Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2534 reviews

What User doesn't like about CRU Wine Bar:
CRU has a long but narrow space in which to accomodate patrons at tables and at the bar. There is a room and courtyard at the back which provides a little more space. We were there for casual eats with some friends. The menu looked quite interesting with several share dishes as well as some mains. We settled for cotoletta which is basically the Italian equivalent of a veal or chicken schnitzel. Pretty much a simple m... View all feedback. What User likes about CRU Wine Bar:
I have been here a couple of times recently and have enjoyed the atmosphere and great food and service. The menu has a great variety but not a huge choice which I think makes it easier to chose, sometimes there is too much.Nothing is too much trouble and always offered with a smile. I prefer to have a table out the back with lovely warm heaters blazing. View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 23 reviews

CRU has a long but narrow space in which to accomodate patrons at tables and at the bar. There is a room and courtyard at the back which provides a little more...

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I have been here a couple of times recently and have enjoyed the atmosphere and great food and service. The menu has a great variety but not a huge choice which...

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Every time we come to Melbourne, which is quite regularly, we make a point of visiting this great cafe/wine bar as often as possible; reinforces Melbourne's rep...

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After a few coffee's there and sitting at the front part of Cru, despite the really good service and the quality food, I started to get a little annoyed with th...

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Biased because it's my local, but more blessed really!!CRU is a great place for a casual coffee, and ripping weekend brekky or a nice romantic dinner.The food i...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1222 reviews
Luciano
29.01.2024 - 04:02

My partner and I came here last Friday night for dinner. We decided to have a few share plates. The quail, broccolini, pork belly, eggplant, and haloumi fritter...

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Grant
29.01.2024 - 04:02

Had another great weekend breakfast at Cru on Saturday! Loved having the spring sun out and watching everyone’s pups have a good time out back in the courtyard!...

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Lawrence
29.01.2024 - 04:02

We had our daughters 21st in the Cru Shed. It was a great night. Cru did a wonderful job of food and service. Impeccable. I highly recommend them.

Josie
29.01.2024 - 04:02

Amazing food, great coffee, fab service! This quaint gorgeous cafe by day restaurant by night has a great menu and wine list. But the espresso martini is to die...

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Heather
29.01.2024 - 04:02

What a great place CRU is. Team who understand and care for their product and restaurant. Great wine list with lots by the glass. Food is fabulous spring lamb a...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 8 reviews
Ori
03.08.2024 - 08:39

I visited this restaurant yesterday with some friends and we ordered a variety of starters and main courses, along with some bubbles, a white chardonnay, and a...

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Brad
03.08.2024 - 08:39

The coffee at this restaurant is amazing and the service is good. However, the seating at the bar is a bit cramped and you may find yourself being bumped by sta...

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Renee
03.08.2024 - 08:39

On a chilly Sunday afternoon, I visited Cru to fulfill my craving for sitting in the autumn sun while enjoying a latte. The sun was delightful, but unfortunatel...

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Nancy
03.08.2024 - 08:39

I love this place! Friend introduced me to this place because he liked the wine selection, but the food here is pretty A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I love my burgers and I al...

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Cliff
03.08.2024 - 08:39

It took us quite a few tries to finally enjoy a wine at Cru every time we went there we seemed to have no luck it either was not open as late as you'd think a w...

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Facebook
4.3 ★ from 108 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 529 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 129 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 515 reviews

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