."
TheBearReview
"The decor is very nice and romantic. Food is yum! Pan seared scallops are perfectly cooked. Love it! And the eye fillet steak and the pasta are great..."
Long Ka Vivian Chu
"Great little place that takes you back to Italy without the 20 hours of flying and jet lag!!Amazing decor equally matched with quality..."
Sjhawk9
"For a start, Ciao Cielo has a lovely ambience and warm welcoming staff. The decor is high quality Italian bistro and the music is well chosen. The..."
John Carver
"I brought my partner here for his birthday and I am so glad I did. The service and food were great. There was not a single dish we didn't enjoy,..."
Tigers_eye
"It is a very nice fine dinning restaurant. The food was very tasty. The venue was very cozy. The manager took care of order with cautious. The..."
Michelle Wong
"A great little gem in Port Melbourne!This restaurant is a very small venue with limit seating, but beautiful decor with a nice soft, calm..."
Ravvy
"Really love this place! We really enjoyed the service and the food here. I just came back from Italy and was so disappointed with Italian good from..."
Thien-an Nguyen
"I came here for dinner on a week night, a beautiful little local restaurant ideal for dates and small gatherings. Delightful decor, candle lit tables..."
Matt
"Fantastic! Been wanting to come here for a while and so glad the time finally came. I really couldn't fault anything with this restaurant...."
Kady
"Went there for lunch a couple of weeks back. Food was fresh and tasty and the service is great. Very friendly staff and the restaurant is cosy. Happy..."
Hungrygypo
"Superb food! Friendly staff and cosy and elegant environment. Will definitely come back. Definitely need to try the truffle potato dauphines! Soft..."
Rosie
"Had a most enjoyable Birthday lunch for my wife.The meal was superb and Kate knows how to make any meal for her customers a special..."
Stephen Gannoni
"This is the most amazing place to dine. Service is excellent and only surpassed by the quality of the food.The atmosphere is..."
Judy
"Came here for a birthday party with some friends and had a great time. The pasta special with Pine Mushrooms and prosciutto was very tasty and the..."
GarrySmart@hotmail.com
"Perfect! Best calamari I've had in a long time. Barramundi main was delicious. Tried some goat leg too. Tender and full of flavour. Staff were very..."
Pickycat
"I visited Ciao Cielo on a Friday evening in late April. We were warmly welcomed by Kate and Christian in the front of house. We couldn't resist the..."
Sonia Gowan
"Had my birthday dinner here, and was absolutely wowed by the whole experience. Beautiful food with wonderful textures and flavours, served by..."
Ross Norris
"great valueexcelent food very creative, good service, good choice of wines, small cosy place on busy bay street, port melbourne.we will be back soon..."
Tw9710894
"I visited ciao ciello on Valentine's Day and had the 3 course menu. Started with the zucchini and goats cheese bruschetta, it was really good! Also..."
Heidi
"A slice of European heaven!! Ciao Cielo is pure bliss! As you're walking through the very casual and laid back streets of Port Melbourne, the..."
Almeida
"Quaint place with a stylish fit out. The 'must have' dish is confit duck arancini balls with orange aioli. Fellow patrons will be able to hear you..."
ChrisC
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Service was amazing from the get-go (11/10), food was phenomenal (9.5/10). Overall, a lovely and intimate gem..."
Maddi
"Absolutely divine experience! We came on a warm night and were seated outside by the friendly staff who were more than happy to provide..."
Chris Borzillo
"I arrived at approximately 6:45pm, there were two other couples sitting a few tables away. I was slightly wary when it came to making conversation..."
H.E. Pennypacker
"Fantastic entree, main and cocktail dessert. Service was fabulous. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. Music set at a perfect level too. Love it!..."
Lou H
"Nice Supprise. Went with a group of 9... service and food was great will definitely be..."
Sally Humphries
"A surprising find. Went for Mother's Day and both my wife and my mum thought it was great...as did I! Excellent service, food and wine. The desserts..."
Sstaffa
"I am about to commit a mortal foodie sin. I am going to give away the location of a hidden neighbourhood gem. That's right, you heard me. I am going..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"I cannot say enough great things about my main, fish of the day, the cone Bay Barramundi fillet with pea veloute, pan fried gnocchi, shaved fennel..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Great little local restaurant. Food was excellent. My only criticism is we found service to be a little slow & tables just too close together (didn't..."
Queen Of Tarts
"We had 12 people for dinner the weekend before Christmas - it was fantastic. The staff were super helpful with a couple of us with allergy..."
Marsha
"Best coffee on the strip.... The staff are amazing; experienced, understanding, perceptive. They provided clear descriptions of the dishes and..."
Foo Dee
"Everything eaten was delicious! Best churros I've ever had and the best is that you get to pick what chocolate sauce you'd like. Great service..."
Sweet Tooth
"Nicest restaurant ive eaten at in agesVery intimate and cosyService A1Very very classyDefinately be back..."
Alison
"The best meal I've eaten in a long time! A fantastic find with incredible food, lovely and kind staff, and a wonderful..."
Maddy Reid
"Great little find..... Picture this.....a cold Melbourne day, meeting with beautiful friends to celebrate a birthday, a quaint Italian restaurant..."
Empty Nester Ready To Eat
"Returned again to our new favorite restaurant. Shifted to Albert Park recently and found Ciao Cielo! What a find, great cuisine and wonderful..."
Gemma Parker
"Came back again on Saturday night, and have to say it was sooooo good again! Thank you for always having great food and beautiful..."
Celest
"What a beautiful dining experience!The service is spot on and there is a very creative chef who takes pride in what is presented. Really really..."
Poached
"Wow, lovely!. My fiance & I went here for dinner on a saturday night, since we have recently moved to the area!We definitely did not regret our..."
Chiclife
"Foodie Paradise. Found Ciao Cielo because another favourite was full. What a blessing... The most innovative combination of flavours we have eaten in..."
Lady In Red
"I hosted a dinner there and it was fantastic. The food was innovative, delicious and matched with wine! The seared scallops with pea veloute,..."
AndrewS
"Absolutely everything was AAA+. Kate's service and passion for the food, experience etc was the best I've had in Melbourne thus far. Just do it..."
Louise Maree
"Simply the best!. Love love love this place.The duck arancini balls are just to die for. The staff are lovely.You can order anything in..."
Bronwyn Bennett
"Fantastic little cafe in the heart of Port Melbourne! Excellent service, hardly any wait time for the food. We ordered their chilli crab spaghetti..."
Simran Kaur Sinh
"Delicious!. I was delighted with the food and the service. I will be..."
TT
"Amazing! Brilliant menu, great customer service - the chef even made gluten free bread crumbs for my spinach and ricotta cake. Great general vibes..."
Mietta Van Dam
"Had an enjoyable Saturday lunch with family. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, knowledgeable host and great food. Looking forward to visiting..."
Discerning Diner
"Pleasant Surprise. Dropped in to this lovely private italian restaurant off the cuff and was very pleasantly surprised. Great personal service and..."
RB South Melb
"Wow!!!. This restaurant was a truly superb experience : fantastic service, amazing culinary experience, spectacular presentation, flavours, colours...."
JazzyB
"Great Italian food. Service was very friendly. Was a bit pricey for a weekday meal. We would go back for a special..."
Mistermister
"Fab food. One the real gems in Bay street serving lush Italian cuisine which makes you dream of the flavours days later. The chicken in the..."
Miss D
"Classy and delicious. Went there for dinner with another couple and loved this place. Service was really good, our waitress was very helpful and..."
Monica
"Fantastic experience. Genuinely friendly waitstaff and classic menu items made for a very enjoyable evening. Steak cooked to perfect Medium,..."
DMoney
"On arrival you enter into an ambience of sofistication yet not pretentiousness. To have Lindsay & Kate know what you want before you ask for it,..."
Jason
"One of Melbourne's finest gems - good thing it's not famous so I can always get a booking. Very nice, cosy small restaurant in a fantastic location..."
Omnidragon
"Sophisticated Italian food. This is a great restaurant for a finer dining experience. The food is Italian without being predictable and there is a..."
Galexander
"Beautiful Ambience. This small restaurant has a lot of charm, from the service to the impeccable food!a must do in Port..."
Lisabell65
"Second time & not the last... Being British & generally spoilt by the food in Australia we happened upon Ciao Cielo by accident in December '11. We..."
Sara Silvertoes
"A hidden gem! Had an amazing meal tonight - the reviews on here are all true. The bug dish wasnt on the menu tonight but it just gives us an excuse..."
RH
"This place is my life! eat..."
Dan Newman
"Wow! what a beautiful little restaurant, wouldnt be suprised if they get a hat soon. loved the food and what a fantastic wine..."
Ebony Spencer
"Yummy breakfast try the spinach ricotta cake witn poached egg, service was also great... Id love to go back for..."
Sweetcheeks
"Just had the most amazing valentines day dinner out ever!!! I couldn't believe my eyes when my boyfriend took me to this tiny little place which was..."
Jenny Hamilton
"Great little place. Small menu but food is too die for. Staff friendly and brilliant dessert cocktails. I will definately..."
Garry Lorimer
"Quickly becoming a favourite. Yesterday's Oz day lunch was another visit to Ciao Cielo this time with a couple of friends who have never been there...."
Mahmut
"My husband and I ate here last night for the first time. What an absolute delight. The food is the best I have had in a very long time and the front..."
Robert B
"Quails and more. Went just before Christmas - 4 of us from work. 4 quails ordered. Wish there was more for the price paid, but in short...delicious!..."
LiveToEat
"Quails of delight. We have just bought a BBQ and I am thinking of taking it back. For after having the BBQ Glazed Quails at Ciao Cielo, there is no..."
Martineb
"Fantastic Food and Service. Have eaten here several times. The welcome is so warm and honest. It is such a pleasure actually enter the restaurant...."
Brett
"Really liked the staff so friendly food good, maybe a few more choices for entrees would be a good move. We will go back, we come from peninsular but..."
Meshoes
"Brilliant. Thank you Kate for looking after gs all from Toni&Guy across the road. I loved the pork belly, well loved it all actually. See you soon...."
Stu
"Fantastic place! A little taste of Italy with super coffee, great people and one of the BEST Bircher Muslei breakies around! Well worth a visit..."
Jacquiemc
"Best in Port. The best place in Port Melbourne for good quality food and wine. Chef Brian certainly knows how to cook and Kate has got the chat and..."
Stuart.antony.jones
"The Best duck arancini balls in the WORLD - and if you like gnocchi , try the mushroom with truffle - every mouthfull, well it's just mmmm. Oh did I..."
Graham Holmes
"Staying in Port Melbourne really opened us to a refreshing look of Melbourne. There are enough pubs to test the best of pub crawls, but we wanted..."
Eddie
"Spectacular food and attentive service. Gorgeous soft gnocci with mushroom a highlight. The pork belly was stunning and cooked to perfection. Dessert..."
Lisa Torney
"Great food lovely staff. We dined with grandma and Our 4 kids aged 7 to 17 all loved the food and so did we. . My advice go especially if you are a..."
Must Love Food
"Loving it!. Ciao Cielo is a great little Italian café/gelateria dining oasis in the heart of Port Melbourne. First things first: The..."
K_Lar
"Little Gem on Bay st. As locals and foodies, my sisters and I have made this place a frequent haunt. The pasta is our favourite, especially the home..."
Penelope Berger
"Great Food!. Had the fish of the day, baked salmon. It was one of the best salmon dishes I've ever tasted. The ladies nearby were having one of the..."
Karen
"Brilliant after the update. We dropped by Port Melbourne for lunch this weekend and stumbled upon Ciao Cielo. It has apparently just been taken over..."
Kwanghui
"Omg!!! The gelati is simply devine!!! The hazelnut and rum and raisin are my top picks! But every single one has been anywhere from nice to..."
Ny101
"Italian stunner in Bay Street. For handmade pastas with exquisite sauces, the young chef at Ciao Cielo is in a league of his own. The restaurrant is..."
Lisa Rentessis
"If anyone is visiting Port Melbourne and wants good Italian food, go to Ciao..."
Fatboo
"So good! Food: this place offers some seriously good Italian food! Everything was so good. Everything came out in a timely manner, and was super..."
David N
"We had my sisters baby shower at Ciao Ciello in the main room inside. The food was incredible. Everyone loved it, and they were all very full which..."
Elena K
"My husband, daughter and I dined in for the very first time and we were thrilled we chose to celebrate at Ciao Celo. The menu is extensive- made..."
Sara Sahely
"Great heated winter outdoor area, warm environment and atmosphere. Dog friendly is a plus. Above all, really delicious pasta. We had chili crab..."
He Qijing
"This beautiful looking place is huge, divided into fine dinning, open air and a casual donning area. And the casual area is loud.... like people..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We had a lunchtime function for 20 people for a 90th birthday party with a private space with garden access. It was a perfect setting for our family..."
Marguerite Hall
"We organised an intimate family engagement and this amazing restaurant has left a wonderful experience on us and our guests. Not an easy feat with 3..."
Trish G
Bomba
90/100 (2865 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Croquettes
Oyster
Quail
Calamari
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Toasts
Octopus
Salad
Paella
Crab
Seafood Paella
Scallops
Patatas Bravas
Duck
Sit down
Mediterranean
Spanish
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"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
Zio's Ristorante
90/100 (206 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Italian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Prawns
Quail
Lamb
Pesto
Pork
Pasta
Scallops
Duck
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Fine Dining
"Had to visit a nearby clinic and stumbled across this cosy restaurant with a romantic fireplace.  Came here again a week later because the food is..."
Christina
"My wife and I used a coupon to enjoy the 6 course degustation menu at Zio's on Friday night. The restaurant is in an interesting old house tucked..."
Lindsay
"zio's very cozy interior and warm ambience in a double story victorian terrace are a few of the restaurant's elements that complemented our dining..."
Foodie Panda
"Zio’s Restaurant in East Melbourne is a warm and welcoming restaurant in a Victorian terrace building situated in East Melbourne and actually..."
Foodinfocusz
"Three of us enjoyed a very pleasant night out at this double storey Victorian terrace with a warm ambience and good service. The food was well..."
Bertram Daniel
"Dined here about 18 months ago and it was good, and again yesterday and it was GREAT! The place was significantly better this time around so I asked...."
@forfoodiesake
"Since the new management team took over, Zio's it has blossomed into a superb, city fringe restaurant. Stylish ambiance with well spaced tables, this..."
Sneha Arora
"Zio's is under new management but they kept the cook and I'm glad they did. This is high quality silver service with excellent food that resists the..."
Alexander Dobrovic
"I don't normally write reviews for restaurants, but tonight has been an experience I'll always remember. The food was very impressive and served to a..."
Chris Harrison
"Went there with my girlfriend on a Friday night and it was surprisingly quiet. We both ordered the scotch fillet and it was nicely seared on the..."
Feed The Fed
"I love going to this restaurant. The food is Modern Australian, the menu is extensive, the staff are very friendly and attentive, and there is a..."
Sweet &Savoury
"Nice food and intimate ambience, but lacked a "wow" factor. Everything was satisfactory, but could be better. We ordered the duck plate and scotch..."
Kimmy_desu
"A gorgeous little gem tucked away in East Melbourne... Food is so wholesome and delicious, and beautifully presented - every single time! I've always..."
Emma
"Hidden Gem. Hidden away in Landsdowne St amongst only a few remaining original houses is Zio's. A great menu and unusually selected wine list, with..."
Dalkeith
"...this beautiful place has excellent service and food, especially the duck & chocolate souffle! I had a great time there & will visit again when my..."
Jun
"Zio’s is located at 14 Landsowne Street, East Melbourne, just across Victoria street from the hospital. It’s not the most obvious place for a..."
Dan From Melbourne
"Our favourite in Melbourne. We've been to Zio's many times and have never been disappointed. It has a lovely personal aura and Jacob and his team are..."
Mollie
"Always exceptional!. We have never been disappointed with Zio's. We've eaten here many times and the food is always amazing, fresh, balanced,..."
Kerrin Beecher
"Superb. Have been twice now, once with the Groupon voucher and once without. Both times the service and quality of food was amazing. Will be back for..."
AhLek
"I went there for lunch today with a friend and the food is fantastic. Great professional service and each dish entree, main and desert was just..."
Michael
"This place is hands down amazing! Inside the atmosphere is calm and mellow, exactly what you want when your having amazing food. Calamari for entree..."
Goodfoodenthusiast
"We have dined here for lunch and dinner, also for a work celebration and most recently for Xmas in July... the food has always been above par,..."
IEat
"Lovely staff great food I am looking forward to returning..."
Jo
"Fantastic, attentive, friendly service. Organismic food. Highly recommend the Seafood Plate and chocolate soufflé. To die..."
Genevieve Hamilton
"Beautiful dining room, good service, and a great degustation. The pâté was brilliant and the beef was..."
Nathan Gurarie
"We went to the restaurant on a living social voucher The food was magnificent and service was impeccable we will go again definitely..."
Julie
"Zios - Always a fantastic choice!. We have just arrived home after yet another fantastic dining experience at Zio's Ristorante in East Melbourne. We..."
TPK
"High quality food, great ambience. We eat at Zios on special occasions and are never disappointed. We all ordered the steak last time and it was..."
Elsa Underhill
"Warm atmosphere on a cool evening. We tried this restaurant located In a stylish Victorian terrace for a family birthday. A good range in the menu..."
Silvers
"I dined here on a work night. The service was attentive, the food & wine exsquiste. A perfect evening. Highly..."
Bex
"Great food, lovely wine, awful service.. Four of us went to Zioo's for dinner, three out of four meals were absolutely wonderful, but one of us..."
LAW
"Lovely food and service - great ambience. I've been several times for lunch and dinner and it's always a..."
Kristin
"Always a winner. Zio's would have to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. My husband and I came across it one day looking through the..."
Emily Sicura
"Amazing Food & Service. My partner and I visited this restaurant on 18 th February 2013 after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. We are very glad..."
Julie M
"A Favorite resturant - great food, duck plate , fish, Courgette - the best ever!!But you must try the Chocklet Soufflé -..."
Graham Holmes
"What an Amazing Restaurant. Absolutely awesome. Can't speak highly enough of this place. Fantastic service, wine selection were spot on and the food..."
Amy
"Lovely little place. The food was divine, fish of the day was steamed wild barramundi cooked to perfection and the vegetarian platter was gorgeous..."
Tanibu
"Just finished dining at Zio's tonight. First it was lovely to have a restaurant which opens on a Monday night. My friend had booked and told them we..."
Nicolah
"Great food. Zio's has great food and great service. The atmosphere is wonderfully peaceful and i highly recommend dining..."
Clinton Duong
"Absolutely Brilliant Food. My girlfriend and I had dinner there last Friday 15 June 2012, and we were amazed!! I cant recommend this restaurant..."
Matt
"Great food and lovely ambience. Went here on a Cudo voucher and it was well worth it! Fabulous food, exceptional low-key service and a lovely open..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Thanks a million!!. We recently has a function for 19 people at the restaurant. . Mine host Jakob and his staff were welcoming and absolutely superb...."
Noonie
"Zio's. A seventeen year gap between visits for us but my now wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal and great service last Saturday evening. Utilised..."
Francis
"Fantastic Service and Delicious Food. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing! You need to try this restaurant! Beautiful and relaxing..."
Monica
"The duck plate was..."
Helene
"The best chocolate Soufflé in Melbourne!. I went to Zios with some girlfriends, to get away from the wintery cold Melbourne & enjoy some yummy food,..."
El
"Beautiful Restaurant. We were at this beautiful, charming, cosy restaurant thursday night. I was greeted by the head waiter and seated near the cosy..."
Amykee
"Amazing. If you want to have a stylish and tasty meal, at a better restaurant without murdering your budget, try Zios. Service is impeccable, food is..."
Catlin
"Delightful. Discrete & professional service, wonderfully flavoured food, excellently presented. This is a serene & sophisticated location which the..."
JohnSelby
"Blash. My wife and I went to Zio's last night for dinner.We had a very enjoyable evening. We were met by the matre D at the door and welcomed...."
Blash
"Fantastic don't know what they talking about. I am a frequent dinner at Zios, I have never had a bad experience ever! My husband and I, took my boss..."
Amy
"The food was overprice but we still enjoyed the food. Table service was fine. We may come back again for the seafood..."
Food Monster
"Just dine at this great restaurant. Cute boutique restaurant, good prices, great wine list and very good food. We have just shift here from london..."
Danii_32
"If you have not experienced the Chocolate Soufle at Zios you haven't lived! Best Soufle on the planet and I'm not exaggerating. Service is awesome..."
Darren
"Food was superb, service great and the wine a fantastic match, made for a perfect night with the perfect..."
Peter N
"Not a bad experience, the waiter was patient and friendly, food took awhile to come.. This place is supposedly famous for it's wagyu beef, the steak..."
Fatboo
"Zio's - simply stunning.. Fine dining is done so well at..."
Todd
"Modern Australian cusine. We had the Morton Bay Bugs, Barramundi and steak - all of which were delicious. Excellent and helpful service. Restaurant..."
P.J. Frayne
"Extremely welcoming nice and cozy with great calming music! Perfect especially for the winter! Super friendly staff. The food - absolutely..."
Vatsalya Bohra
"The food was extremely beautiful. The presentation was gorgeous and the taste was delicious. We had duck breast and baramundi for fish of day. For..."
Elvia Nagaria Hioe
"Perfect ambiance of refined elegance and understated chic. Exquisite cuisine with carefully selected meals, always freshly prepared and served in..."
Tahlia Glass
"Our experience at Zios was simply fantastic. The food is simply fantastic and the atmosphere is lovely. The Chef came around to the tables to find..."
Sean Clark
Tonka
90/100 (2547 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Meringue
Scallops
Duck
Quail
Calamari
Tandoori Chicken
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Tapas
Curry
Beef
Prawns
Ice Cream
Salad
Carrot Cake
Chili
Steak Tartare
Crab
Sit down
Indian
Contemporary
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Me and lovely wife to be. Arrived around 8pm last night it was quite busy for a Tuesday evening, Our first time here . Quickly given a table even..."
Paul Quigley
"I have spent a week in Melbourne on a business trip, and I was looking for some of the top places to eat. This place came up and I have to say I was..."
Edita Rokov
"Wow wow wow, this little gem, found in AC/DC lane did not disappoint. Beautiful decor, attentive and helpful staff and amazing food. Will be back for..."
Shelley Miles
"Ambience, lighting, staff and food was on point. Had a beautiful birthday dinner here, will definitely be back..."
Joëlle Maria
"Dined here a few weeks ago with #melbournecitydiners. I was a little hesitant as Indian Cuisine is not one of my top choices. With the help of the..."
Kristine Reimers
"Just incredible!! The food, staff, atmosphere, decor, wine everything was incredible. Joyce helped us selected the food and Travis introduced is to..."
Porsche Lee
"Fantastic place ...atmosphere was just amazing & staff very attentive ... food delicious , would definately go back for another visit 😊..if I had..."
Julie Upfold
"One of the best restaurants I have visited yum yum..."
Rosey Fernandez
"Amazing Restaurant from the second we entered through the front door we were greeted, coats taken, seated st the bar given water and cocktail/drinks..."
Paula Dunn
"Recommended by a friend, great place. We didn't have a booking, so ate at the bar. The food was amazing! Traditional Indian flavours served in a..."
Dale Anne Battin
"Amazing place, the staff very attentive and the food exquisite, would definitely go..."
Patricia Robles H
"Well its Indian cuisine but not Indian.. Its sort of Modern Indian Fusion. You will have a nice experience if you don’t keep your thoughts on..."
radhesh kanna
"Tonka comes with a big reputation and it doesn't disappoint. Creative and very well executed fusion dishes with an Indian influence. The tandoori..."
Sheldon Florence
"An incredible journey of different flavours over small but perfectly sized dishes. These dishes are small with exception of the mains, intentionally...."
Alan King
"🦀 Spanner Crab Betel Leaf 🐙 Deep Fried Baby Octopus 🍗 Mustard Chicken Tikka 🐟 Trout, Wombok Salad 🍤 Kerala Prawn Curry 🐑 Avani’s..."
Stephanie Rose
"Birthday dinner for my wife and our son. The lights were either broken, seriously dimmed or on power-saving mode, but a relatively minor issue...."
