The best Restaurants in Melbourne ranking of February 2025

5981 restaurant menus in Melbourne, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)

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Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill

71/100 (691 ratings)

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"My young Son and I had a quick lunch here. The service was extremely fast, and the food was great, but what did impressed me, was the courteous..."

Andrew Smith

"Wow, wow, wow. This place serves the most amazing food and the customer service… SPECTACULAR! Olivia (I think her name was) really was the most..."

Makaela Malignaggi

"The burritos there are delicious, packed full of fillings of lettuce, salsa, cheese, tomato, beans, rice and meat of choice. The chicken was juicy..."

Clare

"Just want to say that the burrito that Olivia made was absolutely perfect, she was extremely nice and engaging and we genuinely need more young..."

Luke FMX

"Mexican food. Choice of style, filling and level of spice. I had the naked burrito with beef (extra 50 cents) and medium spice. They added onion,..."

Bill Mrozek

Gust Cofetarie

84/100 (691 ratings)

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"Best Indian Food I have ever had in Melbourne. Really satisfied with the amount of spice in the food. Just the way Indian likes! It worth every..."

Shruti Bhagat

"lovely place, food was nice, pretty pricey. service was good and ambiance was nice. would visit again. recommend this..."

Andre Medina

"One of the better Indian restaurant in the City. Always go for medium or hot curry; Rogan Josh lamb and Butter Chicken to compliment the rice and..."

Jeffrie Trika

"Visited on 23 Dec 2020. A young girl in 20s, was our waitress that evening. I'm giving 4 stars just because of her fantastic work. Ambience is good..."

Venkat Gurram

"Nirankar is a nice little restaurant with lots of food options!! The food was amazing but staff’s were not much of a help in explaining the dishes..."

A A

"After having visited Nirankar we personally feel it's the most underrated restaurant that has not received the kind of attention it deserve. It's way..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"This is my most favorite Nepalese restaurant in all of Australia. They have nice ample seating and a good ambiance. The staff is friendly and the..."

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Giddiup Cafe

87/100 (690 ratings)

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"This is an amazing little place that we had never been to but will definitely be back. Probably my fave café in the..."

Steve Levon

"Having grabbed coffee here a couple of times on the go, I’d had heard good things about the food and thought to drop in mid morning. The brunch..."

PinkNectarine

"It’s quite a cozy restaurant so it gets busy quickly. I ordered the pulled pork and potato. The flavours were nice however the potato was very..."

Mish 🍔❤️

"Friendly service by the owner. Toasty, pork roll and salad were all excellent. Bread is delicious and top quality ingredients used. Recommended. ..."

Grace Giuliano Mottram

"Since moving office to South Melbourne this has become my go to place. A great friendly team, fantastic coffee and food. The 5 and dime bagel with..."

Andrew

"Love the decor of this cafe. Minimalism. Simplist. Friendly customer service.We had the salad trio omg they were super fresh, flavoursome..."

KEL

"My Key Three-Pointers * Good service makes all the difference * Great coffee * Super tiny, super cute I never had a..."

MsConnoisseur

"This is a great little cafe that has a cool vibe. Lots of windows make it nice and light, and though it's not large, there are a few places to sit...."

Morgs71

"My new favourite lunch-place near the office, I love their delicious toastie (ham, cheese, béchamel and a very yummy sweet onion jam. The salads..."

Simon Bracken

"Had brunch on a Saturday here. Lucky that the weather was lovely to sit outside. We had the smashed avocado with a side of salmon which I highly..."

Tabi Ei

"Fantastic brunch place! Came here at 11am on Saturday, quickly seated, friendly service, delicious food. My friend had the smashed avo and I tried..."

Vicky

"DO: The toastie. We travel over 30mins to eat this bad boy. Soooo good. DONT: Come on a Sunday. They're closed. TIP: Dont..."

David Food Leasing

"Yummy breakfast & great coffee! Would defenitly recommend coming here. Nice space and even better outdoor seating, service was a little slow but we..."

Emma Whitelaw

"The ambience was nice and the food equally as good!! The smashed avo was delicious, with a great mix of flavours and colour!!! Highly recommend this..."

Rubin

"first time I randomly Google a cafe to walk into and this was rated highly. when I got in, it was a bit warm of a place and not too comfortable..."

Michael Mickey Cheong

"What a cute little spot that we found upon walking around South Melbourne after visiting the market. First we were worried they might not have any..."

Belly Happy

"This place is always yummy! Super simple and delicious menu, it never disappoints. The bagels are delicious, the baguettes and HUGE and the coffee..."

Simply WonderFood

"Stumbled upon this place when we were shopping at South Melbourne Market. This tiny little cafe had a lot to offer. I had the pulled pork dish and it..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"We enjoyed very much their coffee! Their croissant was so crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. We also had a poached egg on toasts 👌..."

Megan

"Went in to do a couple of photos of their food and couldn’t resist trying some. Boy am I glad I did. They have a Tri salad combo which is great if..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"Walked past on many weekend visits to South Melbourne market but always busy.. Not today still busy but managed to get a table. Service was speedy..."

KS

"At first glance Giddiyup looks like a pretty basic cafe. You won't have seen their dishes doing the rounds on Instagram but on the bright side you..."

Good Food Good Mood

"If you are running out of new options near South Melbourne market, try Giddiup! It's beautiful!! Just able to grab a coffee before heading to work..."

Lancelthebard

"Had brunch here w my friend. The coffee was really good, almost silky in texture, interesting... mmnn yummm hahaMy friend had the pulled..."

Timinmelbourne

"Loved my time at Giddiup. Great coffee (magic) and fantastic Eggs Benedict. Will definitely be back. Love the atmosphere. Really friendly staff...."

Bill Ali

"Hidden gem - couldn't fault this cafe! The staff are so lovely and attentive. Coffee was excellent and quick considering how busy it was. Bircher was..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"Good start to the day!Located a stones throw from the South Melbourne markets, perfect for a quick bite before shopping. Small venue but..."

POM

"After seeing Giddyup on Zomato I decided to go there and try it this morning before my market shopping. The cafe is tiny and there is not much..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"What a gem this place is!! A friend invited us over to the South Melbourne Markets and asked us to meet her at Giddiup. As soon..."

George S

"Friendly and attentive service. Coffee is beautiful and croissant was delicious. Served with a big jar of fresh strawberry jam. Will return! ..."

Debbie

"Another Coventry Street deservedly popular cafe. Fresh, inventive and luscious trio of salads is all the go @ $12 plus choice of poached chicken,..."

Subifoodie

"Quaint and quirky.... Never thought sitting on a covered milk crate sipping Soy Latte can be so cool.Then again, itu is South..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"This favourite South Melbourne coffee location was a buzz with people wanting takeaway coffee delights.Wonderful location with many choices for..."

Christopher & Marian

"When only having one meal out per week because you are in money saving mode after the holiday season, the meal better be worth it. Brunch rarely ever..."

Dr S

"Good breakfast and good coffee. I had the quinoa and avocado dish, which was really filling but could have been more tasty . The place is really..."

Liz

"Just passed by for a coffee. The cozy place is just near south Melbourne market.The coffee is good and staff is friendly. Wanna try..."

Yolanda Wong

"There is a delicious dish or two here. My partner and i visit every sunday when we attend the markets. I wish they had thought more about their..."

Show Me The Yummy

"Quant cafe in south Melbourne. Limited vegan options but if it's breaky you can get by with Avo on toast. The coffee was nice and the staff super..."

Nathan

"It is so great to go there. Waitress are nice and lovely. Food are tasty. Highly recommended! Pork and tomato, pumpkin are recommended as..."

Ruiyao

"A cafe with very friendly and welcoming service and great ambiance. The croissants here are crunchy and the perfect amount of buttery, served with..."

Dimzib

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JZY

"This is one of my favourite places to have a quick lunch in South Melbourne. I've now tried multiple of their sandwiches and loved all of them. The..."

Elizabeth

"This is a great place for quick lunches if you work around the South Melbourne area. Generally, I'm not too big a fan for pulled pork..."

Mojomomo

"Every time we walk past this place it's super busy. The interior is quite small but there is some outdoor seating directly on Coventry St which is..."

John Isaac

"Easily got a table at lunchtime on a Saturday! It's quite small inside though so we may have just got lucky! I had the pea and mint smash with..."

Heidi

"This cafe is awesome. It was absolutely choc-a-block when we arrived and I understand why!! The waiter was so helpful (even got me the name of the..."

Manal Wish

"It is a nice everyday coffee shop. Quality coffee and friendly staffs. It is convenience for people who work and live in south Melbourne. Haven't try..."

A. Parker

"On weekdays and you do not have the luxury to enjoy a leisurely lunch, Giddiup is the perfect place in South Melbourne for grabbing a meal on the go...."

Hello. Imnikki

"Popular little cafe located near Chez Dre.. Great place for coffee and cakes. Loved their banana cakes and delicious sandwiches. Will be back again..."

J88

"Lovely little shop in the heart of south Melbourne, coffee was really good. Staffs are friendly. Nice place for catching up with friends. Next time..."

Rosie

"Really cool little spot off Conventry St. The staff were so friendly, love the lay out of the shop. Really happy to see they use a La Marzocco Linea..."

Richard Marchandise

"Giddiup is a delightful little cafe in the heart of Melbourne. It’s a stones throw from the markets and some of our other local favourites, Bibelot..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"Really wholesome tasting salads and surprisingly filling. I had mine with poached chicken which had hints of lemongrass. Nice little fitout with..."

Will

"This trendy looking cafe is located in South Melbourne. It is a quite small cafe and you probably won't take much notice of it when you are walking..."

Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)

"Great vibe. Good coffee and healthy salads for lunch. It's buzzing with trendy advertising and media people. The staff seems to enjoy themselves and..."

Lili La Tigresse

"Love this little hole in the wall in South Melbourne. You'd almost be forgiven for not noticing it's there... But for the gorgeous window seats that..."

Rachel

"Love the vibe of this place!! The staff are super friendly and look like they're having a great time at work and they play THE BEST MUSIC. I got a..."

Ruby L

"Cute little cafe with such charm. Perfect on a sunny day, dropping in for coffee or breakfast. Heaps of takeaway options! The chai's are amazing..."

"Had the smoked trout and it was delicious! I didn't drink coffee but my friend had one and really rated it! Only downside is they forgot her coffee..."

Michaela Watson

"Healthy salad, baguettes and soup place. I tend to have the soup - a ribollita (although the rest of the food is yum too). I had it again today. ..."

David Lew

"Went for lunch and had the salad platter. Service was good, atmosphere good and food above average. I would go back for more and can recommend it. I..."

MrJan

"Came here on a busy Saturday morning last weekend, We had our dog with us so outdoor seating was the only option. There were no tables available..."

James Stubbo

"Had a nice lunch with mum and dad. Really liked the interior. Though chairs and tables were probably a bit uncomfortable for my parents. However I..."

Angie

"Always lovely staff always amazing food, their coffee is great and their daily salads and soups in winter are delicious. They also have some of the..."

Benrw13

"Place is always busy, so I always grab a takeaway coffee and am never disappointed! Staff are friendly and attentive, and will have to go back and..."

Jeffrey Leong

"I was lured to Giddiup by the chai toast with espresso mascarpone and it was everything that I hoped it would be - it was sweet and sticky and well..."

Sair29

"Really nice vibe and staff. Food was excellent and very filling without being too big. Will be coming here again for sure! The chai was probably the..."

Freya

"This is without a doubt the best caffe we had so far in the area. Food is very nice. We had croissant with house made jam, eggs with avocado and..."

Mister & Mrs T

"Coffee is very very good, but too small to have a comfortable breakfast with company. Have your first coffee here and go for breakfast at chez see..."

Mattiva

"Just ok. Set up, fit out, location, atmosphere are all fantastic. Just my latte was between cold and warm. And the milk was full of air bubbles...."

Sarah Ramsay

"Almond Croissant. Soy..."

Agnes Lei

"Great coffee & bfast ..our usual if going to South market..."

Ang

"Coffee fix. The best coffee in South Melbourne. Absolutely love this place. A quaint hole in the wall serving coffee..."

Chopstickandfork

"...we scored a table outside in the sun and were quickly attended to by one of their friendly staff. We ordered our coffees and started perusing the..."

Edge Of My Plate

" All in all, I ate both dishes greedily and licked my fingers at the end. Friendly and efficient customer service, nice clean space with delicious..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"I love when underdogs hold their ground and stand firm against big names. Giddiup is shadowed by big café names of St Ali, Dead Man Espresso and..."

Joanna Chan

"Giddiup in South Melbourne has been on my radar for some time, after visiting a few times for coffee (lol I say coffee, by which I mean peppermint..."

Samuel Giles

"Great Find. My local office lunch spot Jimmy The Saint in S Melb closed for Christmas break so ventured further afield and found this little gem just..."

Haggis

"Good for a coffee and the brioche BLT sliders are..."

Chemuk

"Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, great coffee, and the beetroot, avo and watercress on spelt toast with a poached egg....."

Chrissie MacLean

"Great Breakfast. We couldn't get into our normal breakfast spot, so gave this café a try on the weekend, and it did not disappoint. The service was..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"Breakfast a must!!. Highly recommend breakfast here!!Mini..."

DV

"What a gem this place is!! A friend invited us over to the South Melbourne Markets and asked us to meet her at Giddiup. As soon as we got there, it..."

George Slavchev

"Visited for a Saturday morning breakfast. First and most important, coffee was good without being great. We had the Chilli Eggs, very tasty and..."

Simon Paragreen

"This is a nice little cozy cafe with excellent coffee and food served by very friendly staff! We came in for a light lunch and the sandwich we had..."

Sapna Devi

"4 years has passed! It’s nice to revisit this happy hippy cafe! :) St Ali’s beans. Good barista. I like the milk texture and sweetness of the..."

Chen YT (蘇格藍烤魚)

"This is one of our favorite restaurants in Melbourne. We came to have brunch, so I had two amazing poached eggs on a slow cook pork and potatos. It..."

Delly Guerrero Lee

"Simple breakfast menu with great coffee. Highlights include the cheesy mushrooms and eggs Benedict served on a fresh crunchy sourdough. Can be a..."

Adrian H

"DO: The toastie. We travel over 30mins to eat this bad boy. Soooo good. DONT: Come on a Sunday. They're closed. TIP: Dont despair. The same people..."

David-James Nguyen

Gong De Lin

83/100 (690 ratings)

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"I have been here a dozen times or so, and they never fail to impress. Three times I have been offered a complimentary dish, Bonnie (I believe she's..."

Sheridan Mitchell

"One of the best meals we have ever had. Had the fried dumplings, szchewan beef, sweet and sour pork and fried rice...all amazing. Wish we lived in..."

Lisa Mansfield

"Some of the most amazing food I've ever eaten out in Melbourne! The staff are friendly and attentive, even when busy, and the wait times haven't ever..."

Laneth Sffarlenn

"Called in for lunch and had a vegan feast. All delicious, especially the salt and pepper..."

Joanne Anderson

"Wonderful experience/Super delicious & amazing food/Friendly staff especially - Bonnie - will definitely be back in this restaurant when in Melbourne..."

Elaine Lim

"Great food, average service. As a vegetarian, I find fake meat dishes very unappealing and this restaurant has lots of..."

Jeremy Tarry

"Excellent. I became vegan a month ago and have been looking for vegan lunch spots near my work. This place is awesome. I'll be back and will be a..."

Stephanie Avdija

"My best friend and I visited Gong De Lin for the first time yesterday and we were blown away by how good the food was! Bestie is an omni and I'm..."

Emma Joan Walters

"Fabulous Vegan Asian Food! The service is quick, food is delicious and very reasonably priced...."

Bec Wiles

"always such amazing food, every time. The world needs more cruelty free restaurants like..."

Olivia Romas

"Best Chinese I've had. The pan fried dumplings were out of this world. The service was..."

Kasia Kowalewski

"Sooo incredible, I ordered so much food because I was so excited and everything was perfect. The best part was that I could take home everything I..."

Bec Singer

"Best restaurant in Melbourne with a such extensive menu and fully vegan right in the middle of CBD. Friendly and quick service plus it’s open all..."

Xyn

"Food: Magnificent Chinese vegetarian cuisine. Very fresh!Service: Brilliant service.Ambience: Nice and chill with ample seating.Value:..."

John Customer

"Im a well traveled person who's eaten many different types of food from all over the world and I'd have to say that Gong de lin has to be one of the..."

Dana Taylor

"Delicious vegan place. Heaps of mock meat options.Would be nice if they had more mushroom options. Although it’s not expensive, it’s..."

Vegan Food Seeker

"The noodles used in Luohanzhai fried noodles here are now pulled, the taste is very good, the ingredients are rich, the service is very good and very..."

