Veludo is split into two. The downstairs is a modern, chef driven restaurant that offers tapas…read moreplus mains, all perfectly matched with their affordable and palatable wine offerings. I love the wine wall, and the gorgeouse fireplace - the decor in here really tries to mix modern with comfortable. Sharing a few plates with friends over a bottle of wine is the way to go, and its a great location for catching up or birthday dinners. The upstairs is called Veludo live, and hosts local and interstate music acts every night. Its intimate, but nice and airy too because of the small balcony that lets a little air inside. I cant remember what band I saw there last, but I remember I had a good time -and isnt that the most important thing?

This place is great. Came for sunny afternoon beers/cocktails and snacks. Lovely service, cool…read morevibe. Seems like there's live music late night too. Can get a 1L of Bloody Mary for $32 which was great. Had some Coronas, nachos etc. Service was really friendly too. Will return here for sure.

Such a pretty restaurant! If possible, sit in the back patio - beautifully decorated with artsy…read moredecor and white tablecloth-covered tables. Came too late on a Sunday afternoon to try the brunch food but the deli selection is not bad as everything we tried was pleasant. Will be back for a more proper meal. Ideal for hangouts with friends or a casual datebin the Fitzroy area!

I've always been a fan of Parisian housewife approach:…read more 1. Visit lovely food store 2. Buy ready made meals 3. Take home 4. Spend afternoon on couch reading 5. Heat up the meal 6. Serve 7. Pretend you spent all afternoon cooking Smith Street Alimentari is going to make this a whole lot easier, with ready made roast dinners, salads galore and fresh pasta and sauces. Just don't tell anyone my secret okay?

Glad I didn't pay too much attention to the very old reviews of Ca de Vin on Yelp. We had a…read morereservation, changed it then cancelled it because we didn't think I would be able to walk that far for dinner. Then on our last day we were sitting trying to figure out lunch and looked up and there was Ca de Vin....a sign. We walked down the little lane and there it was. It was slammed. We were second in line and finally saw another table free up. We were seated and the friendliest server arrived. We ordered a lemon, lime, bitter and looked over the menu. It was almost 2:00OM and knew we had dinner at 6:00 so we ordered appetizers. Fried Zucchini Fritters with zucchini, fresh herbs, feta, mozzarella and tzatziki & Spetsifai - Spicy Greek Sausage with a Napoli sauce, capsicum, feta and served with pita. Both were very good. However, the fritters could have been about a third of the size of one so there was more crunch. They got a bit soggy over time. The Greek sausage had a great taste but some of the larger end pieces could have been sliced a bit thinner so they would have a little char like some of the thinner slices. Don't get me wrong, the tastes were great just not at the top of the rating chart. Would definitely order each of these again. There were lots of pizzas being served and they looked wonderful. Will try one next time. Will definitely return. Service was great and they were so very busy. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommend. Make a reservation.

I had a beautiful experience at CaDeVin. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and staff are super…read morefriendly. The food was excellent; I particularly enjoyed the grilled kebabs and Roman margherita pizza. If you want something cute full of atmosphere, I recommend CaDeVin to anyone seeking a great meal with great service. I look forward to returning, as I visit this little hideaway frequently. I appreciate the vibrant ambience and the stories shared on their boards. Thank you.

Heard about this place from relatives before we left Los Angeles…read more Their reccomendation was spot on. It was worth the trip to the area. The food was excellent and the service was perfect. The servers took great care of us and were very knowledgeable about their menu. A great lunch experience@

Delightful. This is a pretty high-end place, and not a beach bar. But it's great to find exfood and…read moreworld class service right on the beach. That is a rare combination.

Perfect tapas place, we found it randomly walking down Melbourne, food is great, service is great…read moreand ambiance is nice

Came here with a colleague for a nice dinner since we were from out of town and heard great things…read moreabout Maha. We opted for the 6 course meal which was $115 pp and since I don't eat lamb, they were kind enough to switch it out and gave us a delicious fish option instead. We also upgraded to the wagyu rump 8+ and it was the highlight of the meal (we also tried the manti and I personally was not a fan). They also gave us two bags of their bread mix on our way out which was definitely interesting - we had to give these away since we were here visiting. Items I really enjoyed: Wagyu rump 8+ Hummus Dessert (beautiful presentation) Items I'd probably pass on if I had a choice: Wagyu beef manti (trust me, I recommend you supplement to the wagyu rump!) Smoke ocean trout - I don't know if it was just me but it kind of smelled like ammonia and I was not a fan.

