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Melba Restaurant
Melba Restaurant Reviews

Melba Restaurant

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Reviews of Melba Restaurant (1,187)

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5.0/6

1,187 reviews

5.0/6

1,187 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Ornella H.5 years ago · 1 review

My friends and I had a wonderful time for Melbourne Cup lunch the food was delicious, the extra gifts were very generous. The whole day was so much fun! We would do it again next year.

"Excellent"
6/6
Delia G.5 years ago · 1 review

Our visit was nice would have loved a gift bag like last year such a shame only a tub of cream ...

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam H.5 years ago · 1 review

Seated by a window, enjoyed the view which added to the atmosphere. The staff were engaging and very professional

"Excellent"
6/6
Linley B.5 years ago · 1 review

We had a great time from arrival enjoying the floral wall. The tasty food fabulous company and great energy of the event

"Average"
3/6
Melinda W.5 years ago · 1 review

Ive been to buffets around the world. This one is not worth the price, poor overall variety and not very tasty salad options. Quite small buffett area actually. Also place wasnt busy but people were squashed in near each other on tables of two, so close ! you could here all the conversations. Not an intimate feeling at all.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheila N.5 years ago · 1 review

We have been going to the Langham for 25years .now .we hope you stay in Melb as we think it's great value.. lunch was fab today but for the lobster it was a bit toughthe..however over all great food staff are always beautiful and very helpful it's all about the staff and the food that's what makes the Langham we love you guys looking forward to our next Lunch and afternoon tea thank you ***********regards Sheila Nolan

"Very good"
5/6
Lara U.5 years ago · 1 review

The service is amazing, The food is immaculate, The gentleman looking after our table was so lovely and caring. Very attentive. The only downfall was that the waitress did not know about any of the drinks and couldn’t help us. She kept going to ask the other waiters but sometimes wouldn’t come back. When asked What some of the other cocktails/mocktails were because they weren’t on the menu. Didn’t quite know either. So ended up with some drinks that were not to our liking which was quite sad because I wanted to take my fiancé on a special evening with some special drinks. I couldn’t afford to keep going through $20 per drink to find something we liked. I do understand that sometimes it can be daunting getting some questions. I hope she wasn’t to nervous.

"Good"
4/6
Mahesika W.5 years ago · 1 review

Pricing is relatively high compared to the other buffet restaurants as November had increased pricing. As a vegetarian would prefer more hot dishes. Noise level was on the high side.

"Awful"
1/6
Cassandra B.5 years ago · 1 review

Didn’t even sit down, left immediately as unaware Melba Cup Lunch was buffet style. Opted for High Tea instead. Certainly wasn’t the experience I had planned or hoped for and the tea was served cold which was a disappointment.

"Very good"
5/6
Maria T.5 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful restaurant, very classy and great service. Considering it is quite old the decor has stood the test of time. A little pricey especially when dining with the whole family.

"Excellent"
6/6
fady r.5 years ago · 1 review

Love the restaurant love the food great 2nd experience 👌

"Excellent"
6/6
Alan P.5 years ago · 1 review

We are frequent diners at Melba. VG restaurant if you are prepared to pay. Wine list by the glass is very limited. As this is an expensive venue I regard it as over the top to make a surcharge if paying by credit card. We always pay cash.

"Excellent"
6/6
George K.5 years ago · 1 review

The service and the food and the people helped you with a smile

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzie N.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food, wonderful service and great view over the Yarra couldn’t ask for anymore, thankyou!

"Good"
4/6
Jillian R.5 years ago · 1 review

Whilst the experience at Melba was still nice, it seems you can wear even shorts and a singlet after your workout and dine it at over $100pp!! HHmm even pubs don't allow that. Two tables away from us were 2 guys with the laptop out for business. Food was good, however for the price, the ambience was not so romantic for my husbands birthday. Have been coming for over 20 years and unlikley to return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Trudy D.5 years ago · 1 review

Everything was amazing food wise! My only negative would be that the waitress that served us was quite grumpy! We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was the first time in a couple of years that we got to enjoy a nice day out so that was disapointing, however it wouldn’t prevent me from coming back! :)

"Good"
4/6
Anita M.5 years ago · 1 review

There were some foods that were really lovely but on a whole some of the hot meats were just warm and not worth the money we paid.The creme brulee was wonderful. I wouldn’t try it again

"Very good"
5/6
Sue F.5 years ago · 1 review

It was very nice being placed by the window. Great

"Excellent"
6/6
Craig O.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food, plenty of food, very full stomach. Can't rate high enough

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue C.5 years ago · 1 review

Food and service was excellent will definitely go back again

"Excellent"
6/6
Corey N.5 years ago · 1 review

A great evening with plenty of delicious food on offer

"Excellent"
6/6
Bala S.5 years ago · 1 review

Good, ambiance . Food was tasty and the service is great

"Excellent"
6/6
David N.5 years ago · 1 review

great food and service. very goo d service and a range of food

"Excellent"
6/6
David N.5 years ago · 1 review

great food and service. very goo d service and a range of food

"Very good"
5/6
Deyle C.5 years ago · 1 review

we had a lovely time and all the staff were very attentive

"Good"
4/6
Belinda F.5 years ago · 1 review

Asked for a cupcake with a candle as we were celebrating a 21st birthday. A box with a cupcake was brought out with a box of matches and candle inside the box and given to the birthday girl!! Such poor service for The Langham

"Very good"
5/6
Kolotita W.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Always good value, great buffet and good friendly service located at a beautiful hotel.