李香

"We are not actually vegetarian but felt like trying this place as you don't often see many of them especially in the city. The place is very narrow..."

Debby

"My husband & I are vegan but even we were hesitant to try the mock meat dishes at first, as we were skeptical on how they would taste. We had the..."

Monique Renée

"my favourite chinese restaurant in melbourne, hands down. excellent food, the sweet and sour "pork" is a particular favourite, and the people that..."

May

"I love Gong De Lin! Always so packed and lively and for good reason.They have a WIDE selection of vegan Asian cuisine. Whether you are..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Such excellent food and service that our family dined here four times out of our five day trip! There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from and..."

Caravan Jack

"Sweetest staff & incredible food! So much variety, everything was 11/10, definitely coming back! And you wouldn’t believe everything is vegan! Best..."

Rory Bruce-allen

"While I love to eat vegetarian I usually stay away from imitation meats because they freak me out a bit. Here the menu is chock full of them but I..."

Georgia Marett

"A mind-boggling amount of menu options to choose from here, so much so I nearly had a nervous breakdown! Everything looked so good!I..."

Sab Katerel

"A few of my vegetarian friends have moved away/ started going out less, so it’s been a bit of time since I’ve headed to an exclusively vegetarian..."

Donutsam

"Me and my wife have been coming here since 2015. So far the best vegan food we have tried. We don’t feel dull after eating at this place expletive..."

Jainesh Kumar

"My favourite vegetarian restaurant! Dishes are on the pricey side, but everything is so delicious. The mock meats taste really nice but my favourite..."

Stelly

"It was Chinese New Year and I was vegetarian for the day. The family dinner I had here was very yummy and heartening. I would recommend the sweet and..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"The food here is seriously delicious, and the menu is so large I'm always surprised everything comes out fresh, hot and extremely tasty! It probably..."

Joey Freeman

"Gong De Lin always reminds me of my hometown cuisine. It’s authentic and delicious! The best you can find in the city. The staff are very..."

Cyrilzero0415

"This is my favourite vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Melbourne.There are so many choices on the menu and its all very delicious. I recommend..."

Matt Graham

"Pleasantly surprised to find Gong De Lin hidden on level 3 along Swanston Street - clean and elegant interior, friendly and attentive service, a..."

Britt

"I came here on Sunday 9th December. I got out of the lift and was greeted my a older chines lady. I asked for a table for one she said oh your very..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"food is excellent and sevice is very Good and friendy,the atmosphere is warm and happy.I find out my favourite restaurant .Rod and..."

Yanling Zhou

"The food there is awesome and the service is excellent. I can eat all my preferred dishes there without considering hurting the animals. This is the..."

Bin Wang

"The stir fried rice noodles with veggies was a nice one. I wish I knew it came with capsicum so that I would have asked to remove them all. Overall..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Great food, great services provided by the manager today.It is very hard to find great vegan food in Melbourne CBD. However Gongdeling has..."

金晓平

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MUST TRY! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Hands down the BEST Chinese eats in Melbourne for..."

Sheridan Vergara

"There’s never been a better time to be a veggie lover in Melbourne. 5 stars for Gong De Lin！！great service and taste！The environment of the..."

Chiao920214

"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne CBD, nice environment, friendly service. Food is delicious, especially pea sprout is perfectly fresh and tender..."

Yukiki950613

"Amazing food! Particular vegetarian sweet and sour pork, curry Chicken! The manager Bonnie served us with professional manner! Thank you so much and..."

Tom

"Lovely food at very reasonable price. I like the sweet and sour mock pork very much. The wonton soup was lovely with plenty of green vegetables...."

Huyuyu1993

"If you feel like fancier handmade gluten vegetarian mock meats, this is the place for you. The price will reflect the skill that goes into crafting..."

Alice In Wonderland X Icebear

"Good food, good service, good variety and best of all good efficiency. Shouldn't disappoint any vegetarians or vegans. The killer dishes are the..."

Jesse

"Great food! Excellent staff and an amazing place for all new vegans and vegeterians craving something craving something meaty!Must try the..."

Kush

"My friend took me here. I love that it’s a vegetarian restaurant. I was spoiled with choices that I couldn’t decide. Luckily my friend had to..."

Afrovegan

"Good veggie Chinese restaurant upstairs on Swanson street. Large selection of food to choose from. Cash only though so make sure you are..."

Mo

"1. Appetiser: deep fried shiitake mushrooms2. Main: Clay pot tofu with mock seafood Both dishes were delicious and what stood out most..."

Melbourne Food Monkeys

"Food is delicious and I haven't had anything bad here before, the staff are also very lovely and helpful. The only issue is sometimes they are very..."

Kobe Charles

"By far one of my favourite vegetarian restaurant. The sweet and sour pork is my favourite. Ordered shark fin soup too which taste great with some..."

Kelly Yew

"Located on level 3 on Swanson St between Little Burke and Lonsdale, above the noodle shop on ground floor.The main branch in Shanghai has..."

VegoLover

"I'm visiting here for the 3rd time. This's one my favourite Asian Vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne. My usual favourites includes Fired noodles,..."

Ramnathan.au

"Enjoyed it so much! The special fried rice is one of my personal favourites! I'm always craving it now and I just need to go back as soon as..."

Hawi Legamo

"Tried their Chef recommendation moss fried rice. Rice came in chunky, a little cold at some parts and lack of fragrance. Hedge mushroom with..."

Jay Xie

"My friend and I don't usually have lots of vegetarian meals. However, the dishes at Gong De Lin were surprisingly tasty. We especially enjoyed the..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"We returned for lunch. What a lovely place! The ambience is relaxed. Our group of 13 was seated in a comfortable round table that also had a 'lazy..."

Foodie

"Located on the swanston street opposite china bar and right above kwok on the 3rd floor this places serves some amazing vegan chinese food at decent..."

Subhash Chandra

"I met up with Brendan below the sign for Gong De Lin on bustling Swanston Street, before taking the lift up three floors and stepping into the smart..."

Andrew Turner

"This place is all vegan which I hadn't known until I arrived. Nice quick service and delicious food. I shared the shiitake mushroom with Bok Choy and..."

Casualfoodie

"Great Chinese vegan restaurant❤ I really appreciate a Chinese restaurant could cook 100% vegan food. I even learned that ginger, green onions and..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"It’s no secret that I prefer fake meat to real meat (read about past fake meat dining experiences here and here), which is how I found myself at..."

Sonia Nair

"A vegans heaven! All meals we tried were an absolute delight and tasted so much like real meat! Quick service too.Can't wait to go..."

Wilbur

"Okay so I was initially a bit iffy about a vegan Chinese place in Melbourne - such a rare find and I was doubtful that they'd do it justice but WOW I..."

Annie Zhou

"Vegetarian restaurant, plenty of mock meat dishes, but we had the Szechuan aubergine and potato curry. It didn't specify gf or df, but I made..."

Kate Gf, Df, V

"Came here on a Thursday night after making reservations for two in the afternoon. Our friends decided to join us at the very last minute. Thought it..."

Mistletoe

"After reading the other reviews on here we decided to try the vegetarian sweet and sour pork and it did not disappoint! The stir-fried noodles with..."

Snaka

"Imitation sweet and sour pork is superb as well as the vegetable dumplings. Gong De Lin is a real gem in central Melbourne for all your vegetarian..."

Sylvia's POV

"We came here for a friend's birthday who is vegan and a devout Buddhist. This is one of the very few vegetarian restaurant that meet her dietary..."

Jolene Lim

"My absolute favourite place! The staff are incredible. They always make room for you even if they are busy. They check to see if you need your water..."

Tracy-lee Rothery

"Food was good but the fact that people go through the restaurant to access the rooftop is a bit dirty... otherwise good service and tasty food..."

Fanny Foodie

"Loved this place. Central location, can be tricky to find the first time though. Persist, and one finds a great vegetarian menu. Good food, cosy,..."

Srinivassanjay

"This restaurant is up a few floors in a building in the middle of the city, just to give it an extra authentic Asian metropolis eatery vibe. The menu..."

Iris Myandowski

"Highly recommend this vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne CBD. Although I am a meat eater, the dishes in this vegetarian restaurant are full..."

Klara

"The sweet and sour pork was so delicious, which i think it tasted better than real meat by less chewy and oily.Other dishes were nice too..."

Maidstone Yana

"If you happen to be in the cbd especially chinatown, and craving to have chinese style pure vegetarian food with variety of fake meat with no onion..."

Eatwithhendri

"We found this address via google . It's on the third floor and the elevator opens right in the restaurant. The atmosphere is very relaxing. We..."

Ronnie

"A little hard to find this venue as its very discreet, however its fantastic to see a vegetarian restaurant right in the heart of the CBD. Venue is..."

Linda Nguyen

"My happy place! This place has one of the most extensive vegetarian menu. It gives you so much satisfaction! Definitely coming over and over again....."

Divya Sharma

"Came here on my first day in Melbourne and was not disappointed! We stumbled upon this restaurant and could not have asked for anything better. So..."

Cyrene Patricia Leonard

"I accidentally came across this place when friends wanted to go to noodle kingdom downstairs which turned out to be currently closed for renovations!..."

Maddie Davis

"Hidden away on Level 3 above busy Swanston St is this gem. It’s really next level vegetarian Chinese food that would appeal even to meat-eaters...."

Darren Wicks

"5 stars for food, 2 stars for the service and 3 stars for the price of their menu. We didn’t feel welcomed as we are tourists and we are only..."

Yao Jun Teng

"Amazing vegan place in CBD. We go always when in Melbourne. Long menu with heaps of options, just veggies, tofu or mock meat. All super..."

Jiri Vrba

"This place is out of this world. We were taken here by a local, and we were very impressed. Service was outstanding, food was impeccable and the..."

Tayne Xo

"Delicious and varied vegetarian and vegan Chinese food, highly recommend! Would recommend booking especially if you have more than 2 people in your..."

Sophie

Casa D'abruzzo Club Bistro

71/100 (689 ratings)

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Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates In Montrose

82/100 (688 ratings)

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"Great cafe layout, didnt really understand what was available from the cafe however. The chocolates from this place are creamy and tasty,..."

Jude D'Souza

"If you go for a day trip to the Dandenong Ranges, this place is a nice way to cap it off. If you're heading back towards the city, it's easy to pop..."

Ben To

"Been to fine chocolates since it first started and always loved the place. Great milkshakes, however getting a bit pricey- only downfall. Worth the..."

Tayla Yates

"Love it, always have. Great.... Love it, always have.Great coffee, yummy cakes and always fantastic service. The chocolate is amazing and we..."

Jess

"Slow service but great atmosphere. Nice products. Worth the..."

Clare Ingram

"Pros and Cons for Montrose. I went there recently with some friends with disabilities. It was very convenient and handy we could use the gazebo next..."

Sweet Sal

"Slow service but most definitely worth the wait. Lovely coffee and great..."

Georgia

The Pancake Parlour

75/100 (689 ratings)

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Bawarchi Biryanis

76/100 (688 ratings)

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Villa Romana Carlton

70/100 (686 ratings)

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"We had a beef and reef for a Saturday lunch along with a great seafood special of a huge platter for $60. The food and service was great and even the..."

Bob Sharon

"Celebrate our friend birthday, coudnt be more happy with the food and serviceWell done, thank you for your hospitality very much appreciated..."

Juan Jose Guerra

"compliments to the chefs for the amazing seafood! And Thank you to all the attentive staff! On point villa! Keep up the good work..."

Joe

"Will come back for:+ Focaccia+ Prawn linguine+ Chicken RisottoThis place was pumping on a Saturday evening service and for..."

The Casual Diner

"Villa Romana is a fun and easy place to eat on Lygon Street. Staff are friendly and they make a fuss when you have a special occassion. Large..."

Jack B

"Very good service, staff are friendly and the boss looks after you. Pasta was excellent especially the clam one which actually IS what the name says..."

Mandy

"the best on Lygon street you can't find a better pasta or pizza around management are great very nice atmosphere do your self..."

Tevik Alam

"Strolling down Lygon St and the first thing you will notice are all of those annoying Greeters enticing you to enter their restaurant by offering a..."

Marc Hardy

"Interesting. Got dragged in by guy out the front with promises of free garlic bread and virgins in heaven (we did get free garlic bread), the food..."

MrCreosote

"avec mon amie nous avons mangé des spaghettis alla scoglio, une pure merveille, le service était parfait et rapide, la serveuse s'est même..."

Gianni Moisson

"I found myself dining here for a friends birthday dinner as this is her favourite restaurant on Lygon. While I enjoyed my meal I didn't see how this..."

Good Food Good Mood

"My favorite Lygon Street restaurant. European vibe, excellent friendly service and a menu, even though it has changed somewhat, that keeps me going..."

EL

"Had lunch in this nice Italian and have to say that the street (Lygon street) where it's located has pretty serious competition.. but they definitely..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Ordered one of their pizzas and honestly one of the best pizzas I have had. I don't know if it was because I was super hungry but got one to share..."

Linda

"First time on Lygon street since we has kids and to be honest I was nervous as no kids menu on the website. We were seated out the back so was..."

J Mac

"Now we’ve moved to Brunswick expect less reviews for Northcote and more for this side of town.Lygon Street (the Carlton end – not the..."

Beau James

"Staff were very polite and fast, food was delicious and perfectly timed! Would 100% recommended coming here! Quite cheap for such high quality..."

Steven & Jess

"It's the only place I will eat in this part of Lygon St. I have my favourites but everything is good. Perfect Italian, simple ingredients cook to..."

Skeblu81

"Went for dinner here last night and we enjoyed it. There was a good wine list to choose from, with some wines I haven't seen elsewhere. We ordered..."

Nick

"Friendly staff. Best gnocchi I have ever eaten! (Sundried tomato, spinach with fontina cheese and parmesan. SO good.)I went back..."

AMBI

"Staff is really courteous and sweet . Like every other place they didn't have much option in vegetarian but whatever we ordered it wasn't..."

Anupama Singh

"Came here for Sunday lunch. Staff were lovely and attentive. We all enjoyed our meals however one thing that I found odd was that when offered..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Better than we expected , the seafood platter was good but a bit overpriced . Service was good and I will admit meals were slow to come but we would..."

Nick The Greek

"One of our favourite restaurants in Lygon Street. Very pleasant atmosphere eating on the verandah watching the world go by and yet the noise and..."

GlutenFreeGirl

"Nice dine in restaurant. We enjoyed the food and service. Extremely friendly staff and they need special recognition. Lamb shanks was my personal..."

Bgv

"I first visited Villa Romana after the reading a blog called Spaghetti Blogenese, that rated VR's spag bol as being #3 in Melbourne. I believe it is..."

Noni McCallum

"I like this little authentic Italian place on Lygon street. The old man who is the owner was extremely friendly (it helped he threw in a bottle of..."

St!nger

"Amazing. One of my favourite places on Lygon street. A beautiful place with the loveliest staff and incredible food! They clearly take pride in the..."

Jenna Jay_Food

"Joined a collegue here for lunch...both being in the hospitality industry we were happy with service and food. Not a standout but above average on a..."

Kevin

"Amazing food and service thank you see you soon when in..."

Mr Foodie

"Perfect Italian food in the heart of city. Tried garlic prawns loved the sauce Gnoichi is out of world with nice can't sauce Perfect..."

Sachin Kohli

"Amazing Service & Food !. We came here last night for dinner unintentionally and OH MY we were blown away by a charismatic gentlemen who greeted us..."

Dreammaker

"7/10. Food was great, fast service, decent pricing, massive servings. Be prepared to loosen your..."

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"Absolutely loved it!! I had the villa romana pizza and my boyfriend had the seafood trigani and both were great! Will definitely be back ... And..."

Thebigfoodie

"The best spaghetti marinara in melbourne always go here just for the marinara I love it massive portion an not just crappy old seafood it's amazing..."

Fred

"Likes It. Doesn't matter how often i come here and with a small or large group of people and no matter how busy they are, i always get good service..."

Chantelle

"Local hangout. I like seating outside and no matter how many times I have been there, my favourite is the Spaghetti Marinara. Yummm!! Quick, easy and..."

Ally

"Been coming to Villa for a while now! I always have the fish of the day!!! Never disappoints! Had the salmon yesterday and it was absolutely..."

CT

"Very busy place n the menu is so exciting.. Really enjoyed the eggplant chips which was generous amount too.. The manager was very friendly n..."

Suman

"Good food, good wine, good service and appropriate prices! Thanks!..."

Ieatfood

"Been here a couple of times now since they have changed owners...the food is good but have noticed if you go on the weekdays compared to the weekends..."

Giuls

"If you have not tried the eggplant chips you have not lived. Wow. Between 8 of us we ordered a bit of everything and shared. We had the prawn salad..."

