Reviews by halberstramm

This review is for France-Soir, South Yarra VIC

11 Jul 2013

Amazing french food - classic bistro style, cramped and loud. Great wine list but very expensive. The odd thing is the waiters all try to hit on the women there, so a bit unusual service

This review is for Bistro Gitan, South Yarra VIC

11 Jul 2013

Great french food, which is difficult to find in Melbourne apart from a few good institutions - this is sure to be one of them soon. An impressive menu with all the classics and a good wine list. The atmosphere is very cosy with a great fire place. Will be returning for sure.

This review is for Proud Mary, Collingwood VIC

11 Jul 2013

one of the best breakfast places in melbourne - packed with hipsters, cool music, great coffee and an impressive menu. They did take my favourite dish off the menu - the pork ragu pasta dish but they replaced it with some impressive ribs

This review is for Blue Diamond, Melbourne VIC

11 Jul 2013

I was expecting a classier place with a good jazz band, similar to bennets lane but in the clouds....unfortunateley its a less classy place with inferior music. Drinks are good and views are impressive

This review is for 400 Gradi, Brunswick VIC

11 Jul 2013

This is one of the best pizzas in melbourne. The flavours are incredible, the san marzano tomatoes are impressive as are other ingredients and the base is a perfect light crispy woodfired base - just like in Naples! Staff are good and atmosphere is a bit of fun with a pizza doe flipping show

This review is for Andrew's Hamburgers, Albert Park VIC

11 Jul 2013

I dont understand all the rave reviews of this burger - it is a simple burger that you can get at most Fish & Chip places. maybe I ate there when they were off their game but it didnt impress me and certainly did not live up to the hype. There are more impressive burgers around town

This review is for Burger Monster, Docklands VIC

11 Jul 2013

this is an impressive burger place - the flame grilled flavour is amazing, the qulaity is good and the prices are almost as good as mcdonalds. Everytime I shop at Costco, BM is a must for lunch

This review is for Bay City Burrito - Mexican Restaurant, Hawthorn East VIC

11 Jul 2013

Burritos were good but I have found there are better around. Menu has good variety, food is cooked while you wait but service and atmosphere a bit lacking. For fast food, its a bit pricey.

This review is for Jus Burgers, South Yarra VIC

11 Jul 2013

a respectable burger with plenty of choices. Tasty patty with a great charred flavour but the bun is the weakest link. They have a sign saying nothing frozen - then when asked if chips are fresh, they say "no they are frozen"...only to see the small print below..."except potatoes"...what a shame because fresh chips are amazing with a good burger.

This review is for Hunky Dory, South Melbourne VIC

11 Jul 2013

for fish and chips - there is nothing better than HD - generous portion sizes, reasonably priced, good atmosphere for the whole family and sometimes live music! Very friendly service. The fish is consistently good here.