Best Lamb Shoulder in Richmond

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Bahari The Hellenic Palate
Bahari The Hellenic Palate
88/100 (2655 ratings)
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Lamb Shoulder
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"This is a great Greek styled restaurant...with a twist. Often there are other influences which are brought to Greek/Cretan dishes which takes food..."
Bruce Nibzee
"Being Greek - I am a very hard critic when it comes to eating Greek food out. Bahari ticked all the boxes for my friends and I. Service was great,..."
Maria Stergou Nicolas
"Probably the best dining experience I've had for a long time. As soon as you enter you're greeted by the owner and treated as an individual. Staff..."
Phillip Lambou
"This place has Absolutely the best food ever highly recommended to anyone who loves Greek food you won't be disappointed with the service or the food..."
Kerry Hill
"Everything was delicious and there was more than enough food for us with the $45 set menu. The deserts were So divine. We have recently come back..."
Marilyn Elisha
"Loved the authentic Greek food! Died and gone to heaven good! Sitting in the window on the hands was fun! Good service, good wine and reasonably..."
Jess Aan
"What a fantastic discovery in buzzy Swan Street. Joined 12 friends to celebrate a special birthday for our friend Lesley..... and we all..."
Robyn Poulton
"I absolutely loved Bahari. It deserves all the amazing reviews, it's been receiving. The atmosphere is great and everyone that works there, including..."
Patricia Metaxotos
"5 star service from the second we walked in. My boyfriend and I are vegan so they made us amazing special dishes which were just out of this world...."
Georgia Spencer
"The food is to die for here ! The staff and the way they welcome you really makes you feel you have known them for a very long time..."
Debobroto Gorai
"The best food we had eaten in a while! Great atmosphere and service. The owner was so passionate about the food he serves that he took the time to..."
Patricia Hearns
"Great food, plenty of flavour and the staff are friendly and very efficient, great venue for a night out with..."
Trevor Oakley
"My most favourite restaurant in Melbourne.... Fantastic atmosphere! There is nothing on the menu that will..."
Liz Sarris
"Bahari is pretty great, as soon as you walk in the door the staff are attentive and the food is incredible. We were a large group and Philip created..."
David Phillips
"I booked this place for my birthday, and they took fantastic care of me and my friends. Had a banquet and the food was delicious and we all left with..."
Alex Phung
"Just celebrated a friend's 30th there, the food is amazing, the bread, dip, lamb, cauliflower salad.... There was so much food, and the stuff are so..."
Stephanie Bisignano
"Delicious, fresh, extremely tasty!I’ve ordered twice in the last fortnight and it’s such a treat. Lovely team and so helpful. Delivering far..."
Katy
"My previous reviews have been deleted unfortunately. And not by me. I've been here a few times and the food and service has been excellent...."
Timinmelbourne
"Went for the set Privè menu which was outstanding. The food just didn't stop coming and it was incredibly tasty. The roast potatoes, trio of dips..."
Becky Gee
"I have been coming here for years, it is the BEST MODERN GREEK FOOD YOU WILL EVER EAT 😍 Not only is it modern, some of the dishes like the lamb..."
TeeTastes
"We come here a lot especially for special occasions! The food is always outstanding and the staff are always lovely! Philip is amazing and always..."
Patricia
"Great food, so tasty and not pretentious. Service is great and so friendly. Had the best meal. The baclava was..."
Orange Apple
"Really really delish Greek food! Ordered the $40 banquet and also the haloumi fries. The haloumi fries are sensational and it’s a must order! The..."
Piggyeatalot
"Will come back for:+ Trio of Dips with Pita+ Fried Whitebait+ Lamb and Beef skewersCame here for a bite with some work..."
The Casual Diner
"Lamb is perfectly cooked, whitebaits are crunchy & not too salty, grilled octopus is divine, chicken is delicious. One of the best in..."
Christy.destradi
"Best Greek restaurant we’ve been to, and we’ve eaten at many over the years ( parents in law are from Sparta ). We had the $48 banquet in..."
FeedMeFood
"The food here was fantastic - we ordered a bunch of small plates to share and it was just the right amount of food. So much flavour and quality in..."
Borderline Sunshine
"What an amazing Greek feast we had tonight, we loved all of the dishes! The herbs, flavours, char and smokiness in the dishes were spot on - with..."
Cmzajicek
"Brought my wife here for her birthday and the food was fantastic.  Phil Vakos greeted us at the door and he made sure the waiters looked after us..."
Leonidas
"Can recommend the banquet option. Service excellent. Lamb & pork slow cooked melt in the mouth full of flavour. A must is the potatoes crispy and..."
Shaz
"Absolutely amazing! FOOD: So I was going just to try it because I absolutely LOVE greek food and thought I’d give their Tzatziki a shot..."
Jianne Yong
"Bahari is a great spot for wholesome Greek food. The restaurant itself is small and cosy but the sure do serve up a feast. We ordered saganaki, dips,..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"4/5 stars - Food:I ordered the saganki, trio of dips and lamb shoulder! The dishes were great. I really enjoyed the saganki and the..."
Carmen
"We came here for a 6:30pm booking, the first session ends at 7:45pm so by the time we ordered we were down to an hour left. Mind you, the food came..."
Mustard
"Tonight we chose Bahari to catch up with a group of friends. This restaurant had been in our radar for quite some time now so excited to check it..."
Espy Eats
"I chose Bahari for dinner with friends after another friend recommended the venue. I found it a little irritating to book due to no online system but..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Hospitality here is on point and the food is perfect for sharing with a larger group.I chose Bahari for my birthday dinner with girlfriends..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"If you feel like a quick fix of Greek food then Bahari is the place to eat! ! Exceptional customer service with delicious food that will make you..."
Ana K
"If I could give this restaurant more stars I would - seriously incredible. Had 18 people for dinner here to celebrate my partner’s birthday and it..."
Hungry Stanley
"I have visited this little gem many times, I have yet to be disappointed. There is nothing I can fault from the food, service, value for money,..."
Maria Matheas
"Classically Delicious!I came here with a few friends and was eagerly ready to try this much heard about Greek style restaurant.We..."
KITCHFIT
"I’ll keep this short and sweet with a few amendments. Ambience= 9/10 Lovely, a little dim but theu have more lighting..."
Mr S
"No wonder this place is a local gem. Comforting dishes served in just the right portions. Their Greek salad was one of the best versions that I've..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"Excellent food and service! This is the 4th time me and my boyfriend have dined here and we have always given it a 5 star for everything. We will..."
Sonia Jajo
"Bahari is yet to disappoint. Been here a few times now and the food has remained at the same standard. Delicious authentic Greek dishes with some..."
A.B
"We went there couple of times already. Great customer service from the owner of the restaurant, always making sure of his customers are happy. Really..."
Max Kueh
"Staff were lovely, the service was on point and most importantly the food was delicious! Even got a complimentary shot as we left, will definitely be..."
Jack Stewart
"I'm a regular at Bahari with both my girlfriend and family, after coming so many times we have ordered extensively from the menu and I haven't had a..."
Jamie Shellman
"The food at Bahari is some of the best Greek food I've ever had! The service was amazing from beginning to end and you can see the incredible passion..."
Angela Perrotta
"Love this place, great food, lovely atmosphere and beautiful service. Thanks Bahari we’ll definitely be back. ..."
Zenio Mazzucca
"I quite enjoyed the dishes here. Very well rounded and tasty. The slow roasted lamb shoulder was a highlight. The skewers you can miss as they were..."
The Honest Glutton
"I went here with a group of friends last week. We were seated upstairs and the place looked new and the decor was nice, especially the giant beads on..."