The Foodie Couple

"Went here Sunday night with group of friends. Seated outside. Food was ok some of the menu items were pricey. If u stick to the pasta/pizza..."

Mz_Kitty

"I've visited several times and always found the food to be unquestionable and service to be top notch. It is on the pricey side, but you do get for..."

Anthony

"EXCELLENT & FANTASTIC RESTAURANT. Been going to this restaurant for almost ten (10) years now and we never had a single problem at all. Food is..."

RE Trac

"As a big fan of Italian cuisine I have been to villa romana in Carlton several times and I can tell is one of the best places in town where you can..."

Carlos

Hunky Dory

89/100 (686 ratings)

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"We are from regional Victoria and when we come to Melbourne - we love a visit to Hunky Dory!! We absolutely love it! The staff are always super..."

Ellen Lovett

"Very fresh seafood, tasty and clean food. Large portions of salad and fries. I recommend the..."

Eva Wojciechowski

"Nice food! Nice people! The staff are friendly and so nice. Fish quality is good , chips are delicious. Highly recommended this restaurant if you..."

Marco Alexander

"One of the best tasting fish and chips in town! This was my go to fish and chips shop when I used to live at Port Melbourne. Visited it again after a..."

Cavin Daniel

"My partner and I love this place. We usually end up with the grilled calamari with Greek salad and we love it. Very generous serve and so tasty. A..."

Paul Guley

"Great place to sit and have a good meal of fish and chips. Lots of choices on the menu. Good size servings. If you sit outside you will need to..."

Helen B

"Grilled Barra was beautiful! The brown rice is tasty and so nice to see over the white rice. We had a lovely meal here with the family. Will be back..."

Michelle Mylonas

Impasto Forno Antico

85/100 (684 ratings)

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"This is my local bakery. All the bread is good here. I particularly like the tomato focaccia and chocolate bread that’s sold here on the..."

Jessie Tran

"I’ve been craving Italian for weeks so my partner and I decided to try Impasto which was recommended by his colleague. So on arrival we saw there..."

Diana T

"A nice cafe that I popped into, I was desperate for a coffee and this seemed like the only decent cafe that was situated on the strip of shops. the..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Amazing strawberry gelato here. Great flavours and texture. Vegetarian focaccia was alright could do with abit more fillings as the bread was real..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"We had the most delicious Pizza ever Capricciosa we also loved the friendly Staff and the atmosphere, apart from the fact that the place is also..."

Gerti Bron

"Used to stay near by area and sometimes visited. Coffee is good. Sweet pastries are delicious. I like the most is salami pizza on weekend. Authentic..."

Lemon

"Went in for the 1st time today, after been recommended too! Coffee, juice, bread and pizza was fantastic. And now I cannot wait to go back and try..."

DP

"This is a godsend for Avondale Heights. Great bread, coffee, deserts and meals in the cafe. Friendly service too. Reasonable prices and generous..."

Joseph Cardillo

"The coffee they serve is illy, so if you having and italian espresso is good, for a latte is definetly too weak. The bakery produce excellent..."

David Baldini

"Nice Italian joint with good coffee and the barista brightens up your day. They got fresh Italian bread and i gotta be honest sometimes I try to..."

Tripparooney

"Went there for Sunday Brunch. The place was buzy but the staff was very cordial. Was was okay. Not great but not bad. They do not have EFPOS but an..."

Bhawna Sachdeva

"Great cafe/bakery that is open till 6pm. Rare for this type of business but good to know if ever wanting a late arvo coffee fix. Great selection of..."

Pippo

"Warm, welcoming space with very friendly Italian staff. The coffee is good and they're open 7 days till 6pm so it's a handy place to drop into on a..."

Ravenous Melbourne

"Authentic and Amazing, it now has become the Heart of Avondale Heights ♡ The Coffee, The Food and Service are all wonderful and the atmosphere is..."

Renee.gauci1

"This place is amazing! We love the pizza'a they would have to be the best we have had anywhere in the world. The pastries are to die for the ricotta..."

Jennifer Frisch

"There's always a steady stream of people coming in and out of this shop. We finally discovered why. It's not for the coffee nor the pastries or the..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Wow. This place...in my Avondale Heights. Oh my, the Giuseppies will be happy. We don't deserve it. Very, very, very good bread. Very, very good..."

Art

"Love this place, the pizzas are delish, remind me of the standup bars in Italy. The coffee is great and that tiramisu.. wow! Next time I'm looking..."

Maria

"Best coffee in the area. Bread is fantastic. Highly recommend but bring cash as they don't take card. Service can be a little slow at times but worth..."

Tony

"Simply one of the must visit places in Melbourne, for he bread is some of the best I have ever tasted!And their sweets are in another..."

Dave Gigs

"Hidden gem in the burbs! Beautiful artisan breads and tasty treats - like pizza and ciabatta sangas. I'm sure there'll be plenty of hype soon enough..."

SpaghettiCarrot

"The bright light in an otherwise underwhelming strip of shops! A few days back I found myself putting along Military Road with the sole..."

Standard Keyboard Warrior

"Best bread and cakes in Melbourne, everything is baked on the premises and the staff are extremely friendly! Coffee was also quality, Thank you for a..."

Anthony Christakakis

"This place it seriously awesome. The bread and pizza is superb and just as good if not better than what I tasted in Rome. This place on a Saturday..."

Melissa Muscat

"Stumbled across this place by accident today! Diamond in the rough!!! Great coffee and a onsite bakery producing Italian sweet and savoury products..."

Easternbloccatering

"A rare gem. This is a hidden secret of the West. Better than any other bakery in Aus!I come here on a regular. The bread is even BETTER than in..."

Belinda-Mary BumbleBee

"This is my new go to place for coffee and pastries. The first place in my area who serve Illy coffee. The staff are lovely you can tell this is a..."

Laura Papworth

"SIMPLE , ...........THE BEST ITALIAN BREAD IN AUSTRALIA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been to italy, eatern bread & pasta all my life WOW WOW..."

Scrapi

"The bread tastes awesome, the cakes and pizzas are..."

Lora Mascaro

"Best "wog" bread in..."

Marianne Hanna

"Been looking a long time for this.... I've been looking for ages, for a nice coffee shop on the side of a main road to just sit, and enjoy, watching..."

James Morsolo

"Favourite quick stop!. Amazingly fresh warm bread and the best take away rolls I've had for ever. Also eat too many of the pizzetti for my own good...."

Tonir

"Great little bakery. Have been four times and coffee has been excellent each time. Relaxing friendly atmosphere, the best bread and delicious cakes...."

Ann

"Quality Breads. The breads here come in an impressively large variety. It's so good that in the western suburbs one can finally find quality..."

Kdfpm02

"Welcome back!. After months of wondering what happend to the bakery at Millieara Mall and Dinah Parade, here it pops up! Bread and cakes..."

CantStopEating

"Great local bakery cafe. Love it here! Have tried their canoli desserts, coffee (illy brand) and breads (garlic baguette and corn bread loaf), and..."

Tweekly

"THE BEST BAKERY EVER. Now this is what you call a bakery - everything in the shop is delicious - scrumptious bread, cakes and sweets, great tasting..."

Musco82

"Beautiful food, and awesome owners, always there to help their patrons.....wish you would re-open.....the only decent restaurant in avondale Heights..."

wayne tandy

"Love, love, love this place!! The staff are very accommodating and the food quality is amazing!! Been here 2 times in 2 weeks and got to say, it’s..."

Bharti Singh

"Great food! I love the red curry vegetables (although not pictured) the most in their set..."

Mon Mon

"Holy smoke! this is the best Thai food I EVER had! The sauce is rich, the plates are hot and all the ingredients are bloody fresh. Job well done to..."

James Wang

"I got dinner here two nights ago and the meal was excellent. Red chicken curry and barbecue chicken. Then, in addition, I left my laptop bag behind,..."

William Fulgenzi

"Love the food here this is the best 🥰 Always a welcoming smile by Honey, David and Aunty. The best Thai in the West..."

Leanne Chapman

"The most AMAZING thai food on the planet! Honey is absolutely delightful and Auntie is an amazing cook! Have been going there for years and as a..."

Morris Ruberto

Platform 28

84/100 (683 ratings)

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"great choice if you’re in the Docklands and looking for a place for a group of. people to eat. . love - get around to trying it soon . Post..."

The New Fave

"It was so good! Everything was very nice..."

Nordibeth Camacaro

"Awesome place for lunch that definately leaves an impression, especially for family, or a catchup with close friends or business contacts alike. Food..."

TimInMelb

"Popped in for breakfast on a Monday morning. Greeted by a very friendly waitress. Had the smoked salmon scrambled eggs with spinach. Very tasty and..."

Daniel

"Warm and friendly, perfect for a pre-footy meal. The tikka masala was absolutely delish. There were lots of things on the menu I'd like to try so..."

Bianca H

"It's a versatile place. You get the usual pub kinda crowd and a small restaurant area where you can sit and eat in peace. They have glass enclosing..."

FoodHedonist

"Consistently good food and friendly service, this time lunch for 3. We had salmon, pumpkin salad and fish and chips. The large football screens are..."

Krishna Brannigan

"This bar gives me wonderful memories where I would come with sis and friends to chat over our weekly dramas. Those were the days. The food is great..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"Fun venue for Friday night after work drinks with surprisingly delicious finger food. Very close to southern cross station which is handy, staff are..."

CCC

"Convenient place for after work drinks if you are in the docklands area. Drinks are expensive comparative to other bar prices. We ate the chicken..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"I've eaten here on many an occasion given I used to work nearby and it actually serves excellent food, surprising given the menu is your typical pub..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Platform28 is at a very good location in Melbourne CBD. Lovely and lively place. Good range of snack and drinks. Good range available for Vegans too...."

Sandeep

"Good atmosphere and good selection of beers, ciders and wines. I had the chicken teriyaki burger followed by the brownie with chilli chocolate ice..."

Spaghetti Monster

"I was elected to arrange a team dinner for work with very little time to organise. The office is based at the Docklands, and is new to the area, so..."

Coffee Lover

"Food is usually pretty great, but make sure you avoid the place on a Friday evening if you don't like being surrounded by hundreds of people. This..."

Jessicaaaa

"Lively ambience, good range of beers on tap, and a good mix of open and closed seating, is what defines this place!Food is average and a bit on..."

Rishabh Shukla

"When you walk in, you think great!... This place is cool... Yes, it is, the staff are nice and will help you all the way through.. Food is nice,..."

I Bite

"[ Always there when you need a good feed ]My food photo-blog kind of started here actually... back in December 2015. Average photo but great..."

Henry

"Ooh, work sponsored drinks and snacks. Being way too old and married for flirty afterwork drinks where you're squeezing through the crowd to get to..."

Bunjibing

"The place is rock with nice outdoor sitting for a hot day... Really good for drinks before heading to the Etihad. Will definitely come..."

Simon.hunters29

"Ordered the pumpkin ravioli. Was absolutely delicious. Sauce was creamy and thick but didn't hit my stomach too heavy. The pine nuts complimented the..."

Kristian.antonides

"This place is pretty busy, despite the relatively average rating it was received so far. I come here quite often as it's close to my work. First let..."

Occasionalist

"Very pleasant ambiance. Good food. Friendly staff and good service. In docklands ,there isnt any better place than here to have Parma with..."

Bharat Uniyal

"Awesome food great atmosphere. Staff were do courteous and service very prompt for a busy night. Thank you for a great night platform 28. Look..."

Stuart Dalglish

"Spot on for a..."

Food 2 Run

"First things first, Platform 28 is a gorgeous establishment, great areas for drinking and dining both indoors and out, separate dining room if you're..."

Parma Daze

"Frequent Friday night Drinks. Have made this our local for Friday night drinks. Always friendly staff, never have to wait too long to get a..."

Dan G

"Visited Saturday 31 August for lunch before the footy. Great pub, good service and..."

Miss Muffet

"Had a 21st birthday party here for around 100 people. Seamlessly organized and very helpful, friendly service. Finger food was good, unpretentious..."

TRNB

"Great burger and mushroom ravioli was tasty. Overall would recommend. Went on a quiet night in town and had no..."

Eryn Bergin

"Pub grub at its finest!. I had the steak and my partner had a chicken parma, both amazing! The steak was one of the best I have had in Melbourne...."

Sunny

"Delicious food, friendly staff, outstanding service!. We recently held our Christams Party here and the whole experience was amazing. The food was..."

Bridget

"Very nice place we came here not knowing the kitchen was closing but they were more than happy to let us eat dinner there with less than 3 minutes of..."

TEPAZOID

"Great Friday night out with the girls. The food was fabulous, especially the tandoori salmon and the servings incredibly generous. Definitely worth..."

Carmel Gagliardi

"We went here to celebrate our dads 70th birthday. All of the meals ordered were fantastic. No complaints from anyone in our party. The staff really..."

KGuzzardi

"Fantastic lunch! Staying at the travelodge feeling a bit seedy from Fridays effort i thought I'll head to platform 28 for lunch, despite the bad..."

Jay

"Great for pre football drinks and feed. Dropped in last weekend before heading to Etihad for the footy and though the place was great. The atmosphere..."

Nat

"GREAT!!!!. Went down for a business lunch and could not be more impressed with the staff. The meal I had (burger) was great! big and juicy. I have..."

Matt Kent

"GREAT STEAK!!. Had a great lunch today - the steak was cooked to perfection. My friend had the risotto which she said was gorgeous - will be back for..."

Louise

"Sensational. Love the balcony, I will definately be..."

Dom

"I recently Popped into platform 28 on a Friday night enjoying a few beverages on the balcony and wow what a great place for dining and dancing and..."

Joey

Domain Brasserie

70/100 (682 ratings)

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"gr8 food and the owner telly is a legend - the coffee is outstandingn and together with the ambience of the domain precinct makes it a gr8..."

Simon Beasley

"French toast was amazing, pancakes where good! Ordered our coffee to come out with the food. Ended up coming out 15 minutes later which I didn't mind..."

Arron Conran

"Bumped into this place while waiting for friends are the Royal Botanical. The place is nice with a great chill backgarden. The serve was attentive..."

Kenny Khamly

"Of the slew of cafes on domain road I quite like domain brasserie - this time around we came more for lunch than for the usual brunch fair before a..."

Sakshi Banerjee

"had brunch here on sunday, i had the acai breakfast bowl, was delicious, my friend had the pulled pork eggs benedict, i had to steal a mouth full,..."

Eatterylover

"Great staff and lots of choices in the menu. we sat in the back area which is very cozy and cute and I really enjoyed the broccoli soup. Would surely..."

Lanaa

"best coffee in South Yarra by far!!! tried the rest but this place just gets it right every time, never too bitter never burnt milk, just right..."

Fred Glanville

"Delicious and service with a smile!. We have been frequenting the Domaine Brasserie most weekends for 2 years now and over that time I have seen the..."

Tracy

"Great service, friendly staff and tasty lunch with generous portions. Will be..."

Rosemarie Speidel

"Chicken salad best chicken salad I have ever..."

Vanessa Bass

"Very friendly - great atmosphere - very fresh food - generous servings - fast service - good prices - I suggest try the vegetable fritata -..."

Sophie Telford

"A friendly cafe that do good coffee. Quick service that is also friendly never goes without noticing and these guys do it well. Plenty of ready to go..."

Fish

"We ventured out to Domain Road and decided to check out this new-ish cafe with a simple menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Service here is that..."

Stuck In Transit

"Great coffee, good selection of luncheon dishes, interesting specials. Quiet area tucked away at the back of the restaurant. Definitely worth a..."

Lynda Gilbert

"When we just arrived here staffs serviced really kindly and Me and my friend ordered Beef burger and creamy chicken pasta. Creamy chicken pasta was..."

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"Great place for a Sunday afternoon lunch. Nice little outdoor seating area, gets lots of sunlight. Street is relatively quiet, so you can enjoy your..."

Adam Eklund

"Best place for brunch! Amazing choices - Staff are so friendly also- smashed avo, Açai bowl, omelettes and eggs Benedict all a smash..."

Steve

"Acai bowl was nice and refreshing on a hot..."

Hadeel Ibrahim

Stix

88/100 (681 ratings)

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"Stix is a very casual dessert place in the heart of the Northern suburbs, Coburg. If you're looking for frozen cheesecake on a stick, you've come to..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"Saw this place at a food truck garden in Coburg and was fascinated by their concept of cheesecake on a stick. Cheesecake to be had as ice cream?..."

Vanessa (TheJumpingDumpling)

"Finally got to try this cheesecake on a stick from it's pop up in Glen Waverley and it did not disappoint! The toppings made the cheesecake super..."

