Wow!! It starts with…read morea cozy post WWI nostalgic Belgrade, Serbia setting with a very intimate atmosphere - followed by a warm and welcoming vibe from the owner Dushan as you walk through the front doors. If you're looking for Vue De Monde then you're in the wrong place but if you're looking for something a little traditional and away from the hustle then you've come to the right place. Danube embraces the tastes of former Yugoslavia - with a Serbian influence, it really hits home for those with a Balkan background and also for those dining enthusiasts ranging from intermediate to expert tastes. Amazing Cevapi (mini mince sausages) to the Kajmak (thickened dairy cream) on home made bread, it's certain to tantalise your tastebuds. If you're lucky (and generally on Thursday nights) you'll have a chance to dine to the sounds of traditional Balkan music - performed by four very talented musicians - it's a wonderful experience and a very entertaining evening for all. To wrap it up, Danube is a small hidden away Gem that - once uncovered - will continue to shine for those who appreciate something a little different with very satisfying results!! 5 stars and extremely happy customer!!

The restaurant is in a quietish part of Glenhuntly Rd with a Hungarian restaurant and a Thai place…read moreopposite. We joined a party celebrating a birthday so only had a fixed menu,. Our table took up most of the room and I felt sorry for the other 8 diners as our table talked non stop waiting for food to appear after an hours wait. The food,,,, Don't expect finesse, more homely cooking, tomato,cucumber feta salad, sauerkraut and chopped onion accompanied the grilled meat. Baby lamb chop, sausages chicken breat and then another plate of long sausages. All quite tasty but the lamb was too well cooked for my taste.. Dessert was two crepes filled with sweetened ricotta and sultanas, very filling but delicious, one would have been enough.for me but I noticed most guests had cleaned their plates! Go if you want a taste of the Balkans.

The lamb Wellington consisted of a large lamb leg which was tender. It was wrapped in puff pastry…read morewhich was nice but it was a bit thick for me. The gravy sauce with vegetables was tasty. The dish tasted homemade. The fettuccine marinara was actually pretty good. The longer you are into the meal, it seemed to get better. The mussels were a little bit too small, that were on display. A minimal disappointment for fine dining. All in all, a good meal.

It's gone downhill…read more The service was extremely ordinary and the food not that great. How hard is it to actually smile and engage with your customers?

Excellent day out with mates if you plan ahead! The Bier cafe is decorated in dark stained wood…read morewhich is both roomy and comfortable at the same time. Come in on one of the specials nights and you will be rewarded with $2.50 pints of any 'beir' I really enjoyed my last visit here with friends as we settled around one of the booths and had a bit and a few brews. The staff are polite and helpful and I can't recommend this place enough if you are looking for a great glass of bier or a hearty bite.

The afterwork drinking venue for most of us the in the office, European Bier Cafe provides a pub…read morelike environment but with some more interesting drinks than your local pub. We have enjoyed a-many of drink induced lunch and brunches here, the venue is usually on the quieter side and a good place for large groups. There's table and lot's of standing space for you to enjoy your drinks but try the food here, decent sized and delicious. With over 50 different types of European biers, there's something different for everyday!

Extremely rude waitstaff. They will talk about you openly at their bar in French thinking you…read morecannot understand them. And then mock you in English expecting that you didn't understand their chatter. Food was mostly good however some basics surprisingly not executed well, which is not their usual. One waitstaff served our food with their sleeve draped in it, and then more mistakes to follow. Wrong sauces served, two steaks ordered to the same requests but coming out completely different (god forbid if you challenge them!), impossible to get a glass of water unless you wait very patiently w the staff agitated when you ask. We used to come here frequently with the family, but now experiencing the rude service from two waitstaff tonight (one of which I have never had problems with over almost the last decade), and hearing the waitstaff conversation of ourselves and other customers, I would caution others. I don't think the waitstaff are happy people, and that sets up your dining experience. They mocked us when leaving, upsetting our young children. The staff seemed very happy to do so and became louder as we were leaving. Happy to speak to the chef owner should they want to seek constructive feedback. It is a busy restaurant so I'm sure it will still have its loyal following!

