Central European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Richmond

"I can’t begin to explain how perfect this restaurant is. Not only does it have good vibe, the decor and romantic blues music selection was in..."

Elise De Munari

"Excellent service, authentic and delicious. I also really enjoyed the interior..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Had a great dinner at Bierkeller recently. We started with the beer bretzel accompanied with Austrian mustard (yum!!) and liptauer, a tasty cheese..."

Nalia

"Pork schnitzel and the pretzels were ace. Curry ketchup goes well too. Had to drive so couldn’t have any beers. Here’s a doppelbock calling my..."

Johnny Shabazz

"The food totally exceeded our expectations!!! I love the pretzel and the sausages were clearly freshly made and so well seasoned. We had a big group..."

Elaine

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: It was pretty quiet on a Sunday arvo but don’t let that fool you about the quality of the food - German food here..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Cannot rate this place highly enough. The staff are so friendly and the food is A+!! Love the the Stiegl lager and the Bierkeller kransky! Best..."

KarMarHar

"I love this place and keep bringing people back and I’m not even sure why exactly—it’s the vibe. It’s different—not your typical Asian,..."

Deanna Conley Richey

"I went here for Mum’s birthday last week. We wanted German food and this place seemed like the best choice however we learned that BierKeller is..."

Sarah Loves Food

"The food is absolutely amazing, the Liptauer tastes like in Austria! The service is really slow and to wait quite long for the food, like in Austria..."

Charlotte

"The Food was fantastic we had the spinach dumplings and sausage tasting plate ( plus best garlic bread have ever had) service was exceptional..."

Diana Johnston

"Great selection of European beers (including Gluten Free!) which is what I was after specifically after having a really good GF German Beer at a..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Came here with a group of friends trying to catch up. It can become a little noisy, as it has the pub feel. Our order took longer than usual but..."

Riri

"Absolutely phenomenal. Top notch crackling on the pork hock, mind blowing kransky. Sausage to die for. Good for Christmas dinners! Atmosphere was..."

Austin Lee

"Like the cozy family style and the extraordinary service. Heaps of choices for beer and wine. We ordered pork hock and the portion is generous which..."

Catvole

"Came here for lunch and ordered the pork knuckle and giant pretzel. Glad we were hungry! The portion was enormous and the knuckle was crispy on the..."

Ads Davies

"Bierkeller is a quaint German restaurant - a perfect go to place for Oktoberfest! The decor was very homey and welcoming and the pretzels here were..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Yes! It is such a great pleasure to eat some german food around here. You feel in the alpes. Schnitzel. Weissbier. This guys know what they are..."

Searchingperfection

"The food here has never disappointed 👌🏼 tried it once with a voucher from groupon ( I think) probably one of the groupons we have ever bought!..."

Sarah Greg

"Visited this place for the first time the other night and I'll definitely be returning! Awesome choice of food and it was all delicious, staff were..."

Molipus

"Dropped in for a couple of.beers at this German restaurant. The service was really friendly, chatty,and welcoming.We had a pilsner and a..."

Timinmelbourne

"so my mother exists her room on instructs me to find a germanish restaurant because she has a craving for food specific foods that we ate when we..."

All Mountain Pass

"Tasty was near authentic , the service was a bit pushy but friendly too. I ordered the Kassler with. Sauerkraut and Knödeln Meal came out..."

KarlL

"Bierkeller!! I have been wanting to come here for years... but I was always a bit worried about the Austrian food and that I wouldn't like it!..."

Christine S

"Everything we want. Great food, fantastic expert and attentive service. We had such a great time. Amazing food. We had the charcuterie for 2 which..."

Bob's Bites

"We had dinner at BierKeller tonight. We enjoyed a warm welcome to what is an eclectic German - Austrian themed restaurant / bar. The imported beers..."

LWS

"Great ambience and good selection on the menu. Reminds me of the time I was in Berlin, so that must say something about theAuthenticity this..."