Norman Chia
"We've wanted to come here for a long time and finally the day arrived. We were a little early but pleasantly greeted and soon seated with menus and..."
Joanne Lung
"Tonka served modern Indian cuisine in a contemporary, fine-dining style setting. We ordered a few of their meals; Zucchini potato pakora, Chicken..."
Angel Khong
"DIVINE!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! First time visit for us and it didn't disappoint, the service is wonderful and the food is DELICIOUS! My partner..."
Donna
Sosta Ristorante
89/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Prawns
Prosciutto
Quail
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Crab
Ragu
Duck
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Reservations
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a fabulous place, we loved it, staff engaging and efficient delicious food and one of my favourite wines of the campaigna available � highly..."
Miki Wilson
"The food was impeccable- authentic Italian. I can't point out a favorite as out of roughly 10 dishes EVERY dish was delicsuous. We had pasta, braised..."
Dani Cardamone
"This place out-performs on every level. Fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable staff, food to die..."
Chelsea Annon
"It was our first time at Sosta Cucina I must say my husband and myself were both very impressed It will be one our favourite restaurants from now..."
Chrissy L Hutt
"Consistently outstanding food. I have been getting takeaway from here since the pandemic shutdown, and I must say the lasagne on the takeaway menu is..."
Lizia
"Went for dinner recently with my father and two of his work colleagues visiting from overseas, on Dad’s suggestion as he had been once before. We..."
Dining With Debbie
"Food, service and ambience was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and had balanced flavours. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for good italian..."
KhanhLy Tran
"I had one of the best cannolonis in this place. It was delicious. Loved this restaurant and would surely go back again. Ambience was neat and service..."
Food Lover
"I was hanging out with some friends in North Melbourne who recommended this restaurant. My mom was visiting from NYC and she loves Italian food. Long..."
Jenny R
"Dined at Sosta recently with my brother and cousin. We’re Italian, I’m a good cook and the boys are better than I am. Both are very educated..."
Flavietta
"Came here for lunch and had the pappardelle with the lamb ragu and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely one of my highlights from my time in..."
Emily Mauro
"The decor was beautiful and quite fancy! I had the pasta first of the lamb pappardelle. So good, a little hard for my liking but still nice. The pork..."
Leanne Dando
"Hubby and I dined here last night and had an enjoyable night! Friendly attentive service, very good wine selection My husband had the Angus beef..."
Frances Mona
"We came to Sosta Cucina on the recommendation of an Italian couple, and now it's our turn to recommend Sosta to others! Everything from the friendly..."
Hello. Imnikki
"I can't fault this place. I have been here multiple times and I am never disappointed. The food is absolutely delicious and affordable.The..."
Brooke Mazzeo
"Italian cuisine at its near best. Highlight for me included both the duck, lamb and choc dessert. Service was great which made the overall experience..."
MrMena
"I ate at Sosta's tonight. I find I can always rely on getting a tasty meal and a good glass of wine. Tonight did not disappoint. We are lucky to have..."
Robynbel
"Review from February 2017I don't make it northside very often, so when I headed to North Melbourne recently for a gig at The Comic's Lounge I..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"This is my favorite local restaurant. The food is excellent particularly the lamb ragu and their specials. This is a restaurant that is consistently..."
Alan Clayton
"We call this our local - it is close to work and where we like to go for dinner every few weeks. I have lost count of how many times we have come..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"The food here is always fresh and delicious. The staff are highly professional knowledgeable and warm. Just love this place. The zucchini flower..."
Lynn Griffin
"Sosta Cucina is all class. For special occasions and fine (delicious) dining with my partner this is where I go. The black truffle oil and mushroom..."
Carli
"We have been coming to SC for some years now. Have been to other similar restaurants, but due to the fantastic service, exceptional food and ambiance..."
Bren Reid
"Went here for lunch with Hong Kong team. Presentation excellent. Very impressive. This was a quick eat and we did mains only. I couldn't go past..."
Tony
"Loved it! We had such a lovely night! The Food & Cocktails were beautiful with service to match.....! Well done guys thanks so much! Will..."
Vegan Delights
"The menu looked great, the specials sounded terrific and the waiter was efficient. Good start and nothing disappointed.My crayfish salad entree..."
Nesaea
"Had a great experience. This restaurant is always packed ! And yeah I understood why ! The food and wine choices were impeccable and the waiters were..."
Arv Sharma
"Such a great night! Blown away to be honest!!!Okay so I first reviewed this place a few years back. At that point I gave it a 4, it was..."
CantStopEating
"Great little local Italian place.  Really surprised me in that i wasn't expecting the quality that i got served for a little Italian restaurant in..."
THE_G_MAN
"I chose the restaurant because I believed that it would provide an environment conducive to a business discussion.  In that regard it was not ideal..."
Jez Collier
"One of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. The food is out-of-this-world delicious! Service is always friendly and relaxed. Sosta Cucina is a must..."
Justine
"Beautiful upmarket traditional Italian cuisine.  We had the pappardelle which was excellent as well as the dessert tasting plate.  Although some..."
Mrs Mark
"Delicious food but loses points for being small serves that are overpriced. Sure pasta is filling and not supposed to be the main course, so price..."
Petty Cash
"Sosta Cucina is one of my absolute favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Every dish is exquisite and the staff is absolutely lovely. The steak was..."
Clare Louise Wilson
"Stayed at The Larwill Studio and the staff recommended this place and I'm so thankful they did. The food is absolutely outstanding as was the..."
Birdman
"HIGH STANDARDS -- I had a business lunch this week, two dishes for 30 bucks and I left very impressed with the place, the food, the service and..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Fantastic. We hosted a special occasion Sundaylunch for 22 of our friends and family at Sosta Cucina and everyone was really. Impressed with the..."
Melbourne_diner
"Great pasta dishes. Had a great meal (again) at Sosta Cucina - the food and services is always exceptional. It was busy even on a Tuesday evening..."
Inlikeconsulting
"Absolutely delicious and definitely value for money! The portions are large and very filling. Their homemade pickled chilli is also a definite stand..."
Sandy Tran
"Long time local, finally went and checked out Sosta. Very impressed, great staff and amazing food. The pasta is just so good, we were stuffed at the..."
Imojaune
"A North Melbourne treasure. It has been some time that I have been to a restaurant and was impressed with the cocktails, food and service. I had the..."
Nella Attard
"It's Northern. ...not Southern Italian fare here. Delicious food, great service and super wine list. Always reliable, always yum. A local..."
Labradongle
"Tick it off the list.... I had been meaning to come here for a few years and we finally made it. We were both a little underwhelmed with the whole..."
ScKatt
"Warm and cosy. Pleasant food, service and setting. Highlight was the Sous-vide warm octopussalad with pea puree and kipfler..."
Sauce
"I should have been a Italian! Love the food and all things Italian, Sosta is a beautiful Italian restaurant that gets it right. Flavours amazing. I..."
SuzieQ
"Came here for my dads birthday and thourght it was wonderful and the service was great but i wasnt paying so im unsure about the..."
Lolapi74
"Beautiful dinner for my boyfriend's bday. Came here for the boyfriend's birthday and was suitably impressed. Lovely staff, gorgeous ambiance and..."
Sarah Melanie
"Really lovely restaurant. Our party of 7 dined very well here. My three courses were excellent. Superb produce and beautifully cooked. The Italian..."
Two Sheds
"Umbrian Delight. Awesome wine dinner, with 4 dishes matched with wines from Umbria, the clear standouts Pasta with shaved truffle and a cheeky white,..."
Desi 71
"So good. Been here about 15times over the years. Love the food and the vibe. Some of the best pasta I have had. It's the sort of place you can take..."
Mr Stout
"Spring evening dining. Restaurant service can wax and wane, the night I dined it was excellent, and attentive. Agree portions are small...but tasty...."
Revis
"Nice service. Sosta offers a choice of good quality italian food. No traditional recipes, instead, one is offered meal prepared with invention. Small..."
Kandur
"A favourite..... I love, love, love Sosta Cucina!My husband and I have been coming here since it first opened. It is our local...."
CarltonCaz
"Classic italian. Came here bout a month ago on a lazy Sunday night. Nice ambiance, perfect first date restaurant. Knockout dishes squid ink pasta and..."
Daniela Karner
"Nice suprise... Went here about a month and a half ago.Lovely little restaurant with good service and good food. Squid ink and crab pasta a standout..."
Jase Stace
"It's been 2 years since I was last here, but the food staff and ambience were as wonderful as the last time!! The Bollito Misto and the bombolini..."
Michael Neat
"Loved it. Small but..."
Chris
"Fab Food on Errol. As someone who was unlucky enough not to have been born Italian I cherish my visits to Sosta Cucina. I can honestly say I've never..."
LisaM
"Some intersting dishes. Food and service good. A lot to like about this smallish resto in a buzzy part of Errol St. We were there on a Saturday night..."
Jimbo
"Delicioso ---- but way too salty. I love robust flavours, spices and salt...but i was rather taken aback when everything i had was JUST OVERLY SALTY!..."
Unforkettable
"Great Italian Restaurant. In my opinion this is a really lovely Italian restaurant - and definitely the best in North Melbourne. It is nicely done..."
The_d_rock
"Thanks Team. We had lunch at Sosta for my birthday today and it was fantastic as usual. It was my wifes first time at Sosta as the other times we..."
Andrew Russell
"Love it!. I've never had anything less than a really great meal here. Staff are friendly and professional, the free house bread and oil are top..."
Lisa Marriot
"From booking to paying Sosta Cucina defiantly ticked all the right boxes! The owner was funny and so knowledgable! Everything we ate had fantastic..."
Dasfoodie
"The bread and wine was a great way to start the epicure. The Ragu rigatoni was..."
Penny
"What a great little restaurant, found with help of Urban Spoon... Excellent service from waiters who know their stuff, tasty food and great wine...."
Diana Vawdrey
"Great. I found the service from Maurice was friendly and helpful. The lamb fell off the bone and melted in the mouth. The desserts were lovely. Plus,..."
Jamie A
"Fantastic!. I was in Sosta last Friday for lunch and tried the new menu, as always terrific food and great service. I especially liked the Zucchini..."
Dessie
"Terrific. We go looking all over melbourne for good authenic italian - and we think this one is superb. Great food - authentic and imaginative, good..."
St Kilda Local
"Terrific Italian cuisine with simply the best ragu in Melbourne. Fresh produce and outstanding service make this abode a pleasure to be a part of...."
The Cobra
"Fantastic food and friendly staff. Everything was superb and we were very well looked after! Highly..."
Ben Farrell
"Lovely little Italian restaurant. Decor is a bit dated but food is great and service is..."
S Kil
"A little bit on the expensive side but well worth it for the experience and the food. Authentic Italian food, intimate dining, attentive staff and..."
Amelia Pennycook
"Brilliant little italian restaurant. The quality of the pasta is outstanding. All other dishes we had were top quality. Don't expect massive family..."
Hiram Hackenbacker
"Delicious and authentic food with great service from the staff who knew their stuff and were very friendly! A cosy and intimate dining experience..."
Milly Greenway
"Food was so good at this place, and such good value, too. Beautiful, delicate pasta with lamb ragu and perfectly cooked steak. Simple but..."
Simon Sanders
"What an amazingly authentic and delightful Italian experience Sosta Cucina is. Can’t wait to return and try every dish on the menu. Thank you for..."
Francesca O'Brien
"Service and taste of the food are amazing and will come back for sure. The entree portions are a big small but the mains size are good. Came with..."
Rodrigo del Busto
Coda
89/100 (4416 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Australian
Asian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Scallops
Steak Tartare
Duck
Meringue
Oyster
Quail
Calamari
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Parfait
Cheesecake
Buffalo mozzarella
Tapas
Ribs
Eggplant
Lamb chops
Curry
Salad
Prawns
Chili
Sit down
Contemporary
Australian
Asian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Hit and miss. Great location and staff were very good. Half of our dishes were really good but one dish was undercooked and another just not up to..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Great Melbourne spot. The service was friendly, as we went their for a business dinner they didn't bother us with much smalltalk. The food was pretty..."
Geniebear
"We had such a good meal here. Being Asians, we know our food, the flavours were packed.. unique.. we are already looking forward to our next meal at..."
SimbaLovesFood
"Took my parents here who from New Zealand and we have not stopped raving since. We did not make a reservation but we able to get a table for 4 at 6pm..."
Laura Voice
"@codamelbourne Mid week pleasures at Melbourne's one hatted restaurant.Tucked away in a basement on Flinders Lane.Had the chili caramelised bug and..."
M3lissa____
"Great service, nice wine paring, sommelier was very professional, the food were interesting and delicious, Vietnamese and French fusion. Had a great..."
FoodieInMel
"Its sooooo good!! I had the cauliflower, spatchcock and lamb, it was the right portion for one (lady). Then I had the peanut dessert (recommended by..."
18mh18lv
"Have been wanting to go here for donkeys and I finally did and it did not disappoint food is an absolute 10/10. We had a couple betel leafs which..."
Birdman
"Love going to Coda for some nibbles and cockfails. We always grab a few dishes to share hereThe crispy prawn betel leaf is a must, and the..."
Teeks
"I had been looking forward to this place, and in summary, the place has excellent food and some very creative drinks. However it’s a bit over..."
Alan Tse
"Upon opening our doors in 2009, we were thrilled to receive the The Age Good Food Guide's 'HatAward' and have maintained it ever since. Complementing..."
Robin
"I made a zomato account just so i could write a review about how good the scallops were. The service was attentive, charismatic and..."
Sarah P
"This place is AMAZING!One of the best experience we have had in Melbourne.All of the food on the menu is to die for, we had several shared..."
Kerrie Peck
"Excellent food and service!Every dish was fantastic. Food comes out at a good time and you never feel rushed.Veggie curry was..."
Rowland
"Excellent food and fantastic service. The staff are extremely courteous. The food arrived on time. The only downside was that the restaurant's..."
Apoorv Malhotra
"Went here around 6pm with my friend. We have been told to finish by 7.30pm. Anyway, was a nice place but a bit pricey. I had veg curry 🍛..."
Perry
"I feel so lucky that I can get a table for Saturday lunch. All the foods are excellent except the calamari salad. It’s a bit too hot for me. Even..."
Gourmet Explorer
"Great friendly service and pleasant relaxed atmosphere, obviously a very popular place as it filled up quickly while we were there but we didn't feel..."
Susan Susan
"Great restaurant with friendly waiting staff and a fresh innovative menu. Highlights include the crispy skin chicken and the dessert menu. Highly..."
Dumba
"We went there for a date night. Had some amazing champagne and white wine. The staff helped us pick the best of the menu. We got mostly the small..."
Tabi Ei
"Yep. Delicious. Not much to fault with this place. A contemporary and creative menu that was nicely balanced. Premium ingredients used which were all..."
Linda
"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday last week and it was a wonderful experience! The staff were very helpful and welcoming, and the food was..."
Kira Dinh
"This was a place I had booked us into and WOW didn’t disappoint. What a really nice place to come for dinner. Lovely restaurant and friendly staff...."
Donna&Shane
"I love the lunch here. Especially sitting up at the bar to eat where you can also get glimpses of the master chefs at work in the kitchen! Really..."
Tanya
"Another great gem of Melbourne cbd hidden just off flinders lane in a basement setting. Expect Asian fusion style food but with a kick of french..."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Bartender and waitress who served us were an absolute delight. It was so nice that when we asked which cocktails the waitress recommended, she was..."
Stefan Piritidis
"One of the most interesting menus in Melbourne. Food that is a bit different and excellently executed. Great service and stylish surrounds...."
Eat Me!
"Wow! Didn’t know that Vietnamese cuisine can be this fusion and creative in its textures and flavours. Great share plates selections and wine..."
Ling Yuan
"This was an outstanding restaurant experience. We were seated at the bar, which worked well as we could see some of the kitchen work and gain an..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"It was funny arriving here midweek with a girlfriend to have a D'N'M over some good food and great wine. Most of the other guests were dressed more..."
Blefdot
"Mod Asian with a side of great service. Helped through the menu like an old man hopping out of a bath. Everything was flavorful and spectacular. I..."
JB
"We had lunch at Coda today and loved it. We started with the crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf. It was so crisp and delicious. Next was the Hervey..."
Chippie
"We enjoyed a great pre-show meal here early on a Thursday night. We dropped in without a booking and were fortunate enough to get a seat at the bar...."
Samantics
"Delicious.. what more can you say. Everything that came out of the kitchen was either delectable (prawn betel leaf) or unique (Thai basil sorbet with..."
Jo
"We came here for dinner. Was it cheap? Nope. Was the serving generous? Nope. Was it delicious?Yes, except for one dish. The first dish that came..."
Don Djoe
"Wow! Great food, wonderful service and an excellent wine list. Really enjoyed the tuna salad, quail lettuce wrap, squid salad and the tea infused..."
Fredster64
"“That’s a nice view of the bins,” said my husband as he looked out through the ground-level window. I saw the monochromatic arches of Chanel..."
Occasionalist
"Celebrated anniversary dinner. We let the restaurant bring us dishes until we were full. It was the same as an $80pp degustation which was superb..."
The Barrister Snob
"Don't usually opt for Vietnamese-inspired but glad I did! Had the tuna salad, palm heart salad, fried eggplant and accidentally ordered steak instead..."
Milla Vanilla
"Amazing restaurant. Food was delicious and service was fantastic!Favourite dish: Fresh oysters. Rating: 5/5Service: 4/5Food:..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed the food we did leave a tad hungry still, despite spending nearly $200 on food alone. Plus, I believe we made some poor..."
Lauren Maree
"Coda is one of Melbourne’s best. What they do they do so well! The service is always impeccable. It’s often described as modern Asian but I’m..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Simply divine! Every single dish was spot on perfection. The service was second to none! The roast chicken & the ocean trout were our favourites!..."
Lella Dee
"Another hidden gem within Flinders Lane, Coda offers fine Asian fusion dishes, ranging from something little to nip on, shared plates or bigger..."
TweeVy Ngo
"Cool basement area where the restaurant is - atmosphere is buzzing. Food is modern Asian Fusion. I ordered the prawn betal leaf which was crispy and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Service at Coda was great.. lived up to the expectations!Food was good however scored slight lower because have had more of a flavour explosion..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Coda has been an old favourite and it never disappoints, I always get the scallops and lamb cutlets but everything on the menu is lush. The wine..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"The place was packed and buzzing when we arrived for our dinner reservation and we enjoyed every dish we ordered. A great spot for date..."
Tina Tran
"After multiple failed attempts of trying to get a reservation at Coda, I was finally fortunate this week and it's fair to say it lived up to the..."
The Judge
"Went here on a Saturday evening without a booking with the two of us and got a seat at the bar which was great. The service of the bar man was..."
Tom Hill
"Went there with a group of frd last week. The seafood there tasted so good, especially the lobster n oyster. The sauce was so good. The soup was..."
Milktealayer
"Phenomenal. Melbourne’s best for me. Great food, great wine list, great atmosphere. We continue to go back time and time again. Never disappoints...."
Sam Tamblyn
"Five stars out of five for every staff member of the Coda team. Sat at the bar, every bar person, wait staff, manager... a credit to the restaurant...."
Moetfan
"😱Lizzie's first impression: The place is underground and is everything a typical Melburnian asian fusion place should be - dim lights, a bar with..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"We went to Coda for lunch yesterday and having dined several times at Tonka we were intrigued to see how Adam D’Sylva’s famed other restaurant..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Some really delicate interesting flavours, I preferred the dishes with punchier flavours. Only real disappointment for me was ordering a truffle dish..."
Mel
"Such a great find! My friend and I wanted to try chin chin but there was 2 hour wait, so we left quite quickly... BUT on our way back we found Coda..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Smaller: Hà Nội style fried rice paper roll with pork, truffle and nuoc cham & Crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf with kaffir lime and green..."
Sassyfoodqueen
"Dined here last night with girlfriends. We were a little late but they accompanied for us and all the food came out on time! Fantastic service could..."
Donut Kill My Vibe
"Great food & great place....all dishes we ordered are great, balanced flavors.... highly recommend duck larb with cashews, full of flavors. For two..."
Lcche3
"Great Modern Asian cuisine. There's a mixture of Asian and western food, not so much fusion but as a seperate dish for example we had duck curry with..."
Food Junkie
"Very nice place. Very good service. Food is good, the entrée was the best, duck from the main course was really nice. Very hard to get a table;..."
ITomx
"I had a really good time here. Food was very full flavoured and an excellent pace. We sat up on the bar where there was a good view of the kitchen,..."
AmyEats
"Service like the food always great efficient clean and well trained a true reflection of high standards, love the bettel leaf and the scallops..."
Ramskil Thomas
"Absolutely love this place, my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. I've been a number of times and have never been disappointed, great for an intimate..."
Kat
"The underground location definitely adds to the modern, intimate vibe of the restaurant. Service was fantastic and food was up there. Portions aren't..."
Guzzling
"We came her for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint.  The setting and décor was lovely, with soft lighting and the seating was..."
Colleen Eljari
"A nice restaurant. Another excellent Melbourne modern Asian spot. Came here with old friends and had a lovely time. My opening negroni set the..."
Two Sheds
"Quality melbourne venue. All dishes were very good - Steak tartare, duck curry, calamari, kingfish. Pinot from central Otago even better. Service..."
Stretts
"Came here on a monday night and it was still busy and full of atmosphere which was great! food was delightful and service topped off my whole..."
Louise
"Cannot fault customer service. Top notch staff!! Felt completely at ease. Ordered several small dishes as I was by myself. But each dish was bursting..."
Mysy
"Had lunch here today. The dishes were quite small, even the main course. But they all taste pretty good. I was going to order the roast duck curry..."
Veronica Lin
"10/10 evening. Came here for an anniversary dinner and the service, restaurant, drinks, food and staff in general were fantastic...."
Phoebe Rothfield
"Went here with a group of 4 after having it on the "to try" list for a few months. The service was impeccable, attentive without being overbearing..."
Steph Giles
"Really lovely dining experience! The atmosphere of Coda is delightful, would be a great date night setting. Four of us went to try some of the shared..."
Lisa Giles
"Excellent king fish dish and great Shiraz on glass. Duck was well cooked but king fish is definitely the best out of 5 dishes we tried! Will comeback..."
Dugie@Moon
"Went with a friend without a booking and we were lucky to get the last seats at the bar. After being seated by a host, rather than wait staff, it was..."
Jamie
"Took my partner here for his birthday as it was high up on his list of places to go on Flinders Lane. This place had great ambience and atmosphere...."
Kimberley Leggett
"We had wanted to dine at Coda for the longest time but it was always fully booked. We managed to secure a booking via the website three weeks in..."
Hangry Horace
"Came in early at about 6:30 and was lucky enough ti score a seat at the bar. People that came later than us wete unfortunately turned down! During my..."
Dilys Yeak
"Great atmosphere, just off Flinders Lane. Because it was lunch and a business meeting we were pressed for time, service infallible but didn't feel..."
Sneha Arora
"My friend treated me to a night at Coda for my birthday, the food was great could not fault it, and majority of the service was fantastic - the main..."
Foodandwinefan
"We cannot recommend this place enough, we were even more happy at the fact that you can make a reservation (no lining up - hooray ! :)).Highly..."
Lyn
"For me it was hit and miss. Some dishes were delicious and others I'd be happy to not have again. The scallops, lamb ribs, steak and buffalo..."
Kady
"A Birthday Dinner Done PerfectlyCoda A Modern Asian in the Heart of Melbourne, and a super yum one too! A wide Menu to please..."
Just Jamie
"Hidden away in the basement, a delightful place to explore.Delicious fusion Asian food with awesome presentation. A place suitable for..."
Nodame
"Went for a little stroll down Flinders Lane while waiting for our table at Chin Chin. Coda was extremely enticing from the lane so we thought we..."
Eatdrinkbe_merry
"Great vibes, delicious food, impeccable service. There was quite a wait between each dish, but our waiter noticed this and notified the kitchen...."
Simone
"Coda was okay. I preferred tonka over coda but I think my friends and I should have followed our gut and selected the right dishes. The lady who..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Been to Coda a couple of times now. Very sleek interior and immaculate service. Great sharing style menu combing both Asian and Mediterranean..."
Kate Dougherty
"Came here for my husbands birthday. We had a booking and getting in was no fuss. It is located off a one of Melbournes beautiful laneway of..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Tasty , great experience indeed .. I like that you have the option to order as many pieces as you like , which is good as you can try more dishes..."
