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Claypots Seafood Bar
87/100 (1973 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Australian
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Octopus
Chili
Paella
Crab
Couscous
Scallops
Clams
Garlic Prawns
Oyster
Calamari
Fish
Mussels
Chili Crab
Shellfish
Calamares
Tapas
Prawns
Eggplant
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
Australian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We can’t stop thinking and talking about the amazing time we had at Clay Pots, 4 weeks ago. Arriving unannounced we enjoyed a drink or 2 in the..."
Sharon Kelly
"I love this place. me and my wife went out on a date night and we both love seafood, we got the bowl of mussels, 2 king prawns, the calamari, turkish..."
Jorge Cerros
"10/10! What a great place , food was on point , beautiful waitresses, stayed all night in the Jazz bar ! Danced till the wee hours , loved..."
Nerell Binios
"Simply the best, great fish great wine and jazz in the bar! I have been to Claypots 3 times on my trips to Melbourne and I have never been..."
Tim Clarke
"This place is amazing. Cool atmosphere and the most amazing fresh seafood and beautiful staff! We enjoyed our experience so much and will definitely..."
Kathleen Wotton
"This place is just amazing and I would give it 6-7-8 or more stars if I could. Great service... but, above all, fresh fish and seafood. I went two..."
Charles Marcil
"Amazing. Tiger prawns, amazing. Chilli crabs, a fight to get the meat but worth it! Clay pots were Devine also. Cannot recommend this place..."
Aaron Valentino
"The absolute essence of st kilda. All things good and great. Couldn't love the place more. Staff, food, decor, music, ambience. All top shelf. Keep..."
Melissa Breasley Armstrong
"Been to many restaurants around the world. No one does seafood better. Calamari, octopus and king fish to die..."
Shay Mistriel
"The best for down to earth, no BS, fun! Friendly locals and staff. Fun and inclusive atmosphere. One of my favourite go to bars in St Kilda..."
Jody Lioness
"love this place best seafood in Melbourne and they always have great..."
Graeme Walker
"We’ve been coming here for nearly 20 years. It’s our restaurant. In all that time, no matter if we go just the two of us, with another couple,..."
Becca Bee
"Great food and eclectic place. We should've chosen the back outdoors, though. The kids were excited about the elevated toy train. Staff was super..."
Dadang Utomo
"Exceptional bugs with mussels, quirky atmosphere, mulled wine was very full of spice. We loved the garlic prawns. Didn’t love the clay pots funnily..."
Alicia Ferguson
"The seafood dishes are amazingly fresh, delicious. The menu is very different and interesting! The staff are friendly, helpful and very..."
Rasma Yelland
"This restaurant is really unique. It has all the fresh fish and seafood on display to choose from, and you can always pick exactly which piece you..."
Warwick Tucker
"The food was really delicious, cooked with love and care by a chef with 20+ years experience cooking fish and seafood for Claypots. The waitress was..."
Marilyne Crestias
"I had such a lovely experience here! My waitress Layla was so helpful! She assisted me in picking my food and drink order..loved all of the..."
Phoebe M
"The #food was outstanding! 🤩 we went with the chefs recommendation so much fresh beautiful seafood and plenty of it! #Service could have been ..."
Shanae Tantram
Donovans
86/100 (1987 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Contemporary
Australian
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Meringue
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Fish & chips
Prawns
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
Australian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Went here with my family. We all got a slab of meat and the quality was top. We also loved the bread so we asked for more and more. There were a few..."
Sej
"It has been a long time since I last visited Donovan's, however the experience did not disappoint me! The seafood for what this place was famous for..."
Foodiee
"It’s best if you book first..."
Linh Lờ
"We dine quite often at Donovans - it is always at a high standard with service many other places can only dream of offering. Food quality is first..."
Marshall Segan
"Donovans is an iconic Melbourne institution located in St. Kilda. Modern Australian cuisine done properly. 🍽 tempura fried oysters with..."
SouthEastEater
"I’ve been wanting to try Donovan’s since the worth it steak episode and finally made a booking. We ordered oysters, chicken liver pate, and two..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"A Melbourne institution which does fine dining exceptionally well. The chicken pie, the scallops, the salmon blini and the tempura oyster are real..."
Sarah O
"Donovan’s was a rather iconic restaurant located in the St Kilda beach area, serving modern Australian cuisine. The view of the beach was amazing..."
Angel Khong
"Can’t believe I’ve not done a review for Donovan’s, the on-St-Kilda-Beach stalwart that I’ve been coming to for years!!You know I..."
Carmilla5
"Excellent setting on StKilda beach in what feels like a warm, cosy hut in winter. The service is excellent as you’d expect and the food is fresh...."
Whats On The Grill?
"Dined for dinner on Sunday night, surprise from hubby as I've always wanted to dine here. Started with appetiser of snapper & dill croquette, entree..."
I Love Food
"What can one say about a restaurant that truly puts so much effort into their food and environment.Not to mention the views from the..."
Christopher & Marian
"Amazing service. It was my mums birthday and they even brought out a small treat. Food was delicious and definitely worth the price. This place..."
Foodserra
"Perfect day. Perfect view of St Kilda beach. Perfectly friendly service. Perfectly astonishing food. 43rd marriage anniversary to a guy who’s..."
Sue Tinworth
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Service was great too. Would come back to eat and enjoy the lovely view. Nice for a dinner date if you want to take a..."
Wonderwoman
"Came here to celebrate my fiance's birthday. Got a window seat which was a bonus. The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. Beautiful food..."
Adrian P
"Birthday Dinner PerfectionHouse smoked salmon & scallops for entree so fresh & understated. Always good bread with butter & fava bean dip with a..."
Chefosaurus
"Love this restaurant. The location beside the beach is stunning, especially around sunset, and the interior is gorgeous, very relaxed and homey. The..."
Nalia
"a warm and inviting atmosphere with the feint smell of an open fire and lush warm timber finishes (wouldn’t be out of place on the snowfields, but..."
Srslyfoods
"I’ve been there twice and can’t wait to go back again. Ambience of this establishment - particularly on a glorious summer evening - is sublime...."
Closey Le Connoisseur
"Saw this place on Buzzfeed's worth it series and decided to give it a try. Was not disappointed and I can say the comments on the steak by Buzzfeed's..."
Jason Goh
"4.5 A nice classic beach house restaurant, serving fresh seafood and delicious easy going dish with the highest quality ingredients. The mussels are..."
Ran Jap
"Donovans is truly the authentic Melbourne taste and always the go-to option among foodies for special occasion. Best to request the seat on window..."
Lancelthebard
"Delicious food and excellent customer service! Nestled along the shore line is an casual, yet fine dining restaurant, Donovan’s. The food is..."
Hazey
"I went to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, this is a magic place, is just on front of the beach, so the view is amazing! The staff is very..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"We recently had a nice lunch here. Small meals but quite nice flavour and super service. Lovely view on a nice day. Fancy bathrooms, worth a visit..."
Annika
"My husband and I just celebrated our wedding anniversary at Donovans and yes we had high expectations. We ordered two cocktails between us which took..."
Lozza MW
"Haven’t been here for years. Came by for a birthday dinner. It’s always a trustworthy crowd pleaser. Fresh seafood. Great service as usual...."
David Hewitt
"What a serene and unusually warm April day to try this St Kilda Institution. This was recommended by friends as a fine dining family friendly..."
Split The Bill
"One of our favourite dining spots, flexible menu and amazing service. Try their seafood marinara and risotto to die for. Love the warm breads and..."
Mi55Bee
"Best fish and chips I’ve had! The batter was so light and crispy, quality fish too. The in-house smoked salmon was also very good, not salty and..."
TD
"Donovans is our favourite special occasion restaurant in Melbourne for its combination of excellent food, atmosphere and service. Located on the..."
Explore.Melbourne
"Very pleasant dinning experience. All food tasted very nice, good potion size. Had the oyster, fresh and tasty.For starter, we shared the scallops..."
Sabrina Sha
"One of Melbourne’s best! Right in the water they have beautiful views and overly decking to enjoy a cocktail on a summer’s night. Make a booking..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I’ve been so excited to go to Donovans and finally went here last night for dinner on the 13/2. I booked a good 2-3 weeks earlier and asked if..."
Shaniyaprakash
"Always impeccable service, amazing food and always with a gorgeous view of the water. The butterflied prawns are a crowd fave and their eye fillet is..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Growing up in Melbourne you walk past Donovan's on a hot day after a day at st kilda beach and wonder what's happening in this restaurant. I'm glad..."
Finger Lickin
"Came here for my partners birthday and we were both taken away by the food . I was really impressed with every dish that came out and the portions..."
Vivian
"We all know this restaurant has a great ocean view & the ambience is very comfortable. Their signature ice cream is a must order dish. The service..."
Sam
"A lovely iconic restaurant by the seaside (with an amazing view) with food that lives up to expectation. The staff are very friendly and..."
Marita Park
"Spent our anniversary night here. Had an amazing dinner with the T Bone steak and the Salmon dish. Both were cooked to perfection I was..."
Ashy Sheppard
"I had a work party here and the service was great. They were very thoughtful and also had a great laugh with us all night. Props to "Matt" being a..."
Andrew Mac
"Outstanding location with beautiful bayside views.Early week evening meal and friendly efficient service from all the staff attending to..."
Magpie
"Extremely pleased with the food here! Ordered the barramundi and it's cooked to perfection! My friend had the linguine and it's delectable yet..."
Chee Ching Low
"@Donovans I just can’t tell you how much joy I his place brings me, I want a beach house like this restaurants, it’s cosy, the decor is..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"Visited last week for birthday celebrations. It had been a number of years since our last visit. But these were milestone birthdays to celebrate. And..."
Peter W
"I went here for a friend's birthday dinner and had a great time! The service was great even though the place was packed, and the food was fantastic!..."
Komal Josan
"An incredible night. Wonderful food, fabulous wine recommendations and service that will take a lot of beating. Thank you Gail, Kevin and your..."
Ilona Way
"Donovans is located right by the beach and we had a lovely stroll before our meal. First impressions were the decor and coziness of the place; it was..."
Reuel
"We had dinner here last night and it was fantastic! Situated on the beach side of St Kilda, it is a very inviting place to have a meal. The service..."
Dills
"Cant beat Donovans - an institution.Great decor, great food, great location, know the owners well - great value for the overall..."
Dave B.
"Another fantastic meal, impeccable service a relaxed setting with friendly staff and a professionalism that keeps me coming back over the..."
James T.
"Awesome sunset view with great food! Enjoyed a really impressive birthday dinner there! Love the oyster! The old fashioned style chicken is..."
Jaime Eat&Fit
"Amazing beach views! A big space, good for all ages. Fun and 'beachy'. The service was friendly and the food was delicious, but not the best of the..."
