TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

The Meatball & Wine Bar

85/100 (992 ratings)

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Meatballs

"Had the most fun and delicious dinner kit from Meatball & Wine Bar - everything was super easy to prepare and all the different flavour combinations..."

Melb Food Baby

"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...."

MelbourneLops

"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..."

Famished

"What is better than a good ol’ meatball! Not much really! This place didn’t disappoint! We started with a meat and cheese platter that was..."

McFoodie Jones

"Great food and even greater service. Meatballs were very well prepared and the homemade pasta was fantastic. Loved the Buffala entree as well. Place..."

Nina Lichtenstein

"Been here a few times and haven’t been disappointed, foods comes out quickly and is delicious, staff are polite and attentive, will return in the..."

Facebook User

"The meatballs with the red Italian sauce were absolutely amazing. The staff on tonight were extremely kind and attentive, definitely deserves 5..."

Gigi K

"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..."

Kiffdcosta

"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 . I really..."

Vivian

"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..."

Kevin

"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..."

Dom

"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..."

Espy Eats

"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..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"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..."

Steph

"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..."

Caitlin White

"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..."

Justin

"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..."

Andrew

"Nice venue, small but not overcrowded, which makes for a nice atmosphere. The service was great, they catered for various allergies within our group..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"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..."

Jonno H

"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...."

Craig Lloyd

"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..."

Melissa Lincoln

"Meatballs so many to choose from, Pork, Chicken, Beef, Fish, Vegetable.. great sauces combos. You can mix it up and have meatball sliders 🍔 . ..."

Rosie Raiti

"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..."

Ryan

"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..."

Hannah Mack

"Came into Meatball and wine on the off chance, they where busy but the service was great. i have to say i enjoyed the meatballs and picking your..."

Adam88

"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..."

Loz Arthur

"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..."

Vera7

"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..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"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..."

Isabella

"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..."

Bec Martinez

"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..."

Bax_ry

"Featuring a steadfast menu of delectable balls the menu is delightfully simple and uncomplicated: offering a range of handmade artisan balls (beef,..."

Gastrology

"Much better option than the 'other' meatball establishment in the city. Juicer meatballs and nicer staff. Nice lunch out with friends and would be..."

TrevB

"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..."

Coffee Snob

"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..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Vegetarian meatballs were nice, lacked a bit of flavour but the presentation was nice and it was enjoyable! Just needs more flavour! ..."

Eebz

"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..."

Lee Pownall

"Great staff, funny bartender, food was amazing, the cocktails where the real winner, had the witches potion, it was amazing, the others all sounded..."

James Colins

"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..."

Keiko Maruyama

"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..."

Pomme Persian

"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..."

Addam Cao

"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..."

Naomi Rowena

"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..."

Avolette

"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..."

One Piece Left

"So there are meatballs and there is Meatballs' meatballs. And their meatballs are delicious, no question The wait staff were friendly,..."

Dennis Vegan

"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..."

Louise Hanna

"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..."

Katis_32

"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..."

Shlomi

"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..."

EnjoyEatWatch

"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..."

Melbournian

"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..."

Bargirl

"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..."

Pablo

"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..."

Travelbug

"Both the beef and pork balls are awesome, but the surprise is the polenta – it is definitely creamy, with beautifully balanced rich flavour that..."

Ben Lee Kong

"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..."

Stuck In Transit

"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..."

Delorean

"Ben's coffee is..."

Xxave

"Best date night. Date night with my boyfriend and loved the attentive waitstaff and very knowledgeable bar staff. The music was the best part..."

Misskujeke

"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..."

Vlad

"Great service!!. I came in late for drinks and dessert the other night. The bar and waiting staff were really accommodating. Their signature..."

Aaa6492

"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..."

Bill Boston

"Amaze-BALLS. Although they were busy, we felt very taken care of. Lots of wine and good..."

Daphne

"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..."

Samantha Riely

"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..."

Alex

"Yum!. Food is so delicious. Restaurant a little small but worth the wait for a..."

Ays.chin

"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..."

Peter P

"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..."

Matthew Connolly

"Good balls. Nothing more nothing less u get exactly wat u pay for and it is good price good wine..."

Lewis Newhai Karipa

"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..."

Guthrie

"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..."

Leticiamonaghan

"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..."

Chris

"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,..."

