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"Great food and fantastic ambiance in the restaurant . Rooftop bar was a bit loud and cramped but everything about the dining downstairs ticked the..."
Annika Finch
"The service and food was amazing.... Ever dish was so tasty and well prepared and our waitress was always making sure everything was fine and we were..."
Kim Stolke
"The food was delicious. It was such a flavour sensation. An absolute delight for the senses. Very friendly & helpful staff. I reccomend the beef..."
Jo Moore
"Love this place. Always fabulous staff and the view is to die for. So good it's hard to pull yourself away to actually go and eat! Cocktails are..."
Kerryn McConachy
"Fantastic tapas and service. Cheese and leek croquettes were heavenly, and the lamb paella to die for!! Highly..."
Aimee Udall
"Loved it.We had the $50 set menu.Amazing food and a really good wine list too.Will definitely come back.Sucha great and cosy..."
Joanne Austin
"Had my bucks party at bomba last week (Thursday,12th) with 20 other mates, have to say I had an amazing night!! They looked after us really well. I..."
Dilip Sarkhell
"We opted for the set menu, requesting the only change to be for the natural oyster in the first course. WOW! The food and service were beyond..."
Michelle Symes
"Incredible food and super friendly staff. Do yourself a favour and try this awesome place. We will definitely be..."
Hayley Jane
"Perfect ambience, attentive staff and fabulous food - our first Melbourne dinner experience and we weren’t disappointed. Thanks for a great..."
Tracy McGrath
"Simply my fave rooftop bar, vermouth menu & not to mention superb food &..."
Rachel Blazé
"Loved the food, the wine, the service & the atmosphere. One of the best Spanish in town, actually maybe the..."
Stefan Armentano
"We were meant to eat at Bomba after the Adele concert on Sunday, however, didn't make our booking so decided to visit for lunch the next day. The..."
Charis Pixie Uppal
"Great food and atmosphere, although tables are pretty close together. We are gluten intolerant and we were catered to brilliantly with lots of yummy..."
Jennifer Bush
"This place was amazing, fantastic food, we were there for a birthday and had the banquet, great value, was very accomadating for food..."
Cathy Covino
"Great to see Bomba Rooftop still going strong on our recent after works drinks visit. A good range of tap beer and some delightful looking cocktails..."
Espy Eats
"What a fabulous find for a pre theatre drink and snack in a cracker venue. I went G and T with a chicken cheese and chilli delicious toastie...."
Check Please
"Great casual dining venue with a delicious menu. Large portion sizes. Espresso Martini was on point and a great way to kick start the evening. Great..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Rooftop menu has a good selection of cocktails, mocktails, craft beers and tap. Limited tapas menu, but enough to be satisfying. Does require..."
Affogato Addiction
"A nice and cozy roof top bar with a chill vibe. Tapas are good portions as snacks. Drinks are somewhat reasonably priced. Staff were..."
Natalie
"Another lunch time favourite close to work. Been here a few times with the team and usually go for worker’s lunch. Great food at a great..."
RM
"In Summer, nothing beats a rooftop bar on a warm, balmy night and Melbourne has plenty to choose from. Bomba at the top end of town is one of my..."
Morgs71
"Really wonderful atmosphere at night, and ambience. The taps was amazing, each dish is well thought out and unique. We took interstate..."
Stephanie
"Have a really great evening there. Was celebrating my wedding anniversary with my partner. The atmosphere on the rooftop is great! Fresh air, good..."
Irischt
"I haven’t been here for a while so my partner and I dropped in here for s drink. The service is good and friendly. The views are great..."
Timinmelbourne
"Love a good rooftop bar experience and Bomba is one of the best. Their menu isn't super veg friendly, but they do havea few good bar bites including..."
Quince And Cheese
"We came here for drinks after work and the atmosphere was really good! It does get packed after 5pm so head down a bit early if you want a seat! The..."
Thebrunchgirls
"A well-designed and cosy rooftop with much better local beer on tap than other "big-named" rooftops. Chic but unpretentious crowd (especially..."
Anguli Mala
"The menu was extensive and there was a lot to chose from! The drinks were all very interesting and tasty with each having a unique flair. They were..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Really nice place for drinks. I would definitely go there again when the warmer weather hits. The cocktail list is small but they are quite good. Try..."
Mira Listar
"Finally got to try this place!The rooftop was amazing, a great vibe even midweek, was quiet buzzing around 7 pm and the views were nice... the..."
Lanaa
"Newly refurbished and twice the original size, this rooftop bar on the 5th floor is a great place for cocktails and views of the city. It gets pretty..."
Freeo
"BOMBA reopened in July this year, after a major renovation, and we’re happy to report that the revamp has made the venue even better than..."
The City Lane
"Staff - amazing , food - incredible . A lovely experience and bth the salads and meat were so yummy. Massive wine list with such good prices!..."
Amy Kate
"Small, atmospheric and clearly very popular. It isn’t hard to see why though, as the service is quick and friendly, the range of booze is more than..."
Onara
"Really nice atmosphere on Friday after work. Very nice wines and tapas however quite pricey for what you get and left feeling hungry. I would..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Cool place cute small place. Nice crowd and good drinks staff very helpful and professional didn’t have the tapas. But next time I will And..."
Ramskil Thomas
"Nice rooftop bar with good drinks and finger food. Little cramped due to the layout so may need to get there early on a summers day. Nice place to..."
Michael Dunne
"I've nothing but love for this awesome rooftop/terrace bar. Midweek it can be very suitey but hey it's in the city so can't be avoided! The nibbles..."
Tomlovestoeat
"Bomba is one of my absolute favourite places in Melbourne. Whether it be tapas and drinks on the rooftop or paella downstairs, it seems I never want..."
Liv
"I've been here for drinks several times and it's always buzzing on the rooftop, so much so you will most likely have to stand. This used to be the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"A nice place to chill and look at the view. We had the sangria hug and it is good for those who don't want a strong taste. The ladies serving were..."
Jennitals
"This week @bombabar we experienced being like a Spaniard, feasting on their Spanish tapas cuisine and various Sherry choices accompanying the..."
Split The Bill
"Came for an afternoon drink and dinner with an out of town friend. Restaurant downstairs was booked out for a Good Food event so we headed up to the..."
Got_2_lunch
"Good treasure in Melbourne! We had Gin Mare and a portuguese beer, Super Bock, with Tapas: Patatas Bravas, Lamb Ribs and Croquetas. Delicious! Very..."
Sara Melo
"Great atmosphere, good bar tenders and good vibes. rooftop is a tad smaller so on a busy friday evening or even on the day when sun is out, it gets a..."
FatKidAtHeart
"I would recommend the rooftop but not so much the food. We ordered the set menu and only about half the dishes were enjoyable. With all the great..."
Matt
"The best bartenders are the ones who introduce you to a drink they think you'll like, and you end up loving it. The girl who made my drink is an..."
Joi Dutta-Chavan
"One of the best Spanish meals that I had in Australia. Yes it's a little pricy but Spanish food is about the product and Bomba uses them. We had the..."
Predator
"Excellent food and wine, and service to match! I love the tapas here and I highly recommend the paellas. We shared a fresh seafood paella paired with..."
Food Comatose
"My new go-to rooftop bar in Melbourne. Great vibe, nice staff, beautiful views and delicious espresso martinis. Take someone here you want to..."
Dee
"Came for a late night cocktail. Great cocktails. Very loud and crowded but that comes with a decent venue that knows how to mix drinks to a..."
JT Esse
"The biggest problem I encounter with Melbourne tapas restaurants is that portions perpetually seem too small. Just as with Melbournian street food..."
MelbourneFoodPaparazza
"This was my final stop from my $1 YuMeal run in the city. As this was a one hour event for one day only there are only so many restaurants you can..."
Sandy Pok
"Google search found this, busy lunch on Friday, got a table when two just finished up. On the counter by the kitchen so got to see it work which we..."
Undermoney
"The little brother of the ground level establishment, great atmosphere and good layout. Limited tapas menu , extraordinary drinks menu. Overall a..."
Nick The Greek
"I went to bomba with my friends for dinner Amazing food and service, friendly staff,will come back for sure,never knew about this place..."
Gurpreet Singh Hayer
"After work drink crowd makes the most of this compact roof top space. With Pol Roger available by the glass at $19 we didn't try the cocktails..."
Vanilla
"Really good place for a quiet drink and bite after work. Laid back atmosphere and decent prices. Could probably do with an extra staff..."
Beau James
"One of Melbourne's great rooftop spots. Food isn't cheap but it is tasty. Tapas at altitude is a great experience. Service is very good. Looking..."
ThePrestonProwler
"Great atmosphere , hidden gem!!!. Went here with friends for tapas and drinks... Great little place hidden away ! Perfect for summer drinks and..."
Foodaddict
"Really really nice restaurant!!! The food was really good and tasty.. The kitchen is nice, clean and open. The paella was beautiful! Good service!..."
Pesca
"One of Melbourne's best. This place consistently ticks all the boxes for a top night out. Excellent bar staff, delicious tapas and a cool atmosphere...."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"We had a work function booking for 25 ppl On a Monday evening frI'm 6.00pm. One lone barman. The rooftop was packed in our arrival. Cocktails were..."
Den R
"WONDERFUL SERVICE. Came here with a friend for some late night drinks. The lady at the bar was SO nice and was happy to help out with our choice of..."
Iheartcafe's
"Drunken arrival turned into fun coNov with three bar legends who knew their drinks... great night thanks girl with bob, peter and arwen..."
Christianz
"Excellent tapas and amazing cocktails!!! Will definitely be back..."
GB F And W
"Amazing cocktails, the one with lavender was perfect. Tapas food very good, especially patatas bravas and lamb skewer. Bar staff seemed to really..."
Fattybombatty
"Had snacks in mind before we went to a late night film. Stumbled across bomba and saw a few tasty menu options. Unfortunately downstairs was packed..."
Vinnie Robinson
"Great little rooftop space. Bartender with the bob was a stunner. Such charisma. Great drinks. This place is a..."
Jeremy Smart
"Drinks with the crew tonight and dinner at Bomba Downstairs before this. It was very crowded when we arrived but we were the last ones to leave and..."
Evelovelle
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"Overall, I thought the food at Bomba was very good and must say that it is now my favourite Spanish tapas restaurant in Melbourne. I really do...."
The Hungry Excavator
"The Aylesbury Restaurant has gone back to its Spanish roots and has reopened as Bomba Tapas Bar.  The restaurant is in good hands, with Jesse Gerner..."
Gastrology
"We ordered set menu- $65/pp. Great food & good portion (4/5 ⭐️). We found it quiet interesting(?) that sourdough bread was part of the starters..."
Joey Lim
"Food here is great though on the pricier side, especially for some of the tapas which are priced individually. Drinks were fair but probably not to..."
Kevin Chau
"A friend recommended this place so I booked it for my lil sisters birthday dinner and it was absolutely amazing! Had a great view, great food and..."
Aimee Schmidt
"$65 set menu - great food (4/5). I thought it was excellent value for the sheer amount of food and the variety. We also ordered extra bone marrow..."
A M
"From the team behind Añada, Bomba was born. Serving also tapas-style Spanish cuisine, Bomba felt a lot more casual. We ordered the chargrilled..."
Angel Khong
"Dimly lit during night time, Bombabar was a good place to catch up with friends, bustling with laughter and loud conversation. We had an early..."
Angela Fraga
"🧀 Ricotta Chive Montadito, Goats Cheese and Garlic Croquette, 7+ Score De Palma Wagyu Cecina 🐙 WA Octopus, Eggplant, Charcoal Grilled Pork..."
Stephanie Rose
San Telmo
90/100 (4070 ratings)
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Hanger steak
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Lamb
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Gift Cards Available
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Accepts Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts American Express
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Mid-range
"This Argentinian restaurant is a hidden gem in a small laneway in Melbourne, the decor, furniture, interior design, the open kitchen, even the front..."
Martin Carabott
"My husband and I had dinner on April 25th (Anzac Day) at San Telmo. We had no reservations and the place was full. We decided to wait and go for a..."
Diane Yanire
"I feel like writing one of those reviews that are so positive that people wouldn’t take it seriously. But I honestly can’t recommend this place..."
Adam Brown
"The very best food is served here with the very best service from the staff. We will definitely go again and also highly recommend it to our friends..."
Mario Messina
"We were lucky enough to have been recommended San Telmo. It's a hidden gem! We loved every meal we ordered. It was so hard to choose my favourite but..."
Kathy Friggieri
"Brilliant food, had the Ojo De Bife, best steak I've ever had. Try the burnt carrots, they're delightful, perfect to go on the side of the steak...."
Syaza Nadhirah Marzuki
"..Absolutely love this place! Great meat, wine, empanadas, quilmes, flan con dulce de leche, music �... best place in Melbourne..."
Enedina Tordo
"Wow! Just wow.. really delicious food! A bit pricey, but it was worth it! Would surely be coming back and referring the place to my..."
Czaracellane Valerio
"Loved our experience here. Had the empanadas for entree which were delicious. I can recommend the pork with crackling - best I have ever..."
Helen Nicholson
"A very nice place to visit to eat the tasty potatoes, grilled sardines with a very tasty sauce, the steak was first class. One of the best in..."
Chantal Jenkins
"Fantastic restaurant! Beautiful food and exceptional service. Would recommend to..."
Andrew Latter
"Have eaten here a couple of times, amazing food, excellent service, great atmosphere & the restaurant is decorated beautifully, love the cowhides..."
Lisa-Maree McKinnon
"First date night dining with the bf post lockdown. We pre paid the $110 set menu which came with empanadas, fried broccoli, chorizo, short ribs, and..."
Nicky Tran
"Came here for my birthday (feb) and it was soooo good! From the starters to the main! Now I get the hype about this place. They know their meats!!..."
Josephine
"My friends and I went to San Telmo as a last meal before covid. It still counts as one of the best decisions in my life!!Ordered:🌮..."
Jasmine
"Friend picked this place and we went on a Sunday night. Booked at 6.15 and it was a full restaurant, must be in for a treat! Everything we ordered..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"My partner and I had an amazing experience here at San Telmo. We ordered the Ceviche, Tartar, Calamar, Papas and Ojo de bife. The ceviche was okay..."
Tina
"First time at San Telmo but won’t be the last and must say that it was a super All round dining experience of Argentinian theme.Food was..."
ARMANEATS
"Delicious from the first to the last dish. Great wine list. Definitely visiting again..."
Michelle Hahm
"Excellent steak, excellent..."
Lachlan Chan
"We went to San Telmo on a Sunday evening and it was a full-house and bustling. The atmosphere was great - it wasn’t too dark yet the lighting was..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Had the ceviche, calamar, solomillo and ojo de bife.Ceviche was alright. Fresh and tangy but nothing special. Should choose something else..."
Assiral
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I’ve been here a few times and it’s always very consistent – I love the darker ambience which gives off a more..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"First time visiting San Telmo with a group of 8. We ordered the El Banquete ($90pp) for a 10 course meal. The team were extremely accommodating to my..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"Came in on a Saturday night and even though it was crazy busy, food still came out quickly, staff were friendly, and everything was delicious. Ojo De..."
Good Food
"Best Argentinian chargrilled steak house in Melbourne, highly recommend premium dry-aged Ribeye and roasted sweet potatoes. Great atmosphere for..."
Hexian Wang
"We visited San Telmo and my mind was blown by the fact that I’ve never been before, it certainly delivered to expectations and it’s sky high..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Super..."
Ginny XU
"Best Steakhouse in Melbourne that I've been to yet! Love the ambience, it's quite a classy and romantic setting - good for date night. Service is..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Although, the food is quite pricey, we love all the dishes that we had. The ribeye steak is definitely our highlight of thr meal...."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Always a great option for date night. You can tell there’s a lot of care put towards the food and drinks menu. The world class service creates an..."
Austin Wong
"Well presented food. Beautiful atmosphere. There were four of us and we ordered 3 appetizers, 2 sides, and 2 steaks.Appetizers and sides are..."
Valerie
"🍮 caramel flan salted peanut praline🍋 limón sorbet🥩 solomillo steak🥖 morcilla black spiced sausage🥟..."
Sense Of Food
"Came here last night to have a memorable good steak dinner on our last night in Melbourne. Hands down we had pur wish granted and this was probably..."
Rizkywahyu
"Came here a family dinner after hearing about all the good reviews. Arrived 15 mins early and we were sat down at the table near the kitchen so we..."
Foodiee
"We arrived without a booking, and were quickly accommodated at the bar.  It was great watching the kitchen go about their work in a calm manner, and..."
Al.bee
"Nice atmosphere, the food was great, we love the steak and the beef tartare there, recommend for sharing, the wine menu was quite impressive. However..."
FoodieInMel
"Absolutely fantastic, the steak was cooked to perfection, service was attentive to detail;My favourite was the flan- not usually a fan of these..."
Ss
"Absolutely love their steak, perfect place for meat lovers, the wine selection was lovely, the service could be improved however...."
FoodieInMel
"First class dining experienceGreat food, tasty, excellent meat cuts, innovative vegetables, great serviceWe will definitely come back..."
Marshall Segan
"We got the set menu for $70 per person that came with delicious homemade sausages for entree. the bread was average. The steak was a large portion so..."
Bear Noms
"We loved 😍If you love your steak but also like to order a bit of variety, this is the place to go. We ordered the kingfish ceviche and bread..."
Withaknifeandfork
"First time at San Telmo, a slightly more casual atmosphere to their sister restaurant Palermo.Probably better for a friendly catch up than..."
@eat.wit.chu
"Argentine steakhouse punches in! We booked the restaurant in advance and sent a text message to confirm. After arriving on time, the waiter showed us..."
Sophia
"Great Argentinian food - cerviche, flatbread with eggplant, cuttlefish and beef short rib are impeccable. Rib eye was a little tough and rare but..."
Thunder8621
"Came here for a birthday dinner and was absolutely stunned by the service, food and atmosphere. Dry aged steak was cooked to perfection, melts in the..."
Angela Fan
"Awesome steak house, great service. This place has a great wine selection as well.The meat is cooked perfectly to our liking, the only..."
Josh
"Definitely agree that they have nice espresso martini! The steak is decent but what stole my heart more is their mushroom empanada 💘 Blew my mind..."
Vivi Susanti
"Went to San Telmo with my friend. Overall the food was amazing, we ordered the crepes for dessert afterwards and it was perfect; just the right..."
Mchrista3
"Really enjoyed the feel and food of this Melbourne Argentinian restaurant. The place was packed and buzzing on a Friday night and our group were..."
Food_Glorious_Food
"This place was so busy on a Wednesday night. Just before our second part of Harry Potter theatre shows my colleagues and I decided to pop in here for..."
Split The Bill
"Great service, amazing wine list, and perfectly cooked steaks accompanied by delicious sides. Been to a few Argentinian restaurants now and this one..."
Cro.psi
"Great steak place with a rather unusual decor full of leather. Place is busy even on weekdays dinner. Great food, lovely atmosphere, delicious wine..."
Caroline
"Came here for birthday celebration after hearing great reviews from my friends. Love the different cut of steak offered. This place does a really..."
Sammy
"Following the Argentine ethos that eating, drinking and most importantly life are there to be enjoyed with friends, family and lovers. From midday to..."
Robin
"A little piece of Argentina in the middle of Melbourne cbd!Top service, great quality produce.The polenta chips are fantastic, but the..."
SamWasHere
"Came here last night and the food was amazing! Our server Alex was also fantastic! He was extremely friendly and professional. He also gave us some..."
Jemima Sung
"Wow!! We had no idea we were walking into a place like this!! The music, the atmosphere, the staff...THE FOOD!!!Absolutely delicious.. 100% coming..."
Maria Karavidas
"Came here for a special anniversary. The staff were real friendly and informative. Julia in particular was really friendly and helpful.The..."
Iliketoeat
"I organised dinner with 2 of my friends for our combined birthday celebration, When I made the online booking,I requested to have a seated table (and..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Wow, 5 stars on every metric. Do yourself a favor dine at San Telmo! The imported Argentinian grill ensures phenomenal meat dishes. The service and..."
Buddy Johnson
"Sat outside on a beautiful autumn evening. Awesome service - the waitress explained the menu wonderfully and we had the exact right amount of food...."
Lover Of Good Food
"San Telmo is hands down one of my favourite places in Melbourne. I'm originally from South America so I'm always excited to try South American..."
Simply WonderFood
"San Telmo is a delightful place with delicious food. The vibrancy and elegant interior reminded me of a beautiful classy hotel. The dining..."
Mr S
"San Telmo would now have to be one of The Dear Luncher’s favourite places to dine. As The Secretary of Steak, many places of equal stature in the..."
The Dear Luncher
"Came here for Valentines day, we really enjoyed our dinner. We love everything that we ordered, the staff are very nice, they are very helpful with..."
Kezia
"Fantastic experience. A must for steak lovers. The sides were delicious and complemented the meat well. Was tough to get our booking but..."
Roberto Gelvezon
"My one and only place I will go when im craving for steak. you name it, they have it, from a piece of decent steak to very high grade beef or dry..."
Foodninja
"4.3/5Food -Ceviche:Decent! Quality was well but the sauce lacked much taste. The fish has a very strong taste..."
Jimmy Nguyen
"Before come here,make sure to booked first otherwise you’re not gonna get a table for sure. I walked in, no staffs coming to welcome us,need to..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"Came here for our Christmas team lunch. Enjoyed the $80 banquet and excellent service. San Telmo had a very friendly ambience. The beef steak and..."
TV
"If you want to sit somewhere quiet, ask to sit where the bar is. Ordered the squid for entree which was underwhelming, will not be getting that..."
Jo N
"So so good!We came here for the New Years banquet and weren’t disappointed. From start to finish the food was amazing and the staff more..."
Cristian
"This restaurant does the best steak. Freshly prepared and they cook it right in front of you if you sit at the bar. The larger steaks take..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"When we arrived, my party and I had no idea where to start. Many of us hadn't been to this restaurant before so we were very, very indecisive...."
Anonymous Panda
"Pros: steak was phenomenal. It was cooked to absolute perfection. Quite rare when asked for medium rare steak that it is actually medium rare..."
Linda
"Came as a group of 4, all love this place so the expectations were high. Friendly and attentive staff. Wine: deliciousFood:..."
Linda
"Finally tried out the steak here at San Telmo and I could not have left more happy!We didn't have a booking and was seated at the bar which..."
Hillary Finds Food
Scugnizzo
90/100 (1285 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
European
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Ragu
Prawns
Beef
Lasagne
Lamb
Pasta
Bruschette
Salad
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Antipasti
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious pizza and the homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli is just gorgeous .. highly recommend for a first class Italian Restaurant .. see you..."
Julie Julz Merlino
"I fell in love with your Seafood Pasta which was your Special that night we came for dinner. I am not a huge fan of Pizza Margherita but that one was..."
Theresa Aiza Bajao Cui-licot
"Thank you for an amazing dinner, the food was AA+ and the service was AAA+. You all went beyond all expectations with our little ones even lettung..."
Clayton Schmidt
"The best and most authentic Italian restaurant in Melbourne city..."
Juventino Lu
"The food was delicious. The service was friendly and welcoming, thanks for a great evening and dining experience. Next time we come to Melbourne we..."
Ben Hidalgo
"A very pleasant find this evening. Charming staff and a lovely..."
Alan Milligan
"Great food, exceptional service. Will definitely come back..."
Cissy Ellison
"Quality food, fully licensed. Good service and great..."
Greg Tymms
"Best butterfish on earth! Compliments to the..."
Angie Chong
"Amazing authentic italian food. Awesome hospitality and great Chef. will be back..."
Mo Hamdouna
"Best dining experience in a long time! Amazing food, friendly, attentive service and great drinks selection! Very highly..."
Andy Smith
"A random Italian lunch with my friend. We ordered two Entree dishes and two pastas. The croquettes were impressive with crispy outside and soft..."
MissCatCat
"Really attentive and lovely staff. LOVED THE duck it was amazing. We also had the lasagne and salmon croquette. I’d recommend this place..."
Carmen Mun Mun Wong
"Work hosted a dinner here and it was nice of them. As an italian food fanatic I wasn't going to refuse the offer. The place was very cosy as you..."
Nay Nay
"The staff were absolutely lovely and ensured my friends and I had a great night eating here. Our waiter was hilarious and we were very well attended..."
Meg Eats Everything
"I’ve come here a number of times for lunch, but this was my first time for dinner. We had the lobster bisque, clam and muscle spaghetti, with a..."
Heidi
"Excellent food and wine. Service was also fantastic, especially given how busy they were with limited staff. Would rate even higher if the menu was..."
Anthony
"For my personal dinning experience the food was really good. I had the salmon fillet served on a bed of oyster risotto and burrata cheese, my wife..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Very pleasant first visit. "Fried Calamari' with Lime & Chilli Mayonnaise" was cooked perfectly, however it lacked seasoning and the Mayonnaise was..."
Michael Wilson
"Lovely ambience with south Italian deco. The food was amazing especially the home made pappardelle with mushroom , pork & fennel sausage and mustard..."
May
"Nice little joint to enjoy dinner with a group of friends where you can have a conversation without getting too loud. Delicious pork belly and..."
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"I've visited Scugnizzo several times for lunch. It's close to work and the food is always delicious, and the service is prompt and attentive. If you..."
MelbourneMiss
"The aroma of woodfired pizza fills the restaurant and is complimented by the smiling faces of wonderful and attentive staff...."
LK
"Good food & great service. Went there for dinner with wife. simple setting and comfortable ambience. food tastes great, i was amazed by the entree,..."
Diner
"Beautiful evening. The risotto and ravioli were perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. Before our beautiful garlic pizza entrè arrived we were given..."
Facebook User
"Function for my daughter's communion. We booked the restaurant for our daughters First Holy Communion celebration. As we had over 60 guests, the..."
Massimini
"Great night here at Scugnizzo! Quality meals and service at a reasonable price. Looking forward to my next visit. I highly recommend this..."
Live To Eat Don't Eat To Live
"It was OK. Don't understand all the negatives. Service was good [except the waiter referred to us a 'mate']. Food was of high standard [my risotto..."
Mac 501
"Delicious generous food The three times I've been for dinner. Passionate chef and appropriately suave Italian waiters who give a big pour of vino..."
Oliolioli
"We had so delicious Italian food with very romantic and warm atmosphere. I really loved chef's hand made pasta! Dolce (strawberry chocolate mousse)..."
Megumi Japan
"Best Italian in Melbourne. I've lunched here occasionally and have never been disappointed. The service is personal and impeccable, particularly from..."
Anna K
"Thinking about trying? Do!. Dined at Scugnizzo for the first time on Saturday night (31/08/13) as i) I could get a discount via the Entertainment..."
Al
"Best Italian in Melbourne. My introduction to Scugnizzo came about as the result of a now well-worn routine, namely, attempting to find the best..."
FJ
"It's because of restaurants like Scugnizzo that we love Melbourne! Food fantastic, service impeccable...we didn't just feel welcome, we felt LOVED!..."
Eilish
"Authentic and great location. A great find for us the restaurant has a great ambience, good location off a laneway and a very clean and welcoming..."
Rennie
"Fantastic!. Great food, to die for tiramisu, a hidden lounge section to indulge in a post-meal coffee - We loved it, great value and great chef!..."
Tamar Erickson
"Amazing Food & Hospitality. If you get to Melbourne then make sure you give this little gem of a place a visit - you will not be..."
Liz McCann
"The food was perfect and the service was even better! I wouldn't hesitate to dine here..."
Louise Dugdell
"The best bresaola I’ve ever had!. I had never heard of this place until friends suggested dinner here. We shared a charcuterie to start which was..."
Ange
"Among the best Italian in Melbourne. Good vibe and great food all kinds of great fish, meat, and veg. Big thumbs up and good wine list..."
Jim
"Tucked away. You would have to be directed to this restaurant to find it. In an out of the way location, it is set in a long narrow room and I think..."
Richard
"Brilliant! Food was amazing and the best part was that the chef brought it out to us himself! Staff were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome...."
Miss K
"Best italian resturanat in town!. Maybe, and maybe not, but its definitely from the best!! Great food (You will feel you are in that small restaurant..."
Mo
"Loved it. Scugnizzo and was the perfect place for our first visit to a "good" restaurant with our almost three-year-old son. Excellent food, great..."
Walon Hol
"Best ever. From the moment we walked in, we where treated like family. The food was mind blowing, I kept saying that I haven't had italian this..."
Just-in To Food
"Italian food lover. Had a dinner here with my family, it was superb. Service very good, food amazing.The waiter knew his wines, recommended a..."
Linda MacGregor
"Great Place and Food. Great food, excellent chef and great atmosphere. The quality of the ingredients and presentation are excellent.The..."
Dinnerate
"Just beautiful.... The ambience was beautiful, the staff was lovely, the food absolutely divine... i just love Scugnizzo! Authentic, fresh Italian..."
LK
"Excellent food and service. My steak was cooked to perfection and the price was very reasonable. Authentic Italian..."
Jenny Fan
"Super delicious risotto and the homemade pasta is..."
Mishie-lah
"Scugnizzo. Really Really Really liked this place. The staff are great and the food was better. If you're wanting to take someone out on a date this..."
Nutty
"Great place! Friendly atmosphere and awesome..."
Sebastiano Armeli
"My favourite. Out of all the restaurants I have tried in the past 6 months in Melbourne on a temporary stay (I am from Switzerland), Scugnizzo is THE..."
Carl L
"One word...AMAZING!. This is the place to eat!! Scugnizzo have the three main ingredients that make for a great dining..."
JJ
"Almost hate to recommend it.... Because then it'll become popular and we won't get a table...but this place deserves the business, so, here we..."
Gdayhowyagoin
"What a find! Great food; fine wine list combined with attentive and knowledgable service all at a reasonable price. Highly..."
David
"Lovely food and great room, perfect for long lunch or dinner with friends. Great list of Italian wines and sensational coffee. Service is excellent...."
Tim
"I have eaten here and it was fantastic it is now opening for dinner Thursday and Friday nights a must..."
Reservations
"Wow! Loved every single dish we ordered along with the delicious crusty bread. Diavola pizza was fabulous, scotch fillet with roast potatoes and..."
Fiona
"Couldn't have asked for more friendly and caring staff for both patrons and the love of the dishes served. The gnocchi were delicious pillows of..."
Mitchell Mavrinac
"Excellent food, very traditional Italian taste, good vibe and nice..."
Billy Ping
"This place is an absolute gem. Despite the restaurant and hospitality industry in Melbourne being absolutely devastated in the wake of COVID, this..."
Christy Nordin
"We had the specials this time which may change soon. Great service, excellent food. We will be..."
Andrew Pang
"Loved the food. I normally don’t eat beef. But I was in love with the way it was cooked. And the pasta it was 😚 definitely coming back ❤️..."
L.A Amarawathi
"A hidden gem in one of Melbourne's little alleys. I sat outside so didn't really get a good look of the inside. The food will speak for itself. I had..."
Dianne Lowe
Donnini's Restaurant
90/100 (2081 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Bruschette
Pesto
Prawns
Fish
Pork
Antipasti
Ragu
Tiramisu
Tortelli
Meatballs
Lasagne
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Tortellini
Chili
Tortelloni
Calamari
Focaccia
Risotto
Calamares
Tagliatelle
Sit down
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a great night out with magnificent food - 3 on our table ordered the prawns with linguine. The prawns were so numerous that I was offered a..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"‘Luscious Lygon’Mouthwatering food that was so good that I have to rate it as the best I I’ve had since I can remember.I..."
Tripparooney
"Came to Donnini’s for Sunday lunch after reading promising reviews online. It definitely did not disappoint. I could not fault our meals or..."
Lara Murdoch
"Great home made pasta with ohh so fresh ingredients. This has been my pasta house for almost 20 years now.Great wine list on offer to match up..."
SamWasHere
"We visited Donnini’s last night. We ordered 2 entree size Pasta’s (Tris Pasta & Linguine w Prawns), one bruschetta, one garlic/cheese focaccia, a..."
Eleftheria Kalantzis
"I've been here twice and both times had some of the best pasta I've ever had!Really lovely Italian on Lygon, a nice change from the cheaper..."
Dj Meowmeow
"I have been here a number of times and every time is a good experience. The customer service is always excellent, they are obviously very passionate..."
Jon Row
"Had a wonderful meal at Donnini’s. The pasta was perfect and the bruschetta was delicious. The service was excellent. Will definitely be back..."
Justin
"Visiting from Perth and came on recommendations from friends. My partner and I shared - focaccia bread, lasagna and the tortellini mascarpone...."
LoveToEat?
"We come here often - the food and service are consistently of a higher standard. Yet to be disappointed.  The  3 pastas - tris di pasta donnini -..."
Mary Pranjip
"Loved everything about this place, is well known and have heard all good things. The stand out was the trio pasta which gave so much variety and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"I don’t often give 5* but this place deserves it. Good honest clean fresh Italian food. Great service and at a wonderful price. We are planning to..."
The Gift Girl
"PASTA TRIS that is all you need to know!!!PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRISThis is the best dish on Lygon..."
Moetfan
"Donnini’s at Carlton. I like the spaghetti with fresh prawn mussels calamari. Great Italian restaurant with good ambience. Fine dining restaurant..."
Steven Gu
"Such a nice little pasta place on Lygon Street! You'd be silly not to order the trio di pasta donnini 🍝 and get a taste of three..."
Deana Cannatelli
"THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE WOOOOOOORLDDDDD!! Best place everrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."
Benny Macri
"My friend Duyen told me about this place a while ago, she said the pasta was amazing, and i finally got the opportunity to go today! And we ordered..."
Thuaners
"I kept it simple tonight and had a glass of Sangiovese along with the home made gnocchi. The Sangiovese was great but they always are. The star of..."
Shane Warren
"Great pasta, similar to what you might actually find in Italy. Recommend the tortelli. Very attentive service, being given a table right away and..."
2876998
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! 25 years I have been coming here and the food and family are as magical as have always been . Mi..."
Blake Ryan
"Huge fan. Pasta is excellent quality. Service friendly. Food comes quite quickly. They could easily accommodate my pram and baby slept while I..."
Andreas
"Review from February 2017The Donnini family's been serving Melbourne Italian food since 1952. At Donnini's on Lygon St, the handmade tortellini..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Wow our lunch was fantastic.    The service, the food and the atmosphere.The home made pasta and tiramisu was to die for.... its a must..."
Kyriacoum
"Nice italian food with a good wine list. Staff are always friendly and enjoying a meal al fresco on lygon street makes for a very pleasant lunch or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Love this place and have been going for years. They serve good food but for me it is an order of Focaccia and a Veal Piadina on arrival before a main..."
Cooper
"My all time favourite pasta treatI come here when I feel like spoiling myself with rich, quality, hand made pasta!Their pasta tasting plate..."
Jm
"The handmade pasta and gnocchi were absolutely delicious....probably the best I've had in a while. The snapper was cooked to perfection - crispy on..."
Elderblood
"Great food and excellent service. Went for dinner and each person has a different meal - we also ordered sides. None of the meals could be faulted...."
Sarah Farfalla
"Been here a few times now and really like it. Menu is limited though all the food I've has been spot on. Only issue I've had is the sauce for the..."
Mireille
"Food is so good of course, but that's not I want to say , the manager had given us a surprise because during the dinner we had a chat and he knew..."
Mac Wong
"One of the established Italian restaurants in Lygon Street, Carlton. With fewer Italian eating choices now in this once heart of Italian dining in..."
Waiter's Friend
"Excellent pasta on Lygon St. Had the tris di pasta, and my favorite was the tortellini among the three selections. The filling of mascarpone was..."
FoodieCCC
"Best pasta in Lygon St. Started off with a delicious, tasty bruschetta - the tomatoes must be organic to taste this good. Ordered the main serve..."
J-dub
"What a delight it was to stumble upon this magnificent restaurant! Not only was the food delectable and the 'real and authentic Italian deal', the..."
Fiona
"This is the second time my partner and I have eaten here when in Melbourne. Food is really good and the atmosphere is nice. The service is amazing as..."
Winston Maximus
"We have been here many times over the years and still keep coming back for that tris di pasta dish! The service is always impeccable, the waiters and..."
Sztefani
"I hadn't been back to Donnini's in more than 5 years but I always remember their pasta fondly ... Especially the pasta trio which I used to always..."
Occasionalist
"The trio of pasta is what I came here for and it was delicious... Tortellini with a ricotta sauce then a gnocchi pomodoro and a fettuccine bolognese..."
Birdman
"Love their lasagne. The best I have ever had. Come back for it for several times. Still the best! The price is a bit higher than..."
Chloe Wu
"We've been here twice now - loved it both times. Pizza and pasta to share between us. Satisfying in all aspects. Very friendly staff and atmosphere...."
Zara Mitchell
"Nice ambience, attentive and friendly waiters/waitresses, and above al, great food.Visited this restaurant the other day with a friend from the..."
Inuneko
"Best pasta on lygon street, big call but it's true ! You can rely on the sauce being perfect & the pasta fresh every time. Try the trio of pastas -..."
NK
"Even though we had to wait for a while, the taste was great! Especially the bruschetta, it was fresh from the oven and it had a very soft texture to..."
Foodaddict
"Great Italian food here! Totally worth the trek in the Rain. Nice ambience and great food, pricing is reasonable. Definitely would come back..."
Andre Ang
"---October 2018----Back again for a quick dinner on a Saturday night, luck was on our side as they were full and a table for two outside..."
Rennie
"When I'm in Lygon I come here for my favorite Italian. I usually order the pasta but the pizzas look also very good. Decent price, not cheap but not..."
Kasy
"It was absolutely amazing! I had the three pastas, all were amazing but the tortellini stole the show. Absolutely amazing, great service and amazing..."
Matt Without The Cravat
"Quick service, good home made gnocchi, I had the calamari but wish I'd had pasta as it looked really good. Filling mains so couldn't manage..."
Helen
"Lovely starter of crispy cracker-like bread with fior di latte and San Daniele prosciutto. Entree of tortellini in sage butter was a revelation...."
MellowFever
"We have been dining at Donnini's for a couple of years now and always look forward to the whole experience. The food is authentic, fresh and..."
Tralee
"Quick and attentive customer service. Fresh and tasty pasta. Totally loved it. Would go back for more. Ordered the Tri-pasta..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I love this place and used to come here pretty often a few years back. The pasta is really superb, and the service was very warm and personal. Other..."
Finding Resonance
"Donnini's is my favourite place to eat. The quality of food and its preparation are without parallel. Carlton is full of Crapitalian along with their..."
Cattlin
"Had the trio of pasta, came out reasonably quick. The ricotta tortellini (middle) is absolutely amazing, so I'm hoping next time that is on the menu..."
Sammy
"The spinach and ricotta tortellini is to die for. Pizzas are pretty good too. Very attractive waitstaff ;) great..."
Fiona_tudehope
"Loved the food. Loved the Prawn pasta and bruschetta. Their focaccia is..."
Muniche
"Great Afternoon of superb Pasta and company.. I can't reccomend Donninis enough, the food was awesome and the service spearheaded by Chelsea was some..."
Gavgalway
"Best Pasta EVER. Cannot fault anything at all with Donnini's, Firstly the service was amazing!!!! I had the tortellini and Have to honestly say it..."
Findcharliebrown
"The best Italian food on Lygon!. My boyfriend and I have been to Donnini's on several occasions and it has not once disappointed us. The food is..."
Emily Fioramonte
"A great restaurant is only as good as it's good...right, half right ...ok be it 3/4's then but "consistency is king" and by that, I am never let down..."
Michael D.
"Outstanding!. What a great example of first rate Italian food. This family owned and operated business never disappoints. From the helpful staff who..."
Annadeflowers
"Traditional Italian with a dash of Artisan thrown in, you will love Donnini’s. Went out to dinner on another gorgeous Melbourne evening, meeting up..."
