This place was awesome. Okay, it does sound like a place that basically serves parmas, something that I really can't get into (though of course the Victorians absolutely love them), however it is also the beer that is what drew me back to this place, multiple times in fact. Yeah, this place turned out to be pretty cool, and it certainly was a great place to spend some time, and grab a nice beer. In fact the beer selection is constantly changing, and they have an awesome selection of craft beers from around the state. Yeah, if you like your craft beers, then this is definitely one of those bars worth checking out. read more

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We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 3 Location: 4 Decor/ambiance: 4 Customer Service: 4 My first time having Parm in Australia and whoaaaaaa! This place rocks! The chicken parm was amazing. I can't wait to return this spot. The location is downtown Melbourne where there is lots going on. Parking is in nearby garages. I don't remember there being a private lot for parking. The decor is a typical bar BUT i must say its rather elegant with the wood trim everywhere. The service we received was awesome. They offer several types of chicken parm. The portions are huge. We were able to share one parm and it was two of us. Great meal! Can't wait to return. read more

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Ordered a carbonara, looked nothing like the photos and tasted super salty and not cabonara like. Please review ur recipe!

This place is a-awesome. It's got a pub-like feel and boasts that it has been melbourne's first microbrewery. It has it's own ciders, beers (even a gluten-free beer called o'brien's), ginger ale and other drinks. Like it's name, it has a range of parma toppings which come with your choice of meat or veggie (veal, chicken or eggplant) and a side of chips and salad to share. My dinner mate had the o'brien's beer which basically glides down your throat. I had their home-brewed rasberry mead which is fresh rasberries, honey, water and alcohol. Slightly sweet, very light and 4.5% alcohol - au naturel! As I like spicy food, I was recommended to get the Parmageddon. Both my dinner mate and I got it. It has four different kinds of chilli sauce and is delicious. My dinner mate got the chicken version and I got the eggplant. Mine was succulent pieces of eggplant (four large pices) with laeyers of cheese, a good dose of chilli (not enough for me to require water or cry for help - maybe a level 2 out of level 5) and lots of herby flavours. The chips were ok. The salad was refreshing with lots of green leaves and cucumber. The eggplant parma is around $24 bucks from memory. Very quick service. Lovely staff. Great vibe. NExt time I'm going to get the kamikaze! :) read more

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Nice pub. Large selection of Parma's. The taste was not my favorite. I did love the chips and the garlic bread. Other than that, come here for the brew. I don't drink but I did notice they has plenty and a local variety. Plenty of taxis that frequent this area if you need a ride home. read more

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A fun venue that has nice craft beers that I haven't tried before and great tasting chips covered in a perfect chicken salt. The let down was the signature Parma. I tried the original, cause if that disappoints you know the rest may as well. The flavour was very plain which means none of the individual ingredients were top shelf. The chicken didn't even taste like nice chicken breast. The cheese had no cheese flavour, but was browned. The tomato sauce was completely tasteless and the ham had no smokiness. You get the idea - plain taste even after adding salt, which normally brings out the flavour in food. read more

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Can someone please tell me at what point Parmas became so darn I interesting? I know they're a stereotypical pub food from standard pint & parmas nights. But Mrs. Parma's takes this traditional Aussie food and makes it fun. The base is between eggplant or veal or chicken. I went for the eggplant. They have different varieties, I picked the spanakopita. And my partner had the cauliflower cheese. My one thought that really bothered me was that the eggplant slices were too thin. It made the texture more chewy and hard to cut than I would've liked it to be. The Parma does take up its own plate. And chips and salad are served in separate dishes just so that the Parma gets all of the attention it deserves here. I had heard that it was a good venue for craft beer. And that is always a one up for me. I had the tasting paddle, it's a set menu, so you don't get the option of choosing your drink. But on the plus side, it came with a cute little scroll that contained a list of what I was drinking and room for tasting notes. Hands down, that was adorable and made the beer drinker in me so happy. But back to the focus, you are coming to Mrs. Parmas for the parmas, the craft beer is just a sideshow. With the main event, I thought it was good, but just not as good as I would've expected. If you're coming here during the weekend night, better make a reservation a few days in advance. We were lucky, cause for Sunday lunch we were able to walk in and getting seated on the spot. Happy Parma-ing! read more