Sarah Loves Food
"Fresh and simple Greek food!I've been here a couple of times now and they have been pretty consistent aside from a few odd things.Stand out..."
Kevin
"Came here with a group of 6, and decided to get the $50 banquet which was great as you can choose which dishes you wanted for entree, sharing plates..."
Stephanie Jade
"Loved this place! The food is so delicious, the service is wonderful. They understand friendly, personable service which is fantastic in my books...."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Great service, matched by beautiful food. The dips were flavoursome and fresh, the calamari light and crisp, the haloumi was tasty without being..."
Joseph Cardillo
"Great ambience & even better food. The specials were a highlight. Loved the dips and haloumi fries. If I lived in Melbourne I would be here all the..."
Bowepeep
"I have been here 3 times now and have been so lucky to just walk in. I have enjoyed all 3 meals in particular the meatballs. I recommended Bahari to..."
Jessica Brisbane Foodie
"Best Greek food in Melbourne. Excellent banquet and plenty of food. Everything is delicious! Nice homely atmosphere. Definitely recommended. Need to..."
Christine
"Bahari is a Greek restaurant in Richmond created by Philip Vakos who was an ex contestant on masterchef. The food is humble, honest and absolutely..."
Olive Sundays
"Bahari The Hellenic Palate is a Greek restaurant that combines all the essential Greek ingredients and flavours into exquisitely put together dishes...."
Decent Feed
"This is a must try place if you’re looking for delicious Greek food, great atmosphere and fantastic service. Everything on the menu and specials..."
Sinfully Delicious
"Had a lovely dinner here with my friend. The food was amazing. I will go back. We had the saganaki and zucchini and feta balls. The pulled pork was..."
Facebook User
"Always love the food ad Bahari. Went with a group of mates on Friday night and we ordered plates to share. The pulled pork is such a tasty dish!! A..."
Mario Foodie
"Amazing food. Ordered prawns wrapped in shredded wheat, whitebait with aioli and chargrilled octopus for entre. Octopus was nice but oregano..."
Prue Vango
"Dined here for lunch with a large group. A banquet was the obvious choice for the 10+ diners. What is appealing about the banquet options here is..."
Petit Gastounet
"Slow roast lamb shoulder is really juicy and tender. Rich flavour. Calamari is fresh and well seasoned. A Good place for Greek cuisine. Will come..."
Bobby Quennell
"Unforgettable meal. Incredibly friendly service from the staff, the meals were incredible and portions were large enough to share around the group..."
Nick Lewis
"My goodness the set menus are great value! Honestly, the amount of food was overwhelming, our poor waitress was probably so over how indecisive we..."
Anh Nguyen
"Had a table of 14 for my birthday last Thursday night. Had originally heard about the restaurant whilst looking for leads at work, and noticed the..."
Jessica
"Where do i even start with this place? Hands down, this has to be one of the best Greek restaurants in Melbourne without a doubt. Have been here on a..."
Mr Foodie
"After his stint on Masterchef in 2010, Philip Vakos opened up his own place right here in Melbourne, with business partner Stell Kaponas. Bahari..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"the BEST Greekin Mebourne! I dont even know where to start I could eat here everyday for the next 1000 years and still want more! Love the zucchini..."
Angelique Markos
"A wonderful dining experience at Bahari in Richmond!Everything was interesting, new and tasty too.Definitely recommend the kid goat, which..."
Tilley Eats
"Had a superb dinner! Amazing service, food came out really fast and everything was fresh and delicious!! Everything was perfect. Would definitely go..."
HungryBear
"We ordered the $45 banquet, choosing calamari, octopus and fritters for entrees, with lamb shoulder and chicken skewer for main dishes. All of the..."
JM
"I have been to Bahari a few times because the menu is just so delicious.If you are a lover of Mediterranean/Greek meze style food, you have to..."
Elizabeth
"Went out for a lunch with my girlfriend and we are amazed by the food and service. We ordered saganaki, pork sausages, lamb shoulder and a coleslaw..."
Andy Doan
"Ordered-- Dips and bread- Pork croquettes- Fried cauliflower - MeatballsDips and bread & croquettes made an everlasting..."
WhenFoodMeetsFiona
"All I can say is.. wow! Every dish in this restaurant was superb. I would recommend the saganaki, zucchini fritters and beetroot feta salad. Would..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Went here last night for dinner with my partner. Food was fresh quick and relatively priced. The staff working were excellent and the highlight for..."
Leon
"Yum yum yum....love love love!! Dined at Bahari last night with a large group of friends and enjoyed every aspect of our dining experience. Wholesome..."
Pcakes
"We dined at Bahari for the first time in a group of 14 tonight. Some from our group had already been before and highly recommended it.What a..."
Hawaiian Ballerina
"It’s very rare that I feel the need to review a restaurant as soon as I get home. But that’s just what happened after dining at Bahari. Firstly,..."
Lou
"Busy place & you realise why once you’ve eaten there. The food is fresh and lived up to its high ratings. We enjoyed every dish we shared and the..."
Cathj5
"What would you consider a good meal at a restaurant? Is it just the food,  the wine or the company?  Do you need all these three ingredients to..."
Lifecycle
"Booked in for Friday night based on the good overall rating. It was nice & casual with efficient service. We started off a range of starters- dips..."
Helen
"We had an early sitting and opted for the banquet menu which was 40 for 5 entrees and 5 mains. We all agreed that every dish was amazing. The trio of..."
Lisa Giles
"Really good quality food and service. We come back every time we come back to Melbourne. Order the lamb, kolokithokeftedes and haloumi honey..."
GAVALAAA
"Came here for my birthday this month and everyone enjoyed themselves. Great service and delicious tasting food. We had the set menu and were all..."
Thuyteeisaboy
"De.lic.ious! Great authentic Greek food. Everything pictured was delicious. Place fills up quickly so be sure to either make a booking or go on an..."
Bachd3
"I absolutely love this place. They have my favourite red wine, make sure to get the touriga 3 dark horses. Everything on the menu is yum but you must..."
Lisa Gresens
"Came here with 3 other friends for dinner and the banquet options are great value for money ($40 or $45 including dessert). The appetisers were..."
Angie
"Went here today for my sister's birthday lunch. We have been here numerous times and the banquet is always delicious and great value for money. I had..."
Zoe Carzino
"By far the best Greek food I have had in Melbourne. The zucchini flowers, saganaki and service were highlights. Plenty of gluten free options too..."
Rian Branthwaite
"Delicious food,good service and friendly staff👌🏼👍🏼we ordered few entrees(dips,octopus and mushrooms) and lamb shoulder.Everything was so..."
ALM
"This place is great! We called on a very busy night (Richmond winning the grand final) and were kindly accommodated - including our requirement for a..."
Clare
"Absolutely delicious food! Didn't really miss a beat, octopus was as good as I've had and the lamb was really tender and tasty as were the kalamaka..."
Foodie
"When u go there have to reservation dinner time!!!Especially mushroom is so wonderful it's juicy♡♡Additional the all kind of food is..."
Wha Yong Park
"A lovely cozy spot on Swan St to get fully satiated with Greek food. We popped in and ordered the trio of dips which were very tasty, accompanied..."
Akash Devasar
"Came here for a private event upstairs - absolutely stunning venue for functions or a meal. The food was beautiful - I don’t have a photo of the..."
Mia Goreng
"Decided to try this place as we were going to an event around the corner, and what a great choice we made! Each dish we ordered was beautifully..."
Lahiru Bandara
"If I could give more than 5 starts I absolutely would. Fantastic food. Excellent quality, taste and such a big portions. We ordered the banquet (the..."
