To get to Di Palma's for me on a Saturday night in traffic is almost a 45 minute drive, so I was…read morereally hoping it would be worth it. Guess what? It was. We found parking across the street (though it can be tough to find a space) and were greeted warmly at the door and shown to our table. It's a large restaurant with a few different "rooms" and even more private "rooms" if you're having a big birthday, or anniversary celebration. Needless to say, tables aren't all on top of each other and you can have a conversation and be heard. For entree, we shared the Bolognese and mozzarella arancini with basil aioli and boy, it was delish. Next time, I think I'll get my own serve, because they're too good to share. For main, I ordered the House made rigatoni with chicken, semi dried tomato, zucchini and basil pesto. It was so beautiful and flavourful, but if I'm going to be a touch picky, I'd say the pasta was just a little bit too al dente for me. But flavour is key and it was there. As if I needed dessert ... I ordered the Churros. I think they were the best I've had in Melbourne and it came with strawberries, ice cream and chocolate sauce. I didn't like the sauce at all and barely touched it. The dish was fine on its own without it. Honestly, the food was great, the service was top notch. It was a busy, busy night, yet food came out in reasonable time. I think the prices were reasonable, but we used the Entertainment Book card to get a discount. I really can't fault the restaurant much at all. I just know now that when I go next time, when making the booking, I'll request a table by the windows. And I WILL definitely go another time. It's really good.

I seem to be the only one who doesn't like Di Palmas. Friends rave about the great food, friendly…read morehospitality and reasonable prices. Clearly I was missing something. It's okay but not great. I feel like this sums up Di Palmas pretty well. The last time I went I wasn't bowelled over by the cuisine although it was perfectly respectable, nor the service that lacked a little warmth. I had the potato gnocchi with the 4-cheese sauce ($22.50) and it just didn't live up to my expectations. The flavours lacked any subtlety or finesse and this seemed to be the opinion of my companion, he had the braised duck risotto ($24.50). I left Di Palmas feeling disappointed and confused. I really wanted to like the restaurant, but every time I went it couldn't produce the same level of cuisine or service that exists elsewhere in Kew (Estivo and Mister Bianco to name a few). However, I will swallow my pride and say that even if I didn't have a great experience it was obvious that others did. You can't fail to notice the content and happy clientele that pack Di Palmas. So maybe I just picked a bad night. Maybe the kitchen and the staff were a little stressed. Di Palmas earns 3 star rating because the Jury is still out.

This place was jumping on a Saturday night, the host was kind and put us on the waitlist and we…read morecame back to our table in like 25 minutes, our server made excellent recommendations as well, strawberry cocktail if you like sweet and pasta. The food was superb, some of the best pasta I have had seriously! The restaurant sits in an alley and we had a quaint table outside, walking and car traffic, if you're in Melbourne say yes to this place for outstanding food and service!

The Vegan options here are amazing! I had a pizza and pasta and the change in ingredients did not…read morelack flavor at all.

This place is the Sizzlers of Italian dining. It's really just not that good. You can't afford to…read morehave a not-that-good restauarant in this area. Well, I certainly couldn't. And people must like the place, because there's usually a few people in there. I'd call it "family friendly". This has two meanings. The first is that you can take the kids, and they'll probably enjoy it, and it isn't going to cost the earth. The second is that if you don't have kids, you can be nearly guaranteed that there'll be at least one screaming little arsehole whose parents just don't have the will to tell the little shit to shut up and stop annoying the other customers. The food is a bit meh at best, but the worst doesn't seem to be too bad. Serving sizes are generous, and service is okayish most of the time.

The food here is quite standard for such a mass production restaurant; not too bad. Great for large…read moregatherings as the restaurant can easily equate for it. Service is pretty average and the calamari is great.

Tucked away in Hardware Lane, a diamond in the rough...AWESOME atmosphere, friendly staff, good…read moregreat food... We had coffee and dessert, Grand Finale, ABSOLUTELY DECADENT AND SO DELICIOUS...

