Had the most fun and delicious dinner kit from Meatball & Wine Bar - everything was super easy to prepare and all the different flavour combinations were fantastic. Highly recommend this to anybody looking for something fun and different during lockdown. The box has incredible value with a grazing platter, orange & fennel salad, garlic bread, spaghetti & meatballs (or a main of your choice), doughnuts, tiramisu and a beautiful bottle of wine - Amazing! š
Who goes to a meatball restaurant and order a charcuterie board? WE DO! And boy oh boy are we glad we did. The board was abnsolutely delicious. Everything was fresh and tasty and perfectly complimented all the elements on the board. New faveā¦ honey parmassan cheese. Wow delicious! Will definitely return for meatballsā¦ it was juust a little too warm when we popped in and wanted something refreshing and light.
This place was pumping on a Saturday night after the footy, but the affable Manager was happy to squeeze my friends and I in for a late dinner. I'm not normally a big fan of meatballs, so opted for the veggie version with polenta and a mushroom sauce. It was filling and very tasty. The sides of bread and olives were also great.
What is better than a good olā meatball! Not much really! This place didnāt disappoint! We started with a meat and cheese platter that was absolutely delish & very generously portioned. We then followed with pork meatballs with Italian tomato sauce swimming on a bed of risotto blanco - OMJesus was it divine! Rich, punchy, nonna style sauce, a beautiful creamy well cooked risotto & that meatball...oh that meatball! The let down was the spaghetti and meatballs we also ordered for main, the sauce was just... missing something! Unlike the meatballs & risotto is didnāt wow me at all. While both the pasta & meatballs were well cooked, we are nothing without a mean sauce!!! Service was good & decor has that dark & simple wine bar feel. They also hosted a lovely drinks list with very few frequent flyers on the menu. Overall, a nice experience - I will be back!
Great food and even greater service. Meatballs were very well prepared and the homemade pasta was fantastic. Loved the Buffala entree as well. Place was full of life and the music was good!
Been here a few times and havenāt been disappointed, foods comes out quickly and is delicious, staff are polite and attentive, will return in the near future
The meatballs with the red Italian sauce were absolutely amazing. The staff on tonight were extremely kind and attentive, definitely deserves 5 stars.
Ahh this place is so good! Great vibes & the meat balls are actually amazing. I got some sliders & creamy meat balls to share with a friend & it did not disappoint! The meat balls are actually super filling & we didnāt finish them all
Simple concept done well. I love the variety of meatballs there are on the menu and I like how you can build your own meal .Ā
I really enjoyed the polenta base or the mash potato as the base
Come here on a Friday night with some friends and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table which wasn't too bad. I ordered the beef meatballs with red sauce and the creamy polenta and they were very pleasant. The polenta was my favourite part of the whole dish as it was super creamy! The meat balls were good and so was the sauce. Place is really small so it is best if you eat and then leave as it is not ideal to hang around afterwards. Service was good also despite how busy it was, but do be prepared to wait for a seat.
Such a simple concept, meatballs & wine, but made so tasty! This is our main go to place on Swan st before any gig or concert we need to attend. My favourite combo is the Pork meatballs with pesto on the veg of the day... never disappoints. The service is always friendly but can be rather slow depending on how busy they are. The price is also very reasonable.
We had dinner at Meatball & Wine Bar last night ahead of the Paul McCartney concert. It was a cozy little venue and full inside so we elected to sit in the sun outside. Service was initially a little slow because they were short staff but this improved over time. Quite possibly they hadnāt anticipated the crowds of oldies such a concert would produce for an early dinner.
Ordering was an easy concept with meatballs being the dominant menu item and punters choosing their meatball, sauce style and what we wanted the meatball on.
I chose the pork with fennel & sage meatball in s tomato based sauce on s bed of smashed spuds. Very very tasty meatballs and a highly Parmesan rich tomato red sauce made for a delicious combination. They have GF pasta should you need and vego options too.
A good selection of wine, local and European and some very local craft beers (Collingwood & Heidelberg West).
Really easy meal and good service, once the staff levels picked up.
A pretty busy venue. Nice friendly staff and a good atmosphere. A good venue to come in a group and to share a few meals together. Sharing plates are great.
Great meatballs especially with mash but the spaghetti was sort of lacking in punch. Meatballs and mash was great. Space is a bit crowded but intimate
On the night we went to Meatball & Wine Bar, my partner and I were looking for something relaxed and romantic with rich and hearty food and that is exactly what we got! The dimmed lighting and candle lit tables set the tone for a wonderful meal. The restaurant wasn't overly crowded or rowdy, which was a nice change from the other bustling places along Swan Street. While the food wasn't overly complex or imaginative, it was tasty and substantial and certainly worth a second visit. I was too hungry and excited about my pasta to take a picture but the desserts got a look in and they were amazing. The staff also made for an excellent experience as they were all friendly and welcoming and our table was ready and waiting for us on arrival, despite only booking 15 minutes ahead of time.
