We stopped in after a long day and were pleasantly seated immediately. The staff was attentive and accommodating but not pushy and the food was nearly flawless. What an amazing meal! We will definitely be back! More

Service was spot on. Food was fantastic. Only fault was service was too quick, would have liked more time between each course. More

Joe always finds a table for us, the new aperitivo is delicious, the braised ribs were to die for, the wine list just a good break from the usual and the Italian waitresses are very hospitable! It's a fun restaurant to go to - we will be back of course! More

I've now eaten here twice for business lunches and once for a boardroom lunch in the private room. FOOD Predictable, unexciting and not up to the standard that I produce in my own kitchen. Underwhelming flavors, textures and offering. WINE I am now taking a stand and refusing to eat in restaurants where the wine is all imported. We have... More

This casual eatery is the real thing; authentic Venetian dishes in a buzzy, casual environment. The staff really know their game. Book ahead! More

I visited this restaurant based on good feedback from a friend and was not disappointed. It is situated back from the street but from the moment we stepped into the restaurant we were welcomed with a smile. Every staff member was friendly from the waitress to the chefs. Our waitress assisted us pick a suitable wine for our taste (I'm... More

I had dinner with a business associate at the Merchant after it was recommended by the Hotel concierge. I like the idea that you can write on the walls of this restaurant, not so much because I wanted too but more because it makes good conversation! The food and wine selection was great and the staff helpful in food selection.... More

We stumbled across Merchant on our first night in Melbourne and thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. The restaurant had a great buzz to it when we walked in and was quite busy when we arrived but we were served quickly. We were able to order a half carafe of wine (didn’t want a full bottle), after which breads with a... More

The food was okay but the artwork and surroundings were interesting. More