Great location a bit chaotic and noisy but quick and efficient. Wonderful San Daniele pizza…read more Reasonable priced for location. Lots of nearby completion.

An oasis in the industrial area, I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't suffer from gondola…read moresyndrome. You know, those restaurants at the head of gondolas that are always crap because you have no choice, you are a captive audience. Turns out that this place is Italian through and through - the wait staff, the wine guy, and the chefs, all as Italian as chianti. Ice cold Peronis, a good review of the menu and the swordfish special was duly chosen, served with artichokes, stuffed calamari, mashed potato and peas, it was truly a delight. The swordfish was succulent, the calamari a surprise (of the pleasant kind) and the artichokes tender. Hard to mess up mashed spud, and they didn't, it was creamy and well seasoned. Service was solicitous without being overpowering, prompt and courteous. Worth a try if in the area.

Did this place change or what! A stalwart of glen waverley dining, it never disappointed…read more But now ... 20 minutes to get a glass of mineral water to the table, let alone menus, wine lists, etc. Spaghetti over-cooked, dry and gluggy. Ms F 's duck was similarly overcooked, dry and stringy. Wines were extremely overpriced by the glass but reasonable by the bottle. Go figure. What happened to the little taste of Italy in the suburbs? Was is because it was a Monday night and they just don't care? Of has the place changed owners? Such high hopes - Ms F and I had our first date in a little corner table. But time moves on and so will we. We won't be back.

We were looking for a restaurant that was less touristy than many of the others along the laneways,…read moreand we came upon Tipo 00 so we made a reservation. We're glad we did! Here's what we noticed: - It was difficult to get a reservation at prime dinner hour, so we opted for a 3:30 PM late lunch/early dinner which worked out perfectly for our schedule. - The place overall has a great vibe, good music, and it is pretty small. - There were some really interesting drinks and good wines to choose from...we went with wine since we had other plans later that evening. - We decided to start with the salad with pear and honey, and then my wife and I split both the black squid ink pasta, and the special pasta that had Moreton Bay Bugs. The salad was incredible perfectly dressed... Having it first gave us away as Americans for sure, but it was perfect. The squid ink pasta was every bit as good as everyone said in reviews, and so was the special pasta. - Service was great, not overbearing. They even brought us some extra bread so we could sop up the sauce from our pasta. Bottom line: There are so many great restaurants in Melbourne and Tipo 00 is right up there and should be on your "to try list".

Sat at the bar and enjoyed wine, complementary focaccia, an appetizer of fried zucchini flowers,…read morethe tortellini for our entree then their house brownie tiramisu for dessert. Delicious meal from start to finish, excellent service and one of the best Italian meals we've had. Highly recommend.

Wonderful service that was attentive and very welcoming with great advice on ordering. I had the…read moremarinated olives, simple and tasty and the seafood spaghetti with a great helping of seafood and a delicious Marzano sauce.

I will be honest. We were recommended this place by a local wine supplier and we were quite…read moredisappointed. The food was quite overpriced and was below par. Charged a ridiculous byo price. The service was also very rushed, we were forced to order at least 6 times when we hardly read the menu. Wanted a relaxed dinner and felt on edge. The ambiance was ok.

It seems this place closed down which was disappointing…read more They had the most amazing pan roasted goat with crushed potatos and wilted spinach. Hope it gets revamped

I booked a table reservation at Mezzo Bar on a hunch for mothers day last year. I am not sure how I…read morestumbled across it but I knew they were offering a special Mothers' day package so I just made a reservation. I was not disappointed, in fact I was over joyed with the experience in its entirety. From the moment we were greeted at the door by the owner, the 3 courses and all the knowledge and recommendations that came with it to the small mothers day gift that was placed on each table welcoming all mothers. The atmosphere was perfect, cozy, warm and traditional while style maintaining a sophisticated cosmopolitan vibe. I highly recommend this place and will be making a return trip.