TeamFoodie

"Good beer and the food was not bad either. Had the Schitzel - as you do - and was tender and nicely crumbed. Potato salad was ok, nothing..."

Richmondlocal

"Eaten here a few times now and always find this place consistent.Pork knuckle for 2 is definitely worth the money. Lots of crackling and meat..."

Myk Law

"Quite good and worth a try; The food is solid although for me it's more "tourist" restaurant" food than Austrian/German pub food. Given there is so..."

Dirk

"Nice food and drinks. Lovely place. Good customer services.I was there for my girlfriend's birthday party. It is very good one that made me..."

Vanden Borre

"The food, service and range of Austrian and German beers are fantasticI'm planning to have a large gathering of friends hereVery reasonable..."

Greg Vravnik

"We went after a long day to the Bierkeller for an good Austrian dish. The staff was lovely and very friendly, nice atmosphere in the Restaurant...."

T.v.L

"We really liked the food and the beer was great. I especially liked the pretzel bred roll that comes with the sausage platter.Will be back..."

Pink.rhapsody

"Overall an outstanding tasting menu that allowed you to sample a wide variety of Austrian and Hungarian specialties.Portion sizes were more than..."

Penguineats

"I found the food at Bierkeller honest and delicious. The servings are pretty generous and packed with flavour. I had the Jaeger Schnitzel which was..."

Meysam Ahmadi

"the continental breakfast came with heaps of bread which was nice but not great, and not enough to go on it. had some cheese and nice preserved..."

Facebook User

"Really good, authentic Austrian food. The staff was so friendly and the atmosphere was great! and of course don't forget to get a good Austrian..."

Catherine

"Very good experience at Bierkeller. Went for breakfasts/brunch on a voucher and had a one panned dish which was fantastic. Partner had a veggie dish..."

Urbanette

"If you want to go somewhere a little bit different for a drink and a meal this is the place. They pull off the German feel very well. With German..."

Cinzo

"Hit the spot. Went mid week for a dinner, and got the share platter. Highly recommend. Very nice schnitzel, sauerkraut, great flavour pork belly...."

Kotix

"Bought a groupon voucher for breakfast, overall the food was okay, not that not special, but not bad. Pan breakkie was oily tho. Service was nice and..."

MF

"We had a voucher for dinner. The atmosphere was very nice and very welcoming. Had loads of food to share and great beers. Just fantastic! ..."

Eeyore

"This was the second time we went to this restaurant. This place is a whole package! Awesome food, friendly staff, and warm environment! The shared..."

Mason_r

"I went to BierKeller tonight. The service was very good and the food was yummy and big too. I ordered the sausages feast and the most delicious part..."

Jack Constantin Wood

"Had a Groupon voucher for brunch $29, was very tasty and filling. The eggs Benedict was tasty and smooth. The one pan was filled with an array of..."

Cray

"What an amazing restaurant - we were surprised it wasn't overflowing with people waiting for free tables! The divine waiter and gorgeous waitress..."

Sally Fielding Mort

"One of the best Austrian/ German restaurants that I've tried. Staffs were very friendly and attentive and food were really delicious too. Even the..."

Stella.ryu.miso

"Delicious Austrian food with great service! Best German/Austrian food I've eaten in Melbourne and great selection of imported beers. We shared a..."

Jenn.lucinda

"*Best place I have reviewed until now 29-05-2016- So read carefully *Went there yesterday with a group-on voucher. Reserving and booking was all good..."

Amid

"Went for brunch and enjoyed everything, perfect Austrian atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food, nothing to complain about, definitely will be..."

Mariam

"Went last night for dinner and everything was excellent! The atmosphere, service and food which was all genuine Austrian dishes like those I had..."

Mary Merrington

"Stiegel Bier... On tap- a five star rating alone!The traditional Austrian menu has something to suit all tastes- as close as you get to the the..."

Ryan

"My partner and I Glenn Poyser came here for date night! Didn't book, just wondered down Bridge Rd and went in.Nice ambience - got seated at..."

