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177 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Man Tong Kitchen
Man Tong Kitchen
73/100 (1462 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Mandarin Duck
Pancakes
Peking Duck
Eggplant
Chili
Fish
Crab
Fried rice
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Calamari
Calamares
Dim Sum
Prawns
Noodle
Beef
Shanghai
Szechuan
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Chinese
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I went their with friends and enjoy the lobster banquet, which is amazing..."
林克
"The food was delicious and fast, important for us with 2 tired little kids. The wait staff were very attentive. The whole experience was spoilt due..."
Chili Me
"One of the better restaurants in the casino amongst all the not-worth-it restaurants. This place specializes in Sichuan style dishes. The three cup..."
Debby
"Recommended for a decent Chinese meal at reasonable prices in the area.The restaurant has very good variety in terms of selection, ranging from..."
Acky
"3.5 Normally I wouldn't have high expectation for food in crown but this place has done a pretty decent job.The manager helped..."
KEL
"I have been coming to this restaurant for the last few years and have been receiving one of the greatest service!!!!! Special mention goes to ALAN..."
Mashi Rathnaweera
"The food is excellent standard incredible quality and great for larger groups with inmate set up and the setting has an authentic feel. Will be back..."
Chantelle Melissa Müller
"Yes we ate almost everything! A very beautiful place to eat, we had the VIP ROOM, the food was super delicious and our waitress was so friendly and..."
Lyonee Dang
"This restaurant is located in Crown complex near the village cinema. The interior looks very nice and the service is attentive. Food is actually a..."
Elaine
"Very nice place, friendly staff. Went there with my family and my boyfriends family on his birthday. It was their first meeting so I was little..."
Kavi Mevada
"Food was OK, waiters were giving recommendations and know their food well. They were very accommodating with providing a set of cutlery and plastic..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
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Lorna
"We wanted to stop over for a quick lunch so we tried out this place and turned out to be pretty good. The food was fresh and not like it’s been on..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"Hands down to Man Tong’s service, they were very kind in setting out a nice dining table and serviette as well as a warm and cosy cup of tea on a..."
Munching With Mel
"Went here in a group! Got to try several dishes as we were a few people! Didn’t find a single dish I didn’t like! The prawn dishes and dumplings..."
Navaz L.
"From friendly service , to tidy surroundings to a menu open to flavour. A party of 6 were looked after very well colourful dishes amazing spices and..."
Urban Cocktail
"I like to come here for the yum cha lunch. There’s a menu on the tables that you fill in yourself. Our favorite dish are the chili wontons. To me..."
LouLou Loves Food
"This is a great alternative is Silks or Spice Temple are booked out. The eggplant and pork mince spicy noodle soup I had totally hit the spot...."
Moetfan
"Came for a Sunday lunch for a friends birthday. We had a group of 8 including 2 children. Staff were very accomodating with the children making..."
Scotty
"Absolutely Devine! We started off with some dumplings and spring rolls. The chive and prawn dumplings are too die for! We then shared a main of pork..."
Sarah Flemming
"Man Tong is normally busy and usually have a long wait for table if you try to walk in without reservation. We’re lucky to have a table for 2 right..."
Jolene Lim
"We had one of the banquet dinners. The xiao long baos were really good - the skin was thin and the dumplings were soupy. The fried rice was fragrant..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Food was 10/10, couldn’t fault it! Service was wonderful, our server Summer was a gem. Would highly recommend. Well worth the price as well!..."
Natalyarooney
"Man Tong Kitchen offered very delicious dim sum/Chinese cuisine (I especially loved the crispy fried quail and prawn toasts!). Service was friendly..."
Angel Khong
"The ambience is beautiful, full of class. Set right next to the casino. The food is alright, I can't say it is particularly better than other Chinese..."
Natalie Lin
"A picture of dumplings at the front of the restaurant was all it took for us to want to eat at Man Tong as we passed to go to the exhibition centre...."
Our Foodie Finds
"Great ambience, great food and great service. They serve authentic shangainese food. Their shanghai dumplings are great and made well, and their nian..."
Livirz
"Amazing service. Waiters very attentive. Wonton in chilli oil was delicious. Fried pork dumplings was a little under done and soggyFried..."
Jennifer Lay
"I had the opportunity to dine here with some friends as we had received some food vouchers from Crown. We decided to have dishes from the yum cha..."
Taeyeon's Hamster
"Delicious.walk away feeling very full but not with a heavy stomach. Lychee martini is yummy. The complimentary tea helps cleanse your pallet after..."
Courtney Tulloch
"Lovely place, great service and food. It is open till late at night which is a great bonus! Love the ambience of this restaurant. The food is a more..."
Chandnidugal
"We ordered the honey chicken, Mongolian beef, Shanghai noodles and pan fried pork dumplings. The pork dumplings were the star of the show! So juicy..."
The Official Food Hunters
"Very authentic looking restaurant, gives you the vibe you're in China. The food that came out was good, some dishes hit the spot and some could be..."
Taste'n'rate
"Been meaning to try this place for a while. I’ve heard good things about this restaurant so when my friends and I were meeting up, we figured why..."
Couchfoodie
"Oh yeah super tasty dumplings! Been here a few times when staying at crown. As always way overpriced restaurant at the casino but food is amazing...."
Onlymidrare
"Man Tong, some may say they are expensive but the food taste good not a lot of msg. You can watch them make dumpling at the window, also there are a..."
Foodachu
"Very wide spread of dishes and great quality food. Attentive service and bright decor!We started with a serving of dumplings and had a clay..."
Abhishek Khandelwal
"I remember first coming to Man Tong four years ago when it was newly opened and thinking will it ever be less busy? The answer is a resounding no...."
Good Food Good Mood
"The visit to Man Tong Kitchen was an impromptu and special one because it marked our 10th wedding anniversary. We were out in the CBD visiting..."
The Spice Adventuress
"My favourite late night Asian 😍 I know i rate alot of the places I go very highly but it's because I've liked them and been going to them for..."
T
"Located on level 1 of Crown casino precinct this restaurant is not quite advertised as most patrons move ground level or food court or on South..."
Food Expert Puru
"The food here is good. Service was good, but that may have been because they had too many wait staff on and they were bored. The xiao long bao is..."
Xtina
"From succulent Peking Duck and traditional Xiao Long Bao to a selection of indulgent banquet menus, Man Tong Kitchen is a traditional Chinese..."
Gastrology
"Ma Tong in Southbank is an elegant classy Chinese restaurant with a menu as long as a Ph.D thesis!  The place has a nice vibe, great decoration and..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Ok I was dragged to have dinner here. Decors & atmosphere 1.5 - typical fine dining chinese restaurant. I love the bird cages decoration &..."
World In A Bite
"It was a busy night at Crown and was a long wait at Man Tong Kitchen. But I was craving Chinese Food. So they took our number and rang us as soon as..."
Isle
"Ate here for late lunch on a Sunday arvo. We were promptly directed to a table by the front staff and provided the menus. From ordering, it took..."
RayDAN143
"I enjoyed our dinner at Man Tong. The servers were lovely and the food was great. My only negative comment would be that one of our group was served..."
Larna Manson
"The dishes were well presented and the service was great. The food though was just okay and with those price tags, it's barely recommendable. The..."
Don Djoe
"Went to man tong after a work function and absolutely enjoyed it. Strongly recommend red chilli oil wonton and it's the best dish amongst all we..."
CL
"My new favorite chinese now! All the dishes are tasty...being a bit pricy for chinese food..but the quality and flavour of the food is really..."
Sabrina Sha
"Nice Chinese restaurant in crown casino. Seldom have steamed fish after I came to Melbourne. Felt like home again. The price here is..."
Jenny Tang
"The food was great and very well priced. The dumplings were my favourite. Above all else though the staff were amazing, so attentive and polite. I..."
Ryan Hearps
"Had dinner with a couple of friends here after a meeting, safe to say the dumplings were amazing as my manager has already suggested!! Peking duck..."
Michi Mort
"We always walk by this place when we come down the escalator from the movies in The Crown. There is usually a line. Hopefully this doesn't sound bad,..."
Chad
"Staff and venue were lovely. Ordered veg dumplings aswell as veg San Choi Bow, both were delicious and of high quality. Put in order for mains and..."
Rachel Jaye Honner
"Man Tong Kitchen is a beautiful restaurant and staff are friendly and attentive. The menu has a big selection along with a very comprehensive wine..."
Ayon Banerjee
"Wow !! What a great service. We had the duck pancakes , fried rice and Mongolian . All were fresh and prepared with lots of flavour.Highly..."
Hemant Chand
"Seems a lot of reviewers were not impressed with the food, service and price. We were very impressed with the food which had top quality..."
TBA
"Absolutely love Man tongs, delicious food everytime, lovely staff and great cocktails! The dumplings are so delicious and the BEST fried rice you can..."
Sarah Davies
"Wow !! What a great menu and service. We had the duck pancakes , spicy dumplings, fried rice , garlic green Veges, chicken corn soup and fried ice..."
Chee Pearsall
Dumplings Plus
Dumplings Plus
73/100 (2144 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Dumplings
Pancakes
Chili
Duck
Prawns
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Dumplings here are the best in MELBOURNE... Served on a long plate of 12 is the best entree before you tuck into a main meal.. I had an amazing..."
Vic Fenech
"My score 3.5 stars (avge of 2 visits). J picked up takeaway dinner from here on Sat 30th May. Spring onion pancake ($5.20) – Was ok, but not..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Comfortable atmosphere and the fried rice is..."
Joseph Lee
"Unbelievably..."
SRC
"Nice casual restaurant..Loved their peking duck and other sichuan varietiesService 9/10food 10/10price..."
James Thomas
"The reason I rate 5 stars - Staff friendly. As well as the food quality..."
Yan Xing
"Dumplings Plus CBD "more seats upstairs" sign max $$$2019-Aug-25-pm-07-38-08Hi Dumplings Plus - Swanston st, Melbourne CBD,..."
Jianfa Ben Tsai
"We visited dumplings plus for a quick dinner on a Saturday night and as usual, it did not disappoint. Beautiful fresh dumplings prepared through a..."
The Roze Review
"Came here for a late night snack and the place was still bustling. The wontons in Sichuan chilli oil were the perfect remedy for my dumpling craving...."
Rebecca Ly
"Food was great and very tasty. We were greeted by two ladies who were very helpful and guided us how/what to order. Explained what the customers..."
Miho Matsumoto
"Having recently tried chicken and prawn wantons in a chilli oil elsewhere I was keen to repeat that winning combination when a friend suggested a..."
Espy Eats
"We ordered via Menulog at first time a few days ago.Everything was so nice black bean beef rice, rice noodle with beef?pork? And green bean with..."
How I Met My Coffee ☕
"I definitely ordered more than I needed... So worth it though.I visited on 29.03.19 and ordered an iced lychee drink, 2 bbq pork buns and 12..."
Airi Williams
"I came here a looooong time ago, shortly after it opened and I remembered having such a good time with good food and tasty dumplings and everything..."
Lole Lole Lole
"One random eating place along Swanston street, that turned out to be delicious! I think everything we ordered was good that day 🏅🏅🏅 shout..."
StepiiGM
"This was a spot for dinner prior a movie. Pleasant place though the seating was too compact for comfort. Very friendly staff who were very attentive..."
Angelo Pinnaduwa
"I had the vegetables and fried tofu mix. It was yummy. Also had the pan fried vegetable dumplings. They were delicious. Will return again..."
IloveMelbourne
"Dropped in to Dumplings Plus for a quite meal before an evening event.  The place was busy but everyone seemed to be served quickly.My..."
Jayne Jackson
"This is one of those rare places where the food that is served looks just like the picture in the menu. The food was really good too and the service..."
Stu
"We love the food here ! The pork bun is amazing. My boyfriend loves the spring onion pancake. I love the fried rice. Thanks for opening until late..."
Alta
"Located in CBD,, and also there are other outlets across the city. A very nice place for a good food.. fresh food and fast service .. friendly and..."
Deep Animesh
"Busy Saturday night. Got a table upstairs, no wait. We have eaten here several times and it never disappoints. We had dumplings, pork belly rice, a..."
Kellie Miller
"We tried the dumplings here the other days. It was really good. They provide soy sauce, vinegar and chilli which go really well with our pork and..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Pork and Chives pan-fried dumplings!!That's my thing here otherwise food is good but can be better.Service is fast and the staff..."
JHADEE EDBANI
"Very reasonable dumplings! Everyone was happy. Would go back just for the dumplings . Fed four of us for $40. Was clean and service was reasonable..."
MrCreosote
"Dumplings Plus on Swanston Street in the CBD was nothing short of a pleasant surprise.  Whilst it doesn't have the lines of Shanghai Dumpling, or..."
The New Fave
"The best of their outlets is the one in the CBD on Swanston. Their chilli oil dumplings are my go to dish here. Well priced, quick service,..."
Split The Bill
"Asian restaurants abound along Swanston Street and we were lucky to chance upon Dumplings Plus. Compared to others that we have tried, this one is..."
Arlyn S Mendoza
"nice big delicious dumplings. price was reasonable and the staff very friendly. we dined downstairs and cpuld watch the chefs prepare the..."
Fredd Marshall
"Terrific place for low cost, excellent food with quick, attentive service.We go there often and it’s always been a great experience. The..."
Shiv Nair
"We went there around 10 in the night when mostly all restaurants were closed. Being open till late is Def one of the best part. Food comes in big..."
FoodieMe
"Definition of cheap n cheerful! The renovation took it from slightly dingy to comfy and bright. Service was prompt from being seated to when the food..."
Love2Eat
"I went in to try some good dumplings. To my loss, I am not a legit non vegetarian and only prefer chicken in the non veg options. Therefore, this..."
Miss_live_to_eat ✔️
"Earlier in the year Dumplings Plus on Swanston Street received a makeover, which resulted in a bright and clean new restaurant with a beautiful..."
Melbourne Culinary
" Visited this place for a dinner with relatives during my short stay in Melbourne . Restaurant look little congested but they have sitting space on..."
Abhishek Kumar
"A good go to dumpling joint in the CBD where you are nearly always going to be able to score a seat. The quality can be a little hit and miss, never..."
Jackie Kay
"The pork dumplings in chilli oil are addictive as hell. I have been to dumplings plus at least 20 times. My love started at highpoint where I..."
Varun Kumar
"The food is really good. My favourite dish is sautéed shredded pork with spicy garlic sauce on rice. It tastes similar with what I had eaten in..."
Jessie Foodie
"This restaurant was very accommodating for our large group, happily taking the booking and setting up enough room for us. The food was great, really..."
Charlotte Huddle
"The dumpling restaurant we always default to when the rest are full for lunch. Don't be deceived if it looks busy from outside, they've got 3 levels..."
Mustard
"Dumplings plus is the best choice for dumplings within the CBD. The dumplings are always fresh, the restaurant is always clean and the staff are..."
Dana Jeffrey
"Quality food and service! Best Dumpling in Melbourn love coming here with family and friends! Came here few week ago and wanna come back many time..."
Valley
"Food was delicious, and at such a good price! Service was quite good, and by God, have you tried the Iced Lychee??! It's delicious!! We went..."
Jennifer Anderson
"My favorite place to get dumplings in Melbourne. It's not on the cheap side and it's not fancy expensive. It hits that sweet spot of good value and..."
TrevB
"I really recommend the chili chicken, which is so tasty. And service is so considerate. But I think the cabbage has no taste, not sour. not salty...."
Tiana
"This place is actually quite good. Lots of food varieties and most of them are quite good, such as chilli oil wanton, seasame balls, steam dumpling..."
Monica612
"We've been to every dumplings plus restaurant in the city and they are consistently good across the board! My dining companion loves their kung pao..."
CheeseAndCrackers
"The dumplings were big and juicy. I enjoyed both prawn and pork combinations and I was full after eating only 5! The filling was nice and soft. I do..."
Tangertalks
"UPDATE 16/05/2017Renovated interior and better food.Too close for comfort ..... just the way I like it.Be ready to get..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Very Chinese style. Dumplings taste delicious and service nice. Drinks are cheap but not so good. An ideal place to come with couple of friends...."
Viron330282
"One of my favorite places to eat dumplings in the city & it's all so cheap! On this particular occasion we ordered hot & sour soup, fried rice, pork..."
Foodie Ahlawat
"One of the many cheapish dumpling type shops in the CBD but I rate it pretty highly.I go here a lot for luncheo dumplings in chilli oil is..."
Stephen G
"Dumplings seem to be sold everywhere in Melbourne cbd (and I as a Sydneysider am admittedly jealous)!!I went to Dumplings Plus twice. The first..."
Food Is Really Great
"This place was hands down the bomb diggity. So yum and such good value. Now we are ones that love our gyozas and Japanese inspired food but this was..."
Edibleflower1000
"Really nice place, the dumpling were so good I forgot to take a photo. They also have delicious Pekin duck that you must try if you are there. You..."
Lorena Duranthon
"Cold Noodle nice, flavourful and goes very well with the roast duck. Roast duck isn’t the best quality in terms of flavour or the way it’s..."
K G
"Service is quick and efficient. Not the best place large groups greater than 5. Simple and straight forward dishes to fill the hungry..."
Timothy Teo
"This place will always be my go to place for Chinese takeout. Tried the pork dumplings in chili oil today and it was delicious. Huge portions priced..."
Joanna D'souza
Bokchoy Tang
Bokchoy Tang
73/100 (329 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Duck
Beef
Dumplings
Shanghai
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place! Clean restaurant, good service and fantastic food! I also used my Liven App here and got us a $50 bonus. Was there with my son and..."
Eric Leung
"Order: Xiao long bao, chilli cashew chicken, chicken & cashews, sizzling beef ☷ consistently good. Details: This Asian restaurant used to..."
T
"We had delivery tonight from Bokchoy Tang and our choice was so right! Food came on time and super tasty. Although their Lemon chicken was a bit lack..."
Live_in_melbourne
"I have ordered some take away menu, food tastes great. Food quality is very good. Spicy eggplant, kang po chicken and spicy squid are delicious. Very..."
Pigpy Puropa
"Bokchoy Tang has been around for a while now. Here it has been reviewed for outstanding Asian food by various blogs like Jeroxie etc. So when I got..."
Katherine Chiu
"Located at on level 3 Federation Square and one of the recommended restaurant on Good Food Guide. I had the "yum Cha" menu and ordered the house..."
J88
"My babes and I were looking for a place to eat dinner at in the city before Sam Smith's second concert at Rod Laver Arena. We parked near Flinders..."
My Babes And I
"If you are looking for a nice, high-end Asian restaurant in the CBD, then Bokchoy Tang is the place to be. I took my wife there for our second date..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Amoungst some of the best contemporary Chinese I've had in Melbourne. The Mongolian beef was cooked stunningly + the duck pancakes (although..."
Nox
"This was a contemporary version of Yum Cha. Dishes were selected from a menu and brought out a la carte rather than selecting from a trolley. I find..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Great for gold standard Chinese. Had the szechuan chicken and black pepper beef. Very tasty, speedy service and reasonably priced for a CBD..."
