The ox tongue was quite flavorful. We sat at the bar area and had a good server. The ambiance was…read morenice and dimly lit. Overall good dinner spot.

Good spot for dinner. More of an intimate vibe than the other restaurants nearby. It's a basement…read morelocation, but they do a good job with the space you forget that you're in a basement. They have great service and lots dishes to share. I recommend the pork/prawn spring rolls, yellow fin tuna and pineapple fried rice. All very tasty dishes. Prices are a bit on the high side, but the quality of the food is good.

Looking for somewhere close to the Stamford Hotel for breakfast and was recommended by staff at the…read morehotel. Cute little cafe with a sign that got "NY bagels"!! However, i ended up going with bacon and eggs although the smashed avocado was a good contender! Good food and cute layout!

If you work around here and is looking for a healthy regular lunch option, look no further!…read more Famish'd has a salad and spud bar, filled with fresh and health ingredients, as well as tasty sauces. From fixed menu options to make-your-own salads or spuds, there's bound to be something for everyone. Spuds also come with sweet potato options for the über-health conscious. I had the soup of the day which was mushroom and barley. Very tasty and filling (I often find myself getting hungry in the afternoon after soup for lunch). I've had the spuds here before and the serving size is EXTREMELY generous. For the health and cost conscious, one serve can almost be split into two meals! I was also pleasantly surprised to find that Yelpers get a check in offer at Famish'd - $1 donation for coffee purchases, St Ali beans no less!

(Drank 12/16/24 MO @ 11:30am): We were certainly south of things but no dining on our first visit…read morehere! A friend and I were on Day 3 of our 12-Day Southern Australia Explorer cruise with Princess Cruises, we took the local train into town, and after some initial morning exploration, we finally took a break at Pure South Dining. Located at one end of the Evan Walker Bridge, we've already been roaming Melbourne's downtown area for a few hours now and needed some refreshments before we continued. The location and morning crowd instantly drew our attention, so we decided to give it a shot. Now, the question was what were we going to have. Was this pure bliss at this dining establishment!? PURCHASE Moo Brew Tassie Lager Pale Beer 425ml Draft ($12.00AUD): Golden amber color, light hoppy malty aroma, light body, light earthy hoppy malty flavor, crisp finish, and light hoppy malty aftertaste. This was a nice morning beer! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=pOaKXxioignZa4YpAe7RRw SERVICE We were immediately greeted by a friendly young hostess who easily sat us at a table close to the bar with a view pointed towards the windows that faced the Yarra River. We were handed both breakfast https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=VrokqUzZG2vQCALVhQQ8tQ and drinks https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=ATKEhvX04l--ZBZuWyyBIA menus, respectively, and given glasses of water while we perused our options. We (with my urging) both decided on a morning beer which seemed to take our server by surprise. Nonetheless, our beers arrived quickly as we settled in. Soon enough, we finished our drinks, asked for our checks, and headed out for our next adventure as the place got busier, and I'm sure they wanted to utilize the space we took up - cheers! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) There was paid basement parking within the Southgate Centre. There also appeared to be a decent amount of parking on all surrounding streets (please note any posted signs), onsite parking at the nearby Federation Square, and of course the wonderful public transportation such as the tram system which we conveniently took and then walked the rest of the way - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located within the Southgate Business Centre https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=tl0oyMEs1_TQkyxjlVLg0g on the banks of the Yarra River, this 2-level eatery (I never saw the 2nd level) had a very clean modern feel perfectly situated for all passerbyers to see. Its 1st level had an expansive floorplan filled with chairs/tables and a central bar area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=iv40miJZUzj-s8-tj731QA that immediately caught my attention. There was decent natural lighting that entered through the many surrounding windows while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs throughout while the voices of conversations were heard in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=L7UN5cQ6DpBu_XOA_q0Xpw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I enjoyed the location, look, and feel of Pure South Dining and would love a return to actually have a full experience. My local beer was nice, but their minimal tap beer selection https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=kJkjes82wpSywzBhwgHS4A woefully needed some help. The food aroma was tantalizing, so I only imagined it tasted wonderful, too, and the lunch/dinner menus were probably even better. The prices seemed comparable while the service was fine. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $12.00AUD / $7.50USD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

100% recommended - especially if you're paying in $USD…read more We made a late reservation, but still able to get a table. Note: There are 2 Pure South - street level and upstairs. We ate upstairs. Had more of a formal vibe, but still smartly casual. We opened with a nice drink, then after a menu review, decided to go with the six course meal for $135 AUD. Add another $80 AUD for wine pairing and there you have it. All of the courses were gourmet portions, but that leaves room for you to taste and savor and not jam it in. My favorite was the steak - perfectly cooked with the perfect sides. Great service as well. Our waiter was a pro - to include appropriate table service / cutlery changes as the meal progressed. You can tell the chef puts effort and care into their work. highly recommended while in the South Bank of MEL.

