The best Duck in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in April

Gastrology

Freeo

"I absolutely love this place. The beef burger was the best burger I’ve had in years... and I’m a Melbournian! Yep it might be a ‘hotel’ aka..."

Joshua H

"I came here for a Jack’s Creek beef night and had a wonderful time. Our five-course meal featuring different cuts of beef all cooked to perfection..."

Adam Scarf

"O’Connell’s in South Melbourne is Melbourne’s oldest yet stylish gastronomic pub and has been home to some of the city’s best known chefs,..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"What a great space and an interesting menu to match. We three chose schnitzel, pork belly and the pie and we were all happy campers. The wine list..."

Check Please

"The O'Connell's Hotel is in South Melbourne and it's behind the South Melbourne Market. It took us a while to find and we did a run around it earlier..."

Katherine Chiu

"Celebrating 141 years in the industry, O’Connell’s Hotel is one of Melbourne’s dining institutions. Upon approach, this gastropub conveys a..."

The City Lane

"Yummy food with an extensive wine list and friendly un-pretentious service. They've struck the balance between pub grub and fine dining really..."

Alex McRae

"Thursday night dinner with a few colleagues. It’s a nice fine dining restaurant behind a pub. The ambience is relax and unpretentious...."

Food Junkie

"Consider this, this place is an institution and the reason it’s been here so long is because it’s consistent, consistently goodKeep up the..."

Short Black

"Food was fantastic - loved the oysters with peach granita, the gnocchi and the lemon meringue dessert. Service was really attentive and the..."

Genevieve

"Came along with family mid week , loved the ambience and styling of the restaurant . The wine list was great plenty to choose with staff very..."

Tom Brockbank

"Fantastic dining experience at this South Melbourne Institution. Its been a Fav for a long time and never dissappoints. Certainly not cheap, the Eye..."

Tony Mithen

"This upmarket pub institution will give you quick and simple pub grub in the crowded front bar while you watch the footy overhead, or out the back in..."

Gin

"Perfect service. So professional and warm. Food was great as well. This is the kind of place you bring your first date or a client you'd want to..."

Mistletoe

"Delightful cosy pub. Loved the bangers and mash for lunch as the rain poured down outside. Besides the good food and lovely atmosphere inside the..."

JC

"I had a great night out here over the weekend with 7 friends and highly recommend this restaurant for group dinners. Their service was friendly and..."

Msyc

"If you're looking for a great steak, this pub is one to try! Small selection to choose from, but they are always lovely. This pub is great for..."

Teafo

"Dined at the restaurant on a quiet Sunday evening and wasn't particularly impressed. The food was somewhat bland and uninspiring but it definitely..."

TheBearReview

"This is a fabulous pub style hotel with a warmth about it. The food,service and wine list is very good. We had a wonderful night and would definitely..."

Evelyn

"We were treated to a fine lunch with work partners over at O’Connell’s Hotel. The South Melbourne restaurant provides a surprisingly cosy setting..."

Donutsam

"I really loved O'Connell's if you're looking for a fancy pub this is the place to go. The food was delicious I ordered a steak it was very succulent...."

Mia

"Went for dinner last night for my husbands birthday. I booked a week in advance. Upon arrival we were placed right near the serving counter where the..."

Jas

"I was taken here by some work colleagues for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised. The decor inside is very nice, warm and inviting.In all..."

James Blackwell

"What an amazing meal! Loved the decor as soon as we walked in, very warm and cozy especially on a cold winter night. Food was absolutely delicious...."

David Hewitt

"Friendly neighbourhood bar with good wine and delicious food. Excellent atmosphere in the bar. Food is overpriced for what you get but it is..."

LoMac

"Love this hotel, amazing service and staff so attentive. We had oysters which were fresh and beautifully accompanied by a light sauce. I also had the..."

Stace Bianca Lenthall

"Finding anything decent to eat that doesn't involve roast chicken, Yellow Glen sparkling and no set menu on the Melbourne Cup Day is akin to Mission..."

Alexis

"Love this place never disappoints, the staff are attentive and provide a great service. The food is absolutely delicious especially the steak 👌..."

Fiona Allen

"Voucher. What more can I say? There's no other way I'd be eating at this location with an overwhelmingly masculine wealthy older man set. Puke. My..."

Iris Myandowski

"Well looked after by front of house. Great upper end pub food. Can go classic food or the sexy style, both superb. The PDR has special appeal, love..."

JB

"Oh we love O’Connell’s Hotel, a long time resident of South Melbourne you can enjoy a lovely glass of wine, some damn good food and a friendly..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Can I just say the lunch today at O'Connells was outstanding and the funny thing was my friend and I were at the same table last time and it was a..."

Lucinda Marlow

"The service is something you can always count on at this place. They do a great job of being customer focused and the food is quite good as well. My..."

Joe

"Great pub, absolutely gorgeous inside! A little on the pricey side. The freshly baked bread to begin with was super delicious. Great selection of..."

Manni Chahal

"Great pub. Warm on a cold night. Carpets and fireplaces. Nicely formal; not over the top. Easy parking. Food adequate but not rave worthy. Good..."

George

"O’Connell’s is comfortable, homely and just right for a weekend lunch. Recently refurbished by Melbourne architects, Techne, the design is both..."

Jrj

"A night at O'Connell's for a sustainable seafood dinner is a special treat, recently landed in the kitchen is Paul Cooper and teamed with Howard Park..."

FoodieAboutTown

"You'd struggle not to approv.... O'Connells is very much your high end Pub. It is a delightful venue with superior service & food.......but it really..."

Iceman

"Pre Melbourne cup night out. The two of us for dinner just flown in from Brissy. Jumped on Urban Spoon and thought this place looked good. It was..."

Leah

"I really love this pub and it want it to be great but the food is sub standard for the price you pay. Staff are wonderful and the setting is..."

Kristie Cronin

"Fav!. Favourite restaurant in Melb. The food, service and decor are perfect. This is where family and friends go to for our meat and wine..."

Greg Foulds

"I went to O'Connell's for dinner and it had a really nice atmosphere and the staff were all very nice and helpful. All the food that I saw come out..."

Emily

"Casual Sunday Lunch. We visited for a casual Sunday lunch & we were very impressed with this great pub. Well fitted out in a stylish manner in both..."

Phil Willis

"Enjoyable evening. I can highly recommend their eye fillet steak. It was done to perfection.The chips were edible but not memorable. I think..."

Natsu

"Great food & surrounds. Just returned from second visit to this great gastro pub / restaurant and was not disappointed. Great service, good menu..."

Samanthajsykes

"Solid. Unpretentious menu. Chicken liver pate tasty and a generous serving size. Cape Grim steaks cooked perfectly. Only let down was dessert-..."

Shitake

"Classic pub with good service & good food, Cape Grim scotch fillet cooked to perfection & a wine list that's most impressive. Well worth a..."

Aidion

"Yumtastic lunch! We came here for a Pre-Christmas lunch and had entree, main and dessert. The barramundi was perfectly cooked and my beetroot quinoa..."

J

"Excellent food. Catered for my food allergies. Staff very..."

Desiree

"Birthday dinner for two.. I came with my partner tonight for my birthday. The service was amazing. The kitchen were very accommodating for my dairy..."

Kristy Core

"" LOVE IT " Great food , fa.... " LOVE IT "Great food , fantastic service and love the reno's..."

Lunchalot

"Great service, we had the 1.4kg tomahawk steak between 3 people. MUST TRY! The steak was very well cooked and came with 4 sauces. Sauces could do..."

Tom Jiang

"Simply Superb! - Great food, great service all in a relaxed atmosphere. The cured salmon and the lamb belly were..."

Marc Denovan

"Nice Charcuterie board however it did need more bread/toast. service was good. checked the QR codes very nice Sunday afternoon..."

Damon Pillinger

"Great vibes, decent food. Good to be outdoors again especially without a mask. Staff was on point, ready to assist and serve. Nice long..."

Dan Le

"We dined here for lunch today. The staff were kind enough to let us change our booking from a set menu to seats in the bar, which was very..."

Emma V

"Good food and service. Steak a bit too much gristle for a steak this price..."

Matt Waye

"Scrumptious and wholesome steak night, all cooked to perfection; Bavette and Porterhouse, just missing those hand-cut chips as advertised..."

Jeffrie Trika

"Lovely gastro pub. Dining room had an old school vibe, with attentive staff and complimentary bread. Great place to take your parents and have an..."

Rachael Angley

Chef Lagenda

84/100 (2836 ratings)

"My score 3.5 stars (avge of many visits). J and I had lunch here on Mon 16th Mar and it was basically empty. Service very good and helpful. ..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Great Customer Service. Hectic..."

Linh Nguyen

"Heard so much about this place from friends and finally went last Sunday! I usually have high standards on Malaysian food / Asian food and happy to..."

Space For Cakes 🍰

"Great food served quick. Prompt and friendly service. Didn't expect much, but ended up meeting my noodle cravings to a..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"I came here recently for first time and GLAD I did! Moments earlier I was at the next door eatery being forced to sit 'squashed' between..."

Jay A.

"The combination hor fun and hainanese chicken rice is a favourite when i visit. Love the friendly staff and the food is amazing. The hor fun has an..."

M3lissa____

"The Laksa’s here are just as good if not better than laksa king. I found that any other item of food I’ve ordered off the rest of the menu..."

GlassOfMalbec

"Had the mixed curry laksa, soup was full flavoured with good levels of spice. Good mix of seafood and chicken in the noodles, prices are very..."

Forwang Li

"A friend and I came here last night, I had been here many moons ago but am happy that I decided to come back.A great menu with good..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Dare I say it - this place upstages its brilliant competitor next door Laksa King, though the difference between these two is marginal. Their serving..."

Thunder8621

"Chef Lagenda never disappoints me in terms of food. I am glad to know a place to go when I feel like good bowl of laksa although it is very rich that..."

Julie Lee

"Love the Chicken Curry Laksa and Noodle soups here.Been a regular customer here since they first opened many years ago.Great..."

Lina's Music House

"Yum yum yum!!! Cannot get enough!!! It's right next door to laksa king (the same owners I've heard??) and I would say it is the "cheaper" restaurant,..."

Tara Rain

"One of two quality Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne. The laksa is just sensational. The broth is flavoursome, the eggplant melts in your mouth and..."

Linda

"Absolutely love this place, my family and friends constantly come here. Great service and food is always amazing and cheap. However, the one thing..."

Sally

"Came here for an early dinner with friends on a Thursday evening. We had a booking and were comfortably seated upstairs near the air conditioning,..."

Vicky

"Always good food whenever we go here, they never disappoint. Their head waitress Steph is really nice and accommodating. Everything on their menu is..."

Louise

"Had lunch with a Malaysian friend. I ordered laksa and kuey teow. Kuey teow was properly chargrilled and nice with flavour you find only in Malaysia...."

Amid

"This is where the locals go when they want the best Malaysian food. Just delicious and consistent food, the roti rolls are so fresh and yummy!..."

Hungry Hippo

"Chef Lagenda has a bit of a legendary status in Melbourne to get your Malaysian fix, but keep your expectations in check.It really depends what..."

Flying Forward

"Being really disappointed with Laksa King lately, I have decided to try Chef Lagenda. I had two crazy and tired kids so I decided to quickly do a..."

Piggyeatalot

"This place is pretty good for lunch. Had the char keuy teow and it had the 'wok' charred flavour in it. Love those dishes with it. Had the entree..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"This is quite possibly the best restaurant in Melbourne for authentic and delicious Malaysian / Chinese food, and very affordable. I am in looove..."

Kris L

"Nice place for Malaysian cuisine. Great selection of dishes, plenty of seating and quick service. Took the whole family here and got seated and..."

JKGasMan

"One of the most efficient services I’ve ever ever had. The food was second to none and left me full to the brim. Don’t even get me started on the..."

Nicholas Cardona

"When I was at Laksa King last time I seen Chef Lagenda a few doors down. Did some reading, seen some good reviews so I decided to give the place a..."

A&S Eat Everything

"Their laksa may not be as good as Laksa King next door, but I found all other food except for laksa are so much better than the next door! Absolutely..."

Wasabi Lover

"Really good laksa’s. Maybe not quite as good laksa king but pretty damn close. On the plus side it’s a bit cheaper at $9.50 and your served..."

Cheesy.boys

"Great place great food if it was closer to home! Can you open one up in the Preston, Northcote, Thornbury, Coburg area??? I don't mind driving here..."

Robgac

"I've been coming here for years & only now have I felt the emotional need to write this review.Thomas (the owner) I met while dining here for..."

Chris

"Great place to go for a hearty meal. Laksa is good and the rooftop outdoor area is good during the summer. Convenient location opposite Newmarket..."

Dumba

"Being a Malaysian, coming here feel like I’m back home again. The food is authentic, and taste like how it’s supposed to taste, the real deal...."

RGAnders

"Delicious laksa, quick and efficient service, large portion and very affordable! The tea is free too, unlike at other chinese restaurants that..."

Finding.happiness.in.food

"Maybe the best laksa in Melbourne (better than next door, imo). Staff are always friendly and meals are very affordable. Favourite things are the..."

Tatiana Abbott

"Laksa King WHO? As much as I do like laksa king sometime there’s alway someone better! Chef Lagenda not new at all but always in the shadow of..."

Dre M

"Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. Situated just a 5 minutes walk from Newmarket Station, this place is supposedly very busy...."

Moieats

"Best hawkers food around the area. Always busy.They also provide bubble teaChicken laksa - the best as they come with chicken and..."

Leslie Yapi

"My go to Flemington Laksa House.Nestled in the shadow of the Famous Laksa King, Chef Legenda holds its own with delicious and simple..."

The Vego Correspondent

"Fantastic, tasty food and amazingly priced!! M and I got the satay roti and BBQ pork buns, for mains I got the Char Kuai Teow and M got the Hokkien..."

Sakura Moon

"Went in with my boyz for a feed and this place was impressive!The lor mee was delicious!The char siew and roasted chicken were..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"Fantastic food, reasonable prices, generous serving sizes. Generous serving sizes. Make sure you reserve a table ahead of time, and prepare to..."

Jonathan Sh

"Been there for countless times and also ordered takeaway from there. Good Malaysian restaurant near my area. Always busy during dinner..."

May Li

"Vegan laksa is so much better than Laksa King next door. You can taste the herbs and there was a lot of veggies.Fried tofu was nice and..."

VegoLover

"I have eaten at this restaurant many times and will continue to do so. The selling points are nice food at decent prices. Hopefully will accept card..."

Minh

"What is Laksa King?Thats right... gone are the days having to wait in a huge line and dine at a hectic place with tables so close to one..."

Suburb Review

"Tasty and reasonably priced. A nice glass of white with my meal was only $6! Friendly service. Meals arrived quickly and were hot and fresh...."

Yumyum

"The food was very nice and there are plenty of options to choose from which I found very impressive. The serving sizes are reasonable and the prices..."

Stephanie Jade

"It was New Years day 2018 and we thought of trying out somewhere in Flemington. Understandably the place was packed and had to cue up outside for 20..."

Food Monkey

"😱Lizzie's first impression: Laksa King is always seen with the line but Chef Lagenda is also just as popular and only a few doors..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Simply the best! My hubby was in complete silence when he's devouring the laksa, he loved it! My fish head noodle soup was also..."

Eat Like Theres No Tomorrow

"Camas here once as we didn’t want to wait in the long line for laksa king, and I’m glad we did! The food here is very tasty and they have..."

Stelly

"Chef Lagenda makes one of the best vegetarian fried rice & the serving is generous. The fried rice has a mixture of vegetables including fresh..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Best service and food. Never disappointed, always tasty and fresh. Great value for money too !We have had their Laksa's...Nasi Goreng...pork..."

Dreammaker

"Great little spot in the heart of Flemington, right next to tram and train lines for ease of access. I went here for a friend’s birthday dinner and..."

Niki

"Ambience: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: Yes Came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday. It was busy but we got..."

AllyBelly

"Honestly, I still don't understand why people line up for ages to get into Laksa King. My thoughts are that Chef Lagenda makes a superior laksa, AND..."

Jesskaar

"Delicious place to have local Malaysian delights such as Laksa, Chicken rice and stuffs. This place was always busy and I always make a reservation..."

Ferry Gondo

"Located just next to Laksa King and not too far from Myong Tofu, another reasonable option for Malaysian food in Flemington. Smaller seating space a..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Been here twice in the last month. Awesome food. Pays to book before going to ensure you get a decent seat. Loved it both times we went and have had..."

Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke

"We wanted a quick laksa at our old fave Laksa King but left when told of the 15 min waitfor a table. Chef Lagenda was the obvious alternative as its..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Tasty food. Had vege laksa and curry puffs. Authentic flavour. Quality produce. Service was fast and efficient. Only downside was cash only payment...."

Cjk73

"This place lives up to the hype. Ordered seafood Laksa and roti bread with satay sauce, an identical order to what I had at Laksa King next door only..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"This little restaurant in Newmarket completely nails a Laksa. It is bursting with flavor and would have to say it's the best I've had. We tried it..."

Peppercorn

"Our go to place, even better than their next door neighbour imho. Have tried several items on the menu and food is always on point. Staff is..."

RiceEater

"Lagenda meal deal ☑️ beef rendang ☑️ laksa ☑️ Singapore noodle ☑️ koay teow ☑️ mee goreng ☑️ I absolutely love the food here...."

Tomlovestoeat

"Food took ages to come out and it wasn't even busy. But when it did, it was damn good. Had the crispy chilli duck, which had just the right amount of..."

Sotasty

"DO: Everything like we did. We did: the laksa, the crab (pepper and chilli), the chicken spare ribs, pork spare ribs, greens and Roti...."

David Food Leasing

"Been here since Laska King was closed. And it becomes my favorite laksa place. The laksa is so tasty. It was the best laksa I have ever had. And it..."

Quinn

"Chef Lagenda, as I have been told, hones the original chef behind Laksa King's infamous laksa. While these two restaurants battle it out near..."

Dimzib

"After hearing amazing things about chef lagenda I finally got the opportunity to find out for myself what the fuss was about. I decided to order..."

JLN

"Had Kung Po Chicken and Sambal Veggies. Both were authentic to the Malaysian/Singapore Style of stir fry. Can get very crowded and busy. Recommend a..."

Jonathan Tan

"The giant bowl of vegetarian laksa is what dreams are made of!! Lots of vego options. My boyfriend loves the fried duck and the nasi lemak! Quite..."

Maree Faraguna

"Good, spacious place to dine in with great selection of food choices. Always seem crowded all the time even during weekday. We tried this restaurant..."

Trang Nguyen

"Set in an ideal location and close to public transport, Chef Lagenda is the place to go, offering a broad range of deliciously made Malaysian dishes,..."

Frank T

"A very busy restaurant and great foods..."

tomato little

"When Malaysian food is what you want than Chef Lagenda is where you wanna go! Visited over the weekend and was SO pleased by the food. We tried the..."

Ebony Zappone

"Very authentic Malaysian food. Laksa is as good as laksa king next door. The three colour drink is not as good as from viet restaurants. Keen to come..."

Tom Jiang

"Usually viewed as the alternative to Laksa King if the latter is full, Chef Lagenda holds its own ground in the flavour department with similar and..."

Urban Nerd

Ant's Bistro

84/100 (1146 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Easily the best chinese we've had. We're visiting from Sydney so squeezed two meals in while in Melbourne it was that good. We ordered salt & pepper..."

Kelly McCormack

"Food is always great here. Been many, many times and never had a bad meal. The owners are very personable and always there to greet you and say hi...."

Gwenda Moss

"Absolutely delicious meal. Very friendly. Cosy atmosphere. Highly..."

Corey Abbott

"Easily the best Chinese food in Melbourne. Consistently..."

Rory Macdonald

"I'm from East Gippsland but every time I'm near Chinatown this is my go to place. The Salt and Pepper Calamari is..."

Cameron Johnson

"Great atmosphere ,,, Staff lovely ,,, Great food ,,, Would definitely go again..."

Debra Crofts

"Very comfortable environment. A little gem in the cbd. Highly..."

Joe Kwong

"Food is so tasty, even the seafood which normally i dont eat, everything I tried (around 8 dishes) was delightful..."

Vivian Diaz

"Very nice food and friendly service. Great place to..."

Liz Mercovich

"Wonderful food and..."

Maureen Schuyt

"Busy place in Chinatown that does good fast Chinese food. Chicken ribs and mapo tofu were the..."

Dumba

"Dont be fooled by the name! This place serves up amazing chinese food. They have an order to share concept where you order a few dishes to..."

M3lissa____

"Tried Scrambled Egg White! It is simply amazing. Tastes 99% like crabs but it was all eggs. Clean and healthy. Great choice if you want to lose..."

Owen Wu

"I went here for lunch last week. Just off the main thoroughfare of China Town. It has several small and large tables. The food was amazing, despite..."

Donna Bagnall

"Ordered their Shanghai noodles here. Food is very tasty and consistent. Service is great, too. It has a good wine selection. The price is reasonable...."

Phoebe Johnston

"My friend and i dined here for lunch, it wasn’t too busy surprisingly but we enjoyed our lunch of classic sweet and sour chicken, beef black bean..."

LC

"Ordered their shanghai noodles, stir fry beef noodles and chicken and sweet corn soup and everything was delish and the portion size was decent. The..."

Piggyeatalot

"Little hidden gem in china town. The food has always been good and authentic. However the price point is also a little bit higher. You get what you..."

Diesel

"Stumbled in late Sunday night after a few drinks at Heartbreaker. Ordered all the good meaty, carby, fried things. Delicious dumplings, salt and..."

Kelly Belly

"This restaurant located in small lane. Decent food with reasonable price. Scrambled egg whites has been our favourite order. Friendly service...."

Debby

"This Chinese restaurant has an extensive menu of buns, dumplings and other staples such as roast duck and honey chicken. I thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Adam Scarf

"Brought my family who are from overseas here cause I've tried it quite awhile ago and I quite like it. Not knowing if it'll be as good as before, I..."

Ed

"Cheap eat. Byo wine. Old skool Chinese pretty popular and good service. Eaten here many times for a boozy lunch with friends. They have some..."

Peter Sinclair

"Think this is a good middle ground China Town choice. Not as crazy busy as your Shanghai dumpling house or similar. Quality a step up, so to price...."

Edward Schweitzer

"We all know that Little Bourke Street is Melbourne's Chinatown, and if you're lucky enough for your restaurant to be situated on that famous strip,..."

Professor_JER

"Solid Chinese. Good value and very tasty. Some msg though as you'd expect and service isn't the best but all in all, a good option for China..."

Kotix

"One of my favourite places for Chinese food. Usually have to line up during weekends but as busy as it can get, food is still served fast and..."

Ashy Sheppard

"Visited here as Sichuan house and Shanghai Street were fully booked (should have booked for a Friday night - doh!). We were persuaded by the lovely..."

Spaghetti Monster

"I've been here twice and had good experience both times. I've tried:Roast duck: nice, crispy skin, overall juicy but you do get the odd parts..."

IsaH

"Excellent food and quick service. The service staff is also quite friendly and accommodating. Ants Bistro never fails to relax me and recharge my..."

Normandhakim

"Food was great, service was excellent. Hopefully the owners will improve the living conditions for the occupants of the goldfish tank with the..."

Nat Alie

"this is our favourite place all the time. we always come here on special occasion and all my friends love it. my favourite dish is minister chicken,..."

Mochi Yama

"Tucked away from all the other bustling Chinese places in Chinatown - this humble shop is a hidden gem. Go past the typical Chinese front and..."

Hungry Hippo

"Good service, great food, excellent value.Can get noisy at times, but that's because it's a popular destination.I recommend the..."

Miles Davis

"是一間在跟朋友們決定要聚餐或是肚子餓想不到要吃什麼的時候就會想說"不然就去那兒吧" 的餐廳(笑) ..."

Ivy Yu Ti

"The place is nicely set up and gets quite busy around dinner time. We ordered salt and pepper calamari, cold noodles, chilli dumplings and a pungent..."

FoodHedonist

"Melbourne does upmarket very well, Melbourne also does trendy very well, what Melbourne seems to lack severely is comforting budget food - enter Ants..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"First time here tonight and the food was delicious. It's a loud little restaurant (due to design... But also the woman next to us who could have..."

Tiges

"Had lunch today. Ordered Crystal noodle salad, Minister chicken, and Scramble egg white for three. Everything was delicious except salad because it..."

M&M

"Good quality Chinese restaurant and it's not very expensive too. Good value for money and one of my favorites. ;) Very nice and caring auntie and..."

Inuneko

"Been here once about 6 years ago, the most memorable and recommended dish was the scrambled egg with crab meat, although looks boring but taste very..."

Snoopy

"Ants Bistro is a small Chinese restaurant tucked away in an alleyway off Little Bourke Street. Lunchtime would be the best time to try it out as..."

J-Fo

"I've been here many times. Food is very tasty and consistent. Service is great, too. It has a good wine selection. The price is reasonable. What can..."

