The best Brunch in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in April

Bowery To Williamsburg

89/100 (712 ratings)

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"Tucked into this cozy spot you’ll always find monumental service and atmosphere with quality food to match. Get amongst the brisket and omelette..."

Jock Steel

"Been here quite a few times, and their bagels are phenomenal! I always end up getting the halloumi melt on an everything bagel, and a peanut butter..."

Brittany Elizabeth Anne Jenke

"Food is way better than i anticipated. The front of house makes you want to visit this place again. A bunch of lovely people. Definitely..."

Can Kantoglu

"So delicious. I had the Reuben (Best I have ever had) with the raw slaw salad of the day in a meal. Massive meal for $17 and such great quality and..."

Rebeccal Ev

"Partner and I have been here for breakfast the past 3 days and loved every meal we’ve ordered. I’ve missed filter coffee so bad!! Would love it..."

Amy Vernon

"Yum, yum, yum! Great service, delicious food and great coffee. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast and would definitely come..."

Ainsley Lebner

"I’m not sure where to start. Service, food, coffee??? All top shelf. We absolutely love this..."

Matt Bradley

"Great little Google find when my son wanted waffles.... amazing waffles actually and all the little American favourites I've been missing living on..."

Allison Wilshere

"Yum yum and yum Brisket is amazing Waiter is cool Music is awesome Pickled herrings people, picked..."

Tracey Sharp

"Superb food and Service! I was greeted and seated straight away and thoroughly enjoyed my Ruben and cold drip coffee!..."

Jak Muffstud

"The salted caramel milkshake is to die for � have come each time I visited..."

Katerina Gvozdova

"Great place! Food, Service, Atmosphere was wonderful! A must..."

Julie Goldsmith

"On a trip to the AO Tennis we stopped here for brunch. It is just off Flinders Street close to Russell Street. We have been to NYC a few times and..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Best pastrami sandwich in Melbourne by a long way. Great value for money too. You will never leave hungry. This place is worth the visit if you’re..."

Vostok

"I’m here just to rate the chicken waffles ‘cos its so good!!! the others are pretty basic but THE CHICKEN WAFFLE WOW..."

Sheila Monalisa

"Absolutely love this place. They do everything well. I'm lucky enough to work close by, so I come here quite often. Their Ruben's are amazing, their..."

Rhonni

"Brought here by a group of colleagues, this is a fantastic joint to have lunch, great sandwiches and sides . The Reuben and Philly cheese steak are..."

Amid

"Bowery to Williamsburg is a great American inspired brunch spot in Melbourne city, tucked in a laneway close to Flinders Street Station. They..."

Kris L

"The coffee here was super delicious! I had a cappuccino, it had a beautiful art on top - It could be a bit hotter though. It also came with a Hersey..."

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

"Amazing food, cozy place and the food portion is worth the price! I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu...."

FoodieQueen21

"Love this place soo much! We went there twice while in Melbourne, and was not disappointed. There isnt much room in the cafe itself, but its totally..."

Alison Foreman

"3.5 stars Had lunch at Bowery to Williamsburg the other day and got their omelette and pastrami brioche roll. I found their brioche bread..."

Piggyeatalot

"Sat out front under the heaters which kept us cosy warm on a Melb winter’s day. Prompt & friendly service. Great coffee, could have been..."

Rhiannon Beck

"Great sandwich cafe, with good shakshukas. Place was bustling on a Monday morning, service was relatively prompt. The beef is a bit tough, but..."

Meowktail

"Pretty good food here, love the onion bagel! Could calm down with the amount of sauce tho it gets super messy and hard to eat. Cute layout though and..."

The Official Food Hunters

"Think NY in the middle of Melbourne CBD. Bowery to Williamsburg is exactly that, the whole vibe, the whole menu will take you straight into the food..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Boy did this place provide the goods! I was keen to try it for so long, so I decided to meet a friend and enjoy a sandwich and the mac and cheese...."

Foodies.and.Coe

"One of the few great places for brunch in the CBD! Convenient location and great selection of dishes. The baked eggs is my personal favourite...."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Expect long lines out the door for their famous Breakfast Bagels and Sandwiches, there’s also an all day eggs menu which is as long as your arm. On..."

Talkingfork

"I love this place, to begin with the staff are always happy and attentive. I didn’t have time to eat in today, so I grabbed a salmon bagel with a..."

Espy Eats

"Headed to Bowery and opted for the deep friend chicken burger with a side of mac n cheese.The burger is delicious with mouth watering..."

Angry Chicken

"This was a great little find down Oliver Lane. Turned up starving, and this place was the place to fill the stomach...It is quite small and queues..."

Srslyfoods

"4.5Caught up for brunch with B here! A New York style brunch cafe just a short walk from Flinders' Street Station.🍹 DRINKS: -..."

Neda

"Came to this alley for some coffee and sandwiches before work and with each coffee there was a kisses served with it.. we shared the The Reuben..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"The vibe wasn’t as good as I anticipated from the website and google search. Barista was lovely but a bit awkward. The food was good quality but..."

The Gluten-Free Foodie

"We stumbled upon this eatery for brunch. It was so delicious, the food was so tasty. There’s a selection of bagels with varied fillings as well as..."

Tige

"Delicious bagels just like you ones you would find strolling around Brooklyn and New York. Awesome little alley way venue and you get a little treat..."

Hungry Hippo

"Nice cosy place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Great coffee and new york style toasted sandwiches with healthy proportions. Will have to try the..."

Joseph Cardillo

"Life-changing! But seriously, everything I ate here was fantastic! The staff were also incredibly lovely and made the whole experience surreal. I had..."

Pumpkin Escobar

"I was in Melbourne so had to tick the box and do the Cafe Brunch. Reviews have indicated that Bowery to Williamsberg was hot. The place had great..."

Hungry Teddy

"US style sandwich, which tastes so gewwwdddddd!! The service, the staff are excellent. The only thing is that this place is not that spacious yet..."

Yuni Winingsih

"We were in a bit of a rush so took some food to go, and right from entering the staff were incredibly friendly and offered to assist us with choosing..."

Lisa Giles

"Best coffee I've had in a very long time. Staff was great, was seated immediately by the window and made small talk with the waitress (the one from..."

Juls

"Finally found my favourite brunch spot in Melb. Definitely stand out from million of options. Love the waffle and baked eggs! Also the bagel with..."

Net Chantarawaree

"Love that this place is hidden but still busy inside. Service was quick and our food came really fast. Bagels and oatmeal were so good - and it’s..."

Kylie Adeniyi

"I’m not kidding I genuinely felt like I was in NYC and it was such a great feeling. Had the #1 Baked Eggs which was the standard tomato based with..."

Birdman

"The fried chicken waffle is very recommended! It’s not just a fried chicken, it’s rich with flavour. This os their signature dish, make sure you..."

Kezia

"Busy cafe, be sure to get there early in the morning to get some great New York style food! I always get the peanut butter hot chocolate - not too..."

Littlemissyh

"Had a great lunch here on a busy Sunday. It was bustling so not the quietest place to eat, but the food is top notch and the staff are friendly...."

Erin Aus

"What a find! This place has an awesome menu and there are plenty of vegetarian options too! The coffee is ok but I wouldn't say it's great. But the..."

Truth Hurts

"Only had a ten minute wait at peak brunch time. The coffees were excellent-smooth but strong. We ordered the potato latkes with smoked salmon and the..."

Karina J

"What a beauty tucked in a lane... Super busy... With super friendly chatty staff. Love their warm welcoming place and a great menu to match. All day..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went for brunch on a busy Sunday morning. Seated surprisingly quickly. The bloke hosting was excellent. Very friendly and managed to keep people in..."

James

"Come to this place if you want to taste a superb breakfast with a very nice staff! Perfect waffle, great lime pie and good coffee. A must go in..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Amazing. My sister, mother and I went here for lunch and loved it! We were seated straight away and the staff were so friendly and helpful,..."

Josephine Mitchell

"4 weeks ago, my friends and I had a terrible time at B2W due to a rude waiter who mocked us when we notified him of hair in our food. The owners..."

Rachel Shan

"Another gem tucked in a lane. I’ve wanted to try a Reuben sandwich, so I came to B2W. The staff was so attentive and nice. There wasn’t a lot of..."

Ted Wu

"Comforting breakfast food which won't dissapoint in whichever mood you are.This place is one of my favorite places to have breakfast in Melbourne and..."