Where'sTheFood
"I am not sure if there is a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than sitting at the window seat of Donovan's! Eye fillet was awesome and the bombe..."
MG
"St Kilda stalwart Donovans boasts a refined, seafood-focused menu and a knockout view of the bay. A pretty great place to celebrate your..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Came here around Dec (yes, a bit behind in reviews), with a bunch of friends. Nice environment. Food was nice. By this stage, I can't remember..."
Secret Taster
"Divine dining! This is definitely one of the greatest restaurants in Melbourne. Fantastic ambience, great setting, amazing food and excellent..."
Sharyn B
"Back in Melbourne after a four year break in London called for calling into an icon and a favourite. It was lunch on Sunday and we're surprised we..."
Gana
"This is my favorite restaurant! Its casual beachside boathouse decor makes you feel like your in someone's home, to quote a fellow patron I meet in..."
LifeExplorersClub
"Had the lamb shoulder for two, was delicious! Portion sizes were appropriate and staff attentive! Location is a stunner, right along the beach, view..."
Foodlover
"My husband had dinner here the other week and we had a wonderful experience.The Venue is so warm and inviting and the acoustics were great. We..."
Leanne Cassar
"I first heard of Donovans when the Bombe Alaska challenge was featured on Masterchef many years ago. I always wanted to come to try that dessert..."
Jolene Lim
"A company dinner bought me here. It was cold outside but warm and cosy inside with fireplace, not a bad date night venue. The white decor and wooden..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Absolutely love the food at this famous Melbourne establishment. Positioned on the waterfront, my suggestion would actually be to book a late lunch..."
Caitlin White
"I think I've mentioned this before...I am a sucker for mussels. If it's on the menu, I'm all in. The mussels at Matteos did not disappoint. It was a..."
Fusspot Foodie
"This Place is a Must GO!Now this review and visit does take me back to the Second day that i was in Australia but a review worth writing..."
Just Jamie
"Having lived in StK for almost 20 years I FINALLY had my first meal at Donovans - yes it was expensive, but it was truly amazing. The pea soup is one..."
Matt Steadman
"By the ocean, Donovan's is a really relaxing place to go and have a great meal. The food was delicious and a very good wine selection make for a..."
Gursharan Chana
"Wow the food here is amazing and the view is spectacular! The bombe Alaska was fab! We have eaten here on a number of occasions and loved it every..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Yum yum yum. Food was awesome, customer service by every single waiter and waitress was amazing, such a cozy beautiful, homey atmosphere by the..."
Mkoala
"Perfect dining experience. The linguine and king prawns are way beyond my expectation so is the price :) the whole lunch would be more enjoyable if..."
Chris Liu
"Located on the waterfront of St Kilda, spectacular views and very friendly service. However there was a long wait on food but it was well worth it as..."
Alana
"Fine dining, beautiful fresh seafood and views of St.Kilda beach. Can't go wrong with Donovans, deserts amazing, variety and friendly helpful..."
Rosie Raiti
"One of my favourite restaurants for all the right reasons.Firstly, a restaurant needs to be a dining experience and Donavans has the whole..."
Greg Foulds
"We live nearby so we had been meaning to come here for a while now. We decided to go last night for our anniversary and I have to say, from start the..."
Sztefani
"To me, a good restaurant not only for food and ambience, but also the quality.of the service. This restaurant obviously can offer you excellent..."
Margaret
"Love the atmosphere and mouth-watering fresh foods. I went to Donovans for business lunch and it was perfect choice. The service was excellent,..."
Pia Owen
"Haven't been here since the fire but all my previous times here have been awesome. Butterflied barbecued prawns are a big favourite but you could..."
Lachlan
"Service was sooo sooo sooo good!!!!Waiting time for dishes was not long,, it was just perfect !!! Waiter changed the plate after the..."
Cheryl Tam
"I've been in Donovans with friends, we were surprised in positive. The service is very kind and not invasive, the ambient is elegant but not too much..."
Simone Vignacci
"Incredible. Was expecting this to be more of your 'destination' restaurant where you go for the fame and the location but the food is nothing..."
Amy Fogs
"When you hear fine dining, you expect stiff staff members, freezing, museum-like restaurants with tiny portions and elevator music for 'ambiance'...."
Sammy Howarth
"Wonderful evening with my friends and their baby and little boy. This higher rating is because the food was delicious but also because the service..."
Some Like It Hot
"Went here for dinner on New Years Eve, service was 5 star as was the food. Even the potatoes were spectacular, every dish was a flavour bomb. Wine..."
Tiff & Co
"I love this place. My regular restaurant in st kilda. The food is lovely and the service is always good. Perfect for your anniversary dinner. Make..."
Vivian Tr
"Great customer service. Not much space between tables, the restaurant was full and very noisy during our meal. Food was good but I was expecting..."
Chan Christine
"Was there with my soul sister on Saturday night 11th June, food was great, ambience was classy yet warm, and we have met the best waitress ever her..."
Kim Sin
"First class modern Australian cuisine leaning towards and keeping representing (Italian) melbourne food heritage; highlighting fresh seafood treated..."
E L
"Food was tasty but for the price you pay I was expecting it to be exceptional. The restaurant was cool, staff could be more welcoming, overall was..."
MBelle Greg
Lau's Family Kitchen
85/100 (1596 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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Gluten Free Options
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After-hours
Dinner
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Dumplings
Omelette
Eggplant
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Noodle
Prawns
Beef
Shanghai
Cantonese
Hong Kong
"Fabulous service and fantastic food from this delightful st kilda restaurant. Place was full, lots of staff including the famous Gilbert Lau who..."
Srslyfoods
"Best Cantonese cuisine in Melbourne. Small place but clean. I ordered five signature dishes fron the menu and every one of them surprised one..."
Blair He
"Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. Some notable dishes I tried were the crab omlette, lightly fried calamari, dumplings and fried rice. All..."
Lewis
"I had not been here for a long time but it is very much how i remember it. Elegant food and wonderful service. We started off with the whitebait..."
Scottyfella
"Every time my family, especially my dad, visited me, we always come back to this restaurant. Its my dad’s favourite in Melbourne! Those pictures..."
Vivi Susanti
"My experience with Lau’s Kitchen may not have been super proper. It’s one of the few Asian options in Saint Kilda. And my parents almost..."
Donutsam
"This would have to be one of the best food experiences in Australia. Coming from the Flower Drum Dad you have to expect it would be good but the food..."
Peter Hugall
"The place is always packed on the weekend. We had dined in for CNY. The food is good. Service is great and thoughtful. The food is overpriced. You..."
Yoshi69
"Been regular to this place. Authentic Cantonese food. Could order anything with confidence, can’t go wrong. Recommend barbecue pork,..."
5ilverr
"Went to Lau’s Kitchen during the week and its full! Wow did not expect a chinese restaurant to be like this. Had the oyster two ways,..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"The owner is former owner of Flower drum ( very famous in the world, Cantonese cuisine). Mr GILBERT LAU , he is a great great lovely gentleman, he..."
Candy Cheung Jackson
"10/10 for service... never had an empty beer and staff were very helpful. Food is also excellent with my highlights being the BBQ pork which was..."
Birdman
"4.5/5Fantastic Chinese’s food, some of the best!! Tasty fresh food and exceptional service from all the staff! Crispy wontons and bbq pork to..."
Denny Patron
"Food: amazing quality of food with great taste very close to what you’ll get from Asia. Huge variety of choices to choose from.Service:..."
Kravengerfoodie
"Food is fabulous. It tastes the natural flavor of the food material rather than heavy sauces. The staff are very friendly and make you feel very..."
Niconiconi
"Located in St Kilda, Lau’s Family kitchen is a great example of food and impeccable service delivered at its finest.  Lau’s Family Kitchen..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Recommended by lots of friends, and Lau’s Fmaily Kitchen didn’t disappoint me! We went there for lunch, booked in advance. The food..."
Jianierrrrrr
"had the oyster pot, fried fish and char siu. all are verh good.service great and attentive. must book, very packed even on monday..."
Aaaaa
"Fresh ingredients. Thats what makes a memorable dish for tonight dining out experience. The menu is carefully chosen and well tried. You can taste..."
Mei
"A high quality Chinese meal bringing together a blend of Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. My meals were all tasty and well prepared with fresh..."
Hungry Tum
"So pleased to see a place live up to the hype. Flawless Chinese food serviced with that famous Flower Drum attention and hospitality...."
Foodie AC
"Hands down my favourite Chinese restaurant in Melbourne!!!! Amazing food that highlights the flavours of the produce instead of being overly..."
Andrea
"Not sure what to focus on here... the food or the service. Both impeccable. Three years since i last dined here and the experience is still..."
PedGetsFed
"Old timer .... classic Cantonese food; simplicity at its best and a bit pricey too ... not their wines.For those missing the old..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Possibly the best Chinese I've had in Australia. Very authentic, high quality ingredients, excellent service. I cannot fault it. Tonight was our..."
Justine
"I'm not an expert in Cantonese cuisine and can't define the authenticity of meals I had tonight but I know that my tastebuds were absolutely..."
Mamma Leone
"What more can you ask for? Great food, wine list and friendly staff. This is the famous Gilbert Lau inspired and mentored Chinese restaurant which is..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Lau's family kitchen is an amazing Chinese restaurant! All staff are friendly and I've been their several times. Every time 5\5. The food is just..."
Alan V
"Been here a number of times. Always faultless. From service to food quality, this place is my favourite for Cantonese in Melbourne. Try the steamed..."
Rod
"Have been to lau's half a dozen times now & I cannot fault one this in this restaurant. Food, beverage & service all 100% each time. See you again..."
Foodlovermelb6
"Everything was good, yet nothing special, Here for friends birthday, had good time. Ver cosy, prompt service, the quality of ingredient is..."
Baysidefoodie
"It's not often these days that I find myself dining out in St Kilda – sadly it’s no longer on my radar. But recently, we had tickets to see..."
Sub Urban
"Very fresh food, especially the seafood. The spicy tofu and sweet sour pork are great too. Friendly and attentive staff. Only Disappointed to..."
Nat Nat
"My partner is very fussy when it comes to Cantonese food. It's unavoidable when he is from Hong Kong, and has grown up eating the best that Cantonese..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Tasty and well-cooked food, family-run and always packed restaurant. Go for the truffle fried rice!!We booked a table for two in advance..."
Luke And Hannah
"Been here a few times now and the food is consistently good. Always lovely seeing old Mr Lau helping out his sons. The noise is sometimes a bit much..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"We ate at Lau's on Saturday night (1/4/17) around 6.30pm. One of the best places for service at this time we have eaten at in a long time, well done..."
Cooper
"Lau's kitchen ticks all the boxes, nice atmosphere, prompt services and good food.The only thing is the food isn't quite authentic Chinese,..."
