Ombra - Melbourne

This restaurant offers fantastic food, a lovely atmosphere, and exceptional service. We were indecisive about what to order, but the waiter kindly helped us cho... read more This restaurant offers fantastic food, a lovely atmosphere, and exceptional service. We were indecisive about what to order, but the waiter kindly helped us choose. The cheese platter and salami platter were delicious starters, followed by eggplant fritters, cuttlefish, lamb ribs, and clams (dish of the day). While it's not a budget-friendly option, it's definitely worth it for a special night out.

This was the second time I had visited Ombra. The setting of the restaurant itself is amazing and rustic.We ordered drinks that took 20 minutes to bring up read more This was the second time I had visited Ombra. The setting of the restaurant itself is amazing and rustic.We ordered drinks that took 20 minutes to bring up

Ombra, as with all of the Grossi Florentino fine dining establishments, provides high quality Italian cuisine and a hospitable, friendly environment that seems... read more Ombra, as with all of the Grossi Florentino fine dining establishments, provides high quality Italian cuisine and a hospitable, friendly environment that seems effortless and yet every detail is authentic and considered. From the bread to the salumi, pizza and cicchetti, all the food is the best quality, house made, and delicious! The food, service and ambience collectively provide a feeling like one is enjoying the true Italian lifestyle and produce as though you are in Italy, or a family member (keeping the best for the family). It's not easy to get right so far from Italy, but the Grossi's do. We sat upstairs near the huge window which overlooks Bourke St. We chose the Mama's menu which was very ambitious, but we had the time to work through it and were able to take home the remainder of the pizza that we couldn't finish. Mama's menu provided a sampling cross most of the menu culminating in a slow cooked ox cheek - amazing, and just the right portion sizes. We finished with an Amaro digestive and felt great! If I lived closer, Ombra would become my weekly local eat out. Everything is good about it.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

This restaurant was so good!! I highly recommend! I had the scallop appetizer what Aussies call the entree ?? , the gnocchetti for my entree main , and the pann... read more This restaurant was so good!! I highly recommend! I had the scallop appetizer what Aussies call the entree ?? , the gnocchetti for my entree main , and the panna cotta for dessert. All superb! A little slice of Italy right here in Melbourne! The staff were attentive without being intruding, had no problem seating me as a single diner, and i think they were all Italian, giving it that extra Italian restaurant vibe. Would eat here again!! Price per person: A$80–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4