Similar to the city one, this place serves delicious meatballs. This time i got the pesto with polenta, the pesto sauce was a bit stronger than what I expected however overall the meal was still very delicious.
This place is absolutely off the chain!! Loved it!! The service was fantastic and the food was great! I ordered a dish called Game Of Thrones and all I can say was wowww!!! I'll be back without a doubt.
Nice venue, small but not overcrowded, which makes for a nice atmosphere. The service was great, they catered for various allergies within our group of 8 with minimal fuss and the food was top notch. I went with the chicken meatballs with creamy sauce and house made pasta and it was great, while I also tasted one of the vegetarian options and it too was really good. The sticky date dessert was amazing, I could if eaten 10 of those! Great place to go with a small group or as a couple.
Definitely not your average meatballs here. I got the the pork balls with the red sauce and they were really juicy and meaty (rather than full of other fillers like breadcrumbs) while my friend got the single, big ball (also looked delicious). They were also pretty generous with the tomato sauce (perfect for the dipping the garlic bread). Left really full.
The main downside here was the waiting time: they only had 2-3 staff for a Monday night, but when the tables started filling up, service was slightly strained but still friendly. Also, as it's pretty fancy, it's not the cheapest eat around.
Nice meal and wine here. Sat at the bar as we did not have a booking. Meatballs were tasty and sauces rich. I had the pork and wife had the beef. Good atmosphere and friendly service.
I can't say anything bad about the food here. Food is always good, always consistent with the quality and flavour. Staff are nice to. The salads are very nice especially the fennel and orange, ambience is nice and great for a date night!! Good selection of wine and beers. Make sure you try the pork meat balls and get it on the polenta!! Absolutely to die for!!! Oh and the garlic bread! Yummm yum
Meatballs so many to choose from, Pork, Chicken, Beef, Fish, Vegetable.. great sauces combos. You can mix it up and have meatball sliders š . Went with fish tonight, awesome š came with a parsamen cracker.. Richmond venue set up in a beautiful historic Victorian building, added to the dining experience.
Came here for my sisters birthday. Pretty good food. Staff were very attentive and friendly.
Wasn't completely blown away but it was a good lunch! Good service always scores good points from me. Would recommend.
I came here with a group of my girlfriends to celebrate a birthday and we were very pleased with the venue. Meatball and Wine Bar has a very relaxed and cozy vibe. The interior is gorgeous, love the whole rustic look and the bar set-up. I also loved the unique concept of the 'meatball' throughout the menu. The food here was very enjoyable. It was fresh and the meatballs were moist. However, there were no crazy standouts.
Came into Meatball and wine on the off chance, they where busy but the service was great. Ā i have to say i enjoyed the meatballs and picking your own sauce and everyone was super friendly. Happily go back again
Great place to grab a bite and a drink with such a good atmosphere! Would be a really nice place for a romantic evening. Staff were fabulous - great waitstaff and food was pretty quick to arrive and tasted great! I ordered the veg meatballs with green sauce on creamy polenta. Had just the right variety of different flavours and they all complimented each other well! Would highly recommend popping here for a visit for any occasion. Loved it!
Nice place to catch up with friends, the chacuterie board was good and the meatballs and potato smash were delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the pork meatballs myself, but loved the beef ones. Also had the whoopie mac for dessert, again I wasn't a huge fan as it was a bit doughy for my liking but my friend loved hers. Nice wine selection too (I mean, you have to have a glass of wine with a restaurant name like this!) and the decor of the place really adds to the vibes. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!
You've done it again! Beef meatballs in a Napoli sauce with beautiful pasta. Love this place and the wait staff were just hilariously friendly. Bit pricey but worth it for the outcome. Something so simple is executed so well!
I visited on a Wednesday night and the place was still packed full! I shared the Parmesan with Honey to start with (it came with a small piece of focaccia each) with a glass of Sangiovese which was lovely. Meatball & Wine Bar offer their classic spaghetti with meatballs for $10 on a Wednesday and it comes with garlic bread, so the choice for main was a no brainer! I have to say the pasta sauce was impressive! There was a hint of chilli in it which I love. The meatballs were good as was the pasta. The service for us was fairly prompt. Overall it was an inexpensive and very pleasant experience at Meatball & Wine Bar
I give it a 3.5 for the food only. Service has been below average 2/4 times I have been there. I understand it's busy however, they have a "don't really care" attitude whilst telling you how long you have to wait. The last time I was there it was quiet, 1 waiter was fantastic, the other extremely rude. Just no consistency. Shame as the food is great.
Popular little place on Swan. Not bad for a quick bite. Service is generally good. The food has some nice flavours. Portions for the price are a little small. I'd say this place is nice but not amazing.
Featuring a steadfast menu of delectable balls the menu is delightfully simple and uncomplicated: offering a range of handmade artisan balls (beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetable), an option of sauces and bases, plus daily specials. Ā Every meatball delivered from the kitchen is made with Australiaās best quality meats with the origin of the produce made completely clear.
Much better option than the 'other' meatball establishment in the city. Juicer meatballs and nicer staff. Nice lunch out with friends and would be happy to come back.
