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Sushi Monger

90/100 (1052 ratings)

"Card payments are only allowed for transactions above $12. Given that the majority of items cost below that, don’t forget to bring cash.I..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Great lunch venue for something light or something more substantial. It’s always difficult to get a seat here so if you don’t want take away, get..."

Stu

"Ordered salmon&tuna mix chirashi zushi which came with rice, bed of salad, egg rolls and mushroom. The highlight of this bowl is the sauce..."

Eatwithbonny

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"A very affordable Japanese Eatery in the CBD. We decided to come for lunch and the queue was out the door! However it moved quickly. The sushi rolls..."

Stelly

"Sushi Monger is a great little Japanese shop located in the walk arcade between Bourke and little Collins street.. the Udon combo was pretty good..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Literally the cheapest sushi you can find in Melbourne. Never have I come here at lunch time and not had to line up..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"I really like this place for cheap eats on the go before class. It’s fast, simple and yummy. Try the King Prawn roll and the Spicy Salmon...."

Anna Fhaumnuaypol

"Got to this place for lunch upon the recommendation of a local friend of mine. An unbelievable crowd but the staff did incredibly well to manage it..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"Good value if you want a quick lunch on your break, sushi is fresh and the rice is still warm, surpasses all the takeaway sushi joints in the city..."

Michelle

"Traditional Japanese in a small venue, but there is a reason they are busy. Get in early otherwise there is a line, worth the wait if you see a line...."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"The sushi is highly raved about and many come for their sushi for the great value and deals they have.We recommend for you to try their..."

Claire & Eric

"Will come back for:+ 3 rolls + misoThese guys have got their balance spot on. This must be the best value sushi in town, and it comes..."

The Casual Diner

"This is hands down the best hand roll sushi in Melbourne CBD. Their spicy salmon roll is amazing. No wonder there is always a long line every lunch..."

Pluviophile

"The absolute best no frills sushi in Melbourne. So tasty and so cheap! Queues everyday for lunch. Really worth lining up as the line moves quickly...."

Great Restaurant Mentions

"Three rolls with miso for $7.50? Why not. The sushi are fresh. My favourites are lobster roll and spicy salmon roll. Just get ready for the long..."

Pandy

"I found the best salmon hand roll sushi in Melbourne!!! They are so fresh, i got to know that the take away soya sauce has darker color then the one..."

Zillily

"Hands down one of the best Katsu Curry I've had in Melbourne!Can you believe for $10.80 you can get yourself a sumo bowl full of rice,..."

Brandan Chong

"I have wanted to try this place for a while, so what better time than during a busy weekday lunch with scores of people lining trying to get in? Ah..."

Fatcat

"I went to Sushi Monger the first time a few months ago, and I wondered why I didn't try them sooner. I've been to Sushi Monger close to 10 times now,..."

Stackcats

"I went there last Friday for quick lunchTheir sushi is fantastic with reasonable priceThe cashier is very kind and friendly.It just..."

Noodle Boy

"I called in here today after bookmarking this place some time ago. This place is hard to miss. The cue was sneaking out the door and down the..."

Timinmelbourne

Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita

"Had the large sushi box from the menu which consisted of five salmon, one tuna and one prawn nigiri and three slices of salmon and avocado rolls. The..."

.itadakimasu~

"Known for its cheap and fairly fresh sushi, sushi monger is a must visit if you want a cheap feed. Beware of the lines though during lunch but..."

Piggyeatalot

"Have wanted to try this place for quite a long time and got to try it today. The queue was really long but moved really fast because most of the..."

Rizka Natasya

"K: Stowed away in the heart of Bourke Street in a little laneway called Causeway, Sushi monger was full with a line of hungry customers can upon..."

Kevin & Emily

"Amazing food and food a cheap price. The wait goes out the door during lunch but well worth the wait. Paid less than 10$ for a udon that comes with a..."

Cookielessvee

"Lovely little Japanese place at the hidden alley in Bourke Street. Love the Katsudon as it was cooked in original style, no loads of Teriyaki sauces..."

Ferry Gondo

"Yum yum and yum!!!! Cheap and amazing! So glad our friend put hubby and I onto this place! We can't wait to head back, just a shame they aren't open..."

Ez16

"There's usually a queue here when you get to this place at lunch time but it moves extremely quickly as the staff there is so efficient. Get here..."

Food For Thought

"The best sushi in Melbourne. No contest. It's a bit like the Soup Nazi - stand to one side, and make sure you know what you're having before you..."

LGEMP

"Went to Sushi Monger for a quick lunch catch up with a friend. We went at almost 1pm and the line went a good way down the little walkway it was in...."

Yui Fu

"wasn't too pleased with the service here because the staff here didn't look happy to serve my friend and i , especially the one who took my order at..."

Grace

"Tiny little place tucked in a lane way, with a line out the door for good reason! Fresh, well made sushi, fresh wasabi, great prices...."

Katie

"Good and cheap. Offers a range of sushi rolls ($5 for two rolls), udons and bento boxes. The bento boxes are filling and good value for money. If you..."

Overfluo

"Sushi done well - that's probably the best way to describe it. It can't really be called a hidden gem as the 20 people queuing outside is a dead..."

Jason Lee

"Been here for a quick bite - the place is tiny so I would suggest takeaway options. Food is nice and it's great for a cheap lunch meal if you're not..."

Cynthia Giang

"Been coming to this place for over 3 years now and I still love the sushi here as much as the first I had them. The salmon and king prawn sushi are..."

Grace

"For Seinfeld fans, this place is the Soup Nazi equivalent for Sushi in Melbourne. Super fresh sushi that's super cheap. Downside - super long lines..."

Marie

"Excellent, good service, cheap, delicious, and quite authentic I think. Relatively authentic at least. Some of the best Japanese in Melbourne. Wish..."

Jack

"Came to have lunch and was very interested when looking at the window of this restaurant as it has very good rating by tripadvisor. We were so eager..."

Lidya

"One of the better sushi places, was a bit disappointed they had run out (or something along those lines) of the salmon sashimi box but the one I had..."

Cosmo

"Went in on a Saturday afternoon,it was busy however we manage to get a seat. It's a small place and pretty cramped when it gets busy. I had the..."

LittleM

"This is my favourite place to go to for lunch. Opened during the day with a line of about 10-20 minutes for the entire day. Food is cheap and..."

Phuong Phan

"Amongst the best sushi rolls in the CBD. My favourite is the churashi sushi. The queue is long at lunch, but moves really quickly. ..."

Custardbun

"Really really good sushi, especially for the price tag! Usually wayyyyyy too crowded so avoid peak hours. Would definitely return for the amazing..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"Hidden away between Bourke St and Little Collins, this gem of a place is a must. I usually never crave sushi, but this makes me want to eat it for..."

Wenomnom

"One of my favourite sushi joints. During lunchtime on weekdays there is always a line but it moves relatively quickly. Limited seating however there..."

Lilfoodie

"My favourite sushi in the CBD. $10 for 4 rolls and a miso (can never finish the last roll either). The long line is deceiving and moves very quickly...."

Sarah B

"Super cheap, great quality sushi. Only $5.50 for two rolls and a miso! I have been meaning to review Sushi Monger for months and months, because it..."

Isabella

"Super cheap and fresh sushi! I especially love the salmon one. Always a long line but takes no time to get the food. Best for a quick bite and do..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Found this hidden gem after craving Japanese for lunch! A colleague and I made our way down from Southbank to check this place out after trying a lot..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"Excellent sushi with high quality ingredients, you can taste the freshness of the salmon. 3 rolls with miso soup for $7.50 is a great lunch option, I..."

Bopnbeep

"Damnnnn...so cheap yet so satisfying sushi rolls!!! I'm so glad I found Sushi Monger. This is a truly Japanese hidden gem in the middle of Melbourne...."

Gabby Webb

"Such a big queue here for lunch but a lot of people get takeaway so seating is relatively easy to find although it is quite a small store. The sushi..."

Sally Fang

"Tasty, cheap, fast. Convenient downtown location, small restaurant, fast food style, very busy. You may not be able to get a seat - get take out if..."

H

"Hell, I don't need to write this review as there's already 100 odd reviews that will invariably all tell you the same thing. For lunchtime Japanese,..."

DR

"Fast food but health food. It is very busy during the lunch time. We queue up a few minutes, but it is worth to wait. The price is cheap. You also..."

Jessie Foodie

"The katsu curry! Yum! Tucked away in one of melbournes many alleys, this place a nice family run eatery vibe to it. They serve the whole range of..."

Anish Mohile

"Located in quite lane among CBD, around various restaurants, Sushi Monger is one of the best Japanese style meal I' be ever been. Highly recommended...."

Cecilia

"Great value for money! Super fresh and tastes good. Best plain sushi in Melbourne CBD. Just make sure you get in before the lunch time rush(The queue..."

Corey

"Love it!! Sushi was good. Even tho the queue was really looooong. But so far so good. Will pop by to see if the line any shorter from times to times...."

All About Food

"Very fast, great flavour, good range and great value. A few vegan options. Don't be put off by the long line at lunchtime, it moves very fast...."

Bobby

"Fast, decently priced and of fair quality. Also, if you eat in you can have as much pickled ginger as you want. Worth noting: this place is crazy..."

6ixty

"Fresh, authentic Japanese food at a very reasonable price! This restaurant has been around for years and you'll always find a queue of people in the..."

Food Comatose

"Very busy during lunch time but despite of the long line, they are very quick in taking and delivering the food. It's cheaper than other Japanese..."

CLABEL

"Laneway eateries tend to be touristy and pricey, but this place is a local gem, with no spruiker required. Seating is limited and cramped with about..."

Bunjibing

"Not sure where the idea of $30 for 2 came from! We struggle to spend $15 for 2 for lunch here! My favourite is the 3 sushi rolls and a miso soup for..."

FoodIsMyFavourite

"Don't enter this establishment seeing the high ratings and expecting sushi being prepared by a master Itamae, but for the price you can't complain..."

Robert Asuncion

"The staff are very efficient. The food has a burst of flavour, it is cheap in pricing and the portion size will be enough to satisfy. The only issue..."

George N Mandroulias

"Tucked in causeway walk between Bourke and Little Collins sushi monger dishes out good value lunch meals.I can see why this place is so..."

FoodHedonist

"Great price, fresh fish, speedy service, clean cutlery is a bonus! No wonder people queue up for this place. Not suitable for sit-in unless you just..."

Lin

"This place is fantastic. Stopped in for a quick lunch but was a bit concerned the long line would take up most of my time, no chance. The service is..."

Carlton_Mama

"They serve delicious Japanese food. I've tried various types of dons and bento boxes, all good. Plus their sushi rolls are excellent, and the prices..."

MR K

"Supernice sushi and other Japanese food, and not expensive. Be prepared to queue though, it gets really busy at lunchtime. Also, it's actually..."

I. D.

"Great and cheap sushi roll. Love their curry rice and 3 rolls with miso. Is great. Delicious. Fast service. But the service is abit..."

I Am Cheng

"Food was definitely cheap, fresh and very nice, service was simple and fast, definitely a must try if in the area.At first i doubt that it would..."

MF

"3 sushi rolls and a miso soup for $6.80. The line was about 10-15 people long when I got there at round 1.15pm. I got the salmon, spicy salmon and..."

Kathy

"This is one the best deals in town. Fresh sushi for very low prices.It's mostly a take away place, but they do it nicely. I ordered the large platter..."

Marcel S.

"Probably the best Japanese lunch I've ever had in Melbourne though I've been here for just 2 weeks. We were wandering around the CBD and spotted the..."

