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Feast Of Merit

83/100 (3128 ratings)

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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

I Love Dumplings

80/100 (3379 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Chinese

Asian

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Chili

Duck

Ribs

Prawns

Lamb

Fried rice

Pork

Beef

Dumplings

Pancakes

Eggplant

Shanghai

Szechuan

Sit down

Asian

Chinese

Serves Alcohol

Takeout

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Everytime I come to Melbourne I eat dumplings almost every second day cauz I love dumplings. And this restaurant just makes my meal. The bestest in..."

Raghav Anand

"This restaurant is called Liaoning Restaurant in Chinese translation. I’m from Liaoning and I am interested in trying this one. The shredded port,..."

Liuconglong

"Delicious dumplings, all of the ones that we tried were nice (including the steamed pork wontons with Sichuan chilli sauce and steamed shanghai pork..."

Steph Giles

"Decent dumplings! We were walking down Bridge Road and this place was fairly busy. Didn’t seem to have a large Chinese clientele but we thought..."

Gee

"It was dumpling time so my partner and I ordered some dumplings and a spring onion pancake.The dumplings are really good value so we..."

Timinmelbourne

"I always get the pan friend vegetable dumplings, the spring onion pancake and stir fried vegetables, it’s so great! Great for a cheap, easy and..."

Emma Louise

"I love dumplings! It has the best dumplings in Melbourne. Vegetarian friendly. Spacious and suitable for groups. I have tried all the dumplings and..."

Sonam Jaiswal Anant

"(I Love Dumplings) is just about my favorite restaurant in Melbourne. It has the best dumplings and everything on the menu is perfect. Whenever I go,..."

Foood4Dayzzz

"Came here with my friends during work day, they were not too busy as we thought. The service was fast. We ordered some bun, wontons, dumplings,..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"I used to come here alot and it's always enjoyable. This time I came here its the same. Very consistent. I love the atmosphere and staff is super..."

Foodielover

"Solid and reliable—perfect for satisfying dumpling cravings. I often order this for delivery as well and the food is very consistent. Nothing beats..."

Kath Evans

"Though it can be a bit noisy, the pan fried dumplings are great, and I'm a big fan of the sweet and sour pork. Upstairs is much quieter, which is..."

Charlie

"Excellent customer service. I Love Dumplings is located on Bridge Rd; there’s plenty of on street parking available, but you may have to..."

Hazey

"Really delicious and fast. Usually order the steamed sichuan pork dumplings as they are really, really good. The fried eggplant with chilli, and..."

Karen

"One of the Best Dumplings in Melbourne, service is Quick,Reasonable price**** because of their Irritating chairs,Best Dumpling..."

Darshan Dave

"Consistently attentive service, plenty of seats, always a good venue regardless of group size. (Might want to ring ahead for large groups though.)..."

Kein

"Everytime I am in Richmond, I will come to this place for a delicious dumplings round. Always exceeded my taste of dumplings. The staff are friendly..."

Life=Food

"Extremely delicious pork dumplings, prob the best in melbourne. Shanghai dumplings also to die for.. actually everything we ordered was awesome..."

Hungry247

"Came across this charm on Bridge Road. It was a Friday night most of the restaurant was quiet but this restaurant was so crowded. So we decided to..."

Cherie 🍒

"Come on Friday night. It's a busy place better for booking if u want to come on weekend. Don't miss dumpling in sichun chili oil it's amazing. Staff..."

Hellen

"Been here a handful of times. Always quick and efficient, with tasty food.This time however, we had a simple order of two plates of..."

Eugene

"I love I love dumplings! Cliche I know but it’s true , perfect go to place for nice ambience , busy vibe , fried dumplings (lots of them) Chinese..."

Nikki

"We had a lovely Saturday lunch for 2 here, the decor is pretty, nice dark-ish atmospheric lighting, the chairs were comfy and waitstaff attentive, no..."

Sam

"Pass on Thursday night. Looks so busy on dinner time so we book on Friday night and try their dumplings. Dumplings with sichun Chili oil is beautiful..."