Service is a bit slow and it's not busy but the food's awesome and definitely worth the wait!
Desserts are to die for and the ambience is pretty good for a night out
I had an exceptionally great experience here. My 3 girlfriends and I came here for late lunch. We all started of prosciutto di san daniele and salami which are both cured meat and cheese platter with glass of house wine. We had beef meatball on a red italian tomato sauce and pork meatball on a white cream sauce. The food we picked from the menu were all good especially the beef meatball! Delicious! Customer service was impeccable. The waiter was hilarious and helpful. I highly recommend this place.
Vegetarian meatballs were nice, lacked a bit of flavour but the presentation was nice and it was enjoyable! Just needs more flavour!
As the name suggests, the meatballs are really good. They usually have a special meatball dish each week which provides variety if you go there frequently. The place is small so booking ahead is recommended
Great staff, funny bartender, food was amazing, the cocktails where the real winner, had the witches potion, it was amazing, the others all sounded great, can't wait to go back and have the others
Yumm simple food!
Had the meat balls on soft polenta and tomato sauce (classic) and it was perfect! Fair prices and friendly staff. Can't wait to go again!
Great weeknight wind down dining spot, which is conveniently situated at the bottom of our street. Value for money is excellent coming in around $40 per head for dinner & drink. I'm a big fan of the chicken, pistachio and muscatel balls with white sauce & pasta. Yum!!
Yummy to the max! Hardy meals and anythin with balls, I'm in!!! The specials change all he time which is great because I'm a regular! Would love to be able to make a reservation but you can't have everything.
Love this place! I came here just last night and the food was absolutely fab!
Great vibes, good music and awesome food :)
Can't thank staff enough for also finding my purse
I was hesitant to try this restaurant as I thought $20+ for 3 meatballs was a bit steep... But I'm glad I did!
I had the special pork and beef meatball (one giant meatball) sitting on a creamy tomato sauce with gnocchi. It came with a side piece of garlic bread. Whilst the flavours were good, I definitely could have use a larger portion size.
I also tried the special entree chicken ribs with buttermilk sauce. Wow the buttermilk sauce was amazing. My dining companions and I were using it as a dip for our bread until the bowl was clean! I also liked how the chicken ribs were grilled and not deep fried.
Had a nice cocktail on the side, and I was a happy girl.
It even inspired me to cook some of my own home made meat balls. Great concept!
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I've been going to the Meatball & Wine Bar franchises for a little while now, and have always enjoyed their meatballs because they just taste so good! The fact that they have meatballs other than beef already make them special.
I gave them a call to come in with about an hours notice and they were more than accommodating. We sat in the bar area which was very comfortable. It was nice to see the bartenders do their thing.
I noticed the prices had gone up from last time I was here. We ordered the same amount as we normally do (3 servings between 2 people), bit of a mistake as they had changed their serving sizes! You get a lot more than before. I think we'll have to stick with one serving each from now on. The meatballs themselves were very tasty as always. I personally love the fish meatballs here. I normally team it up with a green sauce and creamy polenta, so good! I've experimented with a lot of different combinations and this one is by far my favourite. Another combination I love is the beef meatballs with red italian tomato sauce with potato mash. Check out their sliders and salads as well.
What stopped me from giving this Richmond venue a higher rating was that it was extremely noisy and I left the place with a hum in my ear. They were pumping really loud RnB / rap music which made me feel like I was in a club. It was virtually impossible to talk. I would not recommend this venue for a date night, go to the CBD one if you want a bit more peace and quiet.
So there are meatballs and there is Meatballs' meatballs. And their meatballs are delicious, no question
The wait staff were friendly, courteous and suitably attentive without being intrusive and added suitably to a very enjoyable visit.
Mmmm who doesn't love meatballs? The special of a giant pork and beef meatball smothered in a creamy tomato sauce with the added sustenance of gnocchi!! Highly recommend. Yum yum yum! Only down side is that you can't actually see what your eating, waiters even provide a torch so you can read the menu! š³. Well worth it though!
I celebrated my 27th birthday here with 3 of my bestfriends and wow!!! Loved the food. But the atmosphere was the winner for me. The music was loud but not too loud that so u can have a conversation without yelling. The music choice was perfect they were playing old school hiphop and rnb which was rhe winner for me. I was danceing and eating in my chair at the same time. Love it.
Great food and friendly service.
At the beginning, I could not understand how a place can focus its entire menu just on meatballs. But all was delicious; meatballs, sides and the wines. Service was really helpful and in our case, patient. Nice bar atmosphere and busy even on Monday.
I didn't get to try the food! We stopped in on a Friday afternoon for a drink. Unfortunately all beer taps were off due to a gas malfunction - not their fault. I had a fabulous cocktail special Witches Brew that was peach, passionfruit and dark rum. I was so busy chatting we forgot to eat but the lovely staff kept us hydrated for over 2 hours. The food looks absolutely delicious so I will definately be back to try it.