Han Jin

"If you go there 5 minutes after 12pm there is a queue to the next lane. This place has some good value food and the sushi us absolutely amazing. Eat..."

Zan Akter

"Great tasty sushi, dons and bento boxes at a competitive price. Best sushi i've had in the cbd. Do go early though otherwise you will need to wait in..."

Blueberrypie

"Best sushi place in Melbourne by far! The sushi is always so fresh, cheap and delicious. It is definitely worth the wait in the line at..."

Amelia Vitale

"Reasonable price and sushi taste pretty good. Also, you can get your food within minutes. During lunch time, it gets really crowded, so get there..."

EK

"One of Melbourne’s most popular sushi and bento lunch spot. Normally this place has a line well outside the door however today it was raining so I..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Simple tasty and healthy food. Not made complicated with many twists and can be had frequently. Very well priced and going by the turnover in this..."

Sid Bakshi

"My favourite place to eat during my lunch break. The combos with Miso are very worth it's price and the salmon is so fresh. Sadly they're closed on..."

Carol Tau

"Great sushi and Japanese food for low prices. Staff are fast and efficient, lines always look long but they are fast to get through the lines. Best..."

Erika

"Good for a quick lunch. The bento boxes are flavorful and good value for money. Sometimes staff is rude - depends tho! Either way FOOD IS..."

Cairo K

Krou Supan Thai Restaurant

"Nice food! You can meet Thai's king as well! Just the photo,..."

Ardeshir Bozorgmehr

"Fantastic food and quick service. Always fast on the delivery service..."

Courtney G

"yummy food, good service...so..."

Punjarat Komala

"Epic Thai..."

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Ishiya Stone Grill

90/100 (1427 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent takeaway and so delicious! Very thoughtful packaging with little sweet treats. Can’t wait to dine in one day..."

Yen Ling Yap

"A friend of mine recommended Ishiya Stone Grill and since we’re on lockdown now, I decided to place a delivery order via DoorDash.I had..."

Annabelle Tam

"Always been my favourite foodie treat spot, especially for date nights! Sadly they're closed at the moment but can't wait to get back and enjoy some..."

Evelyn Dempsey

"Such a beautiful experience from the food, the atmosphere as well as the service. One of the most beautifully set up restaurants I've been to,..."

Donna Nguyen

"Three weeks ago I emailed Ishiya Japanese stone grille to begin planning a once in a life time event..the night I proposed to my now fiancé. Wincy..."

Ned Summers

"My husband has always wanted to try stonegrill and this experience definitely lived up to our expectations. The quality of the meat is..."

Maria Condello

"Great option for dining with a partner or friend, especially with the sets! I tried the custom set with my partner and there was plenty of food, and..."

Margaret G

"Excellent service and very lovely food. The prices are reasonable and the experience is everything you would expect when dining out.Customer..."

Nicole

"Had such an amazing experience for our 6 year anniversary at Ishiya Stonegrill, expensive but very well worth it for the experience and food. Would..."

Syra

"Definitely worth a try if you're in the CBD. My partner and I had the set and really enjoyed..."

FriesFiend

"The quality meat selection speaks for itself. Melt in your mouth flavour that has been perfect every time we've been there. But what's really..."

Lazar Savic

"Amazing food, great service and wicked drinks. Highly recommend anyone to go and try Ishiya for a great..."

Casper TheGOOK

"The sets are a great way to experience a little of everything and great for sharing. Staff were friendly and quite helpful. What a fantastic..."

DamoForce Food

"We went for my Mother In law Birthday, what a great place, the food is amazing we ordered the Set for 4 plus additional dishes. the oysters and..."

Duke Johnson

"Love love love. Everything perfect. All food and drink tastes amazing. Still one of my..."

Dina

"Soo good! Ishiya Stone Grill completely exceeded my expectations. The meat was exceptional! Service was excellent and I cannot speak highly enough of..."

Nicole Wamba

"If you love steak, you will love Ishiya Stonegrill . Some of the best steaks in Melbourne, cooked to the way you like it best. What a fantastic..."

Bryan Lukav

"My first stone grill experience and absolutely LOVED it! Steak cooked the way I like it, each slice able to dip into 4 different dipping sauces. More..."

Lauren Pinch

"I'm a big fan of stone grill, specially when the quality is this good! Melt in your mouth cuts. The Grill Sets are definitely the way to order, 5..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I was pleasantly surprised when I got to try my first stone grill place. They have the most caring and attentive..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Ishiya Stone Grill is a beautiful Japanese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. Their specialty is, of course, Japanese Stone Grill - a DIY concept..."

Stelly

"Great experience at Ishiya the beef and tasting set was very fresh and tasty, we really enjoyed the service and food, definitely going back to try..."

BenxL

"Ishiya has to be one of our favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. Very intimate setting and unique dinning experience, great quality steaks,..."

Susanna Song

"The service is really friendly and Japanese food is really authentic, I love wagyu and salmon sashimi, it’s a good place for catchup with a closed..."

Wesley Lee

"There were so many dishes that I enjoyed but I think my favourite was the cheese soufflé rice dish. It came with a delicioussss cheesy sauce that..."

Connie

"This place has got to be one of the must try Japanese steak in Melbourne. You get served an partly cooked meat and an extremely hot stone, where you..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Lovely ambiance and interior, freshly renovated in July.Smoked potato salad, a great appetizer to appease the hunger.Oyster shots..."

Cookielessvee

"We were very kindly invited to dine at Ishiya in exchange for an honest review, and we had such a pleasant experience. The restaurant was a lot..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Located in the heart of Chinatown, Ishiya Stone Grill offers a truly unique dining experience perfect for meat and seafood lovers. The..."

Gastrology

"Who knew self-service hot stone cooking would rock? Stone-grill dining is at the heart of Ishiya Stone Grill in Little Bourke Street. It brings..."

Donutsam

"Let me start from the good point first. Interior is nicely done, everything is so well built and designed. Service is attentive and friendly. The..."

Waiman Yuen

"Friends Birthday Dinner Celebrations at Ishiya Stonegrill, we ordered set menu for the whole group, we had so much food,we couldn t finish it...."

CheeYong Ng

"Entree Baked Scallop Takoyaki octopus pancakeMainMixed Seafood and meat StonegrillWe had a really good dinner, we..."

Annie Woo

"Great Birthday Dinner with Friends, We ordered set menu the meat was fresh and tasty. We ll be back for more. Warm decor and friendly service. The..."

Wincy Mok

"We came here on a Thursday night, we ordered a set menu for 2 with Wagyu. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the entree’s were really good. The..."

Andy Liu

"We had the Wagyu Tataki and the baked scallops and it was excellent! The Tenderloin Stonegrill was so so soft. Service was attentive. Will be back to..."

King Cheung

"What better than a sizzling good time over a slab of hot volcanic rock with juicy, tender, succulent cuts of quality beef to chase away those winter..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Great service makes such a difference when dining out. Someone greeting you at the door, taking you through the menu, making suggestions and checking..."

Karma Clarke

"🔥 stonegrill banquet🐟 truffle cured salmon tataki🐙 takoyaki🥩 scotch, tenderloin, beef ribs🍤 prawns🐚..."

Sense Of Food

"After relying on trip advisor for our food choices my partner just said “let’s try this place” so we did. The food was exceptional, the service..."

Isabella Lascelles

"Have you ever cooked your food on a hot stonegrill? Last week I got to try this for the first time at Ishiya. I like the idea of cooking..."

Tinmans Treats

"My boyfriend & I absolutely love this place aswell as the staff! Great quality meat and the presentation never lets us down, everyone we have..."

Sarah

"The restaurant is considered small, a booking prior will be recommended. I always love when japanese work with meat they just the right person for..."

Fuad Pratama

"We had dinner here with friends after seeing a show at the Melbourne comedy festival. The restaurant is small and the dining room is laid out with a..."

Samantics

"Where can I start. The atmosphere is beautiful, a hidden little gem on little Bourke St if you ask me. But once you find it you’re in a sort of..."

Joshua Cumine

"Ishiya stone grill is a restaurant situated in Chinatown. Not a big place, but was very hustle bustle with plenty of tables booked out as we arrived..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"4.2We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. I had the porterhouse and prawn stonegrill set. My companions had the seafood set and felt the..."

Two Sheds

"What a pleasent surprise. We were recommended this from a relative and was unsure. We had planned to give it a miss this trip. However after walking..."

Dean

"Where do I begin. This place wasn't much from the outside, but enter and you are greeted by amazing smells and a small busy restaurant. When you meet..."

Stacey Anderson

"My partner and I dined here last night. As I was invited I won’t comment on the service.We ordered a range of dishes including but not..."

Timinmelbourne

"4.5 It was a top notch experience from start to finish. The quality produce simply seared on the piping hot stone grill is definitely one of the best..."

Penguineats

"This would seem to be just another city Restaurant until you enter. Japanese decor, comfortable seating, obliging staff, but, of course, parking a..."

Srslyfoods

"This is by far one of my favourite restaurants that offers such a unique, inviting and most of all heavenly, appetising meals.Every time my gf and I..."

Mr S

"Already my boyfriend and mine’s favourite restaurant! Everything about this experience was perfect from the food and atmosphere, to the friendly..."

Meg Eats Everything

"Ishiya Japanese Stonegrill brings a different color of Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. They offer great high quality food and give the experience..."

Jeffry

"I've just finished lunch at Ishiya and it was nothing short of spectacular, and my Aunt whom I was dining with was equally thrilled with the meal. ..."

Unckieherb

"Lovely Food, fantastic Wagyu beef! Staff are very friendly and helpful. nice decor and ambience. Coming here on a Weekday is perfect date night with..."

B.Bling

"Wow.The staff were so spot on with service, i felt like i was in Michelin three restaurant.Initial impressions: nice little cozy..."

Liuxxx

"One of my favourite restaurants for special occasions. Love the scallops and salmon. The wagyu meat melts in mouth and I think it’s reasonable..."

Hungry Koala

"I came here with my boyfriend on a Friday night for his birthday and it was our first time. Upon entering the restaurant, we realised it was a nice..."

Ings

"This is one of my favorite ‘special occasion’ restaurants to visit. Over the years my boyfriend and I have come here so many times and have been..."

Laura Kaziavin

"I booked for a group of 10 on Friday night 26/10/2018 and from the moment of walking in to the intimate space I was warmly welcomed by King followed..."

L And D

"Great service, delicious food! Very quaint little restaurant, with very limited seating available. Had the set menu for 2 people, which was more than..."

Hungry_mememel

Jula Sihapanya

"Ordered-Set for 3-4 people. Service was outstanding and very attentive. Meat and seafood was fresh and tasted amazing with the sauce plates..."

WhenFoodMeetsFiona

"One of my favourites!! I would always come here for the wagyu stone grill.. decor is lovely, although the place is a bit small.. the price is quite..."

Dina

"Had a superb meal here! The staff did a great job of explaining the menu, meats and sauces which made the overall experience absolutely pleasant! Did..."

Maki Eats

"I have been coming to Ishiya Stone Grill for many years and I can definitely say I absolutely love it and cannot complain about a thing! The set..."

Kirralee Davies

"Love that restaurant, my all time favourite very fresh and menu always gives me surprise. Highly recommend their entrees so thoughtful and unique..."

Christal

"Food is nice, atmosphere is great, price is high. It's a good place for romantic dinner but a little disappointing was the stone grill sauces for the..."