Princess Zelda

"The cafe is hiding in one of the laneways (near Chin Chin) We went to the cafe about 10am on a Saturday, and we waited for about 10 minutes to..."

FluffyHamster

"We came here for brunch with a group of 4, the waffles are AMAZING! So addictive I could not stop digging into mine. They have a great brunch menu..."

Sanj Tanya

"Best salmon cream cheese bagel in melbourne! Best soy chai too. Always my go to when hungry and in the city. The place has an authentic feel to it..."

ياني عبدالله

"I have known about this place for years and not sure why I have never paid a visit before. My friends from overseas chose this place. The place is..."

Clarinna

"I went with a friend for a birthday brunch. The bagels are delicious, just like I’ve eaten in the home of bagels; NYC! We ordered a selection of..."

Sarita

"Great food, lovely environment and well priced would definitely come again! The sandwiches are nice but definitely enjoyed the fried chicken on..."

Minh Nguyen

"I am borderline obsessed with Jewish American food. I'd been scouring Zomato for restaurants that serve latkes and stumbled upon Bowery. The place is..."

Quince And Cheese

"Had a great time catching up with a friend for brunch here. I reckon their menu on the wall is more updated than the hardcopy. For a street under..."

Prachi Tyagi

"It was planned brunch with my girls and we were so hungry too. And we decided to have brunch in here. We were greeted by the staff and asked where we..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Dead set delish. Some of the best lunches I’ve ever had during work hours have been here!!! The Reuben Sandwich is my favourite. The brisket is..."

Oj_always_eating

"I love the Reuben sandwich here. It’s so good! Really cute place with some great menu options. Down an alleyway too so a very “Melbourne”..."

KnowingMelbourne

"I had a really nice experience here, though it was a few months ago now. I have been meaning to come back but haven’t made it yet! Anyway, I..."

Mo

"Sooo good. Came for brunch after White Night. Have the Fried Chicken Waffle! Delicious! Great coffee and friendly service! Do yourself a..."

PC

"Shakshuka was amazing, perfect start to the day. Three different staff served/checked in on me and they were all absolutely wonderful, cheerful and..."

Chairman Meow

"AMAZING. Great service by a super chatty guy that was clearly very excited about the food they were selling. Partner and I shared the pastrami on rye..."

Em W

"In Melbourne for the weekend and headed out for Sunday brunch. Great cafe for American style food. Ordered the Shakshuka with pork and fennel sausage..."

Sydfoodlover

"Great service, food and coffee in an unassuming setting. Staff were amazing and the breakfast tasted delicious! I had the sweet potato and corn hash..."

Rachel Ross

"Visited this place last weekend for BrunchWe tried the popular 🥘 Waffle & fried chicken, 🥘 Turkey bacon sandwich☕️..."

Ashmita

"Nice ambience, friendly staff. Food was alright. Nothing too exciting. Had the corn & sweet potato hash. Huge portions though. Coffee was..."

Sangev Subramaniam

"Came here with a friend for lunch.They have a nice selection of sandwiches that scream yum and good coffee. I got the Rueben and i found it..."

Simply Eat

"Amazing coffee and great vibe. A group of us from the office had brunch and were not disappointed. Staff really friendly. After discovering this..."

Frank

"Dude. Three words: chicken and waffles.This unholy combination can be found down a particularly shithoused alley way between the flinders' and..."

InnerWestWayne

"Went here for brunch with my friend in such a lovely day and I can't begin to tell you how much I love this place. The guy who served us was fun +..."

Rizka Natasya

"Love eating here. Cant go wrong with the reuban. Their staff are helpful and so friendly. Great american style diner food. Love the pickles and..."

Danielle Wilson

"Some of the best fried chicken and waffles in Melbourne. Could have had a bit more whipped spiced butter and chipotle sauce, but the chicken and the..."

Kathleen Doherty

"While not quite hitting the heights of a New York deli (maybe im just being nostalgic) this does get pretty close. Been a couple is times...try the..."

PedGetsFed

"Points for: excellent Reuben sandwhich, good coffeeDine Time: weekday lunchGet in for your New York Jewish hit - fresh and chewy..."

Flying Forward

"Special lunch beef brisket, pretty special in both senses of the word. Ordered a coffee to after seeing they have padre beans. With the little..."

Youngy

"Third or fourth time here, there's always something different I want to try. Their sandwiches always pull me in and they are usually substantial,..."

Mustard

"Came here specifically for the fried chicken and waffles. Was not disappointed by the food at all. Also tried the Philly cheese steak and an..."

Amy Davis

"This is our second visit and both times have been a little average. I find the menu to be a little weird, with mixes of various cultural cuisines..."

Sassenach

"For a cafe lunch spot, this place is right up there. Menu full of classics such as Philly Steak Sandwich, Reuben & waffles and done well. Coffee and..."

Whats On The Grill?

"I'm a massive chicken and waffle connoisseur so of course this place was a must for me. Their chicken and waffles were interesting with the spiced..."

Brunchtime

"We had the wagyu burger and the Cuban, the wagyu burger was yummy very juicy and tasty. The sandwich was not too bad yummy ,but I think it could be..."

MY NAmE IS Lee

"Love the lemon vanilla schmear for my blueberry bagel 💜 i also love the selection of fish on my savoury board and I had a very satisfying..."

Jeanette La Fame

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus This little cafe is like a little slice of NYC right tucked down one of..."

Love At First Bite

"I mean does it get much better than the perfect Reuben Sandwhich? When you find a good one there is seriously nothing better... well maybe..."

Pass The Plate

"Unfortunately they were sold out of the fried chicken and waffles but I went with the special of bbq pulled pork eggs Benedict. I would return to try..."

Arron Conran

"I used to be a big fan of Bowery's Mexican eggs (I forgot the actual name but I think it was their Huevos Ranchos) so I was disappointed when I took..."

Wandering Ella

"Came here on a chilly weekend afternoon. From the onset, there is limited seating inside with just a few single tables and a large communal table to..."

The Consul

"Used to come here for morning bagels (with a shmear) when our office was around the corner. Now that I'm located a few more blocks away, we headed..."

Got_2_lunch

"I accidentally came upon this great cafe while I was trying to find another cafe who was closed that day. This cafe isn’t as popular as other..."

Fatty Mountain

"Great Padre coffee and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick coffee or quick easy lunch. The peanut butter..."

Maddison Jacka

"Hello, my absolutely newest favourite breakfast/brunch place in Melbourne!I had the savoury board which had cured salmon, pickles, tomatoes..."

Raph M

"Come for Sunday brunch and we were seated quickly in the outdoor section, which was nice. Coffee was nice and served with a Hershy's Kiss.A..."

Jamie

"Great efficient Service in a small subway-esque style deli Cafe interior. Busy in the peek of the lunch time lunch rush hour but still super quick..."

Maphilldas

"Another Melbourne laneway was explored today with brunching away at b2w. Tucked away in Oliver's lane is this unseeming ny style cafe with ample..."

Dr S

"So so so good.From their breakfasts to their loaded sandwiches to their side pickles and pretzels. I love this place, even better now they have..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Get the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. No excuses (except if you're allergic to peanuts).Great ambiance which recreates the New York-ish..."

Kennnny

"Always a great place for coffee so had to try their brunch. Great small menu, with a variety of typical American breakfast dishes. Obviously, we had..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Such a great cafe and one that has quickly been added to my rotating list of locals. Their lunch combo is great value with a sandwich, side dish (try..."

Tomas

"The iced coffee here was excellent. It was strong and creamy, didn't even need ice cream to make it awesome. Gotta love the polka dot straw..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"A very nice cosy feeling inside this brunch restaurant, furnished with contemporary sentiment and clean bright side windows. I went out with a few..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"First timer and immediately got a NYC Vibe. Tucked away on Olivers lane lies the very best fried chicken and waffles I've had to date. Awesome cold..."

Ej

"Hidden away in Oliver Lane (and also in Hardware Lane, mind you) is an New York-themed brunch spot called Bowery to Williamsburg, with a menu that..."

Donutsam

"Was awesome. If you want value for money go here. Big sandwiches. And don't go past the chocolate peanut butter Brownie either it's next level..."

Cameron Barnes

"Off the charts!!! ..."

Jacob Madubuko

"Bowery to Williamsburg is the perfect place for a lazy weekend brunch in the city. Went to the Oliver Lane branch and ate the weekend special which..."

Brungiel

"The coffee here is amazing..one of the best I've had and i drink a lot of coffee. The sandwiches are also delish. The other food options looked..."

