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Delicious food from appetizers to dessert! We were here for a family celebration and especially appreciated the attentive staff. The suggested wines beautifully paired with the meal. It was a wonderful evening out!
Be the first to ReplyFood very average
Food is very average. Feels like a home cook (nothing that you can't make yourself at home). The "House Special" Coral Trout was a total failure, the fish was firm and rubbery, so either overcooked or microwaved or combination of both... also was served with small school-prawns that were not soft-shell, but too small to peal so could not be eaten (seemed like a poor attempt to make a dish fancy to charge $170). Unfortunately, won't be back. There are much better restaurants out-there such as Nomad, Sebastians, Philipe, Entrecote, Oushou etc.
Be the first to ReplyFantastic
Fantastic restaurant. The service was top notch. They were able to accommodate dietary issues with no problem at all. Great atmosphere. It was not quiet but not uncomfortably noisy. The food was fantastic. I enjoyed every course of the set menu and would recommend it. This is a great place for a romantic night as a couple or a fun dinner with friends.
Be the first to ReplyOkay, but better restaurants in the ownership group
This is part of several restaurants owned by the same group. We had at four of them during our visit to Melbourne and I have reviewed these individually. to be fair, we enjoyed our food at all four restaurants, but perhaps this was our least appealing. Compared to the others, it was much bigger, but did not have the same buzz as Marian, the different type of flavours at Supernormal and the cosiness of Cumulus. Whilst the food was good, we did not find it anything special, but again we are comparing it with other restaurants in the group. The service without question was not as good and we did not feel that was the same level of attentiveness. We are not trying to put anybody off of this restaurant, perhaps it was just not for us, and again the food was not poor, but just not special. I hope others have a better experience.
Be the first to ReplyFaultless
My new favourite in Melbourne. Outstanding wine list, superb service with flare and formality, All our meals were outstanding. A great buzz and atmosphere with a beautiful decor. Forget the rest this is the best.
Be the first to ReplyDelicious lunch
Great service by Keelan who was very friendly, helpful & attentive throughout our visit. Lovely environment, good buzz around the place, lots of people watching to be had! Food was delicious. I had lobster & husband had strip steak, both cooked perfectly & presented well. Not the cheapest meal we’ve had whilst visiting but was worth it. Would recommend a visit.
Be the first to ReplySave your $ and eat elsewhere. Fancy and pompous but not the quality or service you would expect.
Offered a supper experience for a 10pm seating however given a full dinner service menu. Expensive and limited options that left me wanting more. Food was good, but expected better. Did not receive attentive service. Raining nights wasn’t even offered an umbrella, taxi call or dinner mint. Disappointing with stars awarded for food quality.
Be the first to ReplyOverpriced and average
Overpriced for average food and drinks. Disappointed as I felt food didn’t match the hyped reviews Service was bit snooty however staff have been well trained. Did appreciate they were ok with us being late due to rainy weather. Wouldn’t come back here - not with for the price or experience.
Be the first to ReplyBest cocktail
Amazing bar, great atmosphere, very professional, friendly staff. The best cocktail I have ever had - Rum Baba by Matt. Thank you so much x
Be the first to ReplyGimme a Gimlet lunch any day!
Booked it well in advance and took the day off to attend...and it was worth the visit. From the moment I walked in, the service was fantastic and unpretentious. The food was delightful - starting ofcourse with a sip of the aptly named gimlet cocktail. The risotto was lovely, the strip steak succulent all watered down with the lovely Blood orange and custard tart, Chantilly...such a lovely meal, such a special experience, I will return.
Be the first to ReplyWonderful food, wonderful people
I have to admit - given all the hype - I was all prepped to be pleased but not wowed. With previous experiences - elsewhere - of 'THE place to eat' in town: The head says 'yes, faultless execution, all very nice' and the heart says 'yes and where is the feel of this place?' But Gimlet is quite something else. We attended for Friday lunch with friends, expecting a quick two hour turnaround. The decor, ambience and staff attentiveness skilfully conveys old world European tradition mixed with a sense of welcome
Be the first to ReplyI smiled for hours ...
After a morning at Moomba I was feeling less than glamorous, but a wine and a cheese platter at Gimlet changed that: the space looked amazing, the food was delicious, the staff were friendly and the service was excellent.