Lai2 Lau

"Been going here for years and it safe to say that I’ll continue to come here for many more. The best stone grill in Melbourne. Excellent side..."

ForForkSteak

"Lovely dinner date with hubby, fantastic entree ‘s especially the Wagyu tataki 😍 , friendly service and staff. We had the wagyu grazing plate..."

Lan Yin Cheung

"Great atmosphere! Absolutely loved and enjoyed the food. There are not many stone grills around anymore and this restaurant does not fail to..."

S_foodie

"Date Night with my lovely wife, what a great menu! Excellent steak and amazing entree s, staff is wonderful, have been there a couple times before..."

Yfleung819

"I normally avoid steak houses as I come from a house hold where steak was always well prepared and regularly eaten, meaning that restaurants like..."

Todd Boss Hog

"The lunch set meals are reasonably priced. The sashimi appetizer was fresh although the rice for the nigiri was a bit overcooked making it soggy.The..."

Melb_Belly

"Tucked away just shy of the corner of Russel and Little Bourke, Ishiya Stone Grill's unassuming storefront hides a decadent dining experience. I've..."

Luscious Silverlight

"Amazing dining experience! A pretty cool dining concept, mains are served on a hot stone, and you get to cook it on the table, it is actually really..."

Beth

Crossways Restaurant

"Beautiful Vegan and Vegetarian meals - simple and wholesome. Relaxed atmosphere, very central to the city. Very well priced and beautiful desserts -..."

Lisa Simpson

"Amazing restaurant, favorite place to eat in Melbourne. Fresh affordable vegetarian buffet with beverages included. Nutrition for the body and mind...."

Mudit Verma

"Food is really delicious. Would definitely recommend everyone....."

Baisakhi Bhattacharya

"Had lunch there on Saturday with my daughter aged 13 who is a vegetarian. We both loved the place. We will definitely be back next time we head back..."

Nathan Hallisey

"I loved the dessert yesterday and the meal was nice. Lovely people especially the guy behind the counter. Thank..."

Fi Ona

"Nourishment in several ways. Delicious vegetarian food and friendly..."

Anth McCarthy

"Cracking food at a great price, owned by really nice people. Thanks Vira for your kind words of..."

Jonathan Shoobridge

"I love this place. Great food, great relaxed atmosphere. Thank..."

Melissa Reoch

"Top notch food, top notch people.....love..."

Connor Higgins

"So fulfilling & tasteful. Once you’re done with first dish, you can go back for second but trust me, there won’t be even room for the dessert...."

Marina Nwachuku

"Lovely staff and wonderful food!!!! Very cool and calming place..."

Stephanie Charlotte

"Good cheap vegetarian food :) Always a great place to..."

Damien Warren

"It is the best service best quality food available in CBD, healthy as anything as well as tastier. Low cost meal for students is another remarkable..."

Gaurav Gautam

"If you want to have the best vegetation meal in Melbourne then visit..."

Jashwanth Gorige

"Amazingly Delicious food! So grateful! Thank you!..."

Hayden Crosweller

"Loved it, a little place of home away from home..."

Robin Miles

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Didn't expect to stumble into this..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Friendly staff with cheap and yummy food, everything there is tasty 😋 I keep coming back to the restaurant, definitely a high recommendation..."

Chaos Hime

"If I was on death rowe and had to pick my final meal - it would be a crossway's curry, crossway's dessert and let's not forget, the brilliant..."

Dennis

"Sometimes you want to eat healthy but tasty food and a lot of food, and don't want to spend a lot of money on it, places with all of these filters..."

Thats My Food

"Great cheap eats for when you can’t take the missus for a date at Costco for $2 hotdogs anymore.I’m all seriousness. A nice and cosy..."

Tommylicious

"Mostly Vegan - No Surcharge on Credit Cards We’ve been going here since 1989 - not much has changed until this week. New venue. No longer at..."

LeanGuy

"Amazing food for such a small price. the staff seemed very friendly too but you don't interact with them much (which is good if you're an..."

Tskylar

"A nice cosy place offering good indian vegetarian buffet. Students also get concession. I liked the curry taste, it was like made at home style. The..."

Amit Jena

"This is my favourite get together place while catching up with friends in the city.The place is always crowded but we can still manage to get a..."

SrPr

"Stumbled in by accident. Loved the idea of good proper food for a good price. Nothing fancy but perfect if you’re looking for proper, good and..."

Sanne Brands

"Only wish they were open on Sundays too. Really good food and service. Serving portion is sizeable enough for such affordable prices. I..."

Akila Ravi

"This place is the best, $5.5 (for students) all you can eat is just too good to pass up. Whether I'm on my lunch break at work or grabbing some food..."

Zrocor

"Ambience : 5/5 (The feel of the place is great. No frills, a bit like a college canteen without the noise. A place somehow seems pious in..."

Sankar

"Been coming here since I was a 8 year old child. I used to cringe coming and eating in here as the decor and people used to freak me out. They still..."

George David Michaelides

"I love it! Strictly No Meat Allowed and a huge meal with drinks and dessert for only $8 in the centre of the city. This small patch of Swanton St..."

Iris Myandowski

"A meal can not be any cheaper than this. $7 all you can eat. 5 star for customer service, the staffs are very warm and friendly. Delicious and..."

Live To Eat

"My partner got me takeout from Crossways for a measly $6.50 and got entree, main and dessert. Everything was seriously tasty, especially the dessert..."

Vrycrise

"Before I came here I had my doubts. But it turned out to be a fine experience! Surprisingly good actually. The food was simple: plain rice, curry,..."

Ted Wu

"My partner and I came across this place just walking by and wanted to check it out. We have been back about 4 more times in the past couple of weeks..."

Hannah Daniels

"I love curry, I love cheap food, I love buffet style, I love meat free food, I love a relaxed and communal atmosphere. Crossways does all these..."

June

"if you ever fancied veg food and did not want to take the trouble for having to choose from a long menu..this is your place. self-service only. empty..."

Vj

"Perfect place for those looking for simple vegan vegetarian food. Its 5.95$ with concession and 7.95$ with no concession. Its all you can eat with..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"I’ve been here for lunch with my friend. It was packed with people. The food is sooo cheap and it’s all you can eat so you can get more food..."

Quinn

"I have been excited to visit Crossway for a while. Wasn’t disappointed! They do discount for student (yay!) so for less than $6, I got a large..."

Usagi

"This place is perfect for those on a budget but wants a hearty filling meal! 😉Ambience: Located on Swanston st, there is a small sign..."

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"The best value vegetarian restaurant. . Set menu main desert and drink. All you can eat. I have been coming here for years and will continue..."

Emma Stevens

"As a university student, cheap and good food is what I live for. It can be hard to find though, especially in the middle of the city. Crossways..."

Riley Fletcher

"Best vegetarian and value for money eatery in town. Decent ambience, quiet and peaceful. Should try the desert on saturdays. Would definitely..."

Vasisht Ram

"Canteen style food outlet with friendly staff and good service. Really cozy with a changing menu and provides good cheap warm food. Definitely a..."

Missunderstood647

"Unlimited food, dessert and drink with daily specials. Solid meal with great Indian flavours. Would come here any day for the amazing food, the..."

Jenny Jin

"Alternative Culture vego place.The regulars here are diehard vegetarians. Over the years, the food in this place has declined...."

Stacy KY

"The moment you enter here, listen chants of Krishna. Loved the way the food is served. Totally liked it. A place where my parents will definitely..."

Anoop Kwatra

"Awesome place! Service was terrific and the staff were very friendly. Unlimited food, how can you not like that! Furthermore the food is delicious!..."

Chowlui28

"A great option for vegans and very wallet friendly too. Have never left feeling unsatisfied. The staff are very friendly. Not to forget to mention..."

June

"If u r a vegan or a vegetarian or just soft hearted for vegetarian food, this place is a must to visit.Great and Tasty food,kind people &..."

Sai Kiran

"A very good option for vegans - this place serves indian dishes with a fusion touch. The prices are very reasonable too. The veggie lasagne and kofte..."

The Gastronaut

"Simple food, cheap and nice to have available in the city. I wish it was GF and Vegan, but you can't have everything in life. :) Peaceful..."

Tamara Brennan

"My weekly stop when I go to the cbd, cheap and good food! Vegan options for desert. I like the communal table and the kirtan music. I appreciate the..."

Merry Rourou

"The food is absolutely amazing! I'm shocked how good the quality is!!! And the date pudding is amazing!!! I didn't think this place was gonna have..."

Parnian

"A wholesome, cheap lunch.I don't like how they never stick to their daily menu and to be honest the mains are too salty for my..."

Liam

"i love the concept of this place - all you can eat for just $7.95. definitely worth it especially if you've got the appetite. they serve authentic..."

Julia Liow

"It is a great deal for students. Especially those from India. The place is run by the temple trust. That's is the reason the prices are so..."

Miss_live_to_eat ✔️

"Been coming here for yeaaaars. Love it so much. Crossways is a Melbourne institution. Good hearty simple comfort food. Cheap and healthy. Always left..."

Lilly Pilly

"May not look/sound appealing but try it!!!Really cheap at $5.95 (concession) which gets you a main and dessert (and free refills!! which you..."

Athena Lee

"I love South Indian cuisine and I'm definitely not disappointed. Food is vegan but almost makes me forget I'm not. Be prepared to queue and dine with..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Great and cheap place to eat! Best during lunch time where they serve papadums, they are the best. I personally don't really enjoy their..."

LingT

"Absolutely a gem for uni students and a cheap and always quick feed.I lived on this place for uni outings for lunch between classes. Always..."

Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff

"Great food, cozy ambiance and friendly staff. What more do you want? Bang for your buck? Hell Yeah!!!Hot food served with love makes a wonderful..."

Animesh Pareek

"My go-to treat whenever I'm in the CBD. The meals are delicious, very affordable, and include lassi and dessert. Moreover, it's a sanctuary from the..."

B

"Value for money ✅Hearty vegan food✅Friendly ambience ✅Best sticky date pudding and custard I have ever had so light not so sweet..."

JayB Pachai

"This is a national treasure you can almost feel the love. Happy crew, an endless stream of people from all walks of life and amazing food. Thank you...."

Check Please

"I've eaten at Crossways for lunch a couple of times and it's growing to be one of my favourite places in Melbourne. I'm a student so only having to..."

Vana

"Being a student and vegetarian, there aren't too many options in the city for a VFM restaurant. Unlimited food is a great initiative! Custards are..."

Kannan Kathiresan

"I've only been here twice and it's so different to your usual restaurant. It has that community vibe and a friendly/accepting atmosphere. The place..."

LeixD

"Home to Hari Krishna. Crossways offers a set menu, however change each day. U pay about $7-8 & you get a decent meal with a drink. It's delicious..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Cheap Vegan food in the central city! For what you pay and what you get its so worth it! You even get a drink and dessert for $7! #winning! It gets a..."

Nay Nay

"For the price point and in the heart of the City, excellent value for plenty of food on your plate.Recommended if you are vegetarian or..."

Sriguru Datta

"Massive portion of great food at an incredible price. Highly recommended for any vegans or anyone looking for a filling meal at a low..."

Joan H

"Unbelievable value for money! It's hard to believe it costs as little as $6 to eat - to eat ALL YOU LIKE, I might add - here; some regular Indian..."

Audrey Rose

"Great service, so organised, different meal for different days of the week, clean, spacious, generous portions with drink and dessert..."

Stephanie Brook

"Have been a customer for years!!!It has always been too good value for money for such amazing food. They now have takeaway/eftpos which makes it even..."

