Some of the best Austrian food out there. Good service and got food quickly. If you're in…read moreCastlemaine I highly trying it out.

The most amazing café lattes... But a little known secret... is they have the absolute BEST…read moreEspresso Martini in the world!!!! Beans are roasted in house! And the staff...

You can see the Ezard influence here. Savoury food was fantastic. Sweets looked good but lacked…read morereally exceptional flavour. Salted caramel bar excluded. Atmosphere has feeling of the Emporium food hall. Couldn't pinpoint why but that's how it felt. Having said that if you are in Bendigo highly recommend. We will come back for more next time we are in town.

Very pleased that Bendigo finally has a high quality eatery - Masons is very impressive. Our group…read moreof four samples the grazing menu and it was outstanding, with some of the vegetarian dishes the highlight. Each dish was delicately balanced and presented beautifully, with excellent service to match. The only downside was that we arrived 5 minutes early for our 8.15 sitting and were asked to wait outside on the street, despite the cold.

Okay, this is basically another one of those old man pubs, and it certainly shows since it did come…read moreacross as being rather tacky, and of course the beer selection was also quite limited as well, which I have to admit was a bit of a shame. Still, I didn't mind this pub all that much, namely because it was one of those old school pubs that I do quite like. In a way, it certainly does have some charm about it, and the service was pretty good as well. Sure, it probably isn't a pub for the young and hip, but still, it wasn't bad.

It had been ages since I went to GPO but last night I stumbled across this amazing little gem in…read morethe heart of Bendigo. A trendy restaurant with amazing ambiance, waiters clearly took amazing pride in their work and were very professional, well groomed and polite. The food was amazing and great value, the stone cooked pizzas were well balanced and delicious. My recommendation is the indulgence package - amazing value with a stunning 3 course meal with sides. You should also try the chocolate garden, highlight of the meal. If you're looking for a good night out I highly recommend GPO

This is a place you should come in a group - there is so much interesting dishes to try out. Our…read moregroup of 3 started off with a jug of a generously fruit-filled sangria. Carrying through the Spanish / Mediterranean theme, we proceeded with tapas. The ham & cheese croquettes were superb. Great tasting with hints of exotic spices. The crispy pork belly bites were however a little too lardy for my liking (sticking to the teeth!!!) although the chilli/tomato/pear jam was a great accompaniment to the pork. The pear and nuts salad complemented our tapas dishes nicely. Liked the cider dressing that was used. The calamari was fresh and juicy. A little more salt and pepper would have provided a better kick to it tho'. The chicken breast was really really tasty (with hints of fresh rosemary), juicy and tender. The paella was interesting - great strong taste that befits the cuisine type, with the prawn and chicken displaying great taste and texture. I however couldnt put my finger on the saffron rice .... hmmm but overall a great dish nonetheless. If you happen to be in Bendigo and like a change, do come by. Great place in this beautiful town

Being half Italian I can tell you the excellent food here is authentic, honest Italian. All six of…read moreus thoroughly enjoyed our meals, from the fungi pasta, or the broad bean bruschetta to my delicious tuna salad. The panna cotta's - one with tangy burnt lemon and the other with caramel and Amaretto biscuit - were a very tasty finish to a perfect meal. The great value 'Rustica' house red was also enjoyed by all. Great coffee, friendly, efficient service under a canopy of green made for the perfect lunch with family and friends. Highly recommend!

Praise be to the Thai Gods for placing this little gem in Castlemaine! My food faith in this tiny…read moretown is slowly being restored. Naam Pla has plunked itself next to the Theatre Royal smack bang in the centre of town and seems to be the go to chow for all kinds on a Summer eve. Hipsters and tattooed pensioners alike are smattered around the joint which offers both inside and outside seating as well as a bar to sit at whilst waiting for your takeaway. The menu offers more than just your average Thai takeaway around the corner would including whole barramundi with a green mango salad and Australian calamari offered as the staple seafood option for your dishes. It caters well to a sit down meal but I was in the mood to sit down at home. I ordered the beef Pad See Ew with its beautiful dark, sticky soy sauce and fresh greens ($19.50) and 4 mini chicken and prawn spring rolls ($10.00) which were nice but didn't really warrant the price tag. Overall, it was pretty tasty and I am happy that I've finally found some delicious Thai food close to home.

Tried this place for the first time. I called for delivery and while they don't always offer it,…read morethey said they could do it for me, which I appreciated. We had a sample platter for starters. The spring rolls were full and tasty. The fish cakes were delicious and just spicy enough. The green chicken curry was again spicy enough. A bit more chicken would be a nice touch but overall very good. Delivery was a bit slower than expected, however it is difficult to find our address sometimes so it is understandable. Both the person I spoke to on the phone and the delivery person were extremely friendly without being patronising. I highly recommend!

Good food and excellent service! We had dinner at this super…read morebusy restaurant on a Friday night and we really enjoyed the food we ordered! The waitress was super friendly and made some great recommendations, the portions were good and the prices really reasonable!

I'm a huge fan of this pub. And I do not say that often…read more The food menu really had me at hello and pushed the Bridge to be my top choice pub in Castlemaine. The food was so good in fact, that we came nearly every week for the time we stayed in Castlemaine. There's options for vegetarians as well, it's not your traditional pub food fare. I really liked the feel of the place. It feels familiar and welcoming, vibrant and chill all at the same time. The staff here make you feel at home. It's bustling with locals, there's heaps of live music. And there's a vibin' beer garden back patio. The Bridge Hotel is located right across from the Castlemaine botanic gardens. Just a stone's throw away from the station but away enough from anything that it seems to stand alone. Can't wait to venture back for Mondays in Mexico!

Good food with live music and pleasant casual ambience. Frequented by local community which is…read morealways a good sign.