Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Carlton North - Food VIC

Samuel Baker Premium fine dining experience! The 10 course banquet is an absolute delight. Each course meticulously prepared, and our server introduced each with great insight into the regional inspiration.

Bonnie We shared a selection of delicious dishes and really enjoyed the zucchini flowers, aged rump steak & bonito. There was a small issue with the zucchini flower, so the staff kindly didnt charge us for them and offered our table a complimentary dessert! The staff were all friendly & helpful when we were unsure what to order. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Martin Neil Wonderful tasty food with great ambience and presentation of the food was extraordinary. Tried the kebab, and lahori chicken kadie, kheer and sweet were out of the world. If you want to experience taste then this restaurant Is worth the drive.

J T G Nielsen Carlton North has a great selection of excellent and innovative restaurants and cafe, and Joanna’s serves up one of the best and most delicious pizza menus in the area. The pizza base is tasty with classic yet added touches of fresh produce. Service is friendly and efficient. The wine list includes a nice balance of wines by glass and a few tasty cocktails!! As a local it’s a great neighbourhood treat when in need of a pizza but I am sure a few outside residents would enjoy this also!! Cheers

Daria Sarachakova Had a wonderful breakfast at this place. Food, coffee, atmosphere - everything was very nice. Good place to experience the Melbourne vibe.

Graham Rodda Delicious food ideal for sharing. Excellent wines. Staff welcoming and helpful.

Brian S Hübschmann We had such a wonderful time here! The staff was so welcoming and helpful - quickly tending to our kids so their food could get fired up right away and their impatience didnt infringe on our and others evenings! The food was immaculate - my wife suffers from celiac and said it was the best gluten-free pizza she ever had! The waiter paired our choices with a lovely pinot noir - I know nothing of wine but can confirm it was indeed a great couple of glasses to go along with my pizza!The decor was a tad bit to lime green to my liking, but if thats my only "complaint" I think its fair to say it was a 10/10 experience!

Charlie The Kent Hotel is back, and well worth the wait! Food and wine brilliant. Awesome looking rooftop terrace and dining. Super friendly staff. Very pleased to see this reopened and in good hands.

Christopher Wu Scopri is an Italian-style dining spot I have always wanted to try, but it is usually booked out early. Finally managed to get in, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. Everything we had was simple but delicious. We started with the scallops and the quail. Both were unique and well executed in their own ways. The quail was wrapped in pancetta, and the scallop came with a very umami-forward sauce. When we asked to share dishes, they were more than happy to split everything for us, which made the experience even better and easier to enjoy without having to cut things ourselves. The bread was nice, and the kingfish carpaccio was decent. It was a fairly standard kingfish dish, but still good. For mains, we had the risotto, which I thought was perfectly balanced with a small amount of seafood. It was cooked as well as you could ask for. The agnolotti was probably my favourite dish of the night. The small pasta pockets filled with meat were excellent. One thing that really stood out at Scopri was how quickly the food came out. Everything arrived piping hot straight from the kitchen, which made a big difference. The only dish I probably should not have ordered was the steak. The quality looked good, but for me the flavour was lacking and the texture was a bit chewy. It felt more like something you could buy from a butcher and cook at home, without much of a chef’s touch. That said, it is an Italian pasta-focused restaurant, so I was not expecting everything to be perfect. We also ordered dessert, which was very good and clearly handmade by a skilled pastry chef. Service was a bit hit and miss at times, but overall a solid experience with some standout dishes, especially the pasta.

Hoang Cat One of my favorite bars in Melbourne, this spot has earned a stellar reputation not only among locals but also within the bartender community. Known for its expertly crafted cocktails, inviting atmosphere, and top-notch service, it’s a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates quality mixology. The bar consistently receives high praise from industry professionals, which speaks volumes about its dedication to excellence and innovation in the craft of bartending.