Michael Fang
"Love this place! Food full of..."
Dotty B.
"Great service great food. Had gongpao chicken and my husband had pork belly and chilli wontons for dessert. Nice ambience quick service. Handy fed..."
Kymuma
"Hidden gem of federation square. We were just randomly choosing restaurant in federation square. Beijing duck pancake was just beautiful. The portion..."
An-Chien Liu
"Great food and excellent service. Peppered beef was crazy..."
Nathan Gurarie
"Surprisingly good food in tourist trap location. No MSG had me sold. Staff are usually good if a little frantic...."
Hung Dong Long
"Initimate and impeccable.... My husband and I went there while looking for another restaurant and got enticed upstairs-well worth it. Beautiful..."
Ms I-Y
"Wonderful restaurant.. Another great dining experience at Bok Choy. Delicous food and wonderful friendly staff. Jill..."
Jill MacLeod
"Great food. Went there for lunch today and was very impressed. The salt and pepper squid was excellent, as was the noodles with minced pork. Pan..."
Bill Trikojus
"Great food, Great staff. A group of us had dinner the other night and the food was fantastic and the staff are amazing. Would recommend this..."
Kerry
"Loved all of it - service -amazing - food - delicious - what an amazing evening - thank you..."
Sheila Matino
"Liked it. Came here for a family gathering. Liked the food a lot and it seemed authentic compared to some of the other chinese restaurants in the..."
Allan L
"Best Chinese ever!. For 7 people it costed about $280 but definitely the best Chinese I've ever had. We ordered two plates of dumplings as an entree..."
Jess
"The service could not have been better. 100%. Our waitress was incredible, very lovely, helpful and made great recommendations. The food was on time..."
MattS
"Surprised by other user reviews. Service was fantastic and non-intrisive and food was great. I will be going..."
Tange
"Came here with 2 Friends on a Thursday night. First impression was great, the restaurant is beautiful and very chic! The staff were attentive and..."
Mei
"No msg. I think this place is one of few Chinese restaurants here that says there's no msg in their dishes. So I like going there cos I don't feel so..."
Kooka
"We ate here before a show and really enjoyed it. Service was great and so was the food. I'd eat here..."
Kylie M
"Last time we came at lunchtime we were seated at the far front of the restaurant & no one came near us for 20 minutes. Totally ignored. We got up &..."
Merril
"Poms in Oz kind of place. Being Poms we have struggled with the lack of good (UK style) chinese food in Aus and are delighted to have taken the..."
Professional Bird
"Food standards...dropping. I used to be a frequent visitor of Bok Choy Tang last year (at least once a month) but I've found the quality of food to..."
Gracie
"Good food, good value yum..."
Timothy
"Always get great service from the very friendly staff. Fantastic food, always love it. This is a hidden gem of Melbourne. I highly recommend this..."
Izzy Wild
"Good food - last two times I've been going to a show so had about an hour to eat. Highlighting this to staff they were accomodating including making..."
Jen
"A hidden gem. 6 of us, We had the $38 banquet. The food was great and plenty of food. Good value for money. We had a good night..."
Jason
"Arrived at 11.30 on sat for yum cha and it was dead empty. This made me nervous as too did the banquet only yum cha menu but we were pleasantly..."
Justin
"Good location in Fed Square. Came late at night and staff very accommodating. Great place to watch the tennis on the various screens around the..."
Andrew Wielandt
"I went there many many times, and I was never disappointed. I got to know the staff and was offered free appetizers from time to time. The food was..."
Dooskoi
"Really Good Food, and they deliver too! Recommend the Seafood and Tofu..."
Val & Peter Smith
Dragon Boat Restaurant
Dragon Boat Restaurant
73/100 (799 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Dumplings
Chili
Duck
Prawns
Mandarin Duck
Peking Duck
Noodle
Beef
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"So many restaurants to choose in Chinatown but so glad we chose Dragon Boat! A very comfortable restaurant with a good wine selection and menu..."
Louise Traill
"Fantastic Yum Cha restaurant in the heart of Chinatown! Well priced and extremely fresh, fast service. The Pork and Chive Dumplings were the standout..."
Leah Martin-Brown
"Amazing experience. Pricey (everything over $25) but my god is the meat cooked to perfection. Vegetables are not with every meal either. Will have to..."
Super Kiwi
"Food was good. Love the Liu Sha Bao! Service was good except for the grumpy looking auntie at the cashier; SUPER..."
Wei Wei Ang
"We experienced a fantastic morning in the restaurant. Yumcha is so good. Eating while talking to friend. I highly recommended oolong..."
sybil tv
Burger Project
Burger Project
72/100 (1238 ratings)
Quick Bites
Australian
Fast Food
Fast food
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Cheeseburger
Burger
Beef
Salad
Chili
Fast food
Fast food
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Have heard a lot of hype/adverts about these being the some of Melbourne’s best burgers, so thought I’d give them a go. Clean and contemporary..."
Foodventurer
"Had the cheese deluxe burger and fries combo from mealpal. Im really please with the patty itself. Not dry, tasty as well. Their small serving of..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Stopped by Burger Project located on the food court level of St Collins Lane. I tried the cheese deluxe burger, it was good..the patty was tender and..."
LittleM
"3.5/5 Burger Project has recently revamped its menu, bringing in Southern Fried Chicken Burgers and a new dessert. The coating on the fried chicken..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Great place for a burger. Cooked well with lots of delicious ingredients. Milk shakes great and chips are pretty good to. Definitely a place that I..."
SuziEats
"Finally tried burger project! The burger was good - their beef patty was juicy and seasoned well. Chips were nice and crispy too! Food was ready..."
Eats With Kayli
"This outlet is located inside St Collins Lane. Those of you who have been here will know that this alone makes it almost not worth dining at. The..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"These guys know how to make a good burger and their prices are reasonable. I love the Chilli Cheese. It’s juicy and the flavours are balanced..."
In A Food Mood
"Quality burgers with the convenience of fast food. Beef burgers were cooked to medium doneness and the lettuce & tomato actually tasted fresh...."
Angie
"I have been here a few times over the last year.  Great burgers and selection here. Good taste fresh not covered in fat.  Very crisp and mouth..."
Alessandro Calabro
"Had been wanting to try Burger Project specifically for the Katsu Burger for a while, and finally found time to drop in. Presentation of the burger..."
Kingshark
"The Burger Project is has one of the best produce I've experienced within a burger. Grass-fed Tasmanian beef, fresh vegetables and tomatoes with..."
Chester
"I wanted to find a super quality burger and figured Neil Perry should be able to do it. Had the standard burger, small chips and soft drink. It was..."
Andrew
"Came into Burger Project for lunch today. A busy packed out venue with a queue forming. The queue took a fair time to get moving I assume because..."
Espy Eats
"This was our first food stop in Melbourne & we were not disappointed! Great vego burger, was called the Magic Mushroom. Had a crumbed field mushroom,..."
Hungry Pea
"The classic beef - a good burger for the price - served really fast without any hiccups - true to the fast food slow food values written on the..."
Danny
"One of my fave burger chains in Melbourne. The flavor is great and the burgers are not greasy. Chips are tasty and I always get the House iced tea...."
LouLou Loves Food
"Probably in the best two burger joints in Melbourne for me. Hand made patties are absolutely fantastic and always cooked to perfection. Super soft..."
Armin Muminovic
"Food was reasonable quality and very friendly employees. Atmosphere is like a food court but that’s exactly where it is so that’s fine. I feel..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"A good burger place. The patty was fresh and cooked well. Loved the sauce and what they called 'rose mayo'. They added acidity that complemented the..."
Ferry Gondo
"Burger Project located in St Collins Lane has a nice little lookout if you sit outside, and has the nice green lights which makes it a nice place to..."
Cynthia Giang
"I went here for lunch on Tuesday. I was craving sushi but I couldn’t find a food sushi place where I could sit down so I went here instead. When I..."
Sarah Loves Food
"Good burgers anyone? Created by Neil Perry... This place is pretty food. But the price tag is quite high. It's a definite must try as the burger and..."
Mfoodyo
"I ordered the Bacon Project Burger. It was delicious but surprisingly smaller than I was expecting and presentation was not out of the box...."
Rohit Victor
"Was the first burger project in Melbourne. The burgers are quite nice and quite different to the norm. They also have special flavoured fries like..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"Points for: Juicy patties, excellent baconBurger Project is one of my favourite burgers in Melbourne. They make a point of grilling the..."
Flying Forward
"This place is consistently good with a small menu that always delivers which is really nice given that so many places are all about the 'American'..."
Alice In Wonderland X Icebear
"Great burgers guys, we all enjoy our time there staff were friendly ,didn't take to long to get served we will be coming back.Keep up the good work..."
Andrew
"The @burgerproject is seriously one of our favourite burger places in Melbourne and if you haven't tried them we advise you to go get it for your..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"Great Burgers, one of the better one I have tasted, tried the beef every time though no doubt the chicken would be nice as well, the sichuan..."
Mike C
"Top burgers, portion size just right with a little side of fries. Had the chillie cheese, great patty, fresh greens and a reasonable little kick...."
Doricoz
"Pretty enjoyable experience at Burger Project today. While i have had better tasting burgers, i like the fact these are very tasty and feel like a..."
St!nger
"I had the american cheese burger and fries. I thought it was delicious, a bit on the small size so I ordered a nuts about chocolate soft serve. I was..."
Split The Bill
"We are a big fan of Cape Grim steaks from NW Tassie. Using the same meat for burgers would always be a winner. I really liked the burger I had but it..."
Stomp
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus A great burger chain by Neil Perry, we were excited when Burger Project finally opened in..."
Love At First Bite
"I usually go the Aussie burger. $11.50, Its a winner. Chips are decent. Laid back atmosphere. Everyone I've been there with was more than satisfied...."
Nick Collins
"Burgers tasted pretty good but it would have been better if they were a bit bigger. Don't mind paying a little more for a larger burger. :)..."
Scott
"*Food*The waiting time can be slow once you've ordered your burger but trust me, it would be worth the wait. The burgers are freshly made from..."
FluffyWabbit
"I had the spicy fried chicken katsu with added mayo and it was really quite nice! The regular chips I got were a bit cold and I mentioned..."
Alan H
"First off ... apologies for the poor photo quality. I was so hungry I took a split second snap before I devoured it like a maniac. It was good, very..."
Occasionalist
"The American Cheese was superb. Succulent perfectly cooked tender beef, with delicious rose mayonnaise (mayo with a vinegar mustard tang, not unlike..."
Food Baby
"These burgers are tasty and juicy. I liked the soft and a little sweet bread they use. Always busy during weekdays lunch. I might come back for..."
Gabriela
"Great burgers and I'm a huge fan of the house made sodas though, passion pop and strawberry are a hit!! I love the sustainability concept of The..."
World Eats Food
"The group’s tenth Burger Project in the country, and the third in Melbourne, is similar in look and feel to its counterparts, sporting a..."
Gastrology
"Probably the best burgers around! I love their chicken katsu chilli burger and their chilli beef burger (w bacon!). Their valohra chocolate..."
Piggyeatalot
"This place has the best burgers. I have eaten here perhaps four times and never not had delicious burger. I'd recommend the cheese and bacon burger -..."
Trevor Johnston
"My daughter and I both had the Aussie burger. So yummy! The chips were piping hot and the burger cooked til just pink in the middle. The staff were..."
Elena Boughen
"Firstly I would like to say the prices are very reasonable and sizing just right.Service was good, and fast.Now let's get to business -..."
Pattyeats
"Great tasting burgers, the beef patty was of excellence quality and cooked to perfection. Value for money is ok, just wish the burgers were a little..."
Anton Cuschieri
"I had the Bacon burger, which was okay (the salt from the bacon was over powering), and the Mrs had the mushroom burger (delicious). I paid an extra..."
Mark Thompson
"Tried the cheeseburger deluxe $11.90 with added smoked bacon $3 extra. On first seeing the burger, it appeared quite small, but the taste made up..."
Gr8Food Club
"I had the Mushroom burger with chips. Burger taste good, not soggy just nice. The chips was okay... not the best I have had. The price is ok. but the..."
The Average JOE Garage
"Tasty burgers. Nice balance between moist patty, crisp bacon and crunch of lettuce and pickles. Popular at lunch so expect a wait. Seems burgers are..."
George Forgan-Smith
"The food is definitely very good you can see in the photo the place is very nice the design also is great the staff are all wonderful the kitchen is..."
TLMS Dr Kenny Yong
Shanghai Village Chinese Restaurant
Shanghai Village Chinese Restaurant
72/100 (1965 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Chili
Duck
Prawns
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Just wow! This place beats a lot of the authentic Chinese restaurants I’ve been to, even those in China itself. Have no idea where the..."
Mimoona
"Awesome food. The staff here are not the friendliest, luckily the cost and quality makes up for it! Been here many times and will come..."
Carol Ritchie
"Always come and visit this place when I’m craving dumplings (and low on cash :D ) Please note that this place gets RIDICULOUSLY crowded on the..."
Vanessa (TheJumpingDumpling)
"First time coming here, the places offers high standard dumplings and food at really cheap prices. Will be..."
Tam Lucy
"Ridiculously cheap and tasty dumplings. I could barely finish the one I ordered (pork and veg dumplings in chilli oil in soup. $8.90). BYO as well...."
LaMondo
"Of all the dumpling spots in Chinatown, this is one of my favourites because it's no frills and affordable but also offers a fun, lively atmosphere...."
Quince And Cheese
"The best dumplings in Melbourne, go here all the time. Super cheap and..."
Tash
"Had a really good time at this place. Food is cheap and tasty, fast service. Friendly waiters, really helpful when ordering. Highly..."
Norman Anthony
"First time here with Uni friends. Waiters were friendly and helpful. Place was very busy on the weekend. So booking in advance is definitely..."
Macdonald Tara
"Visited here on a Friday night. Great atmosphere, great dumplings. Especially the Chicken & Prawn and  Pumpkin Cakes. Really had a good time..."
Audrina Tan
"Ordered their fried duck with rice. Duck was crispy and tastes great. They xiaolongbao was not bad too.Service was not great but didn't..."
Carissa
"My favourite place to go for dumplings! Service is quick, the dumplings are cheap and delicious, and the fact you can BYO makes it the place to be..."
Aidan
"I needed rice for lunch so walking up Chinatown, there were too many choices. But Shanghai Village has a comprehensive menu out the front and the..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Dumplings (~$10/person)⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️🍴Very affordable and good variety of dumplings (including vegetarian options) at this cosy..."
Cafehoppingkids
"I visited here with my partner for an early cheap Valentine's Day on 13.02.19. I have been here before with friends and it can get really noisy. We..."
Airi Williams
"Better than the Empress. Free WiFi and they have the high ground. Their commitment to phone bookings despite customers arriving late resonates deep..."
Gianni Paul
"Cheap and Slightly Dingy. That’s how I like my Chinese dumpling restaurants. The less styling, the better the food! Try this devour worthy place..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Came here with a group of 6. Food was great. Services were not exceptional but very friendly. Highly recommend chicken & prawn dumplings, salt and..."
Liang Laoda
"Came here last thursday because we were drawn in by the architecture ♡_♡ really looks like those western buildings in shanghai china. Got a seat..."
Charlene Lee
"Went here with a group of 8 mates for a catch up it’s great that it’s byo. Was very busy so if there is a few of you going make sure you make a..."
Paul Delaney
"Food: 4.5/5 Honestly fantastic dumplings and fried rice! We got so many of them because they were just that good that we couldn’t..."
Belle
"This place is an institution in China Town. And on a Thursday night it was packed, despite being only half an hour before their advertised closing..."
Kathleen Doherty
"Some of the best dumplings I've had. Worth the wait. They get people in and out fairly quickly so don't be put off by the line. You can't go wrong..."
Cakescookiescoffee
"I have been here a few times now and have always found the same things: - the dumplings are tasty and easy to eat - the service is fast and..."
Riley Fletcher
"Yummy dumplings! relaxed casual dining with byo. Great atmosphere for cheap yummy dinner out with friends and a few..."
Roseanne Te Hau
"Stock standard Chinese. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. The space is dark and plainly fitted out and furnished. Nothing notable about..."
Two Sheds
"If you’re hungry and looking for a cheap, no fuss feed then Chinatown is always a good option. Our dumplings were a big serving and came out fast...."
Sarah
"Love this place! Although the styling is super outdated and quite dodgy looking, their dumplings are as authentic as you can get! Food is really..."
Mia Tua
"Had a long dinner and drinks here last night and ordered 1-2 plates of food at a time to pace ourselves! The dumplings were delicious, and the spring..."
Trenise
"Great authentic Asian dishes at very reasonable price. Good atmosphere and quick service. Could definitely improve their cleanliness but overall good..."
Vick Eats
"So busy! We cued in line for about 15 mins at 9pm and we're lucky to get in just in time before close with a table. There are so many young people..."
Chantelle Hiley
"Best salt and pepper squid!! Do yourself a favor and order this.Our go to order every time and can no stray away- never disappointsSalt &..."
Stephanie Leitch
"The cheapest prices for amazing dumplings and very good value mains as well! Perfect for BYO - no corkage fee as far as we were aware. Very quick..."
Jacksen Love
"Every time I come to Melbourne we always meet up with friends at this dumpling place. From the outside it's not impressed but it's like a wonderland..."
Chels Badger
"Great place, especially for big groups and BYO alcohol. Their deep fried chicken with salt and pepper is amazing, and so are their dumpling..."
Abhi R
"I advise to book before you go as the line gets so long out the front. Would be good to have the soy and vinegar labelled so I didn't put vinegar on..."
Madi Lunny
"Don't expect 5 star service!!! Expect cheap but delicious dumplings and Hong Kong style atmosphere. I bring every interstate visitor to Shanghai..."
Chaille Townsend-Paul
"Found this place on a stumble back to hotel! Had a line to wait, they quickly got us 4 in on the upstairs area! If you can get past the very very..."
Melissa Milner
"Popped by here for lunch as i havent been in ages. I used to come here quite often. Not the cleanest of places but they serve up chinese style..."
Khpn
"Our go to cheap eat in the city. Usually come here with a group of 4 or 5. Seating hasn't been an issue. Service is always quick. My most recent..."
Rhiannon Beck
"Pretty good dumplings. Chilli wontons were good as were the pot stickers and xiao long bao unfortunately some of them were broken which is not good..."
Birdman
"I always see people lining up outside this place, and none of them are Chinese. What a mysterious spot! The inside looks like some vintage restaurant..."