Reem A Ch
"Service was excellent, venue is very intimate and romantic in my opinion! Food was great, Asian French fussion, my highlight was roast yellow duck..."
Jane B
"After my previous flawless dining experience with Coda, this Asian inspired restaurant quickly became one of  my 'New Faves' in Melbourne...."
The New Fave
"So there’s this little ol restaurant serving up cuisine that’s best described as French – Asian fusion in a basement on iconic Flinders Lane...."
MelbourneVita
"Been years since I've been back here again, and definitely worth the revisit ! Food was spectacular, and so was service. :) don't skip out on all the..."
Munchkinmichie
"Interesting is the best way to sum it up. An asian style menu with touches of classic French. Walked into a dark dining room with a great buzz. We..."
FoodFoodFood
"My friend and I had dinner with Coda a day or so ago and it was pretty much the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne.The food was..."
Anna
"Easily the best food and service I've had in my time in Melbourne so far. I had the duck curry which was excellent, and finished with a salted..."
SynVisions
"This place never fails to disappoint, it's amazing, the staff are lovely and would strongly recommend. I have yet to have something I didn't like on..."
Charlotte Rose Nicholson
"There is certainly no shortage of Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne and five year old Coda has been one of the most acclaimed. Hiding on a..."
Aussie Meets World
"How have I never been to Coda? It’s definitely now up there with my favorites. So confession time, I’m not 21 anymore but I’m sure it’s still..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Fantastic. Delicious food, great wait staff and sommelier was perfect with a recommendation for wine. The meringue dessert was a winner! The..."
Patchy
"Love love love the food. Service is pretty good and personal. Unfortunately, we over ordered and didn't have enough space for desserts. What a shame!..."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
"I can understand why we had to book this place 2-3 months in advance, because it was amazing! Highly recommend the bay bugs, scotch and the meringue..."
Kathleen
"We always love this place.. great food, staff are awesome and attentive.. The door guy Trav was very hospitable.. see you very soon coda...."
Greg G
"Mixed feelings about this place, it's not 'that' great. The food was Asian French fusion, very small plates to share. So you need to order pretty..."
Brunching
"I looked forward to attending this Melbourne dining institution. I had heard great things about this joint.Our waitress and  the sommelier..."
The Tastebud
"Really loved this place. Food, drinks, service, all big ticks from me. My favourite dessert here would be the s'mores parfait. DELICIOUS!!!! Highly..."
Susie Tran
"Excellent food, excellent wine pairing. Service was great and we were made to feel very welcome. Even though I am a pescetarian and my partner a meat..."
Shannon Fox
"Enjoyed our lunch here. Starters were fabulous. So fresh and tasty. Mains were lovely, again very tasty flavors, however my partner did say that the..."
Missy Mahony
"Must be one of my favourites in Melbourne!Had to wait for 2 months to get a table booked but it was well worth the wait. Food is amazing!..."
Orkedia
"Never disappoints. Service is spot on- attentive without being pushy. Food is also consistently good: blackened quail, lettuce delights, duck larb..."
FoodN
"Excellent dining experience.Set underground in an alley off Flinders lane. Always buzzingFrench-Vietnamese inspired contemporary cuisine...."
The Epicurean
"Hard to know where to start.  Loved, loved, loved it.  Waited two months for a booking and it was worth every minute. Industrial feel without..."
Sheridan Honey
"Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Coda last night. Delicious cuisine with some dishes I'll definitely come back for. The kung pao chicken and the..."
Mesmaty
"We had the most wonderful dinner at Coda last week - everything was perfect! Cocktails and wine were fantastic, and the food was EXCEPTIONAL...."
Pippa Skinner
"Delicious dishes with yummy wines to match. These guys know what they're doing. Combined with a great vibe and comfortable space, a winning..."
Fortheloveoffood
"Had dinner here recently on a whim. Had no booking and just walked in off the street. No table was free at the time however we were told if we were..."
Kenneth Seymour
"Their big share plates are much better than starters. Sizzling seafood was the best. Bigger on flavor and size but food took a while to..."
Croissant Lady 91
"DO: If you're in a group of 8 or more, do the set dinner menu. No thinking involved. If not, do the crispy prawn, moreton bay bug, quail, twice pork..."
David Food Leasing
"Another special evening at Coda where our waiter took us on an amazing journey. As usual we let him choose the dishes which we shared around the..."
Jerzgrl
"Been wanting to come here for the longest time ever and we had to make bookings one month in advance for a table for 3! Their menu is really..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Located off one of Melbourne’s cool hipster cobblestone lanes (ladies think hard about your shoes if you know you’re heading to this place)...."
LaFussPot
"Exceptional! This place just blew us away. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The ambiance and decor of Coda is cozy, fresh..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Had a great little lunch today , oysters were great nice and creamy , the bugs on betel leaf was so good . Aperol smoked trout yum and the pork hock..."
Julie Cassie
"Great spot, incredible food and great wine.Coda is a great place to go with a few friends, try lots of tasting plates on the menu and enjoy..."
Melbourne Explorer
"One of the best modern Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne. The menu and the food is always inventive, creative and absolutely delicious...."
Matt
"Melbourne's 1 hat top restaurant - Coda is renowned for its modern Thai/Vietnamese fusion menu. Love the small dishes created by chef Adam D'Sylva,..."
J88
"Good fusion-Asian cuisine, lovely staff, chef came to our table to take photo with us. I love their use of different herbs & nuts in almost all their..."
TT
"Popped my Coda cherry last night, and boy I'm glad I did. It was like gastronomical healing. The French Vietnamese cuisine was nothing like I've ever..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Celebrating a 1 year anniversary means there's a lot of pressure on dinner location. Having to book a couple of months out adds even more ......"
Leon Thomas
"Beautiful food, great wine and service. Price is on the high but it is to be expected from fine dining. Very impressive experience...we..."
Vivi
"Ambience and serving were amazing. Food choices plenty. Taste good too. I recommend their mozzarella balls, duck curry and crispy betel. Desserts was..."
Chia Yuen Chong
"I would definitely recommend Coda. Majority of the dishes are full of flavour! The crispy Ha Noi rice paper rolls were cooked to perfection and the..."
Tina N
"Amazing tasting food using the freshest ingredients. Highly recommended especially if you want to eat food that you wouldn't replicate yourself...."
MariaPia
"Took me a long time to come out and check it out and I wish I did it sooner. Te service is faultless. The menu has something for everyone but the..."
Finger Lickin
"Summary Review: A+++ in my restaurant books! This fine dining restaurant offers a modern contemporary Asian and Australian dishes. It is on a little..."
Mz_J
"Amazing food!! Went here for lunch with my friend, the food was really good. We had ocean trout, lamb chop, scallop as an appetiser and shared beef..."
Food Affair
"Went for a birthday and it was lovely. The staff were great and the food was great! I highly recommend Coda for the causal, yet attentive service and..."
Uqui
"Beautiful food with a beautiful setting. Was very impressed with the flavours and would definitely go back but there are just so many good..."
Steve Levon
"How good is Melbourne! Literally spoilt for options in this amazing city! We had such a good experience at Coda.. All the food was absolutely..."
Simplicity By Sarah
"Hard to get in on any night. We struck a fluke on a Tuesday and let them surprise us. We didn't choose a thing other than the wine and unlike some..."
Kamo First
"Quite a busy place. Nice atmosphere. Tapas was nice, especially the prawn, scallop and rice paper rolls. The duck curry was average, though the..."
Lucky Star
"This is Melbourne's latest IT laneway restaurant dishing up upscale Vietnamese fusion cuisine. My friends enjoyed Coda on the last occasion and..."
GiGi MV
"Quite a nice underground style bar/restaurant. Very impressed with vego options! The maître d' was not friendly at all, zip points there! The wait..."
Will Power
"My best meal all year! Great location, cool fit out (special mention for the lights over the bar) and excellent food and service. I'm a sharer so..."
Corpie Foodie
"Coda has always been fantastic.I always try and sit at the bar if it's just the two of us. We managed to get seated without having to wait. We..."
Patrickctully@gmail.com
"Wow, this place was amazing. The food was perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. We left the dish selection to the waiter, and he did not..."
G Train
"Great food and service, also well priced. I don't like set sittings though, I felt pressured the whole time to keep eating and ordering quickly etc...."
Theo Walcott
"Can it get any better? This is, without doubt, the best restaurant in Melbourne. Service is superb. All staff know the menu thoroughly and..."
Codaholic
"Upmarket modern dining choice with strong Asian influences that has remained of a high standard since opening. Great fitout, buzzing vibe, food..."
C
"Amazing! Food was incredible, walked in without reservations and service could not have been better. Excellent choice for an impromptu date night..."
Michelle Martin
"4 stars for food, 5 for service and ambiance. Walked into Coda randomly and was pleasantly surprised by a fantastic meal and super friendly staff...."
Alisha Murphy
"Best food joint in Melbourne by far. Hidden away at the back ally's of the Grand Hyatt this place is a gem. You can only do a tastings menu if you..."
Jason Griffin
"LOVE this place. I have been here three times now and every time it has been really amazing. My favourites on the menu are the Yellow Fin tuna salad,..."
Katieppie
"Being a restaurateur myself, Coda is one of not the absolute favourite. I own the iconic Dunyazad Restaurant and I can testify that Coda has..."
Waleed Talj
"I really liked Coda. It was a little frustrating not being able to book, but the waiter gave us a side table and some free entrées as other guests..."
Gillian Fulton
"Came here for my wife and I's anniversary. Absolutely brilliant. Great food and the service was faultless. Highly recommend the yellow duck curry,..."
ToMaZo
"A really nice place. The dessert is my favorite, the wagyu brisket is nice as well. And the curry duck is very very tasty. I will definitely come..."
Andrea Zhu Yunjia
"The restaurant was fully booked on Thursday night but we needed to eat early before the theatre so we took our chances with a walk in and were..."
4chillies
"Scallop (entree) and eye fillet (main) was quite good. Service was great. Quail (entree), rice paper roll (entree) and fish (main) was decent -..."
B. Spencer
"Was very keen to come after dining at tonka and coda did not disappoint. Firstly we had the scallops. I thought that it was nice but nothing..."
Jay
"Simple and fresh flavours. Asian twists thru the modern Asian / Australian menu. Great service and wines. Always a brilliant evening ........."
SN
"Dropped into Coda for a quick bite. Wow is all I can say. They blew me away. The basement environment was very comfortable and interesting. The..."
Comment Mike
"Exciting food, great wine list, friendly staff & great ambiance. Not pretentious & fake and not one dish came out that made us feel like it was..."
The Pierced Palate
"Outstanding food! Could not find one fault in any of the dishes we ordered! The presentation was gorgeous as well, and the flavours were so bold, yet..."
AH
"Great food, ambiance and service. Stick to the amazing entrées and you won't be disappointed. Each dish is so flavoursome and you'll want to try..."
Hhunni
"We decided to have an after dinner desert flight on a Monday night. We walked into Coda which has a lengthy wait list and managed to sit at the bar...."
Teebo
"Am I in Paris? Or am I in Hanoi? Simple humble Vietnamese dishes with complex Vietnamese flavors influenced by the sophistication of French cuisine...."
Mariposa
"Loved their savoury dishes more than their famous souffle Try steak tartare ! Also scallop dish tasted wonderful too Just a little annoyed..."
Hee Young Shin
"Ate here a couple of weeks ago I a group of four. Had meaning to come for years and the timing never worked out with bookings. It was worth the..."
Fiona
"Order most of the menu? Tick. Fantastic service and delicious food? Tick. A rambling about my portion control issues at Coda? Yes indeed! Spectacular..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"Great fusion restaurant. Loved loved loved their desserts, decadent, refreshing, not overly sweet. Excellent and efficient service, Staff are helpful..."
Mz_J
"Great food and service. The seating is below the street which gives it a cosy dungeons feel. The food is great - tried almost everything on offer..."
Vikrant Chaudhary
"Came here for my birthday and it was awesome. Good atmosphere and the food was spot on. Would highly recommend this place for a birthday or even for..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Fabulous food with beautiful flavours and presentation. Must have the plate of sizzling prawns to start, followed by Yellow Roast Duck Curry and a..."
Steven L.
"It's one of the fine dining that you would think about going back again. It's priced correctly in terms of quality, quantity and service. Wagyu beef..."
IamHungry
"As a fan of a hipster Asian cuisine, it is time to go back to the original one – Coda. Surrounded by Chin Chin and Lucy Liu and meatball and Co,..."
Frogfoodventure
"Coda is a nice restaurant, bit of a weird entrance from the lane way yet not hard to find, service was fantastic! with great suggestions for both..."
CoutureChef
"It's okay. It isn't in the league it likes to think it is, but the foods good, the service is great when you get it but if you aren't who your waiter..."
Out & About
"Absolutely delicious. Food was great and so was the service. Wait staff very attentive. Had a lovely experience. Will definitely be going back soon...."
Jkkelly
"Written in retrospect of a visit from over a year ago , went for lunch in a group of 8 and the waitress helped us order ,amazing food and service on..."
Sajina Mathew
"Such an amazing dining experience at Coda. The food was of a very high quality, we enjoyed every dish we ordered. You get what you pay for, which is..."
Redcat
"Great food, great service. The bar tender especially made the experience terrific as he drew a map for us on how to get to a bar we wanted to go to..."
Skyemaree12
"Wonderful evening of exceptional food and great intuitive service. We came in without a booking but were well managed until one became available...."
MalvernCustomer
"Fantastic. The staff are amazing and on the ball. No detail was missed. The waiter picked out a selection of dishes and they were all..."
Dirty Hobo
"Anniversaries. Anniversary dinners. Aren’t they swell? Well, Alice and I had ours the other day and she surprised me with a booking at Coda. I have..."
Karma Clarke
"Coda is an amazing restaurant tucked beneath the hustle and bustle of the city. In a basement off Flinders lane, this hidden gem has a sensational..."
Olive Sundays
"You cannot book this place, it is always packed. On a Friday night, after waiting for almost two hours, a table was ready for us. The ambience was..."
Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)
"Coda is a one hatted restaurant, tucked away along Flinders Lane on the corner of Oliver Lane. Its food is known as French-Vietnamese or ‘Modern..."
De-brief Me
"I didn't have much time to lament not ordering half a dozen of the quail before the soft shell crab rice paper roll with Mr Vo’s special sauce was..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"There was a small furore in the press in May 2012 about Coda. Interestingly enough a happy couple presented themselves at the restaurant without a..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"I had dined there half a decade ago so I though it was high time I returned to this chic culinary haven, nestled in typical Melbourne underground..."
Cee Dee
"Coda is a hidden little restaurant located in the basement of 141 Flinders lane, corner of Oliver Lane. As you can see above, it’s a bit hard to..."
Dan From Melbourne
"It was a typical Friday night in the city and I was meeting someone for dinner. Originally we had planned to go to Chin Chin but got there just after..."
One Fat Cow
"Coda is an exciting chic hatted restaurant just off Flinders Lane in a groovy basement that serves up innovative sharing style with Asian influences...."
The World Loves Melbourne
"One of the "must try" dishes of the joint were the betel leaves piled with spanner crab, galangal, roasted chilli and lime. These were sensational, I..."
Let Me Feed You
"I love their creativity in creating each dish by marrying different cuisines together and obtain each creation. They seem to take a concept of "feed..."
NiCNAC
"the coconut panna cotta/pudding with tapioca; also the modern-Asian desserts seasonally..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"Not your ordinary salami, which generally taste mostly of salt and chilli, this one was delicate and had a hint of smokiness. Went very nicely with..."
Jenster
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Coda. It is very "Melbourne" - tucked away in a lane, understated and minimalist. It doesn't need to be any more..."
Georgia B
"Menu-wise, Coda was also similar enough to its competitors, offering 'smaller' and 'bigger' plates. Smaller plates were pretty much entree/appetizer..."
Angel Khong
"The savoury menu is dotted with delightful renditions, whilst the sweet section swings completely into French territory. I can’t say I can fault..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"I love the food -- yellow fin tuna my favourite! The venue is really nice and the wine list fantastic! The service could do with some improvement..."
Nis
"High class fusion. A mate an I recently dined at Coda - We normally like to order a degustation or tasting menu to have what the House believes are..."
Kieran Barns-Jenkins
"Magic spot downstairs and such an amazing selection of food... Star service was magic really impressed with the set up and service such a a great..."
Food 2 Run
"Outstanding service. Came here for my birthday dinner and was impressed with the food but even more impressed with the service. Wait staff were..."
Mel Robertson
"I got it on a bad day, then a good day, so I am confused. I really didnt pay attention to the menu the first time and came away a little..."
Porkie Pig
"Delicious food and a great evening.. Loved our dinner last evening. Been here a few times, the food and staff are fantastic. What makes a perfect..."
Biancca
"Coda was recommended by a friend, and was a remarkable experience. Although difficult to book last minute, I managed to get a lunch reservation (a..."
Claire Lillian
"Enjoy this place.. The first time my wife and I attended at Coda it was a Saturday night. The place was packed and we had no booking. The staff were..."
Robertbalmer
"Beautiful food.. Had my anniversary dinner here. We loved it. The trout, lamb, spanner crab and mozzarella are the star dishes. We also enjoyed the..."
Karma Clarke
"Fantastic place. Second time I've been here and this time I chose to sit at the bar. Staff are great, food and wine equally as impressive. Tough to..."
Jamie Cant
"Their tapas entree (not the singular ones) were all very well balanced and full of flavour, as what you would expect with Asian cruisine. Mains were..."
Dooey
"Perfect balance?. The food is great with the flavours in close to perfect balance. We ate a truly memorable Tuna(raw) daikon salad exceptional Morton..."
ChrisR
"Full of flavour. From service to food this restaurant has spunk. The duck curry was AMAZING, as were the appetizers, salad and dessert. I will..."
Speccy
"Wow!. Went to Coda last night. What a beautiful fusion menu. Stand outs were the Aperol cured oceean trout, quail lettuce delight and the list goes..."
Jade
"Enjoyed everything we had. We shared lots of plates so we had a good sample of a lot of dishes on offer. I recommend doing. This as well. Great..."
Stefi
"Brilliant! Take a bow Adam D'Sylva & co!. Coda has everything I want when I go out to eat. A cloakroom for a start! Friendly, warm welcome, prompt..."
Bc4774
"Love this place. Coda continually impresses me!Every time I visit this cracking little restaurant it's aways abuzz! Last visit I was..."
A.burgess
"Always amazing. Coda is one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants! Always satisfied after every meal, I don't recall a dish that I've had that I..."
Ann
"Devine Experience. What an experience. All staff were brilliant. The food was amazing, flavours and textures of each dish made us wanting more. The..."
John
"We went to Coda last night and had a combination of small/tapas dishes and bigger dishes as well as dessert. All the food was very tasty, fresh and..."
Foodie13
"Awesome!. Coda delivers on all levels. The restaurant itself is stylish with a grungy basement feel, and a seductive and classy ambience. Food and..."
HungryBoy
"Exceptional!. Was a little wary given recent negative reviews. However, we walked in without a booking early on a Saturday afternoon, and the..."
Manmar
"Sunday Lunch. What a wonderful lunch. Friendly, happy & attentive staff and food to match. Interesting wine, good options by the glass. The steak..."
Verveleha
"A little on the expensive side and service hit and miss but did..."
Bobbywong11
"First time Coda diners but definitely won't be the last. Sitting at the bar cheerful and extremely helpful wait staff help navigate the menu and put..."
Mark Anderson
"Such an amazing meal.. We especially loved the crispy pork spring rolls! Order lots of little dishes- you won't be disappointed! A fantastic..."
Alicia
"Delicious. Had a great night. No reservation and they got us in. Staff were friendly and attentive but not pushy or in your face. Even suggested a..."
Sheza13
"Five Star Customer Service. Nothing was too much trouble for these guys!! It is so refreshing to get such fantastic customer service matched with..."
Haveabeerwithdave
"Still good. Good food even better wine list Curry and a bottle of..."
Le Paradis
"Great service. Great food. Nice fresh..."
Delish 27
"Great food. Dined here recently prior to watching a comedy festival show at The Forum - great venue to go but better if you allow more time to relax..."
I Love Food
"I loved the food & atmosphere, so delicious! Highly recommend..."
Anon
"Impressive on all fronts - you'll go back again and again. Booking - easy and friendly service that always try and fit you in - very welcoming at the..."
Jgalvez
"Lovely eveerything. Came here for a birthday lunch and loved it. The wait staff were really helpful and pointed us to some dishes we may not have..."
Shar
"Best desserts ever!. The desserts here are amazing. I have never had better desserts anywhere else...."
Louisaholly1
"Delicious solo dining experience. From the moment I stepped in until the moment I left, every bite was more delicious than the previous.I..."
Melanie Henley
"' Exceptional dining experience' is probably the best way to describe eating at Coda. It was simply sensational. Everything on the menu works so well..."
Antoinette
"Best dining experience I have had in a long time! We had the option where they bring out the chefs recommendations - great idea as everything was..."
T
"Fabulous. A brilliant sub lane way dining vault is Coda. Casual yet highly attentive and professional service is matched by excellent, inventive..."
Bellefood
"The most magnificent meal I have had for yonks!!Not just a meal but an experience !!Compliments to the chefs, compliments to the bar staff...."
GarbageGuts
"This little goldmine hidden down in the basement off flinders lane is a fantastic restaurant to dine at,with not only delicious food but fantastic..."
Rachee Baybee
"If i've gained weight- it's coda's fault. This place is delicious. It's a must try, once or twice or ten..."
Lindahaynes.f
"Great food. Wouldn't say it was spectacular, but what they do do, they do very well. Crispy prawn betel leaf, Hervey Bay scallops, tempura bugs, lamb..."
Matt
"A Melbourne must-do, Coda is a safe bet. Recent visits have disappointed, with FOH too cool for school and lacking enthusiasm, and food a step behind..."
Don Valentine
"Work lunch #1. The social club organized a set menu. The spanner crab, pork belly and ice-cream was memorable. The service was..."
Aus Open 2014
"Everything was outstanding food and services. Great choice of wines. good..."
Vernicapaolo
"Degustation was amazing. Definitely will come..."
Mistermister
"Absolutely brilliant. Huzzah..."
Nathan Gurarie
"Great start to an evening of dining; brilliant entrees!. My wife and I decided to hit up Coda and Tonka on the same night, and kicked things off with..."
Corbossa
"Loved it. Ate here yesterday with a few friends. Buzzing atmosphere, knowledgeable service, efficient. The menu had lots of great choices and we..."
Issie
"Probably one of my favourite restaurants in melb. Great mix of very exciting flavors and amazing staff. Atmosphere is very cool and great for..."
Lance
"One of the best!. Afterwork drinks and some light food no better way to spend a cold windy Wednesday night. Always love it here at..."
Gregmather
"12 Hour Ribs - Delish!. Visited Coda for lunch on a Sunday. They weren't booked out, so enjoyed a 3 hour relaxing lunch. Very attentive staff...."
Helen Lai
"Pricey but delicious. Cool set up with very friendly staff. The food is amazing, I love the soft asian / french combination. Good wines. Food isn't..."
K
"Fusion bliss! Absolutely delicious food, expertly prepared, sensational flavours and fresh ingredients. We wholly recommend, in order, the 12 hour..."
Jonathan Shrapnel
"Legend manager!. Tommy is the..."
Ryan P
"Everything was outstanding from the food to the service. Five stars. Well done guys great..."
Dean
"I like this place enough as food & wine was excellent but let's face it - it's jazzed up Vietnamese food designed for western tastebuds. $11 for one..."
Hollytd
"Perfect! a must to..."
Lovetoeat
"Perfect. Loved every bite , great service at the bar , fantastic menu and a well run kitchen . Looking forward to going back..."
Andrew
"What a fantastic time at Coda a must to eat at food staff price..."
Jeff Cassar
"On the fence. Atmosphere/venue were great, food was very good to excellent, service was pretty good - went missing from time to time eg no one paid..."
Mark From Melbourne
"Excellent food. Beautiful restaurant, excellent front of house staff, very friendly and informative. the food was so delicious and very well..."
Sanjee
"Simply delicious. Yum yum yum!! Great food, service and..."
Natroxstar
"Always good. Very consistent been many times food is always pretty good and the room is..."