Med

"Went there on a Wednesday where they served a curry for a main accompanied with a berry pudding dessert. The curry was surprisingly light so you can..."

Tdiddy

"simple, fresh, clean and friendly..what more could you want when you're paying less than $10? but there is more, you can eat as much as you..."

Mr MM Smith

"I was very fortunate that a friend took me to Crossways! I didnt know what to expect, it was very far out of my comfort zone. The food was VERY..."

Jam

"Amazing food, cheap as well. Was a regular when I used to study in city. The dessert on its own is worth the money. Friendly staff as well. Very..."

Smacky

"Came here often as a poor student. All you can eat at a fixed (and cheap) price. The best value you will find in the city. I was concerned coming..."

Meow

"Verdict? Cheap and cheerful atmosphere with generous and delicious vegetarian fare - Crossways is exactly as I remember it from my student days and..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"Great food, friendly vibe, accepting atmosphere, interesting conversations. It is open til 8pm. An healthy option in the city, good for the tummy,..."

Meltoneater

"The cheapest, most delicious option for a meal in the city. This place is the perfect haunt for students. Run by the Hare Krishnas, the food here is..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"I first wandered into Crossways out of curiosity at what on earth a $5.50 buffet would be like. I'm glad to say my expectations were blown.$7.50..."

Eater

"Have been eating here since the mid 1990s as a uni student and now bring the kids! 25 years on and the food is still top notch. Love their dessert..."

Sab

"Relaxed place with all you can eat for just $7.50. Includes main, pappadums, dessert and drinks. Different food depending on the day but only one..."

Mega

"Good hearty food with a heavy touch of we're all the same so lets eat! Long tables. Two storeys. Different menu each day of the week. All you can eat..."

Lady In Bread

"If you have ever walked down Swanston Street you have probably seen linen clad men standing around in bare feet holding a sign that says something..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Great food and great value. Enjoyed the food very much. loved the environment. there is even a discount for students and elderly! well..."

Sgao20

"The official name of this restaurant is “Crossways Food for Life” but I always think of it has just “the Melbourne Govindas.” It’s like any..."

Vegetarians Abroad

"The atmosphere is good upstairs; the space is light and bright, the people are from all walks of life (including some stingy suits like ourselves)..."

Cat

"Overall, a tad oily but food’s pretty yummy but recommended for it’s value for money..."

Mochii

"Fully vegetarian eating place. Nothing fancy, but I love how you don’t really need to make a decision as there is already a set meal for either..."

M C

"The staff at Crossways are particularly friendly and accommodating and service is very fast. You can purchase take away or you can eat there and..."

Ruby K

"A very good initiative by ISKCON to serve vegetarian/vegan food with a touch of love and warmth. Located at the heart of the city in Swanston Street,..."

Debajyoti Saha

"A pure Vegan Food Place in Melbourne 👌👌 I was surprised to visit this Eatery for first time ,, it’s running by Krishna Iskon People,, The..."

Harsimran Kapoor

"Fantastic value for money and hearty vegan food 🍲 very much canteen style and be aware the hare Krishna music is..."

Eve Cogan

"Tasty, Healthy cheap food. Limited options but eat until you are full on standard Meal. Discount for Students and Consession card..."

Lovepreet Sharma

"Amazing, functional, polite setting. Will definitely come..."

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"Really friendly staff. Set meals which change daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner also change daily but a weekly cycle. Really tasty and simply..."

Fally Choo

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Scugnizzo

90/100 (1285 ratings)

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"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

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Maker & Monger

Speciality Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Its so adorable how people who give Maker and Monger 1 star want to keep the place under wraps. I know buy posting this review I will literally be..."

Jessica Bellamy

"One of the best cheese shops in Melbourne! The employees are so lovely, they're so informative and have great suggestions on what cheese to pair with..."

Jasmine Rhonita

"I’ve been buying the most delicious cheese and THE BEST toastie in the world (Fondue!) from these guys for the last few years. Awesome service,..."

Jo Aitken

"Can’t get past a good cheese toastie from Maker and Monger. Also caters to vegan diets as well. What’s not to..."

Nam Tonthat

"Without doubt the All American is the best toasted cheese sandwich I’ve ever had, topping Borough Market in London. Crispy outside, gooey..."

Barry P

"The selection of cheese is amazing, but its not just the selection (which you may be able to find elsewhere), its the way in which they are stored,..."

Bianca Jacq

"Awesome range of cheese... fats and salt - the two best things you can offer your taste buds. Make sure you try out their flaming reuben..."

Hakan Tarakci

"Maker and Monger bring a wealth of experience and professionalism to the Prahran Market. I have been delighted over many years with a wonderful..."

Tim Barnes

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Globe Alley

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"Dandy lil' dive bar situated in the neck of China Town. Extensive food and drink options, $1 Wings being an all day feature. The trivia on Wednesday..."

Malcolm Young

"Went their for a free burger promotion I saw a Facebook, and was very impressed by the food and atmosphere! The only thing was just that music was..."

Emily Li

"Whilst I was sad to see the Belleville go, what's sprung up in its place is probably a much cooler Melbourne venue, that really suits the location..."

Anthony Scundi

"Groovy live music and cheap eats venue. Plenty of vegan/vego options available and lots of space to eat, drink and..."

SOLLiD Cymbal Repairs

"Came in here around 9pm on a Tuesday. Last meal before a prolonged fast. They make a real mean burger. My partner and I got a cheese burger and a..."

Joey Bradfield

"The Band was awesome for Bandaoke! Get there for some random fun. Great variety of music for everyone. The venue looks great and the food was really..."

Klint Kerber

"Why is it always the rock & roll/dive bars that make the best burgers?? Hands down my favourite burger joint in Melbourne. And yet the burgers aren't..."

HeldBack

Donnini's Restaurant

90/100 (2081 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Kuu Cafe + Japanese Kitches

90/100 (1555 ratings)

"The chicken katsu jap curry rice was amazing (9/10)! Pretty huge portion too! Was really full after. Matcha green tea (9/10) was creamy and enjoyed..."

Priscilla Yeo

"Once in a while I would make a trip to South Melbourne to have lunch with a friend who used to work in the area. Since she changed jobs, I rarely go..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Love going to this cafe time to time. I usually order its curry Katsu don, but this morning I went slight earlier than usual. Curry katsu is only..."

Eric CT Lee

"Lovely service and even lovelier food in this adorable japanese cafe!FOOD: I ordered the Omusoba which is unfortunately only available at..."

Jianne Yong

"Great service and food came out quickly despite how busy they were. Food was tasty and good value for..."

Swan Li

"Love everything at Kuu especially their Karaage Chicken Curry Rice, Salmon Sashimi Salad and Mathca Green Tea Ganache Cake!Katsu Burger is good too..."

Croissant Lady 91

"I do love Kuu Cafe + Japanese Kitchen. They do really great simple comfort Japanese food. I had the Ebi Katsu which was delicious. The Taco Rice was..."

Vizual.Eater

"Fantastic little place, great..."

Christopher Joel Megyeri

"Very homely place. The place is small but cosy. Specially love the curry, really fragrant and reminds me of when I was in japan. The location of this..."

Lilian Wong

"I really wanted to try their breakfast platter for the hungry, but it was sold out because it was too popular! However, I got to try the Smoked Trout..."

Alvin Lee

"We really enjoyed the food at KUU. It's a very cute cafe in an unassuming spot. The food is delicious, fresh and well thought out. The one negative..."

J-acqui

"First time here. Venue is quite small, but we were there early to get a seat outside.Food was served fast and with good quality.Defiantly..."

Monique Chen

"Amazing fresh japanese influenced cafe food. Shikiri bento box are perfect for a bit of everything. My favourites are the ochazuke dishes. Simple..."

Melb_Belly

"This is a really nice Japanese cafe serving savoury and sweet dishes. I had the chicken katsu sandwich which was really good. The bread was perfectly..."

IEats

"I would say the food and service was super good, really enjoyed them. I like the tofu there, and I ordered tofu with my curry chicken. But I think..."

Lina Chen

"A small little cafe in South Melbourne. We ordered the taco rice, chicken katsu sandwich and the crab croquettes. For drinks, we got one iced matcha..."

MeeYuan

"Food was pretty good. We ordered the trout ochazuke which was very very mild and soothing as well as the teriyaki salmon which was delicious...."

Amds

"Our go-to place for katsu curry. Kuu cafe always delivers with a steaming plate of warm curry and crispy katsu, reminiscent of..."

Jen + Larry

"Small yet homy Japanese kitchen :) nice music warm and friendly service, very cute decoration . We had miso soup and chicken meat ball. Balanced..."

Doris J.

"The chicken burger was really good - crunchy coated chicken with tangy sauce and coleslaw. Unfortunately as I took awhile to eat the fries, they got..."

Urban Foodie

"Hidden gem in South Melbourne. Always packed, Kuu has a loyal following. You wouldn't find this in your travels in South Melbourne if you stick to..."

Tinmans Treats

"One of my favourite Japanese cafe! Been here few times for lunch. The place is pretty small. Pretty busy on the weekend. Never tried the breakfast..."

Priscillia

"Came with a friend after church. Had the following1. Grilled chicken curry with rice. Generous portion, chicken nicely cooked. Perfectly..."

Picky But Fair

"Excellent food, and delivers it consistently. The Chicken Katsu burger is so delicious, and the nori fries are a yummy side. We regularly chose this..."

Leeleethehoneyb

"It's a cute little cafe. Very Japanese. Food was excellent. It's nice that they are open for early..."

Taylor

"Came here with my friends for Sunday lunch. This cafe is a cozy Japanese style cafe in South Melbourne. We started with matcha and hojicha latte..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"We ended up at this tiny little Cafe by chance and the experience was a very pleasant.The Japanese Curry, Crab Croquettes and Fried Chicken..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Went on the weekend so grabbed the breakfast plate for the hungry - which was delicious!!Good size. Nice coffee!Small store that fills up..."

Bonnie

"This quaint, cosy little kitchen is run by friendly Japanese staff. The decor is warm and inviting, and the menu has a good blend between traditional..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Sweet little Japanese cafe in South Melbourne. Karage chicken dishes were spot on, perfection. Matcha sweets topped off a perfect meal. Highly..."

Johnny

"This place should be called kuute cause it's adorable. White brick walls decorated with illustrations of menu items, kitschy chopsticks,..."

Quince And Cheese

"I love love love this cute quaint jap cafe!! Only wished it was closer to me!! Staff are always lovely to interact with and always smiley. The katsu..."

Denise Lim

"I’ve been going to KUU for a few years now, and they have been so consistent on each visit!One of my usual orders is their agedashi tofu..."

Eats With Kayli

"Lovely place. Japanese brekky platter for two was not as good as I thought, but EBI KATSU SANDWICH was really delicious!! I’ll definitely come back..."

Gina

"I love this little cafe in the middle of nowhere in South Melbourne. Kiddo and I managed to nab the last table because it was so busy during..."

Piggyeatalot

"I have grown up living between Australia and japan, this is the best most authentic, Japanese you'll get out of Japan. From the service, to the..."

Charlie Francis

"A girlfriend and I ate here recently, thanks to her recommendation. The cafe if very cute, quite small inside. The menu was really good and I was..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Small and cute Japanese Cafe in South Melbourne. Ordered Curry Chicken and Lemon Wasabi Salmon Don. Lemon Wasabi Salmon Don was so refreshing after..."

Nina Lin

"Will come back for:+ Breakfast platter+ Chicken Katsu Curry+ Ocazuke+ Yuzu Lemon TartMelbourne needs more places like..."