Lauren

"Classic Melbourne... Tucked away in a little lane which you otherwise probably would walk straight past. Has a great vibe going on and the sandwich..."

Fish

"I have been hearing so much about this place. With a day off, good friend by my side and my "need for NY comfort food" - we hit this place. We both..."

Kenny Khamly

"I went with an American friend for Saturday lunch. His verdict on the chicken waffles - the best fried chicken he has ever eaten! My special of jerk..."

KatMmm

"Wow!! amazing ! solid steak and fried eggs for brunch so tasty - huge quantity- coffee also brilliant ! bit funny sitting at a long table with other..."

Ssou

"Another little secret gem , tucked cutely down a concrete Melbourne Alley. Best, Reuben in Melbourne! To. Die. For. And to wash it all down with good..."

Lady In Bread

"Great American sandwiches!!!! Perfect for lunch. These babies are a meal on their own. Well worth the lock jaw and the messy overflow of fillings...."

Tish Piaser

"Bowery to williamsberg takes me back to NYC, where the bagels are delish and everything has pickles. They do American dining very well. My favorite..."

Fi The Foodie

"Great lunch spot with a fun vibe and super quick, friendly service. They do a mean Mac and cheese side which I highly recommend. We got a Reuben and..."

LC.

"When you come across genuinely friendly service in a Melbourne cafe, its something you have to acknowledge. Not only were the guys at Bowery happy to..."

Phildho

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. This is AMERICAN goodness all wrapped up in the perfect..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"What a place great food and staff. Lots of love in the dish I had and my girlfriend felt the same. Very busy Sunday thank god we waited happy to..."

From From

"Great coffee and fantastic menu! The staff are so wonderful as well. We were in Melbourne from Adelaide and they were so helpful and accommodating!..."

Rachel

"Came here for lunch with a friend on Wednesday and shared the Reuben with the pickles and mac and cheese. The Reuben was very tasty but the hero was..."

Lida Cheung

"Came here for Friday lunch at around 12:30 and it was packed! We ordered takeaway, and having tried the Reuben already, I ordered the spicy fried..."

Fatcat

"Quaint little place hidden along a side lane with cobbled stones. It was busy around 1130 on a Saturday but managed to get a table for two near the..."

Jennifer Witchcat

"I love their pastry! Can't remember what I ordered exactly as we went in a group and we all ordered something different. Their sandwiches are really..."

Judene Messi

"The coffee here is with doubt the best along hardware lane. And it comes with a little Hershey's kiss for extra deliciousness. ..."

Muffins

"i will definitely do this than cumulus (since they both at the upper side of fliers lane) the place is relaxed and comfortable. Service was friendly,..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Lovely little cafe tucked away in the South Eastern side of town. There's a unique, comfortable and cosy vibe to the place. I had the Southern Fried..."

Binula

"A secluded and kick back place to enjoy a quick lunch. The setting reminded me of cute New York lunch date restaurant. The staff were chill and the..."

Tanya Nguyen

"1st cafe visit in Melbourne and I personally think it was the best one! Small cafe in a quiet laneway but had the New York-ish vibe… pretty sure..."

Iwan W

"Was recommended this little homely place by a colleague for breakfast. Tried the berry waffles - was really yummy. Great for a breakfast when you..."

Joi Dutta-Chavan

"Can't fault. Rueben is the most legit sandwich in Australia. Every side is on point as are the coffees. The Key lime pie is as close to perfection as..."

Ben Goodman

"Lunch is very simple. $13 for sandwich/burger/bagel or $17 for that + salad + pretzel + pickle. We both went for the set menu option. I had the..."

Vee

"A tasty little place in the CBD! Loved the chicken and waffles.. what a highlight! The staff were also really awesome here too. Definitely a..."

Ashley S.

"Perfect lunch spot. If you love America this is the place for you👌A true blend of America with Brooklyn larger accompanied by the..."

Yechan Kim

"Sublime artery-clogging Americana in Melbourne that tastes much better than anything(or nearly) you'll have in the States.The Pork..."

Crispymelbreview

"If you're feeling hungry and would like something a little moreish for breakfast/brunch, this is definitely the place for you. I had the Reuben..."

Amds

"After a few weeks of mediocre eateries the Swine was lucky to strike gold today with B2W. This is a Quirky trendoid little place with truely great..."

The Swine

"Recently I've been craving all sorts of American food, from barbecue to burgers and anything else I could find. So when we found ourselves in the..."

Melbourne Culinary

"If you want find a place that will fill the void in you stomach for a New York style breakfast and lunch, this is the place for you. The..."

Richelle Cox

"A heart-stopping, but thoroughly enjoyable feast. I wouldn't claim it's good for you, but if you've had a busy night and need some artery clogging..."

Pedro

"I had the Cuban braised pork brioche bun, I loved the pickled zucchini, was very nice. We had to wait a little for the table but it was worth it...."

Heidi

"Absolutely beautiful offerings in funky surrounds. The Ruben is a favorite, as is the Graceland for some weekend indulgence. Always had fantastic..."

The Kats Meow

"The Bowery serve up some damn fine pastrami on rye with pickles and sauerkraut. The pastrami was just like what my grandma used to make (and torture..."

Fussy Eater

"Last visit to Melbourne I tried to get a table at Bowery To Willamsburg for breakfast, with a line to get a table. Going back again the following day..."

Jo Hombsch

"Busy place friendly people, great descriptions and beautiful iced tea. We had a Reuben and a lox bagel. The bagel was amazing and the macaroni cheese..."

Krishna Brannigan

"My sister and I walked 22kms to get to this café – literally! We are training for the Oxfam 100km challenge this year so decided to make the pain..."

Ashanie Mekhala Perera

"Coffee was pretty good quality, food also good but not amazing. Had the egg bacon sandwich. Someone else I was there with had a bagel and loved..."

Jeremy Drinks Coffee

"Prepare to maybe sit awkwardly next to your company and across from another group of people because this place is full to the brim. This is totally..."

Maddie

"Delicious American-style food items such as pecan pie, key lime pie and bagels. In America the bagel variety is endless, anything from..."

Sandy Pok

"this place is great for comfort food. there are not enough places in Melbourne that do mac and cheese,fact. these guys nail it. great coffee..."

Gemma

"service was friendly and efficient ... coffee was above average (prefer mine stronger) ... tried the Lox & Potato Latkes which was above average ......"

David Weng Yew Wong

"Excellent take on a Brooklyn deli. Cannot do wrong with 5&Dime bagels, Reuben sandwiches and southern fried chicken and buttermilk waffles. Little..."

Potaoto

"The food here is very simple but very tasty. There aren't many places to sit, so don't come with a big group is my recommendation. The Mac and cheese..."

Kim

"One of my favorite cafes (coincidentally close to my office), Bowery to Williamsburg has “Fried Chicken Wednesdays”. Well they have a chosen..."

Yum Foodprints

"Being a bit behind on the Melbourne food scene these days, I feel like Bowery to Williamsburg is a pretty standard foodie cafe: good coffee,..."

Sophie

"Love B2W especially the bagels. Offer an American style and are famous for there Rueben sandwiches. Love the quirky milkshake flavored and the brunch..."

Melbourne Foodie

"What a great cafe. The Reuben looked and tasted like the real deal -- not the imitations you see in most places. I'm looking forward to going back to..."

Dan

"They finally have a branch in the CBD area, which is located along Hardware Lane (near to little Lonsdale street) Coffee's not bad and I really love..."

Mabel Lee

"Since coming to Melbourne, I learned to like (and make) sandwiches. In a way, I've come to appreciate it's convenience. Believe me, grabbing a ready..."

Sinfulorganiccook

"An excellent place for brunch... I absolutely loved their daily special and bagel! Great service, cozy ambience.... Valuable and generous serving...."

J88

"Tasty breakfasts, good Padre coffee, Bowery to Williamsburg makes for a good start to any workday. I had the baked eggs with Italian sausage and the..."

Mmmsedap

"Great bagels, great sandwiches, with Pastramis and schemers - lots of flavour. Very USA in style and food. All fresh, delicious and tempting. Had a..."

Alisha Murphy

"great place. friendly staff, great food, amazing location and seating. totally recommend for a lazy lone brekkie by yourself or with friends and..."

