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8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  8     

I just recently tried this place for the first time and wish I had gone sooner. The food was not only plentiful, but delicious as well. We managed to over order, but the lovely, friendly staff very kindly packed up the remaining food for us to take home. The place is small, so it can be a bit noisy. Worth booking.

Given it's popularity, 3 Olives may need to expand soon, to cater to it's ever expanding foodie fans. I will be going back first chance I get.

Jun 20, 2011

8 Recommended

Drinks  7      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

Great makeover of both upstairs and the staff. Glad they kept the downstairs intact though, should keep the regulars happy. A smart idea averaging the price around the $15 mark across the extensive menu. Excellent value.

Mar 31, 2011

8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

Admittedly, we ended up here by default, as we could not get into the place we were hoping to. It turned out be our lucky night. Food/Atmosphere and service were all wonderful, however, it was the bill at the end of the night that was the biggest surprise. This place ticks all the boxes. Will definitely being going back.

Feb 21, 2011

4.5 Below Average

Food  6      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  5     

What has happened to the FFS? Admittedly, it's glory days have passed, but was still worth a visit. Except until my last foray. Where did the overly officious (and inefficient, as it turns out) bouncer at front of house come from? Despite making a booking during the week and receiving a confirmation (which for regulars is a well known requirement) the bouncer advised that I had, in fact made it for the following weekend. Somewhat perplexed and ready to replay my mobile message to highlight his error, it was apparent he was not in a position to correct his mistake, so took the defensive. All this, just to have a fajita? Goodbye FFS.

Feb 11, 2011

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

Being just a visitor to Victoria, I found this hidden gem, in the most unlikely and unexpected of places. The fantastic food and ambience goes without saying. What really made this restaurant stand out and memorable, was the amazing staff. Despite over indulging in two generous delicious courses, I was so beguiled by the staff; I ordered dessert, just to make them happy! My compliments to Kylie and her well trained staff. I really wish I could have packed this restaurant & staff in my suitcase and brought it back with me. Tourism Warrnambool, needs to add this "a must visit' destination.

Feb 11, 2011

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  8     

I just recently tried this place for the first time and wish I had gone sooner. The food was not only plentiful, but delicious as well. We managed to over order, but the lovely, friendly staff very kindly packed up the remaining food for us to take home. The place is small, so it can be a bit noisy. Worth booking.

Given it's popularity, 3 Olives may need to expand soon, to cater to it's ever expanding foodie fans. I will be going back first chance I get.

Jun 20, 2011

8 Recommended

Drinks  7      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

Great makeover of both upstairs and the staff. Glad they kept the downstairs intact though, should keep the regulars happy. A smart idea averaging the price around the $15 mark across the extensive menu. Excellent value.

Mar 31, 2011

8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

Admittedly, we ended up here by default, as we could not get into the place we were hoping to. It turned out be our lucky night. Food/Atmosphere and service were all wonderful, however, it was the bill at the end of the night that was the biggest surprise. This place ticks all the boxes. Will definitely being going back.

Feb 21, 2011

4.5 Below Average

Food  6      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  5     

What has happened to the FFS? Admittedly, it's glory days have passed, but was still worth a visit. Except until my last foray. Where did the overly officious (and inefficient, as it turns out) bouncer at front of house come from? Despite making a booking during the week and receiving a confirmation (which for regulars is a well known requirement) the bouncer advised that I had, in fact made it for the following weekend. Somewhat perplexed and ready to replay my mobile message to highlight his error, it was apparent he was not in a position to correct his mistake, so took the defensive. All this, just to have a fajita? Goodbye FFS.

Feb 11, 2011

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

Being just a visitor to Victoria, I found this hidden gem, in the most unlikely and unexpected of places. The fantastic food and ambience goes without saying. What really made this restaurant stand out and memorable, was the amazing staff. Despite over indulging in two generous delicious courses, I was so beguiled by the staff; I ordered dessert, just to make them happy! My compliments to Kylie and her well trained staff. I really wish I could have packed this restaurant & staff in my suitcase and brought it back with me. Tourism Warrnambool, needs to add this "a must visit' destination.

Feb 11, 2011

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5 Average

Food  4      Ambience  8      Service  4      Value  4     

A whine about The Winery. If you are happy to be herded around in a funky and tres cool food barn, then this is the place for you. The "booking/non booking" system is misleading and frustrating, requiring the support of the many (and yet friendly) staff, adept at dealing with confused first (and definitely last) time customers.

Neither the food or table service was memorable and being funky and tres cool infamously lasts for only 15 minutes.

Nov 12, 2010

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.8 Average

Food  1      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  5     

I cannot remember the last time I left most of my food on the plate. I was quite perplexed when asked by the friendly and helpful staff " how was it?" What can be said about a bland doughy substance, pretending to be food. My companions meal was no better. The upside, the live music is a nice touch and the staff really were nice. Is that enough to get me back? Too many places on King Street that tick all the boxes.

Apr 29, 2010

8.6 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Drinks  8      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  9     

Have been going to the Erko over the years and it is getting better and better. Nice job on the beer garden, but please don't change anything else, this pub's uniqueness is hard to find anywhere else. Dear Manager, your staff are fantastic - very friendly and great service. I hope you take care of them.

Dec 29, 2009

3 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  1      Value  1     

Despite the valiant efforts of the junior staff, our overall experience at this restaurant was marred by one particular disengaged and rude waiter (who, I was later informed was the senior staff). There were warning signs, whilst, the surrounding restaurants were bulging with customers, Il Grifone was nearly empty. The locals knew better.

The service was slow or non existent. We ordered the seasonal greens with our main, only to be served strips of carrot, celery etc more befitting finger food at a BBQ. When we stated this was not what we had ordered, the waiter insisted we read the menu, this apparently would make us see the error of our ways. The dish was removed, along with any hope of getting any further service.

Needless to say we did not tip. Our apologies (and sympathy to the staff who did work hard to compensate for the senior staff (?).

Nov 25, 2009