"Good"
4/6
Ayesh M.5 years ago · 1 review

Customer service should have been a bit better but AMAZING!

"Very good"
5/6
Lawrence D.5 years ago · 1 review

Food and service were very good. Table cleaning was a little slow. Excellent viewing along with a clean and very well organised establishment.

"Excellent"
6/6
Marcia S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

I would like to thank all staff for their service especially the day prior when I came a day earlier, they were very accommodating especially when it was my mistake - thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Olivia M.5 years ago · 1 review

Good foods, had a lot of options Hotel was lovely and great staff

"Very good"
5/6
Ellen Y.5 years ago · 1 review

The food is very good, the staff are mostly friendly and polite, but the staff may not be enough, so the dessert can't find the staff refill. For example, the ice cream ran out but can't find the staff to refill.

"Excellent"
6/6
Judi M.5 years ago · 1 review

Great variety of food and lovely environment prawns oysters crab

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris C.5 years ago · 1 review

Overall an excellent buffet. It was really enjoyable. Highly recommended.

"Average"
3/6
Tony H.5 years ago · 1 review

As my first time at Melba, i had high expectation due to price. Started off at the front of the venue without realising where i had to wait to be shown our table. Took a while for service, and people behind us were greeted to their table before us. Bit odd. The food range was a bit strange. The menu served on the night felt incomplete or not thought out. The food that was offered on the night was only sub par. The venue also felt quite dated. Possibly time to renovate? If you truly want to offer one of the highest prices for buffet in Melbourne. You best match the price with the food and everything else with it.

"Very good"
5/6
Peter S.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, great food and location. Only slightly negative comment was the close proximity of other diners. Would highly recommend!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra G.5 years ago · 1 review

it was excellent, great service very delicious food will come back

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela I.5 years ago · 1 review

Fresh variety of sumptuous food, fantastic service, great views excellent ambience

"Very good"
5/6
John B.5 years ago · 1 review

we were given a nice view overlooking a tin roof but had a great view of the city and portion of the river. we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. we had a table next to a young birthday party which was quite noisy and a baby there was crying out quite loudly for a very long time which was a bit uncomfortable but understandable. however we enjoyed the variety of food, service was good and pleasant surrounds.

"Very good"
5/6
cynthia l.5 years ago · 1 review

My partner was looking forward to eating the seafood. However, we were disappointed to find that the crabs had a bitter aftertaste and that the oysters upset his stomach. Otherwise, professional service and a good experience

"Excellent"
6/6
Kaye R.5 years ago · 1 review

Love it here. I come back every year at this time.

"Very good"
5/6
Davyd R.5 years ago · 1 review

Disappointed with the high price of the wine. Mainly I dislike the pre-making of the Duck pancakes. I used to love them when freshly made over the 50+ visits I have made usually under my friends booking of Glen Jose. Pre-making makes the duck dry and the pancake like cardboard.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrea H.5 years ago · 1 review

Very nice a little over priced staff were lovely and attentive

"Excellent"
6/6
Nancy P.5 years ago · 1 review

Food fantastic. Ambience wonderful excellent service very good value for money

"Awful"
1/6
Dalal Z.5 years ago · 1 review

The manager was so rude and nasty , Langham was a much better restaurant before this new manager came on board , we will not going back there because of this new manager who has been tgerd for only 5 weeks and treating people like there nothing , shame on him!

"Good"
4/6
Elaineqoo W.5 years ago · 1 review

The food is good will be back for Christmas and new year buffet

"Excellent"
6/6
Gail T.5 years ago · 1 review

My husband & I enjoyed the whole experience from service to food quality...a lovely night!

"Excellent"
6/6
Don F.5 years ago · 1 review

Service / Staff / Food & wine were very very good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Damien C.5 years ago · 6 reviews

Our group had an amazing time at Melba's. The food was of the highest quality and very fresh. There was a lot of choice, variety is the spice of life after all. The staff were great, very attentive to everyone's needs. I highly recommend having a dining experience at Melba's. And you must try the chocolate M&M naan bread with some ice cream on the side, absolutely delicious!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerryn B.5 years ago · 1 review

I'm struggling for a 'negative' but if honest, I would say the time it took to attend to people as they arrived was ridiculous. Easy fix would be to have 2-3 operators at the front to process quickly and efficiently. I noticed that at the other side 'payment' there were 4 people at desk - same attention should be placed at 'customer level' as we arrive.

"Very good"
5/6
David W.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent location. The venue suited the special occasion. Variety and quality of food has much appeal.

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