Definitely one of the best parma's I've ever had! Mrs Parma's was a great choice for dinner one night while I was in Melbourne - although we were nearly turned away! Apparently this place gets busy and we just got in (last walk in). So keep that in mind if you're wanting to eat here. I got the regular parma and it was delicious, although there are many different toppings to choose from! I wish I had a Mrs Parma's near me (Sydney) because I would definitely be back here regularly! read more

Mrs Parma's - Delicious parmigiana from Mrs Parma's in Melbourne! - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Best Parma I've ever had!! This little pub is an amazing place to eat and have a drink. Right next to the Princess Theatre, so easy to have a meal after a show. Staff were great and welcoming. Parma's are huge so bring your appetite! Try the Parma'geddon if you like spice. read more

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Nice little restaurant close to the Princess theatre where we saw a show on the night of our dinner. Glad we prebooked as the place was full and we had an allocated time for eating to get the next lot in! The Parma selection looked good and when they came were a large size! I had the special Parma of the night with Chorizo. The chicken (choice of chicken, veal and eggplant) was perfectly cooked. As someone who tries to eat healthy meals mostly, when I don't, I want a meal to be special, unfortunately it wasn't. Don't get me wrong, a good parma, but not great. Everyone else at the table was happy with their meal also, but didn't rave about it. The price for the parma was $26.50. We also received chips for the table (good) and a salad (ordinary). The service was great! read more

Mrs Parma's - Parma with Chorizo - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

If you love a good parma, look no further than Mrs. Parmas! This is a specialty Australian beer pub that also offers their specialty parmas. You're given a menu where you choose your base(chicken, eggplant or veal), then there's a long list of toppings you can choose from for your parma (there's also an ever-changing specials menu). I always get the eggplant parma with Bolognese topping, it goes down an absolute treat! Your parma's may take a little while to come out, say 15-20mins-but this is because they are all freshly baked to order (and worth the wait). It comes out alone on a huge plate looking like a monster of a meal. Fantastic I think! A small side of salad and chips are served up separately as to not cramp your parma plate. I find their parma's to really be something special, the thickness of the meat/eggplant is perfect, the crumbing isn't soggy and the toppings hit all the right ratios. I would definitely suggest you try this place out if you enjoy a good parma and beer. The prices are a bit on the high side, but its definitely worth it-serving size is on the large side too. read more

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Wow! Who knew that you could make so many different and varied parmas?!?! Currently mid bite in the chicken parma - bruschetta topping - and my oh my is it good. There's 14 different types of parma here which means I am going to have to come back again. read more

Mrs Parma's - Bruschetta Parma at Mrs Parma's - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I did know that when I came here I was going to a gastronomic house of learning. Did you know a real parmigiana is made with eggplant and not chicken! Thanks Mrs Parma, you have turned my life upside down. I now my eggplant schnitzels at home all the time. Mrs Parma also knows what she is doing when it comes down to choosing the beers they supply to thirsty patrons of her fine establishment. Most of the beers are from local microbreweries. When you have your first refreshing sip you wonder why they are microbreweries and not one of the big boys or why they have not yet been brought by The Fosters Group. read more

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Second time in a month that I went to Mrs. Parmas. If it's parmas you want, then this place has a stack of different toppings, including your traditional tomato and cheese topping. Offering veal or chicken as the base, and chips and salad on the side it's solid fare in a vibrant environment. Arrive early to get a table or a bit later and eat at a counter. Every meal is served promptly and in a friendly manner. Reasonably priced but drinks are a little on the expensive side but offered as pint or pot. Would recommend Mrs. Parmas especially before seeing one of Melbourne's fantastic theatre shows at any of the venues. read more

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Wooo Hoo... I loved it here. For my first visit yesterday I was blown away. From Mrs parma's big tits hitting you in the face as you first see the sign from the outside to the layout and design of the place on the inside. It just felt comfortable. We were seated at our table and advised to order drinks at the bar and order will take place soon. We both ordered a parma (because seriously why else would you be there) and they came with a side salad and chips. I got the mushroom chicken parama. It was delicious. So big and so much to eat, and by then end of it I was a little overfull (which isn't a bad thing) I really enjoyed it. The decor is amazing, lots of cool posters and writings up on the walls to keep you laughing and entertained. I will def be back here to get amongst these parma's again. Plus the beer menu looked really good and well priced. read more

