Reviews

Overall Total Score
3 out of 5
Good | 262 reviews

What Mic W doesn't like about Ristorante Il Grifone:
I'd love to be feeling more generous here but 2 stars are about as much as I can muster. Left waiting to order we eventually went to counter. Our table was eventually set by two boys who seemed half asleep and very disinterested. The food quality had dropped quite a bit since I'd been here 2 years ago. The flat coke lemon lime bitters seemed to reflect this restaurant perfectly. View all feedback. What Francisco Zaragoça likes about Ristorante Il Grifone:
I have been working in Newcastle for the past few months and frequent Gifones Italian Restaurant quite often. I have found Roberto and Briana to be the most welcoming hosts. The service is first class and the selection and quality of food presented by Roberto...has always been top notch. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Honeysuckle Harbour. I can’t wait for my next visit to support this awe... View all feedback.

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2.2 ★ from 33 reviews
Adam
16.07.2022 - 15:33

As the gastfreundschaft sector tries to recover from the lockdowns, it is all the more surprising when the business is turned away. we went in at 8.30 a.m. and...

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Paris
16.07.2022 - 15:33

A very good restaurant on the Honeysuckle Wharf area of newcastle. serviced was the first advice and we enjoyed looking over the river and harbour with beautifu...

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Martyna
16.07.2022 - 15:33

Not too many diners due to winter season. saponified by the cold weather. choose the menu (main and dessert bottle wein for $130 pp good value. attentive server...

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Jade
16.07.2022 - 15:33

Underwhelmed, previous reviews speak for themselves. rude staff and double the price served for the standard of the food. better options in honeysuckle.

Alex
16.07.2022 - 15:33

Just came back from grifone. OMG. I was so disappointed. We waited at least 45 min for our entree. My mother was with us and she is a diabetic so the wait was s...

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Located on the Honeysuckle Wharf area of Newcastle, Il Grifone Italian Restaurant offers a mixed bag of experiences for its customers. While some guests have had positive experiences with excellent service, delicious food, and a pleasant atmosphere overlooking the river and harbor, others have been left disappointed by slow service, lackluster food quality, and rude staff. The menu boasts homemade pasta and dishes like calamari entrees and duck risotto, all served in a great setting. Overall, opinions on Il Grifone seem to vary widely, making it a spot worth trying for yourself to decide if it lives up to the hype.

Yelp
2.3 ★ from 7 reviews
George
06.04.2024 - 14:50

I've eaten here 3 times. The king prawns are excellent. The lunch calamari is so-so. I once ordered bread with my meal but it was dry and stale tasting.

Kaylin
06.04.2024 - 14:50

I was so disappointed with the dish that I ordered. I got the seafood marinara and the marinara sauce was watery but very salty. The seafood was also overcooked...

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Mic
06.04.2024 - 14:50

I'd love to be feeling more generous here but 2 stars are about as much as I can muster. Left waiting to order we eventually went to counter. Our table was even...

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Brian
06.04.2024 - 14:50

I read the reviews and was hesitant to eat here. I 'm glad I didn 't let them put me off. The risotto and pollo were wonderful. I really enjoyed it and will ret...

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Ari
06.04.2024 - 14:50

Il Grifone is a sub par italian restuarant that exceedingly rests on the luarels (and prices) on a great view and instantaneous atmosphere provided by the water...

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 222 reviews

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