Element - Banyule

We recently organized a company Christmas party for 20 people at this restaurant. They accommodated us in a private dining room, separated from the rest of the... read more We recently organized a company Christmas party for 20 people at this restaurant. They accommodated us in a private dining room, separated from the rest of the guests by a curtain, which provided a sense of privacy and intimacy. The shared anti-pasto platter entrees were generous and plentiful, enough to satisfy everyone as we socialized and enjoyed our drinks. The main courses were also excellent, offering a nice variety of options. The meal sizes were just right and the presentation was top-notch. Two members of our party had specific dietary requirements and were pleased with the accommodations made for them. The service was attentive and polite, without being intrusive. We are already looking forward to returning next year.

Cannot rave about Element enough. I was there for dinner with 7 other work friends. We all had 3 courses and sides, and each dish was utter perfection. SO, so d... read more Cannot rave about Element enough. I was there for dinner with 7 other work friends. We all had 3 courses and sides, and each dish was utter perfection. SO, so delicious! Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Plus every detail of the restaurant itself was so lovely. From the modern dining room juxtaposed against the view of bushlanf out the window, to the hand picked fresh flowers on each table. Can't recommend Element more highly! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

We have been going to this restaurant for some months now. Unfortunately it is in new hands and the food quality has deteriorated in our opinion. The front of h... read more We have been going to this restaurant for some months now. Unfortunately it is in new hands and the food quality has deteriorated in our opinion. The front of house service is excellent, however and if it wasn't for this we probably wouldn't be returning....a bit disappointing. Noticeably less patrons when we last visited so clearly there is a problem with back of house. The sauces are a little too generous and it would be good to introduce some staples on the menu as it is a suburban venue not inner city. Prices is mid range and the wine list also which could be improved. BYO is allowed with corkage of $10 per bottle which is reasonable. Can become noisy in the back half of the restaurant if there is a function on,,, even with the bi-fold doors closed. Pleasant experience but not as good as it was a month ago.

We enjoyed a delightful dinner at Element on Wednesday night. The food was fresh, and the portions were generous. We absolutely loved the sardine bruschetta! Th... read more We enjoyed a delightful dinner at Element on Wednesday night. The food was fresh, and the portions were generous. We absolutely loved the sardine bruschetta! The service was both professional and efficient. Overall, it's a fantastic local restaurant for our family, and we will definitely be returning.

Great! I have no complaints. The food was outstanding, and the service was excellent. read more Great! I have no complaints. The food was outstanding, and the service was excellent.