VodkaO_ZS
Sho Noodle Bar
Sho Noodle Bar
72/100 (937 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Stir Fry
Chinese Broccoli
Lobster Noodle
Dumplings
4 Combination Meat Platter
Pancakes
Stir Fry Lobster with Spring Onion and Ginger
Durian Fire Ball
Chili
Chilli Wontons
Duck
Sho's Gongpao Diced Chicken
Malaysian Dry Curry Prawns
Braised Yi Noodles
Monk Fish in Malaysian's Assam Curry
Fried rice
Cloudy Bay Clam in XO Sauce and Spring Onion Ginger Sauce on Glass Noodles
Pork
Deep Fried Baramandi Serve with Ginger and Spring Onion Sauce
Prawn dumplings
Indonesian Ayam Penyet Sho's Style
Nasi Goreng
Char Kway Teow
Noodle
Crispy Pork Belly
Beef
Hainan Chicken Rice
Duck Spring Rolls
Hong Kong
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"My favorite Chinese restaurant inside crown..."
Vonny Tjhin
"We came here for the mid autumn dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The course started off with siu mai, pork dumpling, and spring roll which..."
Bear Noms
"Visited Sho Noodle for their taste of food menu. It consists of a main, a drink (which includes wine,beer or soft drinks) and a complimentary 4 hour..."
M3lissa____
"Good food and good service- rare combination in an Asian restaurant that’s busy. We ordered chili wontons, barramundi, pork belly and lobster..."
Shivz
"We had dinner tonight with my girlfriend and few friends. The restaurant was full . We had to wait around 20 min to be sited. However the service was..."
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
"It's not a noodle bar but they do a very traditional Cantonese cusine. But nevertheless the food quality is very good. I love dining here and staff..."
Ken Leung
"Just wanted a quick dinner at Crown and saw this noodle bar literally in the casino. Ordered Prawn dumplings, kungpao prawn, wonton noodle soup and a..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Crowded but didn’t wait long to be seated on a Sat night. Chicken cooked well. Excellent south eastern asian flavours. Fast service. Oriental decor..."
Miss T.A
"Delicious Chinese meals at good prices; tried their roast duck and pork buns and while they were not the most authentic, they were still pretty..."
Angel Khong
"Sho noodle bar in Crown. Nice food and good environment. Service is not so good and just only to deliver the dishes and no further service. Like the..."
Steven Gu
"Descent price and good quality, good for simple night out :) highly recommend the durian fire balls n macha ice cream :) the best durian dessert i've..."
~Happy Neko~
"Their ambience is good, love sitting there from a distance watching the chef cooking with their skilled cooking with the wok.  Roast pork is nice..."
Leanne Wong
"Classy yet casual, popping into Sho Noodle Bar late at night after the footy was a real treat. The food is quality and full of flavour, and not..."
ToFeedTwo
"Details: FANTASTIC!! The only thing I could complain about would be the wait time but what do you expect from Crown Casino on a Saturday night. I had..."
T
"Not a bad option for a simple Chinese meal if you are inside the crown casino complex and trying to avoid the crowd in the food court. The food..."
MF
"For a place inside crown I thought the service might be a little bit shitty. The staff seat you, then come back within minutes to take drinks..."
Jennifer Lay
"Sho Noodle Bar has significantly shrunken in size, giving away half of the seating area for more gaming tables. If you wish to dine here on a busy..."
Sylvia's POV
"Okay so this post is a little bit measley because we only came here for dessert. Since I have come here a few times before (but never thought to take..."
Grace Sia
"Weekday special was amazing. Very clean, service was quick. I enjoyed my time there so much I went twice on the same day. Only downside being that it..."
Jorge Mataafa
"Surprisingly great quality Cantonese Chinese cuisine located inside Crown casino. Weekday special $12.95 or $19.95 to upgrade to a..."
J88
"Delicious duck & rockling. Order the peking duck or the rockling with vegetables, both were delicious. Staff were not so helpful or attentive, lots..."
Bianca Bee
"This was another lunch special, stir fried beef strips with edamame beans in honey black pepper sauce served with steamed rice for $13, it was a very..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"A friend and I had a light lunch at Sho today & I chose the Crispy Pork Belly at $13.50 & my friend ordered the Roasted Duck with plum sauce for..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Good place for a quick bite if you find yourself on the gaming floor at Crown. Food is a bit overpriced but decent enough to..."
FOOD TRIP
"I was amazed by how crisp everything looked, until I finally realised that they were all plastic vegetables! The potatoes were really the give away,..."
The Cooking Capers
"Duck is..."
Food 2 Run
"Located within the casino complex this restaurant offers some great early week meal specials through to the usual comprehensive menu offerings. We..."
Rennie
"Loved the food. I have been here an handful of times and every time i wasn't disappointing. Sitting at the bar watching them cook is half the fun...."
Roy Boy
"Kung Pao chicken. Reasonably priced, quick, Nice selection of teas.Not many other Chinese restaurants seem to serve the above mentioned dish..."
Nada
"Yum.. Gung pao (KUNG POW) best chicken and rice dish with a serious pow hit of chilli. 10/10 guys always lovely..."
Nikic
"Amazing..."
LauraPerego
"Went for dinner with friends, the food was great specially shredded pork with schezuan chilli sauce was awesome. Will go..."
Pravchan
"Finally somewhere beautiful to eat at crown which doesn't cost a fortune! Satay skewers for entree were amazing! Both had the noodle soup which was..."
Pink_socks1
"Calm amidst the Chaos. Nestled on the gaming floor of the crown this modern asian cafe offers your usual asian staples at a reasonable cost..."
The Hungry Scorpio
"Quality and Service are on the way down, and prices on the way up.. The setup with the open kitchen is nice and sitting at the bar watching is fun,..."
VLB
"Not as bad as i thought. When the weather is bad and its not wise to leave crown, sho is a decent place to eat. typical chinese food that's easy to..."
Munchinmelbourne
"Great for late night. Great little Asian restaurant for last minute dining. Big fan of the make your own Ramen Noodle..."
Carley Ludlow
"The Crown casino complex has some great restaurants so I was happy to find out about their new hand made noodle bar Sho. A typical volcano wok..."
Brad
"You can see this restaurant has been designed with particular emphasis on a sleek and classy ambience, the kitchen is fully on show and enclosed by..."
Jingles
"We have been going to this place for over 8 years now.. all the staff is extremely friendly particularly Chi! He is the best of all. The food is just..."
Shruti Kohli
"Staff is fantastic and friendly. Ambience is cosy and comfortable on a rainy day. The food lacked a bit of punch. Yoi needed sauce with the fried..."
Natasha M
"Had a pleasant experience eating here. Upon arrival I was greeted with such great hospitality. The food was incredible and well seasoned. My partner..."
Phung Dao
"Nice authentic Noddles here The seafood Noddles is favourite. Service is good Staff courteous. Mixed of Hong Kong Malaysian style..."
Cee Kay
"Order the chef’s special Snapper with rice & eggplants, not too bad was delicious, customer service great, was a bit pricey being inside crown..."
The Goat
Vapiano Flinders Lane
Vapiano Flinders Lane
71/100 (1609 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Bruschette
Chili
Pesto
Risotto
Antipasti
Cheesecake
Prawns
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We loved Vapiano! The booking was for a large party of 20 plus and the concept of ordering without cash on your own individual Vapiano card was a..."
Julie Bathgate
"Absolutely amazing place! Food is amazing and it's great for groups as you all get your own card to order. Staff are super friendly, the restaurant..."
Jess John
"Simple and delicious! Loved the pasta here, it’s cooked beautifully and we enjoyed them. They also have a great selection of desserts to choose..."
EatorTreat
"I love how the pasta is made at the store and you can see everything being cooked freshly. I have always loved the pasta here. Pizza base was good..."
Wylissa Willy Zheng
"I came here for lunch with a friend. The restaurant has a fantastic vibe and a generous amount of seating. I ordered the salami pizza which was part..."
Rhonni
"We started off the night with the Truffle Oil Pizza and the Calzone @vapianoaustralia which were both equally delicious!!! 😋We especially..."
Jenny
"First timer. Was quite confused upon entry and didn’t know what to do. However food was good and was..."
Filipinooobrownie
"This is a really cute concept of an Italian restaurant that gives flexibility in choosing your preference of pasta and the accompanying sauce. I also..."
Anneliese
"Food went above and beyond in regards to what I had expected of this gem, ordering system was a bit daunting as I'd not gone about it in that way..."
Salma Hamid
"A nice spot in the CBD to get a quick pasta & pizza fix, where you can watch them prepare your food as you order!I popped in to try some of..."
Eats With Kayli
"Came here for lunch with my brother and we ordered the bbq chicken pizza and the bolognese to share.The ordering process was somewhat..."
Lilian
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: This is by far my favourite place for pasta. The pasta is always al dente and made consistently everytime. They..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Wonderful ambience and lot of vegetarian optionsPasta and pizza is prepared fresh in front ... Open untill late night on the weekends... A mist..."
Yummy 😋
"I like the concept of this. It's like a lot of little restaurants into one place. Pretty much like a canteen but a high quality one.You get..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Great for lunch from Monday to Thursday as they do the $12 meals. I’ve also had the walnut and rocket salad which is quite nice. Everything is made..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Awesome Italian meals and ambiance for all kinds of gatherings. Separate counters for types of meals you order and customised by live kitchen and..."
Geetika Sachdeva
"great food, friendly staff 10/10!!  I recommend this place for anyone looking to eat great Italian food. Pizza was my favourite, I look forward to..."
Zai Harris
"You gotta make sure to beat the queues at this place, because it'll be buzzing! You'll have to order at the food counter yourself, there's no waiters..."
CJ Helena
"One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne! I came here for my birthday and oh boy the food was amazing. The cocktails on the menu were..."
Devika
"Nice idea of an informal catchup setting where you go up to order your own food and it's freshly prepared. There are lots of different seatings to..."
Blueberrypie
"I have been he soooo many times!! I find that it’s the right amount of quiet during weekdays and the service gets real quick. However, I don’t..."
Anisha
"Vapiano is a great place for a hearty Italian meal. They cook in front of you and it’s good if you want to pick and choose your ingredients..."
Kris L
"This place is very interesting! You go in and you see a range of mini places to choose from. The paste is nice here as well as the tiramisu.  The..."
Phoebe Johnston
"Love the concept! Take a card, order a dish and tap to register the order, it's cooked in front of you, then take it away to eat at the end. Reminds..."
Neda
"I love vapianos, good for a simple but tasty Italian meal. I got the $12 lunchtime pepperoni pizza, which was delicious. It’s great that you can..."
P
"Has not let me down! Visited on Friday for lunch and made it just before peak lunch hour which meant not waiting in a long queue.Ordered..."
The Lovely Fox
"Always such delicious food - the Bolognese pasta is incredible. The cocktails are okay. It can get really busy on Friday nights, but other days of..."
Rach
"While still a chain restaurant, the food is good and consistent. The space large and very typical of Vapiano. Loud and bustling, this is good for a..."
Clare
"Come here sometimes for a work lunch as I work upstairs in the same building. Good range of pizzas and pastas cooked to order from $10! Hard to find..."
Chris Li
"Love the happy hour drinks! Such a great vibe in this place! Came here on a Friday night with a big group and they were able to accommodate us with..."
LC
"A weird concept that developed in Germany but has since taken off in Oz, Vapiano is a slightly upscale casual dining venue. It's adopted a flexible..."
Quince And Cheese
"Came here with a friend a few days ago for their August BOGOF deal on pizza and pasta. I ordered the Linguine Bolognese which was delicious albeit a..."
Joy
"Beautiful experience! The ambience was lovely and they have different areas of seating suitable for every mood. I liked the different way of ordering..."
Swastika Poddar Goenka
"I came here with a friend to get the BOGOF deal for dinner. Although there was a bit of a wait to order and for the food, the cook was really nice..."
Daisy
"Vapiano, an Italian chain that’s all over Australia that serves up pasta and pizza has released a new winter menu which includes PUMPKIN SOUP! Who..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Vapiano tucked in the small Flinders Lane, in heart of the city amongst Melbourne’s famous lane ways and shopping. Proven to be one of the most..."
Jeffry
"WELCOME to pasta heaven! No seriously this place has a completely different concept! Had a cosy little table in the corner near the fireplace. A..."
Nay Nay
"4.5 ⭐️ German engineering at its finest. My first experience of Vapiano was in Düsseldorf in Germany and boy was I impressed with the..."
Jay Mahen
"family friendly with a fun (credit card type) order system which allows something for everyone, we loved our visit to Vapiano! New to their winter..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I dined here during the week with my partner. Initially the service was exceptionally good and professional.I was really impressed with..."
Timinmelbourne
"Ok, my friends arranged a get together here, so I had set the mood for a sit down dinner and conversation. However this place is set up more like an..."
Porkchop
"Very good ambiance. Tried chicken pasta and margarita pizza, both dishes were very tasty and well prepared.I would say pasta was among the best..."
Varun Chandwani
"I ordered the salami e ricotta con rucola, it had salami, onion, ricotta, pine nuts, white wine, fresh rocket with penne pasta ($19)I found..."
Liang Xue
Little Lygon
Little Lygon
71/100 (1030 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Risotto
Prawns
Lasagne
Carbonara
Lamb
Bruschette
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"My family and I love this restaurant. The staff are always super friendly, and recognise us when we return. We love that you get your first drinks..."
Lanickipug
"It was a lazy monday evening for us but not this place. We were seated comfortably with ample room for pram. Food super delicious and so were our..."
Pranav Sinha
"The hubby and I thought we’d treat ourselves to a date night last night in Lygon Street and we were not disappointed. He loves a good steak and is..."
Abby Boniface
"I am surprised by all of the negative reviews on this place to be honest. My wife and I ate here on Saturday night and must say our overall..."
St!nger
"I had a friend visiting from overseas and decided to take her to dinner at the famed Lygon st to experience some delicious Italian food before a..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Two very large filling pasta dishes, first two drinks on the house and let's not forget the heaters that actually radiate heat. Vegetarian..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"Dinner at one of the Lygon street's Italians. Competition keeps quality high in this street!!Seems that when I'm out of ideas will always..."
Finn & Filo Downunder
"If any one observed the culture at Lygon st., they would know.We were grabbed by the guy working for Little Lygon, and offered..certain offers..."
Prajna Paramita Biswas
"Amazing food, brilliant customer service. Outstanding location, great deals. Highly Recommended :)specially they have special in menu (Crab..."
Sunil
"Family dined here on a very hot night- we sat outside & unfortunately it was very uncomfortable as the area is closed in without cool air...thank..."
Kelso
"Great food & friendly staff. After trying many restaurants up and down Lygon street, we tried this place. I had the seafood marinara which was fresh..."
Foodlover
"Great restaurant. Great food , great service. We went on weekend on Lygon street little Lygon restaurant. we had Seafood marinara, testing plate. we..."
Nicemanjume
"Good staff they did draw us in with a free wine and bread! That good was good and the service was prompt did not have to wait to long! Overall would..."
Dean Richardson
"Steak was really..."
Foodie87
"Ate here for my mothers birthday, had a fantastic night! The food was delicious, the staff were very attentive and fulfilled every request. The..."
Caitie
"Perfect place, delicious food, excellent service...I enjoyed every minute I spent..."
Atul Batra
"Great food, Great night!. Little Lygon seems to be judged a little to harshly on here I think! We went last night for my birthday and the food was..."
Lucy
"Walking along lygon st, an old italian guy involves my husband into a conversation and before I can have second thoughts we are sitting in this comfy..."
Hungry For More
"Hidden. Bloody expensive, but..."
Kate Procter
"Best ever!!. WOW, oil drizzed on bruschetta, fresh parmesan grated at the table on top of your pasta, creme brulee flamed at the table do i need to..."
Molly
"Had dinner at little lygon. the food is MAGNIFICENT!! the service us fantastic and friendly. they cater to every need and worth every cent!! we were..."
Sia Silulu
Criniti's Carlton
Criniti's Carlton
70/100 (4142 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Grill
Italian
Vegan Options
Southern-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Juice & Smoothies
Spaghetti Meatballs
Pasta
Oysters
Lasagne
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Salad
Ice Cream
1 Meter Pizza
Chili
Gelato
Lamb Salad
Calamari
Arancini
Lasagne
Risotto
Penne Genovese
Calamares
Cakes
Margherita Vegetarian
Lamb
4 Cheese Gnocchi
Bruschette
Pizza by the Meter
Pesto
Burger
Fish
Ribs
Garlic & Cheese Pizza
Pork
Prawns
1 Metre Pizza Three Cheese Pizza
Antipasti
Criniti's Crust Contains Pork
Calzone
Juice & Smoothies
Toasts
Capricciosa
Nutella Lasagna
BBQ pork ribs
Meatballs
Vegetarian Pizza
Spaghetti Marinara
Wine
Sit down
Grill
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Italian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The menu is extensive covering from their famous pizza, pasta, and other main dishes like veal and steak. The buffalo wings are great, it's spicy and..."
Debby
"Amazing..."
Melbourne Halal Food
"The pizza is great, the meat platter is great as wellThe service is good; doens't take long time to be served even during the busy times, or..."
Ali Al Joboory
"I am a big fan of the margarita pizza... Absolutely delicious and does disappoint....This place is a family-friendly environment, especially for..."
Zak Taleb
"went back to Crinitis tonight against everyone’s better judgement but my own, they had not had a pleasant experience last time but vowed to give it..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We went last night, made a reservation for 6 and when we got there it was empty. I thought why are we booking? Seated it was nice and the ambience..."
Francesca
"Staff are welcoming and polite, food was delicious but a bit pricey. The incorrect meals were bought to our table. Staff were quick to resolve this..."
Ondreea De Vincentis
"Very great dinner at Criniti’s. Extensive menu, and the food is very delicious. Surrounded will be noisy, probably not recommended if you want to..."
FoodieJohn
"Fantastic food and service. Probably the best pizza I had in years! It’s a shame the atmosphere is ruined by the blatant ‘in your face’..."
Maggie Quach
"Absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere,love the feel of the Italian culture!! Get down to one of their locations for an awesome dining experience!!..."
Eatfoodlikeabossmelbourne
"Crinitis always serves high quality tasty food. I am a regular at this place and the pizza/pasta is always beautiful! Crinitis is always busy so you..."
Stephanie Jade
"I had an awesome time catching up with my friends at Criniti's it definitely brings family, friends together in this lovely place. The pizza was..."
Savvy And Lifestyle
"今天我和我朋友被两位印度小哥带来了这家餐厅吃饭~这家店不是在lygon..."
Lorna
"Crinitis Carlton198-204 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053@crinitisWalking into Crinitis I had really low expectations as Zomato..."
2bytwo Adventures
"• Crinitis • I was always very iffy coming here, I feel like the more popular a restaurant is the more overrated it is, but nevertheless I paid..."
Seline’s Calories
"No sure why the low rating, the pasta is pretty good and massive portions. Great place to have larger groups , the 2or3 Meyer pizza seems to be a..."
Gianni S
"One of the best pizza places in town!! Having the metre long pizza boards for a night out with friends is a really fun and enjoyable experience...."
Ruby
"Known for its 1,2 or 3 meter pizzas, It’s a authentic Italian restaurant that provides very nice tasting dishes. The pizza is a must although I did..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"You must take photos of the giant long pizza! Obviously bring a large group of people to finish it. Staff was friendly and attentive . Food was..."