Giulia Tesoro
"My favourite Lygon street restaurant. Went to Donnini's last night with ten friends. Food delicious, service impeccable. Six out of the ten had not..."
Jan
"Awesome. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. A great night out. Will be back. We highly recommend the potato and speck pizza, pasta trio and the..."
Emma Johns
"A good place for a business/work lunch, though if there are large groups around it can be a bit loud. Particularly enjoyed the antipasto and share..."
Feckless
"Amazing food and noticeably excellent service even though the reataurant was fully booked. The food all came out at a reasonable time & it really was..."
Dave Walker
"Food was fantastic. Service was great and staff were friendly... Very worthwhile lunch visit...."
Galakto
"Lovely fresh pasta and flavours. Very friendly waitress. Kids LOVED it which is always a plus, both kids scored..."
Tammy Bollinger
"This restaurant is amazing!!It's a little bit fancy pancy, but the food was so fresh & delicious and the staff were all really friendly. Ordered..."
Sammy
"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Food, service ( lovely waitress) can't recomend this place enough.Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch.I..."
Louisa Kenneday
"Lygon street places are often ordinary. Donninis is no such thing. Lovely food, great service and good prices. Had the calamari here tonight as a..."
Two Sheds
"Beautiful food and wonderful service! We ordered the rib-eye for entrée and it was cooked perfectly. For main, we got the trio of pastas because we..."
Emma Strommer
"Solid Italian restaurant. I had the daily special - gnocchi with clams - which was tasty, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Good espresso...."
Laura Kalra
"What to eat when in Lygon st? Italian of course! Booked in Donnini’s to have a taste of their pasta! Family friendly, welcoming hosts! We ordered..."
Emilie Yeo
"Our table was waiting on arrival. We were seated at front window, lovely view of Lygon St. Friendly and attentive service team, served sparkling..."
John W Newey
"We always go to Donnini’s for great pasta. Their Focaccia is great with extra virgin oil and sea salt. I love their linguine with southern..."
BeeYan & King
"Always amazing food and service. Consistently delicious 😋 for decades. Every time we travel to Melbourne this is a must..."
Michelle Obrien
"Exceptional service, delicious food and amazing serving sizes! Will definitely be..."
Evelyn A
Encore Bar And Restaurant
90/100 (523 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
European
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Salad
Porterhouse Steak
Sit down
Australian
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Used a Groupon voucher for 2 people - including a main course each, dessert each and a bottle of wine to share!Firstly, their house wine Shiraz..."
Stella Shek
"We have been fortunate enough to have five meals at Encore over the journey and couldn't fail to give it 5 stars every time!  From the Garlic bread..."
Stephen Cahill
"Really nice food. Waited for an age and a half (1.5 hours), very nice setting in the dim candle light. Would have given it a higher rating as the..."
Rachael
"Absolutely divine food! My partner and I both had the Rib Eye (medium rare) and honestly it melted in your mouth, I would highly recommend the house..."
Emily
"Last night I went to this place for my birthday dinner for 10people reservations. I add 1 more person in the day I came. At the first time..."
Ayu Siska Dewi
"A groupon voucher! Had the lamb shoulder which came with beens and mash. Was tasty and lamb was cook well, falling apart. Friend had the steak, was a..."
Cray
"We ate here on 2 consecutive occasions. The food and service was excellent. It is an intimate space and increased the value of staying at he Grand..."
Peter Grant
"Groupon night out. We came on a pre bought Groupon voucher and found the food and service to be of a very high standard loved the lamb shoulder with..."
Joe
"Had dinner here tonight as I am staying at the hotel for work. I ordered the slow cooked beef shoulder with mash and vegetables and it was absolutely..."
Le Cat & Kate
"Very happy with the food at Encore. I had the slow cooked beef shoulder and my husband had the tortellini. For dessert we had the Hazelnut Panacotta...."
HB
"EncoreThe food was surprisingly good !!!! It is part of a medium size hotel but its food and service was quiet the opposite. Great use of seasonal..."
Joe Smith
" I personally enjoyed the entrees more than the mains. The mains weren't bad, but nor were they fantastic. Let's just say they are decently good but..."
Jun
"What's in a name? Everything! Encore by name, encore by nature! This is my fourth visit and looking forward to my fifth. I'll be coming back again..."
Eilish
"IT'S A MUST !. We have been to Encore before and had dinner with friends. It was just as good as I remember. The food was excellent value for money..."
Roaming Diner
"Lovely. I have eaten here many times now and can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal. The menu is small but each dish is well thought out..."
Toni Pascoe
"Please Sir, Can I have more?. Well in theory I'd love to have my meal again, but in reality I'm full as a goog. Thank you Encore for a..."
Elletee
"New favorite spot for pre theatre dinner!. Went here with my colleagues before going to see a show (four of us). We had chancellor tasting plate for..."
Intan Ayu
"Absolutely fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Can't fault anything will definitely be..."
Nadia Louise
"Mel. Great meal !!! the thyme and parmesan crumbed lamb cutlets with grilled eggplant and pomegranate molasses was the highlight of the night well..."
Milindaruckmal
"I definitely would give an 'Encore' to this delightful restaurant located in the Grand Chancellor Hotel. Although there was a lack ambiance..."
ChipCritic
"Amazing food.... Went to Encore for dinner, really lovely fine dining experience. The food is incredible and really generous proportions. I'd highly..."
Amy Waugh
"Great night, used an Our Deal voucher and was highly impressed. Scallops were beautifully cooked, blue cheese tart was tasty and the pumpkin soup was..."
Yvonne Simpson
"Nice food, what you would expect for hotel food I think.Not your typical restaurant feel, but well presented food and good serving..."
Modsymod
"PRE MATCH FOOD. Have eaten at encore 3 times now on the way to MCG or eithad and just love it great food and great prices friday night is lamb shank..."
Hammertim323
"Excellent All Round. A great little Restaurant, which is not trying to re-invent the wheel, but rather serves up some great honest food and friendly..."
Mr. R
"Wonderful Steak on saturday night.....good value for money, great service, average wine list and poor dessert..."
Anna
"Great steaks!. Often dine here when staying at Grand Chancellor. The steaks here are actually very good, some of the best I've had in Melbourne...."
MS
"Thank you. C.b.d dinner sunday nightgreat little venue. My partner loved the 450gram black angus rib eye with red wine jus and garlic aoli the..."
Sonya
"Tonight we used our "OurDeal" voucher that i am so happy i bought! The staff we fantastic and polite. Entree: blue cheese & leek tart - the..."
CandD
"A delightful peaceful evening meal. My husband and I went to Encore this evening for my birthday. We were using a "Our Deal" voucher. We were given a..."
Wendy
"Decent prices. Encore has an attractive dining room. The menu is an easy read and the food not too tricky.I had the 5 point spring lamb rack with a..."
Mick
"Perfect. Great value. dinned at encore on a wednesday night my partner and i shared the seafood platter for two loved the mussels in ginger napoli..."
Peter
"Nothing too fancy. Came here with a Cudo voucher for three courses and wine on a Friday nite 5.30pm dinner as the next available time was 8pm. It's a..."
Spice Of Life
"Dinner at Encore. We decided to have dinner at Encore before going to see Rock of Ages. When we arrived we were immediately greeted by the friendly..."
Daniel Berry
"We stayed at the hotel and went for drinks and desert at Encore. Bruno was behind the bar and was amazing. Everything A class..."
George Nahas
"First time visiting this restaurant and the atmosphere was very nice and relaxing. We had a glass of wine while ordering our food. We both had the..."
Mil Chan
"Great food and great service! Starter - the breads and charcuterie were yummy Main - reef and beef, beef wasnt as tender and lobster claw was..."
Meliyani Hus
"Absolutely Amazing food and Alex looked after us and did and amazing job. We didn’t just feel like a number but felt so welcome into the resturant...."
Lauren Dukes
"Top class! The food was amazing and the service was above expectations. Highly recommend the steak and turf. Good atmosphere and very generous..."
The Fallen Apple
"Used the Groupon deal. Decent the course meal, crumbed veal is great. Desserts have a good selection but are lacking in..."
Patrick L
"Probably a bit biased review since we use a groupon which provided GREAT value. Great service, good food, good portion. A bit pricey hence not sure..."
Gaetan Menager
Steer Dining Room
90/100 (1277 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Australian
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Oyster
Fish
Sit down
Australian
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a riper time here. Big thanks to the staff who were very accomplished and professional with their service. I would recommend the tenderloin steak..."
Daniel Monk
"Excellent meat. Melts in your mouth. I had the Sher F1 wagyu porterhouse with a marbling score of 9+. I was in steak..."
Joel G. Sanchez
"The food and service is exceptional. I look forward to the meal I have here every 6 months when I am on business. It's impossible for me to visit..."
David Leotta
"Honestly the best meal I have had all year! Great service, great food, great venue. Highly..."
Andrew Adebiyi
"The food was beautiful and the wine pairing was on point. Would happily visit..."
Phil Mckay
"Simply one of the best piece of meat I have ever..."
Christophe Delaire
"I decided to book at STEER for my birthday because I have the entertainment book and the tray of streaks looked amazing in the photo. I've never..."
Maria Sahas
"Amazing night with fantastic dishes in the degustation menh. Special mention to the zucchini flowers and the eye fillet (the best piece of meat I've..."
Sofie de Vreese
"Can’t fault the service, can’t fault the quality of the steak or the chips or the mash or the drinks. Absolutely impeccable and a hidden gem...."
HeraldSun Reviews
"We had a pleasant dining experience at Steer for Valentine’s Day. The service was exceptional and the staff were very attentive to our needs. I..."
Emily
"We were here to celebrate a special occasion and it definitely had the ambience for it. The staff were nice- not as attentive as they could have..."
Sasha19
"Steer has been one of our fave restaurants to have a nice and romantic night out! The meat they serve is always great quality, and the service is..."
EatorTreat
"Steer Dining Room. Having visited before for my birthday, I definitely wanted to take Mr D for his birthday because he’s a massive steak fan. I..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"We went for a date night on Friday. The service was extremely good. I was surprised that they bring real steak cut to explain to us the menu. We..."
Ivy Shen
"We ate at Steer Dining Room to celebrate 6 months together and we were hyped up for it from the moment we booked until the moment the steaks entered..."
Jen Eats Away
"On that day the weather in Melbourne wasn’t too friendly. It was windy, cold and raining in the morning. TGIF, so much better despite the crappy..."
Jeffry
"This is based on my experience in June 2019. the new winter menu had a clear asian interpretation - we wished that the duck and lamb remained on the..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Fantastic dining experience. You couldn’t fault the service and the decor was beautiful. A highlight was the way they delivered the raw steaks..."
Flo
"If you want steak with a fine dining feel and want to experience something a little more warm and welcoming than Rockpool definitely try this..."
Mills
"Amazing food amazing service Steak was abit tough on the ends but overall I would back there again I had red wine vigerette oysters and..."
Zayna Kodsi
"The best steak meal I have ever had. Awesome restaurant and staff that exceeds expectations. Thank you. Thanks to Peter & Janine for introducing..."
Russell Chatfield
"Steer takes the crown when it comes down to a good steak for me. Steer offers a range of high quality cuts and breeds and is one of the few..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Also, the best steak I’ve ever had!My partner and I went there for our anniversary and..."
Priiyan Sathiyaseelan
"Quite possibly the best steak I've ever had (big call, I know). Everything here was spot on, steaks were amazing, greens and onion rings were..."
AaronN
"Pros: steak was cooked amazingly to preference. Had the whooping special 800g steak between 2 which was definitely filling. The pickled radish to..."
Linda
"We were invited back to Steer last night and it was even more exceptional than last time. I took my own advice and ordered the wagyu tataki again..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The only steak restaurant with wagyu worth ordering! Amazing meat quality, very fresh and marbly. Will come back for sure! Excellent service..."
Stephanie Stephanie
"One word for this...WOW. Can safely say this is now the best steak I have tried in all of Melbourne. There is many different cuts to choose from and..."
Melbourne Food Spotter
"Enjoyed their 7 course degustation on a Saturday night. Outstanding food, great service and nice atmosphere to dine in.Every dish has a..."
Ravvy
"My go to place for a good steak guarantee with a delicious red to cap off the carnivorous experience. Steer definitely knows how to grill a medium..."
PS91
"We had such a great experience here. I took my wife for our 2nd year anniversary here and we loved the ambiance, atmosphere and the food. The steak..."
Daniel
"Definitely the steak place to go. Tataki - kobe tenderloin - $50 - Amazing Delmonico beef - $109 - a little fatty but strong beefy..."
Hungry Princess
"Fantastic Place. Had the Full Blood sher Wagyu Potterhouse and it was beautifully cooked. So tender. Tataki were amazing too. Would definitely come..."
Sezza
"Been back a few times, it is a place with great vibes, great food and reasonable pricing. Everything is wonderfully presented. Steaks are cooked to..."
Jamie
"First time and definitely won't be the last!Stylish venue with great amostphere, staff were attentive and very informative, a big platter..."
Jason
"Went for 7 courses - which was too much for us (eggplant + pork belly + fish fills you up very quickly). I think 5 course is more reasonable for us..."
Jackie
"We booked for my friends birthday last night and were very impressed.. Amazing food, wonderful staff and a lovely, relaxing atmosphere. Our scotch..."
M M M
"I have been there many times. Their steak rotate depending on supply, so the good cuts aren’t always available. I have had a couple of really good..."
Eatjin
"One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. Served medium rare with three mustards and fat chips. We dined on the pre-dinner special: $40/2 courses or..."
Princeofharts
"3 course express menu $50. Loverly food, every dish was delish. $5 extra for sauce but comes with mustard. Had a side of greens, a nice crunch. Staff..."
Cray
"Very nice environment. Not much people when we first arrived around 730 but after that the restaurant is full. Steak is not bad and the service is..."
Yuxi Li
"Must to go place for steak! All the appetizer, dessert especially the steak were legend😍 Not sure which steak did my cousin and i chose..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Wouldn't consider this casual dining at all with the exceptional service from the front house staff and the stunning food from the chef and his team...."
Andrew Mac
"Came here for a spontaneous dinner as we received a birthday gift card from Steer. The booking was flawless via google & Dimmi. Service is very good..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"Always one of my favourite places for top quality steak, I recently visited Steer to try their Autumn menu. We start off with bread of course, and..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"I cannot fault this place. Took my partner for his birthday and we were both blown away at the quality of food served. The staff here are..."
Hillary Finds Food
"4.5 The honest and simple pleasures of enjoying a steak hardly gets better than this.Fresh, quality protein, simple seasoning and perfectly..."
Penguineats
"We visited on a Sunday evening at 6.00pm. The restaurant was quiet when we first arrived, however was almost a full house by 7.00pm. My date and I..."
Radishingfoodie
"Great atmosphere! Absolutely loved and enjoyed the food. Extensive wine and drinks menu, dessert was amazing. Great customer service. Would..."
S_foodie
"Having heard about Steer Dining from my steak-lover friends, I wasn't keen to try it as a non-beef eater. But I'm happy I did! For my..."
CoupleOFoodies
"A great value and high quality. The fixed price meal was excellent , and the fabulous wine list was well received. I had the zucchini flower and and..."
Todd Berinstein
"+: the steak!! (Tried the Sher F1 scotch fillet)-: the bad combination of steak/red wine jus/onion rings left an overwhelming salty taste..."
Alliwantisgoodfood
"One of the best steaks in Melbourne!Can't beat it for price if you go during weekdays before 6:30 pm.Grab the express dining menu..."
Michael Tan
"Steer is a very nice looking restaurant with beautiful ambience (slightly on the dark side) with fantastic service and nice cocktails that can be..."
Steve Levon
"Nice ambience, good service and great steak. We got a presentation of steaks before ordering, which showed us how the steak would be like. We ordered..."
Fox Feng
"Wonderful dinner celebrating Father's Day at Steer.There's a choice of degustation and a la carte. We went with the latter to get more..."
Acky
"My favourite place for steaks! This restaurant has a very nice feel and the dishes are presented beautifully. I also recommend the onion rings on the..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"Went there for Father's Day celebration, service was great & professional, decor is nice too! Highly recommend: Cohuna F1 wagyu tataki, sher FB..."
Gina Yin
"From the moment we walked in we received amazing service. The scallop and beef tataki was amazing that we ordered more after having it. The meat..."
Anita Nguyen
"Steer Dining Room a fine dining steakhouse offering high quality wagyu, pasture, and grain fed beef. Definitely one of the lowkey best steakhouses in..."
Christine
"The dinning atmosphere is great, but because of the opening kitchen, the place does get a bit smoky and smelly. We optioned for express..."
Dugie@Moon
"Quality steaks at a nice venue, honestly haven't had a good perfect cooked steak in a while but this place hit the mark spot on absolutely loved the..."
Good Food = Happy Mood
"Casual fine dining? We ordered the biggest steak they had I think it was $350 or something. Honestly was a little disappointed at the size even..."
Notevenpicky
"Great atmosphere and service. The home made bread and whipped butter, tataki and onion ring tower set the bar high for that night. Chose the..."
Tania
"I had a really good dinning experience in the Steer Dinning Room. The wine recommended to us was amazing and the steak was done perfectly. Will..."
Jo Zhong
"Delicious steaks and side dishes and great service. One of the best places for steaks in Melbourne. Great for a romantic night out or for a gathering..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Had my friend's pre-birthday dinner here and received a full package.We ordered the Beef tataki to start and it was beautiful, melt in your..."
Vanessa 'Nini' Chao
"Me & my partner decided to dine in Steer for our 2 year anniversary. We ordered the Sher F1 tenderloin tataki to share.. it was delicious! Highly..."
Chloe Seah
"Amazing customer service. Harold has the best personality - super friendly and welcoming! Made me feel totally comfortable dining in fancy place like..."
Mysy
"✔️ The service was impeccable, most of the waitors were very knowledgeable. Our waitor explained to us all the different cuts of meat (as shown..."
Vic Aoun
"This is an excellent place to dine if you enjoy steaks. A large array of choices when it comes to locally sourced beef. The onion ring stack is..."
Hungry Jeweller
"My husband and I visited on a Tuesday night and had their $40 special, of two courses, and a glass of wine. I've always wanted to try it and thought..."
Kylie Angelika
"Have been here several times, and am always impressed by the food, service, and atmosphere. They have an excellent Early Bird special which makes..."
Felicity Williden
"Visited last night for a birthday dinner. We had the signature degustation menu of 5 plates.Every plate was flavourful and very different. The..."
Ashy Sheppard
"Walking into this place, I was slightly taken back by the fact that I was the only the person in the restaurant who wasn't of asian decent. Having..."
Hungry
"Great atmosphere, and very good service at this restaurant. We've had the signature degustation plus matching wines which was very nice, the ribbons..."
Andy T Opazo
"I have been here on 2 occasions (a birthday and anniversary) both times our table decided to have their degustation menu. Sensational. The dishes are..."
JellyWoman
"Can't believe I haven't review one of the best steakhouse in Melbourne! I can't say enough is my best steakhouse! All their wagyu beefs steaks you..."
KH
"Took my partner here for his birthday, it was a very cosy restaurant with enough lighting to take good photos.Started off with some bread and..."
Melbourneats
"Really Steak house just outside the heart of Melbourne City. great atmosphere and the service was first class. The steak was amazing as well as all..."
R.M INC
"Great steak! Awesome customer service and ambience of the restaurant was very nice and cosy. Only disappointment were the chips, a bit too fat for my..."
Annie13
"ideal location. excellent food, great service. thank you for making such a remarkable night for us. they do know how to cook their steak, just the..."
Cherry Chen
"Been here before, this restaurant has been relocated from the main street.Saw this promotion from Dimmi, 2 courses for $40 or 3 courses for..."
Snoopy
"One of the best steak places in Melbourne! Juicy & delicious! 😋Superb service! 👍🏻Atmosphere & decors: fine dining , I..."
World In A Bite
"Love Steer! Iove it more than Rockpool or any other steak houses in Melbourne. Pasture fed rib eye 900 gram, duck liver parfait and steak tartare are..."
Jane B
"We got the 900gram Cape Grim Premium Black Angus which was very tasty. The meat was cooked perfectly to request (medium-rare) and precut into slices...."
Luke And Hannah
"Very nice food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. We tried zucchini flower, different types of steak and saffron panna cotta. It was one of the..."
Ali Moghimi
"Headed over back to experience an amazing 7-course degustation dinner for me and my partner's anniversary last Friday.The atmosphere was..."
Jasmine
"The service here was absolutely wonderful and the waiters were very patient with our queries concerning the menu. We had the scallops and Vietnamese..."
Ally
"Attentive service to start with. Their menu has infused with a lot of Asian element and they have interpreted well. So it was beyond my expectations...."
Zhitian Zhang
"Great service and great food. The staff was very nice and the food was delicious. Our waitress went extra mile to cater our needs and explained..."
Gokhan Arik
"Great place for a fine dining steak experience. Very creative entree dishes to tease your appetite, try to share a few to taste more options. Wide..."
Ling Yuan
"Great experience, staffs were very attentive. Had the degustation meal experience which I may take 1 star out for the steak because we ordered medium..."
Amonlawan Chongsomjit
"Firstly I must say the quality of cuts they offer here are beyond amazing. I tried sher full blood wagyu scotch fillet and grain fed black Angus..."
Ruby
"This is our favourite steak restaurant in Melbourne! The service is phenomenal and the food never disappoints. You can tell the chefs are passionate..."
Stefanie Kane
"Beautiful evening at Steer for our anniversary. We have been before and it was even better than the first time! We both got the Stone FB Wagyu..."
Hayley Marlow
"Fabulous food and service. The most wonderful dining experience of my 2021! Here are what we ordered; Snacks: Appellation oyster, Puffed tendon,..."
Sansanee T
"Every dish was faultless and the customer service is impeccable. Been coming here since it first opened approx 12 years ago (I think management has..."
Naz Carmichael
Palermo
90/100 (363 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Argentinian
Argentinian
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Salad
Oyster
Suckling Pig
Croquettes
Sit down
Argentinian
Steakhouse
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We went to Palermo for dinner and we were blown away with the flavours, the atmosphere, the music, the wine and specially the service. Our waiter..."
Miguel Bellido
"We were 8 people and a last minute booking. Very welcoming with bubbly attentative service. We had a set menu with each dish so full of flavour and..."
Jennifer Michelsson
"Great service. The wait staff were fantastic. The food was to die for. And the cocktail?..."
Tanya Morris
"The food and the service is fantastic, the place has a good vibe and a great wine..."
Adam Adamopoulos
"We came for my birthday dinner on the 23rd after our friend highly recommended the restaurant. I can honestly say it was the best meat I have ever..."
Alexa Dolley
"Loved loved loved Palermo. We had an early dinner here after the theatre. Have eaten at San Telmo several times and it was just as good if not..."
Karen Mitchell
"Can’t say enough about this restaurant. great ambiance delicious food. Great little wine..."
David Gray
"Go there...It is a fantastic place to eat with friends... Art De Dente- It is the Dental surgery for you-Calming and the most advanced clinic with..."
Mini Ravindran
"Fantastic beautiful steak !!great service staff the..."
Lee Kennedy
"Thank you to the wonderful staff for accomodating my family. Loved the ambiance and food was divine, we will definitely be returning...."
Jessica Saker
"Went for lunch today and thought the food was great. Ordered a range of food to try and share. Wasn’t disappointed. No room for dessert though...."
Chris Shanahan
"Thanks Johnny and Paul, for an incredible night. Was awesome. You picked us awesome food. Cheers..."
Jimmy Henry
"Mouth watering beef served up! Delicious. Palermo is a must try CBD..."
Susan Butt
"One of our favourite restaurants! Love everything from the menu to the service. Can’t wait till you..."
AEC
"Got put onto Palermo when i failed to book a seat and their sister restaurant San Telmo.After dining at San Telmo for several years i found the..."
Funky
"The eye fillet steak was tender melt in your mouth with such a delicious chargrilled taste that adding anything to it was a sin. Did not disappoint,..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"My friend and I ate here at the end of last year, and had no problem getting a table. Service was amazing as soon as we walked in: friendly but not..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Absolutely stunning ambience, amazing food and great customer service! We had a wonderful 1st dining experience at Palermo, especially with their..."
KP
"Excellent option to try South American cuisine. The food is very tasty and innovative. The meat option are great but I would ensure you try the fish..."
Srslyfoods
"One of the best meat house I’ve been too, the service was on point. Food was full of flavours, the meat was cook perfectly. Would come back here..."
Truccie
"Went here for dinner with friends. My goodness this place is Amazing! We shared a selection of South American dishes, Wine & enjoyed a high quality..."
Freezinghot
"My new favourite place in the city! Went here on a whim as we were passing it and it seemed intriguing. I've actually been to San Telmo its sibling..."
Alisha
"Really good steak! We ordered the beef empanadas and provolone cheese to start with. Both delicious and full of flavour. For mains we ordered the..."
Whatdoyafeellike
"Wonderful dinner last night at Palermo. We had booked for a birthday/date night back in June but the restaurant had to close for renovations.  The..."
Peter Backwell
"Actually: 4.5A sister restaurant of one my favourite restaurants (San Thelmo). It definitely did not disappoint. From the booking to..."
Mzlanah
"Went here for our anniversary and had a very enjoyable night. My partner and I tend to order with our eyes and we were spoiled for choice. Although..."
Wearekimleaf
"Pros: the enpanadas especially the beef one was scrumptious. I was skeptical about having prunes with beef but the prunes are quite subtle and..."
Linda
"The hip neighbourhood of Palermo boasts some of the best steak in the world (Don Julio recently entering the top 50) so it was only fitting they..."
Mustard
"Had a wonderful time at Palermo. The staff were lovely, and the food was delicious. We had the eye fillet and the smoked cauliflower (which was..."
Fatcat
"He service was outstanding. A handsome guy were exposing the menu in detail to us. And giving us recommendations for portion when we order gilled..."
Echooooooo
"Boyfriend and I dined here on one of our very first dates so Palermo holds a very special place in my heart. At the time, Palermo was newly opened..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Waiter was friendly and provided great service, atmosphere was nice too. We’ve been to San Telmo too so found that the food was very similar but..."
Jen
"The experience we had in Palermo last night was great. We were lucky to be introduced to the amazing and very knowledgeable host/waiter/bartender..."
Vinh Q Dang
"I went to Palermo with a friend after discovering it was part of the San Telmo/Asado family. 3 from 3 for me! Great dinner and atmosphere. I would..."
Blefdot
"Practically the twin sister of San Telmo. We had a dinner here for 10 people, so we ordered the set menu. The patatas bravas were fantastic, and so..."
Wandering Ella
"I went to Palermo last Sunday night with my roommate who comes from China, we find it in google map, which is near from our apartment. we two arrived..."
Phoebe Zhang
"4.5I'm a big fan of San Telmo so when my friend suggested Palermo for dinner, I was eager in anticipation for what was in store. The night..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Great ambiance, great food and great service. Can't go wrong with a steakhouse! Make sure you get the empanadas, croquetas, sausage, steak (of..."
I Have A Reservation
"Highly recommend the beef tartare for starters and the wagyu ribeye MBS 9 as the main to share. Good service, environment, food. No..."
Becky
"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne at the moment, have literally dined here over 15 times this year, the food is always on point, and..."
Jay
"Dinner for two on a Friday night and the vibe was great. It wasn’t a full house, however it was decently busy. We were sat at our tables and the..."
Catherine
"Loved our dinner at Palermo. Our large group had the set menu and it was awesome. A great selection and plenty to round. Highlights included the..."
Custardbun
"Having visited San Telmo in the past and loving it, we were excited to try Palermo, one of its sister restaurants. In short, we had an excellent..."
JM
"High quality service and second to none food. The staff were great at recommending food and wine. Would definitely recommend the sweet potato to have..."
Simon Hunt
"Palermo is an Argentinian Steakhouse in the city. You might notice some similarities from their sister restaurant San Telmo. The décor is classy and..."
Olive Sundays
"I came here to treat myself after work and get a taste of Argentinian food. I entered and left like I was very special; the host offered to take my..."
Mark Boyce
"Amazing dining experience, from the food to the service, atmosphere and drinks- everything was perfect! Standouts were the beef tartare, empanadas,..."
Линси
"Palmero honestly took my breath away. The service there was absolutely divine with our waiter introducing us to the menu and giving us background to..."
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"Absolutely fantastic visit to Palermo on a Friday night. I recommend booking in as they do get very busy, we arrived at 8:15 and the restaurant was..."
Sarah Vo
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Mahmood.symits
"The food is amazing however if your ordering from the grill your In for a lengthy wait but it is worth it! Service is a little slow on drink orders..."
Samantha Riely
"We ordered the flank steak and the striploin. Both steaks arrived beautiful and medium rare. The steaks were tender and flavourful and beautifully..."
Willtravelforfood17
"I came here for my birthday on Saturday night with my boyfriend. I just want to say every single one of our dishes were absolutely delicious! We will..."
Suz
"I’m a cheese lover so of course I ordered the Provoleta. I highly recommend it ! Enough for 2 to share . The meat was well cooked and soooo tender...."
Miss T.A
"We went for a function, so perhaps it's different for your average diner, but this place is amazing. Great food, great service, and so cosy and..."
Spicynoise
"Brilliant! Having been to San Telmo I was expecting a similar deal at Palermo, even the neon sign is identical. Spacious and a great fitout. Food..."
Lucas Kowalski
"This was a fantastic meal. The service was exceptional from the very start. I didn’t have an opportunity to take pictures but the kingfish ceviche..."
Luke Purcell
"Top resturant this. probably preferred this too San Telmo. we had the special pork to start & followed up with the lamb rump & hanger steak..."
Ben McDuffie
"My daughter and I had a delightful experience at Palermo. Surprised at how sparsely populated the room was. However the service and food were..."
Peter W
"Been here twice including Valentine's day with the missus. Great food and vibe. Recommend the croquetas, ojo de bife, broccolini side, zanahorias..."
Muzzing Panda
"It’s all about the meat. Argentinian restaurant so if you are after the big veggie dinner you’d better look elsewhere. Five of us in a friendly..."
Gerd
"Have been here several times now, and have never been disappointed. Palermo has converted me on skirt steak, and ordering a full rib eye is a must..."
Tom Wilkinson
"Firstly, the service here was so friendly, it was a big positive as soon as we entered. They were also helpful with the menu, and drinks. The food..."
Lisa Giles
"Thoroughly enjoyed dinner at Palermo. Very similar in style to its sister restaurant, San Telmo, Palermo has a Argentinian inspired menu with a large..."
Kate Dougherty
"Came here a few days ago for dinner, and loved every bit of it. The service we received was brilliant, mainly due to the recommendations our waitress..."
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"In the same spirit and from the stable of San Telmo and Pastuso, Palermo was able to still surprise me with Argentinian dishes which I haven't had..."
Hungry Ronin
"Delicious food, great service and some nice ambience. Would definitely recommend the fried broccoli - not a fan usually but I gulped these down in a..."
Brekkycakes
"What a great experience all round.First off - Josh, our waiter, what an absolute gem. Every recommendation was excellent, service was..."
HospoHead
"Food was delicious and well executed. There was a little wait in between courses but we didn't mind it. We ordered the corn empanada, white fish..."
Hangry Horace
"Named after the funky Buenos Aires suburb, which in turn was named after Saint Benedict of Palermo, Sicily, Palermo Melbourne sets out to capture the..."
The City Lane
"Absolutely top notch. Went there and layed it on thick with a couple of the raw dishes followed by meat meat meat. Loved the way the kitchen was open..."
JDP79
"Ate at Palermo a few days ago with a group of friends (about 8 of us), it was faultless and amazing. Great service and spectacular food. Not being an..."
Patrick Baird
"Really enjoyed our meal, the skirt steak was delicious and tender. All dishes perfect for sharing. We sat at the kitchen bar and watched the charcoal..."
Kathy Yu
"Food and ambience were generally good but it took over an hour for our ribs and steak to arrive. Our server was very friendly and attentive though...."
AF
"From the team behind Melbourne’s lauded San Telmo and Pastuso, Palermo is an exciting new addition to Melbourne’s dining scene. The restaurant..."
Gastrology
"I have never been to a restaurant where the staff is so courteous and conscious about the perfection of the food and willing go above and beyond to..."
Darshil Mehta
"I have found a new place to add to my favourites. Everything was spot on. Food was incredible - all dishes I had were mouthwatering but my top pick..."
Lina
"Wonderful service, excellent dietary accommodations. The veg and sides were phenomenal. Unfortunately the dry aged cuts had run out by the end of the..."
Stan Domeshok
"Just booked that primo packages to celebrate my love one's birthday tonight and everything was fully satisfy. Good ambience and super friendly..."
Nope Not Today
"Great food and service too! We were very looked after. Food came promptly not much waiting between. Everything was well cooked and flavoured. Lovely..."
Sandy L
"I mean Wow. Very good experience. The food was cooked to perfection and it was top quality and fresh. Service was fast and friendly. It s highly..."
bob sam
"It's a nice fine restaurant with several beautiful signature dishes. The appetizer pan grilled cheese is crispy at top and soft at the bottom. The..."
chinupguy
"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The food is made on open fire, which gives it that “oh damn! that is good” taste. I would highly..."
Handre Louw
Lupino Bistro And Bar
90/100 (1570 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Mussels
Croquettes
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
Antipasti
Ribs
Ragu
Prawns
Vitello tonnato
Agnolotti
Tiramisu
Eggplant
Meatballs
Pasta
Octopus
Salad
Tortellini
Chili
Tortelloni
Crab
Duck
Prosciutto
Risotto
Arancini
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A bit pricey but consistently good. Friendly service with helpful..."
Jerry MacMaren
"Enjoyed a birthday celebration and couldn't have picked a better place. No frills such as linen table clothes but the service and food were..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Friendly and attentive service, delicious and comforting food. The menu selection was minimal, but every dish was thoughtfully designed with well..."
Avery
"It’s just..."
Zakibites
"A friend recommended we try Lupino, and we're so glad we did. The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Can't wait..."
E.N
"I love Lupino...."
Shuangwujasmine
"Exceptional food with good vibes..."
Sarah Chen
"I know this restaurant since back in the day when I used to live in Melbourne. Lupino has been consistently delivering high quality Italian food and..."
Rere_86
"Wanting to try something a little different, I decided on the Beetroot Agnolotti ($27), and I’m happy to say that my gamble paid off. The..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Great food and service, however the butter for the bread is served as individually plastic wrapped Western Star Butter. This is not conscious of the..."
Food Lover
"Preferred the mushroom risotto over the blue swimmer spaghetti but were both cooked perfectly al dente and well seasoned! Rocket salad was a good..."
Milla Vanilla
"Love the cute place. Very welcoming staff. Everything on the menu sounded delicious even though how small the variety is. It’s definitely not a bad..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"I'm finding that places with smaller menus tend to have better food and Lupino is no exception. First came the complimentary bread and butter and..."
The Pet Roo
"Wonderfully delicious, fresh pasta. Both the agnolotti and spaghetti were full of flavour and cooked perfectly (the agnolotti in particular just..."
Moose
"Pleasant cozy little restaurant! The food was delicious and the portion sizes just great. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Perfect for..."
Samuel Braim
"Richard and team are a class act! One of the best Italian restaurants at this end of the city. Service and ambience are both 4+⭐️ and the food is..."
Closey Le Connoisseur
"Yum yum & yum! The waitress was so polite, helpful & customer service was high on the scale 👌🏽The food was so delicious! I would..."
Angeline Pyz
"I tried Lupino for lunch and absolutely loved it. I had a pasta special with pork. The pasta was home made with paper thin slices of pork that melted..."
Hungry Tum
"Lovely little restaurant, with a pleasant, cozy atmosphere. We did not book a table and got to sit at the bar. The food was delicious, and the..."
Marianna
"3.8. Nice place recommended by a sage like member of our dining party.I’ve always loved the positioning of this restaurant. It enjoys a..."
Two Sheds
"Hidden gem! Dined in on a Thursday night and had a fabulous experience all round. Set on Little Collins St, this place is easy to miss but has a..."
@esjaysam
"We enjoyed the fare here. We loved all the entree selections especially the crunchy cauliflower. We recommend the tagliatelle with the oxtail ragu...."
Harrysingh Rawat
"We called into Lupino for a Italian lunch on a lazy Monday. I had always walked past the red wolf neon sign and wondered what was inside, as there is..."
Espy Eats
"You can’t fault the food service or ambiance - my favourite Italian in the CBD - I had the Bianca sausage ragu today divine ! Well done guys molto..."
Natski001
"Lupino which means wolf in Italian , is a little gem tucked away in Little Collins street towards the treasury gardens side of the city. Only a..."
Freeo
"The house made gnocchi with fresh ricotta was absolutely Devine. Soft fluffy pillows of potato in a rich tomato sauce. The staff are always..."
Moetfan
"Awesome service. Knowledgeable staff. Food was exceptional. First time but will definitely be back. I need to try everything on the menu...."
Foodie007
"Great ambience - atmosphere was relaxed without pretense. Comfortable yet classy. Great place for a group night out or even that special date!!..."
Mysy
"Blurry pictures because I only recorded the foods and didn’t actually get pictures in. Went here with my family for my 18th and had several pastas..."
Christy
"Lupino lived up to all the positive reviews. Staff were very friendly, attentive and restaurant was nice and cosy! We ordered a few dishes..."
Jiji
"Got a spot at the bar with my out-of-town companion after a last-minute decision to eat at my favorite city Italian restaurant on a Sunday night...."
Subifoodie
"On the night I attended Lupino with my family they actually mixed up my order, initially sending out the wrong dish - and still the food plus their..."
Esme
"Lovely Italian food! I can't really fault this place to be honest. I had the risotto with asparagus, pancetta, and scamorza ($28); and thought it was..."
Amara
" Was interested in eating here based on the good reviews. Service is excellent and staff very helpful. The food is nice - however I think I walked in..."
Linda
"The restaurant itself is hard to find... It's the one with the fox mark. The menu is a bit hard to read, but the food itself is really good :)..."
Tanks Beatbox
"The food was really delicious and we got free bread and butter which was really good! They had an excellent wine list and our waiter was really..."
CCC
"Ordered:1. Arancini - really tasty, you can't really go wrong with this 2. Crab pasta - very tasty, full of flavour, pasta so fresh, it is..."
High Tea Queen
"Delicious dinner at Lupino tonight. Cosy atmosphere and fabulous traditional Italian menu. For entree we shared the cauliflower frito with aioli and..."
Kate Dougherty
"We came here on our first anniversary in hope of something a little special to top off a beautiful day. Our initial waitress was a little..."
John Dobson
"Service is good. Good place to go on a date. Love the vibe and atmosphere here. Open kitchen, the bar has a lot choice of alcohol to choose, even..."
Fay Godanda
"All the class without the price tag. Great ambiance delicious pasta and good drink selection. Service is very good also. The ravioli is delicious...."
Eatdrinkrepeat_
"Had the best pasta in Melbourne here - the agnolotti with sage sauce. Smelled this divine thing being made in the kitchen, and it did not disappoint...."
Meeateor
"Yum...just yum! Don't want to be gross but if I could have licked my plate, I would have. I only took .5 the score off because I found the bar..."
Elle
"If you're looking for a good quality Italian meal then this place will deliver. The pasta is fresh and the pizzas are delicious. The standout for me..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Amazing food and service! We booked for 4 and took my 6 month old niece. The table had enough room for 4 of us and the pram. Great spot, amazing food..."
Abbey Suckling
"Firstly, there was nothing exactly wrong with our experience. The restaurant itself is perfect for date night and the staff were very attentive. Yet..."
Ashley Rose
"Lupino is a gem of Melbourne serving up delicious Italian food. The decor isn't fancy, the bread comes in a wicker basket and the butter comes in..."
