Beppi's

3.8 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  2      Service  5      Value  1     

We had not been to Beppi's for a few years and decided to visit last Saturday night. The restaurant was very overcrowded with tables packed closely together.

The food portion sizes were tiny, however, the bill certainly was not. Cost for garlic bread, 3 veal and 1 lamb dish, 2 beers and the cheapest red wine on the list was $300. The main course was on the table within 10 minutes of our order and I had the feeling they wanted the table back as quickly as possible. I had fond memories of Beppi's being a fine dining restaurant in the past, however, I was disappointed to find that although the food was quite good, it is now simply an overcrowded, overpriced establishment.

May 28, 2012 

4.5 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  3     

I attended Beppi's for Valentines Day.

When making the booking I was advised there was a three course set menu of three courses which was 140.00 per person, I initially thought this was a bit expensive but saw the menu and thought it would be great. I asked if I could pay for the set menu for two prior to attending that way we just needed to pay for drinks when leaving, as the meal was a surprise - I was told this would be too difficult.

The menu itself was a selection from the a la carte menu. The meal started with a canape which you helped yourself from a communal plate. I had spatchcock which was just spatchcock with a squash and three pieces of zucchini. My partner had beef but was not provided with a steak knife to eat this with. He asked for this to be cooked medium but was raw in the middle.

They provided mashed potatoes and spinach with the meal. Dessert was a selection of gelato, a tart or tiramisu, dessert was nice. I won't be returning to Beppi's again.

Feb 15, 2012 

5.3 Average

Food  3      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  5     

Beppi's is an institution but went here yesterday for lunch and the beef carpaccio followed by the angel hair pasta with prawn, crab and lobster in a saffron sauce were both real let-downs. Really tasteless. The only saving grace was the dessert, strawberry crepes with grand marnier flambe.

We were also overcharged $50 for a table of five, this shouldn't be happening at a restaurant of this level.

Dec 09, 2011 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  7     

There is no doubt that this restaurant has exceptional tasting food. All food is very fresh and there is a wide variety of meal options to suit all tastes. The chefs are happy to cook what you like, the way you like it, therefore, not limiting customers to the menu. The restaurant itself is an experience, it's walls are all lined with hundreds of bottles of wine.

The service could not have been better as staff are friendly, helpful and attentive but not choking. The prices here are high so best saved for a special occasion.

Oct 30, 2011 

1.5 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  1     

I would have to say this is one of the most disappointing dining experiences I have had for a Long time. We ordered the White bait fritters which on the menu was market price. I was shocked to discover that they charged us $35 for 3 very small fritters, daylight robbery.

The waiter never mention the price when ordering, of course. Guys you cannot treat people like this, you could get away with it in the 1970's. We were asked whether we wanted veg with our main course, yes we said. The waiter brought out two huge bowls, one broccoli and the other spinach. The bowls would have been enough to feed ten people not two and it was another way of increasing our bill by another $21.

The main courses both around $40 were below average and more suited to the local RSL, poor quality meat and overcooked. This place is to be avoided.

Oct 11, 2011 

3 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  5      Value  1     

I took my father there for his birthday and my wife, the minestrone was perfect, the mains were disappointing, I ordered the tbone and got a plain piece of chewy steak I could have got from coles, my old man got a dry piece of fish very average and my wife small portion of veal, we were still starving so we ordered schampi that were nice but too small a portion in the end it cost me $400 even.

I own my own business and don't mind paying $1000 for dinner but you need to be getting 5star food, this at tops was 2star at a 5star price, for the average joe looking to splurge once a year with your hard earned on a good dinner this is not the place for you, Beppis you should be Ashamed of yourself, Fly back to Italy and learn from scratch what real italian Food is.

Sep 18, 2011 

4.5 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  3     

Went here 3rd time and can I just say the waiters pester you like crazy! Asking so many times are we ready to order, would we like some advice - no no no no no no we are waiting for the rest of our party to arrive and would like to order together! I ordered a drink just to make the waiter happy. Offered bread - garlic? Bruschetta? and found out that as a result, we missed out on the complimentary bread basket. Specials were not explained to us - I overheard another party order spaghetti vongole which I would have loved. My seafood spaghetti was mushed up - lobster and crab was not distinguishable from the predominantly fish flesh. I was happy that my glass of prosecco was fresh from a new bottle. The duck main looked good an hearty, as did the veal schnitzel. Osso buco was stingy - just one shank. And the meatballs were chewy like rissoles. Mushrooms were delicious - but wow, $34 for just plain grilled mushrooms? But really, the biggest joke was $8.50 for steamed broccoli - nothing done to it - no oil, garlic or crumbs or anything. The staff really obviously try to upsell you. Would you like some sides? We have mash, brocolli and spinach. Would you like a couple of each?

Aug 08, 2011 

8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  7     

I went to Beppi's for a work lunch with two younger male clients and my old female boss and found the old school Italian waiters to be very accommodating to all. The brought the fresh fish for us to choose which made selecting easy and all was cooked to perfection. The restaurant was a little quiet for a Friday lunch which I found some what concerning but that added to the perceived exclusivity. This would be a great second date place with trendy wine bars near by to finish the night. Not that I paid from my pocket but price was ok, well worth a nice family dinner or cheapish closing date. .xx :-) oo.

Jul 06, 2011 

7 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  6     

Another old school italian restaurant of the Lucio's and Buon Ricordo style. The difference is while the ambience and service is quite reminiscent of those two restaurants (very good and attentive, you're welcomed like you've returned home), the food is definitely not of the same calibre.

The main pastas were heavily salted and were over cooked. The desserts, however, saved the night. I can recommend all of them especially the strawberry crepe flambe. Definitely worth going for the desserts and the welcoming atmosphere.

Jun 16, 2011 

6 Average

Food  4      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  6     

I have been here a few times now and it is one of my goto restaurants, but this time the food was a disappointment as two of us had the john Dory which was over cooked and one of the other meals was cold. We did complain and to give credit they offered an alternative meal but alas it was too late.

Jun 09, 2011