Reviews by Rubenagal

This review is for Da Noi, South Yarra VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

We chose the "feed me" menu which consisted of over 5 courses each. You just needed to tell them what you prefer not to eat. We had seafood and goat! It also has good options for vegetarians. The place is rather small but atmosphere is cosy by candlelight. This restaurant is a great place for a romantic setting or a small group celebration. Waiters/waitresses seem happy to work there, know their menu/and wines, and nice to their customers.
Expensive, but would definitely recommend and worth it for a special event.

Approximate cost: $100/ head

This review is for South Yarra Trattoria, South Yarra VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

Went with a friend for the first time. Had no expectations, but have always seen that this place is busy. Inside is a lovely small restaurant with old hidden charm. The menu is traditional Italian food. Its plain and simple good italian food. Excellent service and they don't make you feel rushed. Loved the experience and good food.

This review is for The Baths, Sorrento VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

First time to The Baths in Sorrento. Lovely setting with magnificent views of the bay & pier. Perfect setting for a chilled out weekend lunch. Lunch portions were enough and extra sides of chips are huge! There were 10 adults in our group and everyone had a fabulous time and the service was good. Would definitely recommend. Also try the frozen fruit mocktail (it's so refreshing on a hot day!)

This review is for Manow Thai Restaurant, Mordialloc VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

Top marks for the very friendly staff. Ordered a fresh coconut which was lovely and refreshing. Staff were very helpful with the menu. My sweet chilli fish was disappointing - tasted like frozen fish that had been fried. It was served on a bed of green salad & the flesh was really tough to eat. The sweet chilli flavour was very overpowering. The red tofu curry was ok. The coconut rice was an interesting rougher texture. Don't think we will be going back in a hurry.

This review is for The Cuckoo Restaurant, Olinda VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

Went midday for afternoon tea. Food on offer in the buffet was very limited but you get free tea/coffee. Hardly anything if you are vegetarian! Good for tourists - was an accordion player, singers & also a lady who rang some cow bells and yodelled and sang edelweiss. A photographer walks around taking photos of you whilst you eat...and a elderly gentleman (who looks like the owner) who comes round with a mic asking where you're from.
Won't be going back...even though we're told that there is more food for dinner (extra $20more per head). Food quality is very poor.

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Pillar Of Salt, Richmond VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

Lovely setting, good food and extremely busy. Make sure you get there and be prepared to wait a little while for a seat. All the food brought out looks tantilisingly appetising and the coffee is pretty good too. Would definitely go again :)

This review is for Marquee Restaurant, Toorak VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

Booked for 12 people using a voucher. Was told I had to choose the menu before arriving and pick two dishes from the whole menu because we were over 10 people. I had to tell them which dish everyone was having. Got to the restaurant and there were 10 of us and was told we could pick from the menu! Such confusion! Anyway, great setting, good value for money because we had a voucher. Lovely food. Service could have been improved, we had to wait a long time to get the attention of the waiter/waitress. Good overall experience

This review is for Milan Beauty & Nails, South Yarra VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

Went for a pedicure. It looks Professional from the outside with the spa chairs, but it's a different story when you go in. You sit on the chairs and they bring out dirty looking instruments. They do a quick job and dont clean under the foot well. They don't offer to switch on the chairs for you. They paint your nails and make you sit under a blue light to set them whilst they go to the back of the shop and eat. They leave you sitting there for ages until I had to ask if it was set yet. An hour after leaving the shop I noticed that the polish was cracked. Really poor service. I would never go back.

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for LashDesign Studios, South Yarra VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

I have been going to Lash Design Studios for over a year. All the girls are great at the lashes. They are very professional and use eye pads to prevent the glue getting in your eyes. You lie back on spa beds. The initial cost is expensive but you get 15% off our first visit. Replacing the lashes every 2-3 weeks with refills at around $70-90. It soon becomes an expensive treatment. If you refer a friend you get a $10 discount for your next refill. If you're not completely satisfied, they do their best to sort things out.
They do a great job compared to other places I've been to. Everyone always compliments how good my lashes look!

Approximate cost: $Initial $159 ($70-90 refills)

This review is for Headmasters Hairdressing Academy, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 11 Mar 2013

Been to the Headmasters in Toorak twice. It's a great experience for a cut and blow for $25-35! Prepare to sit there for a little while as the student cuts and calls on the tutor to help out. Great value and love my cuts.

Approximate cost: $25