Anahí Bock
"Had some really tasty takeaway from here. The serves are a bit small for the price but the flavour of each and every dish was awesome - even once..."
Quincy Malesovas
"Can't rave enough about this place. Booked for a work event last night for 18 people and the service and food were exceptional. Absolutely no-one..."
Maria K
"The food is so delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and had so much flavour. We wanted to take photos but accidentally ate it all before we got..."
M Nisic
"Great place for authentic greek indulgence. Friendly and attentive staff. Their saganaki, wild mashrooms, lamb shoulders, eggplant,.... are so good...."
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Bouzy Rouge
Bouzy Rouge
84/100 (1957 ratings)
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Calamari
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Sit down
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Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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Accepts American Express
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"Bouzy Rouge was the perfect venue for my birthday party. The dedicated staff catered to all of my needs throughout the night. The amazing food..."
Maree Marinelis
"Had my partner's birthday lunch on Sunday. The service was fantastic and the waiting staff were friendly. We were a group of 12. Leg of Lamb was..."
Joel Medipally
"Food at this place never disappoints, service always good and makes the whole dining experience worth the price, best eatery in..."
Graham Jones
"Amazing place....food, wines, service always excellent. Most places are just too noisy but a paella sangria Sunday lunch is the best..."
Kate Stephenson
"I went with 3 friends, we were told about The Bouzy Rouge and it didn't disappoint. The service was great, the girls couldn't do enough,and the food..."
Laurie Sue Shiells
"These people understand hospitality to the point of perfection. The staff are happy, helpful and friendly and so great to see the owners have genuine..."
Wayne Leicht
"Good place to stop for a drink and some food. Been a few times on holiday and enjoyed..."
Chris Smith
"We went as a large group for my mums 80th. Staff were great. Food never disappoints, so yummy! I recommend the Bouzy rouge to all of..."
Kerri Woodruff
"Wow our meal was amazing & a great environment in the Courtyard on a fabulous weather night. The slow cooked lamb is the best I've ever had. The wine..."
Chris Tangey
"Thankyou to all the wonderful staff who looked after us for our sons baptism lunch. The food was yummy and service superb and you looked after our..."
Harmonie Scott
"Excellent food. Great decor Waiter was excellent, very cheerful. will go..."
Malcolm von Tunk
"Always love this place, top notch!! � food is great and service is awesome!! Great wine..."
Sarah Downing
"Excellent Portugese/Spanish influenced meal. So many entre (tapas) options that I struggled to save enough room for a main meal. Great selection of..."
Anthony Seipolt
"Wonderful night of fantastic food, beautiful wine and impeccable service. We will most definitely return....loved..."
Megan Daly
"We celebrated an 80th birthday in the courtyard area yesterday. 45 people attended for lunch. The venue was great, food fabulous and service..."
Diane Owens
"Awesome. Just loved it. Food was fantastic. Our waiter was just as good. Over all great. Will be..."
John Hacker
"Great food & interesting environment! The Brussel sprout dish was the most amazing & the super..."
Genevieve Hunt-Rayner
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had my birthday event upstairs in the private function room yesterday and had approx 60 guests. Thank you to..."
Jayson Grool
"Australia Day with a few friends was an excellent experience at Bouzy Rouge. Tasty paella and 24 hour slow roast land was snaffled by all...."
George Williams
"I have been to Bouzy rouge plenty of times! Food is amazing and the staff are very friendly. Great cocktails..."
Kandice Cinnamon Hill
"Great atmosphere in the private function room. Great food too Really enjoyed it and the staff is super..."
Axel Behrndt
"Food. Ambience and staff are all..."
Raye Dapolito
"Food, service, decor and company couldn’t fault. Will be going..."
Monica Rae
"Great food and attentive staff. A wonderful..."
Amanda Levi
"Great food..staff..atmosphere. Stumbled in because it was raining...loved it..been back once...will go..."
James Ridgeway
"Excellent as always, relaxing and good food and..."
Patricia Hubbard
"We loved Bouzy Rouge, the meal was amazing, service good, the company excelled as usual, thank you..."
Julie Baylis
"Walk into Bouzy Rouge and you’ll definitely be amazed by the wacky and quirky decorations inside, reminiscence of something out of Cirque De..."
Hello. Imnikki
"An eclectic layout leading to a quiet outdoor terrace at the rear. An oasis on a very warm Melbourne lunch. Is Spanish oriented so a large selection..."
Mike B
"With so many restos offering much the same fare, Bouzy Rouge is refreshingly different. Food quality excellent and staff super efficient..."
James Syme
"From the ambience, to the food, to the service! This place has you covered! The food is so lovely (recommend booking) The staff are so..."
Emma Louise
"We came to Bouzy Rouge on a busy Friday night to celebrate a friends birthday! The decor was gorgeous, ambiance was inviting and the staff were..."
ToFeedTwo
"Went here for my wife’s birthday celebration on Saturday 7 July for lunch,there was 8 of us. The atmosphere was very friendly the waiter was..."
Denis Farney
"It was overall a rather memorable meal. With such an amazing range of cocktails, wines and spirits paired with superb, authentic Spanish cuisine,..."
Penguineats
"Lovely place that serves a good range of tasty food. Bar at the front and dining at the back. Particularly liked the lamb. Menu is comprehensive with..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"4.5. Just a quick visit for a pre appointment drink. Sometimes it’s the steadiness you need. I was mighty impressed that they had a Lagavullin..."
Two Sheds
"We had a lovely dinner here! It took us back to our trip to Spain with their delicious croquettes, paella and churros. The stand out dish for us was..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"Bouzy Rouge is an unsuspecting world of intrigue, excitement and delicious food and drinks! Although quite simple in its white pub-like exterior,..."
Nicole Tang
"Ventured out with a friend while visiting Melbourne. Awesome place !! Seated in the covered courtyard we ordered some very yummy..."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"Ben is amazing firstly. He has a handle on all tables is accomodating without being too intrusive on your meal. We had a slight problem with a meal..."
Lisa Radatti
"Friendly, attentive and professional staff. Fantastic food, champagne, and wines. There was a lot of lovely choices of food and drinks to choose..."
S K
"As soon as I walked in I already liked the place. The atmosphere is perfect for a nice dinner or a few drinks. The staff was really friendly and..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Not sure what I was expecting from Bouzy Rouge. A friend made a reservation and I went along for the ride, I had little knowledge but was informed it..."
MsConnoisseur
"In love with this place, it's definitely becoming one of our regular spots. The decor is cool and quirky, food is absolutely amazing and service was..."
Callum O'Neill
"Awesome food, wine and wonderful service by the staff Bouzy Rouge particularly the lovely Niree, will def be back in the near future...."
Ian Balazo
"Bouzy Rouge is a nice place and you can have some good spanish-inspired food. The location is convenient and it's not their fault if you struggle to..."
Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini
"A lovely cosy welcoming dining room. We were greeted by a lovely waiter who promptly supplied menus and water to the table. There was a good..."
SusieQ
"Been there few times ,last night was absolutely 11 out 10.Regis, manager and bartender, for ages ,in Bouzy ,made for us three amazing cocktails..."
Cindy Ca'
"Great lunch venue with interesting Mediterranean/tapas style food and an interesting wine list to accompany the food. Attentive service. Always a..."
Vivien Simon
"Admittedly, have not had the food here. But the staff are great and they serve a good range of drinks including beer on tap. Nice little..."
Costa
"The sunday special was good value for money! We had the seafood paella and a jug of sangria as part of the special plus some other tapas dishes....."
