Really yummy food with great service. A great relaxed…read moreatmosphere for a nice night out!

Embassy is easily missed walking down Fitzroy Street, it is only small but really worth a look…read more French by cuisine they offer some stunning food options at very affordable prices, the day I was there they were offering two course and a bottle of wine for only $35 each! I was amazed and delighted, I ordered the Grilled Baguette with Rocket and Mushroom Risotto it was very tasty indeed the Risotto was cooked really well creamy and sticky. I then ordered the Duck L'Orange for main, it came with fresh mixed veggies and potatoes which was a decent serving and very filling. The staff here are really fantastic they are always attentive and really make your dining experience enjoyable they are happy to offer recommendations and I loved the wine choice they made for us, it was a smooth, velvety Cabernet Sauvignon, which went really well with our meal and finished the night off perfectly.

Nice little bar with a good range of food options. Expertly done poached eggs on a crispy sourdough…read moretoast are a must. The black pudding didn't have the English consistency that it should... But it was tasty. Some lovely fresh juice options and the waiting staff are a chatty bunch of lads. I liked the music here too - right from the eighties.

Visiting from Honolulu and came here on a couple nights. Excellent vibe and great pub food. There…read morewas fabulous entertainment when we went for an impromptu going away party this past Friday. Seems to be a real local crowd who were very friendly and welcoming! Props to this little slice of heaven. On a side note, if anyone knows who the musician was last Friday I would love to know who it is to get any download info!

So they've just told me that use trip advisor and not Yelp but alas here I am because I know other…read moreNorth Americans will go on Yelp. My friend and I came here for my last night in Melbourne and we decided on this spot for dinner. We phoned ahead and made resos and then were blown away by everything we had! Seriously! We shared the gnocchi and the burger and then had the pb&j for dessert. The gnocchi is expensive for the amount but they used the word 'delicacy' to describe it and this is 100% accurate. The least fav part of the meal were the fries which were meh. But of course I ate them all. :) Come here, and come again. You won't be disappointed.

Had the best night of my recent visit to Melbourne here at St Luja…read more Great food, great drinks, great vibe. I started the evening with a nice red on the patio waiting for friends to arrive, then we moved inside as dinner time approached. The space inside is cozy & nicely appointed. Our party was about 20 people & the staff did an excellent job accommodating us, making us feel welcome & pulling off dinner service the way they did for a group our size was impressive. Bar staff was very knowledgeable & mixed us some great drinks. St Luja will be a must visit for all of my Melbourne visits in the future. ly

A rabbit-themed French cafe - who could resist?…read more Not rabbit on the menu, rabbits on the walls and on the tables and napkins. Bunnies galore! On a Saturday afternoon, I gorged on galettes and crepes washed down with Appletiser and pretended I was in France. Easy enough - the staff are mostly French and the food is quite good. The wide selection of galettes - buckwheat crepes with sweet and savoury fillings - make a nice change from the standard brunch offerings. I had the salmon with beetroot and creme fraiche and it was a delicious and reasonably healthy option. Based on this highly heath conscious choice I went for a dessert crepe with salted caramel which was light and sweet and so good! The space is sweet but feels a little contrived. It's also a bit bland - located on the ground level of a residential building in leafy, suburban Elsternwick. I love the rabbit pictures and the easy vibe of the place. The menu had a selection of Winter-warmers that weren't really appealing now we are in Spring but I look forward to seeing what they come up with for their next seasonal menu.

So happy I got to come here recently. Many people said I must, so I took their word for it, and…read moregave it a go, and I was glad. I love French food and I felt like I could have easily been in a French restaurant in the middle of Paris somewhere. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and great decor, and the food was lovely to boot. The service was a little average; nothing special, but ok. It was a bit slow to come out, but when it did, it was worth it. I had their Duck à l'orange which was beautiful and tasty. Portion sizes were good and I think it's worth their pricing. For dessert I chose the chocolate soufflé which was delicious and would definitely have again. They mixed my sister's dessert up, because I just don't think our waiter was listening, but she kind of liked what she got, which was lucky as we didn't want to wait for the right order to come. The one big negative I have, though, is this ... If you come here, they bring bread out to your table like they do in many other restaurants around Melbourne and around anywhere. HOWEVER ... they don't tell you that they're going to charge you for this. It's only $4, but it's the principle. I was outraged. Yes, I can afford $4, but either tell me that's what it is, or something. But don't deceivingly put something down on our table - that's complimentary almost anywhere else you go - and then charge for it. It's rude. Having said all of that ... I would love to come back again one time in winter maybe. I imagine it has a more cozy vibe then, and there's still a few other dishes that looked and smelled nice.