Latteme
"DO: Everything. But the best would be toothfish, sweet and sour pork, soy Chicken and my absolute favourite Truffle Fried rice. DON'T:..."
David Food Leasing
"Amazing Cantonese. The truffle fried rice, toothfish, crispy skin chicken and mix veges. Will be back again. The service was also..."
Shelddon
"Really well done Cantonese food with friendly, playful yet professional service. Food: entrees were great and can recommend the lamb spring rolls as..."
Brillat_Savarin
"When I first started doing some serious travel to Melbourne for the big events, like the Melbourne Cup, one of the restaurants I had to try was..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Such a gem of a restaurant. Really enjoyed our time, from the friendly waiters to the delicious food. Lovely outside tables to sit in the..."
Ilovemelbourne
"Hidden Gem !I was surprised when I came here ! It wasnt like what I have imagined. Trully fooled by the fish picture as I thought it will..."
Hartini Wong
"The best Cantonese restaurant in Melbourne with exceptional service. The patagonian tooth fish are really good here or I should say 'excellent' both..."
Mira Surjadi
"The only place hustlin' and bustlin' down Acland on a Tuesday night and with good reason! Authentic, homely, delicious meals. Sat outside which..."
Milla Vanilla
"Great food and wonderful service. Must sit outside on a warm balmy Melbourne and eat the best home style Chinese food in Australia. Great wine list..."
Becca
"Tucked away in St Kilda, this cosy little space is all about authentic Asian cooking with an up market appeal. Everything we ordered delivered in..."
Jordan
"A breathtaking meal from start to finish. Every dish was presented simply but exquisitely, showcasing a respect for the freshest ingredients,..."
Thaddeus Ong
"I don't like this new version of this zomato, I don't want to leave the review, but I need to reminding me how many marks I give to this restaurant..."
Xiaoqingyin2007
"I am glad I finally visited this restaurant. We had the King George Whiting for starters, the sechuan Aubergine and the beef in black bean sauce...."
Meysam Ahmadi
"Had another great dinner at Lau's and find it hard to fault.The staff were friendly and accommodating as usual.We ordered the lemon and..."
Reet
"The atmosphere was fantastic with great service. The selection of the food is quite common but overall very pricey. Maybe because they were belong to..."
Monkey King
"Fine dining Chinese restaurant, please dont expect over quiet like other western fine dining, the environment of the restaurant is still quite casual..."
Snoopy
"Great service & high quality food. This & Di Stasio are the only places left in St Kilda that are worth your $$, time & effort. Can't wait to visit..."
Gio
"Fine, fine China. The toothfish with soy and sake is one of the most exquisite dishes I've ever eaten. It's many years since I went to Flower Drum,..."
Onara
"Having recently eaten at Flower Drum, I can finally conclude that Lau's Family Kitchen knows a thing or two more about food, service and experience. ..."
Noble_rot
"Yum-a-dub-dub in my tum-tum-tum! Any time anybody wants to go to Lau's, I AM IN!!!! Most excellent all the way around. Why not a '5'? It's very very..."
Chad
"A small hidden kitchen located on a side street away from all the crazy of St Kilda. The food is beautiful- quality is definitely there. Service-..."
Narzi-Goreng
"Underwhelmed. Firstly service was delightful. Service was let down by food best described as ordinary. Every dish we tried was fairly well..."
Latitudes
"Had an amazing lunch! I Will be back there for my next Chinese meal. Beautiful flavours in the food and the qual was cooked perfect. Lau's Family..."
James Raine
"Having recently moved to Melbourne from Sydney, I have been looking forward to dining at Lau's ever since I moved.  Lunch here today did not..."
Richmond Rachel
"If you want yummy Asian food without feeling the gym bloaty effects of all the msg in the food then Lau's is the place! This would have to be one of..."
Alyce Campana
"Sublime food - the flavours and so delicate and well balanced. Salt and pepper squid is easily and by far the best I've ever had in my life. Beef..."
MelbourneMiss
"Lovely food. Some dishes are nicer than at Flowerdrum. Wine was so so. Pricey for what you get, but a very enjoyable meal. Chilly prawns are..."
Little Man
"Always exceptional.Always attentive.Always fresh.Always detailed.Always pleased!This restaurant will forever be one of my..."
Melanie Hargreaves
"Great service, really nice food. However, probably overpriced for what it is. $180 no alcohol for 3 adults, would have received 10x more food for..."
Sarah Wright
"Best food, fantastic service frompeter can't wait to come back!! Can't believe I haven't been here before!! New favourite restaurant!! Highly..."
Chelsea F
"Much like a penguin, I can get easily distracted by shiny things so when I am in the area of the Prince complex on Acland Street, it is rather hard..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"But the mushroom fried rice, is perfection, each and every..."
Popcornandtoast
"Special New Years menu - delicious. Excellent service. Will be back to try the sweet and sour pork, hope the braised pork feet is there..."
Liam Saliba (lsp0)
"Great service, high quality, authentic cuisine and it's pretty much the best value + good vibe/crowd in the area (aside from Fitzrovia). The food is..."
T Gauntlett
"The Melbourne Cantonese legend is finally retiring in style, not doing a #johnfarnham act. Thank you #uncle Godfather Gilbert, the family and team..."
Jeffrie Trika
"One of Melbourne’s best kept secretes. Amazing food, the dumplings and the duck are delicious and the seafood is always the best and freshest. It..."
Warren Tate Speaker Coach
"A very good Chinese Cantonese trattoria, dumpling are awesome; service is friendly and warm, the ambience is 90 but still charming... wine list needs..."
Raffaele Mastrovincenzo
"Has always been my favourite Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. The soy spatchcock is a must!! I suggest to limit your group to 4 max for better..."
Charlie Soon
"A crowd favourite and rightly so! This is hugely popular with the locals, but don’t let the mostly Caucasian crowd fool one into thinking that the..."
Garett Lee
"Amazing service by Christine. Recommend most of the dishes. Good service and food. Well balanced restaurant. Best Chinese restaurant so..."
Ian R
Radio Mexico Taqueria & Bar
84/100 (1983 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Lamb
Chili
Crab
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Tortillas
Nachos
Chicken Wings
Sit down
Mexican
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
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Lunch
Mid-range
"Wish I had found this place at the beginning of my trip sadly just popped in before heading to the airport. Still some of the best Mexican food..."
Beth Wood
"Stopped for a drink and quick bite. The Bartender and the other staff was amazing. Nice and friendly and very helpful. Riho the bartender made us..."
Dileepa Peiris
"staff is very attentive. the food and drinks are on point. 2 for 1 margaritas YEW! My new favorite..."
Eric Baird
"Fabulous food Great veggo selections Half price margaritas on Monday's and a young friendly wait staff Great place for casual..."
Vicky Chartres
"Yum, yum, totally yum! Super friendly and efficient team. Food served super fast. Stuffed Jalapeños the highlight and great..."
Narelle Clauscen
"Mexican food elevated to a gourmet high Fabulous Margherita and cocktails. Great staff who were friendly ,informative and attentive. Will be back..."
Elizabeth Bartley Terzon
"Never had a bad meal here! Been 5-6 times. Service is always top notch and ultra friendly and..."
Caitlin McKenna
"Great food and great service... served by Hannah who was very welcoming and knew the menu.. thanks to her.. she made it a great night..."
Leigh Whittaker
"Es un lindo lugar, me sorprendió mucho el sabor de la comida.... todo estaba espectacular y delicioso!!! Las personas del lugar amables y el..."
Natalia Morris
"Great food, great staff and Esmeraldo upstairs is the..."
Marita Onn
"Sesnsational selecrion of Mexican food, especially for vegetarian options. Great flavours and range of spiced foods, highly recommending for a casual..."
Ben J. Stylo
"Pork belly was to die for! Can never go wrong with this gorgeous Mexican restaurant! Best in melbourne..."
Stephanie Armstrong
"Yum yum & yum. Great food service and atmosphere. Top spot for dinner with..."
Haidee Vargas
"Awesome place and great service l go all the time my favorite Mexican place in..."
Charlie Lawrence
"The most delicious Mexican food at a really fun and funky restaurant. The staff are fun and engaging and more than happy to offer up suggestions from..."
Morgs71
"We went here during the weird Covid times, so I’m sure it’s usually a LOT busier than we saw. However, we still had to make a booking...."
Gayathri Gomatam
"Love this restaurant, staff are always so attentive and helpful get the pork belly!!!!! Absolutely mouth watering..."
Rhianna Ellen
"fav tacos in melbourne. baja, prawn, pork belly tacos are winners. topped with a glass of the spiced tomato juice (think amazing virgin bloody mary)..."
Jonathan Ong
"3.5/5 - Great atmosphere and the foods taste amazing, loved the guac and chips. However like all other bars around the area, the serving sizes are..."
Iris
"Loved the margaritas, prawn tacos and service! Almost felt like I was in Mexico... but it was raining and I was in St..."
Marc Davis
"Quite a busy eatery, with friendly and attentive service.*Pescado de la Casa – firm grilled rockling, the pickled cabbage gave each bite..."
Flying Forward
"The BEST mexican food I’ve ever had! FOOD: I got the Scallop taco and I may not be a mexican food connoisseur, I definitely am a scallop..."
Jianne Yong
"Walking in, the lights were dimmed and atmosphere was lovely yet cosy. We were fortunate enough to be seated in a secluded corner facing the street..."
Amy Rixon NW
"I love Radio Mexico, I’ve been there twice and firmly believe it is the best Mexican food in Melbourne. When I was in the US I was fortunate to eat..."
Melissa
"Went out of a weekday and the place is packed and buzzing. Loved the Fish Tacos:) The pork tacos could be slightly better but overall a fun..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Radio Mexico was Mexican GOODNESS!!Tacos, enchillas and more. What can you say?!Absolutely loved this place and would recommend to anyone..."
Ebony Rose
"Situated right by the beach, Radio Mexico is a great place to hit up for dinner after a day in the sun. In saying that, the changing weather at..."
Beini
"Great fresh delicious Mexican food! Nice atmosphere although it is really loud hard to talk to people here. Prices are good. Our waiter was great...."
Douglas Brook
" Radio Mexico is an absolute gem down in St Kilda. Fabulous service, great relaxed setting, amazing margaritas and delicious food!!! I will be back..."
Joss Monnock
"I liked the decor and also enjoyed the food, I had the chilaquiles verde, it tasted almost just like the ones I had in Mexico. I tried the papas y..."
NYC Chica
"Really enjoyed our time here at Radio Mexico, the Nachos were a good start to enable for what’s to come, followed by some nice tacos where the fish..."
Richard Tom
"Nice little terrace and great staff, with attention to detail (for food intolerances, in this case). Very good margaritas, in a very generous size..."
