Reviews by LisaD7

This review is for O'Sole Mio Wood Oven Pizza, Doreen VIC

verified email - 15 Jun 2014

Always packed and highly recommended. These guys do a roaring take-out business and its no wonder - the pizzas are delicious. We have been twice for sit down and it is tightly packed and quite loud, but as we have a young child quite loud is normal for us. The pizzas are very tasty and there is a wide selection (there are other items on the menu - but we keep going back for the pizza) You have the choice between oven and wood fired (a few more $s and takes a bit longer) . There are plenty of toppings and everything is fresh and well presented. Only 2 downsides to the eat in experience - no washrooms and no highchairs for the little ones (we bring along a portable one as the first time we went we left without ordering as there were no high chairs). We will defintely be back though as the pizzas are the best in the area and very reasonably priced.

Approximate cost: $13

This review is for Aangan Indian Restaurant, West Footscray VIC

verified email - 15 Jun 2014

Fantastic from start to finish. Amazing hospitality, engaging and knowledgeable staff and fantastic Indian food. We went for lunch and enjoyed some new dishes as well as old favorites. The Rogan josh lamb is delicious, the masala Puri super tasty and the butter chicken yummy. The staff graciously brought clean spoons to us without asking as our young son kept dropping his. Recommended to us by a number of people and well worth a visit. Great for families or couples - great decor and great food. We will visit again.

Approximate cost: $14

This review is for Thai Sontaya, Whittlesea VIC

verified email - 21 Nov 2013

My husband and I visited for supper one night - the place was packed and we were lucky to get a seat near the window. They could do with a few less tables as it is difficult to get to the facilities or leave without bumping into other customers or having to ask someone to move their chair. The food was very nice, hot and what you would expect in an average Thai restaurant - but no real WOW factor. The prices though are higher than you would expect, particularly as the restaurant is in a more rural area - not the CBD. A nice restaurant, average food and service.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for Hog's Breath Cafe, Epping VIC

verified email - 21 Nov 2013

I went in for a quick lunch by myself while doing some early Xmas Shopping. The first impression wasn't the greatest as several of the staff were standing around the front area gossiping and took a few seconds to acknowledge that I was even there. I was given a booth seat by the window, which would have been nice except for the flies of all sizes all over the glass. My server (name tag "Little Trooper") came by with a menu, but seemed quite bored and didn't bother to let me know the specials, which were listed on the wall - where many customers might not have seen them. After a few seconds she came back to see if I was ready to order, I had barely opened the menu so placed my drink order and a few minutes later received a small bottle of diet drink. When I placed my order I asked for mayo for my fries - and was told they didn't have any but could pay an extra $2 for aoli...(interesting as there is mayo in a number of their menu items and it is a standard condiment in most restaurants) The wait for my meal (ordered off the $9 lunch menu) seemed overly long given that the restaurant was nearly empty). When it finally arrived - delivered by a different server - the curly fries were the best part. The chicken in the wrap was rock hard and dry...and overall the wrap lacked any sort of semblance to Caesar salad inside. I managed to get my bill and was surprised to find that the small bottle of diet Coke had set me back $4.90 - over half the cost of the main ! I was asked to complete the comment card located in with my bill and give it back to the waitress...awkward when you have a few not great comments. Overall..overpriced food and drink of poor quality, lacklustre service...there are better options available in the area.

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Salsa's, Epping VIC

verified email - 20 Nov 2013

Went into this new Salsa's restaurant in the Epping shopping centre after seeing their sign for $2.50 tacos on Tuesdays. The restaurant is quite spacious compared to most other Salsa's venues which tend to be located in the food court of shopping centers. As a chain restaurant they have a set menu so I knew what to expect in advance. The food took a while to arrive, which I attributed to the newness of this location, but the place also seemed to lack the "hustle" you usually find at these franchises. The food was warm, flavourful and filling - I had the chicken chipotle and the classic beef tacos - yum yum. The total for two tacos and a drink came to $8.80 so you can't go wrong there....but something was off. I'm not sure whether it was the staff members in uniform standing outside smoking or their general lack of enthusiasm, but it lacked the spark you usually find at a Salsas. They need to bring everything up a notch - friendliness, enthusiasm for customers, attention to where the staff are and the image it projects to customers.