Nice place. Good food at a decent price ($20ish each without alcohol). I like the beef meatballs the most, with potato or polenta underneath. I thought the pork and orange meatballs were a bit too orangey and sickly by the end but that's the only thing I have had that I wasn't as keen on. Quick and efficient service both times I have been.
The food is lovely and the staff were friendly enough, but they were playing the worst skip hop I've ever heard and it drove us out unfortunately.
I know it's a personal taste thing and there are a lot of people that like 360, Remi and the Herd but I'm not one of them. Won't be back if they play that crap, by all means play hip hop I normally love it. There's just something grating about those artists.
Amazing food! The beef sliders with green pesto sauce were amazing! And the dessert a sticky date pudding with salted caramel ice cream with a shot butterscotch sauce was amazing! Definitely a great meal!! Would definitely recommend this place!! Service was 5/5 and atmosphere very chilled back with good music.
I had dinner here on Friday night. A group of us booked a table and arrived at 8pm, we were greeted by the host who was very friendly and accommodating. We had the meat and cheese board to start which was delicious followed by a selection of the balls and all. I had the pork balls with the pesto sauce and fresh vegetables. Absolutely beautiful! We had a bottle of the carpe diam which was suggested by the waitress which I would highly recommend. We even shared a dessert which was the sticky date pudding with ice cream and butterscotch sauce! The service was of a high standard and we all be returning. What a fun atmosphere, good food, great wine and awesome beats. Can't wait for another night here!
Both the beef and pork balls are awesome, but the surprise is the polenta ā it is definitely creamy, with beautifully balanced rich flavour that doesnāt overpower the balls or detract from the sauce. The combination of sauce/ball/sotto palle is the main dish that they do, so it better be good ā and it is. To break it up a bit we had the Caprese salad which is mainly classical with some very tasty croutons, and nice fresh heirloom tomatoes, but needed a bit more of the mozzarella.
Instead of heading to the typical Italian restaurant for pizza or pasta, head here to have a simple yet tasty side of the filling meatballs done right. We walked into a rustic brick walled building with a beautiful (yet simple) bar and simple furniture.
Good service. The girl who served us was very friendly (blonde with a UK accent). Unfortunately our food was slightly cold but it came out pretty quick considering it was busy. Still quite nice but please make sure its a bit warmer next time as luke warm mash isn't as good!
Ben's coffee is delicious!!!
Best date night. Date night with my boyfriend and loved the attentive waitstaff and very knowledgeable bar staff.
The music was the best part though, no other spots get this right ! I don't mind a bit of old skool rnb with my dinner . Very happy !
First time here and I love it... The meatballs where awesome. I also had the sliders by far the best I've ever had. The service here is absolutely fantastic.. For the dessert I had the Whoopie Mac all I gotta is amazing you must try it... Overall and great restaurant with an incredible atmosphere.. Enjoy!!!!
Great service!!. I came in late for drinks and dessert the other night. The bar and waiting staff were really accommodating. Their signature cocktails were yummy, especially the Ladyquila and the waiters know their wine. Their Whoopie Mac desserts were beautiful. I recommend the Pistachio Meringue!
Bloody lovely. Had a lovely meal tonight with my girlfriend. Great ambiance for a date! Service was brilliant and the wine flowed. Cheers for a great night guys
Amaze-BALLS. Although they were busy, we felt very taken care of. Lots of wine and good vibes.
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Wow!. 3 of us Went for dinner Monday night quickly seated, Not long afterwards the host asked if we minded moving tables to allow a table who had an extra person show up to swap so she could join the two tables so they had enough space for the extra person. We had only ordered drinks plus we didn't have a booking so it was fine for us and we even got put on a bigger table! We thought it was very considerate of her to make sure the tables where comfortable by doing the swap. She then came up to our table and thanked us and then got our first round of drinks! Could not believe it what awesome hospitality we where totally happy to move but she really looked after us which is very rare from restaurants these days, the other staff where super happy and attentive this place has a great staff team backed by some seriously awesome tasty balls! I had beef red smash as recommended by the waitress YUM! Perfect atmosphere for friends to catch up, we will be back!!!! Didn't get to thank the girl for the awesome night but I hope this does the trick
We all love balls. It's rare that you find a restaurant in which the service match the food. And it was absolutely fabulous! I'll be back again..and again...and AGAIN!!!
Yum!. Food is so delicious. Restaurant a little small but worth the wait for a table.
Very nice food, burgers need a side dish as it isn't enough to fill you up. Music is very loud and lighting is quite low.
Delicious. Went here for a birthday last night.
Very good vibe, excellent music and very nice wine.
We had the set menu for $45 and wine starts at around $60 per bottle so it's not cheap but it is very tasty.
meatballs and side dishes were all very good and they also looked after the vegetarians.
Good balls. Nothing more nothing less u get exactly wat u pay for and it is good price good wine simples
Went here for dinner last night and it was great! Although it was super busy the staff were very accommodating and when we were placed after a bit of a wait, the good was well timed and quite generous. Will probably be back if in Richmond again!
