http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33585 OS presents a classic simple Italian menu accompanied of course with an excellent wine list. Bookings are advised as OS has become very popular]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33585 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29837 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29837 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25705
In a quiet suburb, south east of the city (better known for its majestic National Trust mansion), Attica is breaking the ground rules for dining in Melbourne and gaining a very good reputation and two or three hats in local dining guides.

Attica presents food that is challenging - their after mains course called 'Terroir' consists of beetroot, limes, berries and flowers and is a prelude to various desserts, one of which blows you away - a tumbler of sauternes custard berries and toffee.

The service is exemplary and professional beyond belief. Attica hands the diner a wine list of great length with a selection of wines, local and international.

The degustation menu (on Friday and Saturday evenings) presents diners with two entrees and seven mains and a dessert dish, presented and explained over three hours of dining.

An astonishing dining experience
not cheap but absolutely worth it]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25705 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25437 Just a nice place to stay in provincial Victoria.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25437 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25436 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25436 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25071 So Woodapple serves Sri Lankan cuisine and does so superbly. There is a reasonable list of entrees but for mains the best choice is the hoppers (bowlshaped rice flour pancakes) filled with your choice of whatever curries are on the constantly changing menus. These are fantastic and come with some amazing chutneys. The coconut roti (bread) is also great. One thing we noticed is that vegetarians are well catered for with a surprisingly good choice of authentic dishes. The service was good, done by the either the lady owner and/or the chef.
Best of all, the prices are very nice and there is no corkage if you bring your own drinks.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25071 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24964 'The Baths' encompasses a very swish restaurant upstairs with superb views across the bay, a lounge deck and a separate cafe and bar downstairs.
We dined at the newly renovated upstairs restaurant and came away impressed with a new a la carte menu, a very interesting wine list of local and imported wines, beers and liquers topped with very good service! Overall a very nice evening out.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24964 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24828 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24828 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24558
With a name like - Waterfront Fish Market, the emphasis is obviously on seafood and to that end, Waterfront provides an elegant dining experience as the seafood is sublime.

For those who prefer something different, a variety of steaks done by weight is offered; anything up to 900gms of ribeye is for the carnivores in us.

Side dishes of salads are for the vegetarians or the hungry and to finish, a nice choice of desserts is available including their famous Belgian Chocolate Fondant! Yum!

A very good beverage menu also provides diners with an excellent choice of Australian and mainly French wines (red, white and sparkling).

Waterfront should be visited and enjoyed. Not cheap but well worth it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22972 The menu is mediterranean based and of course offers lots of fish choices.
The pastas were great as were the home made dips. Service was smart and efficient. BYO and also licenced, Vincents is just a nice place to go and have a meal]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22972 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22743
Olives' menu gave us a large number of choices for dinner, with most of the menu seafood/mediterranean based. Us meat eaters (and vegetarians) are also well catered for with special menu offerings.

A reasonably priced wine and drinks list is also offered for diners. Service was efficient and friendly with wait staff able to offer menu recommendations when asked. All in all, a nice evening out was had by all.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22743 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21709 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21709 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20968 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20968 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20690
As it's also located close to Melbourne University, countless generations of students have met there over the years to discuss politics and economics. Run today by Watson's grandsons, the original aura and atmosphere of Watson's has been retained.

It must also be said, that in addition to this eating place, Jimmy Watson is remembered by the memorial trophy under his name offered each year at the Royal Melbourne Wine show.

Watsons is a Melbourne institution.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20690 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20603 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20603 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20463
The food menu (after you have finished looking through the vodkas) is very European-based with a Polish flavour. Borsch? Yes, it's on the menu. Goulash? Of course! Bratwurst and sauerkraut is included as expected. Come with an empty stomach as the servings are large. The service is cheery, the entertainment fun (a trio dressed as gypsies playing a violin, a piano accordion... and, of all things, a cello!) and if you really want to make a night of it, there is always the theatre next door.

Prices are reasonable and despite the alcohol, 'After the Tears' is kid-friendly. My grandkids loved their meals.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20463 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19143 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19143 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17327 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17327 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16911
The wine list is superb with wines from France and South America as well as the best of Australia. Superb service along the art of the dining room makes 'Mirka' one of Melbourne's best culinary experiences. We will be going back.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16911