Yummy souvlaki's made by real greeks! Crusty little place but awesome flavours! Would recommend…read morethe Lamb souvlaki or the Hamburger with the lot deal! They also serve alcohol! Beer, Wine and Spirits. What a great spot!

Tutto Bene which means okay is more than an okay restaurant. Located on level one of Southgate…read moreShopping Complex, it is situated facing the Yarra River. Hence, you can bask in the sun when seated outdoors or sit inside to escape the winds of Melbourne. They offer a $40 set menu which includes two course (starter and plat principal) and a glass of wine (red or white) or a coffee. My friend got the two-course menu while I decided to go for squid ink calamari risotto. We were provided with complimentary delicious sourdough bread with olive oil and olives. Staff are friendly but slow. Though our drinks came out quickly - my coffee was very bitter and strong but acidic tasting, our food took forever to come out - and it was a lunchtime and the restaurant was only one-third full. The stuffed calamari with risotto looked like a polish dumpling with a fresh basil flavour and was quite salty. The potato gnocchi had a beautiful rosemary flavour, a subtle sweetness, and the truffle and mushrooms only added to the flavour. However, the winner was the calamari risotto - just the right amount of kick to it with freshly chopped chilli and chilli oil, beautifully separated risotto rice (not the mushy rice you get in some restaurants) and small bits of calamari. It could definitely do with more calamari which was barely there. The food was well salted and flavoured. Portion sizes are small compared to most pasta places so best to get a starter if you're very hungry. Would definitely come back to try other dishes.

A wonderful experience!! The venue overlooking busy Southbank and the Yarra River is a great place…read moreto watch the world go by!! My friend had the lunch special of the day - a delicious beetroot risotto- the colour of which was a divine shade of pink. This was great value at $ dollars which included a glass of wine! I selected from the starters. The carrot arancini came looking spectacular , in the shape of s carrot with its own carrot greenery and sitting in a bed of creamy mashed carrot. My other choice was watermelon wrapped squares wrapped in prosciutto. The presentation was divine looking almost too good to eat. The choice of wine was a Seville Rose from the Yarra Valley which was the perfect accompaniment to our lunchtime food choices. Attentive staff were friendly and the service provided was excellent. Can thoroughly recommend this venue.

Good service, nice location. The most bland Italian food I have ever tried. Ridiculously…read moreoverpriced. Rubbish.

Lovely Italian Spot Along the Promenade…read more Having had too rich a diet recently we started with a couple of Negronis, a plate of tomatoes, and some olives. They served us some bread to go with and we were in heaven munching while watching the river and the people drift by. The service was prompt, but not rushed and I noticed after a while that all the servers were Italian. This is a nice touch. After finishing those we were still a little hungry and split a plate of pesto gnocchi. The dumplings were light and firm and the pesto sauce was perfect. We savored that and a little more people watching and eventually drifted off. There are a huge number of choices along the Promenade. After writing off the chain restaurants, the soulless corporate fronts with thumping music, and the ones with the dreaded QR code ordering systems there are still many to choose from. We found Teatro among our favorites for its simple authenticity and diverse menu.

The food and wine at Trattoria Emilia was delicious and the meals are prepared in a very gourmet,…read moreauthentic Italian manner. I enjoyed the Kingfish main course and pitashio Cremeo dessert. The service was excellent as well. The restaurant is in a refurbished garage building in an alley off of Little Collins.

Consensus of this group of 11-outstanding. Service was done so smoothly with great humor and…read morefriendliness. We started with antipasto and moved on to main dish. The salad was great as well and we had with antipasto which was a good choice as the mixed group meant it was a bit of a challenge to make everyone happy (mostly vegan, Keto, and gluten free). Barramundi was awesome and the risotto also was a popular favorite in our group. I had plain pasta with red sauce and they brought me peppers to make it spicy which was awesome as they were in olive oil so I used them and then olive oil over the pasta and it was delicious. The other mention is the duck -which, for my friend, was perfectly fine with great flavor and a rich sauce. The bread to start was amazing with the olive oil that felt like freshly made. Best olive oil I had ever had. I recommend this charming spot very highly!

Wonderful Greek restaurant. We live nearby and we're craving Greek food and thought we'd try this…read moreand we loved it. It's BYOW, friendly, and features all regular Greek fare. We had a Greek salad, dips, lamb/chicken skewers, and saganaki, and everything was really great. Really reasonably priced too. I'd def return.

We can't fault it. We ordered the lamb skewer, Greek salad…read more& potato & veg. So yummy! Also the baklava. Not too sweet. We enjoyed the wine, the service, the atmosphere is cheerful and lively. I'm leaving satisfied and looking forward to coming back.

Just had an amazing meal! The staff made you feel like family. Lovely spit and you can tell there…read moreare many regulars. Was recommended by our good friend Manny and he was spot on. We had the house risotto that was divine a the salads were perfect. Would go back next time in Melbourne!

This place is without a doubt, my favourite restaurant in all of Melbourne. It is so unbelievably…read moregreat in every conceivable way. Firstly, stepping into the restaurant, the staff are warm, attentive and treat you like friends/family. Even on my first visit here, they were hospitable and friendly. They've got terrific memories, and know you by the time you make your second visit (and believe me, you will). They really take the time to go over the specials, and answer any questions you have regarding the menu. Secondly, the decor. Yes, it's a small restaurant, but it gives it a homely feel and it's cozy on wintery nights, and open on summer nights with the big sliding French doors. It can get noisy, but not overwhelmingly so. Parking is easy; there's usually a space right outside. But I'd never come here without making a reservation first, or you could be disappointed. Thirdly, the food. It is DELICIOUS. I've never, ever had a problem with the food. It comes as you order it (i.e.. if you make any amendments, they honour it and are very obliging. Everything comes as you'd imagine; hot and as if it were homemade. It's fresh and unique. The special board is always changing and there's plenty of variety. It may be a teeny bit pricey for some, but to me, it's worth every penny. I could go on and on about how much I love it here, but I think what you should do is try it for yourself and I'm sure you'll agree with me. It's simply outstanding!!!

I arrived before the kitchen was open, but they seated me and I ordered a glass of wine while I…read morewaited. A couple minutes before the kitchen opened they took my order. I ordered a pear and arugula salad and one of the house specials, rigatoni bolognese. The salad had very small slivers of pear and thin slices of parm cheese. I believe it was supposed to be a balsamic dressing but it seemed to be mostly olive oil and lacked any real flavor. The pears were so thin I almost missed them entirely. However, the main course was perfection. The pasta was perfectly cooked to al dente. The sauce was meaty and flavored softly with tomato. I loved this dish and would recommend it. The service was fantastic and the ambiance does remind one of a small Italian restaurant. While the salad was disappointing the pasta more than made up for it and I would love to return and sample another dish.

Very friendly place with terrific specials including a delicious truffle risotto. Rocket salad,…read moreNegroni. Perfect meal for one on a cold night in Melbourne!

This is my first time eating here and it definetly won't be the last!…read moreI don't have any critics at all about the food, absolutely beautiful! The nicest food I think I've ever had! It's definetly a must try! The waitress we had was so lovely and kind, she even made a dip plate for us that wasn't on the menu, and the dips were to die for! Nice casual atmosphere and good seating, 100% would recommend!

Very friendly and welcoming staff and atmosphere. Absolutely beautiful food, with genuine Lebanese…read morerecipes and perfect balance of flavours. Top notch coffee, both the blend and preparation, served in a double-walled glass. Could not be more impressed! A truly unique spot for Heidelberg.