Brilliant meal, great service mixed in with a very relaxed atmosphere = wonderful French…read moreexperience. We went as a party of 4 and all of us had a great meal, from entree all the way through dessert...would very much recommend it

When we booked, we choose to be seated along the bar table where we could watch Stefan work his…read moremagic pumping out the Charuterie and Cheese, Entrees, Mains and dessert by himself in such a small space. Food was delicious and so satisfying and meals were perfectly timed between each serve. Dat and I shared each meal with each other so we ordered most dishes and can't wait to go again to try what we couldn't fit it. * Entree* Perfectly cooked scallops. Escargot with a mushroom sauce and bread to soak up the sauce. *Mains* Salmon in a puff pastry filled with rice and egg and a lemony white sauce. Special of the Day was Steak with Duck fat potatoes, salad and Pate *Dessert* Vanilla Creme Brûlée Poached Pear with a house made chocolate sauce topped with Vanilla ice cream and Almonds for a nutty Crunch I've never had steak and pate together so this blew my mind, I will never make it without it again. We made a booking online and dinner was prepaid at time of booking. Make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Thanks for being a lovely host Stefan, can't wait to visit you again

We had just finished trawling the bars and restaurants of Footscray when we spontaneously popped in…read morehere for a desert. It was fantastic. As they take reservations we will book for a return visit very soon!

Amazing food and service. Will definitely go again. 5 stars. Lovely background music that does…read morecredit to the ambiance.

absolutely terrible service by staff who clearly don't understand hospitality and so obviously…read moredon't want to be there. Rude and unhelpful is their default response to the smallest of reasonable requests. Food was good if unspectacular German fare 8/10 - but the service and staff would only get 1/10.

Went here for a family birthday dinner and have heard so much about it I was very intrigued…read more From the outside it looked like a small simple restaurant but inside I liked the vibe. Check out the restroom too (took a photo of the cool collage on the door). They support sustainable living and they harvest their produce from their nearby farm. We were told they as much as possible refrain from having waste - a plus for me already. We got vegetarian and I was pleased with the presentation of the dishes. They were also so yummy and so filling! They explained each dish being served. We had many servings - I wanted more but at the same time I was already too full! Cant explain it but it was soooo good and so filling. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!

