came here on a Cudo.. 1 entree 1 main 1 desert plus a glass of wine... Overall we had a pleasant…read moreexperience. Staff friendly and helpful. Cosy place for a first date actually if you're looking for something outside of CBD. relaxed setting with a bite of sophistication... similar could be said of the menu.. simple but yet there is something in each dish that makes you want to consider twice... going off memory we had the Linguini Marinara. Selection of seafood, sautéed with chilli, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine & olive oil..... this was actually quite good. Flavourful and doused with sufficient olive oil to make you want more of the pasta rather than the seafood. The linguini though I thought could be a bit more aldente. Salt n pepper calamari... was of quality and overall goodness :) Barramundi on a bed of carrots and potatoes snd something else. Mussel Bouillabaisse and spicy prawns in tomatoe base. These 2 dishes we thought were the best. The bread that came along with it was really good. Both are tomatoe based so maybe don't order both if only the 2 of u.

To be honest, I am more a fan of progressive cuisine and this is the complete opposite so maybe it…read moreis unfair to compare but, if I look at the worlds best 50 I prefer Gaggan (Bangkok) or Andre (Singapore) any day above Dinner. That being said, the 5-course lunch was executed well: it had some unique elements and the service throughout the experience was excellent. The stand-out dish of the day was for sure the Meat Fruit, I was kinda hoping for the mandarin but that day they served the plum. The pate was super delicious, one of the best I ever had! The first dish of the day, Hay Smoked Kingfish was also flawless, it showed restraint and was perfectly balanced. The entree, Chicken with Lettuces was very tasty but I found that the garnishes were better than the protein itself. That being said, I found the Meat & Flesh on the salty side and for a 38$ appetizer I find the amount of meat, two tiny pieces about the size of my pinky nail, unacceptable. In addition, I asked the sommelier for a cocktail suggestions and specifically stated that I did not want a sweet cocktail. He suggested the Mint Rickey which was way too sweet for my taste. Overall a good experience, would go back for the Meat fruit and the atmosphere was excellent but I wouldn't call it a flawless experience and isn't that what you expect for this type of restaurant?

Awesome, the best meal I've had this year…read more The Meat Fruit is too beautiful for words. The 4 mains we tried were just amazing. The tipsy cake is superb. Fantastic tasting food, with exquisite presentation, and delivered with outstanding service.

Beautiful spot with a lovely view of Melbourne. We enjoyed most everything we ate, quality…read moreingredients and beautiful presentations too. The only course we weren't too fond of was the cheese course; we prefer stronger tasting cheeses than what we got. Certainly a personal preference. The macadamia butter topped with caviar could be better; while I liked both ingredients by itself, it felt like the nuttiness of the macadamia nut was overpowering the delicate flavors of the caviar. Service was a bit mixed. On one hand, we enjoyed the white glove service that's commensurate with the price paid for the dinner. We also appreciate being brought through the wine cellar on our way out to get a glimpse of their collection. On the other hand, the dinner took waaaayyyy longer than it needed to at 4.5 hours; there were long gaps between courses. At the end of the dinner, we were tired and also feeling bad for our friends who had to get their babysitter to stay much longer than originally expected.

We booked this restaurant for a special occasion as an early celebration before our wedding. From…read moreThe moment we walked in, we were welcomed and looked after by staff. They have a bar connected to the restaurant which is separated into another room. The views from the restaurant was spectacular, making the whole experience much more enjoyable and romantic. The variety of foods on offer made from local Australian ingredients added a special touch especially for those who don't live in Australia. On top of that we got the wine pairing to go with our meals. We were definitely full after all the meals had come out, and it made it that much more memorable for my American fiancé with the views and the top notch service. I look forward to coming here again For another special occasion, definitely not a place you'd come here casually as it is pricey ... unless you want to impress a date :)

I've had two nice lunches here. The place is now renamed to "Coventry's Pantry". Service is very…read morefriendly and the menu has a good range of options. There's plenty of room to allow for a nice experience but still ensure social distancing. My first lunch was the Super Salad with added Halloumi - this was very tasty, with a good balance of flavour and good quality ingredients, a generous helping of Halloumi. My second lunch was the same Super Salad, this time with added Smoked Salmon. Again, very nice dish, colourful and generous. I'd gladly make this my local cafe. I haven't tried the coffee yet.

