Reviews - Saxe

Valentine's Day dinner, first we came in, said our table was not ready. saw on the bar and said we get them a menu to order a drink. that took 10 minutes to get... read more Valentine's Day dinner, first we came in, said our table was not ready. saw on the bar and said we get them a menu to order a drink. that took 10 minutes to get the menu. it was as if a woman who tended bar, waitress and concierge did at the front. I'm so organized. whatever. eating was really incredible, couldn't fail. it only needs a better service and a system. I probably don't come back.

The food was fabulous! I think the only thing that left us a bit down was the salate. It was kind of meh and seemed like it was thrown together as a reflection.... read more The food was fabulous! I think the only thing that left us a bit down was the salate. It was kind of meh and seemed like it was thrown together as a reflection. duck was amazing! barramundi was fabulous! oysters were a big hit!

Consistently excellent service and fantastic seasonal offerings. A true gem in the area. read more Consistently excellent service and fantastic seasonal offerings. A true gem in the area.

My partner and I enjoyed a chef's selection shared menu, which was simply perfect. There were several standout dishes, but we began with the gnocchi with pork r... read more My partner and I enjoyed a chef's selection shared menu, which was simply perfect. There were several standout dishes, but we began with the gnocchi with pork ragu, tomatoes, and parsley. The gnocchi was wonderfully soft, the best I've ever had, and the pork just melted in my mouth—absolutely delicious. The duck was cooked to perfection, medium rare, with crispy skin and a burst of flavor. That was definitely my favorite dish—so tasty! We also tried the original carrot piccalilli with walnut shell, which was fantastic. The carrots had a nice crunch, making it a perfect accompaniment. My glass of New Zealand Pinot Noir was delightful, something I wouldn’t usually order, but I’m glad I did. I almost forgot to mention the dessert—the stone fruit truffle was a treat! It wasn’t overly sweet, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, this place is excellent; the food, the wine, and although I can't comment on the service since it was an invitation, I can say that it’s definitely worth a visit. Give it a try—you won't be disappointed!

I absolutely love this place! It was a bit on the pricey side, but I'm more than willing to spend a little extra for fantastic food. I will definitely return th... read more I absolutely love this place! It was a bit on the pricey side, but I'm more than willing to spend a little extra for fantastic food. I will definitely return the next time I'm in Melbourne.

We had dinner here last night to celebrate my husband's 30th birthday, and we opted for the tasting menu with paired beverages. It was fantastic! The food and w... read more We had dinner here last night to celebrate my husband's 30th birthday, and we opted for the tasting menu with paired beverages. It was fantastic! The food and wine were amazing, and the ambiance was delightful. I highly recommend it!

Get in early this is going to be a busy room. Based on our soft opening experience expect beautifully crafted produce driven delights. Joe Grbac in his element,... read more Get in early this is going to be a busy room. Based on our soft opening experience expect beautifully crafted produce driven delights. Joe Grbac in his element, a nice new space and a dedicated team.

Great with Gluten Free and you never miss out, whatever your dietary requirements. Leave the wine choices to the expert Sommelier and you will not be disappoint... read more Great with Gluten Free and you never miss out, whatever your dietary requirements. Leave the wine choices to the expert Sommelier and you will not be disappointed. Food AMAZING!

We were invited to Saxe for some beautifully plated fine dining. As in typically the case with this type of food the portions weren’t overly generous so in that... read more We were invited to Saxe for some beautifully plated fine dining. As in typically the case with this type of food the portions weren’t overly generous so in that sense the value isn’t necessarily there given the cost but if you’re a foodie this place is for you. <br/ <br/ We experienced interesting flavours and textures and uniquely conceptualised dishes utilising the highest quality ingredients and perfect precision in presentation. Opting for the degustation also ensures you try something different given you aren’t choosing yourself (kangaroo tartare anyone) resulting in quite the culinary adventure. You certainly won’t have a boring meal

Located close to Adina Hotel on Queens Street, is this restaurant and bar run by Joe Grbac. It's a casual and intimate space and there are two levels where you... read more Located close to Adina Hotel on Queens Street, is this restaurant and bar run by Joe Grbac. It's a casual and intimate space and there are two levels where you would get a different dining experience. They focus on small to medium share plates that are good for sharing.<br/ <br/ The menu has a good range and the waitress told us that they keep the menu compact as they focus on the fresh and native ingredients for the season. They are ingredients driven and the menu focuses on seasonal and simple flavours. <br/ <br/ We went with the wine pairing as well and the waitress recommended a good pairing for our dishes. <br/ <br/ The staff in Saxe Kitchen are very knowledgeable and you can trust them in deciding the wine pairing as we really enjoyed it. Decided on the feed me menu as we wanted to try a bit of everything.<br/ <br/ For entree, we started off with a gooey Mac and Cheese which was presented in a cheese croquette form and a flat bread with salted prosciutto with a touch of truffle oil. It was light and filled with flavours and I liked how it was a nice start to the meal. We also had the salmon tartare which was fresh and the ingredients worked really well together. The finger lime brought out the flavour to the dish and it was light and refreshing.<br/ We then moved on to our mains which was zucchini flowers and pork. The pork consists of three different types of meat, the shoulder, neck and belly. I liked how they all had a different texture and it was cooked through perfectly. The zucchini flowers were nicely cooked and the batter used was light and crunchy.<br/ For desserts we had the chocolate mousse on a tart with fresh strawberry compote. The chocolate mousse was light and the strawberry added in the acidity and sweetness to the dish which was nice. We opted for hot chocolate and was presented with a nice hot cocoa which I really enjoyed. It was rich and creamy and you get an option to add in sugar if you like. The hot cocoa was served with petit fours to finish off which was a nice sweet ending to the meal.<br/ <br/ Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here at Saxe Kitchen, the dishes were nicely articulated and presented and the staff was attentive and hospitable.

I went for a Valentine's Day dinner, and when we arrived, we were told our table wasn't ready. We ended up sitting at the bar, where we were promised menus to o... read more I went for a Valentine's Day dinner, and when we arrived, we were told our table wasn't ready. We ended up sitting at the bar, where we were promised menus to order drinks. It took about 10 minutes to receive the menus. It seemed like one woman was juggling bartending, waiting tables, and managing the front, which made everything feel disorganized. Eventually, we were seated, and I must say, the food was absolutely incredible—no complaints there. However, the service and overall system need significant improvement. Unfortunately, I probably won't return.

The food was outstanding! The only disappointment for us was the salad, which felt rather lackluster and seemed hastily prepared. The duck was incredible, the b... read more The food was outstanding! The only disappointment for us was the salad, which felt rather lackluster and seemed hastily prepared. The duck was incredible, the barramundi was excellent, and the oysters were a huge favorite!