Reviews by banksia

This review is for Sofia Restaurant, South Morang VIC

verified email - 11 Aug 2008

I like eating here. I really don't like the Camberwell one (see my rating) but the South Morang Sofia's is nice. The waiters are usually very nice and the food is good for the price. The children love it, and we find it quick, convenient and pleasant.

This review is for G Star, Chadstone VIC

verified email - 11 Aug 2008

I paid $220 for G-star raw jeans from this shop about 4 weeks ago. The jeans are now falling apart. The seams have begun to tear away, there are holes developing in the back and on the knees, and they are starting to lose their shape. They have only had light wear, no heavy work, I just wear them to go shopping and normal stuff like that. I'm apalled at the poor quality and poor workmanship. They are made in China and don't seem to have any quality process applied to them. Very disappointing when you are paying that much money for something.

Approximate cost: $220

This review is for The Edge Performers School, Eltham VIC

verified email - 18 Jan 2008

Wow, I went to the concert this year (a friend's daughter was in it) and I was blown away. The standard is very high, it was like going to a professional performance at the Vic Arts Centre. I have been to other performance/dance school concerts (my niece's for example, and my own when I was a child) and they looked like the amateur productions they were. Not this one though, this business is going to turn out some of the big names of Aussie showbiz, that's my guess.

This review is for Eltham Book Shop, Eltham VIC

verified email - 17 Jan 2008

This is a wonderful book shop where the titles are hand selected for their quality and interest. This is not a shop in which you'll find cheap junk. All the books are of the highest quality and cover every possible subject and style. The children's book shop (located above the main store) has an unbeatable range of first class kids reading materials. This is probably my favourite book shop in Melbourne, and along with Readings is one of the few where trash is not a major theme.

This review is for Volumes, Eltham VIC

verified email - 17 Jan 2008

This is a lovely cafe in one of Melbourne's most green and beautiful suburbs. The food here is really great, and the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. The book shop has lots of interesting titles and a few gifts, plus there are some other nice stores sort of attached (like the crystal and aromatherapy shop). They may just make the best milkshakes in Melbourne.

This review is for Colombo's Pizza House, Balwyn VIC

verified email - 17 Jan 2008

This is a very family friendly restaurant that has been in business for over 40 years. The food ranges from satisfactory to really good, and the gelati is excellent. It's not the cheapest place, but it is a great venue for a night out with the kids. The atmosphere is noisy and relaxed. We really like it.

This review is for TGI Friday's, Doncaster VIC

verified email - 17 Jan 2008

Yes I know it's cheesy and it's certainly not trendy BUT this is a great place to take the kids. We often meet here with friends who have children too, and we always have a great time. They give the kids balloons and they don't mind how much noise or mess they make. The bill is always a bit steeper than you think it will be, but the little ones always request that we go back and we leave feeling pretty happy.

This review is for Austral Piano World, Ivanhoe East VIC

verified email - 17 Jan 2008

This is a really quality piano shop. The after sales service has been fantastic, as was the delivery of the piano. As for the instrument itself, that has not let us down. I would highly recommend this place because of the expert advice, dedication to real quality and the excellent after sales service. Try a run-of-the-mill piano shop as well as this one and you'll see the difference. By the way, the owner said he gets most of his business via word of mouth anyway, so I wonder if WOMOW.com.au will add any additional customers?

This review is for Da Giovanni's , Camberwell VIC

verified email - 16 Jan 2008

I love eating here. It's simple Italian food done well. It's more family style cooking than fine dining, and the atmosphere is very family friendly too. We all love the pizzas, and the pastas and garlic pizza are great too. You can BYO or buy wine there. Good food and friendly service make for a local that we go back to again and again.

This review is for Sofia Restaurant, Camberwell VIC

verified email - 16 Jan 2008

I think the food here is awful. It's oily and made with low quality ingredients. Last time I went I had marinara pasta and I felt like I was going to vomit. My husband had something different and he felt queasy afterwards too. I just would never go back when there are so many great Italian restaurants in Melbourne - why eat second rate food?