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    Canteena

    83 Reviews
    #1 of 31 Restaurants in Gisborne
    $$ - $$$European,
    Contemporary
    , Cafe
    2/18 Prince Street, Gisborne, Victoria 3437, Australia
    +61 3 5420 7249
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    Overview
    4.5
    83 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good28%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible4%
    Travellers talk about
    “lunch” (20 reviews)
    “lamb biryani” (2 reviews)
    “cakes” (4 reviews)
    Open Now
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm Hours
    CUISINES
    European, Contemporary, Cafe, Australian, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    LOCATION
    2/18 Prince Street, Gisborne, Victoria 3437, Australia
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    1 - 10 of 83 reviews

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    GOOD FOOD

    nice lunch , really liked the food and good variety in the menu liked the service too and smily staff

    1  Thank lynsimon11
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Thank you for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 8 September 2018 via mobile
    One of the best in Gisborne

    Great rounded menu that provides great options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Quality food with great taste that makes you want to come back. The chef makes a ripper Indian curry, and anything lamb is also recommended. Breakfast options are much more than busy bacon...More

    Thank j171618
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2018

    Thank you for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 7 August 2018
    Top spot

    Good food and great service at reasonable prices. Perfect for a catch-up with friends. I have been there quite a few times for lunch and dinner and it never disappoints. They have a variety of dishes with curries and vegetarian options.

    Thank Leanne N
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2018

    Thank you Leanne for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 27 July 2018
    Our weekly meeting place

    We first visited Canteena about 3 years ago and loved it. In fact we enjoy it so much it's become our weekly place for lunch, and where we like to bring visiting friends and guests. There are several reasons why, in a town blessed with...More

    Thank scubal0ver
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2018

    Thank you for reviewing Canteena. We are thankful for your continued patronage all these years. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you every week. Thank you. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 21 July 2018 via mobile
    Great find

    Great atmosphere, really good menu selection and fantastic food, we will definitely be back! Thank you for the great service.

    Thank 041OE
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2018

    Thank you for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 20 July 2018
    Excellent service and menu

    Great place to relax and endulge in some excellent food. The food was delicious and the service was prompt and the staff very courteous.

    Thank Greg H
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2018

    Thank you Greg for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 18 July 2018 via mobile
    Classy joint

    Wonderful food, imamculately clean. The service is warm and welcoming. I had the salmon and vegetables which was nutritious and tasty. The table staff were so friendly and patient with my loud relatives.

    Thank Kate E
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2018

    Thank you Kate for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 13 July 2018
    Fantastic food and service

    Can't recommend highly enough. Just went there for dinner. We had the calamari, the lamb biryani and the mushroom and pea curry. Absolutely beautiful food. The menu is basically continental (which I have had before and it is excellent too) but tonight we had the...More

    Thank Merlin786
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2018

    Thank you Merlin for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 31 May 2018
    Canteena - a great local restaurant - excellent food..... and service

    I have visited this cafe/restaurant on several occassions with various friends. Always excellent service and the standard of food is extremely high. A twist of spice on some popular staples. Wonderful cakes including gluten free (for me). Highly recommended

    Thank Rhodd2818
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2018

    Thank you for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

    Reviewed 22 May 2018 via mobile
    Consistantly good

    It was great to get a Friday night back in Gisborne after lots of travelling. Canteena is a stand out for dinner. Easy parking, always spotlessly clean and great food. Lots of effort to make you feel welcome and you dont have to wait all...More

    Thank b0ris2
    Anupam G, Manager at Canteena, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2018

    Thank you for reviewing Canteena. We are greatly thankful for your appreciation of the overall dining experience. Your positive comments have been shared with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best Regards, Manager

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
    Average prices
    USD 12 - USD 30
    Cuisine
    European, Contemporary, Cafe, Australian, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Business meetings, Child-friendly, Kids
    Open Hours
    Monday
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Tuesday
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Wednesday
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Thursday
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Friday
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    8:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 2/18 Prince Street, Gisborne, Victoria 3437, Australia
    • Location: South Pacific  >  Australia  >  Victoria  >  Macedon Ranges  >  Gisborne
    • Phone Number: +61 3 5420 7249
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    Description
    Canteena is an exciting addition to the Gisborne café scene. Come to 18 Prince Street (behind the Gisborne Central Shopping Centre) and find a warm, cosy and quiet café known for great food with an exciting ethnic twist. We are open for breakfast and lunch six days a week. Dinner is served on Friday and Saturday evenings. Using fresh ingredients we create dishes with a classic continental flair, to be enjoyed with a glass of wine and most importantly - the best coffee in Gisborne. The coffee is the specialty of the house. It is the Humbler blend from the renowned Proud Mary Coffee Roasters. Anupam is an experienced chef with 25 years in the industry and barista with more than nine years running a successful Michel's Patisserie franchise. Canteena is a little bit special. Alongside the classics, there are dishes with an ethnic flair not yet seen in Gisborne. Come and cradle a glass of wine by the fire, indulge in great food freshly prepared at an affordable price. Enjoy our friendly welcoming service, 'real' hot chocolate and unbeatable coffee.
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