Bomba is wonderful. The food is delectible and exquisite. Clearly lovingly prepared and just so…read moretasty and beautifully presented. Service is friendly and brisk. Our party of four has been here twice now. Our friends are Italian and are critical when places don't measure up. No such issues here. We've loved it both times. In our view Bomba offers a serious dining experience at a reasonable price. We can't wait to return.

Amazing little restaurant and bar, great food and drinks!!! Extremely enjoyable night out..... if…read morearound the area do yourself a favour and pop im for a drink and a bite to eat, you WILL NOT be disappointed!

Even though I'll pretty much eat anything, I am quite picky when it comes to rating food…read more From the outside, the restaurant looks great being housed in a former fire station. The inside is simple yet classy for a group dinner or even a date. Nothing over the top but that's ok and that's how it should be: cozy and relaxing. Service is great and fantastic as in a true typical Italian restaurant. The staff is always helpful in terms of wine or food choice. The food is very good. We had eggplant and parmesan for as a starter an it was just right. Not too much cheese but tasty and cooked just right. I think had seafood pasta amd again jt was just right. Right size portions, great taste. I would go there again for sure! A must try!

Two words.... sooooo good!…read more Ordered the specials - char grilled eye fillet and seasonal greens in chili and garlic oil. Everything was full of flavour. Steak was tender and the pepper berries just completed each bite. The interior feels cozy and warm, a good getaway from the outside cold Melbourne weather.

To get to Di Palma's for me on a Saturday night in traffic is almost a 45 minute drive, so I was…read morereally hoping it would be worth it. Guess what? It was. We found parking across the street (though it can be tough to find a space) and were greeted warmly at the door and shown to our table. It's a large restaurant with a few different "rooms" and even more private "rooms" if you're having a big birthday, or anniversary celebration. Needless to say, tables aren't all on top of each other and you can have a conversation and be heard. For entree, we shared the Bolognese and mozzarella arancini with basil aioli and boy, it was delish. Next time, I think I'll get my own serve, because they're too good to share. For main, I ordered the House made rigatoni with chicken, semi dried tomato, zucchini and basil pesto. It was so beautiful and flavourful, but if I'm going to be a touch picky, I'd say the pasta was just a little bit too al dente for me. But flavour is key and it was there. As if I needed dessert ... I ordered the Churros. I think they were the best I've had in Melbourne and it came with strawberries, ice cream and chocolate sauce. I didn't like the sauce at all and barely touched it. The dish was fine on its own without it. Honestly, the food was great, the service was top notch. It was a busy, busy night, yet food came out in reasonable time. I think the prices were reasonable, but we used the Entertainment Book card to get a discount. I really can't fault the restaurant much at all. I just know now that when I go next time, when making the booking, I'll request a table by the windows. And I WILL definitely go another time. It's really good.

I seem to be the only one who doesn't like Di Palmas. Friends rave about the great food, friendly…read morehospitality and reasonable prices. Clearly I was missing something. It's okay but not great. I feel like this sums up Di Palmas pretty well. The last time I went I wasn't bowelled over by the cuisine although it was perfectly respectable, nor the service that lacked a little warmth. I had the potato gnocchi with the 4-cheese sauce ($22.50) and it just didn't live up to my expectations. The flavours lacked any subtlety or finesse and this seemed to be the opinion of my companion, he had the braised duck risotto ($24.50). I left Di Palmas feeling disappointed and confused. I really wanted to like the restaurant, but every time I went it couldn't produce the same level of cuisine or service that exists elsewhere in Kew (Estivo and Mister Bianco to name a few). However, I will swallow my pride and say that even if I didn't have a great experience it was obvious that others did. You can't fail to notice the content and happy clientele that pack Di Palmas. So maybe I just picked a bad night. Maybe the kitchen and the staff were a little stressed. Di Palmas earns 3 star rating because the Jury is still out.

Locale pulito e cibo italiano di buona qualità. Eravamo in…read moretre abbiamo preso due bistecche T-Bone piú insalata ed una pizza. Finalmente abbiamo trovato una pizzeria che fa una buona pizza nei sobborghi di Melbourne, la carne molto buona e cottura "medium rare", esattamente come richiesta. Siamo rimasti abbastanza soddisfatti. Un gran bravo ragazzo il proprietario Antonello.

