Woodland House

Came here for dinner to celebrate my mum's birthday. We went for the full tasting menu which was an 8 course menu with the amuse bouche to start with. Wine selection was really good so we got a really nice red wine to drink with the food. Food were really flavourful with standouts being the flounder fish, suckling pig and the marron. The food quality were definitely up there with other two chef hats like Est. Now, you may have heard that the portions are small but for us it was a lot as there were many dishes to taste. Service was good as well with staff being attentive to pacing and very polite and professional. Would recommend people this restaurant for a special occasion.

Really enjoyed our visit on 27 April. The food was excellent and the matching wines truly eclectic a number of grape varieties I had not heard of. Staff were relaxed and attentive, really put us at ease. We were dining for a birthday and, unprompted, our desert was served with a suitable greeting. Just lovely!

My boyfriend and I enjoy good food, street or fine dining. Where there to enjoy great food, which we did! It’s not about the size of the dish it’s about appreciating the smell, taste, presentation and love that went into each dish, and after 7 courses we had more than enough food! This place is tasteful and staff are well trained and very professional without the snobbery of some other high end restaurants.

A fantastic dining experience in a large quaint Victorian house. Each plate that arrived was beautifully presented with combinations to excite every taste bud. The waiting staff have an intimate knowledge of the food and wines they are serving. The suggested wine pairings have been cleverly thought out and add so much more the the experience. Prices are not cheap, but well worth it for the Wow! factor. This is not the best place for every day dining unless you have a budget to suit, but for a big treat or special occasion this is about as good as it gets for those that are serious about food.

Food is delicious and filling despite the portion being small. Prices are on the steep side, but it's worth every penny. Service staff was attentive and friendly. Environment was not stifling, settings were warm and comfortable. Try to get a seating if you can when you're in Melbourne!

The food in general was nice but nothing too special. I was a little disappointed on some of the dishes, especially the Kangaroo tail consomme and Roasted sardine. However the Spanner crab was amazing and very well balanced. The presentation of the dessert was very average. The Passionfruit, lemon myrtle looked like a bunch of random condiments thrown into the bowl. Though I must say the staffs at Woodland House was very welcoming and friendly.

The high prices set high expectations. The Good: fresh produce from their own garden, friendly service. The Bad: no atmosphere, tiny portions, lacking inspiration. Went for weekend lunch and paid 100 per person. We had a pregnant person with us and neither the waitress nor the chef knew what that meant: first dish they served was kingfish a big no no for pregnant women due to mercury content, which once we pointed out the mistake they replaced with 2 tiny baby corn. For dessert they served something covered in raw meringue egg, again not suitable. That aside, the food was very well prepared, presented as tiny portions on big plates, but lacked the 'little extra' or anything special. Sitting in the large room with only 9 tables felt awkward - you could hear every conversation, so most people whispered. It all seemed very old fashioned not in the good way and uninspired. And hence totally overpriced.

Great atmosphere. Wait staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. They really cater to the customers needs. Food was of superb quality and quantity. Decor was fantastic and interesting too. Will definitely recommend!

I have been to Woodland house so many times and i always love my experience there. It is the same wait staff every time and so I can expect the same standard all the time. The food is generally very good here. I have had 2 experiences where the food was nothing special, other times are awesome! My recent experience was the concise dinner menu, it has to be my least favourite experience because the food compared to normal Woodland house standards was boring and uninspiring. Also didn't taste amazing like it usually does. I did prefer IDES Collingwood degustation over Woodland house's dinner concise menu last week. Despite my last experience, i still really like Woodland house and it remains one of my favourites.

Had the prawn dish that was so tiny and then had the pork belly and that was really small. The salad was pathetic it was just leaves anyway the wines were great. Went home and had big juicy steak and that was beautiful . First and last time for me!!!