Jude Marshall

"Affordable, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff, simple but really well done and tasty food!!! Really enjoyed..."

Ash

"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..."

Ruby-Jean

"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..."

Rebecca

"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..."

Kate

"Ate here a while ago, was amazing. We had all the specials, delicious! Great service as well on a slow..."

Mich

"Please don't ever change the music. This place has the best playlists in..."

Fitzroyalty

"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..."

Kathryn

"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!..."

Terry Terepai

"I want more balls in my mouth.. Lots of likes. yummy balls, competent and cool..."

Ice Cream Sandwiches

"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..."

Llb2213

"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..."

Mushu

"Bouncing to new heights. Enjoyed my first experience with Meatball & Wine Bar. Attended with a group of colleagues; ordered drinks and the meal. It..."

Jarryd

"Ambience Plus!. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Meatballs Wine Bar in Richmond. The menu is creative with clever combinations. Thanks Enrique and..."

Gford

"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..."

Geeboy

"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..."

HungryCat

"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..."

Pyro

"Limoncello frizz..."

AmyC

"Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Bar staff were extremely attentive & helpful. Great atmosphere & food was delicious although desserts may..."

Cookie84

"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...."

Kate Dougherty

"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..."

Lucy

"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..."

EatingOut

"Great brunch. We went there for brunch and were pleasantly surprised by the Gingerbread, Thick Cut Bacon & Fried Egg with Golden Syrup. Great..."

Elonie

"Love love love the tea service. These rock stars use Storm in a Teacup teas from..."

Nitya

"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)...."

Matthew Carlo Donazzan

"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..."

Lady In Bread

"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..."

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"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..."

Tamzen Hayes

"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..."

Kat

"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..."

Mike Bold

"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..."

Foodie3123

"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..."

ANGRY COFFEE MAN

"I walked into meatballs with my gluten intolerant, vegetarian friend and cheekily asked, do you have meat free meatballs? The Waitress smiled and..."

Evie Steele

"Love the meat. We had a banquet on Thursday night, and the meatballs was simply deciduous. I would come back here..."

Xikan

"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..."

Fyshmask

"Really vibrant but small and very busy , only seats around 40, but the service was good And the food was..."

John Fenton

"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..."

Regina Flange

"Stumbled across this place yesterday morning for brunch. Menu was quirky without being scary and food DELICIOUS!! Staff were very friendly and made..."

Candice

"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..."

Faye

"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..."

Nika

"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...."

Denny Patron

"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..."

Helen Lai

"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..."

Refroy

"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..."

Sweetlikesugar

"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..."

Danny

"Delicious meatballs! Chicken with white creamy sauce on mashed potato was the best! Great service from friendly staff. Will definitely be back..."

Cookie

"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..."

Stephen JR

"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..."

Alice M

"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..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"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..."

Minh Thuy Le

"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..."

Emily May

"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..."

Thomas Lim

"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..."

Dave Rabey

"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..."

Alice T

"Very cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Great comfort food! We shared our meatball meals. I enjoyed the pork and chicken meatballs the best,..."

Alis Cocis

"Delicious and authentic, accompanied with by a warm inviting atmosphere. 10/10...."

Justin Holden

"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..."

Antonia Niaga

"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..."

Nural Seker

Royal Saxon

80/100 (1427 ratings)

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"Excellent food and top notch service. I'm not easily impressed but this place was very surprising. Well thought out wine list, creative use of the..."

Paula Lowndes

"This place was recommended to me by a friend for my birthday dinner. I'm so happy I changed venues last minute! The food was amazing, the service was..."

Melissa Nicole

"Cracking food and the table service is fantastic. The bar upstairs has great DJs and music and the bar staff are friendly and professional. Try the..."

Adam Trace

"Great atmosphere, cool music, neat and clean, super friendly and helpful staff, reasonably priced, great food, great cocktails. Highly..."

Vatsalya Bohra

"Wonderful customer service!! I would highly..."

Hope Mann

"Great space to sit and relax over lunch. Lovely food from the sharing menu topped off with a nice wine. Who could ask for..."

Trish Humphris

"What a great menu and wine list �� just lock me in every..."

Steve Singh

"Great vibe & venue with one of the best pizza"s in..."

Jason Peril Foretti

"Amazing food and atmosphere! The oysters were so fresh and the Pumpkin Ravioli was a great..."

Alaa Samir

"Amazing food every time. Great atmosphere. Lovely..."