Be the first to ReplySpend your money elsewhere
Melbourne is spoiled with a vast array of terrific restaurants. Unfortunately, Gimlet is not one of them. Don't get me wrong, it's not awful - but for the price you pay, it is underwhelming at best, and disappointing overall. Perhaps my expectations were too high given the rave reviews we'd seen, but considering the amount we spent per head (upwards of $300), I think it was fair to expect something pretty special. After waiting months for a booking, I dined here as part of a group of 11. The experience started off well - friendly staff, a nice table and drink orders taken promptly. First issue was that one of our cocktail orders was missed. Not a big deal on its own, but at a restaurant of this calibre you expect things to be on point. As a larger group, we had a set menu. Two members of our group had advised early on that they didn't eat fish. Our appetiser was an anchovy dip with crudite. Our non-fish people were given a pesto-type dip which looked a bit like something from a supermarket tub. The anchovy dip was delicious and the crudite fresh. Second was a single "gnoccho fritto" per person. Opinions on these were mixed. Some of our party claimed them little pieces of heaven - mine was just ok (the filling in mine was scant and, as a result, it tasted a bit oily). Next was a tomato salad which was, in my opinion, the dish of the night. It was clear the tomatoes were top quality and the flavour was divine. Unfortunately the same could not be said for the entree - a crab pasta that sounded incredible but was instead incredibly disappointing. First up, they were one dish short when they brought them out. To be fair, the waiter handled the oversight with humour (telling me they were making mine extra-special so it would be a bit longer) but it was the second time that night they'd missed an order. Overall, the dish was bland. The pasta on my fellow guests' meals was overcooked. When mine arrived, it was undercooked (not al dente, but bordering on crunchy). I assume this was because they had rushed it out. Our two non-fish eating guests were given the same dish sans crab, which just seemed really unimaginative and a bit lazy. Next came the main course which was shared steaks, frites and salad. This was another dish where there wasn't anything wrong with it, but there wasn't anything wonderful about it either. It was akin to something you'd get up at the local pub. Last, but not least, was the dessert. More dishes that were just ok. Presentation was, again, pub standard at best. A piece of cake and a scoop of cream was one (aka "Baked Valrhona chocolate") and a half a peach with a supposedly smokey sorbet and what was supposed to be "frozen meringue" (but what was, in actuality, a puddle of white stuff under the peach.) I know that giving 2 stars probably seems harsh given neither the food nor service was terrible, but it really was underwhelming at best. Perhaps it was because we were a largish group. Perhaps it was an off night. Nonetheless, when I am going to a restaurant of that calibre (and that price!) I really am expecting to be wowed. On this occasion, Gimlet fell short. If this had been a standard restaurant, I'd have given it a higher rating. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyEnjoyable though not overwhelmed
Having heard so much about this Melbourne eatery, I was delighted to be taken by a girlfriend for a milestone birthday lunch. We were lucky to get a 1.30pm booking on a Thursday in February I’m advised! It’s cavernous, oozing in old world charm & we were lucky to get a spacious booth. Viewing the Summer Menu, we decided on: Appetizer - Gnocco fritto, bresaola & Parmesan - 2 pieces. Entree - Marinated seafood, prawn, mussels & calamari, harissa rouille (shared) Main - John Dory, Armenian cucumber, labneh, prawn bisque with green beans, fermented chilli, pistachio. Dessert - Almond milk & Meyer lemon gelato, caramelized brioche. The appetizer was delicate mouthful of savoury crispness. Marinated seafood rouille whilst tasty was not remarkable. Dessert was delightful in terms of texture, flavours & presentation. Hostess had a glass of Prosecco & I had a non alcoholic lime soda, followed by lattes. Service was exemplary, Rory was attentive and helped us navigate the menu. All in all a lovely spoiling which was most appreciated in a buzzing old world establishment - whilst it was an enjoyable experience not overwhelmed given the prices!!
Be the first to ReplyWorth it
Rather than spend another night at the tennis watching players we weren’t emotionally connected with, once Rafa and Murray were out, my wife and I opted for dinner at Gimlet which seemed to be the ‘hot’ restaurant based on web searches. Short notice booking meant that we started at 9pm in a full restaurant which was still pumping when we left 2 1/2 hours later. During that time we had a very high quality experience. Starting with the food we worked our way through the a la carte - highlights were the raw vegetable crudités and specifically the dip, the duck salad and the potatoes with peas served with the steak. The only slightly off note was the crab pasta which I felt the pasta was slightly over done. Not a biggie and more than made up for by the chocolate dessert and peach meringue which were cleverly engineered not to be too sweet. Service was very good. You get different waitstaff for each part of the meal which works well when the overall service is as well controlled as it was. Timing of the courses was good and staff all very friendly and chatty. We had a table in the dining room. It’s not clear on the website what this means but it is the elevated area of the room which is great for people watching if you are on the wall side of the table! Overall a great night which we have already recommended to other guests at our hotel. Our Uber driver summed it up when he said that Gimlet is one of those restaurants that has a viral reputation but it’s deserved.
Be the first to ReplyHighly recommend this dining experience and fabulous staff. Good and wine, atmosphere all amazing.
Excellent dining, food, staff, service, wine and attention to detail. Disappointed with bathroom facilities. I don’t understand unisex toilets. Not all women enjoy using a toilet that has been left with the seat up and untidy without going into too much detail. Please designate womens only toilets.
Be the first to ReplyGimlet staff are sublime!