Rina

"Cheesecake on a stick. Need I say more? A super decadent dessert for the sweet tooths. Choose your flavour, and your concoction is made on the spot...."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Spectacular, I think on a cold day, in winter go for the caramel triangle. I loved it, wasn't too sweet or oily, light on the tummy and would always..."

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"Loved the waffle with chocolate and strawberries! it was super chocolate-y and will satisfy your cravings. I recommend you bring a water bottle!..."

Brunchinwithray

"A sweet tooth’s dream with such indulgent desserts to satisfy even the most critical of dessert lovers. Their chocolate covered cheesecake with the..."

EatPicLove

"My first thought was what a great Idea! CHEESECAKE ON A STICK. as a lover of cheesecake I had to come here. Heaps of topping to pick from effort was..."

Nay Nay

"Stix is one of my all-time favourite dessert places. For absolutely no regrets order the caramel biscotti waffle. It goes down an absolute treat. The..."

Eat.Sleep.Review

"Amazing. Ordered through uber eats, everything comes in separate containers so nothing melts. Try the Golden Gaytime Waffle! It will not..."

Sarah Calafiore

"Drove 40 minutes to get Stix as my ‘birthday cake’ this year- it was definitely worth it! Super yummy, fun to watch them make it, and very..."

Abbey

"FIVE OUT FIVE!The Gaytime cheese cake stick was amazing!!! The milkshakes are the best we have had in a long time. We had the Strawberry and the..."

Sha Da Muss

"We tried Stix Cheesecake at the Food Truck Park in Preston and it was delicious 😍 I had Nutella and Strawberries and my partner had the Oreo..."

Alana Polydorou

"Been meaning to try this place out for a very long time and it did not disappoint! Ordered the hazelnut crunch and Nutella strawberry cheesecake and..."

Ruby

"Im obsessed with Stix. What a genius idea, cheesecake on a stick covered with everyones favourite toppings. I love the choc hazelnut and oreo flavour..."

Thalia Cottis

"I love dessert and I love this concept. The price is super cheap. The servings and amount of topping is very generous and I definitely could not..."

MsConnoisseur

"Great concept - who wouldn't love frozen cheesecake triangles on a stick, topped with your favourite chocolate (or non chocolate) toppings!A..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"A bit of a dessert disaster whereby we attempted to attend an almost brand new venue that has apparently closed as of last week (while still having..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Good value and very tasty. As a sweet tooth I thought I’d be wanting 2 but I struggled to get through 1. Hopefully they keep their prices low and..."

Tanya Bourne

"Originally was difficult to find, located in a parking lot on a busy road so keep an eye out. It is located next a kebab stand, so there is not a..."

Michael

"Omg this place is so hard to find if you don’t have your eyes peeled! Went late at night on a rainy night and missed the place a couple times not..."

The Official Food Hunters

"Stix is a food stall with very minimal undercover seating. The staff were very friendly, there were cheesecakes and waffles on offer, we had three..."

Mish 🍔❤️

"STIX Coburg is a good place to enjoy some ice cream flavours in an open air seating they have different flavours to choose from. quality is not bad..."

Aqeel Shah

"Amazing idea! Cheese cake and waffle on a stick. What would you want more? Easy take away of these beautiful cakes on a stick for only 10 dollars...."

Gioia Di Girolamo

"Cheesecake on a stick. What a simple and brilliant idea. Bloody big and the Oreo crumble was very sweet, but took half home to finish off tomorrow...."

Kat H

"Just got home from work and one of these badboys was sitting at my door with someone else's name on the bag, clearly delivered to the wrong address..."

Phil D

"Loved their cheese cake on a stick! They also have many variations.and a heaven for all chocolate lovers out..."

Vindi R

"Too be honest the waffle was very tasty with strawberries very fresh and sweet. but my only issue was cleanliness and seating availability, firstly..."

Zain

"Omg, this was so good, my all time favourites, biscoff and nutella toppings on my cheesecake. Love..."

M S

Kata Kita

82/100 (681 ratings)

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Manchuria

79/100 (681 ratings)

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"Relaxed amazing cocktail bar. One of Melbournes last real "hidden bars". Gets very busy on the weekends so I recommend..."

Matt Heid

"Tucked along a laneway in Chinatown where most people would miss it at night, comes this bar set back in the 1800s-1900s with settings of an opium..."

GezaEats

"Group gatherings. Dates. D&Ms. Never been disappointed. Has a dreamy quality to it. Or maybe my cameras..."

John Customer

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: one of the seediest walkways leading up to the bar but this bar has everything you need - ambience, drinks and good..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Favourite go-to place for a chilled night out over drinks! Finally a classy lounge with an amazing selection of music that is catchy enough to get..."

Kimberley Lee

"Was a bit hard to find, but a very nice place. Went there around 8 and made a booking before hand, so had a very nice table. The place was pretty..."

Veronica Lin

"A friend brought me to this hidden bar and it is a GEM! When we walked up the stairs I was really scared you know when you walk in a dark place in..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Great cocktails! I love everything lemon curd and they had a delicious lemon curd cocktail!! The bartenders are super creative and basically create..."

Lisa Gresens

"Points for: nice vibe, knowledgeable bartendersOne of the original "Asian" style bars from like a decade ago - good to see it has..."

Flying Forward

"We were here to celebrate my husband birthday and had a great time at Manchuria. Starting from booking in a private booth area for 30 of us and..."

Remy Matthew

"This was a great place! I decided to have a mocktail here with some of my friends. I was very impressed with how nice the mocktail looked. The..."

Caroline Beaney

"A cool little bar with delicious cocktails- perfect for #datenight. I know I use the term 'good cocktails' a lot but this place can seriously shake..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I like the atmosphere of this bar, it is cozy and intimate. My favourite cocktail is a smokey scotch one (can't remember the name).Great if you..."

Ana Ce

"That decor is something else! Very cool place for a date, intimate gathering. Dim lighting and feels like you're in Hong Kong 1950 bar where the..."

Facebook User

"I was never a cocktail kind of guy. Straight up IPA all night err night. This place however, taken my impression of cocktails to another level. Sure..."

Justin Wong

"Came here with my girlfriend a few weeks back, loved the layout and design of this place. The draw card was the amazing cocktails and the staff. They..."

Av

"I am deeply afraid of my favorite bar becoming jam packed if the word gets out so please don't bother coming to this hella sexy bar with amazing..."

Duygu

"Can only rate this on drinks so we'll revisit again after we actually eat something at this place but from what we experienced, ambience, atmosphere..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Great intimate atmosphere. The DJ/music was awesome. The drinks were so yum and the seating is really comfortable/cosy. Stayed there till 2am it was..."

Selina

"I have never eaten here -I only ever come here for the amazing cocktails! Atmosphere is pretty nice & romantic, dimmed light, red velvet, good music...."

Li-La

"Well, it's a very elegant place. Really good to bring your date, your partner, your husband, your bff... Yes you can bring everyone because they will..."

Marietta

"Beyond the seedy graffiti covered stairs you encounter two large doors that make you wonder what you are actually in for. This place takes pride in..."

ARAS ENNA REZARF

"A great place for drinks on date night or a chill evening with your mates. It's nice and quiet with a classic feel. Their range..."

Mai Lam

"This unassuming place has a great range of tasty cocktails and a few of the friendliest bartenders in Melbourne! Truly recommend, especially as..."

Kell

"Manchuria always impresses. It never seems to be packed and both the ambiance and the furnishings provides ample room to actually relax and converse...."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Secluded gem!. I am a bit dissappointed that this place can be found on urbanspoon... because now everyones going to go there and spoil it's secrecy!..."

Michy

"One of the best. Simply one of my favourite bars. Hidden away, so not too busy. Great ambiance and interior. Staff are lovely and attentive...."

Unravelled

"Unsure! That's how I felt. All staff, except one where just great. However, this one staff member was all about super foods and clean eating.... what..."

Kale Lover

"Laced curtain create a feeling of privacy, when really you're partaking in an open, very friendly bar environment. Only 2 Zombies per person is a..."

Zach

"Great first impressions. Very late off the bat with this review, but I came here a couple of years ago on a quiet Tuesday with a couple of friends,..."

Snowbunny

"Hamish is awesome!. Such a nice bar inside, the perfect date venue! We chatted to the bartender hamish for ages and he made us some cocktails..."

Alex

"Cracking Good. Drink list and amazing cocktails out of this world and then..."

Paul Ryan

"One of my favourite bars in Melbourne. Everything about this place is just cool. The vibes, the jams, the lighting and atmosphere. I actually even..."

Inny N

"Fantastic, tucked-away cocktail bar. Amazing vibes with a great range of drinks that were all delicious. Came early when it was quiet and then it got..."

Jack Rice

"Broad selection of spirits, passionate and mega friendly staff. Cocktails are always top notch, you’ll get what you pay for. Try coming in slightly..."

Jennifer Tedjorahardjo

"Great hidden spot, awesome atmosphere along with live music, friendly staff and patrons, topped off with proper bartenders that pay attention to..."

Kenny Lay

"Before anyone here starts jumping into conclusion and reading the negative feedbacks, here is a positive one. If I am paying $38 for a zombie drink,..."

Stefany MKD

"Great Atmosphere of what is a hidden gem. Was recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint. Its up a completely blacked out staircase..."

Adrian “Adroso360” L

Tipsy Village

89/100 (680 ratings)

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"What an absolute delight! Service was fantastic - attentive, friendly and charming. Lovely decor, very intimate feel but not cramped. Peter (the..."

Grace Houdini

"we took a chance walking past and we are sooooo pleased we did.the owner was delightful and a very charming man and made us feel welcome and..."

Jennifer Wilson

"Exceptional service and hospitality. Authentic and delicious cuisine, and delicious Polish beers. And all at a modest price. Definitely worth a..."

Nick X Thomson

"For us, the 3rd wave coffee + hipster cafe scene is getting quite tiresome and boring now. Everywhere we go, it's the same old. Brunch is now quite..."

Julian B Ho

"When you leave Tipsy Village you walk out feeling exactly that ‘tipsy’. The flavour sensation is strong and impresses you to linger for..."

Angie Ridelezzi

"This is a simple and homey cafe. More down to earth than it's neighbours. I was drawn in by the pierogi offerings and my weren't the cheese potato..."

Karen

"Food and service is really good here. Love the selection of food for brunch as well as the polish food here. Good Coffee, juice and polish beer on..."

Carolyn Yap

"Unpretentious place serving super good, no fuss food. You won't see amazing presentation/works of art here. Lots of vegetarian options. Owner knows..."

Mark Guardiani

"I can't decide what was better, the lovely warm service or the delightful food and coffee. The pancakes were as fluffy as I could have hoped for with..."

Madeleine Langshaw

"This quaint cafe has recently changed owners and is absolutely perfect (I believe it’s now called something Tipsy?). Located in the most divine..."

Cherise

"Service is great. Very friendly and welcoming. However, food is a bit old fashioned and moderate.We had the baked beans and smashed avo..."

Shiv

"Service was lovely, they’re child friendly and the ambience is nice. Food prolly a 3 out of 5. Just average, to be honest. Can’t comment on..."

Red Bean

"Very friendly staff ! Our order was just a simple breakfast and this cafe does all the basics perfectly. We got two juices and they were absolutely..."

Bella Pytka

"Wonderful, attentive and friendly service. Just called in quickly for a cold press juice and it was beautiful. Staff are friendly and very obliging...."

Debbie

"The cafe was busy and the service a little slow, however, the staff were very, very obliging. The coffee was consistently fabulous, and..."

Campbell Butterworth

"We had a late breakfast here. All the staff were friendly and the food was great. Nice quiet little spot, would happily recommend it to..."

Tom

""Nice coffee". Exactly. Everything was... Nice. Nothing mind blowing, but so warm and cozy and... Nice. A little home away from..."

Jay

"They really should include a neutral option on the mobile app. Food was ok, nothing memorable, service was ok, wouldn't call it friendly by any..."

Shil1402

"The staff was friendly. Service was a bit slow. Food was okey not great. I had the scrambled eggs and husband had the poached eggs veggie brekkie. My..."

Megustacomerbien

"I had the scrambled eggs,with parsley garnish,best I've ever eaten,the new chef,Manjula I think,not only beautiful but an awesome gastronome,the..."

Gerome Don Levy

"A good, honest stayer. There's no shortage of great spots around here and it's been over a year since my last visit. Very happy to come here again...."

Mark Cowell

"The man and I had a great midday breakfast experience here. The service was so-so, but the quality of food more than made up for that aspect. The man..."

Miss Nommer

"Great location with plenty of seating inside and good spots in the sun out front. Cappuccino was pretty good. Location is the key..."

Fish

"Best eggs Benedict I've ever had. Generous servings and beautiful food. Coffee us also really..."

Jessica Larritt

"Alright nothing flash. Ordered the corn fritters and my partner ordered the fry up. Fritters were very thin and plain. My partner loved his fry up,..."

Pousie

"Simply Amazing. This place has beyond outstanding breakfasts. The ingredients are sourced fresh from the market literally across the street and the..."

Charles Pope

"Funky little cafe across from the markets that doesn't require reservations on a Saturday morning. Love..."

Sale Giss

"A place to relax. The coffee was okay by Melbourne standards. I was quite pleased with the eggs Benedict that I ordered, while my wife was..."

Kwanghui

"A lovely, warm, inviting space. Friendly service. Coffee was ok. Food was ok. It was nice but nothing to make me want to come..."

Rob

"Do a mean breakfast burger, which has to be one of the best in Melbourne, called the "Phat Burger". The best coffee on the Coventry Street..."

Jake Hower

"Found this hidden treasure!!! Such a lovely restaurant, can tell from every corner every wall that it was full of dedication and passion. Indoor and..."

Dani L

"Love this place!! Food, drinks and Peter, who is the owner and an amazing host. He will approach to tell you stories and make you laugh. Food is just..."

Verónica Meca Llamas

"A gorgeous find with the most delicious Polish food! Paul our host was amazing and looked after our table of 16 for our Christmas dinner. All of the..."

Carmen Leong

"Gorgeous little place to sit across from South Melbourne Market. All the servers are wonderful and lovely and have very quick service. The menu is..."

Kate Veerag

"Hands down the best food I've had in a long time. Prices are extremely reasonable and the staff are absolutely lovely. My meal of smashed avocado,..."

Emili Spartalis

"A cosy little restaurant serving Polish French cuisine, right next to South Melbourne Market. The decoration and atmosphere gives you a homey feel...."

Stephon Wong

"We were wondering where to eat when we wandered past and saw the inviting seats out the front and realised here was a good chance to sample some..."

Joanne Lung

"A cute, very unassuming place. Great service and a delicious menu. We had the baked eggs and breakfast melt. The breakfast melt is definitely..."

Shell Belle

Spitiko

85/100 (680 ratings)

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"Best Greek in Melbourne, beautiful food and lovely..."

Nicky Burnett

"Had the most beautiful meal. Truly a family affair. Best Greek food..."

Paul Atkins

"One of the most amazing Greek feasts we have had!! Amazing atmosphere , friendly amazing wait staff, fantastic food and wine. Next time we visit..."

Stacey Anne

"The food is amazing best service from John and all the..."

Elizabeth Kostaras-Gakis

"What can I say about spitiko... I love the place, from the food to the service it's always bang on. John and the staff make it an occasion every time..."

Demetri 'Hank Moody' Thomas

"Great place, excellent service and nice food!!! I'm planning to bring..."

Yasha Aronov

"Lovely staff and beautiful food! Will definitely be back again! Love that they keep it..."

Jaime Dean Penna

"Great food and service great Authentic Greek food good..."

John Raftopoulos

"Delicious and a great vibe. Satisfied my craving for Greek food and culture..."

Tahney Alexandra May

"Cannot speak highly enough of this place. Great tasty cuisine, fabulous atmosphere and the greatest owners and staff. Bravo to Gianni and his staff..."

Nick Zafiriou

"Great food, great service and can't wait to go..."

Rob Green

"Awesome food and friendly staff...must check it..."

Archie Katsis

"Ordered takeaway from here last night and it was a pleasure. It also felt like we were dining in Greece. Very authentic and clearly made with love...."

Nicole Wamba

"Always enjoyed dining in here, takeaway is just as good. Lovely moussaka and feta fries go down a treat. Keep up the good work guys :)..."

Tokenbroccolligirl

"Beautiful food and excellent service as always, thankyou..."

Sandra Agelis

"Very impressed with the hospitality and how welcoming the staff were during our visit. Our table of two had the banquet which started with 4 dips,..."

Angela

"Thank you for an amazing dinner tonight Hugo! Your hospitality and genuine warmth made for a great night and even better food! Your passion for..."

Evana Karapetis

"The restaurant is new to the area so why not try it out... the cuisine is delicious... traditional Greek style... and the service very good... try..."