Yellow Snow

"Probably the most reasonable chinese restaurant in melbourne. There are very few authentic chinese restaurants in melbourne, and this is not one of..."

Tony Chen

"10/10......."

Bryan Sally

"I've heard of Ants Bistro from my friends many times, and have been wanting to go since forever! Finally gotten the chance when Alfred and his mates..."

Addy

"Located in Chinatown, from the outside Ants Bistro appeared very much similar to other typical, non-upscale Chinese restaurants but from the inside,..."

Angel Khong

"Great food great atmosphere reasonably priced.. We were recommend Ants Bistro by a friend (Chinese) so we thought give it a go even though a lot of..."

Facebook User

"This place doesn't sound like a Chinese restaurant but the location and decor and crowds of extended Chinese families enjoying long long lunches..."

Gin

"It's a great place. Very tasty Chinese food. Tastier than usual if you're happy with a bit of spice. I really like this place. Couldn't fault one..."

Two Sheds

"The food is amazing! Service is surprisingly good for a Chinese joint..."

Feed Me

"Hidden gem. Wonderful food and amazing service. We will be back..."

Natusya3080

"Love it. Great staff and friendly service. Nice flavours. Will be..."

Charlotta Adolfsson

"Went here on a Saturday night with some friends before heading to a birthday party. We didn't make a booking because we knew there would be plenty of..."

Rebecca

"Best Peking Duck I've ever had. Went based on good reviews and managed to get a table straight away at 8pm on a Saturday night. Disappointed by the..."

Londoner

"Yum. Great food great service no need to say more just go there and see for..."

Mclaglen Family

"Went here on Sunday during lunch time. Weren't sure what to expect, but turned out to be an amazing experience. We ordered Five Spice Duck, Salty Egg..."

RnG

"Brilliant location brilliant dumplings. Ant's is a fantastic lesser-known restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Just around the corner from the hustle..."

Ellied

"Ants for Lunch. Went here with friends, one who was vegetarian so good to find a chinese place with good vegetarian menu options. Lunch menu was..."

Jimimel

"Hidden gem. Came across this restaurant by accident as it is in a laneway off Little Bourke Street . Food was delicious and they allow BYO and only..."

Gastronome

"The service is not very good at this place but I love the spicy fish! It's not authentic Sichuan recipe but still tasty, the baby bamboo shoots were..."

Eva Q Huynh

"Good reliable Northern Chinese food. Been coming here for years and thoroughly recommend the Minister's Chicken, delicious crispy deep fried chicken..."

Dylang8

"One of the best in Chinatown. I've been coming here for 6 years or more and the food is always fantastic with great hospitality from Steven and..."

Victor Lo

"Headed for dinner on a busy Saturday night with no booking but were promptly seated after a wait of a just a few minutes. Great menu and great..."

Dezezez

"I really like this restaurant, the service is great, I tried the smoked duck, and I addicted to it. This is the best Chinese restaurant in China..."

Lawrence

"This was our second port of call during our Duck Crawl. We opted for the smoked tea duck which was divine - highly..."

Iceman

"Best chinese in the cbd. I .... Best chinese in the cbd.I ordered sweet and sour chicken with a side of small fried rice. Both dishes were..."

Jesse1990

"Best Chinese food in Melbourne. So..."

Ivy Chang

"Sizzling beef is tasty, even if a little..."

Ashlee Khan

"BEST!. Best place to go to dinner, we go here roughly once a month! only thing bad is its pretty squishy but the food is to die..."

Racheeeelf

"Try it. We stumbled on this place for lunch. We were heading up to Dainty Sichuan on a Tuesday only to find it closed. Ants Bistro is in the same..."

Richard

"Ants bistro is delicious!! Have been going quite regularly and is one of my fav Chinese restaurants. Szechuan chicken, wunan pork ribs and gravy beef..."

BestReviewer223

"Loved the vibe and the Szechuan Duck, Salt n Pepper calamari was a bit oily and would pass on the braised eggplant. Great chili oil and dumplings..."

Stormie

"We visited Ants for the second time on the weekend remembering how good the food had been on our previous visit. What we had forgotten was how..."

Jo Gooden

"Great for lunch. I often go to Ants Bistro for lunch with friends/colleagues - the food is reliably good and the lunch menu is very affordable (my..."

Ophelia

"Good food and great service. It has been almost ten years since I went to the Ants Bistro. We were looking for a place for Yum Cha on Sunday but most..."

Lifecycle

"Best Chinise in Melbourne. Fresh and tasty food, great variety, very well priced and attentive staff. What else can you ask..."

Hungry Brunette

"Consistently good food and service. Ive ended up here many times after a few after work drinks on a Friday night and have always walked away with a..."

Elle.eats

"Food was really good. Service was slow, which was no issue for me, but definitely need some help out..."

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Mama’s Buoi

"Came across this place during my Melbourne trip, the food we had here was pretty good and the service was top notch, the pricing is a bit high for..."

David Chen

"Quirky hawker style set up in postal lane. Great atmosphere for eating out. Good service. Ordered share plate for 2 pax. Good..."

fabian court

"Absolutely fantastic dinner! I had been in Sydney before and loved it so I took my friend here on our trip to Melbourne and she said it was the best..."

Andrea Schuppien

"Food was quality especially the banquet that they provided I definitely would recommend this cool looking restaurant down the alley..."

Ernesto

"A good spot for a bite to eat. Sitting in the alleyway felt like being in Europe. It was pleasant. The food was tasty, the beer was..."

Dave Murray

"Always good, fresh food. I highly recomend the noodle salad, but everything I've had here has been delicious. Staff are polite, if a bit..."

Denica Layton

"✍🏻🇦🇺There's a reason why mum's food's the best. This is the magic that Mama's Buoi has created. 💰***AUD$24..."

C S Eric W

"Lovely Vietnamese food with also some very nice cocktails. When compared to similar quality service not..."

Raymond Wen

Collins Kitchen

84/100 (1175 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Early morning buffet breakfast. Restaurant is beautifully decorated and lots of soft furnishings so it is quite. The buffet has everything you would..."

Dawson Brister

"We had breakfast here after staying overnight. All you can eat! A very wide selection of food, ranging from simple cereals to cooked breakfast of..."

Helen

"Great place for high tea and catch up. Choices were abundant for desserts, tea and sparkling. Lights were a bit too dim, wished it was brighter...."

Ling Yap

"Melbourne's favourite winter pop-up has returned to Grand Hyatt Melbourne but with a tantalising new twist. World-class barbecue connoisseurs,..."

Gastrology

"Came here for the buffet breakfast and whilst extremely pricey, and service was a bit curt, the overall selection was great as was the standard of..."

AaronN

"They have a great variety for their breakfast buffet, everything was so fresh . Their wide selection of Pastry and bread was quite extensive . The..."

Sabrina Trung

"Collins Kitchen had a really great breakfast buffet. The buffet included different desserts, morning beverages (orange juice, Yakult, green juices,..."

Katerina

"Buffet breakfast was on par with the others in the city for roughly the same price. Nutella spread and the service definitely made this a stand..."

Just Dylan

"Best buffet i've been to in many years 🤩😍 large seafood selection and really fresh too (love the scallops and oysters) 😘😋 large selection..."

～Happy Neko~

"Been here for the high tea on weekends. Cute and beautifully made desserts, and unlimited hot finger food. My family loved it. The scones are really..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Came here for high tea a while ago, really good customer service. Most of the food we had at the high tea was good and fresh but that day we went, it..."

Food Critic

"I visited Collins Kitchen last week to celebrate my Dad's birthday. It was a little surprise for him so he had no idea we were going to be there, on..."

Eat.Sleep.Review

"I went there in December with my work colleagues for Christmas lunch. I have always loved buffets but it's hard to find one that is reasonably priced..."

Stackcats

"As a guest and as a visitor at The Grand Hyatt it seldom disappoints. The opulent venue still carries loads of charm. The Dear Luncher enjoys..."

The Dear Luncher

"Fantastic choice of buffet on weekend, I usually go here on Sunday or during my stay at Grand Hyatt! the buffet breakfast is fantastic and when we..."

Jane B

"Needing an efficient, high quality dining experience prior to a 7:30 show (big ask) we chose Collins Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt. I have yet to meet..."

Helen Stearman

"We went there for Company Christmas Dinner, they have dinner buffet on weekend only in December. The scollop sashimi is really fresh told by my..."

Kelly Shen

"First time at the Sunday lunch buffet, if Im being honest I was surprised at the variety of the buffet given it was a lot smaller than other big..."

YumYum

"I was fortunate enough to have been given some gift vouchers for Collins Kitchen earlier on in the year for their buffet breakfast session and so..."

Espy Eats

"This is a great restaurant with plenty of options to choose from. The seating is very comfortable and service is impeccable. The flavors are..."

The Gastronaut

"Came here for high tea on a sunday. There was a variety to choose from at the canapé and dessert buffet. The desserts were a bit on the sweeter side..."

Tania

"What happens when you combine a gorgeous dining space in one of Melbournes’ top hotels, an executive chef with a passion for fresh, local..."

Foodiemelbourne

"I went to Collins Kitchen and it was beautiful !! If you guys want to eat dinner here, the only thing they really have here is steak but it's 10/10..."

Jennifer

"Melbourne was very busy last night and most restaurants were "at capacity" so we decided to eat in our hotel. Everything was really nice. Staff..."

Sneha Arora

"I love this place. Quality food and close to the regent theatre so brilliant for going to lunch or dinner before the show. Nice ambience. Great..."

Leanne Dando

"Had Breakfast there,Great Variety of Cuisines they serve in buffet. But Limited options are there for vegetarians compared to non..."

Ashish Vashistha

"I recently visited mid week for lunch. I have dined here often. on this occasion Collins Kitchen offered a $35 express lunch with a glass of wine,..."

M_James

"What a beautiful meal. Stunning flavours and gorgeous plating which was perfect for the special occasion dinner we had booked for. The only downside..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Food was amazing but very poor service... suppose to be a high standard hotel and the staff kept passing the dishes through my face as my mom was sat..."

Fanny Foodie

"There was a variety of meat selections, from Australian beef to imported and seasonal beef. Food presentation was nice and the staff was excellent...."

JiJi Sonkom

"Breakfast they say, is the most important meal of the day, it gives you energy, gives you clarity to get through the day, it sets the tone. So..."

Phil Kelley

"We loved the food here. There's a good selection of dry aged steak on the current a la carte menu, they are relatively expensive but were worth the..."

MN-A

"Had a lovely dinner. Awesome atmosphere, and lovely waiter. Love the apple chips! Looks elegant and taste yum~ had the seafood platter(two king..."

Emmmma Llove Food

"Dined at Collins Kitchen as part of a special overnight stay at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Romance Package). What a wonderful experience. Service was..."

Christine De Luis

"I went here with girlfriends and opted for the high tea. I always enjoy such get together. This place is quite popular and I can understand why. The..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"If you are looking for a lush brunch when in Melbourne you can’t go wrong with Collins Kitchen at The Grand Hyatt on Collins Street. Now this is..."

George Forgan-Smith

"This romantic hotel restaurant definitely is recommended for special occasions! The service has exceeded my expectations, the waiters are so well..."

Michfish

"On Christmas Eve we had the privilege of enjoying the most grand of holiday dining experiences, the buffet lunch at Collins Kitchen in Melbourne. I..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"I've been here a few times for their high tea. They offer a 3 tiered high tea set with an extended buffet consisting of a range of savoury and sweet..."

TresHungry

"Needing pick a location for a special occasion, Collins Kitchen presented an interesting option. The menu looked enticing and online booking made the..."

Leon Thomas

"Went for Sunday brunch with a group and we are all very happy with the ambiance and the service was excellent. Foodwise, the quality is comparable to..."

Diner

"I mostly go here for its amazing ambiance, one of the very first places to have an open kitchen and its not awkward staring at the chef at work. The..."

Ashmath Azoor

"oh no no raw sushi for buffet lunch ?! ….. Maybe next time or never . Didn't like the filling in crackled pork either …..but not bad overall..."

Molly Jing

"I had lunch here yesterday with my mum and thought it was ok for the price. $42 is one of the cheaper hotel buffets so I guess I can't expect the..."

Leah Hudson

"Decided to finally try high tea here. To start with we had salmon and rye sandwiches, focaccia and mini wraps on a lovely tier stand. Staff were..."

Melly

"Went there for wife's birthday celebration. The ambience and service at the Collin's kitchen is impeccable but the food was ok. We tried Gnocchi,..."

Ridhav Mahajan

"Camw here for high tea and thought it was a great savoury and dessert buffet! I loved the mini beef burgers, prawn and the satay sticks they had. The..."

Littlemissyh

"GREAT HIGH TEA AT THE HYATT HOTEL -- Collins Kitchen offers one of the best value for money High Tea in the city with a huge variety of yummy savoury..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"I've been there few times for the buffet lunch and Sunday brunch. Nice place to dine to make the day a little bit special. Food is average, not much..."

Amy

"As always, a fabulous dining experience. The staff were attentive and the buffet lunch gave a lovely selection. We come here somewhat regularly..."

Amalié E

"I have only been here for the buffet brunch and afternoon tea, both of which were amazing! What a wonderful variety of fare- from Asian influences,..."

Farzana

"Part of Grand Hyatt Melbourne is this hidden romantic resturant with dimmed lights and an open kitchen that create an unforgettable experience, went..."

Micheal Pikket

"Collins Kitchen @ The Grand Hyatt Melbourne Good Food & Value. I was looking for a restaurant close to Regent Theatre for dinner before seeing The..."

Soloviews

"I really couldn’t fault a thing, everything was amazing. Even the customer service believe it or not. Our waiter Rieko was so accommodating and..."

Chris

"The high tea buffet is great value. A glass of sparkling Chandon, delicate crustless sandwiches of salmon, wagu beef and egg and cress and posh party..."

Sam.devlin

"for a fuss-free introduction to the institution of high tea, in an informal contemporary..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"An impressive open kitchen is the showpiece of the restaurant, and acts as a blank canvas where chefs become the artists working from their..."

Simply Ashalicious

"..you know what happened when girls meet up and there’s desserts around…..."

Fanny Njo

"Lovely high tea. Group of 6 of us came for a high tea and it was beautiful! Service was flawless and very friendly and attentive. It was the most..."

Michy

"Terrific. Went there for afternoon tea and couldn't fault it every thing was nice the staff were very good and so was the..."

Paul

"Lovely restaurant but could improve in service. The food was absolutely delicious, from the A la carte menu. Price slightly steep, but having..."

Ted9

"Great food and service. Great restaurant in an amazing hotel. The food quality was top notch and the service as you expect at a top end restaurant...."

Yabhatnagar

"A memorable night.. Pleasantly surprised. The food was perfectly cooked and carefully presented as if destined for display in an art gallery. I had..."

Sukram Sukram

"Went to Collins Kitchen for a birthday with a party of 5. We had a beautiful little booth overlooking Russell Street. The food was absolutely..."

Sez

"Great food and fantastic customer service.. I think our waiter for the night was Ethan and he was..."

Shelley Lampard

"Afternoon tea. Highly recommend Collins Kitchen/Grand Hyatt for Afternoon Tea. Good quality champagne to start. Generous savoury and dessert buffets..."

K.

"Amazing Breakfast. Amazing buffet breakfast- fantastic service, atmosphere, choice of cuisine and freshly made produce... love the Japanese station-..."

Lafresita

"A quiet favourite. This has become a family favourite while waiting for dad to finish work we can sit and have a drink with the kids and then move..."

Rose

"After spending the weekend here we thought we would treat ourselves to the $40pp breakfast at the hotel. Upon arrival there was a line so we had to..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"We stayed at the Grand Hyatt for a long weekend and enjoyed afternoon tea here on Sunday. Large array of scones, savouries, sandwiches and pastries...."

Foxisoxi

"Food was lovely, ambience was also lovely especially if you have a table by the window. Food is a tad over priced when compared to the serving size...."

Jkkelly

"I happened to have both dinner and breakfast at this restaurant during my stay at the Grand Hyatt. A high ceiling with a warm classic decoration has..."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"✅ Fantastic service ✅ Superfood salad was great - I would come back just for that dish ✅ dessert options were good ✅ the green apple dessert..."

Z

"This restaurant is inside the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Amazing breakfast is available with made to order hot food, cold meats, cheeses, pastries,..."

Geoff Cutler

"Had the best experience at this lovely restaurant! The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely exquisite! From start to finish this dinner..."

Jessica Crouch

"I visited Collins Kitchen in Grand Hyatt some time back and enjoyed a luxe experience as the high tea was served with Cristina Re’s signature..."

Lina Nguyen

"Cozy café to have your coffee with your loved ones 💕. I had the New York style cheesecake it was delicious..."

Fatimah H

"We enjoyed breakfast so much that we went here twice. Absolutely wonderful food and incredibly nice, caring and thoughtful staff. We will visit..."

Dianne Hassard

"We came for the Fathers’ day high tea buffet on saturday since we have other plan for the actualy fathers’ day on sunday. The food and service..."

Mai K Lam

Young And Jacksons

84/100 (1496 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Iconic Melbourne pub ... great place to introduce interstate visitors to in the CBD ... lunch was delicious, my veggie burger very tasty and the..."

Susan Hamilton

"We had our work function at Y&J's on Friday night to celebrate Christmas in July. From beginning to end the staff were a real treat to deal with. ..."

Jodie Solomon

"Great food, great staff 100% recommend this place..."

Brian Handley

"Great place. Chloe is beautiful. Climb up to the roof top bar made the drink worth..."

Letitia Jackson

"Have visited here on many occasions over the years had lunch in ground floor dining area yesterday food and staff were..."

Roxarn Bishop

"Oh my gosh this place is amazing, the food is delicious and the staff are inviting and friendly. Love love..."

Angela Jerrick

"Great food and service from the staff recommend this to my..."

Don Luke

"Best steak sandwich and cheese burger we ha e ever..."

Sarah Beltrame

Merchant

83/100 (1030 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Cash Only

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very impressed....without prompting, they offered to make a vegan meal for me. Lots of places force me to settle for vegetarian. This sort of..."

Dawn Sims

"My partner and I shared the 4 course meal. Absolutely amazing, a taste of what's on offer and really great quality food. I strongly recommend this..."

Tori Norrish

"Fantastic food from start to finish. Great simple Italian food that was good enough to make me forgive a few minor service flaws. We will be back. A..."

Scott Burchell

"Fabulous meal, attentive and experts at their craft - Chef's specials are definitely worthwhile. Noisy but that's an Osteria isn't it? Loved..."

Robyn Newson

"Our large family experience was excellent. The food, the staff, the fact that it is a busy environment all added to the experience. The wine list..."

Maggie Bain

"We are from out of town and my son chose this restaurant because he studies Italian and hospitality in Year 11. It was hands down the best dining..."

Meg Nichols

"Very good food and exceptional..."

Sherelee Rose

"Beautiful food and lovely staff - a veritably congenial dining..."

Thornton Christensen

"Amazing Atmosphere, brilliant food and wine! Highly..."

Jo Sabatino

"OMG I had the braised rabbit and it was..."

Stephen Loyer

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Fred Pugsley

"Everything was delicious. Service and food was 8/10. I would recommend and definitely would visit again. I would give the pasta a miss next time..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Our lunch experience was enhanced by our charismatic and super friendly waiter. The bread was lovely, but the highlight was the extra virgin olive..."

Custardbun

"Had a meal here last night, service was good and waiter allowed us to taste wine prior to ordering a glass as we were unsure which to go with. Had..."

Vege Eats

"enjoyed a spur of the moment lunch here today. Had beefcheek croquette for entree and shared the fettuccine spiced ragu (although couldn't taste any..."

Teddys99

"Had lunch at Merchant recently and it was very good. I had a grilled snapper dish with sides of roast potato and salad and everything was yummy...."

SDeans

"The food was mostly good, with the only disappointing dish being the beef carpaccio with horseradish and grain salad. The pacific oysters..."

Jesskaar

"Great food!!! We were a large group and the restaurant had organised a sharing menu. The food was well selected and a great balance of the..."

Ananya Singhal

"Great place for a work lunch, quality food and knowledgable wait staff without being too stuffy. Fit out looks great and the pasta dishes were all..."

Rick Nuddock

"What a suave venue. The Dear Luncher managed to walk on through to this place through the Rialto at random when the faint aroma of meat was detected..."

The Dear Luncher

"The food was OK. But not worth the price tag. I came for a lunch with colleagues and it took 40 minutes for our food to come out so we had to scoff..."

CCC

"I really like Guy Grossi's Merchant restaurant which can be found at the bottom of the intercontinental hotel. They serve delicious Italian food with..."

KnowingMelbourne

"DINNERThis place was great, it looked great, was clean I loved dining here. The food and service were great and it was actually pretty..."

Emma

"Enjoyed dinner here for a work function. A very comfy atmosphere to enjoy a few drinks and a very hearty Italian feast.Highlight of the night..."

Split The Bill

"Came here for lunch and ordered the day's special - some seafood spaghetti dish. It was pretty good. For a bustling venue at lunch time, service was..."

Looster_Foodie

"Great date night at this Northern Italian gem. Menu suited both of us and the drinks were definitely a good match. Overall a cozy restaurant and will..."

Sandra Carpinteri

"Great new menu, friendly and helpful staff. Very authentic Venetian food! Highly recommended! The ambiance was fancy but not pretentious at..."

David Enes

"I came for a work dinner (sorry, no photos) from a selected limited menu - three courses that I couldn't finish a single one of!!! I started with a..."

YummyMummy

"A wonderful experience at Merchant for a special occasion. The food was fantastic, and the service matched. The saffron arancino was crunchy on the..."

AP23

"Merchant Osteria Veneta is one of those Italian classics that never fail - sometimes forgotten, it's one of those places that every time you go you..."

The New Fave

"Highly Recommend!We dined here on Saturday evening and was greeted by each and every staff member working which automatically made us feel..."

Crispybacon

"Awesome. Amazing food and chefs. Very pleasant atmosphere. Great people. Love it. ..."

Paula Bacalhau

"Very good, food and seafood was cooked perfectly, service was great, place was clean. Nothing else to say. Maybee time for a menu change? Come here..."

Gaetano

"Been here many times before but this time around I nearly got lost as Rialto was going through a bit of a refurbishment and I couldn't easily see the..."

Occasionalist

"Great northern Italian food. Service always good. Fantastic risottos and grilled fish. This is a place that is always busy for lunch and caters..."

Stretts

"A little bit of Italy in the middle of the city. Not the tacky Italy that you can sometimes (not all) find on Lygon. You may be surprised at the $26..."

Food In My Tummy

"Been here a few times over the past couple of years and found it very consistent in quality. Awesome food and they obviously take great care in..."

George Martin

"The Swine loves the Intercontinental and Merchant. This place is quality Italiano all the way be it in main serve meals, deserts, drinks or coffee...."

The Swine

"So very very good!! Would go back in a heartbeat. Great food, service and wine. We were there for a midweek lunch so wasn't overly busy which was..."

Lois Lane

"18/Mar/2015Here for dinner after a long absence and the restaurant still looks great, modern and clean. We were shown to our table and..."

Rennie

"Had an great meal for a farewell of a colleague. Some of the group were not happy with the pasta but I thought it was delicious. Very simple and..."

Mophki

"Came here for a birthday dinner and had the set menu. The food was divine and there was so much of it! The cured meats and duck liver pate were a..."

Bopnbeep

"Haven't been in years but I have such fond memories of this place. The service was good, the ambiance was fantastic, and TV was visible out the..."

Princess_Porky

"Great place, great chef. Good sharing dishes, really nice quality and always good service. Great for a family outing for something special. ..."

Shane Lucas

"Simply the most wonderful Italian feast we've had in Australian for many many years. Coming from Sydney we get so disappointed with the standard of..."

Temples Markets

"A great evening and even better ambience.. The cocktails were served just right ! I love a good cocktail .. Vodka goose !! Some amazing..."

Sunaina Jaswal

"Very good..... But not as Great as I was expecting.Don't get me wrong, food was good, but seemed to be lacking something to make it a great..."

Ramand

"In an environment which potentially could be viewed as 'posh', it is surprisingly casual. It had a warm ambience and guests are encouraged to take..."

Thequestfornoms

"The Merchant is a restaurant located at the bottom of the Rialto Tower, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne. It’s a very mediterranean restaurant,..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Overall, it was a good experience mainly due to the pasta dishes being superb. I’m dying to go back to have more..."

Jaime

"Another magical pairing was between the superb Enkir saison (seasonal) pale ale of Birra Del Borgo from Italy and the Einkorn Tortellini, Cuttlefish,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Went to dinner here for my 21st birthday and it was absolutely gorgeous. Fabulous staff and mouth watering food.Thank you..."

Madeleine In Melbourne

"An enjoyable experience. I have visited the Merchant Osteria Veneta a number of times over the years. Earlier this week I was staying at the..."

Esmerelda17

"Fantastic customer service, we dropped in here on the spur of the moment had a drink and nibbles. The food tasted beautiful, so fresh and enjoyable...."