Mrs Parma's claims to have the best 'parmas' in Melbourne. While I haven't tried all of them, I have given it my best over the past few years... and there is an absolute reason why I find myself crawling back to this place time and time again. They have an amazing range of parmas, from your traditional through to Mexican, spaghetti, and even sometimes one with mashed potatoes on it. Their specials cycle in and out, and can often be quite a treat. You have a choice of chicken, veal, or vege-eggplant, and their menu also comes in gluten-free as well - just ask for it :) But this is only the beginning, my friends. You see, they are also extremely well versed in the art of the pour, and their oft-rotation of kegs in both craft beer and the occasional cider puts many into dizzy spins just thinking about it. They do get _busy_.. so if you're thinking about lunch, book. For a beer, stop in anytime and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more

My group of friends had been talking about going to Mrs Parma's for a couple of weeks and finally all of us were free and we were able to get a booking. Our booking was from 7:00pm - 8:30pm however due to traffic and work we ended up being late which didn't seem to please our waitress. Upon being seated we promptly ordered as we knew it would take some time to cook our meals and that we were also on a time limit. I ordered the Mac & Cheese Parma which came out last. I don't recommend it as there was no Mac & Cheese flavour and just pieces of pasta under the sauce and cheese. The Para'geddon and Matriciana (special of the night) were much better and the serving size was pretty generous. Our waitress was the talk of our night as she was terrible at taking our orders and wasn't polite at all. She threw down our plate when delivering our meals and upon collecting our plates rudely asked if we were done with the plates. I can understand that she may have had a bad day but you shouldn't bring that to your job especially if you're in hospitality. We left at 8:35pm scared that she would come back to tell us off. read more

I like it. Nothing fancy. Basic space but eminently functional. Just parmas, chips and salad on offer. The thing is, all of them are good. Every parma in our group including mine looked great and tasted mighty good. The chips were crisp and golden. The salad was nicely dressed. Add good, functional and friendly service and you've got a bloody good place. Nice business model. Works very nicely. read more

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Every time I'm in Melbourne, I have to make a stop off at Mrs. Parma's; where else can you find a place that is solely devoted to the parmigiana? Despite it being called 'Mrs. Parma's' to the displeasure of all South Australians, they really do serve up some of the best parmigianas in the city. You can choose between Chicken, Veal and Eggplant as well about several different toppings based around the classic. Keep an eye out for the specials board which will have a unique topping for the night. The serves are massive and comes with a large bowl of tasty chips and salad to share. Last visit I had the Chicken Bratwurst Parmigiana; the sausage was delicious and the parmy itself was tender and juice and had an great thickness to it unlike some places which pulverize the fillet until it's wafer thin. Behind the bar, there are dozens of local Melbourne craft beers to choose from to please any drinker. The primary issue with Mrs. Parma's is that it's very popular and very busy respectively, especially on game nights which is within walking distance from the MCG. Remember to book a table ahead or try your luck walking-in and grabbing a seat at the bar, but also be prepared to be turned away and left parmaless. I've been coming since about 2011 and glad to see Mrs. Parma's never seems to looses it charm. Hears to many more parmy's (parma's) in the future. read more

Our first time visit and a treat for my partner, who as a coeliac has never eaten a parma before. Good range on offer including a range of gluten free options (and GF beer available). When they came out they were huge, with a side of chips and salad. Needless to say we waddled back to the train station feeling very full. A bit on the pricey side but you certainly get the quality for your money ! read more

We visited Mrs Parmas for my sisters recent 25th. My father recommended it as he'd been once before on a business lunch. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was very casual, laid back and welcoming. It has a small pub-like feel, which is awesome to find in the heart of the city. The service was warm, friendly and very swift. The waitress revisited our table several times within a ten minute period in aid of the indecisive amongst us. We did not have to wait long before our meals were served. They have a good selection of parmas (that's parmigiana for the uninitiated - breaded chicken, veal or eggplant served with a Neapolitan sauce and mozzarella cheese). I had an eggplant base with pumpkin, basil and feta topping. It was a large serve and absolutely scrumptious. My husband had the parmageddon, labelled as being the hottest Parma in town. He eats chillies on a daily basis so he found it pretty tame, as did I. My only complaint was it could have been just a tad spicier. Prices were very reasonable for the large helpings. Bowls of chips and salad are provided around the table to share and two of each was more than enough to satisfy our party of 8. Overall a nice, casual parma haven worthy of a revisit. read more