Sam J

"Hidden gem for New York style brunch in the CBD.Tucked away in Olive Lane just off Flinders St we were pleased to be seated immediately for..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"Ok, so I don't like eating breakfast but their breakfast stuff is one of a kind. Their kind of food will make you hallucinate because I obviously ate..."

Marietta

"Unpretentious and delivers on what it promises. The touch of kiss with the coffee was a pleasant surprise, definitely made my day. Orange juice was..."

FoodHedonist

"Great New York style deli that really delivers the goods. Can't go past the Rueben sandwich. Definitely a favorite. If I can't get to Katz's..."

David Dann

"My new found early weekend waking does mean there is always time for breakfast these days! This Saturday we toddled off in the Spring sunshine to see..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Went for brunch on a Sunday morning. Place was packed and bustling with energy. Ordered the savoury breakfast board which was okay. Good coffee...."

Winnie S

"Hmmm, not too sure. I will have to come back to try the food to make a fully informed decision on Bowery to Williamsburg, but after much hype, I was..."

AH

"All the food is delicious. The menu has something for every palate and the portions are respectable. Highlights are the Reuben Sandwich and the..."

Josh_hajis

"A little pricey BUT its worth it. The Ruben is the best in Melbourne. I've also had the potato latkes with poached eggs and horse radish. Sooooo..."

Z A.

"Went for a Friday Brunch. A little hard to find, but was worth the stroll through Oliver Lane.As per usual, ordered the Buttermilk Waffles..."

KevC

"It was my first visit here & going in I had no expectations. The roll was MASSIVE & I thought there was no way I would finish it but it was too damn..."

Jamie Nicholl

"Bowery to Williamsburg is basically serves up Australian takes on New York deli classics. Everything is high quality, but if you're a homesick NY'er..."

David Gonzalez

"Love it!. I love this place, everything is fresh and the food is amazing. Today I had the Brownie after breakfast it was the best Brownie I've ever..."

Fred F

"Very nice cafe! The range of sandwiches is great, especially since they let us substitute meat for vegetarian options. For a sandwich it is maybe a..."

Esther

"Great sandwiches! Huge, so good value for money. We had the Rueben and the Cuban pork sandwich both of which were excellent - loads of filling. Make..."

4chillies

"A good brunch experience, but not quite what I wanted. Everything about this place was just slightly less than I wanted it to be. The table was..."

Jiminy Crickets

"Stumbled across this cafe after I'd walked out of a more famous cafe a short distance away. The other cafe (who shall remain nameless) treats single..."

Rachel’s Kitchen

"I am rarely in the CBD for breakfast or brunch, always preferring a more local option. Last week however, we were in the city on a Saturday morning..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"On previous trips to Melbourne we had noticed the Bowery to Williamsburg sign a few times on our way to one place or another and finally our..."

A Food Story

"Small and quiet brunch bar, some awkward seating positions but great food none the less. The portions a massive so you'll definitely leave satisfied..."

Jimmy Miloseski

"I would recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a great breakfast and coffee in the CBD. I tried all of there bagels and I have no..."

Abdullah Alrashed

"For anyone who has been lucky enough to travel to New York City, they will know that it is truly a foodie paradise. . Despite the many world class..."

Trading Plates

"Such a shame that the breakfast menu is not available on weekends. Other than that, nice start to a cold and rainy day with peanut butter hot..."

Jennifer

"Went to Bowery to Williamsburg for breakfast. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a good bagel. You pick your bagel, your smear & any..."

K

"Amazing place for sandwiches, brioche, burger buns and bagel. Don't forget to add your side with mac'n'cheese and pretzel. Super delicious!..."

Jdywdy

"Though it is no Russ and Daughters in NYC I would give Bowery to Williamsburg a thumbs up for the hot smoked salmon bagel. Would visit again to try..."

Just Another Foodie

"Every time I come here I find it hard to choose just one sandwich... This generally leads me to ordering two, and leaving incredibly full and..."

Amit

"Not a bad place. I will say the patty was dry but my mate was very happy with his. I would go again but will order something different. Great..."

Luke Purcell

"This place is great - came here with a friend last week to catch up over coffee and lunch. The ambience is exactly what one has come to expect of a..."

Pd

"Went when it first opened and it was great! Reminded me of being back in NYC. And OMFG THE PUMPKIN PIE 😍 haven't been back since though, but would..."

Shruti Lad

"Shining like a beacon with bright lights illuminating the cold grey alleyway, B2W looks a little out of place in the shadow of tall office buildings..."

Bonjourchickie

"If you're looking for a great weekend brunch spot and work-break eatery, you definitely need to give Bowery to Williamsburg a visit.For me, the..."

John Reynoldson

"Lucky to have popped by on my lunch break with no wait for tables. Ordered the Reuben sandwhich which was full of flavour and very filling. If you..."

Rasabear

"Amazing food, great service, innovative and delicious menu.They have constantly changing specials which are always amazing, gorgeous..."

Nik Skoufis

"Lovely. Hey I really like it here - service is consistent (even though it's always busy whenever I go) and the salads are really fresh and..."

Zoe

"As a result of driving in to the city early lately, I've been enjoying some carb heavy breakfasts at bowery to williamsburg. My favourite combination..."

Eat.more

"Such great friendly..."

Mara

"Wicked Sandwich in a great setup! Very happy with our lunch the other..."

Dani77_z

"In all honesty, it was the macaroni and cheese that really appealed to me about B to W – all of the photos of it just looked so decadently good..."

MyFoodBelly

"I had heard so many great things about this place that I had to try on my weekend away in Melbourne. I had the Reuben while my travelling partner had..."

Kris

"The pie. I dream of the key lime pie, the other food is also great too but that pie I would eat everyday if I wasn't worried about..."

Jane Levinson

"Easter trading. I was looking to go today and found that their Oliver lane location was closed this long weekend but their hardware st one was open..."

Natalie Kovacevic

"Delicious sandwiches with fresh ingredients. I love the sandwiches on offer at Bowery to Williamsburg. I have tried the Rueben and a the brioche..."

JW

"After my unsuccessful attempt at having brunch at Bowery to Williamsburg which led to having a great Reuben Sandwich , I finally made it back here on..."

Darren Aka Ming

"According to M, the coffee here isn't amazing: very American, well expressed with a lot of crema but not the best roast for a black coffee, much more..."

Snow Crab Nebula

"Sometimes, all you want for lunch is a really good sandwich. Enter: Bowery to Williamsburg, an American sandwich café tucked away in one of the..."

Ani

"Once given the menu my eye immediately saw the words: Peanut Butter. Pear. Popcorn. Perfect! Latte and Fried Challah The Fried Challah is what..."

ByTheSpoonful

"This hidden gem is often overlooked due to the more popular graffiti filled laneways which surround the unassuming cobblestoned street. It is worth..."

Kit And Kafoodle

"Going to an American deli five minutes after getting back from the States seems a rather odd thing to do. Circumstances led to my visit to Bowery To..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Bowery to Williamsburg was an obvious choice for a hearty breakfast to end a weekend of feasting in Melbourne. The New York inspired café/deli is..."

Feastwisely

"In the past week I have stumbled on two truly excellent spots to have lunch, one touristy and very now and the other a timeless classic in the best..."

Lobster

"This blog post contains photos..."

Rob Y

"Moving to the skylines and dirty streets of New York, an inspiration for restaurateurs and fashionistas alike. Bowery to Williamsburg pays homage to..."

Hungrycookie

"Bowery to Williamsburg can be a little hard to find because of its downplayed shopfront, but it still becomes quite busy at lunchtime as it fills up..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"With an excellent location near Flinders Street Station plus tasty, interesting and varied menu options and a bright, casual atmosphere – this..."

Terri

"Bowery To Williamsburg is one of those rare American-style brunch places at the CBD area. I can't emphasise further on how Melbourne treat their cafe..."

Evelovelle

"It basically serves brunch with an American twist, hence the name (Bowery – New York, Williamsburg – Virginia). The menu (above) is short and..."

Mon's Adventure

"Absolutely Amazing!. Heard a lot about this place, and was very interested as it's tough to find a good Rueben in Australia. By far the best Rueben I..."

Maxx Sann

"Good New York style sandwiches. Great New York style sandwiches. For $15 you'd hope they would have come with at least a side. Coffee is average for..."

Marat

"So good. And the coffee was excellent. The mushrooms were just amazing. And they actually serve nice gluten free..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"The food is good for something different but don't be mistaken that you're getting real NYC style..."

Marina

"So delish. Great chicken great waffles great beans great corn bread! Everything is a winner here. So yum. Staff were really nice, it was very busy &..."

