Excellent food. In…read moreMelbourne on holiday/vacation and came to this place on the first night. When we walked in the hostess stand wasn't apparent but was placed in the middle of the restaurant. The Gnocchi I received by mistake but it was a much welcomed one. The truffle was very pronounced. My husband had the Sofia Pizza, he said it was pretty solid but "had a lot going on".....full disclosure he says pizza has a lot going on when there are more than 3 ingredients on it. I would definitely come back if I lived here.

Was staying at the Marriott hotel and quite literally it's right next door. Read the reviews and…read moreit sounded like one of the Melbourne hot spots. Tried to go on our first evening in Melbourne, but unfortunately the place was closed due to a private function (Christmas party). Came back a few days later. The weather had changed so it was unfortunately not the sitting outside kind of weather we had hoped and what looked like Trunk was designed for. Decided that we would go to the diner side, instead of the Italian side. Walked in and what struck us immediately was the noise! We had our hearts set on trying this very cool little spot. We initially had to wait for some seats to be cleaned up, even though there was a number of open tables. Once seated our server(s) were very friendly and we had our food on the table in no time. I went for the burger and my wife went for the chili salad. My burger was ok, but the bun was such that it nearly disintegrated and I was left trying to eat a squished out mess. I tried my wife's meal and it was definitely very tasty. Overall, The food was good, but not fabulous, like I had hoped. Even though the place was only 1/2 full, the noise levels were such that we had to nearly yell at each other to be heard. The entire place is glass, hardwood floors and metal chair (which make a seriously loud noise when moved). This would have been a cool place to linger and chat, but unless you have a blowhorn that's just not possible. Out servers were very friendly and good. I think had we been able to sit outside this would have been a fabulous spot. I'll go back, as long as I can enjoy my meal outside.

Dips, chips, bread, Greek salad, beetroot, capsicum, saganaki, fried eggplant, fried zucchini ,…read moreoctopus, calamari, prawns, barramundi, meat platter, a cigar of baklava, Greek coffee and a shot to finish. The food was impeccable as always and transports you straight back to a holiday long ago on a Greek island, with the Mediterranean sun warming your skin, that feeling of eating and drinking way too much (but not stopping) and washing your gluttonous sins away with a bob based dip in a very salty sea with a carafe or two of rosé waiting for you on the shore.

If it's Greek cuisine you want then head here!…read more This place is always going nuts! It seems to be packed no matter what time of year it is, how cold it is or what day of the week it is. People love it. The fact that is was so popular meant that I had to try it. I can see why people are crazy for this place. The food is great and the people are genuine where they clearly have a huge following. It's perfect for families, groups or in couple where another upside is that it's BYO with no corkage (so that's why it's always packed). Its vibrant and welcoming feel is so appealing and with the food being exceptional, it's a great dinner night out!

One if the better souvlaki joints in town. Charcoal grilled with gritty bits not dried with the…read moreright balance of salt to make you want to take the next bite all that much faster! The chunky chips here are awesome as well with sprinkled Mediterranean salt / spice? What's even better is that the menu is reasonably priced.

From the owner: Levendi Souvlaki Grill give you the traditional Greek grill taste. Our menu includes souvlaki,…read moreskewers, salads, vegetarian, gluten free and we focus of organic food. For a in store discount every time your eat register on our website and become a member. For more information call us.

A Greek tavernia with indoor and outdoor seating. Great food with friendly service. For our group…read moreof six our friends advised "just ask them to bring something good to eat". We did and were not disappointed. The menu looks like a Greek. Restaurant menu so ordering ala carte works too. But our way they brought things so the flavors blended beautifully. We had dis and pita, we had a seafood platter, a lamb platter, salads, etc. very good.

We were taken to Agapi Greek Restaurant by a friend who claimed there was nothing better to do than…read morego to town on their mixed grill. And boy was he right. That thing was off the hook! Featuring mixed souvlaki, gyros, sausages, keftedes & lamb cutlets, it was huge and each element was packed full of flavour. As for Agapi itself, the restaurant is pretty massive. It has two levels - we got a table upstairs. Despite it being so big, it seems to be fill up a lot. It is wise to book as we did. The decor is very homely and warm and the atmosphere is fairly buzzing. The service was very good and they gave good advice on our entree choices. They have a good range of seafood on offer as well besides their mixed grill goodness. In short, this place was a winner and we'll be back again soon.

The waiter was aggressive about offering us a place to sit, but then took forever to take our…read moreorder. We wanted coffee and snacks (pastries or similar) but they had nothing short of a full breakfast. Seems like some of the 5-star reviews may have come from insiders - not a great experience for us

Not a bad little stop for breakfast if you are in the area. We tried the Smashed avo and Danish…read morefeta which came with some toasted seeds, 2x slices of sourdough and a poached egg. It was tasty and kept me full for hours. My partner had the Eggs Benedict. 2 eggs, ham, spinach and hollandaise on one slice of sourdough. He liked it. Nothing ground-breaking but you don't always want that. Sometimes you just want a solid benny and that's what it was. Hot chocolates were good. Creamy and the right Goldilocks temp. Would definitely return if staying in the area again.