BrunswickBeetroot
"Great service. Amazing fresh bread and warm olives. Best cauliflower I've ever eaten. Delicious beetroot cured salmon had a great balance of..."
Kel
"I dined here a couple of years ago and completely forgot to write a review. I'm coming back to Melbourne, and suffice to say Lupino's has come back..."
Lara Wills
"Perfect! Wonderful pasta, excellent and diverse wine list, cosy interior and the ability to hear your dinner companions' conversation because you..."
Fleur
"Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Food was superb, in particular the Veal & Amaretto agnolotti, the wine was 10/10, the service was..."
Tamara Archibald
"A hidden treasure. Warm, welcoming, honest, wholesome, heartwarming. ..."
Belle
"An absolutely perfect dining experience! Exquisite food that leaves you planning your next visit to try more. Wonderful service and lovely atmosphere..."
Jasmine Cruickshank
"I've been meaning to try this place for a long time now. The outside is nondescript with a red neon wolf outline and white brick, whereas the inside..."
Emsy-eats
"We didn't have a booking just walk in and they had a table available for us. It's been a while since I had good Italian food. But this place does..."
Dublinese
"Thinking of having a reasonably priced Italian meal with authenticity then I would recommendation Lupino Italian restaurant . The paste was cooked..."
Damon Mayston
"Lupino was a cosy little restaurant with amazing service and delicious food! We were running about 45 minutes late, but as soon as we walked in we..."
Deana Cannatelli
"We were very cheeky & popped in for an early dins at Lupino. We received a warm welcome regardless and they found us a lovely table.We started with..."
HG
"Interesting combination of flavours and tasty. Started with creamy crab mix, deep fried- was crisp outside, creamy mix on inside. It was..."
Razorededge
"Lupino is a place suitable for both business events as well as intimate date nights. Prices are on the higher end, but guests definitely pay for the..."
Kell
"Not a place for a cheap feed (pizza margarita 20!!!) but between 25 to 30 bucks you will get a good feed of pasta. A safe place to go for a dinner..."
The Don
"Someone described this place as a "business lunch place". I would like to pretend it was me. It wasn't. But this place is. Inoffensive, safe Italian..."
Melb Eating
"Flew into Melbourne, checked into our hotel and after a long day we wanted something delicious for dinner.We were delighted to find Lupino just..."
Flavietta
"I find this place has some of the best pasta in the city. Had Arancini, meat balls, pappardelle, octopus, and dessert. All great. Service was..."
Lachlan
"Went on a Thursday night. Had a margarita pizza to share between 4 - had the tortelloni and it seems they rotate the pastas our relatively often so..."
Mann Hing Khor
"The best pasta and dessert I have had in a long time. Had the veal and amaretto pasta with burnt butter and sage sauce!! Was a delight to my taste..."
Jane Calligaro
"first of all I must pointed out our waiter - couldn't recall his name - was very well presented. Fresh clean and genuine..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Excellent experience to be had at Lupino. We were squeezed in at the last minute for an early booking before a concert. Beautiful handmade pasta and..."
Emily Walsh
"Typical Italian fare served with a degree of excellence. Whilst the dishes on offer stick to their Italian roots they also highlights the chefs..."
DR
"I went to this Melbourne CBD Italian restaurant with relatives from the UK. We ordered in our family’s standard way when at Italian restaurants –..."
MelbourneFoodPaparazza
"Lupino never disappoints. A very chic and modern Italian restaurant. Classic Italian food made to the highest standard. Ordered the pork cotoletta,..."
Finger Lickin
"Finally got to Lupino's last week, can't believe we have not been here before now but it has been on the list for a while now.  Started with the..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Another long standing, premium and renowned Italian restaurant specialised in handmade pasta and pizza in the CBD. Watched news recently that it is..."
J88
"Great venue. Not too big or too small. Food is gorgeous. Beautiful flavours. I had the special Linguine with lamb ragu. Perfect balance of richness..."
DanFoodie
"Eating at Lupino I was reminded of how spoiled we are for choice of restaurants in Melbourne. A great restaurant, staffed professionally serving..."
Dave Ansett
"Everything melted away to nothing in my mouth! I cant even tell you how long its been since I have eaten meat thats that tender. I would challenge..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Lupino is an absolute institution in the Melbourne food scene. The restaurant itself is nice, the staff are lovely and helpful and the food is just..."
Brungiel
"Fabulous place. We called in last night for a small eat and just loved the service, the food and the open kitchen - inspirational! We drank a..."
Footy
"My name is Alex and I am 10 years old. I love Lupino because the food is fresh and nice and the people are very friendly. The Pizza's were..."
Simon Ondaatje
"Great relaxing mood inside and staff are welcoming & warm.. Food is great without being too over the top or wanky.. open kitchen is quite..."
Highexpectations
"We had our work Christmas party here and the food was exceptional! Taking Italian to a whole other level... the cauliflower and octopus/salami..."
CU_Foodie
"Really really good. Crispy and fresh pizzas and delicious pastas as well. Reasonably priced for the area.  Make sure you make a booking otherwise..."
Mrs Mark
"My favorite place to eat at the moment and the veal Milanese with witlof, tasty tomatoes and cheese is to die for . Try the cauliflower fritters with..."
George
"Booked dinner on a Friday night for my husband's birthday dinner. Lovely family-run feel to the restaurant and the place was full of buzz. Although..."
Neetz88
"The food is superb! I've had numerous pastas in numerous places before, I often couldn't finish it because it's either too heavy, portion's too big..."
Antonia Yip Siew Pin
"Food was top notch. The quail saltimbocca just melted in the mouth and sauce on the veal ravioli was delicious. Service was great, including the nice..."
Ben Jones
"My partner and I made reservations for a Saturday based on a recommendation from friends. Our overall experience was not bad but not fantastic. Our..."
Todd Wallace
"Our waitress was very nervous and struggled with the specials, but the food is always delicious. Shame the carbonara wasn't on the menu, but I had..."
DumplingDoll
"Great service, food, wine and venue. Had a reasonable size group out for dinner and we tried most of the menu before we were done. Highly..."
DLC
"Amazing food - pasta is beautiful and dishes just melt in your mouth! Chef even made a special meal for my sister (it was her birthday).I would..."
R For Pres.
"After walking past this place at least twice a week, I finally stepped in for dinner. Sat at the bar and had the pasta with oxtail ragu. The ragu was..."
Ramen Girl
"The pasta here is absolutely amazing. It melted in my mouth and I thought I was going to go to into a food coma. We spent hours here pacing..."
Ellie K
"Hand-made fresh pasta at it's finest! The bread was crusty and delicious, brought back many Mediterranean memories for me. The staff are professional..."
Mr. Food
"Fabulous home made pasta and fabulous service! We didn't have a reservation, luckily there was room!!!! So accommodating, will def be back soon...."
Simone Busch
"Went for a pre-theater dinner. Had arrancinis, croquettes, cauliflower fritto, twice cooked souffle, and pork ribs. All very yummy. Attentive..."
Paulfoodie
"The idea of the Chef’s Table , where diners get to sit at an exclusive table in full view of the kitchen and its workings, is not a new concept..."
Trading Plates
"By far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Melbourne! The tortelloni in brodo are to die for, the homemade pasta cooked to perfection! We..."
Anthea
"Retro slick. Remember those cool Italian restaurants from the eighties, very Conran, clean lines, lovely lighting?This is Lupino. Simple, well..."
Lovebunny
"Amazing spot and food..."
Food 2 Run
"If you can get a seat at the chefs bench, bypass the normal table and watch in awe at this amazing team dish up incredible food. Loved it. Thank you...."
I Like My Sushi Raw
"Hard to find treasure.. Booked last minute for a work dinner for 6 and they were more than happy to accommodate us at late notice.Love the no..."
Baristabear
"Love the food and great service!. Confession: I'm happy Il Solito Posto isn't open Sundays. Wanted some good Italian on a Sunday, but our fave ISP is..."
Red Jay
"Great food and excellent service. Pizzas were Italian style with thin, beautifully textured base and simple, fresh toppings. Chicken tortellini was..."
Capt Pants
"Lupino was a delight. Understated decor belighs the quality of the experience. The attractive young Italian waitor was extremely helpful and knew the..."
Craig Smith
"Perfect!. Service was fantastic, food was amazing (best pasta I've eaten!), nice atmosphere and enjoyable restaurant to sit in! Absolutely nothing to..."
Joz28ie
"Excellent food and service!. Presentation, food, service were all excellent! We had a lovely dinner here and left very satisfied. No..."
Ringo
"Being Italians ourselves , finding a simple traditional Italian restaurant who tries not too look to fancy on the menu is hard to find For once..."
LuciaEats
"Great Italian food experience. For ages I had walked past the Lupino little wolf light above their door and kept promising myself that I would go..."
Michaela.lobb
"You're the best......around. Delish....walked in off street. Sooo nice and great price. Service exceptional. Def coming back fo..."
Roigirl5
"An absolute favourite!!. We have been here so many times, and the experience just gets better with each visit!! Intimate settings, beautifully..."
Rach Freeman
"Welcoming and top notch. Picked out a Little Collins tapas bar as the pre-show spot to take my girlfriend for dinner, but on arrival the place was..."
Arnold Slang
"Warm and welcoming.. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Friendly and attentive staff, without pomp. Pleasing menu and guest friendly..."
S.MAMIL
"A little known gem. I had eyed of Lupino for a while and finally ended up heading in for a sunday night dinner. It was cold and wet outside which..."
Fish
"Lupino - Impressive in every way. It was great to visit Lupino with a friend last Friday 1 August 2014. It was a terrible wet winter's night, but it..."
Deanyjm
"Brought a client and my boss for dinner at Lupino after reading reviews. Glad we did! They were very accommodating (we were little late due to..."
Gabbys79
"Amazing food and amazing service. Just am awesome place I'm more than happy to pay for. Well done to Marco and all the guys there. Just..."
Pete
"Found this place on Urbanspoon as we were looking for a new city place to try. We were amazed. The food was wonderful. The penne with swordfish was..."
MalvernCustomer
"Reminds me of my Nonna!. Every so often, I stumble across an Italian restaurant that would play Frank Sinatra in the background. This place screams..."
Lisa Blackman
"Great slightly retro atmosphere, beautiful rustic Italian food and a very warm and friendly attitude to service. Will definitely be..."
Anna Connell
"Reliable. The house-made pasta is delicious (especially the tagliatelle when it's available) so you can't go wrong with ordering any of the pasta..."
Shitake
"Great Restaurant. We went here for the first time on Saturday for my birthday and it was an excellent choice. Great ambience, not too noisy and..."
Grome
"Very nice! Would definitely come back.Searched through urban spoon ratings and came across Lupuno thought we would try it and we were really..."
Christina Watt
"Lovely Place & Great Food!!. Had dinner here for my birthday. Booking process was easy. Had a large group with my grandfather who needs a fair bit of..."
Melinda Anne
"Magnifico!. Lupino has fast become one of my favourite little Italian spots in Melbourne. A casual setting, and simple, unpretentious, and..."
The Napoli Alert
"Great night, great place! The quail was amazing and so was the tortellini in broth! I would definately..."
Wendy Tran
"Mr Pucci thinks it's a great place. Been here a few times and never..."
MrPucci
"Exceeded my expectations on all fronts! You will not be disappointed, quality food & proffessional..."
Aidion
"Came to Lupino for Saturday lunch with a girlfriend and we really enjoyed the food. Had chicken and pumpkin risotto with marjoram which was perfect -..."
Babyleopard
"Good food. The food here was really good. When I walked in the front door I was a bit disappointed, the interior is pretty drab, feels cold and the..."
Richard
"Girl's Night Out. This is a little gem at the top end of town. Fresh, seasonal produce teamed with a gentle touch creates simple but satisfying food...."
Alli Mac
"Joyce, Don't Be Stupid.. Your review is terrible. You put an apostrophe in the word 'restaurant's' and you also went on to say that "Lupino is not a..."
SweetFaces
"This was a great find on the top end of little Collins Street. The menu is small but should cater for all tastes. Based on recommendations were going..."
Lord Tazz
"Amazing. Gnocchi is to die for as with everything else. The marinara was pretty pathetic though, two prawns for $30..bit..."
Bee
"Prowl-worthy. Lupino, meaning little wolf, is a busy, bustling Italian eatery in Lt Collins St, up from Bar Lourinha and on the site of the old..."
Missdelish
"If you're looking for great simple Italian food then this is the place for you. Quality produce, great wine list, great service! And to top off a..."
MissEM
"Finally an unpretentious good Italian restaurant. Wonderful simple food and lovely service to match. The octopus with potatoes and the gnocchi were..."
Marc Ferron
"Delicious. Superb ! Divine Italian cuisine (very impressive Marco and team !!) accompanied with delicious wines - wonderful 'space' and great view of..."
Pau
"BEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE. I went to Lupino in a group of 8. From the minute we walked in, we all knew it was going to be a..."
GFarch
"Decent Italian but a bit overpriced.. Lupino has good italian food, however, for the price you pay it doesn't quite live up to in terms of taste...."
Gursharan Chana
"Delicious meal prepared with expertise and true Italian passion. Marco, the gnocchi rival those my Nonna used to make and your pizza base-..."
Willstar
"Delish Italian!!. Was wonderfully looked after the talented Marco, Richard and team at this fantastic restaurant! Enjoyed a divine, slow cooked lamb..."
Vanessa
"Beautiful food, generous portions!. I dined here recently for lunch with a friend. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint! We..."
Clujen
"Left with a food pregnancy that I do not regret!. Pretty much awesome. I had the gnocchi for entree, Marinara main, Pannetore pudding for dessert...."
Kara Jerman
"I had dinner Saturday night on my own as my friend abounded me and was sitting infront of the chefs cooking. I suddenly didn't feel alone , the chefs..."
Susy
"Quality restaurant! Nice dining space, love the open kitchen, service was very good, friendly helpful and accommodating. Simple Italian dishes done..."
Luke
"Have been wanting to dine here for a while and finally had the opportunity tonight for our 6 month wedding anniversary. Booked a week prior for..."
Lulu2012
"Enjoyable meal had by all. Helpful and efficient service, excellent wine list and great Italian standards done very very well. Will come back soon..."
Nibblesnbubbles
"Had a great night out with friends. Food and wine was fantastic. Service great also. Thanks..."
Glenn
"A little pricey for the quantity you get, but it was a lovely place to have a drink and a casual..."
Danny Torode
"Shhhh.... keep this gem hidden!. We were looking for a dinner place, and this popped up. The reservation service was quick and easy, and on the night..."
Thurazin
"Really tasty quick and relatively cheap Italian! Had special pizza (so yum), ricotta gnocchi which melted in the mouth, caprese salad and homemade..."
Andrew Tregaskis
"Fantastic service from the staff at Lupino. Beautiful food too! Great environment... Unpretentious, inobtrusive, great value... Would go back and..."
Anna Walls
"YUM!. Love this place. Only been once but there's a nice laid back quiet atmosphere and the food was really yummy. My friends and I all ordered the..."
Kate
"Delicious!. Warm, relaxed atmosphere. Tasty Italian food at a reasonable price. Excellent service, will definitely be..."
Jessie
"Very good Italian-Australian! food nothing special.... A little bit expansive but the product is 100% Italian....I'm very envy about the..."
Roberto Catania
"Carmelo 1469. Great sexy restaurant..very good food very good experience and not..."
Liling333
"We turned up unexpectedly at 7pm on a Saturday night and were able to snag the last spot available. We Could not fault a single thing, so impressed I..."
Diana
"A perfect pasta fix. I am mad on fresh pasta and my man loves some carbohydrates after a big basketball game so after his match one night last week..."
Susannah Best
"Went to Lupino last night with friends and had a great night. Service was excellent and food uncomplicated but delicious. We shared a number of..."
I Love Minnie
"Took my husband to lupino for a date last Friday and very much enjoyed the experience. Lovely, simple Italian flavours, reasonably priced and served..."
Peet
"Simply delicious dining. Bravo Lupino! Very, very much enjoyed our experience at Lupino. By far the most delicious, honest Italian food in the CBD...."
Fe Black
"Elegant, efficient, excellent. Simple food, surprisingly well..."
Gasbrake
"Well priced simple Italian dinning. The dinner menu is very well priced with most mains under $30 and lots of starters to choose from. We were very..."
Puiyi Tiffany Pang
"Good pasta. Lupino is cosy and trendy with reasonably priced pasta dishes. I had the tortellino of chicken and garlic dumplings. While..."
Purple Bear
"Went here by default because next door was closed for renovations.without a booking,we were seated straight away despite the restaurant being quite..."
Fat_kid
"It's Saturday, my girlfriend and I take a chance on the cinema - but alas gold class is full. So we think "let's try mamasita" - but again beaten to..."
Bear Shields
"Buongiorno!!! Lupino!!!. I went there on Saturday night with a few friends we shared a couple of really well chosen bottles of excellent red, thanks..."
Jan Alles
"Anchovy pizza. Amazing light delicate and make sure you apply the chilling..."
Sean Kelly
"Great Place. The way the classics should be.Will be back soon, loved..."
Diner
"Great prices for delicious, Italian food in a great place. Lupino - delicious! A great, relaxed but cool inner city restaurant. The staff are really..."
Em Kaye
"Good, but a little pricey. Lupino is situated at the Paris end of Collins Street. Great location to get a bit to eat before seeing a show or catching..."
James Bond
"Great space and food. This new Italian eatery with pedigree, that is Richard Lodge and Marco Lori, has the X factor. The food is simple but..."
Diane Rowley
"Fantastic dining experience. I took my girlfriend out for dinner to Lupino with no prior knowledge of this place and I must say I was very impressed...."
Timmy Smalls
"A little bit of Italy at the Paris end of Collins. Lupino, a cute but classy new Italian restaurant in the site of the former champagne lounge in..."
Tom Kaye
"Lupino means 'little wolf' in Italian and this little wolf howls with Italian class and style. You can't miss the quirky red neon wolf sign on the..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"MoMo & Coco's "Guide to Doughnuts in Melbourne" -- elegantly restrained Lupino serves chewy nutella bomboloni, an ideal dinner before venturing to..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"Lupino has been somewhere I have wanted to get to for a while and we are finally here! On a dark, cold Friday night we slip into our table and read..."
FoodieAboutTown
"A great little restaurant almost hidden away on Little Collins street. Friendly service and good..."
Petit Miamx
"Rustic, intimate, small but well executed menu. Great for dates (in my..."
Ashley
"That place was out of this world. Good proper Italian food. The waitress that served us was amazing and she was 2 weeks from giving birth but still..."
Aaron Lee
"Great place with a great atmosphere. Seems to be very popular too! Don't forget to ask for their daily specials - I had their pork..."
Wickd Chin
"Super friendly service and all the foods are scrumptious! Thanks for the nice service to Hola and Nicola! The food of the day= roast chicken with the..."
SH
"Lupino is a busy yet buzzy efficient restaurant with great food, ambience and prompt friendly professional service. A crisp lager comes out with warm..."
AZ von Muralt
"From the friendly greeting to the speedy first drink while we were waiting for our friends to arrive, this restaurant oozed attentiveness. Our waiter..."
Lyn Ferrall
"Amazing 👏 Food was exceptional. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was lovely and..."
Josie Trayte
"Exceptional service from Amanda! High quality cheeses, meats cooked with care and skill, all types of dietary requirements catered for and followed..."
leonie rizzi
"Quite enjoyed the day out in CBD, dining in at Lupino by the recommendation. Gnocchi, crumbled veal, tiramisu, and great selection of red wine..."
F Guan
Tonka
90/100 (2547 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
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Dinner
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Fish
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Ice Cream
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Carrot Cake
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Accepts Visa
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Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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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
Makan
90/100 (1454 ratings)
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Mid-range
"Throwback to pre-covid19 when dining out was still a norm - 📍Makan, one of my all time favourite asian fusion restaurants in the CBD. Asian fusion..."
Instahungry
"Lots of dishes to choose from and can’t wait to come back to try more. We had pork belly satay skewers which were delish as we’re all the dishes...."
Karen
"Fantastic service with friendly and welcoming staff. The restaurant had a great vibe and fun for a night out. The food was all absolutely delicious,..."
Rachel Jade
"Makan offered a delicious dinner - I can’t comment on whether or not it was authentic though. The chicken satay skewers were yummy and I absolutely..."
Daisy
"Finally, a place in Melbourne that does authentic nasi goreng! Absolutely enjoyed my lunch here. Can’t wait to go back and try everything from the..."
Jill
"Happy belated Valentines Day! We were so excited to book at @makaninmelbourne , one of the hottest new restaurant openings in Melbourne in the last..."
Bigmelbappetite
"Went there for lunch and had the set menu which is 49 for two people. You can select entree and main, then it comes with the rice and greens. The..."
Annie Lu
"Makan which means eat in Malay is a bit hidden especially on the weekend, as you cannot enter from Collins Street. I had to go through the back and..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Will come back for:+ Nasi Goreng+ Ubud Crispy duckWas here celebrating the end of year with a bunch of work colleagues over lunch..."
The Casual Diner
"It was worth the effort to find this place, which was tricky as the entrance is in an alley off Little Collins. Friendly greeting on entry, we were..."
J0yy173
"We really enjoyed our meal at Makan. We had the tasting menu, including dessert. Every dish we tried was enjoyable, I’m only sorry we didn’t..."
Chips Before Dips
"Everything we had were amazing, soft shell crabs, satay, beef ribs, jimbaran fish, pork bone and their sauce! Love love love!!!..."
Melody Bong
"Overall score: 21/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: classy Indonesian option in cbd*💬 review: Housed in a sleek..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"📍Makan, MelbourneHidden on the ground floor of the corporate building on Collins Street! Heard a lot about Makan for serving auethentic..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"The small plates were an absolute hit for us - pork belly sticks, chicken satay, fish cerviche, fried chicken wings. The barramundi in broth was..."
Essie
"Really friendly staff and delicious food. Highly recommend to try out the tasting menu for your first. You won’t regret..."
Yunyi Xie
"My son suggested to try out this new place for dinner. Very simple restaurant name, Makan. We ordered a few varieties to share. Nice and well..."
Noble Foodie
"First time trying out a lamb dish and it was surprisingly good. My favourite dish would be the Nasi Goreng. And not to forget, service was amazing...."
Yvonne97chuyu
"Authentic Indonesian cuisine. We ordered slow cooked lamb shank, pork rib , ubud crispy duck and nasi goreng. The food was delicious. However , the..."
SkTan
"Ordered the Gado Gado and Chicken Sate. Gado Gado sauce was good, but ingredients could have been more bite-sized. Lunch service was quietly..."
JKGasMan
"2 words: Tasting Menu!!We had at least 8 different dishes to try.. the portions sizes were just right and enough to share among..."
Fernando
"Walked into Makan from a blustery cold autumn day to a warm and delicious Indonesian surprise. We had the satay, sambal fish, beef rendang,..."
Yorkstergram
"Great place to grab nice and quick lunch. Ordered nasi goreng and beef rendang. Portion is good for the value. Beef rendang was remarkably soft and..."
Eatwithbonny
"We went to Makan for my brothers birthday and had a fabulous time. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. The beef rendang was the..."
Melissa.tham
"I have dined here twice. The first with just a friend, the second time with a party of 10. Both experiences were great with delicious food and..."
Emerene Tung
"Amazing flavours! By far one of the most underrated restaurants in Melbourne. Great service and vibe. Thank you for the memorable meal! We will be..."
Saranya Radha
"The first few time I was here, food was amazing! But for the few visits I’ve found the taste not as great as it used to be. Not consistent...."
Priscillia
"Food was terrific especially the spicy wings and the rendang! I love the rendang but would love it more if it's a little moister. With the wings, I..."
Aaron Chin
"Food was great and the service was awesome. We ordered the ubud crispy duck, kangkung, grilled jimbaran fish, bbq sticky ribs, banana brûlée, and..."
Claudia Yofa
"Popped by for a team lunch and had a great experience! Food was delish, service was fast and restaurant was beautiful. I opted for the Brisket..."
Got_2_lunch
"My partner and I went for my birthday dinner. As this is our first time to visit the restaurant as well as my partner’s first proper Indonesian..."
David Simpsons
"It’s my first visit to Makan. I was a little apprehensive as I was not sure the food and flavours would be authentic. I was pleasantly surprised...."
AC
"A lovely hidden restaurant which can be entered from an office building on collins street. We had the banquet and were very satisfied even though it..."
Food For Thought
"Indo fusion!!! Very interesting the flavours and textures the team were able to create. Big fan of the SSC baos and the pork was soo tender and..."
Tj Peco
"I tried this restaurant soon after it opened. It was good than and it is still very good. The staff was attentive but not..."
Jennyabouttown
"We had lunch here last week with 2 kids under 2, and the staff were super lovely and accommodating. Between the 5 adults we ordered the chicken..."
DJ
"It’s actually 3.5 rating. I am an Indonesian and a colleague took me here. I know it’s a fusion restaurant but i guess sometimes the..."
Choc Pudding
"For so long I have been hoping that someone would fill Melbourne’s niche of a decent contemporary Indonesian restaurant and Makan is more than..."
Fazkia Luvinda
"Classy, affordable Indonesian food down a little quiet alleyway. However, you can also enter or leave via the building next..."
Jasmine
"Outstanding customer service and flavourful dishes. Favourite would have to be the eggplant and snapper. Really next level Indonesian..."
Germaine Leong
"I don’t know how many people know about this place as it’s located in an alley way however it’s definitely feels like an very underrated place!..."
Mills
"LOVE!!Been twice and has not let me down!Amazing customer service, food is unreal and fresh - you can tell it's made with..."
Steph Wong
"I came here for dinner with my friends. We selected the tasting menu for $55pp. It came with 5 small and 3 larger dishes. All the meals came in..."
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"Makan is a new, modern eatery serving up Balinese style dishes to Melbourne. Opened by Tascia and Gracia Segar, two sisters who were the winners of..."
Lisa Phoa
"Makan is an Indonesian restaurant opened by MKR2016 winners. I must say that the sisters definitely bring in some impactful flavours to the table. My..."
Rifan Thamrin
"Second time lucky trying to secure a table at this restaurant. The winner of MKR a couple of years back. Indonesian food turns fine dining. The food..."
Food Junkie
"Great flavours backed up by attentive and friendly staff. Came here for a birthday celebration and thoroughly enjoyed the dishes. Modern Indonesian..."
CoupleOFoodies
"Best Indo in town!!!By far!!!Dont miss the pork shank, the king prawns and the amazing chicken satay!Tasia and Gracia definitely..."
Hank
"Wow! Just wow. Always walk past this hidden gem while getting lunch or coffee (I am a meerkat when it comes to neon lights) but finally visited last..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"Makan was a new hyped Indonesian restaurant, with Tasia & Gracia, who won My Kitchen Rules 2016. The price was a bit pricy, so I had high expectation..."
Makan2Melbourne
"4.5 out of 5!! We served by the best waitress in the world, Ainslie!! She makes our night!!They have an indonesian authentic flavor. First..."
Khorry Sila
"Really good. Satisfying and hearty, amazing flavours. This is the hit the spot good you look for but rarely find. Better than chin chin and without..."
Jake Allan Ross
"I never GIVE 5✨ rating to indonesian restaurant but this one is really deserve it!!! I love all of the menu i ordered. Lilit Skewers and Banana..."
Foods Storybooks
"Being a big fan of MKR it was exciting to see Tasia & Gracia open their new restraunt.What a delight to be greeted by Tasia who welcomed..."
Split The Bill
"I loved the flavours of all the dishes that I had ! I especially loved the beef sticky ribs ! Literally finger licking good and I loved the spicy..."
Connie
"My friend and I came here for some lunch. She had heard portion sizes might be on the small side but nothing to fear here. This restaurant oozes..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"I was so excited to try Tasia and Gracia to open up their restaurant – Makan on Collins St. In the heart of the busy CBD, their are situated inside..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"I booked this restaurant from website 1 week before. Upon my arrival,the staffs greeted me directly and take me to the designated table. ..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"One of the best Indonesian food I’ve had in Melbourne! Contemporary but still incorporating the traditional flavours of indonesian cuisine! So..."
Laksana.andrea
"New Indonesian restaurant in town!! Congrats tasia and gracia for bringing Indonesian cuisine to the next level. The service was amazing...."
Leony Christie
"I have been to this restaurant a few times since it has opened, both dine in and take away. I am happy to say that I have not been disappointed at..."
Bomal Herath
"One of the best indonesian cuisine in melbourne that u can find !! the service is really good , kudos to all the friendly staff! Ive visited for 2..."
Desy K
"Had a lovely dinner last night. The staff was great and the menu was approachable (I’d never had Indonesian Food before). Highly recommend the..."
Shelby Ann Jasper
"Points for: beautifully executed modern hawker food From the winners of My Kitchen Rules, Makan celebrates food from..."
Flying Forward
"Delicious!!! Intense flavours which have clearly been brewing for hours. Dishes were cooked beautifully and served with great hospitality in a trendy..."
Linda
"Delicious and definitely best presented Indonesian food in Melbourne. BBQ beef ribs were amazing. The octopus, nasi goreng and cendol panna cotta..."
Will
"This place is a hidden inside the 360 collins st building but when you walk inside it's nice interior. The food is good and delicious. Very tasty..."
Joan Lee
"I ate here few weeks ago with my friend for dinner. Ordered mie goreng, beef ribs, crispy duck, pindang, and octopus. As an Indonesian..."
Juan Anthony
"I have Already been to Makan twice not and cannot recommended it highly enough. It is really good value for money for high quality..."
Mark Laughton
"Very attentive and engaging staff with great senses of humour and loads of personality.Lovely presentation of food. A little bit fancy, a..."
Foodme
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Just amazing. The recipe is balanced well for every dishes. Especially the dessert, I would recommend the..."
Sunny
"New restaurant opened by Tasia & Gracia - MKR winners 2016. I have visited Makan twice now and have had a great experience on both..."
Mary
"All I can say is I don’t need flying to Indonesia if I miss my hometown food!!!! The food are so YUMMY, my favourite is Jimbaran grill and soft..."
Tengku Dessy Hader
"Delicious, beautifully balanced and presented Indonesian food with a great range of options for vegetarians as well. I have been here on 2 occasions..."
Andy Wilk
"Great Indonesian food with delightful drinks. The staff was very helpful and are happy to recommended dishes if you're stuck with which dishes to..."
Marta Tesoro
"Very flavoursome food with a fusion of flavours from South East Asia. Service was 10/10 and could not fault the food with every dish being very tasty..."
MDJ
"Tasty food, great presentation and lovely modern atmosphere. The lunch service was not too busy on a Tuesday, and it was a beautiful interior but..."
Kevin Chen
"Incredibly authentic indo food. We ordered the Nasi Goreng Bebek, Kangkung, Tahu Sambal Ijo and the Tempe - everything was outstanding and a reminder..."
Abhinav Bidani
"Fantastic! Service was between moderate to good. Foods omggg everything except 1 dish that doesn't suit my taste were really incredible. My fav will..."
Prissyca Prasetyo
"Bloody delicious. The only dish I wasn’t a fan of was the Gohu (raw kingfish) which needed a bit more seasoning. Everything else was sooooo yummers..."
Berenice Ethel Chua
"Loved this place! Modern Indonesian food that warms your heart and soul. Great decor and super friendly staff. Highly recommend this..."
Jay L
Ichi Ichi Ku Izakaya
89/100 (1151 ratings)
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"About a 10 minute walk from the tram, Ichi Ichi Ku is kind of accessible by public transport and south yarra is only a stone's throw away from the..."
Jasmine
"The Bao doesn’t have a very attractive appearance but it actually tastes really good. Highly recommended!Sushi rolls are amazing.Curry..."
Charlotte Cooper
"All good, walk in friendly. A bit noisy, and spaces are crowd. Average taste, nothing surprised. House made wine with plum was great. Cheese cake was..."
Joey Zhang
"Sososo good love the great ocean roll. Very crunchy, the crab eggs are fresh and crunchy, and it has scallops on it which I love. The curry udon is..."
Nickie Nicol Yong
"Really lovely little place. We tried their benton which has a bit of everything you want. The sashimi in it was really fresh. And it has a generous..."
Coco F
"The hidden gem for all sushi lovers. Not too far away from city and small seating restaurant serve the best sushi me and my partner ever ate! The..."
Stifany
"Amazing food! Every dish was so tasty, especially the gyoza and their grilled salmon. The hospitality was wonderful. Coming back very..."
Lil
"Quite an old-style quirky Japanese interior, but the menu is huge with lots of modern Japanese and Asian options.Love a beef short rib, and even..."
Flying Forward
"Food was super delicious, staff were really friendly. Well located right next to botanical garden, extremely clean and feels very cozyHowever..."
Pramitha Ranshika
"One of my favorite places to eat! Fresh food with great service. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Only thing is the prices are a little $$,..."
Chloe Leung
"Will come back for:+ Pork Gyoza+ Salmon Teriyaki+ KaraageIchi Ichi Ku is a rustic little Japanese eatery full of character..."
The Casual Diner
"I have eaten in the restaurant and ordered dinner from here many times in the last year or so I’ve been in Melbourne. The food is consistently..."
KC
"Again another Japanese gem. The place served us with some amazing Japanese food. While my friends were enjoying sushi and beef, I was happily..."
Tulika Kabra
"Amazingly delicious and fresh sushi. The ambience of the place also supports the japanese vibe, as i feel i’ve been whisked away to a hidden a..."
Jessica Felise
"What a gem! Quaint place + cozy, perfect for small groups. Didn't have to wait too long for a table on a Friday night . The food was absolutely..."
Hotnuts
"A tiny Japanese izakaya that dishes out some amazing Japanese food! The menu was similar to their sister restaurants (Ichi ni nana) and featured a..."
Avolette
"Very good customer service!! With a big group of 7 we were afraid it'd be a tight fit but they were very accommodating.We each ordered all..."
E
"The food was yum and their portion sizes were pretty good. The hot rolls from their specials menu were delicious and we also had the obi mayo, pork..."
Cat.n27
"We ordered through deliveroo so we had this meal at home. I truly enjoyed it! We ordered the Sake Teriyaki Don, Tofu side with mushrooms and spinach,..."
Tracy.carmona
"Cute little place with amazing, fresh food. Banofee pie is to die for!! My partner and i come here regularly and never it never..."
Lauren Stacey
"Just trying out this restaurant, because we want to have a fushion sushi roll, Hot roll, ichi ni roll and 119, taste really good, the presentation is..."
Tasty Eaters
"Amazing food! Everything was delicious. The staff is really friendly, and they make you feel welcome. Perfect for a special occasion. We are..."
Ricardo Briceño
"Aaammmaaazzzziiinnngggg... sushi and dessert I could not fault. Highly recommend, the food is so delicious and fresh and the service is perfect...."
Obsessedwithfood
"It's a small place but it's how I like it. Nice and cosy. Great selection of foods from sushi, tapas, udon, rice, salad, dessert. Delicious,..."
GoodFood HappyTummy
"4.5 out of 5 for me personally. The sushi was sooo delicious, and the sashimi was so fresh. The portion is pretty good too. The last time i ate..."
Khorry Sila
"Love this place. Consistently good service and food even take away. Best salmon teriyaki udon I've ever had! Recommend the dragon roll as..."
C
"Cute Japanese place with a very cosy setting. Food was delicious, good portion size and really fresh. I had teriyaki chicken and my friend had the..."
Sinfully Delicious
"I have postponed eating here since I moved to the area 4 years ago. It all seemed too small, too crowded. Finally I was pushed. And pleasantly..."
Geoff
"Visited Ichi Ichi Ku for a double date night on Valentines Day.. The place is tiny and it was bursting at the seams with people eating in and people..."
Jessie1079
"Went for an early dinner yesterday and the place was empty, so we got seated rite away. The place is really small but there's a lot of jap..."
Clarinna
"Delicious food, friendly staff, very nice place! I will see recommend this place! The sushi amd buns are amazing one of the best sushis I have..."
Myacaiadventure
"The restaurant located in a quiet street with great atmosphere. We arrived there at about 6:30 pm. The place is not too big, only about six tables in..."
Kaseyzz
"I picked up some takeaway here last Saturday night. I chose the spicy tuna roll, chicken bun and vegetable gyoza. My favourite dish was the chicken..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Good service, good food!!We ordered bento box, wagyu don, wagyu udon and Ebi rolls, the taste are fantastic! Especially the sashimi in bento box..."
Albert Chan
"Ichi Ichi Ku is a small japanese restaurant situated in South Yarra. We walked in on a midweek evening and thought we would easily find a spot but..."
@thefoodiealgorithm
"Granted I have only ordered the mochi because my friends have raved about it but by god it was amazing. It was serve cold, but somehow it still..."
Piggyeatalot
"I went for lunch and got the vegan bento box. It was great to see clearly labelled vegan options on the menu rather than having to ask. The bento box..."
Jacinta Read
"Love sashimi. The sashimi in this restaurant is so fresh and nice. Can’t help myself to go there again. The udon just make u feel so warm. Just..."
Jtsgqsdhrzm
"Came here for lunch with my boyfriend and I immediately fell in love with the decor and atmosphere in here! I ordered beef wagyu don and he ordered a..."
Katherine
"Love their food, taste and presentation are good. The overall taste is not very authentic Japanese and the desserts are abit too sweet for me, the..."
Beth O'Reilly
"Cosy little Japanese place - food is great and the staff friendly and efficient. The seafood ceviche and dragon rolls are my favourite dishes..."
Rebecca
"Easy to say this is the best japanese restaurant in melb hands down, great authentic flavours and fresh seafood makis. Every dish is made to satisfy..."
Mi55Bee
"Came here with a booking and got a table as soon as we arrived. It was such a beautiful night at St Kilda and we got the outdoor seating which made..."
Dilys Yeak
"This place is tiny, and I'd almost say cramped, if it weren't for the atmosphere. The interior (which is a mix of traditional and modern Japanese..."
Katie Johnson
"Was in the area and chose this restaurant because of the high rating. It's a very small restaurant with less than 10 tables. It was very busy when we..."
I. D.
"Good foodLooks...filthy even though its cleanFriendly staffGood locationFresh sushi and good food! I went there only a..."
Slavujce88
"Went there for a late lunch, the restaurant was quiet. I ordered gobo chips, tori gyoza, spicy tuna rolls, some nigiris and tofu ankake. Overall,..."
Quinn
"Delicious food! Large range of variety. The place is a little small though, not much natural lighting. Feels pretty dark and cramped..."
Jean
"Went there with some friends. The food is really good but we were waiting for about an hr for a table at 6.30. It is a tiny tiny restaurant. The..."
Foodie
"The food here are very tasty! The flavour is quite authentically Japanese. But the tables and chairs are very small. You can only have one dish every..."
Shijing Wang
"Stumbled across this place on Zomato and had it bookmarked due to the high rating. On Saturday night, me and my partner were thinking of a place to..."
Melissa
"Hip decor with a traditional twist. Service is excellent and polite. Izakaya style food is generally quite good, with a selection of..."
Hungry Jeweller
"Attention to detail is impeccable. Love the brown rice and organic cola . Lovely daily specials and the sushi and sashimi are..."
Ninniku
"Friendly staff with superb service! Fabulous food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend the 119 sushi maki, fresh made and top layer is melting in..."
Makuroro
"Beautiful food. Portions are excellent, very filling and worth the value. Service is great too. Venue is a bit small for my preference, so good for..."
Charlie
"One of my absolute favourite places to have sushi! Super friendly staff. The Maki rolls are amazing, try the the Ichi Ni Roll or the 119 Roll. Also..."
Manishka’s Foodie Diary
"My partner and I enjoyed the food though we both think we may have got food poisoning from it! Very small restaurant so we had to wait for a seat..."