Mama Rumaan is a brand spanking new and rather hip restaurant which has just opened up in…read moreDocklands. Mama serves up traditional Middle Eastern fare with a modern twist. We ordered quite a few dishes (possibly too many!) between the three of us and were not disappointed! Standout dishes included the Djerj w'Toum (spiced chicken) and the Lamb Tekka (grilled lamb skewers). The Mezze dips were also delicious -- especially the baba ghanoush. One thing that could be improved is the beer range which was a little standard, although they did have Efes.

Exelent service and food! Midle eastern/Egyptian/Arab food. Not too expensive and a lot of…read moredifferent options on the menu. Went for the 5 corse, and would defiantly recommend it to

A superb restaurant, based on my 1st dining experience…read more Delightful food, tasty wine, excellent genuine personable service, stylish ambiance, and a convenient location. The decor is a delightful brown (yeah you did read that right) with copper highlights that matches the wooden tables. Got the picture, good, summary over, just eat here. I've seen this place lots of time from the outside when inspecting (and eating in) the fish restaurant Sea Salt next door. Tonight I was interested to see if there was a Degraves St restaurant I haven't eaten in. I may have inadvertently saved the best for last. Reading the white writing on the floor to ceiling windows a tall elegant blonde waitress gracefully offered me a menu. I hate pushy staff who try and almost force you to eat in their restaurant, and so does she, as it later transpired in conversation. A quick look and I was sold on a couple of items. There were some vacant seats outside under the heaters, but it being winter I just wanted to dine inside. So, the duck or the interesting chicken. Neither, the specials sounded delightful. As did several of the cocktails and the winelist. I enjoyed speaking to the 2 staff that served me. The cauliflower soup was enjoyable. However, it was the Snapper with Brussel sprouts, bacon and peas that was a real dining treat. The best piece of Snapper I've had in a long time. Plus the glass of Chardonnay, of which I can be quite fussy, was also pretty good.

Always trying to try all the places around Degrave St, for better or worst, the next up was La…read moreCitta. With the mains on the menu somewhat out my price range at the moment I settled on a burger from their tapas menu and a smoothie. The glass the smoothie came in had to be bigger than the burger! Despite this it was good, for all of the two and a half bites I got, and the Banana-Honey-Cinnamon-Yogurt smoothie was very interesting. The staff were also very friendly and helpful first replacing the smoothie after a friend knocked it over trying to snatch it before I had even had a sip and then replacing the mini-burger after a giant hair was plainly on display wedged into it! So I effectively got both items I ordered twice at no extra charge. I will want to be back when I've got some decent funds.

Walked down Clarendon St last night, looking for somewhere to indulge. We walked past a few…read morerestaurants and found it hard to make a decision. We walked passed Blue Room, and we were greeted by the waiter, who was super friendly and didn't pressure us and gave my group a rundown of the restaurant. Based on this, we decided to continue to eat here. We were seated in the front section of the restaurant, of which was on a beautiful night. The service continued to be amazing, and was just overwhelmed by the effort taken to ensure that we were comfortable and happy with our selections. The waiter was happy to help us out with suggestions and ensure that we ordered food that would satisfy us. My overall favorite of the night was the Prawn and Salmon Risotto. It was cook to perfection and the flavors just exploded in your mouth. This was also the tables favorite dish. We also had a pizza of "the Blue Room" their award winning pizza. This was delicious. Then we shared the claypot of the pork belly. Which was also nice. All this accompanied with a moijto made this experience all much more. We then "of course" had dessert. Yum Yum Yum, this was amazing, from the ricotta cheesecake, chocolate mud cake and well displayed affogato these where all a winner. This whole experience was beyond amazing and expectations. Service was really friendly and felt so welcomed here. Nice atmosphere, clean and well presented restaurant. I will definitely be returning here.

This is my favorite cafe on Clarendon St for either a lazy coffee or a meal with friends…read more The menu has a reasonable variety and Wood Fired pizzas and clay pots are their specialty. The dessert and cake range is not as extensive as some of the other places nearby, but what they do have is excellent.