We just came back from vacation from the Philippines and were craving for that food and decided to…read moretry this restaurant. Sinigang and sisig are as tasty as on islands. Thanks to chef for this little piece of warm islands in this cold Melbourne's winter. Please don't look for wine lists or expect gluten free food. This restaurant is about Filipino food.

Food takes a while to be served. We waited 20 minutes to get our foods to our table. We went for…read morelunch and there's only 1 waiter serving the customers, that's why taking our orders also took a while. Their starters are quite tasty. But the waiter missed one of our orders and it was served along with the mains instead. Good Filipino food choices for mains but a bit costly for the size of serving. Crispy pork leg is delicious. Very nice and clean place. Parking at the side street is not hard during Saturday. Deserts are very good!

I think Gisborne is sorely in need of good cafes that produce good healthy food options. Jeds…read moresupply that market, their food is paleo and gluten intolerant friendly and if you don't care a bag of beans for either, you'll still love that the food is clean and healthy. The menu is limited but often changes, today I had the burrito and I'll be coming back again for another serve. The decor is funky and hip and all things cool, the seating is a mixture of long tables where you share with others or small traditional cafe tables and chairs. I enjoy watching and smelling the cooking that goes on, it's like being in a kitchen at times. My only draw back and the reason for not giving this place 5 stars, is the coffee. I tried it once and could barely finish it. So I now avoid it and go for a chai latte instead.

Jed has recently relocated to a larger premises. The place is incredibly noisy and soulless. It was…read moredifficult to find something on the menu that appealed and so I settled for smashed avocado with goats cheese and a poached egg as did my friend. We waited for 1hr and it still hadn't appeared, after asking the waitress to find out where it was she said that the docket hadn't been sent to the kitchen.. waited another 15 minutes for it. To be fair it tasted ok but at $17 I feel that it was overpriced. I won't be going back

This is the newly-opened sister cafe to the Seedling Cafe on Flinders Lane. Everything here is 100%…read moregluten-free and "paleo inspired" which generally means no grains, no legumes, no dairy, and a focus on fresh, unprocessed vegetables and proteins. As a vegan, usually when I go to a paleo place, I shudder at the amount of meat and eggs on offer -- but Seedling Cafe's not like that. Their menu dovetails nicely with a plant-based diet, offering plenty of vegan options. For breakfast, vegans can choose from smashed avo, blueberry porridge, and four different kinds of smoothie bowls made from coconut milk. They also have a variety of fancy-pants lattes (turmeric, matcha, etc.) and coffee with almond, coconut, or soy milk. For lunch, there's not much on the menu for vegans per se, but check the display case where they have their fresh salads and there are usually a few vegan salads, which you can mix and match to make a nice healthy lunch (that's what I did -- I had a pea thing, a cauliflower thing, and a vegan coleslaw thing. Yes. Thing.) And of course they have some healthy treats by way of raw vegan bars and energy balls and stuff like that. These vary so just check the display case. I had the peanut bar and while it wasn't decadent like peanut butter, I wasn't really wanting or expecting it to be -- it tasted mostly like ground up peanuts and a bit of sweetness and a bit of chocolate. In other words, it tasted healthy, which is what you're after anyway if you're going to this place. Their menu and the food in their display case is clearly marked with vegan, paleo, dairy-free, and nut-free options. V* means vegan, and staff knows what exactly "vegan" entails. (They even know that honey is not vegan, which is impressive because a lot of non-veg restaurants/cafes don't know that one.) In terms of atmosphere, this Seedling Cafe is lighter and brighter and feels roomier than their Flinders Lane location. It's in the Equitable Place laneway, on the corner with Little Collins Street. Not much seating so this place is mostly take-away, but there are a few small tables and chairs.

