Fresh User Reviews in Canberra

5.5 Average

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  7     

Forgot our order, ran out of clean spoons and my glass had food in it, generally needs a good clean, it was great in the past but is now missing the mark in the area of service, food is still Ok if it arrives, would not go back.

May 27, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  5      Service  1      Value  3     

Went to Mezzalira with four friends last night (25 May 2012) to celebrate three birthdays. Service was very poor with (mainly) surly wait staff sometimes deigning to 'do a favour' for patrons after numerous, successful attempts to (deliberately?) avoid eye contact.

Food was of a good standard, but serve size for mains was mean, even for nouveau cuisine. Ambience was good until the front door opened and the gentle five degree wind blew into almost the whole restaurant. Overall value for money was low, saved from very poor by the quality of the food.

May 26, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

Lovely Sis Mantar and the best zucchini balls in Canberra! As a vegetarian there are lots of things to choose from, however, my boyfriend loooves the mixed grill.

May 26, 2012

3.5 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  2     

I have never been so frustrated in ordering a meal in my life. There were so many "House Rules" to follow to get your meal. One of our party was unwell and wasn't eating a large meal. An entree was all that they were able to eat. However, we were advised that you couldn't order a platter for two and an entree for the third person. All three had to get the platter. We also had to ask quite forceably to just get two mains and an entree.

Apparently the "House Rule" is that if there's three people, you have to order three mains. I don't mind there being "House Rules", but at least state them in the menu, or to the guests when they are handed the menu. One of the waiters was exceptionally rude, the other was polite despite the difficulties we were having when ordering.

I took two out-of-towners to this restaurant and was extremely embarrassed at the service and the extremely small size of the main meals (for the price paid). I will never take any guests to this restaurant again. It was good about 4 years ago, not so good now.

May 25, 2012

7.3 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  7     

Booked a table for Mother's Day breakfast and it was wonderful. Food was lovely, location is fantastic. Make a booking and you won't be disappointed. The price is quite high but you do get an amazing view of the lake in Canberra and the food quality and portion size makes it worthwhile. Definitely will go again.

May 25, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  5      Service  9      Value  8     

Definitely worth a try!

This is a local secret in Lyneham, ACT. The service is as good as the food! The food is consistently delicious and the service is outstanding. They really treat you like royalty here! Same crowd every week. The food is good and nicely presented. It is hard to find a Chinese restaurant which has such a great following. A simple comfortable atmosphere and simple decor. Highly recommended for a reasonable price meal. The average main meal costs about $14.50 BYO Wine/Beer.

May 24, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

We enjoyed a birthday dinner at one of the few restaurants open on Monday nights. I know hospitality has to close some nights but does every restaurant in Canberra have to be closed on Mondays. Our meal was fabulous and the service was great. We were the only ones in the restaurant so we were really looked after.

I would recommend The Artisan. It was expensive but when you have fine dining that they serve you must expect to pay. Very nice night and will be back.

May 22, 2012

7 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  8     

Food was interesting and good. Service excellent. Pleasant decor. BYO, no corkage. Definitely worth a visit, we'll be back!

May 21, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  7     

Very basic setting but good Thai food. Staff very attentive. Good value.

May 21, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  6      Service  10      Value  9     

Excellent meal, excellent service, good value, pleasant surroundings = great package + easy parking!

May 20, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  6      Service  9      Value  10     

A pleasant surprise. Will continue to patronise the restaurant.

May 20, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  10      Value  10     

In additional to normal Thai food you can find from other restaurants in the city, please ask the capable chef to prepare something out of the ordinary. I believe he is a duck specialist, both for the curry and noodle soup. His deep fried perch with spicy three-flavoured sauce was also exceptional.

May 20, 2012

7.3 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  8     

Lovely food, well presented. The Tom Yum Khoong was very nice as was the red curry duck.

May 20, 2012

2.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  4      Service  3      Value  1     

So far as I can tell, and my partner says the same thing, the meat at this place is chemically aged. It certainly tastes that way. I can only guess at the maturation method, but chemical aging seems the most obvious. The place isn't really different from Hog's Breath except the crowd is quieter.

The service was on the line of 'don't bother me, do it yourself.' I know that these guys spent a lot of money on the decor. It would be better spent on the food and getting a decent staff.

May 19, 2012

3 Below Average

Food  4      Ambience  5      Service  2      Value  1     

This was a business lunch. Sad food, no service. I don't know why they don't switch over to a fast food franchise. Not Recommended.

May 19, 2012

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  1     

Rude, obnoxious, waitress ruined our perception of the place. We went there often but her awful response when we brought some food from another place was just not justified. We were not even eating it there, it was takeaway.

May 18, 2012

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  1     

Worst place ever! Do not go there. Waitress recommended a cake to us. It tasted unpleasant. She took it back to the kitchen but still charged us the full price ($16+ for a slice of cake)！

May 18, 2012

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  1     

The waiter guy was really awful. He got our order wrong. After taking it back to the kitchen, he still charged us extra for his mistake！ No apologies, nothing. Do not go there, not worth the frustration.

May 18, 2012

6.3 Average

Food  7      Ambience  5      Service  6      Value  7     

The food was delicious, this place has not turned me down like many other Indian restaurants have. The food quality was really good for what it was priced and so was the quantity. The naan-bread that I ordered was cooked well, nice and soft and the aroma of spices from the chicken were delightful. Though the wait-staff was polite she should be professionally trained to know some tips of the trade. Will definitely return.

May 17, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  7     

I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews! Since I moved here from sydney in 2010 I have never had a bad experience! The food has always been excellent and the service is very welcoming and genuine.

May 17, 2012