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4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 879 reviews

What Mario Rael doesn't like about Persimmon:
The setting is lovely but the food was awful and very expensive for the serve. The mushroom tortellini consisted of 5 tortellinis, a few slices of mushroom and a sauce, all very bland. Even for lunch this was patheticMy companion ordered a Caesar salad and received 7 leaves of cos lettuce, 3 anchovies slices that appeared to come from a jar, and a smattering of bread croutons. All this cost over $50!Never again View all feedback. What MelbourneOztraveller likes about Persimmon:
The Great Hall should be on every visitor's bucket list. Its an impressive space and its best enjoyed leisurely during a social or artistic event when the hall is filled with people. But just on a quick casual visit you'll be able to enjoy the splendid stained glass ceiling done by the master painter and muralist Leonard French. It took five years to complete the extraordinary ceiling which is, allegedly, the world's... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 27 reviews
Kleopatra
20.11.2017 - 17:35

The dining room is large and airy and the tables well spaced which makes for a civilised dining experience. The menu is very enticing and original and the chef...

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ნუგზარი
20.11.2017 - 17:35

I took my wife to see the Van Gough exhibit and booked this place as a combo. As before, excellent food (the fish was soooo tasty, the wine was good and the des...

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Trudie
20.11.2017 - 17:35

We were lucky enough to get through the very crowded Van Gogh exhibition early and found lots of room in the restaurant. As usual service and food were excellen...

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জলিল
20.11.2017 - 17:35

Well where do l start.....NGV...shame on you for having such a poorly run restaurant. On our arrival, 5 of us, were seated at an unmade table and had to ask for...

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Hollie
20.11.2017 - 17:35

The four of us lunched here last week and we ordered the lunch special (2 courses + a glass of wine, around $60pp I think). It's a lovely setting here, as the n...

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The restaurant at the National Gallery of Victoria offers beautiful garden views and a unique dining experience under the stunning stained glass ceiling created by artist Len French. While the food is generally delicious and the setting is lovely, recent changes to the layout and service have left some diners disappointed. Despite occasional service mishaps, the restaurant remains a hidden gem for those looking for a special dining experience in a picturesque setting. With generous servings and a pleasant atmosphere, diners can enjoy a good meal surrounded by the beauty of the gallery gardens.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 127 reviews
Éléonore
31.07.2023 - 11:59

The National Gallery of Victoria's (NGV) Great Hall's best feature is the stained glass ceiling, which produces a kaleidescope of colour. I have been fortunate...

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Ian
31.07.2023 - 11:59

I was lucky enough to attend a dinner here once. What an amazing venue. The ceiling is something you’ll never get sick of looking at

DeniseLock
31.07.2023 - 11:59

Go sit or wander around the great space be sure to look up at the cailing each traingle of mosaic glass weighs some incredible amount it is an amazing engineeri...

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nocatnow
31.07.2023 - 11:59

Enter the Great Hall of the NGVI and you will always see people (of all ages) lying on the floor to gaze up at the stained glass ceiling created by Leonard Fren...

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Harry
31.07.2023 - 11:59

The Great Hall is a significant essay in glass craftsmanship. Lay on your back and see the patterns emerge in this massive glass mosaic. The colours in the stai...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 298 reviews
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