We had a Birthday lunch here a few weeks ago and the atmosphere, service and extensive menu and…read moregenerous servings were OUTSTANDING. Thanks Monzarella - we'll be back !!

I'm only dropping one star because the couple of times I had ordered a pizza from here, it was hit…read moreand miss, it seemed that pizza on a Saturday night was always safe, like the food pizza chef was in, but any other night it could be great , but it might not be. BUT it's about the pasta at Monzarella. Specifically the ragu, which is so good. Everything else I've ordered has been great but I usually order that so that's really the thing I can speak to the most.

Fantastic food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will…read moredefinitely be back next time visiting this way

I'm eating here and thought that I would write a review because I am so impressed with the service…read moreand the quality of the food... I can highly recommend this restaurant

I've been to Al Forno three times now, and each time has been excellent. It's just a small local…read moreeatery, but it's well worth a visit. The food is always delicious and the service is great too. They're really accomodating when making adjustments to pasta dishes, and always get your requests right. Their gnocchi is superb and so soft, and their sauces are fantastic. I've had the gnocchi with chicken and avocado in a cream sauce, and I've had a gnocchi with chicken and avocado in a yummy curry sauce (sooooo good and way better than it might sound to some). Two out of the three visits, I've had and shared the chocolate mousse. The first time was delicious and the second time it tasted more like a light chocolate pudding/whip. The only minor negative I can say about Al Forno (and this is purely nitpicking), they don't play music so there's no real ambiance to the restaurant. Having said that, the decor is nice enough and the staff are friendly, so couple all of that with beautiful food, and this is now my favourite local Italian eatery. I highly recommend it. It's great for dinners with the family and it's really well priced.

Oysters unavailable, bit of a shame because we were looking forward to a seafood nibble…read more Also No IPA ON TAP!!

Very nice atmosphere and a beautiful Restuarant. The food was very tasty and at an affordability…read moreprice. The $12 chicken pamas were large and very nice. The kids meals were large and came with a salad And chips. The only minus: a weird obsession with sprinkling paprika all over the plate. Great Restuarant and even better service.

Nice cosy restaurant away from the hussle bustle…read more Fresh, quality ingredients. Anti pasto was yummy & pizza & pasta was fine. Cute little pizza oven & Italian (Menabrea) & Japanese (Asahi) ber on tap - although on the day, they were out of Menabrea, to my dissapointment.

Great local traditional wood fired pizza. Excellent ingredients. We regularly have takeaway when…read morepizza takes our fancy.

Friendly service with authentic Italian staff! Great Food…read moreand Good Coffee! The owners of Sapori d'Abruzzo 861 have taken over the old Il Portobello restaurant site in Essendon. They have fully renovated the restaurant to make it more open & spacious. This does cause a bit of noise when there are a lot of patrons, but the friendly service & great food definitely make up for it! The menu has traditional Abruzzo meals to enjoy and a good wine selection for accompaniment. All in all it is definitely worth a try with a friend, partner or large group of friends. There is also a large function space upstairs to enjoy!

The Groove Lounge is a little different from The Groove Train. Coming here, I have to say I wasn't…read moreall that impressed. While my salad was ok, the service was pretty bad. It took ages to be served and the place wasn't even that busy as there was a number of empty tables. Having said this, the food did come out relatively quickly, which is more than what I can say about the drinks. It took 20 minutes to get a Coke to the table... and we were next to the bar! Not bad for a quick weekend lunch with a couple of friends, but I would avoid the place if it appears busy and there's a few of you looking for a feed! :-)

The groove lounge is one of our favourite cafes in Williamstown. Since it has re-opened over…read moreChristmas, after months of renovations, it now has a classier atmosphere. It is a very comfortable place to stop off at for breakfast or lunch. The food is good but certainly not the best in comparison to other places very close by. I recently had the Beef Burger, which unfortunately was a disappointment to what I'd previously had before the Renovations. Still one of our top 3 places to eat in Williamstown it offers good food, reasonable value, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. I'd recommend it to others.

Beautiful food, excellent service, as good as it gets when it comes to italian Restaurants…read more Another star in the Yarraville Village!

Very cosy and romantic atmosphere. My fav place to dine for special occasions. The food is so…read moreyummy. Veg options available. Really Recommand

My partner and I went into The Olive Grove yesterday, Friday April 5 2024. We were craving their…read morelasagna - which for me says loads bc I normally don't like lasagna. On arrival, my partner and I scrolled the Menu, even though our plan was to have the lasagna. At the last minute I changed my mind and had the Turkey Club sandwich. Not only was there Turkey, but also Avocado; Bacon; Lettuce; Cheese; and Dressing. I wasn't disappointed! It is one of the nicest sandwiches I have ever had! To come here, to write a review, based upon a sandwich, I know ..... odd ..... but thats just how good it was! The highlights of the sandwich: * The bread was light, fluffy and fresh as fresh could be. * The bacon was crispy. * The dressing that was on it but it was the perfect accompaniment. On another note, The Olive Grove is always clean! The only issue is that there isn't a lot of space between tables.

Update: They do not respect their posted hours. Menu shows deli platters as available until 4 pm,…read morehowever they did not serve us at 3:31 pm. Frustrating.