The Casual Diner

"Cute little place. Very cozy and relaxed feeling which is my favourite. Ordered a Yuzu soda water it was so refreshing after my run around Albert..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Home style Japanese cooking at its finest. Kuu delivers a spark and zing to old school Japanese bento cuisine. Got our salad order wrong, but what..."

Jane

"A small but cozy cafe serving authentic homestyle japanese dishes. The karage burger is an hot item which I saw most of the people ordering on..."

HildaLuv2Eat

"What a cute Japanese cafe! The staff are friendly, and the menu is full of Japanese comfort food. The dishes I’ve tried have been amazing, and..."

Karma Clarke

"Cute little Japanese cafe. Staffs were super friendly. Food was tasty and well presented. It is not cheap for the portion and what it was but..."

Li Lisa

"One of the best matches I’ve ever had. The recipe is not too sweet and is very smooth in texture. Had the smoked trout ochazuke which is a rice..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"Japanese curry chicken katsu🤤I was initially thinking to get the shikiri bento box but then i felt like it wasn’t too filling. And..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Found ourselves at Kuu for dinner last night and we were very pleasantly surprised. The staff is courteous and friendly. The cafe is quaint and cozy...."

Levina

"Great dining experience, small and cozy shop along south melbourne parks street.. When we first came here we had the breakfast platter which was a..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Small store that can be easily missed! The Japanese and western blend dishes on offer was a nice change. The food also had a focus on being healthy..."

Hungry Hieu

"Authentic, homely, delicious Japanese food! This little gem in south melbourne is definitely worth a visit! Real Japanese flavours from the Omuyaki..."

David Zhang

"Food: we tried the Shikiri bento box and Karaage chicken. The bento has a range of different dishes. My friend said it was unique and fun to eat. The..."

IsaH

"Very quaint and cosy little store with a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The katsu curry and ebi sandwich was good but would've liked a warning on..."

The Food Book

"I have been here few times, cant believe havnt review this place yet.High recommend karaage, chicken meat balls with raw egg sauce, bento..."

Anna Doyle

"Cute but tiny space. Friendly staff. Allow 20mins to cook the beef steak don (dinner special). Worth the wait though. Funky novelty chopsticks...."

Miss T.A

"This place is awesome! The ambiance is happy and calm and just a great places to kick back and relax. The food is excellent - we travel to Japan..."

Dor Son Tan

"Who would have thought Kuu Cafe is a hidden gem at the corner of Park St, South Melbourne. Not located where the hustle and bustle South Melbourne..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"I have eaten here twice and want to come more. It is a quaint little place, so cute and tiny. But the food is actually delicious and well priced!..."

Mo

"Having been wanting to visit Kuu Cafe for a long time, we definitely weren’t disappointed having finally stopped by. The small yet carefully..."

Penguineats

"I love this cafe. I am a local and this cafe is the gem of South Melbourne. The shop is cute and classic, makes me feel like I'm in Japan as soon as..."

Noray

"Rating: 3.5/5 The katsu curry is definitely one to get! The chicken had a crispy exterior (the way I like it) with a generous amount of..."

Let’s Eat!

"If you are looking for japanese-kind of brunch, well this is the place! The place is quite small and always busy during the time. I remember..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Kuu is a cute and cosy Japanese cafe located in South Melbourne that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. No matter the time of day I..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Had their affogato matcha after my lunch. It costed me $6 for such a small portion. Not very surprised though. Nevertheless, the matcha is rich and..."

Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto

"You can experience "REAL" Japanese foods.Staff are very friendly and I want to go back there agasin6 for OMU rice which is only available at..."

Minazuki26

Vegie Tribe

Coffee Geek Brewers

"What a great find in a side street off busy Toorak Road. It was lovely to escape into this cute little cafe and have one of the best coffees around...."

Morgs71

"The best coffee in South Yarra! Easily! I've tried all the places since moving in and Coffee Geek has become my local. Enjoy coming here for my daily..."

Matthew Newton

"Came to this little nook of a cafe, immediately greeted with a warm smile and conversation - (my first indication of a quality cafe!) Ordered a soy..."

Jaimee

"It’s a hidden gem and humbly looking coffee shop in South Yarra with great coffee and reasonable price. We came on public holiday and the good..."

Jeffry

"The name of this place alone commands attention if you’re on the lookout for top coffee. We’ve got a gorgeous space here. Sophisticated, warm..."

Two Sheds

"One of the best coffee spots I've been in Melbourne. Staff is super friendly and you can tell they love what they do and take good care of their..."

Tifa Cheung

"I am not a fan of superlatives, but this cafe definitely serves the best coffee in South Yarra and is lead by the genuinely nicest people. I often..."

Julia Stehli

"This is a nice, little spot if you want a well-made, flavourful coffee on-the-go. The house blend has a true flavour that's not too rich or bitter...."

BiteChewGulp

"One of the best things in life is having a cup of joe in a quiet, cozy little cafe. This place has lovely customer service. I could sense warm and..."

Ignatia

"Great coffee served up by absolutely lovely people! A local gem that I will keep returning to. Coffee Geek Brewers have a charm that is rare to find..."

Rowena Couper

"Nice little cafe on a quiet Davis Ave just off Toorak Road that offers good coffee. Ordered a single of espresso and a short macchiato. Both of them..."

Willianto Asalim

"Popped into Coffee Geek on the way to work this morning and was impressed with how friendly the staff were. The coffee was great and the whole place..."

Benjamin.mcnally

"A small cafe just off Toorak Rd, Coffee Geek has it all. It's run by some lovely people who look after their customers with a smile.Add to..."

Mark From Melbourne

"when a cafe sells takeaway coffee in three sizes - small, medium and large - the sizing should correspond with the number of shots of coffee. But not..."

King Corf

"This place is a gem hidden on a little sidelane amidst busy Toorak road and walking distance to the South Yarra train station. The owners are..."

John

"Tried their beautiful slow cooked pulled beef with rice. Divine. Service charming. Will be back as soon as I can to try more ideally with a..."

Latitudes

"Fall in love with this cafe. Super friendly staff, food came within 15 minutes thou store was full when i visited this place. Ordered their famous..."

Sheila Theresa

"My first visit to the cafe. Two Cups of capp...Too good to be missed out...The coffee is made to my liking I personally recommend..."

Susan

"Has been going to this cafe many many times ! And simply love it. Have tried almost all of their food and simply beautiful. The pricing was..."

Hartini Wong

"The best coffee in South Yarra, friendly staff and really great product. Love their approach to coffee making, fast enough that you don't wait long..."

tom R

"Great coffee & friendly staff indeed. Read reviews and decided to give it a go, hits the mark if you don’t like overly milky lattes. Worth the..."

Kanch R

"Busy with locals this is the best coffee by far across several blocks. Flat white on the footpath (x2) just what I needed on a chilly Melbourne..."

J Davis

"Coffee Geek serves the best coffee in South Yarra - without a doubt! I have been away in Sydney for the past few months with work - and the thing..."

Charlie

"The best coffee in South Yarra - yes, I've tried every cafe here. Great staff who always give a warm welcome and are clearly invested in providing..."

Gerii Caulfield

"The name of this place alone commands attention if you’re on the lookout for top coffee. We’ve got a gorgeous space here. Sophisticated, warm..."

Two Sheds

"Ordered flat whites. Strong and smooth coffee profile. Highly recommended if you're in South..."

Venus Wong

"Beautiful coffee, beautiful people. One of my absolute favourite spots in South..."

Sam Baxter

Encore Bar And Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Un Pezzo Di Milano

Non-smoking restaurants

Dodee Paidang Swanston Street

Bergerac French Restaurant

90/100 (1019 ratings)

"Great French restaurant in the heart of Melbourne. Genuine French food, good choice of wines and typical French service. Loved the ambiance, a bit..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"Staff there were very polite and professional. Loved everything especially the duck breast. Duck was tender, moist and flavoursome and the cabbage on..."

Annie Leung

"Came to try Bergerac food for the first time. It was on Thursday night but it was not busy. I ordered Duck Config which was nicely cooked but would..."

Chiliong

"This is one of my favorite french restaurant in melborune. they have variety of traditional local french dishes.Good portion size and good..."

Akio Otsuka

"Have been to Bergerac twice, once at the original location on King St, and once at the new Lonsdale restaurant. Both times with my large family and..."

Feast Meets West

"I attended a work Christmas function at Bergerac. I ordered the steak tartare as an entree. The dish was deliciously balanced and the meat was..."

Karina J

"Mmmmm... French cuisine isn't my usual to-go, however due to a special occasion, I visited Bergerac with a few mates a while ago. My..."

HANNAH

"A traditional French restaurant serving up classic French food. The menu is very vast with meat, duck and seafood. I had the steak aux deux poivres..."

Bopnbeep

"My first experience with Bergerac was many years ago when the restaurant was still located on Melbourne's King Street. I was quite disappointed when..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Was very impressed with this French restaurant. The food is authentic, the staff very friendly. The escargot was delicious, the charcuterie..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"Now in Lonsdale Street in the legal precinct, a French restaurant a notch above 'bistro food' with a well tuned wine list and quality service, not..."

Gary

"Went to this place for the first time recently and love their lunch meal (two courses for $35). I tried the special porcini mushroom soup with..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"Went here for breakfast this morning before a job interview and was pleasantly surprised. This little restaurant is lovely. Staff are very friendly..."

Andrew

"I went there with the family on Monday night and being early in the week it was quiet. The ambiance is intimate and very French and the waiters have..."

Grenville Hudson

"That many people can't be wrong on a booked out Friday lunch hour!I was taken here by some colleagues (no photos) for a lunch after a long..."

YummyMummy

"The restaurant has transported me back to France... Great wine list, scallops deliciously paired with apples and the steak aux deux poivres was..."

Food For Thought

"We were entertaining some friends from the USA and Carole and I were anxious to show them a wide variety of the wonderful restaurants Melbourne has...."

Ron Matthews

"Just a great discrete venue with wide choice for wine and food wth a simple honesty evoking the quint essence of what you hope for. Well worth a..."

Anthony John

"I've only been to Bergerac for lunch and its never disappointed. During lunch time they have many bookings for business lunches, there's so many..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"I recently had dinner here with my group of friends. Even though it took a while to get someone to take our order, I have to commend the excellent..."

Sasha19

"This was a great French experience. Their best elements were indeed the mains and the deserts. However, the French onion soup fell slightly short on..."

Dean

"Authentic French restaurant that has been in melbourne CBD for ages.. Came here for lunch special and I enjoyed their tuna salad and salmon... Great..."

J88

"Thank you Guillaume and Julie for outstanding, friendly and efficient service. Thanks also to the chefs for a really beautiful meal. Should any of..."

Ann Kennedy

"Look no further than Bergerac if you're after traditional French cuisine with the French feel inside to match. Food was superb and the floor..."

Beccy's Adventures

"Recently renovated circa 1970, this place is a little gem. Beautiful food, pleasant service and very well priced - it won't disappoint. All jokes..."

Chicken

"Hidden gem traditional French.King Street in Melbourne usually doesn't evoke images of up-market, quiet dining. This is why it took me..."

Tiddalik

"Oui, un repas délicieux!!. Having recently returned from France, it was lovely to dine at an authentic yet homely French restaurant in the heart of..."

Maya Kawashima

"Traditional but different French cuisine. I had the duck dish and my partner had the veal. The duck was very tender and the sauce matched with it..."

