Fresh User Reviews for Vegan 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

5 Average

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  1      Value  5     

A lovely lunch with friends was quickly and effectively ruined by the rudeness of one of the wait staff over splitting the bill at the end of the meal when it was explained clearly and agreed to by the wait staff that this would be ok when first coming into the restaurant.

Despite some lovely food, rude service is such a turn off that I will never go back to Shoya again, nor recommend it to anyone for whom courteous service is as important as good food.

May 27, 2012

1.5 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  1      Service  3      Value  1     

I have never written a review about a restaurant but I felt so strongly about the meal I had last night at the Flower Drum that I felt I should warn others. This place is Totally overrated. We had the banquet which consisted of 6 bland under seasoned courses. The sauces had too much corn flour, the fried rice was dry and the presentation, there was none. It was such a huge disappointment, I have had better Chinese from my local takeaway in Sydney.

I am trying to comprehend how they justify the cost as the service was also lacklustre. The waiters were clearing plates away while some of us were still eating. Will never go back there again.

May 27, 2012

4.8 Average

Food  9      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  3     

Decided to give this resturant a go tonight with my partner, we walked in on a saturday night about 630pm and it was dead, so we thought we'd get a table easy. No! The staff were annoyed because we didn't have a booking, and although all their seats were vacant except for few people they did not want to take us in. They then told us if they did, we would have to be out by 8pm. We were hungry so we just went ahead.

The food is good and tasty, but the staff customer service levels.. nothing. No service. I had to grab the girls attention to get served to order, and they didn't even take my order until they were ready despite being told I was ready.
They would bring out food, and not even serve it on our plates (we ordered buffet). Buffet was not worth it as the meals were small and for the price of $35 each would have been better selecting our own.

We did not get asked if food was ok, or if we would like more water. I asked for the food to take away, and I got a plastic container and bag thrown at me to do it myself. Ok, so the food is tasty but the staff are absolutely horrible, horrible. No Tip.

May 26, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  9     

We are regulars since they opened. I must say, I was surprised to read someone did not enjoy it. The service for us has always been perfect! The girls have always been so polite and efficient. The Nam Sod is delicious, they make a great salad! Thai custard is always so yummy! Wontons are nice and crunchy, curry puff very yummy. My son loves the gai yang and gai tod. My husband loves the salads too. We always have a very nice experience dining in or delivered. Infact, feel like Nam Sod tonight!

May 26, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

Yong’s is a vegetarian restaurant, there are many ‘gf’s on the menu and many more ‘v’s (vegan). All of the dishes pictured were vegan and gluten free.

Read the full review on my blog

May 24, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  7     

Bought some macarons and was impressed with the range of flavours that were available but was expecting higher quality since I have read that they have won awards for their macarons. The fillings could have had slightly more flavour and the shells were a tad dry but even so, they tasted good was just expecting more.

May 24, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  8     

Awesome hamburgers and chips. Just such a satisfying meal. One of the places I miss most in Melbourne.

May 24, 2012

4.3 Below Average

Food  1      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  3     

Lovely location and cosy space with a mixture of couch, table and bench seating. Did get very noisy though. The service was very good. Unfortunately,m the food was terrible.

Overall there was a distinct lack of seasoning. The best thing we tried were the Chefs Choice Croquettes (Mushroom, Leek and Parmesan). On the bland side but still nice. From there nothing else impressed. The dips were flavourless and served with lumps of Turkish Bread instead of Flat Bread as described in the menu. Pork Belly was not cooked/rendered enough so was fatty and tough. The sauce tasteless.

But by far the worst dish was the Chorizo. It was barely poached in a horrible apple/mint watery gravy. I took 2 bites and could not eat anymore. Never had such bad chorizo. It should have been all caramelised, crispy and brown on the outside instead of pale with the skin hanging loosely. We didn't risk ordering dessert based on the standard of the mains. Having been looking forward to going here for ages I was beyond disappointed.