Mathew J

"The fried rice is a must, super tasty and not oily at all! The dumplings and delicious! The service is a little slow & we were waiting a little bit..."

Brittany

"The food is absolutely great! It’s quick and great serving sizes!! Pan friend dumplings and spring onion pan cake is a must try!! It’s..."

Emma Louise

"Solid dumplings that made the tummy smile! XLBs has a great flavour but they had them touching other XLBs which meant some split. Very disappointing...."

JDP79

"Myself and two friends went to I Love Dumplings for a last minute dinner outing. We hadn't made a booking and the restaurant was quite busy but..."

Nicole

"The place always busy.Wait was about 15minutes for a table for 2,but the dumpling was worth the wait.The soup dumpling and pork dumpling always..."

Carmen

"The service is good and the decoration is much more decent then I expected it should be. The food is really fast and taste the good as well. I got a..."

Jtsgqsdhrzm

"These aren’t your typical thin skin dumplings. The style is closer to European and that’s not a bad thing. Wait time was reasonable and the..."

Stefan C

"We ordered dumplings from here off ubereats and they were really soggy. Maybe that's because they took a while to get to us. So Yeh , maybe not..."

Costa

"This place was still super busy at 9pm on a Saturday, one hour before closing time, but we managed to get a seat. Ordering was quick and the food was..."

Julycheee

"The dumplings were amazing and I love pan-friend pork dumplings. I can tell the dumplings are handmade. The flavour of the sweet sour pork was also..."

Vivy

"Great dumplings and comfy chairs. Very busy but still fast service. Lots of uber eats drivers coming in and out always. Only bad thing was..."

Amy Davis

"Brilliant customer service.Staff members are attentive and friendly. They do a Good job! There are so many options on Menu.We took forever to order..."

Thom Yorke

"Been here so many times and never let me down! I'm so picky about the meat in dumplings, for me this is the only place in town to have dumplings. The..."

Meko Chen

"The food arrived quickly, friendly staff and the dumplings were delicious. Good prices too, and a nicely decorated store. Will come back, yum..."

Chris Trajectory

"With a name like that, I had to go there and check out the goods. When talking about food it would easily be one of my most used phrases. I Love..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"One of my favourite local dumpling eateries! Absolutely love the pork wonton in chili oil here, and the Shanghai soup dumplings (XLB) are also very..."

Lisa Giles

"Have driven past I Love Dumplings many times and finally visited for the first time.Thursday night and it was packed with happy dinners.One..."

OmNom

"If you have been a regular follower of The Dear Luncher then you would know that he loves dumplings. What better way to express said love than to..."

The Dear Luncher

"This has become one of my go to places for celebratory dinners. Consistently fresh and tasty. We always start with the pan fried dumplings and..."

Hungryjack001

"Great dumplings, was very happy with the fried lamb and beef dumplings. Chilli could be spicier. Also had the steamed chicken and prawn dumplings,..."

Ashy Sheppard

"We had a fun group dinner, but it felt really rushed, as the restaurant was closing, the staff were nice about it, but took food away before were..."

Foodandwinefan

"If you know me, you know this is my favourite dumpling joint. I go here as much as I can and have tried most things on the menu. Xiao long boa is..."

Bella

"Awesome place for dumplings! We tried many kinds of dumplings and am glad to say that they all taste delicious! The pan fried varieties aren't too..."

Marissa Parkhurst

"My go-to dumpling place!! Always amazing service and food always tastes fabulous. Wait time depends on how busy they are, (10-30 min). Prices..."

Ornella

"Walked pass restaurant on Friday, see crowded inside so we decided to walk in to try the food. Dumpling with Sichuan sauce is amazing. However,for..."

Stef

"Awesome place for dumplings! We tried many kinds of dumplings and am glad to say that they all taste delicious! The pan fried varieties aren't too..."

Pineapple San

"Service here was alright, waiters and waitresses were attentive and could provide recommendations. The place was well lit but was a little warm..."

