Reviews by MazB35

This review is for Valerio Hair, Doncaster VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

i was a regular client at the Northland store until they relocated to Doncaster, fantastic service, my hair colour would be done perfectly and great friendly service, nice to receive a freshly made coffee too, location is good as you can go shopping afterwards in the Westfield complex, gets very busy at times, so be sure to book ahead

it is expensive i admit! but worth it!

This review is for Viva Zapatas Mexican Restaurant, Williamstown VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

I have only been there once (and shall not be returning ever).

My husband & i were craving Mexican cuisine, and thought lets give this restaurant a try.

The chicken in the fajitas was with no flavour and did not seem very fresh, we were not impressed with the meals at all.

It was disappointing to have had a very ordinary meal after paying good money..... oh well what can you do!

We have had more good than bad meals at restaurants.

Thinking back i should have spoken up to the waitress serving us and told her politely that our meals were not satisfactory.

This review is for Sam's Boatshed, Williamstown VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

I have dined at this restaurant several times and always very pleased with my meal and so have my dinner companions.

Of particular interest to me is to order the wood oven pizzas which are delicious and have gourmet toppings to make them even more appealing. There is a good variety including lamb, seafood, vegetarian and usually a special too.

The size of the pizzas is about a medium I think approx $21 each which is a little pricey, but its okay every so often as the toppings make up for it.

The restaurant serve a variety of oysters made with different toppings which my husband enjoys.

The tapas (approx $7 to $10 per small dish). I have had the marinated honey soy chicken wings one time and they are nice, although the sauce was too thin and runny.

There is on offer for mains, pastas, risottos, meat dishes too.

Its a nice dimly lit restaurant, staff are friendly and helpful.

Approximate cost: $20 to $35 per main

This review is for Pelicans Landing Restaurant, Williamstown VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

the restaurant's location is brilliant by the water.

We went in a group of 4 and our meals were nice and service was good.

it would be a fabulous location for a wedding reception or special function upstairs

This review is for The Strand Seafood Restaurant & Function Centre, Williamstown VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

We dined at this restaurant one time for a special romantic evening with my husband and I can still remember how delicious my meal was.

Definitely the seafood platter looks appetizing as i saw other patrons devour it

The restaurant is in a good location at Williamstown.

Be prepared that prices are expensive, but its worth it for a dine dining experience.

at the time of our visit we received a discount via our entertainment book.

This review is for Mexicali Cantina, Essendon VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

one of our favourite restaurants, such delicious meals, served freshly made, great variety of mexican dishes, the margarita's were really refreshing and nice flavours too

This review is for Pie In The Sky, Olinda VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

being in the scenic location amongst the Dandenongs and having been there on a cold winters day for a day trip, we thought we would call in for a warming pie.

we were not disappointed as the pies served were delicious and hearty, lovely flavours on offer too.

Will go back again!

This review is for Sovereign Receptions, Northcote VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

I have been there several times for friends' weddings over the years.

We had our wedding reception here in December 2010.

Each time we were treated to the most beautiful, tasty meals being served, decent portions and no one went hungry.

This is a lovely venue, fully renovated with spacious dance floor. There is an outdoor court yard with bar attached for the smokers to go to - our guests found that very handy!

We had 100 guests at our wedding and the table arrangements were well prepared, decorated elegantly and tables spaced out adequately giving lots of room to move about.

Our guests spoke highly of the service by the wait staff and how delicious the meals were. The pre dinner drinks and canapes were served in a timely manner and guests were very pleased with that too.

My husband and I carefully selected the meals and made sure we sat down and enjoyed each course. By the time dessert was served I was so full!

Management was wonderful, very accommodating to our requests, ensuring the evening went smoothly and we were taken care of.

We were given the opportunity of attending the venue the day before the big day to place bonbonieri and place cards at a time which suited us.

I highly recommend this venue to everyone!

This review is for Como Cottages, Olinda VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

What can I say! The location amongst the Dandenong Ranges is truly lovely, especially during winter when we stayed there.

This is a very cosy and romantic cottage getaway. it was very comfy with wood fire, self contained kitchen, tv and lots of dvds to choose from, highly recommended! We were supplied with breakfast provisions so we can cook it ourselves.

Management were very helpful and friendly, bringing us fire wood to our cottage door so we can light up the fire place.

Actually my now husband proposed to me there as a surprise!

Definitely recommend this place!

This review is for Stuzzichino, Carlton VIC

verified email - 13 Jun 2012

This is a good lunchtime place for a padina's (thin style bread), foccacias, pastas, salads, decent coffees, not much varieties of sweets though.

The restaurant usually have lunch specials too which look appealing (from what i see from other diners sitting near by)

the pastas look appetizing and home made, must try it some time.

The prices of the salads are about $20 which i find to be overpriced for what you get, so after ordering a chicken salad on couple of occasion, i have reverted back to ordering a padina which is about $10.90 approximately.

the quality of the meals ordered does vary (perhaps different chef at the time) some days your foccacia can be cooked fresh and lots of ingredients, other times the same order can be so so