Jennyk
"Love it..... 8 of us went through to eat here. It was on the expensive side of things but the food and the experience was great in my view. The..."
Travis MacLachlan
"Incredibly Impressed. My friend invitied me to dine here and as I'm vegan I normally check the menu before hand to see if there are any options I can..."
Hannah C
"Brilliant!. The duck curry was to die for. Plus the lamb cutlets were amazing. Very enjoyable..."
A And T-Patts
"The good is consistently gre.... The food is consistently great. I think I've eaten my way through the menu by now. Good wine list. The staff are..."
Jools Gardiner
"Small dishes & Dessert. Next time I go, I wouldn't order the mains, as I don't think they were worth it.. had 3 of the smaller dishes and they were..."
Bigeater
"Good experience. Nice staffNice set-upNot too noisy (went on a sunday night)Good and interesting food. Very handy to share$80 pp..."
PuMan
"This is my favorite restaurant. Great vibe, the most delicious food and great reasonable wine list. Love going here such a..."
Penny
"Contender. Loved the room and the feel of the place. The bar looks like a fabulous spot to while away a few hours and the edgy buzz of everything..."
Richard
"Sit at the bar. Took my daughter here on Saturday night and we came away very satisfied. Beautiful food, excellent service and staff had just right..."
Mish
"Really good service! From..."
Anon
"Fantastic!. Man this is a great place, One of the more professionally run places in Melb. awesome food, great wine list, attentive and really nice..."
Shanelucas46
"Just Lovely. I had a beautiful dinner here at the bar with a friend (we didn't book but the bar option was fun right beside the kitchen where we..."
PoleDancer
"Well Polished But Pricing if You Come Hungry. Fusion food has never sat well with me but I decided to bite the bullet and visit Coda on..."
Cheezles
"Friendly staff. Great service. I found the food Imaginative and tasty. We triedMost dishes on the menu. Will be back. Thoroughly..."
Gary Charman
"Amazing people behind the bar, who care about your order and are genuinely nice. We got so full we couldn't eat sweets, def going back as they looked..."
Brendan Hunt
"It's a must. Hands down one of Melbourne's best restaurants! Amazing food, consistently good service & great..."
Pasta Please
"Sensational from start to finish ! A hidden gem in Melbourne's lane ways..."
Grazia Prochilo
"Excellent from start to finish, steak tartare and the fried prawn in betel leaf were superb, friendly and knowledgable waitstaff and a dangerously..."
EatingGuy
"Can't wait to come back!. Went for a business lunch after hearing great things about it and wasn't disappointed.Service staff were some of the..."
Harry McGoldrick
"Yum!!! I went here with a group of 6, we had the $80 set menu and it was delicious! The starters consisted of beautiful little morsels such as..."
NomNoms
"A great city spot. I need to visit Coda at least once a month, even if it's just for a glass of bubbles and a chat with the amazing host of staff..."
Pinkender
"Absolutely fabulous. Love the food, staff and atmosphere. Everything is always fresh and tasty. Will be back..."
Angela
"Luv it!. Went there for business lunch. Love it! Can't wait to be back with friend..."
Foodie
"Worth waiting for. It took me 3 weeks to book in for a Friday night... It was worth it!!!!Polished up, stylish, delicious, different and worth..."
Rachel Jones
"Lovely Time Had. My friends and I had a wonderful lunch. We tried quite a few of the dishes. The Sugar cane prawn withsweet chilli sauce was..."
Rebecca
"Not only was the food just fabolous! But the service was just excellent! They look after you here! Not to mention how amazing the cocktail flavours..."
Nacho
"Worth it. Excellent food, helpful and friendly staff, several vegetarian/veg-modifiable dishes. One of Melbourne's..."
Iloveveggies
"Amazing food and service to match. My partner and I booked Coda for our anniversary so we were hoping for something special, and we were not..."
Geoxmel
"I like it. A lot of hype but entirely justified.slick service ,innovative food and never a sense of being rushed.my tip would be to avoid mains and..."
Uroldoc
"Had yet another amazing dinner at Coda! We left our food choices to Kate and Michael and as usual they used their expertise to deliver the best..."
Stuart Neil
"Steak Tatare. Can't stop thinking about this steak tatare! Coda makes a simple dish taste better than anybody else...."
Bne-eats
"Would go back just for the banana monkey fritters. To die for. Great staff and service..."
Ninja
"Love it love it please open Coda in..."
Greg Willmott
"DELIGHTFUL DINING. There are few places in Melbourne that tick all the boxes for a great dining experience.CODA definitely is up there with..."
Lily
"Superb. I've wanted to dine at Coda for a number of years now.I was not disappointed, My better half and I had so much fun ripping through this..."
Street Cred
"Simply..... ...amazing. Not many places impress me enough to give me a sense of longing to go back, but Coda does. After failing to get an actual..."
Connie75
"Good food to share...I recommend all the smaller plates to share. the tartare is a must try with the oysters. not too sure what the fuss is with the..."
#LivForFood
"Exceptional service - from entry to wait staff to wine service - friendly, attentive and proactive without being overbearing. Great food too. Quite..."
Ivan Ross
"Great fresh and tasty menu. Excellent service. Desserts to die..."
Kirk
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Jase
"Great place to have some nibbles and some drinks before you head off out. the food is tasty, exciting and well exicuted .think i might become a..."
Pancho
"Impressive. Had a lovely time at Coda last night, food, atmosphere and service are all top notch, with some of the most professional staff ive come..."
Alimex
"Just go!. I have been multiple times and despite my expectations increasing each time, they somehow surpass them. Food incredible (the left side of..."
Lauralee
"Perfection. Have now been to coda a couple of times and am counting down the days 'till i can come back for more! the zucchini fritters are my..."
Me
"After wandering in on a saturday night at 7:30 we were asked to wait 20mins. While waiting for 30 mins we had a very attentive service telling us how..."
Simon B
"Fantastic food, service and ambience. Get..."
FoodieUS
"Good fun. Was there for lunch on Saturday...great service!! Really helpful waiters (who were also very cute haha). Food portions were quite small but..."
Stacey
"Absolutely fantastic. I've been to Coda twice now and I think it is fantastic. The only problem is that everyone else thinks the same because both..."
CindyMichelle
"Have been several times and always had a great experience. Food is top notch with both delicate and intense flavors and the drinks are delish! Wait..."
Sam S
"Always surprises me. Coda is a gem.Every time i remember to eat at Coda, I leave the place astounded by how enjoyable the food is.Its open..."
Northsider
"Food was good, but the restaurant needs better ventilation. Comes out smelling like..."
ASH
"Spoilt!. The scallops in the tapioca are simply..."
Lisa McDang
"A date with your wife is always going to be wonderful and Coda was a great place to enjoy a night without the kids. We absolutely loved it. The..."
Warch
"Take it or leave it... its my second time at Coda and it was good, just good though. Staff were friendly and service was good but for what it is..."
Sweetcheeks
"Along with the service and atmosphere the food was very interesting and I would defenitly go back. The duck liver parfait was..."
Raw Meat
"Service attentive, yummy asian fusion food without going overboard, portions right and wasn't as expensive as I had expected for a restaurant like..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Coda was everything I expected. Our Waiter was fabulous recommended everything for us to try and drink and was very attentive. The food and flavours..."
StyleS
"From succulent lamb cutlets with chimi churri sauce to a stunning yellowfin tuna salad, the quaint Coda restaurant in a cool and under-stated..."
Gunther
"Goodness. After finally getting a booking with Coda by booking a month in advance for a weekday dinner seating, the food still exceeded by high..."
Oyster
"Fantastic!. Tasty, tasty food! We dined here before a show so our time was limited.The staff were fantastic, especially our waitress, Alice! Alice..."
Shany
"Best service in Melbourne?. It's taken us over 2 years to get to Coda for various reasons and now I can't believe we waiting that long. The stand..."
RobG
"Regulars. When my husband and i visit Melbourne to see the fam, we always make room to visit coda also.Our romantic night out here has always..."
Ginababina
"Very content :). I had the loveliest dining experience at Coda recently. The service was exceptional. I found all the staff to be friendly, helpful..."
Ilovefood
"Consistent Performer. Really worth a look but the buzz has worn off now, can get a table most nights.Smart asian food with a great..."
Diner
"Wow - worth the price tag. I'm always wary of expensive restaurants with a reputation that outweighs their value. I was pleasantly surprised,..."
Suedy
"When we 3 friends found ourselves in a queue of over 1 hour at one trendy "no reservation" restaurant, we just couldn't stave of hunger long enough..."
Madam Boots
"Good, not great.. After hearing so much about Coda, we finally managed to get a spot there after three days of trying (or so). Service was good and..."
Kenneth Lee
"Contemporary Coda. We expected a lot from this young chef and he delivered.Coda is a hot. Great urban decor off Flinders Lane. Its busy, always,..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Well after a few attemptes to get in to other "we dont take bookings" restaurants (what is is with the approach! Very frustrating when you know where..."
Shane Parkinson
"Went for my wedding anniversary last night and had a fabulous dinner. Staff were professional yet casual and the food was delicious. Crispy pork..."
Peet
"Subtle and delicate flavours. After trying to book this place unsuccessfully for 2 months, I decided to just walk in on a saturday night during the..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Not bad. The desserts were to die..."
Feigy Simpson
"One of the best. Fantastic food, and a great wine list. Will definitely go back..."
Michael Rose
"Always kind.. I've been here 3 times now and have had a memorable time on each visit. have always been stocked with the sommelier, paying close..."
Rohan Cooke
"Can't wait to return!. Fantastic dinning experience. Food was so fresh, best quality ingredients. A little bit pricey but definitely worth it. We sat..."
RitaP
"Cool location. Underground. Open kitchen so you see all the action. Cute waiters. Yummy scallops. But a tad..."
❤️
"Pleasant surprise. Stumbled in here when it first opened. A few first time jitters, but nothing too unforgivable. Overall, good service and decent..."
Kelly Belly
"Very good food. The steak tartare is fantastic. Wine a bit over priced but food is..."
Joe Rudolph
"Young guns comes out blazing .. but still got lots to learn. Yeah, the food was OK. The decor was oh-so-cool laid back yet modern feel, and I can't..."
Hungry Ronin
"An experience. Sometimes you find a restaurant that makes eating an experience and that's what Coda was to me. I was excited to come here after..."
Daniani
"Just go!. We've eaten here twice now and both times were fabulous. The food is divine and the service brilliant, even the first time when we just..."
S And M
"Adam d'Sylva rules OK? Ate at Tonka and Coda in the space of a few days. Formulaic to a certain extent ( trendy, a tad noisy , plates for sharing..."
Mike B
"Awsome. Went for diner here last week and had the Crispy prawn and tapioca betel leaf and these were awesome and the Blackened quail was very..."
Mars
"Coda!!!!. The food here is definately the best asian in melbourne...."
Wally542
"Great food, bit quirky but great service!! Very enjoyable..."
Bb
"Can't Understand the Criticism. I really can't. Perhaps I was there on a good day. Perhaps I am not as critical of price. What I can say though, is..."
Dr Oyvind
"Close call. The waitress was a bit rude but manager helped to sort it out. The food was very nice...."
Hungry Brunette
"A few hits and a few misses. At last I can tick Coda off my Wishlist! The overall atmosphere is great. They have done a good job of converting the..."
Ange
"Loved loved loved it!! I had tried in vain to book a table for what felt like months to no avail, and when I tried ( and failed yet again) to get a..."
Emma B
"Coda! Fantastic! Really cool atmosphere with food and service to match. The service is right there without being in your face. Confident and..."
Angus Dawson
"Loved it. Sat at the bar and got the lowdown on the food as it was being served to us and others. Brilliant food and great service at a reasonable..."
Kieranb
"Impressive. Let me start by saying I love Coda. Have dined there a few times for lunch, dinner and nibbles with drinks on a Friday night and always..."
Michelle Gore
"Coda is good but not the immaculate beacon of dining that the hype might suggest. A recent lunch visit included overly long waits between the small..."
Alice Fleming
"Refreshing Asian flavours that Are unique and pleasing yo the palate. I enjoyed all of my meal except the duck curry. The rawness of the curry really..."
Agogo Lee
"Coda is about the food, every dish is unique and special. The kitchen staff care about their creations: fresh produce, bold combinations and simple..."
Matthew Carlo Donazzan
"Like it but the food was a bit hit & miss. Did dinner at Coda on a recent Sunday, Sunday is a good day to go if you are into wine as the sommelier..."
Lisa
"Coda is sleek, stylish and uber-cool. If you’d like a table in the restaurant section, it’s necessary to book in advance. Otherwise, grab a seat..."
Tubbymistress
"Coda is one of those hard-to-find-lane-way-hidden-in-a-basement Melbourne restaurants. From the outside, it doesn't look much. When you go in,..."
Food Lover
"In music, a Coda is a passage that brings the song to a conclusion. My experience of Coda Bar and Resturaunt was surprising - in a good way - and..."
Anthony P
"Yeah, yeah, so I'm probably the last blogger in Melbourne to finally review Coda. It only opened a couple of months ago but is already So Hot Right..."
Eating Melbourne
"It’s below street level, and has a great vibe as soon as you walk through the door. The windows allow you to see people’s feet shuffle on by, as..."
Iron Chef Shellie
"It's been awhile since our visit to Coda and had a fabulous birthday lunch here. The seafood dishes were delicious and refreshing, the pork skewers..."
W W
"The restaurant is fitted out nicely. Staff are friendly and attentive. The food is excellent, with the only criticism being the tempura bay bug had a..."
Chuankai Lim
"First visit to Coda. Thoroughly enjoyed an absolutely delicious, fun birthday dinner. Top notch food quality and unique flavours - the seafood dishes..."
Lindz Bradford
"Housed off Oliver Lane you’ll find Coda, another venture by Chef Adam D’Sylva, the same guy behind Tonka. Coda offers up Euro-Vietnamese dishes..."
For the Love of Food
"We had a lovely dinner at Coda over the long weekend, service was great and food came out pretty quickly. We really enjoyed the salmon gravlax, duck..."
Ling Yi Goh
"Incredible meal with 7 guests at Coda. Every dish was faultless which is rare in a set menu environment like we had. The service was impeccable and..."
Phil Horner
"You will always enjoy a beautiful balanced meal at Coda, we particularly enjoy the variety and the Asian fusion in some of the dishes..."
Angel Astrid AC
"The staff were extremely warm, friendly, informative and welcoming. The food was exceptional giving tastebud explosions. Our waiter even ticked off..."
Debbie Graham
Byblos Bar & Restaurant
88/100 (1377 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Prawns
Hummus
Falafel
Fattoush
Quail
Halloumi
Salad
Wings
Lamb
Calamari
Fish
Calamares
Sit down
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Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"We had an incredible dinner at Byblos. We were a group of 6 so decided to get the banquet and oh my gosh there was a lot of food. Everything was..."
MelbourneLops
"Came to Byblos on a recommendation and so glad we did. The food coming off the pass is some of the best middle eastern food I’ve experienced...."
Iceman
"Such a delicious middle eastern feast tonight! The venue was beautiful and the staff were wonderful!Pictured is the:. 1. Tabouleh..."
Cmzajicek
"Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Verdict: 👍We went..."
@_@
"Back at one of my favourite middle eastern restaurant in Melbourne. Again, they did not disappoint with customer service, food and drink quality and..."
Hillary Finds Food
"Byblos serves authentic and delicious Lebanese food. Came here with friend last Friday 9th August for..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Byblos is located in a gorgeous place just overlooking the Yarra River. The service here was fantastic and we didn’t have to wait long at all for..."
The Jaminator
"Staying in South Wharf for the weekend we are so happy we found this restaurant on the city side of the Yarra, just a short walk from the Novotel and..."
Anastasia Beaverhousen
"Few of us went there for happy hour and dinner on a weekday night. Food was amazingly good, ordered couple entrees, different lamb skewers, calamari..."
Ang L
"Having enjoyed many visits to this place for birthdays , dinners and New Year’s Eve parties this was also a great venue for our office end-of-year..."
Freeo
"Situated on south warf opp to Dfo. Went there on a team lunch, a nice leabnees restro. Well decorated and with water front view. Food was tasteful..."
Abhinav Khandelwal
"What a great place to eat! The food is incredible, very tasty!! The waiters were very hands on, always checking if there was anything we needed and..."
Kristen Palmer
"We have order via Uber Eats many times, but eating in was a lovely experience! We love the traditional kebbi and the felafel were perfect! Delicious,..."
Heather Snow
"Went there with a bunch of friend after work. Rarely eat Lebanese food. And it is good. I like sour food a lot . The way they make their sweet potato..."
Daisy Duck
"Byblos is a middle eastern restaurant in docklands. There’s a descent amount of vegetarian choices on the menu. I had the $60 set menu and was so..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"This is my second visit here, the food, ambience and the staff never seize to amaze me. I am writing this review as I am having my dinner and I am in..."
Ramya Paraman
"We went here on Saturday night and it was amazing. Wine and cocktail selection was great, something for everyone. We ordered a few different dishes..."
Hungry Little Caterpillar
"We booked for 8pm and it was very busy when we got there. Had to wait to be seated which felt like it took a while.Finally got a seat and..."
TheyCallHimX
"We went with the $60 people person dining option between 8 of us. The food was delicious and sooo filling it was worth the $60 a head. The only..."
Sarah Trewavis
"Dinner here was fantastic. Lovely staff and the food was fresh and full of flavour . I had lamb and chicken skewers topped them with tabbouleh and..."
Evanthia Francoise
"What was supposed to be a quick pre-footy meal became a great feast with delicious food, great wine and a lovely atmosphere.We were a group of..."
Always Hungry
"Great atmosphere and decor.Had a knowledgeable waiter who probably took way to long to explain the menu.We choose the calamari and..."
Jessica Nguyen
"Dinner last night was amazing, so fresh and delicious! Service and decor are very nice and welcoming. Chose the mezza banquet at $60pp and left full!..."
Markii_
"One of the best Mediterranean food joint in the city.Went there wth my colleagues for office lunch.Tried chicken, lamb skewers along with..."
Varun Chandwani
"Delicious food, efficient service with friendly staff in comfortable, pleasant settings. It all started a few years ago when I had a birthday..."
J0yy173
"One of our favourite and best Lebanese restaurants.  Service and food is always good value, and menu quite comprehensive for all tastes and..."
Hans Moleman
"Yummy is also less to say authentic Lebanese food , so well cooked food and the customer service you get there is brilliant... will love to come..."
Vij.kanu
"In between scrumptious and refinement ...Another quite prominent venue on the Dockland/South Wharf precinct, complete with its own..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Great spot by the river in the CBD. Delicious tasty food with a good wine list. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good flavours with a wide menu..."
David Hewitt
"Fantastic restaurant! Lovely setting, great service, gorgeous food, great value for money, must do the feed me option! Will definitely be back :-)..."
Jenny Hetherington
"nice restaurant with great staff. food was good and tasty. but could have been better. quail was way overcooked. chicken wings too salty and dry...."
Foodme
"Set in a fantastic location overlooking the Yarra at South Wharf and decorated in a wonderful Arabic style. We sat inside for lunch as it was..."
Spaghetti Monster
"The decor and location is great! A good place to go to for date night or family dinner. The menu looks great however, cooking and eating middle..."
Nadia
"With cravings for Lebanese food last night, this hit the spot. We went for the $60pp banquet and we got what we asked for. Favourite things of the..."
Angey
"Dined here with a few friends a few nights ago and overall we had a good experience. The atmosphere and ambience ticks all the boxes - a good..."
Farzana
"For a newbie in Lebanese food, this place was great. We ordered 3 metzas and 4 skews for 5 people. The portion was manageable. I loved the hummus and..."
Kat Tran
"Byblos is that place where you take the people you love the most to have a good time with great food. The service quality is impeccable, food is top..."
Karthik Kunjithapatham
"Lovely family restaurant with a beautiful view of the wharf.... great quality food and service! Been here a few times for functions and events but..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"This is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Hands down the best Lebanese food you will find anywhere! You must try the banquet! Enjoy the Koosa,..."
A Girl With Curves
"Been here for a function and just the restaurant It is a bit pricey but oh my gosh Amazing foodGot the platter for 2, I eat..."
YesNoMelbourne
"I'm start by saying that their cocktails are in fact world class. I haven't tried all of them but the ones that I had are really beautiful. Then..."
Cookie Monster
"I was overjoyed to realise my work function was at Byblos as the Brisbane branch was my old stomping ground when I was living in Queensland. Similar..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Lots and lots of food. And then more food. Great service (much better than at the Hamilton location) and some dishes excellent others weren't my..."
Ross
"I've been here numerous times and it's my favourite place to go for delicious middle eastern food! I even had my birthday here with a few friends..."
Vivian Tran
"Dined in on a Monday night as a 4, what a wonderful night we had the food was spot on and the services was even better, it was that good we booked it..."
Food And Cider
"Our favourite place for Lebanese food. The only place to go when in Melbourne looking for quality middle eastern food. Flavours are spot on and..."
AEC
"Great place to dine, one of my favourites in the city. Friendly and attentive staff give a great dining out experience. Awesome menu. I have been..."
Quach
"What a great experience, it got me back to my mom's kitchen. Lovely food and excellent service. The waiter's knowledge of the dishes was very..."
Jhonny Masri
"Went to Byblos with a large group of 13 people on a busy Saturday night and have to say I was completely rapt with it. From the very start of the..."
Beck Hill
"Being gluten and dairy free has never been an issue here, as they have always welcomed and accommodated my allergies. If you're wondering where to..."
Jessica Thompson
"Ambience was amazing.My boyfriend and I ordered the buffet - So worth it!The food was impeccable and the service was lovely! Even just the..."
Lzct_
"Can't give a bad review about this place. My boyfriend surprised me with dinner here on my birthday, and I was impressed. Had a beautiful view, food..."
Denise Anderson
"Omg. Seriously good. Simple...you have to. Not just the best Lebanese I've had but right up there with some of the best food I've had. Just..."
Glenn Sullivan
"Been there several time for different occasions and event, all the times foods are awasame and staff are friendly.Recommended dish, kofta, fried..."
Ali Sh
"Beautiful food. The meat is always cooked perfectly tender. I love their prawn skewers too. Tabouli is probably the best I had. This place never..."
Carina Dalton
"Amazing food, atmosphere and service. We ordered the banquet. Had an amazing variety and so much to choose from. The food was cooked to perfection...."
Arthi Singh
"Awesome could be the less word for Byblos. I would love to go again with my family. The tenderness of awesome kebabs were so yummy. We went there..."
Shafquat Morshed
"Nice find. Lovely & cool outdoor area on a 34C day. We had the Byblos platter, with the usual offerings. The food was fresh & beautifully served. It..."
Manmar
"Feast to the eyes .. and when we had the platter ... that was just heaven... thier sweet treats thrill your taste buds.. my new and forever favorite..."
Pushpa K
"Beautiful food. Prawns highly recommended. Lamb chops were delish. Amazing Taboulei. Great cocktails. Service was a little slow. We'll be..."
Missliseylou
"I came here tonight for my birthday with my family, the place looks so beautiful.This place hands down is seriously magnificent. From the..."
Tez
"Fantastic location on the water front, beautiful setting. Dropped by for a light lunch so didn't have a lot of food, but what we had was all good. We..."
Sensaikai
"We spent Valentine's Day here with a set menu. It was wonderful and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend the dips, halloumi salad, chilli..."
Alycec
"Outstanding lunch at Byblos! Had the platter for 2 and we were not disappointed. Everything delicious, beautiful views, and even the mocktail was..."
Kirstie Close-Barry
"Situated perfectly on the Yarra, Byblos boasts good food and fine views of the waterfront. We caught up for Friday dinner with a couple of..."
Australia Lets Eat
"I booked online and received a confirmation straightaway. It was easy to change days. They do two seatings 6-8.15pm and another one after..."
Dr S
"I've been here 3 times in the past year. I always get the same mixed grill because it's so amazing. You get to choose 4 different skewers that comes..."
Food Fairy
"A small party of 6 for Christmas work breakup. Always a nightmare with 3 dietry requirements (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free) and a "i wont..."
Lyz Mizzi
"Don't need to say more, it's just Amazing! Food, service, drinks, all amazing! If the Expresso was not a bit cold for me when served, I would..."
