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5.5 Average

Food  4      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  4     

Overall we were disappointed with L’etoile. We decided to dine there based on the reputation of Manu Feildel, however, the food did live up to our expectations.

We were a party of three people, each of whom had three courses, and with the exception of the Scallop Sausage entree which was outstanding, all of the other dishes were pretty uninspiring.

The service was good, and the ambience of the restaurant was nice, however, the main reason for dining here was for the food, and consequently we won’t be revisiting.

Aug 29, 2011

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

We loved MoVida! The food, the ambience, and the service were all excellent, and we had a fantastic dining experience.

Stand out dishes were the Duck Liver Parfait, the Octopus with Chorizo, the Croquettas, the Beef Cheeks, and the Sautéed Chick Pea and Spinach.

The place was packed, and given the high standards of delicious food I can understand why there is such a long wait list on bookings. We’ll definitely be back.

Aug 29, 2011

7 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  7     

Great little neighborhood Turkish restaurant, with authentic Turkish furnishings and lamps. We ordered the Sultan’s Banquet set menu and the food was delicious. The dips were homemade and tasted very fresh, and the lamb and chicken skewers succulent and tender. The service was excellent, and very friendly.

Aug 29, 2011

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  7     

We've been visiting Le Pelican for years, and it still remains an absolute pleasure to dine there.

The food is wonderful! The menu changes according to the seasons, and the ingredients used are always fresh and excellent quality. The dishes are creatively presented and each dish is like a little work of art. If it's on the menu then I would certainly recommend the Smoked Flathead Pie.

The service is great, and the staff are all French. They're knowledgeable on the dishes and the wine, and they're always friendly and welcoming.

Dining at Le Pelican is always a treat!

Aug 01, 2011

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

The food was the delicious, the service excellent, and the surrounds are beautiful... what more could you ask for!

The dishes are designed to share, and we ordered 10 between the four of us. Each dish is like a work of art, and the tastes are spectacular. Stand out favourites for us were the Croquetas; the Jamon Selection; the Beef Cheeks; and the Smoked Mackerel.

The main restaurant is situated in the basement of the building, and the old sandstone bricks create a very rustic and European effect. The kitchen is open plan and you can watch all of the cooking action from the comfort of your table. We'll certainly be going back!

Jul 29, 2011

5.5 Average

Food  4      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  4     

Overall we were disappointed with L’etoile. We decided to dine there based on the reputation of Manu Feildel, however, the food did live up to our expectations.

We were a party of three people, each of whom had three courses, and with the exception of the Scallop Sausage entree which was outstanding, all of the other dishes were pretty uninspiring.

The service was good, and the ambience of the restaurant was nice, however, the main reason for dining here was for the food, and consequently we won’t be revisiting.

Aug 29, 2011

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

We loved MoVida! The food, the ambience, and the service were all excellent, and we had a fantastic dining experience.

Stand out dishes were the Duck Liver Parfait, the Octopus with Chorizo, the Croquettas, the Beef Cheeks, and the Sautéed Chick Pea and Spinach.

The place was packed, and given the high standards of delicious food I can understand why there is such a long wait list on bookings. We’ll definitely be back.

Aug 29, 2011

7 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  7     

Great little neighborhood Turkish restaurant, with authentic Turkish furnishings and lamps. We ordered the Sultan’s Banquet set menu and the food was delicious. The dips were homemade and tasted very fresh, and the lamb and chicken skewers succulent and tender. The service was excellent, and very friendly.

Aug 29, 2011

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  7     

We've been visiting Le Pelican for years, and it still remains an absolute pleasure to dine there.

The food is wonderful! The menu changes according to the seasons, and the ingredients used are always fresh and excellent quality. The dishes are creatively presented and each dish is like a little work of art. If it's on the menu then I would certainly recommend the Smoked Flathead Pie.

The service is great, and the staff are all French. They're knowledgeable on the dishes and the wine, and they're always friendly and welcoming.

Dining at Le Pelican is always a treat!

Aug 01, 2011

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

The food was the delicious, the service excellent, and the surrounds are beautiful... what more could you ask for!

The dishes are designed to share, and we ordered 10 between the four of us. Each dish is like a work of art, and the tastes are spectacular. Stand out favourites for us were the Croquetas; the Jamon Selection; the Beef Cheeks; and the Smoked Mackerel.

The main restaurant is situated in the basement of the building, and the old sandstone bricks create a very rustic and European effect. The kitchen is open plan and you can watch all of the cooking action from the comfort of your table. We'll certainly be going back!

Jul 29, 2011

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  8     

We've been eating at Chu Bay for about eight years, and it never fails to deliver a good standard of food.

The menu is fairly simple, but has a good range of dishes, all of which use lots of fresh vegetables and herbs.

This is a friendly and reliable family owned restaurant that has a loyal following of customers.

Jun 19, 2011

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  8     

A really delightful dining experience! Being located at the Berry Motel this restaurant could be easily missed, however it is well worth a visit. The food was delicious, and the service was generally very good.

The Smoked Trout Salad entree was a real taste sensation, as were the Baked Figs and Prosciutto. For main course we ordered the Lamb Rump which was wonderfully tender and cooked to perfection.

Berry doesn’t have an abundance of nice restaurants for dinner, however this is certainly one of the best in town.

Jun 13, 2011

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  2     

An appalling restaurant! Let’s start with the food. We ordered five different dishes from the a la carte menu, the majority of which were bland and unappetising. The Duck Spring Roles tasted absolutely nothing like duck; the Crab Ravioli appeared to be missing the actual crab, and the Lobster Fish with Broccoli was more worthy of a seafront fish & chip shop.

Whilst the food may be lacking in many respects, one thing that is in overabundance in the restaurant is the bad attitude of the staff. One staff member (who appeared to be the Head Waiter) was abrasive, rude, and when given negative feedback about one of the dishes just replied with ‘oh, ok’, before promptly walking off, never to be seen again.

I appreciate that there are a number of positive reviews on this website about Hungry Duck, however I am at a complete loss as to see how this can possibly the case. I had one of the worst dining experiences that I can recollect, and I would certainly not recommend anyone else wasting their money at this establishment. The Pavilion just across the road is however a delightful restaurant!

Jun 13, 2011

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  8     

We dined at La Brasserie on Tuesday 31 May 2011 and it was outstanding.

The food was excellent, particularly the Cheese Soufflé, French Onion Soup, Boudin Noir, and the Lamb Shank. The service was to a very high standard, and all staff made us feel extremely welcome. We were a table of four, and all agreed that this was a fantastic dining experience.

Jun 01, 2011