The Commons Collective - Melbourne
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Amazing experience! Went for the bottomless pasta! And without doubt the best pasta me and my mates had in Melbourne! The chefs catered to complex dietaries very well! Really satisfied and happy! Highly recommend!!! Price per person: $60–80 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 View all feedback.
I was recently in the area looking for a good place to eat, and after reading some positive reviews, we decided to give this restaurant a try it. To begin with, it wasn’t immediately clear whether the place was a public restaurant or a private event venue. The entrance was hard to locate, and we had to ask someone before being seated in the outdoor garden area. We started with drinks and were looking forward to trying the mocktails, especially given the impressive-looking bar. However, we were disappointed to see that the mocktails and orange juices were poured directly from store-bought bottles, with just a mint leaf added for presentation. At over $10 per drink, this felt overpriced and underwhelming. On a more positive note, the cheeseburger (the dish of the day) was excellent — cooked perfectly with melted cheese, served on toasted brioche buns alongside thick-cut fries. We really enjoyed it. We also tried the calamari and mozzarella sticks. The calamari had potential, but the batter could use more seasoning and flavor. The mozzarella sticks were average and had a slight fishy taste, possibly due to being cooked in the same oil as the seafood. We ordered the kids’ penne pasta, but unfortunately, it wasn’t a hit with my children. The sauce was overly acidic and lacked depth of flavor — it felt like too much tomato without balance. For dessert, we had the sticky date pudding along with some tea and coffee. The pudding fell short of expectations and didn’t quite deliver the rich, comforting flavor we were hoping for. Service-wise, things felt a bit disorganized. Aside from the initial food drop-off, we didn’t see much of the staff and struggled to get attention when needed. It seemed the team was focused on larger groups and private parties, which is understandable — but it did leave us feeling overlooked. Oddly, the indoor dining space was nearly empty, which added to the mixed signals about the venue’s operations and priorities. Overall, this visit was a bit of a rollercoaster — some good moments, but too many letdowns for the price point. I’m not sure I’d return, but I hope others have a smoother experience. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $60–80 Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3
Amazing experience! Went for the bottomless pasta! And without doubt the best pasta me and my mates had in Melbourne! The chefs catered to complex dietaries very well! Really satisfied and happy! Highly recommend!!! Price per person: $60–80 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
I cannot recommend the commons collective enough! The place is stunning and the staff are amazing and always willing to go out of their way for you. I’ve had my birthday there two years in a row and will always go back. The atmosphere is amazing and the venue is big and spacious, it’s also full of greenery which adds such a nice touch. The tables for the bottomless are always set up beautifully with gorgeous bright colours and beautiful decor. My birthday is in peak winter and they are amazing at catering for the weather, they have heaters everywhere and blankets draped over the chairs for people to use so you won’t feel the cold at all. The bottomless is definitely worth your money and they actually put enough alcohol in their drinks unlike most places. The food is also amazing and have never been disappointed. I can honestly say I will book a time and time again without hesitation! Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $80–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Dietary restrictions: They are great at catering to dietary requirements. I booked a bottomless and told them prior and on the day they were so vigilant and insured everyone was looked after and got their appropriate meals.
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