Ilike2eat

"A true taste of Italy. I visit Melbourne quite often and make sure I have dinner at MOV every time I am there. Delicious, authentic and wholesome..."

Lisa P

"Sensational. What a lovely experience. This is a late review, we visited Merchant for lunch in November 2013.I'd highly recommend you share..."

MelbourneMiss

"Paying for the rent. Disappointed with the risotto's (we had two)... seemed like a generic risotto base to which the actual fare was added to, on..."

GetReal

"Reliable Northern Italian. We have eaten at the Merchant of Venice a number of times over last couple of years. It offers good Northern Italian food..."

Acidroadrider

"Polenta!!!!. Great to see so many polenta dishes available considering Northern Italy is known for its polenta!! A lot of risotto dishes to choose..."

Ziggy

"Nice wine! Chilled atmosphere. Lovely place. really enjoyed the atmosphere . The walls around the booths are for writing on and are alive with past..."

Estelle Mae

"Delicious. The food here is fantastic. I highly recommend visiting merchant for a wonderful dining experience, from the open plan kitchen, the..."

Nick

"Regular spot for my morning coffee... Sometimes a line but good consistent coffee & professional service everytime. Decor and ambiance makes you want..."

Rosely

"Third visit in six months and doesn't disappoint. Great food matched by service. Chefs on display work like a well oiled machine. Would recommend the..."

Argus

"Loved it! We had a great night out at the Merchant. Free tapas at the bar while we waited for the rest of our friends. Once we were seated at our..."

Nicole Leech

"Great food, great wine and great service. Best night out in a long time ... Highly recommend..."

Daniela

"Leave room for dessert!. When we booked a table for lunch for 4 people, we advised that one of our party would be in a wheelchair and we were..."

Maureen Murphree

"True Melbourne. Not perfect, but thats not why you go. Have been 4 times and love the selection as well as entrees as tasting plates to share...."

Nick

"Terrific place. Excellent and attentive staff. Food fantastic and about the same price as pub food. Great quality and good size servings. Best duck..."

Viclegal

"Best coffee ever!. Friendly staff, absolutely great coffee. When I'm craving for a coffee, in the morning or any time during the day, it has to be..."

Shil Grao

"Great venue, great food, excellent service, give it..."

Warwick McCormick

"A pound of pork flesh!. Ok, so I went to this restaurant last Thursday and had a fairly mediocre experience. It just so happened that, by complete..."

Ruby-Jean

"FANTASTIC!. My partner and I ate at merchant last week. Service is fantastic!. Friendly, efficient and warm. We were welcomed and seated by a lovely..."

Eateneverywhere1234

"One of the best in Melbourne. Having heard only good things about this place my hopes were definitely high and I was not disappointed. Very attentive..."

Eggcupmoose

"A great place for a quick bite for lunch or a catch up over coffee. Plenty of seating inside and out (great people watching). Traditional Italian..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Cozy place for some regional Italian food. Service was great, although the food portion could be improved. The dishes weren't that spectacular as..."

Gen

"Cozy Italian restaurant tucked away from the main road. The place is dimly lit and offers a great selection of Italian dishes. Pasta is homemade...."

Isabelle Tran

"It's always a pleasure dining at Merchant. A broad range of delicious Italian dishes complimented by great coffee and a lovely selection of wines and..."

Nick Brittain

"Came in for lunch the other day. Had the sirloin, cooked to medium rare. I was honestly impressed. Meat was succulent and delicious. Will definitely..."

Elyas Daud

"It’s like being invited to step inside an Italian cookbook - delicious traditional Italian fare without pretentious hoo-ha. The lunch menu is full..."

Craig Lawrence

"Lovely Italian dining experience. Also a great spot for breakfast or a coffee..."

Evelyn Hamlett

Oter

Accepts American Express

"Very stylish restaurant that provides very good service. Each meal was explained upon receiving them. We were very thankful receiving food when we..."

Roti Nh

"Great little new modern French restaurant on Flinders Lane - slightly hidden as it lives underneath a gallery - simple design, great kitchen-bar seat..."

David Camilleri

"I loved it. Surprisingly good. Came in to town and stumbled on Oter. Delicious food, handled very well. French - but Canadian influenced. Can..."

Ben Clohesy

"Really lovely space where the old Yuu restaurant lay. Ask for a table by the kitchen - you get to see the theatre and the finesse. Staff are friendly..."

Grace Lai

"Loved this place. Vibrant atmosphere, pleasant staff, great food. Make sure to sit at the bar for greatest show in town as the chefs prepare the food..."

Alan Clement

"Finally a contemporary French restaurant in Melbourne CBD! Loved every aspect of it: authentic flavours, specialist wine list, excellent service. One..."

Mehdi Khallouk

Waterfront

83/100 (2214 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Had a great lunch today Thursday. Food surreal service excellent. Would highly recommend. Our meals consisted of tuna best ever . melt in your..."

Cath Uit Den Bogaard

"Excellent service , excellent food , would recommend this place to anyone that wants to be looked after when they are in Melbourne, these guys know..."

Chris Davis

"The 400gm rib fillet was the best steak i have ever eaten. To put that in perspective i am a 30yr vetran chef and a professional steak cook. I salute..."

Paul Drabble

"Lovely meal. Top class service! Caters for gluten free with no..."

Christine Allison

"The dessert plating amazes me the most.The salmon, the steak, mussels, prawns, oysters are all fresh and yummy. Have to admit the pricing is on..."

Sunny J

"The staff are really efficient. They could probably do with more but the waiter we had was dealing with about 8 busy demanding tables and he managed..."

CK

"I really liked this place, the atmosphere was very cosy and home-like which made my partner and I feel comfortable. The food pricing was reasonable..."

Samantha Le

"A spectacular experience is an apt description for our first visit to this outlet. Situated along the beautiful Southbank of Melbourne with seating..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"A great restaurant for a beautiful night out in Melbourne! I had the steak which was nicely charred to my liking and awesome ambience! Loved the..."

Therelaxedtraveller

"had work gathering here, I could try seafood platter which is over the top, crab was so fresh and so many variety too, I loved steak, I had scotch..."

Sisi Love Food & Wine

"Good service and great food. Ceviche is fresh and the rest of the seafood is tasty. Seating areas are well sheltered and the location is..."

Dumba

"Wow! This place is amazing and the food was fantastic. The oysters Kilpatrick are amazing! We also had some seafood chowder and breads with olive oil..."

Maryke Fry

"Our family love this place, kinda like my 9 year old chubby self loved stuffing my face full of cake. It's okay, I've come to terms with those life..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"Meal: DinnerOrdered: Red Wine, Snapper and Steaks Having eyes Waterfront Southgate for a while, we finally got around to trying..."

Pav Arneja

"Lovely decor, polite wait staff, terrific menu, good coffee. And the food was really nice-so all adds up to a wonderful dining experience! I had..."

KClovesherfood?

"I caught up with a friend here tonight who was craving champagne and oysters and was not disappointed. I was personally a little disappointed with..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Was here for my birthday dinner. Everything was great from the beginning. The staff is very trained here to provide really good customer service and..."

Viranki Gunasekera

"This place really took me by surprise! I’ve always wanted to try @waterfront_southgate however sometimes I don’t trust the restaurants in..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"I went here at least once a year, the food is amazing and fresh. Of course staffs are caring and friendly. The price is worth paying. High..."

NW

"Our usual go to place for the friends to get together. We always get the large sushi platter to share, sometimes two because it’s so good, and then..."

James Yousif

"Melt in your mouth eye fillet, even though it is a seafood restaurant they do know how to cook a good steak! They serve fresh, quality ingredients..."

Sophiecoulton_222

"The evening team here who took care of my friends and I, from the host to our stationed waitress, they were all very hospitable. It was very pleasant..."

Will Tran

"No booking and got a table straght away. A knowledgeable waiter with very quick service. Food cooked to perfection and well presented. Great flavours..."

Nay Nay

"@Waterfront SouthgateOur local seafood restaurant. Nothing better than sitting looking over the Yarra at Flinders St station and the..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"There are two reasons Waterfront has been busy on the two occasions we've eaten there: exceptional service and excellent food. Menu caters for a..."

Helen Stearman

"I love the the view and ambience of this place and had a European feel in it.I ordered a green Thai curry with mussels it was decent size and..."

James Tully

"Kids meals the beef a little bit hard. oysters and fish were fresh.specially the oysters were taste good.service were very good.the steam barramundi..."

Typhoon

"Very pleasant. Service good and the seafood linguine good vfm and top drawer. Says it all when it was the only place busy on the front last..."

Gary Blair

"Quite a fancy lookin' seafood restaurant with a bit of a European feel. The oysters were really fresh and they seem to go better without the..."

FoodforThought

"Had a wonderful meal to celebrate a birthday. The service staff were impeccable; friendly and helpful. The food itself was tasty and well presented...."

Sneha Arora

"Searching for lunch by the river, Waterfronts elegant display of wine and meats drew us into a very glamorous dining room! We opted for the weekday..."

M.

"Great service and entertaining friendly staff. Good coffee. Lovely view and ambience. The sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce was finger..."

Saloni

"What a great find. I remember eating in this restaurant in its old South Bank location. Seafood platter really lovely and the service was fantastic a..."

Dawson Brister

"Came here on a Sunday night for dinner with the family, and we all had a fabulous night! The vibe here is great, the staff are attentive, and the..."

Stelly

"Lovely birthday dinner here last month I had the seafood linguine which was amazing and mojito and lychee cocktail. Entree was fresh oysters....."

Lauren

"Managed to get an outside table with a great view of the city. We started with Coffin Bay oysters which were sensational, then I had a Scotch steak..."

James Whittaker

"The calamari 5/5, it was really fresh and just enough sauce but it took super long to arrive as they forgotten our table and had to remind them...."

Michelle Khor

"Excellent mix of fresh seafood, good pasta and prime steak. Wide range of wines by the bottle or glass and great service. Good view over the Yarra..."

Gavin Gusling

"Grilled and seafood are quite popular here. sauce is delicious. dessert was not too bad.good location and good atmosphere.Preferably..."

Sam

"Ate here on Christmas Day after a long flight. Food was exceptional, I got the sesame crusted tuna which was exactly what I felt like, it was light..."

Nati Celliers

"Beautiful! We had a wonderful meal in the welcoming environment of the waterside. Everyone in my party loved their meal, but I especially recommend..."

Luc Wolthers

"Beautiful food & great service at this posh restaurant. The pan seared salmon comes with mashed green peas and topped with a scallop. The grilled..."

Ling Yap

"It's a lovely restaurant. Nice location. Nice view. Nice decoration. I guess if you're looking for seafood this restaurant it's for you. We were..."

Ana Gonçalo

"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself this places is heaven for starters we ordered oysters along with a main sized sushi platter.for main..."

Melissa

"Came here for a work Christmas function. Beautiful views of the Yarra and nice rustic décor. We were a bit squashed so I felt a sorry for the..."

Michy

"Despite my skepticism of this building/area being a complete tourist trap I was pleasantly surprised with Waterfront. We recently came here with some..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Went here for a business lunch on a weekday. There was plenty of space. It take a while before they came and take our order. I had a salad nicoise..."

I. D.

"Wonderful place for steak and seafood. Our steak was cooked perfectly medium with lovely pink in the middle and the mushroom sauce was the best I had..."

FoodieCCC

"Fantastic. Seafood heaven. Great wait staff. Lovely selection of meals. Our waiter catered for a seafood platter with extra's to start off..."

Lotty Loves Food

"For a large dining eatery it is what you would expect, staff are attentive food is ok great place to watch the world go buy. Being in south bank it..."

Tony Panton

"It's exactly as you'd expect, walking past the venue. Quality food and great service. My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night and had one of..."

Rachel Jaye Honner

"I've been here a few times and never been disappointed..the food is delicious and the service is always good.. It's not that overpriced compared to..."

Natalie NC

"Ok for starters I don't no why your rated so low,we are from NZ and have been here a few times,service A class food AAA class,views etc everything..."

Ayaan

"Food and service awesome well worth the effort to walk over here. The food was fresh. The tuna was slightly over cooked so was dry but apart from..."

Pun McC

"Been here a couple of times now and has been consistent throughout. Seafood is very fresh across all the dishes which contained it and the lamb chops..."

Jac

"Only went in for dessert and was won over by the pavlova and cheesecake being on the menu! Staff were lovely and attentive but my goodness the..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Wow. What an improvement. My family visited the waterfront today and i think they have got a quality sushi chef, finally! It was 1st visit in last..."

Jin Jang

"An absolutely beautiful restaurant full of charm. The lighting makes the place feel cosy, despite it being large. The staff were very friendly,..."

Brunch Lover

"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself - This place is heaven! For starters, we ordered oysters along with a main sized assorted sushi..."

Jelena Louise May

"I have tried their California Roll and King Prawn. And both of them are very delicious.Coming from Hong Kong, I think most of us would find..."

Alexau1130

"Beautiful view and delicious food! I like wine here very much~ services and dishes are exquisite, u can enjoy some performance……anyway, want to..."

Siyou

"Do: the eye fillet or rib eye, or the whole New Zealand flounder. Don't: skip dessert. Sticky date and chocolate fondant were great. Not..."

David Food Leasing

"Sublime seafood and service !Lunched at Waterfront 15th February. Could not fault the friendly yet knowledgeable efficient staff, the beautifully..."

Julie Burke

"We had seafood platter.. I love the oyster serve in cold.. but.. not the rest of the seafood.. was too cold for me.. but, still taste good with..."

MB

"We went on Saturday night and had a really nice meal for dinner. We had the Seafood Paella for 2 which was very tasty and then for desert the..."

Dills

"We had a fantastic lunch today. Beautiful fresh oysters, large king prawns, nicely cooked snapper, sushi and sashimi main and desert. No complaints..."

Geraint Gardner

"Could not find a fault for this restaurant.The hot seafood platter was amazing with all the best quality food. Staff was welcoming and..."

Shania

"Absolutely love their lunch special.. Value for money, excellent service and ambience.. Delicious seafood chowder and lunch menu. Restaurant is great..."

J88

"Crowded restaurant, we were seated in between a couple of other tables and the bar. Felt a little bit too close for comfort. The waitress however was..."

Paige Wiles

"On a sunny afternoon eating the fresh catch was just wonderful. It is my second time here but the 1st time was a moonlit night this time it is worm..."

Kiran Dikshit

"We had a fantastic dinner here. We got in early before the crowds at about 6.30pm. It was still very busy at this time though. The man that greeted..."

Yummyintummy

"Surprisingly good seafood. It's a truth usually borne out that the better the view the worse the food. With such a warm night on a long weekend, it..."

Missdelish

"BEAUTIFUL SETTING!!! And beautiful decor.... This place is also child friendly and the staff was really nice and quite friendly with my child which..."

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"Had the barramundi in master broth with dumplings... Yum yum yum! Very delicious.. Table of 12 of us last night and there were no complaints at all!..."

Louisa Koko

"This place has really improved. Have a some great steaks here lately and also the seafood platter is a real winner. Yu won't be able to finish it. ..."

Shane Lucas

"Had dinner which included the Chowder special and then followed with Rib Eye steak. Both of these were excellent and service very professional..."

Gorilla

"Had the $35 express lunch here and it was great. Had the salmon and to be honest it was one of the better salmon entrees I've had in a long time,..."

DrinkAndFeast

"Lovely restaurant with a great view. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. A special mention to the calamari dish, which tasted amazing...."

Eileen N

"Came here for lunch one day and ordered the lunch special. Great place to sit down outside and enjoy the water view. Seafood is fresh and they have a..."

Marcel S.

"I had a really lovely experience here! They were very busy, but the staff were professional, got us a table with no booking and attentive without..."

Belinda Caldwell

"We came to this fantastic restaurant yesterday night and the experience was super duper. The food was not only delicious but also looked amazing. I..."

Tee Phan

"So I came here after receiving a voucher for my birthday. My first impressions was it seemed over priced and a tourist restaurant in the heart of..."

Luke Kenyon

"We celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday last night & loved every minute of our experience at Waterfront Southgate. Our waitress Anna was so..."

Joanna Daffy

"I am giving this 5 stars but I want to give it more. My wife and I had an excellent dinner of entree oysters, salmon, barra (mains) and sorbet trio..."

Stephen Davies

"The Waterfront is an outstanding restaurant. Very friendly and professional staff, service was prompt and excellent, the food is fresh and tasty. I..."

Robert Hodge

"Love the food! Very tasty and well-presented. Great location along Southgate close to NGV, Arts Centre and Botanical..."

Zeph

City Bbq Restaurant

"Really enjoyed my experience here! Food was so nice and easy to chew, such a cute place im in love with how the dining area is laid out! Workers are..."

Jessica T Nguyen

"One of the best bbq restaurant i have ever been to. Very consistent in taste, they have a few in Jakarta, Indonesia and taste just as good if not..."

Stephanie Ady

"Really nice..."

The Melb Foodie

"홀에서 서빙하시는분이 너무 친절하고 잘 살펴봐 주셔서 맛있게 먹었습니다. 디나 라는 분께서 봐주셨는데 너무..."

전연재

"Favourite kbbq spot ever! Good food and good..."

Vivian Pham

"good food good..."

Rachel Pan

"Beautiful food and amazing atmosphere. Great service from all staff especially from..."

CorzDaFoodie

"Ordered------------------------------1. Beef belly - Very good2. Marinated Wagyu Beef Short Rib Meat - Very good3. Pork Belly -..."

Alice

"Legit. Tasty. Getonit.Gets packed, and for parents-- no lift to get..."

John Customer

"Favourite kbbq place in Melbourne. Comfortable seating and food is very consistent. Great service..."

Thuy Lu

"Meats here is next level but do expect to pay an additional $10-15pp compared to an average korean bbq. End up to be $48 per person shared between 4..."

CARMEN

"Delicious and scrumptious portions. Everything was fresh and of a high quality. Smiley and accommodative staff that explains and assists you with..."

Lenka.hadravova

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Akayo Xu

"Visited here twice recently, i have to say here is the best Korean restaurant in Melbourne in the sense that they offer some fresh “ssam” veggies..."

Hannahmay828

"#BMAfavourites || We went to hunt down some amazing Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles) from @borngamelbourne yesterday! It was a dish I didn’t get to..."

Bigmelbappetite

"One of my best Korean bbq eatery in the town. Worth coming back again and again. Service and foods are really..."

Mousom Sarkar

"This place is always packed. Love their signature thinly sliced beef. Fresh leaves to wrap the meat with. Friendly..."

Annie Ye

"Bornga is a busy KBBQ franchise restaurant in Chinatown. We definitely recommend booking or coming earlier to get a table. If there is a wait, they..."

JM

"Good Korean barbecue. Tables are well set out and food is fresh, with tasty condiments. Friendly..."

Dumba

"The waiting time provided by restaurant is pretty accurate, good system so you don't have to be there the whole time. Delicious foods, the meat was..."

Iris

"Had always wanted to try this place out but every time I had a chance it would be fully booked. Highly recommend making a booking. Upon opening at..."

All About The Feeds

"Wait time on a Friday night - 45 minutes.Service - it's there but probably a bit understaffed during peak hoursNoise levels - lively and..."

Croissant Lady 91

"Probably my favourite Korean BBQ in Melbourne, great service, the food was delicious, but the choice of the lettuce were my favourite part, I never..."

FoodieInMel

"Recently discovered this place and is by far my fave kbbq in melbourne at the moment. Staff are always friendly and willing to help. You get quality..."

Coleen.hernando

"Easily my favourite Korean bbq in the city so far. What it lacks in fancy side dishes it makes up in it’s meat quality, leafy green compliments and..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"Amazing decoration in this restaurant I loved the view. The food was delicious with heaps of side dishes and salad to wrap the bbq meat. Luckily we..."

Lyonee Dang

"Yummy Korean bbq place, the food is fresh and healthy. Price of the food is more pricier then other Korean bbq restaurant and meat serving is small...."

Food Lover

"This is my FAVOURITE restaurant in melb! I highly recommend it. The ambience and service were great, it wasn’t smoky at all, and we had one waiter..."

Priscilla Yeo

"Woo Samgyeop ($23/150g)⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Always great to have #koreanbbq especially in the winter cold. #bornga has outlets all over..."

Cafehoppingkids

"I went when this place was newly opened. The atmosphere was really fancy and I loved the interior (not as dark and smokey as other KBBQ). We had the..."

Kheng OMNOM

"Great Korean BBQ!I've been to several Korean BBQ places in Melbourne so far and this is my favorite amongst them. Very quick and friendly staff,..."

Cludy Foodie

"Bornga is great. I was impressed by the well-designed menu that made me mouthwatering at the start and it did not disappoint me at all. It’s got a..."

5ilverr

"Straight off the bat, ambience was very nice!Plenty of fresh tasting side dishes and veggies to wrap your meats inWonderful dining..."

Taylor Le

"My favourite Korean BBQ place in Melbourne. Not only about the food quality, but value for money. Their signature beef slices have be marinated..."

Miss Question

"Their quality of food and professional services give them 5 stars. The restaurant looks modern and spacious compared to all other K-bbq and their..."

Huong Dang

"Super packed, not sure if you can book but expect the long wait. Food choices are limited but my favourite is there massive dish of veggies to wrap..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Another one of my favourite Korean BBQ restaurants. The sides are great and although I never finish all my lettuce I think it's nice that they..."

KitsuneAndFood 🦊

"Amazing quality meatWe ordered the kkot Sal- the marbling of the fat gorgeous. The meat just melts in your mouth! We were left mesmerised, and..."

Lora

"Food 4/5Service 5/5Environment 4/5The best kimchi in Melbourne, I think that’s why the famous chef can earn that much all over..."

Paul In OZ

"It’s always so difficult to get a table here without a booking but we were in the city early around opening time so we snatched a table. The decor..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Tasty food, nice environment and great service. Thanks for the Korean girl who served our BBQ for lunch today! You have beautiful smiles and great..."

Iris

"Amazing. Don’t be put off by the long wait! Went on a Friday night with a group of 6, and had to wait 45mins-1hr but it was definitely worth..."

Lynette

"As a non-expert in Korean food I found this place excellent in terms of ambiance, taste and friendliness of the staff! The portions are a tad small,..."

Kai Fuong

"Really satisfied with the food and customer service. Just came this afternoon, order 3 serves meat, and rice & spicy tofu soup. All the food using..."

Lina Chen

"Looove this place. We came to this place for lunch and they were not so busy that time. The staff are sooooo nice here! The signature beef BBQ are..."

SSSangria

"Upstairs in this cavernous room, escape from the bustle of Chinatown for a delicious Korean feast. Once seated at the enormous tables, choose from..."

J0yy173

"As a Korean I am naturally inclined to have high expectations when it comes to Korean food... but what a great Korean dining experience this was!..."

Jamie

"One of my fav korean bbq places in Melb! The marinade taste is quite unique here and it’s super tasty. Although we had to wait for 1hr to get..."

Linda Zhang

"4.5 out of 5I can say that this is one of the best of kbbq in melbourne that I’ve ever tried so far...It tastes soo delicious, with a..."

Khorry Sila

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Lorna

"Good meal. Try the BBQ , soup , pancake and potato noodles and come with more. The soup with rice is really yummy, not spicy, the potato soup is a..."

Sweet N Spicy Queen

"Tried this place twice, I was very impressed with their salad selection - so fresh and went so well with their cuts of marinated beef and pork belly..."

Hong Truong

"Super pretty venue and decorated well with korean vibes. So many choices. Loved their soft pancake. The place is always packed so it’s good to make..."

Monka

"brought my dad here for his 56th he loved it!just genuinely good food, fair prices and a great atmosphere.and i love the refills on side..."

Geans

"A handsome man with nice glasses cut up my foods for me, and now I have a lovely new patronising Korean air-hostess-mum. Thanks Bornga,..."

Felix Millar

"No joke, one of the best Korean restaurants I’ve ever been to. Super impressed with their service, the waiter cooked all of our meats for us (which..."

Helen Suhalim

"Will be back for:+ BBQ Beef Brisket+ BBQ Beef Premium cut+ Grilled Galbi Beef with rice cakeThis has now become one of my..."

The Casual Diner

"Yummy BBQ and cheeky toilets, the kimchi soup is not the best I had tasted in Melbourne, sea food pancake is tasty. They offer 5% discount if you pay..."

Gwen Kwan

"4 years ago while i still live in singapore,i went many many times to bornga,even until my partner complaint me always korean food..Bornga..."

Wendy Lim

"It good to know that there is a Korean BBQ with satisfying experience as well as low prices in Melbourne. Went with friends and each of us only paid..."

Evelyn Chen

"Every Korean BBQ has their specialty thing, and it is definitely the Woo Samgyeop. The service is pretty good, they're onto everything very quickly...."

Dani Boudville

"Absolutely, delicious and very friendly staffs.U sam gyub and wagyu was fantastic taste and lots of vegetable and side dishes was very delicious..."

Eunjung Lee

"Bought the Bornga cold noodles -$16. Unexpectedly, it was a huge portion so definitely order the half size if you’re not sharing. The buckwheat..."