Mariana Alemão
"Good tacos with lots of flavours, great cocktails and a very nice outdoor area. Portions are a bit s’more and a bit pricey to be honest, but the..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Buzzy. Tasty food comes tapas style.Great margaritas! Friendly, well paced service in a great atmosphere. We arrived at 6.15 and had no trouble..."
Jeff
"Service was really friendly here. Corn chips and dips were lovely, although the tacos we had were a bit average. What made this a 4.0 though was the..."
AaronN
"Been here several times now & the food is consistently good. There’s an excellent array of menu choices & extensive drinks list. It’s usually..."
H.B.
"Visited at a friend's recommendation and wasnt disappointed. A very fancy and cozy restaurant with a highly energetic and welcoming staff. The food..."
Miss_live_to_eat ✔️
"Good Mexican food, nice atmosphere and great service. A bit pricey but a nice place for special occasions. I recommend the Carna Asada Taco (hangar..."
Yan Zuo
"Best tacos in Melbourne in my opinion. Nice quirky little spot, staff friendly also. The pork belly as a main is great. Always come back..."
Cormac
"Best Mexican in Melbourne. Love the food, the tequila and sangrita along with a really good Tommy’s margarita. Great space always a good time...."
Jefferson
"Food here is perfect! Even the dessert is amazing. Very pretty and nice staff. I ordered the slow cooked beef, pork belly tacos, and pork ribs...."
Jenny.gaoyu
"Such a fun and buzzing place with great food and drinks! The tacos and the margarita were the best. Will definitely be back. Make sure you turn up..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"J's score 4.0 stars (because of quality of food).  J caught up with a couple of her friends here for a girls day out.  Interior was nice & it had a..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Great margaritas and drinks. Nachos and ceviche were the highlight food wise. Fish (Baja) taco was average, lamb taco better. Good enchiladas and..."
Dani R
"Popped in for dinner on a rainy Melbourne Tuesday night.  A group of six of us were seated on a central table, warm and cosy in front of an open..."
Tony Barnes
"I’m actually surprised cause I thought that radio Mexico was more like a bar but the food was so good !! I tried carne , pork belly and barbacoa..."
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
"I was a little nervous booking a table in a Mexican I had never been to but this was such a fun evening!The service was great, the staff were..."
LifestyleByLily
"We came here about 6 months ago when it was summer. Loved the deco, house made lemon lime bitter. Food was great, Taco and other shared plates. A..."
Chanel Zhang
"Super tasty Tacos and scrumptious Nachos. It’s a small setup with seriously good food. What stood out for me was the creativity in the menu. Will..."
Arnee
"I've been wanting to try Radio Mexico for ages but was put off by the long waiting times. We went for an early dinner and only had to wait 15 mins..."
Hungry Tum
"Radio Mexico has been on our list for a long time but when Timinmelbourne and his partner suggested us to visit this restaurant, we knew we had to..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"went here to have a late lunch. ordered the taco’s and customized the quessadillas. the homemade lemonade is great. quick and nice service...."
Alexander Hanafi
"The food here is fantastic. Particularly tasty tacos and cold beer made for a very enjoyable meal. The quesadillas did not disappoint..."
Paulie M
"Radio Mexico was fantastic! We ordered the picoso, jalapeños rellenos, hongos taco & escabeche. The picoso nachos was really spicy, let me warn you...."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"The vegetarian nachos were amazing! A dollop of goats curd on top! Tacos came out nice and quick; tortillas tasted very fresh, fillings were nice...."
TigerTreeEats
"Oh hello yummy food and almost felt the vibes of Mi Casa Su Casa. Variety in menu and suitable for vegetarians. The ambience and the service added..."
Neha Shah
"This place is unbeatable! Sat at a table of 4 and shared multiple dishes. We had the costillas which were slow cooked pork ribs which just fell of..."
Tash Bee
"Being Mexican, I am very hesitant to try any Mexican restaurant. Most menus I see for Mexican restaurants have burritos, burrito bowls and nachos as..."
Ceci Casta
"another one recommended by a mexican friend and again not disappointed. Must try the tortilla soup here. It was amazing - nice balance of spice,..."
Edgar Darmawan
"First time at Radio and possibly not my last 😍Ordered almost everything vegetarian on the menu and loved most of the..."
Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
"Ambience: it was loud which was expected Food: we ordered so much food I forgot to take a photo of it all. We had the lamb cutlets, fish, pork..."
The Food Vogue By Le Seynt
"My first time at Radio Mexico did not disappoint, so we came here a second time for a friends birthday celebration- as predicted, it was amazing the..."
Decent Feed
"Ohhhh first time visiting hereAtually margarita was the best so far what I have tried in Melbourne Mexican place And corn was really tasty..."
Youbliss
"Delicious Mexican food and great little restaurant. Quite busy on the weekends as the space is quite small but the outdoor area is great on a sunny..."
Annika
"One of my favorite Mexicans in melbourne... place buzzes, it's casual, the food is great, the service is great... Try the fish taco and a..."
PedGetsFed
"Good food! Great service. Had some tacos, corn on cob, frijoles and corn chips with the four dips. The drink options are good and cocktails were..."
Drimi
"Place is pretty straight up with their Mexican but they are pricey. A bit too pricey. They pump out food and it was all tasty. Good if you want to..."
Good Eats
"My favourite Mexican food in Melbourne so far! I stayed in a hotel across the road from here for a weekend and had lunch here two days in a row..."
Ashleigh7713
"When we arrived on a weekend evening, it was packed and somewhat chaotic. We didn't end up ordering a lot, but the tacos were nice. I had only..."
Nalia
"Went on a Friday night, it was busy but got a table straight away, friendly staff. Best nachos in Melbourne, margaritas were amazing. Loves the tacos..."
Leah
"🔥 tacos and delicious drinks however they don’t have a regular paloma.... would recommend the nachos and tacos. TOP Mexican joint in Melbs..."
Bachd3
"Had the pumpkin and feta taco here which was really nice and had a good amount of feta on it! Awesome to see so many vegetarian tacos, there’s..."
Vege Eats
"Favourite Melbourne restaurant for casual food. Always tasty, prices are good, great for a large group and sharing plates. Really yummy, have been 5..."
Angie Watts
"I can definitely say this restaurant is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne!!! I have been in Melbourne just one year but I have been going to Radio..."
Viola
"We were in the area and just wanted a light meal before heading home so I didnt really have very high expectations, but was pleasantly surprised...."
Anh Nguyen
"Best mexican restaurant i have been too in meblourne!We had nachos, battered fish taco, pork belly taco and potatoes with mayo and sesame seed...."
Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke
"SO GOOD. I don’t think I’ve tasted better Mexican in Melbourne so far. Food is fresh, tasty and made with love (+ quality ingredients..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Yum food but small portionsExpensive food but good varietyCool feel, loved the share tableBusy for a Monday night - two for one..."
Steven Z
"This place has been on my list for ages and on Saturday last week I finally had a go. Service was basic but food was amazing. The girl that served us..."
Dean Pahek
"Margaritas fly from the bar TWO at a time on Monday's.... It kills me... They are AMAZING. Tacos are sweet as, and the ribs are tamarind and slow..."
Hunter Ford
"Love the food and the ambience here. In a great spot in st kilda and perfect for a dinner with a few friends. You often have to wait for a table but..."
Annach23
"Love, love, love this place! Every time we have tracked over the other side of town to dine here we are left stuffed and utterly content...."
Amara D'Wilde
"Excellent food here. In fact every thing we had here was delicious, including the beer & wine. Tacos were to die for. We had crabs, scallops, lamb..."
Inem
"Love it! We had a great evening drinking cocktails and eating nachos. The cocktails and pumpkin nachos are delicious. Staff are very accommodating..."
BEats
"Great space. Great service. Great food. The pork belly was a standout. The lamb cutlets were good but just that bit too chewy. Sharing plates too...."
Gana
"Incredible food. We had the chilli beef nachos, pork belly tacos, corn on the cob and pecan tart for dessert. The corn on the cob was a highlight,..."
Louise Booth
"My friend and I came here last night and what as treat it was. This place doesn't take bookings and we were lucky enough to get the last inside table..."
Timinmelbourne
"We found this gem on a Tuesday evening and sat outside in a decked area close to a nice open fire. Due to the dimmed light, I didn't take any..."
Tin Tran
"Definitely my go to Mexican, consistant quality, good wine list, good service. Go the green nachos with goats cheese and you won't be disappointed...."
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The Newmarket Hotel
82/100 (3766 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Crab
Calamari
Calamares
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Prawns
Burger
Lamb
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Well I've just eaten one of the best coal cooked steaks I've had! Service was perfect and it was all on a Monday 50% off! Just seasoned to..."
Lea Andrews
"It’s my favourite local. The kitchen is brilliant and it can be expensive but worth it... however they have nightly specials which make good food..."
Rachael Angley
"Loved the outdoor green area (fairy lights add charm) and was perfect on a warm Saturday evening. Cocktails were delicious! Meals came out quickly..."
Natalia Chorazy
"The place was packed as it was a Saturday night. Great atmosphere and friendly wait staff. Drinks were a little slow to arrive as our waitress had a..."
Gary Manuel
"Great staff, cheap beer at happy hour, great music, live band, awesome..."
Leigh Donnellon
"This the venue in St Kilda that lacks pretence. It has good food. Great staff and good good wine and beer. Enough from me, judge for..."
Tom Ryan
"Just recently had my 40th here. Amazing venue and staff.. the place is awesome.. mood, vibe, food, beverage selection..They have it all going on....."
Kate Lapsley
"Great place for our work Christmas party - Amazing food (and plenty of it) enjoyed thoroughly by everyone and the staff took great care of my medical..."
Jonea Veith
"Popped in for an anniversary dinner with my girlfriend whilst over from Perth for the weekend. Service was very good, food was a perfect fusion of..."
Jake Harris
"Had a great lunch on Saturday with my family. Everyone’s food was delicious and the wait staff were very..."
Charmaine Doig
"Phil Para was unbelievably fantastic . So happy we found him again ! Great venue great..."
Kaz Kelly
"I really loved that I could bring my dog and sit out on the side courtyard. We came on a Wednesday so there is a selected menu of $5 pizzas. We tried..."
Yuki Does Brunch
"Absolutely love it here! I went many years ago for dinner. We had tapas and some main dishes, it blew my mind. Last month I went for a bottomless..."
Coco
"St Kilda has some gorgeous hotels, and it can be difficult to choose where to go at times. However, we always seem to end up dropping into the..."
Morgs71
"I came here on grand final day for the bottomless brunch with a large group. This comes with bottomless cocktails, selected beers/ciders and wines..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"A cool and trendy Pub. Great happy hour deals $5 for a schooner no complaints. Sitting outside a nice atmosphere. The food looks great so will be..."
Nay Nay
"I attended a bottomless brunch at Newmarket Hotel on the weekend for a friends birthday. For $49 I thought it was really good value. This..."