Brycey Boy
"Food is fine when compared to the other Japanese restaurants in the area (when I say Japanese restaurants these are mostly run by posers who give the..."
Sandeep Singh
"Lovely little place... love the Japanese twist in the breakfast menu...ordered the prawn benedict....a stack of prawn 'toast' ( with a black brioche..."
Theresa
"We came to Ichi Ichi Ku last year for dinner but was told there will be at least 1 hour wait so we decided to come back another time. This is a very..."
Jolene Lim
"Came here tonight with a friend for dinner. We came at 6:00 so we didn't have to wait for a table but very shortly afterwards the place packed out..."
Maddie Kingham
"After reading so many good reviews, decided to try out for lunch.Nice Japanese style setting, quite narrow space and make you feel like..."
Snoopy
"Sushi is sooooooo good here!!! You can feel its freshness :D We tried a lot of dishes so I can't remember exactly the names now but I assure you that..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"We were so excited to visit Ichi Ichi Ku - and for good reason! We were a little taken aback by its very humble size; it was packed but absolutely..."
Jenna
"This place is a real treasure. We were there just after the lunch rush, but enjoyed the most sumptuous Japanese-style food!  We were served by..."
Randall Berger
"Really good ambiance, we got a corner table, which is probably the best because it can get busy. I recommend getting there early. Food and service is..."
Richy Libre
"While a little bit on the pricey side, this restaurant certainly serves very high quality food. The various sushi roles are to die for- our favourite..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Amazing service so friendly and cozy. amazing food, ready fresh. Thanks Kurtis for the amazing service, great bloke. 👍..."
Baumanntt98
"Beautiful food, beautiful atmosphere. The ichi ni and 119 sushi rolls were a refreshing and innovative delight on the palate. Presentation was..."
Crazycookies
"Had early dinner here as we knw how crowded it could be if coming exactly on dinner time, we ordered more than what shown on the photos, all the food..."
MF
"The dining space is tiny but the food is delicious and reasonably priced! We were surprised to arrive at 6:30pm on a Saturday night and be seated..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"Yum! Had a really amazing meal with friends. We ordered several dishes to share (the best way to do dinner!) and everything we had was delicious!..."
Telyawhat
"Ichi Ichi Ku is amazing! 4 friends and I had to wait over an hour for a table because the restaurant is very small, and the only table big enough to..."
Caroline Beaney
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Chengcheng Feng
"If you are craving some deliciously fresh sushi/sashimi then we would highly recommend this small intimate restaurant that can provide you with all..."
Eric&Lisa
"Very yummy food of exceptional quality. Cosy cafe with warm and friendly staff. They used by camera to take a photo of themselves when we asked them..."
Shannon Raffe
"Great staff service, cozy atmosphere and of course delicious food, touches of fusion and classy finish whilst preserving traditional Japanese..."
Kevin Phang
"I secretly hope not too many people stumble across this place. Its a true gem. Service is super friendly, food is amazing and the prices for what you..."
Crystal Roulston
"Amazing, it is worth the cost. Really cozy, exceptional staff and excellent food! Beautiful place, everything is beautifully served. The Salmon..."
Andrea Barragán
"Smooth coffee and amazing vibe. Feels like walking into an interactive experience more than a cafe :) Also the blueberry coffee Timtam muffin is..."
Elliott Bailey
"Good food but a bit pricey! Very small restaurant so gets packed quite quickly and you do feel the pressure to leave from the staff if it's a busy..."
Pao Ying Xin
"Awesome food. Cute little place. Our go to when hungry and at the botanical..."
Simon Trewarne
"Really good food, thoroughly enjoyed it. The only downside, small place with small tables and uncomfortable chairs. But really good quality..."
Adam Webster
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
89/100 (3150 ratings)
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"Nice menu with a wide variety of meat, including grass fed, non gmo choices. Excellent meat, friendly and efficient staff, good wine..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"We visited this venue last night and here is what I thought.... Cons: Red Wine Jus was bland and lacked flavor Pros: Meat cooked..."
Claire Esler (@snackwithclaire)
"Good steak and decent wine list. Has been a long standing go to. Reasonable value; good personable service. Decor could do with an update upstairs...."
Chris
"Best restaurant in Melbourne! … ordered a lamb cutlet for Entrée and two medium and medium rare porterhouse steaks … the delivery was..."
Hooman_golparvar
"I went there for the steak and a work meeting... it delivered flawless, quality produce grilled perfectly... sides an excellent match. Decent wine..."
Bryce Leigh
"I ordered steak that medium...But, I got well done one....Except that thing ok.Service. Clean . Good interior...Bit, annoyed..."
Jin
"What an amazing place! Best steak place I have been too, fantastic food great service. The waitress that took. Are of our table was so lovely and..."
Lyonee Dang
"Came to Rare Steakhouse Downtown for Valentine’s Day and had a great experience! We had the Valentine’s set course for the night including..."
Sandy
"Been here a few times now, steaks are always cooked to perfection & service is always on point, would definitely recommend this place to friends &..."
Joseph Carbone
"What a fabulous place! Surrounded by old blue stone bricks, polished wooden floor boards and cast iron finishes. The decor is immaculate in this..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Soooo nice. luv this place!the steak tastes tender and juicy, the espresso martini is lovely... nice single table enjoying the moment by..."
Xiao Chen Ding
"Really enjoyed my experience at the Rare Steakhouse Downtown, the food was superb and the staff were amazing. Ordered the grilled lamb cutlets..."
Britney Lay
"Fantastic steak place with a great selection of meats, such as Rump, T-Bone, Eye fillet, Porterhouse and Scotch Fillet in an angus cut, pasture fed,..."
Patrick J. Abade
"This is possibly my first 5 star rating for a place in Melbourne!I’m just speechless about this place.... I would like to add, that I do not..."
Sandeep Pandit
"Very reliable steak restaurant full of corporates from The Rialto. Every time I have been my steak has been perfect. Service can be slow in..."
Moetfan
"Went here for my 25th bday dinner with the family, booked via zomato. Great staff so friendly and attentive, great steaks, drinks and..."
Muty Said
"It turned out to be quite a social week for me, hence had the chance to try another new restaurant that is just one block away from..."
Ilovefood13
"Came here due to it's proximity to the forum prior to a show and to enjoy the variety of steak on offer. Food came out surprisingly quickly..."
Chloe Cakes
"Booked a dinner for 5 for my birthday. Had inadvertently told everyone about a set menu which was for functions of 12 or more. Ari was wonderful and..."
Theclarklett
"My partner and I were here for Valentine’s Day and we got the Valentine’s Day set for two. For starters we had an excellent selection of Fresh..."
Aye Mya Mya Khin
"Favourite place to eat steak in melbourne! Always enjoy our meal 👍 when my partner and I feel like great steak we know we can count on Rare to..."
Samantha
"I I always say that Rare is better than all the other steakhouses and usually it is the case but gradually it becomes more and more lacklustre. It..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Friendly staff and for the most part, great service. The waiter that brought us our food was different from the lady who took our order so a couple..."
Feast Meets West
"Great lunch👍 but I’m at the wrong end of town... Came for lunch on my own in my casuals... I look so out of the place... Port house..."
~Happy Neko~
"The day my friends and I went in was not busy. Priced reasonably, It was absolutely stunning and delicious! The steaks were served to me and my..."
XT Zhou
"The hardest thing to do when having three different steakhouse venues in close proximity to each other is consistency . I’ll admit in the past this..."
Mills
"This steak place was unbelievable. Went there for my birthday and I wasn't disappointed. I booked online which was easy although it's hard to decide..."
Dine And Dash
"The food was excellent. What I have a huge problem is that when it was time to settle the bill, the waitress was VERY pushy for a tip. C'mon man. I..."
Wayne Coetzee
"No. Of Visit: 2Overall Verdict: high-end steak house with amazing environment, but qualities of food & service don't fully hold in respect of..."
Lancelthebard
"This is by far the BEST STEAKHOUSE in Melbourne and if you're a big steak lover or even if you're not you have to try this sensational place..."
Andy
"Steak was perfectly grilled - still pink, tender and juicy. I got the lunch special for only $30 - which I think is very good value. The garlic..."
Janice Bautista
"Our experience was ruined by a rude waitress but otherwise the food was good. The beef tartare was really nice, it was slightly on the salty side for..."
Hungry Ham
"Nice..."
Ryan
"Beautiful steak! I had the 200g grain fed eye fillet with red wine jus, with mash and the steak just melted in my mouth. Lovely warm atmosphere, will..."
Blueberry
"Maybe I have overly high expectations but I would think that a venue presenting itself as a steakhouse would offfer a dry-aged steak.Moving..."
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"Highlights: The Pork Ribs and side order of crispy fried onions.Downfall : The sauces to accompany the steaksWishes : Wish the ambience of..."
April_eats
"Nestled amongst Jazz Bars in Goldie Place is where you'll find Rare Steakhouse Downtown.   Only a short walk from Melbourne's iconic Hardware Lane,..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"If you're a steak lover, definitely make your way down to your nearest rare. I've been to the rare steakhouse on king street a few times and they are..."
Ann
"This weekend we chose Rare as our dinner venue for a bucks with 19 people. The process of booking was a breeze given I kept chopping and changing..."
Renato Varrasso
"This part of King Street is not the greatest place to dine of an evening. However for a good steak it hits the spot. No frills. Steak, chips and..."
Stretts
"Find it so hard to find a good mushroom steak these days even though these guys have a few restaurants king street is my favourite and I feel they..."
Vince
"Steak was fantastic and cooked to perfection. Very nice selection of wine with the house cab absolute scrumptious. Only draw backs that kept it..."
Scott Clark
"Rare provides a sensational culinary experience every time. The Dear Luncher, aka The Secretary of Steak has visited on numerous occasions. If..."
The Dear Luncher
"Not a bad thing to say about any dining experience I've had here.The staff are always accommodating and friendly. The steak is always cooked to..."
Danii Dee
"It was packed when we arrived. The porterhouse wagyu is the best. The staffs are really nice, which is a plus. They sang a birthday song for us, a..."
Tris
"Went here last night! Got the eye fillets 200/300g with chips, mash, onion rings, roasted veg and feta mushrooms!Lovely food but the roasted veg..."
Trevor
"Love this place. Service was alright, always have new staff. But good steaks; you want steak, just come here!! Highly recommended for..."
Penny
"Took my boyfriend to Rare Downtown as a birthday treat as he loves steak. It was on the recommendation of a friend. When I booked, I also requested..."
Little Pink Piggy
"We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful dinner here. Both of our meals were faultless. The ambience and service was excellent, as was the lovely waitress..."
Serena Shehrbano
"For a steakhouse they did cook the steak well although my partner had a more expensive cut of meat & said she much preferred mine as hers was rather..."
Ben McDuffie
"I went to this restaurant with my partner on Saturday, it had a nice atmosphere, helpful staff and the steak was delicious. My partner got the scotch..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Walked past this place quite a few times and finally my workmates and i went and tried it out. For the price and what you got it was pretty good, i..."
Skinnyfatty
"We love Rare Steakhouse! Which is rare that we would like it, because neither of us are big steak fans, probably only have steak every couple of..."
TheHungryCouple
"Want a great quality steak with amazing service? Rare downtown has such a great atmosphere that you will love eating here again and again. Loved the..."
Nick Rogers
"Had a great meal with a friend, outstanding food and service. Lovely porterhouse steak, which was perfectly cooked. The dessert was phenomenal...."
JC
"Amazing food! The steak was perfectly cooked and the service excellent. 5/5 rating well deserved - beautiful decor and restaurant design..."
Linda
"Really good food and great atmosphere! Got salt and pepper calamari and wild mushroom arancini balls for entre, eye fillet with mash for main and..."
Katie Campbell
"Pork ribs and oysters for entree. Pork ribs were so tender and had a subtle smokey flavour. Some sort of sauce would of been nice to make it less..."
Simone
"I loved the uptown one so thought it'd be the same here. Same name but the foods tasted different. Ordered scotch fillet steak which was rare..."
Phuong Phan
"Good service and nice eating atmosphere,panacotta was too sweet with som much berry jam on top. Eye fillet was quite tender and baked potato, no..."
Vivian Wu
"Lovely restaurant, perfect for midweek date night or catching up with friends on a Friday evening. Their oyster platter is a perfect starter with 8..."
Trinh Ly
"Had the eye fillet of Grain Fed Black Angus and Angus pure natural beef. The texture is great, good place for dating. The surrounding atmosphere is..."
Jessica Han
"Everything was just absolutely beautiful! Perfect oysters and a fantastic range as well. The entree gnocchi was amazing and the steak were beautiful,..."
Michael
"I had the beef ribs, it was flavoursome but the meat was not tender and didn't know fall off the bone. It was also a little burnt at the end. Very..."
JiTe
"Rare was having a special for September giving away 2 glasses of branded Riedel if you order their Wagyu steaks. I've never tried the Wagyu steaks..."
Occasionalist
"A warm greeting on a cold night. We did main and dessert, indulging in some tender steaks. Great tip from the waitress about the portion sizes..."
Looking For The Perfect Bite
"First time at the King st location and loved it!Greeted the moment we walked in, shown to our table where our waiter was waiting to formally..."
MelbFoodsta
"I love this place so much! Steak was cooked to perfection, very tender and juicy! Dessert was da bomb, flourless chocolate cake. I am definitely..."
Foodieadventures
"Yummy. This is a excellent place to go to and you will definitely leave satisfied. One of the best cooked steaks I have ever..."
Ruan And Mel
"“My husband and I remember this restaurant for it’s good quality and consistent steaks. This occasion was initiated through Dimmi’s booking..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"Eye Fillet (200grams) With Baked Potato, 36AUD  Mushroom Sauce, 4.50AUD Rare Steakhouse is a white-tablecloth restaurant serving 15 various..."
Evelovelle
" All in all, aside from the disappointing entree, I enjoyed all the other meals we tried at Rare Steakhouse. Rare Steakhouse also sell pork ribs..."
Candice
"Layer on the sauce and roll out the beef, has very nice trimmings for a hearty night’s meal. The soft lighting and modern decor in this classy..."
Thomas Mel
"Posting on behalf of my partner as he is the meat eater. His 200 gram steak was very good, and he is very picky on steaks. As a vego, would be good..."
sallyyypappa
"I ate the 300 gram grass fed scotch fillet with chips and blue cheese sauce and the trio of sorbet for dessert. The steak was cooked perfectly and..."
Phil Thompson
"Lets start with food, The quality of food is great. Everything were fresh. We ordered entrees for two ($40), which was good and tasty. Was a little..."
Hassan Kalantari
"One of the best steaks I've ever had. Ordered the tomahawk steak - it was cooked very well (was med-rare) and I loved the char on the steak. The..."
Melissa L
"Such attentive service. Never have I had such an amazing sticky date pudding which arrived with hot butterscotch sauce and a pudding that was so..."
Vanessa Wong-Lee
"Best service ever! I was served a medium steak even if I ordered rare, and they did everything to correct the situation. They were very apologetic..."
Denise Castro
"We were a party of 10. The staff were super friendly and very helpful, from front of house, to wait staff. The food was delicious, as usual; high..."
Sylvia Purdie
Ides
89/100 (724 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Fish
Beef
Oyster
Ice Cream
Lamb
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We went to Ides pre-covid19 lockdown. Their sunday lunch menu surely delivered their usually high quality and even exceeded my expectation...."
IY
"Came here before lockdown and it really show cased Australian food with a twist. Loved all the dishes, the ambiance and the attentive staff..."
Josephine
"Loved the set menu and wine pairing! Really great experience. Ambience of the place was great too, dark and..."
Vi Tran
"Managed to get a last minute reservation here - thankfully it isn't completely booked out on a Sunday night. The food, service and wine were all..."
Josh Vergeer
"We came here for the degustation and I really enjoyed the first half of the meal. A few stand outs were the scallops ( so creamy), prawn with avo..."
Vivian
"We came here for a birthday celebration, and chose the full ides menu. I also chose the non alcoholic pairing, being the driver, and would highly..."
Lisa Giles
"A wonderful experience. Service was above and beyond. We really enjoyed everything. Would visit again...."
GreedyCat
"IDES is baby to former Attica sous chef Peter Gunn and personally, it ranks higher than Attica in my books. We had originally booked for the 4 course..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Really enjoyed my sample menu experience in IDES. The sample menu is where the chef “tries out” dishes to see if they should put it in the perm..."
Piggyeatalot
"Visited Ides for anniversary and everything was on point! From sesame sourdough & peanut butter to spiced cashew nuts and then seared lamb with..."
STAY IN Melbourne By Gwyneth
"(Zomato Rating 4.5) IDES is a classy, moody (in a nice way) setting in which to enjoy a fabulous dining experience. We opted for the full IDES menu..."
Foodinfocusz
"Her: 5*Him: 5*We came here for a special occasion and from the beginning, we enjoyed the impeccable service and experience for our..."
CoupleOFoodies
"Excellent Impeccable service, and beautifully crafted chef menu at IDES. Every single dishes was presented with surprises and very delicious. Highly..."
J88
"Came here for a celebration and we had the four course menu that comprised of:SEASAME SOURDOUGH & PEANUT BUTTER—BURNT AVOCADO..."
PS91
"Had a great experience here. Casual atmosphere, and fantastic staff. It was an exciting, adventurous journey, with a magnificent range of artfully..."
Srslyfoods
"We dined here celebrating our birthdays. This is casual fine dining at its best. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable wait staff, happy to help with..."
Rick Nuddock
"We came here for a birthday dinner. The food delicious and service was impeccable. We had the full 8 course menu. My favourites were the abalone in..."
Hangry Horace
"Went here for our anniversary dinner and we had the summer special sample menu. It was a 4 course off the their regular menu. The decor and ambiance..."
Pluviophile
"Incredible is a understatement.. throughly enjoyed our dining experience here.The little homemade seeded rolls with the peanut butter were life..."
Hayley Osborne
"I would probably give this a 3.5-4⭐️ rating. We opted for the four course menu but I probably wouldn’t order the first two dishes again..."
FoodN
"Best fine dining restaurant in town ever! All the food and service are perfect! Love every single dishes the chef created, so delicious! Definitely..."
Yue Ma
"Really enjoyed each of the courses that came out. Enjoyed the 5 course selection but the wine was probably not matched as well as I would have liked...."
JDP79
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Monica
"My husband booked dinner for the two of us at this culinary institution for my birthday. The decor is romantic, atmospheric and inviting. We were..."
Small And Tall Eats
"Amazing restaurant with great food and atmosphere. Good for a special occasion with your partner or a small group where you want to try some really..."
Conorthomalley
"Amazing degustation. Food was creative, thoughtful and above all delicious! Wait staff were knowledgeable and attentive. I have no idea how this..."
Caitie
"Had the degustation with a friend and it did not disappoint, very interesting from the start with mushrooms disguised as rocks. The bread with peanut..."
Syahirah Halim
"The six course degustation was enjoyable. My favourite course was the elderflower strawberries for dessert. So much flavour in each component and so..."
Dani-licious
"The three of us dined at IDES for lunch today. We were very happy with the whole experience and the delightful four courses. One of us..."
Foodholic
"Ides is absolutely within my top most favourite restaurants hands down. Peter Gunn is an absolute food god, coming from Sous Cheffing at Attica, he..."
JW
"Discreet fine dining restaurant on smith street. Overall the dishes were well presented but I thought it was a bit too sweet on the flavour profile...."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"IDES is fine dining with a nice semi casual feel.The interior is very minimalist comprising mainly of different shades of..."
Melb_Belly
"This fine dining experience impressed me lots. I won’t find or notice its existing without being told by a friend. My partner and I went there for..."
Vivian
"An unassuming facade in Collingwood hides a cosy restaurant where we had an outstanding dinner experience. We opted for the shorter 4 course menu,..."
Orange_tree
"Beautiful restaurant on bust Smith Street. Somehow it doesnt fit in the neighbourhood but it does. Top food, top staff. One of the best dishes in..."
MelbFood
"Absolutely amazing degustation meal. Have dined at Attica and would rate Ides as just as good, maybe even better...really enjoyed every single..."
Melbournediner
"I have to say, some of the recent Top 100s I’ve been to have left me somewhat – not cold, but lukewarm. The current trend appears to be ‘simple..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"Interesting experience and good food. Love the finger food entrees. Would recommend for a fine dining date night. Staff were friendly and it was easy..."
Wonderwoman
"It was a fabulous, fine dining experience at IDES. We opted for the four course menu but also ordered the day's special - oysters with mandarin oil..."
The Spice Adventuress
"IDES impresses with sophisticated dishes that boasts punchy flavours with masterful restraint. We loved being taken on a culinary journey by Chef and..."
Gastrology
"Such an amazing degustation. Every course was delicious and the service and setting was fantastic. The chefs who delivered food to the table were..."
Geraldine
"Seriously good food without the fancy-ness. The dishes are highly creative, full of flavor & most impressively so delicate. A lot of the dishes look..."
Alice
"Bloat score: 4 – If I were lying prostrate on my tummy, it would have looked as though I was levitating. A few happy hour wines deep one Friday..."
Sonia Nair
"Came here for dinner with family the other day and had a fantastic time. The food and wine pairing was phenomenal! Great atmosphere and service...."
Jaydaysss
"With hubby’s birthday and our 3 year anniversary fast approaching, I needed to find somewhere that was both amazing, and somewhere we had yet to..."
Stuck In Transit
"First up I have to confess that this sort of restaurant is not my favourite. Expensive, degustation, pretentious “plating” (when did that even..."
James
"An excellent degustation ($140) that was combined with both a soft pairing ($60) and 'mix of beverages' pairing ($80). The restaurant is dimly lit..."
Nalia
"Pros:Pretty much everything-Well paced 10 course degustation-highlights the Barramundi, the oyster and the bread/butter but genuinely every..."
PedGetsFed
"Dined just after Easter so a very belated review!Not the menu I was expecting, and was a little disappointed. This was my entirely my fault..."
Merrin Matthews
"Dined here for the sample menu. The experience was lovely, we had great service. Out of the four courses plus appetiser, 3 were amazing and 2 were a..."
Croque Monster
"I had been waiting to go to IDES for a while and I finally went.... and I loved every minute of it. It felt like a hidden gem tucked away in the..."
Finedinningfan
"A little like what you would imagine dining in a David Lynch restaurant would be like. There is a deliberate and thoughtful drama to every stage of..."
Amara D'Wilde
"I loved that every meal was brought out by the chef who prepared it. The food tastes amazing. Every dish was great, even the bread and spreads that..."
Nendablenda
"Food was really on point. But the service and wine list was my favourite part. These guys know what they are talking about. Over all it was an..."
Tal Thorne
"Absolutely delicious food. Went here with a friend for a sample four-course tasting menu. The food was spot on and every dish had an amazing flavour..."
Alex Butenko
"My partner took me here for a special occasion and Peter Gunn's (sous chef at Attica) IDES restaurant was rather an interesting and memorable night..."
Nibble And Wander
"Fantastic 8 course meal with wine pairing. The Service and environment were world class. Will go back and highly recommend. Looking forward to..."
Bachd3
"Minimalist dining. Set degustation. The cucumber was my favourite of all the dishes - so different and delicious. Everything was beautiful and..."
Mistermister
"Amazing food and wonderful service. We were made to feel very special with the one on one chats and the look into the intriguing crockery. The wine..."
Sanduni Fernando
"Went here for a lunch in Good Beer Week, with Stone & Wood beer matching. The food was bloody amazing, but it wasn't really enough food/filling..."
I. D.
"We returned to Ides as we had had such a fantastic experience on the previous times we had been there. The degustation again was very good though it..."
Sneha Arora
"Dined here for my birthday and Ides does not disappoint. The restaurant is small and intimate, with the same attention to details that you would..."
Chely May
"The 6 of us dined here on a Saturday to celebrate one of our friend's birthday. Dietary requirements were catered to without any fuss (we had 3..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Delicious food - experimental flavour combinations that worked. Great service - friendly, attentive but unobtrusive and very efficient. Music wasn't..."
Martha Macintyre
"6 of us dined at Ides on Saturday night. We were lucky enough to get a round table ensuring a social evening was had. The service was outstanding,..."
Melinda Phillips
"Ordered:Dinner degustation- every dish was so tasty, the dessert can be better but it's already one of the best degustation meals I have tried...."
High Tea Queen
"Ides opened up officially earlier in the year in the old Lee Ho Fook space after various pop ups. There was a bit of hype surrounding Peter Gunn and..."
Minda Barley
"Probably my favourite degustation in Melbourne. The service, the wine, the food is outstanding. There's no wanky, pretentious food or huge plates..."
Meesha Michaels
"Pete and his team are doing amazing things at Ides. I've seen some of the other reviews and it's obvious that people don't understand what they're..."
The Biscuit Baron
"Standout dining experience in Collingwood. Simple yet elegant decor and a relaxed atmosphere. We had a fabulous young lady serving us all night,..."
The_Franch
"IDES had been on my list for some time, so when MIL let me know this was where he was whisking me off to for the b'day dinner I was quite excited! A..."
Where Will We Eat
"Best restaurants I've been to so far,Amazing food, tabel service by the chef,this place is all about good flavor, no nad attitude from..."
Sashaboz
"Came here the other weekend for a friends engagement dinner present. The place is very lovely inside with great lighting and service was very..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Amazing. Food, service, restaurant and drinks. Everything here was well thought out. Pear custard with cocoa nibs and black truffle simply..."
I Love Eating!
"Believe the early hype. Peter Gunn and crew represent the uber cool but thoughtful approach to fine dining. Ironic as he served his apprenticeship at..."
Uroldoc
"(English reviews below)最近吃到的最好之一,Peter..."
JZY
"Peter Gunn‘s restaurant IDES is one restaurant to be looking out for. IDES is quite unique, although being in the heart of Collingwood, the..."
Dolly The Explorer
"Let me begin by saying this was the best restaurant experience in a very long time. Period. And while I don't profess to be a food critic or..."
The_Absurdist
"Such a great restaurant. I don't often bother with reviews but these people need a good one. Absolutely professional, friendly staff who communicate..."
Loveandmalbec
"It was a lovely 6 course dinner, great attention to detail, great flavours. There was a gradual build up for each dish, till we finally reached the..."
Munchkinmichie
"Great dinner! IDES presents a modern pared back degustation with young chefs, young wines and a clear connection of the front of house with the..."
Eat Drink Anon
"A fantastic fine dining experience. The food was wonderful. Staff was friendly and welcoming, the ambiance was great. The fish was very well cooked..."
DocJonFoodie
"Peter Gunn at Ides offers a testing (yes, TESTING) menu on Wednesday nights, just one or two tables with a 4 course menu bookable only via..."
Ahelmil
Sosta Ristorante
89/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
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
Belvga Fish & Chippery
89/100 (787 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
Seafood
Fish & Chips
Fish
Fish & chips
Fast food
Seafood
"Lovely good quality fish n chips that is  always fresh and delish! Chips are nice and crunchy, flake cooked perfect not under or over done, Yummie..."
Rebecca Young
"The food was excellent and very well cooked! The customer service was swift, smooth & just terrific. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The..."
Sealover
"This is a fish and chip shop, so don’t come here expecting any fancy atmosphere. But, if you are expecting great tasting food then you are in the..."
Aneta N
"We stopped by after a walk along the beach. We ordered the chargrilled calamari and grilled fish pack which came with chips or rice and salad. They..."
Bear Noms
"The fish was grilled to perfection! Loved it! Salad was fresh and flavoursome. Not the best of ambiance but if you don't care about that then give..."
FoodHedonist
"Is this place owned by the Hunky Dory crew? I only come here when Hunky Dory is too busy or i want somewhere more quiet. I give this almost the same..."
Ivaan Londar
"Went to Port Melbourne Saturday looking to eat Fish n Chips. We came from this place, which I am glad we did. I had the grilled pack which was nice..."
IloveMelbourne
"This is our go to fish and chip place when inPort Melbourne. We usually order the Belvga pack which consists of fish of the day, a Sim Dim,..."
Split The Bill
"Belvga has very quickly become my favourite and only fish and chip shop i will go to. .. the grilled fish is unreal, the seafood is alway fresh, the..."
Lauren Walsh
"Belvga is tucked in the busy Bay Street and it was an easy choice to walk in for lunch. Grilled fish with brown rice and choice of one..."
Must Be Hungry
"My favourite fish and chips shop in Melbourne! Beats the pants off Hunky Dory and the one around the Port Melbourne pier (which actually charges you..."
Colossal Chow
"Best fish n chips in Port Melbourne (for their price range). The grilled fish is always delicious, perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Generous..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"Great owner,you guys are the bomb. food was amazeball. we will be back tomorrow. Fast service too! price is decent for what it is. Food is also..."
Nate Nay
"Fantastic fish and chips, great healthy grilled options with brown rice and salads, all very reasonably priced and friendly staff make this place my..."
Tonino Cordisco
"Second Fish and Chip place I've tried in Port Melbourne and the only one I'll return too. Food was amazing and fresh plus the service was great...."
Emmanuel Edouard
"Enjoy coming to this place often as I'm never disappointed. Friendly staff and freshly cooked fish on the spot alongside their wide variety of salads..."
Alis
"My friend and I enjoyed a late lunch last Friday in what is clearly the best fish and chip shop in Port Melbourne.  We both had barramundi which I..."
Gvmorley
"The service here is quite friendly usually, but not all the time, the grilled fish is delicious, very reasonable prices and close to the..."
Tom
"I feel so stupid. The other night I was just to buggered and a bit ill to make dinner and decided to head out in Port paying $71 for two for dinner...."
Alessandro Alex Donato
"Probably best in Melbourne.. Well, there's a lot of Fish and Chip joints in Melbourne and a lot of them are good. The standout for me though was the..."
SmokinAussie
"I so want this place to be good, and their food is ok. The problem with this place is it takes so long to get your food. Every time I've been there..."
Adam Underwood
"Healthy, friendly, fast. Belvga is certainly my pick for fish and chips in Port Melb. Fast, clean, friendly service. Able to cater to dietary..."
Melb Girl
"Must try!. Grilled flake.. Probably best takeaway flake l have ever had. So tasty. Melted in your mouth. Grilled calamari also very impressive...."
Drim Srim
"Best fish and chippery I've been to. Fish is very fresh and cooked to perfection whether battered or grilled. variety of interesting and fantastic..."
Mariap
"Best Fish and Chips!. This was the first time I've tried Belvga and I must say it was the best I've had! The grilled flake was amazing, great..."
Starrie
"Love this place! Relaxed atmosphere, great food and lovely staff. Perfect for a quick casual dinner. Much better than hunky dory up the..."
Alexandra1985
"Very well priced, delicious fish and great chips! Will definitely be..."
Foodgloriousfood
"Fresh fish!. My partner and I decided to try the new Belvga restaurant and overall it was a great experience. The service was great and the seafood..."
George Gee
"Belvga was definitely not a disappointment. I was very excited to see a fish and chips place open in port Melbourne. Will definitely be back for more..."
Cindy
"Fish and Chips. Delicious and fresh! Dory and salmon with a mixed skewer!-----12 Jan, 2014-----Value for money! Tasty and..."
Mert
"Best fish and chips in Port..."
Kate A
Cucinetta
89/100 (1733 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
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Tiramisu
Tagliatelle
Pesto
Fish
Antipasti
Pasta
Ragu
Salad
Cacio e pepe
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wow. What an amazing place. The food, wine and service were truly amazing. I would definately recommend visiting this resturant for a rememberable..."
Mj Jack
"I almost didn't write this review because we don't want anyone else to discover our new family favourite! ;) But they truly deserve all the kudos and..."
Tasha Patel
"Amazing - highly recommend. Food is sensational, service spot on. Recommend to book as place is teeny tiny. I’ll be back for sure..."
Lisa-Anne MacGillivray
"Excellent little find in Murphy St. The place has a great buzz to it although it only seats about 20 patrons. Food is surprisingly excellent and the..."
Tony Maynard
"Our new local - Loved everything about this place - the service, the food, the vino glasses, the ambience, the bag hook under the bench. Attention to..."
Jessica Holmes
"What a hidden treasure to find in the heart of Sth Yarra! Amazing dinner with my gorgeous friend Scott Borg as his b'day never ends....Will so be a..."
Michele Phyman
"Small and charming little Italian place - Great service, exceptional..."
Arthur Lim
"Love this place. So small and cozy, delicious Parmesan wheel pasta, great..."
Sarah French
"Great place . Delicious pasta , great service and..."
Andrea Littlejohn
"Have been there a few times now and every time is a WOW moment. The food is amazing and so is the..."
Sue Green
"Amazing little restaurant! Staff were so authentic and food and wine were..."
Travis Paine
"Fav Italian restaurant - also my fav waitress is always so welcoming and lovely, Georgie. Manager should know she is a..."
Georgia Williams
"One of a kind ... Tasty dishes , cozy atmosphere ... good wines ......"
Claudia Palletta
"Beautiful down the strada little hidden gem. Like in Italy: comprehensive yet simple fresh menu every week, and great compact kitchen+floor ambiance...."
Berto Vaissiere
"Excellent food and staff!! Thank you..."
Giulia Miller
"Amazing!! Went there on Sunday that just past. With a group of friends. The food and drinks were amazing. Love everything about it. Would be going..."
Rebecca Grigg
"Fabulous flavours, simple but sensational mouth watering food - our new favourite place to eat in..."
Robyn Cherry-Campbell
"Love love love this place. Our little local favorite restaurant. Great food, wine and..."
Louise Sanger
"Another amazing meal at Cucinetta. Owner Ben and his chef really know how to create a dining experience. Delicious flavors of the best produce..."
Dani Richter
"Forza..."
Fabio Pisciottano
"Love this place. Awesome service and food. And Ben makes the best lattes in..."
Dani Hargreaves
"Perfect dinner - food is divine & the staff are..."
Lisa Ryan
"Nothing I don't love about this place!! Love the team, love the food, wine, space! Never fails to put a smile on my face ☺️ don't ever..."
Kristen Fitzmaurice
"Exceptional on all fronts - just don't tell people who aren't foodies, they will just take up space in this cozy pLace. Had dinner by myself tonight..."
Christopher Sferrazza
"One of my absolute favourites. So intimate, such great food and Ben and the team are very hospitable and make for a really enjoyable..."
Campbell Daff
"Awesome food, awesome service, awesome..."
Aaron Brown
"Beautiful little place to eat with amazing pasta, friendly host and relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely return..."
Kendall Legudi
"Fabulous..."
Jodie Maunder
"I've been wanting to come here for ages, but it's tiny and deservedly popular.  The staff were delightful and smoothly manoeuvred around the tiny..."
Soniagowan
"If I could give this place a 6 I would. If you want to feel like you're in Italy having amazing food in a great atmosphere this is the most..."
Steve Levon
"No pun intended but a true little Italian restaurant. From the moment you are greeted at door until you leave you are immersed in an Italian cultural..."
JB
"Cute and comfortable is how I’d best describe this restaurant. For a romantic night out this is the place to go. Thanks for the beautiful Italian..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Possibly the tiniest fine dining restaurant we have ever eaten in, Cucinetta is only 29 square meters including the kitchen. So, the menu is small..."
Robin
"We had a birthday party here and they were amazing. They nailed every aspect and made it such an enjoyable evening. I can't recommend it enough. It's..."
Wiesel
"Absolutely perfect. Service was on point; the food was impeccable. The homemade spaghetti was perfection. Tasted even better than most pastas from..."
Hoang Le
"I could have died and gone to heaven when I tasted the pasta here. I don’t usually get overly excited by Italian restaurants but this understated..."
Kimbo
"A cozy little corner serving great food! The cacio e pepe with truffle is just a delight!Hubby devoured the ragu tradizionale.The..."
Sue_dyosa
"Cosy dining defined. If you want a memorable dining experience than Cucinetta is the place for you. The service; impeccable, the food; to die for...."
Wulffdylan
"A lovely little restaurant just off toorak rd. the warm and friendly service made us feel right at home as soon as we arrived. We happened to visit..."
Queen Of Food
"The restaurant was small and cozy which is just wonderful on a cold winter night. The staff was extremely warm and helpful and took time explaining..."
Whitney Yeow Chong
"Cucinetta is a cosy little space in South Yarra where they serve traditional Italian food with seasonal produce and change their menu every week...."
Olive Sundays
"From the outside, Cucinetta looks like any other small restaurant around the South Yarra area. However, they are one of only a few Italian..."
Melbourne Culinary
"I can’t get enough of this place. Ideal for almost any occasion. Wait staff are great and read their customers very well, food is terrific (their..."
Samantha Todd
"It was very tasty but I didnt think it was worth $29 plus $3 for truffle oil. My friend n I ordered the parmesan cheese wheel pasta. The pasta was..."
Coco
"As I walked into the front door, I immediately felt like I was in a cute little restaurant in Italy. We sat at the bar while we waited for our table..."
The Truth About Food
"Loved this restaurant! So quaint! Really feels like you’re in Italy being there, the staff are great, very knowledgeable and attentive, the food..."
Jenny Hetherington
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Cucinetta and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Cucinetta is a nice..."
The Fo0die
"Tiny restaurant tucked away in South Yarra.It is loud and cramped with a constantly-changing menu and very few options for fussy diners......"
Filet De Boeuf
"Service: great service, we were met and seated right away. The menu was explained to us in detail, which gave us a feeling of care and importance..."
Chrissy Halden
"Amazing little place hidden away just off one of South Yarra’s residential streets. Small, comfy and accompanied by great service this place..."
Jenny Jin
"Cucinetta is a tiny restaurant in South Yarra, so large groups must book ahead. Service was very friendly & attentive. The menu changes every week so..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Ratio Decidendi: If there was one single dish that I missed the most from my time in Europe it would be cacio e pepe, a simple pasta dish that..."
Dimsumforone
"Nice risotto, beautiful wines. The best place in South Yarra. I love Cucinetta. My friends and I love the pasta and we choose always this place...."
Nicolas Rosane
"Beautiful pasta. this place is one of the best in south yarra. Your pasta really is so good, you can not stop eating! Its admirable service and..."
Lore Rosane
"We booked this restaurant however our booking was not found. They were very helpful and server is. Great food and friendly staff. Not much more to..."
Jjoseph.h
"Brilliant. The Italians do it better. You won’t get more authentic Italian than this place, it was superb, main and delicious dessert. The cheese..."
Louiepepper
"One of the best Italian in Melbourne. Small, charming little place with exceptional table service. Menu changes on a weekly basis. We went..."
Arthur Lim
"Came to Cucinetta last night with my mama. The restaurant is busy, and bustling and cramped- in the best way! I was reminded of being back in a small..."
Maddie Kingham
"Waitress was awesome, really explained menu thoroughly. Small menu but changed weekly so understandable. Produce was super fresh, pasta was amazing...."
Emily Morris
"Meaning "little kitchen", Cucinetta is a stunning little Italian eatery in South Yarra. If you are looking for a truly authentic and memorable..."
Gastrology
"Translated directly as “Little Kitchen”, Cucinetta holds true to both their name and their Italian heritage.Dishing up some authentic and..."
Penguineats
"Absolutely would recommend this little restaurant to anyone in the area looking for great food and great service. My wife and I have nothing bad or..."
Anthony Gee
"INCREDIBLE food, atmosphere and services! Seasonal produce with the menu changing weekly. We were fortunate enough to enjoy the family size banquet..."
Annalise.browning
"IG: @hungrycookieee    Happiness is cheese and pasta and you can find happiness at Cucinetta. The cosy Italian Osteria opened in 2017. Since then,..."
Hungrycookie
"They say size matters but that's not the case for this little restaurant. I came here for the parmesan cheese wheel pasta and was blown away by the..."
MisoHungry
"Lovely little Italian joint in the neighborhood. Perfect for friends catch up or have a quiet dinner. Food is very authentic. My favorite is the..."