Jaci

"2 people went to Korean bbq restaurant. The reason I want to try is that the big picture of Korean famous chef in the front door. I was used to watch..."

Carol1052

"✩ We arrived at 4:30pm for our booking on a Saturday. Staff were prompt and showed us to our table. ✩ Staff kindly showed us how to order from..."

Michael

"Delicious food (good value for money), we ordered three meats for three people and it was enough to make us feel content but not sickly full. At the..."

Joie Lou

"My family brought me at this beautiful Korean restaurant in the city for my birthday treat. Such a cozy restaurant with spacious seating arrangement...."

R Bena

"I have heard many have put their heart to this restaurant when it comes to K-BBQ. Now I understand the reason, and yes, I also put my heart here. In..."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"We are given 1 and half hour for the lunch. The staff are attentive and the ordering system is very efficient and easy. As we are non beef eater,..."

Andrew Tan

"Good meats and superb flavours. The cucumber cold soup is so refreshing. Staff are very attentive. The direct to kitchen ordering system is..."

Harry Sekhon

"Easy to order, amazing food and a great way to enjoy BBQ. My favourite was the Woo Samgyeop. The meat for this cooked so quickly and was really yummy..."

Danee Gorman

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The European

83/100 (2725 ratings)

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"Went here last night with a partner and absolutely loved the service and the food! The sardine entree was divine, full of flavour and very fresh. We..."

Jacinta

"I came across this lovely restaurant and just entered to have a sit. I decided to have a cup of coffee and then a small dish to eat for lunch. I..."

Phan Nữ Uyên Nhi

"Not perfect but the atmosphere this restaurant exudes makes up for it. We love that the furniture is a bit rickety, it's small and tight spaced..."

Rennie

"Last night we dined at The European on Spring street for a family birthday. This elegantly fronted building is equally elegant on the inside and..."

Espy Eats

"European in Spring street. One of the most famous restaurants in Melbourne city. A lot of business men get together during the lunch time for..."

Steven Gu

"Have been here a few times, most recently for dessert on a Saturday night. We shared the bombe Alaska for two and it was simply delicious. My hot..."

Aubrey

"Went for business lunch. Amazing wine and food. Lovely spot for casual lunch as well and beautiful collection of wine. We had lunch special mani and..."

FBriacliff

"My all time go to favourite restaurant. It serves the best food and desserts. My more recent favourites include:- Pancakes which is thick and..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Sunday brunch in Melbourne. The wait at Cumulus was 45 minutes so we thought we’d head here instead. It’s got a lovely old-fashioned feel about..."

Andy Quan

"A small cosy restaurant that packs each dish with such flavour! Favourites are the buffalo mozzarella, pan fried gnocchi, and duck leg cassoulet...."

T Collins

"We ordered the pork rack and the steak. Both dishes were perfectly presented and the flavours were extremely well balanced. The service was..."

Karina J

"Authentic European food, rich in flavour and freshly made. Steak was a tad chewy at its thickest, however rest of the order was on point. Amazing..."

Ruby Jiang

"We eat here very regularly, breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner we cannot fault it. Some of our favourites are steak tartare, salmon bilinis, whole..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Still the best breakfast venue in Melbourne in my opinion. The coffee is outstanding and the eggs Atlantic are worth coming out into the cold morning..."

MalvernCustomer

"It’s was good not great. Atmosphere is created by yourself. Service was ok waiter was very attentive. Food great to see service that care..."

Sticky Rice

"We had a feast here and the dishes kept coming out. Every item was excellent and tasted amazing. The presentation of each plate was beautiful and..."

Foodmaster

"A solid, reliable bistro at the top end of town, there’s good reason it’s scoring above 4 on Zomato. We chose the entrees on specials board -..."

Gerd

"We were extremely lucky in finding a table, without a reservation, at this restaurant on a Friday night before the Theatre. No doubt this place has..."

Rita

"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne, if not the world. Best gnocchi ever! Amazing oysters and wine selection, the sparkling Chardonnay is divine...."

Sarah O

"Iconic Melbourne location. Had this place book marked for long time and we were around the corner so decided to go down and check it out. At first..."

Finger Lickin

"A little taste of Europe .... Paris?Perfect spot, Spring St, Paris end, Parliament House, Princess Theatre and the Windsor a stone throw..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"I love having a G&T at the European. It has a real old world charm about it and is the perfect spot for a date. The staff are delightful and..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We had breakfast here and it was lovely. Very pleasant sitting outside and the meals were all a good size and enjoyable. Service was very friendly..."

Breaking Bread Australia

"Varied menu items and ample drinks list. Have been here for breakfast, dinner and desserts many times. Every time there is something new on the menu...."

Pina

"The environment is comfortable and the service is quite good. Staff are very friendly. I love the white and black pasta. The steak is average, a..."

Naomi

"Great place for brunch. The place makes you feel like you are in Europe, so appropriate with its name. The crumbed soft eggs are absolutely amazing...."

Elonie

"Convenient spot just a couple doors down from Princess Theatre. Had post-show lunch and shared pumpkin arancini, tuna tartare, terrine and mushroom..."

Milla Vanilla

"Delicious food and great service - my partner and I shared the chateaubriand steak which was cooked perfectly and came with a generous serving of..."

Willtravelforfood17

"have been to this place quite a few times, and i was never disappointed. love the decor, food, wine, and nice staff. the breakfast menu is also very..."

Jing

"One of the best places in the city to go and have a drink. On a hot night it's worth going upstairs on the roof. Drinks are on the higher price side..."

Tango

"A great place to stop by for a drink, I love sitting on the terrace outside under the gas heaters with parliament lit in the background and trams..."

Trevor Johnston

"It really is no surprise that Spring Street is considered the Paris end of Melbourne. With the grandeur of Parliament House and the historic Princess..."

Sub Urban

"I remember The European from a few years back and recalled good vibes and good food. Safe to say, both are still very much existent! I love the..."

Demi

"The food and atmosphere are lovely. Cosy with good service & dim lighting. Very intimate for date night. The houlumi with fig is an amazing combo...."

Brijlata Carroll

"Had my birthday dinner there food was superb and service was excellent! The aged stake on special menu was outstanding. Highly recommend it and we..."

Sarah Bear

"Fantastic place to come if you're seeing a musical at Princess theatre next door. Fast and friendly service with a very European ambience inside:..."

VegoLover

"I have dined here on several occasions. The menu items are mind boggling. Excellent mains and sweets. Superb choice of wines. A bit expensive,..."

J Steven Lasher

"Had a delightful after theatre supper with excellent petit fours. Returned for Sunday breakfast. Breakfast portions are smaller than normal...."

Collette Watson

"Went for dinner last night.Got a big table for just 2 of us, so we could sit comfortably.For Entree: Zucchini flower & Moreton Bay bug..."

Sabrina Ip

"unpretentious place but service and coffee were really good ... wait staff was friendly and food was good without the fanfare which is the hype..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"After another restaurant lost the reservation for our party of 7 we found ourselves stranded in the CBD not really sure where to go. Fortunately a..."

Jade C

"I can't recall how long ago I first came to the European, or perhaps I would rather not as it reminds me of the all too scarily swift passage of..."

Enjoy It

"We've been here twice for lunch in December and both times the food, wine and service were outstanding. I had (different) vegetarian pasta both times..."

Helen Appleby

"You open the door to rustic romance, almost Sicilian with complimenting decor and lively atmosphere. The seating arrangement is quite compact so if..."

Manjari

"Amazing service and food! We ordered the mushroom risotto, pasta marinara, gnoochi, entrees to share. Portion was good and we had ample to share,..."

Mi55Bee

"The European on Spring Street is number 65 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants and spoken of fondly by locals. Popular for breakfast it had good..."

Michele Walton

"I had really high hopes coming here for my birthday. I cannot say that it is better than the other Italian joints I have been to in Melbourne. The..."

Cynthia Giang

"Food is excellent in terms of taste as well as presentation. Service was very average, chairs were staggering. Some exclusive wine list by bottle if..."

Gina

"It had been a while since I had been back to The European . It still hasn't lost it's charm. Great food an excellent selection of wine. The..."

Esseland

"The European on Spring Street is number 65 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants and spoken of fondly by locals. Popular for breakfast it had good..."

Michele Walton

"This is sometimes a "treat your self" place, I've been here twice with my friend for celebrations and it went up to $200 for the night or more, but..."

Cara Pockett

"What a lovely dinner we had. The staff were nice enough to arrange a table as soon as they could for us even though we didn't have a booking for..."

Natasha Lim

"One of the best cafe/restaurants in Melbourne. Coffee is always good and they have plenty of seats outside. When the weather is good it's one of the..."

Jbloom92

"ordered the mushroom risotto ($21), really really yum, plenty of mushrooms, I was satisfied. The basil salad and sprouts with chestnut were both..."

May

"Four of us dined here on Saturday night before we headed off to the theatre. We were all greeted and welcomed when we arrived and anything we wanted..."

Barbara Hogg

"Delicious food, intimate atmosphere, amazing selection of wines. We had the crab linguine which was yum and the porterhouse which was cooked to..."

B3bz

"Put simply, The European deserves its high reputation. The food and service are outstanding. The wines, being almost all imported, were a hard pick..."

Adrian Jameson

"Booked the Tea Room for our staff dinner at The European and loved every single minute and bite of it. The food and drinks were only beaten by the..."

A.a

"Nice service and romantic place it is a enjoyable dinner. the food is a little bit salty but the sea food is fresh and yummy i recommend the Wayagu..."

Crystal Du

"Great classic food. Nothing particularly unusual, outgoing or risky about the ingredients, but the classical combinations do work, and these guys..."

David Lew

"Lovely ambience about this place. It is literally like stepping into a nice restaurant in Europe.The menu uses classic combinations cooked..."

Nelly

"Superb food and excellent service. We sat outside under the heaters on a crisp winter evening and enjoyed a magnificent meal complimented by an..."

Ben Shields

"I really enjoyed the quality of the service and food. Friendly staff and great set up. Didn't have to wait too long for food. I ordered oysters and..."

Zdenka

"Located in a central part of Melbourne's CBD, The European produce nice pub meal. I'm a big believer in the param and chips and The European do it..."

LaFussPot

"Apologies on the darkness of my photos but I have to tell you, the food here is incredible. Great service, great wine selection and overall, one of..."

Carlo

"An old favorite of mine- countless boring business lunches made gr8 because of the food- many boring dates where I've resorted to talking about the..."

Christian Clarke

"Love this place, been here for a nice brunch on the weekend and ordered potato blini with avocado and mushroom. The salmon was absolutely amazing!!!..."

Katherine

"Top end of the city opposite Parliament, top end prices. But it's an 'old faithful' that's been here years and hopefully will be here for many more..."

Keith Lawrence

"Lovely birthday celebration last night . All the staff very friendly , smiley and made my night extra special . Special Thankyou to Jess , Barry (in..."

Drlill

"The food is delicious and the staff is very nice. I like the environment inside and i will recommend my friends to have dinner here. Maybe next time..."

Chang.liu0516

"If there is one thing I know when coming to Melbourne, it is the fact that I will enjoy good food, amazing coffee and European vibe. And it doesn't..."

The Happy Tummy

"Exceptional in every way. Service is intuitive and subtle. Breakfast would have to be one of Melbourne's best and the coffee sublime. A great place..."

MalvernCustomer

"Step in to a Gentlemen cafe that is the European where people who serve you have much better posture and eloquence than you at a posh event. This..."

Mojomomo

"Well worth it, if you have not been here try it, excellent service by staff who know the food being served. We had the chateaubriand which was..."

Sven C Nilsson

"Had breakfast at The European whilst I am flying solo in Melbourne's CBD for a couple of days, and it was stupendous. I did not know what to..."

Rebecca Ng

"Been going here for 10 years. These guys never disappoint. Enjoyed my breakfast there. Poached eggs cooked perfectly. All day breaky til 5, can't go..."

Generous Serve

"More seats outside than inside I enjoy coming here for a coffee before work. You should step inside as it makes you feel your on a holiday....just..."

Goose

"Fantastic place as always with attentive staff that offers genuine customer experience. Well done to team European 👌🏼seafood dishes were a..."

Abby Deniz

"Old school Italian! A Melbourne institution. The gnocchi was amazing. Soft and pillowy. Best I’ve had. Polenta chips are also a must every time we..."

AJ

"Last time I came here for a lunch before the lockdown. Last night we came Here for drinks and I couldn’t help myself to order a dessert. It was so..."

Priscillia

"It’s always good here. Lovely atmosphere, sophisticated and delicious food, good wine list and top staff. Hard to beat at any time. Highly..."

Two Sheds

"Excellent service from the staff. I had the porterhouse steak and it was delicious. My wife had the grilled octopus and the steak tartate which she..."

Tiago Sanco

"Not perfect but the atmosphere this restaurant exudes makes up for it. We love that the furniture is a bit rickety, it's small and tight spaced..."

Ayaan Ali

"Great dinner. The Schnitzel is non standard but a nice cut of a..."

Amit Talmor

Garden Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is amazing, we has all the of the entrees as a share meal. Fresh flavours using seasonal ingredients with a good balance in the dishes...."

Ella Blake

"Great food, lovely staff. There was one vegan option for each course. Pictures attached are : vegan cannelloni, lamb rack, pommes..."

Nat Symons

"We had lunch at The Garden with friends from interstate, and we were all very impressed. The food looked great and tasted even better. The service..."

Wendy Morris

"Had catch up lunch with two friends yesterday. The food was amazing! Staff were friendly and efficient. The garden setting is beautiful. A great..."

Rosemary Butterworth

"The Garden Restaurant is like an oasis, as soon as you enter it exudes calm and serenity. The staff are equally gracious and they make you feel most..."

D H

"Our visit to the Garden Restaurant was a delight following our tour of the exhibition. The setting is beautiful at the rear of the gallery..."

Susan

"Beautiful location - great food. Pricey but very nice. The garden in the back is a great place for dinner. Right now (Jan 2020) a Melbourne..."

Toby Halligan

Mezzo

83/100 (1380 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Dinner between shows, this venue was perfectly situated for a quick, but delicious bite. The staff were friendly, the meals quick and all tasted..."

Sandra Vouch

"Decent pretheatre dining. Really great stone fire pizza with lovely toppings. Calamari was a little chewy but the salad dressing with is was lovely...."

Eater123

"Everything we ordered, ie pork belly pizza, porterhouse steak and Napoli pasta, was good except the pasta. Pasta was just mediocre for the price we..."

Jiang Ng

"Pros- Good location .Nice ambience. Good service . Friendly Staff.Cons - Value of food and taste was average.There are better Italian..."

Sree

"Beautiful food, friendly service and just around the corner from the Princess Theatre.The pumpkin and ricotta tortellini is very tasty,..."

Kayah Meehan

"Very much enjoyed our entrees and main meals in this lovely resturant, friendly service and stylish decor. We will be back here. Joshua Waddell..."

Brianna Marie

"My girlfriend and I dined here recently and found the food was great. So far i cannot fault the service or offerings. My pizza was delicious and my..."

Joshua Waddell

"Had a pleasantly surprising Saturday night dinner at Mezzo this weekend. We had booked for 6:30pm and the restaurant was only partially filled. ..."

Melissa Kate

"Attended Mezzo for the pre-theatre dinner option on a busy Saturday night. Ordered an shared entree, main and dessert. Throughly enjoyed..."

Mel

"Great value and service, food was awesome too, couldn't fault it. Will come back and be recommending to friends. Beef cheek is insanely..."

Ozavsfan

"Went for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful evening. The food was great and a reasonable price, coffee was good and the service was smart and..."

Rowena

"Where do I begin to describe this wonderful evening? The mango panna cotta was the very definition of food art. The service was exemplary. The..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Not an extensive menu but what we ordered was all excellent, good service without being overly attentive (had to ask for coffee and the bill), well..."

Allan Watson

"Best Italian food ever in Melbourne... Fresh dishes and good atmosphere... I suggest every one to try it... For an amazing experience in a typical..."

Calogero Giambarresi

"Well worth heading here after 7.30pm once the pre-theatre crowd clears out. Really nice food with an Italian influence, and reasonably priced as..."

Warwickdymphna

"My partner celebrated at Mezzo and I booked a table for 14 in advance. I had to change the number of guests a couple of times and each time I called,..."

Happy Foodie Melb

"Fantastic modern Italian food with enough options to please the whole family. The owner is very hands on and it shows, plenty of pride in what he has..."

Luke Banitsiotis

"Italiano was the order of the day and Mezzo was the eatery of choice. Mezzo is a beautiful higher end establishment. It is decked out rather..."

The Swine

"Had dinner with friends at Mezzo. Service was great and professional. Food also was at high standard. Atmosphere was nice not too noisy which I like...."

Farsh

"Had the pre theatre sharing plates at $20 each for two, plus a bottle of wine, it was excellent. Service friendly and professional. And they do..."

Jane Russell

"OYSTER HAPPY HOUR! Happy hour has returned with half price oysters from 5pm to 6.30pm. Service and wine selection were good. If you like oysters I..."

Sandra Garcia

"A quick meal before Fiddler on the Roof. Great location and great staff - friendly and efficient. The restaurant was almost full but we had excellent..."

Jacinta Cloney

"A friend was visiting from interstate and I saw the 50% off deal via TripAdvisor, so we thought why not. We had a great time. The mixed olives were..."

MelbourneMiss

"The best meal my wife and I have had in Melbourne in years. We went there last night and ordered bruschetta and pizza and it was absolutely delicious..."

Lachlan Heshusius

"Loverly meal! Had a special for $39 per head for 3 course meal. Tasty share platter, calamari for entree. Mains and deserts were delicious :). Will..."

Cray

"Dinner service on a Fri was prompt and attentive. They ask if you are going to a show and have some pre theatre sets to get you on your way. They..."

BBG

"Love it. Went to Mezzo the other day for lunch. We shared two pizzas, best I've had in a long time. Great quality and affordable. Staff were..."

Roganjosh80

"Saturday night I had my mothers birthday at mezzo and was overly impressed with the quality of the food and service. The host who I think is the..."

PGS

"Overall, Mezzo is a great, reliable and quality place to enjoy some food, some wine and some good company. If you’re with a bunch of friends –..."

Dining Nirvana

"...the best outside of Italy, tiramisu della..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"Mezzo has a warm sophistication with white walls and linen offset by dark timber furnishings, black curtains, boudoir style red fabric light fittings..."

Mel D

"...we’ve had a brilliant time, couldn’t have felt more welcome and will be back as well as trying out their new venture Mister Bianco in..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Our table came to the mutual decision that the meal was satisfying yet there was no ‘wow’..."

FOOD CHEE

"Perfect service. Nice food too!. The only reason myself and two friends wanted to come here was because it was BYO and we had a special bottle of..."

CindyMichelle

"Delightful!. I found this delightful restaurant whilst looking online for a place to eat near the theatres at the top end of town. The food was..."

Tiffany

"Good quiet place. Went on Tuesday, nice food, attentive service. Good for nice quiet night..."

Tim

"Great for private parties. We had a small wedding celebration dinner at Mezzo in March this year and were very happy with the service and quality of..."

Bel

"Loved it. We went to Mezzo a few Saturday nights ago. We were very impressed. The food was beautiful and the staff were extremely attentive, well..."

Paulie

"Great food, excellent service-our waitress Alison was exceptional,will definitely be back! Thank you for the great service, highly..."

Met

"Love love Mezzo, left our meal choice to the staff twice now and haven't been disappointed...great wine list...will definitely be..."

Saffron

"Great location, food and service. Called in here last night, very elegant and resonably priced tried the pork belly, was cooked to perfection,..."

Perth Reviewer

"Last Friday night was preferably after Italian that allowed BYO in the CBD; Mezzo came up trumps on both fronts .. and then turned out to also..."

Al

"Relaxing atmosphere. Good service, food was lovely - not big servings. Convenient location to accommodation and theatres. Would eat here..."

Mish28

"We stayed across the road in a large group. Mezzo was a great location to all meet, have a quick drink bite to eat and head off! Staff are..."

Happy Farmer

"Getting a table on NY eve at the very last minute can be quite difficult. We were lucky to a get a table set up for 10. We had a really great time..."

FoodiE

"My partner and I came here for NYE dinner. We started with an antipasto array for 2. Then a main each. Great tasty fresh food and really generous..."

Redthing

"Another delicious meal at Mezzo! Having been a couple of times before, I was keen to introduce it to some friends who had not yet been. We shared a..."

PenC

"Excellent!! Had 3 course pre theatre menu. The food was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. My steak & my mate's veal schnitzel were..."

Cuptart

"Casual italian. Except the steak is a bit over cooked, everything at mezzo is pretty good value, friendly staff and nice..."

Wen

"My friend and I had a fantastic experience here last night. The food was of a very high standard. We will..."

Kung-foo-die

"Greeted by friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Arinchini balls were amazing. Our pasta dishes were outstanding. Pannicotta was delicious. Prices were..."

Daniel Horne

"Flavoursome and interesting food and good variety. Matched to excellent wines. Service very professional, attentive and unobtrusive. the venue is..."

Darius Cheesman

"Had the grazing platter to share whilst waiting for a show to start at the theatre. It was exactly what we needed! Pricey, but you get what you pay..."

Kelly Falco

"A very nice casual dining experience. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. I really enjoyed the environment of the restaurant and the..."

AP MD4

"My son and I enjoyed an early dinner here in between sessions of Harry Potter at the princess theatre. It’s ideally located if you need a quick..."

darnell mcmillan

Potsticker Restaurant

"The son (Ryan) is annoyinghe kept on dancing around the restaurant singing let it go.Only 5% discount and the yum cha smells like..."

Lochlan DEGENHARDT

"Went there today just to check it out. Not crowded around 12 noon, Saturday (more people arriving later). The place looks great inside, the fountain..."

NZAURUSS

"went here with my man for valentines day. had rice and pork waffles for entree which was pretty good, the sauce on the pork smelt awful but tasted..."

Karvah McClellan

"Finally tried this place out after driving past it all the time it’s actually pretty good the food is all well priced and service is also good food..."

Paul Delaney

"Living in this area, Potsticker was a good surprise. However their service is a bit up and down. We were served a bit rudely by one of the waitress..."

Chandnidugal

"Plusses slightly more than the minuses - a bit of a "Hit n Miss" this place. The venue itself has had a chequered history over the years - many other..."

Eric Low

"Yum Cha where you fill out a list & they bring the dishes out. Very good, as usual. Standout items - special fried rice & mandarin beef. Extensive..."

Manmar

"Took the family for dinner and everyone loved it. The food was spot on and the service was friendly and efficient. The dumplings were very tasty and..."

Matt White

"Nice venue in Caulfield, it even has a fountain/pond area to dine around! The service here is good and very professional and the food is good without..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"worth to try. come with my friends birthday party . very good decoration and staff is polite. like here a lot. just the price is a bit..."

宋学军

"Delicious dumplings & the salt & pepper calamari is amazing!! To be honest, I haven't had 1 bad thing from here ever! Service is always lovely too &..."

Constantina Kyriazis

"A very solid Chinese restaurant with a nice varied menu. Everything had it's own taste and flavour (I've often find that some Chinese places can have..."

King Cole

"A throughly enjoyable meal of dim sum, beef randang, salt & pepper squid, eggplant, roti & rice - fantastic flavours! The staff are great, ..."

Badabooma

"Favourite Asian style food, salt and pepper tofu is to die for ! Restaurant is spacious, have had a few big tables there and the staff are great !..."

NK

"First time here and we left satisfied and happy. Food is excellent quality and fresh. Service is pleasant and speedy. We will be back for sure and..."

Traveller7201

"Consistently excellent. Love ordering from here, we always get the chills chicken dumplings and sesame beef loin, with steamed rice and pork buns,..."

Gemma

"We love this place. I don't understand the bad reviews, we think it is amazing. The Malay Style King Prawns are so delicious and the most gigantic..."

Cara Griesberg

"Great dumpling. I have tried some of the best dimsums at potsticker. My favourite was the beef. Dumpling. We ordered crispy chicken and teriyaki beef..."

Stephy

"Had yum Cha on wed excellent food . Service very good..."

Roz Swadling

"If you want good Chinese food, you've got to expect a bit of a price rise. I love the food here. The wait staff are very attentive and you can tell..."

Tamara Goostrey

"A pearl. Great location, excellent service & delicious food. Had twice already chicken basil. Not cheap..."

Bianca.voegele

"An easy evening. Very nice food at a reasonable price. service was attentive and atmosphere Is family..."

Laza999

"Dumpling heaven. Firstly I never pay attention to a negative review written by a person with one review to their name. Anyway I had been wanting to..."

Feeding_frenzy

"Yum cha lunch...ok. Attended at 12pm on a Friday for lunch.I had read plenty of outstanding reviews of the restaurant so I thought that I had..."

The Tastebud

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced, service was excellent, friendly/helpful staff and lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be going back and..."

Jo

GB

"The food here was soooo good!!! And the service was great. It's true they didn't give the price of specials like other reviews state but you could..."