Happy Kath

"Second time round being here and was pleased with the quick, friendly service alongside the food despite coming right during lunch hour. Ordered the..."

Happy Egg 🍳

"Brought back memories of New York City. Picked up a reuben takeaway order on Friday for lunch.The layout of the place is very cool; great..."

Corbossa

"Worth the wait. Had been waiting to try for a long time. Had the Reuben and Waffles - both were absolutely perfect. Now to try the rest of the..."

Glenn Thomas

"Great spot. I went to Bowery on a weekday at lunchtime and was not disappointed! I had the pulled pork sub with a side of mac & cheese - it was so..."

Alyciaa

"Well worth the visit! Ordered a Reuben and pulled pork baguette...the Reuben understandably was not as good as those in New York but still very very..."

Steven

"PBJ on Pumpernickel?! Yes please! It was the best bagel to start the day. My unique tea blend was comforting and delicious, my friend loved his..."

Hayley

"Yum. I have been wanting to go here for a while so the boyfriend and I went for a quick lunch during the week. Absolutely packed, but we were lucky..."

Kylie

"A touch of New York in Melbourne. Bowery to Williamsburg is a fantastic American cafe located in the heart of Melbourne. The menu is very American..."

Matt Roberts

"Taste of America. I was really excited to try this place and I wasn't disappointed! Everything was fresh, tasty and a great take on American style..."

Girl_friend_girl

"Such a great place to get together with friends for an unforgettable meal. We will definitely be back to try everything on the menu. The prompt and..."

Olivia Tusek

"Mouthry to Bellyburg. Time: 11:57amParty: OneScooting in for lunch today, I knew of the popularity of the venue so arrived early. Just as..."

Michael Glynn

"Love the hot chocolate!. Reuben too hyped up, was decent though, very messy to eat.hot chocolate was amazing with little bits of peanuts..."

Beini

"Soooo good. My sandwich was heaven , it was food for the soul and i enjoyed it very much.this place is cosy and the staff are great and the food..."

Momojaan

"Another spectacular breakfast. Thanks..."

Klakes

"Delicious & different! Tucked away in a little pocket of the city. All our meals were spot on for flavour & presentation. Definitely look for this..."

Chocolate.Factory

"Delicious sandwiches and good lunchbox deals with yummy salads or Mac n cheese. The key lime pie is also to die for. Check..."

Clairest

"Just great. And you must try the NY Baked Cheesecake -..."

Miam Miam

"CAnteen menu, good sides!. I quite enjoyed this place, the menu is short and sweet, you choose a sandwich for $12.50 or add a side for $16.50. I..."

Jennifer Seah

"Nice establishment in a lovey Melbourne laneway. Small breakfast menu but right up my alley - the field mushrooms were delicious. Service was there..."

Rosely

"J line express coming at you.... Its been just under a month since B and I returned from our foody trip to the States, living in a semi-withdrawl..."

Lil' Kim And Big Ach

"Love love love. Had a delicious brunch here! service was great!! loved the atmosphere and decor of this place! food was very reasonably priced and..."

Brunchenthusiast

"Breakfast in a New York minute. Certainly a popular choice it seems. The service is prompt but felt like arrival was rushed. The lox salmon was a..."

Badabooma

"Gluten Free. Great gluten free bread, only $1 surcharge. Busy but seems to run smoothly, friendly..."

Scott

"Big Sandwiches. Ordered a Reuben and Turkey Club sandwich. Seriously, these sandwiches are piled high with meat upon meat. Bread is fresh tasting and..."

Lisa Blackman

"Living in a New York Sitcom. If not for the chairs out the front it would be easy to miss this place, even if you knew you were on the right laneway...."

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Grave

"Such a brilliant little place, always packed! Love the Reuben..."

Legeo1

"Worth a try. A little overrated in my eyes... Great concept with the NY deli style vibe and alright food but not all its cracked up to be. Had no..."

Northsider

"Great bagels, ok coffee. I have a love-hate affair with Bowery to Williamsburg. The service is great and I love the breakfasts (their bagels are..."

LGEMP

"Sublime eating awaits you! .... Sublime eating awaits you!Immerse yourself into the unique burst of flavors allowing your taste buds to explore..."

Jennifer Kalliopi Jones

"Really enjoyed the Reuben sandwichand that pulled pork special after reading mixed reviews. Definitely will be..."

John H

"Pretty Decent. Not one of the best Ruben’s I have had, but by Australian standards it’s pretty decent. Friendly staff and quick service during..."

Cheezles

"I had the smoked salmon on rye bread and it was just good. Not amazing but..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Nice coffee, friendly service and Ruben sandwich was pretty delicious. It's massive though, next time I would share..."

Danni

"Ruben. Best ruben I've had in Australia, and I've had..."

J-Rod

"Hot tip! Go with a friend!. The serves are colossal and incredibly tasty - much as you'd pretty much guess for an American-themed eatery. Go with a..."

Caroline Tunnell-Jones

"Great Breakfast. Came here for breakfast time and decided to skip pass the famous sandwiches and bagels instead opting for the decadent french toast..."

Appyheartsfood

"Breakie-wise: Can't go wrong with a bagel and blueberry schmear - light and delicious. The salmon baked eggs on the other hand was a little..."

G.R.eat

"Bagel heaven. Hazzah! Hazzah!..."

Nathan Gurarie

"Delicious and unhealthy brunch. The bagels and sandwiches here are really good, the only thing you need to worry is your body weight..."

Wen

"This place has something for everyone... bagels with smears for a light brekky, solid delish sandwiches and dense yummy cheesecake.. but then there..."

Food Amie

"Dem sandwiches.. Great coffee, best I've had in the city! but the reason you go is for the amazing sandwiches. The 16.50 lunch deal has so much..."

Gimpbusta

"#yummy not the service though. Great food, but not a 100% about the..."

Antita

"Good Ruben. Bowery to Williamsburg is a cute little cafe down an alleyway. They serve many different sandwich options. I had the Reuben and..."

Purple Bear

"Novel. I wouldn't come here daily, it's a bit pricey for essentially sandwiches. But it's definitely fun for a change of scenery and for something..."

Mochi Jungle

"Large size meals, reasonable pricing. I had the Reuben -..."

Tardar Sauce

"Killer coffee, awesome staff. What more do you..."

Daniela Karner

"Had chicken schmaltz which was great, loved the walnuts in the bread. Bagels are quite small though and not as filling as the sandwiches. Great..."

MyOpinion

"Liked this place, for the atmosphere and decor as well as the food. I had the schmaltz chicken and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was..."

Xoanon

"Pastrami was not as good as you get in N.Y , but best I have tried in melb so far. Great service...."

Mia

"Delicious. I went to BtoW for lunch on a Monday and it was packed! We were planning to eat in but the wait was too long so we did take away. So if..."

JW

"Really enjoyed the sour cherry bagel w cream cheese. Great quality bagel & plenty of different flavoured cream cheeses to accompany the bagel...."

Sare

"Blow the bagel. This place is blowing my mind. I am not normally so impressed by a cafe, come on, they open all the time. But this one is special,..."

Nat Power

"Coffee was great and service fantastic. Will definitely be returning to try the lunch..."

Belinda Keeffe

"Excellent! Great location, the service food and coffee was first class and all done with a smile. Must get back here..."

Scott A Pendlebury

"Absolutely loved this place. Worst part was having to choose which sandwich to try. All of them sounded amazing. Will be back for..."

Sam Scriba

"Excellent. The staff were very friendly and there are a number of vegetarian options. Would definitely recommend it.Laura..."

Laura

"Stepping into Bowery to Williamsburg feels pretty much like stepping straight into New York, everything feels ripped straight from a place like Katz..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"I go for the hot smoked salmon sandwich; a thick mix of torn smoked salmon with smooth caviar cream cheese schmear, juicy hierloom tomato, fried..."

The Food Society

"Bowery to Williamsburg in Melbourne’s CBD is a cafe that, as the name suggests, is inspired by Manhattan’s Bowery, Brooklyn’s Williamsburg and..."

The City Lane

"I had the delectable peanut butter hot chocolate. The complete menu was up on the wall.. And they had a lunch deal where you could get one of the..."

De-brief Me

"When I read that a "NYC Eatery" opened in the CBD the other week called Bowery to Williamsburg my first thought was that the Mexican craze was now..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"The café really captures the best of both worlds or in this case the best of both cities. With a fast paced New York subway ambience down a grungy..."