While The Commoner may sound like the name of a traditional English pub, this fancy wine bar and…read morerestaurant is anything but. Sure they serve up English cuisine inspired by modern cooking trends of adding Mediterranean and middle eastern spices that have apparently crept into British kitchens over the years. This coupled with the fact that they are keen on serving up local and seasonal produce, makes The Commoner very un-British in my view. Still The Commoner serves up a refined set of ever changing dishes. It may not be cheap but you have to realise this place takes its food seriously, and if anything it is quite reasonably priced. Although the servings are quite small so don't go here expecting to eat a horse. The wine list is absolutely brilliant and also actually quite reasonably priced considering the wines. My favourite is the Pennyweight Shiraz or Pinot Noir (not always available), if you are looking for a bit of a treat.

I'm really not sure why The Commoner isn't better-known than it is. It's in a prime position on…read moreJohnston Street just near the corner of Brunswick Street, it's been there for years, and it's great. Perhaps it's because British food isn't considered very good. But the way it's done here is miles away from the sludge served up in average pubs across the UK. The Commoner integrates different cuisines into the traditional British dishes, like Mediterranean and north African. Yum. On my last visit I had pork, sage and cider sausages with cabbage and it was to die for! But the main reasons I adore The Commoner is their cheese and wine. Although the dessert menu (or selection of 'Pudds') looks pretty good, I can't go past a cheese plate that has Stilton and Cheshire. The wine list features a balanced mix of local, European and a few American bottles and half bottles. I really appreciate a half bottle - when you can't quite go another full bottle, the half bottle is far more economical than ordering 2-3 single glasses. And it doesn't stop at wine - The Commoner has some mean spirits including my personal favourite, Fifty Pounds gin. In my opinion, gin is the UK's greatest export. Although hard to find in Australia, once you've had such a beautiful, smooth floral gin you'll never touch a drop of skuzzy Gordon's again...

Imagine yourself on a Greek island. This is the feeling Eos attempts to capture with its décor in…read morespirited blues, whites and yellows. The casual atmosphere in this large and loud restaurant is a great backdrop for the menu. Choose from banquet options, mezze or mains, along with platters and sides. The gyros is perfectly cooked and delicious, not quite the same as wandering along a Greek port with gyros in hand, but you can't have everything! The mixed dips are also fresh and flavourful. This place celebrates Greece and specializes in functions so you get to celebrate too. They have a separate function space and also host large groups in the restaurant, if you ask nicely they may even open for just your group at lunch! The last time I was here was a work dinner and the atmosphere, food and music, along with the company, made for a spirited evening. This place is popular on Friday and Saturday night so book ahead if you can. You don't want to miss the belly dancing. Eos is Fully Licensed and BYO wine only. OPA!

I have been going to Eos for years (late 90s) when they had different owners. When they sold it I…read morewas worried that it would go downhill, but thankfully it is one place that actually improved with the new owners. Over the years I have tried other Greek restaurants but always come back to Eos. It has great food, in great sized portions (I am not a small guy) at a reasonable price with very friendly service, it is good when the staff and the chef know you by name! It can get quite busy and loud on the weekends so when eating in I try to get in early or on a weekday. Always check the specials board for some very interesting dishes.

I cannot recommend Miss Pickle enough! First time I visited…read morewas for a quick lunch, but once if tasted those lemon potatoes, I brought back friends multiple times! Always really fresh, amazing, and fairly quickly prepared, and the staff are incredible. 5 stars all around, and if I could give an extra star for the potatoes, I would.

Amazing selection of fresh salads!!! The best salad place in Melbourne. Leave the yellow food…read morebehind folks....

I wish that I was hungry when I came here! The food looked delicious but my friends and I were…read morestill full and only had room for a drink. Relaxed and comfortable we took a seat up the back where there were a few ladies with their babies - nice to know they welcome families. I had a fresh juice - it was good although I do question their balance of fruits/vegetables. I guess that's really down to personal taste though. I really struggled not to stuff myself with food because honestly, it looked so good and the staff were really nice too. Will have to put it on my list to return to.

Picture this, catching up with a friend at 7 for a drink, you end up having 3 and realize your…read morestarving. Walking around 4 places say they're closed. But then! Low and behold our potential hang overs were saved thanks to an awesome and relaxed restaurant! We arrived 10:04pm famished and needing nourishment and more wine :) thanks to the staff our dreams came true in a veggie and meat platter with dips, halloumi, falafel and tabouli. And a bottle of Shiraz. 4 of us, still food left and just $26 a person, that included the wine! Can't go wrong with friendly staff, late meal service and an incredibly reasonable price.