Brunetti Carlton, Melbourne

User Reviews of Brunetti, Carlton

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7 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

Wow, so many choices. Truthfully we were overwhelmed with how many desserts could be put in one place. We ordered with no issues as we were served straight away.

The variety of cakes we got were good but nothing spectacular. Probably expected a bit more. Our iced mocha was also average. Maybe we just choose the wrong things.

With so much to choose you could come here every day of the year and try something new. Lucky we live in Sydney otherwise I would have serious weight issue from this place, lol!

Feb 01, 2012

szkut
312

5.5 Average

Food 6 Ambience 6 Service 4 Value 6

I agree that Brunetti is starting to lose some of its polish. The customer service is dropping and especially at the coffee counter, the staff are rude and arrogant. Some of the cakes are becoming hit and miss (for eg the tiramisu) depending upon the day of the week that you go there.

Aug 26, 2011

ellinaki
8

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

Oh how I love Brunetti. I am a stickler for good gelati and I simply adore the variety of flavours here. My favourites are pistachio and raspberry. Great spot for coffee and a decadent cake.

Aug 04, 2011

JBBrown
8

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 6

Vsiting Melbourne we were told about Brunetti by more than one italian. It is a must eat cafe which has the most amazing cakes and desserts.

Jul 30, 2011

lag1
21

5 Average

Food 2 Ambience 6 Service 6 Value 6

Most disappointing macaroon's we have had. Coffee wasn't very good either. No idea what all the fuss is about. The cakes on display Do look amazing but can't comment on flavour as we didn't bother trying again after our dismal macaroon experience.

Jul 16, 2011

Yumm81
13

7.3 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 6

I love to drool at the counter of this place. We even did another round just to look after we'd finished eating.

I have never eaten their hot/ savoury food but some of the pizzas look excellent. Their coffee is fine. Service is Ok but they have so many people they just need to get you in and out. The girl we had this weekend was very pleasant however.

I recommend the cannolis, lemon brulee tart and shortbreads are always a winner. Nice place that is always pumping. Good atmosphere. Great just to go for a look.

Jul 11, 2011

zurich08
228

8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

I really like their choc cake! Strong and authentic choc flavour. Love it!

Jun 14, 2011

Dessert Hunter
1

6.8 Recommended

Food 6 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

The cocktails were great for the price you pay but the dessert range was disappointing for such a well-known chain. I remembered trying some of their macarons and chocolate brownie when I first moved to Melbourne. They were terrible in terms of flavour and texture for the macarons. The filling ain’t even creamy! As for the brownie, it was dry and the after taste was just not good.

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May 01, 2011

lydiaeng
29

1 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

6.8 Recommended

Food 6 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 6

The Lygon St cafe used to be a must-stop every time I was in Melbourne. It was sooo Italian, the suited staff, the range of cakes and beautiful breads, the hustle and bustle of the crowd. But slowly, slowly it's losing it's sheen - the food is not quite as good as it was before, yet the prices have climbed. I had the arancini but it was dry and tasteless. The citrus-ricotta sweet I eat every time I'm there, is not quite what it used to be. The coffee hasn't changed, but then it was never as good as it should've been. The bread though is still sensational.

Apr 10, 2011

lagata
19

6 Average

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 3 Value 7

Nice atmosphere , cakes and pastries are great, and I had a very good coffee. All in all a nice place to drop into for a coffee and cake. All order at the counter, which is fine, but also go pick up from the counter, which isn't.

Feb 20, 2011