Walked past here a million times and never stopped. Popped in to avoid a Melbourne downpour to be…read moregreeted by friendly staff and really good coffee! Impressed after one visit so will make a return visit. For research purposes only of course....you can thank me later!

In an area full of cafés it's pretty hard to stand out but Izzi's was one of my favourite when I…read moreworked down the street. The staff were super friendly and the coffee was really good. I went here a few times a week and was never disappointed - usually had some good music playing when I waited too. Just don't understand how they can do it in summer though as it's tiny and it gets so hot I'm sweating just waiting on my coffee!

Hey, Food was so…read moregood look like the menu pics. People where so nice there service was so good. Please go there and try it for you self (not for everybody) Bye (Keep the stuff that i said in mind)

I truly don't understand how Anchovy has snuck under the 'cool restaurant' radar. Have you ever…read moreheard of it? I'm guessing not, but it's a venue you should really know. My other half and I went in for an early Valentine's Day celebration. He'd heard through word of mouth that Anchovy was a dining destination like no other. We walked in on a Friday evening to a busy restaurant. All tables are high seating, and most seemed like shared tables. We were sat at the bar, which I love because I can easily hassle the bartender for more drinks. Speaking of the bartender, ours was SO KNOWLEDGABLE it was almost funny to watch. He seemed to know the back story of every single wine/cocktail/food item on the entire menu, which to be honest, got a touch annoying after a while but I can imagine many people would appreciate the learning. Back to the menu, after a brief perusal we decided to go with the Chef's Selection for $60pp, which we though was very good value. The menu could best be described as modern Australian/Asian fusion. Our waiter/bartender asked if there was anything on the menu that we really wanted to see within the Chef's selection and the only thing we desperately wanted to try (other than everything) was the Vietnamese Blood pudding - it just sounded so damn intriguing! So here's what us lucky ducks got on the chef's selection: + Taro chips with spice salt, + Calamari with lotus stem, scud chilli, herbs, + Vietnamese blood pudding with ginger, herbs, wrapped in cosberg + Rice paper roll with ocean trout, coconut, pomelo + Pan fried whole flounder with curry vinaigrette, dill Plus a dessert of Cherry clafoutis with crème fraiche. I honestly can't pinpoint what my favourite dish was though I do highly recommend the bloody pudding for something completely different. The rice paper rolls were outstanding and the cherry clafoutis was simple yet amazing. The wine menu is also very impressive, with some really great local wines available. The staff, as mentioned, will be very happy to guide you in your choices. Anchovy is absolutely a place you should check out. It is charming, intimate and with absolutely outstanding food and service to boot.

Food was high quality--I wish there was more on the plates! Pasta is fresh and handmade, prosciutto…read moreis excellent, ame drinks were tasty. Definitely pricey, but definitely worth it!

Cecconis Cantina is a sublime hatted (The Age Good Food Guide) Italian restaurant/cantina that I…read morewant to keep coming back to! You'll find loads of Italian charm and classic appeal in this trendy Flinders Lane establishment. Surely one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne (if notAustralia)! And Melbourne does Italian well... Love walking along trendy Flinders Lane then down the stairs to the vibrant Cessoni's basement below. There I met up with two legendary friends from Adelaide (I was blessed with lunch - you know who you are) and we had such an epic time! The atmosphere is great for a catch up. Love the wine and olive oil bottles along the wall! Love the parquetry floor! (Have one at home and cost me a fortune to restore). The place really buzzes at lunchtimes and you need to book. We were greeted warmly by the cheeky waiters, who are a big part of the whole experience! I love the banter and humour of these guys! They will playfully recommend menu options, and explain the daily specials with flair and fun! I love how the website captures the philosophy of Cecconi's, "Combining contemporary and glamorous elegance with an intimate and chic, club-like ambience, Cecconi's Cantina offers a classic Italian menu with modern influences, and outstanding service." The inspiration of the Bortolotto family who have excited Melbourne with their restaurants for over 30 years. There is a compelling balance between elegance and theatre - with the chefs performing their maestro kitchen moves in an open kitchen! I love the private terrace to enjoy a special lunch on a sunny Melbourne day... I love the ambience of the cantina with its classic furniture, long bar and mood lighting! I love the concept of the cantina on one side and the formal dining room adjacent. It caters for options, moods, tastes and above all, is fun! The menu options are exciting for breakfast, lunch or dinner. As for lunch, myself and Marty ordered the Braised Beef Cheek on creamy mash potato, parsley and horseradish gremolta. Wow! This dish was stellar! The beef cheek was cooked to absolute perfection and came apart easily. So tender! And perfectly marinated. The creamy mash was so creamy and such a great accompaniment. We both raved about how good it was! With a glass of wine, it went down a treat! The other options looked great such as the chicken, duck, fish, risotto and pasta of the day. But so glad I went the beef cheek! My friend Tony ordered the Minute Sirloin Steak with watercress and red onion salad. This too was brilliant and the steak looked a little bigger than usual for a minute steak. (Possibly a 2 or 3 minute steak?) Tony was happy with his steak although he was drooling over our beef cheek. For dessert I ordered the Tiramisu - kahlua, strega, coffee with mascarpone cheese. Another wow dish! Cecconi's have a reputation for incredible desserts and this was no exception. Each layer of the tiramisu was magnificent! Perfect biscuit layer! Perfect soaking of sponge layer in coffee and the kahlua! Rich airy mascarpone cheese texture. Perfect Italian trifle.