Nicole
"The go to place for good vibe and a great meal!look like a pub feel like a pub, but the service was very restaurant like.The staff were..."
James Go
"Fantastic looking venue with great dining area and pub style seating, dining room has full table service which was prompt and professional enough for..."
Dean Pahek
"Lovely decor and atmosphere. Having the heaters outside is really nice and means there is much more space to relax in if the indoor area is too full...."
Amy Jessica Walker
"Quality meal! Always fun, the hanger steak and sweet potato is really good, some drinks but nothing too exciting on the cocktail menu, the food is..."
Jessica Cook
"We visited after the Grand Final and enjoyed a very nice meal with wonderful service. The wine list was interesting and varied with some good beers..."
Michael Campbell
"The hanger steak is great! Really good interior! Pretty impressive all round good spot for drinks with friends before heading out! Could use abit of..."
James Roberts
"Was a good feed for the price and some great flavours. Service was nice and felt well looked after although it did take a bit longer than expected..."
ScottW
"It was $10 Burger night. Shroom burger was really yummy. Large serving, excellent value. We sat in the outdoor area on a cold night still really warm..."
Jackydb13
"We build our own charcuterie board and absolutely loved it. The hummus was deliciously thick and creamy and it was overall pretty good value. We..."
MrsChoosy
"Pleasant surprise great deals on a Tuesday between 4 and 7 scooners $5 parma$15... will defiantly be back again great location outdoor and..."
Sunnyummy
"Really good and tasty food. I took the chefs selection to share. Good amount of food and a lots of different flavors. The favorite was definitely the..."
Ida Widén Gatehag
"I had a banquet here for a friend's birthday a while back. Can't quite remember the food but the cocktail jugs were fantastic! The watermelonade was..."
Peanut Butter Cup
"Great vibe on a Saturday night - fun DJ (not too loud that we couldn't hold a decent conversation over cocktails too!) friendly staff behind the bar,..."
Gems_k
"A great find whilst passing through. Melbourne turned on its typical summer weather 40+degrees one day and 19 the next. The Newmarket hotel was a..."
Antonio
"Going by the reviews on this place I wanted to try it, so came down last night with a couple of friends and what a night it was. Food was seriously..."
Tez
"Excellent food, attentive service and fantastic atmosphere. My friend and I had a delightful experience at the Newmarket Hotel for a mid-week catch..."
TheToothFairy
"Fantastic service, great vibe, good drinks and one of the best steaks I ever had - quite pricey however and I can only recommend booking a table as..."
Lisa Gresens
"With a new year in full swing, it’s time to start checking off our never ending list of places to visit in and around Melbourne. The first on our..."
Stuck In Transit
"Just off the Princess Highway is the Newmarket hotel. With a rather deliberately low key looking entrance, it opens out onto a secluded, glassed..."
The Food Society
"Fellow foodie travellers and myself, headed into St Kilda in the hope of finding House of Crabs! When we arrived, we were told it had closed down..."
Uberfrauline
"Came here on a Saturday for dinner. Loved that we could book although we arrived for our booking at 6.15. A little bit earlier than we usually eat..."
Chelsey Ramos
"Stopped in here based on the Zomato reviews and was not disappointed. The venue is beautiful and was empty at 12.30 on a Thursday. We ordered a soft..."
Katie Harris
"Newmarket Hotel is a Melbourne Institution - having been around for years, this Inkerman Street establishment in St Kilda is definitely a household..."
The New Fave
"The food tastes amazing! The presentation is pretty impressive too. More importantly, the food is delicious. The drinks are good too. The waiters are..."
S K
"The Newmarket Hotel is a St Kilda institution that underwent a metamorphosis in 2011. with the tired old aspects of the pub giving way to something..."
The City Lane
"The food was great! The potatas bravas are the best I've had in melbourne by far I could eat buckets of them. The spice in the ribs was perfect. The..."
Kady
"This place is great. Had lots of different tacos here, bigger dishes and drinks. Fit out makes the place really relaxing so plan to spend the whole..."
Lachlan
"The venue was really nice, food was quite amazing too. Great for a bite and pre-drinks. Although it was really busy the food didn't take long to come..."
Dolly The Explorer
"Really cool venue, i love the layout of the place. Food wasn't bad either. I definitely recommend the chorizo carne, mushrooms and snapper cevice..."
Anh Nguyen
"Overall the food was pretty amazing but the service was terrible, even on an empty Wednesday night it was hard to get anyone’s..."
Jar-Fed
"From the outside, The Newmarket Hotel doesn’t look like much when you first walk past it. The interior however, is a whole different story. Walking..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Really trendy restaurant and bar on inkerman street in st kilda, I'm almost always disappointed when I have Mexican food but this place really..."
Heidi
"Yummy food and love the 'Old Fashioned' cocktails. The 'Tres Leche'is delicious and . don't go there without ordering the 'Valrhona Chocolate..."
Betsy Basset
"If you are after some Mexican inspired dishes in Melbourne, one of the best places to taste them would be at Newmarket Hotel. It is located near St...."
Ryan Ilahi
"Beautiful building, good selection of drinks! The menu is a little bit large but i highly recommend the $50 a head chefs tasting menu the food keeps..."
Toni Pepperoni
"Favourite Mexican in Melbourne. Not only is the Newmarket Hotel a trendy venue with a great vibe and brilliant cocktail list but the food is top..."
Kate Dougherty
" Wow! Nothing short of blown away!!! Incredible drinks, incredible food and incredible service!!! The soft shell tacos were our standout dish -..."
Matty T
"Went for an early dinner on a Saturday night. Great decor and vibe. Food was delicious, especially the corn on the cob! Lots of choices on the menu..."
Chantelle
"We dined at Newmarket Hotel last night for a work dinner, 15 people at the Chef's table with shared dishes. The service, food and atmosphere was..."
Jessy Wallace
"I like this place been here many times and recommend the banquet as they bring out things you have not tried before or wouldn't normally try. However..."
Dam Burger
"Love the food here, though my 20hr brisker was quite dry. On the prior visit we tried the $55 feed me option and I think that's the best bet. As..."
Sharon McNamara
"Great place to eat and chill. The staff so attentive and friendly and the food amazing. The slow roasted pork was so delicious as was the brisket. ..."
Sophie
"Set in an unassuming, atmospheric, red brick building with a little grunge, the retro fit-out interior by the team at Six Degrees Architects is..."
The Epicurean
Chinta Ria Soul
82/100 (1752 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Malaysian
Gluten Free Options
Malaysian
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Laksa
Pasta
Chili
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Fried rice
Calamari
Calamares
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Beef
Crepes
Sit down
Asian
Malaysian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here on a whim with my dear friends from the UK who are world travellers and great diners. They were keen for Malaysian food and we happened to..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"We ordered curry laksa, Nasi goreng, fried rice & roti with peanut sauce. All these dishes were delicious couldn’t fault any dish. The service was..."
Farha
"After a brief visit to the St.Kilda beach over weekend, struggling to choose from couple of streets full of restaurants, we chose to visit this..."
Nupur Bhople
"Good Malaysian joint on famous Acland St. near St. Kilda beach. More than food, people also visit Acland street to get a feel of the vibe on this..."
Parag
"Love this place, have been a fair few times over the years. Always yummy food and end up eating far too much!I don't think I've had a bad dish...."
Bianca
"For such an up market location as Acland Street, you wouldn’t think to find such cheap eats and premium flavours under the same roof. The..."
Katy
"I haven’t been here in some years so I was excited to be going back as my last visit here is still watched in my memory. For main I..."
Timinmelbourne
"This place has the BEST laksa, their food is so delicious. I have taken so many people here. The restaurant itself is a little dark inside but..."
Georgia Allen
"Really good food, in a cute little restaurant. I wouldn’t recommend bringing big groups here (you wouldn’t fit), but very nice for 2-4 people!..."
Karin
"3.5 to be precise. We have already been here twice and have liked most of the food we have ordered. Nothing exceptional but nothing..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Had an EG voucher which made a great value meal even better value. Just tasty food in a relaxed environment, one of the better options on acland..."
PedGetsFed
"Yummm! A friend and I were reminiscing over our Asian vacays which Facebook so kindly reminded us we were on this time three years ago so off we went..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Despite a restaurant in Sydney being of the same name, I'm pretty sure that they are not owned by the same owner. Chinta Ria is my friend's..."
Dr S
"Quite possibly the best laksa I've had this winter. The broth is simply amazing, rich and packed with flavour. The roti curry was also flawlessly..."
Hungry Ronin
"Great service and amazing food. Been here a number of times and have never seen a poor meal coming out of the kitchen. Just writing this is making me..."
J Jt
"The chicken curry was very good and the half duck was tasty. The only disappointing part was the coconut rice which had zero coconut flavour. We..."
Lachlan Stott
"Visited to celebrate my mum's birthday and the service was excellent! We were seated upstairs on a very busy Sunday night and ordered an array of..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"A delicious food offering and excellent service. Perfectly situated on Ackland st, the restaurant offers rustic food that's real and authentic. Great..."
Mobwife
"Great price. Quick Service. The Curry Laksa is TDF!!!  Nasi Goreng is probably the best I've had to date and the curry puffs and starters are all..."
Amy K O'Neill
"Pretty good Malaysian. Mee Goreng and Nasi Goreng are great, some dishes are only ok though. Just stick to the straight up Malaysian..."
SlapCh0p
"My partner and I have been coming here for years. Best dish by far is the Seafood Curry Laksa - amazing! Food always quick and service great. This..."
Mr Daniel
"A.MAAAZING!!! Last night was my third visit and this place just keeps getting better. Each times have tried something new and every time I'm blown..."
Awhina Kapa
"Food was not too bad and so was the service. We ordered the Asam fish, mee goreng and gado gado. We loved the mee goreng, as it tasted quite similar..."
Joanne
"Wow! Just as well we booked a table. Taste and flavour. And cooked beautifully. Quite busy on a Friday night but served great food. The waitress..."
Paul
"Happy to find another place that serves up good and authentic Malaysian cuisine! Service was incredibly fast and portions were generous. Recommended..."
May
"The service is friendly and prompt.The Nasi Goreng is super tasty and a big serving. One of our go to's when in St Kilda and craving Asian food...."
Sarah O
"I love Chinta Ria but every time I come I'm disappointed. The service is good, the food is fine but it's just not excellent. The Wine was above..."
Clotilde.blanchet10
"Always consistent. Took my very unadventurous overseas relos here - they catered for a table of 11 confidently, tolerated all the photo taking, etc...."
Manmar
"The food was quick and service was good. Not the best Malaysian food but it definitely was good. The curry could use a bit more spice, but that's..."
Janelle
"Fantastic meal lovely flavours & the taste is amazing. Polite friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area but can get quite noisy..."