Miss T.A
"The 1m pizza was quite spectacular (you can get three different types of flavours and toppings). The portion size of the spaghetti was huge. Prawn..."
Natalia Naa
"Criniti’s Carlton has a lot to offer! We have walked in as a big group and staff was attentive throughout our whole dining experience. Their pizzas..."
Tifany_la_gourmande
"Went here for date-night minus child. The maître d was lovely in catering for us (since we didn’t want to share a table). We got a 0.5m pizza..."
Nellie
"I came here Monday night for dinner with friends. First off, we were served all night by a lovely young lady (didn't get her name) and a hound..."
Jess Strauss
"Amazing location for events! Had my 18th birthday dinner here, and was lucky enough to get a few 1metre pizzas! Exceptional service for 20+ guests..."
Kashmir Rammanhor
"We had pre-made a booking for 6 and were surprised to be seating outside without being asked first. It was cosy & heated but it does rain sideways in..."
Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago
"Lovely atmosphere in such a great location! The menu is upper extensive and able to cater to vegans, and GF, as well as many other dietary..."
Abbey Baldacchino
"Yeah sure, the service isn't gr8 but come on guys- we cannot see pass the fact that this place serves up amazeballs carbonara and calamari????..."
Bena
"Food is delightful.. Meter pizzas are good.the dough was burnt in places, but the toppings were nice... Service could use a bit of work. Almost ended..."
Pranav Ramji
"Friendly, helpful service. It’s chaotic but they all seem to know what’s going on. Prompt service, food is excellent as are the cocktails. Would..."
Lovely LL
"The menu was huge and exciting! Loved the cocktails and food, have already decided I will definitely come back again as I want to try something..."
Sonya Antonie
"The pizza was the standout as well as the calamari. The rest of the meal was average, the wine was also great. Our table was very wobbly and nearly..."
LJ
"Great location with ambient outdoor seating. As it was quite busy on a Monday night, our food took a while to be ready. The pizza was fantastic. We..."
Uyen Nguyen
Vapiano Flinders Lane
70/100 (395 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Risotto
Cheesecake
Prawns
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pesto
Homemade Pasta
Antipasti
Pasta
Fresh Pasta
Salad
Chili
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
Tono On Borsari
Tono On Borsari
70/100 (2673 ratings)
Restaurants
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Sicilian
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Drinks
Cannelloni
Chili
Chicken Wings
Crab
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Ossobuco
Lobster
Prawns
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Osso Buco
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"I wandered in with two friends on a Sat night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The menu and wine selection is amazing. 10/10 to..."
Kahtan Sobh
"The short version. The gnocchi is perfect and the service is epic.This was an amazing dinner. My girlfriend and I went for a bit of Italian..."
Trent Marshall
"Beautiful food and amazing service! We ordered the arancini, allnido pizza and pesto pasta. All tasted amazing and we were so blown away by the..."
Allie McDougall
"fantastic service and food quality. owners are lovely and staff are fantastic...."
Anton Cattafi
"I don't understand the bad score. Food was good, nice ambience first drink was for free, friendly staff, fresh handmade pasta. Garlic bread was not..."
Felipe Hormazábal
"Went to borsaris with a friend of mine and wasn't disappointed at the kind of food and service I got. The service was impeccable by Veena who was our..."
Rahul Narayanan
"I went there with my friends and I must say Pizza I had was best pizza i ever had in my life. Thanks for extra egg plants on my..."
Bhardwaj1166
"We really enjoyed our food. We ordered two pastas and one pizza, all seafoods. The food portion is big and the seafoods are really fresh. Good..."
Wen
"Service was really great had a lovely waiter ensuring we had water at all times and helping with food selection. Oysters were very fresh and overall..."
Juj
"They claim to give their diners quick, healthy seafood and they are not wrong. Delicious seafood, cooked to perfection- appropriately sized portions..."
Kanish Popli
"My girlfriend and I dined here last Monday night after a bit of resturant hopping on lygon street and this was the place that we didn’t want to..."
Lolly
"We celebrated my daughters birthday last night with friends, and enjoyed the amazing food at Tono on Borsari. The pasta was so fresh and..."
Christine J
"Amazing food and service! We came here as a group of 30 and the staff were fantastic. Quality of food was also exceptional and we will definitely be..."
Jenny Mekaiel
"I don’t mind this place actually! We’ve visited twice now and it’s nothing special but good place to take friends for cheap, acceptable food...."
Timothy Case
"Great food! I had the chicken and mushroom pasta and my partner had the Neapolitana which she also enjoyed. Good service and we were given a free..."
Daniel Kalisperis
"I had a great time with my family for dinner here. The boss has a good sense of humor and was very welcoming. The waiter was very attentive and..."
Twlrga
"A quiet, decent Italian restaurant on Lygon Street Carlton. Ambience was decent, lot of space to accomodate privacy . Restaurant has a good..."
Food Expert Puru
"Fabulous food best gnocchi marinara ever. Everyone very happy so good didn't take photos. Lovely service, very authentic Italian food. Thank..."
Isabella Valentine
"The food is very, very delicious! The taste is authentic of an Italian handmade food. The restaurant exceeded my expectations. It was the best..."
Arthur Felipe Andrade
"Quite a good Italian restaurant. Highly recommended. The atmosphere is great and there was a guy making fresh pasta on the spot. Quick service and..."
Konstantin K
"Just had a lovely spaghetti ragu with a glass of wine here, for the second time in as many weeks. The house made pasta was Al Dente & the ragu tasted..."
G Hunter
Il Tempo
Il Tempo
70/100 (1533 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese
Salad
english breakfast
Onion rings
Toasts
Pumpkin and Feta
Chili
Margherita
Tiramisu
Meat Love S with Cheese Crust
Duck
Spaghetti Marinara
Pear and Rocket Salad
Calamari
Meatballs
Coffee and Tiramisu a Marriage Made in Heaven
Risotto
Bolognese
Pizza with Extra Prawns
Tuna
Lasagne
Panacota with Mixed Berries
Calamares
Carbonara
Salmon
Arancini
Capricciosa
Spaghetti Meatballs
Lamb
Gnocci
Bruschette
Penne Amatriciana
Pesto
Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Fish
Prawns
Garden Salad
Chilli Garlic Prawns
Pork
Prosciutto
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Ragu
Sit down
Pizza
Mediterranean
Italian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food here was fantastic and the people were very friendly, loved how this place was in an easy location to get to but also hidden. Highly..."
Chloe Mackinnon
"Excellent service with friendly staff who are very attentive. The pizza was one of the best we've had and the tiramisu was an original recipe with..."
Garry West
"Every time I come to Melbourne this is a must eat place. Great food and service. I love..."
Sherridan Barker
"Food is amazing! Regarding the pizza, it is the best pizza I ever eaten in Australia!!! Lovely..."
Giulia Santori
"I was very worried when our old favourite La Citta was replaced by Il Tempo 2. But I didn't need to be. The food (pizza this time), service and..."
Charles Papper
"Lovely glass of wine and a delicious classic Italian woodfired cheese pizza �great staff too and a awesome location for people..."
Donna Campton
"Nice little busy Italian restaurant. Devine food. Spot on wine choice from our..."
Toni Gray
"Excellent food fast service great little pasta and pizza..."
Debbie Ramirez
"We visited this quaint little restaurant over the weekend having come from Sydney. We had their Nutella pizza and it was THE BEST!! Not too sweet,..."
Amanda Van Der Meulen
"Awesome food glad we stopped. Would recommend them to..."
Az Farmer
"A hidden gem amongst the busy streets in the Melbourne CBD. A small restaurant with quality food. The risotto with chicken and mushroom was the best..."
Foodie
"Simple choice of Spaghetti and Meatballs for lunch turned out to be satisfying meal. The price I felt was fairly reasonable considering the location..."
ZZQ
"Great Vegetarian Option :)After a bit of skipping at the State Library to burn off my big breakfast I came back to DeGraves Street hungry..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"Very authentic Italian restaurant in Degraves Street. The wait staff and kitchen staff are italian and hence promise beautifully cooked food. We had..."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"Was strolling through the city looking for a cosy place that served affordable pasta when I came across Il Tempo. The first thing you'll notice is..."
Yasmin T
"So simple and yet enjoyable .... I'm referring to the $12 Nutella Pizza and one of the best Tiramisu according to our Italian..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Despite being really busy on a cold rainy autumn day the service was fantastic and the wait time for our food was short. We ordered entree size pasta..."
Split The Bill
"TWO WORDS: GARLIC BREAD GET THE GARLIC BREAD STARTER! There's absolutely nothing to fault it for. It's fresh focaccia bread topped with..."
Sherena Ng
"Lovely, authentic & tasty food. The staff were charming and helpful. The pizza is delicious & the prices are very reasonable. Right in the laneway,..."
F.clancy1
"The service was so good I feel bad giving it a bad score. Waiter here was so delightful and attentive. Food was so below average and was nothing..."
Nay Nay
"5 stars for the coffee (provided it's made in Il Tempo (not Il Tempo 2 - by the regular coffee man that's always there). I would rate this, the BEST,..."
DeeStar
"After a very long day, which was finished just a bit before 10pm, I was looking for a place to eat in the CBD (pretty rare to find places at this..."
Shlomi
"I ordered the Lamb Shank, and I think was one of the best lamb shank I ever tasted. Perfectly cooked, the gravy was a little bit on the sweet side,..."
Erwin Dipo
"Mmmmm date night! We had dinner at a little restaurant (and I mean little... Was pretty crowded, great atmosphere though) in Degraves St... And it..."
Lana Juresko-Krpina
"Great dough but average toppings. Calzone was probably the pick. Go for something simple with minimal topping. Decor is simple. Location great. ..."
Motz710
"My friend & I went here when the sun was out & Melbourne's weather was being friendly (which is a bit rare)! We sat on a table outside and was served..."
Somya
"Lovely staff, great food and beautiful atmosphere! Very tasty Italian dishes- will come again! Loved the waiter from Saturday night, so kind and very..."
Kate
"Very good wine by the glass. We had the pasta for a quick lunch. Good value. Nice attentive owner making us feel very welcome. Lots of people..."
SusieQ
"We went here a couple of times while visiting Melbourne. This was out favorite place, the poached eggs were perfect. The smashed avocado with rocket..."
Yummyintummy
"Went for breakfast today.. it was good! Food was nice, tasty and the staff very friendly. The only thing was that the glasses they bring you with..."
Traveller123890
"Casual drop in choice wandering through the heart of breakfast territory in the CBD. As the launchpad for a day of sweetness I went for the French..."
Martin C
"After having to leave without eating at another establishment with my wife today... this place was a breath of fresh air, to say the least. 1min wait..."
Ben
"Amazing customer service and the food was incredible. I had the pulled pork special and it was delicious and great value for money. Can't wait to..."
Kerry Adams
"Desert is really nice. The boss looks like Orlando..."
Angela Li
"Great seafood pasta.... I had a supplier who gave us $90.00 voucher to dine at Il Tempo so 3 of us went to order something for lunch. We ordered 3..."
LY
"Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage and Blue Cheese Sauce and a Creme Brûlée. The best Italian I've ever..."
Realfoodlover
"Authentic Italian. What a wonderful Italian restaurant. Authentic atmosphere with absolutley delicious food. Good selection of wine and imported..."
Mr Bill
"Amazing!. In my opinion Il Tempo is one of those places that can become ur favorite hangout quiet instantly, warm service, resonable pricing for the..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Amazing choice for a business dinner. I wasn't in a hurry for dinner, but did need to get back to my room to get ready for the next day. Il Tempo..."
Greatmate1995
"I love this place. I was invited in whilst glancing over the menu and I’m glad their charm worked, as it started what would be a great diner on a..."
EAAG
"My new wishlist would feature Il Tempo. Being in town for a quick work trip, I wanted something for dinner that was fresh, relaxing, where I could..."
CountyFare
"Coffee was fab. Service excellent. BUT the food was..."
Stuart
"Il yumo. Satday night with the girls. birthday dinner. absolutely loved it! vibe - cool ( on degraves afterall ), wasnt altogether that busy...."
Mischel EL
"I went in late Friday night. We had a Ragu pasta and duck risotto. Both fabulous!!! The Prawns - average. The garlic bread on the side was great for..."
Antoniette
"Perfetto Cornetto. I'll never get tired of the Degraves and Centre laneways between Flinders and Collins -- so many great places to have coffee and..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Went for breakfast with a group of 14. We booked in advance and they arranged a set menu for us so that we wouldn't have to worry about it taking too..."
Nicole Radcliffe
"What an amazing italian restaurant! My girlfriend and I loved the dinner we had. I absolutely recommend lasagne and passion margarita. Awesome..."
Romeu
"What a great little Italian in a neat authentic lane. Loved the Risotto. Will be..."
Mark Wilson
"Love it. Great Italian atmosphere. Good food and friendly staff. Definitely going back soon. Love the feeling "to be in Italy" between friends..."
Nana
"Great experience. Visiting Melbourne and we were advised to go to De Graves Lane. Il Tempo caught our eye. We were met by an enthusiastic waiter and..."
Jacko
"Great Melbournian Brunch. Beautiful cafe on Degraves street and the friendliest service from the waiters. Served up great coffee and yummy breakfast/..."
Yan
"Great little place.. We had dinner here last night - Wagu lamb pasta and chicken on mash. Very good, both dishes. Great atmosphere and service too...."
Tyler Brown
"Thanks @Il Tempo! Delicious food and great hospitality! 🍕Food was delicious. Wood fired and the dough was so so good! 🌆 Located on the..."
David Bartlett
"Great food. Lousy service but I can’t blame the restaurant overall since it was clean and tasty. We went early and it was relatively empty. Server..."
Jason Phillips
"Great location in lane way opposite Flinders Street station . Nice authentic Melbourne building that hasn't had modern make overs like many places in..."
Francesco Abate
"Perfect meals, generous size, great coffee! I had the French toast and it was delectable. Just the right amount of sweet to not make one feel sickly..."
Samantha Baseggio
"Great lunch spot for a quick pizza and vino. Friendly and attentive service, nice wine and delicious pizza, especially the added mushrooms and a..."
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"I was in Melbourne for a couple of days and popped in for a Vegan Pizza. It arrived promptly was very tasty with a good selection on toppings..."
John Farrell
"Classic Melbourne CBD Italian. Personable, friendly and funny staff and good classic Italian food. Pass look great, though we didn't try it on our..."
David Hill
City Orchids Garden
City Orchids Garden
70/100 (915 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Chili
Duck
Calamari
Calamares
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Beef
Shanghai
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Staff were friendly and welcoming, food was very nice service was efficient. Didn’t have to wait long for food which was of a good quality enjoyed..."
Marc Barber
"Super cheap and delicious food at this Malaysian venue. We over-ordered significantly but we tried to finish as much as we could. We ordered:..."
Cherise
"Located in the busy center at Chinatown city orchids it’s good to a family dinner or just to a date, have plenty of space and separated rooms. The..."
Ana M. Ribeiro
"Not bad as the rating score.We didn't tried the dumplings,so no comments.But what we ordered definitely fit the normal level of the restaurants in..."
Sankaku24cheri
"We will return.Service - GreatFood - Great. Value - GoodWhile reading their menu by the doorway, we were invited in by..."
Ue
"This restaurant is absolutely amazing!!! The food is extraordinary. The service is wonderful. Their chicken and corn dumplings were fantastic!!! I..."
Betina Kroner
"My partner had tried this before and said it was amazing. So I had to come and see what was the fuss about. We came here pretty late considering it..."
Jaynl
"Love the illimited dumpling night! Food and service is good! And thoseee chocolate dumpling!!! 😍 good place to go there with friends or even a..."
Marc Andre Vadeboncoeur
"The service is exceptional and extremely delicious food! the wontons in particularly are really good. Had a good Tuesday evening with friends at City..."
Pavi
"Went to the Tuesday all you can eat specialFood is really filling and great value for money, I recommend strongly for a fun night out. The..."
Cyril Gnm
"Had a nice time, perfect service, would come again/10. ..."
Hamster.lachlan
"The dumplings here are hands down the best in Melbourne CBD. Absolutely amazing. The only thing better than them is the service by the wait staff,..."
Nick Norman
"The unlimited dumplings offer great options including chocolate dumplings which are AMAZING. the service is excellent, altogether a great dining..."
Kristy Warden
"Ive had a lot of dumplings in my time. But this place is amazing. The beef dumplings were incredible but when the chocolate ones came out my mind was..."
Adam Roche
"Fantastic service and great dumplings. Best value in the cbd with all you can eat dumplings. The chocolate dumplings are amazing. It really was the..."
Justin Broome
"Great dumplings, great service! Probably the first time I've ever been excited for beef dumplings! All you can eat is definitely worth the Monday..."
Kaine Jenkins
"I've been here about 4 times now for the unlimited dumplings and every time it's been a great experience, well worth the $20, the dumplings..."
Matt Ausling
"Amazing dumplings and even better service, great value for money, especially with the $20 unlimited dumplings. Will definitely be visiting again soon..."
Noelle Deieso
"Really nice venue, clean! Lovely atmosphere and yummy dumplings!! Definitely coming back! Love the round tables as well - great to go with a group of..."
Heidi Othelie Lund
"This place is a 10/10 great food great customer service!! Would recommend. Chocolate dumplings were the best and I didn't mind the curry, came with a..."
Spencer Moore
"Beautiful little place in China Town. The wait staff are very friendly and very welcoming. If you can't use chop sticks make sure you ask for..."
Sharnye
"We had a group of about 17 people for the $20 dumpling buffet. There was a nice variety of dumplings, all were served hot (some maybe even too hot)...."
Sylvia's POV
"This place is really cool, the manager is hilarious and we had a good chat about tea eggs. We had the $19.90 Asian SnackFest, which was pretty good...."
Christine Liu
"Had such a great night here, wonderful food and amazing staff! Great value for money, and the dumplings were great!Thanks for the great..."
Meagan Jean
"I have been here twice now. Same seat, same service, same quality food....all excellent!!!The staff are beautiful & have the right amount..."
Cazz
"What a fun Monday night we had here. The all you can eat dumplings offer is complemented by such friendly, smiling, attentive service! The Vegetarian..."
Bronwyn
"The food is fantastic!!! Must try in the Chinatown! It couldn't be disappointed! So yummy! Also the service is good. Definitely will come to again..."
Min Zou
"Hi! Had dinner here with 3 of my best friends. All I can say is that this restaurant serves absolutely delicious modern Chinese cuisine! We started..."
Chloe
"Amazing food! I can't believe how delicious the cuisine is here. The atmosphere is elegant and their staff is quick with service and always with a..."
Omnomnic
"Yummy dumplings! I do really like the chocolate dumplings! It's quite delicious and not that expensive. Also, their vanilla slice is also quite nice...."
Stephanie Shi
"My daughter and I walked around looking for food after she got a late flight from Sydney and just about everything was shut -10:40pm - so we were..."