Pamela Vianne Tan
"A surprise from start to finish! Beautiful space, attentive service and delicious food. The spiced grain salad with grilled beef was a standout. Even..."
Accomplice Anna
"My new favourite! The food is delicious, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the decor is moody! Love it...will definitely go..."
LTC86
"Food is exceptional beyond words, truly delicious and delightful. Had the linguini rosa, chicken paella, crab bocadilio and the porterhouse and a..."
Shannon Tan
"Had dinner and drinks here for a friends birthday. It's a Funky little place, with variety of imported beers and a good choice of wines. Service was..."
Carl
"long time customer feels like the chef has changed still good food but not great like it once was will continue to eat myself into an early grave..."
ERNIED
"We ordered all of the small plates, There where some real wows.. The salted cod - had a piquent sauce which matched perfectly. The mushroom..."
Nicky D
"Bouzy Rouge is a minx of a venue, she looks unassuming from the outside but the inside its just a mix of fun staff, beautifully presented food and a..."
Sugar_licks
"I've returned here a number of times, definitely a fan of their food. Portion sizes are good, some dishes in my opinion are too overpriced for what..."
Food_fiend99
"The food is always great. I have been there a few times. Loved the tapas!..."
Milena
"My, this is one of the strangest places I have ever been. We walk past often and it looks just like a neighbourhood pub from the outside, albeit less..."
Duygu
"Fantastic  venue! The place looks outstanding and has the service and food to match. Went in on a Sunday to have a few beers and was blown away by..."
Terry Bright
"I was a little hesitant to visit the Bouzy Rouge for my anniversary after reading some mixed reviews but I'm so glad we did! The food was amazing -..."
Jessie1079
"Drove past everyday and always thought it was just another pub. Going in today was surprised to see formal dining set and excellent service. This..."
David Liao
"Fantastic long lunch venue! Ideal for a Sunday sesh. Started with some share dishes (Calamari was perfectly battered (not too heavy or oily) and..."
Codaholic
"Lovely little spot with ambiance. Tapas style menu, all so tasty. Seafood, green beans, saganaki, pork and wine. All enjoyable. Staff friendly and..."
Hungry-Caterpillar
"Pretty good. The suckling pig was fantastic, but the paella was a little bland. Service seemed a little rushed, however it was a busy night which..."
Paul Flynn
"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Bouzy Rouge offers a fine dining experience in a relaxed and cozy environment. Food is just too good..."
Hungry Hippo
"Just went here for our anniversary dinner - great little restaurant. Service was quick and the food yummy. Bit on the expensive side, cool..."
Natalie Hart
"Headed here for a work lunch - was packed with a jovial pre Christmas crowd. The menu is packed with delicious tapas small sharing plates - perfect..."
Troy Mortleman
"With the recent prevalence of modern industrial décor in many of Melbourne’s eateries, I was delighted by the opulent surroundings at Bouzy Rouge...."
Melbourne Glutton
"Such amazing service and really good food - will be back for sure! A truly hidden little gem in Richmond, I was amazed at the decor, food and drinks..."
Alison
"Meatballs, calamari, chicken and chorizo paella; all amazing! Service was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable. I really enjoyed it. Will go..."
Gavin
"The beetroot and feta salad was incredible. Do yourself a favour and give it a try alongside the tapas menu. This place mimics traditional Spanish..."
Beccy's Adventures
"Dropped in here for drinks on our way to dinner , good atmosphere and great range of drinks to choose from. We will have to go back to try the dinner..."
Nick The Greek
"Amazing beetroot salad, and very tasty tapas. Fantastic wine menu. I loved the atmosphere - it's very cozy. I'm craving that salad right..."
T Loves Food
"Fantastic place to head for a drink in the peanut bar or a delicious meal in the restaurant. Tapas are always inspired and delicious. The staff are..."
Nachoworm
"Stopped in for a impromptu drink, it's like Copperart and the Asian variety store spawned an interior decorating demon who only listens to Pricila..."
Amon Amarth
"I have eaten here about ten times over the past five or six years. It never, ever disappoints me. The tapas dishes in particular as so divine, the..."
IZ
"...With such luxurious decor and generous servings of good food with punchy flavours, Bouzy Rouge makes the perfect venue for a great night..."
ByTheSpoonful
"...Unsure how it would be presented we thought we were safe ordering two choices from the tapas menu, Ceviche, generally not a large dish. This was a..."
Jar-Fed
"In between the clearance stores and take away shops on Bridge road is a hidden gem; The Bouzy Rouge. To call this establishment just a pub with good..."
Girls Weekends Away
"Bouzy Rouge was overall satisfying, although a few of the dishes fell below the mark a bit considering what they charged for them. (In no way can you..."
Amy W
"We actually had a very good experience at Bouzy Rouge with the full-priced bill for four people coming to $75 a head. When you consider the quality..."
Sophie
"There were many vegetarian tapas on offer but only one main: a mouth-watering gorgonzola tortellini with salted ricotta, sage, poached pear and..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"I didn't expect that!!. The dining room hidden at the back of the Bouzy Rouge is a great surprise. Warm and intimate; it was a really great surprise...."
Melbfoodie
"Finally got around to writing a review for this wonderful place! Went for Christmas Eve Dinner, and many other times in the past and I cannot..."
James Nutt
"Great!. I had lunch a this great place Wednesday this week. Both service and food was amazing. I will definitely be back. I Highly recommend Bouzy..."
Tomcat
"Tapas good, main iffy. I love this place. I love the atmosphere and the people that work there. Everyone is so friendly and I really want to love it..."
Dickson
"Delicious food , good service .You get what you pay for .. Impressed..."
Gaz Buddy
"Great. We went for Sunday lunch with 2 teenagers. We all loved our meals:- the Sunday Paella special,the Calamari and the Beetroot and Pumpkin salad...."
Helen
"Crema catalana! Will be back just for that. My background is Spanish and I think a lot of Australians don't quite understand that tapas are..."
Foodiebec
"Way the best raciones I have had! Had the clams, chorizo and prawns. AMAZING! Chimay on tap ( not found everywhere). Can't wait to get back..."
Charlotta Adolfsson
"We went last night, a table of 5 people. We loved the decor and the welcome from the staff. We ordered patatas bravas, pâté, calamari and croquet..."
AndrewB
"We've become regulars here... great menu, reasonable prices and obliging staff. The Sunday paella deal is brilliant value for money ... Fingers..."
Simon
"Once again super food. We have been here more than two times and still the food is great. Last time it was too many people there and unfortunately we..."
Mgakatpou
"Amazing food and fantastic atmosphere. Loved..."
Neneca
"Great service and food!. From the first email contact to the last drink today the experience was excellent! A shared menu to celebrate a birthday was..."
Carmelmm
"Crackle Me Crackle!. Suckling pig, absolutely mind blowing! Duck liver parfait, could have eaten the whole jar with a spoon, meltingly delicious!..."
AlwaysNew
"The 12 hour slow cooked lamb is AMAZING!!! The atmosphere here is lovely and relaxed.. The wait staff are fantastic....."
Dina
"Another great night with friends i have never been disappointed! Good food affordable wine..."
Michael Ian Thiele
"Great!. Went there with my husband recently and LOVED our meals. The duck risotto was divine! Great atmosphere and good service. Definitely going..."
Kate
"Great but Disappointing. I went there with a group unfortunately 5 people didn't turn up or cancelled on the day. We had a great time in the room..."
Lorene
"Utmost best service one could ever imagine. Food was yummy and just enough for the hungry lot after a great day at F1 Grand Prix 2022. If I had more..."