Alwayshungry
"The service and food here were absolutely perfect. My friend and I wanted to share a couple of mains so the chef split the dishes up so we didn't..."
Laura De Martino
"What a find! Cosy and intimate restaurant which serves authentic Italian food. The minute we walked through the door the service was outstanding...."
Ornella
"Cucinetta is exactly the kind of place you’d love to have as your Italian local. With a weekly menu that changes each Wednesday, you’re..."
Sub Urban
"Tiny place. Solid food. I had the duck and porcini tagliatelle and it was great. Panna cotta was nothing special. Overall an enjoyable evening...."
PK
"A magnificent restaurant with lovely food and wonderful service. The choices are few, however the food is divine. Everything is fresh, simple and..."
Pauline White
"I would have never expected to have such a good pasta outside of Italy! The place is very small and intimate, perfect for a casual lunch or a..."
Valentina
"This is some of the best food I have ever eaten.We arrived at this tiny restaurant on a Friday night and managed to score seats at the bar...."
Alison Read
"This intimate local Italian gem seats a maximum of 20 people & serves a delicious combination of classic & contemporary Italian cuisine that changes..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Cute little restaurant with a menu that changes weekly. I dined at Cucinetta for the first time tonight and loved the intimate atmosphere and..."
Kate Dougherty
"I have been meaning to eat here for at least 12 months and finally made it today. It was amazing - home made bread, pasta and amazing service. ..."
Miguel Sanchez Robertson
"Me and my partner have tried to eat here so many times but the tiny place was always full and for a good reason. Finally, I got there with a..."
Shlomi
"Came for lunch for the second time. I enjoyed their dishes a few month ago, and came back with high expectation.Ordered Casarecce with..."
M&M
"Had the Mascarpone & spring onion dip and Penne Aglio e Olio.. Sensational. Delish. Great host, great food, can't miss this little local italian gem..."
AnakGendut
"Fantastic little hidden gem in South Yarra. Ever changing menu and awesome food which keeps us going back for more . Staff and fun and friendly and..."
Robert Poulter
"Such a great find - this cosy, authentic Italian is some of the best food I've had in a long time.We booked a table (which you can if your..."
Rhi Godwin
"Delicious!!!Freshest pasta I've ever eaten & watched the chef prepping it just prior to service. Absolutely fantastic vibe created by the owner..."
Rach
"This is a very small place and the menu is very limited. They do a great job with whatever food they make! This is another favorite of mine. I..."
LizzieLiz13
"My go to local Italian. The menu is small, like the venue itself -  but there is always something for everyone. This is authentic Italian in a cosy..."
Kim Stephen
"We had a great meal at Cucinetta on Saturday, the slow roasted lamb seasoned with parmesan and roasted vegies was my favourite. A great spot for a..."
Hamilton
"Great little place. I came here with a close friend who moved to the other side of the world, and who I only see once a year now. Was glad we chose..."
Georgia
"Beautiful little restaurant. An excellent meal; fresh ingredients, great balance and flavours. The caramel panna cotta with currants was outstanding...."
Kernotsh
"Loved this place! Excellent service, fantastic food - highly..."
FingerLicknNiko
"THANK YOU urbanspoon for presenting this wonderful place to me. So incredibly..."
Breana Lawrie
"We were really impressed with the food and the ambience. Will definitely come..."
Joasiapen
"Great simple food. Great price. Lovely staff. Can't wait to go back..."
Elliot
"AMAZING! I'd pay just to sit in this restaurant and enjoy the atmosphere. In an area where you could eat at a different italian 7 days a week this..."
Sarah Wise
"My new favourite. We ate at Cucinetta for the first time on Wednesday and it sure has changed from the Sushi bar it used to be. The transformation..."
Elliotgill
"Great find. Lovely simple Italian food, personal service and so much passion - you can't go wrong eating here. Highly recommend checking it..."
Richmond Delights
"This is by far the best italian I have had this year. Fresh and creative menu, modern italian at its best, love the flavours!. Ambience is great,..."
Jackie
"Little Italian Gem. A few friends and I went to Cucinetta for dinner a few weeks back and had a fantastic night.The staff (Benny in..."
Marcia Allan
"Amazing Food. A fabulous little restaurant. Owner Ben makes an attentive host, and a tight menu of clever, seasonal foods meant we could..."
Fiona Newbold
"By far the best italian i've had in..."
Ricardo S
"Menu is constantly changing to take advantage of what's best in season. Great local vibe, friendly service. Highly recommend. Great date..."
Sarah S
"Great locale. First time here, despite several walk-bys. Really enjoyed our evening, asparagus were very fresh, bean and pepper starter was yummy...."
Mark From Melbourne
"Perfect!. This hidden gem is wonderful - off the busy & noisy Toorak Rd, Cucinetta is the perfect place for authentic Italian & some very delicious..."
Stephanie Loupelis
"Beautiful authentic yet light and innovate Italian food sets cucinetta apart from the competition. Wonderful flavour coupled with excellent value and..."
Emma B
"$32 for 2 courses and a glass of wine, pasta mains. Perfect choices and snug seating, cozy, cute with awesome..."
MattW
"Lovely food. Sausage main was great. Service was..."
Scott Lamin
"It's dress rehearsal week and the food was amazing; wine lovely and friendly service. Imagine what they will do when they open completely. Will come..."
Karen
"The 29 cheese gnocchi was as one would expect: very cheesy, and very salty too. I love cheese and this dish definitely went above and beyond to..."
Anisa Anwar
"Booked in for a lunch on the last day of the cheese wheel cacio e pepe dish- glad we did! Really tasty pasta dishes, totally full after. Wish we had..."
Hayley May
"Everything was perfect!! I went last night to see what the hype was about and safe to say this is one of my top 5 favourite dining experiences in..."
Natarcha Jones
"I visited on a Sunday night at 7pm with a booking for two. The place is tiny so definitely book ahead. We went for the 29 cheese gnocchi event, so we..."
Bridget Cleary
"TOP SHELF PASTA. Yummiest risotto I've ever had. Caprese salad and Pepper Pasta were brilliant up. Flavour and freshness is unreal. (Note: cheese..."
Isaac Jacobs
"Cucinetta - Artisian Fettuccine ‘Cacio e Pepe’ w/ Truffle $36.99 - Button Mushrooms in Taleggio Fondue w/ Crutons $26.99 - Homemade Gnocchi w/..."
Mashi_soyo
"We couldn't fault anything at our visit to Cucinetta. We had to change the booking about 5 times due to Covid & other circumstances and had sent many..."
Pauline De Pasquale
"Gorgeous place with excellent food and really friendly service. We particularly loved the arancini entree and the cannoli. Fair warning though, if..."
Tim & Gabby Malone
Coda
89/100 (4416 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Contemporary
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Duck
Steak Tartare
Oyster
Meringue
Quail
Calamari
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Parfait
Beef
Buffalo mozzarella
Cheesecake
Tapas
Ribs
Eggplant
Lamb chops
Curry
Salad
Chili
Prawns
Crab
Sit down
Asian
Contemporary
Australian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
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
Chin Chin
89/100 (6903 ratings)
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"A genuine contender for best meal I have ever eaten. Cannot fault the menu - we had the 'feed me' option and made it to eight courses before tapping..."
Silvia Josipovic
"Was recommended and was told best fusion Thai we would enjoy and it didn’t disappoint. Loved everything about this place from entering the venue to..."
Sonny Booty-Call Khan
"Got there about 6 and already 30+ min wait for table. Got immediate seats at bar and the entertainment began. Bar staff friendly and knowledgeable..."
Mitch Manning
"A bit different. No bookings for groups with numbers under 8. just turn up and wait. It’s loud and busy with great food. You have to be in the..."
Deborah L Mahoney-Dobbs
"Absolution amazing Thai with a difference highly recommend this place for its unique Thai flavored menu and drinks selection, waitressing is..."
Cathy Caspaney
"The “feed me” dishes served up were Michelin star quality! The 50min wait was worth it! While waiting, we had a table down stairs, drinks were..."
Lisa Ellen Parker
"Our party of 4 enjoyed a selection of vegetarian & non vegetarian courses all were delicious, we have been to Chin Chin several times & doesn’t..."
Wendy Shearing
"Best meal we have ever had. Blown away, every dish was something special and great service to top it..."
Matt Peacock
"1st time at Chin Chins and was expecting a huge wait. We were seated in 5 min and the service was phenomenal. Our food was served within 10 min of..."
Lisa Polistena
"Get there early. Be prepared for a wait in the go go bar down stairs , but so worth it ,awesome food experience. We had the “ just feed me “ for..."
Nick Mullins
"Been to Chin Chin 3 times and have done the banquet every time. Last time I went was 17th of June. Overall the atmosphere is great but this time my..."
Brady M
"The chicken and chilli jam was amazing..."
Sekar Setyabrata
"One of my favourite go to restaurant for asian food, especially when catching up with friends. I’ve actually lost count on how many times I’ve..."
Kieu Luong
"Some of the most delicious Asian fusion food I’ve had. Everything was clean, crisp and tasty. Highly recommend the pork roll ups and beef brisket...."
Rach
"OMG this place is amazing - if you want to try this out please do! I went to Chin Chin to celebrate my bfs birthday and I ordered the banquet. There..."
Chicaroze
"GREAT food, drinks and super friendly staff!!! You'll want to go early to avoid a line, took us about 2.5 hours to get a table and we arrived at 6pm!..."
TeeTastes
"Honestly, what is there to say about Chin Chin that hasn't been said before. Rated as one of Melbourne's best restaurants, with queues that can last..."
Morgs71
"Been meaning to write a review for a while now, shared the chefs banquet. The food was amazing!! Im forever trying new places and I'm always..."
Anna Shannon
"✅What you should order: kingfish sashimi, chicken wings, panna cotta🌡Dine in process: You need to make a booking beforehand and there..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"We ordered takeaway twice in the last month. The first time, the food was hot, fresh and delicious! Also a larger quantity than expected. The pad..."
Nalia
"Always a long wait to get in, but the food is good and the atmosphere great. We shared a few plates when I was there and it was plenty of food at a..."
Josh Alderson
"I'm not the type of person who can be bothered waiting a crazy amount of time for a meal anymore. Chin Chin still is crazy busy after all that..."
ABC3147
"Great variety of options for a larger group! Everything we ordered was pretty good and has packed full of flavour. Desserts were just ok for me...."
Rifan Thamrin
"Obsessed with this place! Love the vibe always full Amazing foodAnd great cocktails at Gogo..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"Thursday early evening (5:30PM) for a dinner for two. The queue had less than 6 people. We were seated straight away and got our food before 5:45...."
Brian Kim
"This place can be overwhelmed when they are too busy, which means quite..."
Padre Lorenzo
"Walked in at about 12:30pm (the place was almost full) and got a seat straight away. We were in a rush so we asked the waiter if he could recommend..."
Buddy Eats
"Had a few hit and miss with the food here. But I had a great night tonight with a party of 5 we arrived at 5.30 sharp. The host was able to secure..."
Split The Bill
"Managed to get a table for 5 straight away on a Sunday night. Excellent service and really creative food. Definitely ask which are the spicy dishes..."
ARMANEATS
"If its not about the price, i would eat here..."
TxA Global
"Very good choice from the menu, food tasted amazing, service good and even if packed so quite easy to find a spot downstairs at the bar to eat and..."
Sensei
"Omg everything about this place is incredible, so much we went back twice on our 3 day stay. We had the feed me option which was amazing.. a..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Back again and still I can’t fault it. The menu is pretty stagnant but one thing that does change are the flavours of the coconut crushes which are..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Everything we tasted was delicious, they definitely understand flavours and textures - right up my alley! We had a table of 10 on a very busy..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"First thing we noticed was the enormous line that extended down to the street, which just indicated to us the demand this restaurant had on the..."
MaikaEats
"I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place before. It’s loud and they don’t take reservations so if you don’t get there early you might..."
Alan Tse
"Great atmosphere with delicious non-traditional thai food. Portions are huge! Sat near the kitchen and the kingfish looked really good. Good place to..."
Paulin Tan
"I’ve been here many times and it never disappoints - favourites are the kingfish sashimi, corn fritters, pad see ew, caramelised pork and poached..."
Steph Giles
"We got the “Feed me banquet” and both left completely satisfied and as full as we’ve ever been. The staff were so friendly and helpful as..."
Sharon May
"My 5 stars all for Oliver. This is my first time coming here and I haven’t been to such nice restaurant in China. Oliver was very nice and service..."
Elyn1013
"Went here with few friends, the massaman curry is really good! Recommended place to go, however the waiting list is a bit long but worth to..."
天军
"Arrived in Melbourne a couple of days ago, decided to check this out. Arrived st 7:05pm, seated by around 7:55pm on a Tuesday evening. The place was..."
Girl On The Move
"After living in Melbourne for 1.5 years, I finally made it to Chin Chin! We had an amazing dinner there last night.  The line moved a lot quicker..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Had to wait for a while before we could get in. But as they say “it was really worth the wait”.We tried Prawn and Lemongrass spring..."
Mujahid Sharif
"10/10 - chin chin has been on my to do list since before we moved to Melbourne and it did not disappoint. Food was absolutely delicious, cocktails..."
MelbourneLops
"The feed me menu (A$69.95 pp), although a tad pricey, came with LARGE portions. Approx 3 courses with 2-3 dishes in each course, we were not..."
Salwa Gautama
"Heard a lot about this place and finally came here last week. Absolutely loved it! The food is on the pricier side but they are delicious! The food..."
Bee Tang
"Smashing thai food !! I make it a point to have at least one meal when I’m in Melbourne and have never been disappointed The pad Thai , Thai..."
Jiten Bellani
"Went for a friend's birthday and had the "cheapest" banquet. So many amazing dishes, it's worth the cost. We were so full at the halfway point of the..."
Michelle Reyes
"A Melbourne classic that’s as popular today as it was 10 years ago. We have been coming here at regular intervals over the years, and the “Feed..."
Gustav
"This restaurant is heavily influenced by Thai cuisine and although I wouldn't call it authentic the food is still pretty decent. The food has..."
Edwar Kartio
"Fabulous fun and outstanding food. We wanted an early dinner and only ChinChin was open - how lucky we were! Asian fusion dishes bursting with..."
Charles Kilvington
"Incredibly busy eatery in the heart of Melbourne. Asian inspired eatery with a wide range of authentic food and drinks available. We were lucky to be..."
Kenny W
"Great food as always, delivered super quickly! The cauliflower, ribs, chicken wings and crab omelette were all very flavourful. Quite pricey, but..."
Harold Yap
"After many years of refusing to stand in the queue I’m glad Chin Chin now takes reservations. We finally got to experience what all the fuss was..."
Little Tran
"To avoid the crowds its better to go during lunch. There weren't too many diners and we were able to enjoy the fantastic food without the crowds...."
s phabmixai (Pandabear)
Sea On Quay
89/100 (103 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Australian
Seafood
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish & Chips
Fish
Fish & chips
Seafood
Australian
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I’m not one to head off to a fish and chips for dinner. But my good friend mentioned how good it was, I had to check it out. Thanks DJ!. Located so..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Decided to lunch at Sea on Quay today and chose their grilled Blue Grenadier fish with Chunky Chips and homemade tartare sauce (no unknown additives)..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Excellent fish and chips. The out of the main thoroughfare shop is welcoming and clean and the notice board advertises the special of the day and the..."
Bazz
"This is a really nice little fish and chips restaurant with good decor and absolutely lovely and attentive staff. Outdoor seating, alcohol available..."
Mega
"My family & I visited Sea on Quay several times whilst on a family holiday to Melbourne and we all found the food and service to be superb, the fish..."
Steven Gorringe
"This place has got the BEST chips ever! Crispy and tasty; perfectly cooked and salted - worth the calories. Cajun fish wrap is my current go to...."
Christine Bialczak
"I've been here several times now since they have opened.  The fish and chips, calamari and salads are to die for.  Service is great and if the..."
Gwen Cameron
"Great place... Fresh food, reasonably priced... Fish portions could be better. Otherwise, very fresh and tasty salads and flavorful..."
Mazen Mounib Merhi
"Just discovered this place after seeing the burger place 2 doors down moving to Brunswick and the next store down was fully booked! This is no..."
Shirls__
"The food is amazing and the location is superb for a great dine with your love ones . The customer service is fantastic but overall the food is..."
Vannn
"You have to try this..."
Holly
"Amazing Food. A little gem of a place in a hidden corner of Docklands, would highly recommend it..."
Cara Kraan
"Best Fish & Chips in Melbourne.. Great fresh fish, cooked to perfection. Friendly service in a perfect location. Check this place out, you will not..."
Bec Ryland
"Sea On Quay is fantastic !!. We were having a lovely day by the water, walking around looking for somewhere to eat Lunch and came across Sea On Quay,..."
Natalie Green
"Favourite place for fish n' chips in Melbourne so far! Great dishes, good price, great service. Definitely worth the..."
Marcia Correa Dos Santos
"So good! Only 14 dollars a whole dish . Fresh fish and good chips. They even give you tartare sauce and lemon. Nice atmosphere. Very simple and..."
Gioia Di Girolamo
"stonks! the fish was so good & the calamari was rly fresh too. they give hella chips but it’s byoc (bring your own chilli). super reasonably priced..."
kristin tan
"Sea Salt is my go-to takeaway, I have tried nearly everything on the menu and it is absolutely stunning! The manager and all the staff are so polite..."
Amna Iqbal
"We love Sea Salt! A regular for our Friday night fish and chip fix, we love the chips and the crispy fresh flake. Avoid the fish bites, they never..."
Mads H
"Never underestimate simplicity ... 10/10 $8.50 grilled Blue Grenadier, fresh, simple, well cooked and delicious. 8/10 $22.90 Barramundi Bowl. Sadly,..."
Jeffrie Trika
"Top notch fish n chips concept store. This place started off as a small shop selling mainly sushi hand rolls and takeaway fish n chips with 2 small..."
K
"Great quality seafood. Delicious fish and chips, and sushi, and an impressive fishmonger section. I often buy fish to cook at home from..."
Paul Kristoff
Pope Joan
89/100 (504 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Toasts
Schnitzel
Croquettes
Rice pudding
Beef
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Australian
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Pope Joan was the absolute perfect venue for our Spring wedding ceremony and reception. The courtyard setting is extremely beautiful and has a very..."
Chris Mccarthy
"Amazing, was visiting from Perth and only had one night to take my mum for dinner and chose Pope Joan which was was perfect. Great selection of..."
Adam Chilcott
"Pope Joan was an amazing venue for my friends wedding reception. Food was amazing & drinks were cold, refreshing & plentiful. Staff went above &..."
Melanie Wade
"We celebrated a friend's birthday here today. The food was so delicious and the staff were gorgeous and friendly and went out of their way for us...."
Adele Edy
"We're really going to miss you guys! Always a 10 out of 10. Food, coffee and service is exceptional. We've shared a lot of good times with you all...."
Melissa J Jones
"Delicious Pope Haveos!!! The chorizos were out of this world! Great location, friendly staff and delicious coffee, drinks :) (ps, please add choc..."
Alisha Baddock
"Beautiful cafe, great service, great food and coffee. Fabulous..."
Johnny Mckinlay
"Nice food, good coffee, friendly staff, Matt is really interesting with his food choices...like it a lot..."
Patricia O Clayton
"Will come back for:+ Fried eggs with hummusUse to go to Pope Joan in Brunswick East way back when ... and loved it! Great to find it..."
The Casual Diner
"3.5. Last time when I went to this place and had a decaf mocha, it tasted so good that I went back today to get another one. However, I think it's a..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Lovely cafe with undercover courtyard seating.Service was friendly and professional.My strong latte had a good strength and..."
Flying Forward
"It's a pretty expensive cafe, but given the quality of what they do it's understandable. Their chicken roll is as good as it gets. Anywhere. Service..."
John M
"I was so sad when Pope Joan decided to shut shop a few years ago! Their Brunswick cafe had been one of my favourites. Then a few months ago, I heard..."
Daisy Never Too Sweet
"Yum, yum, yum! Tasty, creative, nutritious food at reasonable prices. Good service, nice ambiance. Book before you go! Today we both had the special..."
BonBonV
"Service 5/5. They hit the top score here for lovely warm attentive staff. Sat outside with the doggo who loved the fake grass so no cold..."
Carmilla5
"3.5 star ⭐️ 3.5 stars ⭐️ Ever since Pope Joan has closed down in Brunswick I often lament that I have never tried them. So..."
Piggyeatalot
"I’ve been coming back to this place for few times now. Great food, coffee, service and cocktails or any drinks after work. Great place to have a..."
Priscillia
"Tucked away down the Sofitel driveway is this cute little eatery. It looks super casual out the front but it’s quite a step up in decor upon..."
Rhiannon Beck
"Pope Joan takes up residence next to the Sofitel, it's a remarkable space with prime seating outside on the artificial grass. Inside is classical and..."
Mustard
"Today we decided to escape for a long lunch to celebrate a friends 40th Birthday. This wonderful venue was the perfect choice, we snacked on salt..."
Espy Eats
"Had a real tasty Lunch at the Pope! Food was scrumptious all round. The service was friendly and informative, and the layout of the place was also..."
Kieren ORiley
"Often drove past the cafe on the busy Nicholson St and decided to stop by. Enjoyed our meal in the cosy relaxing cafe served by friendly..."
Bear Noms
"A good brunch place with friendly staff, great coffee and delicious sandwiches. Plenty of seating indoors and outside in the courtyard. However, the..."
Jf
"Went for breakfast, really tasty honest food with friendly staff. Awesome kitchen garden, great coffee, ticks all the boxes!Can’t wait to go..."
Darren
"Love it. Relaxed atmosphere, good quality food and drink, and gorgeous backyard. Perfect for a relaxed lunch, especially on a nice sunny..."
Chocolate E Claire
"Being touted as Saint Ali of the North leads to some pretty high expectations. But they were met very well! The interior is gorgeous; with a lovely..."
Clare
"After living across the road and getting my take away coffee from here for a year I finally had Breakfast. It is towards the pricey end but the..."
Massivebird
"Had a great experience! Food was pricey but good, i am happy to pay a bit more if the quality is great and this was the case. Great vibe, stuff was..."
Denis Lupo
"The coffee here is excellent. The food is definitely worth trying even though it's pricey. The specials are always changing and I've never had a bad..."
William Hasnever
"Good menu, great coffee, nice atmosphere but there is always a surcharge when paying by card. Its definitely not cheap enough to warrant the..."
IceMan004
"Can't fault the coffee, it was spot on 👌. I was a takeaway, but the place was rammed with a great vibe, so I'll be back to eat the food..."
Amos Rojter
"Amazing food. Local, fresh, seasonal. Excellent wines. Convivial and relaxed atmosphere. ..."
Russell J White
"Nice little coffee shop. Busy and yet serving you good coffee with a smile. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere all around. Service is fast and the..."
TheWhiteSherpa
"Had lunch here with friends. My cuban sandwich was served in a burger bun, which was fine but unremarkable. I felt that everything we ordered was a..."
Trevor Johnston
"I have waited years to visit here and I now ask myself WHY, why did it take so long to visit? The staff are great, the food was even better. I had..."
Michael Johnson
"Have been meaning to visit dear Pope Joan (I was raised a Catholic) since moving to Brunswick and did so on Sunday. As expected, really good food,..."
Charlotte Clements
"Pope Joan is probably one of the best brunch places in Melbourne, not to mention the lovely staff members and good coffee. They really have..."
Ivy Park
"It was a cold & sunny Melbourne morning that brought me to this hipster haven for brekky. It was everything a hipster haven should be: handlebar..."
North By NorthEat
"A tad pricey for the main dishes but still lovely! Paris, our waitress was amazingly kind, interpersonal and relatable. She attend every question we..."
Mel
"A lovely cosy cafe on a wintry Melbourne day! Unfortunately I missed Pope Joan's famous breakfast and instead had a coffee and a Cornish sandwich - a..."
Wthdx
"One of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. I love that you can get two items for breakfast for $20 - I always get the boiled eggs and soldiers w bacon..."
Umbrellaeats
"Awesome place! Had the big breakfast today and a few coffees, great combination of delicious meats and some of the most perfect scrambled eggs I have..."
Dan D'Appio
"Popped into this amazing cafe on a cold Friday afternoon with my sister and was beyond impressed. Pope Joan does not look like much from the outside..."
Brew Hunter
"I had my 21st function in Pope Joan's garden room and my family and I were beyond impressed. The food was absolutely superb, I couldn't have..."
C.Rose
"After watching the movie, Chef, starring Jon Favreau, Scarlett Johansson and Sofia Vergara, Which follows the adventures of an out of work chef and..."
Taking A Bite
"Amazing, was visiting from Perth and only had one night to take my mum for dinner and chose Pope Joan which was was perfect. Great selection of..."
Adam
"Only ever had a coffee here and they do a good one so that's why I always return but I have to come back and eat, I've heard it's a cracker for..."
Stephen Raphael
"When you think of Brunswick and Brunswick East often Sydney Road and Lygon Street are the first dining areas that come to mind. Nicholson Road may be..."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"The menu is small but what they offer they quite well. Didn't really expect to find this place where it was but quite glad I went. The mood and..."
Dwayne Melbourne
"Was really excited to try this restaurant, and I would have given a much higher rating, except the experience was tainted by one waiter and his..."
ATANK1
"Typically Brunswick and full of people too cool for school. Food is tasty without being anything too over the top. Great price and good coffee...."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Excellent food & coffee. Upper end of the price range but it's local produce & free range. Service was excellent, ambiance added to the theatre of..."
Peter Farrant
"Very tasty food which is pricey, however the difference is the quality and of course the chef who has created the menu. You are paying for free..."
Ladypawpaw
"A north-of-the-river institution, and easy contender for "Melbourne's best breakfast". Snazzy service, friendly feel, interesting brekky options and..."
Onara
"A consistent performer as far as coffee and food is concerned, Pope Joan is named after the legendary female pope who was found out after giving..."
Out And About
"Visited Pope Joan with a large group and service was quite good. Coffee is ok... I was expecting a little more from the 'kinda' full English..."
AteToooMuch
"Our adoration of Pope Joan over the years could be turned into a novel of epic proportions. Of course, like many great stories, it is easy for our..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Very good experience! The layout of the premises is fantastic!! It is a massive cafe with multiple seating rooms, inside and out. It still manages to..."
Almeida
"Have been hearing about this place for years and finally made my way there today. Had the potato, salmon hash and it was beautiful and the coffees..."
Bonsaisly
"This place is such a delight. We are not from this part of town but have gone back three times and had breakfast, lunch and dinner on those..."
YumYum
"Great "kinda" big breakfast good service great ingredients - will be back for the sandwiches which look fantastic- greasy juices are also very good..."
Gerard Savage
"Love this place. The Cuban is to die 4. Always one of my hubby angry i fav Sunday morn breakfast and coffee places. It six when it's too busy though...."
Jac D
"Cute little place, great decor, gets very crowded but has a good vibe. Given the options in the area, the food is not amazing in my opinion, (though..."
Live2Eat
"Snuck in to the sister cafe Hams and Bacon. By far the best long macchiato I have had in yonks. The staff were very cool and friendly as I waited for..."
Matthew Nigel Gillet
"Lovely coffee and good customer service. Ordered the Cuban sandwich, the filling was absolutely delicious; however, came on a roll, not sandwich...."
Le_orange
"Great food , friendly staff, coffee is awesome and other hot beverages are nice also. Is it hipster, yes, does that matter no. I don't mind if the..."
Ihatefood
"Cute little cafe. Has 2 sides to it, side on the left as you walk in looks more homely with the wall mounted gas heaters and dark timber floors...."
Tardar Sauce
"Stopped by here for a quick lunch and coffee with a friend of mine earlier today. Had the Cubano sandwich, which gave a great flavour in the pork..."
David Facciolo
"Lovely and charming brunch place. We love the ambiance, the food and of course coffee! We haven't seen soldiers in brunch menu for a while and Pope..."
Twohappybellies
"Amen! Get thee to Pope Joan for great food and ambiance. While I may have skipped most of my religious education classes at school, I do support..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"I'm a first timer at the Pope & as soon as I get here, the staff are very friendly and advised me what's what. Brunch was tops. Will definetly some..."
Frank Belic
"Good food & drink. Nice Place.. I really dig the atmosphere. It's homey, with cool staff and an interesting range of drinks. Food is solid: I stick..."
Reuben Sady
"It's easy to see why the Pope has such a great reputation. Quick, attentive, friendly service. Delicious food - I had the heirloom tomato and Welsh..."
Kitty Robertson
"Brilliant Breaky. Lovely breakfast, served by a gorgeous waitress. Great experience. Very nice coffee. Cold day so we sat outside next a heater and..."
Megan Doherty
"We had a delightful experience at Pope Joan’s yesterday. After unsuccessfully trying to find somewhere to eat in Fed Square, we ended up here and..."
Tanya Matheson
"The Melbourne breakfast scene needs more cafes like Pope Joan. It’s increasingly hard to find a good, well cooked breakfast that doesn’t rely on..."
carly reggars
"Perfect service, good coffee and lovely location. Loses points for food unfortunately - the Reuben I ordered was a little bland and..."
Mol
"Went here for a quick bite at lunch, nice venue with old styling. Had the gnocchi, portion of chips and chicken roll, no complaints, everything was..."
Thomas B
"So good. Great food, didn't take long after ordering to arrive, excellent service and knowledgeable..."
Andrew Hewett
"Had a delicious brekky here, very chic, great coffee. Hidden in the valet parking courtyard of The Sofitel Hotel, indoor & outdoor dining. Open lunch..."
Terri Ercan
Osteria Ilaria
89/100 (856 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Pork
Ragu
Tortelli
Prawns
Beef
Octopus
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Pasta
Croquettes
Salad
Mushroom Croquettes
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was excellent as was the service! We shared 5 dishes and really couldn't fault any of them. Was hard to pick which one was best. The cream foam..."
Rosemary Smeaton Grant
"I haven't had an experience as enjoyable as this in a long time. The relaxed atmosphere radiates through the venue, the food not over complicated,..."
Aaron RJ Skovell
"Exceptional food, wine and service. Sitting at the bar enhanced our dining experience 100 fold. Well done to the whole..."
Drea Muller
"201908 long have we eaten next door at Tip00, finally we made it to Osteria Ilaria. The wine list you see at the end is e x t e n s i v e but the..."
Nesscessities_gluttonness
"First night out post ISO. Felt surreal with minimal tables and reading full wine lists off your smartphone to reduce contamination. All dishes were..."
Mistermister
"In general a good place to go our for decent dinner. Good value of food and would be plenty if you order chef selection Service is ok but not so..."
Xiaolin.li0514
"Recommended by friends and this is a busy place with a good vibe. Food was good from the open kitchen with an interesting but a reasonably limited..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"We six morphed into the quiet back room, duff, duff free. We all selected the two course $40 menu. Flexibility was permitted, anchovy sauce was..."
Check Please
"A beautiful restaurant that I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again. We ordered the Chef’s selection, all the dishes were perfection and it was just..."
Healthy Eats Melbourne
"As soon as you step into Osteria Ilaria, you know you’re in for an amazing treat - rustic and no frills decor, open kitchen; short no-nonsense menu..."
Kris L
"Pasta quality was good though erring on the slightly salty side towards the end. Scallops were light on flavour but still nice. The staff saw that..."
Jess T
"Second visit to illaria and the food is once again amazing!we ordered the croquettes, scallops, octopus, prawn pasta, spaghetti, lamb and gnocchi...."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We tried to get in at Tipo 00 with no bookin g for lunch. The lovely waitress said that a table will be in half an hour. To which we declined and she..."
Baba Gump
"Super love this wine picked by the staff! Good..."
Esme_X
"We are spoilt for choice in this city. A restaurant has to be good to survive, and as diners we are as discerning as any metropolis. Word-of-mouth is..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Dinner for two. We ordered:• mushroom croquettes • swordfish • scallops • octopus • pasterri pasta..."
Catherine
"Went on a friend’s birthday. We had Sydney rock oysters, zucchini flower and mushroom croquette to started off, mushroom croquette is a star almost..."
Vissuta P
"Amazing! Definitely recommend the porcini mushrooms croquettes and the grilled/roasted cabbage - couldn’t fault my dining experience at all, and..."
Jlee
"We visited Osteria Ilaria for a late lunch without a booking and we were seated upon arrival. Being the sister restaurant of Tipo 00, we had high..."
Stelly
"Lovey atmosphere, good place to relax with good food and wine, I had prawns paccheri pasta was cooked perfectly and of course..."
Little Miss Adventure
"Been here twice, sat at the bar during dinner had amazing bar service and decided to go back for another visit. However, the second time was seated..."
Amy Wang
"I really enjoyed my meal at this restaurant. The ambience is lovely and the service is fantastic. We had the mushroom croquettes to start,..."
Nicole Lim
"We had an amazing time at Osteria - the staff were super friendly and the food was really good. I thought the flavours in their dishes really stayed..."
Fatcat
"We loved 😍The staff here were really friendly. We enjoyed the gnocchi and duck here. The sauce in the gnocchi was pleasantly light. The duck..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Nice cosy setting and just the start. Staff are exactly what you expect in such an upmarket dine in restaurant. The food.. where do i..."
Dennis Lay
"Definitely up there on my list for great Italian in Melbourne. Polite staff and great space too. Favourite is the chestnut gnocchi. Nice Italian..."
Linda Miller
"Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in CBD (if not the whole Melbourne lol) everything we had was so so so delicious. The pasta was cooked..."
What Do Yuwono Eat?
"Lovely dinner date, great service, but excellent food! Strongly recommend the octopus to go with the Paccheri pasta, the steak was cooked to..."
Chow Kit
"Will come back for:+ Pine Mushroom GnocchiCame here for a bite of lunch with some work colleagues and was super impressed with the..."
The Casual Diner
"The first good impression starts when you enter in the Osteria. The cosy atmosphere, the music and the decor make you feel at ease instantly. The..."
Gorgonzola
"We rocked up early without a reservation (just before 6pm), sure enough the restaurant was at full capacity shortly after. The space is much more..."
Mustard
"Superb find in little Bourke st. The smoked duck entree special was unique and my daughter’s pasta with goat was very very tasty. Last dessert of..."
Epicurusfoodie
"We were looking for a table at Tipo00 (1.5hr waiting time) and saw this restaurant next door and decided to give it a go. The atmosphere is..."
Anna
"Osteria Ilaria served tapas-style Italian cuisine. We went for the chef’s selection menu and the dishes that came out were simply delicious, unique..."
Angel Khong
"Absolutely delightful to dine here. Hands down has to be one of my favourite Italian restaurants. Everything from service to food was..."
WTR
"Incredible service, so lovely to dine somewhere where the staff are not only friendly but KNOW their food! Came for starters and a vino and..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"Fantastic Italian - gets busy so recommend booking. Authentic and great wines. Very polite staff. Perfect for a nice dinner with friends or family...."
D Thomp
"Been wanting to go here for ages. Caught up with a friend for a mid week lunch. I had the express set menu (octopus entre and osso bucco for $40) my..."
Karen
"Went there on a Friday night at 6pm as we (5ppl) couldn’t get a late booking a week before. The service was very good and the food was delicious...."
Ni Hao
"We had porcini mushroom croquettes as our starter. It tasted amazing. Mushroom flavour is really strong in a good way. Definitely recommended to try!..."
Eatwithbonny
"The wagyu was the stand out for me here! Amazingly tender and juicy with a great sauce to accompany it. Pair it with a nice glass of red and you are..."
Liinda Do
"Amazing food! They even manage to take humble pasta to another level. We ordered 1 entree and 2 pasta dishes. Octopus with salami paste was..."
Inem
"There are not too many places in Melbourne which are as good for lunch. The food is varied, exciting and oh so flavoursome. The service is efficient..."
Andrew Shelton
"An excellent Italian/Mediterranean restaurant next to Tipo 00. I opted for the chef’s selection menu $80, it was so delicious and value for money...."
J88
"To try:Honestly everything!! We were lucky enough to come during the first week of their new menu and I am so glad we did.- fresh warm..."
J.eats
"Had a quick visit tonight with last minute booking which they accommodated a table of 3. Thought I found the restaurant to be very hot inside as the..."
Nelson
"Everything is quite good. The price is reasonable. I really enjoy the kingfish. The pasta was alright. Wonder if it was homemade. Love the Panna..."
Charlotte Cooper
"The food here is original, full of quality ingredients and just plain delicious. The pasta is cooked to perfection, and the flavours on the wagyu..."
Foodforthought
"Went here for lunch and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! I would recommend trying the mozzarella entree, it was delicious! I also had the..."
Srslyfoods
"Located conveniently and nice flavours overallMushroom croquette: crisp on the outside and juicy inside, a nice little starter Veal:..."
Tia Tan
"Excellent restaurant small menu but all meals were amazing. Pork sausage was my favourite but saying that the octopus was not far behind. Sorry..."
Domenico
"The sister restaurant to Tipo 00, this place does not disappoint. The interior is very sleek and modern with a rustic touch. I found the service to..."
Emma
"One of the greatest food experiences. You literately cannot go wrong with any of the food items. It was so flavorful, very appealing to the eye -..."
Tania
"We ordered the Chef’s menu. $80 per person. Dishes included deep fried zucchini flower, which was amazing!Grilled octopus was..."
Jennyabouttown
"We came here with a reservation to have a birthday dinner for 2 friends..and there was 10pax, so we had the private dining area at the back of the..."
LittleM
"Went earlier in the week and had the Octopus and Mushroom Croquettes to start... the croquettes were so good we ordered a few more. For pastas we had..."
Thelordlam
"The misses had booked this place for dinner and we decided to try it out as we saw good reviews. The place was quiet casual fine dining with great..."
Ayapom
"Caught up with a friend here and was a pleasant surprise considering I initially wanted her to try Tipo 00.Everything was simple in its..."
Pastanoodles
"Words cant describe our experienced, awesome food , good choice of Cabsav and lovely waitress. We will be back here very soon thats for..."
Alfredo Anaduta
"Wish I’d written this one up when I went so I could remember all of the dishes! As a girl’s dinner out we booked in to this cosy Italian eatery..."
YummyMummy
"Finally made it to the Osteria, the italian place on lt bourke street. We came on a monday night just after 6 so it wasn't too busy...."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Fresh food, good service. Tried the passionfruit beer was really surprise me. Even a weekday dinner also full house!! Will happy to come again try..."
AmBer Chow
"I’ve heard good things about Osteria ilaria and was very excited to try it out. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. I wanted to order the..."
Vicky Ho
"Love Osteria Ilaria! Highly recommend coming to this restaurant with a few friends! Amazing vibes and such a great view from the bar to watch the..."
Isabella
"Another iconic Italian restaurant in Melbourne.As expected, the service was great. Very attentive.All the dishes looked..."
Food Dine Roll
"A beautiful restaurant with top notch service and amazing food. Definitely one of my top Melbourne restaurants. This place has left a strong..."
Snuffed_Pankake
"Beautiful cozy place for a late Sunday lunch. 4.5 stars is the rating I would give this place if it was possible. Only let down was the tables are..."
A Black Sheep
"Osteria Ilaria is serving up delicious modern Italian food and like their first restaurant Tipo 00 (which is next door), people are lining up for..."
Olive Sundays
"Fantastic restaurant. It was our first time here trying their chef selection menu. The quality of pasta is great and the sauce is rich with layers of..."
Charles Su
"The staff who serve the foods he is so friendly and nice. it was hard to chose menu, but they are patient and recommending well. all the foods I..."
henry - (Milktea)
"This was such a good find by one of my friends and I am really glad I got to experience the food and wine here. Osteria Ilaria is not a super..."