Badabooma
"We love this hangout with our teenage kids & family friends. We visit here at least once a month for a fabulous Seafood Curry laksa & the Best Spicy..."
Sassy Queshet
"Had the most amazing customer service from the gentleman working this evening. Bright, bubbly and very informative about what makes a great meal. The..."
Samantha Temple
"Dined there a couple of times and the food is amazing.. The duck San Choy Bow is delicious and like an explosion of flavor in your mouth. The chicken..."
Glenn
"Where do I start I had high expectations for this small but very busy Malaysian restaurant in St Kilda’s Acland street and from the first mouthful..."
Easy Weekend Eats
"Delicious food and great, quick service even though a busy Sat night. Will definitely be back for the Mee..."
Mel Murphy
"A good Laksa can be hard to find, unless of course you happen to be at Chinta Ria. Satisfied patrons return here all year round for a helping of this..."
Decisive Cravings
"Great laksa. Haven't tried anything else but laksa is really really..."
Nadya Voloshina
"Reliable and delicious - good for seafood. Been going to Chinta Ria for several years. It is always great - never had a bad meal. Their entrees are..."
Mdroc1
"Never had a bad meal, everything we have ordered has been fantastic!! Great service and Laksa is awesome!!And to top it all off the prices are..."
Problematicpinko
"It was an accident. We were down in stkilda and was looking for some Asian food, thick noodle to be precise.and we happen to walk past this..."
Quarter Of A Pounder
"Must admit I was hesitant after reading recent negative reviews. I booked a Friday dinner for 6:45 and had to be out by 7:30 for a concert at Palais...."
Tony Iacobaccio
"Delicious. We dined here on a busy Saturday night and had a fantastic meal. The banquet was delicious, friendly service and reasonably priced. Highly..."
Peter C
"Very tasty food and friendly service. Great value for money, we will be..."
KazC
"Quality. Well priced quality food, decent portions, wholesome but clean Asian food. BYO is a bonus. Service can be a little cocky and abrupt - well..."
Keri.biolo
"The best nasi lemak I've ever had.. Great food and..."
Allan Lim
"Awesome laksa, great price and great service. Will be..."
Jacinta
"The Mee Goreng is amazing! A must..."
Claire Madeleine
"Love this place. Always good food great service and..."
Poko Delaware
"Consistent Malaysian food. Seafood Laksa is a solid favourite and never disapoints. Service can sometime be a little off. Great with a group of..."
Benven84
"What a great restaurant! I was glad it lived up to expectations. Service was fantastic and the food was delicious, highly recommend the king poh beef..."
Helen
"Birthday dinner success. We went here for my boyfriend's birthday. Walked in off the street thinking we had booked however there was no record (we..."
Amanda McConnell
"First time here and I just picked up some take away and it was really awesome! Exceptionally fresh and light. I will be eating in next time for sure...."
Foodie B
"The Laksa is fabulous! Don't bother with the first entre on the..."
Andrea
"Quality Malaysian experience. I wouldn't eat in here - far too cramped, however this review relates to my takeaway experienceStarted with..."
M.T Wentz
"My friend and I both had the Mee Goreng and found it to be absolutely delicious!! Loved every single bite! Will definitely be back for..."
Laura
"What can't I say about this resturant. Food 10/10 king toh beef was amazing! So much flavour tender & perfect amount of spice, the roti melts in your..."
Linda
"Great night, great food, thank you!. I booked in for my birthday with 6 friends. The service was great even from making the booking on the phone;..."
Charl
"Michelle. Wow fantastic service and food amazing we will be back Loved it the best Malaysian..."
Dmc30202
"St Kilda local says 'yes'. There are many places that cater to the suburban tourist crowd but I find I always get a late booking at Chinta Ria Soul...."
Melly Trikonasana Indahouse
"Good solid Malaysian. A little pricy, but worth..."
AJF
"I think the food at this place is really fresh and great quality so yes a tiny bit more expensive than other places..but I guess you get what u pay..."
Carin
"Lovely food. They were very flexible in making a booking for us on the last minute on a Saturday night. The only downside would be the music was too..."
Jazz
"Good food But very over priced You can have the same food in other Malaysian restaurants for half the price Takes the fun away from s casual..."
Rach
"Fantastic service. Amazing food. Beef rendang and chicken curry highly..."
G Spot
"Cosy and delightful!. As soon as you step in, you feel the ambiance of a small classy diner. Do not be fooled by the size however, they span across..."
Ashley Ng
"Needed something to top up lunch so popped into @ChintaRiaSoul for some Malaysian entrees: (4) Duck rolls - shredded duck with julienned carrots &..."
Shaun D'Monte
"We've been eating here for around 30 years and are very rarely disappointed. This Mee Goreng only had 2 prawns in it which was a bit mean but it was..."
S J
"Less than 40’ seafood Laksa at home! I love Laksa soup but not always I am in the mood to prepare my own one. Today I decided to try, for the first..."
Verónica Meca Llamas
"Lemongrass beef, curry chicken, laksa noodle soup They were all good! Price..."
Hilary Cao
"Pleasant dinner spot with tasty dishes and friendly..."
Graham Rodda
"Really delicious food, but dry beef noodle is what keeps me coming back. The food is consistently good, highly..."
Liv P
Topolino's
82/100 (2801 ratings)
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"Couldn't recommend a better place to enjoy somewhere to wine and dine, catch up with friends or family, celebrate a birthday or special occasion, or..."
Jaz McKinnon
"As always, our experience at Topolino's was the best it could have been. And even though the restaurant was at capacity on Saturday night, they still..."
Jonno If
"Topolinos is an institution! Been coming here for 40 years+, best pizzas I’ve ever eaten, great friendly vibe/service and consistently great food..."
Rick Petropoulos
"It is wonderful to find a place to eat & drink in St Kilda in the early hours, especially on a week night. We arrived after 1.00am. The food was..."
Carol Godlieb
"Excellent. Busy, but understandably so as it was very good food and service. My daughter is fructose and gluten intolerant and the waitstaff (I..."
Brian Duggan
"Had a surprise birthday dinner here last Friday night, it was a meal to remember. The staff were so helpful and the food was incredible. Would..."
Julia Elson
"A big thank you for the lovely meal that we ate when we went out for dinner on Wednesday, 20 September. We ate fettuccine entree followed by seafood..."
Zu Panerai
"One of the best restaurants lovely friendly staff great atmosphere we enjoyed our meal so..."
Kriss Curtice
"Fantastic food and friendly staff. Well worth a..."
Brenden Chambers
"Stopped in for a dinner with the family, food was great value for money. Large menu. Managed to lose my phone during the meal, however the staff were..."
Sarah Bodÿ
"Great service. A wide selection of meals and drinks to choose from at reasonable prices. The food was plentiful and absolutely delicious. Well worth..."
Kim Williams
"Great food, generous portion sizes, and good..."
Adelaide Fitzpatrick
"The food was fantastic and a great choice on the menu. Great for our group with kids menu for the little ones. We will be..."
Melinda O'Connor
"Fantastic food, fantastic staff and a Melbourne institution. Can't wait to be..."
Blukat James
"The food was amazing, service was great 4of us and every meal was..."
Maureen Rogers
"We had a great night with family celebrating mum and dads 50th wedding anniversary. Food and service was amazing. We will certainly be..."
Nicole Le Fevre Stow
"Incredible food and service, plus the serving sizes are huge, amazing..."
Indiarna Louca
"Our favourite go-to for pizza/pasta/steak/seafood... Yum!!..."
Simone Mutton
"Great pizza, a nice Pinot, live jazz, great dessert and Coffee......... What's not to..."
Nigel Jeffrey
"It started with a rockstar carpark, served within 30sec of walking in, seated within a minute, 4 kids, 7 and under. Highchair sorted Warm cheerfull..."
Ben Monnaz
"Great Place, great food and wonderful staff. Thanks Scotty!!..."
Kerry Smith
"Expat Melbourne boy living in Queensland now miss Toppos heaps Love their pizzas always on the to do list when I'm visiting Melbourne need one on..."
David Skeeta Quamby
"I have been eating here for about 40 years and it’s never been bad. Just love it and DA BEST garlic Pizza. Everything is good..."
Tracey Green
"Had another great meal. Steak was delish thankyou enjoyed our visit as..."
John Edmonds
"The perfect reliable Australian Italian restaurant. Top quality ingredients in abundance. Never..."
Simon
"It is one of the best pizzas i have had so far in Melbourne.The prosciutto and rocket pizza is amazing! I would recommed it to..."
Claudio Lee
"My absolute favourite place to eat pasta. The penne del bosco is the key to my heart. Always cooked to perfection and tastes like it's made with a..."
Christina Chan
"Best pizza in St Kilda!..."
Kerala1
"‘Veganised’ the bologna pizza. Swapped the bologna sauce for Napoli and had soy cheese instead of parmesan. Delicious pizza! Family size is..."
Lets Go Vegan
"Many vegan options, you can pretty much make any pizza vegan and it is nutritious! This is what I crave at 11pm on a Saturday night! Very happy to go..."
Ash.m.watters
"Thursday night dinner was planned as team dinner and we visited Topolina's. Once you enter through glass door and head straight to specious area..."
Pruthviraj Patil
"Best ravioli I had out so far! Friendly service , generous servings, reasonable prices, and family friendly! Tiramisu not bad too( had better tho ;)..."
Eszter Michell
"Fantastic food and amazing service! It was our first time there and we were blown away by how delicious everything was (we ordered chilli calamari,..."
Denise Chew
"Have been here for a meal quite a few times and never disappointed. Waiting services are great, staff attentive. We both had pasta (putanesca &..."
Dan
"Food Order:Chilli Calamari - 5/5. Side note: the portion size was very small for this dish. It would be great if the size was increased to a..."
Ash
"Vegetarian friendly, open late hours and convenience. That’s more than enough for me to come back here again and again. Really good ambience and..."
Akila Ravi
"Got the ravioli piselli, which was one of the best pastas I've had in a long time - so delicious! Service was great, and servers were willing to give..."
Bluewaves12
"We came a little later than our booking but the staff were excellent and still made room for us even though they were full. Excellent service from..."
Kylie
"Got the Spaghetti del Mare Supremo after seeing it was the most posted photo on Zomato, no regrets. Overall portion was large, seafood portion was..."
Streaky Eats
"I’ve been eating here for over 20 years and hopefully another 20! There’s no fancy surprises, just bloody good Italian/European in a kid and big..."
FEEDEE
"The food is ALWAYS good. Started coming here over 25 years ago and still coming back. Used to always have the pizza, which is sensational. I like The..."
Lily Steiner
"One of my favorite places to come if I want something simple and tasty late at night. My partner and I frequent this place, mostly as a ‘not sure..."
Laura Kaziavin
"Ordered the Veal Scallopine and it was so yum!!! Bit expensive but the portion size is huge so definitely get value for money. Presentation not great..."
