Reviews
What SabrinaA doesn't like about Carlton Espresso:
We have been going to doc for over 18 years and for us it’s like family and the good and service was always amazing . Service was terrible was greeted with rudeness , bad service , menu completely changed and the food we usually order was edible but not up to the doc standard ! As much as it pains me will not be returning, especially now I know the reason new owners who have taken all of the essence and good stuff fr... View all feedback. What Thom Stackhouse likes about Carlton Espresso:
10/10. Booked for lunch on the advice of a friend while visiting Melbourne, but it felt like I was in Italy. The bread was really soft, the pasta was al dente and flavorsome, my coffee afterwards was perfect and the service was friendly and extra italian. Stopped by the Delicatessen next door and grabbed a bottle of wine for our travels, the deli really is a must see.
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The service was arrogant, dismissive and rude. 35 mins after ordering I asked if the food was still coming and I was rudely and curtly dismissed and told it’s c...
read more11/10! Thanks DOC for your warm hospitality, your great gnocchi and your amazing bar list. I'll be back.
This place is better for lunch. One of the pastas at our recent dinner was claggy … the others just OK. Wine was good. Service very friendly. Music too loud.
Fantastic food and service! Always love coming back for a comfort meal.
Great location in Carlton serving excellent pasta dishes
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read moreDOC restaurant has been a beloved staple for many over the years, with exceptional food and service that felt like family. However, recent reviews have highlighted a decline in quality since new ownership took over. Customers have complained of rude and dismissive service, bland and overpriced food, and a general drop in overall quality. Despite these negative reviews, there are still positive experiences to be had at DOC, with some praising the delicious pasta, great wine selection, and friendly staff. Though the restaurant may have lost some of its charm, loyal customers can still find enjoyment in the food and ambiance.
Went to Pertutti from a Groupon deal and it was fantastic! There were 6 of us and we got a deal where we got to share a starter between 2, had a main meal
The food wasn't warm enough. Very common restaurant.
Nice Italian restaurant. First time, big lasagna and pasta dishes. Delicious salad. Cold Peroni, beautiful. Good and attentive staff. Clean toilet.
Great customer service, staff were friendly and happy. Beautiful ambience! The food was fine, I had the Linguine Nere and the Pasta was a bit dry and hard. The...
read moreWe late regular customers of Doc Espresso. We love their pasta and their choice of menu. Customer service is amazing . We keep going back for more
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