Miles D
"First time visited Melbourne, so many places to choose from. Decided to try this place out after reading the reviews. Definitely didn't disappoint...."
Ian C
"First time at this restaurant and everything was perfect. The experience partnered with the food and drinks was just amazing. Ask for their specials..."
Anya Boediman- Suwanto
"Honestly a 4.5/5 for me, but it was a great experience and I’m happy to round up! Food was great, almost excellent, with standouts being the..."
Luke Smart
"Food was so good and we loved the open kitchen. We also had some cocktails which were all yum. Our table was near a speaker so it was a bit loud and..."
Durdashi Nemchand
"Words cannot describe. 1000/10. This place is beyond divine. Best meal in Melbourne. Of course do the chefs selection, 10 dishes over 2 hours. Dishes..."
Julia L
Franco-belge
89/100 (296 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Belgian
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
Belgian
French
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Drinks
Escargot
Baguette
Steak Tartare
French onion soup
Beef
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Mussels
French
Belgian
European
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"fantastic French food, wonderful warm service, a wonderful new spot in Camberwell, you will be impressed, fabulous wine list and ambiance! Can't wait..."
Lushious
"Had cravings for Mussels and found this quaint French bistro in the heart of Hawthorn and it was absolutely amazing. Had the ones with white wine and..."
Agnes Lau
"It’s good. I’ve only recently discovered this restaurant in my backyard. I rate the scotch fillet as one of the better steaks I’ve had in a..."
Roachpeter34
"Great French food, try the scallops AND have a go at the snails. They are really well done. Not rubbery, but smooth and delightful to taste. At..."
David J.
"The snails are delicious and weren’t over done and rubbery like some places. The duck was cooked beautifully and went very nicely with a Shiraz..."
Ian Parkinson
"Amazing! Great restaurant with such friendly staff. The food was delicious and fresh. The selection of 4 petit desserts was to die for. Greta..."
Eliza Bracken
"A really lovely French restaurant. Fantastic food, wonderful wine (including some great French wines) and a nice, cosy atmosphere. A real local gem...."
Catherine
"Really delicious French bistro meal. It's nice to see some Belgian specialities on the menu alongside French classics as well as a specials board...."
Emily
"I have family in Belgium and have spent a lot of time there. I can attest to the authenticity of this restaurant in decor, atmosphere and menu. The..."
Mark Russell
"I was very impressed. The scallops were amazing and the tarte tartin was the best I’ve ever had. Excellent service as well and a good wine list. I..."
Susan Luber
"What a lovely night. The place looked cozy and spacious. The staff are attentive and gave us great recommendations.For entre we had the steak..."
Josephine
"Awesome place! Rodenbach Grand Cru on tap, the food’s good. Apparently I need write at least 140 characters in the review. Need another sentence...."
AJ
"my son and I had a wonderful dinner here. The escargot and wild mushroom vol au vent we’re good but the duck with cherry jus was outstanding. $100..."
Favecin
"Food was delicious. Service almost perfect, I think they're just finding their feet a little. the staff were friendly and attentive. Brilliant..."
Excitable Tastebuds
"Had high hopes this would be good but didn’t expect how good. The steak frites (rib eye for 2) was perfect cooked Medium for this cut. The icing on..."
EE VV
"So, so good.This newly-opened restaurant is just what the area needs. I had the most delicious snails for entree, a lovely rockling fillet..."
Kate
"I love this place! Our only complaint is that we eat to much but there was so much to try on the menu and everything was delicious 😋 there was a..."
Redvic
"Simply AMAZING!… food not only delicious but with an indescriptible French flavour. LOVED the onion soup and the duck breast. The menu is full of..."
Anhely Millán
"Had a fabulous time. Beautiful food and the service was exceptional. Special shout out to Katy who was absolutely super attentive and very..."
Irwin Hau
"Beautiful French restaurant in the heart of Camberwell Been here a few times and the food is consistently good. We enjoyed the scallops and foie..."
Thomas Reeh
"had an outstanding dinner here couple of days ago. mussels au bleu was ridiculously delicious and we ended up mopping up the sauce with frites and..."
Tony T
"Excellent French Flemish cuisine. 😋👌 Great friendly staff and fast service. 🙂👍 Will go back to try other..."
Nguyen Duc
"Excellent French food with great ambience and family-friendly..."
Eddy John Sng
"My wife and I are here from Sydney visiting our daughter, her partner and his family! They highly recommended Franco-Belge so we thought we’d give..."
Christopher O'Connor
Juicy Bao
88/100 (875 ratings)
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Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"This restaurant is a more Westernised one in Chinatown, and is not really a place Chinese people would gravitate towards. That’s not a bad thing..."
SJFU
"One of the best places for pan fried dumplings! I especially love the wontons with the chilli oil on..."
Vi Tran
"Ordered: Shanghai Xiao Long Bao $11.8 🥟 Shanghai Pan Fried Juicy Bao $10.8Shanghai Stir Fried Noodle with Shredded Pork $10.8..."
Steph
"A lovely reasonably priced Chinese restaurant. Some of the menu we hadn't seen before. Gorgeous dumplings and salt and pepper squid. Great meal with..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Juicy Bao is easy to miss walking through China Town, but once inside you will find plenty of seating and not too crammed together. Service was good,..."
Shannon
"Super tasty and juicy..."
Radhika Mhatre
"Came here on a super busy Friday night with our little toddler, the friendly staff seated us & gave our son his own special bowl & cup. Even though..."
Let Laura Eat
"Delicious and Juicy bao & xiao long bao!They are very generous with the filling!However I didn’t really like the Lemon Chicken as it was..."
FoodieQueen21
"The pan fried pork dumplings were so tasty! The XLBs were not bad — quite a bit of gravy in them, and the Jia jiang mian was alright (still kind of..."
Priscilla Yeo
"My go to dumpling restaurant in the city! Always get the Xiao long bao and wonton in chilli oil! The waiting line can be long but the service is..."
Anthony N
"The best bao I have ever had.They have a wide selection to choose from.The interesting part is there are a lot of options to choose from for..."
Kriti
"Big fan of your juicy boas. Love you peeps! I'm a weekend visitor ;) the cold beef coriander is to die for as well. Alongside some nice Tsing..."
Taijas Kumar
"There may be a queue to get in but usually it moves fairly quickly. Ambience is cozy but typically noisy in this chinese restaurant and you will be..."
Food For Thought
"All time favourite. Their stir fry rice cakes, dumplings and xo sauce fried noodles are the famous ones. Also the braised pork belly is amazing!..."
Jo Tan
"Ordered take away lunch from them - pork & prawn wanton in chilli and peanut sauce. The wanton tasted great, however they were soaked in the..."
PacmanGo
"Ordered the Shanghai noodles with spring onion oil and minced meat. I actually really like this dish but the past three shops I've had this dish..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Came here with my friends to try the xiao long bao and wontons with peanut and chilli sauce. Xlb was the best! The wontons were nice too but would've..."
Tammy
"So delicious!! The pork buns are to die for and the Shanghai noodles are great too. Cute little restaurant has a nice vibe too! Easily accessible in..."
Melbourne Food Finds
"Juicy bao by name... juicy bao by nature.The xiao long bao was a beautiful flavour explosion of sweet broth mixed with black vinegar.. to die..."
Sharondefoodie
"Cheap, cheerful and delicious!!The front of the venue there is a dumpling theatre with ladies making dumplings with their bare..."
Hungry Diner
"Highly recommended for a BYO dumpling restaurant amongst the abundance of choices in Chinatown. Less intense than Shanghai Village further down the..."
Vic
"I'm always wary of colleague recommendations for dumplings in the CBD so I've held out on going here for many years. Now I'm really kicking myself..."
Foodme
"I sometimes overwork restaurant and menu selection so was glad to just go with the flow for the night. Caught up with former work colleagues for a..."
Espy Eats
"This is definitely my favourite Chinese restaurant in China Town. Food is always amazing, there is hardly a wait and the prices are ultimately very..."
Vostok
"I happened to try this place because Shanghai Street Dumpling was closed. To my surprise, this place had some amazing dumplings which were worth the..."
Ryan Han
"They are as described. Juicy! The Xiao Long Bao are really good, delicate thin pastry, sweet juicy soup parcels. The place usually has a line..."
Sanlinhlam
"One of the most popular establishments down Chinatown, Juicy Bao serves Shanghai-style baos along with a list of other Chinese dishes. There’s..."
Stelly
"Busy restaurant with lines outside the door. Quick service and tasty dumplings! Xiao long bao is a winner. Their food is very tasty and with decent..."
Dine&market
"My boyfriend and I eat here once a week because we love it so much! The quality of the dishes, especially the xiao long bao, is to die for! It also..."
Nicole Gil
"Known for their great Shanghai Dumplings and they don’t dissapoint, however beware after about 8pm they run out of Pan Fried Dumplings which was..."
Chelsea Li
"The dumplings were very well made, fresh and bigger than a normal xiao long bap dumplings. Quiet cheap for what you get. Very fast speed..."
D36R4
"Amazing.It does not look like much and the queue outside the door is not really something I am normally into, but it is so worth..."
Wes Smuts
"I understand why everyone lines up now! Was very happy with the vegan options here, the dumplings are delicious and so are the gluten puffs...."
Veganaut
"Great dumpling place and other stuffs! My safe choice was the chicken and prawn dumplings, be it xiao long bao, steamed or pan fried. Other favorites..."
StepiiGM
"One of the best xiao long bao in CBD Melbourne.xiao long bao is my favorite and this restaurant has got delicious one that I’ve ever tried...."
Jula Sihapanya
"It was very crowded. The food was good. Staff were very cocky but maybe cause it was too crowded. Dumplings very good. Quick service as well...."
Sirisha Vijayakumar
"Fantastic dumplings, there was a small line outside but as we only needed table for a 2 we were seated right away. Once seated we were served and had..."
Daniel Aitken
"Was out wondering Chinatown and came across this place, we chose it because it was one of the only places that was really busy. We ordered off the..."
Jo
"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I ordered The traditional steamed Juicy Bao - Juicy... Great Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good value..."
MC
"Amazing food. Everything was absolutely perfect from entrees to mains. Without a doubt some of the best food I’ve ever had. Service was..."
Paul Clark
"Came here a few times a while back. Love the fried dumplings with soup inside which is so juicy. The chilli dumplings were okay. Also enjoyed the..."
Bear Noms
"Most juiciest little labours of love in this place. Other dishes were also just as tasty. Little wait to get a table but worth every minute!! Highly..."
LindaDiosa
"Excuse the messy noodle picture..it was too tempting to resist! the friend pork shreaded noodles was very flavorful so were their signature xiao lung..."
Emily
"The best dumplings ever! We visited Melbourne in January for our honeymoon, a quick search on google advised this was THE place to eat. We went there..."
Larrcoult123
"Chose this place on a whim while in Chinatown recently, waited 15 mins for a table. Took out order in the queue, and food started arriving as soon as..."
Scott Ferguson
"Juicy Bao is one of my favourite choices when I am after a cheap quality dumpling fix in the city. Their chilli oil wontons are spot on with their..."
David
"best bao in town. Spicy wontons are also really tasty. As usual, you have to be prepared for the whole China Town experience, which includes quick..."
Valina Whites
"I'll keep this short and sweet. The dumplings are fantastic, especially the Xiao Long Bao (perfect soup/skin) (some of the best in Melbourne, surely)..."
Sean Romero
"Had craving for xiao loong bau so decided to give Juicy Bao a try. Was pleasantly surprised the XLB was pretty good. I particularly liked the thin..."
Looster_Foodie
"Really like this place. My family and i used to go here quite a bit, we had a big obsession with dumplings for a while! Tasty, fast. Staff were often..."
Anna Kate
"Great big juicy quality dumplings at great prices. This restaurant was full of customers when we came in. The staffs were efficient and hardworking...."
Food Monster
"Seeking out for best juicy dumplings in town? Looking for a place to go for a date?Looking out for place with swift service?You got it..."
Hungry Food Bird
"Cheap, quick and tasty no fuss dumpling. Service was attentive as they move you through quickly but it was done with a smile. The menu was..."
Yume Yume
"You know its a great place to eat in Chinatown when there is a queue, everyone inside is eating the same thing- dumplings and tables are packed with..."
Split The Bill
"Juicy Bao as the name would suggest has some of the soupiest XLB in Melbourne, delicious pork broth in a well crafted package. Their pan fried..."
Mustard
"My go-to xiao long bao place. It provides quick, no-fuss service with affordable tasty food- it's not really a place to go to for ambience. There is..."
Ally
"UPDATEBack for more ... improvement, still value for money and the queue has grown longer too.Highlights were; Stir Fried Rice Cake..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"This place does great dumplings, I would highly recommend. The shanghai pork buns are tasty too, crispy on the bottom with a tasty pork filling. A..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Came here today with a friend just to have a quick lunch. I was expecting this place to be packed since we came at 12, but nope we were the first..."
Trancindy
"Juicy Bao doesn’t fail in satisfying some dumpling cravings. Though I’ve never tried out of their dumpling menu, I see many locals coming here to..."
Amanda Ng
"Can’t believe we live in the city and have not eaten here! Now at the top of the list for dumplings! Big, fresh, juicy and full of flavour. Chilli..."
Fiona
"I was longing for mabo tofu and this place did not disappoint. Giving you 5 star for delicious food and great ambience. If I can only suggest for..."
Midori Yukou Eugenio
"Came here with high expectations, especially with all the positive reviews, and they delivered! Their signature xiao long bao is one of the best..."
Potzz
"Good dumplings, service okay, reasonably priced. Decor nice. Got the pan fried pork and wombok dumplings, they give 3 dipping sauces - soya sauce,..."
Kerry Ho
"Awsome super flavours of Juicy Bao. Hands down best crab and pork dumplings ever... lives upto its name. Small queue on a thu night tells the story...."
Prateek Ghosh
"Vegetarian steamed dumplings 🥟 🥦 Pork Xiao long bao 🐖🥟 Okay quantity for the price but was expecting better dumplings from the reviews...."
sallyyypappa
"Highly recommend if you are looking for delicious Bao. Over all, I like all food but Shanghai Pan fried juicy bao was my..."
Emma Han
Sakura Kaiten
88/100 (2831 ratings)
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"This is my favourite sushi place in Melbourne. The food is great quality while still being affordable, there is a lot of variety, and the staff are..."
Lala
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Sakura Kaiten has been on my list..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Went to this place last minute towards the end of the night and the sushi thats been on the train for hours were dry! Definitely recommend ordering..."
Jessica T Nguyen
"One of the best, if not the best sushi train in town. 🍣 A lil more expensive that regular sushi train out there but definately worth every penny...."
Steph
"I really enjoy visiting Sukura Kaiten Sushi. They make high quality food which is delicious and tasty. The cost is a little bit more than other sushi..."
AngeLuvFood8
"One of my favourite quick sushi place , they have another outlet beside Melbourne central but I still prefer this one. Even tho the seating is quite..."
Yeonginaa
"Their second location (Sakura Kaiten II) is conveniently next to Melbourne Central. We made the effort to travel to the original..."
Jasmine
"Authentic sushi, without a doubt. Its not cheap but you know you're paying for the high quality dishes!Service is great, restaurant is a quaint..."
ARMANEATS
"Revisited Sakura Kaiten for dinner recently. This place used to be one of my top sushi trains in Melbourne. It is really tiny, and it does get quite..."
Stelly
"Will come back for:+ Sashimi+ TakoyakiCame here for a late dinner and was pretty impressed with the selection of sushi and..."
The Casual Diner
"Best sushi train in Melbourne. Quality stands up over the years! For some reason this one is better than the other Sushi Kaiten..."
Jess T
"This place in comparison to others is a little more expensive but so worth it! Everything about it was amazing. Definitely our choice of sushi train..."
Sam
"The place is awesome. All the dishes are awesome. My favourite is called the No1. Sushi. Seared Salmon roll with tuna inside. I can't believe I..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"One of the best sushi spot in Melbourne CBD! If you’re looking for authentic japanese sushi! This is the spot! Love the varieties and servers were..."
Doublefatasians
"Amazing food and great service! Wish the toilets were not outside in a wet warehousing facility..."
MarkWiensMelb
"Pricey, but worth it! This is such a cute sushi train with the cute concept of the train delivering it to you when you order from the screen. The..."
A
"Finally tried the highest rates sushi train in Melbourne. Had high expectations, especially with the high price tag. Super tuna belly was really good..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Best sushi train I’ve been in Melbourne. More expensive than other sushi trains but the quality is way better than hotaru or testujin etc..... I go..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"I’ve tried almost all the sushi trains in Melbourne and this one is always the best in my opinion. The space is small and intimate and the food is..."
Siew Hooke
"Dinner with Miss Pandan and it was her turn to choose and of course it was Japanese, more specifically, sushi train. We went to her favourite sushi..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Food was really good and hot. All items ordered through the tablet came on time and was very fresh. Staff were friendly and attentive...."
Praneeshan Ilanko
"Melbourne Sushi train- very cramped and dark place. Was seated at the train but enjoyed the variety that came through. You could order other items if..."
Melbourne Foodie
"In this cramped setting, enjoy a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes passing by on the sushi train. Don't see what you want or someone..."
J0yy173
"A suitable place for lunch, how much you spend depending on what you grab. Highly recommended the dessert “蕨饼” , very good! Not very sweet...."
Helen Hu
"My 3rd time here and still want to come back for more! Every single dish was so fresh and delicate. From sushi to sashimi to hot food and dessert,..."
KEL
"Sushi specialising Japanese eatery.The place is definitely not spacious, with only a few individual tables (mostly for 3 or more people)..."
JOELLE
"Reasonable price for a lovely sushi. One of the best sushi joint in melbourne i will say. The fishes are fresh the rice for the sushi is perfect. The..."
Fuad Pratama
"Favourite sushi train in Melbourne. Slightly on the pricier side compared to other sushi trains in the CBD but quality is incomparable as you won’t..."
Shak
"Thanks for the meal!Sushi train!Excellent quality sushi train. Likely the best in Melbourne at the moment. Delicous sashimi and..."
Vicnifer's Food Reviews
"Very hidden place in the city for sushi lovers to explore, but worth doing that. Love the vibe. Stuff are friendly. Love all cheese rolls and..."
Abigailyu2
"Love the toro nigiri! Everything is great and fresh! We ate 11 plates and they costed me abt 60 dollars so it’s a bit pricy but really worth to try..."
Candy Ye
"My favorite sushi train in town, have been back all the time for years. Must try the salmon belly nigri All the hot and cold food are nice and fresh,..."
Fiona Chen
"Great little place with a cosy interior. We waited for around 10-15 minutes as we arrived at peak dinner time. The service staff is extremely helpful..."
Applejuice
"I like the way them make the sushi, the cheese they add in it absolutly make it special! The price is reasonable. I might come here at least once..."
Wanqi Feng
"First thing I ate landing in Melbourne. I 100% recommend this to EVERYONE. Service was great and super friendly. Food was fresh and presentation just..."
Kristina.ramos96
"My favourite sushi train place in the city. The sashimi is always so fresh, my favourites include the tuna and scallops. I always order their..."
Eliza T
"This place is so exclusive and intimate. On arrival, there was a line but it moved quickly. Each dish was delicious. So much effort and detail were..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Forewarning: the photos are kind of terrible since they’re screenshots of a video. Moving on.We waited over half an hour to get to the..."
Leila
"The sushi at Sakura Kaiten is a must-eat! It's my favourite sushi train in Melbourne. Very different to the usual sushi trains, but good different! I..."
Eat Out In Melbourne
"Came here last Friday night after work, the lines were certainly building up around 6pm but fortunate enough to get a seat inside. This place is..."
Tasty_melbourne
"Good for a fast sushi train hit, really enjoyed some of the plates that came out, which were full of flavour and umami. Price was a bit dearer than..."
Richard Tom
"Very nice staff. the quality of the food is good for the price. I would recommend the sea urchin hand roll, super salmon belly, toro,..."
Murasaki
"My score 4.0+ stars.  J & I had lunch here last Monday.  We were able to get bench spots almost immediately - I agree with other reviewers, it is a..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"This my number 1 favorite sushi train place in Melbourne CBD. Sushi sashimi are really fresh and there are alot of varieties. Sushi train places are..."
Jackie
"Cant express how much i love this place. Yes, its pricier than other sushi places but the quality of the sushi is on another level. My favourite are..."
Tran
"I think this is still my favourite Sushi train and definitely the best quality Sushi you can find in Melbourne for this price. Even beats some of the..."
Shun Liu
"Been here about 3 years ago and the experience was quiet amazing, decided to return again with my partner and the quality and food is exactly the..."
Ayapom
"Really fresh tasting sushi. A world of difference in quality compared to many of the other cheaper chain restaurants. I guess you get what you pay..."
Goodeats
"Best quality sushi train around. The prices are a little high at $5.80 for most dishes and the seating is limited to one hour. But the fish is sliced..."
The World’s My Oyster
"This is hands down the best sushi train restaurant in Melbourne. Sakura Kaiten Sushi located in Little Collins Street close to Flinders Street, is..."
Kevin & Emily
"Quality sushi. You can sit in front of the sushi train or just at another table and order them through the electronic menu. Very attentive waiting..."
Kacangma
"This is the ultimate sushi train. Although pricier than your typical sushi trains, you’re paying for quality. Rare times the main ingredient is..."
FoodforThought
"My favourite sushi train restaurant. Things I always order are:- Aburi scallop nigiri- Crab croquette which is super creamy- Deep..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"The seaweed salad was really good, the jellyfish one was not !! Wagyu beef was tasty, dumplings tasted a bit old, like frozen one. Somehow, we ended..."
Linh Nguyen
"4.5/5 My partner and I had dinner at Sakura last night. This place is one of the best sushi trains that I’ve been to. The service was..."
Timinmelbourne
"had dinner here with 2 girlfriends - we waited for almost 45 minutes for a table. it’s a small dining area but food is really good. worth the wait...."
Kahmin
"Love this Sushi train!Fresh sashimi and salad. You can pick your style from the train or chose your favourite dishes by iPad. Two people finished..."
Xiaoleyang888
"Hands down the best place to eat their grilled scalop nigiri. We couldn’t find any other place that had grilled scalop nigiri than this sushi..."
Pluviophile
"At the end of the little Collins street, near the parliament. Very popular so better book a table before you go, otherwise you may need to line up..."
Yuxi Li
"LOVE THEIR SUSHI!!! Great place to grab lunch or dinner with your friends despite it being a bit on the pricey side. Recommend getting..."
Janice Theresia Sutrisno
"The most transcendent and marvellous sushi tasting experience. The three of us devoured 28 plates of Japanese delicacies. The salmon belly..."
Ferry Gondo
"Absolutely amazing! Great little sushi train place in Melbourne. Sushi were very fresh, service were friendly. And they have sake too, not many sushi..."
LoveEatLoveCook
"Food is of excellent quality, well portioned and decently priced. Service was exceptional and friendly. The menu is large with a good variety. Coming..."
Babybao
"Last year i had the pleasure of eating at their Lonsdale St restaurant, Sakura Kaiten Sushi II, and this place is just as good and its popularity is..."
The Pet Roo
"I thought it could be the best sushi train in Melbourne. Although some dishes are too salty, but most seafood sushi or sashimi is fresh and tasty...."
Paul In OZ
"I can’t believe I haven’t put up my review, this is literally the best sushi train in Melbourne! I have been coming here for years and..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Out of honesty, from Sydneyside diner, this is far by most the best sushi train ever I have experienced. The different types of nigiri and rolls that..."
Joseph Tran
"This sushi train is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! For the price you pay, the quality and quantity is definitely worth! The size of the pieces are bigger than your..."
HANGRYHUNGRY
"One of the best sushi trains in Melbourne. They have great selection of sushi. This is usually my go to place for a quick sushi fix. Highlights are..."
Diesel
"In this cramped setting, enjoy a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes passing by on the sushi train. Don't see what you want or someone..."
Joanne Lung
"Excellent level sushi! It is almost the next best thing to omakase sushi. Sakura Kaiten is a gem composed of an all Japanese team hidden inside..."
Elgin Clavecilla
"Insta: melbfoodie_mark YT: MelbFoodieMark ** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne! - Sakura Kaiten has been on my list for being one of..."
MelbFoodieMark
"The best sushi place in Melbourne. It's not like Chinese sushi place this is the real sushi place. You can order your sushi manually or you can pick..."
LEEDAQ
"Authentic sushi, without a doubt. Its not cheap but you know you're paying for the high quality dishes! Service is great, restaurant is a quaint..."
Felicia Chiew
"Small quaint little shop that can get really busy during peak hours. Great selection on the sushi train and there's even more in the menu which you..."
Yoga Ganason
Red Spice Road
88/100 (6780 ratings)
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Chili
Lamb
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Diner
Japanese Fusion
Korean
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"full of flavour! love the round tables for big groups......"
Show Me The Yummy
"Such an amazing dinner tonight, everything was spectacular from the food to the fitout to the service!Pictured is the:1. Roasted..."
Cmzajicek
"Had the starter and 5 share plates consisting of chicken wings as the starter, minced pork with cabbage, tea leaf salad, curry, pork belly and rice...."
Assiral
"Love the pork belly here. The city location has moved a couple of times but the food is still amazing. Will definitely keep coming back to this..."
Hansolo
"We chose the showcase for $99 each because we can never decide and wanted to try everything. This really is a great way to showcase their menu...."
Milli
"Just had a christmas lunch here, so we tried the tasting menu. And i love every single dish that they served, Start from the entreé, chicken curry,..."
Khorry Sila
"I first went here about 5 years ago and it was excellent. Today it wasn’t. The food wasn’t served very hot and the flavours were weak. It was a..."
Andrew Shelton
"Amazing food, definitely one of the top places to dine in Melbourne! We had the main attractions spicy Korean beef ribs, Crying tiger beef, Singapore..."
James Ong
"A big improvement compared to Red Spice Rd former locations. Devoured everything in 20 minutes, which says a..."
Bi.ly
"The food at Red Spice Road was amazing - every dish had a uniquely tasty flavour. The pork belly was so crispy yet melted in your mouth too. The lamb..."
Daisy
"Red Spice Road is a large restaurant consisting of mainly sharing tables. The menu is divided into small, medium and large dishes. On this visit we..."
Warren Louey
"Huge space with very nice seating options. Friendly service and food arrived relatively quickly. The chicken and crispy rice initially appeared..."
Rachel Jade
"A true culinary gem located in Melbourne. Easy booking online . Note more than 8 need credit card reservations. The staff were amazing..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Loved the food and the layout.Entering in to the main area is an amazing experience around a huge round table. The restaurant could have..."
Ray
"Ambience was great and the ingredients were so fresh! Really enjoyed the black pepper soft shell crab and the crispy tofu with eggplant...."
Reena Desai
"Had a really nice dinner with colleagues here tonight. The service was excellent. The food varied and delicious. And the drinks were nice too. We all..."
Leslie Davis
"Red Spice Road is an absolute favourite of mine, and for very good reason. With heavenly Asian dishes, the quality of the food here is next level...."
Morgs71
"Yeah~~ Nice food and curry buddy! This restaurant curry sauce is so good. I just want to say, exactly what i want to eat for a whiles. One the other..."
Be Honest
"The food at Red Spice Road never disappoints. With a broad menu to pick from, there is something to suit everyone. The staff are friendly and service..."
Eileen N
"Went for the degustation special they had for $100 per head. Food was great. We were seated in the “room with the BBQ” which I wasn’t a fan of...."
Tommylicious
"Really quick to get your meal. Friendly service and tentative staff. It is very dimly lit but the food is very tasty and cooked with fresh..."
Nat
"Crispy Tofu with Szechuan Spiced Eggplant & Peanut, Sesame!AND....Most importantly; the Pork Belly! These guys are known for their..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"The best food I’ve ever had in my entire life. It is clear that the flavours of each dish has been thought out very well. If you’re looking at..."
FOODisLIFE
"Had the 9 course tasting for lunch. We got to try a mix of dishes which was great. There were some dishes were fantastic and others we probably..."
#alwayshungry
"I have now visited Red Spice Road for the third time and can honestly say they never fail to deliver. The food is absolutely delicious and..."
Kershia
"Really enjoyed our night out here. Service was great, staff were lovely, helpful and friendly, especially our personal waiter; Luke.Food..."
TheyCallHimX
"Operating for more than 11 years Red Spice Road is the unofficial home of Melbourne’s best pork belly and is renowned for delivering high quality..."
Gastrology
"We were delighted to be invited to Red Spice Road to celebrate the arrival of new Executive Chef, Ben McRae, bringing his fresh and vibrant take on..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Ridiculously tasty Asian fusion restaurant. Spacious venue with sophisticated decor! The pork belly is a must try!!!! Great efficient friendly..."
Meg Gro
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne!!! What’s there not to love about this place? Everything on the menu is to die for, but my favourites would..."
Jill
"One of the stand out dishes here is probably the pork belly! Evryone on the table loved it , the caramelisation of the meat was so delicious, love..."
Vivian
"Whilst I am yet to visit for dinner I can 100% back the delicious lunch menu! Perfect for your one hour break - the food is delicious, the wine is..."
Kerry Hale
"Overall score: 20/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: Asian food with a twist! *Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - my fav. dishes..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Came here for a work function and we had the tasting menu. It was not cheap pp but the variety of entrees and mains served was quite good. The..."
Amanda H
"Came here in a large-ish group which is probably the best way to taste as much of the menu as possible. Not sure if there was anything I didn't love...."
Fatcat
"For over 10 years, Red Spice Road has been dedicated to serving you the best food Asia offers, in a buzzing and energetic communal dining..."
Robin
"Enjoying a delicious lunch whilst the kids are entertained. @redspiceroad have a special kids lunch menu every Saturday from 12-3 for $15 they get..."
Melbourne With Kidz
"Loved it...crispy tofu with eggplant was the star 5/5! Corn fritters...hmm 3/5, I've had better. Chonburi curry 4/5. Kungpao cauliflower 4.5/5. Raw..."
TravellingFoodie
"We had:Chicken, prawn, warm coconut, galangal and crispy rice Singaporean Barramundi curryCrying tiger beef, peanuts, chilli and lime..."
Hannah Savige
"Such a great dining experience! Friendly team and amazing dishes.My favourite was their signature Pork Belly with that gorgeous chilli..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"I went there couple of years ago and had found the food too salty and sweet.This time I was pleasantly surprised. Especially with the desserts...."
Sonia
"We had the express lunch menu for $35 per person which includes 5 courses to be shared between the 3 of us.. my first thought was that portions will..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Had the lunch banquet. Our waiter provided incredible service. The food was unreal and the pork belly is a favourite. Highly highly recommend this..."
Srslyfoods
"I have to say this is a very nice restaurant. The staff are super friendly and the food is tasty (if not cheap). However, the name of the restaurant..."
Goddesswhahaha
"Definitely great place. Coming from a South East Asian background, I just found that the dishes were a bit sweet. You may not really enjoy if you are..."
Vinup
"AMAZINGGG! Had tried the pork belly at the night market not too long ago so I had wanted to come here for a while and it did not disappoint. The baos..."
Shana Chand
"Communal. Good place to share dishes. Perfect for large groups. Funky asian themed decor. Friendly staff. Best caramelised pork belly ever. Very..."
Miss T.A
"Red Spice Road showcases delectable dishes which are sure to impress! The highlights for me included the pork bao, sambal chicken wings, pork sate..."
Louise
"So many visits later and it’s still a favourite. Every dish is jammed packed with flavour - flavours that make sense as opposed to for show. The..."
Linda
"5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I absolutely loved everything from the service, to the interior and of course the FOOD..."
OverEating101
"One of the best. There are very few things to not love about this place. The service from the minute we arrived to when we left was exceptional;..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Four of us came here for a nice dinner where one of us is a vegetarian. The staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable enough to cater to our..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Loved our dinner here. $80 for the tasting menu. Only problem was there was too much food and they didn’t do containers but they did warn us about..."
CCC
"The $36 express lunch (starter and 5 to share with rice) is a very good dealA lot more food than you can finish - the star being the pork belly...."
S
"Great customer service,nice and cozy atmosphere..A bit noisy for conversation though:)However it’s a nice place to come with friends and enjoy..."
ALM
"We came here on a Tuesday night but was so lucky that we booked in advance as it was quite busy. The place was beautiful and the atmosphere..."
EatsByM
"Heard great things about this joint so had to give it a shot!The restaurant is incredibly accommodating to everyone’s needs - we had two..."
That Vegan Dad
"First time at RSR. Very pleasantly surprised by the great decor and good vibes. Instantly felt that this was gonna be a good night.We were..."
YumYum
"A nice cozy place, the food was delicious the flavour is well balanced.. portion look small but we struggled to finish all. Personal favourite would..."
Freia Hu
"My boyfriend and I have been here twice and loved it both times! We weren’t too hungry on both occasions, so the first time we got a small and..."
Ilky
"Would come back for :- amazing service- vibes (interior is rustic and modern - every direction you look is beautiful)- variety in food..."
Esther Lee
"We have been here once and a couple times at the QV branch. This branch is a bit dimmer but the overall vibe is similar. Food here is also insanely..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Pork belly all the way! Love Red Spice Road!!! Will definitely be back to enjoy the ambiance and delicious food! The wait staff are always super..."
LC
"Red Spice Road is the perfect choice if you’re after delicious modern Asian food that’s classy but surprisingly affordable. The McKillop St..."
Kris L
"A lot of unique dishes here! We had a birthday dinner and ordered many dishes from the menu. The desserts were like masterpieces! A lot of different..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Best pork belly ever! Fantastic food. Staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Loved the cocktails. Can’t wait to go back and try something else...."
Claire Sawyer
"Go for whichever tasting menu has the crusted lamb rib, and the pork belly - some of the best food I've tasted in Melbourne. Actually pretty good..."
Mark Edler
"I have lost count how many times I’ve been to this restaurant. It is a favourite among our friends in Melbourne and my family always insist on..."
Josh Stanley
"Went there for a work lunch with co-workers a few days ago. We decided to go with their express lunch tasting menu, where you get a starter and 5..."
Stackcats
"Great service and delicious food. Went with a group of work colleagues and we had the tasting menu ( $30 per person I think). Highlights were the..."
Spaghetti Monster
"My and my girlfriends were celebrating birthday last Saturday night. We had an amazing time as the service is always on time. The wine and the food..."
Holly Su
"A favourite restaurant of mine. The bar is great and has knowledgeable bartenders. The shared tables are a clever use of space and the food is..."
Dumba
"This is without a doubt one of my favourite spots for a work day express lunch. $36 gets you 5 courses of shared plates and an extra $9 for a house..."
Freeo
"A couple weeks ago I held a work function at Red Spice Road and it was fabulous. It was very easy to organise. They catered for all the people..."
Emma Di Falco
"Absolutely delicious food! Fresh, well balanced flavours and ingredients in every dish. Lovely atmosphere, not too noisy. Loved the king fish, papaya..."
Apple
"Could not have been happier with the service at red spice road, we went for a work dinner and were treated to a private dining space with our amazing..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"We ordered $55 pp, almost all of the plates are awesome. However, pork is a little bit to oily. It is a very good choice to have with..."
Deviltonyho
"I can remember going to Red Spice Road over 10 years ago. It was one of the first times I had experienced Asian Fusion foods and has probably one of..."
Espy Eats
"Came for a cheeky lunch with one hour left on the service clock. Obviously there was plenty of room but it took awhile to get us punched into the..."
Matt
"Always consistently good food here! The service is 10/10 and the flavours are beautiful - an amazing journey through Asia. The lunch banquet is such..."
Linda
" Consistently great food, fun drinks, lovely staff. Faves include the lamb ribs, bao in various forms, and every main is filling and fragrant. This..."
Krill3Ways
"We were walking around city and everything was booked out. Managed to get a table here. What a wonderful meal!!! Beautiful balanced flavours, fresh..."
Amanda Walker
"Great food. Great setup. Very friendly service from everyone especially Matilda chatted with kids very welcoming & made sure we had everything we..."
Simone
"Can’t fault Red Spice Road, always get excited when we dine here. We have never been for dinner only for lunch during the week and it’s always..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"Always a unique experience. Food is amazing, customer service is excellent. Like the pork belly and spicy cumin lamb ribs most? Will I recommend..."
Foooodie
"Went to Red Spice Road recently and it exceed above my expectations! A group of us ordered the share plate option and everything was delicious!..."
Wendy Torres
"A truly impressive experience. My partner and I had failed to make a reservation, as we were wandering the city and it was freezing cold, so we..."
Taylor Holmes
"We came in late last year to dine for our one year anniversary, and Red Spice road was a brilliant choice fortunately! We had read fantastic reviews..."
Pastry.loving.foodie
"We had the lunch set menu ($35 and pick a number of dishes to share) and it was lovely. Each dish was full of flavour and serves were generous. My..."
Viv OY
"Been here a number of times, for end of year dinner and birthday in their private function rooms, and for dinner. Exquisite food every time, service..."
DC
"Consistently outstanding food with an impressive wine selection and cocktail list. This was our fourth time coming and it was extra special as the..."
Hilary Nykwest
"The “Before Theatre” dinner was an absolute standout. Beautiful surroundings. Brilliant and considerate staff. Food was delicious - tofu curry..."
MarkEngland
"The Malaysian duck curry is to die for !! One of the best Asian restaurants In town I really enjoyed my time here, the vibe inside is great, and the..."
George David Michaelides
"Came here the other week for my parents birthday dinner. I thought the atmosphere was nice and casual. I have to say the customer service was..."
Kira Dinh
"Just want to say Red Spice Road is an great place to dine. The pork belly is amazing and a must have. It's a wonderful restaurant to visit with..."
Joanne Ryder-Lees
"What a place! Had the kung pao cauliflower, made me feel so happy to know that there are restaurants that can make vegetarian food taste this good!..."
Divya Sharma
"I’ve been a fan of red spice road for a while. The banquet are good value and I often opt for them. The betel leave starter is a nice note to begin..."
KnowingMelbourne
"😱Lizzie's first impression: This place is popular amongst the corporate workers as they do a very popular lunch menu for 30 a head! This includes..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Red Spice Road is an oldie but a goldy - for years it has offered consistently delicious Asian fusion cuisine for an incredibly reasonable price. ..."
The New Fave
"Definitely one of my favourite restaurant. 1. The deliciousness and quality of the food here. My favourites are the pork belly and soft shell crab...."
Lianne
"Good service and OK atmosphere. We had the tasting menu which was solid in size, flavour and presentation. The place is fairly loud on a Saturday..."
Steffo
"Super tasty food, nice decor, modern Thai cuisine, staff is fun and make it the experience more enjoyable. I recommend ordering various plates and..."
H
"I've been here six times now. The atmosphere and fitout is wonderful, a wide high space with long benches and smaller tables. Fantastic lighting and..."
Somatics
"One of the earlier south east Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne. Slightly different menu to the newer branch in QV. Long share..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Great meal experience here. Service was really good, waiter was very helpful with the amount of food to get.The pork belly is worth its..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Standard menu for Thai dish, but it’s much more cheaper which is good. Menu always changes, this attracts me a lot. As I always have something new..."
Milktealayer
"Although a little pricey, this is a nice atmosphere for drinks and good food. The menu changes every few weeks so there is always something different..."
Hungry Hieu
"All time favorite restaurant for special occasions and client entertainment.  The pork belly is so good.  The banquet is reasonably priced for the..."
Lifecycle
"I was taken here by a colleague on my work trip in Melbourne and boy, was I impressed. The service was immaculate, atmosphere was just the right..."
Ilovefooood
"Love your food and but my favourite pork belly is becoming more and more sweet compared to how it was ( perfectly balanced sweetness !) 2 years ago...."
Kiri501786
"Red Spice Road is a hidden gem tucked away down one of Melbourne's many laneways. The ambience and the service both warm and inviting.My plus one and..."