Sammywk

"Loved the dumplings and mango..."

Food LOve

"Been twice. Excellent food, meat dishes are cooked to perfection, very fresh. Like the decor. Efficient..."

Mariposa

"Good food. Yum Cha is good, been here twice now and enjoyed both occasions. Make sure you ask for the list so you can order your favourites,..."

Sarah

"On a busy saturday night we were placed at the communal water feature table which had a brightly lit tree in the middle of it. Certainly something..."

Ann

"Been twice. Have been twice once for dinner and once for Yumcha - think the Yum cha dissapointing as you need to order the sharing plates - but..."

NC

"Not bad. A little pricey but fairly tasty. We'll be..."

Sandy

"We love coming here as a family. Favorites include: the unusual but tasty laksa dumplings. The honey chicken is a big hit with the kids. Service is..."

Bestqualitycrab

"This place is great!. This is a review that is not written after a one off experience. I have been to the Potsticker around 5 times and that is..."

Annetteblight

"This place seems to have become a victim of some cowardly hate campaign. Just check out the incredibly generic "usernames" and multiple posts by the..."

Chunk Alunk

"What negative nonsense some people concoct. My experience was positive, the prawns were big and fresh (not the frozen type), the dumplings were..."

Amanda

"Excellent but Pricey. Can not fault food or service, price a little expensive compared with similar yum cha ie oriental tea house or..."

John Sanza

"Great modern Asian food we get takeaway once a week. I was abit tentative when they moved in as everything before pots ticker in this venue has been..."

Nikki O

"I went for dinner there a few weeks back and it was nice, then decided to go for yum cha... Hmmmm well it was ok.. Very expensive for yum cha.. The..."

Darren Greenway

"Best Beef Potstockers!. We've had take away from here a couple of times and it's been fantastic! The panfried beef potstickers are delicious, best..."

Fleur Luke

"Pleasant. We had a lovely yum cha. Great Peking duck and a few different things. Overall great food but a touch..."

Brilea

"Very Promising. Service was prompt and attentive, food was delicious. The dumplings we had as an entree were exceptional and I will be back for yum..."

Flapjacks O'Brien

"Love this new local!. Just reading the other reviews on this page and cant believe how harsh they are to a restaurant that has only just opened? I..."

Yasmin

"Wow.... An amazing dining experience, menu, food and service were beyond expectations, a welcome addtion to dining in..."

DA

"Five of us came to The Potsticker in Caulfield North on a Saturday night for a feed. We ordered two of the Aussie Banquets, as well as vegetable..."

Emily May

"The pork waffle and dumplings were great! The XO prawns were a bit of a let down but the other mains were tasty. The fried ice cream and fried Banana..."

Merhini Nesiah

"Went to Potsticker for a birthday dinner, and experience was outstanding! Staff were great, nice to talk to- and efficient in taking your..."

Christopher Heywood

"Very tasty yum cha with excellent service and wine list in lovely setting. Ornamental blossom tree with lights and water feature is a highlight..."

Hazel Megas

"Beautiful venue with beautiful food and attentive staff. Lovely place to sit down for Chinese..."

Nara Lee

"The water feature within the venue adds to an additional touch to the otherwise nicely layout restaurant. Menu selection at lunchtime is done through..."

Les K

"Would 100% recommend this place. The food was amazing! And the variety of drinks is incredible. Great cocktails and a wide range of..."

Nikita Varma

Bar Margaux

Bangkok Terrace

83/100 (1244 ratings)

"Best Thai in Melbourne. Loved it, coconut rice was delicious and roti bread is the best I’ve ever had. Would also recommend the pad see ew and this..."

Steph F

"Dim red lights, open kitchen and friendly staffCurry puff - sweet pastry with mashed veggies. The sweet chilli compliments.Green..."

Cookielessvee

Sarah

"Will come back for:+ Fish Cakes+ Crispy Prawns with green rice flake+ Prawn Tom yum+ Roast Duck saladLots to love in..."

The Casual Diner

"Been to this place countless times. The food never disappoint me. Love the curry and the duck salad. The staff are friendly too. The place is clean...."

Di Lay

"We went to Bangkok Terrace tonight for a family celebration. The service was of the traditional Thai variety with lots of bowing and the interior was..."

Good Food Good Mood

"lovely place, nice staff, and delicious thai food! the pad see ewe with beef is a definite highlight alongside the crispy barramundi! the vegetable..."

Vea Gunawan

"Pad Thai was way too sweet.Jasmine rice overcooked and mushy, a big letdown to go with the delicious pumpkin curry.Beef salad was great,..."

Big Fat Layer

"Have enjoyed every one of my meals here. They do a great pad Thai, and all the curries with coconut rice are also delicious! Probably had better..."

Lily Jae

"Flavours are really authentic, ambience enjoyable and cosy. Love the Tom yum soup, so good , be it on the small portioning side. Everything tastes so..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"Visited this venue for dinner with friends on a Saturday night. The venue has an excellent ambience to it and the staff was very attentive to our..."

Swapnil Sawant

"Amazing service!! Good food, great ambience. Definitely will be coming back! Pad Thai was absolutely amazing and so was the crumbed calamari entree..."

Emily Clare

"Open kitchen concept, delicious and fresh thai foods. Been to this place many time and never disappointed. Recommended booking in advance to have..."

Sylvia Da Silva

"Food is fantastic, very filling! Would recommend. Dessert serving size is a little bit on the smaller side, but still tastes wonderful regardless...."

Obaum0106

"Atmosphere - bustling, lively, hectic, noisyFood - nicely presented, tasty but on the sweet sideCustomer service - friendly when waited on,..."

Diner

"My partner and I booked last minute. We had a pile of starters to share. Spring rolls, money bags, prawns and satay chicken. The satay chicken was..."

Allison King

"Love the food / ambience and the staff is super polite and friendly !!We are Thai food lovers and I feel this place is best and less which ✅..."

Aurnie

"We stumbled across this hidden gem just by chance, making a last minute reservation with 30 min notice. We ordered oysters for entree, Pad Thai, the..."

Suste Nance

"The interior of this restaurant leaves me expecting the food to be pricey-however prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious...."

Retro DD

"Been here three times already. Really enjoy the service and decorations here. We ordered Fried Calamari for Entree, Green Curry with Prawns, Roasted..."

Liu Dai

"Nice atmosphere, always good food. Went with a group of friends and ended up sharing. If you like hot, it's delicious. Staff is friendly and good..."

Joel

"This is our local go to...for anything! Deliciously fresh and tasty Thai with stirfrys, curries and other yummy dishes. The flavours are rich and..."

Meeee Hungry!

"My current favourite restaurant. We are obsessed since moving in around the corner and are tracking about twice a week, mostly dining in but have..."

Mike Wilkinson

"I've been here once before and decided to try it again. Last time I came, service ok and food was decent... maybe that was because of my BYO wine...."

Shoo Shoo

"Love this place - flavoursome food, reasonably priced and always busy. Last night wasn't so busy but service was very slow. Thai green curry is a..."

Queen Foodie

"From reading the reviews, I have to admit I didn't have high expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised when the food was delicious. Would..."

Anna Yong

"Some of the freshest tastiest Thai around. The home delivery service was great. We will undoubtedly order from here again. Thanks Bangkok Terrace...."

Sally Waller

"Definitely the best Thai in Melbourne. I always have the green or red pumpkin curry and it's always consistently good. It's exceptional value for..."

Elle Lovestoeat

"Great local, easy to order and efficient service. Tasty and food portion keeps my wife and I happy for dinner and lunch..."

Clinton

"The food presented well and taste wise a bit above average. Food come quite fast considered the place quite busy on Thursday night. But the only..."

MaTo3735

"Gorgeous authentic Thai food that's absolutely flavoursome! Pretty pricey but a wonderful place for a romantic date. It is slightly loud inside,..."

Megha Koppa

"Great place for Thai food. Amazing tastes with a possible western twist?? Staff are great too. Thanks for a nice evening great green curry nice..."

Ari Armenopoulos

"After a tedious phone ordering session involving repeated confirmations we enjoyed a free home delivered meal as local residents last night. Quite..."

Laura Chen

"Best Thai restaurant in Melbourne in my humble opinion. There is a variety to pick from the menu but my personal favourite is the papaya salad! I..."

Mimi

"Great Thai food here!! I come here a bit and the food never disappoints! The hardest part is hooding what to have! The service here is also..."

Steph A

"Was searching for home cook Thai food since I'm Thai and happened to be picky with Thai food. Bangkok Terrace has take me back home and complete all..."

Rerai Eve Cragg

"I used to live around the corner from here and was a regular from day 1. Highly recommended, good for takeaway but the restaurant is decorated well..."

Lucas Mullin

"Very pleasant dinner out locally. Get there early so you can get a chair with a seat back as many are stools. The food was timely, hot and well..."

Lisa Tarzia

"I have been wanting to go to this place for a long time so finally ended up 2 weeks back for a friend's Birthday. This was my second visit though,..."

FoodHedonist

"Great Thai food with a difference! Beautiful interior and a varied, interesting menu made for an above average Thai meal in Camberwell. Food was..."

Sam

"This has become a favorite family spot - lovely staff, consistent good food, great atmosphere to catch up. Be mindful food tastes a bit sugary so..."

LocalJ

"Great place! Food was delicious, staff were very friendly & definitely value for money. Went there with a group of 9 and we all left satisfied. Would..."

John

"I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The food felt "authentic" and in any case really delicious. But the seating is not so comfortable, some..."

Mum Of A 2-year Old

"Enjoyed the food very much. A little unrefined in areas but I think it adds to the charm. Service can be hit and miss but overall pleasant and..."

Chicken

"Went Saturday night. Place was packed. Seats are quite uncomfortable. Prawns on betel leaf were great. Salt & pepper calamari was a bit stringy. Fish..."

Leanne Sheehan

"Great for a pre movie dinner.. Plenty of space. Kitchen is in the front so you can see everything they do. They aren't quick on service (order taking..."

Mistermister

"In the behalf of bangkok terrace,We are sincerely to say sorry about the slow serviced on the sat 20 august, we just found out about the problem..."

Nas

"Really enjoyed. Family dinner here with teenage kids. The noise and bustle perfect for our group and the food was really delicious. Especially loved..."

Gep67

"Modern ambience. Had dinner last night with a group of 5, waitress was helpful and efficient, no problems with service and meals, pad thai was a..."

Foodieplus

"Too many tables for the room. Amazing food which came out at a good pace for a shared meal for 6. Best Pad Thai we've ever eaten!But OMG this..."

Book.worm

"The dishes at Bangkok Terrace are amazing. Have been there many times and have enjoyed their great selection of entrees and mains. I only fault them..."

Lizzy

"Delicious. Went for dinner and was not disappointed. Food was so tasty and fresh it was really enjoyable. Only one thing was that the Massaman curry..."

Sammy

"Absolutely love this place! The staff are so so friendly and the meals are delicious. Even better that its BYO. Great traditional atmosphere. It's a..."

Positive Peach

"Great food, nice decor but crap service. Our meals came out at a reasonable pace, but our 3 mains were brought out 5-10 minutes apart. Also not one..."

Miss K

"Love it! Regular customer. I have been here three times now, the food is just fantastic. Went here last night for my birthday dinner and the other 8..."

Lauren Ashley

"Beautiful Thai food but very slow/inefficient..."

Antoinette

"Beautiful decor and ambience with plenty of noise and friendly staff. Food quality varied, most meals were nice without blowing us away. One chicken..."

Alistair Paton

"Great food, great value. Very good, creative food. The prawn on betel leaf was outstanding, and so was the roast duck salad. The papaya salad, salt..."

CR

"Great fresh food!. Dined here for the first time. Really impressive fresh, tasty food - loaded with herbs and quality ingredients. My two children..."

Andrea

"Quality Food. Easily the best Thai food you could ever find, and reasonably priced. Great decor, only suggestion would be for staff not to rush the..."

Dean Della

"Caught up friends here last night and it was great. Food delicious, not too expensive and atmosphere just right. Could have had another dish but..."

Hanna Murray

"Great service, delicious food. Had a party for 40 here the other night, staff were very attentive and accommodating. Food was absolutely delicious,..."

May

"FINALLY! Delicious fresh Thai and they delivered! Green flaked prawns and prawn pad thai incredibly fresh and tasty. Vermicelli spring rolls not that..."

Ayla

"Waited over 1.5 hours for main. 3 in the group received mains others had to wait even longer. Only received mainz after constant requests. Should..."

Andrew Ay

"I’ve come to Bangkok Terrace quite a few times and tried a lot of different dishes. I highly recommend the Massaman Beef Curry, which was the..."

Sarah Ellison

"Wonderful Thai cuisine. Soft lighting. Excellent service. What a beautiful restaurant. April 2021: Delicious Thai cuisine. Highly..."

Kien

"Delightful Thai food. The stir fry and curries are particularly delicious. The staff are always friendly and the service is..."

Sam Jenkins

Hutong Dumpling Bar

83/100 (1817 ratings)

"I have a friend visiting from Cape Town, South Africa who has never had dumplings before. I took her to Hutong for the best ever dumplings. I love..."

Beulah Abrahams Harris

"Had a fabulous lunch here - everything delicious including salt & pepper prawns and duck dumplings. Fantastic service and superb wines at very..."

Jennifer McDougall

"This is undoubtably the best dumpling restaurant in Melbourne. Do not miss this place, so book to avoid disappointment! Set over 3 levels the service..."

Jane Cumberland

"Tasty and delicious!! Their Xiao Long Bao is to die for. Awesome fried rice too! Highly recommend it for a scrumptious meal in the..."

Rob Daniel

"Delicious dumplings. Cantonese spicy dumplings were our fav...."

Marieke Meijer

"Amazing food and service highly..."

Facebook User

"One of my favourite places to eat in the city for dimsum, it’s a bit pricey as compared to different suburbs but always consistently good. The..."

Rachael

"Came here for a late night supper. The dumplings here are amazing. Totally agree with their TimeOut magazine feature. So juicy, skin is so well made...."

Natalie Kong

"I love the xiao long bao here! The skin is the perfect thickness and texture and the filling is fluffy and falls apart in your mouth. I also love the..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Really good value for their lunch special. We had xiaolongbao, steamed crab dumpling, boiled pork dumpling, shanghai fried noodle and special fried..."

Eatwithbonny

"Really delicious! Salt & pepper squid was sensational, super soft and tasty. I loved the dumplings, especially the xiao long bao! Service was..."

Mia Tua

"Hutong is the ultimate for wontons in chilli oil. And xiaolongbao. The potstickers can be a little inconsistent... sometimes the bottoms are crispy..."

Ann

"Love the decor and fitout at Hutong and the dumplings here are really good. My favourite has got to the xiao long bao, just how the dumpling skin is..."

M3lissa____

"This place used to be my favourite dumplings place to go in Melbourne, especially their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). But in the last couple of..."

Rifan Thamrin

"A consistent dumpling feed and the chilli wantons are definitely the best I've eaten around Melbourne. Not all the dumplings match this one though..."

Kyeema

"Its a bird, its a plane, its HuTong Dumpling Bar serving food faster then George Calombaris running out of a fair work convention.If your..."

Mr And Mrs S

"They have a very unique twist to their dumplings that did NOT disappoint. Bookings are a must. Service sucks but what you usually get at any asian..."

Wearekimleaf

"Spring rolls were pretty good no complaints there. The pan fried pork dumplings were our favorite. Shao long bao dumplings were also fantastic. The..."

Jake Keenan

"All of the workers are extremely attentive and had wonderful customer service. Probably my new favourite dumpling/Asian place in Melbourne, all at a..."

Nathan Harris

"3.5Today I had lunch with a work colleague at HuTong, we shared a bottle of rose and indulged in vegetarian spring rolls, prawn, mushroom and..."

Espy Eats

"As a food blogger, I'm often asked where the best dumplings in Melbourne are. Lucky for me, the answer is simple - Hutong Dumpling Bar. Spanning..."

The New Fave

"Love HuTong it is my fav for dumplings in melbourne. Our first dish today was a bit luke warm but the rest were nice & hot. All the flavours were..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Great place for some crazy good dumplings that is price fair and taste amazing. The place is always busy and packed the atmosphere is lively and..."

Ayapom

"Easily my favourite dumpling place, and it never fails to deliver in terms of quality and consistency. The shao-long bao here is my favourite in..."

Nalia

"Nai ho ma raggazzi. Went here with nana the crazy greeks squadra Francesco for a going away lunch they enjoyed their food very much. Zaijian..."

Alessandro Calabro

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."

Daniel

"When I heard that Hu Tong was of the best dumpling places in Melbourne, I had to check it out. Perhaps their signature dish is the Shao-long Bao...."

Adrian P

"A favourite among Melbourne dumpling aficionados, HuTong have been ruling Melbourne's dumpling scene for several years. Like Pelligrinis, Movida,..."

Tinmans Treats

"This place is super great for groups, BYO and a really good atmosphere. Staff are lovely, however the restaurant is always busy and booked out so..."

Salty

"Been here heaps of times. Xiao Long Bao and Chilli Wantons are great to start with. Pan fried dumplings are great! Possibly the best dumplings in..."

David Malcolm

"Gorgeous dumplings. The spicy wantons were so lush, they almost melted in my mouth. Mains on the other hand were average, but the ambience had a..."

Leila

"This place is has well priced fresh and good dumplings. Its never disappointed me. The steamed pork dumplings are my personal favourites. Service is..."

Nay Nay

"I was a bit nervous upon walking in because everyone seemed to be tourists but once the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. We didn't have..."

Bonnie Dilber

"The best place to have dumplings in the city. Probably one of the best places to eat in Melbourne. Every time I come it is a delight. I want to tell..."

Raphael Afonso

"Pan-fried dumplings at Hutong. So disappointed at this dish - it used to be awesome! Now it just seemed like a soft tasteless steamed dumpling with a..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Came here twice and in my opinion, they have the best Xiao long baos in town and that's the reason why I'm giving this place a 4. The skin is thinner..."

Chey_ct

"This is the place to come to for all kinds of dumplings (Xiao long bao, Pan fried dumplings, Wantons in Hot Chili Sauce). The dumplings here were..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"My favourite xiao long baos in Melbourne! They’re delicious little gems with bursts of flavour.I’ve been here so many times > 10 for..."

Molly Sivongthong

"Great location and very spacious! The food was pretty good, we had the steamed pork dumpling and the vegetarian dumplings, special fried rice x2,..."

LC

"So so greatly! We are having on my birthday tonight and all the food is so yummy as well, a nice restaurant and I like the restaurant style..,..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"I have regularly come here since they opened. They manager is a perfect example of old school Cantonese Hospitalities. He makes everyone feel..."

James

"one of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne, highly recommend for xiao long bao and deep fried king prawn with cream butter sauce, but the pumpkin..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Great XLB place! Very juicy and tasty. Went there right before they open for Friday lunch, and we were seated upstairs. No dim sum cart, but service..."

StepiiGM

"This is a fun, bustling restaurant with lovely decor. It's spread across two levels so much bigger than it initially appears. We went as a group of 6..."

EmLou86

"Swung by here the other day and I think this is the perfect place for a quick lunch fix in the CBD area. All the dishes were reasonably priced! My..."

Maki Eats

"The dumplings here are absolutely amazing! Loved the vegetarian steamed buns!Service was a bit lacking though. Got a booking for 7pm and was..."

Thooha Saleem

"Juicy dumplings and authentic. At times it can be very busy and with a long queue. It’s one of the places that have decent and real dumplings...."

Diesel

"Best dish: chilli wontons; do order 2 servings - it was perfectly balanced - spicy, sweet, savoury and sour. Pork filling was nice, skins were..."

TigerTreeEats

"Quick service and of course excellent dumplings. They have vegetarian options if that's your thing. There are 2 floors with large tables that can fit..."

MrReview

"10/10 for impeccable service. Xiao long bao was yum, but it's claim as best on town is contestable. The mushroom and prawn dumplings were great, as..."

Facebook User

"The best Shao-Long Bao’s and Chilli Wontons in town!! Couple that with some really affordable wine - win win! As for other dishes (ie spicy..."

Silk_rr

"Been here a couple of times and love the xiao long bao (Shanghai pork dumplings). The other dishes that I’ve tried there seem to pale in..."

Bear Noms

"Make sure you book, especially for weekends. This place is my go to dumpling place. service is good, food is great, prices are..."

Descartesmuse

"I went there last week for a late lunch. The restaurant was still quite busy but there was no wait time. I ordered their signature xiao long bao..."

Stackcats

"I came here for lunch along with my family. We had booked a table in advance and that saved us from waiting. We ordered quite a lot of food and I..."

Shanmuga Prabhu

"If you are a lover of dumplings and live in Melbourne, you cannot miss HuTong! I love that they have heaps of vegetarian options! However..."

Chandnidugal

"I come here for some of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne. Sadly the place is losing its authentic vibe and being overrun by disrespectful..."

Beat Eats

"Both HuTong’s are amazing and the CBD restaurant has a great atmosphere. The service is efficient but still nice.The dumplings are so..."

Me

"Some seriously amazing shao long-bao!!We also ordered some of the fried chicken which was pretty good. However, I think I might just get a..."

Renee Magnaye

"Service was good on a quiet Sunday arvo. XLB was hot and well-seasoned but the pot stickers were inconsistent - only half were crispy. Shanghai..."

Milla Vanilla

"Quick and efficient service. Tasty dumplings and good range of food. Prices are a little higher than some cheap dumplings, but the service makes up..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Really enjoyed this place!We were a party of three and were seated immediately but it was advised to make a booking beforehand. Service was a..."

Jen

"You always need to book to secure a place for dinner time, often having to return the table in 1.5 hours, but, the food is worth it! Xiao..."

Grape Life

"Came for the dumplings, was not disappointed. The Shao-long Bao was very good! Food came quickly and it was a nice atmosphere. Great value..."

Barsh

"😱Lizzies first impression: The decor of the restaurant is very oriental and creates an authentic look of the chinese culture. The service is quick..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Been here on thursday with few friends.Place was quite busy but the experience was bery enjoyable.Quality was good and food was really..."

Traveller123890

"Mar 2022. Visited HuTong at the recommendation of friends. Bookings are always required as this venue is extremely popular. The manager was quite..."

Andrew

"Everyone has their favourite dumpling place in Melbourne, so it's contentious to say a place is the best. While maybe not the best, this is one of my..."

Todd Burton

"Great experience expect for the waiter asking for tips at the end. Made us feel..."

Shay E

"The OG dumpling house, a trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without stopping in here for a xiao long bao, chilli dumplings and chilli fried chicken...."

Jess O'Shea

"Hutong has a really good menu and range of food choices for all. They had a lot of different dishes for vegetarians. We ordered the spinach dumplings..."

Kavit Shah

"Consistent quality of xiao long bao. Their spring rolls, chilli dumplings are also good. Their shanghai noodles are worth..."

Sze Wee Tan

Cookie

83/100 (1102 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food, good company - thanks merry..."

Heath McClaer

"Sister restaurant of Magic Mountain Saloon- Cookies is another great option for some fancy Thai food in the CBD. I ordered a dry Martini and I love..."

KEL

"This roof top bar is what melbourne is all about. Great views of the city with great drinks...."

Nay Nay

"Cookie Melbourne is a must go multi-level Thai restaurant and bar with a funky retro atmosphere. Enjoy delicious Thai fusion cuisine, generous..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Been here few times, the service always quiet nice, staffs were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was great, lots of different selections,..."

FoodieInMel

"Nice vibe, interesting menu and impressive wide range of drinks menus, the service was friendly and..."

FoodieInMel

"Great place to hang out with friends. love the beer here. Food is great too:)..."

Parul Aggarwal

"The scallops are one of the most delicious dishes I’ve ever had in Melbourne! The flavours and chilli kick are amazing. I could eat these every..."

Linda

"I haven't been here in such a long time, I used to come for Friday night after work drinks.Yesterday my friend and I dropped in for a wine..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"I used to go to this place a number of years ago for it's extensive range of drinks and it has not changed one bit - definitely a good drinking spot...."

Mira Listar

"I’ve heard a lot about this place previously and thought we would give it a try.We were pleasantly surprised. Some of the best Thai food we..."

Srslyfoods

"A Melbourne dining institute. I’ve been coming here for years and have always loved it. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and will leave you..."

Jill

"Cookie had good service, strong selection of drinks. The food was 'alright' you can certainly get better Asian/Thai food for less in Melbourne. Its..."

Red 5

"Came here for a quick lunch date with my partner. The place is quite and make my partner sceptical about this place. However, I had been here before..."

Eatwithbonny

"I don't know what country in particular Cookie's dishes lean on, but the ones our group ordered seemed to be a mix of Malaysian, Thai and Balinese..."

Kelvinchewsv

"Cookie as a absolutely amazing find, with beautiful food and lovely staff. Definitely one of my favourite places, if you go here I highly recommend..."

Edie

"Cookie is my go to for Thai food when I am in the CBD. You cannot go wrong with the food here. The mango salad is delicious. The jungle curry has the..."