We will be back. After heading to Swan St to have lunch at another venue, we unfortunately encountered an unpleasant experience there. Having been to MBWB in the city before, we decided to divert to MBWB Richmond instead, and were yet again not disappointed. The charcuterie was in a league of its own - fresh, tender, and full of flavour, and we tried the chicken/chorizo special and the pork balls w/ salsa verde and polenta - both delicious in their own right. And the service was incredible - intimate, tailored and refreshing. So glad our plans went awry this afternoon - and we will definitely be back!
Best Meatballs Ever. I've always walked past this place and thought about visiting but never have. Took the opportunity today when looking for a late lunch and did not regret it. I had the 'Balls N All' Chicken meatballs with the red sauce option and home made pasta. Meatballs were perfect, right size, moist and delicious. Accompanied with a small slab of bread which went great with the meal. Can't wait to get back here.
Just fab! Just lovely. Arri.... Just fab!
Just lovely. Arrived, would you like a glass of prosecco to start, perfect!
Then a good wine list, admittedly staff knowledge wasn't great but they admitted that so I don't mind at all.
Ordered the food they suggested including a special for the night.
From start to finish I can't wait to go back - simply amazing
Affordable, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff, simple but really well done and tasty food!!! Really enjoyed it.
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Pretty good for a meatball hater.... I've been scarred as a child by meatballs. The dry, tasteless lump of the late 1980's that took up residence in your throat for 15 mins before heading down the hatch made me vie never to touch any spherical meat for the rest of my life. Then A friend invites me to a place that is dedicated to them. Holy mother of all things cruel. No way. My hesitance to agree to this restaurant - understatement of the year.
Saga aside, I went. Meatballs done good in the last 30 years. No dry tasteless crappola here. I went for chicken. Delicious. I dream of the day I reunite with them. Had the burrata too... Delicious, but a bit pricey when dining for two. Service was great & very attentive. No qualms on the cost of the balls - they are so filling, I guarantee you won't leave hungry. And seriously, if you are still a ball scarred hater like I was & this review can't convince you - just go for some dessert. The cookie sandwiches are out of this world. Well played Meatball... You've convinced this sceptic.
Amazeballs. Came here with friends on a Monday night and loved it! Food was delicious - we enjoyed being able to choose our own sauce and base. Wine was great, staff members were friendly and helpful and the music really set the mood for a fun night. Really looking forward to visiting again.
Meatball and wine bar is amazing!
Wait staff are so friendly and accommodating! The two boys on the bar and the lady with the short (purple?) hair were absolutely divine to deal with (Friday 11th April).
The food- ohmy lord so good! It's yummy and filling and there is the right drink to match for all tastes!
Will be coming back! Kudos to you and your staff. I never liked meatballs, but now I do ;)
Ate here a while ago, was amazing. We had all the specials, delicious! Great service as well on a slow afternoon.
Please don't ever change the music. This place has the best playlists in Melbourne.
Love meatballs and wine in Richmond. Have been there around 6/7 times now. Portions are way bigger compared to the one in the city and food is better. Can't beat a quick, good quality meal with some good wine.
Also the staff here are always great. Never have had a complaint!!!
As soon as you walk in the door you can just feel how great the atmosphere is. Food was the best I've had in years and the whoopies mac to die for! If your ever here ask for Rowan. Great service and so friendly.
Oh and they also play awesome music.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
+4.5
I want more balls in my mouth.. Lots of likes. yummy balls, competent and cool staff.
My husband and I decided to eat at Meatballs on a whim last night and were pleasantly surprised by the great food and stellar service. We were promptly sat and offered drinks and had the opportunity of sampling a red wine before committing to buying a few glasses worth. Our waiter was knowledgeable and made tasty suggestions for combinations of meatballs and our food was out quickly. I can agree with everyone else when they say the place is loud though, especially being sat next to the kitchen where there seemed to be some large speakers.
All in all: a great experience. We will be coming back soon and looking for our excellent waiter Jarod
Very nice restaurant and the food is amazing. Service was brilliant and food came out very fast! Only downside is that it was very loud and noisy. My friends and I were shouting across the table at each other. Decent pricing, around $20 for a meal.
Side note: if you're wanting to celebrate a birthday there, forget about it! Apparently the owner hates celebrating birthdays, so no candles or cakes allowed!
Bouncing to new heights. Enjoyed my first experience with Meatball & Wine Bar. Attended with a group of colleagues; ordered drinks and the meal. It was excellent! A brilliant design of meatballs and a hearty side to complement your digestion. The service was prompt and polite (even with my co-worker attempting to rewrite the menu) and the food was delivered hot and tasty. My only feed back would be for an entree with a taster of the variety of 'balls' you had - I just couldn't make up my mind beforehand! I'll be back with friends and the missus soon!
Ambience Plus!. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Meatballs Wine Bar in Richmond. The menu is creative with clever combinations. Thanks Enrique and Talitha for great service and hospitality!