Found this little cafe 3 days before leaving the city and the food was simply delicious! I ordered…read morethe açai bowl which comes with granola, bananas, coconut and berries. I asked them not to put the granola as I'm allergic to nuts and they offered to replace t with more berries and extra coconut for no extra charge. Also got their lemongrass ginger tea and it was divine. If you're looking for a great meal not too expensive and healthy this is definitely the place to go!

Don't let the business name or location fool you, these guys are cranking out what is arguably…read moreMelbourne's best Lamb Souvlaki. Opening less than 6 months ago the entire menu has been created from decades of experience. The meat (tender lamb shoulder) is BBQ'd over a mixture of wood and coal charcoal resulting in flavours that highlight just how good Lamb can taste when cooked to perfection. Every souvlaki (yes I've had half a dozen thus far just to be sure) are moist, juicy and guaranteed to leave your tastebuds craving for more.... From the onions to the Tszaki sauce, nothing is so strong as to detract from the beautiful taste of the perfectly seasoned meat...My thanks to the boys parents for passing down not only the 'know how' but also also raising two wonderful guys who are passionate about what they do...

I don't want to oversell this or anything, but BOCASTLE MAY ACTUALLY MAKE THE WORLD'S BEST PIES…read more Allow me to explain. Once you find out you can't eat gluten, it's like discovering an old friend has died. If you're thinking you can live without bread and pasta, it's a lot more than that. Gluten is smuggled into all manner of things. Soy sauce. Pre-shredded cheese. Over time you find pretty good alternatives for most things (still outstanding on my list is pork buns... if you know where I can get GF pork buns that are acceptable, I'll be your new best friend). For me, pies are one of those things... you don't realise how much you actually like them until you can't eat them ever again in your whole life. Forever. Ever ever. And then I discovered Bocastle. Bocastle gluten free pies may actually be better than regular pies. The crust is crunchy on the outside and softer on the inside. The contents are chunky and saucy. I've never eaten their regular pies. They may be rubbish. But I don't care. With GF flavours in everything from 'classic Australian meat pie' to 'Moroccan chicken' I will happily get my life's worth of pies exclusively from Bocastle.

This was the closest I've come to having Sri Lankan food like I did when growing up there. The food…read morewas beautifully authentic. We started with the chicken pan rolls which were delightful and really took me back to my youth, when I used to crave them on a daily basis. We ordered the Chicken curry and the Dhal curry with some hoppers and Godamba Roti. The hoppers were very delicate and delicious. The Chicken curry was as I remembered it growing up - with classical spice notes and flavour. The Dhal was outstanding. All the dishes were served in clay pots which adds to the flavour (so I think). To top it off the service was excellent with our hosts being very attentive and helpful. It was one of the few times I have seen "Sri Lankan Hospitality" in action. Highly recommended!

My partner is Italian, so I have developed quite a high standard for pizza ;) I quite enjoyed the…read moremargherita pizza. Dough was really nice, not too crispy and nicely chewy. Only bummer was the price. Unfortunately, that seems to be a trend for all decent Italian style pizzas here.

Mother Dough is a fabulous restaurant. The owner is friendly and likes to please. The staff are…read moreaccomodating and helpful.The food is delicious and very fresh.My husband & I like the food so much that we also like to introduce our friends to this restaurant. We have never been disappointed. Ruth L

Our waitress was so patient while we celebrated my daughter's 9th birthday. They even brought a…read moreslice of cake out ! I will be forever grateful for such a lovely experience and nothing was too hard for her ! I wish I got her name but I'll be going back to celebrate my own birthday there

Small little tea house hidden amongst the Bridal stores in the Brunswick end of Sydney Rd…read more The light filled venue is a quiet spot perfect for a catch up with friends or as a space of reflection while you sip on their extensive tea range. Vegan desserts sit pretty in the glass cabinet begging to be eaten. After battling Dejour Jeans a few doors down on a Saturday this was the perfect spot to try a Kombucha (tea-based fermented probiotic beverage) and try a Hazelnut and Cranberry Meringue Cupcake.