Royce1903

"Good food, busy restaurant. Service ok, waitress didn’t explain the small, medium, large recommendations very well. When we explained we were..."

P

"Amazing ambience, great drink selection and incredible food. The pad Thai, drunken noodles and Penang curry are standouts for us. Highly recommend,..."

Rach

"Came here for dinner last night for a 40th and loved it! Great space and really delicious food - I found it was a great mix of what Melbourne does..."

Kimberley Leggett

"We came here for lunch... wouldn’t really know it was here if I hadn’t read about it... huge place you can see how it would get busy as great..."

Donna&Shane

"这是一家泰国餐厅哦。位置就在swanston..."

Lorna

"Cookie is a cool funkie bar that serves really good thai food. It is surprisingly authentic and very similar to what we have had in Thailand...."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Having only ever been here on a night out, I was nicely surprised when I went here for lunch on a weekday and it was great. The cocktails are AMAZING..."

Eatandbooze

"Always a great place to take visitors.so many beers on tap and great cocktails .. staff are kooky and helpful .. lots of favourites for me on the..."

Julie Cassie

"Went in last night for dinner. Had a couple plates to share and drinks. Pork platter was really good as was the fried chicken. Nice ambience aswell...."

Hamish

"Food don't really my cup of tea. Atmosphere is nice. Good for catchup with friends. Music is a bit loud. Balcony is good choice..."

Amyna

"Great place for getting sharing dishes. Enjoyed the plates that we had, the naan bread was so delicious. Service was pleasant, good atmosphere. Would..."

Foodserra

"You learn something new every day. Apparently this building was once the headquarters of the Australian communist party. Now there’s this very..."

Two Sheds

"We had lunch here with a group today. Lovely waitress. The sweet potato cigars were a bit strange, sort of sweet sort of savoury, didn’t love them...."

Vege Eats

"Trendy restaurant with cool lighting. Brought a friend from New Zealand here and we all enjoyed the meal. Great variety of fusion Thai food that was..."

Bear Noms

"A casual business lunch favourite. Amazing food, Great service and relaxed atmosphere. No need to look at the menu. Let the staff take care of if for..."

David

"Attended a 30th birthday here and the group were vegetarians so all our dishes were custom to be vegetarian. To my surprise I loved it and the..."

The Food Vogue By Le Seynt

"A bit dark, packed, and noisy even during weekdays. The pricing is slightly expensive but the portions are not too bad. Food is decent and flavourful..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Such a great venue! Always has such a fun atmosphere especially when some of the dis are playing! Love the big list of cocktails! The food is also..."

C

"We came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. The food was surprisingly delicious! I enjoyed the soft shell crab and mussels. The mussels were..."

Hangry Horace

"What can I say. Had a ladies dinner at Cookie. From the time I made the reservation to actually arriving at the restaurant the experience was..."

Kyriacoum

"A Melbourne institution! We've been going to Cookie for years and we love it every time. Last week we brought our friends here who were visiting from..."

Alice Gibson

"Fun venue with an enormous menu! Between two we shared the trout and chicken betel leaves, the salt and pepper calamari, the crispy pork belly red..."

Kate Dougherty

"Dined on New Year's Eve and the place was vibrant but noisy. Flavoursome dishes and decent sizes, especially the fried chicken. Attentive service,..."

Flaming Goose70

"I would highly recommend Cookie to anyone who loves Thai cuisine. I had the Lamb curry with eggplant & peas, with a side of coconut rice and..."

Nicole

"Simply loving this place!For New Years we have this tradition of getting a couple of mates together for some Thai food. Last year we went..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Great restaurant and efficient service. Our group had 10 people, so we ordered from the banquet menu and the food was delicious. It certainly had a..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Really good and the rooftop is great at dusk when the sun is setting. Really beautiful, and the food is tasty and unique. The place is quite busy so..."

Emma

"Always the go to place when in doubt. There's so many options and so many great bars and restaurants you can go to. The stair walk is definitely..."

Madeline Agnes

"Updated 16/02/2018Make a return. Still absolutely beautiful. Ordered pork platter that I was dying to order last time and it hit every spots...."

Food Dine Roll

"Want good Thai in the heart of Melbourne? If you haven't been to this popular Thai eatery we recommend you to try it out! Cookie is situated on the..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Tried this lovely place last weekend. Place was busy even though our dinner reservation was at 6. Entree was lovely! Main was good but took awhile to..."

Foodlover12

"I've been here twice. Always quite busy and loud but awesome flavours, variety and beers. I've never really loved Thai food until going here. Perfect..."

Rob

"Cookie is great. The bar is one of the most impressive in Melbourne both in looks and substances and it was one of the first restaurants to introduce..."

Espy Eats

"Fancy little place in Curtin house . The food is great - service is great , ambience and feel of the place is great ! Loved everything about it -..."

DT

"The food here is almost always very good. The pork platter is amazing and most of the food that I ordered like the fish never disappoint me. I could..."

Win

"I cool venue with lots of space. All dishes are set to share which is great. We ordered 3 small dishes and 1 medium and we went as a couple and it..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Amazing place! My suggestion... Don't get the banquet and instead pick dishes of your own off the menu to share. You get a choice, still fill up and..."

Christina Mathiasz

"Good cooking of Asian dishes. Had some curries and stir fried dishes with rice last time visiting this place. Might be a bit pricier, but tasted..."

Ferry Gondo

"Had lunch here and it was good - grilled thai sausage, peppered snapper soup (very spicy), banana chili with chicken stuffed and mussels pancakes..."

SDeans

"Amazing cocktails and nice food. Service is adequate and super customer centric. They offered us some bubbles before dinner which was super nice...."

Daniel Bettencourt

"Wow I love this place my first time been there and I love it, no regrets what so ever the food are great and the friendly staff are good as well,I..."

Oral Sayee

"We ordered the mussels n roti bread.. I love the one in lucyliu and expected the same.. But it isn't.. It's average /good. We loved the snapper curry..."

Remy Matthew

"I've been here on several occasions as it's a bit of a Melbourne institution. Prime central location and authentic fusion food. I've spied many a..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We were greeted with a very welcoming smile. Everyone looks quite trendy. We were also seated by the window new the balcony which was nice-..."

Lily Fullgrabe

"A brilliant venue, that has an amazing vibe, great food and some delicious cocktails, came here for a gathering and the table ordered the pescatarian..."

George David Michaelides

"like ambience and most dishes are yummy and come in right portions. It always be the place that I take my guests out for dinning and drinking..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Best Thai!Best service! Nice people!Desserts are really nice!I want to go there every day!:)Ground beef tastes really really..."

Yuxi Yan

"Lizzie's first impression: Kind of reminds me of Chin Chin but this place feels very chilled and their food/drink menu is soo extensive...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"This place is great when you don't want to go all the way to chin chins. The ambience of this place is soo cool, love the high ceilings and the use..."

Justin

"Love love love cookie!! A great vibe with alot of tables but always packed! Great place for afterwork drinks or casual dinner. Loud space with lots..."

SueyLuey

"Decided to take my family up to Cookie and it was quite an interesting experience. It almost feels like the predecessor of Chin Chin. You've got the..."

Wandering Ella

"This is probably the most reliable meal in Melbourne. It never fails to disappoint. We always wind up ordering the same thing as it can't be beaten...."

BBQ Gypsy

"Cookie is on every foodie in Melbourne's list and I wonder why. I hadn't got around to visiting it until now as I'm always busy or its just too..."

Katherine Chiu

"What a fantastic Thai restaurant in the city- everything from the food and staff. We both had soup - I had Tom Kha Kai and fish fillet with sweet..."

Skippy

"Good decent Thai food located in the middle of the city. The food is always tasty and have generous portions. I always tend to over order when I am..."

Happyley

"At last I have found a bar in Melbourne that makes a Mai Tai the way a Mai Tai should taste. It's my favourite cocktail but gave up ordering it..."

The Pet Roo

"One of the best places to hang out in Melbourne I think. In the heart of the city, cookie is vibrant and fun and has delicious food. The cocktails..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had some pork belly dry red curry and green papaya salad. Both dishes were wonderful recommendation by the waitress; to have a combination to..."

Cylee

"The cocktails were fantastic and the selection of drinks was vast, it was difficult to choose, however, the waiters didn't offer menus or take orders..."

Chanel Frendo

"Great night had drinks and dinner with some friends. Music a little loud we couldn't really talk. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful...."

Donm

"Went here to catch up with a few mates, was pretty busy but got us a table within 15 mins. That fried chicken is delicious, got the pork belly which..."

Jamie McMullen

Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pretty good food and service. Ilike how the cafe look and the ambience of it. would definitely come back with friend for another visit...."

John Samwell

"Visited this restaurant for dinner. It’s a very nice restaurant. Staff were very welcoming and attentive.I had tortellini which very well..."

Marich

"The service here is as spectacularly average as everyone says, but the food was actually quite good. We had a Christmas lunch here and managed to..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Steamed mussels in fish broth, Beetroot risotto, and essential Melbourne. William Dargie's portrait of Jimmy Watson hangs in the bar; it's next to..."

John F. Dobinson

"It's a highly well organised Kick-Ass Italian restaurant in Melbourne. A bit of walk from CBD but it's worth the calorie burn. Upon my return, I..."

Hungry Teddy

"An icon of local history with levels of service that rarely exist today. Amazing food that is not too fancy or complex and one of the most..."

Jason Matser

"Great quality / upmarket pub meal and service. I enjoyed lamb shank. Everyone I was dining with enjoyed their meal and will return. Wine also good...."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Good service and ambience. Food slightly below average; expected better for the price. 6 oysters were nice and fresh, definitely the best part...."

Nick Doyle

"Great venue, lots of nooks amd crannies to sit in and have a drink in a Sat afternoon. Good range of wines and nibbly bits duck pate delishus! Not so..."

Shazzamataz

"Dinner was amazing and the wine was so depth in flavour. Antipasto platter was perfection and the bar itself was wonderful. Will definitely be..."

Dolly The Explorer

"Somewhat dated but entirely welcoming, Jimmy Watson’s remains a stalwart option for Lygon Street drinking. The courtyard space provided an..."

Donutsam

"Nice wine. Solid off-limits cushion game.Hipster with the map jacket was a nice touch. Really made me feel like I was thipping Thpanish..."

Michael

"A thoroughly enjoyable evening. My friend and I both had the pork belly entree. The fat could have rendered down a little more, but the crackling and..."

EpiCurious

"I love Jimmy Watsons for what it does best: atmospheric wine bar and staff with helpful suggestions on wine tasting. I can't help but feel..."

SK

"We had a PhD student event held there and it was absolutely lovely. They set us up in a great room upstairs because it was raining. The staff was..."

Tresa LeClerc

"One of the places where to meet friends before going out for dinner. Simple food but a good wine list. Chilled out vibe and lots of seats. Nice..."

Terry

"Always a fan of Jimmy Watsons for a whole lot of reasons, some personal.Good wine and with the extra seating out the back (shh, don't tell..."

Richard

"Jimmy Watson’s is renowned for its superb wine list. However, it is also well patronised by regulars for its excellent food. I eagerly await to see..."

MelbourneStaycation.com

"Historical Jimmy Watson’s is a landmark on Lygon and offers a friendly bar for a drink, easy going restaurant for eating and a cute courtyard for..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Melbourne Classic. I had a lovely lunch here going for the classic Australian dish of Fish n' Chips. Light batter, simple salad and shoe-string fries..."

Ben's Tasting Notes

"A hidden gem!. Awesome location, hidden away but such a gem when you walk in. Food was nice and drinks were lovely. Staff more than accommodating...."

Melly

"I took a big group to Jimmy's for dinner and loved it. Out waitress was wonderful, the food was simple delicious home cooked Italian fare, and we had..."

Kate Wilkinson

"Cutest little Melbourne treasure. Great drinks, food and service. Three diverse areas: lovely and cozy inside area, outdoor restaurant area, and roof..."

Jess Abbott

"Went here for dinner the other night with the family and had a really nice meal. Service was very attentive and relaxed (in a good way). The manager..."

Tom

"Crazy Tuesday lunch.... First time there - always wanted to go. Walked in at 1.30 pm on a Tuesday and the place is..... Packed! Only two staff on the..."

Goinghome04

"Nice Location. My partner and I occasionally stop here for a pizza and a drink before crossing the street to the Nova. We've also stayed once or..."

Jeff

"Good food at affordable prices.. Had dinner here last night with a friend. Good bustling atmosphere, efficient and friendly service, and good food at..."

Chris

"Terrific Food, Lovely Staff. Having never been to Jimmy Watson's, which is a bit of a Melbourne icon, I took the plunge and bought two vouchers from..."

Troubleandstrife

"Enjoyed our lunch - thanks. Used a voucher to dine at Jimmy Watson's for lunch on Friday. Good food, service and atmosphere all added to an extremely..."

Carmel.micallef

"Enjoyable food and wine. Was there for the first time and was impressed. Exceptional service meets quality food is all you could ask for. Had the..."

Kevin Lee

"Good Fish and Wine. I have been here twice. Both times I have had a great fish dish and the wine selection is quite..."

Chad

"Came here on a voucher last minute just to use it before expiry. Was told by the bartender/barrister that only breakfast menu was available and it..."

Spice Grl

"My second tertiary institution. I gained two degrees in Carlton. One at the University and the other (without formal accreditation) at Jimmy..."

Sir Toby Belch

"Food is consistently good, the service is brilliant. Love the courtyard for some..."

Nicholas Purcell

"I love the little upper room seating about 8-10 ! Jimmy Watson's is an institution..."

HunterSthompson

One Eleven

Wheelchair Accessible

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Atlas Dining

82/100 (1112 ratings)

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Interesting concept restaurant..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Another excellent experience at Atlas dining. Cannot stop raving about this place to anyone who asks me where to go for fine food. Charlie the head..."

Ryan+Maryane

"I have been to Atlas 4 times and have enjoyed it each and every time. Most recently we had the Lebanese menu which left us salivating over the..."

Foodingtons

"The mains were the same size as Entrees (bite size) but food was very tasty. Cocktails were nice but too..."

Remy N

"Went to try the American menu. Great experience overall, lovely ambience and a well thought-out menu with a great variety. Highlight was the dessert..."

Swan Li

"Abso-bloody-lutely brilliant. Came here on Friday with a friend for the soul food experience. Talk about food that speaks to the soul! The..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"I had the previous Chinese inspired menu, which I now believe has been changed over, as the restaurant refreshes the theme every 3 months or..."

Flying Forward

"@atlasdining transports their diners to a whole new culinary journey every four months.Had the priviledge to embark on a journey to Korea. Every..."

M3lissa____

"Atlas Dining is a clear winner for the Australian Dining scene. Premium but not pretentious, driven by an ambitious concept and delivers on delicious..."

T MR

"Went with a large group during the Chinese menu. What a great experience. Our waitress really knew her stuff and the food was amazing. Didn't expect..."

Katie

"My husband and I dined on the Chinese inspired menu and really enjoyed it. I love the concept of the cuisine changing based on the chefs travels and..."

Cmzajicek

"Probably one of the best meals I have eaten in Melbourne. The set menu is currently Chinese (probably my least favorite cuisine) and I loved every..."

HelloPinapples Aregreat

"Took my boyfriend for his birthday and had the best meal in a long time. The dishes were amazing especially the oysters. The mix of flavours were not..."

The Food Baby Maker

"Amazing food and I really love the concept of trying a new cuisine every few months. Charlie and his team have absolutely nailed it and it's always a..."

Mike Tzounis

"Had a great experience on Friday at Atlas. Love the concept of the restaurant and the attention to detail. We had the Thai inspired menu. The taste..."

Chubbylover86

"Chef Charlie Carrington’s travels take us to Thailand this time around. It’s the first time I’ve dined here and am struck by the attention to..."

Kelly Belly

"Really like the idea of atlas dining!They are very smart with the food and the taste of the food is amazing.well presented and great..."

Junghoo Kim

"Another amazing experience at one of my favourite restaurants, this time a Thai inspired theme. Brilliantly balanced flavours and textures. Favourite..."

Fussy Figs

"Arrived in Brazil! Great experience, tasty food and very attentive waiters. Also pleased with how timely the food came within the 90 min seating...."

Juliet

"Loved everything! Service was great as was the drinks list. The food... wonderful. We had ‘Brazilian’ and every course was delicious. Highlights..."

MishFish

"Booked Atlas to celebrate my partner’s birthday, and found it to be a perfect experience. Located near Prahran Market, Atlas has a lovely open..."

Jamie

"4.5What an amazing concept ! The menu is a passport and the cuisine changes regularly so you are always intrigued to go back. The prices are..."

Vivian

"This is a delightful place to dine at - the service team is extremely attentive and so warm and friendly. The food - my favourite course was..."

Karen Giang

"We decided to try Atlas Dining on a Friday night. The theme for this month is Brazil. We were excited to try it as we have not had Brazilian food..."

Willtravelforfood17

"From the moment we stepped in, it felt like the perfect place where to enjoy a Greg night out. The ambience, the service, the background music,..."

TheWhiteSherpa

"4.5Last night we came to Atlas in South Yarra. This restaurant rotates it’s menu several times a year to focus on a different country or..."

Espy Eats

"Brazillian menu this month. Amazing. Unique. Creative. The first dish was a crab salad, melt-in-your-mouth and so creamy. All the way to the dessert,..."

Lindalimebitters

"First time came here on April! We really enjoyed foods and service. I still remember on that day after half year. A waiter who serve for us very..."

Jannette Chan

"Enjoyed the Brazilian degustation tonight, outstanding food, thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely return. Only reason I did not give 5..."

Ravvy

"Service was great and food was delicious. Highlights were the soup, baked egg, and Apple tart dessert. Environment was intimate and stylish. Will..."

Bachd3

"Lovely dining experience at Atlas. Atmosphere was sophisticated and comfortable and service was attentive and friendly. At the moment the cuisine is..."

Kate Dougherty

"Good food, good service, fast service (love it) food came out within perfect timing. Highly recommend for $120pp with drinks. Their apple dessert was..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"We celebrated our anniversary dinner with the French tasting menu and had a wonderful experience - excellent food, we especially enjoyed the lamb..."

Rachel

"Impressed with my visit to Atlas Dining. Friday and Saturday is reserved to seven course dining, which in my mind is the only way to go - the more..."

JW

"Not many restuarents that offer deguatations I would actually consider going back again, this is one of them. Check for your favourite cuisine before..."

Gary Gwee

"I really enjoyed my dining experience at Atlas Dining. I would compare it to some of the best restaurants in Melbourne - I can certainly recall..."

Trevor Johnston

"First time dining here with my friend. Came here at 6pm for dinner on a Friday night and it was packed. Amazing french menu, from start to finish it..."

Syahirah Halim

"Very cool concept of changing the cuisine every four months. We dined here on a Friday night and they were serving Peruvian food. The service was..."

Rebecca

"Fine Dining Club hadn’t met since our inaugural dinner at Ides months ago, so we thought – what better time to resuscitate it than a few days..."

Sonia Nair

"Atlas Dining is clever, funny and joyful food executed at a very high standard.Service is great. We dined during Peru. Every plate was delicious. ..."

Peridingo

"Had been wanting to go to Atlas Dining for a little while and finally did! With 1 hat we had high expectation which were met. Food was delicious and..."

Soso

"What a meal! I was impressed from the second we stepped through the door with a smile and genuine greeting from every staff member we passed, and it..."

Steph Giles

"What an awesome dining experience we had last night! Not only was the food sensational, the service was amazing too. Charlie even came out with a few..."

Lisa Giles

"Cuisine: Peruvian/ ChifaRating: 92/100Watching the Atlas menu has become similar to the new trailer for an upcoming movie. This time..."

Hosaki

"I missed the South Korean and Mexican and Vietnamese and Israeli turns and I was kinda peeved with myself. The food looked amazing in pics and the..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"There are a lot of things I respect about Atlas Dining. For one, the food is inspired by chef Charlie Corrington’s travels. I love the fact that he..."

One Piece Left

"At the end of January, we went to Charlie Carrington’s Atlas Dining in South Melbourne. The menu changes every 4 months and this was the first week..."

Vi Dang

"Japanese Peruvian was the theme and it did not disappoint! Went on Valentine's Day and we were served a 5 course dinner which wasn't too heavy..."

Elmocookie

"Went with my partner for a valentine’s dinner. It has been literally the best fine dining which I have tried in years. Creative and beautiful..."

Matthew Zhou

"I have been here six times and counting. The experience gets better each time. The food is always exceptional and I love the concept of the cuisine..."

Bella Grand

"Wow what a concept! We sure did enjoy our night at Atlas. The team is so professional, knowledgeable, passionate and the food was delicious, every..."

Samantha.avril.lee

"Bianca: Last October, Alex and I spent 9 days eating till our hearts were content (and sometimes even beyond that) sampling some of the best food on..."

Forfoodssake

"Unique concept where the menu changes constantly every four months that combines head chef Charlie Carrington’s love of travel and food. This keeps..."

PS91

"5 course degustation - mexican to boost. Fresh, well thought out ingredients but a bit underwhelming. A bit disappointing as hoping for some fiery..."

Lisa Eat More

"I can become agitated when there are no menuchoices, and you are subject to the chef’s idea of what he/she thinks you want to eat...."

Matt Robinson

"Was here for the mexican dishes. They are very delicious, my favourite were the octopus taco (have to order extra dish for this) and the dessert...."

Vania.linaya

"Awesome place. Has a brilliant atmosphere which is relaxed yet provides a sense of occasion. The food is great and I would definitely recommend wine..."

Kody Read

"I wish I could mark higher than a 5. This amazing little restaurant in South Yarra is warm & inviting. The food absolutely blew my mind. I have never..."

Mel

"Unique dining experience of Mexican street food elevated to modern fine dining experience. The first course was subtle and refreshing. Second course..."

Ferry Gondo

"Amazing dining experience. Each course on the Mexican menu was wonderful, though if I had to pick just one, the Kingfish was perhaps the..."

E&N Stilwell

"I don't pretend to be a food critic however, I can honestly say that Atlas serves up some of the tastiest, consistently creative food I've..."

Lucy

"Atlas is amazing! Firstly the space is low lit, and clean line minimal modern with touches of tarnished brass and peeling wallpaper beautiful,..."

H. Larry

"We had the 5 course tasting plate with the Mexican theme- course #1,2 and 5 are sublime! The tostada, tamale and meringue was superb- wish there was..."

Donna

"We went during the Mexican rotation and it was brilliant. The meals with the matched drinks were outstanding and the waitstaff were there when they..."

Coffeebeanski

"My boyfriend has been wanting to try this place for ages now because he really liked the concept of atlas and what it offers. He managed to convinced..."

Kira Dinh

"Wonderful service thanks to the entire team but a special mention must go to Ana who spoilt us on our wedding anniversary.The food was..."

Justin Bradley

"We were there for a Saturday night dinner, during their Korean iteration. The food was absolutely magnificent. I always side-eye 'fusion' food..."

Bellyporking

"Young talent 👨‍🍳 head chef! Very interesting concept! The dessert of the whole menu was the highlight of the whole meal. Cant wait to come bk..."

FoodieLoveEatFood

"Finally made my way down there after having to cancel so many times. Great customer service from being seated down, all the way through to having our..."

Mohamad Ali

"Beautiful restaurant and interesting atmosphere. The chef / owner ( who is only 23 by the way) served a 5 course dinner of Mexican inspired food. The..."

Olivia Swisher

"Cool concept menu changes every season and the cuisine changes with it. I came during the Middle Eastern menu very inventive and taste profile..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"5-course Korean-inspired degustation menu at an affordable $65 pp (+$15 pp with Korean side dishes, "banchan"). Dishes were skilfully prepared over..."

Arthur Lim

"The wait staff were absolutely superb. Just the right amount of attention and they really knew there stuff. Never in he way, but always there to..."

Paul Leonard

"Been wanting to come here since it's launch and I was not disappointed! From the service to the food; this stop was Korea and being a vegetarian I..."

Taree Lace

"Excellent team who deliver an amazing experience!Very interesting and delicious menu in a lovely setting. Looking forward to what the next..."

Ben Carrington

"This time, the team from Atlas Dining take us on a Korean inspired adventure. As in previous visits, though different cuisines, the dishes are..."

Foodinfocusz

"Absolutely amazing. We went there in the last few weeks of South Korean food. Shockingly good. Really couldn't fault the food from start to end. We..."

JDP79

"I really wanted to like this place but it's just not somewhere I would revisit unfortunately. Overall, the decor is quite nice as is the..."

Hungry

"After seeing Charlie on Masterchef we were curious about his worldly concept and dined there on his Korean menu. We were not disappointed. We ordered..."

Q

"This restaurant rotates which part of the world the cuisine is and I came here while the Italian menu was on. The food portions were small but they..."

Thomas Lim

"Great experience dining at Atlas this week with their Italy menu and wine pairing - All was fantastic from service to all of the dishes and..."