The staff at Gimlet are all class: with outstanding attention to detail. They are there when you want them but they seem to have an innate sense of when to approach guests - and make a determined effort not to retrieve plates until everyone has finished. A rarity at many restaurants. Now to the food: we decided on the $150 ph degustation menu. It was very enjoyable but there were some less palatable dishes. A disappointment was the steak. We were told that the steaks would be shared between two so it was advisable to share it with guests who like their steak cooked the same way. It was accompanied by French fries and the ‘Cavendish salad’ which was really just soft butter lettuce leaves with a mustard mayonnaise dressing. With wines, other beers & soft drinks you can expect to pay around $250 ph. While some have described the ‘Art Deco’ design of Cavendish House as a New York style: it’s not really anything out of the norm, imho. Yes, it’s comfortable & there are a couple of lovely banquettes. But the ‘unisex’ toilets are annoying. Nothing worse than having to enter a toilet with the seat up, indicating a man was there before you! And the lights are so dim, it’s difficult to reapply the lipstick! Perhaps McConnell was trying to lessen the usual waiting line for women?! Like anything in life: it’s worth trying once! But there are annoying oddities that should be rectified: such as the peppermint tea! It consisted on several mint leaves in hot water. I expected the T2 type peppermint tea to be refreshing: it wasn’t.
Be the first to ReplyWonderful Food
Super stylish restaurant in the heart of Melbourne. Feels like a large New York style brasserie. Small but excellent menu. I had the pasta and the John Dory and both were excellent. Chocolate for dessert was excellent. Great service. Totally recommend.
Be the first to ReplyGlamorous Art Deco
It's a beautifully designed restaurant, like a 1920's glitzy New York restaurant. we had a very late lunch or early dinner there in December, each dish is cooked with care, loved Warm Duck Salad, chicken liver parfait was smooth with fantastic flavor but not too rich, however the Southern Rock Lobster was lovely but not spectacular considering the price. Service was absolutely top notch, professional service staff were friendly and efficient, we certainly enjoyed our visit.
Be the first to ReplyA fun and memorable dinner
Had a really fun and memorable early dinner here with a good friend. I thought the restaurant might be kind of quiet at around 4.30pm, which is when we had our meal, but I was quite wrong! We were seated on one of the smaller tables around the edge of the restaurant near the windows on comfy chairs. We ordered: country sourdough with cultured butter (appetiser), Pipe rigate, blue swimmer crab (entrée), ½ Southern rock lobster, wood-roasted in saffron rice (main), and wood-roasted sugarloaf cabbage with fermented green chilli and pistachio, and house fries (sides), before finishing off with apple and sorrel gelato with frozen meringue, preserved blueberries, and baked Valrhona chocolate as desserts. So we ordered a lot of food but we came super hungry (we polished off everything except for maybe a stray fry) and eager to try all the star dishes, and we weren't disappointed. Everything was delicious, but I had no idea that cabbage could be THAT good. My friend and I agree that we would both come back just to enjoy the cabbage again. It might seem silly to choose to have bread and fries at a place like this, but this is your chance to experience seemingly basic foods done very well. If I were to choose my least favourite, it probably would have been the Valrhona chocolate - but I know it's a big hit with most people. Staff are friendly and attentive, and the whole atmosphere in the restaurant is lively.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food and ambience
We had a celebration family lunch at Gimlet which was exceptional.the ambience of the dining room & bar is outstanding. The food, wine and service are memorable for their quality , refinement & professionalism. Gilet is one of the bets Melbourne dining rooms and a 'Must Go"
Be the first to ReplyFaultless
Wow this is the jewel in Andrew McConnells crown. His staff are amazing and work very, very hard to make it the ultimate dinning experience. The food and service are 10/10. Wine list and our Sommelier Anthony was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and he was extremely professional, friendly and polite. Our waiter Thomas was amazing as well! Extremely professional and very very nice to my friends from overseas. 3 hats 🎩 for this place please Good Food Guide. Best restaurant in Melbourne. I guess that is why it 84th best restaurant in the world. Thanks so much to all the super hard working staff. We really had a fantastic night.
Be the first to ReplyLunch at Gimlet
It is a beautiful room. But I was disappointed It was a menu where it was hard to find something light but warming for lunch. My friends who opted for something larger had beautifully cooked steak. I had the salade lyonnaise - alas no poached egg, only one quarter of a soft boiled egg, two bacon lardons , some cornichons and beautifully dressed leaves. It came across as very mean ( and I mourned the lack of an egg yolk spilling on the salad) Why change a classic recipe? The sides were good - brassicas, beautifully cooked and not over salted frites and the salad. The quince choux looked beautiful but alas was too sweet - not taking advantage of quince’s tartness. The coffee was lukewarm and the service very slow Would I go back? Probably not
Be the first to ReplyGo for the room
The room is exquisite,.All dishes perfectly prepared ,but lacked anything particularly memorable in flavour . Really a very good ,but high priced French bistro . Wines by the glass reasonably priced and the 4 we had all VG. Wine list expensive . Glad we went ,as I keep saying that room is a museum piece , but so many other places have more interesting food and wine.
Be the first to ReplyExceptional Birthday Dinner
We've been dying to dine at Gimlet as many of our friends can't speak highly enough of it. We celebrated a birthday and were seated at a wonderful table. The Gimlet cocktails and Caviar were out of this world. Everything from starters through to dessert was perfect. The ambience and service were par none. We look forward to returning soon. It certainly is the place for a special occasion or just an excuse for an incredible night. As far as value goes, once again 10/10.
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