Yeshmeino
"A good lunch experience. The express lunch is really a good option for business lunch. And it is a good place for party.The food is really nice..."
Teddy Shen
"Forget the calories and ORDER THE PORK BELLY... it’s not a true red spice road experience without it accompanied with a cocktail. Holy moly you..."
Food Makes Me Happy
"Came here for my borthday dinner and were seated in a more private dining room (only 10 or so tables). Waiter was very nervous and awkward but he was..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"A colleague of mine introduced me. I have had several meals with family and colleagues here. This restaurant was my introduction to the Fine Dining..."
Abi
"Finally got to Red Spice Road on Mackillop St for a Wednesday night dinner with Mr B.  We had booked in advance, but found that we could have been..."
Melissa Kate
"The service is so good,as well as the food!Salmon,taste good.Kingfish salad,delicious!Barramundi,that is..."
Alexis Chan
"Love this modern Asian eatery. Used to come here with my family to have the lunch banquet. Value for money. I tried the pork belly with apple in the..."
Ferry Gondo
"The service here is great and the food is amazing. The pork belly and oysters are to die for. The banquet is a great meal idea. Only negative would..."
Alijargalb
"Five stars all the way. This Silk Road journey was amazing, from the decor to the service, the fantastic food and getting my recipe book signed by..."
EpiCurious
"Ambience: 4/5Food: 3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: most likely no Second time trying red spice road. The staff were great..."
AllyBelly
"For those who like their Viet herbs, midly spicy and distinctly tangy dishes and basically strong flavours, this place would be for you. That's..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"This place really worth 4.5 stars rating. Nice setting ambience portrait Asian cultures, different type of sitting seating from heaps of stool for..."
Yulz
"Happened past this on my last Melbourne visit- Worth visiting for the king pau cauliflower alone! Friendly service and really good food-went back two..."
Gidstar77
"We came for lunch. We found the very large space airy and light. There were few patrons dining in a Wednesday lunch. We chose to share a few dishes...."
SusieQ
"Upon arrival Sat 8.15pm (booked for 8.15pm) we were told our booking was for 8.30pm and a table wasn't available at the moment. We were directed to..."
The Walking Foodies
"Shame I didn't take any photos since this dine in was a while ago. The interior inside was absolutely jaw dropping, since the place is very packed..."
Ct.eats
"Big restaurant in QV everything on the menu we ordered was more on the sweet side especially the signature pork belly. Atmosphere is good here and..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"I can't fault Red Spice Road for how they handled our group of 16, four of which had specific dietary requirements. I'd also forgotten to list my own..."
Andreas
"Enjoyed dinner at red spice road. Great cocktails and broad menu. Between two we shared the lamb ribs, the salmon betel leaves, the signature pork..."
Kate Dougherty
"We came here for a group dinner and got a mix of plates to share. The bao were absolutely delightful, great flavour combinations. The fried chicken..."
Lisa Giles
"We came here for a work lunch and had the $30 express menu. We chose 3 mains and it came with a starter and rice. The highlight was the pork belly...."
Elonie
"Last week we escaped the cold night and ducked into the iconic and original Red Spice Road in McKillop St to try their new menu. A long time..."
Foodiemelbourne
"Red Spice Road has been an Melbourne institution for contemporary Asian fusion for over 10 years. There are certainly classics that people keep..."
Flying Forward
"I love their take on modern Thai food - it's exciting and the food is delicious. Bring more friends to eat with you as the portions are generous so..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Came here with my family and there were 8 of us. We had the 79 showcase banquet and were both happy with the food and service. The only downside..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Came for the banquet and was pleasantly surprised! The chicken ribs were our favourite of the early dishes. Lamb ribs later on were also standouts...."
Gee
"This place is red with gorgeous lighting. It is massive with a private area for functions. A sushi train like area with sturdy wooden tables and..."
Dr S
"Came here on a Tuesday night with my girlfriend and her parents Amazing had the duck curry it was wonderful and rich Soft shell crab was..."
Bobby Brass
"I'm usually not a fan of fusion cuisine, but the dishes were surprisingly palatable. Many dishes have the tangy zing and mild spiciness of Vietnamese..."
Hungry Jeweller
"Absolutely delicious - can't wait to come back. The service was great and very attentive. The flavours and freshness made for a memorable dining..."
Angela Domenica
"We came here a month ago to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere was great as per previous. The staff were attentive, cautious and offered their..."
Jo Jo
"The restaurant has incredible decor! We ordered lots of different food on the menu and we definitely weren't let down. The pork belly and the chicken..."
Clementine Aston
"Busy place but food very nice and staff going an extra mile to make patrons happy.We had a large group of people with various tastes some..."
Alex S.
"The place has a modern take on East Asian cuisines with shared food platters. The restaurant seating is communal too, so be prepared to make..."
GGx
"Have visited red spice Rd many times, and it has always been great. Went there again on Thursday night and it was absolutely amazing! The barramundi..."
David Lau
"I'm a regular diner at red spice road, the service and pork belly are always great. However last night the wok fried vegetables were extraordinary -..."
Nimafoodie87
"Went as we had to use our GoodFood card before it expired, we couldn't have been happier with our choice.  The food was amazing, and the atmosphere..."
Richard Polak
"Fabulous - my favourite restaurant. I return frequently and the flavours they put together are amazing. Every dish I have tried has been delicious!..."
Jacqui
"The combination of flavors in every dish are refreshing and flavorsome. I've been to this place uncountable times and is my preference for work..."
Foodieforever
"The environment very good!! Pretty like the drink here, old fashioned cocktail is very smoky. Love the fried chicken either. However, it is not so..."
李宁然
"We got the early bird menu which was great value. Fantastic food especially the pork belly. The high reviews are justified as it competes well with..."
Arron Conran
"Only took pictures of dessert because the mains got eaten so quickly. Food is really good but I'd say the serves are a little small compared to..."
Amy Davis
"A great dining experience with fantastic food and super professional, stylish service. Modern South East Asian cuisine with good combinations of..."
Stunsail
"Dammit how good are the chilli salt ribs. They are the best ribs in town.... saying that, the pork belly is even better. The best pork belly I've..."
GET•IN•MY•BELLY
"great food. great atmosphere. friendly staff.I really enjoyed the food there and the staff is really friendly. the atmosphere was..."
Sara Lee
"First time at this place and I was very impressed with the meal. The Nepalese slow roasted lamb was one of the nicest meals I've had in ages. Will be..."
Rolandmccall
"Absolutely amazing!! Everything about the place was great, from the food to the space to staff. The pork belly is a must. A bit on the pricey side of..."
Danny Nguyen
"We love Red Spice Road - I personally prefer the atmosphere at McKillop St than QV.We came in thinking we were hungry - an entree of pigs ears -..."
YummyMummy
"I'm a sucker for Cambodia and coconut milk, and, so couldn't go past the Khmer chicken samla. It didn't disappoint. The Kung pao cauliflower was a..."
Food Baby
"I've been here twice, the pork belly is phenomenal. The share dishes are generous portions and reasonably priced, I would recommend the pork belly,..."
Michelle Flanagan
"An oldie but a goodie. The reviews are spot on - their pork belly is Devine! And I love their whole fish dish! The serving size is very generous so..."
Lily
"I really like this place because it is not noisy and perfect for a catch up. The ambience put us in a very good atmosphere. I love how dishes have a..."
Chee Ching Low
"Tasting menu plus matching drinks is the way to go. Each drink compliments the food well and adds to the experience. Well presented meals with..."
Nic D
"The 3 of us studied the menu before we went so we decided to order many menu items.Our number one favourite dish was the warm chicken and..."
Dionne
"Came here for a quick dinner before a show and the service was great. They made sure we were served quickly and the food that was dished up was..."
Jake
"The ambience is nice, but the lighting is too dark for me especially at night. The foods there are tasty, the Pork Belly is worth to try! I reckon..."
Michelle
"Red Spice Road offer Asian fusion dishes such as Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. The decoration of the place was really funky and modern..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went there for a hens great atmosphere, food was amazing.  We had a private room, pricey but they didn't disappoint the food and service was..."
Jen Mas
"LIT!: double cooked lamb, braised beef cheeks and pork belly (signature dish). All sooo amazing, juicy and tender! We also had lychee season punch..."
Jennitals
"The food has always been delicious here, lovely fresh flavours, loads of herbs, spices, and chillies, and an exciting variety of dishes. Not to..."
JambalayaJames
"My favourite dish in Melbourne (tough call!) is the pork belly, chili caramel, apple slaw and black vinegar dish from Red Spice Road. I first..."
Donutsam
"PORK BELLY... Thats all I need to say.... Soo much love for this dish that ive not tried anything else on their menu! I dream about it when I leave..."
Bernice Mansfield
"Excellent food and venue but the service was patchy at best. It's always nerve wracking when the wait staff just 'remember' your order and don't..."
Annabelle
"My husband had a +1 invitation to this place for thier office new year party last Friday and I am sooooo glad we decided to go. It was a wonderful..."
Nethra N
"On a day trip to the Melbourne CBD last November, Matthew and I decided to check out a venue that many Coeliacs have recommended. Red Spice Road, an..."
Ashlee Adams
"Here is a restaurant that is busy and popular for many reasons.Having first opened in famous McKillop Street Melbourne Australia in 2007 it has..."
Christopher & Marian
"ame here for a few times over the past two years. Have tried chickrn wings entree and a few others (could not remember the names), pork belly dish,..."
One Full Spoon Of Sugar
"The first time I ever went to Red Spice Road, my mates raved on about the pork belly. I'm not a huge fan of pork belly normally but damnnn.... that..."
Fusspot Foodie
"I've been here a couple of times now and hasn't disappointed. We have come for the express lunch banquet which is a choice of this Appetiser & 3..."
Liam
"Walk in on new year eve and they got us a table without waiting:p My third time to return. Had their 7 course set menu ($89 with glass of wine) and..."
Sambuca Sam
"Ate here with my girlfriend and another couple. Location is hard to beat as it's only an 8 minute walk from Flinders street station. The staff were..."
Will Lacy
"Most dishes were outstanding. Tasty and generous servings for our group (we shared all dishes). Some dishes were not to our taste, particularly the..."
Bobby
"We went there for a Christmas lunch. Really loved the food and the ambience. For the price, considering the time of the year, the quality of the..."
Caroline Arman
"Chicken adobo – Filipino style chicken w/ soy, vinegar, black pepper, ginger & green onion. Massaman beef, potato & pineapple curry. Yellow noodle,..."
Michele Walton
"Earlier review affirmed, but the rating is increased to 4.5. This is superior modern Asian. Food, service, decor, price all good. A very well run..."
Two Sheds
"11 December 2016: 7 of us here celebrating a company's Christmas party. I was here for the first time. The atmosphere was great. The food good except..."
Bernard Choo
"Loved it. My partner and I are not big eaters and we didn't finish all our food. We had one small dish, two large + rice. Presentation was amazing,..."
Reviewer473638
"Came here for a work lunch, and we got to enjoy 10 different dishes as part of the banquet. Food was flavorful, fresh and delicious. My favorite was..."
Hilda Lee
"Large,busy place that caters very well for groups of varied sizes. Shared plates from a la carte or the various set menus $69/ $79/ $99 can be..."
Eat Drink Anon
"I think one of the biggest compliments you can give a restaurant is that it lives up to its hype. I've been to RSR a few times now and..."
The Unit
"Second sitting on a Friday night, showcase banquet selection for 14 people. The food was exquisite with stand out dishes Chiang Mai chicken & prawn..."
KM
"I was a bit underwhelmed the first time I came several years ago. Not much of the food jumped out at me as being mind-blowing. The flavours of dishes..."
Jimmy Chew Food
"Always great quality food. The flavors within the dishes are fresh and the food is a modern twist on Asian cuisine. Service is attentive and prompt...."
Dre
"I booked tickets to the Ultimate red dinner at Red Spice Road. The dinner was matched with Moo Brew beers. Every dish having a theme of red. The..."
Noah Esposito
"three of the most incredible floor length Bromley's i've ever seen. prawns in chilli jam were incredible. the lychee cocktail was also amazing. ..."
Row Shell
"I had a great Thai food experience here. It was a lovely restaurant with pretty nice ambience. I tried a couple of dishes with rice and also tried..."
AshwinKumar Ganesan
"Lunch on a beautiful spring sunday, was not that busy! Walk in and got a good table. Went for the basic banquet per person which included three mains..."
Ginelle
"The pork belly just won you 4.5 stars. WOW! WOW! WOW! I must say whenever I come to your restaurant I always order the pork belly. It is amazing and..."
S K
"Couldn't fault our experience at Red Spice Road. My wife and I went on Saturday evening and ordered the showcase banquet. I couldn't fault the food..."
Stuart Rooke
"Food was fantastic and generous. We had a set menu and it was an excellent selection. Beer and wine selection was perfect. Great location. We'll be..."
Grant
"Came here for lunch and ordered the Express Lunch Banquet menu. This menu changes frequently but we got the choice of 3 dishes from a selection of 5...."
Hunger Pains
"Love love love this place, the service and food are really good and I think the price are reasonable too for such quality food. Been here three times..."
Chilli_pepper
"This review is probably unnecessary as I'm sure everyone knows this place for their signature pork belly. I haven't had better pork belly anywhere..."
Emily Galati
"Great ambience, nice bar. The only thing was no air-conditioner during summer I remember. Service are great! Overall, food are tasty but presentation..."
Ray Wang
"I enjoyed a lovely evening here with friends. There was a group of about 15 of us and we shared the set tasting banquet. From start to finish it was..."
Izzy Wild
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JZY
"Have been here quite a few times with work. Really good vegan options which is refreshing for the CBD. The venue is really nice and the round tables..."
Nathan
"My partner and I have been here a few times, and it never disappoints. Our latest visit was a group booking with friends, the staff accommodated us..."
Lordkyleman
"We had a great experience of some of the best Asian influenced food Melbourne can offer. Not a cheap feast, but well worth the outlay. The decor is..."
Thomas Ulrich
"Lovely venue. The sharing concept is nice and food is well cooked. Service was not fantastic, but was still professional. We had an enjoyable evening..."
DRSSG
"I had the most fabulous meal here. Four of us shared three mains; the duck, the tofu, and the amazing pork belly. All were presented nicely and..."
Mo
"We came on a Saturday and ordered the $29.50 Express Banquet Lunch Menu (1 appetizer and 3 mains), more than enough for two to share and exceptional..."
M.
"Iv been here for work functions and loved the Food!!!! especially the Pork Belly! Its so good! The service is great! My only critic about..."
Emily R
"Came here Saturday night food was fantastic vibe was good cocktails tasty had the pork 5 stars right there had the barramundi so moist Had some..."
Jac The Eater
"Upon entering the restaurant, you can sense the mythical ambience of the Asian fusion culture. Decorated with red-colored lanterns, the restaurant's..."
Lost In Food
"My review is between a 3.5 -4.. what i loved was the pork belly - delicious!!! Unfortunately my hubby does not like coriander and it's difficult to..."
Yolanda Pantelios
"Fancy fast food! Awesome! Great value for money, friendly wait staff and quick delivery of food. Pork belly great! seems like they toned..."
Bbhood85
"Came here a couple weeks ago for a girls night out. Friendly staffs, however one of the waitress was a bit too pushy for re-ordering drinks. We still..."
A Black Sheep
"Food we had was incredible. We were all very satisfied with every dish. I especially love the fried tofu w/eggplant. The flavor and sauce is so..."
Live_in_melbourne
"I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experiences at Red Spice Road having tried their dinner banquets twice. I was quite pleased with the restaurant..."
Kell
"Dinner on a Saturday evening - ordered from the à la carte menu as I've been here many times before. Overall service was friendly and great,..."
Nourish Mi
"We ordered the $29.50 per person Express Lunch Banquet which included an appetiser, 3 mains and steamed rice. The servings were surprisingly generous..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"OMG. How good is this place. Service was just awesome and the food was even better. Pork belly and fish was amazing. A must visit if your in town...."
Luke Purcell
"Delicious food and generous servings which was good as the prices are slightly higher than your regular restaurant. The spinach, sesame and eggplant..."
Queen Of Food
"We came here randomly one Friday night because all of my previous restaurant choices were fully booked, and my gosh I'm glad I did! This place is..."
Kevin
"Must try : The pork belly and the lamb cury were perfectly cooked.The prawn spring rolls were above our expectation.Good restaurant for..."
Williams Alex
"Chicken adobo – Filipino style chicken w/ soy, vinegar, black pepper, ginger & green onion. Massaman beef, potato & pineapple curry. Yellow noodle,..."
Michele Walton
"We ordered some home delivery (sorry no pics) and enjoyed the prawn spring rolls, pork belly and the curry lamb. Pork belly was great as per usual...."
Generous Serve
"Food was ok, had higher expectations especially given its prices. Felt like they tried too hard on the flavours and overdid it. Definitely didn't get..."
DRJ
"Had a lovely lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. The venue looks amazing and there is heaps of space, but I'm still not surprised that it gets so..."
Kate Pollard
"Great share menu, come here with a group of friends 4-6 would be the best numbers and be sure to order the pork belly as well as the braised beef..."
Garth Christie
"I would come here again just for the pork belly. It is truly amazing. Lamb ribs are also great. Good cocktails and great atmosphere. Would give 5..."
La Fi
"Such a gorgeous atmospheric venue, I can see why they are so popular. The service is attentive but calm, the food is to die for. I recommend the pork..."
Aneta N
"Excellent food. Tried lunch for 2 people - good stuff . Famous pork belly is an absolute. Beef curry with potatoes were great too. Don't go for..."
DT
"DO: The famous pork belly - it's won so many awards and definitely lives up to all the hype. Also try the lamb ribs, the beef cheeks and the barra...."
David Food Leasing
"Love this place, have been here twice and both times the food amazing and the service outstanding. Whether it's for a girls night out or a romantic..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"Came here last night with a group of four absolutely loved the place very busy restaurant Had the lamb ribs chicken wings cured salmon and bang..."
Jane
"A great Asian Fusian place for a lunch outing with a group of friends. Thoroughly enjoy the three mains, Pork Belly, Barramundi and beef dish. Have..."
Kpling
"Came here accidentally with colleagues from overseas. We got 5mains with rice. -Pork Belly -Lamb Ribs -Prawn Jungle Curry -Khao soi which is..."
Amid
"Solid south east Asian restaurant. Great for a group dinner or function. The lamb ribs and bang bang chicken are a couple of my favourites. Despite..."
Matt
"Good service and beautiful food. Can't complain. Love their pork belly! Will be nice to have more vegetarian options. Also a little pricy. I'll say..."
Xiaolu Helen Hu
"Yum. The food and service at red spice road is amazing. I was here a week ago,with a group of almost 30 ppl. I have food..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Beautiful dinner with family and friends of 5. Cured Salmon and Twice cooked lamb ribs for starters were delicious and started dinner off..."
Traceynn
"Great service. Excellent food. Must try the pork belly -super crispy and delicious. And also recommend the fish with all the gingery goodness. The ..."
The Munchkin
"Simply Devine , flavour then more flavour and then some more , service atmosphere and staff are impeccable , bring your own wheel barrow to carry..."
David Gray
"Never been here before but OMG the food is divine!! Service was fantastic,atmosphere was awesome all round good night. Table was ready and the wait..."
Dave Owen
"Really enjoy the food here, beside the famous pork belly, I just love the mushroom salad, I'd come back again and again each time I crave for that..."
TT
"The place that started my love affair with pork belly and today that dish is still just as special as it was the first time. The $36 banquet +..."
J0yy173
"Pretty good environment and nice staff here. We ordered a set including all appetizers, mains and desserts and the food can serve 2 to 3 people. I..."
Tiana
"What a delight.  I came here with my family to enjoy some good food. That's exactly what we got.  Good food and good service. As a..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"Beautiful! The ambience, service and food are all spectacular at Red Spice Road. The chilli caramel pork belly is SO good, cannot recommend it..."
Gemma
"Hate pork, cant stand it, however the pork belly here is simply amazing. Basically anyone who has ever been here talks about the pork belly. Price..."
Craig O'Brien
"Amazing cocktails and food. We were really happy with everything we ordered. Especially loved the red apple martini and pork beĺly. Will defintely..."
Jess Khan
"It's always a pleasant experience coming here.You can't come here and not try the pork belly! It is absolutely the best thing on the..."
Jas
"You can tell a place is good when you can't choose from their menu - everything just sound sooo good. I recommend going in groups to grab the sharing..."
Janel
"One of the best meals I've had in Melbourne. We didn't choose the banquet, we decided to pick our own mains and share. We ended..."
Allyroar
"That Pork Belly! I went here for my birthday and I absolutely loved the place. It had a classy but low key vibe, friendly staff and just amazing..."
BGfood
"Huge restaurant with plenty of seats and a lively atmosphere.  The pork belly is a MUST.  The sauce is sweet but the fresh zesty salad on top..."
Sammi C
"Had the pork belly and the eggplant, spinach, sesame dish which were good. I wished the pork belly was more tender and softer though. Otherwise the..."
LittleM
"Excellent food. If you love Thai/Vietnamese food you will love this place. And the service is great. When I'm back in Melbourne I'll definitely be..."
James Beeby
"Yum yum yum . Not heaps of vegetarian options but still an enjoyable meal. We had a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed the meals. Pretty much everything..."
Sonia Belle
"This restaurant was recommended to me by a local foodie and oh boy the food here blew my mind away! Remember if you can't afford anything in here..."
Steven
"Been many times and always happy with the food. Thai done right. Great location, great artwork, great service & great food. Thumbs up every time..."
Lloyd Abery
"Always get the pork belly. TASTEFood is always good-excellent. Pork belly is a must (the skin isn't always as crispy as I would like..."
I Like Food And Games
"You have to order the crispy roast pork when you're at Red Spice Road. This dish is one of the best in Melbourne and certainly delights everyone. So..."
Michelle Chen
"Oh my lord... the best pork belly, with an amazingly crunchy papaya salad was a great start to the dishes that followed. I have been back time and..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Delicious and plentiful. I would describe their dishes, even the small plates (entrees) as 'heavy' and very rich. Lots of protein, so unfortunately..."
P-mac
"Great atmosphere if your going with a big group of friends or going for a date. Food is ok, but I feel they tend to fry a lot of their dishes. But..."
KAG
"We like this rest but sometimes the food is overly sweet. We go perhaps once every couple of months and sometimes the food is consistent but..."
Askl
"Red Spice Road can often be perceived as a fine dining venue but when it comes to the express lunch banquet menu priced at $29.50 for an appetiser..."
Hashtag Blog
"We came here for dinner... Had the pork belly which was yum... The brisket noodles was full of flavour too the only downside was the fat left on the..."
Donna&Shane
"Amazing! Came here with a group of 5 and we ordered 4 small meals and 3 large meals. Best was the ocean trout and the lamb ribs. Pork belly was good..."
Kiffdcosta
"I went red spice road a few months ago but have returned this time with a review and photos!Great decor, table settings and friendly..."
Matty T
"Went to a birthday here with a very big group. The decor was neat and clean and staff very friendly. We had the set menu and we're all very full...."
Melli
"Service is always with a smile, they are super efficient, explain how the menu works and are super passionate about the food they serve. The food..."
Food For Thought
"I come here repeatedly for the beautiful pork belly served here! By far one of my favourite places to go to satisfy my pork belly cravings...."
Hillary Finds Food
"First post of 2016! And this review is from a few months back when I went out for dinner my family and friends who were sweet enough to visit me in..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"I don't think I have a bad thing to say about this place other than not being a huge fan of communal tables.The food is sensational - flavour..."
Melly Mac
"Before Mom and I went to see Cats, we had pre theatre lunch at the Red Spice Road. The food here is always decent and well done, even if the service..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"What a difference the seating time makes. Loved it the first time with a later seating, enjoyed the $79 menu, great dish after great dish. Pork..."
Foodie AC
"Bursting full of flavour, always busy, and so it should be with some of the most outgoing spicy dishes I've come across. Went here with a group of..."
Another1
"This branch has better taste compare to red spice road in cbd. Must try the pork belly in here! Any other foods are pretty standard..."
Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen
"Mckillop venue has to be one of the best dining spaces in Melbourne, very sheik and yet unpretentious.Service is always excellent (never..."
J Jones
"This place is the best the service awesome the food spectacular. Asian Fusion food at its best. Everything I have eaten here I have absolutely no..."
Madam Cranky Pants
"We came on a Friday night and immediately loved the vibe of the place. The community feel was great, being seated at the long semi circle communal..."
Amy
"Hands down the best pork belly in town. This place never disappoints. The chilli salt ribs are amazing and i could eat bucket load of them. Though i..."
Guardasemail
"In a media release on Friday 11 December, the team from Red Spice Road in Melbourne announced a temporary closure due to a fire that broke out during..."
Trading Plates
"Great food with amazing flavours. Very nice setup with very friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious and the watermelon duck is a MUST HAVE..."
Steven Shipley
"AMAZING food. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Great atmosphere, attentive staff and sensational food. Braised lamb & the ribs were out of this..."
Lee Pownall
"Six of us had the lunch special (including 2 vegetarians). RSR has not lost its signature style when it comes to shared plates which pack a fresh,..."
Bronwyn
"Red Spice Road serves us some of the most amazing Asian cuisine I havr had in a very long time!The staff of full of professionalism and advise..."
Shannon Grant
"Came here for a $79 per person set menu. Overall was very pleased with every meal that came out. Both appetisers and entrees were spot on. The..."
E
"All things lovely here. Attentive friendly service . Absolutely amazing meals. The lunch deal on weekdays is worth every dollar. I'll go back for..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Went there for a friend's birthday thinking it was going to be a good experience judging by the reviews I read but boy I was wrong. I Expected an..."
Grace Lengkong
"A great option for Christmas parties/small group gatherings during the silly season. Brilliant banquets and of course, that pork belly. So much..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"This is a late review but I don't think that matters the flavours here are to die for I find myself craving that pork belly please don't ever take it..."
Mj
"I've been here many times before. Love the place. I've tried the following:1) betel leaf with chicken: refreshing and yummy with..."
Occasionalist
"Such amazing flavours! I loved the beetle leaf salmon and the sticky duck with watermelon. We had the banquet and actually everything was delicious...."
Jae Papalia
""Red spice road bringing Pork Belly to the people" This is the slogan I feel Red Spice Road should use in any sort of ad campaign! It is..."
Christine S
"Super tasty and generous portion.. I love the deco and ambience.. Excellent service and valuable dinner with entertainment card discount. I find some..."
J88
"Came here for the express lunch banquet menu on a weekend and the food was really delicious. We got the marinated chicken wings. Penang curry, pork..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Had the dinner tasting banquet. Everything was delicious. I swear they put drugs in that pork belly. I've been here three times now and..."
Sandy Pok
"Always one of our favourite Asian Reataurants. We love eating here.. The waiters and bar staff are always very professional and hospitable. The food..."
John Gardiner
"Only thing I can fault, is the seating. Chairs are extremely uncomfortable and other diners are sitting literally 30 cm away from you. However, the..."
Daniel
"When's very popular restaurant in CBD. Thai Asian style mix with Western. Like the vibes outdoor area, bar, nice interior. I try the Lunch Express..."
MelburneGirl
"We went out for dinner with another couple. They were raving about the place as we wandered through the city towards this restaurant.The..."
Nelly
"What does one say when confronted with a giant slab of perfectly cooked succulent pork belly... nom nom nom. *burp*. I have had my fair share of pig..."
Alex Simmons
"I have mixed feelings about this place. I have been here twice, once with friends and once for a date. Both times the food was really good but the..."
Reality
"Excellent experience last night at Red Spice Road. Very friendly staff and great food. The crispy lamb ribs were to die for! We also had the..."
Silvia
"There is no surprised the popularity of this restaurant! Fantastic ambience, the concept of sharing dishes and tables is a winner. Not too mention,..."
Gdkf
"Like most reviewers on here, the pork belly is out of this world. It was full of flavour and melted in your mouth. Another restaurant with great..."
Katrina
"Food was really good including the obligatory pork belly. We did discover the downfall of big shared tables when red wine was spilled on my son..."
NickR
"Came here for my birthday dinner, with high expectations, having been to Burma Lane and loved it. I was a bit disheartened to find masses of (very..."
Sam
"Delicious Thai fusion food! Most of their food is a little spicy but just the right amount of spice for me! Portions here are really big so I..."
Adriannalovesfood
"Been here a few times now. Amazing every time! Food is great, service consistently excellent. Really good cocktails. Try the cured snapper with..."
Hannah Stenton
"Yum😀. Delicious lunch. Definitely worth finding on McKillop street lane way! Try the smashed prawn + coconut beetle leaves & barramundi salad!..."
Vanessag
"I cannot fault this resturant, the service was professional yet friendly and very attentive. The food had so much flavour it was unbelievable! The..."
Laura Seymour
"This place is great for lunch and dinner, the food are amazing, so flavoursome with good serving portion. The waiting staff were attentive and the..."
Maggie Hunter
"Went for a friends birthday last month. Best pork belly i've ever had and the service was really good. Other dishes were nice as well. Would..."
Hao Wang
"The food here is lovely. We had the mid range set menu and every dish was full of flavour. Their signature dish of pork belly was stunning. Service..."
Sonya
"Absolutely love the pork belly here! Delicious :) all the dishes I ordered had heaps of flavour and would definitely be coming back..."
Angela Eats
"Always a pleasure to dine here. Excellent ambience, mood lighting. Cocktails and wine list brilliant. Above all service always perfect. Brilliant for..."
Uroldoc
"Came here on a whim without a reservation and fortunately was given a table for two! Lovely upbeat atmosphere, a little bit noisy but that's hardly..."
Teagan Fraser
"Ditto to pretty much what has already been said. Pork belly. It's uh-may-zing 🎶. I could just do the betel leaf entree, pork belly ands big bowl..."
Julian B Ho
"Food 3.5/5.  Service 3/5.  Ambiance 4/5.  Interesting place with interesting food.  Had 3 dishes which I shared with my friend.  A pork dish, a..."
Ashel Lehsa
"Had a great dinner here on Monday night. Loved the fitout and the food was amazing. I'm a huge fan of pork belly but unfortunately this was the one..."
Windsor Foodman
"One of my all time favourite restaurants. The food is sensational, easily a 10/10. The service is good, food well priced. The atmosphere is always..."
TheFitFoodie
"Love, love, love RSR! This is my go-to venue for a good feed and has a great atmosphere for special occasions (if you don't mind the communal..."
Stronglifther
"I have a tradition of going here for my birthday. Every time, I have about 20 people. The staff are lovely and always helpful and the food is always..."
Fainzee
"Well where to begin?Was here this evening for a goodbye meal with a colleague and luckily one of the others going suggested here. Finally..."
Beau James
"Red Spice I dream about your tender pork belly, for anyone who likes Asian fusion this restaurant is certainly is worth a try. Their tasting plates..."
Liz Kirkpatrick
"I've eaten here many times and consider the pork belly to be some of the best I've eaten. There's always a wide of other tasty dishes on the menu..."
Salono
"I came here due to the major hype and did not regret it one bit!The pork belly, as everyone would agree with me, is phenomenal! It didn't..."
Mai Lam
"Order the Pork BellyExpress lunch menu is awesome. Just remember to order the pork belly, as it is fantastic, as one of the options. The..."
Its All About The Food
"Red spice road has the most amazing pork belly! It's so good! They have a great lunch special too! Only $35 each! Cocktails and dessert were really..."
Heidi
"This is one for when your boss asks where you want to have your team lunch. It's pricey and it doesn't really have the atmosphere you'd want for an..."
Wasabiman
"McKillop Street is one of Melbournes many alleyways, parallel to Queen Street & Elizabeth Street and in between Bourke Street and Little Collins..."
KT
"Been here numerous times..best pork belly ever!!the vibe and service is awesome! One of the best modern Asian restaurants..."
Salil Ghag
"Went with the family, and loved it. Eggplant mapo is probably the best veg dish I've ever eaten. The duck red curry was also excellent. Only blemish..."
Venu
"Red Spice Road is a nice restaurant right downtown, I went with a group of about 8 people and we all had the banquet and one of our party has a lot..."
CoutureChef
"Excellent food, generous portion sizes and was very impressed with the sommelier's suggestion of a red wine to match with asian flavours. Had the..."
Worldismy0yster
"Very impressed with the food at Red Spice Road. Tried the Express Banquet Menu for $55 pp and it didn't disappoint. The Salmon Roe Croquette, Betal..."
Just Another Foodie
"We came here for the express banquet and absolutely loved it! My favourite was probably the pork belly, but their curry was absolutley delicious..."
Bowlie83
"Professional staff. Attentive service. Lunch banquet good value. Online booking is smooth. And oh yes, the best gosh darn pork belly in Melbourne..."
Daniel May
"Thinking about that pork belly... The place was pretty quiet the week night we came in and lucky for that as we didn't have booking. The atmosphere..."
Nola
"Red Spice Road is one of Melbourne’s many offerings of South-East Asian fusion. It’s largely influenced by Thai cuisine, with predominant..."
MyFoodBelly
"Just tremendous!. Have been to Red Spice Road often over last couple of years and has always just blown us away, food is superb, service impeccable,..."
Larry
"I love Red Spice Road. Pork belly of my..."
Saltedeggcustardbun
"I went for dinner at this place on last Sunday ; we ordered Pork belly, waygu beef stir fry and Barramundi; pork belly was amazing with nice Asian..."
Food Lover
"Amazing cocktails and superb food. Only just discovered here and the cocktails are just amazing and food was superb. The banquet definitely has heaps..."
Michaeldale
"Amazing dinner at Red Spice Road. Tonight I went to the McKillop St. Red Spice Road with my daughter. It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant with..."
Mawarmerah8
"LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. I cant say enough good stuff about this place. I go as often as possible. The pork belly is the best in the whole entire..."
Stacey Feaver
"Must try the pork belly with apple slaw. Came here for lunch, not too busy on a Wednesday. The food was absolutely amazing – all of the dishes were..."
Chatnoirmiaow
"Nice food and great..."
Kane Chang
"Mouth watering !. I am still to taste a better pork belly dish than what they serve at Red Spice Road. Oh my goodness their food is to die for. It's..."
Elijah.ratwatte
"Came here for a work function and had the large banquet. Pork belly, ox cheek and pork bun were great. I don't know if I would come here if I paid..."
Out And About
"Pork belly!. We came to Red Spice Road for the first time with friends and were impressed with the vibe, food and service. We had two order two..."
Alicia
"Fantastic!. Had one large plate and two salads between the two of us, was plenty. Great food, great service, great atmosphere...."
Ryan Miranda
"We love it. Stir-fried Wagyu beef salad was a bit spicy but very tasty. Duck red curry was flawless but the Balinese fried snapper was a..."
Maung Maung Oo
"Impossible not to like the food.. Great for business lunches. We had the $36 per head express banquet. Food came out quickly and the service was..."
Anna
"Great set menu. I had a delightful dinner there with 8 others one busy Friday night - we all enjoyed it.We were accommodated with our own table,..."
Steve Gilchrist
"Drool worthy food but uncomfortable seating. In a nice restaurant it is important that you're comfortable while having a long nice dinner. The seats..."
Haversheim77
"The eggplant salad was delicious, the lamb shoulder literally melted in my mouth, and that pork belly, well words cannot describe how good it is. You..."
MelbourneVita
"I have been to Red Spice Road  n McKillop Street quite a few times and last night was the first time I have been back in nearly a year. It made me..."
Olivia Baillie
"...despite the high price, I definitely found it worth it. By the last round of mains (the infamous pork belly, which I will get to, was in the first..."
Mon's Adventure
"Thai-fusion seems to be a particularly popular cuisine in Melbourne. I didn’t get an opportunity to try the highly recommended Chin Chin, however..."
Jeannie Kang
"Embodying the community and the spirit of the family unit in Asia, Red Spice Road is a fun and modern take on casual, street-inspired food, with an..."
The Food Society
"...I happened to stumble across Red Spice Road – a unique South East Asian-style dining experience in the heart of Melbourne. And whilst boundless..."
Tickle My Tastebuds
"Red Spice Road is a lovely spacious restaurant, beautifully decorated with oriental ornaments. Seating is at communal tables, with the opportunity to..."
Flho
"Red Spice Road has two restaurants in Melbourne: one in QV and the one we visited, which was on McKillop St. The restaurant is divided into 4 public..."
Rumblingteddy
"The pork belly is perfectly crisp on the outside while the insides just melt in your..."
W
"Inevitably, comparisons will have to be made with other similar modern Asian players in the scene, especially with new kid on the block Chin..."
Amy W
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only).Verdict: Great value banquets with the pork belly standing out yet again... one day I..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"The remaining courses were good, but just a bit forgettable about the first two courses, so I am not going to even discuss..."
Emily Wilson
"I credit Red Spice Road for turning me on to pork belly. Having never had it before, I went to a friend’s birthday party there some years ago now..."
Cat
"Website How do they do it for the price? The lunch special at Red Spice Road is ridiculously good value. When you order the Mon-Fri Lunch banquet you..."
Dining Nirvana
"Red Spice Road is one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Melbourne. This is classy South East Asian dining with chart topping dishes at a..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"The service was attentive. But not a ‘Flower Drum’ attentive – it was actually bordering on annoying. Our waitress wasn’t particularly..."
Pjh.
"I was really happy with the service at Red Spice Road. I was worried we might somehow be treated differently for coming in for the cheap dinner..."
Lunchosaurus
"On Friday we went out with some friends to this very trendy looking restaurant. From the moment you walk in the door you are welcomed by a large..."
Yasmin Safia Lennie
"...Betel leaf has a crunchy texture like crisp nori, and a sharp peppery taste. A win as an appetiser in my..."
Saki
"Would SO gladly come back here over and over again. IMHO, my experience here was WAY better than the one I had in Chin Chin or Longrain. Easy to..."
The Hungry Excavator
"Red Spice Road has the look of a den of..."
Plate Licker
"The beef slices were tender and cooked to perfection and was a stable counterpoint to the refreshing greens and..."
Sophie
"Friday nights should be about a good glass of wine, some great food and good friends! Red Spice Road is the perfect setting! Made for communal tables..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Hands down the best pork belly ever. Nice crisp crackling, soft tender pork meat, and an amazing concoction of sticky caramel, spicy chilli and sour..."
Jenster
"... pork belly, twice cooked and deep fried to yield a crispy exterior that gave way to insides so soft and caramelised that the fat practically..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"I would easily recommend it as a venue for group bookings and would say it is worthy of checking..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"...the lunch special is great value for money and would thoroughly recommend it to friends but only if we can come..."
Minda Barley
"After such a flavourful start to our meal, we eagerly awaited the next part of the banquet. Unfortunately for me, the rest of the meal… um…..."
Foodie Dreams
"Considering their excellent cuisine and relatively easy reservation system, Red Spice Road could have been one of my favourite restaurants in the..."
Angel Khong
"I've heard a lot about this place since my return from Viet Nam, but it's taken a year to finally visit it. A restaurant serving a South-East Asian..."
Cloudcontrol
"I like this place but the sweetness on some dishes needs to be dialed down a..."
Muse
"Needed more stomachs. Eve.... Needed more stomachs.Every appetiser was on point by the the time we had hit the mains and the famous pork..."
Daniel Coutts
"Words can't even describe!. Words can't even describe how fantastic of a dining experience I had here. Came in for my partner's birthday and we were..."
Carmenmoreiraaa
"Great food. Having been several times found the food consistent and sevice good. I'm sure many agree that the pork with caramel and apple slaw is a..."
M
"Slow kitchen, food was good though.. We booked the valentines dinner. It was a set menu and minimum fuss. We had to ask for water and our menu to..."