I love big balls. This is such a great invention, big balls, little balls, creamy balls, salty balls. They're all delicious, the service is great and nice location. A good hearty meal and good value. Everyone should be exposed to these beautiful balls.
Enjoyable Meal. Came here not knowing what to expect, and glad to report our meal was really enjoyable. Great comfort food for a cold Melbourne night! Love the chilli oil that is on each table, a little goes a long way, I think I'll have to pick up a bottle to take home on my next visit. Also really enjoyed the lemonade, not drinking that night it was a pleasant surprise to get a homestyle refreshing lemonade rather than your standard soft drink. Keep up the good eats!!!
Food's great and service was great, but!. Came with some friends of mine ordered a wide selection of dishes including sliders, biltong, pork beef chicken meatballs with red Italian tomato, super mb potato smash which wasn't quite a potato smash, portion sizes could be bigger but food was good. What threw me off and I'm not joking i tried to move my plate when they brought out plates, i found a meatball stuck to the bottom of my plate. I wanted to tell the waiters but didn't want to throw off the vibe and plus i had company. because i was in a good mood that night i let it slide but still. so food, great, service, great, plate ordeal, no no. Would i come back?
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Bar staff were extremely attentive & helpful. Great atmosphere & food was delicious although desserts may be slightly overpriced ($12 for 2 biscuits & ice-cream). Will definitely be back!
New favourite. After having recently been to the original meatball & wine bar in New York I decided I needed to give the Melbourne version a shot. Loved it! Tried the samboy jerky (salt and vinegar) for appetiser with our delicious cocktails (get the passionfruit one) then I opted for the beef balls with tomato sauce on the greens of the day which was broccoli. Was a really tasty combination and not too heavy which meant I had plenty of room for dessert! Was tempted to go for the whoopie mac but instead tried the special which was chocolate hazelnut sundae with pine nuts, white chocolate shavings, biscuit crumb and chocolate sauce. Tasted just like a Ferraro rocher! Yum! Staff were also very friendly and made good recommendations. I'll definitely be back.
No Faults!. I've never been a fan of meat balls until now! The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and overall great atmosphere. My sister and I had the beef meatballs with the red Italian tomato sauce with 'something vedge' (broccoli) along with a side of grilled mushrooms, absolutely delicious.
Had a great time at Mb&Wb, couldn't fault the service and great tasting food. Clever concept of serving meatballs with such variety. Will def be back:)
Great brunch. We went there for brunch and were pleasantly surprised by the Gingerbread, Thick Cut Bacon & Fried Egg with Golden Syrup. Great combination, very tasty. We've also tried the Grilled Mushrooms & Green Eggs, which is scrambled eggs with pesto; and the Whipped Avocado & Ricotta on Toasted Quinoa bread; and grilled breakfast balls. The dessert on the blackboard looks very tempting, but we were too full afterwards. Hope to go back another time for dinner & dessert.
Love love love the tea service. These rock stars use Storm in a Teacup teas from Collingwood.
Perfect.
Matthew Carlo Donazzan
+4.5
A gem in Richmond!. I regularly eat and drink at M&WB on Flinders Lane, and thought I would check the new place out on Swan Street (my local area). Was incredible impressed. Cool vibe, friendly staff, and that same fantastic food.
Congrats guys, it is fantastic to have a quality place to head to in Richmond. We need more of these types of places locally!
Simple Love. I've eaten here a few times. In all the half hustle and bustle around 7pm. Which every night, it's seems fit to state. The menu is simple. Easy. Tasty. The ox tail sliders we had, absolutely sensational. The fennel salad...a dream. Mixing all of the dishes we do together each time we come, and the nice chit chat with the waiters, it's as cosy as a nice spot by a tiled fire with chocolate strawberries and cognac. Thus, is all ofcourse because I love to sit at the bar and graze. Sitting at the tables is another story.
Be communal in this place. Rub shoulders with strangers. This way, you'll feel much more included in the dining hall greatness. And share-dine all of your food. It's the only way these days. Thus, you taste, everything. Delish.
Amazing Find!. Was looking for a place to eat before the Pink concert, and stumbled across this fantastic place! We were greeted by our gorgeous waitress Summer, who looked after us all night. We decided to do shared entrƩes, that Summer organised for our table, which consisted of a selection of cured meats, mozzarella, and mini burgers. They all melted in our mouths, and the flavours were to die for! For the main meal we were planning on ordering a serving of meatballs each, however Summer kindly advised that two serves between three people would be enough. There was a perfect amount of food for everyone, and I couldn't recommend it more. Never been a fan of meatballs, but these meatball aren't ordinary meatballs, they are absolutely incredible! We finished off sharing a Whoopie Mac dessert and it topped it off. Overall a fantastic experience, that left us wanting to return! A special thank you to our wonderful waitress Summer, she was fantastic!!!