Natalie Hart

"Awesome pork hock! Crispy skin and juicy meat, better than some brauhaus that I've ever been. The schnitzel is very cripsy. Nice ambience. Good..."

KungfuKitty

"Coupon $108 for 4 persons. Charcuterie Board with heavy crusty breads, selection of cured meats and warm freshly baked Pretzels was something to..."

Claudius Pseudonymus

"We really enjoyed our coupon meal which consisted of tastings of the many offerings on hand. Nice premises with character. Extremely friendly and..."

Elletee

"Great little pub , good music & drinks ... Only came here for drinks - will try the food next time! ..."

World In A Bite

"Finally came here for brunch after walking past so many times, and was pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the breakfast offerings. Service..."

Putfoodinme_

"Had lunch here with my wife. The beer was fantastic, albeit reasonably expensive. The pretzels were freshly baked by someone who knows how to, they..."

Johan Snyman

"Being German born and raised I had high expectations and of course they werent met. The service was friendly and the beer menu was satifactory..."

Hungry For More

"Good atmosphere, good selection of beers and wine and excellent warmPretzels. Up the game on the sausage quality and this would be a bier..."

Amy

"Birthday dinner with a group of 10. We opted for the share option, which the waiter suggested (it's not on the menu). It started with a selection of..."

CRMelb

"Had a lovely time thanks to the lovely service of Jimmy. 5 stars, very well deserved. The beer is fantastic, the food even better. Definitely coming..."

Tommy Barker

"fantastic place - good music, lovely beer - nice stuff. Had only beers.. did nit eat, but next time will. Food looked really really good. Will update..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Yummy German Fare. Tried this place last Friday night after not being able to get into Tres. We normally just go to Bier Keller for beers but we..."

Thaipan

"Authentic Austrian cuisine. As an Austrian expat here in Melbourne I do get the cravings for some authentic Austrian food every now and then.Enter..."

Jay Kay

"Loved It!. Thought this place was pretty awesome.. My partner loved the beer, I loved the wine. Pork was cooked well, the desert was awesome. Service..."

Global Foodie

"Very nice dining experience. Food is fresh and is served promptly. The location is great especially when you sit outside and the sun hits you on..."

Food 4 Thought

"Amazing service, consistently friendly when quiet and then run off their feet. Great..."

Jack Fitzgerald

"Weekend lunch. Actually the BEST steak sandwich I have ever..."

Trips

"The wait staff were extremely accomodating and made us up a table even though there was not one for our party size available. The beef goulash was..."

J

"Lovely staff and quick and attentive service. Yummy flavoursome food cooked in an excitingly authentic foreign way. Good bier selection, comfortable..."

Therese Detje

"Great new German/Austrian make-over. OST has now become an Austrian/German based restaurant!Amazing food and real nice people. Loved..."

Ravvy

"Have been for breakfast twice now and enjoyable both times. The staff are friendly and unobtrusive, the restaurant comfortable and relaxed which..."

PMP

"I've been a regular at OST for a while now. They have just introduced a brand new breakfast menu which is amazing! We had the salmon which was really..."

Mq87

"Great service and nice atmosphere. Great brunch spot, yum coffee and killer smashed..."

AJ

"Love the breakfasts and the beer selections for hair of the dog. Sometimes my eggs are a bit cold but they are very tasty so I go there about once a..."

Ruth

"Loved it. Delicious food, attentive service, good coffee, great ambience. Will definitely be going..."

Nomad.piggy

"Comfy and Friendly. Although I have not had a meal here, if the quick coffee stops I have had are anything to go by, I am sure that it would be a..."

Business Cat

"Really enjoyed our dinner here. Service was flawless. I do think however it has what we call white plate syndrome. Huge white plates with tiny..."

Walter Collins

"Exceptional. We really enjoyed our dinner. Service was friendly efficient and knowledgeable. The menu was interesting and enticing supported by great..."