I could sit at one of their window seats with a coffee all morning and people watch on Brunswick…read moreStreet. The place has a comfy vibe for a casual breakfast or a place to hang with a laptop and sketch book. There are breakfast & lunch options for dine-in along with take-away deli foods like sandwiches and yummy salads. The place was packed when we visited on Saturday afternoon, but we were seated in less than five minutes. The poached eggs and hollandaise are served on top of hashbrown cakes instead of the traditional English muffin. And I was able to substitute grilled mushrooms for the bacon. An excellent option, as the shrooms were freakin delicious. I'm adding Alimentari to my list of happy brunch places.

Friendly staff. Decent price. Yummy food and drinks! Loved it here! Very cute inside.read more

what the bible authors forgot to document was that after god created the heavens and earth and…read moreseparated the seas and skies, an overwhelming hunger manifested him. lo and behold the glories of the proper strawberry matcha waffles with the worlds freshest sweetest strawberries, the unforgettable and unchallenged shakshuka, and the incendiary chili scramble, and thou shall enjoy Piatella Cafe. everything from the food to the service WAS HELLA PROPER! this place is a necessity when in melbourne!

Piatella always has friendly service and can afford booking or non booking at any hour of the day…read morewhen it is open. The staff are nice and the restuaranf has many sweet desserts which I found extravagant and extraordinarily tasty. I found the sauce on the ice cream to be a nice touch. Their actual meals are also delicious. Strongly would return here.

New to town and went here midweek. Food was tasty, price…read morewas comparable and service was fast. Decor is simple but comfortable. Staff were friendly. Decided to drop in for Friday dinner. Got in around 6pm and watched as the place filled up within 1/2 hour. It seems very popular and many where regulars the way the staff addressed the customers. Menu was also extensive. Free flask of Green Tea was on the table on arrival. It was a nice addition, to go with the abundance of free sauces. It will become my regular, feeding a family of 3 for $52 with a Entree, 3 main courses, and 3 of their delicious drinks. Custard Apple Smoothy is to die for.

It's a solid 3.5. This is a largish Vietnamese Thai restaurant on busy High St. I was served…read morequickly and the food also came out very rapidly. I loved the prawn and beef rice paper rolls. As good as I've has for a while and with a nice little kick from the Vietnamese mint. Good peanut sauce too. The beef salad wasn't as polished though. The veggies were a bit roughly cut and it wasn't quite as flavoursome as I'd been hoping. And, the beef was a little chewy. Although, I was starting to rethink the dish by the end as it grew on me throughout and I was left with lovely warm lips by the end. I also loved the chopped nuts through it. You couldn't complain about the size of the serve though. It was huge. I quite liked the place though and would happily come here again. It's not Victoria St but also not Victoria St prices. I reckon it was 20-30% cheaper here. To repeat, I'd very happily come again.

With a casual bar in the front, a lively open kitchen in the middle, and a fine dining atmosphere…read morein the back, Cutler & Co has it all! This is a place for a nice date or evening out with friendly service and requisite menu prices. At each table is a fresh taper candle that's lit as soon as you sit down, and soon after ordering, we received an amuse bouche of a parmesan crisp with fromage blanc and mustard, as well as bread service--sourdough with two kinds of seasoned butter! To start, we shared the assorted greens (lettuce, radicchio) in buttermilk dressing, which was fresh but nothing too spectacular. We continued with our mains: the snapper with pureed eggplant, oyster sauce, watermelon radish, and purplette onion was creative and tasty. But my favorite was definitely the mushroom pithivier, a lovely mushroom "pie" made of layers of duxelles, kohlrabi, and Comte cheese in a flaky, crispy pie crust! Absolutely divine--the filling was rich with umami, but light at the same time with the kohlrabi. The dish came with a light frisee salad on the side and a mushroom ketchup, which added a hit of acidity to every bite of the savory pie. We were told that the pie would take 30-40 minutes to prepare after ordering, but it was totally worth it! We decided to skip dessert, but to finish off, we were given small complementary bites of a jelly and a salted chocolate truffle, which simply melted in your mouth! Overall, this is a lovely place to come for fine dining, though it does get expensive quickly.

