Reviews by louisep1

This review is for Balsamic, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 07 May 2010

We have eaten here a few times before with various experiences. Last night was one of the good ones. We had a tandoori chicken pizza and a new york deli pizza both were delicious and served quickly. Followed by a Mars Bar cake for dessert, this was quite dry and not great. The service was friendly and attentive, nothing was a problem- we needed an highchair everything done with a smile.

This review is for East Ridge Platinum Cafe & Restaurant, Chirnside Park VIC

verified email - 01 May 2010

Out for dinner with some girlfriends. Food was great, we ordered prawn something, seafood pasta, chicken palma and lamb rump, all presented beautifully although delivered at slightly different times-not a huge deal. I had the lamb and it was lovely, cooked exactly how I ordered (well done) I enjoyed every mouthful and my friends were complementary about their mains too. We all had dessert- the sticky date puddings were huge. I had the lemon tart and it was one of the worst I have tried (should have had the sticky date pud), which was a pity as made a nearly perfect dinner not so perfect. Towards the end of our dinner the air-conditioning appeared to be turned up perhaps a ploy to get patrons to hurry up and leave a real shame as was a nice atmosphere to stay for a lingering chat. Our waitress although seemingly a little inexperienced was very attentive and friendly. There is room for improvement (the food is pretty good) it was still an enjoyable night out for us girls!

Approximate cost: $25+

This review is for Angeethi Indian Restaurant, Ringwood East VIC

verified email - 01 May 2010

We ordered online via menulog I promptly received an sms confirmation with estimated time of delivery (around the stated 40-55 minutes). Food took more than 2 hours to arrive (ordered at 6.37 pm and arrived at 8.50 pm) after a few phone calls back and forth, we were advised that the driver was unale to find us and also was sent away from our address- they tried to deliver to wrong place. Eventually when our food arrived it was not surprisingly cold and unappetising. Once re-heated, dinner was very tasty-the butter chicken was one of the better one I've had. Not sure if we will get food delivered again (although they know where we are now!) however we would try dining-in. So although this particular experience was a bit frustrating (hence the below average rating from me-could be improved upon) it is worth a second chance.

Approximate cost: $10.00

This review is for Mountain Thai Restaurant, Boronia VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2010

Tried this new place for take away tonight. Very yummy! The curry puffs were the best I have had in a long time- fresh and full of flavour. Curries and stir-fries are available in vegetarian, beef, chicken or prawn, with the usual accompaniments. We will be ordering from here again, I recommend you try it, a good competitor to rival other local Thai restaurants.

Approximate cost: $10-15

This review is for Black Spur Inn Hotel, Narbethong VIC

verified email - 04 Apr 2010

We have stopped here before for a nice rest stop and a drink, however today we decided to order some food. At first we were seated inside (by a very unpleasant & cranky Blonde woman not giving out smiles today-the other servers were pleasant), but being a nice day we moved to outside. We ordered a chicken parma and calamari salad. The parma was the tough and dry with cold, soggy chips-worst I have ever had, sad when a pub does a bad parma! The order of a main calamari has 4 small rubbery bits of calamari on an okay salad- definatly not value for money at $20.00, more an entree size portion. Although we found the food terrible, on a previous visit we just had a few drinks, and it was lovely. So my advice would be to enjoy the stop as it is nice but don't bother with the food.

Approximate cost: $15-40

This review is for Grand Hotel, Mornington VIC

verified email - 30 Mar 2010

Had a delicious lunch today with my friend and our kids. The chicken satay that we ordered was on the menu as entree but they happily did a main size serving, with a fresh salad and crunchy chips just the way I like them. Friendly staff and quick service, they also provided a colouring in sheet and pencils for our kids (5 & 2), perfect for keeping them at the table and busy. Nice place to be.

Approximate cost: $15+

This review is for Carl Gatt Photography, Camberwell VIC

verified email - 27 Mar 2010

Never, never use this man! He photographed our wedding a few years ago (April 3rd, 2007) and it has haunted me ever since! I was a very organized bride and provided a long list of required photos and was very clear about my expectations with assurances they could be met. None were. I did look at his previous wedding work, but I now have my doubts the work was all his. Awful from the time he arrived, the alarm bells went off, arriving scruffily attired and alone- his wife was supposed to accompany him to take candid shots and to make sure the day was captured. I hadn't wanted the worry about directing my well paid photographer through out the day but this was all I did even after three meetings, my expectations clear and a clear list provided. He put offside my bridesmaids, father, drivers, minister and guests!! Of the 118 photos taken (vastly less that the minimum discussed) there were 13 that may have been able to make a sort of album. I did not have a photo of me walking down the aisle-his was blurry and after him telling my guest NOT to take any photos, this was one of the important ones!. Going with my gut I asked my brother and a few of my guests to take as many photos as they could, thank God I did (my brother snuck a down the aisle one), SO many photo opportunities were missed because of his misrepresentation of his abilities and what he would do and my BAD decision to employ this man on the most important day of our lives together. I had paid the for the top package but after threatening to sue for breach of contract I got some of my money back. At the end of the day the photos are the visual memory of my (your) wedding day and if it wasn't for my guests taking photos this would be ruined. My only regret re our wedding day is choosing Keith from Carl Gatt Photography. (I should have gone with my gut and chosen Alison from Tales of Tingewick.

Approximate cost: $3000+

This review is for Bar Bosh Kitchen, Wantirna South VIC

verified email - 27 Mar 2010

Worst ever! Fine dining-I doubt it! I was looking forward to a rare lunch out with my best friend and unfortunately chose here! We waited for menus- that I fetched for myself, and then again waited for service and waited for our food. Menu was unappealing, with the food over priced, over cooked and under size! Service was rude and almost non existent. Very disappointed and will not dine here again (as this was my second bad experience here-I am one for trying a place more than once just in case they were having a bad day-not the case just bad!). There are so many other better places to eat in this area. Don't bother trying here.

Approximate cost: $20.00

This review is for Grill'd, Wantirna VIC

verified email - 27 Mar 2010

We often eat here and love the tasty burgers, with the occasional side if chips to share. Only once in the countless times that we have dined here has my ordered burger been not quite right, but it was so yummy I didn't mind. I find the staff although generally on the younger side, very polite and friendly however service can be a little hit and miss. The menu is broad and well priced (between $7-$12.00 for burgers) with beef, chicken, lamb or veggie patties also salads and sides available. I find that although a little higher priced than other well known burger places, the flavour and quality vastly outweighs any extra cost. There is the option of eating in or taking away, you can also phone ahead. One thing that I find when they are busy it can get a bit noisy but this never deters us as the food is so good.

Approximate cost: $7-$12