Darryl Quah

"We dined here during CNY. I would have thought that the place would have been busier. Then waitress was run off her little feet.The..."

The Tastebud

"Come on Tuesday night, can't believe it's so busy. The guy who host seat is funny and friendly. He told us "trust me, I will give you table in 15..."

Nick

"Walked in on Saturday night . Only wait for ten minutes to get the six people table without the booking , thanks the guy who host the seat on..."

Gigi

"Good place for cheap dumplings, just don't expect anything fancy. I love that they have chicken and corn dumplings too! ..."

Hungry

"The food at I love dumplings is great! They have a huge choice of dumplings and main courses. I love how you can order just 6 dumplings instead of 15..."

Suzie Scribbles

"Delicious dumplings, okay other dishes, great service!We were here on a Tuesday evening and were lucky to grab one of the last two tables..."

Luke And Hannah

"This place impresses me every time with their dumplings. The decor is average but clean, the service is also average but friendly, however the..."

Fitzroyfoodnth

"Just moved this area two weeks ago . First time to this place and lucky to got the table without the booking in ten minutes. Nice place and service!..."

Tracy

"we love I love dumplings! We go there on a regular basis. The price is good, quality good, staff friendly and usually pretty quick with service! Pork..."

Mel

"The Dumplings at I love Dumplings have been in my top 3 favourites. The Richmond store is busy during the weekend dinner times and the tables are..."

Traceynn

"Great dumplings, very fast service, even our kids love it! They have high chairs too. Pretty strict with bookings, they give you a booking number and..."

Mlb Richmond

"Quick service and delicious food there. Dumplings are worth trying for sure. Can get really busy sometimes. Good place to go if you want some..."

Jguan1018

"Friendly service, nice food and an easy access location make this a great spot for a quick bite or a larger catch up with friends. As with many..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"Walking down Bridge Road I was amazed to see how many empty shops were available for lease. Not as many food outlets as I would have expected either,..."

Helen

"What a great restaurant to go to for some great menu items. The service was super friendly and very attentive. Filling up water glasses and always..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Good food..... Good environment....! Must try pan fry dumplings....! Just one thing to improve sitting.... Sitting is quite congested....!..."

Gaurav09005

"I love the all dumplings here, the honey chicken and the beef and black bean. Im slowly working my way through the menu. And the service is really..."

Wadette Mouawad

"Love this joint tasty fast cheap and close to where i work absolutely love it... also take away option is perfect for when you smash too many..."

E Rock

"Dumplings here were on point 👌🏻 I feel like we ordered heaps & it only costed around $40. We ordered a bunch of things- BBQ pork bun, vege..."

Kiffdcosta

"A nice dumplings place in Richmond, you will get all sorts of dumplings here. Would recommend trying the Prawn and pork Pan fried dumplings, seafood..."

Neil

"I absolutely love this place. If you're even thinking of coming a booking is a must; when we left there were easily 20 people waiting for a..."

Cristian

"Super fast, busy and a sense of urgency to eat and go. The table next to us was turned around in under 60 seconds, that's teamwork. Good quality..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Most amazing lamb and beef dumplings!! And the lamb ribs are to die for! Fried rice is a little average but otherwise the food is awesome. It does..."

Kikadee

"Yes I love dumplings! Very spacious and comfy seating. Family friendly, many young diners there too. Nice deco. We had pork dumplings and vegetarian..."

Caz Melb

"I'm smitten with this place! The Shanghai dumplings are insanely delicious, the broth inside them is beautiful. The pork dumplings and chicken and..."

Custard Queen

"Went here for the second time yesterday and boy was I glad that we booked a table! This place was so busy which is a great sign and the food was so..."

Zee Zee The Foodie

"One of the hidden gem in the heart of Richmind! Didn't expect to find such a nice dumplings place here. We ordered a few dumplings and meat dishes...."

Stevotango

"When a real craving for dumplings kicks in, this is probably my favourite place to visit. A sign it's good - no matter when you go all be it a..."