Fantastic overall experience. The chicken skewers were nice…read moreand slightly Crunchy. Went well with the peanut sauce. The noodles were exceptional. Very tasty. I was hoping it would be the right choice and it was. Top quality. This place is deserving of 5 stars. I havnt got a bad word to say. It was wonderful. There are alot of bread dipping options, and soups. And there are more milk/dairy drink options then soft drink options. 5 stars. Enjoyed it from start to finish.

We came here out of curiosity of the ever present long queues ever since this place opened a couple…read moreof weeks ago. We were greeted in a courteous and professional manner at the entrance and asked to wait 15 minutes for a table. After that, a friendly waitress showed us to our table. The service was good and the food came quite fast. Unfortunately, the food was somewhat of a let down. The fried rice noodles was barely entree size, looked pale (totally different to menu photo) and lacked fragrance. The chicken satay tasted good, especially the peanut sauce. However the meat was quite fatty. The curry chicken that came with the Indian roti was way too oily. The best dish was the fried chicken on biryani rice; fragrant & delicious. As for drinks, I had the mixed coffee & milked tea that was acceptably good. Overall it was just average and not up to the standard of other similar restaurants in the area, especially considering the higher prices.

Located on the edge of a little lane way on Little Collins Street just past Elizabeth, you could…read morewalk by the Commercial Bakery and perhaps not even notice it. I hadn't heard of it until I went to meet a colleague to discuss a project. I remember it pretty well because the coffee was good as you can find anywhere in the city. The bakery does not look like much from the outside but once inside it is extremely airy and spacious. It really is a neat spot to have a business meeting, to discuss shop or even just relax for a while. Because of its prime location (close to lots of offices), its great coffee and its attractive offerings; I'd imagine it would get pretty rammed during lunchtimes.

Small intimate space. I loved the window display. Got…read moremyself a blueberry muffin which was beyond amazing. The best I've had so far in Melbourne. Also great service and very friendly staff. I am going to try the danishes and coffee there next.

Been a little while since I last came to this gem. Situated in the Intercontinental, offered simple…read moretasty Italian fare. Part of being at work is also taking time out for friends. A glass of wine, some carbs and meat ensure that no snacking is required during the day. Fried cuttlefish / grilled rockling / braised goat / green beans = delish The braised goat is a little salty for not having anything else to go with. The fried cuttlefish was simple and tasty.

Here's the rub; the food at Merchant of Venice is really rather great. The portions are generous…read morebut not wastefully enormous, the flavours well-considered and the menu is quite authentic. They even handled my gluten-free situation with aplomb. The service on the other hand is nothing short of dismal. I dined in a group of three. We were seated in what seemed to be a walkway, in a spot that was quite draughty. So much so, that on a chilly night and wearing four layers, I kept my coat on (which the staff did not seem to notice). Approximately 20 minutes after arriving, three Bellini cocktails that we did not order were brought to our table with no explanation beyond a mumbled 'Bellini'. (It didn't appear on the bill, we still don't know what the story was there!). It took 90 minutes for us to receive our entrees. The staff seemed unable to anticipate any requirement - we asked for bread, we asked for side plates, we asked for butter, we asked for a drinks menu... you get the idea. On the whole, I wanted to love this place, and the food almost makes it worth returning. Just anticipate poor service and hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Great attentive service. Convenient location. Good people watching outdoor seating. Food good. Had…read moresteak n potatos on $29 groupon for 2 people. Good value for food.

This is one of those hidden gems in Melbourne. Very good…read moreservice and the chef is brilliant. I usually order their $10 lunch time special and am always satisfied. If you're anywhere near William Street, they are worth a visit.

My husband and I knew we had to try Third Wave while in town, after seeing it pop up on our…read moreInstagram algorithms. We are both big fans of meat/BBQ so we were so excited to check it out!! As delicious as everything looked, we ultimately ended up splitting a BBQ platter for 1 with some pork ribs added on... and it was still sooooo much food that we left stuffed! All the meat was great, but we both agreed the pork ribs were our favorite. Outside of that, the beef rib and oink ball also stood out. One other thing that really stood out to us, was their sauces. They were fantastic! Not just what they use to cook their meats, but the side sauces. Nuclear wave was a nice habanero sauce with great smokiness and solid heat that paired perfectly with the meats. They have happy hour on certain drinks from open until 6pm on certain days, so be sure to pair a beer with it!

I have never experienced such powerful food. Absolutely…read moredelicious. A meat platter that prided itself in higher qaulity. It just felt like they were giving it 100 percent. Such a blunt but exceptional approach worthy of the rating I gave it. Onion rings were crunchy and impressive. Wings were beuitiful. The sauce, in multiple occasions was at the perfect level, they didn't make it too strong. The big stuff was the most impressive. Despite its immense, Headstrong appearance the food was actually easy and enjoyable to eat and handle. Every single item was impressive apart from the bread, the buns. Which were boring. So you gotta use it to make a sandwich or something and make the most out of it. Wish I could of given the bubblegum milk shake a chance. Great atmosphere as well. Worthy of 5 stars. Worthy of paying the price that we paid. Excellent customer service. A wonderful experience from third wave Cafe overall.