Fresh User Reviews for Child Friendly in Melbourne

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  7     

I didn't have enough time to enjoy a sit-in at the chokolait hub, but my take away drink was just as exceptional. The iced jaffa (dark chocolate) drink which I ordered had just the right amount of orange and sugar to balance out the flavours and was just the right 'pick me up' when I braved the Melbourne rain outside. Will come back for more!

May 28, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Drinks  8      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     

Had a fab night at Bistro Vue on recent trip to Melbourne. Really great service and fab food. Thought it was really good value for money and have recommended it to friends when they visit Melbourne next month.

May 27, 2012

3.5 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  6      Service  3      Value  2     

Could have spent 10 bucks and gone somewhere else with more consistency. We didn't have high expectations but cold burgers is certainly not what we wanted from a burger diner. Advertised burger were 100% meat, but more like 20% meat and 80% breadcrumbs et al. Gave me indigestion.

Soft drinks severely overpriced, two burgers, two soft drinks and 1 fries came to $50. The manager was lovely enough, but his staff were a bit clueless.

May 25, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Recently came here while on a trip to Melbourne. I am planning my next trip down just for another burger. If you think that this is mildly excessive, clearly you have never been.

Came with 6 others, we ordered a few things each and shared it all round, utterly amazing. Had we not been so full, we would have ordered a second round of foods.

I don't want to single out anything off the menu, because everything we had was pure brilliance. Also, the best lemon, lime and bitters I have ever had, I had here.

Aboslutely Super Highly Recommended to anyone who will listen.

May 24, 2012

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  4      Service  2      Value  1     

The receptionist told us that our food will be ready in 15 minutes but we waited for almost 1 hour. No apologies offered. So rude and disorganised.

May 24, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  9     

This cafe is totally unassuming and fantastic. I had the Best long black I've ever had in my life here. It was just delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and the environment is very calm. It is a haven for anyone who needs brain space and time. I went around 8.30am one morning and the sun was blazing in their rear window, which was really fabulous. I did not eat the food here as I didn't have enough time but it looks welcoming and homely.

May 23, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Quality  9      Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

I have been to Dizzy's many times and our kids really love it. They have a brilliant play structure and the whole space is huge so the kids can run amok and just tire out! I think the food is actually really good, coffee fine too. I worked it out that having a party at an indoor play centre is actually heaps cheaper than having one at home, and the added bonus is you don't really have to do anything as Dizzy's does it all for you.

We have had just a cafe table there and that was really relaxed and once we booked out one of their themed party rooms (the witches room) and the kids got all dressed up. Plus we had a visit by Dizzy the Dragon. It is definitely one of our favourite kids play centres (clean and the staff are young, but friendly and the place has a good vibe). Thanks!

May 22, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  5      Service  1      Value  3     

This has for many years been my favourite restaurant in Melbourne and I have taken many visitors there over the years, however, when there on Friday night for a birthday celebration, we could not have been more disappointed, not by the food, but the service, which was surely the most apathetic, disinterested and rude in all of Australia. No one seemed to care, we had to ask for our drinks 4 times before they finally arrived, half way through our main course. What a huge letdown for such a previously great restaurant. I am sure that Cath Claringbold would be very sad indeed.

May 22, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  7     

Read some reviews from the site so decided to give it a try. Didn't disappoint us. Great food, the marinated pork is something that you should give it a try.

Service was good even though the place was packed. Will try it again in the future.

May 21, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Had such an amazing night at Hellenic Republic! The food was authentic and what you would get in a taverna in Greece.

Highlight would be the lamb and the moussaka. The Cypriot grain salad is also a must. For dessert I got the 'Ekmek kataifi pagoto' which is a pastry with cherries, custard and mastic ice cream. Amazing!

Also had a nice chat with a waitress from Greece, she was lovely to talk to her and very attentive. Planning my next trip to Melbourne just to have dinner at Hellenic Republic!

May 16, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  4      Ambience  3      Service  5      Value  4     

2nd visit (1st 4 years ago) Not very impressed unfortunately. Booked for Mothers Day, was not told when booking that it was a set menu. Arrived and was told it was 'a set' after saying that I wasn't informed when booking and not particularly happy, was told that the senior staff would come and have a chat with me. That didn't occur.

The set menu was for 2 persons based on $42.00 per person, we paid $45 person plus drinks. Admittedly didn't check the bill till after paying. There was no separate bowl of olive oil (normally served at Greek restaurants for dipping). The dips though tasty were small in portion. The octopus was not tangy with lemon as expected. Which brings me to the point of having a set menu, what if people are allergic to certain foods, or come to a lunch with a budget? If I had been told, I would have gone elsewhere.

The baklava was burnt on the bottom. The corkage $4.50 per bottle (love that as we opened and poured our own drinks, so $4.50 for the cost of a glass on the table). All in all disappointed with the outcome. The way we show a restaurant we like it is to return, sadly we won't.

May 13, 2012

4.5 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  6      Service  6      Value  3     

Came here 12 months ago and had an excellent risotto. New chef and just had one of the worst I've ever tasted. Cheap and Nasty cuts of chicken, poorly presented and over priced. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

May 09, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     

Peggy and her crew were involved in catering for 162 guests at my daughter's engagement just 2 weeks ago. Her quality service and looking after all guests and their tastes was something beyond description. All guests boasted so highly of the quality of all her food and they said they all will be going to her restaurant and using her for catering services in future.

Peggy is so innovative and listens to all special requirements as we had requested. I have not tasted such food provided by her in Australia as we have eaten at so many restaurants. Tonight we are going back to her restaurant. I would say to everyone who has not been to her restaurant to make a visit and try her cuisine cooked to your taste especially in hotnees. The Best Indian Restaurant in Australia.

May 06, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

Pleases my Thai wife to have a decent Thai place locally. Much better and more authentic than other local Thai restaurants.

May 06, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Food was awesome but the only thing the service is very bad.

May 06, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  7     

Went to Boathouse last week with my friend who lives in that area. She said she goes there all the time and really likes it. We spent a nice afternoon catching up. Food was yummie. Our waitress was super sweet.

May 02, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Drinks  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

I am so happy that this old pub at the top end of my street got tarted up. The West is really showing everyone what can be served up over the bridge. I have been here a number of times and it never disappoints. Whether you are dining in the bar or the restaurant you will love this comfy corner pub. The steaks are cooked to perfection the chips are fat and fluffy; fish & chips are buttery and delectable the salad with peas is the nicest one I have ever had... it's worth getting the fish & chips just for this!; my fiance is obsessed with the steak & kidney pie, being a Yorkshireman he has high pie standards! He has now ordered this dish 4 times and maintains it's the best pie he has ever eaten; I love the desserts and stinky cheese board this place is the business. It's not a cheap pub meal but you are paying for top notch service and top quality food you will love this place and return over and over again... don't forget to make a booking this place is busy every night of the week. Keep up the good work - love this local gem.

Apr 27, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  8     

The coffee is to die for... How fantastic to be presented with a coffee menu! This is the place to go for your daily pick me up. You might have to wait for a table on the weekend but well worth it!

Apr 27, 2012

6.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  6      Value  6     

Fantastic seafood, beautiful meals all within a affordable price range. It is now one of our favourite restaurants to go for work lunches. And they also make a great Sangria!

Apr 26, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

Carlton Curry House ticks all the boxes. I went here with a large group of 15 and we all thought the food was outstanding. The prices are very reasonable and the servings are generous. The service is great, very friendly but not invasive. Upstairs caters for a large group. So if you’re into Indian food and would like to impress your friends, this is the venue for you!

Apr 25, 2012