I went to Mrs Parmas for the first time tonight. The table service was prompt and the food came out quickly. Parmas were huge and the salad and chips were enough for our table. The prices are a bit steep -$26.50 for a Parma and small amount of chips and salad - but I'm willing to forgive that as my Bolognese Parma was delicious and, as I said, huge! Downside, is the bar service for the drinks. The guys behind the bar seemed to be working in slow motion and honestly, seemed strangely confused. There was one group of people in front of me and it took the bartender a good 5 minutes to get them a lemonade, a beer and a mixed drink - the last one seemed baffling to him. If you're going to force people to get up from their table to get a drink, you really should light a fire under your bar staff. read more

My most recent trip to Mrs Parma didn't disappoint. Typically I've gone Friday or Saturday nights and I know to book tables for those nights well in advance. Being a Thursday I thought we'd be safe for a spontaneous Parma. The place was booked out! Luckily it was early and we were able to sneak a table before the people who reserved it arrived. This is something the staff do well! If the can fit you in, they will. But they'll give you realistic expectations about it. If there's a table booked at 7, they'll let you know that it will have to be free by then and then the balls really in your court if you want to accept those conditions. What you can always rely on is fast service and a great selection of parmas! I'm a creature of habit and always go the Mexican Parma but the specials always sound delicious and almost always cause an internal war between what I know and love and their tempting revamps of the Parma. Not only can you choose your toppings but you've also got the choice of chicken, veal or eggplant Parma. The options are endless. And the chips that accompany your meal are quite possible my fave in Melbourne. Great menu, great staff and atmosphere, you've just got to be on the ball if you want to eat here any night, BOOK AHEAD! read more

Delicious Parmas with plenty of choice on toppings. Excellent selection of beers and a lovely homely vibe. read more

Mrs Parma's - Delicious Parmas with plenty of choice on toppings. Excellent selection of beers and a lovely homely vibe. - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

On a Monday night the place was almost full. As the name suggests this place does Parma's and boy does it do a lot of them! There was a choice of either chicken or veal base and more types on offer then I can remember. They are all accompanied with chips and salads as sides because they Parma's fill up the whole plate and are a decent effort to finish. They have a terrific range of beers available, the majority of the range is bottled and a has a good selection of craft beer. Good for groups as they have space to fit quite a few tables together. The staff were friendly on my visit. If you are hankering for a Parma in Melbourne then I would recommend this place for a visit read more

Mrs Parmas is a Melbourne institution, snuggled down an alley off Spring St is this temple to the Australian loved Parmi/Parma (depending on which word you grew up with). This inventive crew are continually creating new combinations of the humble pub meal, so you can often try something new each time. Though with so many to choose from it be hard to decide. You can check the latest list of parmis on offer on their website. While it may be tempting to go for the original you'll thank yourself for branching out a bit. The chips are well seasoned and crunchy. There's a great selection of craft beers to make it a true pot and Parmi kind of meal. The staff here are amazing, very attentive with great customer service (treating you as though a local in a country pub). The prices are pretty decent considering the size of the parmis (they won't leave you feeling hungry after). Mrs Parmas certainly doesn't need the review to get more customers, (because of its size and popularity you'll be lucky to get a space in the bar if you don't reserve and time it right, though the bar adds to the atmosphere) but they do deserve the praise. read more

Really great little place with plenty of seating and quite a selection of prarmas on the menu. You will get an excellent large portion of your selected dish here but it falls short for the namesake of having Parma in their name. Regardless, you will have a great time here so bring your fiends and have a few brews with your feast! read more

Decided to drop in after a show at the Princess Theatre. Excellent service and fantastic food!! The parmigianas were delicious and the selection of ciders available were delicious. Would highly recommend read more

Yes, only in Australia would you find a hugely popular joint that specialises in Parma's. Maybe that's because the rest of the world wouldn't know what a parma is. Mrs Parma also serves other dishes like steak, burgers, fish and chips and stuff like that but hey, you'd be crazy to order any of these. At least not on your first trip here. My choice has got to be the Swiss - cheesy mustard sauce, smoked leg ham & asparagus. But that's because I like the weird stuff. Or the Moroccan Meatball - spiced meatballs topped with melted cheese. The portions are big and the waiting time is long, but it sure is worth it. And it maybe all about the beers, but that do also have some Kelly Brothers Cider. Well done, Mrs Parma. Well done. read more