Chatnoirmiaow

"Haven't tried a lot off the main menu, but their escargot and bombe Alaska are truly wonderful. A must try for these two..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"Lovely service, lovely food, lovely atmosphere. Wandered into Bergerac while searching for a good dinner place, and we were very pleased with our..."

Vivi S

"The salmon gravlax is another hit. Slices of smoked salmon are dotted with orange fish roe which provide a cleansing 'pop' of flavour. The toasted..."

Jenster

"Ok it's a little quirky but it's refreshing in its lack of conformity to modern decor. What is fantastic is the service, the value for money and the..."

Marc

"Old school is still stylish. It was our first time here. The decor is old school plush which is actually refreshing and suits a french restaurant...."

Souperman

"Their 2 course lunch deal is really good value at $28. Better yet, soft drinks are only $3.5 each which is unheard of at restaurants these days...."

Food_lover

"Nice one!. First time eating French, not disappointed, really enjoyed the duck dishes. Atmosphere is quite nice and the staff are on the..."

Stavman

"Incroyable. This place has become one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne! The food is stunning, the ambience very convincingly French and the..."

Toru

"More than just Snails & wine. The battle for the final starter bread began, out of nowhere a french lady swamped in and collected the bread basket..."

Allen Tong

"My boyfriend took me here last night on our first night in Melbourne, and it didn't disappoint! The food is incredible - good sized servings,..."

Kat

"What a great place! I have been working across the road for over a year and I finally got there for lunch today. Having been in the Bergerac area..."

Hills

"One word and that is AMAZING!!! Everything about this place, the service, the lay out, the music and of course the food!!! I will definetly be going..."

Cassandra Lakis

"Frenchy. Walked past this place,thought we'd try lunch. Told waiter we didn't have a reservation, he still found us a table. We started with..."

Lance

"Old School. Went to Bergerac in January when all the trendy restaurants in Melbourne were closed for the holidays. My wife and I took my son and his..."

JDE

"Always great. I have had multiple business lunches here and the food, atmosphere, service were consistently perfect. I believe this is one of the few..."

Belgian Aussie

"Great food, fantastic service, excellent prices. A place I'll definitely be returning..."

Anthonymichaels

"A surprise awaits!. I've wanted to try Bergerac for a long time and I'm glad that I finally did. From the relatively small and relatively..."

Rennie

"Lunch. I came here with friends for the 2-course lunch special which is outstanding value.I had the French onion soup which was very..."

MelbourneMiss

"Great food, great service. Spot on with real French cuisine. Very well priced for the quality of food and..."

Simon Palazzolo

"Food is great, but you return because of the service - which is why I..."

Tim Lewis

"Perfect!. Fanatstic food, service and ambience...."

Fred Nirk

"Deliciousness requires time. I have been here several times now and the food has always been wonderful. I have invited friends to dine here many..."

Cynthia Lee

"Fantastic in every respect. The oysters were plump and flavoursome, and the crab ravioli in a crab bisque and the scallops on a leek fondue were..."

Taste Bud

"Incredible. I have eaten here a number of times and have never been disappointing. The service is exceptional and the food unbelievable. Highly..."

Linda

"All the food is good. ...and the bomb alaska is..."

The_d_rock

"Amazing Food. My partner and I have been to Bergerac on a number of occasions, and have always found it to be excellent, if slightly in need of a..."

Stuart Quinn

"A little piece of France. French wines, waiters and food tres..."

Greg Davis

"Great food kitchy atmosphere. Haven't been to a French restaurant in years. Service was great, constant bread put on table without asking. Delivery..."

Jeff

"Last christmas' dinner. Note: This is a very late reviewI went here with a group of friends last Christmas because we made a late decision..."

Jess Liauw

"Great food. We had been wanting to try French for so long and seeing how highly recommended this place came. The service was brilliant, the food was..."

Fred

"My god this restaurant is so French !!! You think your in Paris rather than Melbourne. No, strike that, way better than your average Paris tourist..."

PedroY

"Surprisingly good. A very French like restaurant except for the serve sizes. Serves are large and generous and does not sacrifice overall taste...."

Oyster

"Worth visiting. Food was excellent. good use of olive oil. Bread is delivered to the restaurant fresh every day; i know, I walk by in the mornings to..."

Anthony Francis

"Bombe Alaska!!!. .Pro's:- No weird stuff like frogs legs- Seafood bisque to die for- Dessert favourite = Bombe Alaska- Good..."

CMcP

"Great Oyster, it happened to be the Chef’s suggestion with Tasmanian style. The taste for the steak is not as expected with too much black..."

Andy Hou

"I never had such exotic desserts before 😍 They were so yummmmm and different. We just tried sautéed mushrooms and desserts and I would definitely..."

Markande Shruti

"Oyster of the day Champagne & Leek was delicious! Entree of the day Quail Charcuterie platter Terrine, rillettes, pâté, prosciutto, saucisson &..."

Maria T

"Excellent food, been here twice and loved it both times. Great traditional French..."

Sarah Zivkovic

"We have been going to Bergerac for years, they never disappoint! The food is outstanding and I love that the staff are French too! Definitely..."

Jackie Brown

"Great food. Intimate settings! Good service. Will come..."

Tony H

Lume

90/100 (1110 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I were lucky enough to be gifted “the road and pairing” a 14 course food and wine pairing. Amazing! The food was delicious, each..."

Kristy Russell

"Seriously, the best meal I've ever had. Service was incredible, cocktails and wine were perfect; courses came quickly but were not rushed. The chef..."

Cassandra Staer

"Unassuming little place from the front which then opens up into a beautiful well lit and delightful interior. We had the 5 course degustation lunch..."

Eoin Kennedy

"Amazing food - the whole experience is worth every cent ! Am so glad we went and thank you all for the outstanding service and some of the most..."

Michelle McCuaig

"Loved the space the atmosphere the knowledgeable staff. The food was a stand out the best we’ve ever eaten, it’s an experience. We will..."

Antonietta Di Pietro

"One of the best restaurant in Melbourne. Wonderful meal experience and excellent service. I love this..."

Kittima Niu

"With its number 1 rating expectations are high. Every aspect of this experience was wonderful. The space is calm & luxurious, the open kitchen was..."

Rhod Cunningham

"The best service and amazing dishes. Wine was matched perfectly and I felt very special on my birthday. Thank you to the head Chef and the amazing..."

Loren Whitefield

"Lisa and I had our second visit to Lume recently. Having enjoyed the magnificent full degustation experience earlier this year, chose the 5 course..."

Rod Tremayne

"Amazing staff & meal. Always opt for the beverage pairing, its definitely worth..."

Michelle Rebello

"Comfortable with no pretensions. Just excellent food served by excellent staff. The chef bends over backwards to make sure what he creates for you is..."

Jeffrey Tutty

"Last night we went to Lume on a recommendation from friends to celebrate my husbands birthday. The whole evening was AMAZING, a real gastronomic..."

Tee-Jay Ramnarain-Little

"Great food excellent service I highly recommend it ! Amazing experience thank..."

Melanie Gidon

"I dine out a lot & went to Lume with very high expectations only to have them completely exceeded! Incredible pre-drinks with friendly staff,..."

Andrew James Pascoe

"One of the best fine dining experience in Melbourne has to be at Lume. From the gorgeous interior, to the exquisite service, and finally the amazing..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Lûmé is located close to the iconic South Melbourne Market. It has an unassuming, classic Victorian terrace frontage and subtle signage. This is a..."

Andrew Lim

"This is truly a five star dining experience. Creative and inventive flavours with really unusual combinations. The servers were all knowledgeable and..."

GlennM

"We had a 7 course meal with matching wine. Highly recommend getting the wine to match. Beautiful setting and everything was attention to detail...."

Dublinese

"A long time has passed since I shortlisted this restaurant. After quick read of the recent review from the good food guide, three minutes before our..."

Fabian Diaz Moreno

"The vegan/vegetarian 7-course menus (which were almost identical to each other) were a delicious experience. So were the matched non-alcoholic..."

Poi Master

"Lûmé restaurant will provide you with a more relaxed contemporary fine dining experience, that is truly unique in its own right. From their..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Amazing, friendly and personal service. Food was delicious. Loved the pre dinner snacks and the chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had. The..."

Sarah Johnson

"What an amazing experience! Food was amazing, setting and ambience was perfect, and the service was second to none! The wine and food knowledge that..."

Danny Slaviero

"Really great food and service! Most dishes had a little Asian twist to it, haven’t had something so nice for a while. Would highly recommend Lume..."

Facebook User

"Best degustation experience I’ve had, every dish was phenomenal. Staff were so lovely. Good background music.Very good vibes overall! Definitely..."

Vinceliu1990

"Amazing dining experience. The food was perfect in every way. The drinks are amazing. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. It’s a dining..."

Kenyellow46

"Fun fine dining by Executive Chef John Rivera, and the eccentric Lume team of restaurant renegades. Contemporary Australian cuisine with a focus on..."

Robin

"Had my birthday here last year so this is a late review. The chefs put on quite a display of skill and inventiveness though subtly projected in all..."

Sinfulorganiccook

"One of the nicest meals we have had in Australia. Certainly not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. the staff were some of the most..."

Srslyfoods

"Lume is such an amazing experience as soon as you book your meal. It’s a ticketed type process where you prebook your reservation either in full or..."

Postcards From Peta

"Tucked away inside an architectural building reminiscent of the olden days, Lume is what it is, a hidden gem.At 7 courses, time seemed to..."

Alphonse Le

"My opinion is that Lume is what modern Australian has become, or at least, what the expression should mean. Intelligent use of native and locally..."

Ben Lee Kong

"This is without a doubt one of my favourite places for a special occasion dinner or lunch. Today was my second time here and once again..."

Freeo

"Lume, definitely a sensory experience from being in the restaurant to tasting the dishes. The team chanting away the dishes to serve out sounded like..."

Food For Thought

"Last night I had my first modern molecular gastronomy experience. Their Looking Glass Virtual Reality Experience at Taste of Melbourne 2016 first..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"We went for my birthday and we ordered the 14 course degustation. Every single course was amazing! It's rare to find a restaurant where every single..."

Melbourne Foodie

"What an amazing experience and a very nice way to celebrate our anniversary! Each dish was creative, nicely decorated and of course delicious. The..."

Foodlover12

"Shaun Quade opened his multi sensory restaurant Lûmé South Melbourne in 2015, two hatted from the Good Food Guide. Named Australian Restaurant of..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Sea Corn Taco. The corn is not real, it is made of corn and moulded back into the corn shape. Almost like a mousse jelly. Matched well with the taco..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"I love the set menu, very interesting and full of innovation! The happy duck and the butter is my favourite, the entire experience last for 4 hours..."

Yue Ma

"Heard a lot about this place and boy I was in for a treat! Got a spot at the kitchen counter which was the best since I get to be in the thick of the..."

Syahirah Halim

"With the old app this would have been a 4.5 but having to pick between 4 & 5 then it must be a 5. Attentive staff, extremely creative food, amazing..."

TheWhiteSherpa

"Overall, we had a great time at Lume. We had a fantastic table where we got to witness the hustle and bustle of the pass. All the chefs worked so..."

Vi Dang

"Well what can I say about Lumè? Innovative, outside the box, stunning interior with soft furnishings and understated elegance that reminded me of..."

TriedNBested

"Food AMAZING - up there with brae staff AMAZING - see above Music playlist - probably the best I’ve heard in a restaurant- nick cave to..."

LP79

"Such an amazing experience with brand new flavours, never tasted before. Certainly a breath of fresh air and full of adrenaline for the pallet!..."