Inostram

"Stumbled across this pace for a last minute birthday. As partner is Greek Cypriot, we were prepared to be underwhelmed as often nationals are away..."

Adrianj

"Oh this place..... The best meat you’ll eat, the chicken is to die for and if you’re lucky enough to be there for the lamb on the spit, AMAZING!!..."

Michael Grundy

"Having lived for years in Cyprus, we were looking for authentic Greek cuisine in Melbourne that would not cost arm and leg, and this place is exactly..."

Olga Barrett

"What a fantastic restaurant! The food was divine! I highly recommend the potatoes! Super delicious and wonderful hospitality from John the owner! A..."

A Girl With Curves

"Order everything and regret nothing, then order some more because the food is incredible. Twice I've been here and twice I've been blown away by how..."

J Cameron

"I went here last night and the food was amazing the flavours melted in my mouth and was to die for. Best Greek ever!!!!!! I would recommend it to..."

Ricardoski1610

"We attended using a coupon deal and enjoyed the atmosphere and a delicious meal. They were busy that night, and we were provided with two delicious..."

Elletee

"We always eat here with our group of friends that are a mix of GF, Vego, allergies to seafood and meat lovers.. We go in for the banquet, tell the..."

Windsorlocal

"Tried this place out after hearing about them due to their sponsorship of my favourite sporting club South Melbourne FC (www.smfc.com.au). We went..."

HellenicDiner

"Walked in today on a cold August night and was warmly greeted by a jolly grill man named Tony who i later found out was the manager.. We decided to..."

Pierce Brosnan

"Two years ago we had the best Greek dinner at Spitiko, and now we're back! For a four course dinner with wine for four ($95) valued at $197.60?? ..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Groupon deal - food lovely, atmosphere upbeat, vibrant, relaxed,casual. Don't need a deal to have a evening of good food, good won't & fun - will..."

Mac

"Thank you John and Tracey and all his Staff. We Celebrated our Daughter's Christening few weeks back and I cannot speak any more highly of..."

Debbie Lykouras

"A warm, cosy and friendly Greek restaurant located in South Melbourne. The souvalaki and gyros were really good. Loved the saganaki but found the..."

The Spice Adventuress

"We love this restaurant food is plentiful and always spot on this is a lively place and we love the history and story of this restaurant Do not..."

Suzifoodie

"Unpretentious home cooked Greek experience with our wonderful host John Kalos. The best hand foraged tatziki ever, perfectly cooked lamb, try the..."

Tori Joy Phillips

"Love,love this place, feels like home for us both. Home cooked greek food that tastes amazing . John and Tony are such beautiful people and they..."

Kathy Bryan

"It's always so nice eating at Spitiko. The waiters a really friendly. I love that they will basically order for you when you're not sure of what..."

Danielle Canna

"I recommend Spitiko to anyone who wants a great, fun, tasty and occasionally interactive dining experience. The food is always..."

James

"Been here twice now, the first experience was fantastic, the second not so much. Inconsistency in food and service just doesn't do it for..."

GGx

"Love this place. We've been coming here for ages and it's become a regular place for us to relax and enjoy an evening out. It's a great evening..."

D H

"Had the mixed grill platter, souva and dips, refreshing change from the normal fare on Clarendon street. Really homey feel to the place and friendly..."

Munchkinmichie

"Food was amazing, especially the lemon potatoes. Will deffinetly be coming..."

Pip

"If I could think of a few words to describe Spitiko – I’d say “hearty family restaurant that whips out home-cooked Greek meals”. When we..."

Burp Appetit

"Dinner with jas at Spitiko, a Greek restaurant that starts with a funny z sign that in maths means "the sum of". Google translate says 'Spitiko'..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Spitiko has been around for a while and for some reason we have never ventured in but on a cold dark night I get a craving for good Greek food and my..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The room was full of people, the drinks were flowing, the delightful food was abundant. The event was very festive indeed, reflecting the strong..."

Angel Khong

"Fantastic food and atmosphere a really good night with family or friends. Great staff and friendly and attentive service. One of the better Greek..."

Nick The Greek

"Went there for dinner with friends and from the moment we walked in, everything was amazing! The service, the decor, the buzz of patrons around the..."

Cassandra Lakis

"Worth the Airfares. We had heard about several Greek eateries and Spitiko was one of them We dined there and had the banquet We made the big mistake..."

Aekara21

"Best Greek outside of Greece. Big call I know, but these guys are doing it right. Please make sure you go hungry, very hungry in fact...and thirsty...."

Jenx

"Best Greek restaurant within the area + surroundings. Can't come to South Melbourne and look past this place. From the cheerful management who make..."

Cliff Fabian Hussey

"Comedy wins. The guys who run this place could make money on the comedy festival circuit. Really engaging and friendly, they make you feel like..."

Gin

"Fantastic venue. I recently held my daughters baptism at Spitiko and loved it. The food was great and the service was exceptional. The feedback from..."

Manari_7

"Friendly staff.... Decent food... Cool atmosphere. Not a fan of the Greek rap music but all in all I love this..."

Foodcomas

"Always have a great time at Spitiko; relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, simple tasty meals and not pretentious. Happy to while away many a hour..."

Chemuk

"Absolutely Spectacular. I have been here on a few occasions but not for over a year now. We needed a place where 4 different people with 4 different..."

Nikita

"Magnificent Food. Definitely going back. The food was delicious, fresh and generous. Service was prompt. The waitresses were polite and smiling. The..."

Amanda P

"Great Service and Great Food - a real Greek gem!. Went to dinner here a few weeks ago with some friends and thought it was great. The servings were..."

Queen Of Food

"Amazing. Food, service, venue was fantastic. Happily go back. Only complaint would be the chair was rocky. Highly recommend anyone to..."

Kerrod Hughes

"Best souvalaki I have..."

Matthew Dunn

"Fantastic food and service. This place does Greek food exceptionally well and offers extremely good value. We went for a work function and everyone..."

James

"Great family restaurant in South Melbourne. Restaurant that caters for all, both groups and couples, from families, friends, elderly couples etc. The..."

HungryMe

"Greek local secret. Love this place, if we are dining as a family, this is where we all choose. The food is wholesome and packed full of flavour...."

GoodorNot

"Amazing. Best greek restaurant in melbourne, fantastic food, we had our sons christening there and the staff were on the ball the whole time, our..."

Joanne Theodore

"Great greek food love it ..... 7 years I've been going to spitiko ...my latest was a Thursday night dinner....let's put it this way it's Saturday now..."

David C

"Birthday celebration. Having booked my birthday dinner at Spitiko, I was a little worried after reading the review by "concerned". I didn't need to..."

Bdaygirl

"Amazing place! Serves super authentic Greek food, staff are very courteous and friendly, and the food is..."

Eskatrene

"Love It 👍🏻✌🏻 Food Is Amazing, Rich Servings, Awesome Service .... Will Be Back..."

Kino Mamich

"Such a gem of a place, went on a quiet weeknight. The food is delicious and service is superb too. Loved the chicken gyros, lamb, calamari and..."

Lorraine Quach

"I’ve been to my fair share of Greek restaurants and this place has to be my favourite. Authentic and tasty! I took my family of 4 here, and we had..."

Dominic Brown

"Amazing Greek food. The traditional banquet is so filling. Entrees, salads, then a tray if succulent lamb, chicken, rissoles, sausages, cutlets......"

Dan Browne

"Went with a group of 5 on Thursday night and thoroughly enjoyed the service and the food. The waiter had a good sense of humour and the food was very..."

Yuting Z

"A great place to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine. The owner serves quality Greek food in a relaxing atmosphere. Overall the food was excellent and the..."

anthony taranto

"This place is one of the finest Greek restaurants I've been to. The food came out quick and plentiful. The waitresses were great especially Tina who..."

Nick Papas

Shandong Mama

83/100 (678 ratings)

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"Lovely black squid-ink dumplings, but I shouldn't recommend particular dishes until I've had them all and can actually say which I like best...."

Chris Borthwick

"The best dumplings ever!! Since moving to Sydney I miss Shandong Mama so much so that I asked a friend to bring some for me when she visited from..."

Jhessikka Lee

"One of the best dumplings and pork buns I've had !! We will be back 👍 A must try for..."

Sarah Ward

"Came back here after first visiting 4 years ago. Lived up to my memory. Loved the hot and sour soup. Bit underwhelmed with the squid ink dumplings..."

Ross Mayberry

"Been here 20+ times. Went there three times the first weekend I discovered it. Have tried most menu items and while the dumplings are insanely good..."

Sol Doak

"Best zucchini dumplings in town. Service is fast and..."

Matteo Senesi

"Absolutely marvelous dumplings. A little bit noisy, long..."

Valeria Egorova

"Never been to ShanDong MaMa but I have been to ShanDong MaMa Mini... I would have to say these are probably the nicest dumplings I've had in..."

Camille Bertocchi

"Sensational dumplings �� loved every bite..."

Jet Tranter

"Ohhhhhh the dumplings ��absolutely..."

Tracy Shaw

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Hidden in a small alley plaza in Chinatown known to have the best dumplings in the city...."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Very special squid ink dumping match with garlic sauce, crab roe tofu are great too. Dessert purple potato cake is amazing too, lovely mochi..."

Crazzzy

"I could see why my cousin from Sydney would fly down to Melbourne to eat these dumplings. The food is superb but the service is utterly poor...."

Tracey Loc

"Hands down our favourite chinese restaurant in Melbourne!! Their zucchizucchi dumplings and eggplant w rice dishes are out of this world. Highly..."

VitaminDee86

"The booths could be in better condition with lots of sticky tape. The dumplings are still very good. The Melbourne dumplings are excellent and are my..."

Ollie

"Delicious dumplings but the rice and noodles were average. Will go back for the..."

Musafir

"I saw Shandong Mama in an article for best dumplings in Melbourne. With that, I had to try them. I got the named mackerel dumplings. They come both..."

Chris Lee

"This is a great place located within the mid-city arcade. They have ample seats and booths for larger groups. I came here with work colleagues and..."

Rhonni

"The Spanish mackerel boiled dumplings are absolutely delicious: light, pillowy clouds of seafood. Not your usual dumpling place - lots of regional..."

Snacker

"Located in the middle of the arcade, and they serve amazing fish dumplings which is quite different.Would usually get the pork and mackarel..."

M3lissa____

"Delicious dumplings. And the first casual/cheap/dirty asian restaurant I've encountered that uses reusable metal straws! Yay!..."

Bingbong

"Loved the Mackeral Fish dumplings. It was juicy. Although the smell was fishy it tasted absolutely delicious. We also tried the dill-licious pork..."

Confessions Of A Foodie

"If you are in a mood for Dumplings, Shandong Mama is the place to go. I generally go to their Centre Place outlet as its closer to my workplace, its..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Mid city arcade - if you were a tourist you probably wouldn't stumble across it but there are some gems in this arcade. The place..."

Tinmans Treats

"3.5. Pork fried dumplings with fresh dill, spring onions, ginger, dried shrimp and sesame oil . One of the best places for unique dumplings...."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Another good dumpling place in the city. Great value. Been coming here for a while now. This time I tried the Claypots! The broth is tasty. Highly..."

Priscillia

"Had the vegetarian noodles and dumplings. They were surprisingly really good. Super happy with the meal. Only wish they were licensed, would have..."

Ji Song

"Order the Daryl noodle, order the Daryl noodle, order the Daryl noodle, all of the dumplings are really great but please order the Daryl..."

Alex Whitney

"Humble little place doing great food. This place does lots of dishes you will have seen elsewhere but it packs in the flavour. They also don’t pull..."

Richard

"The best pan fried dumplings in Melbourne! I love the pan fried chicken dumplings and I had never really had something like it before. Must try!..."

Tashveen14

"We were seeing the Harry Potter and The Cursed Child play at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne, and wanted to dine somewhere close by for dinner...."

Foodpornjournal

"not surprised this place is famous for their dumplings! the squid dumpling is really really delicious and the inside meat is so delicious. they’re..."

Loveeatingfood

"They serve their dumplings in a unique skin that is thinner than the usual dumplings in other place. Price is a bit more expensive but the fillings..."

Caroline

"I am not a huge dumpling fan but when a friend brought me here recently I had the most delicious dumplings I have tasted.I loved the..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"It's been a while since I visited Shandong Mama and this time I decided not to go for their dumplings which is what this restaurant is famous..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Only tried the Mackrel Dumplings panfried but will happily go back next time I visit Melbourne. The specials on the blackboard sounded great...."

Racveq

"Great place if you dont want the same old dumplings flavours. We got mackerel potstickers, spinach and minced prawn ,pork prawn and fungus.all were..."

Kit Cat

"Oh my - a fantastic experience at Shandong Mama. Tucked away in a tiny arcade - this dumpling experience is not to be missed. The mackerel dumplings..."

Mia U

"This place is known for their dumplings 🥟. Dumpling lovers surely know this restaurant which is hidden in one of Chinatown alley.The..."

Eatwithbonny

"Really loved Shandong mama, their food is consistently although their service can be a bit patchy. We ordered their fish dumpling which my..."

Piggyeatalot

"Really nice and yummy dumplings and fried dumplings. My partner is vegetarian and we always come here to have their vegetarian dumplings which is the..."

Kelvinchewsv

"I know this place is known for the dumplings but oh boy the mackerel fish balls are amazing. I have tried to cook it at home but it can't compare to..."

Tessa

"This was surprising good. Ordered the fish fried dumplings which is a signature dish. Was really good and not fishy at all. The fish was really..."

By JUDEE

"One of my all time favourite!Been multiple times. Every time it hits the mark.Consistent food quality.Always busy but..."

Jennyabouttown

"Located mid city inside the building . Customer service not bad , and the dumpling really surprising ^^ is tasty and juicy omg so yummy. Yeah is true..."

Pierre Pie

"Dumplings have changed a little with the proportion of ingredients since visiting first a year or so ago but they are still great. Their pan fried..."

Dani Boudville

"Really good dumplings. The mackeral , Melbourne, and steamed zucchini ones are delicious.I recommend fried over steamed for most of the dumplings..."

Mervin

"One of the better dumpling places in Melbourne. Although I must admit the flavour is not for everyone. You either love it or you hate it... they..."

Diesel

"Finally found a place that serves good fried dumplings!We ordered sweet and sour fish filet rice and prawn fried dumplings, both are really..."

WorldFoodie

"I recommend the panfried pork dumplings and the boiled fish dumplings. The food here is authentic, very reasonably priced and always delicious...."

Sharon Smith

"Loved the experience! Dropped in on a whim during a random stroll... Super friendly service and amusing banter. Tried some dumplings and some seasame..."

JC

"Had the best vegan dumplings of my life! Also tried the fungi and mapo tofu which was divine. Food customer service and can't wait to..."

Nomnom

"We had previously been to the Shandong Mama restaurant in Richmond and thought we should try out this one in the CBD. This restaurant is much nicer..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"An unassuming shopfront nestled in Melbourne's lane ways provides some of our citys best dumplings.This wonderfully restaurant that feels..."

Mouth On A Mission

"mackerel fish dumpling | pan fried | eight treasure tea | simple tea break | totally good for my parents who are so "cina", glad that my mom loves..."

Michelle Chin

"After getting this place as a tip from friends and went because it had a fairly good rating on zomato as well. We made a reservation for 6 people for..."

I. D.

"Shandong Mama was such a great find for our late lunchtime feed. Food was so good, dumplings are well made with tasty fillings and prices are great...."

Tige

"The food is delicious, there’s no doubt but don’t come here if you’re not prepared for the low quality service. It took 30 mins for my..."

JJ

"Their signature dumplings is top notch!Awesome dish, the crunchiness from caramelization from one side and still soft on the other..."

Culinary Artist

"You don’t come here for the atmosphere or service - just for the dumplings. The dill spiked pork boiled dumplings are the best, and a generous..."

Kelly Belly

"It’s a family owned restaurant where “Mama” is actually representing the mother of the family. Really great place for dumpling!My..."

Leslie Yapi

"Had the pan-fried pork dumplings which came with a total of ten pieces; the filling consisted of minced pork with a dash of cooking wine and sesame..."

.itadakimasu~

"I love eating at this dumpling restaurant. It’s definitely not the fanciest decor or the cheapest dumpling but their veggie dumplings are great and..."

Unravelled

"This place was highly recommended for dumplings. So we ordered the fish dumplings and melbourne boiled dumplings (which had prawn). And they were..."

SDeans

"Freshly made dumplings that come right from the stove, I could not be more impressed. The dumplings are their signature dishes and the taste is..."

Kylie

"Not bad for a dumpling place but a bit pricey for the signature mackerel dumplings. I must admit they are tasty though. Everything else is normal and..."

