Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Carlton, Melbourne

Sean R. • February 1, 2019Tasting menu was excellent. Incredible service and spot on wine recommendations.

Alicia O. • January 26, 2017Hazelnut and pistachio gelato were absolutely divine! Creamy, silky and delicious!

Lynn W. • February 7, 2015Can't go wrong with any of the flavours! But a few of my faves are green tea, banana soy bean and vanilla 😍

Lisa F. • March 30, 2012Wonderful selection of pastas, wines, oils, cheeses and meats. Lovely, knowledgeable service too!

K W. • August 9, 2017My favorite dish was the Egg Benny and finish your meal with sweet HK style egg waffles! Pictured: Puffle Waffle

Andrew C. • April 28, 2011Beef red curry with roti is fantastic.

Andy H. • August 14, 2018Brilliant coffee. Super friendly people too.

Damon G. • December 18, 2009Save room for dessert - the white chocolate and strawberry pizza, in particular.

Charlotte L. • January 30, 2011$14 chicken Parma with crispy fat chips- so delicious!! Fabulous value & service was good too.

Joao F. • December 2, 2017Get the barista breakfast, it'll get you a mini coffee of each kind and they're all delicious

Mike B. • September 30Good is always good here and the specials are excellent, friendly attentive service

LuckyLaki • October 13, 2013Great antipasto platter, so fresh. And perfect, absolutely perfect, Bloody Marys.

Natasha • November 9, 2011Creamy ricotta cheese flavour is recommended!

Mike B. • December 18, 2018The Avocado spring roll for starters is fantastic and the laksa was delicious

Tomfoolery • September 21, 2014Incredibly small (and easy to miss) place that only does coffee but damn they do it well

Luke C. • June 4, 2013Veggie slice very nice, and healthy to boot! (and well priced)

John Z. • July 13, 2013Pretty good food.. Spicy.. Great BBQ spare ribs and spicy chicken salad

Teresa N. • January 9, 2016Chinese donuts are awesome! Perfect for sitting outside on a sunny day too.

Adam R. • November 30, 2016Perfect staff and perfect location. The pintxos section is amazing, especially sweet corn custard. Also try the Chardonnay / Pedro Ximenez blend, it's delicious. Table service would be beneficial.

Jessica D. • August 17, 2014Good wine list, great French food. The steak tartare was a highlight, as was the chocolate mousse. The wait staff were lovely and helpful. Great place to take a date!

Tm B. • April 27, 2019Great service. Was absolutely packed when we arrived. Brilliant wine. Loved everything.

Sotiris P. • December 26, 2019Delicious deserts all time classic spot if you have a sweet tooth!

snarkattack • March 2, 2010You cannot go wrong with the banquet and their lemonade. Bring your own grog too!

Justyn K. • October 20, 2014Spuds, potatoes with aioli and on the side, sweet potato and amaranth hash. Highly recommended.

Sher Reen L. • October 27, 2011For sweets, get a bomboloni or an eclair. If you want something savoury, I recommend the ham and cheese pithivier (best eaten hot - warm it up at home if needed)!

Tomfoolery • May 27, 2021The mixed grill is great and pretty good value. Nice garlic toum

Rocco M. • April 1, 2013Probably the best pizza I've ever had. I liked the typical italian atmosphear. To sum up tasty and cheap !

Daniel K. • May 5, 2016That squid ink pasta. Fresh, juicy, lemony and delicious from the first forkful to the very last sauce-soaked crumb of bread.

Ng H. • March 26, 2017Certainly the best pho I've ever tried in the city!

Tiki P. • April 30, 2017Best gnocchi I've had in a very long time. Donnini's have been consistently good over the years. An iconic pasta house.