Been here a few times for breakfast and always been pleased with the quality of food and service…read more Spacious and airy interior and generous outside area for the warmer mornings.

Bluestone is a restaurant and bar that seems to cater to a very large spectrum of clientele…read more Upstairs is quite a fancy restaurant where you could easily splash out $100 to $150 a head. Entrees are between $20 and $25 and mains are between $30 and $45. We ate hear a while ago and were not impressed enough for it to become a regular haunt. But the food was nevertheless good. The other half of Bluestone is the little den like basement area located down the stairs. It's decked out really well - with dark colours, comfy seats and a relaxed atmosphere that is very inviting. There you can order pizzas and choose from their quite extensive wine list. The pizzas aren't that cheap though. For a similar price I'd say those at +39 have the edge.

Having work chose this location for a big team dinner I have to say I was impressed that the food…read moreof offer covered all tastes and came out at a great speed considering there were two dozen of us! The food was good too, though there were a few casual diners here it did appear that they are primarily targeting the event space, so this could be a consideration for your next function or wedding etc. The atmosphere was pleasant and they had spaces that could be sectioned offer to support a number of groups concurrently and yet look after any casual dinners who dropped in.

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.

I visited Umberto's most recently on Saturday night with family members.We were seated in the…read morecourtyard, as everywhere else was fully booked. I was told on arrival that the corkage charge was $15.00 per person as we had brought of bottle of wine with us. This surprised me as we had always brought our own wine previously with nothing like a $15/per head charge. For the first time in all the years I have been going to Umberto's, the food wasn't up to the usual standard. The pasta, which two of us had, special $40.00, was tasteless, my partner's scallopine was chewy, probably yearling beef, and came with no vegetables, the carbonara was rather dry, but the best of the dishes we ordered. Before the food arrived we noticed foul smelling water under our feet, presumably coming from an overflowing outhouse. People at the other table also notice the smell. The staff seemed unconcerned, so we had to move ourselves to another table, by pushing 2 x 2 tables together. The staff eventually came to attend to us, but surprisingly, were critical of us for moving thereby losing a table for 2. Needless to say, we were not impressed with food, service or ambience on this occasion, so much so that we asked if there had been a change of management. The answer was "no". Sadly we won't be returning to Umberto's, which has been our "go to" restaurant since we moved to Preston 10 years ago having been introduced to it by a long term patron. Helen

Umberto's is a lovely bar/resturant down High street Thornbury, an area that is quite becoming a…read morequirky strip of places to dine. We enjoyed a sensational meal of Calimari, seafood pasta and a salad to share. This place has a great area outside to eat and wonderful staff who were awesome enough to cater for us just past the time the kitchen closed. I would recommend this place as a venue to start off your night if you are going out in Thornbury/Northcote or just for a quick meal. The prices are very reasonable and it has a very intimate feel.

This is a slightly odd place. It is part of the very funky Olsen hotel so you would expect it to be…read morea pretty cool bar and restaurant. It's nice but it is very middle of the road. Having said that it is a really nice place for a drink on the quiet side of toorak road. The staff are very friendly. Good wine list. And good bar snacks which we made into dinner. The mini burgers were especially good. And as it is Melbourne there is outdoor seating on chapel street where you can have your wine and a ciggie!

It has two nice outdoor spaces along the street and a nice bar. Partner and I had duck confit…read moretacos, wine , beer, and salumi. All very tasty, and the service was good. Need to come back for a fuller feed!