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3.5
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CUISINES
Italian, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
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CUISINES
Italian, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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3.5
133 reviews
Excellent
38
Very good
37
Average
22
Poor
15
Terrible
21
MissSWact
Avalon Beach53 contributions
Jan 2022 • family
The restaurant is usually open 24hrs but they are obvs having issues with COVID staff availability so revised hours of opening are on the door of the restaurant. It was clear a lot of the staff were new and/or inexperienced so the service was haphazard but friendly. When you asked for something you got it but the service wasn’t polished or timely but I doubt this is really too different to any other service in a Melbourne restaurant at this point in time. Clearly very challenging circumstances. We sat outside which had a really nice vibe on the road in a booth. Ordered fish & chips which was great - good amount of fish that was nicely fried & a side salad with a mountain of chips. Good value & well done. And the salmon with seasonal vegetables. The fish was well cooked with a nice creamy sauce and the veg was fresh & there was variety & a decent amount. We enjoyed the meal & would go back.
Written 4 January 2022
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Jazmin W
Mickleham24 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
Nice food and good service, however the price for some items were a bit extreme (but tbh that’s probably all of Chapel Street).
Written 23 September 2023
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Eddie L
Melbourne1758 contributions
Sept 2019 • friends
The only reason for visiting this joint is, it’s open 24 hours. Whenever I am here there’s absolute no other eateries otherwise, yes ! It’s a MISS for me.
Staff aren’t friendly & writing this is a third visit for me but because I wanted to dine but my visitors flew in late after 10pm. On all occasions, they wanted something to eat.
Pizzas were ordinary.
Bruschetta was also ordinary
Burger is ok
Calamari acceptable but was shocked to see a miscellaneous charge when asked what it was. It was charge for aioli sauce. Despite price of $27 n a charge for sauce? I told them none of restaurants would ever hit you with a charge for aioli sauce. It goes together with the calamari .... cafe cuccina (next Calamari a few doors away), imperial bar (just opposite Chapel li), ladro @ prahran & many more.
Please for heaven sake. Do what all restaurants does & we came on a public holiday with an added of 15% surcharge. Yet, you add cost to the sauce to supplement the calamari.
It’s a min cost which you took out but please don’t charge customers for it.
Rating overall 4/10.
Written 29 September 2019
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Swisshen
Perth2354 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Popped into her on our way home from the cinema, what a great find. The staff were polite and efficient. I ordered the char-grilled Chicken and my husband ordered the Pasta Marinara. Both were delicious. For dessert we ordered the Apple Strudel with Ice Cream, the portion size was huge but again delicious. Highly recommend this place.
Written 23 January 2020
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John T
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
Last night, my friends and fam went here as a last resort assuming that the level of activity was an indication that the food was good. We were wrong. Apart from the two fish meals, my potato and rosemary pizza was mediocre, and overpriced and lacked rosemary and the mushroom as advised to replace the prosciutto. The roasted vegetables on the roasted vegetarian, were anything but roasted and it was obvious that the chef assumed that the roasting occured at the cooking phase by throwing the raw vegetables on the base and throwing it whole into the oven rather than pre-roasting. My friend's fettuccini pasta was just plain weird and heavy on mozzarella. All dishes were overpriced and didn't quite add up to their value.
Avoid this place and aim for something fancier that fits the bill. This place either needs to reevaluate their pricing or up their game with the food.
Service was good and attentive.
Personally, I would avoid going here again and would deter others from going.
A real shame for a place that's been around for years. Obviously they capitalise on staying open longer than other establishments and walk-ins of groups.
The love for producing good food is completely lacking hence, so un-Italian!
Written 15 October 2022
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platypus150
Melbourne32015 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
I had been to so many cafes lately that I quite forgot what good service is. Here I was brought water when I asked and when I had consumed the bread rolls, I was offered more. My wine by the glass was lovely and well priced and my lasagna was a large piece. It was delicious and very filling. The setting was comfortable. I sat inside, but others were enjoying the street tables.
Written 2 March 2020
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Global55277910738
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • solo
Halloween weekend, little drunk and hungry at 4 am in Melbourne city. I arrived at this late night gem not expecting much as I'm a food critic and experienced many terrible late night venues. But much to my surprise my expectations were greatly exceeded. Upon arrival i was greeted promptly and asked what for my drink order and advised i couldn't drink outside but he would see what he could do, a pure gentleman to say the least. I had a chicken ceaser salad with extra Anchovies which is always my late night go too and it did not disappoint. Fresh salad, creamy dressing and just enough Anchovies to my liking. Service was attentive but not overbearing and at a very reasonable price considering the late hour. All in all 9 out of 10. When visiting Melbourne don't miss this restaurant, it's a hidden treasure.
Written 28 October 2023
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Kris M
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • solo
First the hours on Google are wrong, which claims the place is open 24 hours every day. The website lists different hours where on some days they close at 3 AM.
I guess that’s just a suggestion since I drove over at 1:45 am for a quick coffee and the staff had locked the doors and were putting up chairs.
So much for the sign outside stating “We Never Close”.
Written 26 May 2024
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Bristell NZ
Hamilton97 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
We come to this restaurant for breakfast or dinner whenever we are staying in South Yarra. Absolutely love the service and food quality, friendly atmosphere and comfortable environment. They have a wonderful cake selection, hard to pick which one as all look delicious. Very good eggs bene. Will always come back
Written 31 March 2023
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Ash
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • friends
One of the worst coffee and hot chocolate I've ever had.
The normal coffee hardly had any coffee on it. The hot chocolate had hardly any chocolate in it.
When I informed the staff, they took it very lightly.
Won't come back to this place again
Written 6 February 2021
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Jenrk
Perth22 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
I would highly recommend Chapellis whenever in Melbourne. Their food is plentiful and tasty. The price isn’t too bad either! Can sit inside or outside on Chapel Street. We’ve tried the salads, burgers, parmigiana and risotto. All fantastic and more than enough to feed a hungry person.
Written 17 January 2020
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Kramax
788 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
After decades of passing Chapelli's and being aware of it, I finally ate there for dinner one post COVID evening. I knew from word around town that it was good and it proved to be. We had excellent pasta - gnocchi (perfect) and spag marinara (perfect). Employees were all friendly and professional and welcoming. Meals were served promptly. Really enjoyed this visit and I will be a regular. Slightly across the road from the Jam Factory, so treat yourself after the cinema. Chapeli's is open around the clock.
Written 19 March 2022
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Dino L
2 contributions
July 2024 • family
I wondered why it had fewer people than they normally have well everyone that had chicken got sick and was vomiting with diarrhoea for 2 days, we will never go there again. Used to be a great place to go, shame.
Written 12 August 2024
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Racheljanestewart
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • couples
Not a safe environment what so ever. The things that happen here aren’t okay and never get followed up, I wouldn’t bring anyone I know here after knowing and witnessing. It’s a family business and we all know what happens in organisations like this. Be careful and don’t go upstairs.
Written 27 January 2024
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Raj K
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
Excellent service and love the 24/7 vibe, not many places like this around. Almond Latte was nice and my partner was happy with her hot chocolate. Will be returning
Written 5 November 2023
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