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seamstress

113 lonsdale st., Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
03 96636363
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Ranked #214 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Price range: 24 AUD - 0 AUD
Cuisines: Chinese, Australian
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Brighton, Australia
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We thought we were booked in (online) for dinner - however arrived to find no booking and no tables available! Frustrating!! Nevermind - the VERY helpful Irish gentleman who greeted us, was able to accomodate us in the bar, without too much inconvenience to anyone. It was a win/win! The food was fantastic - little bits to share and we... More

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See 3 more reviews by Rosie8302 for Melbourne
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Cold plates make for cold food. And wagyu steak left too long on a hot plate is first degree murder. The cocktails are still quality but the food, our reason for booking is unfortunately not on the same level as the prices may suggest. More

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London, United Kingdom
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122 reviews 122 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Visited this restaurant for lunch and was attracted by the a la carte menu on display outside the door. Once seated we discovered that a la carte was not available for lunch... only an express menu offering two choices for each course, with a single glass of wine. The quality of the food was okay - my duck was quite... More

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See 15 more reviews by EnEx for Melbourne
Allentown
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Loved the food! The flavors and presentation were perfect. We shared several dishes and every single one had a great flavor and was beautifully presented. We went to the the famed Rockpool several days before, but liked Seamstress much better! It was recommended to us by a local as one of their favorite restaurants, it is mine now! More

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Melbourne, Vic. Australia
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171 reviews 171 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
153 helpful votes 153 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Here you will find a great choice of varying sized dishes at excellent prices. Due to the array and variety, it is possible that you will walk out of here having spent more than anticipated. All offerings are well cooked from excellent ingredients. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Started with cocktails in the cellar bar before heading upstairs to the restaurant. Our server was awesome, very attentive, very entertaining. The food was wonderful. Portions could have been bigger though. My recommendation: the pork belly with drunken potatos and the lemon tart. We had a perfect dinner with friends. Highly recommended, thank you! More

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Melbourne
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We were searching for a place to get some Chinese in Melbourne as we were staying close to China town, and I'd heard that Seamstress was pretty good. Unfortunately we had some children with us (3 & 1), and they weren't having a great night... The staff, though, were accommodating. It was obvious that Seamstress isn't really somewhere to bring... More

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Hobart
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Much has been heard about Seamstress, although I didn't realize that the glowing reviews were all from under previous management prior to a closure in I think 2009. Our experience started ok, decor alright although not sure what they were aiming for. Waiter ok, kindly went through vegetarian options on menu although ignored an onion allergy which we got on... More

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Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

We have been to this restaurant several times now at lunch and for dinner. We ask them to start bringing food and dont bother with the menus. So after say tasing maybe 18 courses we have yet to strike one that hasnt been a taste sensation. The food is most definitely fusion and not anything like traditional chinese stodge !.... More

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Melbourne
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The food is great, a modern fusion with Asian influence. The staff is fantastic. They are funny, entertaining, well spoken and have lots of time for the diners. They start by asking you how hungry you are and they will size up the meals for you or you table depending on the number of diners and your hunger level. Very... More

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