Amanda Hussey

"Great service from the waitress looking after our group. Steak was perfect..."

Glenn Murrells

"Had the oysters to start.. then possibly the most delicious suckling pig panini. Great place for a casual lunch and at a reasonable..."

Abbi Thatcher

"Food is fabulous, staff are amazing, manager is cool, always a pleasant..."

John Scammell

"We had the best waitress by the name of Courtney, she was absolutely lovely. She was very attentive, friendly and socialable. We will be back..."

Karni Maizels

"Lovely place. Great food, great service, great..."

Jeanette Parkes

"The place to be seen on a Friday Night! Upstairs is wonderful if you want some quiet to talk and lounge about. Downstairs is full of..."

Subash Korada

"Excellent staff service, lamb special was..."

Darin Gaw

"had my birthday event at royal saxon and had an excellent night. venue was amazing and the girls i spoke to when organising it were extremely lovely..."

Ashleigh Feore

"Very good customer..."

Katie McCall

"Great food, wine &..."

Anna Shaw

"The food is generally pretty good and I love the $10 pizza Tuesdays but $5 for a glass of Coke?! It's cheaper to have beer than a soft drink for..."

Channy

"Not your average pub. Not your average pub food. Excellent service from experienced and competent staff. The fairly brief menu and limited..."

Magpie

"Come again to have the chocolate tiramisu and coffee. Better experience than last time. Royal Saxon at Richmond. Tuesday night is..."

Steven Gu

"⭐️4.5 stars⭐️Headed to the Royal Saxon on a Saturday night for a birthday celebration. We started the night in the restaurant before..."

ToFeedTwo

"Booked a table for 10 for my birthday dinner, when we arrived there had been a mix up with the booking but our waiter Christian sorted it out within..."

Stephanie

"Royal Saxon is a really great bar split up into 2 levels and a back courtyard. I went for a quick pre drink with Bearabbit and our partners. The..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Dropped by for a quick drink with Simmyeats.Melb and our respective partners while waiting for our table to be ready at another place, and I wished..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Great place for dinner. Have been here a couple of times now and the meals did not disappoint and lovely presentation. Staff were very polite and..."

Mary Gazzola

"The Royal Saxon in Richmond is more than just a bar to us, we feel that it should also be recognised not only for their stunning drinks selection and..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"We were at Royal Saxons for dinner and what a fun night it was!For the starters, we had the herb and lemon ricotta tortellini with pea..."

Win - FSC

"I have been here before but only for drinks. Last time I wasn’t very happy with the service it took ages for the drinks to come out. Went for lunch..."

Lisa Gresens

"Great ambience on Melbourne Cup day. Service did not suffer either. Great selection of wine and snacks, even coffee afterwards for those of us..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"When here for a friends bday & LOVED their wood fire pizza so had to come back for more. I’m all for the keep it simple method when it comes to..."

McFoodie Jones

"Dined here a couple of days ago with my parents. And was pleasantly suprised at the quality of food and service we received on a wet Monday. The..."

Luccio

"It was a little while back that we came to Royal Saxon Fira quick pizza and a drink before teaming up to Chapel street for on. I'd been here for a..."

Espy Eats

"Came to Royal Saxon on Saturday night for a birthday and never in my life have I felt so old. There I was waiting in lines. That never happened in my..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I have visited the Royal Saxon on several occasions for work lunch and I have ordered the Nduja salami (hot), red onion, tomato and scamorza bianco..."

Michael Daaboul

"Royal Saxon is a Richmond institution. High end dining and a great menu. Pizza pasta mains and starters. A great bar and an awesome fit out...."

Costa

"My friends and I stopped here for a drink after The Book of Mormon because they have a friend that runs the bar. I've been craving mulled wine for a..."

Sarah Loves Food

"I've only been here for drinks before so can't speak for the food (however from the reviews that may change!) but overall I love this place. Great..."

Kimberley Leggett

"I had only ever visited for a drink, so I was interested to try the food at Royal Saxon! I'll save you the suspense now- it was very good! We started..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"My girlfriend and I were absolutely astounded by the food at Royal Saxon, the cured meats board was amazing to say the least and the buffalo..."

Hannah Stewart

"Their pizza was great, probably the best in the area. Their sweet potato chips were also amazing, very crunchy. Their pasta wasn't too shabby. It..."

