The Ruben Sandwich was ok but could've used more pastrami…read more I ordered a side of scrambled eggs and hollandaise sauce, and it looked like it was just 1 egg used. Obviously, I was expecting 2 for the price. Our skinny flat whites smelled nice but didn't stand out when it came to their taste. The banana bread French toast was ok and looked fabulous. Service from the servers was above average and the kitchen was also prompt.

I can't speak highly enough about this place. There are a few interior rooms -- each small and…read morecozy. The staff was helpful and kind. I ordered the eggs benedict and the hotcakes with popping chocolate. Both were delicious. Plus the coffee is FANTASTIC. Glad I made the trip from the CBD!

Chapel Street Restaurant open 24 hours 7 days a week, serving a delicious selection of simple, no…read morefuss meals; need I say more? Chapelli's is great if your after a traditional Italian meal at an affordable price as well as very generous servings to match. The service however can somehow be jeopardized, as the venue is open 24 hours, late in the night to early on weekend mornings can sometimes see the seedier of clientele wandering in for a feed after a heavy night out drinking. That's not to say that at other times during the day Chapelli's can be very efficient and welcoming, it's just a bit of luck as to what sort of quality you will receive.

I am the type to buy from who I like and boy, do I like the staff here!…read moreLiving just a few minutes away from this always open restaurant ensures that I am regularly here. Regardless of wether you're looking for a feed after a night out on chapel street or you want a nice lunch with friends or a coffee and cake, Chappellis always does the job. It isn't the best food I have ever had but it surely is not the worst! The coffee is great and the cakes are divine! Most of all the staff are absolute sweeties! What brings me back everytime is the smile on their faces and the fact they will always make me feel like I am their best customer! If you're all about good customer service then you will adore this place just like I do! I plan on staying a regular here as long as I live in Melbourne!

A great ambience especially when it just opens, great coffee and selection of pastries, tram at…read moredoor and it is a good vibe on Sundays. It like me and cant handle crowds, go early to enjoy the serenity.

I walked a really long way to come here and try. I really like their vibes here and it's really…read morekickback cafe where it would be a nice place to chill/study/work. I got their Blueberry and Riccota Hotcake and their ice cream coffee. I thought the ice cream coffee(it's a melbourne thing) was pretty good. I still thought one of the places I've had in Melbourne had the best ice cream coffee but it was still good in its own way. Their specialty blueberry and ricotta hotcake was a beast to take on. I didn't finish it and yes(I came by myself). I thought it was a pretty good dish. Definitely something to share and eat something else. I wish I had people to come with to try their other dishes because they all sounded really good. I thought maybe the ricotta hotcake could use maybe an ice cream to really top it off OR the hotcake be more like a souffle pancake because it does get a bit dry as you keep eating it. It's definitely a photogenic looking hotcakes which I'll try to upload later. I hope this place survive the pandemic.

8 April 2017 Had reaaally good memories of the Linguini…read moreMatriciana... tossed in flavoursome olive oil with h the pasta being the star of the dish and not the seafood. No longer the case very disappointing ... sauce was like a soup. Seafood was ok but is no longer what it used to be. Has the cook left?? it doesn't have that olive oil herb taste. Only seafood brine which I can do!! Hmmmmm 28 Mar 2016 Have been here quite a lot over the years.... my favourite would definitely be their linguini pasta and the sticky date pudding!!! can be quite busy but usually tables are readily available due to size of the place and outdoor seating.

Just terrible and very rude service. 2 of the staff were really abrupt and rude yelling at…read morecustomers that they don't serve outside because it's going to rain. They then called out over other customers for us to move tables when we went inside.. it was embarrassing and when we said so they got defensive saying they have been so busy and she has been working all day and didn't need to hear upset customers.. She said if we wanted to just leave. Again this was in front of other customers!. The lady next to us said she was rude and the staff should've apologised. We left. Do not go to this restaurant the staff are arrogant and rude. The food is average too.