Kiara Pocock
"I was disappointed with this trip to Topolinos My family ordered 3 pizzas. A bbq chicken a mushroom and a 3 cheese. The chicken pizza and..."
Kate Smith
"This place has really good pizza, it's almost like a more classy version of a la prochetta. They have the best decor in their function room as it is..."
AJ
"Walked in on a Sunday night for dinner and it was a pleasant experience. We ordered a Mediterranean Chips which was too oily. Could have been much..."
Aanart Bhachech
"4/5 - This was really fast service! We ordered a garlic focaccia which had loads of garlic and cheese. Very tasty. The chicken..."
ToorakM
"Have walked by this place so many times and always seems to have a crowd so thought better give it a go:Pros- -Pizza (even if possibly not..."
PedGetsFed
"Went back this place for the second time. It’s so delicious and value for money! I ordered 2 small pizzas: seafood and meat lover. Will definitely..."
Wong Yih Wen
"I came here last night on Melbourne Cup eve at 12am. This restaurant was pretty busy considering that it was quite late. The food was delicious and..."
Danielle Nguyen
"We ordered Toppolino's via uber eats and were so suprised at how much did there was. My partner ordered the parmigiana which was massive, featuring a..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"Huge serving portion. We ordered the penne chicken breast and avocado and chicken breast plus seafood grilled. Food was really good...."
SuTing Yip
"I have been to topolinos many times, it's a family favourite for 30 years or so I hear, but this is the first time I have properly had a meal here..."
Brad Douglas
"Love the classic pizza and pasta here, it's open late which is convenient when you're wanting a midnight snack. You can't pass up the nona pizza and..."
Britt And Shane
"Takeaway pizza here all the timeLast time had seafood platter, looks amazing but tasteless seafoodLast night came again for pizza,..."
Love All Good Food
"Still kicking goals, its old school dinning and it still stands up in todays overcrowded market. Ive only ever eaten pizza and pasta here so I cant..."
George David Michaelides
"This place is an institution in St.KIlda, even when I was living there many years ago they were always (as now) open until very late and served great..."
Best Bear
"My hubby was craving Italian food so we decide to try Topolino which located not far from our apartment. We had spaghetti bolognese, seafood pizza..."
Rachma Mctegg
"Food: Looks good, tastes better. Service: Excellent, joyful and quick(considering the vast number of tables they serve)Look and Feel: Well..."
Aashish Lokhande
"A must dine!!! I had the pasta supremo it was very generous with the seafood, taste was amazing. Not as pricey as the over rated cafe Di stasio..."
Ozan Seckiner
"Surprisingly good! I certainly couldn't fault the service, our waitress was fantastic. I didn't feel like the place was the cleanest, and the decor..."
CCC
"Wow! My fav restaurant on Fitzory Street. Delicious Italian food, generous proportion and lovely service, not to mention the sparkling wine deals and..."
Aki
"Awesome pizza place, the toppings were thicker than the base! Awesome taste and very pleasant dining experience nice outside area, great service,..."
~Oscar~
"I have only ever had 1 pizza from here which was average....but the calzone, whoa.I have ordered the calzone here many times and will again in..."
Rhys McCarthy
"Topolino's is an institution on Fitzroy street having been here for years and these days churning out delicious pizzas. This isn't your typical local..."
John Butler
"Best Pizza ive had in aaages ! Went there after having a night out with friends. Pizzas came out really quickly and tasted delicious! Would love to..."
MelbsMonkey.
"Good, fresh and clean everytime always busy. Good customer service and tasty pizza's. You can even takeway, One of the longest standing restaurants..."
Rebecca Young
"Couldn't fault tonight's dinner. Spaghetti del mate supremo - heaps of of seafood and tasted amazing. The chilli con carne pizza was delicious...."
Andrea
"Had to come here last night as a last resort late on Monday as all the nice places shut at ten.Was a bit worried But nicely surprised food..."
Ted Mac Gregor
"It can't be beaten as the best place in St Kilda for when you're hungry after a night out! They serve their full menu in to the late wee hours and..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"My score reflects the food in this long standing St Kilda establishment. Pizzas are brilliant. Can't fault them. Other great dishes include the..."
Gillian11
"Long established Italian restaurant in Fitzroy st. Great pizza and seafood dishes. Pasta is of a high standard. A very attentive owner welcomes us..."
SusieQ
"Everything on their menu has not disappointed my friends and I. We've now made it a weekly tradition to drive an hour up to this place for dinner and..."
Nora Nita
"We were at MSAC for a basketball game and some of us wanted to go for some food afterwards. Couldn't decide between pizza or burgers. My friend said..."
Chad
"Ordered from these guys last night because my regular local was closed. Estimated delivery time was 40 minutes, it came within 25. Friendly..."
Julian
"The best Italian in Melbourne by far!! The spread is yummy. We had the gourmet pizzas, veg gnocchi, sea food pasta and of course the garlic..."
T V Rachna
"Loved the atmosphere and the decor. Pricing was very very reasonable for an exceptional meal. I ordered the paradiso gnocchi and couldn't get enough..."
Jason Paxinos
"Fantastic😍 Normally I am always disappointed when I order pasta when I go out, I will usually leave saying that I could have made better at..."
Snow
"My partner had the veal scallopini in a very nice funghi sauce, I the salmon fillet, both hearty serves excellently prepared with nice potatoes and..."
Jeff
"Best pizza in Australia...been around forever and very popular for good reason. Delicious, scrumptious and excellent food...an institution in..."
The Swine
"Personally this is my favourite Italian restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Lovin the garlic prawn and those pizzas. Surely..."
Joshua Pramono
"Have visited TOPOLINO'S on a few different occasions & every time everyone loved it! Just wholesome Italian food made well. The portions are quite..."
PEKISH
"Pretty good pizza, delivery is available until late at night. All in all no complaints order from here..."
Dan
"Love!!!!!! Topolinos is by far one the best food outlets in St. Kilda when it comes to quality of food and staff! Everyone is extremely friendly, ..."
Samantha Naylor-Jones
"Love it! My parents have been going to Topolino's since they came to Australia 30 years ago and it's a family favorite. I love the seafood crepe..."
Pam
"Topolino caters a long list of traditional and gourmet pizzas. We tried some of their pastas and pizzas, including the gourmet sweet chilli chicken..."
Lambchop.urban
"Good, hones, Italian food at a reasonable price. The service was excellent and the food was great. Highly recommend checking out the specials. One of..."
Bas Schilders
"I love Topolino's and I recently went there with my family after not being there for over 20 years (when I used to live in St Kilda, now being a..."
Edward Zia
"Pizzas didn’t look too appealing, so we took the pasta. It was..."
DGSB7
"Open till late, friendly service, and great pizzas. I loved the seafood pizza (tastiest I've had!) And the 5 cheese pizza was good too. Beers and..."
Karl Chong
"Yum! Been here twice and each time its the yummy bouillabaisse! So tasty!..."
Zucc hinyee
"Some of the best Italian food I’ve ever eaten. I swear I was saying “oh my god” after every..."
Kate Donald
Stokehouse
82/100 (1780 ratings)
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"We had dinner here for the first time in years and it was absolutely sensational. Every dish that we had was excellent and tasty. The place looks..."
Dills
"Wonderful food which we were easily able to share between two of us. Whilst seated we had a great view of the ocean. Staff were absolutely..."
Maddi Sheils
"One of our favourite places in Melbourne. We always come here for special occasions or simply to have a drink at the bar and watch the sunset over..."
Martin
"A fine surprise when your partner decides to spoil you with something that you have always been fascinated to go to dine.Stokehouse has a..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We came here just a few weeks after it reopened and were not very impressed. In it's old guise it had been a favourite and we finally decided to give..."
Richard
"Nice view and cozy environment. The seafood dishes really stood out. Got a variety of drinks to choose from. We ordered wines, cocktails and..."
5ilverr
"Last minute booking on Monday night.. great ambience, food as always. More importantly the service was on point! Fairly priced for the quality served..."
Manoj
"We finally visited the new Stokehouse on Valentines day for lunch.  The staff were friendly, the coffee was great and the cocktails were original..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"The service is wonderful - professional and relaxed at the same time. The food is sublime, with two of us delighting in our different meal choices...."
Srslyfoods
"My partner and I just had a near perfect experience at Stokehouse during what is clearly a busy time of year. Every single staff member we had an..."
EK Has
"I cannot understand how the Stokehouse has a rating of 3.8. Just came back from a Christmas party and thought it was sensational. The tuna tartar and..."
Svenja Grabo
"I had been meaning to visit for years and only recently made the trip, After driving past once accidentally, I managed to sneak my Mazda in between..."
Sauce
"Had a beautiful Mother’s Day luncheon. The atmosphere was so positive, and staff friendly and very quick with their service. The set menu offered..."
Olivia B
"This was one of the most amazing restaurants I have been to - the view of the beach, the ambience and surroundings are stunning and the food was..."
AllThingsFood&Wine
"Old review from Feb 17. Our first time back since reopening, great food & wine, staff were friendly & knew their menu & enthusiastically offered..."
Sara Carroll
"Light, bright beach feel to the upstairs dining room, with the best views of the beach, that is forever packed. Seafood here is absolutely..."
HH24
"Brilliant meal by this fine establishment owned by master restauranter Frank Van Haandel. We started the meal with a section of raw bar delights. I..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Had a great evening at Stokehouse last night. We had an 8:30pm booking, but arrived a little early to grab a drink. I would absolutely recommend..."
Mitch Barker
"Great dining experience and impeccable service. I had the fish of the day and it was beautifully done. The gazpacho as a starter wasn't much but the..."
Tk
"Such a great view! Great food! Friendly waiter. Quick serve. Recommend as a nice dating or catch up place. Chess strip is delicious! Like to come..."
Amandada_li
"DO: The Bar upstairs. Great venue, view and drinks. DON’T: Just come here for drinks like us, they have an extensive food menu. Must come..."
David Food Leasing
"It's hard to be angry at the stoke with the Amazing water views and sunshine.Had a drink in the bar to start service is very very slow indeed..."
Ted Mac Gregor
"Dropped in with a reservation for lunch on a beautiful but windy Saturday afternoon. Not so busy due to the grandfinal being on which was perfect for..."
Our Foodie Finds
"Beautiful view and food that compliments it. Lamb tartare was my favourite. A nice Aussie twist on food too. Good wine recommendations by our wine..."
Sarah Langford
"Packed on a Wednesday night. It was my first trip back to the Stokehouse after they reopened on the old site.The mussels snacks came with..."
Ilovefood13
"Came here without a reservation midweek.. staff were excellent. Our waitress, Sarah, was particularly good. The wine by the glass was nice..."
Flowerbutton
"The revamped Stokehouse in a word? Exceptional. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't the best food I've ever had - but when you pair quite delicious food..."