Cindy
"We visited Byblos recently for a late dinner. The food and service were excellent. We ordered the chicken wings, vine leaves, Lahim Bil Ajeem,..."
Brigidlhosmer
"We had our engagement party here in the function room upstairs in October. The staff were AMAZING ! Very accommodating to our needs, set..."
Sharna
"We went here for dinner and had the banquet which was so much food, we couldn't get through it all. The food was very tasty and definitely a place I..."
Dills
"First time eating Lebanese cuisine and was very impressed with the entrees as well as the generous serving of the chargrilled chicken with coleslaw..."
Foodie
"Great food and great atmosphere. I love how they let you pick items off the menu for the banquet deal. Good place to go with friends for a nice meal..."
Desisean
"Lunched today at Byblos for a taste of Lebanese cuisine (a totally new experience for my palate) & chose their Makanek (homemade Lebanese spiced..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"We went there for a late dinner on friday night and it wasn't as busy as expected. We ordered the Byblos platter for 2 so we could try a bit of..."
XiaoHui Teo
"A little bit of Lebanese heaven! Byblos has to be one of my and my wife's all time favourite Lebanese restaurants in Melbourne. Right by the Yarra..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Fresh and punchy flavours....Lebanese cuisine described to a T. This place is my favourite Lebanese restaurant at the moment, and judging by how..."
Micky B
"I've been here multiple times and I love it! Great food, great cocktails and really lovely staff. Definitely not cheap but definitely worth..."
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JZY
"Byblos always get a 10/10 in everyway! Always always always go the banquet, you can't go wrong! The service is great and the food even better...."
Deana Cannatelli
"My first time trying Lebanese food was at Byblos Bar & Restaurant and it was a very pleasant experience. Food was delicious, unique, and well..."
Daniel
"Had a brilliant meal at Byblos. Ordered the Beef Shawarma, Trio dip and fish skewers. The fish skewers especially tasted delicious and fresh. The..."
Farhan Riyaz
"My first time here and the food was just incredible. I only managed to take a photo of our starters, but rest assured the rest of our meal was..."
Daniel Meissner
"Nice variety of food , lovely venue , staff are very caring and quick response to customer needs , highly recommended to try..."
Daniel Etezadi
"I had my daughters Baptism in the space upstairs which was just beautiful. They was room for the kids to play and for all the adults to mingle...."
Marlene Assaf
"Absolutely beautiful food. The mixed grill platter was divine, all the meat and seafood cooked perfectly. My Mum loved the vine leaf rolls and her..."
Sarah Vears
"Lovely atmosphere, food and customer service. Food was beautiful and great price for a spot along the river. Will definitely go back next time..."
Daina Joseph
"It's been a long time between meals. Food did not disappoint. Great place, location, view, company, atmosphere. We loved ever mouthful of our..."
Anaid
Flower Drum
88/100 (3715 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Chili
Mandarin Duck
Crab
Peking Duck
Scallops
Quail
Duck
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Oyster
Fried rice
Noodle
Pork
Dim Sum
Shrimp
Ribs
Beef
Prawns
Dumplings
Omelette
Lobster
Shanghai
Szechuan
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Chinese
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI can’t wait to come back!..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."
Stuart Robinson
"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."
David Food Leasing
"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."
Nalia
"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."
Katie
"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."
LittleAsianGirl
"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."
Jenny McWren
"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."
Leo
"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."
RM
"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."
Debby
"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."
Alisha
"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."
Jasmine
"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."
Kim C
"This restaurant is well known since the 90’s. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."
Noble Foodie
"Look, this restaurant isn’t cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."
Tania
"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You won’t get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."
Priscillia
"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."
Le Wine Journey
"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."
StepiiGM
"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! I’m much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."
Tanya
"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, it’s definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. It’s absolutely..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."
Fussy Eater
"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."
Thunder8621
"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. It’s been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."
Georgia Sing
"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."
Johnny
"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."
John Carver
"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."
Oscar Lau
"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."
Ben Lee Kong
"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best I’ve ever received, I’m left handed and within moments of..."
Look.its.sarah
"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."
FoodieGuru_770
"I’d never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It’s an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."
Two Sheds
"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."
Flashfryer
"Best chinese i’ve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."
TD
"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"
The Cheeky Chomper
"It’s been many years since I’ve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."
Dumba
"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesn’t meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."
Alijargalb
"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."
Michfish
"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices they’re charging. Glad I went, but wouldn’t go..."
Lindsay Marriott
"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."
Jesskaar
"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."
Jolene Lim
"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."
Justsoph
"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced, glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."
Dolce Bunnie
"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."
Jen
"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."
Leanne Dando
"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."
Ben Carrington
"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."
Good Food = Happy Mood
"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."
Michael Daaboul
"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution.  We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."
Little Man
"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."
Lucy Nguyen
"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."
An
"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."
Sneha Arora
"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."
Luciana Pinto
"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."
Paul Delaney
"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."
Gursharan Chana
"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Exquisite.  Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."
Wedders
"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy, your waited on as if you are the only person in the room and some the dishes,..."
The New Fave
"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."
Foodie AC
"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."
Lanz
"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."
Carissa Lee
"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."
Julia Ye
"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."
Stan
"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."
Olahn Zaft
"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."
Caroline Beaney
"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."
Jit
"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."
Occasionalist
"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."
Hungry_One
"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."
Helen
"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."
Food Affair
"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."
TheBearReview
"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."
Food Comatose
"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."
Guzzling
"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."
Johanna
"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."
Restaurant Rescue
"You cant just go past Flower Drum.  There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."
Gary Taylor
"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."
Missdelish
"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."
Terri
"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."
Polito
"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."
Chad
"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."
J88
"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."
Sarah O
"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."
MelbourneMiss
"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."
Tony
"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."
M.
"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."
Nestor Tsioustas
"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."
Lee Pownall
"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone.  Our party was treated like royalty.  The food was incredible too.  Definitely a special..."
Rodger Reviewer
"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."
Hahappieats
"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."
Steven Shipley
"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."
Dave Zoogs
"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."
Maddie Loves Food
"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."
Melbourne Foodie
"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."
Antigone
"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."
C
"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."
Uberfrauline
"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."
NomNomNom
"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 D’sas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."
Heidi
"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."
HH24
"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine. I don't..."
F&K
"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."
Carla Kathleen
"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."
HungryPole
"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."
Silk_rr
"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."
Tyler Brown
"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."
Nelly
"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."
SN
"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."
Kevin
"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."
Erin Burke
"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."
Tales Of Rose
"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum.  Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behind the heavy red door across the..."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."
Michaela Foodie
"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."
Gtime
"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."
Natalie W
"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."
Sgue
"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."
Simmybear Eats
"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."
Nibblesforgiggles
"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."
Popcornandtoast
"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."
Lydiapebbles
"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."
Angel Khong
"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."
I Eat Therefore I Am
"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."
Jobe
"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."
Libby Margo
"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."
Peter Hugall
"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."
Chica_aus67
"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."
New 2 Bwick
"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."
Roy Burrows
"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."
Food 2 Run
"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."
Cmrickards
"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."
Ronnielui2003
"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."
Manmar
"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."
Christina Triantafyllou
"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."
Marvelous Mark
"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."
AL87
"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."
Lunchalot
"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."
Csebarber
"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."
Professor Pig
"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."
Bomber Boy
"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."
Stvar1
"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."
Cathprentice24
"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."
Bear Pollard
"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."
K C G
"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."
Igiveupitstoohard
"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."
Angela
"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."
Mark
"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."
Donm
"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."
Brunchisbest
"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."
Serrin
"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."
CC
"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."
Foodie
"Wow..."
Jackson Fletcher-Coon
"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."
Elsie The Cow
"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."
Woofman
"As always fabulous. Thank..."
JoeyKMB
"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."
Foodie13
"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."
Xiao Long Bao
"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."
Megsmoo
"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."
Mel
"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."
Melb Foodie
"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."
Marianna Di Gregorio
"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."
SuzieQ
"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."
Steph
"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."
Ryan
"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."
Jodes And Mike
"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."
Julie T
"Yep still the best cantonese in..."
Bridgethopkins
"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."
Samantha
"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."
Yummy Mummy
"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."
Bianca R.
"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."
Machiz
"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."
Food Lover
"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."
Jack Shaw
"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."
Katiza
"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."
Kim Black
"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."
Fair But Honest
"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."
Leonie Green
"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."
Lauren
"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."
Tammy Neilson
"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."
Rob
"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."
Alano
"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."
Food Critics Wife
"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."
Berbatov
"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."
Talychka
"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."
Byte
"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."
A Team
"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."
Will K
"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."
Louise
"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."
Socialite
"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."
Julian Shambles
"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."
Foodie_j
"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."
Sir Lunchalot
"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."
Gin
"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."
Narelle Grant
"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."
Dee
"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."
DB4SB
"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."
The Hungry Scorpio
"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."
Tina Stojkovska
"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."
Terry O'Hanlon
"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."
Peter White
"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."
Christie Cathcart
"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."
U4128308
"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."
Hungry Princess
"Great service great food a great business still going..."
Hung Lo
"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."
Krishna Brannigan
"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."
Tastybits
"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."
Anonymous
"Great food & service. well worth the..."
Richie Hunt
"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."
Richard
"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."
Kong
"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."
Tiff
"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."
Dani Lindsay
"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."
Matthew Jackson
"Always a great meal, go the..."
Paul Tomkins
"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."
Stacey
"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."
Fat_kid
"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."
Racy_jacy
"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."
Stephen Sander
"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."
Steamrollersam
"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."
Jrgnsn_tjf
"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."
Heracles
"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."
DanielB
"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."
NK
"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."
Neil
"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."
Tony Parisi
"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."
Mike B
"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."
Jia
"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."
life
"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."
Joy Dala
"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."
Guru Gun
"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."
Nathan Coates
"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."
Melissa Trainor
"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."
Faye Mach-Phung
"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."
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"What can be better than a post tennis drink at this lovely bar? Sitting at the bar with cool wine and nibbles helped along by the obliging and..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"MoVida Next Door is the next door to MoVida, yes, I’m serious. We came in on a Wednesday night at 7:45ish and sat on the bar seats. Most seats were..."
Jaime Eat&Fit
"I keep coming back here because the food is delicious and the service is generally very good.  You cannot book here so you need to be a bit patient..."
Mel Cee
"Flavoursome and beautifully presented food. Lovely ambiance. Attention to detail is excellent. Felt some dishes (octopus) were quite small for the..."
Clare
"Tucked away on Hosier Lane is this amazing tapas restaurant that offers aS wide variety and they have specials on a board.The grilled octopus and the..."
M3lissa____
"Came here on a whim as it was a last minute decision after work, we must have been super lucky was our party of 5 were able to be seated pretty..."
LC
"Service was quick and the staff was welcoming! Staff know their menu and specials well and how to recommend so we just ordered one special from the..."
Justin R
"Oldie but a goodie. We rocked up here early anticipating a wait but we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table, sure enough the queue started to build..."
Mustard
"Great place for a late lunch (after the lunchtime crowd has dissipated). Good wine list, and a good range of specials. Mussels and churros are..."
Dumba
"Went there after the races for more champagne and some tapas. We asked the waitress to bring us whatever she likes, her choices were great. Loved..."
Tabi Ei
"3.5. Have been to Movida Original and Aqui previously but never to Next Door. There are more tapas and less raciones here than the Original, and the..."
Nalia
"I have to admit that I was expecting just another Tapas Bar, but was pleasantly surprised at the level of sophistication I experienced. It's not just..."
José
"4.3 is spot on. A cracking little place. The small dishes here are beauties. I had a few with my friend during our catch up today. We were..."
Two Sheds
"It's a bit tiny but cozy. Service was quick and staff were welcoming. Started with Sangria and it was pretty good, thanks to the bartender. Staff..."
Jessie
"Opened a whole new world of Spanish cuisine for me. Before this place, I had always associated Spanish cooking with paella. It is way more than just..."
Ferry Gondo
"My partner and I occasionally venture here for 'date night' and always enjoy it. The customer service is always lovely and their sangria is the bomb...."
Eatandbooze
"Came here with the family a few times and enjoyed it every time. Small and cosy place with dim lighting. Variety of dishes, great for sharing to..."
Bear Noms
"Always had amazing food and service, bit expensive but I guess u pay for what u get , will be back , great selection of Spanish taps , good option if..."
Simon Natoli
"Fantastic night out for dinner was had here.It is expensive so beware of letting your appetite get away from you.The seafood is delicious and tasty..."
Alik Evans
"Delicious, divine cuisine. I had a table by the bar, which was an interesting experience. The waiters were friendly and added to the ambience. Each..."
Abigail Pinto
"Excellent. Very delicious food. Good service. Great wine. Their tapas style menu and their bigger portions are all excellent. Could not fault one of..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Delicious Spanish/seafood tapas at decent prices. Great tapas selection as well. Their desserts tended to be more on the savoury side though. Great..."
Angel Khong
"Last night dinner, so good. Loved the barramundi wings and the croquettes delicious as always. Think I preferred the chorizo bun with the aioli over..."
Jen
"I purchased the cookbook some time ago but never got around to trying the food until now.We decided to give MoVida Next Door a go on a..."
Austin
"Always delicious!! Wine is good and love seafood dishes plus very good mood. Have to wait for enter but it's fair enough!!Definitely Number one..."
Hs.k
"Our meals were delicious and the service was excellent. Definitely want to try the other MoVida and will go back. So many GF options for someone with..."
Jami
"Great food, exceptional service and a buzzy atmosphere. Smaller space than its larger counterparts but turned out to be a great choice. Had to wait..."
Jackie Ellis
"Great place and nice atmosphere, next to the graffiti art alley.The food were tasty, just came to try out all of there finger food tapas, I..."
Foodie Guy
"This place honestly has the best Spanish tapas dishes in town! I love coming back because the food is always so consistent. I always come back for..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Awesome place with amazing elections of bar snacks, wine and staff. So get in early to ensure you have seats available.Paella is a must try..."
Larry Ma
"Oh wow! Another well delivered Spanish restaurant. Despite the no booking service, we were happy to swing by and waited 15 min for a seat. Tried a..."
Cynthia Giang
"Visited Movida during Whitenight. We had wonderful Tapas with great service. The Morcilla Blackpudding was delicious. The Croquettes were silky..."
Mr Bill
"We tried a few different dishes and each one was small and bite sized. My friends and I were left content however not satisfied. For the price we..."
Traceynn
"Called in for a snack. Got a table at the window. Service was fantastic. Waiter explained all the menu which made it very easy to order. Ordered..."
Lisajane
"Great Sunday lunch for 6 of us ending a huge weekend in the city. Left the ordering to our waiter Alex. Smart choice. Great food, his service..."
Peter Cracknell
"Love the food and atmosphere here. It's got a great vibe. Best for 2 or 4ppl. Not suited for larger groups. Else too squishy. If u go late at night,..."
Secret Taster
"Thoroughly enjoyed tapas and a drink here and it would have been even better with a friend or a group. It gets busy but didn't feel cramped. The..."
Pennae
"Food was good, as well as service. Loved the scallop with parma ham and brioche donut. Was a little pricey to me but normal for Melbourne's CBD area..."
Kristie Koo
"We wanted a table for 6 and had to wait an hour or so on an early Saturday evening. We eventually had to squeeze at a table meant for 4 but we were..."
Natasha Lim
"Loved having lunch here!Separate GF menu available allowed plentiful tasty options being coeliac.Couldn't fault any of the dishes my..."
Fiona Gass
"Great atmosphere to this place and a very convenient place to swing by after work for some Spanish dinner & drinks! I'll concede that the result..."
Jay Contor
"Waited just over half an hour which was expected for a Friday night. Restaurant was loud and crowded. Overall good Spanish tapas experience. Very..."
Catherine Tran
"On a Friday night, after work, I love this place. Great place for when you feel like a couple of tapas dishes, everything seems to be filled with..."
LaFussPot
"If you love spanish food - or even if you don't usually love spanish food but appreciate delicious, full of flavour food - then get yourself down to..."
On Sunday We Brunch
"Best Spanish food in town! Set menu is great to sample all the tapas this restaurant got to offer. Would definitely come back and recommend to family..."
TT
"Regular place, very very lovely and friendly staff and very delicious dishs ,but the price is a little bit ..."
Abdullah Hamad
"We stayed right next to MoVida on a recent trip to Melbourne, and my god it was delightful. Went for dinner one night and between the four of us,..."
Dxzx
"Hmm, I didn't enjoy this place as much as it's counter part however it is still pretty good. I loved some of the drinks they had going and well the..."
Darren Borg
"Had some tapas here. Really fresh, interesting food, a good range of sharing dishes and the service was great. This place gets packed so I'd..."
Timinmelbourne
"I've been here twice & the food is good. It's always busy & can get quite noisy. The banquet is always a good choice. The paella is delicious..."
Zuma Sinclair
"One of my favourite go to places in Melbourne. It's so different and perfect for when you don't feel like a formal sit down dinner. Love the casual..."
Nige12
"I've come here several times after work with my partner on date night. Reasonable prices, food is always delicious - specials normally change but..."
NF
"Loved it. Great food, delicious wine and friendly, sharp service. Can't fault this place. It's obvious why they are always so busy. Will be back for..."
Simone Louise
"Interesting decor and food. Staff friendly and prompt. On the negative the eggplant chips were oily. Also considering it was pretty casual it's..."
Priya George
"Went here last night and was not disappointed at all! We were able to book a table which is rare for Melbourne these day and sat at our table as..."
LittleMissPiggy
"A spinoff of Movida Restaurant, Next Door centers around a bustling bar and is a crowded, loud yet convivial eatery. Mosey up to the bar and meet..."
Jolee Pink
"Loved it here (again) had a 30 minute wait and started getting a little nervous as we were headed to the Taylor Swift concert, but as soon as we were..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Service:The bar waitress is really lovely n passionated. I guess she is the boss coz I never experienced so much enthusiasm from a person works..."
Lily Song
"Wow wow wonderful. We six negotiated the scary Spanish wine list with able assistance, then chose a dish each, mainly specials. Expert staff..."
Check Please
"Food is exciting and interesting. It's mostly hits, but there are some misses. I only wish that the service could be better. I sometimes feel that..."
An Antelope
"Great croquettes. Great atmosphere. Hammerhead sharks are overrated. But yeah oi Maney, Hey mate. Seeing Christine Anu tomorrow. Keen? Let us know...."
Adrian Ciconte
"Great venue. Great food. Great company. Very delicious meal and the service was great! Highly recommend. Oi Age what are you doing this weekend?..."
Sean Maney
"Awesome atmosphere! Food was devine and mindblowing Air DRY WAGYU IS Hatted Worthy dish. Holy Cow. Duck Patte is omgf! Guys drop ur pants and try..."
Howard Phung
"My first visit here, we came for lunch,Overall a terrific experience,Scottish ( I assume) big waiter was great, his service..."
Niceguy
"My girlfriend took me here for the first time. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I could only wonder what i was about to get myself into while..."
Young Couple :)
"Came here for drinks early on a Sunday afternoon looking for some sangria and churros. We were lucky enough to get a standing spot by the window..."
Tay Tee
"Had late lunch! Great food! Loved the pinchos of codorniz. The tortilla was delicious, good beer. Good churros. Great place for tapas!! Recomend..."
Clemencia Liliana
"Good service, good food. We had a perfect spot on the bar, which give us superquick service. It's a little bit expensive, but worth it. De Toro..."
I. D.
"Small little tight restaurant. Found myself sitting on what seems to be bar stools for dinner, while not sitting at the bar. Not much privacy between..."
The Hungry Hippo
"Amazing little tapas restaurant, close to flinders st station. Always packed on the weekends, but delicious tapas. The green beans with bacon was..."
DumplingDoll
"We've been here quite a few times and it has consistently been a great place to go. Staff have been extremely helpful and managed to give us an..."
Tara
"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne.  Great knowledgeable staff, and the food is always a dead-set knock-out.  I've eaten there probably 10..."
Anthony
"We were lucky enough to get a seat as a walk-in. Been to this place so many times and thought I'd check it out again to see if has changed. The food..."
Hungry Ronin
"I love it ..."
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"Fantastic atmosphere. One of those busy crowded restaurants where you can hear the rumble of a thousand conversations without struggling to be heard...."
Ashley Dyson
"Great place for late night tapas. It is always crowded and they don't take bookings so expect a bit of a wait however if you have a late dinner you..."
One Piece Left
"Interesting for people watching. Great tapas if a little pricey. Worth it for the experience. Drink sangria in the summer and Spanish sherry in the..."
SusieQ
"Part of the MoVida Restaurant family, Next Door centers round a bustling bar and was a crowded, loud yet convivial eatery. We sat at the bar and..."
Jolee Pink
"Was craving for dessert with a HK tourist ... it's hard to find a place to have dessert on sat night... Luckily Movida Next Door gave us a great..."
Melbournespoon
"Really enjoyable food.  The waiters/waitresses knew the menu items backwards and recommended well.  A pleasant evening and looking forward to..."
DS
"GEM.as soon as you walk in, you know you stepped into one of melbournes gems, the place has a great vibe and great service food is of good..."
Levi Catalbas
"We came here on the off chance of having a meal before a show. We were very lucky. The staff were super friendly and gave us a table. We ordered our..."
Regallizy
"I prefer it to the 'real' movida. More casual and the food is great. If you can get in there either side of the peak dinner times it isnt too hard to..."
Elgar
"Love the atmosphere but the food too salty for my liking but the flavour was there. I'll need to book next time and try Movida. I'll visit this place..."
Con Stanley
"Great atmosphere, super yummy food! Highly recommend. Only lost a point as portions were super small for the price and the pork neck although tender..."
Karunia Marshall
"Great Spanish tapas bar in a picturesque location in Melbourne with amazing street art along the lane right next to Fed Square. I’ve been attending..."
Edu VN
"Movida Next Door, the more casual dining venue to the original Movida @MovidaMelb, presents a bustling atmosphere where one can enjoy tapas and a..."
Shaun D'Monte
"Amazing and high quality food, each of dishes is authentic and flavorful Good vibe and reasonable prices (approx. 45 pp for two girls without..."
Minn Wu
"Food was absolutely amazing and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Highly..."
David Sou
"Great food, wine and atmosphere- a really great place for delicious food - very authentic Spanish..."
Danielle McNicol
"Loved our dunch! Great sitting at 4pm for late lunch/early dinner! Excellent service. Great food. Good vibe. Melbourne hospitality at its..."
Katrina Corr
"I would say my favourite Spain restaurant in Melbourne. Price is reasonable and taste is..."
Bella L
Saxe
88/100 (976 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Dined here last night for my husbands 30th Birthday, we did the degustation with matching beverage pairing and loved it! Amazing food and wine and..."
Jamie Mills
"Fabulous Chef with enormous knowledge of his industry and who takes the time to meet and greet his guests individually.. Delicious variety of great..."
Karen Kouzas
"Great to see Chef and owner, Joe Grbac with his own restaurant where he can once again showcase his considerable talent. We sat downstairs to watch..."
Mark Stracey
"Amazing food and service. It has been a long time I have been so impressed and for such a good value..."
Lara Mollé
"Get in early this is going to be a busy room. Based on our soft opening experience expect beautifully crafted produce driven delights. Joe Grbac in..."
Neil Hargreaves
"Great with Gluten Free and you never miss out, whatever your dietary requirements. Leave the wine choices to the expert Sommelier and you will not be..."
Pauline Roleff
"What a brilliant dinner . Chef is super nice . Staff was funny and knowledgeable. We loved it..."
Eitan Doron
"Amazing food, great service, beautiful fit..."
Julie Corbett
"We were invited to Saxe for some beautifully plated fine dining. As in typically the case with this type of food the portions weren’t overly..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Located close to Adina Hotel on Queens Street, is this restaurant and bar run by Joe Grbac. It's a casual and intimate space and there are two levels..."
M3lissa____
"A sophisticated space in the middle of the city, Saxe is serving up modern Australian cuisine with flair and elegance. This two story restaurant has..."
Morgs71
"4.5. If you are after a unique dining experience, this place is a must try! The two-storey restaurant offers two different dining experiences - a..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"We had a variety of dishes from the feed me chefs selection shared menu. We started our meal with potato flatbread with pancetta, mac & cheese..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"My partner and I had a feed me chefs selection shared menu which is perfect.Whist there were a number of highlights we started with a..."