Red Barker

"Italian themed dinner at Atlas. The mushroom ravioli was particularly delicious but every dish was well executed, and the service was attentive but..."

Simon Williams

"Absolutely fantastic food and service. First time here and was very impressed with the food and the fact that they have a different country theme..."

Yuan Production

"Had dinner here this evening, Singapore theme. Food was absolutely excellent. Service was wonderful and the cocktails were great also. Excellent..."

Mavic Flyer

Sake Restaurant & Bar

82/100 (2508 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Waterfront

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great variety, everything ordered was good. Happily revisit to try other things..."

Denise Lim

"I quite enjoyed my dinner here but i'm not sure if it was the most worth dinner I've had. We had the unagi tacos and that was definitely my favourite..."

Connie

"Food 🍣🥩🍛☆☆☆☆The food was absolutely mouth-watering, especially the kingfish. We had the New Classics menu which had 9..."

Cynthia Cho

"Being Japanese, I understand flavors and what authentic Japanese food tastes like.Although I was not a fan of fusion Japanese, this place..."

Amy

"Sake is a classy modern Japanese restaurant with gorgeous views of the city and Yarra river. We had the classic menu that consists of the chef’s..."

Kris L

"Food was delicious but felt that the portions were too small and I left still feeling hungry. It's a little bit too pricey for what you're..."

Karen

"🇯🇵 japanese feast🍣 sashimi moriawase🐚 seared scallops🐟 nori crisps🍤 popcorn shrimp🦆 fragrant duck..."

Sense Of Food

"Perfect Japanese cuisine each & every time. Probably been here around 20-30 times for dinner. Super fresh, tasty and the service has always been..."

Freezinghot

"Popped in quite late after seeing a show at the arts center. Went for the set menu so that we could have a try of everything. My partner is allergic..."

Sam Pang

"Had a great evening dining here with my partner. The service was impeccable. Food was deliciously amazing, definitely better than Nobu. The ambience..."

Jill

"Absolutely love it here. The location is beautiful - overlooking the water, the service is fantastic and the food is AMAZING! Cannot wait to be back...."

Renee

"Been here several times in the past few years- both at Hamer Hall and Flinders Ln (but I am bias to the Hamer Hall one more).The food is..."

Teeks

"Both: 4*While there's a lot to say about Sake, such as the 50% off deal, ambiance and service, I can only say one thing: the..."

CoupleOFoodies

"Highly recommend this restaurant. Be sure to book and ask for table otherwise you may be seated at the bar which isn’t bad either because of the..."

Lil Porker

"Always nice to just relax and sit next to the riverside. The setting is modern. Went back this time and tried their new classic menu. Each..."

Lorli

"I tried Sake on a whim for dinner, as I was craving nasu dengaku and this place was nearby. It's not an incredibly authentic Japanese restaurant,..."

Quince And Cheese

"Pay for the view, the brand, the locationRecently ate here and had the $99 set menu, food was decent but at these prices I expect to be..."

Niceguy

"It’s Valentines Day and I arrived at 5pm no booking. They gave us the most amazing table and extended the booking. Staff were so professional..."

David Macfarlane

"I was impressed with the food here. Each dish came out quick and really enjoyed each dish. Kingfish, salmon and dessert was my favourite. We had..."

Hungry Koala

"A really nice Japanese fusion with a great view on the side of Yarra river. Been here a few times and good are always really good. The definitely..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"While I’m not a big fan of Japanese, I enjoyed our meal here. The location is lovely - right on the river front - and the staff were helpful in..."

Clare

"Beautifully decorated environment. Loved the table lamps that were placed on every dining table. It created a really romantic scene.Food:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Sake restaurant has a classy, intimate atmosphere, their dimly lit, modern interior giving an impressive first impression. Overall:..."

Kayla Nguyen

"I was so impressed with my experience at the Flinders Lane store I've taken family and friends to the one located at Hamer Hall for 3 times in a..."

～Happy Neko~

"Beautiful location when the sun is shining. Pricey but food is delicious for a special occasion! Sashimi is fantastic, all seafood dishes are..."

Sophie Maclure

"Located inside the Melbourne Art Centre overlooking the Yarra River, you’ll find Saké Restaurant & Bar, a dynamic sushi restaurant serving..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Great place for fine dinning because the price are high and the portion are tiny. The stuffs are so pretty and the river view is just amazing during..."

FBriacliff

"Great food, all very fresh and good quality. The popcorn shrimp and rib lettuce cups were delicious and the view of the bank is great if you sit..."

Cristian

"We came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. We ordered the nori crisps, kingfish carpaccio, octopus yakitori..."

Hangry Horace

"Definitely a must ! Great food, great staff, and lovely atmosphere. It’s in a beautiful place along south bank, lovely to look out at the water..."

Mia.grinch

"Nice ambiance. Service on point. Beautifully presented Japanese food with great sashimi. Good wines on offer. Great view of the bank...."

Melbourne Epicure

"Restaurant is in a great location overlooking the Yarra River! Didn't have a booking on a Thursday night and got a table for two straight away. Very..."

Sienna L Davidson

"Everything is just on point ..food is a bit at the pricy side but $260 for two is not too bad.. We enjoy it definitely worth for the price ..highly..."

Sunz Lim

"The quality of the food is great here, and the service is very good. The view overlooks the Yarra river and is nice during the summer. Inside, the..."

Dumba

"Gorgeous sun drenched restaurant on the river with a great sharing menu for groups. The food was all fresh and full of flavour. My favourite dish was..."

Sarah

"Great food excellent service nice ambience could not fault really.I would return again.I accidentally dropped my chop stick and before I..."

Michael Paxinos

"This place is so nice! The decor is modern contemporary and the staff are attentive. The food is great but a little on the pricey side. My favourite..."

Danielle Nguyen

"The ambiance, food and service at Sake Hamer Hall is always perfect. On a busy night you will have a bit of a wait for food but it’s worth it. The..."

Danii Dee

"Great place for lunch particular after diving into the world of Dior and thinking how appropriate for Melbourne in hosting something as elegant and..."

Tim Heng

"LIT!: the scampi tarte was a delightful punch of flavour. We also had a selection of sushi, mushroom hotpot, wagyu, alcoholic drinks and dessert on..."

Jennitals

"Didn't find saké to be as amazing as I thought it would be. Portion sizes are pretty small so make sure you order a number of dishes to get full...."

Justin

"Wow! This classy venue is amazing. It's good to be able to see the cooks in the kitchen preparing the food if you sir by the bar. I had to watch the..."

Joan Lee

"Great food. Great service. Great location. We ordered takeaway sushi and although it was very $$ the wait wasn't too long and the staff..."

Lilyvann

"I love this place! It's in a beautiful spot in Melbourne and on a sunny day it's a perfect spot to enjoy some delicious Japanese food, an Asahi and..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Yummmmmmy!!! Love the kingfish dish, and their 'Hattori Hanzo' cocktail combination may seem a little weird, but it was surprisingly good! Also, it's..."

Jean

"Absolutely amazing atmosphere and food! The sashimi platter was worth every penny! The saying goes... you don't judge a book by its cover but Sake..."

Diana Q

"A bunch of my pals and I had tickets to a show at Hamer Hall so this bit of prime real estate made a lot of sense, the restaurant is stunning, the..."

Street Cred

"We found the mains to be really small and were still hungry after our meal. Nice food but quite expensive though for what you get. Worth a visit if..."

TrevB

"Prompt service, great food. Friendly staff. Expensive, however worth it in regards to location and quality. Must book, seems to always be fairly..."

Casey

"Love coming to Sake. The atmosphere is great and the afternoon/early evening sun setting on Southbank makes it one of the premier restaurant..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Dined at Sake last week for a spontaneous mid week dinner. We had the degustation which was really well modified to accommodate our dietary..."

Edie Maxwell

"Service is excellent as is their drinks menu. Food is absolutely flawless. We dined for a pre-theatre dinner & they were extremely accommodating...."

Lovely LL

"Years ago I used to dream that Shaun Presland would bring the happiness that is Sake to the streets of Melbourne and when it finally happened I very..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The location is perfect, just in front of Yarra River, the venue and ambience is very nice. The food portion is a little bit small and the price is a..."

Jane B

"I love Japanese food so my standards are quite high... and Saké meets them all. Little plates to salad, to big plates to cocktails, it has all..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Have a good view of the yarra river.The food is good but expensive. I would like to go there another time with my husband and parents...."

Li Li

"Nice, but way too expensive. We liked the food, service, decor, and the location, but this all comes at a cost. Coming in for a quick meal..."

TonkleChicken

"Perfect location and view, great service. Quality of food is average. We had the banquet and the scallop & fish entrees were nice enough, but not..."

TT

"Beautiful location and delicious sushi! They have the best sushi ever! Only had two types of mocktails but they were both yummy. Service was a bit..."

CoCo

"Great setting on a nice sunny Melbourne day! Went here for a function and had some sort of banquet and the food was all really good!! ..."

Denny Patron

"Sensational signature menu, so-so service. A pre-show dinner at Saké was a stunning gastronomic experience but the awkward and annoying service..."

Missdelish

"It was a causal visit but a treat for my birthday. And boy.. what a treat! We decided on the "sake signature dishes" and relatively dry sake...."

Shanaka Eats

"Stopped for a glass of wine and a snack after a long walk. Had a French rose and the shrimp tempura. Service excellent and welcoming. Tempura crispy,..."

Chris Blyth

"Contemporary Japanese Dining in the Good Spot of town. Wonderful first date spot since it is well situated to enjoy the city lights and a casual..."

Laura Chen

"We went here on a Monday night and absolutely loved it. We were treated like royalty as we were the only ones of about 20 other customers there, it..."

Ellen Hutchison

"Came here with some friends on Friday - I love Japanese and how you leave feeling light and not sluggish and heavy. Pros: Food was very..."

Bianca Ross

Cumulus Inc.

82/100 (7896 ratings)

"Hi Cumulus Inc., Just would like to say what an amazing experience I had just then tonight. It was perfect in every aspects of my dinner and what I..."

Lilik Meliawati

"Table for 2 and Maybe you review - I'm not sure how long it's going to take us to eat our way down Melbourne's iconic food strip, Flinders Lane, but..."

Vicki Clark

"Had the most amazing early dinner at Cumulus Up on the weekend. Decided to try the chefs' menu and we were not disappointed. The waffle with foie..."

Louise Tsagaris

"Had a great night, food was very different but very nice, duck waffle !! Room was quite noisey but had a good vibe, service was excellent. Will be..."

Graeme Latta

"Outstanding breakfast! Crumpets are a must have . Beautiful coffee and hot chocolate. Not to mention the Madeleine's with lemon curd yum. Friendly..."

Scott Finney

"Really great. Exceptional from start to finish. Exciting and well designed food, great service and some excellent wines. Had a superb lunch..."

Telea Ritter

"My friend & I had the Chef’s selection sample of about 10 courses and every course was a delight. The texture, taste, colours & even the..."

Catherine Chua

"Well worth it's reputation. Every course was well executed, innovative and delicious, and serving sizes were great. The cauliflower and the cod soup..."

Food-O

"Cumulus offered such an amazing dining experience. We ordered several amazing dishes which were appropriately priced - some of my favourites were the..."

Joyce Lin

"Such a buzzing place, always booked out. Unfortunately we walked in without a booking in advance so we sat at the bar. But it was still fun since it..."

Hangry Jules

"My Rating: 4.5I used to enjoy visiting Cumulus Inc, it’s always packed with lively atmosphere. But its been such a long time since I last visited,..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Had the chef's selection, absolutely..."

Susan D'Souza

"Everything was just heavenly. What an experience. Delicious range of food. Quick and very friendly service. Would highly recommend it. We went there..."

Tabi Ei

"Always busy - not 100% sure whether it's worth the..."

Nessie L

"FABULOUSCumulus Inc is another good example of what a fine diner should be. Good food. Nice Ambience. Awesome Vibe. Vegan..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"I now know why after travelling past this establishment for awhile.. That burning question was always there.. Why is it always full of people all day..."

ARMANEATS

"New favourite Modern Australian/European restaurant!🤤Rock oysters🤤Pan fried ricotta gnocchi, pinenuts & pickled currants..."

Queenie

"Amazing place Nice looking and cool styleFood was very good, coffees also right temperature and well made, really pleased with the..."

Sensei

"Excellent coffee and great atmosphere. Friendly service with a smile. Had a delicious breakfast, will definitely be..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"A small casual restaurant serving delish food with good service.Although all the dishes were excellent and nicely presented, I'm going to..."

Warren Louey

"Came here on a Friday night and it did not disappoint!Dishes ordered: Tuna tartare, slow roast lamb shoulder, kipfler potatoes, asparagus &..."

Instahungry

"What an experience! Came here with one of my girlfriends and we got situated on their bar stand where we got to watch the kitchen work their..."

Josephine

"A real “Melbourne Vibe” to this place with great coffee & food to match. Had the smashed avo with smoked salmon & a poached egg.This place..."

Freezinghot

"Dropped by for a late lunch, nothing to complain food is good as usual, service was always friendly and prompt..."

BenxL

"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. The atmosphere, service and food is all A ++++++Cumulus is unassuming and not trying to be..."

MeowCat

"Cumulus Inc is a large restaurant with High ceilings and plenty of tables for small or large groups. The menu is designed for coffee, brekkie, lunch..."

Thewhereto

"This is one of Melbourne's great food institutions. Packed for Sunday lunch, we were greeted warmly and seated quickly. Friendly service helped us..."

J0yy173

"One of the more memorable dining experiences I've had in recent times.Arriving a little early for lunch, my dining buddy and I were greeted..."

Famished

"Went to Cumulus Inc last night without a booking but we managed to get a seat upstairs at the bar overlooking the chefs. The vibe of this place was..."

Catherine

"Love this place, the sourdough was so delicious, the menu was interesting, the place was bit crowded so not recommended for large..."

FoodieInMel

"This is the perfect date night venue, it’s got a great vibe, atmosphere and lighting- there’s a buzz of conversation in the air without being too..."

Ash

"This is a review on the bar and service and not on the food. I was invited here by a friend who has been a regular for years. It was a wet Melbourne..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Definitely worth checking out at least 3 times. Do ask for the counter seats which over look the..."

Tuey_z

"Wonderful service at this establishment. Food was well done and coffee lovely. Will be back to try more! Wish there were more table seating..."

Miss Piggy

"What consistency of the quality of food that was brought out as part of the banquet! To cater for the dietary requirements we had and to come..."

Mills

"Was lucky to go here with a friend! The food is fantastic, with a variety of unique and tasty dishes. I loved the Gnocchi and the tuna dish. But was..."

Agreekable

"We were super lucky to get a walk in table on at a Saturday night. We were seated at the bar watching the friendly bartenders mix up their..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Came here last night for an anniversary. It was my first time and I really enjoyed the entire experience. We went with the set menu and there was no..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"We were a group of ten for a Saturday breakfast! Baked eggs, mushrooms on toast and Granola were stand outs according to the crew. But everything was..."

Antoniette Santoro

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne! I have never had a bad dish here. At breakfast, the breakfast board is always the perfect..."

AH

"Food is great but the lamb is not the best i had in Melbourne. Too much sauce. Overcover the taste of the lamb itself. Service is normal. The..."

Jiaqi987261

"We went there for lunch on Saturday. It’s very busy. We only can sit in the bar. The food is excellent. The corn is crispy outside. The lamb is..."

Gourmet Explorer

"This is my 3rd trip here. I’ve been for 2 lunches and a breakfast. I must say I prefer breakfast than lunch and can understand why there was a long..."

Ronda

"Beautiful venue for a special occasion or date night. We were sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen - was a great experience watching the very hard..."

Amy

"Actually a restaurant with delicious food, super friendly staff and great atmosphere. They serve housemade sourdough which is soft and light. Beef..."

Tania

"Wow this is how it’s done! What a fabulous experience- date night done right. We had the tasting menu and we were utterly blown away - the..."

LetsDoBreaky

"One of my favourite to go to places or show friends around town and dine.Love the slow cooked lamb and the condiments for more 2 or more. Pigs..."

Nelson

"To summarise the best dishes I enjoyed: Slow Roast Lamb Shoulders (larger dishes), Pharmfarm black barley (salad) and the sashimi dish at the..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Food was great (dinner).Service was friendly and welcoming although missing some of the “polish” I was expecting. For example; napkins..."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"I’ve only ever been here for coffee and breakfast. I’ve tried the madeleines but found them to be a little heavy/dense. I will continue to return..."

FoodN

"Had a rather good dinner with friends here. Lovely small starters and large dishes, however, ordered the chocolate tart for dessert and that was too..."

Sezza

"Celebrated my birthday dinner here last September and tried their Degustation menu. Service and food were excellent! Our server was happy to assist..."

Adelbert Villacorta

"Delicious, we could have ordered one of everything. Ordered the chefs selection, probably would have preferred to select but each taste was great!..."

Anne

"Really nice atmosphere and amazing service. All staff were knowledgeable about the menu and was attentive! The special I got for a main which was the..."

Dulasha Fernando

"It’s rare for me to give a 5 star, but the food and service were that good! It was our first wedding anniversary and they really took good care of..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I would have given them a 5 star if it's not because of their really snobbish staff members. I come here mostly for their breakfast. My favourites..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Friendly service, fresh and tasty food for sharing. Lively atmosphere. Extensive wine list. All good. Will return. Recommend. Only gripe, learn to..."

Jjaass

"Had a terrific meal here tonight. Enjoyed flank steak, lamb shoulder and cos lettuce salad (dressing was amazing). Even with mix up on table booking..."

Teddys99

"A group of us came here for lunch on Thursday and our experience from start to finish was incredible - welcoming, accommodating and professional. And..."

Moose

"Andrew McConnell's Cumulus is Melbourne institution. Situated on Flinders Lane in the CBD, it's soon easy to see why this venue is still brimming..."

The New Fave

"I love this place. We have been here a couple of times, always left with full belly. Food is creative. Good coffee. Great service and atmosphere...."

Eating.Dancing.Dreaming

"I love the food in cumulus inc! Everything from their tuna with goats cheese (and I don’t even like goats cheese), their freekah and wheat salad,..."

Piggyeatalot

"Tuna tartare is a must. It’s an elegant looking dish as well as very delicious. Dinner was a delight. We can’t wait to come back and try more of..."

Oana Cristina

"This is a very affordable and delicious breakfast. Shakshouka was flavoursome and filling, so are buckwheat waffles with smoked trout (it was a cold..."

Kez

"Great food! And the service was attentive yet not intrusive. My partner felt it was one of the best meals he has ever had. I will be recommending it..."

Jen Martins

"We had some seats overlooking the kitchen. It’s great watching your food being prepared and plated. The service is good, and the food is tasty. A..."

Dumba

"I came to Cumulus for an event upstairs. The set up was stunning with great lighting and decor. We got to try many dishes in a ‘feed me’ style of..."

Karina J

"Be prepared to wait on Friday nights or Saturday as this restaurant can get really full. The food is great, the service despite a busy Saturday..."

RGAnders

"Unfortunately I was too hungry to take pictures and note the names of what I ate here for entrée or desert, however I had the most delicious duck..."

Priya Singh

"Just want to say that we had a great experience at this place. We sat at the bar at breakfast time and the waiter behind the bar was friendly. We had..."

Ivegotthemunchies

"A very cool place for a brunch, tried poaches eggs and coffee, both were very good.This place is very close to public transport and one needs to be..."

Varun Chandwani

"Stopped in for breakfast after a workout on a super busy Saturday morning and the place was jammed! After waiting a little while for a table (which,..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Great dining experience with good food, good service and good atmosphere. Great to take the misses here for a romantic night out. Will be back..."

Ayapom

"Visited for breakfast on a chilly Monday morning. Loved the quiet atmosphere for an excellent start to the week. Service was prompt, friendly and..."

Kristen Smith

"Next level, world class dining - schmick, personable service and exquisite food. After all these years, Cumulus just keeps giving and giving...."

Berreto

"This place is often popular for brunch and so it should be. I've been there a few times and often surprised by the tastes of the dishes. Last time I..."

Elonie

Bottega

82/100 (1649 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"What a fantastic little place. Excellent food, excellent staff and excellent atmosphere. I highly recommend..."

Heath Gledhill

"We found this little place while trying to find a restaurant before seeing Aladdin. Due to our plane being late we had 1 hour before the show..."

Rebecca Horton

"Always a pleasure to visit this gem at the top end of Bourke St. Shared a selection of entrees with friends and then I enjoyed the short rib main..."

James Rae

"The staff at Bottega could not have been more understanding of our situation. Travelling to Melbourne for the weekend, we had booked a table for 3..."

Gemma Wilkins

"Our third time Bottega and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Great service. Love that the menu is regularly updated so we can always enjoy something..."

Wayne Vincent

"Thanks for looking after us , dinner was fantastic and service was great..."

Ligi Aver

"Truly amazing food. Service was brilliant and wines were a great fit. I can’t wait to go..."

Nick Mason

"Highly recommended..."

Alicia Dong

"Beautifully presented food and very well done, to go with a great selection of wine. Unfortunately my squid ink spaghetti was reeeeally salty the..."

Kris L

"Bottega has got to be one of my new favorites in Melbourne. With friendly, attentive staff and absolutely delicious food; what more could you ask..."

Elyssa

"Mixed review closer to 3.5 starsClassic Italian menu. Elegant atmosphere, well designed and spacious. Friendly service.I ordered..."

Foodventurer

"Overlooking leafy Bourke Street Hill, Bottega serves some of Melbourne’s best modern Italian cuisine. The menu takes inspiration from regional..."

Robin

"Lovely work lunch in one of the dining rooms. Gorgeous natural light, sound of trams below, and very cute plates on the walls. It was a set menu with..."

Meg

"We had a pre-theatre meal sitting and it was a great selection of food. I had a the most amazing entree of quail, duck and potatoes. The main was..."

Paige MacKander

"Located on the Bourke Hill precinct of Melbourne's Bourke Street, Bottega is a small restaurant with a fine dining interior that serves an..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Had a lovely night here. Food was absolutely delicious. Rich flavours and and the wine was also very nice. Great relaxed atmosphere and the service..."

Facebook User

"An upper scale restaurant with a more relaxed atmosphere.Food I ordered was fairly good. I don’t recommend the croquettes however as they..."

SJFU

"My partner took me here tonight after I had bookmarked this restaurant some time ago, he suggested a dinner here to celebrate my birthday.. another..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Pleasant atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Attentive and friendly staff, and fabulous food. We shared 7 meals and each exceeded expectation. Will..."

Masha

"Had dinner at Bottega last night with a gf, we were both so impressed with our mains we’ll definitely return for more 🍴😘 I had the..."

～Happy Neko~

"Loved this place! It was my third of four Christmas parties (I know, I know), and probably my favourite (stiff competition with Maha and Siglo). The..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Lovely atmosphere and deliciously refined Italian food. A great ‘date night’ restaurant that is a little fancy as well as intimate. I have been..."

Food Makes Me Happy

"Came here on a Friday night before before a show and it was great. Service was efficient, prices were good, nice cosy restaurant.Was offered a..."

Age'n'Tise

"Lovely modern Italian restaurant in the heart of the CBD; delicious food/pasta/dessert, quiet/peaceful/elegant ambience, superb service by very..."

Angel Khong

"One of many nice place to dine in the city for good dine fine italian food. We had a few starters to share, olives, grilled cheeses, artichokes,..."

Mi55Bee

"Stopped in for a pre theatre meal on a Tuesday evening. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Entree was a quail special, which was a tad bland...."

Kat

"Nice modern Italian/European cuisine. A good variety of interesting choices on the menu.Good service (a minor thing, they forgot to place a..."

Affogato Addiction

"Service was great in our a private room. The noise travels a bit between rooms so not ideal for confidential discussions. The appetisers were mixed..."

Frog

"The service here at Bottega is outstanding and the food is fresh, seasonal and delcious. The pre theater dining is exceptional and great value!..."

Sweetie Pie

"Impressive Italian cuisine. If you're looking for something a little special then this is a good place to start. Again the pasta dishes are to die..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Delicious, excellent well presented food, generous portions, good value ($55 per person for 2 courses).Pleasant service, food deivered..."

Sneha Arora

"Good service nice atmosphere and very good food. The goat caneloni was great, tender and full of flavour. The Duck was excellent. Sadly the "thrice..."

Mike O'Brien

"You know it's special from the moment you walk in, all class and style.in fact that whole precinct is all class with restaurants of the highest..."

Kenji Maratimo

"First time here with my wife for a nice romantic date. for entree we had burrata mozzarella with mix tomatoes salad really nice, fettuccine porcini..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"For the price point of Bottega, I was expecting something quite special from its pasta dishes. My experience certainly didn't disappoint, but my..."

Kell

"Go there once in a while ......One of the quaintest, nicest "fine-dining" modern Italian establishment in the CBD. Located in..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Lovely place! Atmosphere was lovely, service was great, food was amazing!!! Between the 4 of us, we had the salmon with cucumber salad, the 'seafood'..."