This place has some absolutely amazing things to it:…read more - First love the vibe. dark and modern with some brightness to it. youthful and classy. - Love the story here. Three brothers. Oldest being the sous chef, middle being head chef and youngest being the sommelier. - Loved the passion of the waiters bringing out the food. They all seemed excited to be sharing the restaurants menu with you. Made you feel like you were definitely a part of the experience. My sis and I got the 8 course degustation for 110. Bites: Warragal greens with samphire powder charred Pumpkin pickled with nut cheese Tomato water Dishes: Zucchini risotto with slow cooked egg yolk on bottom - beautifully balanced dish both from a flavour point of view as well as a texture. The warm gooeyness of the egg with small crunchy bits with the perfectly cooked risotto. Kingfish with fresh basil and lemon myrtle and spice emulsion - This was delicious. It reminded me of my mothers indian style fried fish, even though basil and lemon myrtle have ABSOLUTELY no place in an indian kitchen. More just how it was fried and presented was such a lovely way to have fish instead of a quick sear or cured like all All things pumpkin. Roasted with garlic. Flesh into pasta, seeds and rind powdered down - My dish of the night. 24 hour pork with apple and pork stock concentrated jelly with Apple leaf dried - this dish was a let down for me. Pork was rather tasteless and underseasoned. Warmed cucumber with goat cheese nasturtium - my sister didn't appreciate this dish. I found it weird but oddly appealing. A nice palate cleanser before the bigger proteins coming up. Duck Ragu with salada crumb and plum sheet - Sister loved it. I didn't care for it as much. VERY rich, and almost needed some citrus to give it a bit of freshness. The plum sheet was a creative touch but didn't give me a fruit that helped to balance the dish; rather it was a bit too complimentary to the richness. Dry ages beef with roasted tomato, bone marrow purée and carrot, Purple basil and honey - my sister's favourite dish for the night. I definitely enjoyed it but it wasn't near my top dish of the evening Deserts: In short ALL delicious Cracked pepper meringue with Oliver oil emulsion and balsamic gel - House made licorice Black cherries covered in chocolate with beetroot dust Sous-vide peaches with peach gel and basil - now this dish i wanted to comment on because this dish represented to me what was "wrong" with O.My. When I hear sous-vide'd peaches i am counting on getting an almost poached peach which is easily cut through with a fork which isn't as soft and over done as a poached peach would be, but still have a nice consistency secondary to the sous-vide process. Instead what was served was cold and tasted, quite honestly, like a fresh peach. Cucumber granita with buttermilk 10 spice ice cream Pumpkin cooked in fig jus Vanilla cookie with milk caramel and disk Conclusions: I think this restaurant is a fantastic first step for these young men and they absolutely should be commended for it. The food is fantastically inspired and I love some of the risks they took in terms of the dishes coming out. My only and "main" criticism would be that technique can't be present for technique sake. It must be a tool to bring something new to experience. I felt like that happened in the "All things pumpkin" where they made the rind into part of the dish, and made a pasta sheet out of the pumpkin etc, but it completely fell short in dishes like the sous-vide peaches. I hope that they continue to push themselves and continue to grow. For a trio of brothers all under 30 its amazing that they are producing this kind of experience. Beyond that the only thing I would say is turn the music down a bit. A few times it was hard to hear the waiter in the context of how loud the music was.

Having been here only once before, but years ago, I was eager to try this again. It's such a cool…read morelittle place with funky music and nice interior in a pocket of Ripponlea that you may not think to go to at night once the shopping district is shut. Their menu sounded delicious, so thought we'd give it a whirl. The food was really good. I had the Tuna Tartare, the Mushroom Ravioli and the Brown Sugar and Vanilla Cheesecake. The food for the most part was on point. But the service is where the restaurant lets you down at times. On three separate occasions, they forgot the drinks. They just can't remember to bring them out and there's no apology. Thankfully the drink that NEVER SHOWED, was off the bill, so that was at least a battle I didn't have to get into. They were busy without being frantic, but the service was slow. The food came out slowly and drinks just didn't come or came late. One thing I thought they'd do that other restaurants of a similar calibre do, is know which person ordered what. They don't know. But look, overall, it's definitely worth a trip here. The food is good and I guess that's what really counts. There's a good selection of wine (obviously) and something for most palates. There's plenty of parking and prices are pretty reasonable. I just wish you didn't have to remind people to bring out drinks. It did put a mini damper on the night ... but I would come again one day.

It must have been Saturday or a Sunday in July 2016. when I had lunch here. It was windy so…read moresitting outside was not an option. and it was definetly 11ish am because I had to be somewhere by 12pm. Drinks were ordered first and I wanted a lavender grey tea.... They brought over lemon grass. I didn't complain I just waited and let the girl whom I told that it was wrong... Later the waitress And herself laughed about being "giddy" in the head about it and apologized. All in good manner of course. And they almost brought the wrong coffee to my table.. I didn't order a coffee and kindly remind them it's someone else's. Lol And the lunch came. hock and cheese toastie. Its not just HAM! Its the best fresh Hock off the bone ham! I'll admit its a toastie worth going there for. The service was fair, but they got the drinks mixed up. And little bit lax about that.... I should have let her put the coffee down and not said anything to see what would happen... Lol But the Hock and cheese toastie! Yes. Mid afternoon on the weekend.. Maybe not again.