Mistermister
"A Curates Egg. Firstly I really liked the food. The barramundi was great the pork belly perhaps just a little bit too much. Betel leaves very..."
ChrisR
"It's ok. Dinner on the weekend was nice enough, not sure what all the fuss is about though as there wasn't The "WoW" factor we expected especially..."
Foodie1
"Great lunch and dinner fusion. Surely I'm not the only one to rave about the pork belly, crab betel leaves and lamb sticks. It's great value and..."
Ally
"Came here on a whim, left satisfied and impressed.. I visited here a couple of weeks back with a group of 6 others. We ordered the $55 banquet, the..."
Ash W
"Two thumbs up for the lamb ribs!. Nuff..."
FudieGudie
"Went there for dinner with my partner. Food was excellent and service equally as good. We will definitely be..."
Lone Ranger
"The food here is always amazing. The ribs are to die for however another reason we frequent this place is the cocktails however they have since been..."
Stace Bianca Lenthall
"Has never dissapointed. My partner and I have eaten here roughly 10 times, and every time it has been very, very tasty. Always good service, very..."
Caspar
"Love love love the food. Been here twice now, the food is amazing. Probably some of the best asian food I'v had in Melbourne. The tamarind chicken..."
Nethmi Perera
"Pork belly and lamb ribs. The Lamb ribs for entree and the pork belly for main are unbeatable, though you might want to walk home to burn a bit of it..."
Davine99
"Wear Loose Clothing!. I recently dined here (oct 16th 2014) and was not disappointed. Service was impeccable and food was great! I highly reccommend..."
Jessica Manz
"The pork belly !!!! Love it !!!. I went to this restaurant for dinner we were seated on share table which was bit uncomfortable. we had a pork belly..."
Manamanamix0910
"Sensational and great for vegans too. We had such an amazing experience at Red Spice Road to celebrate a special family occasion.It was just so..."
MissRuby
"Pork Belly with Apple Slaw, Chilli Caramel and Black Vinegar. Yum! Yum!..."
Simone.clancy
"Most Amazing Pork Belly in Melbourne !! No One Can Beat It. PORK BELLY..."
Love For Food Girl
"Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne. Great service. Great food. Pork Belly is the best in..."
Ltal
"Great experience, wonderful food.. Visiting from Texas the restaurant was recommended by a friend and we absolutely loved the food and experience. We..."
Amarlb
"Well best thing about this place was definitely the ambience, presentation, service. Food is good, not rememberable (mains). entrees though must try..."
MYNAMEISSAM
"Delayed but Delicious!. So we finally went for a dinner to the Red Spice Road after ages of wanting to go there since we had heard such great things..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Love it!. I love this place. It is one of my favourites. I have been there about three times now and I have enjoyed it every time. The atmosphere is..."
Sonia_jit
"Pork belly heaven. Enticed by how affordable the express banquet is compared to the normal menu, I tried the Xinjiang lamb, chicken and pork belly...."
Esther
"Delicious food and generous portions. Both the rabbit and chicken were superbly cooked. You can't get a table for two so had to sit in a long table..."
Musafir
"Mmm. Great hidden restaurant. Some great dishes well worth the go! I wouldn't suggest the curry but basically everything else I ate on the banquet I..."
Rebecca Borg
"Can't wait to go back. Had the banquet menu with a group of friends and it was all amazing. Yes even that pork belly, the best thing on the menu. All..."
Kathryn
"Pork belly - YUM. Although I wasn't a big fan of the communal dining (me and my partner came here for our anniversary dinner and had to share a table..."
Chrissy
"Great food, great atmosphere. Tried this place based on a recommendation and loved it. The pork belly was simply amazing. will definitely be coming..."
Darrenlim0008
"Excellent experience as always. Ordered the beef larb, green chicken curry and pork belly with apple slaw.My favourite was the pork belly...."
Amelia Li
"Asian Wow. It's up a lane way so you won't know it's there unless you track it down. If you book early they do like the table back after a couple of..."
Pepe Sierra
"We had dinner here last night. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was a New Zealand guy very friendly and attentive. The food was good. Scallop..."
Sinead Byrne
"Superb. Went for Mother's Day lunch and will definitely be..."
Julie
"Amazing food. The food there is really delicious. Dishes around $36 but Man you known what you pay for!..."
John Smith
"Fantastic! Been meaning to try red spice rd for ages and will def be back. Every dish on the banquet was fantastic with the pork belly knocking it..."
Nathan Gurarie
"We dined here last night and all we can say is WOW! The atmosphere and decor set the mood for a funky yet sophisticated night. We had the $69 banquet..."
ChrisAndBel
"Love love love this place. Food is amazing been a few times for lunch and dinner. The lunch price is excellent value would highly recommend. Can not..."
Kyriacoum
"Not to usual standard. I find it very hard to portray negative comments regarding Red Spice Road as it is one of our favourite restaurants. Holds..."
MelbourneHunger
"Best pork bely. Best pork belly i've ever hadwill go back again and..."
Aa
"Good dining experience. The banquet is a great way to have a variety of dishes, between two of us there was so much food! We couldn't get through all..."
Bopnbeep
"Delightful food and fantastic atmosphere. Not one for reviews, this one was worth a mention! I have recently visited Red Spice Road, the QV..."
Patrick Geoghegan
"Interesting. Liked the food here. The prawns on beettle leaves and scallops as entrees were really good. I chose the prawns with beans as I dont eat..."
Carolyn Pitt
"Always delivers. Visited Red Spice Road recently and again was not let down. Staff were friendly and fun as usual and couldn't do enough for..."
MayorOfSouthbank
"Whow. What a great place four of us went there,had the ribs which were fantastic, and beef cheeks fantastic ,and the pork belly just amazing,stools..."
Michael Anthony Pagonis
"Great meal, great atmosphere, banquet was great value considering the quality and amount of food. Will definitely..."
Pete
"Great value and food!. Came here for my birthday and it was very enjoyable! We had the express banquet and were very satisfied, especially for the..."
AH
"There is only one reason to come to this restaraunt PORK BELLY!!! all other dishes are only average, that being said it is still one of my favorites,..."
Professor Pig
"Loved this, a very Longgrain vibe with the food still Thai inspired but leaning more to the freshness of Viet. We had a banquet. It was epic...."
Curlsaugogo
"A favourite of mine. Atmosphere is always great, service quick. Banquet ( with pork belly) is a highlight. They should provide more rice..."
AaronN
"Yum yum and yum!!!. I've been here several times and every single time i go its amazing. The staff are great, drinks are great and the food is..."
Lchon8
"Trustworthy Food. Red Spice Road constitantly delivers delicious, LARGE meals. They are so generous with their portion sizes and the depth of flavour..."
Nikkipudney
"Love love love Red Spice Road.Decor is great, staff and service is always good, nice ambience and always full. Food is lovely, try the banquets...."
Ainsa
"Yum spice road! The ambience and decor is fusion style Chinese and the food is Yumtastic! We had about 8 dishes and all were super yummy with dish of..."
J
"Great food and restaurant. Beautiful food and ambience at Red Spice Road. The pork belly is to die for! Red Spice Road never..."
Delishme
"7/10. The atmosphere and decor is great. Food was just ok but I love the pork belly with apple..."
Caressshie
"Impressive set up and great atmosphere, yummy food too. Had beef cheeks which I highly recommend and barramundi which was also very nice. Served..."
Littleguy11
"Great Food,. Been several times here, repeatable as the food is delcious. The banquet meal (non-express) is a mix of good food and great food, so..."
Travman
"Staff could improve on their service. The food was nice. Value not too bad either. Worth a try if you are in the..."
Ty Krusen
"Great food - subtle flavours. We ate here two days after eating at Chin Chin. Which is the better of the two, depends on how you like your Asian..."
Redgoat
"Perfect evening!. We came here to celebrate my daughter's VCE results and were blown away by both the food and service. The $79 banquet option was..."
Anne.mccoy
"RSR could be described as organised chaos, but what divine chaos it is. The service is a cut above and the food coming off the pass here is nothing..."
Iceman
"Great place for a reasonably priced, casual, shared lunch. The place is always..."
Nicholas Dircks
"Liked it. The food is good, definitely value for money re: price of dishes in comparison to size. The staff are run off their feet but attentive and..."
Melbournemelbourne92
"Delish. Had lunch here. Pork Belly with Chill, Apple Slaw is sooooo good, a must try.pork belly is fatty while crispy outside, tender inside, the..."
Xili
"I've been to Red Spice Rd a few times & it lived up to expectations again tonight! The lamb ribs, pork belly & crispy duck were all..."
Matt
"Beautiful food! Very impressed! Expensive but worth it. Staff are ok, waiter was a bit cocky and didn't write our order down and forgot our scallops..."
Liz
"Satisfied my every taste bud. My daughter gave me a gift card for my Birthday, we decided to try it out. We ordered the $65 banquet. The first 3..."
Lisa Chiu
"The best restaurant you could take a loved one. This is the place to show off to your friends and family. The food is DIVINE and the service..."
Janineskyer
"Pricey but awesome. Amazing food, great atmosphere. Pork Belly is the best i've had (don't tell..."
Dash_169
"Great Ambience and Delicious Food. It such a cool place to eat ! Pork Belly is definitely the one to go. It is much better than the QV branch! Go..."
Detben
"Fab modern asian food!!. This place exceeded our expectations, porbably because of two reasons 1. we ate during the week and the place was half..."
SazRaz
"Noisy Cosy and spicy. Very interesting first experience of shoulder to shoulder communal dining but the food was fantastic. Would love to experience..."
Dottore Vince
"The service was really good and the food was pretty good. Loved the chicken salad but the prawn curry was boring. Hated the stupid high..."
Lellett
"Amazing service!. Absolutely amazing service from all the staff! Very knowledgeable of all their dishes and drinks. The food was served quick, and..."
Tweedle.dee
"Great for Group Dining, good value and good food. After seeing a few reviews here I believe your experience at Red Spice Road depends on what you are..."
Jbomb
"One of my all time favourites. Excellent service, very accommodating. Absolutely delightful staff. Now the food - it's all so yum! We dined tonight..."
Redcat
"Love love love!. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing..."
J
"Beautiful Flavours. This is my very first Urbanspoon review. After reading a few negative reviews recently i was a little apprehansive about Red..."
Moose
"Enjoyable lunch with friends. Enjoyed a terrific birthday lunch with friends but with only one waiter for the large groups It was a little slow...."
Tonyam11
"Amazing banquet, finished too soon though! If it's your first time, try one of the two banquets, you won't regret it. Service is brilliant, and I..."
Leatherface
"Absolutely love this place. The food is exquisite and have often taken guests here who have also enjoyed it. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The..."
Deelight
"Bday dinner. The lamb ribs were delicious, the desserts were beautiful. Great ambience and good..."
Nicole Pritchard
"Perfect evening - left feeling good. As a returning customer it was nice to see the staff service/welcoming has improved. The waiters and waitresses..."
Havachatkiwi
"Thrice cooked pork- yes. Well, it depends what you're after but if you want clean asian fusion this is a good choice. Had a few banquets and..."
Bill Cosby
"Great atmosphere, yummy cocktails and the best park belly..."
Lily
"I loved going back for dinner to share the pork belly dish with my husband, and it was just as good the second time. The food is sensational and not..."
Coffee Lover
"Just as good as advertised, unbelievably tasty food with generous servings and a great beer selection. Cool set-up using communal tables too. Well..."
Fab Melican
"Always a great experience. We had dinner for four here Wednesday night and it had been a few months since our last visit. Every time we go back we..."
Brad
"Pork Belly yummy. Always enjoy the food here but please bring back the Pandan..."
Thewifey_07
"Great service. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Tasty drinks. Among Melbournes best. A..."
Vegemite Girl
"Superb..... Loved it. Food perfect. All dishes cooked traditionally on the bone. Deserts sumptuous. Expensive but worth it, the quality was..."
Barbara
"Lamb ribs and pork belly - awesome. Will be..."
Michael
"Pork belly in my belly :). Booked a table here on a Saturday night for dinner ordered an entree and two mains to share (pork belly & duck). Pork..."
Jo Shmo
"Wonderful tasty food, portion sizes extremely generous. Great..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Fantastic! What can I say... We had the banquet and it was amazing. Pork belly lived up to expectations but everything was just perfect. The staff..."
Eat_drink_melbs
"Fabulous pork..."
Heathcliff
"Quite nice. Had the $75 banquet, and was a little disappointed, loved parts not so much others. The pork belly and lamb ribs are stand outs, however..."
Belly On
"Great food but less upselling please. I have been to Red Spice Road many times and find the food never dissapoints! The Pork Belly and Betel leaf are..."
Melinda Le
"First time here and it was nice. Food was yummy and fresh. Not enough non-spicy options. Even though the waitress told us the corn fritters were not..."
Hungry Cat
"Amazing food and great service! If you're looking for a great Western take on Asian food then look no further...."
J-love
"Delicious!. Went for the first time and had the 5 course express banquet. Serving sizes were generous. We all loved the food and service was pretty..."
Karen
"The pork belly is amazing!! Apart from that, I don't see why there is so much hype around this..."
FoodHunter
"I love everything about this restaurant, from the amazing service to the unbelievable food, it's simply faultless! The service is great, the..."
Melbourne_Foodie
"Great Martini. I just stopped for a drink at the bar. Nice staff great..."
Neil Tambourine
"Great birthday dinner!. Had a birthday dinner at Red Spice Road with my relative last night and it was brilliant.The decor was excellent - there..."
Sian Bo
"Get the banquet!. Have been here several times and love it. the pork belly is my favourite, we order this every time! the banquet is fantastic - I..."
Pnb
"Ticks all the boxes.. Been here about 5 times in the past two years, which is a lot when there are so many wonderful options out there in..."
Shazmoo
"Early bird banquet special $25 per person is a great deal! Tip: if u are going in a bigger group and wish to try all the varieties, make separate..."
Roslyn Foo
"Best Pork Belly dish in town. It's the best Pork Belly dish I've ever eaten. Have been there several times and every time, the dish is consistently..."
Jo
"Go with the Banquets.... We arrived for an 8:30 booking for 7 people and were seated at the communal table in the main dining area. This concept..."
Ruby-Jean
"As good as it was 3 years ago!4 of us pre-booked on a Sat night at 8.30pm so had table all night (earlier reservations have to leave for 2nd..."
Food Lover
"My husband and I dined here for the first time last night. Service was speedy and the food was amazing- we ordered the banquet.Don't be put off..."
Mrs Kruegs
"Good food,vibe n waiter... Really good food, good vibe, and i forgot to present my entertainment gold card when about to pay. after pay n just..."
I Am Starving
"Delicious South-East Asian cusine. Amazing banquet, great atmosphere and mouth-watering food.Definitely coming..."
Tina
"Amazing Food. I love the food and atmosphere at Red Spice Road. having dined here twice now I love the flavour, I love how items are cooked and the..."
Amelia
"Hit and miss. Firstly, I enjoyed the fact you can book at Red Spice Road, and I also really liked the ambience of the restaurant. In terms of the..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Good food, service a bit average. Been here a few times, although the food is good, the service was a bit average on our last..."
Stuck In Transit
"Lacking punch. As soon as I walked in the door I really wanted to like this place. Fantastic space and decor, like the communal seating idea, hip..."
Richard
"We ordered the banquet and food and service were both great. The only comment was there were just too much food! Lucky dessert was a nice light..."
Poohbear
"Have been several times including the function room, great menu, delicate to big bold flavours, good value, will be..."
Graeme
"Good fusion of ingredients. Decor is different with the big long tables. communal eating isn't for everyone and isn't for every occasion but..."
Munchinmelbourne
"Lunch banquet. Always good flavor and..."
Foodandwinefan
"Good business lunch, but slipping a bit?. $25/head for the 3 course 'banquet' menu was good value and very tasty. Initially one of the dishes served..."
Ingmar W
"Excellent!. Loved the banquet we had here, perfect blend of flavours! Our waiter was excellent, provided great service all night. One of my friends..."
Nicole Findlay
"Road to success. Everytime we've been here the food (a la carte and banquet) and service has been great. Good drinks menu. I felt sorry for my guest..."
Chips_Dumplings
"What a great place. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere. Worth every..."
Grembetz
"Best pork belly in Melbourne!!! The lunch special is the best..."
Blake
"Pork Belly is a Must. The price is a little at the upper end but the food is well worth it. Service was okay. Recommend this..."
Minny
"Pork belly. Twice cooked lamb. Enough..."
Liadia
"I will attack people to secure my twice cooked lamb ribs. I am serious. I will like freak out and start flailing a knife around the room if you take..."
Daniel Peacock
"Very nice food, excellent pork belly. We had the $75 banquet option. They didn't cater for my allergy though, when I asked if the tofu dish could be..."
Helen Walker
"I like it but I don't LOVE it. I've been to RSR twice now. Both times the food was good and the service as it should be. I like it and would never..."
PoleDancer
"Go for lunch, banquet option.. Entree and 3 mains.. $25 amazing!Must have the pork belly, hands down best I have ever..."
Carrie
"Road to ravishing food. This place is a regular of mine when I want to sit and catch up with friends. The banquet gives you a taste of the best..."
Hungry Princess
"Love the lamb ribs and the pork belly. Staff very friendly but service can be a bit slow but this place is always full and very lively. And they take..."
Shaneo
"Went there for a quick lunch before heading somewhere. Found out that their express banquet for two was amazing. Amazingly easy to choose, amazingly..."
Ezio Hungary
"Enjoyable lunch. Tried out the lunch banquet for two whereby you get to pick three mains out of five. The food was good, especially the pork belly...."
Tibbar0606
"Love, love, love this place. The pork belly and the massaman lamb curry are to die for, in particular the pork belly. The express lunches are great..."
Moose
"Banquet Lunch. Possibly the best asian restaurant I've been too ever. The pork belly was simply fantastic, as was the lamb ribs. Service was pretty..."
TheEnforcer
"$ 25 lunch special is amaz value for such great food..."
JBabs
"This is an unusually large restaurant in the heart of the CBD on a picturesque lane. The staff went well out of their way to make sure we were happy..."
Jed K
"Value banquet. Great value on the banquet for early bird diners. Our group of 5 diners opted for the $30 for 5 dishes option. Most notable, the stand..."
WSW
"Great food, nice environment and the lunch menu is very good value at just $25 per..."
Melissa
"Incredible. There is only one thig to say....Pork Belly....enough..."
Chris Gulliver
"Good business lunch. The lunch banquet is very good value and although the food is not traditional Thai, it is tasty. It is popular with locals as it..."
Tiges
"$65 banquet is great.. Enough food to fill your belly for the whole night and next day!!! Pork belly was the favorite!! Cocktails were very yummy!!!..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"Best pork belly ever! Duck curry was beautiful with delicate flavored, so well cooked! Desserts are a must try.. Mousse with Chocolate, mint and..."
Rupina Singh
"PORK BELLY WITH CHILLI CARAMEL!!!!. This dish is to die for!! It is the best pork belly I have ever had and I have had it many many times. It never..."
Brad70
"Big value banquet. Reckon Red Spice Road has the best value business lunch deal around. Especially if you have to go back to work (ie, wine..."
Missdelish
"Amazing food. The pork belly was sensational, as was the lamb shoulder. We finished with the choc, chilli & mint parfait with salted caramel nuts and..."
Patsy
"Great for vegos too. Very chique interior, lovely staff, quick service, great food (had the tofu dishes) and it was delicious! Not to mention the..."
Megs Maskikar
"The best. Make sure you oder the banquet, SO WORTH IT. And the $7 Watermelon topped with Sticky Pork, Peanut and Prawn Relish is delicious as well as..."
Imogen
"Brought here for my dinner and we had the ribs and scallops to start- both delicious although the scallops were a tad on the spicy side and beef..."
DB4SB
"The was my fourth time to rsr and once again it didn't disappoint! The banquet was beautiful - and ic course the pork belly was divine!!' great place..."
The Famished Fork
"Outstanding!! We had a banquet for two, and the food was simply delicious (the pork belly is a must!) :-) the communal dining setup makes for a great..."
Megan
"It is the BEST Thai restaurant ever! We go atleast x1 a month! The best menu are the Twice cooked lamb ribs and the pork belly... It's simply..."
Imagonna Eat
"Amazing as always. Ribs pork belly and short rib curry... World..."
Birdman
"Greatest value for money in melbourne. We had lunch on Saturday - banquet for 2 for $25 each. 3 fabulous, flavourful mains to share - delicious and..."
Sandra
"I went there for a work function and we had one of there function rooms. Loved the decor and set up in general and the food was to die for! I had a..."
Fun And Shenanigans
"Delicious! The service was really great, attentive and polite. The food was fantastic. We had 5 dishes to share between 8 ladies, and it was just the..."
Tessthetaster
"Red spice ago go. Banquet no. 2 was outstanding. Food exceded expectations both in terms of quality and quantity. Unfortunately front of house let..."
Sara Thomson
"Great to team lunches. Have come here many times with various teams I work with and the food is great, good for sharing and everyone enjoys it and..."
Rado
"Tasty and well-priced!. Came here for a celebration dinner with my partner the other night and ordered banquet #2 so that we could try the famed pork..."
Sue
"Great Banquet. The banquet is great and the service is quick and efficient! Definitely will be going..."
Ava
"Don't get the $55 banquet. Two main dishes out of the four r heavily fried (being the tofu n chicken dishes) They were nowhere as nice as b4...."
Lulumama
"Delicious food but not a great layout. Its hard to chat on a large shared table. But the soft shell crab was yummy and oysters fresh. the goat was..."
Dee
"Amazing fried tofu; loved the corn cakes too! Great atmosphere, prompt & professional service. Will definitely be coming back..."
Tardar Sauce
"Although I liked RSR, it doesn't compare to some it's closets rivals. Service was disappointing, I suppose that's what you get for a restaurant that..."
Dianne Arstall
"Will surely return!. Concur with others, pork belly is amazingly good! Ambience is more for friends (dark, music etc) - not suitable for..."
Foodie
"Had the early bird cheapskate banquet with workmates after work. After some skepticism when reading the menu all five dishes were really, really good..."
Gotham
"Yum yum yum, fast service, excellent mocktails and priced very well!!! Had the quail and pork belly highly..."
Donna
"Pork Belly every time!. This has to be one of, if not my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The first time I went I did not know what to expect,..."
Nicki
"Absolutely delicious food, great location and great menu! The ambience was perfect, I recommend this restaurant to anyone thats will appreciate fine..."
Davide Andreotti
"Delightful. Yummy Yummy YummyGreat food....Pork Belly was my..."
Dani
"Pork belly. Yes, the pork belly is really good. It has a great balance between the salty skin and the sweet (mirin based?) marinate. I really only..."
Frog
"Gimme more. Had a very enjoyable evening at Red Spice Road! It was my first time there but pretty sure it wasn't the last. Heaps of vegan and gf..."
Daniel
"Had a fantastic experience at rsr. The dishes were nothing short of exceptional. The service was great. Will certainly..."
Hungry Dave
"Worth stepping up from the usual china town cheapo banquet for a change. I brought my husband and in-laws here on Friday night after a recommendation..."
Daria Taafe
"Thanks for a great function!. Last Thursday night we hosted a function for around 80 people from interstate and overseas at RSR. You never fail..."
Glenn
"Red Spice Surprise. Love this place....fantastic modern Thai flavours and the lunch banquet is terrific value, loads of food and quick service. Have..."
BellaItalia
"Don't miss the pork belly!. This place has an amazing atmosphere. The food is of the shared variety, however you will not leave hungry.I highly..."
M.T Wentz
"Really ambient place, has real feeling.. Had the banquet that was, good, but..... I've had better.. The place was pumped up to me, and I don't think..."
M
"The decor, feel, design and service at this place are out of this world! The food is somehow even better and the pork belly and lamb ribs are some of..."
Beanmeister
"Great atmosphere, Great honest waiter, who actually gives his own personal opinions on food choices, Service was not 100%, but still good. Jungle..."
Speccy
"Amazing pork belly. Lunch banquet deal is fantastic. Will be..."
Candice
"Very happy with my experience. I had the $45 lunch banquet with a large group of friends and everyone was impressed by the variety of food,..."
Tahli Langdon
"Mixed experience. Food: blue eye was excellent; soft shell crab was unpleasant; pork belly, while tasty, was fried to within an inch of its life &..."
Cuptart
"East meets west. Fabulous food in a beautifully decorated room. Every dish a winner. Staff very efficient but not..."
HungryBeavers
"Really good Thai food, the crab is really good. You get kicked out after your meal so they can set the table for the next..."
Mag
"Came here for a team lunch from work. It was ideal, service was attentive, food was tasty and plentiful! We had the banquet which was great value...."
Melissa
"(5/5) Great food, great service, awesome time!. We have come here many times and will definitely return many times more. Nice contemporary place with..."
Michelle Young
"Tasty, good value. friendly service. We went for dinner on a Saturday night and it didnt disappoint. We had both betel leaves on the menu to start..."
Charlotteharris
"Great pork belly as per all the other reviews. We also had soft shell crab with snake beans and wagyu beef noodles...although nice, I found those..."
Giang Pham
"Been there few times the pork belly and the lamb ribs were the best, but the chicken dish abit bland,the service good.. Will be..."
Foodandwinelover
"Love love love, we had dinner here about 6 weeks ago. The pork belly is really good and they also do a great deal from Monday to Friday between 5 to..."
Dublinese
"Great Experience!. Beautiful food and great service. I really enjoyed the concept of the communal dining tables. We ventured here as part of the MFWF..."
Leanne Haythorpe
"Great Place. Fabulous food and catered really well to my food intolerance. Excited to go back again.Only slight problem with the servers as I..."
Marika Silwedel
"Sticky pork is amazing!. Have heard of RSR but never tried it despite having a big love for SEA cuisine. Finally tried it during the MFWF Restaurant..."
Lizzee
"Best Thai!!. It may not be authentic thai but the flavours are amazing. Don't expect pad thai. Must try the lamb ribs and the Barramundi. And the..."
Karen
"Great dining experience, great service and the food was amazing (try the pork belly!) Banquet for lunch was very reasonably priced. Highly..."
Steve R
"Red Spice is very nice!. We had the lunch banquet which was $25 for an appetizer and 3 courses to share. Food was excellent, service was also great...."
Grace Giuliano Mottram
"..yum.... Serves up a very very good Pork..."
Bluecat
"The best pork belly in town! I came back 3 times for them. I think i cant just get enough of..."
Dee2gal
"Modern Infused Thai. Well, at the risk of saying this and getting outted, there isn't alot of places in Melbourne that focus on good Thai food. There..."
FinandHeidi
"8 of us booked for Friday night dinner. It was a good night! We had the banquet #2 $65pp. LOVE THE PORK BELLY. they also have vegetarian..."
Nene
"Will be coming back for more!. Been here three times, so you probably now I'm not gonna bag this place. I always leave full and satisfied. My..."
Jenny
"A road worth travelling. Excellent ~ Great ambience, great food & great service ~ What a terrific dinning pleasure. The food, especially the curry is..."
Droidster
"The chow can be a bit rich and meaty but in small doses it-is-the-shit! Paired with a jug of easy drinking nectar, my lady and I always leave full as..."
Shredder
"Get the pork belly! Seriously the best pork belly ever. Lamb ribs are also amazingly succulent. Nice..."
Megan
"Not Too Bad!. Had Dinner on Saturday night, was relatively happy with the overall night.Great Decor, excellent service. Wine selection was..."
Jason
"Awesome Red Spice Road... If you want a inventive meal then red spice road is that place. Mainly the place for the 20s and 30s but still great for us..."
Dan
"I along with a group of friends ate at Red Spice road on new years eve and the food was spectacular. We have a set menu with shared buffet style..."
April P
"Lunch extravaganza. The lunch banquet is excellent value and it's true what has been said about the pork belly. Best ever. Slick service and you can..."
Cheezels
"Service was a bit slow (took half an hour to get our first beer). Air con was too warm. Food was absolutely delicious - pork belly and lime cured..."
Dave Keast
"This is one of my favourite spots for a weekday lunch. The food is simply Devine and the service quick and professional. My gripes would be the..."
CheerUp
"Really enjoyed it.. Went with group from work and really enjoyed it.plenty of food - almost too much, and just the right waiting service...."
Liz50
"Nice selection of drinks. food is above average, but not too amazing. pork belly is quite good, soft shell crab/chicken salad are..."
Kenny
"The salt and pepper tofu was unbelievable! A very happy..."
Sheridan Smith
"Awesome. The lunch banquet is really special. It is such good value and so incredibly satisfying. They always have pork belly on the menu even though..."
Dr MS
"Loved the ambience. Loved the food. We went for the Banquet 2 which was $65 per person and it was so much food between the 3 of us. Every dish was..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"I agree. I just scrolled down the page looking for a negative review. It took a while, and all i found was someone calling Red Spice Road expensive,..."
C M
"Tasty and fun but not nearly as good as a simple tasty Asian place without the fancy looks. Some people love fancy. They should go here and pay too..."
John Carver
"Don't like the communal seating but the pork belly is a dish, moment and experience of utter brilliance that you will never forget. True flavors that..."
Zoki
"Had the banquet menu 2. Entrees were great, particularly the lamb ribs, yum! Pork belly and it's chilli caramel sauce was to die for and juicy beef..."
MerriRob
"Best pork belly I have ever had. Beautiful atmosphere &..."
PippyCookes
"Atmosphere. The atmosphere is just as good as the food, if not better.We were treated very well from a lovely waitress, our banquet was superb...."
Sniffurny
"Good Food. The food is very food, interesting Asian food. The cocktail list is good, although the bar service is a little relaxed.The decor is..."
Lucie
"Lamb ribs are yum. I was recently here for a party banquet. Food was served reasonably quick and in succession. Best dish of the day would..."
Anthony
"Reasonable food and good portion sizes (we came at lunchtime and had the lunch special). The flavours however were only so-so and didn't live up to..."
Olivia Stiles
"Delicious. The ambiance is sensational, especially like the communal dining. I think it is very different. The service is absolutely at the highest..."
Leesh.a
"I love this place. We regularly eat at Red Spice Road for lunch. Great service and the food is fantastic. Amazing..."
Carolyn
"Third visit to Red Spice Road tonight and third enjoyable meal. We had cocktails to start, the $25 early dinner banquet - chicken on betel leaves,..."
Mishie-lah
"Tasty but overdone. Good tasting food and nice decor but one of the dishes was a bit too salty. They tend to put too much flavouring to make their..."
Josiah
"I was really looking forward to dining at Red Silk Road. Came in for dinner on Saturday night and sat at the communial tables and the service is..."
T Lee
"Great food and atmosphere -asian eclectic - though you are paying for..."
James Horton
"The corn fritters and doughnuts are delicious. The starters and desserts were amazing! And the staff were great with dietary needs.We..."
Matthew Harvey
"Great food and service! Loved the lamb ribs to start..."
Tara Jones
"Great for a group setting. Food is..."
Chowdown
"OMG. This place has if all, love the large tables. Food was so fresh and nice fresh simple flavours. What a beautiful..."
May
"Road to well cooked meat. Red Spice Road = modern and chic asian dining. These two words you don't normally associate with asian food however, the..."
Purple Bear
"Small child on red cordial. Weeks and weeks before leaving for Melbourne, the thought of returning to Red Spice Road made the world a better place...."
Koncerned For Good Food
"Fantastic but skimpy with the banquets. As a large group we ordered a banquet, it was filled with absolutely delicious food and the wine was good...."
Ashecorven
"Good but not great. Due to the popularity of this place, we (group of 5) could only get in for a 6pm-8pm sitting, and even at 6pm the restaurant..."
Chaw Dropper
"Get some pork on your fork. Yes, it's all about the pork here. Our small group had the smaller banquet for lunch. The pork belly was terrific...."
Ingmar Wahlqvist
"Stick to what they do best. Although I've been to Red Spice a few times before, and I still do give them the "like" button, tonight's dinner was a..."
Albo
"The pork belly is amazing!. Having only been here for drinks on a Friday night, I have always wanted to come back to try the food I've heard so much..."
Clujen
"Best Pork Belly In Town. Red Spice Road looks posh, modern, still quite comfortable and the prices are quite moderate. There are set prices for..."
Fabs
"This place is a must!! Fantastic place for dinner or lunch, it's a great spin on modern Japanese/Thai. The lamb ribs, pork bell, slow cooked beef,..."
Daniela
"The pork belly is good, service is good as well. Overall - nice and enjoyable..."
Mav
"Great pork belly and lamb ribs. Delicious food and great atmosphere. The tables were long and communal style but that wasn't a problem at all. They..."
SP
"The pork dish is too die for..."
Sangee Food Love
"Worth the journey. Have been to Red Spice Rd 5-6 times.Never been disappointed.Its a big bustling restaurant that delivers good food...."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Melt in your mouth pork belly. Unbelievable pork belly hitting the right balance of Asian flavours. The starter betel leaf is almost as good as..."
M
"Delicious food and beautiful interior but they've introduced too many rules and restrictions. We used to book groups for work functions but the..."
Larnie
"Dreaming of Pork Belly. So much to like about Red Spice Road. We three chose the Lunch Banquet which at $25 pp for an appetiser, 3 mains & generous..."
FarmrsMarktsFan
"Good Viatanamese Food. Good food and great service. It is almost the best Vietnamese food food I have..."
Phil
"Not exactly authentic, but good nonetheless. The lunch banquet was quite impressive - it fed three of us with alot leftover. shame they wouldn't let..."
Nomnom
"Being partial to breakfast, I've tried a fair few versions of the corn fritter. Surprisingly the best I've had came as part of the lunch banquet at..."
Poached Latte
"Great value. This restaurant is a must for all us Melbourne locals. It's a great vibe, It's all about sharing dishes.I love the ribs as an..."
Issy
"Red Spice Rude. I have eaten at Red Spice Road countless times and the level of service seems to be declining at the same rate as the restaurant is..."
Missmelbourne
"It's all about the pork belly. Really nice food. Little expensive, but worth it. Pork belly is..."
Rnodern
"I've never written a blog but I have thought about this restaurant many times since going! At first I was disappointed because I was unaware it was..."
Sweety
"Acceptable, but I was not blown off my..."
Aniuszkina
"Quality food. Friday night 20:15 - first reaction was "not as busy as I expected". Not much of a buzz tonight.Not the sort of place..."
DodgyD
"AMAZING!!. So brilliant. The service was perfect. The waitress gave us advice on what we should eat and she was spot on. Every mouthful of food was..."
Chantelle
"Pork belly delight. Just loved everything about the experience at Red Spice Road last night. Last minute booking, fabulous food, excellent service,..."
Rumraisin
"Red spice road. We had a booking for 14 and was given the choiceto have the private dining room. service was good and friendly.personal favorite..."
Thomas
"Food - 8/10, Service 4/5, Ambience - 4/5, TOTAL - 16/20. We had the banquet 3 which had a nice combination of things to try. The apetitizers were..."
WD
"Heaven on a plate!. Delicious and excellent value for..."
Valkyrie
"In the words of Usher... OMG!. Ok, first things first..... I'm a South East Asian food snob. I've travelled pretty extensively through the region,..."
EHL
"Great Pork Belly. Had the set menu at a weekend dinner. The food was great. Some items were good (like the snapper curry and braised beef cheek) but..."
Ronny
"Yummy!. Do not miss the pork belly, it's sticky and just so so..."
Moccy
"SUPERB!! This would have to be one of the best restaurants. The pork belly, lamb soft shell crab, and cocktails are to die for. Service however was..."
Aiver T
"Great food... very very rich. Everyone needs to try their pork belly to experience what real gluttony feels like. They are amazing.. caramel sauce..."
Saurabh Mathur
"AMAZING!!!!!!!. That is probably the best word to sum what was one of the best dining experiences ever. I have heard good things about this lace but..."
Bec M
"Very modern, great food. Excellent service, great food, great prices! Would definitely come..."
Lachlan B
"YUMMY!!! LOVE IT. Enjoyed this place ALOT! Pork Belly sooo good!! Watermelon with sticky pork and prawn relish!! YUM! They have all the combinations..."
Ann
"Tasty, even for vegetarians!. I enjoyed a tasty mid-week business lunch banquet here, and the service was attentive, the surroundings lovely, and the..."
Suedy
"Vibrant food. It would be easy to saw another Asian restaurant but i was pleasantly surprised. We went for the early bird dinner deal and it really..."
Nlc
"Positively inspiring ambience. Wednesday night dinner has become customary at Red Spice Road. Food is simple yet incredibly delicious. Must try the..."
Chris
"Thai Banquet. We dined with another couple and decided to order the banquet and it was a great choice. Gave you a taste of many lovely dishes the..."
Nicole
"Not so good anymore. Sadly this restaurant has gone downhill since the last time I came here. The menu has changed for the worse, So i ask where has..."
Foodlover
"Big room. We tried the $55 a head dinner banquet which was absolutely delicious and amazing value and possibly too much food! Everything from start..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Wheres the Spice in RSR?. Atmosphere.Came here on a Thurs night, not a full restaurant but definitely still buzzing and I can see the huge..."
Dave Zhou
"FAbulous food. Love the food and service.TRULY an amazing experience.Yours in healthMargie..."
Margie Vibes Fitness
"Lunch Banquet - Good Value, Good Food. Have wanted to go here for a while now. Went twice in a week. The lunch banquet at $25 per head is really good..."
James Pettifer
"No heat in the kitchen. A mini-UN like chamber greets you on entry - not for an intimate meal then? The odd single table tucked away here and there..."
Heracles
"Not Longrain but very good!. Again, a late review. Went on 27 November for lunch. Good service. Very tasty food. I'd happily eat there..."
Ange
"Pork Belly to die for!!. The food and set up here was fantastic!! Great value for money and we had a table of 6. :-) The pork belly and barramundi..."
J
"Try the pork belly is amazing. Great food, service and decor. Amazing court yard. Toilet doors are..."
Andrew Cyples
"Two words: lunch banquet. My mother would kill me if she ever found out that I left uneaten food on my plate only to be thrown away. In fact, with..."
Ryan
"Great food. I've been coming to RSR just about since it opened. Great value, lovely fresh food and nice staff. If you haven't been for a while, they..."
ErmoBoy
"Tempt your tastebuds. Good example of asian/ fusion cuisine - recommend the oysters and yello fin tuna - great flavours and so fresh.The..."
Marine Sparkle
"Pork Belly FTW =). I frequent this place for lunch as it is about 100m from my office. The mocktails and pork belly dish keep bringing me back here...."
Jingles
"Great value and nice place. Went to this restaurant and Longrain in the same week. Definitely preferred this place.Food was similar but..."
Sean Murphy
"The food & service was fabulous. $55 for the tasting menu was a great option, which included the best quail I've had, pork belly in an amazing sauce,..."
Michael Brimelow
"Perfection! We came for the Lunch Menu and everything we ordered was amazing and fresh, with unique flavours! The best one for me was the Sweet Pork..."
Mark Ian Alcantara
"was brought here by surprise, they famous dishes are the caramelised pork belly, it was a little bit dry, but the flavour was pretty great. cured..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"We have been in great favour of Red Spice Road since the old times. Everything about Red Spice Road is just perfect, from the Asian-style decoration,..."
Nguyen Andy
"We dined here as a family, we were seated quickly and the service was fantastic. We menu is delicious, we had the Motorbike set menu, it was very..."
Stuart Brooke
"Amazing food. Loved their cocktails. The BBQ Jackfruit steamed bun was exceptionally good. If you’re going for dinner choose your banquet menu..."
Spoorthy Reddy
"I am SO HAPPY Red Spice Road has reopened again after closing during Covid. We enjoyed the 9 course Tuk Tuk banquet. We had cured salmon betel leaf,..."
Shweta Leonard
Byblos Bar & Restaurant
88/100 (1377 ratings)
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"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