Timinmelbourne
"This evening we enjoyed the 5 course share menu, a great couple of wines in this stylishly modern venue playing the sound track of our youth...."
Espy Eats
"Saxe has been on my go-to list and when one of the stooges’ birthday came up, I was in charge of scoping out a place we haven’t checked out...."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"A brilliant restaurant in the heart of the city. This chef hatted restaurant now offered a shared menu. A lovely wait staff guided us through the..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Fantastic service once we got to the restaurant. The MB9 wagyu rump was the standout dish for me, so tender and full of flavour. I will definitely be..."
Food For Thought
"Evolving with Melbourne’s ever-changing restaurant scene, Joe Grbac raises the bar with Saxe. The two-storey restaurant offers two different dining..."
Gastrology
"Came here as the menu looked great with many bold And interesting combinations.Recommend: cauliflower truffle croquette, kangaroo tartare..."
Ads Davies
"Food and service were both brilliant!!! The wait staff have a wonderful knowledge of the wine list also. My best friend and I thoroughly..."
Sabina Gruetzner
"4.5⭐To try:- the 5 course degustation, just the right amount of food and a lovely variety showcasing the chef's skillsIt..."
J.eats
"We ordered off the menu and enjoyed the food. Staff were attentive and friendly. The only dish I was unsure about was the pork belly. ..."
Ee-lyn Law
"Great unexpected fine on Elizabeth Street in the city centre. Modern European cuisine in a plush trendy setting. Staff here are definite foodies who..."
Freeo
"Exquisite that's Saxe, I attended a private function on 27 Nov, wine and food degustation, Tapannappa wines and Saxe food. The wine was excellent and..."
Warren Fraser
"Quality food, atmosphere and impressive winelist. Going back for another experience soon to try their degustation. Can’t wait to go back there and..."
Nancy Hua
"Beautiful food with exceptional lunch value of 3 courses for $55. Impeccable service. This place is deserving of its hat and would definitely..."
A Choong
"Incredible venue, absolutely beautiful with brilliant looking and tasty food. My girlfriends and I sat outside in the sun, indulged in a few G&Ts and..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"Came here for a business function and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing 7 course vego degustation menu created by the chef. For appetizers..."
VegoLover
"Thanks Joe for another amazing night out with great service and incredible food. Wine matching was great. See you again soon. Pete and the team at..."
Pete Gleeson
"A genuinely great emerging Melbourne restaurant.  Had a lovely dinner with the family: service and food second to only the rare few.   Great value..."
Joseph Griffiths
"We had the degustation which I quite enjoyed by my companion found had too many fish courses. I love seafood so was not faded but I did acknowledge..."
TriedNBested
"Amazing food and great atmosphere! Wait staff were attentive without being overbearing. Loved every dish I had and they have a great wine list!..."
Lindyplunkett
"Eating at Saxe was a superb experience. Staff were attentive and informative with a good knowledge of dishes provided. It was interesting hearing the..."
Lloyd Anderson
"My husband and I went to Saxe for a special birthday occasion after hearing great things. We were not disappointed. We went for the 5 course taster..."
Annette Laidler
"SAXEy as as get go! Beautiful fit out, brilliant food and fantastic hospitality, Saxe is not to be missed. Joe Grbac has been a staple in the..."
Mark Stracey
"3.5 Would I return? Sure, for a drink. Booked for a work event, we had the place to ourselves. Our menu choice therefore will have differed..."
DareToBeRead
"We went on quite a busy day and found it hard to attract staff’s attention, but in saying that, the food was excellent and the little additional..."
Munchkinmichie
"I came here for a birthday dinner with my partner and it was fantastic! We went for the 7-course degustation and it served an excellent variety of..."
Molly
"The holy triumvirate of delicious food, delectable wine and inch perfect service. One of the best meals I’ve had in years! Go the truffle rissoni..."
George Richards
"We went here for dinner for my partners birthday. The restaurant has beautiful decor and the perfect space between tables to have that intimate..."
Mint
"Me & my friend had dinner at Saxe few weeks ago , I actually quite like their dishes , I ordered the dish is called “ courgette flower,broad bean,..."
Sam
"This was one of the best chef’s menus I have ever had. Each course was an amazing balance of flavours and textures. I couldn’t fault anything..."
Sophie Smith
"Last Friday MIL and I headed off to Saxe for our now traditional 'pre-Christmas' Christmas.  The upstairs dining room was packed, and all the food..."
Where Will We Eat
"Great addition to the city with all the right flashes of what Saint Crispin used to be before someone got greedy. Lovely fitout and great staff...."
Hung Dong Long
"Amazing food. Original, unpretentious using seasonal fresh ingredients. Friendly staff who knows exactly what is coming out of the kitchen and the..."
Nch_mel
"We decided to try this new gem this evening and opted for the degustation choice amongst the 4 of us. Each dish was perfectly prepared with the most..."
StyleS
"Had a wonderful dinner at Saxe. Had the chef’s selection and everything was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! Staff were so..."
Karen Louise Nancarrow
"I had a beautiful meal at Saxe! I opted for the spanner crab, bass groper and cheesecake dessert and it was all delicious. The bass groper was cooked..."
Maria
"Amazing banquet menu, we go for the 5course with a truffle pasta added into the feast. My partner had the wine pairing and it’s awesome I hope I..."
Andrew Chong
"The food here was excellent. We had the degustation I think it was for 5 courses. Everything was delicious and they were very accommodating for our..."
Rini Bailey
"Can’t even begin to describe the experience! Such an amazing food, texture and tastes. Also the service, Paul recommended the best wine and made..."
Keyla Costa
"I had the slippery Jack mushroom gnocchi, delicate texture, definitely a full-bodied dish. The imperial mandarine dessert was so delicious that I had..."
Felicity Kao
"Having driven from Perth to Melbourne over three weeks, this was the best meal I have had. They took us in happily past their closing for a Christmas..."
britonabike
"Fantastic modern Aust menu @Saxemelb with Asian and French influences. Of course we prop ourselves at the bar. I was surprised to discover a..."
Lucy
"Superb Food, Incredible Service and Great Venue. Have the Mushroom Arancini. You won't be..."
Kerry F
Movida Aqui
88/100 (3687 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
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Mediterranean
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Cuttlefish
Calamari
Beef Cheeks
Mussels
Arroz Negro
Tuna
Calamares
Lamb
Fish
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Tapas
Cod
Prawns
Beef
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Salad
Octopus
Crab
Paella
Clams
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Quail
Oyster
Sit down
Mediterranean
Spanish
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
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After-hours
Mid-range
"I’m a caterer and the main chef in my business, going out for a meal is almost always a disappointment for me as I come from an authentic Spanish..."
Halo Nolan
"Fresh exquisitely prepared food. Smart flavours and great portions. Very friendly staff and lovely..."
Shannon Raffe
"Tapas are outstanding. Love the cauliflower cream and beef cheek. The chicken rice was a bit disappointing..."
Girlpower Celia (GirlpowerCelia)
"Amazing ambience,diligent and friendly staff and good food.The calamari burger was awesome.The portion of wagyu beef was a bit heavy in the set..."
Prathibha Ragesh
"Fantastic atmosphere and intriguing decor. Love the vibes here. It's a great place for a special occasion. We went for a triple date and had the..."
Adam Bell
"I had on this place on my bday and Oh, My boyfriend couldn’t had chosen better!! The environment is cool and relaxed, but with a really nice..."
Vanessa Wingert
"It's a great place for a fine meal and is known to book out as a result. The staff are friendly, polite and knowledgeable but it's the food and wine..."
Nick Wadsley
"Outstanding service. We had a member of the party with accessibility challenges and booking staff talked through possibilities for optimising their..."
Amanda Purdue
Philippe
88/100 (2442 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Foie gras
Prawns
Toasts
Escargot
Meringue
Beef
Roast Chicken
Quail
Snails
Salad
Beef Cheeks
Duck
Lamb
Fish
Oyster
Parfait
Salmon
Sit down
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Private Dining
Full Bar
Accepts American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Service is fantastic and the food is just out of this world!!! I ordered 4 meals and also had a taste of my partners and each dish was 10/10. It's..."
Resh Anagnostopoulos
"I've been following Chef Phillipe around Melbourne since the early 90's and have never been disappointed by his food, charm and service team. His..."
Rob Liali
"I've been busting to get here since it opened. The wait and anticipation was well rewarded with the service and food. The staff were all lovely and..."
Philip Smith
"An Amazing place ! The food and atmosphere is something special If you are in Melbourne , please take the time to enjoy the magic it is so worth it..."
Marc Abjean
"25 years ago, Philippe Mouchel prepared our first French dinner at Paul Bocuse at Melbourne Central after we were married. We returned to eat at..."
Lillian Lowe
"The service was warm and attentive. Loved Philippe's menu offering and the wine list. Felt like I was in a bistro in France rather than in Melbourne!..."
Wanda Hernadi
"Just as amazing second time around! Food was great, atmosphere was great, service was great ! Would..."
Rose Dickinson
"An amazing experience and one that should be high on the foodie wish list. The particular dinner we went to was a culmination and hommage to the..."
Michael Piscopo
"A truly special evening. The walls, which once housed Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Melbourne, have been transformed in to a French Bistro, the open kitchen..."
Emilie Rosenberg
"We had a lovely dinner (wedding anniversary). Great food & service. We happened across “Phillippe” by chance, while out looking for somewhere to..."
Ian Spencer
"Simply the best chef in melbourne, probably aus. Can't wait to get back . Great service great..."
Jason Skeels
"Was recommended to us and we had a wonderful evening. Food was fantastic. Wait staff were friendly. And would like to say a special thank you to our..."
Nicole Stanley
"Have visited quite a few times, and never once been disappointed. The chicken is incredible, but then again, so is everything else.... Thanks to..."
Damian Young
"After a disappointing first experience, Philippe Mouchel personally invited us back for a fantastic second experience. The food was beautiful as..."
Viv Hart
"Everything is fabulous - menu, presentation, wine list, staff, restaurant setting. Could not fault..."
Heather McLean
"Well looked after, arriving early and spent time at the bar having a drink...Staff helpful and friendly. Food mostly excellent, with only a few minor..."
Neil Hunt
"Amazing food and good wine list! Best is to start off with..."
Alexis Jiyoung Lee
"Beef eye fillet cooked to..."
Claudia S
"The porterhouse steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare, the entree was delicately delicious and..."
Kelvin Yuanhao Li
"Went here for Valentine’s Day and it’s the first time I had French in Melbourne. Everything was cooked so perfect and so well, the ceviche was..."
Ciao
"Dined at Philippe and opted for 5 courses of signature Philippe dishes. 🍽 Pâté en croûte - pork and chicken pate which is very..."
SouthEastEater
"Oysters in sea water jelly is recommended and the Escargots are beautiful. Should try to duck breast! First time in this restaurant and it gives me a..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"‘Philippe’ by Paul Bocuse trained Chef, Philippe Mouchel, is a great place to celebrate a special occasion (or any other for that matter) with..."
Foodinfocusz
"The food was delightful and delicious. The canard duck breast rotissoire with mango was so creative, and so much fun to eat!! Can’t wait to have it..."
Ji Song
"Came here at lunch, but didn’t opt for the lunch set (very economic). My brother and I ended up ordering 150 or so but really enjoyed our food. The..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"The oyster sea water jelly was so fresh when have it together with the sauce. For the entree we had the wagyu beef tartare and it was so fresh as..."
Cindy
"Nice French restaurant.  Had lovely pate, steak with Bearnaise sauce, chips were delicious, also I adored the terrine.  Lovely onion soup and..."
Helen
"What an amazing restaurant, located down a lane way off Colins Street down stairs basement. Friendly staff with great service. The atmosphere was..."
Paul J Fisher
"The service at Philippe is great, perfect for date nights. Fresh oysters and the wagyu steak with bearnaise sauce is to die for! Would highly..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"Sorry about the poor photo as it does not do it justice of how amazing the food was accompanied by fantastic staff. Highly recommend if you love your..."
Daniel
"We had a spectacular experience for our first French dining. My partner and I came here for my birthday dinner and ordered two entrees and mains,..."
Sarah Tan
"Haven’t been here for ages. I was told by a friend that they would have a jazz night every first Monday of the month. We were sitting at the bar,..."
Priscillia
"My friend recommended Philippe as one of his favourite French restaurants a few years ago. My partner wanted to take me out for a nice birthday..."
Jolene Lim
"Booked the restaurant last minute vis phone as we’d heard some good news at work. The front of house was very friendly and I asked him whether they..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Walking down the stairs through this lit doorway you are met by a warm room and host. Its much bigger than you realise from the outside.-..."
Hungry Princess
"I’ve never had French food before but I had really high expectations. Sadly I don’t think my palette enjoyed the food as much as everyone else..."
Minhee
"Best French restaurant ever. I've been here multiple times but never bothered to review it. Oysters are cheap and fresh at $2 a pop. Presentation and..."
Karen
"We took part in the Taste of France worldwide event which was a 4 course set menu. We added a bottle of wine from their well priced list which had..."
Robin
"This is one of my favorite french restaurant in Melbourne! Great food and great service!I have been here almost 10 times already!They have..."
Akio Otsuka
"Decided to try french cuisine for the first time. Was pleasantly surprised.Service and food was great. We had to try the escargot but all..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Bon Appétit 🍽 Came here to celebrate boo birthday 🎂🎉 It is our first time dining in a proper French restaurant, and I am glad that I made..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"Ordered: fois grais, chocolate fed wagyu, lamb, fries and pea salad LIT!⭐️: the star of the show was definitely the chocolate fed..."
Jennitals
"The food is fairly typically French, very well prepared. Service is professional and attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Main gripe..."
Mark Russell
"Quality ingredients cooked superbly for $40 for two courses including a 250ml carafe of wine, has to represent the best value for money in Melbourne..."
Srslyfoods
"Excellent value 2 or 3 course lunch menu plus wine/beer, especially for the high quality French cuisine and fine dining experience. The perfect place..."
Tilley Eats
"My boyfriend and I came back for our second anniversary! Absolutely in love with the food and the service is amazing. We would recommend the Tables..."
Serena Cheung
"Wow. Dined here today and had the $50 three course menu which includes a 250ml carafe of red/white wine or draught beer. This has to be the best..."
Andy's Fancy
"Melbourne is spoilt for choice for French cuisine and, in the CBD, Philippe has the combination of an intimate venue and a classic French dining..."
Explore.Melbourne
"To quote my partner after our dinner here ‘That was so yummy, I’m actually shocked!’ We had the natural oysters, the foie gras pate, the wagyu..."
Thi
"Staff: 4.5/5Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5Will I return: Definitely when I crave for some French food Our new favourite French..."
AllyBelly
"I’d been here three times now, once for lunch and twice for dinner. Each time I was impressed with their service and attentiveness.The..."
Acky
"Love the quail & foie Gras parfait, as well as the duck rotissoire especially! The duck was cooked so well. Delightful dinner with attentive service...."
T Collins
"The perfect venue for either a weekday client meeting or date night on a cold winters evening. Whilst the tables in the restaurant are great, I find..."
Evelyn Yong
"Took my son for his 23rd b'day last night.  As we have lived in France for 2 years we do know how French cuisine.   Ambiance, wait staff, food,..."
Teresa
"4.5 It hided deeply in a small lane and down in the basement so I couldn’t find it out earlier. Food are sooo good ( fresh ingredient,..."
5ilverr
"Came across these guys on the Entertainment book and when I saw the four rating thought that it was the go for lunch. We had the 2 courses for $40 pp..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Was good experience. Food was great. The only problem was when I was paying which was 179 dollars and before I could enter the pin the amount became..."
Anan Du
"I have visited this resturant a few times and the quality of the food is very consistent and I have not been disappointed. The staff are very good..."
Craig Campbell
"The service was very good.  The food was divine.  The lunch menu is great value.  The rare steak and mash potato (from heaven) was beautiful.  An..."
Cassandra Highfield
"This restaurant is owned by the same chef that used to do the Brasserie at Crown. Nice comfortable place to dine with your friends and have..."
Food Junkie
"Had an amazing dinner with friends here last night. Started at the bar with a expresso martini and then had a wonderful bottle of Sancerre. Oh how I..."
Victoria Joy Garner
"We recently dined at Philippe, a French restaurant by Philippe Mouchel, located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. We had quite high expectations..."
One Piece Left
"Lovely restaurant with delicious food and excellent service.Colourful and creative plating.Service: 4/5Food: 4.5/5Ambiance:..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"The food  and ambience at Philippe's is beautiful, each morsel is savoured and prepared with care. We were a group of 10 and were put up in the..."
Mary Michael
"On side alley off Collins St, the blue & white coq does signal the way.Delicious food, classic French but with extra added punchy..."
Affogato Addiction
"It was Mr Burberry’s birthday and he wanted to try Phillipe since he’s been hearing great things about it so onward we went for some french..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Despite the restaurant being full and well into its second sitting by the time of our booking, the service was faultless, as were all of the dishes..."
Enjoy It
"I haven't had a lot of French food in my life so I can't really compare it with anything. However, my mum has been to Phillipe multiple times and..."
Josephine
"An amazing restaurant with a beautiful interior. I loved the plant wall and the booth seating. The service was very efficient and professional yet..."
Unravelled
"Booked last minute for 9pm dinner on Saturday and the restaurant was available. We decided to go with 3 course degustation menu which was $70 per..."
Hungry Sloth
"Service great and attentive. Bread and butter delicious, entrees delicious, mains generous size. Havent tried many French restaurants so have nothing..."
Suburb Review
"Came for here for work lunch, the atmosphere is great, good selection on lunch set menu and fabulous wine selection :) the tartare are well seasoned..."
~Happy Neko~
"Thank you for a wonderful dining experience, came here for my partner's birthday. This place felt like a hidden gem. From the beginning til the end I..."
Jess T
"Last week we came here for a birthday dinner and ordered a lot of food because there was 6 of us. We have the bread and butter as a complimentary..."
Kira Dinh
"Philippe is a good option for French cuisine. Not like standard French restaurants with tiny portion, Philippe's plates are big! Love the food here...."
Emmmma Llove Food
"In terms of French bistro food Philippe Mouchel is the undisputed king. PM24 was one of my favourite places to dine so I was excited to try his..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Nice place for a French meal. Just located off Collins street it provides a cozy and nice atmosphere. Must try the truffle chicken it is amazing!..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"I love it so much. Excellent environment and service! Super good service ever. Chicken breast so soft and the skin is not oily. Fantastic display..."
Kitty Chau
"What a nice place to dine in. Situated in a basement on Collins Street, this place is so inviting. The staffs are great and frindly. We ordered..."
A Black Sheep
"Best fine dinning had thus far... we've been to Dinner by Heston and Vue de Monde to name a couple but can't help comparing to Philippe! Every dish..."
Jen
"Beautiful! So glad that Phillipe reopened in the city especially after he closure if PM24. Food is always cooked on point and service is always..."
Happyley
"Great food, atmosphere and service. A rare combination to find all three at such a high level. Wine list and wine matching are unpretentiously..."
Graham Mirabito
"If you are looking for some of Melbs best duck then look no more. The texture of the duck was Devine, I just kept on eating. Every dish hit the spot..."
MrMena
"Had an amazing experience at Philippe from start to finish. The interior of the restaurant is not what you expect when you first walk in. The open..."
Apurwa Sarve
"We booked Philippe Bistro Bar for a special occasion and found it behind a heavy glass door - actually in George Parade - downstairs under the..."
Sneha Arora
"With a city full of fusion menus, from all corners of the globe it's refreshing to experience a little bit of tradition and dine at restaurant that..."
Phil Kelley
"If you want to eat a good French that the place to be ! Food is fine and tasty the way you expect it from French cuisine. Service is outstanding..."
Nasta Parodi
"absolutely wonderful dining experience right from the reservation stage ... making a booking was a breeze whether it's through the restaurant's..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"Perfect Cocktail by professional Bartender Jonathan. Great service!!!!!. Nice food and good presentation. Absolutely go back again. Highly..."
Pharisa Janphuangtong
"Greeted at the door and walked through a beautiful dining room. Service was amazing. Not pretentious , smiles and great menu knowledge start to..."
Onlymidrare
"Best French food in Melbourne.Can not get enough of this great place. ..."
Dinner Out
"Classic French fair. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was attentive. It lacked a wow factor for me. Wine list, especially the..."
Edward Schweitzer
"Went to Philippe last night for my birthday dinner. Had a lovely night but there were a few negatives. Positives- the quality of the food. I..."
Kate Dougherty
"This place has been on my list for yonks! Finally got to go here for a birthday dinner and it was definitely worth the wait. Menu was small but all..."
M. T.
"My second visit to Phillipe and it was as amazing as the first. The service is impeccable and the food is divine. I had the rotisserie chicken which..."
HG
"Walked in off the street because of the sign in front promising cocktails and cheese. Expected a bar, but walked down into a gorgeous restaurant..."
Krill3Ways
"Since the exciting news earlier this year that Philippe Mouchel was back, I've been waiting for the perfect occasion to dine at Philippe and tonight..."
Farzana
"Philippe, a little hidden gem! French, one of my favourite cuisines. My partner once tried their famous chicken rotissoire a long time ago, and one..."
Nibble And Wander
"What a fancy little French place! I took my friend here for his birthday. If you want a reasonable hour to go for dinner, book at least a week or two..."
Shoo Shoo
"Fantastic experience, from start to finish. Started with the foie gras, followed by a succulent wagyu steak, and finished with an incredible oeuf a..."
Shaun
"Happily the trend to dainty little plates of food is over. This restaurant epitomises food you really want to eat.  It's hearty and yet prepared..."
Jason
"French cuisine seems to be experiencing a bit of a renaissance here in Melbourne and I love a good French classic. I dined at Philippe on a Monday..."
Minda Barley
"The best steak in Melbourne. Truly the world standard steak. Oysters are also creamy and thick in taste. Never had this kind before. Service is..."
Nakamura
"My fiancee and i were big fans of PM24 and Deja Vue, so it was only a matter of time before we dropped past Philippe to give it a go.The..."
Paul D
"Amazing food and service, great value for money. Chef Philippe Mouchel never disappoints. I have been waiting since the closure of PM24. If you are..."
Wensta
"A pricey but excellent restaurant. A fairly traditional menu. I had rack of lamb which was excellent. Only disappointment was the Oefs la Neige...."
Jimbo
"I think dining here is a bit like going to see an orchestra perform the classic symphonies. It's not hip or 'on trend', but you soon remember how..."
JH
"All I can say is WOW! We visited Philippe for a special occasion and we were completely blown away by the food and service! This is one of the best..."
Emma Zeeno
"It does not get much better!Philippe’s is an ultra high quality French cuisine based restaurant, of which Philippe Mouchel is the..."
Ron Matthews
"We had dinner at Philippe one weeknight. The fitout is familiar as not much has changed since the Brooks days (I do desperately miss Nic Poleart's..."
Bellyporking
"As a very big fan of Philippe Mouchel previous restaurants i was very excited to see back in front of the pass. We entered and were greater with very..."
FoodFoodFood
"I saw the hype for this restaurant and was a bit discouraged by the rating initially. Did some detective work and only to find a diner (hater)..."
Justin Wong
"Great night with a few mates for dinner and were treated to the private dining room. The food we had was excellent - highlights for me were the duck..."
Falcman
"The environment: 5/5 experience watching Philippe himself passionately looking after the operations of the restaurant all night. The place/decor had..."
Misa
"Excellent service with knowledgeable waiter. The owner greeted us as we were ushered to our table. Oysters were fresh, the escargot delish and the..."
Jerard Ng
"We started with the charcuterie platter - enormous and with a wonderful range. Sensational air-dried beef and local salami, rillettes and soft..."
Lilipealea
"Food and service was good but not great, prices are pretty high for standard French food. The decor itself is pretty boring though, very 1990s...."
Carl The Truth
"Philippes is a ok restaurant with the accompanying service, ambience and wine list housed in the old Jamie Oliver's 15 locale opposite Il Solito..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Excellent French restaurant by our world's renowned French chef Philipe Mouchel! Featured on Herald Sun as Melbourne's best French restaurant and..."
J88
"Philippe is a brand new French restaurant in the heart of Melbourne, which has taken over the space which once belonged to Brooks of Melbourne. The..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Came with friends last Saturday evening, the experience was excellent. I love the Escargots the most, the green parsley crust and tomato mint with..."