Melissa Milner

"We are spoilt for choice in Melbourne - and Bottega is one of the great Italian jewels in our crown. The food is AMAZING and of the highest quality...."

Dre

"We came here for lunch and really enjoyed the food here, especially the desserts! 😍😍 we ordered the Calzonecelli and the Valrhona milk..."

Thien-an Nguyen

"We were here for a work function and first time to Bottega, I've read the reviews and had high expectations. The food was good and presented..."

Mizpiggy

"Fantastic place to enjoy a meal before the going to the theatre. Have been many times and always order the lamb which is divine! Beautiful decor,..."

Steph

"Walked in off the street - was attracted by the lighting and the menu. Seriously good kitchen. One of the best entrees I've ever had - scallops..."

Salted Caramel

"What a beautiful food treat after a hospital treatment. The slow cooked lamb shoulder with wheat and spinach was a combination of melting in your..."

Krishna Brannigan

"WOW!! what an amazing experience, coming into this place was a bit of a worry because we haven't booked earlier but the friendly staff was kind..."

Levi Catalbas

"We tried the 'theatre' menu which was a condensed version of the a la carte.. $55 for two courses. I had the duck pasta and it was quite good. My..."

MN-A

"The food was pretty decent , portions are pretty small especially the entrees. Service however on food was a little slow but that could be because..."

Kimberly Kok

"Authentic and elegant presentation of Italian dishes, though my main portion was quite small. Professional service and beautiful romantic setting..."

J88

"Started with the Chargrilled Tasmanian salmon, goat curd, curry oil, capers, it was very nice and not heavy at all. Then for main I had the..."

Heidi

"What a great night we had at Bottega last week-end. It had not been our number one choice, but I feel we got very lucky. The staff were..."

Epicurean

"When there's friends there's always good food. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my DSLR camera and so, had to resolve to using my iphone to capture..."

Michelle Leong

"Nice restaurant with really good services!! Love the scotch fillet and pouched salmon also very delicious. Reasonable price, would defiantly come..."

Amber Qu

"Amazing. Everything was perfect, lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and most of all, the food was perfect and fast. Definitely coming back. Happy..."

Squar3pantzzz

"A lovely place for a recent birthday dinner. The food was outstanding, and the service was efficient, yet unobtrusive.The fried calamari salad..."

Mango Queen

"Impeccable service, divine food. I had the beef cheek thats was off the charts good. Was part of a big group and every meal looked superb. Oh yes,..."

James Crabtree

"Executive lunch event: organised a work function there for 25 people. Coordination was easy, food and service were excellent. Great feedback from all..."

Chillout.im

"I've been to Bottega few times over number of years and they have never failed me. Their food is always satisfying and the wine selection was great...."

Imelda Lijuwardi

"An intimate restaurant with ambience and neutral decor. I would advise if you are on the plus size to make sure NOT to book the booth tables. They..."

Queen Foodie

"Booked online and got a booth near the bar - very nice - my first G&T took a while to arrive - we had the antipasto to start and the beef cheek and..."

The Waiter

"A really enjoyable meal. We ordered from the pre theatre menu which consisted of 2 courses (entree and main or main and dessert). The ambience was..."

Nancy

"Got in for a pre-theatre meal at a relatively early hour of 6pm. Got the three course option for a meagre 55. Not quite as illustrious as its..."

Vkap8

"The European Night Market is on every Friday night and here it is all good. It was busy on this damp winter's night. It is in the city on Madame..."

Katherine Chiu

"Very good food with average portions.The price is quite expensive.Service is good but a bit slow at times.Decor and ambience is very..."

CBF Glutton

"Excellent service, mains were really delish, we had the beef cheeks and snapper, but the portions were a bit small! Would skip the tiramisu, didn't..."

Munchkinmichie

"Bottega is a top notch Italian restaurant in Melbourne in a precinct that has dominated the Melbourne culinary landscape for over 50 years. Enter off..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"For our last night in Melbourne, Monsieur Poisson and I decided to take Anna 's suggestion and have Italian at Bottega which is situated a couple of..."

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

"Our meal was very good – on par, if not better than the meal that I enjoyed in 2008. The food was excellent and service on a similar level. I guess..."

Libby Margo

"2ofus. Lunch today, perfect octopus entrée then 12 hour braised goat, beautiful,my wife had pork belly that was so tender and full of flavour...."

Diver560f

"Nice setting. Delicious food although servings are a little small. Either way we still really enjoyed our dining..."

Jkkelly

"Lovely Evening. Dinner last night with my wife. Restaurant has a welcoming feel to it and the front of house staff are very friendly and..."

Mr Percival

"Had a great dinner experience. We went here for our anniversary and loved everything in this place - the soft lighting, the friendly and helpful..."

S Edi

"Lovely NYE dinner at Bottega Restaurant. Meals were delicious and well presented. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice relaxing dinning atmosphere and..."

Chris Huynh

"attended my best friend's surprise birthday... we had the private dining room and it was nice and intimate for 7 of us... staff allowed us to..."

Elle Tee

"Beautiful setting, lighting is as it should be & staff are so knowledgeable,& extremely friendly in these hard Covid times. Small staff, BIG SERVICE..."

Rach Toy

"Had dinner here last night. My partner and I have dined here a few times. Service staff were very friendly, food came out perfectly timed and our..."

David Bo

"Saw this place a few weeks ago after going to another restaurant and really wanted to check it out and I’ve never been so happy that I did! The..."

Kim B.

"The food prepared by head chef Dusty, was exquisite and delicious! The potatoes were crispy and beautifully cooked in eat appeared to be duck sauce,..."

Raquella Neiger

The Crane Restaurant

82/100 (1089 ratings)

"The food is always delicious... and it’s BYO and there is a grog shop only meters..."

Jake Tudor

"Brilliant service and really delicious foods: the dumplings, buns and duck were so tantalising and tasty! We will definitely be back to experience..."

Troy Hughes

"Really nice food and excellent service, trouble is trying to get in very busy..."

Tony Pearman

"Lovely food, staff and venue. Would eat here..."

Dee Hart

"Great food, great friendly and attentive service. Dishes were very..."

Russell Cook

"Awesome staff rally friendly and amazing food honestly considering going back for dinner..."

Taylor Brown

"Great food, very tasty and fresh, we did BYO and that was welcomed..."

Andrew Malloch

"Still as great as a ever! Being coming for 25..."

Savvas Tziwnhs

"Quick service, excellent food - we'll be back, thank you..."

Joan Butler Gordon

"The best restaurant in Melbourne Chinatown ..their food is awesome..with beer and scotch it's recommended to have their chili beef..Tsingtao beer is..."

Siddharth Kanjilal

"I always have a nice Chinese meal when I visit Melbourne. The crane offered Melbourne’s typical high standard Chinese dishes, and for that reason I..."

Hungry Teddy

"Food was awesome! Would 100% recommend this Asian kitchen. Try Spicy Chicken Dish. Staff have a hard time interacting with Customers i..."

MonkEatingTales

"Located in the middle of china town. The place isn't big but wasn't crampy etiher and was pretty well kept. There's a tablet where you can order from..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Ordered the classic sweet and sour pork and a mixed stir fry veggies with garlic. I like that both dishes are well balanced in flavour. The..."

Delia

"We're loving the salted fish and chicken fried rice ❤️ Also the fact that we were given an interactive screen that has a picture for each menu..."

StepiiGM

"Both of us unprepared, finally decided to walk imto.any random chinese restaurant we came across in China Town on Little Bourke Street before going..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We ordered wonton in chilli oil, fried pork dumplings and sweet and sour barramundi with rice.The sauce of the chilli oil is a little spicy..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Came here for the weekend with my friend! It's quick service venue. One of the best Chinese cuisines must say. They have a large menu and pretty much..."

Ethan Oxenham

"Came here for the weekend with my friend, this restaurant had been around for ages and it's quick service venue. Order the pork chop rice in clay pot..."

Ken Leung

"I went in for a take away last week and the staff were surprisingly friendly. The food we ordered reminded me of the food in Hong Kong. I could taste..."

Angel Mak

"We dined here on a Saturday night and it was great. We had a selection of entrees. Started with the calamari, as we do everywhere it is on the menu..."

Hungry Little Caterpillar

"One of the best Chinese cuisines in Chinatown in my list. Love their stone pot collection, fresh ingredients with rich flavours. They offer iPad for..."

Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.

"This place is always pack and service is quick. They have a large menu and pretty much ive tried everything on it. Specially recommended the clay pot..."

Foodielover

"We were seated upstairs with other lively, large groups. The menu is large, with a lot to choose from and something for everyone. The Szechuan Chilli..."

TheRegul8rs

"Great food, you better try the duck, it’s absolutely delicious. Chinese brócoli is absolutely yummy, and you can BYO, which is great, really good..."

Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto

"Was delighted to be seated within 14 minutes in Chinatown on Chinese New Year in a Chinese restaurant. My friend kept raving about their iPad menus..."

Dr S

"A bustling restaurant in the middle of Chinatown, with the traditional hawker out the front trying to entice you in. Generous servings. Traditional..."

Sven C Nilsson

"Food was pretty good, we ordered the pork ribs in mandarin sauce and sizzling mongolian beef. The staff were friendly and interior was clean. Only..."

Red Velvet

"For an Asian restaurant, The Crane is well above average. Clean, good service, good food. Not super expensive either. Standard Chinese restaurant..."

James Ronoson

"Even after moving to and from states, the staff were as friendly as ever and even remembered mum and I (as well as our very specific dietary..."

Zac Vinko

"The food I ordered was great. Generous serving size and reasonable prices. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Ordering..."

Angehaha

"We had great dinner at Crane Restaurant. We had banquet for 2 persons.. 2 options, had the more expensive one. Pretty perfect package! Actually So..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Great for lunch or dinner. Quick service. Can get cramped a little at times. If you're going to lunch, the hotpots are awesome value. Just be..."

Kotix

"Chinatown random selection. The Dear Luncher very much enjoys taking a punt on a place never tried before and on this occasion it was The Crane...."

The Dear Luncher

"We have been eating at The Crane for 5 years now and l can not rave enough about the food... every time the food is consistently delicious and the..."

Tracey Williams

"The food is good.. ambience good.. but the service is a bit annoying.. we had to ask one of the waiters that served us for water 3 times still no..."

Wanderlust

"Friendly staff.. delicious food. Manager is hands on everything and looks so concerned that everyone is ok. Thumbs up! Careful dishes are quite big..."

LJ Shannan

"Like spicy Szechuan food? You gotta try the Peppercorn Prawn and the Peppercorn Chicken that Crane is well know for. There are tons of wonderful..."

Arijit Das

"It is in Chinatown. The staff is welcoming and nice. The atmosphere is quite good. They provide iPad to order food. The good thing is very quick, but..."

Jessie Foodie

"So pleased we found this place in Chinatown. Friendly and quick service, delicious food. Loved the (cheap) won tons in chilli sauce (I could drink..."

TeeJay

"Been here numerous times. Staff are always welcoming. The stir fries tend to be a little on the salty side, but taste fine when accompanied with..."

Sylvia's POV

"Perfect service from a small little restaurant here in the middle of Melbourne! The food was really good, service was fast and the staff were..."

Andrea

"Nice place with nice people, you can order whatever you want using the iPad, food comes up very quick.Suggest for people around CBD..."

Federica

"The Crane - a good Chinatown restaurant where you hit up a banquet, sample a variety of dishes (entrees, mains, desserts) with BYO wine. A pork dish,..."

Erin

"Amazingly fast service. Friendly staff. Order on iPad . Very efficient. Mandarin pork and BBQ pork buns were amazing!!! Would probably pass on the..."

JT Esse

"Really good mains, loved the beef in black bean. Also noticed multiple meals being brought out smelling and looking fantastic. The dumplings and..."

Joe Ringrose

"What a lovely find! Located in Chinatown, this restaurant serves up heaps of special lunch deals. The wait staff are lovely and accommodating, and..."

Pineapple San

"Food was great! A bit more pricy for China town but service was better than others! Would defiantly come here again! Looking forward to trying..."

Mmmfoood

"The Crane is a unassuming little Chinese restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Like most restaurants on the Chinatown strip, it has a number of..."

J-Fo

"Drop in by chance for dinner after the races. Loved the chilli chicken (very spicy!). Dumplings great. Staff helpful when approached and very..."

Casual Diner

"The food and staff are cheerful and generous, Be ready to make the first move though as the service may just seem a little abrupt. Dumplings are..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"We love this place and keep coming back. Spicy, tasty, authentic Asian food at a reasonable price. In saying that, there is something for everyone...."

Sharlene

"Randomly walked into this place because of the appetizing photos on their window. We ordered the mixed stone-pot that I don't recommend for everyone..."

Lanaa

"Not for the technically challenged - well at least when ordering.My annual girlie weekend in Melbourne is never complete without a visit to..."

Melisa Lewins

"Great spot for lunch..... We stumbled upon this small restaurant in Chinatown, serving mainland Chinese cuisine, fast service, good lunch options,..."

Spunkychicken

"One of my favorites. Love this place. The iPad ordering is fun and makes me feel like I can take my time without any pressure. I'm a vego and they're..."

Taniemc

"Food was good, fairly well priced. Clever iPad ordering..."

Dave Riddler

"Fantastic food- terrible iPad ordering system. The best pork belly I've ever eaten, best pork buns! Every dish was a winner! The food came out..."

Harry

"Liked it. Would have been nice to get a smile from one of the staff, but otherwise great food, incredibly quick service, great atmosphere, iPads are..."

Wendy

"Great menu and great food. Ordering with provided iPad means you never have to wait to catch the waiter's eye. I like the atmosphere, bluestone..."

Sarah MabelStark Hirst

"Great food, friendly service and well priced! Everything was flavoured very well and good portion sizes. Plus the added quirk of ordering your..."

Smiki

"Cracking little place. This is actually a really good little Chinese. Ordering through a tablet feels very fancy and new age, and when the food comes..."

Awolaussie82

"Wow!. I believe Crane serves the best Crispy Skin Duck on the planet. And the Honey Scallops (or chicken) - 'to die for'. I enjoy using the iPad..."

Cherieagibson

"Great food for a good price.Service was acceptable, food was out pretty quick also.Soup dumplings = For the..."

Derekandroll

"Was looking for Kun Ming, as both are listed at the same address, but found this place instead. We gave it a go, and weren't disappointed. The..."

Brent

"Love it, never had a bad meal and been going for years. Love the iPad ordering and love the chilli beef. Hot sizzling plates great..."

Egrek

"This restaurant was exceptional. Friendly service, innovative digital ordering, delicious food! They were more than happy to accommodate our large..."

Michael

"Good mid range Chinese place. Dropped in on a whim. Seafood dish I had was very nice. Fresh, tasty and piping hot. Plenty of seafood. Service was..."

Two Sheds

"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the Mongolian beef was spot on, the service was terrific and the iPads were a great way to order. Our meals came..."

Claire Dixon

"Excellent Experience. I've diner here two times now and on both occasions my experience was better than I expected. The innovative use of iPad..."

My Criminal Partner And I

"Yummy in my Tummy. It's hard to choose a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown but we were not disappointed. It was very fun to order from tablets and we..."

Endless_voyager

"Yum! Rocked up 12 minutes before kitchen closed. Ordered sizzling lamb, spring rolls, spicy calamari and the freshest tastiest pork buns ever!! Great..."

Kaitlen B

"Omg! So glad we choose this place amazing food great service we'll be back! Couldn't fault..."

Jacqueline Prior

"One word - > fantastic Mor.... One word - > fantastic More than one word - > very cool ordering system, lots and lots of verifies, and for the..."

Mehrad

"Excellent service I love everyone and would definitely come again..."

Angela Beechey

"Pure unadulterated..."

Miss Nommer

"@thecrane_melb, Chinatown 📍Never noticed this little chinese restaurant previously so was very excited to check it out! It’s a two storey gem...."

Sarah Shares Melbourne (sarah.shares.melb)

"Been craving for Mandarin Pork Spareribs which is the closest thing to the US America's General Tso and exceeded my expectations. Had XO seafood..."

Carlos Jaime De Leon

"This restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Melbourne. The service is welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive, with a good..."

Timinmelbourne

"We arrived with 8 people, they were very busy and we thought we would get turned away but no, just wait 5 minutes, they moved tables and people..."

Vanessa Cutcliffe

"great little spot for all your dumplings and noodle goods! found in Melb's China Town (and conveniently located towards Swanston St end). they have..."

Toki Nguyen

"Great portions. All came out steaming hot. Great flavours friendly..."

Amal Arara

"My favorite restaurant in Chinatown, great service and reasonable price, especially the lunch special sets. Have been a regular customers over 5yrs,..."

XZ C

"Loved this restaurant last night. The food was fresh and super tasty. Strongky recommend the pork buns and dumplings. Self-ordering through the..."

Sally McFadyen

Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant

82/100 (2160 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️The..."

Daniel

"Came here for yumcha. The dim sums are very traditional and yummy, but lack uniqueness.The place is situated inside Southgate and in a more..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"We had a large, loud group of people for dinner and the staff did a great job dealing with us. No orders were missed and the food was really good..."

Amy Davis

"This has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne. Food, service and ambience make a wonderful dining experience, also be sure you..."

Justin Mohamed

"A regular go to place whenever we crave Chinese, Red Emperor always delivers and satisfies the Chinese food cravings. Love the fish and beef with..."

Pav Arneja

"We have been going here for 24 years to have Yum Cha at least on a par with ANY in the world let alone Melbourne. Simon and Christine are excellent..."

G Peter Robert

"Have you ever checked out a progressive dinner? It is a fab idea to try 3 restaurants in one night!What an absolutey gorgeous restraunt..."

Split The Bill

"I have visited Red Emperor on several occasions and it always delivers. The san choy bow was the best I’ve ever had.The filling was very..."

Louise

"We came here for the all you can eat yum cha on Mother's Day. The place was fully booked but food was served fairly quickly. The dumplings were well..."

Hangry Horace

"Polite & pleasant customer service, with staff who attended to all our needs. We ordered the salt & pepper calamari, peking duck & prawn dishes. All..."

🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑

"This place never fails to impress with food. We first went to Red Emperor 10 years ago and it was amazing food back then. Attended Mother’s Day..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"Love the fresh lobsters and crabs here. Been here serval time for yum cha as well, beautiful view to the river as well, one of my favorite Chinese..."

FBriacliff

"Attended a banquet lunch here in the enclosed dining area. The service was impeccable, as to be expected for such fine dining Chinese. Food was..."

Julycheee

"We came to Red Emperor for yumcha on Sunday as part of my partner’s work social club Chinese New Year activities. It was a group of 12 people, 8..."

Jolene Lim

"I booked this place not knowing too much about it. To be honest, it was around Christmas and most places were closed or already fully booked so I was..."

Nick.mt.ooi

"Went for a work lunch and had yum cha. Got the choice between all-you-can-eat for $45 or just pay for consumption. Hard choice to make, but we went..."

I. D.

"Was there on the weekend (Saturday) for yum Cha and very happy with the food and service. There are wide varieties (good quality restaurant made) dim..."

Lianne

"Pretty pricey, but pretty good food. We have been here a couple of times for work events. It's usually pretty busy with people on office lunches...."

Justin

"Lovely spot located on South Bank. My children's first yum cha experience did not disappoint.We had a lovely meal for the 7 people in our..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Delicious food! Our waitress was so nice, we got the Banquet A for two people and it was delicious. Our waitress explained each course to us and we..."

Vanessa Nolan

"Visited last week - casual business lunch - for YumCha on a Wednesday at midday. Sat outdoors near the balcony facing the Yarra. Have been here I..."

Eric L

"The piking shredded beef was a standout! Lovely ambience and extremely friendly staff that are attentive to your needs. Delicious cookies and a..."

Junayed Chowdhury

"Incredible food! Particularly enjoyed the calamari which I think is a must for anyone thinking of going here. Service was excellent with the..."

Luke Strehle

"Amazing location, spectacular views, friendly and courteous staff. Excellent banquet options, outstanding ala-carte and yum cha and classic Chinese..."

Sohini Haldar

"We went here last night for dinner and ordered the chicken spring rolls, beef with shiitake mushrooms and the beef black bean which all tasted..."

The Hangry One

"I had somewhat low expectations, as many of the Southbank restaurants are tourist traps that don't rely on repeat customers. I'm happy to say that I..."

Rick Branham

"We went to a pre theatre meal and ordered slightly off menu with one of the dishes they where very obliging and the meal arrived without delay and..."

Bruce Collins

"Lunched today at the Red Emperor for the first time in over 10 years and ordered their Red Emperor Mandarin Chicken (stir-fried chicken breast fillet..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Yummy yummy Chinese cooking! Went with a friend; we tried the Banquet A. The Dim Sum and the Ginger Prawn dish was superb. The fried rice (we changed..."

Arijit Das

"Good service, the waiters were polite & helpful, the trolley cart people didn't give us greasies everytime we chose nothing from their cart. Very..."

Sophie S

"A royal in name only, the food is "common". Went for dinner with family members one night to celebrate a reunion. First course was sang choy bau,..."

Irene Hillier

"Went on Sunday for All You Can Yum Cha for 3 people ($55 per person). I got a table at the balcony with a nice view and it was well covered and warm...."

Cxndii

"Located at Southgate, Southbank a casual walk away from my place, this was a surprising delight. The place was recommended by my parents and it..."

Grace Sia

"Had the Yum cha Buffet. Amazing choice, quality and value. Dumpling of high quality and a huge range from standard to deluxe dishes. ..."

Wayne Tam

"Came here for yumcha lunch today for Chinese new year. The place was buzzing with people and the balcony overlooks the riverside which was a a great..."

FoodHedonist

"Cantonese Restaurant with the best view of Melbourne.Enviable location, elevated views of Melbourne.Another restaurant that we go..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Excellent NYE banquet, if extortionately priced! I've spent less money at The Flower Drum!! I'll be back, to sample their normal everyday..."

Manmar

"Excellent service food and wine experienced here with a client. You need to be hungry before coming here and eat their banquet. You will not be..."

Conisseur

"GREAT YUM CHA, GREAT LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF BUT SERVICE NEEDS TO IMPROVE -- I visited this place despite the low ratings and I am glad I did. I had..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"One more great Chinese restaurant, wonderful yam cha (Dim sum), I would have expected a better service but I think they just don't care as they get..."

Kiran Dikshit

"Red Emperor is known for its excellent BBQ pork buns, or cha siu bao. The bun was soft and delicate, the pork filling rich and sweet. These are..."

Amy W

"This was by far my favorite hot and sour soup of all time. Very delicious. The man from China even agreed, it was a 10/10. After the soup we all..."

Brian

"It’s my all time favorite place to eat Yum Cha. I’ve been going there for over 5 years now. The quality of the food is..."

Laura Brown

"Now located one level down, Red Emperor is now a much more intimate space, it's a touch stifling for me, but that's because I intensely missed those..."

Ashley

"Birthdays aren't usually a big thing for me or my family. My birthdays have generally been pretty low key and some years I don't think I even..."

Ashley

"My fav yum cha!. Bit of a foodie ( but aren't we all), and yum cha is one of my favourite Asian lunches. Others include pho ( cold weather), Korean ,..."

Jim_shim

"Great to have so many GLUTEN FREE choices. Really knowledgable staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour..."

Paulie

"Best service!!!!!!!!!!!. They had the best service i've ever received in Melbourne, and the staff were lovely!!! i had dinner there and the food was..."

Michelle

"Excellent Yum Cha. On a recent girly weekend in Melbourne, we chose Red Emperor for a Saturday lunch as we both craved some yum cha and the place had..."

Melisa Lewins

"Fantastic range, great value for money and be sure to have the S&P Calamari. Warning the chilli paste that comes with dumplings is..."

Tim

"Good quality chinese dishes. Good quality chinese food but comes with a price tag and small portions. Ambience - good. Staff - average( depends on..."

Chan Hsu Mei

"April 2022. What a nice place! Not "inexpensive" but very good value for a very high quality meal. We wanted a good "Chinese" meal, and we got the..."

Cam Balzer

"This restaurant has withstood the test of time. I remember coming here 20 years ago and my most recent visit was Xmas Eve 2021. Food is delicious...."

Valyn White

"Authentic Chinese food prepared with style. The staff is very friendly, even some of them don't speak a fluent English, but the service is great. My..."

Vladimir Velikov

"If you’re a yum cha fiend and can polish off 8 to a dozen plates by yourself, Red Emperor is a great option for lunch. All you can eat yum cha -..."

David Maddison

"Came here for lunch. The place is buzzing with customers. We ordered Tim sum. The dim sum was good. Prawns dim sum was fresh. Service was good..."

Daniel Soo

"There's a choice of all you can eat yum cha or a la carte here. So definitely something to keep in mind if you can eat your money's worth! All the..."

Hello. imnikki

"they are a little pricey but for the location , i guess is reasonable. they pushing a little trolley with the Dim Sun which is pretty nice, a little..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was excellent, fresh and very tasty. Best Chinese meal I have had in years. Would..."

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