Excellent spot for a pre-theatre meal, or to just relax with a casual dinner with friends. Great atmosphere and within walking distance to the Arts Centre, Malthouse Theatre and Southbank Theatre. Great good and high quality ingredients make it hard to fault. Will be back next time for a pre or post theatre meal.

Approximate cost: $50

I've eaten here three times, each time before seeing a show in one of the two theatres located in the same building.

That's its main strength, in my opinion: if you're seeing a show at the MTC theatre, the Recital Centre, the Malthouse, or at the Arts Centre, it's very conveniently located. Just tell the staff which theatre you need to be at and at what time, and they'll make sure you're fed and watered and out the door in plenty of time.

The menu is usually appealing, the food is good without being great, and the prices are a little high but not outrageous considering the convenience of the location. Last time I ate there, I ordered the calamari with a citrus salad, and I enjoyed it very much. Calamari is very easy to overcook, but the chef got it exactly right; it was tender and delicious, and the citrus fruit complemented it well.

If I have heaps of time to kill before a show, I prefer to eat in the city, because there are lots of places to choose from where I can get more bang for my buck. But if I've only got an hour before the show, or even less, I'll head straight to Script. I know I'm likely to get a meal I will enjoy, at a price that's not unreasonable. It's not the best value for money you'll ever see, but it easily beats the Curve Bar round the corner at the Arts Centre.