Parmas of all kinds, bigger than your head. I had the Mexican, I always have it. Sour cream, avocado, cheese, salsa, jalapeños. Deeeelicious. Great chippies too, and an interesting beer/cider range. Easily my favourite eatery, ever. Ever. Just wish they'd bring back the BBQ Parma. BBQ sauce, cheese, onion rings. Awwww yiiiis. read more

Mrs Parma's - Mexican parmigiana - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Parma'geddeon is the first meal in Melbourne that actually had some heat. Their food is heavy so be ready, probably a good idea to starve yourself for a few days. Fun beer selection as well. read more

Mrs Parma's - Australian craft beers. Already unique. Add some Parma and you have something special. - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Mrs Parmas gets 5 stars but their Eggplant Mac and Cheese parma gets 1 star. Mac & Cheese Eggplant Parma - Don't get me wrong I love the Victorian beer here but the last time I went I ordered the eggplant with mac and cheese topping without the ham and I was expecting it to be just as great as the parmas I have had here previously. When it arrived it looked like someone had spewed on my plate. Usually the flavours are spot on here, but you don't put oregano on top of mac and cheese. The cheese and the béchamel flsvours were inseparable. Please read the rest of my review on my blog: chefjohnsmith.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/melbourne-3000-mrs-parmas/ read more

Although what Melbourne serves up as chicken parm, I would argue is schnitzel with cheese, the meal was solid and tasty. A nice place for a casual meal and good service on a weeknight. However, they did charge $5 for a shared plate fee which I find enraging (it's not like we had a cheap bill otherwise) and $13 for a beer seems pretty steep. read more

Seriously disappointed. This place has to have been the most expensive bad meal I've ever had. If you're going to charge $25 for a burger, you darn should be setting it on a bunch that can make it past one or two bites before falling apart. And what the hell is a Parma anyway? Maybe explain what it is? I didn't order a Parma because nothing on anyone's plate who were eating them looked appetizing, much less worth the exorbitant price. The only highlight is the draught beer selection. Slow service, over priced and not worth the trip. read more

Went here on a Friday night. The place was full of people eating and drinking. This is the best selection of craft beers on tap that I have seen in Melbourne. I had some beers from there rotating taps. Both were tremendous. Also had one of there Parmys they are famous for. I had the Prosciutto one and it was very nice. If you like craft beers from small micros and or a good parmy, Check this place out. read more

This place is never a healthy choice, but it is always delicious and a reliable destination for friends. I always get the Parmageddon, which is the four-chili one. It's not as eye-watering spicy as the description suggests, but I do like the kick it offers. read more

Well worth the journey to the West End of the Melbourne CBD. The atmosphere was cozy, warm, and inviting on a cold and wet evening in Melbourne. However, this did not deter diners from visiting their favourite Italian Restaurant and Bar. The vibe was reminiscent of the famous bar from the TV Series "Cheers"...it had that special charm. With Handcrafted Beers from their very own Microbrewery to their famed Handcrafted Gluten-free Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, this eatery had it all. I ordered the original Chicken Parma, as I was told this was a house favourite. When I saw the waiter bringing it to my table, I was overwhelmed by the enormity of the serving. The Parma itself covered the vast majority of the dinner plate, with an accompanying salad dressed with an interesting and savoury blend of Italian herbs and olive oil. Then, there was a side of the most perfectly cooked chips. Unlike many other restaurants that I've visited in the past (who shall remain nameless for the purposes of this review), the meal came out in a timely fashion and was sustainably hot throughout consumption. read more

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Great selection of local beers and cider. Gluten free parmas. What else needs to be said, get down there!

The Parma'geddon was my favorite. Great atmosphere. Very good limited menu and nice draft beer selection. Friendly staff. Too many empty reserved tables increased wait time and the salad side was forgettable. Would recommend to anyone visiting. Veggie options available. read more

The parmas here are good, real good. There is a good range of beers. I had the regular and the Aussie and they were really nice and the chips were good too. It is probably me being unrealistic but I struggle with $30 for a parma. If you like that price, this is maybe a five star place for you. The other reason they can't get the fifth star is their opening hours are a bit light - 8pm MTW, 9pm Thursday (although we didn't leave until after 9.30pm), and 10pm FS - I mean, this is not bloody Sydney. read more