Reviews by Nicoletta

This review is for David A Watts Lawn Mowing Service, McKinnon VIC

verified email - 17 Feb 2011

Engaged David's services after reading about them on WOMOW. Was very pleased with his friendly manner, prompt service and fast, high quality work. Also very reasonably priced.

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Smoken Joes, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 27 Sep 2009

I have been here several times and have had ok experiences, so we went in knowing we would get ok food and ok service - we were after a quick bite before visiting family had to travel home. Our first waitress was very friendly and accommodating and even allowed us to order from the breakfast menu, even though we'd missed the cut-off by 5 minutes. Our drinks and mains were served promptly and the food was ok. Once we had finished our mains, we were left a long time sitting with empty plates in front of us. It seemed we had been exiled to the non-busy part of the restaurant because we had a toddler, and then abandoned. We wanted to grab coffees before leaving, so we waited about 15 minutes, after which time my mother went to the coffee counter to order coffees. She was told that someone would come and take our order. Approximately 5 minutes later, one of the friendly waitresses took our coffee order. 15 minutes later, we really had to leave, so i approached the girl making coffee and asked if our coffees could please be changed to take away orders as we had to leave. She threw her hands in the air, looked disgusted and angrily said "well now i have to start again". I said if it was trouble then not to bother, we wouldn't have the coffees. I got a snippy "No, it's fine" in return but i said i didn't want them any more. I'm not sure what is so difficult about pouring a coffee from a glass into a cup, but evidently it was beyond her skills. We left without coffees and won't be returning.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Celadon Thai, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 31 Jul 2009

Fantastic, fresh, flavoursome Thai food. Lovely service from very friendly wait staff. Can't believe the quality of such cheap food! Can't go past the $7.90 dinner box (see the blackboard in the window).

This review is for All Smiles, Ringwood East VIC

verified email - 31 Jul 2009

Great staff at All Smiles. We had coffee here weekly for Mother's Group in the early days, and they were always accommodating, making sure there was a large enough table, room for prams and that we had access to the couch for feeding. Their menu is limited in the mornings, not offering breakfast as such, just raisin toast, muffins and cakes. But the coffee is ok and the raisin toast is good. The lunch menu seems a little pricey, though i've never eaten from it.

This review is for In The Bunch, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 31 Jul 2009

Kellie is a wonderful florist who provided beautiful flowers for our wedding. Her prices are very competitive and her service is amazing. She's incredibly accommodating and provides great, creative suggestions.

This review is for Elise Gow Photography, Essendon North VIC

verified email - 31 Jul 2009

We loved having Elise as our wedding photographer. She was friendly, approachable, loved by our guests and takes fantastic candid photos. Wedding photos were something we didn't want to skimp on as once the day is gone, and Elise certainly delivered!

This review is for Giant Steps / Innocent Bystander, Healesville VIC

verified email - 31 Jul 2009

I was introduced to Giant Steps by colleagues, and have returned many times with them and with family. I am addicted to their pizzas, particularly the one with spicy sausage. I can usually tempt my husband into a drive for the amazing range of beer on offer.

This review is for Bella Vedere, Coldstream VIC

verified email - 31 Jul 2009

I have been to Bella Vedere for lunch and dinner. Lunch was beautiful food in a lovely, rural setting. A warm and inviting atmosphere. Dinner however, wow - what an experience! As a person who tends towards more casual dining, i was a little nervous about the set menu experience. I needn't have been - the wait staff and chefs are so welcoming! I can't say that all the courses were to my taste, but i could certainly appreciate the skill in them. Overall, a wonderful dining experience!

This review is for Valentino's Cafe Restaurant, Heathmont VIC

verified email - 30 Jul 2009

We must have been there on an off night - twice. We went once and were served up watery spaghetti bolognese, that tasted worse than the stuff out of a jar. A colleague wouldn't stop raving so we tried again, this time with our immediate families. I'm sorry to say the food was again well below standard. Undercooked pasta, more watery sauces, mains burnt on the underside. I'm afraid we won't be giving it a third try.

This review is for Caffe La Via, Malvern VIC

verified email - 30 Jul 2009

Great informal dining. A little noisy and cramped at times, but the food is good. Spaghetti Marinara rivals most! Often gaze longingly at the enormous cakes on display but are usually too full!