Tim
"Excellent dumplings. The unlimited dumplings night was a big hit with our group. 10/10 would go again. Wonderful atmosphere, comfy and cosy upstairs..."
Josh Adams
"We went for the $19.90 all you can eat dumplings. The first hour was dumplings galore, with servers walking around with big dishes, plopping them..."
Izzy Millwood
"Apparently these are new owners and the former weren't too highly regarded. Whatever the story, this place is amazing. Couldn't fault a..."
Travis Hine
"👌🏼 unlimited dumplings were yum 👌🏼 and cheap too 👌🏼 lots of dumplings yum not many vego options ): but still yum yum yum beer was..."
Elizabeth Spanjer
"We came here for the all you can eat dumplings and i found the service very friendly. There was a constant supply of tasty dumplings being..."
Duane
"Great service. Friendly, quick, and happy to bring us as many of our favourite dumplings as we wanted for $20. Great value for money and an easy..."
Melissa Frost
"First of all I'm going to say I wasn't blown away, but I wasn't at all disappointed. I came for the $19.99 unlimited dumplings and I left sated and..."
Timothy Tregeagle
"Chinese food tonight. Fairly priced restaurant in China Town. I would recommend you the Shanghai Xiao Long Bao. Very juicy and..."
Jenny Tang
"Came here on an unlimited dumpling night and it did not disappoint! The dumplings were all delicious and they just kept coming. They were always hot..."
Mary Evans
"After reading the negative reviews, I was trepidatious about dining here. However, my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the dumplings, especially the..."
Jean Elizabeth
"Pretty good, went in for the Monday nights unlimited dumplings for $19.99, it was pretty good and worth it if you can eat plenty. Vege dumplings were..."
Terry Gao
"Came here after seeing the facebook event for unlimited dumplings. They have unique combinations for their dumpling fillings. However I recommend the..."
Alicia
"My wife and I have been eating at Orchid Garden for 8 years. The food is a lot better than the average Chinatown stuff. The chilli plumb duck is..."
Kirby O'Rourke
"City Orchids Garden is a great restaurant! Since the new owners took over they have made some really good changes. Don't believe what the average..."
Buddhsie
"Unlimited Dumplings Night ! Should call it Ultimate Dumplings Night! This is the best experience ever.Yummy Dumplings just keep coming ! So..."
Fps Joule
"Very good and friendly service. Had the unlimited dumplings here, dumplings were fresh and hot when served. Wide variety of flavours, my favourite..."
Joshua Ngng
"Unlimited amazing dumplings for a super low price....you can't go wrong. Some of the best dumplings I've had in Melbourne! Lovely staff and great..."
Emily Sarah Loughnan
"Visited this place with a group of lads.Fantastic service. Fast orders and we went through just over 100 dumplings between the group.The..."
Paul Kun
"Wow, what can I say, besides DAMN!!!! This masterpiece has far exceeded my expectations of what your average diner should be eating. The service is..."
James Ascenzo
"We came for dumplings and as soon as we reached the front entrance we were greeted with a friendly hello. As soon as we sat down we were inundated..."
Francis Atienza
"Came here for the $19.90 all you can eat dumpling special after a friend recommended it. All the dumplings were well cooked and the selection was..."
Michael Lefèbvre-Jones
"Great night with the boys. We came for unlimited dumplings and stayed because we couldn't fit out the door. The lemon lime & bitters was perfectly..."
Josh
"We booked a 8pm - 930pm all you can eat dumpling session that was advertised on Facebook. All I can say is how I was pleasantly surprised at the..."
Chad Rozkowicz
"Great nite wif day boiz. Dumplings are 10/10, curry beef ones in particular. Would recommend to any man, woman or child (dumpling enthusiast or not)...."
Hooman
"Great food, friendly service. The highlight was definitely the Mongolian Lamb. Also, drink list is amazing, tried the Tao-Tini martini and my friend..."
Yulin Zhao
"Just had dinner here! Being Chinese myself I was surprised as to the quality, flavour and authenticity of the food. Staff were very attentive and..."
Adrian Jie
"Went to the dumpling sitting at 6pm last night. Had a great time. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was yummy and hot! And..."
Simone Lee Sandwith
"Returned to the restaurant last Friday evening after dining there 3 months ago! I was surprised that a lot has changed, new tables, new chairs, bowls..."
陶晶莹
"The food is delicious.And now have special lunch,it's so cheap!! Just 8$~ The Entree of Dumplings ,Spring Rolls and Satay Chicken are nice ~yummy..."
Ying An Chen
"Best lemon chicken, crispy and cooked to perfection. Singapore noodles are to die for. Friendly staff and quick service. Quite little chinese..."
Courtney Moore
"All you can eat dumplings on monday was great because of the variety of dumplings they..."
Leigh Coleman
"$20 all you can eat dumplings on a Monday night was a lot of fun. $4.50 beers. Nice music and friendly staff. Sometimes had to wait a little while..."
James Willcourt
"Food is average. A little bit saltier for me.Location is good which is in China Town. I bought vouchers so the bill is so affordable. It cost us only..."
Rina Zhang
Shanghai Dumpling House
Shanghai Dumpling House
70/100 (1738 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Pancakes
Chili
Prawns
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Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Shanghai
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
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Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"I do recommend giving this place a go. Its in the heart of China town and if you blink then you might miss it. The food was fantastic and..."
Andrew
"We were walking past looking for somewhere for dinner. We come across this place which looked quite but authentic. We were just looking at the menu..."
Nay Nay
"Cheap, cheerful and delicious. Hella cheap dumplings. The vegetarian ones are great - 20 pieces for ~$10 - which is pretty, pretty, pretty good...."
Madam E The Vegan
"Not sure where everyone else is eating, this place isn’t just our favorite hole in the wall, it’s our favorite Resturant, hands down. Yes it’s..."
Thebeardedone
"I go here when I'm hungry and the food tastes good, not sure what is with the low ratings...seems like people are a little precious about what they..."
Mark Suli
"Sad to see that this venue has such low ratings cause it's one of my favourite cheap eats spots in the city. Their vegetarian sliced rice cakes and..."
Quince And Cheese
"Staff: 3.5/5Food: 4/5Decor: 2/5Price: 4/5Will return? Always if in area!Quick, cheap, tasty food! I always get the..."
Miki Glat
"This a great place for a large get together or a small group of hungry friends, there is always plenty of food with a large range and that's just for..."
Taneisha Mcbride
"The only review you'll need to read honestly. I've been going here for 7 years, and let me tell you, though the place doesn't look the..."
PB3099
"EXCELLENT !!I have always rated their boiled pork dumplings in chilli oil soup as the best in Melb. albeit basic decor and sometimes curt..."
The Biker Foodie
"This place used to be my go to restaurant for cheap dumplings that would fill you up very quickly. The service is prompt (you collect your own tea)..."
Kylie
"I really enjoyed eating here! A little bit crowded but great atmosphere and so so cheap! Would recommend if you are on a budget and want an decent..."
Maddison Paige
"Great place for cheap dumplings! Always busy, so you know the food is always fresh. Been there a few times with friends and it's always been an..."
Jen O'Sullivan
"Cheap good food! Casual dining, customer service and venue it's self is very average but if your looking for some good, cheap and quick food this is..."
Cass Pearce
"The restaurant is located down a lane way. It's a bit run down, but there were a decent amount of diners to assure me to try it. I was craving..."
T.Ly
"Love this dumpling place! Incredibly cheap and quick service. Great place to grab a quick BYO dinner with friends. Service isn't the best and you can..."
Jacksen Love
"This place got me through going to uni on a student budget. You get so much food for such a small price! The place has a nice authentic vibe to it..."
Sara Aničić
"The good: Cheap, quick, can BYO beer & wine (for extremely cheap corkage), love the chinese broccoli with garlic sauce & love the pan fried pork and..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Love this place. Always enjoyed the food and quick service. The banquet/all you can eat deal works great when you have a big group. Place is a bit..."
Abby
"By far the cheapest dumpling place in Melbourne! Interior looks old Anglo Asian cafeteria style however place often busy. Reason been they serve..."
MelbfoodCritic
"If you're a swanker who wears an expensive watch that actually has the wrong time set on it because it has no functionally purpose other then all..."
Stephen G
"Please dont be negatively swayed by the older decorum...no one really comes here for that. This place serves up dumplings fast and fresh. I have been..."
Gdkf
"Tasted a lot of dumplings and Shanghai village had good offering. Got there early on a weeknight, table for 2 downstairs. Very quiet but by time we..."
Sophie S
"Great food, super cheap and really fast service, although comically abrupt. Essential to every Melbourne trip.It's also a great way to embarrass..."
Ben Thompson
"Ok so I wouldn't go on a first date - but this place is still our favourite cheap, cheerful and quick CBD dumpling fix. We've always found the..."
YummyMummy
"You need to be ready for the Shanghai Dumpling house before you enter. If you want great service, smiles and to be waited on, don't come here. I..."
Mrs Brunch
"Hands down, the best dumpling place after a big night out, or just a big appetite. Bring cash. But you won’t need much of it to fill you. Located..."
The Domestic Traveller
"I've probably eaten here a hundred times, maybe more, and In all those visits I've never been treated well by by the waiters or had a quality meal. ..."
Robert J Henderson III
"I loved the vegetarian steamed dumplings and the Shanghai vegetarian noodles! The service isn't great the staff aren't friendly at all but the food..."
Mariah Beanland
"This is as cheap and cheerful as it gets. The food is so cheap, but absolutely fresh and delicious. Drinks are at rock bottom prices too. The..."
Nicholas Renwick
"My favourite hidden gem in the CBD for steamed vegetarian dumplings & spring rolls, great pricing and speedy friendly service. Never had a bad..."
Krystal Cameron
"Good service! Reasonable price! Taro paste pancakes is very..."
mei tai
"Loved the Vegetarian Laksa here. Definitely one of the best I tried in Melbourne..."
Abhishek Tenneti
"Has the most varied selection of vegetarian dumplings in the area. Democratic, family friendly and affordable. Had a blast dinner..."
Stas Svamin
"Shanghai Dumpling House has an all you can eat offer for $19.90. For the cost of an entrée at some other restaurants, you can have all the fried..."
Warren
"I feel the low ratings are a bit harsh - sure they have had some issues in the past, but these guys were the dumpling place to be for the longest..."
TinManFromAus
Pho 7
Pho 7
70/100 (332 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Vietnamese
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Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vietnamese
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Dinner
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Pho
Beef
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Asian
Vietnamese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"best restaurant in Melbourne I have to sayThe food drink and customer service were great, I like the Pho most as its the signature as well..."
Sydney Nguyen
"Certainly lives up to it ‘being the best’ not just in the west but whole of Melbourne. Generous portion sizes. Worth your time. Don’t go..."
Tuong Nhan
"Vietnamese food has always been my comfort food. I ordered Mushroom and Tofu vegetarian pho, and was something I can aptly say it ignited all my..."
Nitasha Malik
"I order UberEats and the foods are quite good. The Pho tasted like popular Pho style but the Hue style Noodle was so special compared to the ordinary..."
Hannah
"This place is perfect if you’re looking for a cheap , tasty and quick meal . I don’t really know if pho soup taste like the one I had in Vietnam..."
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
"Vietnamese roll overall is ok , not really surprising . The spicy soup not bad , the beef taste nice and the soup too, and not forget the iced coffee..."
Pierre Pie
"The place deserve more stars since it's only downside is the little space and its not friendliness with a bunch group of people. The maximal table is..."
Rivelino Oryza Santos
"I like going here on my lunch during work. The service is fast, the staff are friendly and the pho is delicious. The place isn't much to look at but..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Had the rare beef and beef balls pho for a late night dinner. The broth was tasty and the rare beef was tender. Really enjoyed the pho, good flavour...."
We Nomz
"I never realised they are list on zomoto. Absolutely great place to fill you up with such a delish soup &pho. Staff provide fully attentive..."
Heena
"Quick, easy dinner. I've eaten here twice now and though it's not the best pho I've ever had, it's cheap and they're lovely and it hits the spot. The..."
Larna Manson
"I never had Pho before in my life before coming to Melbourne and now I am well and truly hooked! I don't think it's easy to find a really good Pho..."
Becky Flynn
"One of the better Pho's I've had in the CBD. Not my favorite Pho (it doesn't have a lot of chicken) but a reasonable choice if you're in the..."
Nada
"Pho Flinders seems to have found themselves a nice little location to serve up their delicious Vietnamese soup noodles as come lunch time, it's hard..."
CityWorker88
"Best Pho in Melbourne CBD,  good value, customer service is also great, they have free wifi (just need to ask for the password and sometimes the..."
DW
"Most authentic Vietnamese restaurant I've found in Melbourne! The meal was delicious and ridiculously filling!! The staff are polite and I'm..."
Facebook User
"The low Zomato rating doesn't make sense, it must be left over from previous crappy owners. A friend of mine who's a expert in good Pho places around..."
Hula Jarmusch
"I don't understand the low rating these guys have, but I come here pretty much weekly because it's cheap, good, and the service is friendly! I'm a..."
Emma
"Very delicious pho which can be enjoyed in Melbourne's all-time cold weather. I ordered the shredded chicken pho with veggies for $9 which was a good..."
Linsey Chen
"Cheap and delicious meal. Flavoursome and authentic dishes, friendly staff and very quick service. Cost us $21 for lunch for 2 people, we will be..."
S&A B
"Great food at cheap prices. Have been to this place several times with friends and family and we all like it. The food is great and the staff is very..."
Lethihongminh
"Try it. These guys should re-do their Urbanspoon. Obviously stuck with a low rating from previous owners.Brilliant special beef. Best in..."
Kotix
"Not sure why the bad reviews, tried the rare beef pho. fresh, lots of beef and good flavour. always full at..."
Muse
"Best pho in town!. Ever time I come to visit city, I need to come and have pho..."
Oops_yaya
"I'm a Vietnamese who comes from Hanoi and has been eating "pho" for whole of my life. Trust me, this is the only place serving REAL "pho" whose..."
Eric Bluer
"By far some of the best Pho I’ve had. There’s free wifi here for those of you who want to stay connected just be sure to ask when ordering. The..."
Stephen Welton
"The regular portions at Pho 7 are hearty! The soup is full bodied, a testament to the ingredients that went into preparing it. The pho also came with..."
Simon Ler
"This is my favourite pho place to go at any time whenever I am venturing to the city for any reason. The service is here is immaculate and they treat..."
Dave Blackmore
Ling Nan Chinese Restaurant
Ling Nan Chinese Restaurant
70/100 (1132 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
After-hours
Dinner
Ribs
Noodle
Chili
Hong Kong
Cantonese
"What an iconic Melb institution! Most suitable for after drinks meals with drunk mates. Pippies with XO..."
John Customer
"Great service and delicious..."
Nhi Nguyen
"Always a good feed at this restaurant. Friendly staff and priced well. They open until late each day, great for a midnight snack. Most popular dish..."
Fang Lu
"The pipis and the chicken ribs are a definite must have! A Melbourne must visit!! Dipping the donuts into the xo sauce is an experience u won’t..."
Linda
"We visited Ling Nan for a family dinner, and tried a variety of their most popular dishes. The XO Pipis were so delicious and had a nice amount of..."
Stelly
"We came here for a late night snack after karaoke and I’m not sure if it was because I was starving or sobering up but it was the best Chinese food..."
Vivian
"Amazinggggg customer service, waiters were great fun to be around. Will be back for the delicious food and memorable..."
Selly
"Been coming to this place for 15 years. We generally always go for the prawn toast, xo pippis, xo oysters, ginger and spring onion oysters, Cantonese..."
Stuart Sutherland
"Simple and amazing Chinese food that keeps the regulars coming back for more! This place is always packed with people just about anytime of the day,..."
M3lissa____
"Friendly staff and opens till late!Chinese cuisine here is always on point and you can't go wrong with ordering anything from the menu. Great..."
FoodiePete
"Ordered taro duck and one veg dish. Both amazingly tasty. Duck is boneless with soft taro and crispy stuff on the top of taro. Great combination. I..."
Alice
"Delicious lobster meal. The lobster meat is succulent and blend very well with the mee. . Friendly service enhanced our dinning experience. However ,..."
SkTan
"Favourite chinese restaurant. Food is so delicious and service is best too. All around always had a great time and meal in this place...."
Missfoodieguide
"Pros: the pipis and fried rice were delicious, very flavourful. Chicken ribs was seasoned quite well and was the highlight of the meal especially..."
Linda
"The food’s great!! Ask for the chinsese doughnut and the pipet sauce. It’s not in the menu and it’s awesome. The braised pork belly was very..."
@_@
"Food 4/5Service 3/5Environment 3/5The only reason for me to rate 4 stars is they open till 3:00 am. You could not understand how..."
Paul In OZ
"Came here for quick supper. We ordered xo sauce pipis, fried cha kwe, sea cucumber hotpot and pork with century egg porridge. I enjoyed everything..."
Eatwithbonny
"Best sweet and sour pork in Melbourne CBD! Love the other dishes - the pipi and mapotofu was divine as well. Service and ambience isn’t their key..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Had takeaway here this evening. We've eaten here a number of times before. The ambience at this restaurant is that of a generic Chinese restaurant,..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"Lingnan serves very good authentic Chinese Cantonese cuisine. The dishes cooked well and price are reasonable. Love their stuffed scallop and the..."
Christinana
"Came here on Saturday night with 5 other ppl and spend around $26pp! We hadPipis in xo sauce: really good! Recommend the dishThen the fried..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"A restaurant I would go to when I’m craving for Chinese food. Some of my favourite dishes here will definitely be pipis in xo sauce and also their..."
EatorTreat
"So good!! The staff are friendly, the restaurant has a nice and the food here is absolutely amazing! The wait is quite long, however it is worth the..."
A
"We were a group of 8 and had a table booked for upstairs. It was busy on a Friday evening. It's a fairly narrow restaurant on 2 levels. The place is..."
Chey_ct
"We have ordered garlic clamp and coral trout with steamed rice. Food was delicious, though we didn’t like the service until second waiter came...."
Candogan Tuzcu
"Lobster with soft noodles is da best with pipi xo. However if lobster is too pricey then order king prawns with soft noodles, the taste is also good...."
Roy Arman
"Cantonese food normally is not my choice coz I have such heavy taste. However,whenever I feel like Cantonese food ling nan always comes to my mind...."
Daisy Duck
"Ling Nan is a no-nonsense Chinese restaurant with a large menu full of Cantonese and other Chinese favourites. It’s been around for a long time and..."
The City Lane
"Out of a lot of supper spots down in Chinatown, this place is surely a must-go if you know what to order. They said this is the place where all chefs..."
Munching Pandas
"Good food, fast and efficient service. Don't expect staff to smile or have small talk but they are efficient and attentive in bringing out your food,..."
Hungry Hieu
"Always come here for supper! Authentic cantonese foos taste. But the service sometimes get quite bad. PiPi with Chinese donut is the must have. Also..."