May 16, 2012

3 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  2      Value  4     

Have been wanting to go to this restaurant for ages and finally did recently. But oh what a disappointment. The nachos was gluggy and cold and just horrible. The main courses were warm/tepid by the time they got to us. My main course was very floury and bland. This place seems to be hugely popular but given the lacklustre service and the very average meals, not sure what all the fuss is about. Perhaps, it was just a bad/off night.

May 12, 2012

6 Average

Food  6      Ambience  8      Service  4      Value  6     

Walking in off Greville St, Prahran, you might be in a Parisian Bistro. The wait-staff all look and sound French, the decor is appropriate and menu certainly has all the classics. However, in spite of the fact that the reviews are mostly pretty good, we felt that this restaurant fell short in some respects.

The wait staff seemed to have been selected for their ability to speak French rather than do the job, the wine was amateurishly poured and was spilt, there was some minor confusion over one aspect of our orders, our routine allergy issue seemed to cause confusion, the refill of water didn't arrive and the coffees turned up over an extended interval. Perhaps, we just encountered a night when there were some relatively new staff?

My French onion soup was fine, but there were some grumbles about the bisque (too thin?). A comment was made about one of the duck dishes to the effect that it could have been cooked a little less, and about another that it could have been cooked a little more.

On the other hand, my seafood gratin was fine, and there seemed to be no complaints about the steak from the other end of the table. The side serve of beans was a little light on for what we paid, although the mains had generous portions. The food and wine prices were in line with what you expect to pay these days. The wine list had a good selection, including French wines, at various price points.

May 11, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Value  8     

I'm a vegetarian and a real foodie and sometimes I find it hard to combine the 2. Lots of menus have only few vegetarian options and often it is quite obvious the kitchen didn't put their heart into it, saving the passion for meaty dishes.
Attica has a range of great vego dishes!

May 07, 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

4 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  4      Service  8      Value  1     

Very disappointing food regardless of the price. Sophisticated menu but poorly executed. Questionable freshness of seafood, some ingredients felt pre-prepared and reheated (fish, risotto), flavours were not balanced, red meat not cooked correctly (way overcooked) overseasoned and definitely way overpriced. Service was good but after paying the bill I felt ripped off. Would not recommend it. Fail.

May 05, 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

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  1      Service  2      Value  1     

I was not a fan of this place.

Our group was placed in the back corner, with poor lighting. The rest of the restaurant was illuminated, whilst we were in very dim lighting. It was that dim we couldn't even see the colour of our food.

We were also told they had no gyros meat. How on earth does a Greek Restaurant not have gyros meat! If we had known there was no gyros meat, we wouldn't have eaten there.

They forgot one of our platters, and we had to wait 20 minutes for it to come out, by then nobody wanted any. We were told it was only going to be 5 minutes.

Service was also poor. The food is extremely overpriced, with little value.
We will never return to this restaurant, next time we will go somewhere else, which we know has amazing Greek food and service.

Apr 23, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  7     

Not the best value for money but always enjoyable. A fantastic range of tapas with dishes to suit all tastes.

I also really like this place as a bar. It has a solid cocktail and wine selection. Sometimes you will cop a waiter with that St Kilda cool attitude but overall they are funky and upbeat.

Apr 23, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  9     

For the raw fooders who want to dine out with regular diet friends, this is the perfect place! Raw pizza and their desserts are the must try dishes.

Apr 19, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  7     

I have read with interest and amusement the various reviews of Chez Olivier and other French-themed restaurants in Melbourne.

Inevitably the overall experience is the sum of a number of parts. On this ocassion, the waiters simply stole the show. They were seriously charmingly and professional. Their work ethic was outstanding and two young men worked a full restaurant with complete poise.

When my brandy and dry arrived as brandy and something else I was informed with complete sincerity that our waiter, not knowing what the "dry" referred to; had simply Googled it. Unfortunately Google got it wrong. But the manner in which my complaint was handled was exemplary.

The food was good enough... very good in some aspects and simply average in others, but the ambience and overall experience is top rate.

14/20 and well recommended.

Apr 16, 2012