Dean

"Absolutely stunning, I had the duck entree then spatchcock for main, both were delicious. The service was impeccable and the decor beautiful, could..."

Katherine Strain

"Good. Good food, quirky interior, attractive wait..."

Sauce

"Great food definite improvement had the duck ragu which was very tasty, great service and this place is a real gem with loads of potential keep it..."

Susan

"Had a nice lunch here with 6 others , seated quickly as it wasn't packed yet . Wait staff plesant ordered drinks straight away and came out pretty..."

Drlill

"Went here last night again! Still so..."

Fat.fried.chicken

"Went for dinner last night , food was fantastic ! My partner had the steak and I the fish , both equally delicious . Cooked to perfection ! service..."

Dgarvi

"Good food but took ages to come..."

Fcdes1

"Went there for dinner & the food was great! Pork belly & barramundi were both beautifully cooked. Waitress was great as well. Would definitely go..."

Claire

"The owner should feel proud. This place is a winner - great food and great..."

Jane

"Sensational flavour. I have returned to Ost for breakfast & lunch on several occasions. The breakie in a pan was just brilliant! It kept warm to the..."

Bridget Bell

"Pleasantly Suprised. I'm a local but haven't eaten here for a couple of years as the previous few times was rubbish. Has gone through some changes..."

David Bear

"Was here last night. Was impressed with the the quality of the steak!!! n for the price point it wins hands down compared to other supposed steak..."

Convivialsins

"Did they change owners or..?. I remember coming here a while ago when i think it was called Grace cafe. Wasn't sure if it was owned by the current..."

Bla5555

"Only been for brunch & love it. Everything is..."

Yainus

"Great food and service! Excellent choice of beers and options on the menu. Pork cutlet was a stand out and the staff were all friendly and..."

Spikey

"How does one try to explain in words! Brilliant food, tasty drinks, hot staff, toilets smell amazing. Do yourself a favour. Breakfast, lunch or..."

Ren

"O.S.T.. Very obliging service, they made my fave cocktail even when they had not have it on the menu. Nice fitout, bright and lively place, good..."

Maraguru

"YUM!!. Nice coffee and hot chocolate! Awesome service and Tasty ONE PAN BREAKFAST!!! I will definitely come back..."

DaGalWhoLovesFood

"Breakfast Heaven. I absolutely love OST's breakfast. My friend recommended we went there & vouched for it being worth paying the extra than the..."

Jasmin

"Grate night. Went to OST on Saturday night Staff where pleasant, food completely satisfies, fabulous stake try the chocolate cake AMAZING !!! Thanks..."

Erin May

"Great breakfast. Service very helpful. Outside tables have superb..."

Kit Brown

"Thumbs Up OST. Went to OST for Breakfast this morning after walking past many times.Partner ordered Eggs Benedict - Beautiful eggs, amazing..."

Sweetlikesugar

"10/10. Really love this place. Have had breakfast, lunch and dinner here and it has never disappointed. Staff are highly engaged and attentive and..."

Thought For Food

"I only stopped in for a coffee but really enjoyed it. It had a good vibe & good service. It's nice to see an increase in style on bridge rd. Long..."

Blu

"Attention to detail 10p Food 10p Presentation 10p Toilets 10p What a pleasant experience I already recommended it to all my friends..."

Charly2000

"Amazing, beyond titular description. The first time I visited OST was about a year ago now, and I have been back probably 10 times since.The..."

Juan Ojeda

"Friendly service and tasty food. Would definitely go back for a a few drinks or a..."

Jason Gordon

"Cute Bar. This is such a cute place to come to meet up with your mates afterwork for drinks, however it ends thereThe service is great, and..."

Le Petite Gateaux

"Can never fault this place and am impressed every time I come. Great good, great..."

TasteBuds

"2 thumbs up!!. I've been here a few times & every time the food has been delicious, service outstanding and overall a great dining experience. It's..."

Lovebug

"Nice surprise. Great food - the chicken with risotto and beetroot is a..."