"I just rescued some wine. It was trapped in a bottle."…read more Why try just one wine bar when you can do two from the same group? Another stunner with its solid energy, jovial conversations and relaxed feel in a contemporary setting. Wine is king here. New and dynamic wines from up and coming producers to DRC's and Australia's very own Henschke Hill of Grace. 30 wines by the glass, 600+ by the bottle. All at very reasonable prices. Food is a big part of the wine loving experience and Cutler and Co delivers. Ingredients are fresh and seasonal. The menu changes regularly to reflect this. Standouts included: Donuts with sour cream, salmon roe and chives - Not a donut in the American sense, this one, more like a pate a choux puff. Mix up the accompanying sour cream, salmon eggs and chives then spread it on, the slightest hint of yolky brininess in the otherwise mostly sour cream spread and a sip of a racy red; ahhhh. Taco of suckling pig, salsa verde, anchovy and rocket - A simple white corn tortilla with chunk of crispy skin, juicy and tender suckling pig, a smear of a creamy salsa verde backed by anchovy and a peppery, bitter rocket leaf. Add a squeeze of lemon and the flavors come together while begging for a sip of wine. Zucchini flowers, fresh cheese, pickled radicchio and pistachio - A true celebration of summer. Vibrant, fresh, colorful. A kiss of citrus sweetness from the zucchini flowers, texture from the young zucchini themselves. A zesty vinaigrette brings it all together. You guessed it, more wine please! Service is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Prices are good with many selections 60AUD - 80AUD. Markup for top wines 1.5x - 2x auction prices. A worthy visit. Just remember, be a good visitor to Australia, "save water, drink wine".

I really did feel like I was back in Istanbul!! Except the Turkish wait staff had an Aussie accent!…read more:) he would always reply with "no worries".. haha Anyway on to the important stuff.... it was a chillie summer evening.. yes .. it's summer and it was cold out! That's melbourne for you. That's Melbourne Australia not Florida. We were greeted through the hole in the back wall (kitchen) as we entered and sat. first impressions! Food must be good! The darn table next to us ordered ALOT!! and it was for 2 ppl!! Figured out later that it was the set menu. T We were left to ponder over the menu.. this took sometime as we debated over portion size vs. how much we were realistically capable of eating!! too much too try in our first visit. Settled for the all rounder All Nazik dip with bread to start and the shish.. the bread was warm and lightly toasted! We could eat this all night on its own. The dip had a bit of everything we liked with a smokey flavour after taste. The shish... hmmmmm A-maaaaazing!!! Succulent and char grilled. Lots of flavour. Served on a bed of rice that was just the right amount. Other places seem to give u the whole rice pot! The rice was not drabbed with excessive butter only a hint was used. Salad?? hmmmm nothing much to report here... all in all a great experience.. we spent some time in between bites trying to figure where the pic used for wall paper was taken..

Located on the service road near the corner of Nepean Hwy and Balcombe Rd, this is quite a rare…read morefind indeed. ATMOSPHERE Do not be put off! Embrace it! The most endearing thing about this place is the Time Warp. I felt like Dr Who stepping back into the 70's. Dim lights, brown linoleum tables and old community hall chairs add to the character and most certainly remind me of the stone grill bars I visited in Istanbul earlier this year. Packed to the rafters on all three occasions I have eaten ( two take away and one dine in). A real find amongst the locals families SERVICE The restaurant is family run. The family certain,y handle the busy periods very well indeed and make you feel by welcome indeed. Even during busy periods they welcome takeaway orders with enthusiasm. You can feel the pride behind the cooking and they want you to feel well fed and happy when you leave FOOD AND DRINKS Where do I start? All the mains are served with rice , salad and Turkish bread so keep that in mind when ordering. Kadinbudu Kofte is our favourite entree but you can order any 3 for $13. The Kiymal Pide is very filling indeed ( meat filled Turkish pizza) . For mains you can't go past the mixed grill ( a little bit of everything) but you must back it up with the most amazing succulent marinated Chicken Cutlets ( salivating now at the thought of them) The only downside was the Baclava, it was too hard with a toffee like rather than moist bite to it. ROUND UP Very very vey good value indeed. Starters $4, mains $13-$17. You can indulge in a 21 dish take away banquets for $29 per person ( min 2) . Despite the low cost, the food quality is excellent so don't be fooled by the old shabby decor. I highly recommend