Dush Bulathsinhala
"By far our favourite place in Melbourne to dine out! Food is magnificent and so authentic. Incredible cocktails and wine list. We even had our..."
Stephanie Bading
"QUIRKY SPANISH RESTAURANT BAR ON BUSY BRIDGE ROAD Bouzy Rouge is a plush, expansive restaurant with an exaggerated 1960's Spanish decor (think..."
Ian Woodruff
"Lovely food, clean restaurant, reasonable price, magnificent service. Top class extremely polite professional respectful..."
Dush Bulathsinhala
"Great food, excellent staff and an interesting venue. Leg of lamb special was a highlight, and the dessert churros were delicious. Will definitely..."
Andrew Holmes
Feast Of Merit
Feast Of Merit
83/100 (3122 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
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"Absolutely fantastic food packed w awesome flavours. The braised radish is a must of experience. It pops in your mouth and brings you to heaven. Slow..."
Gil Zamudio
"Feast of Merit is my favourite restaurant in Richmond. The food is seriously good with amazing flavours and I love the seasonal sharing menu. The..."
Lynne Farrell
"What a great place. The staff were lovely and the food was excellent. The dessert was heaven!! The place was buzzing. Got to come..."
Garry Putland
"I can't believe I haven't been here before. Great atmosphere, beautiful food and lovely staff. A little pricey but well worth it..."
Annette Seymour
"What an amazing establishment. Had such a genuine vibe. Refreshingly honest staff and meals to die for. Highly recommended the feast. Beautiful end..."
Kellie Wynne
"We had Brekky here & loved it! The Coffee was Devine. Only recommendation would be to add more options to the menu as there wasn't a huge..."
Leesh Dumbell
"Loved the food and ambience! The rooftop bar is the prettiest and cosiest I've seen in a while. The place definitely has good vibes and knowing that..."
Shirin Albert
"Second time I've been and again totally loved it! The food was again exceptional the service warm and friendly. Not at all stuffy! They made a darn..."
Melike Greenwood
"Favorite place to go for dinner. Great ambience with fantastic (and well sourced) food and friendly service. Always my go-to for dinner. Great for..."
Kim Leggett
"Without a doubt one of the best. If you're in Melb it's a must. Tremendous food & finally I can say exceptional service & I mean exceptional!! ..."
Rob Barrett
"A beautiful open space that I've always been meaning to try. It was well worth it, the atmosphere was intimate and cosy whilst the food was..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"Will come back for:+ Cauliflower OmeletteCame here with some colleagues and felt like something light and landed on the omelette. Am..."
The Casual Diner
"Feast of Merit in Richmond is a cafe by day and a restaurant by night.  They even have a lovely rooftop bar as well.  This much loved hotspot..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"What an amazing night celebrating over some great food and drinks with friends! We made our own banquet style dinner to share between multiple..."
Cmzajicek
"Fantastic venue in Richmond, that has a wide selection of drinks and food- designed to share. Unfortunately on the day we came, there was a private..."
Ash
"Friend and I came here for a weekend brunch and I really like the chill vibes. Staff were very friendly, and the Somon I had was delicious. Will..."
Fatcat
"Feast of Merit is easily the best eatery on Swan Street. I've had plenty of coffees on the run in the past and also grabbed a quick..."
WestISbest
"Hubby and I went to Feast of Merit for a delicious ethical dinner. Their ethos is all about sustainable and local sourcing and utilising seasonal..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Can't help but love this little Swan Street venue. Full of plants and good vibes, the dinner menu is well constructed with plenty of options for..."
Gabriel
"Had an amazing experience at Feast of Merit recently. Very attentive staff, great coffee, delicious food, stunning decor. The lunch menu is a little..."
Anthony Choi
"Food is absolutely amazing here. Stumbled here whilst looking for dinner and was amazed at being able to just walk in here without a reservation on a..."
Joan Lee
"Went in on a Sunday afternoon with Mum for lunch. Coffee was everything you’d want for a coffee before your meal. Lunch was ordered and came out..."
Kimberley Mulcahy
"A complete and total 5 out of 5 for me! from the trendy atmosphere, to the friendly and accommodating wait staff and the AMAZING food; this place..."
Amara
"Great food experiences at Feast of Merit a number of times, however the service unfortunately isn't as good as it could be.Alabalik is my..."
Magpie
"Love this place! The place itself has such a warm cozy feeling with all the decor and lighting! My partner and I have had the slow roasted lamb with..."
Snagos
"We arrived at Feast of Merit and there were no available tables inside, despite many empty tables being reserved. Sat outside for a short time before..."
Gemma
"Beautiful cafe along Main Street of Richmond near the train station. Lots of plants and comfy seating nooks. Very friendly service, but not..."
Mo
"Great food and friendly and attentive service. The atmosphere is lovely when they open up the windows on a sunny day. Great upstairs bar, nice and..."
Vestan Pance
"These guys are fantastic. The new owners have come through brilliantly and the changes can be seen in every aspect.Loved the food. Will be..."
Pink.rhapsody
"Stumbled across this middle eastern gem while on the hunt for coffee and dessert on swan st. We had dinner at Agapi but was not keen to have dessert..."
MsConnoisseur
"Lovely food, a great environment and most of all, fantastic and friendly service. I took my Mum here for lunch for her birthday, and our afternoon..."
Daniel
"We really liked it. It’s a solid 4. This is like a middle eastern bistro with lots of twists. The food is solidly and consistently good. ..."
Two Sheds
"Place is very aesthetically pleasing and the food does not disappoint. We did the ‘feast of merit’ for $50 pp. highlights were the eggplant dish..."
Vege Eats
"Would give this place a lower score if it wasn’t for the smug feeling you get knowing you had brunch at a place that gives some of their profits..."
Desiree Munro
"We had our team Xmas do here today and totally enjoyed the experience! The food was fabulous - absolutely love the cauliflowers, lamb kebabs, and the..."
Robot.tomato.space
"Really cool food, all with a healthy style spin, love this place it's great and presentation is on point!! Came here with afew girl friends..."
Jessica Cook
"Went in for a quick coffee and brunch. Food, out of this world. The chef really knows what he’s doing here. Normally when my girlfriend..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"Loved the food and experience altogether.Bookings welcome - main reason I decided to try this place for dinner.Went with all the waiters..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Had dinner here with 3 friends on Saturday night. The service was really friendly and attentive. The food was divine, starting with some delicious..."
Joseph LJ
"Swan Street is absolutely thriving, and so is Feast of Merit! Went for dinner last Tuesday night and the venue was packed. I have been following FOM..."
Su Zeng
"Great food and great service. Really love their warm welcome always. Good food options..loved shakshuka so much had to go back twice to the place...."
Neha Zalani
"Came to Feast of Merit with a group of 11 and had the $65 banquet. The first course is a strange assortment of pickled vegetables, potato chips,..."
Monica Rose
"Haven't visited this fantastic middle-eastern oriented gem for over a year so I decided to bring my English friend here as she's new to Melbourne and..."
Lily
"Always a pleasure to eat there! Brunch meals are great but I definitely prefer the dinner menu: original, lots of difference flavour and spices you..."
Morault Rémi
"We had a very enjoyable dinner here last night.  The wait staff were friendly and welcoming and before taking our food orders, they explained the..."
Bonnyandclyde
"Awesome food. Had the curried lentils. Very full flavoured. Friend had the gyros. Loved it. Runny yolks for the poached eggs. Friendly service...."
Costa
"Feast of Merit is all about sustainable, locally sourced, seasonal produce. It's also donates all profits to charity which is indeed a noble..."