The New Fave
" Came here for dinner with friends. Instead of ordering individual starters we ordered adequate for sharing and then ordered individual mains. This..."
Mahendra Perera
"Great architecture , delicious food and and amazing staff . Value for money and you won't go home hungry . Would recommend and will defiantly be back..."
Natalie
"Exquisite long lunch at stokehouse today. Beautiful views, professional service and exceptional menu. For entree i ordered the octopus win tamarillo..."
Kate Dougherty
"Went here for a girls catch up and it was delightful. We had all different tastes and requirements (so many bottles of wine opened as ordered..."
Mobwife
"After the rather disastrous demise of the original Stokehouse and three years later the restaurant has re-emerged, after a total rebuild, on the same..."
Foodinfocusz
"I've been looking forward to Friday night drinks and dinner at the new Stokehouse and it did not disappoint! We were downstairs at Pontoon for a few..."
Lily
"There are a host of reasons we love to go out to eat. In a relative sense, there are not many restaurants that create more than the experience..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Bring back the original Stokehouse :(Beautiful setting, fresh food and lovely delicate flavours. Service was at times slow.They wouldn't..."
Ayby Baby
"My husband managed to snag a reservation here for our 1 year wedding anniversary, and I certainly had high expectations of our night. They were met,..."
Kylie Angelika
"Potentially one of the best restaurants Melbourne has to offer. The food is divine and utilises only the best Australian grown produce. The wait..."
Ellyse Mal
"Fantastic experience. Wonderful staff that are incredibly attentive. The food was absolutely delicious and showcased local produce. The bar had a..."
Vmalioris
"Great service, the waitstaff are extremely attentive and accommodating. The atmosphere and views are sensational. The food is of the finest quality..."
Leigh Malioris
"The view from the lower bar Pontoon is amazing, particularly at sunset in St Kilda. My wife and I ate outside and shared both a plate of seared tuna..."
Michael Campbell
"THE MOST AMAZING steak. 15 year old vintage wagyu. Absolute blown away.Service spot on, every dish a winner. Will definitely be..."
James Madden
"The bar downstairs is amazing great aspect, with a DJ area, and casual food. The place to be again on a hot day and night. Upstairs I thought was..."
Adam Garvey
"I thought the Stokehouse was fabulous. Wonderful room. Great outlook to the beach. Good bar area.Friendly, efficient and helpful waiters...."
Felicity StKW
"We couldn't wait to try the new Stokehouse as we enjoyed the old one and obviously love the location and view. After reading some of the reviews, we..."
Li-La
"Had to try the new stokehouse out as Melbourne has been waiting for years to see what we will be served at this iconic establishment. We dined with a..."
JDP79
"Rarely give 5 stars but I can’t really fault the meal. Setting is stunning and decor is simple, tasteful and perfect. Everything was considered..."
Ben Maudlin
"Had late lunch/early dinner for special occasion. Would definitely recommend if you haven't been before. Note. There are two restaurants in the..."
theunionjack
"Beautiful location, very friendly staff and delicious food. Seafood platter was really fresh, we especially couldn't get enough of the browned..."
N
"We celebrated a bday here and we loved every moment here. From the entrance, the design, the table’s stunning view looking at the beaches, nice..."
Hanh Nguyen
"Melbourne has endured an awful 2 years under Covid restrictions. Yesterday was a day that proved how wonderful Melbourne can be with dining. We went..."
Richard Catchlove
"The view from Stokehouse is diiivine - on a sunny day this is one of my top picks for lunch in Melbourne. We had such an enjoyable visit, the..."
Annie B
"🌊 relaxed fine dining st kilda 🦀 crab vol-au-vent 🦆 roast duck special 🦐 premium seafood platter 🐟 pan seared cod 🐠 hapuka..."
Faa Papon
Cafe Di Stasio
79/100 (2121 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Wild boar
Tiramisu
Omelette
Pasta
Salad
Suckling Pig
Chili
Octopus
Crab
Lasagne
Scallops
Saltimbocca
Duck
Quail
Oyster
Crawfish
Catfish
Calamari
Cakes
Risotto
Profiteroles
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Pork
Ragu
Prawns
Eggplant
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Came here for desserts and drinks. So good. My favourite one was the chocolate mousse. Service was amazing. Would love to come back for a proper..."
Priscillia
"This place just oooooozes amazingness! From the moment I stepped foot in this place, through to the professionalism of the waiters and most..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"We went for a special occasion and had no trouble making a booking using the online system.The restaurant is quite intimate, very dark inside..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"Lovely dining experience at this restaurant. The waiters were quick and attentive and light hearted to deal with. We had a group of six people and..."
Michelle
"4.4. It’s been quite some time since I’ve visited this part Fitzroy Street. The environment I remember has declined somewhat. More cheapy..."
Two Sheds
"Rich and satisfying genuine Italian fare - the crayfish omelette and suckling pig are awesome as is the Tira Misu. Wine parings (mostly di Stasio's..."
David Malcolm
"Very impressive Italian restaurant Finally a good place to eat real traditional Italian food in st. Kilda lovely staff.I really recommend..."
Valerio Violetti
"DO: Any of the pastas. DON'T: Leave without also trying their main dishes. The chicken Parma was great with a side of chips. TIP:..."
David Food Leasing
"Great attentive service but for the prices I would expect a bit more on the plate. I started with a sauteed spinach with fresh parm. Tasty, but $19..."
Canuck In Oz
"Classic should never be interpreted as boring, though in our fast-paced world, it sometimes has a double meaning. Done well, the classics, and..."
Ben Lee Kong
"@Cafe Di Stasio This restaurant never disappoints, coming here for over 15 years and it’s still just as amazing! From the service which is..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"A must for everyone who enjoys fine dining italian...pricey but worth it once in a while or special occassion. Gnocchi lovely pillows.....eye fillet..."
Sharrelle
"Review from October 2016The drama at Cafe di Stasio starts on entry, with hand-shaped bronze door handles offering the universal sign for rock..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Without a booking three friends & I showed up on a Saturday night hoping to find a table. We were pleasantly surprised that we could be accommodated..."
Petit Gastounet
"I have dined at Di Stasio a few times and it never disappoints. The mushroom risotto I had last time was one of the best I have ever had. A personal..."
Blakeseats
"The guy behind the bar here really blew me away, we had after work drinks and everything he recommended I loved. I have him a list of ingredients I..."
Chloe Anderson
"Another brilliant dinner at Di Stasio this week. Being a pasta fanatic, I find it so difficult to go past their pasta dishes, and so missed-out on..."
Dave Ansett
"Returned to this long time Melbourne institution on a Monday night. Good but not great. Traditional Italian menu. Whole fish was good. As were..."
Stretts
"It is an iconic Melbourne dining experience that will stay in your memory for years to come and you will not be disappointed.Ronnie is the..."
View2Review
"Great service, great ambience and great food. Food service was a bit slow. You must be willing to spend $40 (approx) for a main that serves as a size..."
Bo
"The place to go for true Italian cuisine , outstanding service and attention to detail . Superior wine list and beautiful ambiance . Highly..."
W S
"This is one of my favourite place in Melbourne. The food is absolutely amazing. Small portion but top quality. Old school but professional services...."
A. Parker
"The staff were very welcoming.. the service was on point .. The food was amazing didn't take to long ... The pasta with spanner crab was beautiful..."
Josie
"Lately I've been dining at Italian venues quite a lot. #carbloading love this venue. The fitout is so unique. Music is on point and the food is just..."
Kis The Cook
"I was super impressed with this place! It came recommended from a friend, so i decided to take a punt and organise my parents 30th wedding..."
Amber_jane93
"This is as close to Italy as I've experienced in Australia. This is not modern Italian. This is traditional. Yet it is beautiful. And elegant..."
Onara
"classic italian food done exceptionally well, in an intimate space. classic decor with a gothic twist. the staff are amazingly friendly and helpful..."
Potaoto
"Amazing. I tried the eggplant, arancini and the ragu. I highly recommend all of these dishes. I am so shocked to see these mixed reviews as we had an..."
Elizabeth Rose
"Went here on a Saturday night. Great ambience and great vibes. Some great wine list too. Definitely amazing choice to enjoy a few drinks. But we..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Enjoyed the express lunch yesterday with two of my very best girlfriends.  Great value, delicious food!The girls and I hadn't caught up in a..."
Kensington Local
"Best coffee in Australia so far, real espresso. The atmosphere is also very good, and the staff awesome. Tastes like Italy. I'll definitely come back..."
Bruno Colas
"Visited this suburban Italian restaurant located at St. Kilda. A typical busy restaurant with a lot of diners are Italians. We ordered the..."
Ronnielui2003
"this is one of my favourites! the dinner menu is tastier than lunch but still yummy. Very romantic and classy. calamari is the best!! and in general..."
Jessica Wolf
"Still the best Italian food in Melb. I have been dining at DiSatsio for over 15 years and I still find it hard to fault. Yes the main dining room at..."
Natski001
"...oven-roasted suckling pig is beautifully soft but still with perfect crackling that I just couldn’t achieve at home. A white-jacket pours a..."
Lobster
"An oasis located in a sea of detritus makes attending this restaurant (strangely called a café so you get the feeling that they are over-delivering..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"...I love it. I’ve returned. And I will return again. At this almost barren end of Fitzroy Street Croce via di Stasio and Cafe di Stasio are..."
Ed Charles
"Mr A was kind enough to organise a dinner out to welcome me back home and he had chosen Café Di Stasio. It is located on a busy strip in St Kilda..."
Petit Miamx
"I love Vue de Monde (extravagant, original, fine dining theatre - chef and francophile Shannon Bennett is the closest thing Melbourne has to Heston..."
Greedy Diva
"Really suprised at so many negative reviews! i had a great time here, nice food, excellent service and the food came out pretty quickly. only..."
Fi
"I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews. Yes the service is a little slow however the food is amazing. My Morton Bay bug risotto..."
Foodtingtons
"Amazing Italian food done right. No fuss, just the traditional way. Probably the closest you can get to Italy now due to Covid travel restrictions!..."
XY (Claire)
"Tasty, generous serving sizes. Tad on the expensive side. The linguine would have been an amazing..."
Dan Le
"Was a great restaurant once, absolute icon. Looks like it's gone for good. What a crying shame. Nice if the the owner honestly announced the future..."
Craig Brown
"We went for a special occasion and had no trouble making a booking using the online system. The restaurant is quite intimate, very dark inside with..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"Great dining experience here - food, service, ambiance - all classy and top notch. Happy to come..."
Annie B
"Remains one of the best restaurants in Melbourne after all these years. Yes, the food is fabulous, but for once, genuinely, the waiting staff make..."
Paul McO'Smith III
"Blown away by the level of service at this restaurant 🤯 Best italian food south of the Yarra...."
Jinah Adam
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