Happyley

"ShanDong MaMa makes some of the best dumplings in Melbourne! Nested inside an arcade at the famous Chinatown quarter of Melbourne CBD, the unassuming..."

Edu VN

"The show stopper is their mackerel pot stickers. They are so good. Other items I have eaten are OK but not the same standard as the pot stickers. The..."

Dee Cee

"Came here for the dumplings experience and have to say the boiled dumplings were far better than the pan fried ones. The dumplings skins are thin and..."

Ayon Banerjee

"Food tastes great and comes out quickly. Has a real family run old school vibe. Staff are super friendly and tables fill..."

Eric Faafiti

"The vegetarian pan-fried dumplings are simply delicious! They seems more juicy compared to the boiled ones, although they are both very..."

M C

Gami Chicken & Beer

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"Was spoilt with a visit to Ishizuka for my birthday and I, lover of all things Japanese, had actually never heard of this elegant 2-hatted restaurant..."

Annii

"Took my partner here for his birthday. Let’s just say he absolutely loved it. The food, staff and environment were..."

Emily Zeng

"From start to finish this was an experience to savor...the restaurant is nested in a basement and once you enter, you experience a wonderful journey..."

Srslyfoods

"Hidden away in the CBD basement, this exotic place offers one of the best kaiseki fine dining experience you can ever get in Melbourne.I..."

Snow White's Apple

"Amazing food, equally amazing service and experience...."

J

"Very good ambience, loved the setting and the space given (Kisume’s chef table in comparison was much more squished). I loved most of the food,..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"There’s nothing to not love or be impressed by at Ishizuka. From the amusing treasure hunt for us to find the “secret” and secure entrance to..."

PS91

"Possibly the best Japanese in Melbourne but overpriced. Food was great nonetheless..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"Possibly the best Japanese fine diner I’ve been to in Melbourne. Each course was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was prompt..."

ND

"Took my good friends here to celebrate them getting married and was not disappointed. The food and the story behind each dish was amazing. The..."

Ayapom

"Amazing place to experience Kaiseki - Japanese multi-courses dinner. It’s hidden in the underground, took us a while to find. But have to say,..."

Emmmma Llove Food

"I came here for my birthday and boy was I blown away. The interior of the restaurant was absolutely stunning. The staff were amazing and attentive..."

Josephine

"Hidden from plain sight lies Ishizuka, a fine dining Japanese restaurant offering a Kaiseki experience. Kaiseki is a traditional multi course dinner,..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Amazing restaurant. We dined here in Feb 2019z Didn’t have high expectations but we were blown away by the end of the night. Perfectly attentive..."

Foodholic

"Celebrated a very special anniversary and it was a once in a lifetime fine dining experience. The Kaiseki menu changes every few weeks and is very..."

Diana Xie

"Rather a late review, however cannot fault my first kaiseki experience at Ishizuka.My boyfriend and I decided to dine at Ishizuka for our 2..."

Hjeatsgood

"Such a hidden gem, we had a great night here. Staff are friendly and attentive. The menu offers a nice mixture of seafood, vegetable and beef with..."

5ilverr

"Hidden in the basement of an apartment, you won’t expect there’s a Japanese restaurant there. Ishizuka is a kaiseki restaurant that changes menu..."

Makan2Melbourne

"The best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne! All of the dishes are nicely decorated and delicious. I love it so much. I will visit again for..."

Long Ka Vivian Chu

"Who would have thought? Buried in the basement of a non descriptive apartment megaplex is one of the finest of fine dining restaurants in Melbourne...."

Alan Tse

"Mind blowing food! One of the best meal I've had! Excellent food, service, and food. Very reasonable wine mark-up. The wagyu and the toro sushi was..."

Alicia Byrnes

"This recent amazing Kaiseki experience is one worth noting,The entrance is greeted by an gigantic floor to ceiling lantern, lit up by the..."

Gary Li

"Mind-blowing food. There's nothing I could add that hasn't already been said. Our favourites were the Blackmore 9+ wagyu cooked to perfection and the..."

Nicole

"One of the best meals I’ve had in Australia. Excellent food, service and venue. Very reasonable wine mark-up. Have struggled to find authentic..."

TJ

"Wish I could give Ishizuka more than 5 🌟’s to really depict how phenomenal my experience was.The restaurant is literally in a basement..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"A beautifully hidden Japanese fine dining restaurant. We had the degustation, and each course was delicious and amazingly presented. The only..."

D

"Definitely my current favourite.Amazing service and experience. I’ve been twice within 6 weeks and the second time nothing was the same...."

UNO

"This is a special place as it is well hidden in the basement. All diners sit around the cooking counter. When we dined we had the 11 courses..."

AC

"Intimate dining experience. Expected flavours from a kaiseki menu. If I have to be very critical, their portion control could have been better, a..."

Emptystomach

"Came here in May and tasted the autumn menu. Omg I was in heaven every single dish was outstanding. The toro was the freshest I’ve ever had, one..."

The Honest Glutton

"4.8- Purely taking in consideration the price I’ve had this place bookmarked as soon as it opened and finally made a booking and thank..."

Vivian

"I absolutely love this place! Tho it was tricky to find, but I enjoyed the journey. The whole experience was amazing, we had a set..."

Haki Trula

"We went here back in June and absolutely loved it. It was just such a great dining experience. Service was fantastic and the food was second to none...."

Oj_always_eating

"The environment and service are very nice for anniversary！Enjoy！But food is not top as the price！by the way, this restaurant only provides set..."

Vega

"Well well well, finally had a chance to try this best Japanese cuisine. It is really really worth the money and can not give a fault of each dish. So..."

Laurence Song

"From food selection, food quality, preparation to presentation, it ticks all my boxes. The autumn theme can be experienced on every small dish. ..."

JiTe

"Loved everything about Ishizuka, the beautiful room, the quietness not often found, the lovely staff and the food- just wow! It was a beautiful..."

Melbourne Foodie

"What an amazing dining experience! Thank-you to Tomotaka Ishizuka for introducing Kaiseki to Melbourne. I've never had this style before, but felt..."

Nalia

"Amazing kaiseiki, I visited when they just opened up. It took quite a while to find them but I followed the directions from their website and it was..."

Syahirah Halim

"Had an incredible experience at Ishizuka last night. This is a truly special restaurant. The food was perfection, as were the wine & sake matches...."

Megan M

"My boyfriend took me here as a surprise for my birthday and I was blown away! From the fresh ingredients to the authentic flavours, every dish had..."

Nics

"It was a restaurant I didn't intend to dine at but my sister who is a bit of a Japanese food snob exclaimed it is the best Japanese in Melbourne...."

Mustard

"I would say the food is ok, the price is a bit high but the environment and services are nice. Worth a try if you like Japanese food, but maybe only..."

FBriacliff

"Heard about Ishizuka by word of mouth - it was highly recommended and we were not disappointed. As other reviewers have noted, it's not easy to..."

Lindsay

"The location is a bit hard to find. Need to press the door bell to let them open the door. We were 15 mins early than the time we booked so been told..."

FoodieBear

"Overall, restaurant atmosphere was nice with a beautiful decoration! Except the small street to enter to the restaurant was dirty and smelly rubbish...."

Food Food Food

"Very tricky and hidden place to find.Loved the minimalist interior! Service: 4/5Food:3/5Ambiance: 4/5Personally..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Would have rated this as 4.5* Everything was excellent - food, service and environment. Wagyu was superb, even better than the David Blackmore at..."

GPS Joe

"amazing fine Japanese dining. Very traditional. Every single dish is awesome! Perfect sashimi, so fresh and good. Best in melbourne. Highly..."

Chris Shi

"Beef and toro sushi is my favouriteMy first kaiseki experienceReally enjoy every thingI will bring my parents here when they visit..."

Chang Liu

"Wow. What a lovely experience. The best ingredients perfectly cooked with delicacy and restraint and presented like works of art. Wonderful staff. A..."

Marika Harvey

"Everything is excellent standards, 12 courses are impressive, Toro tastes similar with I tried before at Usuki Fugu Yamadaya. The only bad thing is..."

Percy Jardine

"Thank you chef Ishizuka for bringing us to such an amazing food adventure! When we entered the wooden door, it felt as if we entered into another..."

Simon & Sophie

"Ishizuka is a must. Simple. The best Kaiseki experience I've had.Heading into the basement of an inter-city residential building, much like..."

Kotix

"Finding Ishizuka was abit of an adventure. We had to walk through an alley that smelled of rubbish and get access to the basement. The restaurant was..."

Hangry Horace

"And yet another 5 Star review, and with good reason. Just an extraordinary restaurant, from the clarity and quality of ingredients with each course,..."

Mark Zammit

"Amazing atmosphere with amazing food and absolutely amazing service as you would expect from the world's most beautiful people (the Japanese). This..."

Steve Levon

"I recently came back from Japan and after trying all their restaurants in the ‘world100 best restaurants’ list, I got to say Ishizuka is..."

Angela Eats

"Coming to this restaurant felt like a trip down memory lane. Like many restaurants in Japan, this is also a hidden wonder! You have to go down a tiny..."

Mimi

"What an AMAZING experience! Was lucky enough to book a time my partner and I wanted after seeing it was booked out. Was a wonderful treat for the..."

Melissa Thang

"Unbelievably delicious. We had to rush to the restaurant because we were running a little late but instantly felt relaxed after walking in because of..."

Jess

"I want to give this place 10 stars. Probably the best meals I've ever had. A little clinical in terms of atmosphere but we quickly relaxed after a..."

Lucy

"Simply extraordinary. Traditional Japanese style in an amazing space. A beautiful experience from the moment you walk in - impressive in every way...."

Food Doc

"Celebrated our one year at Ishizuka. Absolutely beautiful experience, great food and venue, love the dishes so pretty. Got the opportunity to learn..."

Kay Kong

"I went there with my husband on my birthday. It’s a haute Japanese cuisine, a tasting course characterized by the perfection of its preparation and..."

H&J0329

"Finally there's a traditional Kaiseki Ryori in Melbourne!Kaiseki Ryori is the high end of traditional Japanese food which generally cost about..."

Iris

"As an avid fan of Japanese food, I was thrilled to hear that an authentic kaiseki restaurant has finally come to Melbourne. Kaiseki style food is..."

Aier

"Prepare to embark on an adventure that will stimulate your taste buds and astonish your minds! Upon entering Ishizuka, I was immediately welcomed by..."

Ricky Xiao

"Have not seen much Kaiseki around here in Australia. Lucky enough I got my seat reserved as soon as I heard of this one and this one just did a..."

Dean

"Review Part 1--Presentation+TasteI have been long reading about Japanese fine dining and particularly interested in Kaiseki due to its fame..."

XT Zhou

"the very first - Michelin stars ready - the best Kaiseki restaurant in Australia“Beyond the range of mountains, another range; recounting..."

JunZzz

"This is way more than what we were expecting. The food, wine pairing, team and services are fantastic, best dining experience of my VIC trip. I..."

Karen Chen

"I have to say thank you for the amazing dinner for our birthdays and anniversary! I really enjoyed the experience and the staff explaining what we..."

Peter Nguyen

"Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese meal and usually focus on seasonal ingredients for the dishes. I dined here when they had the 2022..."

Barry

"Phenomenal food and the service was amazing. One of the best Japanese dining experiences I have ever had. Everything was fresh and authentic...."

Eat with Josephine

"Beautiful interior and a hidden gem. We came here for my birthday and the experience was unforgettable. Kaiseki dining, a seasonal menu of courses..."

Vanessa Wong-Lee

"Really cool hidden venue. Great service, attentive staff. Food was prep with great attention to details. An amazing Kaiseki experience..."

Janie Ngan Pham

"Had Ishizuka this Thursday! My dinner was the 8pm session. The food was great but the only unique dish was the wagyu beef!!! The A5 wagyu beef was..."

Amber Zhang

The Spot Cafe And Diner

91/100 (677 ratings)

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"Food tasted great. The corn fritters were so tasty and meshed well with the avocado and halloumi. However i had asked for no poached egg and it came..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Visited this lovely cafe on Fathers Day! We booked a table for 8 and the place was perfect for my father who is in a wheelchair. He had enough space..."

Sally Stevens

"Recently moved to the area and found this little gem while walking my dog. Coffee is perfect, staff are very friendly and warm. Heaps of..."

Jasmine Coop

"Favourite local! Food and coffee is amazing. They have the best filter in the area so you should definitely try it if you're a coffee enthusiast...."

May Richard

"I’ve been a regular for a long time, friendly and cosy place. Mujadara is my favourite, the house made butter milk waffle is a must try . Coffee..."

Adhitya Wiguna

"Best coffee in town!Food is delicious and I love the middle eastern flavors.The waffles are a must try as well as the shakshuka100%..."

Izzy

"I must say this place is awesome especially when I get the extra scoop of ice cream on the waffle compliments of the chef, always delicious!!!..."

Fatz The Foodie

"Very attentive service & delicious food. We had the vegan super salad and organic granola. They were both wholesome and filling. The coffees and hot..."

Vegan Foods Melbourne

"Wonderful I must say. The place is cozy and nice, the staffs are really helpful, friendly and their skills are amazing. Love it and will come again...."

Jolie Nguyen

"The drinks is great and staff is really nice and cute as well as the boss. My friends and I have a great time there. Moreover, the price is..."

Mai

"I absolutely loved this place and the aesthetic! The coffee was hearty and refreshing!! I found that the single origin coffee here is also amazing. I..."

Van Dat

"😎 Our new Coburg brunch spot☀️We kicked off May with brekkie at the spot ☕️ We loved the service, bright cafe and lovely wooden..."

Eat X Wander

"This place is great. We we're early for an appointment so stopped for some breakfast. We had the fritters and the shakshuka and it was incredibly..."

Emily Russell

"Excellent central and accessible location. Great coffee! Great menu items with a middle eastern and Turkish influence. Nice small clean cafe, great..."

Halal Food Melbourne

"We came here to The Spot Cafe in Coburg for brunch. It was a cold morning but we felt warm and comfortable even sitting outside. The decor is..."

Dine And Dash

"Clean, modern cafe with a decent size menu. Had the fritters stack and was pleasantly surprised at the generous serving. Even though the veg goodness..."

Lole Lole Lole

"Used to have such a good avocado smash for an incredible price. But then I think they changed owners so they don’t offer that good deal anymore...."

Ana Rita Leitoguinho

"WOW! The best cafe I’ve been to in Melbourne so far. My first time here and I had the grilled chicken sandwich with halloumi it was delicious and..."

Francis Sia

"Real rating 4.25 ⭐️ This was our first time visiting The Spot and here’s what we think of it!Harissa scrambled eggs - this..."

Win - FSC

"The Spot is a little cafe tucked away in a quite part of Coburg. It’s a little gem that serves up great brunches with friendly service...."

Teresa.active.foodie

"Great coffee, great food, great service!The Spot is THE spot to go if you're after a good feed. We got the Harissa Scramble, Smashed..."

Foodloverwhojiggles

"Excellent place for coffee and breakfast! Must try: their specialty brews and Harissa Scrambled eggs. Very friendly staff and..."

Sterling Archer

"Great Coffee. Delicious food with a good variety. Everything is halal which is a bonus for me. Great customer service. My favourite local cafe in..."

Rocky

"A quiet, light-filled cafe, perfect for studying or reading. Fast, friendly service. The homemade hummus is amazing! Happy hour deals are excellent..."

Katherine Barnett

"an awesome little cafe ,nice an relaxing, and the coffee is just spot on went for a sec. we had the haloumi burger and the lamb burger which there..."

Thecheftable

"The Spot located in Coburg, is a very new and modern little cafe situated just under an apartment complex on Nicholson Street. Situated in a rather..."

Brew Hunter

"Fantastic coffee and even better food. Middle eastern twist on the menu with so much flavour at a really good price. Highly recommend a visit...."

Dana Jeffrey

"The Spot serves Proud Mary coffee so that was a great start to our morning. We thoroughly enjoyed our lattes and they whipped up a fab soy latte..."

Split The Bill

"Beautiful fresh and vibrant food. Another halal option around. The owner are just amazing, and the staffs are also amazing😍. Its not a big..."

Athirahb

"Ever since we’ve been blessed with 2 Beautiful Lil Girls, we rarely go out to Cafès. Simply because some of the cafes we’ve been feels tight and..."

Haidar

"I was fortunate to have breakfast as a guest of The Spot today and I was pleasantly surprised. For a local little cafe their menu is bursting with..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Great variety of food options on the menu, comfortable seating, and friendly customer service. A good meeting point for vegetarians and coffee..."

Nur Elif Ankara

"The staff were very friendly and helpful! The food was very nice and tasty. It was very reasonably priced and got a good portion size. It had a nice..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"A must try cafe with a Verity of dishes to choose from, the chilli scramble eggs was excellent, coffee on point and great service, well done guys ..."