Love It. Thank you so much to the team at meatballs richmond. I had heard great things from and friend and it all exceeded expectations. We were greeted at the door by a lovely host ( spunky brunette in a bowler hat ) who then made sure our night ran super smoothly from getting a table, to beautifully recommend wines and yummy dessert. I love it when hosts really make an effort to check up on guests. Very happy. I'll be back to try the sliders
Loved it, the food was fantastic! The service wasn't that great! I was there with a group of friends and we were being rushed because another 'group of 4' were wanting a table! They just wanted us to go because they were clearing everything up before we had finished! I wouldn't go again. The experience wasn't memorable for the right reason.
Came on a Sunday afternoon. Service was very quick, we received our lunch within 10-15 minutes of ordering which was great. Will definitely be back
Nice Surprise. We popped in for dinner one Tuesday night and it was packed. The door girl was not the friendliest perhaps due to the fact it was packed, but beyond that the other staff were very helpful and friendly.
The food was great, the highlight was definitely the lasagna. That should be a permanent feature on the menu.
First Restaurant since moving to MEL from Perth. First saturday night in Melbourne and my friend and I who have both moved from Perth wound up here.
Initially we left as the place was noisy and packed, we were surprised their main dishes are infact meatballs, lol.
Eventually we returned here and as serendipity had it, (and as the waitress told us), that if we wanted to sit outside it was first come first served given how busy it was. Luckily, 2 couples left as soon as we arrived around 8.30 so we had a great table near the heat.
food was actually delicious! i had the pesto chicken meatballs with a side of broccoli (covered in thin melted cheese, yum!), and smashed potato. Whatever cheese they use for the meals is outstanding.
Portion was a bit small, but I was feeling good after eating it and quite full.
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I walked into meatballs with my gluten intolerant, vegetarian friend and cheekily asked, do you have meat free meatballs? The Waitress smiled and said, we sure do! And boy were we happy we stepped into this place. As soon as we entered, the decor was just gorgeous, we fell in love with the place. We had the vegetable balls on Polenta with red sauce and the fish balls on mash potato with green sauce. You could tell the quality of the ingredients was exceptional and the food was absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable with the wait staff being friendly enthusiastic and attentive. A place of gluten-free bread arrived complimentary with our meal and being two girls we were surprisingly full on one serve of meatballs each. Now I found out they even serve breakfast and make home-made crumpets with honey so I'm on my way again right now! I love the place and will be frequently there. Thanks for the great experience guys.
Love the meat. We had a banquet on Thursday night, and the meatballs was simply deciduous. I would come back here again.
Patience required. Painfully slow service, half an hour fine but to wait over an hour is just annoying. That said the food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Will be back.
Really vibrant but small and very busy , only seats around 40, but the service was good And the food was excellent
Will definitely be back!. My group of friends and I decided to try this place out on Saturday night as we had heard so much about it - we knew there would probably be quite a wait, but were prepared for that. Lovely lady at the door took our names and said it would probably be 1 1/2 hours - this was fine and we went across the street for a drink or four. Got a phone call an hour later which was awesome and so headed over. Really nice ambience and atmosphere, guy who took our drinks was amazing - really knew his wines and what to recommend! Service was the best I have had yet in Melbourne, and food was good! Variety of options, funky menu, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and well-priced! Can't wait to bring friends and family here when they are over from NZ!
Stumbled across this place yesterday morning for brunch. Menu was quirky without being scary and food DELICIOUS!! Staff were very friendly and made great suggestions. Hot chocolate was amazing and best I've had in along time. Can't wait to go back again!
Excellent new local. I had dinner here with my sister last night and we were both incredibly happy with the food and the service. The staff were incredibly friendly and were only too happy to talk us through the menu. The food was fantastic and the serving sizes were really generous for the price.
I highly recommend it.
Yum and lovely! Loved it!. The balls were delicious (pork with red sauce and polenta, and special wallaby balls). The staff were really attentive and down-to-earth and nice, really nice. Even the door lady was lovely.
You need to book ahead, then there is no waiting for tables (we found a bar while we waited for a table).
The food came out within 15 minutes of ordering and was perfect.
I've been having wild daydreams of balls ever since. Mmmmmm balls.
I had heard great things from people about the city store so was excited to have one in Richmond. I was a little underwhelmed though, it was only ok. The beef balls were pretty good, but the pork ones had way to much fennel and the chicken ones didn't have a heap of flavor. You couldn't really tell which one was which between chicken and pork!
The potato underneath was good, but the pasta I didn't like, it's just lasagna sheets, I think a smaller pasta would suit better. Ours was a bit cold when it came out as well which didn't help. It was nice, but when you specialize in something you need to excel.....
Had dinner here on a Thursday night. Was worried about having to wait for a table but my husband and I were offered seats at the bar as soon as we arrived. The bar staff were fantastic, very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We started with a delicious special of pulled pork sliders. I had the chicken balls with pesto and white beans, delish! My husband had the beef balls with tomato sauce and smashed potatoes, delish! We finished with a chocolate and caramel whoopie icecream sandwich, delish! Can't wait to go back!