Espy Eats
"What a beautiful little place, to have a warm breakfast, on a cold Monday morning. Not only is the food delicious, the staff are friendly and..."
KITCHFIT
"My friends and I had such a wonderful dining experience here on the weekend. They catered for all of our various food intolerances (gluten, dairy,..."
Rbcatran
"Cool and well thought out cafe on Swan st. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. I really want to love this place. I think we went when they had..."
Elle
"Went for brunch here with a friend. It's always fun when you have to google the ingredients on the menu - turns out mine was fancy words for Israeli..."
M. T.
"The most flavoursome and delicious brunch menu in Melbourne. The spices are nothing short of wholesome and provide a great taste of the culture..."
Marina Mekhaeel
"They had the best smoked bacon in Melbourne, I am pretty sure of it. We ordered scrambled egg with smoked bacon and I was in love with its flavour..."
Don Djoe
"I recently shared a family meal at Feast of Merit in celebration of my 30th birthday. The pork and the fried cauliflower were delicious! I was..."
BEN STEWART
"It was a 33 degree day. I met with 3 friends. The coffee was great. The food was interesting and delicious. I shared the Kombucha gin cured salmon..."
Food Hussy
"Every single dish on the menu is amazing and the staff are very friendly. The fried cauliflower, chikpea chips and the white chocolate dessert..."
Nimalan Prakash
"The oyster Frenzy night here was really nice! Staff took care of us and the oysters just kept coming! Nice champagne too! Not only does this place..."
T
"First timer. Love the concept. Very friendly staff pork sensational will be going back again. Great wine. Thank you for being on Swan Street..."
Jim Kydas
"Run by a not for profit group - ygap- proceeds from this cafe help alleviate poverty all around the world. As we entered the coffee smell was lovely..."
Helen
"Superb and reasonably priced food in the rooftop bar, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. There was a minor mixup with the food that the team..."
Martin
"I just came here to say - how can butter be an 'extra'!? On my toast? Outrageous.Seriously though, the food and coffee here are fantastic..."
Bella Jean
"Great food and good atmosphere!! Get a group and go there and share it all, fish was great but the lamb was the standout!!!Went back her in..."
Denny Patron
"This place is brilliant. The menu is diverse, the flavours in each dish are brilliant, the wine is beautiful and the service is very attentive. It's..."
Jenny
"Bringing people together to celebrate sharing food, Feast of Merit takes it’s concept from Nagaland, in the far northeast of India, where people..."
Trading Plates
"Food here was amazing! We had the eggs with hulloumi, lots of great flavours! The decor was great too, love the warehouse feel. Downside was that the..."
Kiffdcosta
"I went here with my friend tonight. This place is a not for profit restaurant with all profits going overseas to places like Africa. All..."
Timinmelbourne
"Amazing coffee. I just jad a flat white here. But it impressed me. I didnt get the chance to try out other things. but Definitely going back there to..."
Mrugendra Thatte
"Really nice middle eastern food  (rare in Melbourne) - full of flavour and great value. The Barramundi wings are mast try. The cocktails at the..."
Hungry Brunette
"Been here for dinner many times and absolutely LOVE it. Decided to take a group of friends for breakfast with the intention of ordering the awesome..."
Bianca Caserta Voado
"Feast of Merit ticks all the boxes, and is possibly the best day cafe in Richmond which is a suburb flush with great cafes.  Great coffee, and its..."
Ross Crisp
"Just love it - supports a good cause, attentive service, good food with well-sourced ingredients.  Haven't tried dinner there yet, though, just..."
Red Jay
"Pretty good. Enjoyed the double salad and the lamb was super tasty - falling apart too. Cauliflower was a tad tough but still tasty. It can get noisy..."
Mark
"I've always wanted to visit this establishment due to its affiliation with YGAP. With an impressive dinner menu and wine list, it was hard to choose..."
Kell
"Feast of Merit is a great space on Swan Street and friends have recommended it for sometime so it was a perfect spot for ladies who lunch! But it’s..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Really nice vibes, good service, good/original breakfast/lunch menu. My breakfast was really nice although the halloumi was too thick, not soft..."
Li-La
"(English Reviews Below)店内装修很漂亮,服务也好,价格不贵,从早餐一直开到晚餐,楼顶有个rooftop..."
JZY
"menu was different from this site! refer to my pic. Ordered Smoked eggplant, za'atar bread, falafel, braised leek, crisp potatoes, and barramundi..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Went for an early-ish Sunday Breakfast. The weather was a bit cold but the place is still open so rug up if you feel the cold. I found it refreshing..."
Uqui
"The food here is SO delicious !! full of flavour, quite filling ! Been here a couple times now always good service, food is always good. Never a..."
Sharna
"Fantastic, our waitress Zoe recommended the perfect meal. They really train/educate their staff well on what their restaurant does. Thanks Zoe, made..."
James Patrick
"Dined here on a Friday night for a friend's birthday and guess who else was there? Delta Goodrem and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter)!..."
Ka
"nice ambience ... cool music ... friendly people ... good coffee ... smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast was good ... recommended and will..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"Love this place so much, not least because of its beautiful story based around Nagaland's tradition of sharing a community feast to celebrate. The..."
Sarah Holloway
"In Nagaland, North of India, when someone in the community gains a position of wealth, they can choose to hold a celebration festival. During the..."
Sammy C
"The Feast of Merit rooftop bar, a casual and beautifully simple space above the already excellent restaurant, offers patrons the chance to further..."
The City Lane
"Feast of Merit is really cool! They serve delicious food, all really healthy and interesting. And some profits go to good causes, so that's also a..."
Brungiel
"Only rating .5 under perfect score because we only had 'starters' and a drink on the rooftop bar.  The BBQ eggplant starter is the most delicious..."
Samantha McNamara
"I always enjoy my food and coffee here. Middle eastern inspired, it's a change to the typical brunch food around Melbourne. Had a beetreet smash..."
Wine Not?
"Could you ask for more?A social enterprise (from the food right down to the 'Who gives a crap' toilet paper and 'Thank you' handwash) this place..."
Nona Coco
"Fantastic cafe where you can have a delicious meal (and coffee) and give back at the same time. Amazing selection of salads and meats. I enjoyed the..."
Travelling Palate
"This bloody place gets me emotional about food. Stop reading reviews! Do yourself a favour and get some feast of merit into you!!! (try the lamb)..."
Hummus
"A delicious, modern Middle Eastern oasis in the heart of Richmond, Feast of Merit is a delight for your taste buds and your conscience. A social..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"Feast of Merit has long been on my hit-list – we had dinner here one night last year but I was still very keen on their lunch options. Once my..."
Jasmine Meutia
"Worth the short wait. Everything we had was delicious. Service was fantastic and friendly. Our feast included fried cauliflower, snapper croquettes,..."
Memtree
"Have tried to get in here before, but it was too busy & finally after today's fantastic lunch, we now know why! This is health personified....so very..."
Junnay
"Swan Street really has become one of the real foodie destinations of our very foodie city. This has slipped by me, because my interests tend more..."
Professor_JER
"Absolutely love this place. The menu is unique and caters for both meat eaters and vegos. The presentation of the food is always impeccable, with..."
Melbourne Foodie Finds
"Mount Lofty House is an Adelaide icon and part of the MGallery Collection of Hotels with sweeping views and grand design. . Continue Reading. Spring..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I remember sitting down at this cafe for the first time thinking how I was getting sick of brunch in Melbourne. The same kind of food everywhere, the..."
John
"Love this place!The service is always attentive and the staff friendly and light hearted.The food is good but I wish they would..."
Ella R
"Sweet little pad on Swan Street, the coffee is delicious, the service is terrific and music keeps you sipping in-time. We will be back and we will..."
FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body
"Love this little spot for what it stands for and the food is fantastic! I've been here for lunch and dinner now and the vegetables are just..."
Faye
"Having been to Feast of Merit a while back for dinner and had a fantastic experience I decided to check it out for brunch on Saturday. Absolutely..."
Kate Dougherty
"There's a really nice, friendly atmosphere at Feast of Merit... We enjoyed our amazingly good coffee and wholesome brunch. It felt good knowing that..."
Aneta N
"Great staff, quick friendly and attentive. Coffee was perfect and the pear, Apple and mint fresh juice was refreshing.I ordered the Summer..."
Sweetlikesugar
"It’s not often that you hear of non-profit restaurants, but Feast of Merit is such a place. 100% of their profits go to YGAP, an organisation that..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Ethical, wholesome and full of flavor. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodated our party's different food intolerances. The chicken is a..."
Pomme Persian
"Delicious Middle Eastern influenced food, efficient staff, cosy rustic atmosphere. Portions were small considering the prices however I didn’t..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Had a pleasant experience here, ordering the middle eastern crumpets, which were nice but not much more. Serving portion was a little on the small..."
Leon Thomas
"in naga culture (north-east of india), whenever a member of the community comes into wealth or plenty, the entire community comes together to share..."
Inlovewithbrunch
"Feast of Merit is an inspiring communal dining house and The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to check out the new Spring Harvest menu. Feast..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Need an excuse to eat mouth-wateringly good food and actually feel good about it? Then look no further than Feast of Merit on Swan Street in..."
The New Fave
"Cute place that makes you feel like you're dining in some romantic Spanish restaurant. Courteous service and a yummalicious menu that has a middle..."
J
"Came here last week for a friends farewell dinner. The service was good and the atmosphere inside was quite nice. The food was not bad either. We..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Richmond has a thousand great cafe's for breakfast. This one was recommended to us by a local, if we wanted something a "bit different". Immediately..."
Teebo
"This is a cafe with a really chilled out vibe for a really good cause. It's a YGAP initiative, and 100% of the profits go back to YGAP. Feast of..."
Melbourne Glutton
"My favorite place for dinner!!! The share meals are so lovely and the concept is beautiful. We love eating here as often as we can to help! The..."
Georgie
"Unfortunately we went on Father's Day so we didn't get the regular menu but the food we had was still very good. The service was a little slow (they..."
Ferguson
"Fantastic. Had the feast for two steak with two sides. Meal was delicious, staff knowledgeable and helpful. Maybe a little pricey but you do recieve..."
Xox90
"Love this place! great cozy atmosphere with friendly service and excellent food. The slow cooked lamb was my favourite dish of the night as it just..."
Dennis Vegan
"I really love the concept of this place. North-eastern Indian infused dishes that are also very healthy. I went for lunch and ended up ordering The..."
Madison D
"Very tasty for both brunch and dinner. The middle eastern flavours are great. I had the Ras El hanout ocean trout which was delicious. We also like..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"After a couple of initial hiccups, things went really well and the food was delicious. Went for the chicken, the rice that came with it was amazing...."
Snooter2Tooter
"Was really looking forward to visiting, and the flavours really lived up to expectations! I was disappointed that being a weekend not all lunchtime..."
Catherine MacLean
"It was really tasty! We had slow cooked lamb, roast potatoes and sprouts the staff were really helpful we will definitely return! A new found gem on..."
Joy
"Came here with the family for my birthday and the food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and there was something for everyone. The..."
Silvia Segev
"There are so many cuisines to choose from, interesting looking cafes and restaurants, quirky spaces, hot spots…plenty to choose from which can be a..."
The Spice Adventuress
"The food is great and I like the concept of eating for a good cause. Don't come for breakfast but lunch (limited menu) and dinner (get the..."
Hhunni
"Delicious breakfast menu! Came here for breakky with the family on Sunday, and it was so good! The atmosphere was great and the staff were nice. The..."
Jasmine Trinh
"Great tasting food. Be prepared that 1/2 the menu is not available on the weekend or may run out late in the day. In between a cafe/bar/coffee house...."
Joshua Thomas Bray
"Love the breakfasts here! It's so much better than the typical bacon and eggs on toast. The vegetables were flavourful, and my favourite was the rice..."
Alisha
"Love this place! Came here for the first time just for a snack and fell in love with their salads. There's definitely a twist with each one and I..."
Guzzling
"Super tasty flavour combinations and perfectly cooked food that is great for the tummy and the good for the soul with 100% of profits going through..."
Nyssi
"Recently had dinner at Feast of Merit after receiving recommendations from a friend, and I was not disappointed. The menu is designed to share, and..."
Putfoodinme_
"Delish food! Went with two people. I think would work better with a big group where you order more food to share! Will definitely go back for an..."
Bec Price
"Gorgeous little place! Excellent service. Food was fantastic! Standing ovation! Flavor wise breakfast was one of the best in Melbourne! We had the..."
Mariposa
"Gorgeous cafe in a cosy setting that is perfect for brunching with the ladies. Feast takes traditional brunch options to the next level with their..."
Shae Hailey
"Hands down one of the cutest and most unique cafes I've been to in Melbourne.It happened to be somewhere I was using to pass time but I've..."
EatingMyWayInMelbourne
"Hands down my favourite place in Melbourne. Love the ambience and the food is unbelievable. I mean, have you tried that Slow Cooked Lamb? Fried..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Have been here several times and they never disappoint. Baked fish was delicious and super fresh. We'd originally ordered something else but the..."
Minyip
"Dined here for a work lunch thing in a larger group. It was hard to cater for our group size, and we were spread over a bunch of tables. Took a bit..."
Ambra
"Third time eating here. Each time it gets better. Genuinely brilliant staff - know their stuff, on the ball, kind and professional. It was ages ago..."
David K
"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. Salads are amazing with fresh ingredients. The roast chicken is a favourite. Lunch and dinner..."
Mooka Chook
"Unique and Superb!. Forget your original breakfast plans and try something different! Just had and awesome Middle Eastern breakfast comprising of..."
Chussey1234
"Nice but way overpriced.. Lovely food but the "feast" options are exorbitant ! Two people need to order the dish for $18 each = 1 (generous) plate to..."
Stephen.digby
"Great breakfast. Hip joint, great vibe, love the decor. Had a brilliant breakfast - the carrots were insane as was the trout with hummus. Service was..."
Jstepsys
"FEAST OF LIGHTING I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some much..."
The Travel Journo
"Happy.. I enjoyed my first visit here at lunchtime today. Great atmosphere, tasty, healthy, satisfying food, reasonably priced, lovely philosophy &..."
Mel
"Great local. Went for the first time and will be back. A great little local with simple and tasty dishes. Thanks for a great..."
NancyPancy
"My friend and i were in Melbourne for a holiday and were going to have breakfast in Richmond. seeing that the place we chose for breakfast was closed..."
Melaustra
"Love this place!. I really really enjoy their special Japanese tea!! love the spring harvest dish. super and healthy and taste! staffs are friendly..."
459493492
"Yumm!. I have been here a couple of times for dinner and once for breaky - food was fresh, delicious and creative. Definitely worth a..."
CEBS17
"New Favourite!!!. I have been lucky enough to have dined here a few times and Feast continues to impress! The vegetable dishes are equally as..."
Keshreade
"Chicken. Great baked eggs..."
Rod
"Good Cause, Great Food. Four of us visited Feast of Merit and gave the menu a bit of a work out. For starters, we had the mussels and the whipped..."
