I was told that this place had been taken over a few years ago by good looking Italian men and that it was beautiful. I went for lunch and it was everything I expected, great service and fantastic food. I will definitely go back.
I have eaten here in the past many times since 2000. New management apparently took over in 2007 and boy what a remarkable improvement. Food, service and even the coffee fantastic. Would recommend that if you have not been here for a couple of years that you give it another go.
Food was really good - massive portion sizes - definitely getting what you pay for. Had the calamari, chips and salad which were excellent. Good & attentive service. I like it more because it didn't feel like we were in the CBD. Good atmosphere, would definitely go again here.
The Avenue On Chiefly is a great cafe!!! The service was at the best quality so were the food and ambience. I was treated like a king while enjoying my time under the radiance sunlight due the cafe's divine outside urban peaceful setting.
Apart from being freezing cold outside with only a tiny heater to keep you warm, this nice little restaurant had reasonable food for value. Food was a little pricey for what you received in the end. I was shocked when the waiter remembered a table of 10 orders without writting them down - Well Done. Waiter was a little annoying at times but was always around when needed.
Food varies - I've had a beautiful homemade raviolli here once and then ordered the pasta special another time and it's tasted and looked like a failed experiment.. they do seem to be trying but they lack consistency. This is a shame as it's a great and convenient location...
I am continually in disbelief as to the shocking level of service dished out at this place. If not for its prime outdoor location, I guarantee that very few people would visit this cafe. I have been here about 8 times now and on all of these occasions I was ignored by the wait staff for at least 10 minutes. My coffee orders have been routinely "forgotten" to be fulfilled, but have rudely been included on the bill (when eventually received).
Every time I come here there always seems to be a new face among the wait staff team. This is not suprising, considering how management treats its staff. For example, on one of my visits there I witnessed the manager accidentally spill hot coffee on one of his staff. No apologies whatsoever - the manager just laughed and slapped the injured staff member on the back.