Slate Restaurant Bar

I went here with a group of about 15-20 for lunch on a Wednesday. They managed the group booking well, asked us to order ahead and brought out our food quickly once we arrived. I had the eggplant angolotti, which was alright. My friends didn't think their food was amazing, so I don't think we'll be going back. However, that might just be our taste. The restaurant itself had really good vibes, great service, and a nice outdoor rooftop area as well.

Imagine you’re in a another city. You’ve just checked out of your hotel and all of a sudden your stomach starts hurting. You realise you really need to go to the toilet. You frantically walk around looking for a restroom. You ask this restaurant and they say yes you can use their private restroom. Such kindness.

We came here for a team lunch and most people already pre-ordered. I was a last minute addition but they took my order and the food arrived the same time as everyone else's, so I really appreciated that. My gnocchi with veal ragu was tasty but the gnocchi texture was like powdery marshmallow and quite distracting. My colleagues also rated their meals at 3 out of 5. Lively vibes to enjoy a meal and happy hour in modern but classy decor. Service was friendly but perhaps too efficient after we finished eating - one colleague joked maybe they've run out of crockery... There was also a 9 cent charge for pre-ordering, which in my opinion is a bit petty. Melbourne's gastronomic scene is highly competitive so this has room for improvement.