Traveller

"Bob. What a wonderful experience. Booked for 13 people for breakfast. last week Tables were set out as requested and the layout added to our family..."

Bob

"What a fantastic surprise this place was!. Have been past this place a few times and have always been curious to try it out after seeing the..."

Fat_kid

"Nice find. Stumbled upon OST last week and had dinner. A stylish dining space and good service. Our first bottle of wine was corked and they handled..."

Ange

"Original, Saxy & Tatsy to boot!. On a street that has such a diverse variety of eating styles, menus and decors this is a real find. Layout is swish..."

Webster

"Great Ribs!. Great space, friendly staff and a good selection of food and wine. The eggplant and lamb starters were great but the real surprise was..."

The Hungry Badger

"Great addition to Bridge Rd, friendly staff, good varied menu and love the wine list ... All at really reasonable price. Plus, the digs are pretty..."

Mild Mild Westie

"Beautiful Venue an Lovey Staff. We popped into Ost for a random coffee stop on the way to Vic Gardens for a movie. It appeared to be nicest out of..."

Babushka007

"So, so good. Great food, great service! The timing between courses was perfect with super friendly service. Great atmosphere..."

Keith_

"Wonderful breakfast and very friendly staff,especially the lovely and talented Fiona. Everyone HAS to taste her cupcakes and brownies!! Good luck to..."

Phil Walkom

"YUMMM. A brilliant, and much needed, addition to the Richmond dining scene. Have been for breakfast and dinner now and I enjoyed Ost so much it's..."

DW

"You HAVE to go ...... I can't remember having such a great breakfast. The eggs benedict must be the best I have ever had, and the blueberry pancakes..."

Daisy

"Great Dinner and Awesome breakfast, have been here many times and have yet to find a menu item that wasn't..."

Scott Sandars

"UUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Went there for breakfast. OMG great place, great service.The highlight, the BROWNIES. OMG have found heaven in Brigde Rd...."

Mavstar

"Mr sunny. Thank god finally there is one gud restaurant on bridge rd richmond (sick of too many cafes on bridge rd) nice food, cool ambiance, lovely..."

Sachin Gumber

"Wunderbar!. Wow, this is a place for all occasions; quiet and romantic or bring a party of friends and sit at the function table at the back. Outdoor..."

Isabel Muller

"Outstanding. The food here was brilliant. Beef ribs braised for hours in chilli and dark beer were spectacular, the Moroccan chicken was sublime...."

Juan Rodriguez

"Brilliant!!!. We have been three times in 10 days on our visit from Perth. The tapas are excellent ... Highly recommend the lamb mince ...totally..."

Blonde

"OST. I love this place. Such a great addition to the Bridge Road precinct. Great place for a quick drink or a more prolonged sophisticated eating..."

Miss Ginger

"Amazing spot. The friendly staff and owner always provide amazing service. The beer and alcohol offering is huge, plus the food is amazing...."

Cait Ferrell

"They may seem a bit pricey but when you get your food it is really worth it. The food is exceptional and the staff are very friendly. The restaurant..."

anne robinson

"Very homey lovely place. Huge meals that are outstanding quality. A retro ambiance and music. Terrific beers. Love the service and the whole..."

Rainer Runge

"The warm pretzel with additional onion dip was a fantastic starter and reminded me of Austria & Munich. The pork hock (pork knuckle) was juicy and..."

A Nguyen

"Great variety of food and drinks. Awesome location and vibe. Be warned that the portions are much larger and great value. Thank you..."

Nellerichal Sreeju

"Great service, plenty of good German and Austrian beers on tap and on the menu, and the usual food options of pork knuckle, German sausage and..."

David Hill

"Interesting menu and friendly helpful staff. Food is fresh and tasty. Great range of beer and options to sit in or..."

Graham Rodda

"Delicious pork belly. Amazing sausage. Awesome goulash. Excellent beer selection. And top notch service. I'll be..."