Jayleejing
"Opened just in time for a special occasion dinner! We had the chestnut velouté, chicken and eye fillet plus chocolate fondant and almond blanc..."
Miffy
"We were lucky enough to snag the last two seats on the second night of service which were the best seats in the house - the kitchen bar.I was..."
Jess Chi
"What a treat. As a rule, French is generally one of the last cuisines I lend myself to, as I find it too rich.Chef has definitely changed my..."
Mans C
"Beautiful thoughtful food in a lovely if a little too brightly lit environment. The food was really perfect, the staff seemed little nervous but very..."
Melbourne Foodie
"On a freezing night we entered a beautiful warm dining room where we were greeted by friendly service and Philippe himself. The food was stunning. We..."
Eazy Over
"A little French bistro in the heart of Melbourne. When you walk downstairs it immediately takes you away from Melbourne and you could for a second..."
Dalena Pham (msdalena)
"We had an incredible experience at Philippe. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. Portions were very large and the flavours were..."
Fiona Ku
"Ordered a bunch of dishes and my Fav was the duck breast! Super tender and crispy. The snail was really good too loved the garlic tomato flavours and..."
Ruby
"Great service, relaxed atmosphere, French food cooked with passion and attention to detail. The duck is the go to dish here and it did not..."
Simon Williams
"Celebrating a 22.02.2022 birthday couldn't have been better at Philippe. Spencer served us with his best attention and so did the rest of the crew...."
Weina Ang
"Perfect date night dinner in the city for French cuisine. Everything was top notch. If you head early there happy hour oyster for $2 which was an..."
Judy Bang
"Philippe 🇫🇷 - Artisanal sourdough bread from Laurent bakery & French butter (Complimentary) - Burgundy snails cocotte en persillade, garlic &..."
Mashi_soyo
"We had an exceptional experience at Phillipe. The food is overwhelmingly excellent - you will not be disappointed! Pictured is the cured salmon..."
James Tockuss
Sud Food And Wine
86/100 (1532 ratings)
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"Transported back to Italy tonight via the cozy atmosphere, the amazing food, the elegant wine, gorgeous waitresses and charming owner. A very..."
Julie Simpson
"After more than 3 years in Melbourne, I can say that this is the best restaurant in the city. I had my Bday dinner here and I could not ask for more...."
Angiolina Viora
"Great food great service. Had a great night. Would definitely go there again. One the best place i have been in..."
Mark Adam Smith
"We absolutely loved it. Beautiful food, exemplary host & an all round fun night. Can't recommend it highly..."
Judy Grey
"This place was exceptional in every sense of the word. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Thank you for a beautiful evening..."
Hannah Wilshire
"Awesome food, great wine, knowledgeable ,super friendly staff. We had a great night and will be arraigning a return visit next time we are in..."
Silvana Chalmers
"Great food and the staff are very engaging and made our dining experience a memorable one....highly..."
Frank Versace
"Such a lovely way to spend a long lunch today. Highly recommended. Amazing food, superior service and beautifully matched wines. They were great..."
Lauren Short
"Delicious rabbit risotto; delicious red wine �; delicious cheese..."
Francis Leo O'Connell
"Amazing service and even better food!..."
Fernanda Rampazzo
"Fantastic experience. We started with a few of the entree specials: oysters, eggplant, pork belly and meatballs. All were delicious. I had the lamb..."
Karina J
"SUD is an intimate 45 seat Italian restaurant situated at 219 King street Melbourne This small upmarket restaurant on King st (between Lonsdale and..."
Robin
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: a relatively small restaurant situated on King st. Although the strip is just bustling with cars, SUD is always full..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
""That was the best meatball I have ever had" was the resounding sound across the table on trying SUD's pork and duck meatballs - but the praise for..."
The New Fave
"Despite the unsexy location, what’s inside the front door is excellent. The staff are professional and generous. The food is excellent and the wine..."
Andrew Shelton
"The food, atmosphere and service at Sud was amazing and authentic. We enjoyed a fantastically intimate setting of the rear booth where we were..."
Richard Tomaino
"Sud is a fantastic cosy restaurant. A Combination of fine dining and homely environment. Staff is excellent, and food is always superb! They have a..."
Myzhu3
"Probably the best Italian in Melbourne. Superb food and wine but Vincenzo is the real highlight here. A man who knows how to make his customers happy..."
Anthony
"Looking forward to going here soon to try the food. I see no Italians have made a post yet so  I will be interested to sample the menu and give it..."
Alessandro Calabro
"Food was amazing, service was great amazing little find for Monday to Friday service Expensive but worth the effort. Beware the lemon..."
Wendy Simpson
"I have been to SUD quite a number of times, each time impressed with the food and wine.  We left our entree ordering to Vincenzo and we were treated..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"I had a work function here with my team. Great service and helpful staff. I had the risotto with black squid ink as a main which was great. Good..."
Rob Walliser
"We've been twice in the past four months - once for lunch and once for dinner. Food was good quality and hearty. Good wine list. The proprietor is..."
Debbyanne
"Great, fresh and interesting Italian food cooked perfectly. The place has a great atmosphere and the staff are knowledgeable and charming. I took a..."
James Fulford-Talbot
"Located at King Street, SUD is highly rated on Zomato, Trip advisor and Dimmi. It is one of the long standing premium Italian restaurant that offers..."
J88
"SUD is now a Melbourne institution. Great Italian food, wine and service. Vincenzo adds to the atmosphere on all fronts! What better way to spend a..."
Stretts
"Lovely waitress. The owner is a little 'in your face' so just a heads up if you don't like that kind of stuff. He can be a bit overbearing. They let..."
Mistermister
"Wowee. This place is amazing. Prices are high, but worth it for the quality of food you receive, although portions aren't huge. Owner and wait staff..."
Dezzy
"This place is worth the price of admission and the floor show.  The day started by first trying to get in.  A few calls to Vincenzo and we were all..."
Traveling Food Junkie
"very surprising restaurant,i went to Melbourne to visit my friend and chosed this restaurant by zomato. They did italian food with a little unique..."
Rowan Luo
"We randomly stumbled upon this place while walking around in the area looking for a place to have late night dinner. We ordered the Risotto with..."
Jay Mody
"Food and service are excellent! We had scallops, italian meatballs, prawn risotto, and tiramisu. Plus a bottle of Italian Moscato..so fruity and..."
Ira Pittorino
"On Saturday night I attended the Yangarra Estate Winemakers dinner at this venue. This was a 6 course beef degustation dinner with 6 matched Yangarra..."
Heater
"We decided to leave our meals up to the chef, and oh my goodness are we glad we did that! Food was amazing!! Service was amazing. Wait staff were..."
Saige
"Incredible!!. You can't beat the service at Sud. These people really know their food and wine! We had a range of dishes, but the best was the..."
Mjloco
"Cosy, welcoming restaurant. Servers were pleasant, knowledgeable, & down to earth. Food was of a high standard. Entree of melanzane was superb...."
Cuptart
"WOW , hats off to Vincenzo and the Team @ SUD. Warm inviting atmosphere and excellent staff. Both the Food and wine were exceptional , try the Six..."
Nick The Greek
"Great old school Italian. Old world service , great produce and excellent presentation and finish...."
Nathan Gurarie
"Bellisimo!! Fabulous service & delicious food!Intimate atmosphere, very cosy. Very reasonably priced! Easy to book! Would..."
Paws
"Had a fabulous dinner with friends last night at Sud. Not only were the food and wine delicious, but the service was amazing. Thanks to Edward and..."
Jo Gooden
"Delicious Italian food with service the old fashioned way. What a great find Sud is! We were not only impressed by the delicious and authentic food..."
Gfmvhac
"Fantastic.How service should be.How food should be.How everyday should be.Vincenzo our waiter was easily the best customer..."
Bradley Chapman
"Great service and good wine plus Great..."
Danny
"This place was amazing ! A random pick using the entertainment book and am so glad we chose it. The restaurant is small and cozy. We has the mushroom..."
Vy_N
"Will be back!. Randomly tried Sud on a Thursday night and were most pleasantly surprised. The staff were fantastic as was the service and the food..."
Eat_drink_melbs
"Remember when you used to leave a restaurant feeling happy? They still exist. The food here has always been exceptional if not at times a little..."
Marc
"Great Food, Great Wine. Having dined at SUD twice recently, I must say I am really impressed with both the food and the wine at this great little..."
Squirt
"Delicious food. If you are looking for a great night out, you can't go past the amazing SUD Food and Wine. It was by far the best food I have had in..."
Grace O'Brien
"Had the lamb shoulder. It was pretty good, almost..."
Meuum
"Great italian. SUD is what an italian restaurant should be. All the pretenders in lygon st should pay them a..."
Asso Di Bastone
"Fantastic little Italian restaurant- owner was more than happy to alter the menu to accommodate my copious amount of food allegies. Food was..."
Skybunnies
"Fabulous - hidden gem!. Had the pleasure of dining here twice now, first was for the 6 course degustation, which was amazing. Second time was a-la..."
Sarah
"Great dining experience, the waiters were brilliant. Twice cooked duck was..."
Michael
"What a night! The host was amazing and made the 6 course degustation more like a little adventure to Italy explaining each dish in detail. All the..."
Nikkit_84
"Old Favourite. First went to SUD when I was in my 20s and loved it - the food was something else! Decades on I still love it - great..."
Zoki
"Renewed. This restaurant has recently changed hands and Vincenzo is back. He has made some subtle changes for the better. The food is still great but..."
Peter Pan
"Fantastic food, interesting owner, a lot of fun, and sweet..."
Tian Corrine Li
"Just needs more punch.. Small and cosy is what you will describe this 40plus-seat restaurant. at the front, it seemed like a one-man (or rather..."
Unforkettable
"Perfect. I came here for lunch as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival where you had 2 courses for a set price with a (large) glass of wine..."
MelbourneMiss
"Fantastic intimate lunch or dinner dining. I have eaten here twice now and both times it has been very impressive. Each main (Duck and Pork) were..."
Greg H
"What a Find. Wow, what a find. One of the best lunches in Melbourne, if you want to impress business contacts with attentive service, fresh..."
Happy J
"The crowded word of Italian restaurants. Lady Gay Spanker and I enjoyed Sud but when we compare it with Becco, il Bacaro, Cafe Di Stasio, Matteo's..."
Sir Toby Belch
"Not a dud. Sud is an unpretentious small restaurant. The service was lovely and a great touch to the meal.Mr P and I ordered the rabbit..."
Purple Bear
"Cody little place, warm service and nice food sum it up. I had the scotch fillet with mushrooms, medium cooked. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce..."
David
"Simply fantastic. I have been to Sud a couple of times during the past few months and will definately be going back. The food is delicious and..."
Punkaroo22
"Well worth a try. I have been there a couple of times and I just love this restaurant - really cozy place with delicious food, amazing desserts,..."
Lily
"Fine Italian fare and excellent service. Homely style food. Italian wine is a treat. Allow somellier to recommend. Unfortunately not open..."
MAB
"Food.....Straightforward, simple classics with clever modern nuances that keep you wanting more!..."
The Meatologist
"It was a nice cosy restaurant that offers fine food and wine. There isn't the traditional "flippy" menu as our waiter explained, but just a board on..."
Iron Chef Shellie
"I recommend here~!!!! This restaurant owner is really really really cool and funny and nice guy! One of the best oof the best restaurants in..."
남윤권 (K)
"A lovely intimate setting with attentive staff. The meals are delicious and generously..."
Melissa Ngau
"Excellent Italian service, took my jacket for me. Great wine selections and drinks..the food is great! Genuine Italian flavours and options. Serving..."
Anthony Gagliano
"What a lovely restaurant! You'd almost walk past it as it has an unassuming entrance - which is part of its charm. Inside it's a gorgeous welcoming..."
Gina Cathro
"Stumbled across SUD when Googling for decent restaurant between William and Spencer St. Unremarkable from the outside but a gorgeous restaurant..."
Jeff Ames
"Had a corporate function there on Friday night, the only thing better than the food was the service. Best meal I have had at a restaurant in many..."
Dasha Racing
"Blink and you'll miss it. Only a small frontage, a little like Aladdin's cave. Not a large menu but some wonderful choices. For once I decided to go..."
Glenn Williams
Becco
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"We came across this delightful restaurant by chance when walking down one of the many lanes found in Melbourne. Italian themed, the menu should..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Nice pasta, elegant surrounds. A go to Italian for..."
Max Will
"It’s a good restaurant, it’s been there forever, etc. The food was good but not great. The crumbed sardines were more crumb than sardine and..."
Andrew Shelton
"Was there last weekend and like our last visit in September last year we were not disappointed. We came all the way from Darwin to Melbourne for my..."
Robin
"Melbourne has many Italian restaurants but few stand the test of time. Becco has been able to blend elements of fine dining with an edge of casual. ..."
Jim
"Great service, great food.  Portions slightly on the smallish side, but excellent cooking.  I ordered from the daily specials; Spaghettini with..."
Hans Moleman
"Had a really delightful meal here on Saturday night. The oysters were fresh and tasty, the linguini special with prawns was delicious. My snapper..."
MalvernCustomer
"Fantastically located in crossley lane. Food was delightful and more modern than what I was expecting. Potatoes were divine and crispy. The hanger..."
Stan
"Booked this place a week ago. Come here a bit late but the staffs still greeted me nicely. Food:The pork belly was perfectly..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"We fancied a good Italian restaurant in Melbourne last night and decided to give Becco a try. As soon as we entered we knew this was going to be a..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Dropped in for a quick plate of pasta...very good as were others’ dishes. Good wine recommendation.Would come back though perhaps it’s..."
Rod Coleman
"We had a lovely experience at Becco, early on a Friday evening. The staff were attentive and the service was efficient. We ate three courses! We..."
Elly Wordsworth
"Decided to go Becco for Valentines Day dinner after hearing great things. First impressions, the decor is a little dated. Started with some beautiful..."
MELB JOURNAL
"😱Lizzie's first impression: This place is literally a hidden gem - they dont even have a massive neon sign like Gingerboy next..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Came here for a team dinner - hadn’t come for quite a number of years but still delicious. Whilst there are many restaurant choices around the..."
Evelyn Yong
"Went for pre-theatre meal but they did not appear to have a separate pre-theatre menu.Octopus pasta was nice.Most amazing duck we have ever..."
R
"No complaints on any aspects. We had a large group booking for a corporate Christmas lunch in a private room with a dedicated and attentive waiter...."
Bianca Piva
"Enjoyed a pre theatre dinner here last night. The venue itself is sophisticated yet comfortable and the food was overall very nice. For entree I went..."
Kate Dougherty
"I frikkin love Becco, have loved it for over 15 years. Back in the day I used to go in for business lunch meetings and it always impressed everyone...."
Lady Masticator
"Fine dining Italian. Booked an early dinner session and had the place to ourselves. Started with stuffed zucchini flowers which were fantastic! There..."
Gee
"This place is tucked away in one of the many side streets and alleys in the CBD. It was by luck that we noticed the place.We arrived on..."
Sneha Arora
"Fab evening. Great service, very friendly. Food was yum and a great idea with the decante for the wine. Love how majority of wines were Victorian,..."
Thelmalonergan
"Here for friends birthday, nice and cosy, love the special occasion cheek, very tender, just little lack of depth flavour, but the purée on the dish..."
Baysidefoodie
"This was our first visit to Becco and it was almost flawless. Food was excellent as was the service. One minor issue was the staff having to squeeze..."
Craig Broadbent
"Fussed overI love wait staff who take hospitality seriously - the kind that see it beneath their skill to use a note pad and pen and not..."
Urchin
"Boyfriend surprised me with dinner at Becco after a busy day working on a Saturday. The Italian waiter was very attentive, but a bit too 'funny'.  I..."
I. D.
"Booked this restaurant on a recommendation of a friend. Has a great atmosphere and the food is good but I wouldn't say great. Disappointed with Te..."
Neil McKay
"Great Italian Dining room w classic dishes and great service. Fantastic traditional pastas and drinks . . . Couldn't fault a thing at Becco - Veal..."
Stella
"A hidden gem in the CBD for great authentic Italian food near Chinatown Melbourne. Staff were extremely attentive. Food were delicious and..."
South Yarra Food Lover
"Had lunch here on business. The setting was excellent. Quaint and not over the top. The wine selection was extensive. Service was great. The calamari..."
Lucky Star
"Enjoyed our first visit here with some very nice dishes, the jalapeno mayo oysters for entree and warm apple pie for dessert being the highlights. As..."
Tim Keong
"Highly reliable Melbourne classic. Nice space. Lovely food. Generally very good service. Not cheap, but justifiably so. Well recommended...."
Two Sheds
"I've never been to this institution of a restaurant and when a friend suggested we catch up in the city, I thought of Becco. It's also in the..."
MelbourneMiss
"Came here a while ago with family for a birthday. The service was incredibly good. The food came out extremely quick, the waiters were attentive and..."
Julian
"A Melbourne institution that has been given new life. Came here with some family visiting from Sydney and had a wonderful meal. The seafood was fresh..."
MalvernCustomer
"Melbourne icon. Has changed very little over the years, which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you see it. Very high standard..."
C
"Lovely dinner at Becco tonight. Atmosphere is cosy, lights nicely dimmed, noise level right, tables at appropriate distance apart. Prompt & pleasant..."
Cuptart
"A place I will definitely be visiting again. Great food, great service and great atmosphere. It's tucked away in a quiet alleyway where you can enjoy..."
Nancy
"Four of us dined here recently. Professional and welcoming service. Very extensive menu that has something for everyone. Can't go past the flour..."
Maxi
"What more to say. Top 3 Italian cuisine in Melbourne city. Will be definitely be back. Extensive wine list, and exceptional..."
LipsRMade4Eating
"Really good service, food was alright at best. Had the tiramisu and semifreddo for dessert which was both lovely. Definitely recommend if you're..."
Issy
"what an institution and always perfect. Our family dinners are held here and they always do a great job. We will keep going here as long as they keep..."
Thomas Devana
"This place is amazing. Great food, great service, never been disappointed eating here. It's a little on the expensive sure but I weeks say that the..."
Stu
"There is a real consistency with this place. The specials are always the way to go. I agree with previous reviews about the toilets and the little..."
Marc
"The four of us managed to get a last minute booking at this close to institutional restaurant on a block that is as Italian as many squares in Rome...."
Ben Lee Kong
"A birthday dinner for two on 19 Nov 2014.Apart from the high price we can not fault Becco, it has excellent Italian food and good wine...."
Acidroadrider
"I was taken here for a surprise birthday present and couldn't have been happier. Good wine, good food, and fabulous desert. Thanks for contributing..."
Genevieve Swan
"Lovely food. beautifully balanced dishes, perfectly seasoned, enjoyed everything. Service was as expected for the..."
Pekingducksoup
"My absolute favorite. Becco is without doubt my absolute favorite restaurant in Melbourne. Walking down Crossley St seeing the blue tiles exterior,..."
Melinda Mcginley
"Food so delicious just beautiful . Service great as always..."
Love It Or Like It
"Consistently good food & service. Consistently good food and service from a solid performer with a fairly Australian take on "Modern Italian"..."
LoveWholeFood
"I possibly had the 3 least Italian dishes on the menu when I dined a couple of months ago. Natural oysters, Quail & Beef carpaccio. All lovely &..."
Carts_
"Very fine Italian dining. Went there with work and really enjoyed the food. Special bonus for the lemon tart with the caramelised..."
Ednama
"One of the best restaurants l have been to. The service is excellent. I had the Agnolloti which was sensational. My partner had the oxtail..great...."
Geeps
"Still great after all these years... I recently moved to the city and rediscovered Becco - it was such a hang out for me in the 90s - love the..."
Pjaye
"Great food!! I loved the zucchini flowers and the beef carpaccio. Service was excellent. Only downside is the acoustics - it gets quite loud in the..."
Fez
"Yum+value for $$= Becco BAR. As soon as we saw the blue and red outdoor decor we wondered why we hadn't been back to Becco more recently! We enjoyed..."
Melting Pot
"Staff an issue, but otherwise good.... Becco has consistently had a staff attitudinal problem.Having gone there maybe 5-6 times now, it is..."
Mark
"Nothing Changes. We been dining at Becco for years its an old favourite always great food and..."
Annabanana
"Lovely dinner. We came here for a pre 21st dinner for 12 and were on a tight time frame.We had the pre theatre set menu and it was delicious food,..."
Marina
"Still amazing. Was nervous to return as years ago had the best birthday lunch of my life here! Well it's still up to scratch! Perfect food...just..."
Anne
"Utterly sensational.... Becco has somersaulted to be my favourite fine dining location in central Melbourne after a stellar performance for a special..."
Missdelish
"Very good. I visited Becco recently for a family dinner and was impressed. I ordered a scotch fillet steak, medium to well done, which was delicious...."
Sweet Tooth
"I recall it was a nice setting/atmosphere however I remember my food was very salty and the bread was stale...."
Nancy
"Fantastic restaurant - but book because it is busy. Exceptional service - staff amazing as is the food. Confit Duck and chilli spinage a definate hit..."
Kate Arnold
"Went for a Friday afternoon 'business' lunch, great atmosphere, food was fantastic and the portion size was better then I expected. Would definately..."
Suzi
"Textbook Italian. Perfect gnocchi, melt in the mouth veal and great wine list. Noisy, but with good..."
Adele Eliseo Coates
"Service was good as was the food. Would happily go..."
OZ Traveller
"A classic Italian restaurant with spacious seating. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I ordered the veal saltimbocca and the veal was so tender and..."
Pauline Heng
"We always love our dining experiences at Becco. The Italian food is delicious, the wine list expansive and Simon and his staff always fabulous. Thank..."
Judy Mullen
"Food was amazing, service friendly, attentive staff had good knowledge of menus and wines. Highly..."
Vicki Piner
"Delicious food and very efficient service. We had the roast chicken, potatoes, spinach and steak, all of which were superbly cooked. Generous..."
P.J. Frayne
"Great food, well done, good service, not cheap. ☺, 2 sessions on Saturday night. If more than about 7 in a group, no a la carte option, must take..."
Heiko RUDOLPH
"Went for birthday dinner, party if three. Our waitress was a lovely French lass Natuche?? on her last day at the restaurant and couldn't have been..."
Lee Brierley
Spice Temple
84/100 (2021 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Eggplant
Salad
Hot Pot
Wings
Chili
Crab
Quail
Duck
Kung Pao Chicken
Calamari
Lamb
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Noodle
Fried rice
Beef
Pork
Parfait
Tapas
Ribs
Dumplings
Prawns
Pancakes
Shanghai
Szechuan
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Amazing food and service! Food was great value for money, very tasty and filling and cocktails and dessert paired perfectly with the meal. Our waiter..."
Met
"I went here for my birthday with my girlfriend. We were taken to the level below and while we've seen several people complain about the space being..."
Dan M
"@therockpoolfiles Home of modern cantonese cuisine by Chef Neil Perry. Had one of their signature dishes - Hot,sweet,sour and numbing pork...."
M3lissa____
"If you’re after food that is well balanced and full of flavour Spice Temple will not disappoint. Perfect restaurant for an intimate date night or..."
SouthEastEater
"I had my birthday dinner here this year and I have to say you need to have money to eating here...food is delicious and more on the Chinese fusion..."
Madamrouge86
"The food and ambience is excellent...and the service is par excellence. Ensure Diana looks after you cos she truly displays a very high level of..."
Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri
"We had a lovely meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday on a Thursday. Courtney was our waiter, she was fabulous. We loved the hot and numbing dry..."
Alicia
"Amazing restaurant! Been back and gets better every time. Staff are well educated on the menu both food and wine, the food is sensational, gorgeous..."
Sam Parker
"I was so excited to try a high quality yumcha and though every dish was immaculately prepared..wasn’t a 5 somehow. I have been back twice but still..."
RM
"Spice Temple is one of those higher-end restaurants on Southbank Boulevard along with Rockpool, Rosetta and the Atlantic. I'd been meaning to come..."
Erin
"The food was faultless! A bit of a delay in it coming to the table but understandable given it was a super busy Saturday night. All the dishes were..."
Sarah Down
"The name is no lie - This place brings the heat. Every dish is doused in chilli, so be prepared. My favourite dish was the salt and pepper tofu..."