Adam Elhouli

"Can’t get enough of this place! I’ve been eating here since they opened and I must say it is the most consistent cafe in terms of service, food..."

Rim El-Ayoubi

"Good little local spot with friendly staff and intriguing menu. Their home made labne is very good, as are their iced lattes. Coffee is very good in..."

Mandy Blackman

"The Spot’s unique take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine is a welcome and refreshing change to the expansive yet rather conventional..."

Penguineats

"Had brunch at this great little spot. The atmosphere of the cafe is awesome, a lot of friends and families meeting up for weekend brunch. The service..."

Farah Mohammed

"I love this place 😊👍👍👍👍 I have never been disappointed with the food or the coffee. All styles of brew methods and excellent customer..."

Bosu

"Amazing food the baked eggs are fantastic and the coffee is spot on every time this place is definitely worth a visit. A beautiful cafe with a cozy..."

Aimee Morgan-Lloyd

"I have been a regular at the Spot cafe for over a year, always warm and friendly service. Love trying different items on their menu especially the..."

Ray Adams

"Scrambled eggs may sound boring, but trust me – the Harissa Scrambled Eggs ($14.5) are anything but. Served on crusty sourdough, the swirl of..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Guys, I cannot recommend this place enough. Coffee is literally the best I've had anywhere in Melbourne, service is very friendly, and the menu items..."

Emily Carruthers

"I come here on a weekly basis now. The breakfast menu is affordable and has a great middle eastern twist to it so love eating here. The hot..."

Maria

"Friendly service, good coffee, really interesting attention to detail on the food. Still pretty quiet at the moment so lacking that real energetic..."

Hayden Mackenzie

"Coffee was excellent, staff are very friendly. Only minor gripe is that the waiting time was a little long for a quiet Tuesday. Definitely will be..."

Joshua Dalton

"Great Service! Love the food, love the atmosphere. Need to try the BLAT. One doesnt just have one cofee at The Spot.......also kunafa is best i have..."

Malaoui

"Really enjoy visiting this local Cafe.. It's just a feel good place where Middle Eastern influences decorate the menu whilst keeping in with the..."

Adrian Smith

"Since the beginning of the year, they have been serving specialty coffee, breakfast and lunch with a modern middle eastern twist. It is conveniently..."

MMAT Community

"This restaurant was absolutely amazing, it has great service and great food, all brought out in a reasonable amount of time. The coffee is just..."

Finn Clark

"Great coffee and really fresh food. Love the hommus and Vege couscous. Great new cafe! Friendly helpful staff too. Clean and peaceful decor. Hope..."

Sk

"Food is excellent, definitely a place worth visiting, friendly and welcoming environment. The coffee is great and the specials are always suprising...."

Fawzi Sukkar

"New favourite place right now. Love the freshness of the food. Great coffee and attentive service. Good parking wise also. Definitely a new gem in..."

Moodie Foodie

"Excellent coffee, great staff. Corn fritters were really good too. A lot of the menu items have a definite twist on modern cafe..."

Northsider

"I really enjoyed the baked eggs too. The coffee was heavenly also! A great cafe that's not too crazy busy- so you actually get staff that pay you..."

Amee

"Delicious food and great coffee. The Moroccan dish was amazing! A very sweet husband and wife team behind the scenes. Relaxing atmosphere. Will..."

Wafa

"Loved it- we had a good time because they have excellent quality food, they don’t behave cheap and their service is extraordinary. I wanted to..."

S S

"Enjoyed lunch here recently. Very impressed with coffee - both filter batch and espresso. Lamb shawarma so delicious! My partner had the Mujadara..."

Amy Morison

"A quaint little cafe on Nicholson Street with extensive menu and a variety to choose from. A good brunch place with good coffee. Staff were friendly..."

Sasa Hej

"This is an absolute favourite café of mine! The staff are super duper welcoming and friendly, the chef is very chatty and warm! The lamb shawarma is..."

Leafy Keithy

"Had Grilled chicken sandwich, chilli potato gozlemes, The Mork hot chocolate, orange juice. Everything looked and tasted delicious! Chicken was..."

Shaheer Shikrani

"my partner and I have been coming here for over a year now (my partner for several!) and it never disappoints. superb tastes, generous portion size,..."

Laura Franks

"What a find! I could not fault it. The good is amazing. We had Spicy Harissa Eggs and serving was generous (4 eggs!) The staff were friendly and the..."

Manar Ahmad

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"Soi38 was an eatery tucked away in a car park, serving traditional-style Thai boat noodles. I’d tried both their crispy pork and beef noodles with..."

Angel Khong

"I came to Soi 38 one night keen to try the boat noodles only to find that they had switched to a dinner menu. We tried the some dishes instead and..."

Daisy

"My Rating 4.5My mind floats back to my trips to Thailand whenever I visit Soi 38 for their infamous boat noodles. So delicious and full of..."

AngeLuvFood8

"My friends and I visited this restaurant over the weekend. It is so obscure you wouldn’t know it’s there from the street side. It’s a tiny..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Cheap, fast, no-frills, tasty... exactly what you would expect from a grest hawker..."

Hui Wen Goh

"Very yummy authentic Thai street food style! Really love the hot pot, scallop ceviche and thai lemon tea. Will be back for more. Service was very..."

Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko

"Can’t get enough of the rich, punchy broth in the beef boat noodles. Enjoyed all the ingredients except I found the beef slices a bit chewy...."

SJFU

"The food was delicious! We got the hot pot. It came with all kinds of meat, noodles, veggies and an egg, and unlimited soup refills. All that only..."

ARMANEATS

"Poor ventilation mean you and your clothes come out of the restaurant with cooking smell..."

Jennyabouttown

"We stumbled on this gem exiting the elevator of the parking garage. And we knew by looking at it that the food would be good. Proper Thai flavours...."

Srslyfoods

"One of the best Thai style bbq steamboat can be found in cbd. Apart from that, we also order pork belly, pork neck, som tam, thai prawn salad and..."

Hungrytummy

"Really nice Thai food! Pad satay is delicious and the green curry is creamy, sweet and a good level of spicy. Nice little hidden..."

Elsie Huynh

"Noodles that satiate my hot soupy noodles cravings!Make sure to upsize and get additional noodles. I had the standard noodles for $10 and wished..."

Forager

"Soi 38 is well known for their super authentic and cheap noodle dishes. It’s located in a car park, and the ordering counter is a road side stall -..."

Stelly

"Consistently good lunchtime restaurant. Fast but not too fast, crowded but not too crowded, and cheap but not too cheap. It's pretty much the..."

GlennM

"This is a hidden restaurant inside a city car park and looking for it felt a little like a treasure hunt. The decor and atmosphere make you think..."

Eat_Sleep_Repeat

"My partner and I had a very enjoyable time at the Soi 38, flavours from the broth were very homely and brought many great home..."

Richard Tom

"This is place is awesome. I love the decor , feels like you are back in Thailand again. Love how they only do noodles , so that means they are made..."

Putriku

"Very authentic thai street food place! My second ranked comfort food apart form dodee paidang !!! Will come back very..."

Xiaolin.li0514

"I decided to try Soi 38 after recommendation from my colleagues. Woa, the restaurant is in the car park! It was easy to find tho! I went in peak..."

Ruby Le

"I loved the boat noodles with beef. It was very authentic and same with the way the restaurant was decorated in a Thai style. I want to go back and..."

Rob Ho

"This is our favourite Thai boat noodle restaurant hidden away inside a car park. It only opens for lunch and you got to beat the queue. We have tried..."

Makan

"Brought my best friend for a nice authentic Thai food in the hidden alley ways of Melbourne CBD. The pork belly is a must try and that secret sauce..."

The Over Indulged

"Their foods are super yummy!! Affordable price with $10 for a noodle, $13 for main (see picture below) and $30 for hot pot for 2. Located at a weird..."

Minh

"Wow, a hidden gem indeed! A little shop tucked away inside a high rise car park opens its doors to the smells and sounds of Thailand. All dishes are..."

Kris L

"We loved 😍This hidden gem is located in a car park off of Bourke street. We really loved the quick service, generous servings and cheap..."

Withaknifeandfork

"3.5If you anyone that knows a place that sells noodles for $10 please tell me. Soi 38 is located under a car park and can be very..."

Cindy Tran

"I’ve always wanted to visit this little Thai place located in a car park because have heard how good & how authentic it is.. we came here during..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Located in the midst of a parking lot alleyway lies a cosy authentic Thai 'cheap eats' eatery.$10 - $15 per dish.Flavoursome..."

Camy Bamy

"A very cute Thai place that serves good food at $10.I got the beef boat noodles and the soup packs a punch! I added in chili flakes..."

Chewynoms

"Cool authentic Thai spot in a car park out of all places. Great range food from noodles, individual dishes and hot pot - All very authentic! I will..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"This is a hidden little gem that is definitely worth treasure hunting for. Highly recommend the Crispy Pork noodles. The boat noodles with beef were..."

Ji Song

"A hidden gem that I kinda wish it will stand hidden. Place is located in an alley if carpark lot. However the food is amazing. Authentic and..."

Caroline

"Love this small establishment that full of gems. Been here couple of times and never get disappointed. They only have few menus so isn’t hard to..."

Eatwithbonny

"Typical Thai street food. They only open for lunch - late afternoon. Too bad they don’t open for dinner. Lunch time could get really busy. My..."

Priscillia

"I really like where this restaurant is situated and how it is decorated. The interiors and settings give a sense of Thai street food. The lunch menu..."

Archie Ho

"I do love the lunch menu, which I can get some authentic Thai noodle soup. The location where it is situated is not a regular place for restaurant..."

Miss Australiana

"Delicious Thai noodle soup in a car park lot. Service is efficient. My go to dish is beef boat noodle with Thai ice milk tea. Perfect lunch spot...."

Sammy

"I have tried both lunch and dinner menu. Lunch offer variety of noodle soup style. The tom yum broth is really flavoursome. While the dinner menu has..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"If you’re looking for best authentic Thai noodles in Melbourne, with decor reminiscent of a Thailand street side restaurants Soi 38 is your place...."

Nalin J

"Probably the best Thai boat noodles i have ever tasted in Melbourne city, including many options of meat, choice of noodles and toppings.Soi 38 is a..."

Chang Chang

"Good place for a quick lunch! Although the place is located in a carpark, it was cool inside, the tables are clean and quite comfortable to dine in...."

StepiiGM

"Needed a simple lunch and something not too heavy. Decided to drop in at this bustling cafe that's located within a multi storey car park. I had the..."

Green Bay Tree

"It's good, if a little basic. The food, and its presentation, gives you that whole street-eatery vibe, and their décor is definitely playing on that..."

Carlos Humphrey

"Delicious and authentic boat noodles, definitely makes me miss Bangkok even more! Good price for a standard bowl. Great service too as I don’t eat..."

Aishah

"I love this place. The price, the interesting setting, and of course the flavours of these sumptuous Thai noodles. I've tried almost everything on..."

CoupleOFoodies

"We had a great lunch time at Soi . Soi 38 is the street number Bangkok. Here was recommended by my friend . I was so surprised that here comes with..."

RK

"Was as excited as I was hoping for and then some! I’d wanted to come and try this place for ages. I can’t remember the name and I’ll update..."

James

"What a great little place! Hidden away, accessible to those in the know. This is Street food at its best. Definitely worth the quick searching to get..."

Descartesmuse

"Brilliant food. Pork with egg noodles was spectacular. The broth was meaty and rich and so good i could drink a massive mug of it. The thai milk tea..."

Mervin

"When i came to Thailan, i quite like Thai milk tea. I’ve tried a lot of thai milk tea in different restaurant in Melbourne but Soi 38 is one of..."

Mai Phan

"Located ground floor car park building need times to look for it . But is worthy, the customer service is good . And remember this cash payment only..."

Pierre Pie

"This place is really nice, I tried the boat beef noodle with soup and the flavour is amazing was only 10$ the portion is reasonable, for 5$ more you..."

Diva Isabel Nebreda

"Very authentic Thai noodles soup. Ordered the duck noodles soup and was so so good. The thick soup had so much flavour and herbs, so unique. ..."

RGAnders

"[Closer to 4.5] I've been here 3 times in the last fortnight. In fact I'm here right now 😁 Cost per spoon of enjoyment, Soi 38 is very hard to..."

Sean Romero

"This place is a bit hard to find as it is located in the car park area. This restaurant makes us feel like we are in Thailand. We had Thai bbq today...."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"I had the pork boat noodle - dry version. Reasonably Priced and Good flavour. I have a thing for Dry Style egg noodles and this is one of the few..."

Jonathan Tan

"Food ✔️ unexpectedly deliciousService ➖ had to wait for a few minutes for some of our ordersStaff ✔️Price ✔️ very..."

Andie

"Cool little quirky place tucked away in a car park, been wanting to try it out for a while but couldn’t due to it’s not opening for dinner. Had..."

Jonno

"Simple & tasty. Soi 38 is located in a side room of the ‘Secure’ Carpark lot in between Little COLLINS & Bourke St. The menu is simple and..."

D Train McClain

"Do yourself a favour and jump in here for a meal. Extraordinarily fragrances woven into the wide array of authentic Thai dishes makes this hidden gem..."

Andrew Sayer

"With a queue as long as the dimensions of the store, I was pleased by the quality of the food. Authentic and full of spices and aroma - and spicy is..."

Mel B

"Definitely one of my favourite Thai restaurants in Melbourne. Aside from the unique location, the dishes are a big pull - there are many interesting..."

Quincy Malesovas

"Really creative use of space, it feels like a restaurant in Thailand. The food is seriously delicious, really fresh ingredients, the flavours are..."

L. C.

"By far the best Thai restaurant ever. It's my favourite Thai restaurant of all time. It's the only restaurant that really reminds of Thailand. I love..."

Eat with Josephine

"Soi38 was an eatery tucked away in a car park, serving traditional-style Thai boat noodles. I’d tried both their crispy pork and beef noodles with..."

Angel Khong

"They say don’t judge a book by its cover. This metaphorical phrase holds true here at Soi 38. Soi 38 has the MOST affordable Thai dishes with..."

Martin Dai Nguyen

"Went there for lunch and seems like only noodles are available for lunchtime. We ordered one boat noodle and one Khao Soi Kai, the boat noodle is..."

Jubee Cheng

Waterfront On The Pier

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Pho Tam

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"Excellent pho and broken rice! Broth is deep in flavour and The dry noodle is pretty decent too. Service is friendly and quick. One of the few places..."

Debby

"Staff was friendly. Love the food and the fried ice cream is huge! Wish cold roll could have more favour but other then that it’s amazing. Will..."

Carmen Tassone

"My family favorite place for vietnamese food. If we went there, we usually ordered different type of food but we always ordered broken rice. The..."

Gladys Chen

"Nice quiet place for a big breakfast as it was one of the few Vietnamese restaurant opened at 8am offering their full menu. The owners was lovely for..."

Hungry Hieu

"I love this little place. The food is really good. I always get the bread with their curry dish. Tastes soo good. It’s not very busy most times so..."

Ms Rodrigo

"Don't let the ordinary front of this place trick you into thinking that it's just going to be like any other vietnamese restaurant! be wary that item..."

Valina Whites

"This my go-to Vietnamese restaurant. Lots of selections on the menu and you can find many local Vietnamese dishes which they don’t normally serve..."

C.

"This is a lovely little family run restaurant. It’s my favorite for pho. There are others that are much busier on Hopkins St, but this is a little..."

Richo

"Best pho in footscray. Awesome dumplings and mince beef in betel leaves too. Staff are cool and prefer eating off the Main Street. Thumbs up..."

Marcelkettmann

"When the weather so cold and foggy, I thought something like hot soup would be nice for my lunch today. So I ordered Pho with basically everything..."

Scrumptious GG

"Food is yummy and comes out really quick! Boyfriend and I come here every week, and we can't get enough. Never been disappointed. We always get the..."

Lena Zhang

"Our favourite local. You rock up on a sunny weekend and see all the old customers sitting outside shooting the breeze whilst waiting for the coffee..."

Sensaikai

"Our sunday lunch place for me and the wifie! We've been religiously coming here after church (as part of the spiritual experience) for half a year..."

John

"Pho Tam is an unassuming Vietnamese cafe off the main restaurant strip in Footscray. On my friend's recommendation, I went for the rice noodles with..."

Orange_tree

"My partner and I went here for a pho because our usual was a long walk from where we got a park. Service is friendly and quick. The beef..."

Kylie Davies

"The first vibe you get from this little restaurant is: traditional and authentic food.The place is sorrounded by items or posters that..."

Must Be Hungry

"Best pho in Footscray! Broth is legit tasty as without any additions. Don't know why people go crazy for that place with the rooster & cow logo..."