Tim Haslett
"Fabulous function space, menu and service.. We've hosted two private functions here to date and both have been great. We were very happy with the..."
Ava.pham
"Love love the food and the coffee is..."
SB
"Comforting breakfast. The breakfast menu is great. Things liked slow cooked lamb, baked Middle Eastern spiced carrots, seasonal braised greens,..."
Rm3000
"TOO DARK!. I ate here last night with my daughter before the football.For some STUPID AND ANNOYING REASON they turned the lights so low that I..."
Blash
"Food was amazing!!!! Wholesome & delicious. Service was fab. All the staff were so friendly. I could eat like this every night. Onto a good thing..."
Good Stuff
"A feast for all the senses. Arrived with no booking on a busy Wednesday night. Fully booked but the charming Maître d' was happy for us to perch at..."
Wingster
"One of the best feeds in Melbourne.. I read a few of the reviews before coming to this restaurant and I must say that I disagree with most of the..."
Nathanmitchell
"Amazingly fresh and vibrant food done to the highest standard with love and care and service great if youre assertive. For the muppets complaining of..."
Johannes
"If you haven't been GO!. Loved this place. Unlike other reviews I found the service was great - prompt, friendly and they took the time to explain..."
EatEat
"Fantastic food, service wasn't..."
Peter
"Feasted last Thursday night, ohh my...it was bloody delicious!!! The slow cooked..."
Amy Mercer
"What a fantastic space, great food coffee and drinks, loved the roast root veg and heirloom beet salad was to die for, the cure greatest hits was a..."
Johnnyeatsfood
"Enjoyed family dinner at this lovely place. The table was too small for 5 but the dishes more than made up for it. Attentive service, Ayurvedic tonic..."
DinerSK
"So delicious. We couldn't get a table inside so we sat outside. Staff helped with the heaters. Service was great. Food was delicious. Interesting..."
FoodFAN
"A feast of awesomeness. I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some..."
The Travel Journo
"Absolutely wonderful. Fantastic food, great decor and very friendly staff. Also reasonably priced. Could not fault this place & can't wait to..."
Queen Of Tarts
"Delicious food and excellent service. The staff are always friendly when I eat here. I love the beetroot salad, it is great value and never..."
Louise
"Yum!!! The food was absolutely delicious! Love the concept of "feasting" and lots of vego options. Staff were very helpful with leaving dairy on the..."
Tara F
"Very very good - love!!!. Love Feast of Merit, food is absolutely delicious, there's a good wine list, a lovely ambience and great staff. The..."
Lisa
"Deliciously Scrumptious!!. We went as a large booking and the staff were truly amazing!! Very attentive and friendly and did a great job serving us..."
Kate Ryle
"Absolutely love this place!! Excellent service the staff are just amazing. Slow cooked lamb and the cauliflower dish were sublime. Mulled wine was..."
Daz
"Wonderful service and food so yummy. Great find the staff are wonderful even under pressure. The menu just gorgeous and the 12hr lamb unforgettable...."
Gingercatz
"Loved the quirky. I enjoy trying differant foods and dishes and the Farm to plate aaspect drew me ti the restaurant, especially when connected to the..."
Gsanders
"Absolutely brilliant!!! Food was above & beyond in flavour & warmth. GM host Baz was knowledgeable, warm & accommodating - a pleasure to dine..."
Mands Gleeson
"This place is awesome! The actual building is phenomenal, bang in the middle of Swan St, fantastic staff (the GM Baz is a legend) and a menu that..."
Evie Steele
"Great ambience. Have eaten a few times at FOM. Last time was lunch on Monday. Soup was good and warm garlic bread lovely with it. Salads are tasty..."
Merridie
"Would return/10. The negatives: portion sizes have varied between visits and at times, some wait staff were a little careless with detail and seemed..."
Exclamationandi
"I loved the style of cafe but wasn't overly impressed with the food. Coffees were lukewarm for all 4 of us, I had the breakfast, fried eggs were..."
Bec
"Brilliant name, this place is definitely deserving of its title. Feasting was had and of very high merit it was indeed. Slow cooked lamb and Marika..."
Amos
"Average. I was really excited to visit Feast of Merit and while it was good, I was not as impressed as I had hoped I would be. The waitress, while..."
AH
"Excellent - Fabulous Food. Quite a surprise - very very busy, no booking but they managed to put us on at the bar - And they looked after us at every..."
Rita
"Loved it. My partner and I had lunch at Feast of Merit. We had the Roasted Dutch carrots/ mint/ pistachio/ currants/ freekeh/ harissa/ preserved..."
Nicole Raynal
"Nicely Done. When you think of restaurants that provide 'value for money', a lot of crappy stuff comes to mind...La Porchetta, for example. Huge..."
Cristina
"Fantastic initiative and friendly service. The newly opened YGAP social enterprise, Feast of Merit, has provided us with some great dining..."
Nate And Kate
"Coolest place in town. This place is awesome! I'm a local in Richmond and am so glad Feast Of Merit has opened up. I love the groovy atmosphere and..."
Bloggermelbs
"Already becoming a regular spot. As I am in Richmond a lot, I have now been into here a number of times. First thing I noticed was the fit-out which..."
Rocketman
"I have been now for breakfast, lunch and dinner and love it. It's such homely, good for you food. Especially love the Milawa chicken and that..."
Karla Brown
"Nailed It!. YGAP has nailed it with Feast of Merit. Probably the most affordable offering I've had in Melbourne for the premium menu on offer. Easy..."
James Barbour
"Great vibe at the Feast of Merit! I went for dinner with some friends and was blown away! Recommended the lamb for main. Also great..."
Amanda
"Very Enjoyable!. Just walking down Swan Street with my daughter looking for somewhere to eat and came across this little gem. Very relaxed atmosphere..."
Swiftceltic
"10/10. Have just had a delicious lunch here... exactly what Swan St was missing. We had all of the 4 salad options and they were all divine..."
CU_Foodie
"Excellent food. Great cause. Design of space is amazing. Cant go..."
LJ
"Love the feel and fit out of this place! They have nailed the design and decor. Very friendly staff, great coffee, delicious food! I had the Bircher,..."
My Taste Verdict
"it’s been a while since a decent “walk and brunch”, so after an intense couple of days of work in sydney + a beautiful sunny day emerging in..."
Inlovewithbrunch
"Feast of Merit is a new restaurant on Swan St in Richmond. I decided to go there because it’s new and like a moth to a flame (or a moth to cereal..."
Emily N
"I hope to try out one of the smoothies next time, and also noted that one of their juices, The Basilenko is on the house if you go to Feast of Merit..."
Ashley
"Yummy sharing plates with lovely hospitality. Started our meal with some cauliflower which was absolutely delicious. Crispy, salty and everything you..."
Bennis Dennis
"Lovely cafe to have brunch or dinner. Was seated upstairs in the open, which was nice. Friendly staff and good service. Food was..."
Uthpala Koralegedara
"Loved the coffee and chai, loved the food and absolutely enjoyed the vibe.... Feast of Merit is a very well known cafe in the area and anyone who..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"A rustic charm and in the company of a lot of plants, gorgeous food and friendly staff. We had the Chicken burgers, the batter fried cauliflower ans..."
Ankit Charles Rodrigues
"Delicious meals .. Duck and lamb shoulder definitely a must try 😋 Small menu but enough choices I..."
Mario Loizou
"Went for dinner twice and same quality every time! Amazing food! Each dish was great and service is beautiful..."
Nurdan Aliyazicioglu
"You can’t miss this place with the huge colourful mural on the side of the building. Huge open windows and plants hanging from the roof makes it..."
Gustav