Pizza is that great slightly burnt and puffy wood-fire variety, with some simple but delicious…read moreingredients. Big fan. Service is a lot less impressive. Website says there are two sittings and we booked for the second one, only to have to wait over 30 minutes outside when we arrived on time. Every 5 minutes they told us it would be another 2 minutes... It was only because we continually popped our heads in to ask for an update that they begrudgingly prompted a table from the first sitting to finish up. I don't blame the other diners - its likely they were not made aware of the two sittings rule - but don't advertise such a thing if you're not going to stick to it. No apology was made when we were eventually led to our table. Staff generally seemed to spend most of their time sitting down chatting with the family and friends who seemed to make up half the patrons. Great fun for them I'm sure, but the lack of interest in other patrons is obvious. Back to positives - and they have both a wine list with decently priced nice drops (quite a few good $35 bottles) and an unadvertised $10 corkage fee if you want to bring your own.

THIS is the definition of a hidden gem. Oh my God, we had such a fantastic dining experience here…read more It was my sister's birthday, and she is a complete foodie, and has been everywhere yet wanted Italian. Grossi, Cecconi's etc were all off the list because she'd either been there or knew it, and I needed a surprise. Some searching brought up Centonove. It seemed odd, being where it is, but reviews/driving past the place told me to go for it. She had never heard of it when we got there, and it did not disappoint from start to finish. One of the best dining experiences I'd ever had in Melbourne. Super friendly owners and staff who are there attending to your every need in a friendly and non-intrusive way. Intimate brick walls and decor. Minimal but very homey and welcoming. And the food and wine were all spectacular. Between us all we had a mixture of the duckling, ribeye, beetroot and feta, linguine special with clams, oysters, flounder, etc etc. Lots of excellent options food. The menu is small, but EVERYTHING was superb and spot on, and the wine list is huge, with knowledgeable staff to guide you through it objectively. As a result, we got to try a lot of new nice Italian wines we'd never heard of that matched the food perfectly. This place is amazing. And I think its secret, is that its hidden away in Kew, away from the tourists and the regular crowds. I almost feel upset reviewing it and popularising it haha, but that's what Yelp is for! But the Kew locals know it about it, as does the Age who have voted it as one of their top restaurants 5 years running, and it was packed. I'd also suggest sitting upstairs, it's much more spacious, although downstairs where the bar is is cool too. There's also a private wine room, but it seemed a bit claustrophobic in there. Centonove IS certainly an expensive dining place. But if you're looking for that type of night, either as a group, or just two people, this place is excellent. Unquestionably one of the best dining experiences I've had in Melbourne. Highly recommended.

We called and made reservations, as someone mentioned that it's difficult to walk in. We called at…read more5:45, and made a reservation for 6:15. It is definitely upscale, we were taken upstairs and it was very quaint. The staff was very professional. Service was amazing(as with the price-point it meets such service). My husband had a big appetite and he said his pasta was the best he'd ever had(and were Italian). Wish we had room for dessert!

Hard to find as place that has such amazing food prices. If you're ok with classic pizzas their…read morethin crust pizza is great. Vicky's is family run and the service is always friendly. They have outdoor seating which is great In Summer. The interiors are pretty basic but even when it's busy it's not as noisy as the local pub. The food is very Italian homestyle and I can feed the entire family without having a heart attack over the bill.

I love this place. You can find whatever you want- cheap pizza, big serve of pasta, really good…read morefish specials and veal. Friendly service. Parking in local council area.

Tried Fiorelli's simply because I like Italian and I needed a quick meal before a movie at The…read moreRivolli across the road. It felt luxe. The food was good, the staff were great. I left wondering why I'd never tried it before. I think it looks more expensive than it is. You can get pasta or risotto in the 20's. I had chicken risotto and it hit the spot. Well worth a visit.

Very solid four star bistro. Works on all levels and deserves its rating as the best eating place…read morenear the Rivoli theatres. My prawn risotto was very tasty. No skimping on the prawns either, so full points there. My companions enjoyed their meals as well. The space here is very nice. Service is great too. Conclusion, this is a solid, reliable establishment.