Don Djoe

"I love a good restaurant with a good decore and this defiantly provides you with that. The gentlemen that greated us and sat us down was very..."

Alma Klepo

"Royal Saxon is a gastro-pub located on Church Street in the heart of Richmond with a relaxed atmosphere and an extensive wine list, so they could..."

KT

"Love Saxon for both casual dinning & a nice sit down meal for any occasion. Have been here for boys nights, birthday's (inc. my 30th), late Friday..."

Eat.it.all

"I attended a work function recently. We were in the courtyard, although it was a cool November night it was quite cosy with heaters. We were served..."

SusieQ

"I come here for drinks regularly because of how nice the venue is and its location (chapel street/pawn & co are down the road)! I have only been on a..."

T

"Great venue to catch up with friends. We had dinner, shared a antipasto plater, chips, salad, pizza & pasta. All really good, tasty & quick. Service..."

Foodlover12

"Nothing special: Service was fine, food was good but nothing really stood out we had pizza and a few smaller dishes and the wine was pricey. Week..."

Samantha Riely

"I actually found the pizza to be suprisingly good! Definitely not what I was expecting. I would happily visit again for the food though the crowd..."

Muester

"Always knew this play was a little bit fancy but when it came to ordering food I thought we were going to get a pretty standard pub meal. Gotta say I..."

Grizzly

"I visited the Royal Saxon with friends on a public holiday for lunch, we were able to book a table for 8 which was perfect. I had the seafood pasta..."

Heidi

"Great spot for a drink and catch up with friends. Have not eaten there, but the food looks good. Can recommend for a Friday night drink after..."

Matthew Brown

"Spent plenty of lazy Sundays at the Saxon. Staff are always awesome, and food is great quality and cocktails on demand is a winner. Great venue for..."

BPTappers

"The Royal Saxon never fails to deliver in my opinion. Not only is it a trendy venue with a great ambiance but the menu is consistently fantastic..."

Kate Dougherty

"Great Classy Venue. Beaware though this place gets packed and you might have to wait a while!. Good range of drinks, not to sure about food as I was..."

Dennis Vegan

"Royal Saxon Richmond is ostensibly a gastropub, and when you walk through the establishment it's all very textbook. Sleek lines, a bit of exposed..."

The City Lane

"First up was a delicate parcel of baked haloumi, wrapped in zucchini and filo pastry, topped with roasted toms, frisee and mint salad and vincotto...."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Awesome Customer Service. Booked for 20 of us across the weekend. Staff, food and drinks were all..."

Tarleton Dewé

"One of the many smart looking buildings on Church Street housing a good spot for a drink and a bite to eat! The menu is a great mix of hearty,..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Despite the lengthy menu, recent visits have seen me returning to the fettuccine Toscana. This dish embodies rustic Italian - perfect..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"Awesome Food & Awesome Service. Went in for dinner last night and received the best service! We were recommended to come here for the delish pizza's..."

Simone.poulos

"Amazing! Went to the Royal.... Amazing! Went to the Royal Saxon for a friend's birthday Sunday afternoon. The staff were all so helpful. Drinks..."

Amy Humphreys

"We had dinner here last night, I was so impressed with the food, everybody on our table enjoyed their meals, service was amazing.. Reasonably priced,..."

Annieleo1

"Great design, great staff, perfect..."

Rebecca Ray

"Enjoyable. Came here in the afternoon for a pizza for lunch and some drinks with a group of 5 friends. We sat outside near the bar area, the..."

Jessica Alizzi

"Food is ok but great place to chill out. I love their outdoor..."

Simmi Shahi

"Great food. Little bit pricey but if you get a good waiter then it makes up for it. Also cloth napkins. Totally under rated. Do it. Get blind. Get..."

Redbw

"Cool, cosy & nice. I like coming here because they have a good menu and drink list, although they need to bring Leffe..."

The Lionking Diner

"In a nut shell GREAT food, GREAT SERVICE, GREAT atmosphere. The Saxon are mixing it up, with a Sunday Roast on a Sunday & many more. Well done guys..."

B La Spina

"Been here a couple of times. Great atmosphere but boring, overpriced food. I won't go back for a meal again, but definitely will for..."

Fiskiddy

"Very good. Clean flavours, fresh and very tasty. Calamari and celery salad excellent. Gnocchetti with braised lamb delicious. Consistently..."