Bistro Thierry owned by Thierry Cornevin then together with Chef Frederic Naud brings the latest…read moreideas and techniques in modern French cuisine. Their sole purpose is to give customer a taste of a bistro in Lyon or Paris in Melbourne. love this place to the max. all the food are yummy

The absolute best meal I've had in my entire life! Every moment, item, and drink were so well…read morethought out. Each course surprised us with something new which was such a delight. We're not big drinkers so me and my husband opted for the non-alcoholic drink tasting which we shared between the two of us. It was our first time getting a drink pairing but it really elevated the meal. It was a cool break from the meal to see some of the behind the scenes in the kitchen and have a course in their "bar" outside. The whole experience does take ~3h so plan accordingly! Favorite items were the saltwater soulva, ma marrón with red champagne finger lime, and the valley to the bay. Definitely a must try if you're in the area!

Just wonderful. We've been now twice over a number years and both found the tasting menu to be a…read morethoughtful delicious experience. The use of the back room has always delighted us and we've found our meals and lovely bites to be wonderful each time.

Great good earth food. Popped in here for a quick lunch and was thoroughly comforted by its great…read moretaste, pride-of-the-earth food. Had octopus for my entree. It was tender and juicy, with grand flavours of the sea. Not to be missed. The main was slow-cooked lamb, complemented by an earthy mint dribbling and accompanied by a small swig of fresh turnip. The lamb was tender and comfortingly earthy. Lunch was concluded with with a dessert dish comprising of donut balls and accompanied by lemon curd. Lovely conclusion to a great lunch Ambience of the place was good too, with nice sunlight flooding through the big glass windows surrounding the room. The nearby sea outside the windows adds a further component to a relaxed afternoon at St Kilda

I've visited Circa on a number of different occasions - for big lavish dinners with pre and post…read moredinner cocktails, light lunches with the girls, meals in the bar, and even just stopping past for a G & T on the way home. With an inside vertical garden and a peephole to the kitchen, the restaurant proper is a lovely space to sit. Do be sure though to wear your cutest dress, ladies, because you will feel like you are very much 'on show' in this space! For more laid-back, though still very chic dining and drinking, head to the bar where you can get a glass of wine from the Enomatic, or a martini to go along with something from the more casual bar menu. My pick? Take a friend, order a few bits and pieces and then splash out on a bottle of something delicious from the wine list. The sommelier will guide you through and won't even bat an eyelid when she realises that you plan to match it to the (legendary) Circa Burger.

Stopped in while travelling through the Melbourne area, and found a gem! Don't miss this place! The…read moreatmosphere was fantastic- great, knowledgeable staff that made a very fun and friendly environment. I was having a great time before I even ordered the food. Things got even better as I was served deliciously fresh oysters and one of the best selected cheese and meat plates I've ever ordered. Also, I finished off with the signature white truffle and scallop gumbo that was just amazing. The great thing about the menu is that it has a nice variety of smaller things to snack on, and savory main plates, so there's something for everyone if you're very hungry or just looking for a drink. I suggest coming very hungry, though. Great wine list and cocktails, lots of things to try that were new to me and very impressive. Highly recommend making a visit if you can, you won't regret it!

This place is pretty new, well as I write this anyhow. It's…read moreopening around was April 13/14 sometime. Its a clean nice modern space, and certainly serves as a credible drinking venue in the immediate area, where you're not provided with much other choice. There's a lone Spanish tap beer in the middle of the counter bar that occupies the front entrance. Its a small seater place, with a mezzanine level right at the back. Beer, wine, Pintoxs is the trading catch cry, with tapas like little snacks on little bread portions. I haven't tried the wine yet, but I'm assuming it will be a great list. Within extremely easy walking distance from home, I'm hoping on the nights I'm not working that this just may become my local drinking spot. More places like these are needed in the neighborhood, to lift the suburb out if its dreary, dour, dull existence. This is the type of place you would expect to find in small street or lane way of the city.