Two words: MASSIVE SERVINGS…read more Came here for Fathers' Day under the impression that I was coming in for some 'Sicilian Barbeque' - I don't know, I wasn't the one doing the booking, but I thought it would be sausages and salamis, prosciuttos and the like, all grilled over the BBQ in new and fantastic ways. While I wasn't quite right, I was far from disappointed! Mister Bianco has that cool, relaxed kinda atmosphere that defines Melbourne Cafes and restaurants, with funky interior design covered in old wine bottles and fun paintings. As it was Fathers' Day, we had a special Set Menu - and, to my surprise, we didn't pick one meal option from each section (appetiser/main/dessert kinda deal) but were served EVERYTHING ON THERE. There was So. Much. Food. The presentation of it all was spectacular - that current trend of plunging syringes and droppers full of sauce into your food is so much fun! The entrees in particular were awesome, coming out hot and fresh - but the staff seemed exhausted by the midday flood of customers by the time we got there. By the end of the entrees, we were all full. That's how much food there was. We had 3 courses left. Was this how we were going to die? We thought so, but we weren't sad about it! Had to take the pasta to-go - the two serves on pasta we were given was enough to feed us for two dinners - forget it being a mid-way point! Mains were nice, but the beef was a little chewy and cool by the time it got to the table, and the chicken was the same - and damn, there was way, WAY too much chicken on that plate. Delicious chicken, sure, but for 6 people, 10 enormous chunks of bird was just too much. Dessert was a blessing. The gelato was amazing, as were the chocolate-filled doughnuts, and those cool little cream filled pastries were super crunchy and sweet. Lovely stuff, man. Overall, they really need to re-think how much food they out on a plate. We seated six people, and there was MORE than enough food for TWELVE. There was so much. I'm not getting my point across. It would also be nice if there was less of a wait between each meal - I think we actually sat down for about 3.5 hours all up, which is a bit ridiculous. We didn't want to wait 40 minutes for each course to arrive - it didn't build anticipation, it left us bored and a little impatient. But the food WAS spectacular, especially in presentation. Would consider coming back for more, but only when there isn't a set menu.

All the other restaurants in Kew need to be worried…read more Mister Bianco is the new kid on the block, and judging by the food and the enthusiasm from clientele I witnessed, they are here to stay. Serving southern Italian food Mister Bianco has some truly delicious dishes. When I last went I selected a few options from the menu as Mister Bianco, like so many joints these days, heavily emphasizes on sharing. We got the calamari with fennel and salsa verde ($15), the wagu meatballs ($13 for 4), and the braised beef cheeks in red wine with polenta ($28). Not one of these items was disappointing. Each was fresh and simple was an emphasis on the subtleties of flavours. We didn't drink unfortunately, but the wine menu looked promising. I'm planning to go back and explore this a little more, and also try something new on the menu (I was very tempted by the slow cooked duck and thyme tortellini).

Summary: 4.2. Very good contemporary Melbourne cafe. Equal to many or most highly rated places…read more Food, coffee and service are all excellent. Simplicity is the key here. Everything is done well. Nothing is over complicated. Review: The cafe is on the north side of lower Heidelberg road. It's a pleasantly laid out establishment. There are nice wood featured chairs and tables throughout. A wood covered front counter as well. Brick walls throughout too with one small tiled wall. There's a reasonable distance between tables. Nice lighting is also featured. Conventional music playing on the sound system, a bit prosaic for me but I could have just scored the wrong rotated playlist. Maybe needs something a little softer. Overall the space has a nice warm cozy feel that was very likable . I scored a pleasant greeting on arrival. It was hard not to notice the manager and staff interacting well with patrons, which enhanced the nice feel of the cafe. I had a beautiful coffee first off which came out quickly after I ordered it. It was a rich, dark, well made brew with impressive length. No half measures were taken on this long black. It was a beauty. The food is the key though, eh. It's a smallish menu here for all day breakfast and lunch. I found that an advantage as too many menu items can befuddle a simple soul like me. Nothing was overcomplicated and this menu offered ample choice I thought. I ordered the curds and beets dish off the lunch menu. This consists of goats cheese croquettes, heirloom baby beets, beetroot pesto and a frisée salad. It's a rustic looking dish but wonderfully so. It made for a gorgeous lunch that gave me all the freshness, health and flavour I was after when I walked in. The goats cheese croquettes were soft, delicate and exquisitely flavoured. They were really lovely. The heirloom beets of various kinds were excellent too. Tasty with just the right amount of give. Lovely greens with a good dressing as well. The side of peas and broad beans was really delicious too. I could barely fault these dishes which were very good. Maybe a tiny bit more seasoning on both dishes, although maybe many people want to control this themselves. I found myself preferring this cafe to a few of those in the inner north. The concentration here is on substance not style. I thoroughly enjoyed the cafe which has only been open a few months. Based on this experience, it will do very well indeed.

The menu was great, was nice balance of tradition and innovation and delivered on expectation. The…read morevenue itself is lovely. Courtyard is available to dogs which is pretty cool! Coffee was great I will definitely be back.