The worse service from all 3 wait staff I've ever experienced. Rude, unattentive, food cold,…read morerolling their eyes at us. Was recommended by our SIL who lives nearby. I approached one of the waiters when we left, and told him of our experience. He asked if we would come Back and I said absolutely not. Most horrible Experience. Don't waste your money. food not great either.

The fish was fresh and tasty, the mood was great, and there was free WiFi. We'll be back.read more

A cute little place located on the quieter side of St Kilda. The staff are friendly, smiley and…read morealways try their best to make your dining experience perfect! The food is amazing, and the kitchen is kept busy with deliveries. They have a happy hour with generous servings all the time. The lentil soup is surprisingly refreshing and goes down very easily. The fish is fresh. The fish pie is generous and filling. The calamari is well cooked and again, super fresh. The king prawns are just massive!!! The crab curry is once again generous, with a nice hit of spice. I've been here numerous times, and they have always been consistent and I would recommend anyone come here if you love good seafood mixed in with some great Asian spices!

Good seafood. Service is manic as it is usually very busy. Food can be just ok at times and not a…read morehuge range.

Get the Mark's Special pizza! You won't be disappointed. We arrived a bit late and they served us…read moreanyway. Excellent care and service for weary travelers. Thanks to everyone here.

We came in on a busy Friday evening. Bookings are essential at this popular place…read more Substantial menu; most of the pasta menu you can choose which pasta to pair with what sauce. They also have pizza and other non-pasta mains as well as daily specials. The beef ragu special Was amazing, also recommend the eggplant and leek lasagne, amazing! The bruschetta comes on a pizza base and the arancini are delicious. This feels like. Family restaurant, it's busy and quick service. Would def recommend, and it has big size portions for the price!

Locanda Cucina (Known to most as just Locanda) is a restaurant, private room for hire, and bar…read morelocated in the 'Theater' precinct of the CBD. The restaurant is marketed as a 'Steakhouse', but you don't have to get the steak (I sure as hell didn't), with over 70 wines on the menu. Locanda is a really fresh scene but is a bit too tucked away, some say it's too far out of the usual scene but it's literally on the border of Chinatown and Bourke Street. Its on an upper level so you can miss it, the venue is classy and chic. It's a really great place to start off a night, it has everything, somewhere to eat, somewhere to drink and somewhere to lounge around. You could spend an entire night in here!

The food was superb but the service was a big let down! We waited far too long for our plates to be…read morecleared and when it was, it was done with a bad attitude. Would maybe try again another night with hopefully some more polite staff.

We've dined here a few times now, chasing the memory of the incredible calamari we had on our very…read morefirst visit. That first plate was unforgettable -- perfectly tender with a crisp, light coating that we couldn't stop talking about. Since then, it's been a bit hit or miss with the calamari. My son ordered the kids' calamari on one visit, which wasn't quite the same, and on another visit, we ordered the regular calamari again but the coating was falling off a bit -- still crispy, just not the same magic as that first time. The fish dishes, however, have been consistently excellent. The crispy whole snapper with red curry sauce was hands down my favorite -- beautifully cooked, packed with flavor, and the perfect balance of crispy skin and tender flesh. The whole King George whiting was rich and satisfying, and both the grilled barramundi and baby snapper were fresh and well prepared. Service has been solid on every visit -- friendly, efficient, and attentive without being overbearing. We usually sat outside, which made the experience even better with views of the waterfront and a laid-back, breezy atmosphere. Overall, a great spot for fresh seafood -- when it's on, it's outstanding.

Food was great and the service was good also. I highly recommend this restaurant! The location next…read moreto the Yarra was perfect!

Very good pasta! Ink spaghetti is great. Love the garlic bread and the minestrone soup. Best of all…read moreis the service 1st class, promt and friendly.

First dates can be tricky. You can often run out of things to talk about, one person always likes…read morethe other more and then what do you do when the cheque comes? I was taken on a first date to Il Cantuccio and it was incredible. It was a very brave choice by the gentleman concerned considering this venue is quite intimate and romantic - perhaps more an Anniversary destination than a first date. The wine list is extensive and the staff have that warm, family feel and will help you match your wine to your meal and assist with any other queries. The food is traditional Italian but not the greasy, cheesy kind you can so often find in other restaurants on the Lygon street strip. This food is filling, classic and made with love (yes, with love.) This is a great destination when you are trying to romance your partner - it worked on me!

My buddy and I felt like lobster so we googled a random lobster restaurant and found this, I do not…read moreregret coming here because it was delicious and I highly recommend you try it out.

The Lobster Cave is one of those places that has an amazing reputation and I was intrigued to…read morefinally get to try it after years of wondering what it's actually like. We had a lovely lunch here and of course indulged in their seafood delights. I had a bowl of mussels to start followed by scallops in cheese sauce, with a bonus side of lobster tail. It was all lovely, fabulous and beautifully presented. Service is slick and professional, and overall this restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere. For me though it loses a star because their menu is one of the most convoluted and un-readable I've seen in a long time. There's about 3 different lunch menus and it's not easy to see the options available. They'd be better off doing a lunch menu and a la carte.

Chapel Street Restaurant open 24 hours 7 days a week, serving a delicious selection of simple, no…read morefuss meals; need I say more? Chapelli's is great if your after a traditional Italian meal at an affordable price as well as very generous servings to match. The service however can somehow be jeopardized, as the venue is open 24 hours, late in the night to early on weekend mornings can sometimes see the seedier of clientele wandering in for a feed after a heavy night out drinking. That's not to say that at other times during the day Chapelli's can be very efficient and welcoming, it's just a bit of luck as to what sort of quality you will receive.

I am the type to buy from who I like and boy, do I like the staff here!…read moreLiving just a few minutes away from this always open restaurant ensures that I am regularly here. Regardless of wether you're looking for a feed after a night out on chapel street or you want a nice lunch with friends or a coffee and cake, Chappellis always does the job. It isn't the best food I have ever had but it surely is not the worst! The coffee is great and the cakes are divine! Most of all the staff are absolute sweeties! What brings me back everytime is the smile on their faces and the fact they will always make me feel like I am their best customer! If you're all about good customer service then you will adore this place just like I do! I plan on staying a regular here as long as I live in Melbourne!