Rhi Godwin

"Went here with my husband as I am pregnant and craving dumplings. Was pleasantly surprised. Dumplings are very good and cheap too. Was quite busy for..."

Olivia

"Today my girlfriend and I go to this place for dinner.The chairs are sooooooo comfortable. Chicken and corn dumplings and deep fried lamb are my..."

Vinson

"Mmmmm in still undecided about this place. Price is great but some dumplings lack flavor. Maybe we just haven't gotten the right dishes on the menu...."

Gemima

"Cute little place and like most Asian restaurants the service is quick and friendly. Dumplings came out steady and fast and you would never complain..."

Teagan Fraser

"Don't let the relaxed run of the mill facade put you off. It's almost an unspoken law with Asian food, the less impressive the front, the better the..."

Alcobon

"Best Dumplings in Richmond- Pork dumplings are yum! Quick and friendly service and BYO makes it a cheap night. (Don't try other stores in chain,..."

Alex

"Excellent dumplings however other meals off the menu aren't as great. But if you're just going for dumplings, its an excellent choice. It's a relaxed..."

N & N :)

"My favorite restaurant!There is a bottle mart beside it!A really bonus.I like chicken and corn dumping best,the main dish like eggplant with pork pie..."

Zhaoyi Tang

"Just moved in around the corner and find this place a great cheap alternative to bring a bottle of wine and have a cheap but very filling and tasty..."

Sammbo

"We love the dumplings here and always a very busy restaurant. Quick and delicious! Recommend booking! Our favourite dumpling of the moment is the..."

Genevieve Fitzpatrick

"More than just dumplings. The stir fry dishes are just awesome. Even if you're after a cheap feed of dumplings this is the place to..."

Short Circuit

"I visited I love dumplings on a Saturday, booked a table for a big group, and they easily accommodated us. We ordered the satay Shanghai noodle,..."

Heidi

"Do yourself a favour and order the amazing beef and lamb dumplings with Szechuan chilli sauce. Totally delicious and annoyingly addictive! ..."

ChefDaParty

"Love this place for a cheap eat - the dumplings are juicey and flavorsome and you can usually score a table pretty quickly. A good BYO..."

CU_Foodie

"Been to this place many times. Some of the best dumplings I've had. Best veggie dumplings so far. The skin is not too thick, just right. Can get busy..."

කෑම ලෑස්තියි (Food Is Ready)

"Our bill comes to around $20-30 for two of us whenever we eat here.We normally order the szechuan dumpings and the soup dumplings plus..."

Corena

"Absolutely delicious food and a little more intimate than its sister restaurant in Flemington. Get the pork buns! My absolute favourite;..."

Paige Coleman

"Dumplings, everyone loves a dumpling. I want to start off by saying yeah they are pretty good and you probably won't get better in Richmond, but from..."

Darren Borg

"Good value for your money dumplings and Chinese food, they even got free prawn crackers! The veggie dumplings suprisingly had tofu in them, not a big..."

Tia

"Good dumplings - basic range but very cheap and never disappoints. The pork dumplings in chilli sauce is the pick. Also has a large range of other..."

Brock P

"Two of us here ate lunch here for less than $20. We ordered 15 pork dumplings which had a nice hit of ginger and a lunch special - stir fried chicken..."

Jesskaar

"Great selection of dumplings that are all delicious. Also great value for money! Best dumplings in Melbourne. Favourites are the pan fried pork buns,..."

Jessica Atkins

"Nice little dumpling place just outside of the city. Food is well priced and the dumplings are very tasty. Good to see that they put lots of filling..."

Adam

"Dumplings were large and fresh. Soy fried rice was alllllright. Haha didn't know why my friends were spotting for it. Thought the..."

Hahappieats

"Good place to drop into for lunch during work days. Dumplings are well made and reasonably priced. Restaurant is clean and staff are friendly...."

Steven Shipley

"I love dumplings! the food is amazing, the dumplings are so fresh and steaming hot, and the other dishes (spicy calamari and lamb rack) are amazing,..."

