Abacus - Glen Eira

A really chic and upbeat restaurant with fresh food created. A good range of choices for both vegans and meat lovers. Loved the hospitality from the staff when... read more A really chic and upbeat restaurant with fresh food created. A good range of choices for both vegans and meat lovers. Loved the hospitality from the staff when we dined in a summer night and they kept the ice chips coming!

The meal was exceptional, especially the ricotta dumplings. It was the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. read more The meal was exceptional, especially the ricotta dumplings. It was the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne.

The service at this restaurant was very quick. We had to fill out a coronavirus registration form that only took a minute, and the waiter quickly showed us to o... read more The service at this restaurant was very quick. We had to fill out a coronavirus registration form that only took a minute, and the waiter quickly showed us to our table. We were surprised when we were only served water at first, as we were expecting a menu. It turned out that the menu was written on a large blackboard with chalk, which was a bit confusing. Although the hipster cafe vibe was appealing, it was difficult to read the menu and we had to walk to the middle of the restaurant to see it. We ended up looking at the menu on our phones on their website. Despite this, we were able to order our food and drinks. The cocktails were delicious, as were the steak and octopus. However, the cocktail prices were on the higher side. Overall, the food was great and the atmosphere was good.

Lovely spot with a fantastic ambiance. The coffee was excellent and the Margherita pizza was absolutely delicious. read more Lovely spot with a fantastic ambiance. The coffee was excellent and the Margherita pizza was absolutely delicious.

Top Notch! Have come in once with a big group, and a couple of times, solo trying to bang out work works equally well for both, in a cinch. Ditto date nights an... read more Top Notch! Have come in once with a big group, and a couple of times, solo trying to bang out work works equally well for both, in a cinch. Ditto date nights and such. Genius orchestration of this airy corner down the street from Prahran market into a 'bar and kitchen ' works so well. Open, green, clean lines,airy, beautiful lighting, potted plants and absolutely top notch food and drink. To define top notch, try some of the real simple stuff on the menu say the bread sourdough, they bake onsite served with fantastic local Olive Oil and a Walnut Dukkah par none. Ask for some olives and you get perfectly smoked almonds, plump olives and pickled Jalapenos on a heaping plate, for barely much . Quality craft brews and coffee...AND...I saved the best for last...the music...goodness! some of the best tunes in all of Melbourne. The onsite DJ knows how to keep the place jiving morning, noon and night. This place has it down! and down pat! Just go and experience for yourself!