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.

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

This eatery is a stand out. Why?…read moreBecause all the dishes are made with excellent ingredients and from first bite you know a whole lot of love goes into it. You can't got past their potato rosti. The deserts are superb and are guilt free. Although this eatery caters for vegan/gluten intolerant people (in which I am not) doesn't mean it's scream boring. It's full delicious treats for everyone. Coffee is consistent and done very well. I return here every weekend to start it right. Customer service is outstanding and you get a full explanation of what they are about and their purpose as well as what your about to order. One word - amazing.

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!

Ethiopian food is my jam. I have tried it in many states back home in the US and I make it my…read moremission to find an ethiopian restaurant and market wherever I travel. Imagine my excitement when I found Saba's within driving distance of my Aussie family's home! As a women-owned/run restaurant, Saba's is full of lovely decor and warmth. Both times we went, Saba herself gave us great recommendations (we are vegan) and the food came out quickly- good thing since we brought along the kids! I liked everything, though many of the dishes were milder in spices than I've had before in the states (usually the kik alicha I've had comes with raw jalapeño slices on the side for example!). I think the only thing I didn't like was the injera. It was much darker and had a very different taste and texture than other injera I've had. All in all we obviously loved Saba's, as we returned only a few days after our first visit!

Saba's Bridging the Cultural Divide-…read more Being caught up in the cyclonic whirlwind of today's technological age is a blessing and a curse in the way that it slowly separates us from core belief systems we are afforded during childhood.The simple pleasures in life.. like the touch from a loved one, having a laugh and sharing precious moments become lost in the daily routine, lessons learn't become background noise and softly fade into the past.But do not fear as"Saba's Restaurant"will help rectify that! Realizing family friends community are all central to living a fulfilling happy life Saba invites us back to a time before we became so self absorbed and disconnected, through the simple act of sharing food.Although this simplicity can sometimes be confronting, especially if you mix in today's"social norms"it is well worth it.So take your social medication! What is Saba's and what's on the menu- Saba's is an Ethiopian restaurant hosting a varied range of food species including Vegetarian Vegan and Meat dishes all gluten free,served inside a woven round wicker basket called a"Mesob".When the lid is lifted off the traditional Ethiopian basket you are presented with the Injera Bread which forms the basis for many of the meals at "Saba's Restaurant".The menu remains constant throughout the year incorporating specials from time to time but unlike the typical specials from a normal restaurant (i.e yesterday's leftovers) these truly are special akin to capturing a rare Pokemon and should be snatched up straight away as to not miss them.The specials sometimes include the most popular meals from Ethiopia; offal based dish called "Tripa" and the Ethiopian version of Steak Tartare the "Kitfo" if you're lucky. Humble Beginnings- The idea of "Saba Restaurant"didn't appear by sheer happenstance,nor did it merly pop into the imagination like a comical light bulb, infact it was a series of events which lead up to the opening of Saba's first Ethiopian restaurant.In the days before "S.R" Saba Alemayoh invited friends to try her mother's cooking all made from her country's traditional recipes,these were such a great hit she decided to sell the main cooking component "Teff Flour"to numerous health food stores,coinciding with the operation of a small catering service.The driving force behind the opening of Saba's was not so much the food in and of itself but the chance to share her proud cultural heritage with the people of Melbourne.With the help from her friend Sebla Afewerk and her mum Tekebash as head chef they started Saba's and the rest is history. We ordered the White Spiced tea as a starter for the night... Spiced White Tea ( )The tea consists of black tea brewed in milk, combining cardamom cloves and cinnamon tasting similar to chi ,but has a skin on the surface similar to one formed on a custard hmmm delicious. Dorho Sebhid )Main component being the slow cooked Chicken that slides so easily from the bone accompanied with a hard-boiled egg.For people who enjoy a V-Hot spicy Chicken Vindaloo esk dish this one is for you(ask for extra heat)it has a very dark satisfying flavor.It is one dish I would gladly come back for. Vegetarian Combination ( ) Vegetarian combo is a selection of 3 separate Vego dishes from the menu.My eating partner found the expierince to be exciting When Saba personally delivered the two treasure trove baskets to our table similar to the traditional Filipino way of eating In using your hands this at first may seem uncivilized but you will quickly adapt and you may also find it stimulating. Teff Brownie( )And then followed up by the final act. One must know their lines before committing their taste buds to the full onslaught of this sticky sweet chocolate devil made from Teff which gave it a heavier feel but adding to the experience at the same time.

We had the pizza Carnivora to start and then we each ordered pasta. I had the carbonara and it was…read moreso delicious! As was the pizza! We actually just had pizza the other day in town from a place that came highly recommended and it didn't come close to this pizza. Our server was great and the restaurant itself was upscale. It was a great experience and food came out quick! Would return if we're ever back in Melbourne.

The food is amazing great selection and service it's a really nice restaurant honestly recommend…read moretheir pizza

Great service, staff were exceptionally attentive and the food was delicious. Highly recommended!"read more

There is truly never anything to complain about when we dine at Taxi Kitchen. Every visit is a…read morememorable experience, from the exceptional staff who make you feel genuinely welcomed, to the outstanding food that is consistently creative and delicious. The atmosphere is vibrant yet refined, the décor is stylish and thoughtfully designed, and the overall experience feels personal and effortlessly enjoyable. Taxi Kitchen continues to exceed expectations and remains a place we look forward to returning to time and time again.

I came here with a terrible flu and I needed the nourishment that only pho could provide me. I…read moredon't usually order the chicken pho since most places don't do a great version of it but I took the chance because I thought it would've been better for my health. Luckily, the version here is really good. The broth tasted super clean, with a nice heat from what tasted like fried shallots or onions. The chicken was also very moist and it came with a lot of noodles. I couldn't finish since my appetite was small from being sick so I took the rest of the broth home to enjoy again later. The broth alone helped me feel better when medicine and rest couldn't.

Overall this pho place is pretty good. Good service, nice and bright and airy. The problem for me…read moreis that I'm a fusspot when it comes to food. The noodles were slightly overcooked, and the broth was non classical. Don't get me wrong, it's good, but not top tier. Moderately priced I guess it's fair value for money. In other areas it would do well but here where there is so much competition.... well the busyness or lack thereof says something. Also portion sizes are slightly smaller when it comes to meat. All I all... good but not top tier