Kim S

"A culinary journey! Albeit a very long one 14 courses of interesting Australian inspired creations that leave you wondering what you have..."

George David Michaelides

"Certainly the service and ambience makes for an enjoyable dining experience. The dishes were visually stunning. My only recommendation is perhaps to..."

Miss-d-Mena

"Me and my wife were at Lume for my wife’s birthday dinner. We had the 14 course dinner and enjoyed the majority of dishes. Warm ambience, very nice..."

Ali Moghimi

"I have been wanting to try Lume for a while now so Vi Dang took me for my 22nd birthday. We had the best seats in the house and were seated right..."

Quynh

"Excellent place to go for a birthday meal. From the moment we walked in they made sure we were well taken care of with our drink choices sorted. The..."

Rahul Barmanray

"What a place. So many people raved about Lume, and it did not disappoint but instead exceeded every expectation.Beautiful townhouse restaurant..."

MelbFood

"Came here for my birthday dinner and I just wanted to say it was phenomenal . Having been to Attica and Brae , I can say with confidence Lume is up..."

Vivian

"This was our second visit to Lume. First back in 2015 and absolutely loved it, back again in 2018.Wow what a restaurant. A true fine dining..."

Val86

"Lume was amazing! Had their incitation plus a couple of cocktails... we all really love the lemon cocktail - like the waiter said, it’s like they..."

Piggyeatalot

"Couldn’t fault any part of my dining experience here! My bf made a reservation here to surprise me, and I was blown away. From the moment we..."

Lisa Giles

"Our dinner was sensational! Unlike at Vue de Monde I loved that we weren’t rushed. We did The Road and it took 3.5 hours. Everything we had was..."

CCC

"Cheese is not cheese. Butter is not butter. What do I actually mean by this? Maybe you should come and try it yourself! Love this place where it..."

Chee Ching Low

"What a superb place. Amazing. Delicious. Messes with your mind and leaves you satisfied. We’ve done lots of top degustations and this is easily up..."

Ricky Zinn

"Great dining experience, professional staff. Loved the beautiful crockery too and interior design of the restaurant. Would recommend friends to go..."

Wonderwoman

"Favourite restaurant. I will be coming back often ! 10/10 customer service. 10/10 food. Chef catered to our needs even if we have been there..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Just had chance to review this restaurant - came here for my partner's birthday in May and it was located in a lovely little house like building and..."

Noray

"nice dinner lovely staff! But a little bit push, we haven’t finish the course yet, the staff come twice to collect the plate~ but not a big deal,..."

An Mi

"Fantastic fine dining experience. Really creative, innovative and avant-garde cooking. From the outside, the place looks like a classic Victorian..."

Ferry Gondo

"18 courses of deliciousness! Rich, creative and adventurous flavours. The ‘lemon’ dish is pure genuis. Presentation exquisite. Staff friendly and..."

LegalFoodie

"I was admittedly tentative prior to dinner, considering we had to pay for the meal upfront at the time of booking and it was non-refundable. We had..."

Nalia

"Went on a anniversary with my partner. This place is more at the modern side of the taste. Love the cosy environment and the super friendly staffs...."

FoodieLoveEatFood

"While I was researching information about restaurants down Melbourne for my last week's short trip, photos of dishes at the gallery of this renowned..."

Ronnielui2003

"I must say, this whole experience was very exciting. We had the 14-course degustation and every dish did not disappoint. When we started with the..."

Kevin Rolimpandoei

"Definitely our top 10 dining experience. Food presentation and flavour is amazing - great gastronomic adventure. Our only comment is that the manner..."

MelbourneFood

"Very professional service. Food is excellent. Interesting ingredients and play on the ingredients and visual aspect. Would definitely return. No..."

Syt

"Illuminating. A visit to Lume on a recent Saturday night was a truly illuminating dining experience. The unassuming terraces that house it in South..."

Missdelish

"We nearly didn't go.....paying for a meal in advance (including a tip) is not something I've ever been asked to do before and it was a bit off..."

Evah

"In short a great experience. After visiting Brae and Attica in the last 6 months the bar was set pretty high. Shaun Quade and his team managed to..."

Jeff Suckling

"Since opening in 2015, Lûmé has always been about offering a theatrical and multisensory dining experience. We had the opportunity to speak to..."

The City Lane

"Lume provides for a wonderful, special occasion, dining experience. My partner and I visited Lume on a Saturday night and therefore had The Road. We..."

BrunswickBeetroot

"I first heard of Lumé at the Gault & Millau awards last year. A quick look at Lumé in the guide and I was hooked. I had a very underwhelming..."

Andrew Kelly

"Went for the set degustation menu, was not disappointed for the full experience wine match is a must the sparkling which was made from full Pinot..."

Sneha Arora

"I'll have to admit the whole booking process was a little wanky, having to pay first and the mandatory tip is way over the top we thought, luckily..."

Anh Nguyen

"Food and service were excellent. I enjoyed all the courses but the desserts were absolute standouts. The food was creative and very well balanced...."

Hangry Horace

"An incredible gastronomic experience that expands your imagination. A must do for all people living in or visiting Melbourne. The service..."

Dylan Thomas

"This was an incredible experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant was bright and intimate, but as well as very spacious. We were lucky enough to..."

Josephine

"Lume is my top 1 favourite degustation venue in Melbourne.It resides in a residential building in south Melbourne. Trendy decoration, great..."

Latteme

"We had a 10dish full course. I love the mini carrot and calamari, the emu ham is a bit salty. Really like the roast duck garnished with plums and..."

Hahapeanut

"Lûmé is a dining experience like no other, and should be on every adventurous foodie's bucket list.Head Chef Shaun Quade's creativity..."

Carolyn Stebbing

"Best restaurant in Melbourne hands down! The service is incredible, and I don't mean 'fake smile' incredible, I mean actual attentiveness and..."

Melbourne Food Lover

"Had a wonderful dinner at Lume in December - playful yet delicious food with a focus on provenance and unrushed service. The open kitchen and the..."

Useyourillusion

"Dined at Lume for birthday celebration on the New Year's eve. Opted for "The Road" vegetarian version in 14 courses. We're immensely satisfied and..."

Eatwithhendri

"Great food, good service, awesome vibe, definitely had a great night here. Love the “forest” concept of the new seasonal menu, using pine..."

Doris Wu

"Beautiful restaurant, with delicious food full of flavours. The abalone and John Dory were the stars for me - both perfectly cooked and wonderfully..."

S A

"I've never been a "foodie" but the food here has changed that. I've had two of the menus (the plantbased Ecosystems menu and the plantbased Autumn..."

tegan francesca

"Had a wonderful night with my friends tasting their new menu. Abalone is definitely a must-order dish if you come. Their cocktail and mocktail drinks..."

Ling Xu

"We selected Lûmé for their degustation menu. We wanted to try something special, but not get offal and ants etc in every other course. This menu..."

Bianca

"Spent the whole night on the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was an excellent experience! Alex the Som was a great addition so you must get the..."

Russell Hirschorn

"This is the second time I've been to this fantastic venue. We visited last night and once again were not disappointed. The service and staff were..."

Emrehan Goker

Fledgling Espresso

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Such a lovely cafe hidden in..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"As a mushroom lover, this dish was beyOndDdD enjoyable! The mushrooms were juicy, the sourdough was crispy & the feta went so well w the dish. The..."

Vivien

"Yesterday we visited @fledglingespresso for brunch as it was long overdue, but the wait was worth it..We completely enjoyed amazing dishes..."

We.eat.travel.love

"Living locally I have been here a few times, most of their food is great though their muesli acai bowl is really dry with very little acai and yogurt..."

Sophie

"A LOVELY CAFE IN A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD OF CARLTON NORTH.Came here for a Sunday morning brunch and loved everything that this place has to..."

Eatingtravellingcouple

"True to its name in every respect, this little bird is flying high and strong just within a few months of its inception. Now a huge favorite to many..."

Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger

"Will come back for:+ Mushroom medley+ Banana french toastWe came here for brunch on a bright, sunny morning, and chose to sit..."

The Casual Diner

"Not only was their Banana Bread French toast amazing but the atmosphere created by the warm and welcoming staff was what really made this an amazing..."

Kyah English

"Been to Carlton North lately?Admittedly, it’s one area I have little experience in. You could say, I’m a Fledgling in this..."

Tess Presso

"Banana french toast was AWESOME and is MUST GET!! The waiter was super friendly and helpful in making recommendations and the decor is nice. The..."

Hannah Savige

"Absolutely love this place! I have been multiple times in the last few years – I love that the menu doesn’t change often meaning I get to have my..."

Melbourne Food Nerd

"FLEDGING Espresso is a lovely cafe tucked away in Carlton north. I had the pleasure of visiting to taste their menu the other weekend and I would..."

Nikki Wishart

"My Rating: 4.5On a cold dreary Sunday morning, my friend and I headed towards Carlton area in search of a café for brunch. In viewing..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Great little spot! The chillie scrambled was amazing would definitely go back..."

Sarah

"Perfect portions, very delish, great service, good..."

Jie Cui

"We got a bit of everything! The pumpkin mash was super delicious! The French toast was also super yummy with a twist as they used banana bread!..."

Saygs_

"Started our Saturday morning in the courtyard at this lovely cafe. Love that they provide a blanket on each table for when it gets a bit chilly. To..."

Eatandexploremelbourne

"We visited Fledgling Espresso for a Friday breakfast and it was a sunny day so it was the perfect weather to sit outside in their lovely courtyard...."

Crumbs Of A Foodie

"Rate: 4.0/5☆彡 Came here twice for brunch, and both times got instant seating - wasn’t that busy. Small-medium sized cafe with plenty 1-1..."

Jade

"Fledgling is a cute and cozy cafe located in Carlton North. Upon arrival, I immediately felt warm and welcomed by the lovely staff. We opted to sit..."

Stelly

"I was so excited to visit Fledgling Espresso because I have heard great things about the Banana Bread French Toast, and wow, was I impressed. Two..."

Hello. Imnikki

"I tried Fledging Espresso through Zomato Gold and would definitely go back again and again. The service was flawless and the staff were very genuine..."

Gerry Zhou

"Food was super tasty and the cafe is really warm and cosy! Amazing service, thank..."

Marine Tan Yan

"Nice banana bread French toast but small portion of meal..."

WK

"Had a beautiful lunch at Fledgling, starting with some really nice coffee. I then shared the smashed pumpkin and mushroom toasts with my friend. The..."

Quince And Cheese

"The chilli scrambled was the best I've had. Big call i know. The banana bread french toast looked really pretty but was very underwhelming. The eggs..."

Eatenbymae

"This is one of the popular cafes in Melbourne and when you try out their menu you can see why! This cute cafe is located in a Victorian styled venue,..."

Agreekable

"It was really good, usually things that look amazing can be a bit of a let down sometimes when you’re eating them but the banana French toast was..."

CKA

"sweettooth or nah?🍌 banana bread french toast🎃 mashed pumpkin🍐 porridge🥑 zucchini fritters🥕 super..."

Sense Of Food

"This café has such a great vibe! With friendly and quick service, and in addition to the varied menu - Fledgling is a fabulous café! The..."

Sarah Isla-Maree

"Fledgling Espresso is a beautiful place! Great artwork, plants, and I love the courtyard too. I've visited a few times and the team is..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Fantastic Coffee. The Irish man Adam is such a gent. Would highly recommend 10/10..."

Dale Kinsella

"AMAZING FOOD! Gorgeous presentation and amazing flavours! What a great inner city spot! You wouldn’t even know you’re in bustling Carlton! Photos..."

