Bau Bau Dining - Food VIC

3 /5 Nina P: The food is nice, its not amazing, and for the price you expect more. The portions are very small. We got one antipasti, one primi and 2 secondi (both pastas) between 2 of us and it was not enough. One of the pastas was a ravioli, we were not expecting only ONE piece of ravioli about the size of a credit card to come out. It was very underwhelming. I think if they can offer a better value "feed me" style menu people would take it up but $125 per person is steep for a little restaurant in Mt Eliza. If you pay that at a winery with views/atmosphere but I dont think its worth it here. Mr Vincenzos in Mornington offers one for about $80 its amazing value, the food is fresh tasty and generous. To compare at Pt Leo you can get 3 Courses for $135 but with views, incredible service, great wine menu and you can wander the gardens, the portions are generous and thoughtfully curated menu. I understand what theyre trying to do here but unfortunately for me they just dont pull it off. I think only having 4 tables on a Saturday night filled says it all, 3 waiters with this ratio is excessive and probably why the prices are so high. Unfortunately as a local we wont be returning.

5 /5 Christine Stuart: Wow! Was taken out to this little gem on my bday Sunday gone. I cant thank the waitress enough. She really looked after us. The food was amazing and the sparkling was a nice drop too.

5 /5 Mark Pennell: The food is fresh and clean. The menu rotates every several days depending on quality. 90% of ingredients are sourced from their own garden. Will did an excellent job on the floor with just the right amount of contact for attentive service without being smothering. The wine menu is almost all Italian. The selection is good and you will pay for the quality. The pasta is made in house. The atmosphere is simple… almost casual. But tables are well spaced so you don’t feel like you are jammed in. There is no doubt this place is a hidden gem and well worth the trip to Mount Eliza if you want a great meal at a reasonable price.

5 /5 Lauren Collary: To start, the food is spectacular. I would recommend everything from the veggies to the fish to the meat, however the standout was the cabbage, which I personally would have never expected and yet delivered on everything you could possibly want out of any dish veggie or not. Now, to get into the more important issue, the service is impeccable. The staff are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also friendly and helpful for both the most seasoned and beginner dinner. Ask tor Will if you want a wine that will pair well and blow your socks off. A must go for locals looking for a regular joint or a tourist looking for a delicious meal to write home about.