Forksake

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). The best? The food porn of the dessert counter and the peanut butter hot chocolate. The..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"... glad I ordered the Reuben just to see what it was like, but I enjoyed the lox bagel far more. When you go inside Bowery there’s a huge tray of..."

Cat

"I loved sight of the broken fried egg with glorious oozing yolk. The bacon was salty and crisp, the monterey jack cheese nicely melted and the prune..."

MikhaelfBlue

"Bowery to Williamsberg is an exciting New York style cafe in Oliver Lane near Fed Square in Melbourne, paying homage to New York but in particular..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Bowery to Williamsburg – namesake to the New York subway station for the line connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn and we are certainly being taken on..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The Reuben ($12.5) is my idea of the perfect sandwich. The beef was layered so thick it was basically a steak, and the lashings of sauerkraut were..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"This actually surprised me with its pleasant chocolatey peanut buttery taste that wasn't too sweet or over powering. We were brunching at 11:15am..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"I really enjoyed the style of food at Bowery to Williamsburg. It's soul food without the heaviness. I would have preferred all the food in a sunnier..."

Cora Chen

"Most of us had a side dish of macaroni and cheese and all agreed that this was the highlight of our meal. It was rich and creamy and had a delicious..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"This is one of the few places in the world that I am quite happy to return to day after day! The quality of every dish is very high, with generous..."

Nicholas Ryan

"Gobsmacked by the succulent, juicy and melt-in-your-mouth slow cooked beef that was loaded generously into our sandwiches. Very filling and loved..."

Ling Luc

"One of the nicest places that I endeavour to visit when I find myself on a trip to Melbourne. The best chicken and waffles, alongside one of the most..."

rebuh nomis

"Great cafe on Oliver lane (next to Russel) for weekend brunch. Went around 10:30 on Saturday and had to wait for ~25 minutes for a table. only the..."

Uthpala Koralegedara

"The Rouben Sandwich was loaded with beef! It looked amazing and tasted amazing as well! The mushroom and halloumi bagel sandwich was the best I’ve..."

YuWan鱼丸

"Can’t believe I only just found this place!!! Amazing. Industrial feel, American style breakfasts, NY bagels, shakshuka eggs. open kitchen. ..."

Anthony Hughes

"Great food, located quietly away on Oliver lane. Visited on a Saturday afternoon, a short wait to walk-in. Very friendly service. There's a long..."

Anni Phan

"A nice little, warm and cozy place for a breakie. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Ordered a large cap and a egg-bacon sandwich which was..."

Suraj Padinjarute

Lello

89/100 (1460 ratings)

Restaurants

Italian

Vegan Options

Mediterranean

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Pizza

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Brunch

Drinks

Prawns

Tiramisu

Lasagne

Pasta

Salad

Calamari

Calamares

"Managed to grab dinner for two here on a busy Saturday night. No booking, under 5 minutes and we were seated. Good wine selection, with a variety of..."

David Parer

"Fantastic food - the potato pizza is to die for! Cocktails are amazing - you must try the espresso..."

Craig Stanford

"Such a lovely place. The service was fantastic, the food was incredible and I would highly recommend this place. We had 3 different pastas, all..."

Julie Blackley

"Loved their service. They cooked my meal on a separate pan when requested to ensure my meal doesnt come in contact with any meat. Really tasty food..."

Ishrat Hasan

"The food and the service were excellent. A great place for a quick bite or a leisurely three course meal. We'll be..."

Brad Keele

"Fabulous..we walked in off the street on grand final nigh..no tables but promised a call in an hour. 20 minutes later we had a table for 6 and..."

Tina Smith

"Visitors to Melbourne staying across the lane. This became our "local" for the couple of days we were here. Enjoyed dinner, coffees, cocktails and..."

Francine Traeger

"Greeted well as you enter the restaurant, delicious food, excellent service - nice wine list - has it all....we enjoy the dinner - Margaret Cunniffe..."

Margaret Cunniffe

"The most amazing food you can have!! The gnocchi melt in your mouth and 24hours later I can still taste the flavours from my truffle parmigiano..."

John Cardamone

"A great place to eat authentic Italian. The staff was very friendly and..."

Ken J Clifford

"Some of the best pasta I’ve had in a very long while, with delicious salads, sides and the desert was to die for.I can’t recommend..."

La Ola Es Mia Cocina.

"Great Italian, excellent knowledgeable service backed up by great food, wine selection and coffee. Highly..."

Chris

"Its been a while since I last visited Lello and I was pleasantly surprised by the improvements. The staff were professional, knowledgeable..."

Espy Eats

"Pretty busy place for weeknights. Good place to go after work. The service is pretty good. We've ordered few things but my favourite are the gnocchi,..."

Priscillia

"Been here a few times now! Consistent pasta, love the traditional flavours. Prices are reflected in the dishes and love the atmosphere. I have tried..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"Cozy Italian restaurant on the corner of flinders lane and Russell street. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful staffs. And of course the food was..."

Ann

"Excellent service. The gnocchi with zucchini was phenomenal. Great texture and loved the sauce. Ricotta ravioli with eggplant also tasted great...."

Whalesfoodadventure

"A wonderful place with amazing Pasta dishes and mains. The gnocchi with pomodoro sugo and the special Fish of the day were super fresh and tasty-..."

VeeC

"Walked in for a pre-show dinner on a blustery Friday night. We were eating early so did not bother making a booking. The after work bar queue left us..."

Umami

"From the food to the service everything we experienced was absolutely faultless. Little pumpkin arancini was to die for as was the caprese salad..."

Birdman

"Nicely located, nice interior, we were seated at table for 8 closest to kitchen and the soundproofing in the place seems well done, most places you..."

Sophie S

"Top dining experience all round, especially if you love Italian food with a difference. The staff were very professional and super friendly, making..."

Custardbun

"Very authentic italian cuisine. With the touch of expressive italian waitress that make the atmosphere sparkling even more. The ambience is on point...."

Fuad Pratama

"Amazing service - I had a suitcase because I was on en route to the airport - not a problem for the staff who promptly stowed it away. Next the..."

Sartaj.s.sandhu

"Lello is a sleek Italian cafe/restaurant on the busy Flinders Lane / Russell street corner. Nice fitout makes this venue aesthetically pleasing and..."

Espy Eats

"Came for lunch, had the kingfish and charred cauliflower. At first I was a bit put off by the $36 price tag.. but it was absolute value for money. It..."

Alex Bogart-King

"We ordered only 3 dishes but the 3 of us felt very full! The food and customer service are both excellent. Quiet atmosphere but nice warm feeling...."

Hoang Trang

"Probably some of the best pasta and lasagna I've had in melbourne all very fresh ingredients and everything is made from scratch. Highly..."

Dee Tuncer

"I had lunch there yesterday and loved it. My companion had the handmade potato gnocchi and I had these amazing zucchini flowers stuffed with goat..."

Angel Lewisova

"Seeing this is a pasta bar I’ll focus on that! The lasagna I had was probably 9/10 absolutely delicious. Can’t say the same about the calamari, I..."

Denny Patron

"Some of the best Italian I have had in Melbourne, the pasta and ingredients were so fresh and delicious! The atmosphere was very romantic and will be..."

Therese Rowan

"I love love love this place! Has the best cacio e pepe! Their pizza is also probably by the the closest to what you can get from Rome..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"My fellow diners and I had a great experience at Lello last night. The ambience was great (cheerful but not too noisy); the staff were delightful and..."

Sarina R

"If you work in the city, you’re in for a treat – the public transport system will get you there. If you are planning on driving in, and depending..."

The Domestic Traveller

"Lovely atmosphere, great service and the prawn pasta dish I ordered was quite nice and had a lot of effort put into it. The menu and the food..."

Dulasha Fernando

"I visited this place when it used to be Ostaria and I like the new look and menu!Lello has a very welcoming feeling, great ambience with..."

Eatabelle

"Can’t fault this place. Love it! The food, atmosphere and service 👌 have been a few times now and it never disappoints, highly recommend the..."

Beth’s Bites

"Great place for delicious Italian foods. The grilled calamari entree was super delicious with a charred flavour but still tender. The pine mushroom..."

AC

"The menu had pasta of the day which was veal pasta with truffle. It was so good, so that’s why I’m giving it a 4. Pizza was also pretty good and..."

Hungry Koala

"A friend suggested that we try Lello based on the good reviews on Zomato.We had some garlic focaccia to start and I decided to go for the..."