Good, but stale focaccia. Good meatballs, I could taste the high quality meat. Service was attentive, but overall a slow lunch (1.5 hours for mains and deserts). In Richmond on a Wednesday, I think most guests want a 1 hour lunch. At least, I certainly do! We commented around the table that to focaccia was not fresh and quite stale. As I make my own focaccia bread, this was disappointing. However-as the rest of the meal was great, we didn't mention it. Otherwise, there was a little too much salt in the pasta cooking water for my tastes.
Came here this evening as its nice and close to our Richmond home. We had a great time at the city venue and the same if not better this evening. Our waiter behind the bar was just fantastic, having said that all encounters with all the staff were great! You have certainly hired a great team. We had the mini balls and Burata cheese board for entree, wow that Burata is amazing! I had beef meatballs on creamy polenta (silky smooth) and my husband had the pork ribs with slaw - they were just fantastic, just slipped off the bone, and the BBQ sauce was super yum. The caprese salad was so fresh and simple yet flavoursome. I love the idea if takeaway menu however I think I will enjoy dining in as the atmosphere is perfect. I am a hip hop girl and your tunes tonight were right up my alley! Keep up the good work guys! Be back soon :)
Excellent local. Not a fan of meatballs but liked the idea. We went in a table of four so tried all the meatballs. Great way of trying the whole menu. I would recommend. Service was excellent. Portions were perfect size, not too small, not too big. Great local restaurant.
Delicious meatballs! Chicken with white creamy sauce on mashed potato was the best! Great service from friendly staff. Will definitely be back :)
If you like the Meatball and Wine Bar in finder's lane you will love the new addition in Richmond. However even if you don't know it or felt you wanted to try something new you have to try Richmond as it brings high ceilings and a different decor with true Richmond style to a proven and trusted high quality food experience. Try it for something new and try it for something you already know and love
Can't get enough of this place!!! Finally a reason to visit Swan Street! Get in early, or be prepared to wait a while... Worth it though!
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Service is incredible, food is even better.
Confessions Of A Little Piggy
+4.5
The Kurobuta pork balls (think wagyu of pork), minced together with fennel seeds, sage and orange rind were delicious. These balls were nestled in a smooth comforting polenta,Ā draped in a green pesto salsa verde, and speckled with grated parmesan. Halloween Ā Balls We also ordered the Special of the Day, which were the Halloween Balls - a pair of large lamb shoulder
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I am one who regularly shows up to places on a recommendation basis. After hearing a few good things about the amazing meatballs served at this restaurant, it was time for me and the boy to pay Meatball & Wine Bar a visit, my treat. The only downside to the night was that I had chosen to go on a public holiday which incurred a 15% surcharge to the food bill and that I was terribly sick. Okay so maybe it was two. By the end of the night I was almost ready to freeze to death and pass out in the car. But enough of me and more about the balls. The meatballs werenāt exactly cheap but you you are given enough to be satisfied with your what you paid for. I was afraid that three meatballs would not be enough to satisfy my appetite, but they were just right. And if by any chance you were still feeling peckish afterwards, there are some sides to add to the order and even dessert to try. They apparently do a mean ice cream sandwich but being sick as I was, I was struggling to finish everything of
A group of us girls came to The Meatball & Wine Bar in Richmond for dinner. I love the homely and romantic atmosphere of this Italian restaurant. It feels very warm and inviting. We ordered a range of meatballs, and I particularly enjoyed the chicken meatballs in creamy mushroom sauce, as well as the gnocchi, and burrata and bread. Thank you for the delicious food and excellent customer service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious Italian meal in Richmond!
This was so yummy, like seriously, so yummy. Got the spaghetti and meatballs with a glass of wine (only $25!!), burrata and meatballs with rustic potatoes. Came with a serving of bread as well. The food was incredible, service was nice and ambience was great. Iād definitely come back here again and it was great value.
Service here has not dipped one bit.
The meatballs (beef )were good but they were a bit one dimensional.
I know they are just need to taste the beef and I dig that. I know they're baked that I also dig like a shovel. All I'm saying is that they're was no real depth.
Amazingly delicious, I was thinking about it days after. Go for the creamy mushroom sauce and truffle oil! The burrata is yummy too. Really great ambience with jazz music and a warm fire place going. Recommend that you book in advance :)
Very cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Great comfort food! We shared our meatball meals. I enjoyed the pork and chicken meatballs the best, didnāt really like the beef but my husband liked them all. The sauces were tasty but would of liked more sauce then what you got. The pasta and potato sides where also good. Great service and great drink options. Will definitely come again.
Delicious and authentic, accompanied with by a warm inviting atmosphere. 10/10. āļø
I don't understand how they don't have Tiramisu on the menu but apparently it's coming. We had room for garlic bread and wine with the beef meatball/creamy mushroom/pappardelle/truffle oil and chicken meatball/salsa verde/peperonata combos. Our server was great, friendly and attentive without pretense.
Lovely place to visit for some beautiful meatballs. Everything was tasty and fresh. Service was fast and formal enough. The drinks menu is vast. Only didn't give five stars, because to be honest, I could've had more meatballs in the serving. Definitely worth a visit before a match down the sports precinct.
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