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   NataliaH

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2022

   overall3food4service3ambience2

   The menu is very limited, but food is solid and well cocked. It is a simple venue with no frills.

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2. BN

   BenN

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 12, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Good service, as always. It’s been a couple of years since last visit, the food is still good but I must say that the tagliatelle and linguine dishes we had lacked the depth they’ve had before, less creamy and rich than previously.

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3. BM

   BarbaraM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 12, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Amazing service, and real Italian food! Good value quality / cost

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4. CC

   CaitlinC

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service - the wait staff were highlights and the pasta excellent

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5. AJ

   AndreeJ

   Melbourne

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 4, 2022

   overall4food5service2ambience3

   Great pasta, good wine list with a good choice of wines by the glass. Service was very average, our waiter could barely speak English or understand us, no knowledge of the wines, the manager always had to be consulted. Refused to split our bill even though it was only in three equal parts. Finally did it as a "one-off" saying that was a condition of booking, which I hadn't seen. He caused such a big unnecessary fuss, took longer to argue than it did to pay the bill. Didn't feel like leaving them a tip after that. Plenty of other equally good or better choices along Lygon Street next time.

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6. J

   Jackson

   Exclusive

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 15, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Overall not bad. It would have been good if the waiter read what we ordered before sending off the list. By the end, it was missing a dish, and we had to "line up" again before receiving the order that was missed. With just one dish, we could have been served first, so we could have left earlier!

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7. R

   Robb

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 9, 2022

   overall2food3service2ambience3

   Pasta was very good. Mistakes with the wine ordered but they did fix it. Kitchen continued to offer an item on the menu they didn’t have the ingredients for. Won’t split bills. Pasta is good but it needs to be tightened up by whoever runs it.

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8. BN

   BronwynN

   Melbourne

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 9, 2022

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Service felt rushed, food was ok, but small servings for the price

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Brisbane

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 7, 2022

   overall3food2service2ambience3

   Very average food

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had an 8:30pm booking but when we arrived we were told that last order is at 8:30 and the place closes in 10 minutes. Doesn’t make any sense to allow bookings at 8:30pm if that’s when last order is called! Ruined our Saturday night plans.

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11. TF

    TFJ100

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    This place is a bit bland. Food was not bad, but they go cheap on the bread. It feels like someone has created a lowest effort formula and does the bare minimum to get by. Need to find some more passion

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12. AF

    AlexanderF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always enjoy a sensational meal at D.O.C espresso. They always have a great option on their specials board!

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13. MW

    MarketaW

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    This was our second time at DOC. First time - fantastic, second - not so great. Overpriced average tasting pasta. No parmigiano offered. Waitress didn’t hide her desire for us to leave quickly after we paid our bill. Won’t be returning.

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14. A

    Alexandra

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I think this is the best pasta restaurant in the world, it must be.

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15. TB

    TonyB

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great quality fresh food and good selection and well priced wines

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16. KA

    KAJOA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasure to be back at DOC. Thanks for your great service.

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17. RF

    RobertF

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Good food and service. Background music too loud to allow conversation

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18. M

    Melbournediner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just as good as I remember. Due to the lockdown I haven't been able to visit in 3 years, I certainly will be back sooner next time.

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    Anonymous

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delicious. Decided to dine here last minute and managed to get a reservation outside. The heaters kept us warm and it was actually nice to soak in the culture of Lygon street while we ate. The menu was small but considered, shared some cured meats, cheeses and 2 pastas from the deli, all were great. Service was good too.

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    Anonymous

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food outstanding, service attentive and atmosphere was full. I had the pappardelle and my partner had the special, dishes had brilliant flavour and serving size was great, we loved the tiramisu too. Thanks DOC - see again soon!

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    Olivia

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2

    We thought the staff were struggling a bit, and the food was overpriced. Much prefer the DOC pizza restaurant around the corner.

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22. LT

    LauraT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    Feeling really disappointed from this visit to DOC espresso. Was really looking forward to our booking but left feeling disappointed. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table however after ordering our food and receiving our entree we waited almost 45 minutes for our pasta to arrive. The carbonara was tasty however the papardelle with mushroom and truffle was extremely bland - the only the flavour was garlic. The portion sizes were generous however the flavours were disappointing. We noticed while waiting for our table that other people who had ordered the papardelle had not eaten much of their dish. My partner didn’t eat any of his pasta and no staff came to check how we were enjoying our meals. Extremely disappointed considering other times I have visited DOC espresso I have had fantastic pasta and service. At the very least staff should check in to see how customers are enjoying their meals.

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    1111SD

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Always good. Reliable. Good food, atmosphere, vibe. Pasta is to die for. The tiramisu was not as good as usual but still a winner.

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