Ilovefood13

"Lovely ambience, great beer and good pasta. While the pasta tasted fresh and handmade it wasn’t bad but nothing extraordinary. I got the margarita..."

Christine Stephen

"The service is absolutely spectacular— incredibly engaged staff, warm, welcoming and with brilliant suggestions. The squid ink that was..."

Neer Ly

"Fresh home-made pasta! This place has my heart! Very friendly and relaxed. The venue is stylish and welcoming.I usually stop in for a quick..."

Sterling Archer

"I can only rate based on their coffee as I didn't have any of their food. Stopped in for a business meeting and the staff were friendly and very..."

Foodie4Melb

"I can't comment on their food as i didnt have any but their coffee? Wow. 👌Had a business meeting and the staff were courteous and friendly..."

Bigfatfoodie

"Excellent service, with good quality food. The pasta I had was al dente, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story behind the pasta told by the waiter who..."

Daniel

"Called in here last night for dinner before the theatre. We didn’t book and we managed to get a table for which we were really grateful...."

Timinmelbourne

"Delicious Italian fare! The Garlic Focaccia was just heavenly, and the calamari was nice and tender. I was really looking forward to the gnocchi but..."

Avolette

"Pasta made fresh daily, and serving Atomica coffee. Came for lunch. Food: Lamb ragu gnochi. Gnocchi pieces were beautiful, the perfect..."

SJFU

"Great pasta though I’d give it to Tipo 00 in a competition.Atmosphere and refinement a big step forward from what was here before...but..."

Rod Coleman

"The best place to enjoy a glass of wine and fresh home made pasta. We had the rabbit tagliatelle and the seafood pasta. To die for. We finished our..."

Andrea Agosta

"Had a vey nice evening here with my missus. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Loved the Salumi plate and the seafood pasta. Looking..."

Luke Shaun Martin Jasper

"I did have the best vegemite toast on sourdough I've probably ever had this morning. Just the right amount of everything. It made me happier than it..."

Morag Longbottom

"Stumble upon this place randomly and decided to give it a try. Not many pepole when we first step in, but the place is full after we left around 9pm...."

Bubbles

"Lamb ragu pasta($29-$30). The sauce and meat tastes delicious. I think it would have been nicer if there was more sauce though and bigger cuts of..."

Christine

"This was by far one of the best meals we have eaten. The pasta was really delicious and a good size. The sprouted grain makes the pasta easily..."

HobbityElf

"A friend brought me here for a birthday dinner and I have to say, he picked very well. The decor was cosy yet trendy, and the staff were friendly and..."

Om Nom Nom

"Pasta Bar is a misnomer. I wandered in expecting a snack then thought I’d look like a complete goose if I walked out of what is in fact a lovely..."

Two Sheds

"Yak Italian Kitchen & Bar has now become Lello, which was the childhood nickname of head chef and co-owner Leo Gelsomino. Pasta is still the focus..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Tried this place the evening before the Melbourne marathon a couple of weekends ago. Hoping for a large plate of pasta to carb-load, I was..."

Liz Elton

"In the heart of the CBD on Flinders lane, the old Yak Italian Kitchen has transformed into a new dining experience named Lello pasta bar. All the..."

Olive Sundays

"Very good food quite great service a bit expensive always check beverage pricesRecommended to order burrata salad everything is season very..."

Anupatfirst

"Really enjoyed dinner at Lello. Whilst quite similar to the previous restaurant, Yak bar, the fit out is noticeably more refined. The service was a..."

Kate Dougherty

"Friendly service and cozy ambience. Pizza and baby calamari are perfect, but the dessert special recommended by the staff has a strange..."

Hahapeanut

"Amazing Italian staff and food. Great vibe, great place for a meal with friends and it's not so noisy that you can chat without everyone hearing...."

Christina Katsifolis

"Loved this place! We went here randomly after not being able to get in elsewhere. Lucky we were able to get in on a Saturday night without a booking...."

Maddie Atherton

"Food was very good. We had the pizza with the sausage and the turmeric potatoes which was different but it was nice. We also had the lasagna which..."

Occasionalmelbfoodie

"Between 3 girls we ordered 2 vegetarian pizzas, vegetable of the day (artichoke), calamari salad and fries and trust me, it's enough food, bill..."

Fiona Le

"Not a bad little place in the city. The food was decent but too pricey for what you get. The pasta was good and pizzas just ok. The service was also..."

Bec C

"Came here on a Friday night and was lucky didn't have to wait without booking. Had the rabbit with risotto and it was the first time I had rabbit...."

Melody.mt.tang

"Yak is a modern twist on Italian food. Came for lunch and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food is nothing overly fancy but it is good..."

Brungiel

"Yak bar...how have I not reviewed this place yet? Came in for a whisky after dinner. Great little bar where the suits usually hang out on Friday..."

Split The Bill

"Food is delicious, staff are a bit weird.. not sure if that's the snobby Italian self they have in them.Food can be overpricedHaven't come..."

Melbourneats

"Popped in for a quick bite to eat, the pizzas were delicious and cooked in a wood oven. The other food coming out looked good to and seemed to be..."

Tige

"Love this place is on trend at social media now. Very active on Instgram, fb and YouTube channel to share their love for Italian food. The family..."

Sambuca Sam

"A Melbourne institution in my mind. Have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed (with the food or service).Pizzas are..."

Themkc

"The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Express Restaurant lunches are a great way to try a new restaurant (or visit an old favourite) on a budget. For..."

Piecey Num Nums

"Wow...wow...wow !! Nice little restaurant/bar with awesome staff and fantastic food in a great location. Duck,Rabbit and pasta were our..."

Kate

"Can never go past the home made gnocchi! It's absolutely delicious. The tiramisu is maybe a bit cutesy in design but is light as a feather and very..."

Michelle

"I've been here twice now and I will be back! The gnocchi wins me over every time, so delicious. The pizza is also amazing. Would definitely recommend..."

Sandy Lozano

"Honest and hearty Italian cuisine in the middle of the exhibition street and little flinders lane. Absolutely loved their menu, and delicious half..."

J88

"Wonderful, friendly service. The pizzas had true Italian flavours. The chef was also accomodating to us as one person could not have cheese on their..."

Megha Koppa

"Getting busier over the years. Clear sign of consistency. Good on them. Food is always a winner. Pizza and rabbit dishes are the standouts and reason..."

M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.

"Nice selection of delicious homemade pasta and always dependable quality. They have upped their prices a fair bit and lose points on value. Good..."

Gourmet Globetrotting

"This italian spot isnt too bad. Some meals are ok and others are pretty good. However we found that the size portion for price paid and value wasnt..."

Rida Hakeem

"Arrived around 8 and waited only a few minutes for a table. Our orders were taken quickly by a friendly waitress who was only too happy to tell us..."

Benders Foodie

"A really nice and sophisticated ambience for a Saturday night dinner/drinks at the bar. We had the roast duck with semolina gnocchi- duck was..."

Thosemelbournianfoodies

"The pork belly pizza is my fav! Been there for lunch and dinner- quite a lovely venue for an Italian meal. Only thing negative I'd say is that the..."

Z For GoodFood

"Loved this place. Fresh home made pasta with tasty sauce, and pizzas are amazing also. Great friendly advice. Will be back here for dinner..."

Janella Davidson

"Worth yakking about!Every year I head to Melbourne for a girlie weekend with my bestie involving shopping, eating, drinking and solving the..."

Melisa Lewins

"Great breakfast. I had breakfast today it was absolutely Devine .I had mushrooms and eggs with Virgin Olive oil hollandaise sauce it was so yummy..."

Robert Doyle

"Hearty Italian Cuisine. Bustling restaurant, serving a wide range of tempting and authentic Italian dishes.I made a reservation weeks in..."

Famished

"Excellent Italian that is very authentic. They make their own pizza and..."

Alison

"A light casual Italian restaurant just tucked in Flinders Lane where I just happen walked into without a booking on a Saturday night. Waiting time..."

Frogfoodventure

"Yak Bar Pasta is an exciting restaurant that will take you on a journey deep into Italian cooking, moreover edgy pasta dishes. It’s a colourful,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"It stands to reason that a kind of complacency sets in with any food that becomes a staple. Yak however is doing great things with pasta and..."

Plate Licker

"New wines are appearing on the winelist and the beautiful looking menu is, well,..."

