Well executed mains. Crispy Crackling on yummy pork belly. Short but diverse list of local wines…read more Make sure you keep space for dessert.

I've been looking forward to my adventures in Melbourne not only for the urban vibes, diverse…read morehistoric architecture, and surrounding ocean scenery, but the FOOD. I prepared a collection of must-try stops during the month of my visit, and from my research, Daughter in Law made the list. It also happens to be around the corner from my hotel so it ended up being the first restaurant I tried after arriving at the hotel and getting settled. I wanted something comforting and guaranteed to be a delightful food experience and Indian food never disappoints for me and my cravings. Daughter in Law went above and beyond all expectations of the every day delicious Indian restaurant. You'll know it from first glance as you approach the restaurant and see the colorful tables and neon sign. Everything about the ambience took me back to our Mama Speaks hotel in Rome...my absolute favorite for the fantastic indulgent, maximalist, colorful decor. Everything about the space says party with a sophisticated twist. The second time we went here, there was a birthday happening for a grandma with her large family there. This place is a gem. All I can say is hopefully I get to have a birthday here someday. It was a party and we were all smiles. We ordered the Hiramasa Kingfish Ceviche You won't regret this choice It was heaven in a clamshell. I could have eaten several of these as a meal. It was a fresh as fresh gets scallop ceviche with the perfect Indian spin of flavors. I don't know how I didn't get a picture of it except to say most likely because we ate it too fast for pictures. We followed this with the Ball of Happiness (Gol Gappa). A crisp hollowed out orb served with a layered shot of the classic mint, tamarind, and chutney flavor sauces that are meant to be poured into the orb and popped into your mouth for a flavor explosion. It was fun and delicious but I personally would have gone for another scallop en croute in place of this. Though it's worth a go! For drinks, I ordered a Passionfruit Spritz. I was worried it may be too sweet but it turned out to be just right and very refreshing. The little mermaid was a fun touch and my daughter wanted to take her home. The Mango Lassi was perfect, authentic, and not too sweet. There was only 2 of us, so as much as I wanted to try the Rogan Josh, we shared the Chicken Tikka Masala instead. It was delicious phenomenal. So rich and flavorful, with a brightness and tang to it that made it hard to stop eating. Incredible flavor! The garlic naan was of course, woodfired crisp and perfectly soft where it should be when pulled apart. Daughter in Law is going to be a regular spot for the next couple of months and anytime I'm traveling here in Melbourne!

As a Indian food lover I had to absolutely try some in Melbourne while I'm here. Went to Daughter…read morein law last night. Now not your typical Indian restaurant. This was kinda upbeat, trendy hipster a little bit. I did enjoy the music very much while there. Service was good. I would say it was a very solid 4 stars . More closure to 4.5 Just not the insane depth of flavors like I've had in many other places but good non the less. Had the lamb Rojan Josh. And we did the naan Bread and condiments sampler.

Had lunch here a few times. The coffee is not bad and the food is good. Went there one day when it…read morewas hot and it was very warm inside and almost uncomfortable. The staff are friendly and attentive. They bring the food out reasonably quick and they serve water with ice and lemon as a nice touch. Happy to return here again as it's simple food that satisfies some of the fussy eaters ( Childrens) needs that don't like spicy or exotic or fancy foods. It's an easy option when going out with several people that maybe fussy or have plain tastes but still nice enough to enjoy.

Always a great coffee. And freshly squeezed orange juice is amazing…read more great staff always friendly

Having tried the real Neapolitan pizza it is hard to pass on a place that offers thin crust and has…read morea high temp wood fired oven. All our pizzas were vegetarian, the sauce was well seasoned but not too complex, the dough is a bit too chewy, probably due to a high gluten content. Mushroom variant was pleasantly fragrant and the classic margarita had the right amount of cheese. It could use a bit more basil to complement the char on the dough. Overall a solid start, with a few tweaks down the road this should be a true Neapolitan pizza place.

I haven't eaten here but I have had coffee several times and it was good. Not…read moreBEST-COFFEE-I'VE-EVER-HAD good, but the establishment itself is lovely. They've done a great job at branding and the colours & furniture are really stylish which makes your visit there comfortable. And with the cool music playing as well as super lovely staff, they've got their place happening. As far as food, this isn't something I can comment on. It appears very "fancy" on the menu, and pricey. Because of it's location, it's excellent for all-day patronage but it's not somewhere people will travel to for dinner so they should probably adjust their menu a little to suit a coffee-shop/lunch menu and the prices to match. Overall, definitely worth a visit for the coffee and ambience.

Service and food is excellent. Coffee is amazing! Even at a peak time staff were attentive and…read moreefficient. With every table full order to food delivery time was only 15 minutes. I had the whipped avocado and a side of smoked bacon. My guest has the Ruben with onion rings. Prices are what you would expect to find in the city, a little high for the suburbs but the service and quality if the food made up the difderence in pricing.

Ok, Attica it's not, but it's not pretending to be. Here you have a Chef who is experimenting with…read morefoods, textures and combinations in a stylish degustation menu that pleases and challenges at the same time. Attentive and non-obtrusive service by the wait staff and knowledgable advise from a well versed sommellier round out a very pleasant dining experience. Very highly recommended.

I don't know where to start. This has been not just a meal. It has been an experience. From the…read moremoment we say down, our every need has been catered for including my highly sensitive coeliac (gluten free) requirements They say a picture tells a thousand words so I've posted the menu and pictures of what we ate. I don't believe you could go wrong here with whatever you choose The wine list is limited but well covered and surprisingly not expensive. Do yourself a favour and come check it out!!!!

The best food The variety…read more The atmosphere is amazing In the summer you can sit outside

Situated in an old fire station, The Firehouse is one of the most upscale dining experiences East…read moreof the city. As the Urban sprawl envelopes the area, it's only logical that the demand for places like The Firehouse would pop up, and from what I've seen, the place is in high demand. Every time I have been here it has been fully booked up, and deservedly so. The food is fantastic, the service is quite good, and the menu boasts dishes you won't find anywhere else in Ringwood. For an experience such as this however, there is a cost. The Firehouse is also one of the most expensive places to eat in the area, with a lunch consisting of one meal, one drink and a coffee chalking up an easy $40. I was there last week, and had the omelette for lunch, with a beer and a coffee. The omelette was sensational, full of Italian cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Not oily or overly salty, it was a good lunch size and left room for me to check out the superb dessert menu. With a group of 8 of us, I must note that the service was great until the desserts came out, and we were given another tables order. This left a couple of us with no dessert, and the staff were forced to come and apologize, then leave those without dessert waiting until well after the rest of us were finished until they received theirs. We were compensated with free coffee though, which was nice.