FoodieLoveEatFood
"Always passed this restaurant but never really eat there until yesterday and it was awesome!The highlight of our dinner was the quail and the..."
MF
"Late night , wish to gathering with friend , located at Chinatown restaurant open till 330am . busy placed waiting 15 minute then order food , yes..."
Pierre Pie
"Cozy traditional Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant that opens late and serve tasty food!We've been here multiple times and the food was all..."
Luke And Hannah
"The food here is wonderful. The setting leaves a lot to be desired but looks can be deceiving. Homeliness in this case is derived from the..."
Alan Tiong Et-Ming
"Food was absolutely delicious. Exactly what we were looking for- reasonably priced, unpretentious Chinese food. The real deal. Extremely bright..."
Michael W
"Went for a catch up dinner last wednesday and we forgot to make a booking. We got a table of 8 within 5 mins so we were pretty happy. All the walls..."
Clarinna
"With all the reviews on how bad the service is and how rude the staff are, we went in with some trepidation, but still keen to try the food.  The..."
Tania S
"The first time we were here we were rudely told that we would have to wait for at least another 30 minutes because it was against their policy to..."
Dr S
"Definitely do not come here for the service, any pleases or thank yous will pretty much just be ignored! But the food makes up for it, with the pipis..."
Vera7
"Ling Nam. Ling NanWhichever way you call it, i feel like most melbournians have stubbled across this little gem sometime or another in their..."
EatingTheGoods
"The food here is a hit and miss. The pippies XO sauce is good compared to all the other places I've tried. Overall, the dishes are quite average. I..."
Goldentongue
"XO crabs noodle, chilli crispy calamari and stuffed fried intestine are the best dishes here. Service somehow depending on who serves whom?..."
Jane B
"Ling Nan serves good Cantonese food, however are slightly overpriced for the quality that they deliver at. The vegetables are cooked nicely here,..."
Dimzib
"Despite the poor service and messy environment, the food was really good. The ambience will make you feel like you're dining somewhere in Asia. Would..."
Carmen Wong
"Ordered the lobster egg noodles, pipi with chinese dougnut, oysters, salt pepper tofu, spicy fermented watercress, garlic chicken and vegetarian..."
Mi55Bee
"Lobster and abalones were perfectly cooked. Food was well flavoured and not too salty like it can it be at some Chinese restaurants. Not sure if they..."
Big Belly Full
"def a go to place after a big night of clubbing or when you just down for a feed of some yummy pipis with the chinese donuts! highly..."
Andy
"Ling nam is a fantastic little hidden gem in Melbourne city. The decor is very 1980s wedding with its peach napkins. The food is fantastic! You..."
A Girl With Curves
"Very basic but yummy food The Pork sweet and sour was nice but the large pieces of pineapple not sure ?Fried rice good Mapo tofu nice..."
Ted Mac Gregor
"Xo pipi with Chinese doughnuts. One of the best. That's all I have to say. Restaurant is good for its food overall but man! Still can't get over how..."
JP.
"It's GOOD, we had the the Pipi in XO sauce, chinese donut, special fried rice & salt and pepper fried chicken.POSITIVE : THE XO SAUCE IS..."
Veronica_Veezus
"Another "iconic" Chinese food institution in Chinatown.Nothing fancy, oldie but a goodie ..... it has never fail to deliver at anytime of..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Food is great. They let you know youve order enough and might not finish. The char siew is not good enough in my opinion. But the rest like quail,..."
Keke
"Came here with work colleagues as they offered BYO for any bottle and we had a special Hennessy XO to share.One of my colleagues was able to..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"One of the best Chinese restaurants in town. Nowhere else makes better pippies in xo sauce, congee is good, many choices of fresh crab/lobster/fish...."
TT
"If you are a supper person and asian food lover come to this place. The dishes won't disappoint you but the service won't be that good. My favourite..."
Coffee And Food
"Great place if you're hungry and wandering around Chinatown in the wee hours of the morning. I believe they open until 3.30 am. Food is of reasonable..."
JKGasMan
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Zhitian Zhang
"Came here for supper at 1:30am. Service was alright, your typical Chinese place. They weren't rude but they never smiled! Anyway, we ordered..."
Just Feed Me
"A true chinatown classic. Delicious and really consistent. The staff have fun but are totally professional and ensure you're looked after. Currently..."
Bamposs
"DO: The Fab Four. Salt and pepper chicken ribs. XO Pipis. Chinese donut. Garlic snow pea sprouts. DON'T: Order like us. They have so many..."
David Food Leasing
"Had a pretty nice meal here...some kind of fish/seafood and beef. All the food was nice enough and the staff efficient...but for the price it wasnt..."
Luke
"This place is always busy. Decided to give it it ago and our meals all were tasty. Very quick and efficient services. I would love to come back to..."
Priscillia
"One of my favourite place for supper, an institution in Melbourne that's definitely not to be missed. Now located on Lonsdale Street, not far from..."
Hello. imnikki
"Had a dinner here and really enjoyed their new venue. It is cleaner and well maintained. We had a few diferent menus, xo pious, stir fry chinese..."
Fabubuz Bubuz
"A chef recommended this place to me and it showed in the food. It's good value, it came out fast, and the quality of the food was evident not just in..."
Will
"Love this chinese restaurant... authentic dishes .... great food with great..."
Alex Chai
Empress Of China
Empress Of China
70/100 (779 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Pancakes
Chili
Ribs
Prawns
Cakes
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-We were craving quick cheap..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Delicious very cheap dumplings with no fuss and BYO anything. Great for groups. Other food on the menu is delish..."
Selina Kneale
"Was looking for a nice dumpling lunch, where they have tasty filling and crunchy bottoms. This hit the spot and for an amazing price! Will..."
Kimberly S
"8 of us paid 86 dollars altogether inc. corkage. I dont know how these people get money. Thanks..."
Tupark
"Yummy and cheap food, fun atmosphere, great location in relation to the CBD! The downside is how busy it can get and the wait time, but this can be..."
Geoff Wilson
"Loving their pan fried dumplings and wonton soup!! Dumpling skin is thinner than other places, which means they won't fill you up too quickly. The..."
StepiiGM
"Best BYO dumplings in town!..."
Agreekable
"So delicious, always buzzing with customers. Empress is my go to dumpling place. Such good value for the price as well as an excellent location in..."
Roastitmaybe
"For the price point, this is an amazing little dumpling place. The food was really great. Perfect for a relaxed with dinner with a good friend..."
Ji Song
"Amazing value, cheap eats in MElbourne CBD. Where else can you get 15 dumplings for $8. It's insane! To top it all off its BYO with cheap corkage per..."
James Li
"A very enjoyable place for friends and family, particularly on weekends as the ambience is great. Definitely be sure to book when going in large..."
Jen
"Always busy, always able to fit you in, though you will need to que up on a Saturday night. Accomodating for vegan, the Chinese broccoli with garlic..."
Ashlee Maree
"Food was very good. Pan fried dumplings were to die for, could have 100 of them! However, they forgot one of our items we ordered. Otherwise very..."
Big Meal Doug
"Empress of China is great for a friends or family get together! You can eat and BYO wine for a very affordable cost.I love to get the..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Very good pricing and fair portions. Only constructive criticism is the lack of vegetables on many of the dishes that said they would include, we had..."
LiamzlEats
"A small, tidy eatery that serves up flavourful dumplings at one of the cheapest prices I’ve come across in Melbourne! Empress of China was a great..."
Jamie
"Empress is my go-to restaurant whenever I'm craving for dumplings. I love going here with friends and family. Especially love the Chinese brocolli..."
Shar Buendia
"very friendly atmosphere! highly recommend the pan fried vegetarian dumplings and shanghai fried noodles. Miam miam!..."
Yanny Wang
"Great food and prompt staff. Cheap dumplings and I feel like I’m back in the 90s. Great hustle and bustle environment. Def coming back..."
Lisa
"Do yourself a favour and get the chilli oil dumplings and get a side of the eggplant chips! Super delicious! It’s only one star away from the..."
Jess.
"Just loved the food and service.I have been to many chinese restaurants but this place has his own class and the food tastes heavenly..Everyone must..."
Vijay Pai
"Food was great, the Peking duck was delish. Highly recommend! The food was delivered quickly and the staff were very friendly. Very energetic..."
Jeremy Graham
"First time to try here and pretty satisfied.Reasonable price big portions lovely staff !! Garlic cucumber and wonton was..."
Yeji Kimb
"If you want cheap, fast and amazing dumplings look no further than Empress of China.The food here is excellent and no sooner than making..."
Mouth On A Mission
"Would give 3.5 stars. Busy, unassuming, cheap place (ambience and price-wise). BYOW at $2.50pp. Food came quite quickly. Pork & veg dumplings good,..."
Mega
"Simple, fast and inexpensive. Don’t expect great service but you will be looked after. Corkage is next to nothing and the bottle shop is next door...."
Matthew Hadley
"the best and cheapest dumplings in Chinatown! The atmosphere is fantastic and if you book it is easy to get a table for any size. Service is..."
Sophie Souchon
"The best Chinese in the CBD. Had some great dumplings, service was good and food was delicious. Would recommend to anyone looking for some authentic..."
Nick Jacobs
"Really good value this place. Not the finest food but good enough and very cheap, especially the dumplings. Torn between a 3.5 & a 4, but I'm gonna..."
Chris
"Really cheap and decent dumplings for Melbourne but quality doesn’t compare to the ones you can get for $1-$2 per plate in China. Takes around..."
Nick Creed
"Our favourite little Chinese restaurant in Melbourne, and we always go back, whenever we holiday there.Chilli Fish Hotpot is our favourite,..."
Chad Cunnington
"Food was fast and delicious. Tried this place for pre theatre dinner, with limited time I appreciated the fast service. The gung pao chicken was good..."
Nathan Spalding
"Came here for a quick bite before a show and I was very impressed with the food especially the wantons in hot chili sauce. Coming back just for..."
Paul S
"I can only rate on my quick experience with one dish- shanghai fried noodle with vegetables. Fast service - little english so made it harder when you..."
SueyLuey
"Came here tonight with a friend and we're very impressed! The restaurant was packed and very noisy, which made it harder to talk to each other br was..."
Maddie Kingham
"Great food, well priced and fast service. You may want to try the full menu. Will definitely go back again. Close to theatre. The dumplings..."
Christina
"Service wasn't amazing but wasn't as terrible as some of the other reviews said. Super cheap, plenty of quantity and good enough for the money I..."
Kutty.aditi
"This place makes you wonder whether it's licensed, and whether they have any hygiene standards. Absolutely nails the Chinese eatery feel. No need for..."
Truman Tang
"Fast service, can BYO, cheap, service was OK. But the food was delicious. I loved the tea smoked duck the best and wontons in chilli sauce. Delicious..."
CCC
"I have been to Empress of China a myriad of times when I've been in the mood for dumplings. The service is terrible, without fault, however the food..."
Iryna Sakhatovska
"I've been here on multiple occasions and although they don't necessarily have the best service and attentiveness, you get what you pay for 👍🏼..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"ordered take away for lunch with work mates, by far the best Chinese food I've had in Melb, especially the wonton in chilli oil, options available..."
Matt Ho
"This place is great for if you are looking for a cheap feed that does decent food. The xiao long Bao is probably better at Shanghai street or new..."
Dulicieux
"Not the best service and not fine dining, but one of the most affordable dumpling places in the CBD with pretty delicious dumplings! The pork and..."
Cheesayfries
"Let's be real, we wanted dumplings and we were short on cash. We came, we conquered and we didn't feel any shame afterwards. It was loud, crowded and..."
Mad Lamb
"Busy little dumpling restaurant that is worth the line up. I've been to most of the dumpling places along little Bourke and I'd say this one is..."
Bethany
"This is my second time eating here, both times on a Monday night which was great because it’s not as busy. I can highly recommend this place for a..."
Zil Jach
"One of our ultimate favourite dumpling places in CBD. Quick, cheap, and delicious. We just keep coming back for their endless options of dumplings..."
Jo SB
"A group of us came to Empress of China on a Friday night for dinner. We ordered a wide range of food such as honey chicken, sweet and sour chicken,..."
Emily May
"What can I say, this place is different. Come early and you will line up for a table. Get inside and the service is non-existent. Get your own..."
Fiona Zausa
"Unbeatable dumplings. Fast and courteous service overall. Set menu deal is great too. It has a bit of a backpacker feel and greasy spoon but it is..."
Tatiana J
Il Gusto
Il Gusto
70/100 (814 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Prawns
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Risotto
Mussels
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Mid-range
"I can not believe the reviews for this place! I have been 3 times in the last 2 months as we have been so impressed! The lasagne was perfection, so..."
Tahlia
"I went to there with my partner randomly last Saturday night and it was quiet at the beginning . We ordered garlic bread, seafood risotto and..."
Sara1525
"I don't understand why people give this place such a low rate, the service is great and the food is definitely beyond the average on Lygon. The lamb..."
VodkaO_ZS
"I'm actually surprised by the low reviews here. A cousin and I decided we were going to eat our way up Lygon st one week and one restaurant at a..."
Good Food Good Mood
"My girl friend and I ate here today. We dine out a lot. Like 14 times a week a lot and feel this place is under rated. The food was delicious, I had..."
Joshua Waddell
"The owner was so lovely and made us all laugh throughout the night. The service was really good and the food was good. It is a beautiful cozy place...."
Ilovefood
"We ate at Il Gusto last night after encountering Fernando on the street.  We actually continued along Lygon Street but then went back to this little..."
Jeff Cook
"Bought a good deal voucher online, my dining experience here turned out fairly good. We ordered gnocchi and lasagna for our entree, which both of us..."
Amelia Hoego
"Tick of Approval from a European!Il Gusto is a type of nostalgic experience. The food is INCREDIBLE. I have NEVER had a lasagne like the..."
Myke Jay
"it's been awhile since I've been here.. decor hasn't changed much and depending on the individual I can see why some may not like it.. as for me it's..."
Convivialsins
"Exceptional food and service, walked in on a cold day for some hot authentic italian. The pesto gnocchi was excellent 😉 Warm family owned vibe...."
Facebook User
"Gorgeous service and food was fantastic. Certainly the place to go to if you're looking for somewhere quaint and special along Lygon street...."
Jenilee Bell
"Best place on Lygon St - great food - great friend staff - authentic Italian! You can taste the freshness in the food. Nice balcony seating on a..."
GDP
"The service was friendly and our girls got spoilt rotten with affection. The food was equally nice with the bonus that we were expecting to..."
Nelly
"Very nice spag-bols, bruschetta and mussels dish. They also had good service and free garlic toast.It usually takes something special to..."
David Lew
"OMG my tummy kept saying eat more. More then a billion times the server was amazing and the food was like the best I ever..."
Ali E
"Very friendly!. We love coming here! we always make a bee-line for Il Gusto when we get to Melbourne, even if it's for a stopover. The owner always..."
Therese Laferty
"I constantly come here with my friends and I'm always happy with the service and the food. Especially the seafood pasta. And great seating up on the..."
Ali
"Great restaurant , we were greeted by friendly mr fernando at the front of the restaurant. He even took a picture with us and sang to us as we left..."
Thuytee
"Bellissimo!!!. Had a meal here with friends after being conned inside by the old man at the door with promises of a free bottle of wine and great..."
Dave
"High above the madding crowd.... As a large group we found ourselves upstairs being tickled with the summer breeze through the balcony's open doors..."
Venesia
"The lady was very nice and friendly for international visitors such as me. The restaurant had a good Italian style and I felt relaxed. The..."
楊東霖
"The best gnocchi Gorgonzola I have ever tried by first far! To be fair all the dishes are amazing!! The most lovely staff that couldn’t be any..."
John Connor
"We enjoyed proper Italian hospitality with excellent dishes - I had the veal parmigiana which was superb, my friends had gnocchi and spaghetti (both..."
Amy Morison
"We stopped in for coffee and dessert. And the Signora welcomed us in. All the other places did not want to even talk to us! "Oh no, we are only..."
George Lewandowski
"Very enjoyable dinner with my little one. Staff were confident with gluten free options and the risotto and gf garlic bread were fantastic! Will..."
Tara Saville
Taco Bill
Taco Bill
70/100 (1361 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Tapas
Tacos
Prawns
Burrito
Fajitas
Nachos
Beef
Chili
Sit down
Mexican
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I don't know about the overall 2.8 rating ,I personally loved the food here, tried the Nachos and Ensalada and the flan and loved all 3,the char..."
Madhu
"Having tried a few Mexican places around the city, we were quite impressed by this slightly hidden Taco Bill.Ingredients were definately..."
Ashley Walker
"Good Mexican dine in place in CBD, tried there lunch deal with Nachos supreme, enchiladas and a taco shell, worth the money.Stuffed Jalapenos..."
Madhu
"My wife introduced me to Taco Bill several years ago. I have loved each one I have been to since. I found myself alone in Melbourne and in need of..."
Gerald Smith
"Had my birthday dinner at Taco Bill early this year mainly because of their flexibility for split bills. More businesses need to realise that in a..."
Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
"I love the food here, I land up visiting every alternate week. Have tried tacos, quesdillas, fajita and enchilada everything is lovely and yes cannot..."
Neegita Sharma
"I came to the Collins St branch for dinner with my Taco Bill obsessed friend and was pleased to find one of the more vibrant spaces in the TB chain..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Taco Bill is on Collins st in city between Queen and William st. They have been really popular with the after work crowd and students for some time...."
Katherine Chiu
"Didn't expect a lot but the staff we're friendly and the food tasted good so that is all that matters. I couldn't finish my plate and I'm a fat mess..."
LRAM Little Round Angry Man
"I decided on a chicken enchilada. I’ve never had an enchilada before so I didn’t know what to expect but it didn’t disappoint. It also came..."
Kalliste
"Service was great. Food was good usual Taco Bills. Kids love it so always go. Our waiter Geraldo was attentive and happy in his job. Overall great..."
Genellewest
"Nothing fancy, but still tasty. The food for the price is excellent. Tasty, plenty of it, and yummy margeritas too. I guess there are some fussy..."
Emma Johns
"On holidays in Melbourne. This place was great. Good atmosphere. 35 dollars for a large. Like massive margaritas and a hat. Had the Fajitas..."
Adam Richardson
"Festivus - better than franchise food. To be honest didn’t expect to much (was waiting on average franchise food)Food was actually quite..."
Deanricho_1999
"Loved it. My son had raved about this restaurant for a couple of years...just got a chance to try it with him and I loved it. Complementary..."
Jenna Smeets
"I expected this place to be pretty awful from the reviews, but we went there anyway because it was close. It was admittedly pretty quiet (it was a..."
Jess
"I love Taco Bill. The Collins Street one can be overly crowded and their service can be a bit lacking and slow. But it's great food. Chicken fajitas..."
Hanah Penrose
"Nice food. The fajitas was really nice and u can get 1 free meal from coles voucher and the margaritas re very good ,the service was fast and..."
Sarah
"Went here with a group of 4. It was my birthday month so i got a free meal and slice of cake. Everyone enjoyed there meals much as anz taco bills and..."
