Deco - Boroondara

Had lunch on Monday with a couple of colleagues. Apparently menu has changed and I had the Panko crumbed chicken with ice burg salad. Didn't wow me but it was g... read more Had lunch on Monday with a couple of colleagues. Apparently menu has changed and I had the Panko crumbed chicken with ice burg salad. Didn't wow me but it was good and fresh. Colleague had the lamb and vegetables and that looked great. Service is ok. I wouldn't come here for dinner but would recommend for a quick lunch.

A slightly dated restaurant opposite the Tivoli. Meals were average, the smashed avocado was the better of the two. Chicken Parma was overwhelmed by the tomato... read more A slightly dated restaurant opposite the Tivoli. Meals were average, the smashed avocado was the better of the two. Chicken Parma was overwhelmed by the tomato and salad dressing way to heavy dressing for my taste. Staff struggled with coordination at not a really busy time. Problem might be supervision. Overall, doubt we would return.

If you need to have dinner prior to crossing the road for a movie, then Deco has an array of nice food for you to choose from. Menu has shrunk since a previous... read more If you need to have dinner prior to crossing the road for a movie, then Deco has an array of nice food for you to choose from. Menu has shrunk since a previous visit but still adequate choice of pizza, pasta, salads and others. Overall a good choice for a quick pre-show meal.

I ordered the miso glazed salmon dish with soba noodles and edamame. The noodles and edamame were cooked perfectly, not too chewy or watery like some places ten... read more I ordered the miso glazed salmon dish with soba noodles and edamame. The noodles and edamame were cooked perfectly, not too chewy or watery like some places tend to make them. However, my only complaint is that the miso glaze was too strong, making the salmon taste saltier than expected for a Japanese dish. Despite this, the textures in the dish were well balanced. The atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent, with a very clean and open space in Camberwell. The service was also top-notch, with quick and considerate staff who timed the delivery of food so that everyone at the table could eat together, a practice often overlooked by other restaurants. Overall, this restaurant is a great option for Italian or fusion salad dishes. It is also a good choice for larger groups, as the noise levels are just right for casual conversation. There are more food options available than what is shown on the Zomato menu, as my friend enjoyed a mushroom pizza that he finished completely, indicating that it was a decent portion for the price.

We couldn't resist trying two desserts: the violet crumble honeypot, which was deliciously sweet, and the vanilla brûlée, which had a satisfying crack but was n... read more We couldn't resist trying two desserts: the violet crumble honeypot, which was deliciously sweet, and the vanilla brûlée, which had a satisfying crack but was nothing too special. The staff and waiters were extremely friendly and polite, and their service really added to our overall dining experience.