Stephen Drake

"Reliable. Again I find myself at the Saxon and after 3 years little has changed. be that a good thing or bad you can always rely on the food, service..."

Fatguts

"When pizza and pasta are done as they should be they make the heart sing. Highly..."

Ryan Carson

"Coool. Cool place to go for a drink n a pizza. Something about it makes you feel like its Saturday. Some people get a little overdressed. I felt a..."

Samantha Teller

"Italian food done so well! .... Italian food done so well!Have had dinner here 3 times now, with different people. Consistently beautiful with..."

Leo

"I've usually loved this place and have eaten here at least 15 times. The service is almost always good, sometimes it's GREAT but have still..."

Cali33

"I didn't eat here so I can't comment on the food, but it's a nice place for a drink. Music is a bit loud which makes conversations with more than one..."

HDE

"Great building, lovely outdoor area too.. Had lunch at the Royal Saxon today - a warm sunny day. The hotel has been superbly renovated and the dining..."

Deb1611

"Great spot for bite, interesting menu with good beer and wine lists and staff are friendly and..."

Paul Wilborg

"Tuscan Martini is to die for (and I'm a champagne girl!). Great atmosphere but popular so book ahead. Food very pricey but you will have read that in..."

Madame Bubbles

"Good food but pricey for portions. Very small pizzas but tasty. has an italian influence with fine dining appeal under a trendy, beautifully..."

Kelly James

"Have been to the Saxon a number of times now always great service and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Good atmosphere on a friday. Food is..."

Sarah Whelan

"Good selection of beers. Reasonable food, had the beef shin gnocchi. Recommend as a pre drink-dinner sort of place, but there is..."

Chris Fraser

"Worth a re-visit. We had a rather negative experience here about a year ago and said then that we wouldn't bother again. BUT. After some..."

Richmond Bar Fly

"Great. After a frustrating trip along Church St furniture shopping we stopped into the Royal Saxon for lunch. What a great setting, definitely a..."

Saffron

"Six of us went for a quick lunch and we had two kids under 1 with us too. The waiter was great and didn't blink an eyelid about the kids. A Couple of..."

JDP79

"Good but needs a bit of work. Had some food and a couple of beers here on a Saturday night during Spring Racing. Place was pretty busy but still got..."

Nos Farley

"Caught up with few mates for a bite to eat and a few beers. We enjoyed the venue and the food - good for a catch up..."

Desi 71

"Four Corners Dinner. So... I saw an event for the Spring Graze "Put Victoria On Your Table" event organized by the Food and Wine Festival mob and..."

Swedish_Hot_Tub

"Nice place, simply avoid the tortellini, it's a joke. For $6 per piece of tortellini. Ridiculous value for..."

Mat

"OMG THE BEST DINNER. From the moment I entered the establishment there was a vibe that told me this is the place to be!!The food was incredible..."

Cristina Smith

"Divine. Fantastic service as always.The food is wonderful as is the interior. Large venue with a pleasant outdoor area and seating, relaxed..."

Davids

"The last few reviews have not only been laughable but without doubt written by people that have no idea about what quality food is! I eat at the..."

Real Foodie

"Nothing out of the ordinary.. We visited Royal Saxon on a Monday night. The design of Royal Saxon is modern and sleek. As we visited on a Monday..."

Easternsuburbs_explorer

"Yum. Friendly and attentive service, wonderful pasta and excellent atmosphere. It was a very enjoyable..."

Adrian Monteforte

"After reading everyone else's reviews I was a bit unsure if I should go to a lunch my friends planned there. All 7 of us found the food to be..."

David

"Mid Week Treat. I stumbled out of Fitness First on Church St, Richmond, tired and hungry and spotted the Royal Saxon across the street. The inside..."

Angelo_W73

"A Great Richmond spot. I hadnt been back in a few months due to the pizza, thought I would give it another try however....$20 for a gourmet woodfire..."

A Pixie With Cutlery

"Food was good but portion sizes quite small. We had to wait ages for our meals but they offered a round of drinks as an apology, which was a nice..."

Kate

"Go on a weekday (at lunch time...). Gorgeous fitout and the food is sensational!Great for midweek dinner, however, unless you're the type of..."

Hannah Babble

"Fantastic fit out, very helpful (if slightly overly so) staff, food was divine. Unfortunately small portions for the price, & the drinks menu is..."

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