Mia Simson

"Yummi food and great service.Four of us had a great Friday dinner and everything was tasty, served nicely and unique flavor.Good pricing as..."

Shlomi

"Beautiful and reasonably priced food. Great atmosphere too. If you are a dumpling lover, a must visit! Convenient location too. Good that it's..."

Lee Pownall

"Fresh, tasty food bursting with flavour! Try the spicy eggplant! Dumplings are fresh and delicious! Good value for money, cheap and good quality. For..."

Belinda-Mary BumbleBee

"Authentic and very tasty. Was just like being back in Shanghai. The BBQ pork buns, Chinese broccoli and rubbery mushrooms - completely authentic. So..."

Sofie Angel

"My current favourite venue for dumplings.I'm usually a meat fan, but the steamed vegetarian dumplings with Sichuan chilli sauce are my go..."

Corbossa

"I came here for date night with my boyfriend and we were quickly squeezed into a table, luckily! Everything came out really quickly except for the..."

Hilary Coward

"Delicious Sichuan Dumplings! Great place for large get togethers where eating to your hearts content never seems to cost more than $20. Occasionally..."

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

"I'm a sucker for dumpling so couldn't wait to come and try this place. Was seated straight away and ordered the bbq pork buns and prawn and pork..."

Manindr87

"The only problem with I love dumplings is my unreasonably high expectations I hold to any dumpling house after growing up in box hill. I love..."

A1

"Can never go past this for dumplings. Quick service once you get a table and always delicious! Only problem is over ordering! Will head back time and..."

Michaela Watson

"This dumpling place in Richmond for sure! Went on a Saturday night and it was fairly busy. Although we didn't make a booking Leone had to wait for..."

Steph

"Having 4 people is perfect so that variety can be ordered. The food is great and picking a good wine to take adds to the fun. ..."

Caitlin Mary

"Always a great cheap and cheerful!! Wonderful menu and everything is always executed well. Staff are attentive and always helpful. This is a regular..."

Le_orange

"I love dumplings...no, really I relish the little balls of simplicity and tastiness. This joint does a mean dumpling. Choose from a wide range..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"Wonderfully tasty dumplings and inexpensive too; $10.80 for 15 decent sized dumplings is good value. This place is so consistent that we've been..."

Anguli Mala

"Delicious dumplings for a very reasonable price. This is our go to dumpling restaurant for when we have cravings. Can't go wrong with the xiao long..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"I love this place. The dumplings are cheap and delicious - the steamed pork in sechuan chilli sause are seriously amazing. I will be having those..."

Gavin

"Great dumpling joint. It has become my go-to for tasty dumplings either take away or dine in. Delicious food, friendly and quick service and pleasant..."

Mmmeatme

"Went for dinner with friends and loved the BYOW option. We arrived 15 minutes late due to traffic and they had our table ready and waiting. The menu..."

Troy

"I love dumplings and this place for dumplings. I love their schezuan chilli oil in their soupy dumplings and it's worth every penny you pay. A..."

Athena

"So cheap! We had a large group and sat upstairs. It was quite loud and bright. But the atmosphere was bustling and very similar to a restaurant in..."

Mistermister

"Always love going there as there are little I do not like and will not eat here. The food is always amazing and fresh and the service is as expected,..."

Benny

"Always good and always busy. Shanghai pork dumplings are amazing! Chicken and corn are good, as are the Sichuan sauce dumplings. Staff are very..."

Mega

"New favourite of mine! I had to wait for about 5 minutes for a table to be free but the staff were very accommodating and keeping me informed! The..."

Vicki

"One of the most comfortable dumpling places in Melbourne. Eggplant and tofu dish is sensational. Only negative was that some xaio long bao had been..."

KREAS

"In terms of a Dumpling restaurant, this particular establishment is in the top percentile in the city. The service is great (in compassion to most of..."

Iain

"Fantastic dumplings! The best I've had in a long time, favourites are pork and seafood with Szechuan sauce. I've also tried the Szechuan Beef and the..."