I really loved this restaurant, so much so that I'm considering having my next birthday gathering…read morehere. It's that awesome mix between an after-work bar and a cosy restaurant. I visited for a friend's birthday with about 15 other people, and they were not hesitant to keep the Cooper's on tap coming our way, even after a couple of hours. There is a great selection of food, from pasta to burgers and salads (all my favourite things) as well, and it's fairly reasonably priced for the quality. The kitchen/staff did the right thing, in the sense of bringing out all our meals at the same time - but when there's more than ten in your group it does take some time to receive your meal. I must admit that this was on a Friday night and at least two of the restaurant's rooms were full. When there's good service and beer flowing though, you don't think about your stomach as much. I'll definitely be back.

A gorgeous little restaurant hidden down University Street hidden away from the busy Lygon street…read moreprecinct. Upon entry this place has an amazing vibe and feel to it. Its beautiful terracotta influences and outside courtyard dining area remind you of a Tuscan setting. Café Italia works best for functions spread across three dining sections. Their menu appeals to wide variety of visitor and boasts a northern Italian cuisine influence. Everything is made in house, Italian restaurant style, with fresh pasta and hand rolled gnocchi being made daily.

Great service and amazing food! Is worth the money, not many nice restaurants in the area with food…read moreat this quality! Has a great take away menu as well with gluten free pasta which is great!!

Reasonable food, but definitely overpriced with most mains over $30. I had the crumbed veal filled…read morewith camembert, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic fried gnocchi, roasted pepper glazed baby beets & buttered broccoli. The fried gnocchi was deep-fried in batter, the veal was reasonably tender but not especially so and the accompanying vegetables unremarkable. There was no sign at all of beets, glazed or otherwise. The plate was far too rich as a whole with no acid to cut through it. The lasagne was pleasant, but just a reasonable lasagne, the price again simply not reflecting the quality of the food. The profiterole dessert was the saving grace. They were delicious and completely worth their $12 price tag. The wait staff were pleasant and courteous, and the restaurant interior was inviting. In all, a reasonable but unremarkable restaurant that could do with a little perspective when it comes to price.

Great service, and quick! Came in for a light lunch and…read morelots to choose from. They still had breakfast and brunch menus going as well as full lunch menu. Arancini were delicious, and the bruschetta good too. Great coffee as you'd expect!!

THREE AND A HALF STARS. Don't be deterred by their low rating, I was pleasantly surprised and found…read morethe reviews did not carry their weight. Triim is a cute little sidewalk cafe located in a backalley off Little Bourke Street called Hardware Lane. This "mediteranean" inspired restaurant serves everything from breakfast to late night snacks. My mom and I were looking for a light breakfast before heading to the Australian Open, and wouldn't you know this is one of the only places that serves just plain ol' eggs and bacon next to their eggs benedict and classic brunch options. The special for the day was bacon, eggs-your-way, toast a non-alcoholic drink for $9. Skip the bacon and it's $7. It's an unbeatable deal for any restaurant nearby. Why three and a half stars? The food is good. Unmemorable. You will be full and satisfied after your meal, but you'll never have a wild craving to travel across town for it. **Addendum: I did not try their larger, more classic brunch options.** However, you will be exceptionally well-taken care of from the moment you approach the restaurant. Our every need was catered to (including setting up WiFi on our behalf so we could look up the matches we wanted to see that day). The hostess and the servers will do whatever necessary to ensure you leave full and happy. My mom and I were extremely satisfied for choosing Triim for our breakfast needs and recommend that if you live, work or are staying in the area to give it a try!

This place recently changed owners and it's excellent.. you better try it before it gets really…read morebusy! The coffee is really good (Padre beans) and the breakfast dishes don't stand out on the menu but surprise you pleasantly! I had the el hefe - avocado on toast with a Spanish twist - and it was delicious... Staff was very very friendly and attentive.. Great spot in a strip with not much else.

Ibella feels almost like a hobbyist project. I don't mean that entirely in a bad way - the staff…read moreare friendly enough, and they're happy enough to have a chat in the sunshine. I apparently arrived just after their chef had left, but the guy behind the counter was more than willing to make me an omlette. But this was after they'd said they'd be fine to cook me some breakfast, and after they told me that they couldn't actually make the order I wanted. But when the omlette came it was pretty hefty, and tasty enough that it almost made up for the burnt cappucino it came with. And the barista stopped out, made with the small talk. I'm not entirely sure about their professionalism, but they're friendly and willing, so I guess they might at least make it through the summer.