Squeaky Bugs
"Delicious, reasonably priced authentic Mexican. Great atmosphere and even better and bigger margaritas. Will definitely be..."
Wenger Bus
"AWESOME. Amazing food and excellently made fish bowls!! Deffs recommence this..."
K-to-the-DOG
"Cantina food FTW great mango fishbowl margarita. Very decent serving size. Won't write home on the food but it's franchise Mexican so what would one..."
James Clark
"Synonymous with Mexican food and fun casual dining, Taco Bill delivers a great feast for the whole family. The salsa and guacamole are made fresh in..."
Hello. imnikki
"Love this place. Yes, this is my first time trying Mexican food. And I can’t go wrong with this place. Great atmosphere and Good food. Who’s a..."
Wander Wider
"LOVED THIS PLACE! Great place to come for some Mexican food and cocktails!! Order the BIG cocktail and you get a free sombrero!! One of the staff..."
Shakira Greenaway
"Messy, but tasty. I had the lunch special with a bit of everything and is available Monday to Thursday 12-2pm. Although not appealing to the eye, it..."
Keven Luan
"good classic mexican food to mex up your night! they have all your classic mexican dishes as well as mexican drinks (alcoholic ones too heh) to keep..."
Toki Nguyen
"I thought it would be a good idea to have Mexican food for dinner, so we went to Taco Bills for fish tacos!!! Yum. First we started off with nachos..."
Split the Bill
"Had the slow cooked beef burrito. It tasted fantastic! Full of flavour, beef was soft and tender. But the portion size was pretty small, I would..."
Tago Tamago
Xpressomondo
Xpressomondo
70/100 (474 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Chili
Risotto
Prawns
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Burger
Lasagne
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Pancakes
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Café
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Mid-range
"I had lunch today, the food was really nice and service was awesome. I will definitely come back again. Manager was really good to me . I also..."
Jiangying Wu
"Very delicious. Like it. I think this restaurant is under-rated. My boyfriend and I ordered Chicken carbonara and Saffron Rissoto. Both were tasty..."
Xi Feng
"I can't believe that there's so much negative comments on this place. Seems like they're trying to kick out this place off degraves coz it's not as..."
Eight
"SCREW THE CRITICS :)First of all I want to say how disgusted I am by the three reviews I just read. I'm 99% sure they are fake and probably..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"Yum! Love my coffee and Egg Benedict with a touch of critters! I think of it as a flavour enhancer that provide a healthier option with protein than..."
Hideki
"Friendly service and the food was awesome. Bit light on quantity but not lacking in quality. Highly recommend you have a feed here. We are from..."
Peter M
"I visited xpressomomdo on holidays travelling from Perth. On my last day of my trip.I felt inclined to write a review after the amazing..."
Lana
"Was only here for coffee. Wanted that whole Degraves st thing. Expectations up and was a little deflated by my long black. Lovely area. I sat in the..."
GoJo Geoff
"Service was fantastic and food great. Business lunch yesterday and will be back. Great coffee. Great service is free and so worth it. A place to..."
David Ensor
"Discovered this spot wouldn't listen to any negative reviews coffee was sensational as was the food,highly recommend the corn fritters..."
LC
"Walked in off the street and was greeted by a very friendly English server. Impressed by the service, I decided to eat here.I must say it..."
Dee Tee Jay
"Perfect brekky for hangover!! We rolled up here after a big night and the service was great!! The Big Brekky- bacon, eggs, mushies, chorizo, u name..."
HoneyBintheCity
"Thanks to Xpressomundo I had a great birthday dinner :) Fantastic real meat pizza. Awesome chicken Caesar salad. Wonderful Risoto and Great coffee :)..."
Peter Baynard-Smith
"Great brunch spot!. I'm not sure what everyone else's problem is on here, but we love this spot. We've never had dinner there, so maybe that's what..."
Latte2go
"Had the seafood pasta! It was really good! The staff are very..."
Dianabbvlover
"Was here for a quick brunch today and loved it totally! Ordered a Mocha which was really good! Also tried their veggie breakfast & loved the baked..."
Darpan Manek
"Checked out this little cafe and grabbed the lamb shank and a small cappuccino. The lamb were fresh and delicious. The coffee was pretty decent too...."
Ellen Yao
"Lucky I parked my car back in Dandenong, I always enjoy good food with beer or wine. The place is very close to the station and the ambiance is very..."
Leouel Jr Santos
"Checked out this little cafe and grabbed the mixed berry pancakes and a small flat white. The pancakes were light and fluffy, the berries were fresh..."
Junior Hobson
"The food was amazing. Came here on a hot day and their iced tea was REFRESHING. John made sure that our food was spicy just as we asked. He is very..."
Shrishti Dokwal
"We stumbled across this place while walking through the city and it didn't disappoint. The coffees were delicious but could have been a little..."
Kinsey Hall
"This is my second time in Xpressomondo and the manager of this cafe is super nice and kind! I really like the Earl Grey tea from this cafe as well as..."
Elena
"Have been here before for lunch but didn’t realize breakfast is amazing. French toast is good and arvo brekkie is my fav. Always a busy place, make..."
Tan T
Pho24
Pho24
70/100 (350 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vietnamese
Fast Food
Fast food
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Pho
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Vietnamese
Fast food
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Similar to the Pho 24 franchise in Saigon, Vietnam, this is a much needed Vietnamese restaurant on the Spencer Street side of Melbourne's CBD. The..."
TinManFromAus
"2nd time in 3 years I've been in a ship that docked in Melbourne, and I stopped here to eat both times! Loved it so much the first time I had to come..."
Karynn Marchal
Criniti's Southbank
Criniti's Southbank
70/100 (1247 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Grill
Italian
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Arancini
Pasta
Salad
Donuts
Wings
Cakes
Chili
Bruschette
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Calamares
Burger
Ribs
Prawns
Pancakes
Meatballs
Italian
Grill
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We really enjoy Crinitis. It’s always got a good vibe and we love their pizzas and salads. It’s good if you’re looking for a fun spot for a..."
MelbourneLops
"came here during the 50% off your bill deal, we ordered pasta and pizza and the bill was under $30 for two!!!! look i can’t complain for what..."
ALICE ⚡️
"Massive menu with so many options. Been a couple of times with a large group and can’t go past the 2M pizza. Quite expensive but the novelty of the..."
Burgerman77
"Very nice restraunt in a great location. Very busy though so make sure to make a booking. Pizzas and pasta are great and staff are very attentive...."
Ondreea De Vincentis
"Great food, great service and a great atmosphere. The prices reflect the size of the meals. You’ll leave with full, happy, bellies. Will definitely..."
Matt O'Brien
"Great pizza! Had the 1m. Capriciosa, Margarita, Italian sausage. They were excellent! Service was good. Only thing was that it gets very noisy. I..."
Revolver
"Love the authentic Italian food served at Criniti's, and it's HALAL! The menu is extensive (so you'll be sure to find something for everyone) and the..."
Saania Habeeb
"Fantastic food!! Always happy with the meals and value for money. There is a lot to choose from - everyone is happy. Would highly recommend Crinitis..."
Natasha Vena
"Great food, atmosphere and staff. I had heard a lot of good things about this Restaurant and I finally got around to going there today for the first..."
Nick Kikas
"TRUST ME, CRINITI’s IS REALLY REALLY NICE! You have to try the steak they offered which is really nice and awesome. Price is okay, and its not that..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"The food was so amazing that I ended up not taking pictures at all. Potato wedges with sweet chili sauce and chives and later on penne pasta and..."
SohzFoodTrail
"Both times we have been here as a family and they’ve squeezed us in with no booking on a Friday evening. Food is tasty. Great service. Bit on the..."
Belinda J
"Criniti’s is a vibrant chain of restaurants with Melbourne outposts in Carlton and Southbank. High energy dining in a unique space, Criniti’s has..."
Gastrology
"We’ve been to Crinitis Southbank three times now and doesn’t disappoint. Yes, the service may be slow when they are extremely busy, however the..."
Jessica Saunders
"Dined here multiple times, yet to be disappointed. The menu is HUGE it always seems to take a while to decide on what to eat, the pasta and pizza are..."
Melb Guy Eats
"Service was great and the food (being pizza) was lovely. A super friendly manager served me and let me sit at pizza counter where I got to watch them..."
Katherine Chiu
"Such an incredibly extensive menu! There are so many options of every variety of Italian food you could think of. The food is all super delicious..."
Abbey Baldacchino
"The main problem with this place is the wait staff are not the most attentive. We had a waiter who did not know what Shiraz or pappardelle were. As..."
Dumba
"Went here after RMIT graduation as a request from the daughter, concerned about the low rating but agreed to go. Surprised as the place was very busy..."
Darren Shaw
"Did the set menu with family and was beautiful food in huge quantities!!! Gluten free options were delicious, garlic bread was drool worthy, ..."
Kirsty Reti
"Didn’t have very high expectations when we came due to the low ratings we saw on Zomato. However, we were pleasantly surprised with both the food..."
Stelly
"Love this place! Only ever been for breakfast. Friendly staff and yummy food.We had the eggs benedict and smashed avo. Lovely to see they..."
Creme Puff
"Omg will def come back for 3m pizza. So delicious. Food come for days ! Place itself is s little squishy. Menu is wayyyyy too big...."
Natnat
"Had the 2 metre pizza between 12 other mates we ordered 6 different flavours in each corner... every slice was awesome because you didn't know what..."
Trang
"I see a lot of negative reviews of Criniti's and cannot fathom why. I absolutely loved it here. Service was excellent and food as amazing. Had the..."
V Jeyakanthan
"They made our special day, really special 🤩 The staff is just amazing. And don’t even get me started with the food 🤤 We ordered a 1m pizza..."
Simran Nijjar
"Service was good and food came out reasonably quickly. Wood fire pizzas were delicious. I read some bad reviews about how the take away service was..."
Carl Bronkhorst
"Good place with very nice vibe ✨️ food was just amazing. Loved the pasta ! Really great for friends and family..."
teju G
"Really good food, excellent portions! We got the share plate expecting three sl8ces of salami and cheese, and got two big plates of various things...."
Alena H
Crazy Wings
Crazy Wings
70/100 (1129 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Chili
Chicken Wings
Sit down
Asian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Had a late night city feed after a few drinks.  We ordered some dumplings and the crazy wings, nice quick food.The crazy wing - WOW! Very..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Really good pricing and decent variety with the menu. Service is hit and miss but usually things like forgotten items get resolved immediately...."
Simone Hatake
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Lorna
"Can’t really complain the food with the price. The service isn’t the greatest, I had except that since it’s a small shop and very cheap food...."
Alta
"Crazy wing is one of the nice place to try chicken wings. They have several option of food and the price is friendly. The location is great as well...."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"Tried the original taste and spicy hot flavors in chicken wings from this place. The spicy hot is a crazy mix of hot chili powder but tastes amazing...."
Nupur Bhople
"Holy heck, if you're going the actual crazy wing - save it until the very end and pre-stock up on some soy milk stat!!! Otherwise there are non crazy..."
JW
"My boyfriend and i decided to try these because we love chicken and spice. I can honestly say that the spiciest wings that they had were actually..."
HANGRYHUNGRY
"Not the first time I’ve been here and that’s because their chicken wings are so good!! This time we ordered honey spicy wings (my fave) which had..."
Chamadhi
"This Place is all about wings! And if you can handle the spice, like really really handle the spice! Only then you order the "Crazy..."
Siddharaj Junnarkar
"Ordered the last 5 chicken wings from the chicken sections and it was something different that I have encountered. Even though I’m not from..."
Joseph Tran
"We four ppl had BBQ buffet here on the first floor, and we ordered four bottles of Chinese beer. Not too bad! My friend has been here many time but..."
Spinning Round Horse Kick
"Omg supper again , located area china town , the customer service so so not too bad, and not to good . The skewed many selection choice , the..."
Pierre Pie
"This place the food is good. The different varieties are wonderful when it comes to wing. The crazy wing itself is the hottest chicken wing to be..."
Subhajit Chattopadhyay
"I went to this place as my friend recommended it. Tried many flavours of the wings but my favourites are honey spicy and spicy hot. My friend's..."
Nadira
"Having all you can eat on Wednesday Night~ 🍻Pretty pack, luckily I booked a table for 4 in advanced like 3-4 hours..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Love this place, amazing atmosphere and great prices. Questionable customer service and seating is a little tight. The wings are to die for though..."
Danny.dog.1000
"Food is great. Very tasty and satisfies your Asian food cravings. It reminded me of the Philippines and the street food there. Ambience just needs to..."
Justine Ellis Flores Advincula
"Super crazy hot!!!! The price is cheap. I was in tears and my nose start to be wet too! Interior design needs improvement, the place looks cheap and..."
Yee Kee Ku
"Crazy wing was referred to me by two colleagues who said that it served the hottest chicken wings (or the hottest food) they had ever ever had! One..."
Dr S
"Really really good wings, however the venue is poorly maintained and looks like very unhygienic. Customer service was average. For what it is worth..."
Brad Jacka
"Just one thing, dont dare to try the crazy wing.Even for people who can handle spicy they won't be able to handle this crazy wing..."
Setiawan
"Crazy Wings for the Crazy Win! There is possibly a reason why this restaurant has stood the test of time and been around for... A decade? Been coming..."
John
"We had the all you can eat buffet upstairs, and instantly regretted it. There was not much of a selection of skewers - mostly gizzards and other..."
Daniel
"these legendary Crazy Wings have been talked about in the office so it was time to venture out & experience them for ourselves. Tried various wings,..."
Anna Yong
"Hot hot hot! In fact I would go as far as to say - Devil Hot! And one of the cheapest places to eat! Right in the heart of Melbourne CBD. What else..."
Arijit Das
"Craving for Bbq chicken wings and can't be bothered to get yourself dirty and make it yourself? Come to crazy wing and you won't regret. This place..."
Bon Bon
"Venue: average downtown Chinese restaurant u expect to see on the side street of Chinatown.Food: had a few variety of chicken wings. Must..."
Kimmie Junnie
"The place is somewhat filthy & service very bad. They make Chinese street style skewers. Flavors really nice & authentic, however crazy wing was the..."
MelbfoodCritic
"It's all about the BBQ skewers here. You don't have to have chicken, there are skewers with single prawns, enoki mushroom, and oily eggplant for..."
Food Baby
"While their "crazy wings" are a gimmick that pulls in the late night crowd wanting a funny challenge, they genuinely have a great selection of BBQ..."
Joy
"The spicy wings are good and love the buy one get one free event. The beef and lamb are awesome. Love it more than the wings ..."
Hsiao Yu-Tung
"Crazy Wings is more of a gimmick to the youth of Melbourne.When they say their wings are spicy, they truly mean it - they sell their wings..."
Honest Eats
"Most spiciest wing I have ever had! Needed to take away those wings to home and washed them with hot water twice and still tasted spicy, authentic..."
Amor Amor Amor
"I initially tried this place out when they were newly opened and had all the 'buy one wing get the other free' specials! It is definitely not a let..."
Gdkf
"you will either love it or hate it! as for me i love this place. Beware though, the signature dish "crazy wings" is not for the faint of heart &..."
HungryMonkey
"Loved this place! They have amazing spicy and smoky grilled skewers. Be careful if you're not used to hot food, cause some of the items are fiery...."
Marcel S.
"We love the wings here! Two wings per skewer, make sure you try whatever is buy one, get one free on whatever day you're there. I like original or..."
Sweetxdeex
"Sorry for the poor quality photos, I don't know what was wrong with my phone. Regardless, this place is a tradition to me, I have taken my Sydney..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"The honey spicy wings were so good!! I wish we ordered more of this flavour, all their skewers were pretty tasty 😋 crazy wing is famous for their..."
Kristine Subagiyo
"The bread rolls are so basic but honestly my favourite but the chicken and pork skewers are really good too. Personally wasnt a huge fan of beef one...."
Vivlovestoeat
"Was good. I am a big fan of eating Lamb skewer. I tried the other restaurants several times, but not really good. This restaurant has so yummy lamb..."
K Prettiest
"One of the best skewers in Melbourne CBD. So happy it's back! Try the crazy wing and make sure you have some milk..."
Jay
Hawker Chan Australia
Hawker Chan Australia
70/100 (1169 ratings)
Quick Bites
Asian
Chinese
Australian
Australian
Singaporean
Singaporean
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
Noodle
Chili
Duck
Hong Kong
Chinese
Asian
Singaporean
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-I visited this place several times..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Been here multiple times, and it satisfied like no other when I went there! Always always ALWAYS order the noodles over the rice, there’s something..."
Priscilla Yeo
"Consistent and probably the best Hong Kong styled BBQ at a cheap price in Australia perhaps. I enjoyed the crispy chicken & char siu meals..."
Lisafoodadventures
"The old juicy char siu with burnt bits is back! Best char siu in Melbourne. Hope it never goes away..."
Melb Food
"The Char Siew was freshly roasted, with a slight crispness on the outer that was almost charred. The pleasant sweet glaze added a hint of sticky..."
Penguineats
"I felt lucky that I got to try the famous restaurant before the ‘lockdown’ started. With the reputation they have (Michelin Star), I honestly had..."
FoodieQueen21
"We loved our midweek visit to Hawker Chans city location. Being a Wednesday is was quieter which meant no queuing time down the left of the store and..."
Espy Eats
"This is a delicious food court option. The pork was perfect and each slice had a nice bit of crackle on top. The rice is simple, but great. You..."
Ashley8513
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: The set up is very smart with the line stemming from the front of the counter to the outside of the restaurant...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Came here last week with a friend for lunch. We had some combination of meats and curry. The food was nice with a very reasonable range of price. My..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"Great atmosphere and great food at an affordable price! Absolutely loved the pork combination plate - SO delicious! And the soya noodles. Will..."
Julia Sansone
"Hawker Chan features the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal, the ‘Crisped skin soy marinated chicken' which was so tender & delicious. The menu..."
EatOutWithJo
"Tucked away in the CBD, Hawker Chan offers great food at a very reasonable price.The restaurant is lovely inside with an amazing menu and..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"4.5. Hawker Chan launched their new 2020 Michelin menu which we got to try out at the event. We sampled some new dishes such as the fried tofu with..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"I had the pleasure of trying Hawker Chan’s new 2020 Michelin Menu, and what a fantastic feast it was!Back when Hawker Chan first opened..."
Stelly
"Visited Hawker Chan tonight for their Michellin Star Menu Launch and I was not disappointed.ATMOSPHERE:Spacious, stylish and bright..."
Ebony Rose
"🇸🇬 singapore’s michelin starred hawker🏚: Hawker Chan📍:..."
Sense Of Food
"Hawker Chan set up shop in Melbourne with a huge fanfare and while it has quiet down somewhat, they still attract a steady crowd of diners who come..."
Hello. Imnikki
"I’ve always had their soy chicken noodles via Deliveroo - so it’s good to finally try the rest of the menu, very reminiscent of being in south..."