BJ S

"The food here is delicious. Some of the best dumplings going around. The lamb is really good, recommend it highly. Another bonus is BYO, wine only..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"Love I Love Dumplings! The prices are affordable the service is (usually) fast and it's BYO. Pretty much perfect when you want to have a cheap night..."

Ceee14

"The staff are some of the rudest outside of Victoria St with the exception of one petite man. They literally push you off tables and ask you to leave..."

Nachoworm

"Great. In my opinion, these are the best tasting dumplings in..."

Mike

"Great food great service - we had to come back to see if it was that good...it was!! The range of dumplings is impressive and so good!! Fantastic..."

Wet Willie

"Arrived for Sunday lunch and the restaurant was empty. We were seated at window & staff were tentative and friendly. The food was great, we had a few..."

MiKi

"In terms of foods best enjoyed with someone special dumplings are king and I Love Dumplings is certainly a restaurant staking their claim to the..."

Fun Date Ideas

"Amazing. My friend and i have dinner almost 3,4 days a week! Fast service, friendly and helpful waiter/ress~~ fair price!! Just too many people, a..."

Tiny Dragon

"Great food. Took the wife here for Valentine's Day. The dumplings were awesome. We also had the satay beef and the salt and pepper fried pork which..."

Troyp42

"Excellent food and fast service. Spicy wonton, xiaolongbao and pan fried pork dumplings are standouts. All the sizzling meats are delicious too...."

Monnie-Bear

"I love the Japanese dumplings! Delicious! Went with a friend on a super busy Sunday night but we had a booking so no wait for a table. Took a while..."

Akm

"Fast service, really nice dumplings and sizzling dishes, very understanding staff. We ordered too much to start with and the staff were very good..."

ILove2Eat

"Pork dumplings and eggplant dish are delicious!. We celebrated my friend's birthday there and got a table upstairs (perfect setting for a nice dinner..."

FoodFan

"Yum! We went Friday night for dinner. If you have a few people best to book. Service was fantastic and dumplings just so..."

Deanna C

"Quick, quick, quick but still yum! Seems to still be cooked fresh & tastes delicious. Will come back when I'm in the..."

Kim Anderson

"Festivus - Awesome dumplings but..... Actually the best dumplings I have hadBroke out in rash next day which tells me MSG used as that’s what..."

Deanricho_1999

"Great dumplings always! Fast, fresh and tasty. However service is far from friendly and..."

Julinka Ulehla

"I DO love dumplings. I've never sat down to eat but I have taken away plenty of times and the quality has never been bad! I'm a sucker for the prawn..."

Roni

"Shanghai pork dumplings were the best I've had. Delish!! Pros: Quality, fresh, affordable. Cons: abrupt service, plates not bowls (odd for..."

Fi The Foodie

"Sure loved their dumplings. The name of the restaurant does not disappoint when eating there. Great dumplings, have visited several..."

Cameron Hocking

"Dumplings!. Without a doubt the best dumplings I have ever had....sure a little pricey compared to other dumplings. But they're worth it and it's..."

Delly

"Superb Food !. My partner and I pay a visit to this fantastic restaurant at least once a month if not twice because their dumplings are the best I've..."

S K

"Great dumplings. The food here is undeniably good - go for the steamed chicken and prawn dumplings and the pan-fried pork dumplings. Service is,..."

Will

"I love dumplings...yes I do. I love dumplings. Therefore, very fitting! And so, I can't really speak about the other dishes, because in my number of..."

Stvar1

"Great dumplings, good decor n fast..."

Andy Briain

"Yummy. I ended up going there a few weeks in a row sometimes eating in a other times a sunday morning takeaway and either way it tends to be an ok..."

Urbanspoon Admin

"Not just dumplings. We almost didn't try this one because I thought it would be all dumplings but the menu is huge and so many other amazing dishes..."

Onewellfedlady

"Do not order the special fried rice. Dumplings were ok 6/10. Shredded pork with bean curd wrap was good. It was a bit sweet but ask for the Szechuan..."

Naiker

"Absolutely gorgeous, my favourite restaurant to..."