Jmuu

"This restaurant is situated away from the main strip of restaurants on Hopkins St. I like that it has a more relaxed vibe than some of the other..."

Lilfoodie

"Yum!! Pho Tam is now our Footscray favourite! The coleslaw with beef is soo good! Pho is great. Won Ton soup is delicious. Staff struggle with their..."

Christine Naumovski

"The west has some of the best Pho in Melbourne. It’s easy tofind good chicken pho in Melbourne beef is a little harder. I find the beef phohere not..."

Pirate Sam

"Genuine Vietnamese with good quality food!! RECOMMENDED!Mixed spring roll were nice and crispy, doesn't feel oily or heavy at all. Chicken..."

Bummie~~

"Good vietnamese restaurant where you can enjoy the food without that rush. Although the soup base is not the best in town, they have relatively good..."

Ferolen

"My favourite Pho restaurant in all of Melbourne! Have tried quite a lot of pho in Melbourne, but none could capture the right blend of broth and..."

Colossal Chow

"I ordered the rice vermicelli salad with pork spring rolls. Their food is good value for money, they are generous with their portions. Hidden away..."

Biggiechee

"One unexpected side effect of my travels in the Far East, was the growth of something of an obsession with a dish I was never fully opposed to, but..."

Tash Geelen

"A generous serving of beef pho, but the soup was not really warm when served. The soup base tasted bland compared to other restaurants, but I do..."

Kinnii

"Been here on 2 separate occasions, tried their pho, prawn and pork hu tieu and grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves. Food was consistently good..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Great pho place in early mornings when there aren't many options! Basil and bean sprouts are fresh. Much beef in noodle soup. Soup tastes better than..."

H.L

"I ordered no.8 "special beef" the largest of all, the one with every "unnamed organ parts" in it, generously more than one piece of each kind were in..."

Zhitian Zhang

"I walked past this restaurant on my walk around Footscray, tucked in the quiet corner of Leeds St. The large crowd the restaurant draws during lunch..."

Mo.liem

"Probably one of the best restaurants in melbourne. I come here every week for the past 4 years and I've never had a bad dish. The..."

Tony Chen

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JZY

"Looking at the uncles sitting outside on the stools drinking coffee and smoking, you would think that you are in Vietnam. Taste the food and you are..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Real Vietnamese food and real Vietnamese coffee. Get the phin drip going, watch tv and listen to Viet pop music all outside in the sun or inside in..."

JS

"This place has the best Bun Rieu (Menu Item #51) I've tried around Footscray. $10 and loaded with tofu, pork slices, fish paste slices, ground crab,..."

Sandy Pok

"I came to Pho Tam because I was looking for Vietnamese style curry, which is not a staple item at most Vietnamese restaurants. Online, I found a..."

T.Ly

"Best pho outside of Vietnam. No other words needed. You know you're on a winner when it's a passing door of locals going in and out. Food is fresh,..."

Paul Daniels

"My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Most mains cost around $10. I'm a fan of the dishes with meat, rice and soup. I didn't really enjoy their fried..."

Tom Scott

"I visit here at least once a month, the Pho here never lets me down. I order the Beef combination the soup was so smooth, the side vegetable was..."

TheFoodHunter

"Best Pho yet. Bun Bo Hue also fantastic, and the Bun Mam amazing! Haven't got around to the rice or other dishes yet, but who's got the time when all..."

JT

"“Frequently going to Footscray to shop at Saigon Fresh Food Markets, my husband and I always note there are a ridiculous number of people sitting..."

Melbourne Food Baby

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Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"Tasting the chicken soup first, I was surprised at how light the MSG was in this. Instead, the stock was rich in flavour from the chicken, and not..."

Msihua

"that day was just about autumn's last whisper of warmth and sunnyness this year. The weather suited this..."

Fatboo

"Excellent. Good pho. good rice. good customer service. regularly..."

T

"#1 pho. Everytime I go to Footscray, i say to myself, i'll try a different place for pho. But I end up going back to Pho Tam EVERY SINGLE TIME...."

Lefty Ramone

"My goto place for Pho. This place nevers fail to deliver for pho. Really tasty soup that you can tell has been cooked endless hours. Clean, strong..."

Oz SituAsian

"I just had the best pho I've ever had!!!! Number 8. Omg, amazing! And the service, wow! I couldn't believe how friendly the waitress was. I'm all for..."

Danno

"Top Pho. Just your local style authentic Vietnamese restaurant. They do a fantastic chicken pho and the ice coffee was also amazing. Simple, tasty,..."

Fish

"Yes, it's true! The pho here is delicious. My new fave pho in..."

Kodi

"Nom nom. My family & I used to frequent the pho places on Hopkins St until a Vietnamese friend pointed me in this direction. Over Sunday lunch there..."

Alison S

"Best pho in town PERIOD. Great broth for the beef pho with tons of flavour and generous serving. Great service too the owners are always friendly and..."

Ryan Chai

"Now possibly my favorite pho in footscray. Delicious beef noodle soup, lots of flavour even before adding any condiments also good service with a..."

Nceecee

"Best pho in Melbourne. Worth the drive there each time. Keep it..."

Desiree Lee

"Colonel Braddocks Favourite Pho. After conducting a thorough 12 month review of nearly every Pho joint in Footscray the unanimous decision is that..."

Oriental Good Time Hound

"Great tasting pho, the pho broth was extremely tasty and fragranty. The smoothies are very average as they are full of blended ice and not much..."

B

"I only ever get take-out, but have never been disapointed. Consistantly good & cheap... Recipe for..."

Mark

"Great food served here and seems like some more authentic viet dishes like mi vit tiem delicious. I haven't tried the pho here as there seems to be..."

KnuckyT

"Reliable regular. I drive across town for a good bowl of pho. The fried chicken is yummy..."

Elitebiz

"Delicious! Had chicken pho and pork spring rolls. VERY speedy service, definitely coming..."

Alana Trevorrow

"Wanting something different for breakky - have the Pork on dry Vermicelli and a Viet style iced coffee .. Awesome !! Great eating there alone or with..."

Mark Eng

"One of my local faves. I've eaten at Pho Tam several times and it remains (along with Dong Que) one of my favourite local restaurants.All..."

EHL

"This restaurant serves one of the best bun Bo hue soups in Melbourne . It has sliced beef, pork, pork knuckle , blood cake, sliced pork loaf and the..."

ACB-right

"Delicious Hủ tiếu tastes just how I remember it in Ho Chi Minh City! The staff are super friendly, the tea is warm for a winters day and the soup..."

Bennis Dennis

"Authentic Vietnamese vericimelli and rice dishes with noodle soups. Quick, good value for money. A Footscray establishment. Outdoor and indoor..."

Diana

"It became my regular place years ago, I am here once a week for the Pho. So..."

Rose Y Xiong

"I want my pho serve with veges and seafood. Very unlikely that they will serve me what i want but they made it happen. I loved it..."

JD Law Go

"Fantastic! The outdoor seating is so lovely. They have a few vegan options which is nice. I went for the mock meat beef soup which was really..."

Simone Zutenis

"Excellent Phò, the broth was full of flavour.... presented well, but it's all about flavour, good ratio of meat to noodles. Definitely coming back,..."

Mario Botakis

Corniche Mediterranean Restaurant

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"This place is Amazing. * Incredible views of Docklands * Fresh & Delicious Lebanese / Mediterranean food. * Fast and friendly service by everyone, ..."

Abedel-gune Chakielli

"Best Lebanese restaurant I’ve ever been to & I’ve tried them all! Food is authentic & fresh with an amazing array of mouth watering dishes. Their..."

JenT

"Absolutely amazing! The place is beautiful and the food is out of this world. We ordered the banquet to try a bit of everything and it was one of the..."

William Petropoulos

"*Amazing place with a nice view *No wait as we have booked before arrival *Quick service and friendly staff *We ordered grilled food and it was..."

babak danyal

"Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, the views were amazing and the food was outstanding! All of..."

Melanie A

"A nice environment restaurant where you could enjoy a very pleasant meal with your family. Everything was perfect from start to finish. We had entre,..."

Bahar Bigdeli

"This place is amazing! Atmosphere is vibrant & entertaining. The staff are so friendly! They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking..."

Stella K.

"Delicious food and great ambience. Awesome value for money. Friendly owner. Highly recommend..."

Andy Le

Cafe Domain

73/100 (674 ratings)

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"gr8 food and the owner telly is a legend - the coffee is outstandingn and together with the ambience of the domain precinct makes it a gr8..."

Simon Beasley

"French toast was amazing, pancakes where good! Ordered our coffee to come out with the food. Ended up coming out 15 minutes later which I didn't mind..."

Arron Conran

"Bumped into this place while waiting for friends are the Royal Botanical. The place is nice with a great chill backgarden. The serve was attentive..."

Kenny Khamly

"Of the slew of cafes on domain road I quite like domain brasserie - this time around we came more for lunch than for the usual brunch fair before a..."

Sakshi Banerjee

"had brunch here on sunday, i had the acai breakfast bowl, was delicious, my friend had the pulled pork eggs benedict, i had to steal a mouth full,..."

Eatterylover

"Great staff and lots of choices in the menu. we sat in the back area which is very cozy and cute and I really enjoyed the broccoli soup. Would surely..."

Lanaa

"best coffee in South Yarra by far!!! tried the rest but this place just gets it right every time, never too bitter never burnt milk, just right..."

Fred Glanville

"Delicious and service with a smile!. We have been frequenting the Domaine Brasserie most weekends for 2 years now and over that time I have seen the..."

Tracy

"Great service, friendly staff and tasty lunch with generous portions. Will be..."

Rosemarie Speidel

"Chicken salad best chicken salad I have ever..."

Vanessa Bass

"Very friendly - great atmosphere - very fresh food - generous servings - fast service - good prices - I suggest try the vegetable fritata -..."

Sophie Telford

"A friendly cafe that do good coffee. Quick service that is also friendly never goes without noticing and these guys do it well. Plenty of ready to go..."

Fish

"We ventured out to Domain Road and decided to check out this new-ish cafe with a simple menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Service here is that..."

Stuck In Transit

"Great coffee, good selection of luncheon dishes, interesting specials. Quiet area tucked away at the back of the restaurant. Definitely worth a..."

Lynda Gilbert

"When we just arrived here staffs serviced really kindly and Me and my friend ordered Beef burger and creamy chicken pasta. Creamy chicken pasta was..."

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"Great place for a Sunday afternoon lunch. Nice little outdoor seating area, gets lots of sunlight. Street is relatively quiet, so you can enjoy your..."

Adam Eklund

"Best place for brunch! Amazing choices - Staff are so friendly also- smashed avo, Açai bowl, omelettes and eggs Benedict all a smash..."

Steve

"Acai bowl was nice and refreshing on a hot..."

Hadeel Ibrahim

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"Cooked fresh every time I’ve been. Friendly staff..."

Emily Naire

"Very nice nuggets and chips i just had to make them..."

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"Both my wife and I really enjoy this KFC. The food quality is better than most KFCs and the food has good amount of seasoning (most of the time)...."

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"This was probably the best tasting KFC we have eaten in a long time. Hot chips,nice crunchy chicken. The girl who served me was polite and..."

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"The reason I give it for 4 is they are not sold Japanese cheese cake any more. That one is soooo soft I’d like to have it everyday, matcha latte is..."

Sweet N Spicy Queen

"Little Rogue's sister cafe, Shambles uses the same beans, so for me a little on the acidic/sour side with the house blend.Bright, nicely..."

Flying Forward

"Bright white minimalist cafe. The coffee was great and the beans had a lovely natural sweetness to..."

Karina J

"Great coffee near work. My all time favourite go to croissant is their ham and cheese. There’s a hidden surprise of a sweet relish. Amazingly good...."

The Over Indulged

"Love their matcha though. We tried the matcha brownie and matcha latte and loved them both. It was just right, not too weak, not to overwhelm. Too..."

Paul Panapiwat

"highly recommend the matcha latte, it had an intense matcha flavour io it and the taste was amazing. Will come and try their snacks next time. Close..."

Kathy Wang

"Came to this darling joint because their sister branch Little Rogue was pretty impressive.. they sold similar things and we had the Matcha, Michael..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I heard it was from the same creators of little rogue so I expected nothing less. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Love this little place. They make a killer matcha and good coffee. Great attention to detail and a quaint little set up suitable for a weekday catch..."

Linda

"Mocha flavour is pure, neat and calming with clean, cute and precise products. The matcha pastry was natural flavoured. For those looking to have an..."

Rafael Quevedo

"Came here for a coffee catchup. Good coffee, you have a choice of which beans you prefer. Not many seating places and it does get crowded on..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I love connecting dots. Saw the logos on the cups and thought to myself, "I've seen this somewhere before". None other than Little Rogue so I'm..."

Mustard

"Good spot , good coffee as well. Lovely staffs I bought the logo hat today in shop because I am a 3 years fan for little rouge. Thanks to..."

EGG BABE

"Simply exquisite coffee. Cute little venue, unassuming. The Dear Luncher has no idea if the food is any good but you can be certain that your..."

The Dear Luncher

"Hidden coffee gem in the CBD but not somewhere you could visit everyday. White, simplistic shop fitting with friendly baristas, which is seemingly..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"The only reason I am not giving this place 5 is because I felt the coffee tasted a bit too weak. The service was excellent, one of the few places I..."

Fielder6

"Flat white was great but must say their apple, carrot pressed juice takes over this. It’s a nice cozy place to visit during a gloomy day alone or..."

Nischita Nataraj

"Our new place for coffee at work. Great coffee and amazing pastries! The staff are attentive and always smiling. A cool place to hang or take away...."

Mint

"French colonial furniture? Check.Beautiful lighting? Check.Super friendly staff? You bet. Best coffee in Melbourne? Hell..."

Somatics

"Brought to you by the guys behind Little Rogue, Shamble is a white spaced coffee shop with its green plants and minimalistic feel. Staff was very..."

Cynthia Giang

"Another outstanding (secret) coffee place in CBD. :))) The coffee latte was rich in flavor. I'm not an expert but I really love this spot. Also love..."

Joyce Wu

"The interior is super minimalistic, with a modern industrial feel. Their coffees are great, as are their matcha lattes. They also have a great cold..."

Emsy-eats

"Wandering up Little Collins Street, I came across a cafe. Not that I knew what it was called, only seeing a generic “Coffee” sign. Inside, the..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"Stumbled on this place whilst walking around. Fit out is simple and clean. Good ambiance. Selection of coffee is impressive. I had a batch brew, it..."

Yousef Dablin

"Such a nice cafe. I tried the batch brew, flat white, and ham & cheese croissant. The coffees were excellent, and the ham & cheese croissant was..."

James

"Had a great coffee and absolutely delicious bagel here! When I ordered the bacon bagle I was expecting bacon on a bagel, but what I got was so much..."

Andy Pudmenzky

"That was one of the best espressos I've ever had, absolute perfection. Also the Danish was delicious, the staff lovely and the decor cool and laid..."

Sam Lawes

"Good coffee here. Here & Little Rogue & Bakemono. All are my favourite stop for coffee and some bakery goods. Give it a try, you won’t be..."

Stephen Kim

"Great little gem in the CBD. Delicious coffee and at the top of my list for hot chocolate. The staff are very friendly. They even offered to make me..."

Daniel du Plooy

"Shambles is a great coffee place! The guys are very friendly and make consistently great coffee - I always keep coming back. They also have some..."

Sergey Germogentov

The Long Room

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"Great atmosphere. (Although, it can get a little too noisey once the crowds arrive after 8pm). Great service. Great array of drinks and the 'feed me'..."

Rajesh Marfatia

"FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE AMBIENCE AND GREAT COCKTAILS The Long Room is in the basement of the George on Collins building (the Old George's Department..."

Ian Woodruff

"so delicious!!! everything was super fresh and tasty - some must haves for me were the pork belly, cauliflower roti, king fish ceviche + pork spring..."

led y

"If anyone likes good cocktails, amazing food service and great vibe, this is the place to be. My first time here was January 2021 and have been back..."

Diana Narith

"Oof. This place - was super good. Excellent service, great ambience and awesome food! Stand out dish: Dumplings. Possibly THE BEST dumplings I’ve..."

Hannah Lee

"They serve two feed me menus for $40 and $50, but we opted to go small. Cassava Cracker which was fresh, cool and tasty. Kingfish Ceviche which was..."

Bill Mrozek

"Visiting Melbourne from Sydney. Came to the George not knowing what to expect and was absolutely blown away. The cocktails and the team there are..."

TheoCleary

"Fomo Feed Me. Ensure you're ready and starving. $$ good price for 10 menu. Food was very nice and tasty, service was excellent and the cocktails was..."

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