Ed Charles

"We enjoyed our dinner at Yak, the salumi plate & pizza my fiancé and I shared was tasty. Service was outstanding. A little noisy, but all in all..."

ZaraEmilia

"Yummy Romantic Dinner. Went here for a dinner date on the Saturday right before Xmas and the place was quite busy. Got seated by the window side..."

Belinda-Mary BumbleBee

"Half Duck is Brilliant!!! Wow. Great food, well cooked and incredibly..."

Timbo

"Great service. We arrived late without a booking on a busy Friday night and were told there was a 20 min wait. The obliging host made room for with..."

Georgia

"Great vibe food and..."

Indigestion Kid

"Great pasta. Gets noisy..."

Lachlan

"Like it? No sorry I love it..... The food at this place is amazing and very fairly priced compared to other restaurants in the area, staff were also..."

Loves Pubs

"Get the pizza. Went here on a busy Saturday night hoping for good Italian food and was not disappointed. The restaurant was fairly busy but we were..."

Qtcat18

"Had a lovely lunch - wish we had more time to savour 3 courses. Will be..."

Foodie

"Delicious food (really well cooked steak and excellent chocolate fondants) Friendly, competent staff who manage to be professional but not..."

Mattym

"Well after being turned away by a restaurant just up from yak because we had our five year old daughter with us we were welcomed with open arms at..."

Peta Morris

"Authentic flavors well balanced and delicious traditional meals. Worth a visiting whilst in..."

Sundholm

"Ignore the naysayers. Went for dinner last night. We told the waitress that we needed to be out within 1hr15 to get to a show and they delivered...."

SLouise

"Delicious. Went here on a Wednesday night, the bar area was packed so found it hard to make our way through to the dining hall. But once there we..."

Madbishop

"The Italian fare at Yak Bar could well be the finest I've ever experienced. The spinach lasagne w Pork Ragout was nothing short of heavenly. YB is..."

Iceman

"Well worth the wait!. Had dinner there on saturday night the place was packed very busy. The food was excellent and i think a hidden gem in..."

Julia

"Amazing baby calamari and prosciutto San Danielle! Great service. Definitely recommend those two..."

Rebecca R

"Fabulous food, efficient and friendly service, sensational pasta. Well priced and authentic, big thumbs up! Thank you..."

Livvie Myers

"Love this place. Absolutely beautiful place with great food and..."

Josephine

"This place has some of the best pasta in Melbourne! Went with 7 people and everyone enjoyed their meal. Really generous with their ingredients (not..."

Hhunni

"Great coffee and Toast. I know this isn't a typical review - but I wanted to say that Yak does an awesome job for people looking for a quick and..."

MIKE Review

"Absolutely delicious food and top notch..."

Jess

"Beautiful pasta. Had an amazing pasta special here on Friday night. Think this place is a hidden treasure in..."

Alice

"Delish!. Great lasagne! Lovely vibe to this place somewhere inbetween a bar and a somewhat formal restaurant. Great menu but overall the lasagne is a..."

Marykiri

"Great experience. The staff at Yak Bar were very accommodating of our large group (20 ppl) and made us feel very welcome. The food was beautiful, and..."

Rhys McK

"Great night. Went with rellies on a Thursday night. The place was fairly busy but staff were helpful & attentive. We shared a variety of entrees -..."

Dragonfly Dazed

"Best desert I've ever had! Italian doughnuts with pistachio ice cream in a blood orange sauce, this is a dish that has the most incredible balance of..."

Diner101

"Mm comfort food with a nice touch. Our italian waiter greeted us warmly and explained the specials for the day, they always sound so much better with..."

Jess K

"When I want pasta I come to Yak bar. Ragouts are splendly comforting and the last time I went I had gnocchi, which I avoid like the plague but these..."

Mad For Food

"Recommend. Calamari entree, he sweet potato rosti..the gnocci delightful....good to see the pasta in the kitchen window hanging from the..."

Jamieblue

"Pasta was devine!. My friend and I were in the city and came across this place (after looking on Urbanspoon) and fell in love with its pasta dishes...."

Bmwz3roadstar

"Yummy and fun. Love this place. Great food. Fun..."

Elena Clayton

"Excellent. Great place - good atmosphere and amazing food.Had the tagliatelle with pork, and it was melt-in-the-mouth stuff.Wine..."

Keith

"Yum! Will be back.. We ate here for the first time Friday 13th May before a Comedy show. Very glad we did. The service was great - efficient,..."

TanyaC

"Great Food. Four of us ventured in on Sat night for a quick meal before a show.We were pleasantly suprised. the best pasta I have had for a long..."

C.K

"I love the pasta here. The pasta is cooked perfectly and deliciously fresh. The ragu sauce is rich, tasty and the meat falls from the bone. So soft...."

Biting Mammal

"Awsome Night With The Boys. Visted this place for the first time last night, could not fault a thing. Serivce was great and so was the food. Will be..."

Food Lover

"Everything was Delicious. Interesting menu and hard to decide what to order. The entrees of mushrooms and calamari were fantastic - with plenty of..."

Michelle Whalen

"TO DIE FOR. Had a beautiful lunch yesterday with my husband at the yak! The calamari were gorgeous and I had to stop myself from Dipping all of the..."

Patricia

"Delicious. What a find in the cbd, this is a great italian pasta bar. Home-made pasta is really good and reasonably priced. I recommend the gnocci,..."

Misty

"Good pasta at good price. Had tagliatelle with pork ribs in rosemary sauce. Tender pork ribs with meat falling off the bone, just right rosemary..."

Mihu Of The Woods

"Great value, good night out. Had a great time here with a girlfriend last night. We had a booking for 7.30 but bad weather and Saturday night traffic..."

SJMelbgirl

"Excellent place! I had the lamb gnocchi and it was absolutely amazing! The bread served with it was warm and crisp. We went in a large group and we..."

Sarah

"Value for money, with good service a bonus. I have been to the Yak Bar many times now. The food has always impressed me - value for money is hard to..."

Mr Lincoln

"Love Yak. The pasta is absolutely delicious. Have dined here many times, and love it every time. Yak is good people and good..."

A Person You Know

"Great lasagne. We went on a busy night, but they some how sat us down within seconds ( 2 people). I ordered the lasagne which was probably the best..."

P.P

"Was at Yak Friday night 6th August. I can't stop thinking about the gnocchi with ragu. Well worth a return trip. Service was great too. Just a..."

Chris McIntyre

"Surprisingly good. I'd always passed this place and written it off as it looked more pub grub than anything else. But after being asked to join some..."

Albo

"So much flavour, so little time.... With a show in town on Friday night and after reading a fresh, glowing review for the revamped Yak Bar we needed..."

The Hungry Badger

"Amazing new menu. Yak Bar has undergone an amazing change! The new owners/chefs (not sure which or both it is), have absolutely breathed new life..."

Bethiesee

"Fine dining food at pub prices. We wanted an early meal and stumbled upon Yak in the CBD last Saturday night. At 7pm it was full! Always a good sign...."

LizawithaZ

"New owners - bye bye pub food!. Went there last Saturday night as I'd been told that a new team had taken over. Italian in style with fresh pasta..."

Aussie

"I like it but.... The Yak Bar has two great things going for it: one, the delicious food (try the duck risotto - to die for!); and two, the Atomica..."

Ryan

"But…then Pierrick Boyer from Le Petit Gateau came with guns blazing with his first ever dessert pizza. Oh my goodness, what a showing! A homemade..."

Ashley

"Thanks @Lello 😀 my partner and I really enjoyed your restaurant! 🍝 Food was really nice, our pizza was nice and thin with plenty of..."

David Bartlett

"Pretty busy place for weekdays dinner. Better to books your table before. The place is pretty fun and service is pretty good. Good to go after work...."

Priscillia

"The food is very tasty. The pasta was filled with potato and mint 😋 The zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese were delicious, but my favourite from..."

Anita Elmaz

"We were very hungry and were quite pushed for time, but stumbled upon this restaurant and were served immediately, with complementary bread to keep..."

Lenny Peterson

"Service is friendly and the food gives Italy a run for their money. The pasta are all hand made including the gluten free ones, it was so good I..."

Katie Chuang

"We were a group of 7 booked over the holidays. The restaurant was very accommodating of several number changes within hours of our booking. We had..."

Kimberly S

"GOOD QUALITY ITALIAN CUISINE We dropped in without a booking before a show at the Regent Theatre one Saturday night at 6 pm. They were happy to seat..."

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