Freddy

"Great Place for a group. I have been to this place numerous times. It is a really nice place to have a dinner with friends or family. Most dumpling..."

Rachael Hallett

"Interesting food. I've been here quite a few times and, yes, I always get some dumplings for entree but they seem to me to be getting a bit 'samey'...."

Scott Hannigan

"Good cheap Asian food, with outstanding service and not getting forced off you table once finished....is this a world first? Well done. Will be..."

Brock

"Pretty standard food and reasonable. The eggplant stir fry is..."

Michelle Scott

"I do love dumplings. I really love dumplings, what im starting to realise tho, is that its not hard to do them well, and its really hard to do them..."

Malcolm Baron

"Fructose malabsorption influenced: book a table for a party of 5 on a fri night. Really popular, busy, loud, awesome atmosphere for us (in our 20s),..."

Hungry Biddy

"Hot and fun. 'I love dumplings' is not just awesome dumplings its yummy all round north eastern Chinese food! The pan fried pork dumplings are..."

J

"Consistently Great. We've been here a number of times with small groups through to groups of 25+ people and the food is always great...."

Adam Megens

"Delicious!. I've been to many dumpling places in Melbourne and this is by far one of the best. The place is clean with modern decor, we ordered..."

Michelle Flanagan

"LOVED the dumplings. I ate here about a month ago and I love the dumplings. The only things that let it down was the service. But you can forgive the..."

Aimee83bertram

"Looove it. Great menu with plenty of options beyond just dumplings, if you aren't that way inclined. BYO which is always good and there's a bottle..."

Melbournian

"Loved it! Best dumplings I've ever had and super cheap. Will def be coming back..."

Janie Kinane

"Food was ok. I wouldnt say the best dumplings but still worth the..."

Jokar

"Dumpling Perfection. You will need to book in advance here if you are keen to get a dumpling fix - we had a very early booking on a Friday and the..."

Business Cat

"Delicious. The best dumplings I have ever had by far! But it is not only the dumplings worth going for, all the other dishes I've sampled from my few..."

Rebecca Jacobs

"Best dumplings ever!. This is my most favourite dumplings restaurant in all of Melbourne! It is clean and the people are lovely and most..."

Nika

"Better than Chinatown. I much prefer the dumplings here to HuTong in the city. Service is fast and food is tasty and reasonably good value. Can get..."

Peter Wong

"Cheap, cheerful and tasty - what more would you want?. My friend recommended we attend I Love Dumplings for dinner.They have the nicest..."

Kate

"We loved it. Went on fri night. Fast, friendly service and the dumplings were great. My son demolished them. Also had spicy snake beans. Will..."

Jaidith

"Good dumplings. Great food, ok customer service, good price. Come early for dinner so you get a table..."

Ms Perantau

"The food is worth it.... Okay, so sometimes the service here is lacking... but be patient the wait is worth it. Highly recommend the steamed veg..."

Bee

"Our local dumpling place. Great food, efficient and friendly staff (even when it is packed out) and pricing is good too. Their prawn dumplings are..."

Daniel McDowell

"Gotta love the chicken sweet corn soup!. I come here every monday n tuesday night just for the chicken sweet corn soup.their small chicken..."

Calvin Tiong

"CAme here today with a girlfriend for an early lunch , place was empty which I was happy about as I had read the reviews about time it takes for food..."

Drlill

"I LOOOVE I Love Dumplings!! Although I miss some of the mainstays and variety of conventional Yum Cha we just cannot look past the quality of the..."

Jasmin Barker

"I LOVE DUMPLINGS IN BRIDGE ROAD! NOT VICTORIA..."

Ray Lin

"Pretty good dumplings here, defiantly get the ones with the chili sauce (there not to spicy) there is a few weird things on the menu but well worth a..."

Denny Patron

"Amazing home food. I was born in Northern China and I can say the dumplings here reminds me so much of home, but better. They've managed to use the..."

Xikan

"The dumplings are to die for:)))) value for money, clean venue, sweet staff and cheap wine list..."