Miagoreng.com
"This place serves the cheapest quick meal you can have all times. Ample sittings provided it is not lunch hours. Prices are very reasonable for the..."
Noble Foodie
"I have always loved street food more than anything else. My favorite place to travel for food is Singapore because of the Hawker Centers. The Hawker..."
Thats My Food
"1/12 - First time to here, food is all good and the soya sauce chicken is delicious. Do not expect to get a big portion with only $6.8 of price in a..."
Benjamin Cristian
"Came here for a quick lunch, I had char siew and wonton noodle and my partner had soy chicken noodle. Both were delicious, tender meat, loved the..."
Emmaz0n
"Love the dry noodles with the soy sauce. Taste quite authentic. Roast pork is not bad but I still prefer their char siew and soy chicken...."
Chiliong
"Delicious food, fast service and great..."
Big D
"My “go to” for quick lunch solution. Great food, quick service, clean restaurant. Love the bbq pork and their chilli sauce, it is one of the best..."
Seed To Fork
"Delicious dishes. The soy chicken was the best. Very flavoursome and nicely cooked. Definitely the best I have eaten throughout Melbourne. Sambal..."
Mandy
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Guo
"Came here for lunch and excited to try this michellin restaurant Loved the chicken and char siew as they are so good.The dumpling soup also..."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"I am a semi regular to this place - if I have a hankering for some tasty soya chicken on rice / noodles. Tasty chicken, well seasoned, juicy. The..."
Tinmans Treats
"After seeing the long queues outside Hawker Chan when it first opened, I’ve been wanting to come here since. I was finally able to try it out..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"Hawker Chan is like a fast food type of service. When you come you gotta wait in line and order your food at the counter, then you get a number and..."
Jenny Jenny
"Having tried the original Hawker Chan in Singapore, I was super excited to try the Melbourne one. Be ready to queue up and arrive early to avoid..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Very affordable and extremely tasty. I loved the ordering system although the alert sound became annoying. My dish (the mixed meats) with an added..."
LiamzlEats
"A quick and yummy fuss free meal. You have to order and collect your food at the counter. I had the roasted pork noodle. The pork was a perfect bite..."
E
"Taste is worth with the price. I paid $6.8 for a chicken rice and that was really really cheap. I heard that they won michellin awards as well..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"I’ve been here twice and I am very impressed with their soy chicken with egg noodles. That is my favourite dish. I have never eaten chicken as good..."
Anka
"food comes so quick and so cheap! although its far from uni, worth the tram ride to get a nice lunch meal 😆 i got the roast pork and wonton..."
Kylie
"For its price I’d say the food is quite good. great place for a quick meal but not worthwhile if one needs to wait in line for a long time to get..."
Sarah Bear
"I wasn't that hungry but the stuff I ordered tasted good. There's a lot of seats and the service was very fast. It feels like authentic food with..."
Hungriestsam - Samantha
" I visited a few times. Very crowded especially lunch time but always enjoyed nice roast chicken and pork. Love everything from this place. Highly..."
Lemon
"Who would of thought a cheap eats place would actually earn a Michelin star. Well Hawker Chan has one of the best char sui pork in town, the rendered..."
Nelson
"I've been to this restaurant 3 times in my 6-day stay in Melbourne. I guess my Asian tongue is homesick for Asian cuisine. The food is really great,..."
Rachel Leen
"We tried Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken, char siew, soya bean sprouts, and Thai style tofu - and they were all very full of flavours! Loved the..."
Angel Khong
"Fxck the negative reviews, I had a great time here. Soy chicken and char siu are the best I've had in Melbourne. If only one thing I wish they could..."
Johnny Remedy
Bluetrain
Bluetrain
70/100 (3143 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Bar
Australian
Pizza
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Dumplings
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Fish & chips
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Burger
Pork
Calamares
Ragu
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Beef
Sit down
Australian
Contemporary
Bar
Pizza
Accepts Visa
Seating
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic family restaurant, very helpful and friendly staff and the food was deeelish, even the kids menu was great with very appropriate portion..."
Roslyn Laurie
"A good quick, delicious meal, excellent for pre theatre, football, concert. Been coming to blue train for many years and never been disappointed...."
Emma Louise Brown
"First time here with the family and we loved it. Great food, view and atmosphere.I really enjoyed the miso salmon. It was cooked to..."
Tracey Wilson
"Great service (Harriet from Manchester) fantastic food and reasonable prices.......highly..."
Richard Oxford
"Good spot,friendly staff,excellent service, good meals,good prices ideal to bring the family Sunday..."
Joanna Stefanoudaki Hargreaves
"Great place to eat and catch up with friends over a drink,also the staff are fantastic, well..."
Chris Townsend
"We had 9 ppl to feed and these guys had no trouble whatsoever fitting us in without a booking! Service is excellent and attentive, generous kids..."
Eddie Drohomirecki
"Spent New Years at bluetrain and absolutely loved it! Amazing food, good service and location was perfect to watch the fireworks. Highly recommend..."
Antonio Fonti Stephanie Fonti
"Coming from the country to the big smoke, this place had wonderful service and the food is..."
Michelle Tremellen
"This place is amazing. The food is great and diverse. There is something to eat for everyone. The decor is great. The vibe and friendly staff make it..."
Stellios
"The service was ok and the food was delicious but I found the price was rather high for what the food was. The steak came with chips but then we had..."
Jason Jost
"We dropped in for a bite before seeing a movie and the staff were lovely - very helpful with suggestions that would come out quickly so that we could..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"Great views over the river. Food is good and service is fine. We had the seafood linguine, lamb blackstrap and ricotta gnocchi and enjoyed all of..."
Dumba
"Little bit hard to find. We had a dinning voucher so splurged for lunch . Very kind waiters service quick and prompt . Entree pork spring rolls $16..."
Fiery Sensation
"I have been here many times for pizza and burgers but this time i opted for a more pricey dish, i ordered from the 'Mains' selection and after the..."
The Pet Roo
"I had the corn chip crusted fried chicken burger. I haven't one of these before, so to find one here was a pleasant surprise, and a point of..."
Tinmans Treats
"A good stable when in need of something that always works well. This casual dining experience will do exactly what you need it to. They will look..."
Descartesmuse
"Went there for a early dinner and was very pleased! The service was good as well as the food, however nothing too spectacular for the price! The..."
Mia.grinch
"Came in for a late dinner after a show at the comedy festival. Had the GSP platter for 2 and could not fault it. Absolutely fresh and delicious in..."
Sue Silva
"Pull up a seat at the bar and try out some of their signature drinks while you wait for a table at dinner time. They used to do cocktails named after..."
JC
"Great atmosphere. Staff are amazing, especially with kids! Food was yummy and well portioned, we ordered a few entrees- calamari, feta fitters,..."
Elizabeth Navarro
"This seafood platter was all I had and it was divineee, and cant wait to visit this restaurant again when I come to Melbourne. The there were other..."
Steve John
"Food is ok, nothing very special. Ordered few different foods, pizza was ok, lamb burger was delicious, asian beef soba noodle was ok, zucchini..."
Yulz
"Great staff, and even better food. Despite me being the annoying and hungry athlete of the table ordering a pasta dish while everyone else got..."
Maddie Bradley
"Bluetrain is an iconic venue in Southbank/ Melbourne CBD. Food is amazing and happy hour everyday has my daily visit! Elliot is such a great guy!..."
Ami Denniss
"Went for lunch Great meals (awesome burger). Fair service. Would definitely go here again. Good selection of beers wines and cocktails. Kid friendly..."
Adam Wenzel
"Bluetrain by the very fact that it’s has been open for so many years has become a Melbourne institution. Even despite moving locations a number of..."
Espy Eats
"I've been to Blue Train a couple of times in the two decades it's been standing and it's a bit of a Southbank institution. A massive modern space..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Have been visiting blue train for many years now and wow they have undergone some serious changes within the past four years. The restaurant offers a..."
Ann
"We were looking for a place for a work lunch and decided to try Bluetrain. I have been here a number of times over the years and it has been a bit of..."
Split The Bill
"Friendly staff, tasty food, South bank prices though! Had a quick lunch at the bar and better than what I expected given mixed reviews. Would suit..."
Tim
"Great place to come for lunch if you work or live in the area. I've been here a few times with work colleagues and the meals have always been great...."
ToMaZo
"The service was impeccable. The staff were pleasant, friendly and gave excellent recommendations. The food was delicious. Used my Liven App and got..."
Wilburn Quill
"We had an excellent experience at blue train. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, the food was excellent. I'm quite surprised by the other reviews..."
Liam.hedge
"Came with a group of friends for and 18th dinner. Throughly enjoyed the food and the service was pretty good to! Loved the atmosphere, little bit..."
Alex
"If you're looking for somewhere nice to eat on Southbank without blowing the bank, blue train is great. Been here on a few occasions and every time..."
David Lee
"I like this place. It's view is nice and the design is nice and their food is good. I can't really find anything wrong with the experience. The..."
Ktmoh
"Wonderful experience at Bluetrain! Amazing service, delicious meals and a lovely view to accompany it all. Had the meatballs as an entree, and the..."
Alana Karathanasis
"Hey! Blue Train is in the middle of 2 Pokestops along Yarra River so if you up to catch some water Pokemon... LOL Well, Zomato is after all a gourmet..."
Lancelthebard
"Had the shared seafood platter and a couple of steamed ales.Friendly and attentive staff.Very nice food.I like that they have a..."
Matt Taylor
"Went to this beautiful restaurant with my wife and son yesterday for dinner. Love the food. Excellent customer service and such a beautiful place to..."
Ketharasarma Ledchumanasarma
"Thank you Bluetrain for providing excellent service for our massive family get together. We were a large group with children who had not seen each..."
Nicole Stock
"Came for brunch. No breakfast options but as with previous reviewer waitress and kitchen were very helpful substituting item. We ordered a Greek..."
Mahendra Perera
"Came for a Saturday night dinner with 10 people. Great atmosphere with music keeping everyone buzzing. Decor is very nice, the lighting in particular..."
Matt
"Bluetrain overlooks Southbank and has a funky, contemporary fit out. The dinner menu has a great selection of choices and is reliable - all the..."
Eileen N
"Service was swift and pleasant as soon as we had arrived. The dishes we ordered were delicious but slight small in portion and more on the..."
Lazypandah
"Service here was swift and pleasant; the place was packed and yet our food came to us without much of a wait at all. Food is is slightly pricey but..."
Bianca Roberts
"Food: great, Drinks: great variety and very creative, Atmosphere: great, Music: very subtle, Service: reasonable, Good location with a nice view of..."
Taylor Pan
"Had a really fantastic dinner here last night, service was spot on, table out on the small terrace was just beautiful, great views. Food was lovely,..."
Lari
"AMAZING!!! Have been to the old one years ago! Brought my partner here for a meal! We were so keen for a seafood platter. After realising it was a..."
Samantha Anderson
"I've always had a good time here. Love their chips and happy hour, $4 for a pot which is a bargain. The pizzas are decent too, thin crust and good..."
FoodHedonist
"We tried Bluetrain before going to a show, so it was a little quieter than I have experienced in the past. The benefit was that we had quick service...."
Anthony
""Fresh ravioli", this dish simply rocks. The other items in the menu (burgers, pasta, salads) are super too. Great location overlooking the Yarra...."
Dev S
"This is such an overdue post I can't even. That's probably gonna be the intro for the next ten posts since my backlog is getting pretty insane, but..."
Beini
"Loved the pulled lamb and beetroot relish burger. We also enjoyed the watermelon and feta salad with pomegranate dressing. The homemade lemonade is..."
Sharon Gould
"What started off at the Arbory ended up being way too overcrowded for a catchup and thus the Bluetrain was the best choice. Nestled on the banks of..."
The Domestic Traveller
"I had the seared eye fillet salad for $21. The beef was tender, juicy and flavorsome. The salad was very nice too. But it was a tad stingy.  I think..."
Pedro Arvy
"We came here over the weekend to celebrate a birthday and the fit out is amazing. The views are even better. Staff are great and friendly..."
ToorakM
"Have been here on a number of occasions - the Pulled Lamb Shoulder Pizza is to die for and my girlfriend loved the Veggie Burger (plus the chips were..."
Steve Marsh
"We were here for an office function and the large group was seated down very quicklyEven though the joint was quite packed. Great customer..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I had Smoked Salmon Salad and I enjoyed it but the dish is pretty small. In my opinion, I think it's over-priced for $21. I recommend this place..."
Dan Tran
"Had lunch here on a busy Sunday.  We had to wait 10 minutes for a table and don’tunderstand why they didn’t offer us one of the many tables..."
JackieO
"We came here for dinner tonight. The staff was very friendly and relaxed. My friend had the pork belly and I had the oven baked snapper. The snapper..."
Jo Jo
"I usually come here on a Friday after work during happy hour. $4 beer pots are a bargain in Southbank (used to be $3). Coffee is also great from..."
Marcel S.
"Happy to get a window seat to see the autumnal views of the Yarra River and the activities outside it.Found it to be a pleasant atmosphere...."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"A great location, with really scrumptious food. My eighty year old Mum really loved the burger! And the no. 7 pulled pork pizza was a light crust..."
Mark Thompson
"Decent selection of Italian influenced menu. Food was lovely (paella and chicken curry) but service is very slow. Hopefully they can get back to..."
Scott Puddy
"Great location, wonderful service and amazing ambience. Good place to go with family and friends or after work drinks. The only negative is too much..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Catching up with friends and Bluetrain great casual place to meet. Dinner for 5. Shared garlic cheese pizza and basil pesto bread with salami. ..."
Sam Keir
"One of my favourite places to go, great staff, amazing food and view if southbank is just breathtaking however, this time, they decided to close the..."
Birdi Saab
"Nice place that overlooks the river. I will definitely suggest that book a table before you visit as this place is packing. The food menu is nice..."
Keyur Dandekar
"Great place for groups and before the theatre. Loads of choice. Burger, pizza and share dishes like boa and spring rolls... then and the churos for..."
tamzyn b-Melbourne
Dragon Boat Restaurant
Dragon Boat Restaurant
70/100 (1601 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Chinese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
Dumplings
Mandarin Duck
Chili
Peking Duck
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Fried rice
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Dim Sum
Ribs
Noodle
Prawns
Beef
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I may be biased, but our CNY banquet was tasty & enjoyable. Lobster & jelly fish (my favourite). Service was not only friendly, but helpful. My..."
Nean
"My husband and I had dinner here on our last night in Melbourne. It was Devine... we started with crispy duck pancakes best had in many many many..."
Debi Barrett
"Unlike some of the harsh reviews Dragon Boat has been given, I really enjoyed my time here. My partner and I, once again, were walking around the..."
Olivia Erica
"I don't think so this place is that good but I believe they can improve by working out on their service which I found to be one of the biggest flaw...."
James Mathew
"Update: Came again last weekend (21st Jul) and they no longer put the price on the paper chit. I believed that price has increased (yes in just 2..."
Michreviews
"Dragon Boat provides decent yum cha in an environment fit for formal meetings or slightly-less-casual dinners. Presentation is precisely what incurs..."
Dimzib
"Good service and everything you expect from a traditional Chinese restaurant. well prepared and quality ingredients. Duck was prepared well table..."
Gavin Gusling
"My partner and I loved the food and the service was impeccable, staff was always on hand and ready to serve. Will definitely be back 😁 reasonably..."
Queen G
"I like the fact that you can get take away or a quick snack at Dragon Boat outside the main restaurant. Also the fact that they open early and..."
Jolene Lim
"Located china town , firstly the customer service not bad. Secondly dim sum choice lot selection , take your time to select it and food feel great..."
Pierre Pie
"The food was excellent with all the classic Chinese dishes being nailed. We had a birthday and the waiter was very nice and the service was great. I..."
Freddo
"Only came here for the duck! Cannot comment on the rest of the food. Pricy enough for what seems like a cheap and cheerful restaurant but have to..."
Michael Dunne
"Yum Cha throws a wonderful array of tasty dishes at the table, favourites included the spicy calamari and barbecue pork dumplings. On the downside..."
Doricoz
"An oldie but a goodie! We love this place...a Melbourne must do for my family...or we pick up a bun from their deli...good food and generous staff...."
Jodi SCONE
"Every time I'm craving dimsum, I will pay dragon boat a visit, EVERY SINGLE TIME. Service may be crappy (rude) sometimes, but that happens 1/5 times...."
Jean
"Came here on sat - day prior to mothers day and got a seat for two within a few min surprisingly! Huge venue first time so i must say i was..."
SueyLuey
"We stumbled upon Dragon Boat whilst walking thru the street. The food was delicious, we had chicken, beef, and rice dishes to share. It was all..."
Lani Banani
"Getted poliyley as we entered, and served promptly. The fried flounder was superbly cooked however I found the special fried rice to be rather sweet...."
Stephen Passam
"A traditional yum cha place, not kids friendly. They have steps in front of the restaurant, you cannot take your pram easily with you. And it is very..."
Cindy
"Like the honey glazed beef with black pepper, dragon boat combination in birds nest basket, and garlic king prawns Very prompt service and..."
Geoff Atkinson
"A regular haunt on a Friday or Saturday night. The dim sims are great. I always find it hard to go past the deep-fried beef fillet in mandarin sauce..."
Robert Demark
"Surprised by the low rating.....! We popped in here at 12am after the Adele concert. The kitchen was still serving, and the place was about 1/3..."
Manmar
"It's quite a bit pricier than other Chinese restaurants in the CBD but the food was very tasty. We had the chicken and mushroom hot pot, roast duck,..."
Mrs Mark
"Came here for the egg tarts and it was okay, above average. Although the pastry was quite oily, the egg custard was yummy. Price wise, $2.20 each...."
Chewynoms
"Ventured into the CBD today to dine at the Dragon Boat and ordered their Scallops with ginger & spring onions for a very reasonable price of $32.80..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Great choice of food.We went at 1130 and every thing was freshly cooked.Good prompt service.Must remember to start with the congee next time!Will..."
Hamid Hamzah
"My family and myself visit melbourne every year and find ourselves always making our way to dragon boat in china town. The food and service is great..."
Louise
"I haven’t dined at Dragon Boat for years because my family prefers Plume or Gold Leaf in the West side of Melbourne. Regardless of which Chinese..."
Ta.be.tabi
"So many restaurants to choose in Chinatown but so glad we chose Dragon Boat! A very comfortable restaurant with a good wine selection and menu..."
Louise Traill
"Fantastic Yum Cha restaurant in the heart of Chinatown! Well priced and extremely fresh, fast service. The Pork and Chive Dumplings were the standout..."
Leah Martin-Brown
"Amazing experience. Pricey (everything over $25) but my god is the meat cooked to perfection. Vegetables are not with every meal either. Will have to..."
Super Kiwi
"Food was good. Love the Liu Sha Bao! Service was good except for the grumpy looking auntie at the cashier; SUPER..."
Wei Wei Ang
"We experienced a fantastic morning in the restaurant. Yumcha is so good. Eating while talking to friend. I highly recommended oolong..."
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