@brunchgirl

"Came with some friends to try their famous Banana Bread French toast and my god it blew us away. The flavour combination was simply perfect and just..."

@foodtom

"Sweet or savoury @fledglingespresso has you covered! With their famous Banana Bread French Toast (what a combo!) or the perfectly seasoned Zucchini..."

Bigmelbappetite

"A small, intimate cafe in Carlton North that has everything you could ever desire for a lovely weekend brunch!Simple interior done nicely,..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Such an adorable and cozy cafe!It was a cold and overcast day when I visited Fledgling so the poached pear porridge on the menu was calling..."

Brunchbabymelb

"Delicious food, we had the banana bread French toast, and smashed pumpkin + halloumi. Highly recommend both dishes. The staff were attentive and very..."

Jessica Jackson

"The mashed pumpkin was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend it! The combination of halloumi, beetroot yoghurt, Dunham, herbs and pomegranate was..."

Priscilla Yeo

"Lovely little cafe with spectacular service!FOOD & COFFEE: We ordered the ‘Granola Bowl’ and ‘Raspberry Pancakes’ and were lucky..."

Jianne Yong

"Very cozy and friendly place, the food we had very decent and yummy, service was perfect . They have really interesting art print hanging in the..."

Putriku

"Really yummy brunch. The breakfast bowl was a mixture of goodness, the dressing was refreshing and savoury. The eggs benny was simple and tasty. The..."

Napatsawan Siwatkittisuk

"We were looking for a new lunch spot with courtyard on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon so I picked Fledgling Espresso based on the good reviews..."

Jolene Lim

"Delicious we had the Eggs Beny with smoked salmon perfect portion size and the Mashed pumpkin sweet potato with pan fried halloumi cheese, was a..."

ACCB Andy

"Very cute place, back yard and bathroom were beautiful. The service was great. Loved the menu. The food was delicious as well.Only criticism was..."

Tabi Ei

"Carlton North has such a cute village vibe, and Fledgling Expresso is the kind of cafe that really suits this atmosphere. What it lacks in size it..."

Morgs71

"Fledgling Espresso is a cute converted-house cafe that feels so homely and welcoming when you walk in. We absolutely loved all the colourful, pretty..."

Nini Foodie

"Sunny courtyard vibes at @fledglingespresso accompanied by a delicious ‘green power smoothie’ - healthy and refreshing! Great for a beaut day..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"We were happy to be invited back to Fledgling to try some new dishes today. I ordered the stunning bircher with poached fruit which tasted as..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We had decided to visit Fledgling Espresso as we had seen how colorful the dishes were! Here’s what we had!Raspberry pancakes - served..."

Win - FSC

"What a treat visiting for brunch! The menu has a lot of diversity and dishes that are unique compared to the standard fare you find at many cafes..."

Maria Condello

"Such a cute lil cafe with a great, friendly team!Really great coffee and the food is amazing! The vibrant colourful dishes were so eye..."

Foodloverwhojiggles

"Fledgling Espresso is located on Rathdowne Street in Carlton North. It has a relaxed feel with a lovely shaded courtyard out the back & a comfy..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Love love love the presentation of their Banana french toast dish. It’s turning me back to being a kid again with those pink fairy floss. And also..."

Harmony

"Beautiful place as I didn't have to filter my photos. We ordered some chilli Scramble with their salad and as well as their special fairy floss with..."

Andy Lim

"Having brunch in the courtyard out the back is such a lovely experience 🙌🏼It was the perfect weather that day and the smoothies and..."

Connie

"I ordered their chilli scramble eggs, zucchini fritters and banana French toast, plus their peanut butter smoothie and OJ.You can’t go..."

Eats With Kayli

"Long food review ahead.The mushroom medley was delicious. Garlic and mushroom goes together like bread and butter. The medley included at least..."

Melb_Belly

"Came for the leisurely lunch, have been to a few boozy brunches now and this was the best in my opinion. Food was yummy we got the banana bread..."

Zoe Garkinis

"Friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, most beautifully plated menu Definitely Insta worthy 😉Huge variety on offer! Indoor and outdoor..."

Mel Pantaleo

"This quiet place is sure to delight with plenty of seating options. As it was sunny I chose to sit in their outdoor area. I ordered their famous..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"What's our no. 1 tip to enjoy the best experience at Fledgling? Before we get to that, if you’re looking for a casual brunch around Carlton North..."

Explore.Melbourne

"The Mashed Pumpkin was amazing!! The combination of flavours really hits the mark. Their Gluten Free bread was the best I’ve ever tasted. Great..."

Krissilou

"My friend linked me an urban list article about the banana bread french toast here, so i decided to go try t out. What a good decision that was! :) ..."

Thuaners

"This is the best cafe in Carlton for sure, the coffee is amazing, supplied by Inglewood, and made perfectly. I had the mushroom medley, the best..."

Nessis32

"Everything about my first visit here was great..food,coffee,interior and staff.This is the kind of place that sticks with the crowd pleasers and..."

Tessie

"Had the wonderful opportunity to dine here today & if anything, I am in love with the interior! The high ceiling, wood finishings & the greenery 🌿..."

Maki Eats

"Great little spot where my partner and I went during the week so was nice and quiet. Friendly service and great food. I had the open steak sandwich..."

Charlie

"What a beautiful little space! I have really enjoyed everything I've had here, scrambled eggs were fluffy and with great texture with a dash of..."

Bel Wilson

"Cosy little cafe with super friendly staff and delicious food. I went for the banana bread French toast which came with berries, fresh banana, salted..."

Kate Dougherty

"Cute, cosy and phenomenal coffee!! I’m always greeted with the biggest smile when I walk in, the staff are very attentive and the menu offering has..."

Kim

"An absolutely amazing cafe; friendly staff greet you the moment you walk in side the door. Incredibly balanced food, divine coffee, and an impeccable..."

Sophie.brug

"On a rainy gloomy morning what I really needed was a great brunch to warm me up. Turn out Fledgling Espresso was just the right spot to do it. Warm..."

Hangry Dreamer

"Fledgling Espresso is a great find in Carlton North. This family friendly cafe located in the heart of Rathdowne Street is owned by the very..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Really enjoyed my latte and scrambled eggs. Coffee was great and the scrambled eggs full of flavor. Kid friendly cafe. Took my wife and son (in a..."

Peter

"The cafe itself is nice and cosy with a numerous seating choices, whether you want to sit in the front of the cafe, middle cafe or in the court year...."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Famous Coffee and brekie provider at Rathdowne St, have some spaces behind the coffee maker..busy at morning till lunch, either dine-in, takeaway, or..."

Adhiputro Prabowo Armand

"Delish food and a great back area space for breakfast with the puppy! Especially loved the mushroom medley and the chilli..."

Bonnie Boogaard

"Consistently good food, consistently good service and consistently good coffee. Take away or eating in, Fledgling is hard to pass on a shopping strip..."

Stephen Powell

"We visited @fledglingespresso for brunch as it was long overdue, but the wait was worth it. . We completely enjoyed amazing dishes of our brunch and..."

Pragya Gupta

"Great little place with constant stream of people which is a great sign of quality. The Magic coffee was outstanding, with a thick roast..."

Simon M

"Had a beautiful lunch at Fledgling, starting with some really nice coffee. I then shared the smashed pumpkin and mushroom toasts with my friend. The..."

Quincy Malesovas

"This is one of the popular cafes in Melbourne and when you try out their menu you can see why! This cute cafe is located in a Victorian styled venue,..."

Ella Sian

Cafe Illia

"Great experience made even better by lovely staff. The food was very high quality with fresh ingredients. We shared 3 pizzas and a pasta between 6...."

Emily K

"Fantastic Pizza. I have had +39 Pizzas many times when I come to Melbourne and it is always delicious and great consistency. Below scores are out of..."

A Otago

"This is a lovely little Italian pizzeria. They have an extensive menu and the quality of ingredients is excellent. Ordered two white pizzas. The..."

Arthur Pendragon

"🍤 prawns & zucchini 🍕 margherita 🍝 salmon ravioli 🎃 zucca pumpkin & italian sausage 🍅 lasagne croquette 🧀 stracciatella cheese..."

Faa Papon

"Came here on Friday night, so clearly they were crazily busy. But we got seated really quick, food came quick and was delicious 🤤 the server was..."

Charlotte Zhou

"A great 4 star pizzeria. The kind of place that you do a hit and run meal. Menu is basic, but the food is good. Love the crushed ice in the drinks,..."

Russell Black

"Staffs are friendly and efficient. Focaccia is good. Right amount of fluffiness and crisp on the outside. Fresh pasta marinara is pure heaven...."

Jasalin Chen

"Brilliant! Attentive service, excellent food. Wait staff scanning for eye contact from customers, friendly but not familiar staff. Kitchen staff..."

Luke Kettley

Casa Tajine

"Casa Tajine impresses with authentic Moroccan cuisine that is prepared with love by the skilful kitchen. Expect wonderfully flavoursome dishes that..."

Gastrology

"We had a lovely dinner here last night as a table of 4 and 1 child.Firstly, the service. Warm, welcoming and very hospitable. The lovely..."

Kristy

"excellent food and service! a cozy atmosphere in Carlton! suites vegetarians as well! definitely worth trying!we tried the shakshuka, vegetarian..."

Julieta Castillo

"Having never tried authentic Moroccan food, I was looking forward to experiencing a taste of Northern Africa. With promises of rich, spicy flavours..."

Morgs71

"Cute little Moroccan restaurant along Rathdowne street. We were lucky to be invited to try Moroccan food! It’s definitely been on my list to try..."

One.hungry.girl10

"As we entered Casa Tajine, we were transported to another world, greeted with the aroma of spices and incense. Being the first time trying Moroccan..."

Melbourne Food Monkeys

"first time trying moroccan food and I really enjoyed it. I tried the Moroccan chicken which I really enjoyed as the flavours were delicious and the..."

Connie

"Good food and friendly staff. Ambience is so good with the light and relaxing music. Perfect place to relax your mind. Many good options with drinks..."

Himanshu Chaudhary

"MOROCCO. One of the top countries in my travel bucket list and an ideally located culinary location that sees influence from both Mediterranean,..."

2wo Fat Girls

"You won’t find many Moroccan restaurants in Melbourne at the moment, so Casa Tagine comes as a breath of fresh air. The menu varies slightly day to..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"We loved visiting Casa Tajine, delightful customer service and authentic North African flavours. Highly recommendable, well priced and homely. We..."

Miri Yam

"After having been to Morocco, we were craving some Moroccan food. This restaurant really took us back there and on top of that the service was..."

Duc Dang

"Ordered the lamb & vegetable tagines, must admit we wad better tagines else where, but the chicken batela was the highlight. Might go back to have..."

W W

"Lovely experience! We got lucky to be received by the chef with his warm welcome. Ohhhh the eggplant salad was amazing!!! Really don't know which..."

Ligia Cruz

"I found this little Moroccan venue after some internet research. The atmosphere is essential and practical but this is only the first impression! The..."

Aldo Carbotti

"My first ever having Couscous. I had it with vegetables and left chicken and lamb for next times 😁. Definitely will try the bailla in the..."

MOHAMED ABDALLA

"As we entered Casa Tajine, we were transported to another world, greeted with the aroma of spices and incense. Being the first time trying Moroccan..."

Katie Y

"Great family owned & run business with delicious food. Paella, order ahead, was delicious. Tajines? Take your pick! Great Spanish & Tunisian..."

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