Lala

"Called with a friend for a quick lunch and tried the pork dumplings and fried pork dumplings. Ordered large serves if each and were thrilled...."

Latitudes

"Worth seeking out.. I expected more dodgy laminex, waving cats and gaudy lanterns, suprisingly slick. Good quality dumplings. Nice place, good food,..."

Roger Bosustow

"Great dumplings, friendly service. What a lovely spot for a quick, weeknight meal. I was surprised by the spaciousness and quality of the fitout, and..."

Offshore

"Dumplings came out hot and fresh which was a welcome change from the likes of the cities Shanghai Village Dumplings which come out cold, soggy and..."

Getaround

"I love the wallpaper. Seriously the decor is kooky but cute. We love the fact we no longer have to get into the city for a great feed of dumplings...."

Gmc20011

"Really, really good!! Service, price and food all top notch. The pan fried lamb and beef dumplings were a personal favourite. The only grumble I had..."

Eatenrun

"Yum dumplings! Not the best ive ever had but pretty yum! Slow service but friendly..."

Vasiliky Grillakis

"Wow. Best dumplings I've ever had. That is..."

Nathan Gurarie

"Walked in with a group of 9 on Thursday evening, without a booking. The restaurant was packed, yet staff accommodated us within 15 minutes. The food..."

Chris

"Super cheap & super delicious. My boyfriend and I have frequented. Duck rolls, dumplings, spring rolls, & having tried numerous pork and beef dishes,..."

Rachel Allen

"Great Dumplings. I Love Dumplings has become a favourite on Bridge Rd! The Shanghi Pork and Sichuan Chilly pork and faultless. The dine-in service is..."

Rcd

"Great food, great service!!! AAA+ Will make this a regular..."

Hummerz

"I love I Love Dumplings. The Dumplings here are delicious and the tofu is amazing. It's all really cheap as well. All of these things make up for the..."

Kat Izzard

"Dumplings yes, laksa, no!. Definitely the best dumplings I've had outside of Chinatown or Box Hill! We've had the pork, chicken & prawn and..."

Kato

"Dumplings 10/10. Sevice 0/10Asian Food 0/10DUMPMLINGS 10/10These dumplings are addictive though the service is bad (they mean..."

John Wallace

"The best dumplings for miles!. Try the Pork Sichuan Chilly dumplings....they are epic, the service is fine, this is an inexpensive busy restaurant so..."

Joanna Beer

"Lovely dumplings. Service was fine, Dumplings were..."

Lookingforikarus

"Name says it all. Sunday night special..good, cheap dumplings with nice service. pan fried pork were awesome as was the shanghai dumplings (we had 3..."

Luke Kennedy

"This place makes me love dumplings more than ever before. You must try the Sichuan chilly sauce..."

Jaye Raykos

"Yummy laksa!. Yummy fresh laksa with vegetables, very big servings. Had the vegetable dumplings as well and they were great. Good menu variation...."

Madelaine Rose

"Great Dumplings. We visited this restaurant last night for a dumpling fest - they did not disappoint - the steamed pork dumplings were lovely and..."

Burgeritis

"Absolutely fantastic. The pork Sichuan steamed dumplings are incredible. Great food. Great..."

Marita Alexander

"I Love Dumplings is a popular dumpling house on Bridge Road that is growing in reputation and popularity. This is a great place to dine in with..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"I really do Love Dumplings!! So we had to visit I Love Dumplings on Bridge Road and see how their dumpling performance was going! Plus they were..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Great laksa for reasonable price. Dumplings are okay too but not as good as their laksa I felt. The service was average (we had to ask to be seated,..."

Tatiana J

"Second time here, overall a great experience from the service and food. Had the xiao long bao and steam pork dumplings. Reasonable price and good..."

S C

"We had pork 🥟 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ chicken & prawn dumpling ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BBQ pork bun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ yummy..."

Riti

"Fantastic food & mountains off it. So reasonably priced. Just a small issue with drinks. Didn't stock what I drink & didn't allow BYO. Except for..."

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