Merchant

A great place for a quick bite for lunch or a catch up over coffee. Plenty of seating inside and out (great people watching). Traditional Italian dishes are all on offer from pasta to mains and quick eats such as focaccia topped like pizzas, panini and desserts. The service is friendly and helpful with the menu. Give it a try.

It’s like being invited to step inside an Italian cookbook - delicious traditional Italian fare without pretentious hoo-ha. The lunch menu is full of favorites but I usually go for the specials as they’re usually what’s seasonal. Staff are typically very helpful and happy to chat when the rush settles down. Wine list is better than usual with a nice balance between local Victorian, European and other Australian regions. Prices are reasonable for a CBD location of this caliber.

Really underwhelming experience. Restaurant was quiet on a Saturday night and with an open plan kitchen you could really see how bored the chef's were as they stood staring blankly waiting for something to do. Meals were average at best. The most disappointing part would have to be the waiting staff though, they were simply slow and for no reason. menus weren't provided until after drinks were served, drinks were forgotten, water had to be requested and it just goes on. Overall disappointing and wouldn't bother returning with so many better options in the city.