Quince And Cheese
"Very unique Asian cuisines with an absolutely unique dining experience. Something the restaurants at crown have been known for. This 2 level..."
Food Traveller
"In my eyes, this is the perfect spot for a first date. Dimly lit, not overly formal, but not downmarket. I’ve eaten here multiple times, and I can..."
Carlo Boscia
"For the past 10+ years I had always disliked Sichuan food and would only eat it if my friends insisted. Spice Temple changed my perception of Sichuan..."
Isabel Tsang
"Prime location. Great drinks and cocktails, great quality food! The lamb dumplings are juicy and the beef tender. The noodles are thick and soft, but..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"The prawns and the fried rice are to die for! Absolutely amazing flavours and the best experience! Everything else was good too, but the highlights..."
Priiyan Sathiyaseelan
"Very aptly named! We had so much food it’ll take forever to list them all, but one of my favorites was the quail entree: oh my god.Besides all..."
Laura Kaziavin
"Awarded One Hat from the Good Food Guide 2019. We dared to try Spice Temple for both of us who can’t take any spice. It was one of the last few..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"It was lovely! The heat and flavors were balanced out perfectly. The wontons were amazing and the Yunan fried rice was so delicate. The Kung Pao..."
Mia
"My favourite is the bang bang cold chicken cut.The five spice deep fried squid, steamed eggs plant and twice cook duck.The service and food..."
Hon
"Delicious dinner for two, the prawn wontons with aged malt vinegar were mouth watering! Kung Pao chicken was also thoroughly delicious with just..."
The King Of The North
"Highly recommend the set menu for lunch as it is a good portion size and introduction to the different types of dishes found at Yum Cha. However, the..."
Iris
"really good food really nice customer service.I really enjoy everytime we go there.only down side is they dont offer cakes for dessert for..."
Amy Tatosyan
"Very lovely place to have dinner, staff were attentive and friendly. The dishes were very nice and presented well. Alcohol options were great. Inside..."
Lyonee Dang
"Top notch service, very knowledgeable staff. It was just the two of us dining, so fantastic that they could offer us half served of most dishes. ..."
Custardbun
"3.5. Have been here for the yum cha lunch many years ago and wasn't hugely impressed, but  recently came back for a work function and the set course..."
Nalia
"The interior continues to impress with its elegance. It may have dropped a hat since my last visit (it still retains one) But my favourite food man..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Me and my husband visited this spice on our first anniversary. It was an awesome experience. Our host and server for the night was Laura. When I..."
Divya
"So I’ve had a mixed bag from all the people I know to have eaten at Spice Temple. Whilst some love it, others don’t rate it at all and it’s..."
Milandro
"The food and service here was impeccable! All the flavours were spot on. I especially loved the mapo tofu and wontons which had the perfect amount of..."
Connie
"Absolutely Amazing!!! Our group of 8 chose the mid priced banquet. The food was perfectly cooked. You could taste that a lot of work had gone..."
Shazeatsout
"Delicious food. I’ve been here three times over the last few years and it never disappoints. The fried eggplant dish and wontons are so yummy. The..."
Jo
"We came and tried their Yum Cha banquet which gives us a variety of their Yum Cha dishes. The dumplings are pretty good, they have great thin skin..."
Debby
"The food was very innovative and loved the crab dish. Fried rice along with the Kung Pao chicken was an amazing combo and they generously served the..."
Veena Balakrishnan
"This is my second time at spice temple and certainly they did not disappoint. Dishes we ordered were: tea smoked duck, prawn dumplings with..."
Mizpiggy
"My favorite restaurant ever! Have been there many times and am constantly amazed each time I go there. The amount of flavor is like nothing I have..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"Have been to Spice Temple for multiple occasions. Came here for one years Christmas party which was a good night but mainly just casual dinner when..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"We went to Spice Temple for a friends birthday and got to experience dishes off the set menu. The kingfish sashimi was by far the most delicious fish..."
Tahlia
"Underrated..... must be 6 or 7 starWonderful dishes. Order anything there and it’s beyond your imagination.My orders were Hot pot..."
Sandeep Saluja
"This place has been on my list for awhile. The hanun style pork belly was tasty, ma-Po style braised beef rib was the stand out. Loved the tofu and..."
Natalie Lester
"All in all a great evening at Spice Temple. Service was really great, and the food was amazing. Would I go back? Probably not. For only the reason..."
Kylie Angelika
"Wanted to visit here for a while and finally decided to go on the weekend and booked through Zomato.Service was good but I felt disappointed..."
Melody.mt.tang
"My partner and I went to Spice Temple for an anniversary dinner. I’m not sure if it is the ideal date night for one vegetarian and one..."
Fusspot Foodie
"I’ll start by saying the prices are bordering on ridiculous. The flower drum is cheap in comparison! The food great and service good but never..."
The Pup
"I really enjoy Spice Temple. Everything I’ve tried here is delicious. I would particular recommend the deep fried eggplant as a starter (from..."
KnowingMelbourne
"@Spice TempleI love all the spice, the service is fantastic and the wines are a prefect match to the food. The eggplant is delicious, the..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"Came here for a quick meal before some gambling with my friend. We had some steamed vegi dumplings, tuna Tataki, vegetarian noodles and some steamed..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Went there for dinner and absolutely loved the fine balance of spice and flavour! The food managed to tick all the boxes of spicy, sweet and savoury..."
Sancha Noranho
"A very expensive Chinese restaurant. However u pay for the service which is great & rent which I believe is quite high . U really need to know what..."
Sam
"What can i say i love the decor the food is delicious especially the numbing beef and the service is great. One of my favourite place to go. I will..."
John Solos
"Stylish interiors, nice food and friendly staff, situated amounts the vast spread of crown restaurants this a great place for a nice dine in meal..."
Shane Wright
"We’ve been here a few times now and love it. The service is great, food is delicious (with just the right amount of spice) and the ambience is..."
Dumba
"Probably the most expensive dumplings, etc. that I have ordered but they were impressive. I went to Spice Temple twice in one week as I was..."
Angehaha
"Spice temple had really good service period. It’s a pricier place and normally I wouldn’t go to this place.. but have to say that the food was..."
Brunos Food Safari
"Spice temple was defiantly a rude awakening for the world of spice! Defiantly need to lower the heat as my grandchildren found ever dish unbearable..."
Barbraedwards
"Go for the Dinner and Banquet. Avoid the routine dumplings, they are not fine dining enough. I think my taste buds were happy with the $95 dinner..."
Abi
"Easily my favorite restaurant! The food, service and vibe was beyond incredible! The lamb dumplings, pork hock and the numbing duck was to..."
EatsByM
"We had the set menu, every course was either great or amazing, even the desert, which at some places is an after thought. The service was what..."
Monica Iva
"i do not want to leave any comment below thank you for the food served it is a good experience unless not the right person hope i can become..."
元霸李
"Food: Had the Golden Banquet and it was majority was pretty good. Enjoyed the kinda ~~ Fish Sashimi very much. The fried dishes was very average...."
An-Cheng Huang
"One word for it ! Shock! Shock on how much this place has improved since I last came here 3 years ago!Every dish we had was excellent especially..."
Mills
"Great food, most of the time - has been very hit and miss as of late, cocktails are fantastic.Great intimate venue.Downside is..."
Dave B.
Ezard
84/100 (1991 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Salmon
Swordfish
Beef
Quail
Dumplings
Salad
Chili
Crab
"We enjoyed a most delicious 5 course dinner for 8 business associates from overseas. The food was exceptional and the wine list was outstanding. We..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Tried the prawn dumpling for entree, Murray Cod for main and Mango sorbet for dessert. Entree was so delicious with a touch of spicy from the..."
Yummy Mummy
"@ezardmelbourne Free range chicken,spiced dumpling,heirloom zucchini,green olive and pistachio. Flavours balanced perfectly with textures of all..."
M3lissa____
"We decided on the a la cart menu and ordered the following dishes: • Prawn dumplings • Kingfish • Pork Belly• Milk..."
Catherine
"This was such a beautiful experience and a perfect place to celebrate with your significant other. Every dish was full of flavour and well thought..."
Cmzajicek
"Perfect for special occassion, staff are all professional and friendly.Love the cocktails so refreshing and gorgeous presentation. All the..."
KEL
"Service - Very friendly & comfortable Wine - lack for wine option, tried Riesling (traditional taste, gasoline aroma, citrus fruity) and..."
Naomi
"Fantastic service & food. Everything we ate was beautifully presented and delicious, do yourself a favour and book in to experience it yourself..."
Tom Claude
"Great service and fine dine experience. Each dish was charimatic and delicate. Would have loved more quantity to the dishes but it's about the finer..."
TweeVy Ngo
"EZARD has been serving Teage Ezard’s acclaimed ‘Australian freestyle’ cuisine for seventeen years in a sleek subterranean dining room in the..."
Robin
"My wife and I had lunch on a weekday at Ezzard. We had booked but it was unnecessary as the restaurant was not busy. The restaurant has a pleasant..."
Lindsay
"Lovely ambience and food. Unique dishes and flavours.Visually stimulating. A delightful fine dining experience.A great mix of..."
Lina's Music House
"Absolutely beautiful evening . Perfect food - we could not fault any of the dishes . Service was attentive - without being over the top. Thank you to..."
Hila Ghazanfari
"Ezard is one of the most popular fine dining restaurants located in Flinders Lane. They only have the three course a la carte menu and the eight..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Overall a very pleasant experience, great lighting, wine and excellent service. The food was not as good as we thought in my opinion, perhaps I enjoy..."
Shun Liu
"From start to finish, my husband and I could not fault the ambience, service, food and beverages at Ezard. After reading a few negative reviews, I..."
Kieu Phan
"The service was a standout- they made sure our dining experience was impeccable. The portion size for the dishes were small and light, but the..."
Diana Xie
"We enjoyed the 3 course menu recently. To start we had the scallops and the marron. The broth with the scallops was amazing. Then we had the duck..."
Teddys99
"Came here for my birthday and had the best time ever. The food was fantastic, love the Asian twist on the menu. Service was excellent, probably why..."
Karina K
"Organised the mrs birthday dinner here and was treated to a pleasant experience. Great ambience, good service and good drinks. Food was good, but was..."
Pav Arneja
"We were staying so close to Ezard and lucky to get a table. Let me start with the great location so central. The decor is modern, comfortable with..."
Dawson Brister
"I was quite disappointed and expected a little more from a well and highly regarded restaurant. The staff were very nice and well presented..."
Zacquilinelao
"Ezard has been around since 1999 and is renowned for their top class Modern Australian food with a bit of Asian inspiration mixed with some French..."
Olive Sundays
"I went a couple months back. The food is wonderful. Everything is something you wouldn't think go together, but are just full of flavour! The oyster..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"Food/ high quality of ingredients, good temperature, beautiful plating but the flavours were just as I expected like Japanese fusion, which many..."
Somanyfoodintheworld
"Such a great dining experience for a special occasion. The ambience, atmosphere, service, and of course, food was spectacular. It’s one of my..."
Great Restaurant Mentions
"Very attentive service and great atmosphere. Offered water and given a menu on arrival. Had the degustation and my partner switched the duck for sher..."
Ex
"Had the 5 course vegetarian degustation was good and filling. Service was good, ambience is nice and food was nice. Most of the food was Asian..."
Anu Kailash
"Had my Wife’s bday dinner here last night and each of us had the 8 course tasting menu. All I can say is it was a very enjoyable evening with great..."
Naveed Kazi
"It was a worthwhile experience to dine in here. The staffs were friendly and attentive. Me and my girlfriend tried their degustation menu-the food..."
Edward Chiew
"Wow. This place exceeded all expectations; service, food and atmosphere could not be faulted. We had the five course degustation, one vegetarian and..."
Teeny Reeny
"Ezard is a luxury experience from the moment you walk in. All the usual five star dining greetings apply before you are walked to your table and the..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Went to Ezard for our 17-year anniversary. When we entered the restaurant it smelled terrible. They way cafes smell at the end of the day when..."
I. D.
"A great selection of contemporary Australia cuisine with a Japanese twist. The degustation provides a mouth water journey from cured swordfish..."
Sebastian A
"Recently becoming a vegetarian I didn’t think it would be worth doing fine dining but the 8 course vegetarian degustation definitely proved me..."
Eza Piyasena
"Wonderful experience. Would go back in a heart beat. Friendly staff and the food was delicious. We had the 8 course tasting plates...."
Justin Robart
"Fine dining at its best, this is a hidden gem in Flinders Lane conveniently located near the famous Hosier Lane. From the moment you descend the..."
Flaming Goose70
"Unbelievable experience every time. This is our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The food is imaginative, tasty, well balanced & beautiful. The..."
Chris_madden76
"I just love this restaurant, the food, the service, the environment of the restaurant, it was perfect. Only waiting time during every course its..."
Zhenni Yang
"My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and we had the degustation option. We enjoyed the whole service and we felt welcomed and comfortable...."
Sandra
"Ezard’s lived up to its expectations & more. It was a really enjoyable experience more than just a meal out. Degustation meal was awesome..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Great place for special occasions and the standards have remained high for decades.Opted for the pre-tennis menu (same as pre-theatre) which was..."
VegoLover
"Great restaurant. Newly refurbed, great staff, amazing food. The oyster shooter is a must! Excellent winelist! Nothing but perfect. Perfect for..."
MelbFood
"Melbourne is known for it's hustling food scene and endless options of fine food. However, Ezard uniquely stands out amongst the rest as one of the..."
Aggie Koczwara
"This place is impeccable... which is what you would expect. The signature pork dish is up there with the best of them, I’ve had it twice now and..."
Matthew Sykes
"100% amazing. I cannot fault this place as everything was perfect................ like, everything. Best meal I have ever had.Husband had the..."
Jo Eyweights
"Went there with my cousin and mum. We loved the food . The environment was great and the service was excellent!!!!!. Will definitely come back again...."
Shawna Zhao
"Had a long lunch with a close friend and client of Tuesday. Decided on the degustation menu with matching wine. The restaurant was quiet and we had..."
Henri
"I loved the meal we had at Ezard. The service was fab and the desserts were delicious. My husband had the pork dish and I had the beef dish...."
Joey Jane
"This was the second time I had come to Ezard, the first being my first ever degustation several years ago, after which it had remained in my top meal..."
Steph Giles
"As soon as we walked in, the atmosphere was very formal but cosy, with perfect mood lighting. The service was incredible professional. We opted for..."
Lisa Giles
"Still remember the first time eating at a Asian focused fine dining restaurant. Still remember how beautiful the Crab Dumplings with Sweet Thai broth..."
Ferry Gondo
"Great to see an iconic restaurant keeping up amazing food and professional service. Thank you for a special evening Ezard! Will be back soon!..."
Olga Kirillova
"Pretty good food and great attentive staff. However you pay an absolute premium so it's probably not worth the cost. I've had just as good at half..."
Jasmine Wu
"Fine dining at its finest. Every dish resembles a piece of art on a plate. Comfortable, romantic and elegant ambience. Went there for a Friday night..."
Food Junkie
"Every single dish we had was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, the seats were really comfortable. My favourite was the salmon it was..."
CCC
"Ezards is one of those once in a blue moon places where you need to save pocket money and pawn your dog to come to at least once. I was fortunate in..."
Espy Eats
"Had the 10 course dinner menu on Chinese Valentine's Day, great service, great experience for a special day. It's bit dime inside making it hard to..."
~Happy Neko~
"As a fine dining restaurant, we always expect the best customer service, and we certainly got that! We ate 3 courses, finding everything to be..."
Vyngocbui
"Amazing food and amazing service. Cannot recommend this place more. We had a great waitress the whole night who was friendly and knowledgable...."
Food Lover
"Definitely my favourite restaurant in Melbourne! I've only been here twice but the food and service here is definitely first class. Unfortunately I..."
Jerry Yuan
"The and taste and experience was really good. The only thing I will have to say is it was a long meal even though we only had 3 courses. We..."
Acky
"Every time I go here with my lady it's always perfect staff , oyster shooters , duck , Pork , and well the desserts are incredible it's so good to..."
Ramskil Thomas
"This place has been around for ever but still maintains an excellent standard and freshness to the room. I had a great lunch last week, scallop..."
James Lawrence
"Good seafood option enjoyed dinner at this place .Will be back to explore more food just.good service and dining area .order fish wich came out..."
Hallen Scot
"It was the best quality we've ever had. The risoto starter was the best part. Wagyu and duck was so nice which melted in the mouth. We've ended it..."
Reza Nobahar
"Service 5 | Food 4 | Ambience 5 | Value 4 | Wait Time 5I would highly recommend EZARD if you're looking to indulge yourself or that special..."
The Devious Diner
"I went to Ezard a number of years ago and to be honest it didn't blow me away. I wanted to give it another try because I thought I must be missing..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I ordered the winter long lunch, an eight course meal. Fabulous service and creative presentation, however the ingredients used did not really match..."
Mandyhch1230
"We had booked a month in advance to have dinner here, while the experience was a positive one, I was not wowed.We had the three course meal for..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"My friend took me here for my birthday dinner on a Friday night, we booked in advance and it was a full restaurant when we came. We decided to do the..."
Quynh
"Been waiting a long time to this place so was quite excited I was taken here for my birthday :)Quiet and intimate venue which I liked. The..."
Mills
"With the Head Chef Jarrod Di Blasi recently guest-starring in and winning the immunity challenge on season 9 of MasterChef Australia and brother..."
Our Foodie Finds
"Came here the night before our wedding (huge mistake because we basically rolled out of there at 1am). We ate the degustation, every course was..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Ezard is a two hat Asian fusion fine dining restaurant located in a sleek..."
Love At First Bite
"DO: The pork belly, steak, duck and amazing chips. DON'T: Know what to order? The tasting menu with matching wines is awesome too if you..."
David Food Leasing
"A group of 7 of us recently dined at Ezard to celebrate 2 birthdays. After wanting to visit this restaurant for months, we were very excited to..."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"Nice atmosphere. Really good for romantic dates with the couches down the end. The food and staff are amazing. We even got a small pot of special..."
Shane F
"5 stars for the price vs performance. food was great with a fusion toward Asian flavors. utensils should be upgraded and speed of service slowed..."
Eddie Lo
"I had a lovely experience dining here. Staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and the overall experience is very high-end. I had the..."
Moni V
"We had a nice degustation dinner at Ezard for our anniversary. Loved everything about this small cosy restaurant. I tried the vegetarian option while..."
Divya R
"We came here for my wife's birthday and it was amazing. The team here at Ezard have held their two hats for 20 consecutive years and they have..."
Andrew Phan
"Top level 8 course degustation. Many places will charge you more for less. Added the wine pairing as well. A couple of misses, but most complimented..."
Benjamin Heiks
"It’s been years since we’ve eaten here but the food and service is as good as we remember it to be. The degustation while pricey is actually very..."
Lewis Lee
Bluestone Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (195 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
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Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Cheesecake
Quail
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Reservations
Seating
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Full Bar
Live Music
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Fine Dining
"My experience here was enjoyable. Zomato has mixed reviews but I remember first coming here at least six years ago and if it's lasted this long on..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The food and the drinks were sublime. The whole experience left me feeling like a queen. Someone introduced me to Liven and I get to use the app in..."
Aleks Miklovich
"Meal was average. The pizza was cold once brought out to us and we were still hungry after wards. The food itself was nice though, just didn't have a..."
Caitlin Maree
"Very elegant restaurant with great food and service. The crackling on the pork belly entree was delicious and the scotch fillet was also cooked..."
Terrence Romero
"This restaurant was a great experience from start to finish. Soft music playing in the background, prompt service and excellent dishes.I had the..."
Mark Hall
"I believe this place has just changed hands. We enjoyed the pork belly and the steak highly. These dishes were served with a lot of attention to..."
Sam
"Great fine dining restaurant but little expensive.. Great service and their fries area superb! I ordered 3 entrees of crispy pork, quail and..."
J88
"Had dinner here tonight and I have to say it was amazing, food, atmosphere and especially the service, my waiter Adrian was very attentive even..."
Farzin
"I've been here quite a few times over the last decade or so and the food has been consistently good (save an overly complicated dessert and the chips..."
DJ
"RNIS was invited to this place by Dimmi and this place is reviewed by Claudia who understood the meaning of fine dining. Bluestone restaurant is a..."
Katherine Chiu
"Had a friends birthday here and I must say it is a very classy restaurant. The food was nice and elegant and best scallops entree in town. Cooked to..."
Mz_J
"I really liked it amazing food great service will be back for sure. Best food I've had in a long..."
Alanna Head
"Another enjoyable dining experience at Bluestone. The restaurant has a cosy, elegant feel, the service efficient and friendly matched with..."
Foodinfocusz
"Good value and vibes downstairs. We've eaten here a couple of times and the quality of food has been spot on. The tapas are particularly good value -..."
Acharri
"Read the fineprint. To the people below who are clearly inexperienced with Groupons, the fineprint clearly states that you need to call up to make a..."
Ian Kee
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff. I love the ambience of Bluestone and the staff were very friendly and accommodating (and even joked around when..."
Olivia Grace
"Fabulous. The staff were lovely, the food was really good and the atmosphere just right. We had a fantastic night and the staff made our evening..."
Kate
"Loved it!. Went downstairs for drinks and nibbles with some friends. It's a good place to have a few wines and some pizzas on a Saturday night. Great..."
Gggggggrrreta
"We had a surprise 50th birthday party in their private dining area and it was fantastic. I would highly recommend the Bluestone to all. Great..."
Pat Dalton
"Went for my first visit to bluestone restaurant on Saturday night for a birthday. Must say I was very impressed with the food and service. Pork belly..."
Paul
"Wonderful food. My fiance and I went here for my Birthday using a Red Balloon Fine Dining Voucher, we paid a little extra so we could have the..."
Suzanne
"Last night, I had the pleasure of dining at Bluestone with a friend. Were we warmly greeted instantly by the lovely and delicious looking, Liam...."
ACulinaryTreat
"Lovely place. Best wallaby I've ever had! Nice matching wine, nice atmosphere. I like it a..."
50ShadesOfTaste
"Thoughtful, polite and efficient service, beautiful decor and lovely food. An enjoyable experience all round. Recommend the dark chocolate mouse and..."
Jonathan Shrapnel
"Exceptional service and outstanding food. We loved this place. The stuffed calamari entree is to die for and the duck main is exquisite in every way...."
Jenny
"Will be back!. Second time we have been here and again not disappointed.Ambience and service is impecable, food was delicious and some more..."
LadyNikki Bieleny
"Good food, wine and service. My fiance and I did the degustation here last year, and although some dishes were not as amazing as others, in general..."
Vaishali
"One of the few restaurant in melbourne , tath i enjoy a lovely meal, and great service. Thank bluestone..."
Frank Italiano
"Food was nice but didn't blow my mind. The roast potatoes were a highlight as a side..."
Mrs White
"Senbloodysational!. I needed somewhere to host a corporate 1st birthday party for my employer who is a pretty savvy Corporate Advisor with a healthy..."
Deb Weston
"Excellent, we will definitely be back. The negative diner reviews on this site surprise me. We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Bluestone..."
Heidi
"Very nice. Dined here last week and enjoyed it very much. Great service and the food was delicious. Even though we had early dinner booking there was..."
Kaz K
"Wonderful staff, made to feel very welcome and the degustation meal was divine. Just the right amount for the price. Atomsphere a little quiet but..."
Vic Cook
"Pertty good. Had work function here. Calamari entree was absolutely lovely, followed by steak for mains - nice,. perhaps average for a place of this..."
Stevo
"Lovely. Love this place, never have i once been dissapointed. Fantasic service by the intuitive staff and great food, prices are typical fine dining..."
Bbhood85
"In the interest of full disclosure, I will reveal here that I went to Bluestone on a voucher. That's right - I'm a cheapskate.Moving..."
EHL
"Went here for a business lunch this week, very classy surroundings and the wait staff were fantastic, I had the pork with grilled watermelon and..."
Geoffrey D'Unienville
"Service was fantastic, food was lovely! The steak was beautiful and the chocolate mousse..."
Melissa
"I'm not sure which restaurant Gill went to or what he was smoking, but we booked in 14 people, and the staff were really helpful. The food was great,..."
Ian Laking
"Absolutely fabulous. Had the degustation meal, every course was superb. Service was..."
Thomas Manning