Approximate cost: $2.50

This review is for Laurie Dee's Hamburgers & Frozen Custard, Epping VIC

verified email - 19 Nov 2013

Having seen this new restaurant in the Epping Plaza, and in the mood for a burger, my husband and I stopped in. As I am Canadian and they advertise Chicago dogs and chili cheesefries - two American classics I miss from home, I ordered those and my husband a bacon and cheeseburger. Sooo disappointing. The food took a while to get there, which seemed strange as it was mid-afternoon and the place was nearly empty, but we figured as the restaurant was new that might be the reason. My $8ish chili cheese fries lacked chili flavor and cheese. The $8ish Chicago dog missed the mark by a longshot - tasteless hotdog, lack of celery salt, chopped pickles...although it was moderate sized, it lacked taste and and authenticity. But by far the most disappointing was my husbands burger which arrived with a very overcooked, mangled patty and overcooked, dried out bacon. He took it back and another was delivered by a lady who promised she had just made it fresh. It looked better, but when he took a bite, oil poured out the side - very gross. And just not good enough for the prices they charge. At nearly $30 for the meal, it was so disappointing - we won't be back. Poor value, terrible food and lacklustre service.

Approximate cost: $9.00

This review is for Golden Star Chinese & Malaysian Restaurant, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 10 Nov 2013

We went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted with smiles and quickly seated and a high chair produced for our young son. On the advice of our friends we all chose from the lunch special - around 20 different dishes - you get a main, a bowl of soup and a drink for $8.50. We also got some spring rolls. The soup arrived almost immediately and was warm and satisfying (it could have used a touch of salt and pepper - but there was none to be found) The spring rolls tasted great, but were a bit on the small side. My main was a pepper beef dish - the serving size was ample and the dish warm and well seasoned - I really enjoyed it. We each ordered a different meal and everyone enjoyed theirs - from curry chicken to a noodle dish. The service throughout was warm and friendly and the restaurant was nearly full with families enjoying lunch. I would recommend for a quick, well priced, yummy lunch.

Approximate cost: $8.50

This review is for GPO Bar And Grill, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 04 Nov 2013

We went in for coffee and dessert on the recommendation of friends who had been for dinner and really enjoyed the food. So disappointing...To start with the floors were covered in leaves and bits of trash - they may have blow in from the far other end of the restaurant which was open to the patio, but it gave a very negative first impression. The server seated us fairly quickly as the place was about half empty, but the table was filthy and it took awhile for someone to get around to wiping it off. We were given menus, then the long, long wait for service began. When someone finally turned up to take our order she apologized, but then took a very long time to get us drinks. The coffees and wine were nice, but average. The desserts were very, very good, but extremely overpriced. $13 - $14 dollars each just for the deserts - churros or apple cake plus additional cost for coffees. I got the best deal - a dessert sampler and a coffee for $13 and it was delicious - a tiny creme brulee, stewed rhubarb, a profiterole and a small piece of hedgehog slice - they were all divine and $13 seemed well priced when it included the coffee. The cleanliness, high prices and complete lack of customer service let this place down as the food is excellent. Another ewhhh moment came when I went to change my little guys nappie - no change table in the bathroom - I ended up changing him on the dirty bathroom floor - the other option being out in the restaurant - which isn't nice for the other patrons. There seemed to be a fair number of families with children in the restaurant so I am surprised not to find a change table as they are pretty standard.

This review is for Costco, Docklands VIC

verified email - 31 Oct 2013

Being from North America I am a big fan of Costco, and this one doesn't disappoint. The best value here is the meat - and the quality is great - beautiful thick pork chops with no fat, great bacon, awesome salmon etc. They also stock really great bagels at a reasonable price and North American style cheeses which I miss from home (my husband makes jokes about the strange neon orange colour). You do have to know your prices and commit to buying in bulk, but there are some real bargains here. They miss the boat one two factors - not enough parking and the elevator you need to wait in line with to move between the parking and the store - there is always a wait. Overall great products, great variety and if you know your prices good value for money.

This review is for Six Degrees Executive, South Yarra VIC

verified email - 29 Oct 2013

I emailed my resume to a recruiter at Six Degrees on my husbands recommendation that they are a very professional and proactive recruiter. While they weren't able to assist me as they hire outside of the scope of work that I do, they couldn't have been more professional. The girl I spoke with had taken the time to review my resume and knew about my work experience. She was able to recommend another recruiter who might be able to assist me, which went beyond my expectations. She was pleasant and professional and asked if she might forward on my husbands resume upon hearing that his place of employment was closing and he works in industries they service. He got a call the same day. I would recommend them for great service.