Nicol's Paddock — Attraction in Waurn Ponds

Went for lunch with friends today and the food was quite good, not exceptional, but it was overpriced for the serving size. We all had the feast at $58 a head, so almost $240 between 4. On calculating the prices of the dishes we got, 2 not on the menu I think that it would have been lucky to amount to $240. In comparison to recently eating at a fine dining establishment in Melbourne (Maha)with a comparable cost of $60 per head and very generous serves of food as well as extras not charged for, you guys need to really think about what you are charging and serving to your customers. It's not a problem paying $60 for a meal, but when you leave not really satisfied then that's a problem. People can ill afford to blow money on such a meal in the current economic climate. A pumpkin and sundried tomato pastry should not cost $38, the substitute dish for having the vegetarian feast is not worth it at all. Sadly...

Dined at Nicol’s Paddock last night and wow what a beautiful restaurant. We had a group of 8 people, including 2 vegans and had the Feast menu. They were easily able to cater for the vegans and non vegans. They actually have a separate vegan/vegetarian menu which has plenty of options and was greatly appreciated. The food was absolutely phenomenal, wasn’t a single item which wasn’t cooked to perfection with the most delicious flavours. The service was one of the best we’ve received ever, all staff were lovely and friendly. The restaurant itself is really beautiful and would be an amazing venue for a function. One feature my husband and I noticed was that they had acoustic sound absorbing pads on the roof which absorbed the noise really well. Could hear all the people on our table well but didn’t notice any talking or noise from other tables or kitchen. Very well designed and beautiful venue.

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From the moment you step in the door of this beautifully lit, warm and cozy place there is an experience to be had. Staff greeting at the door with extremely welcoming smiles sets the night to a great start. If its a warm fire that your after or a cheeky wine with a view Nicol's Paddock has it all. Come with an appetite to this place as the menu is truly drool worthy!! Size and price of the dishes are superbly tailored and leaves no one walking out hungry or with a sore bank account, every penny is put to good use. The meals being designed to share allows for a taste of every thing, gaining a true grasp of how passionate the chef (and su chef) are to their work and making YOU smile. Many thanks to Katherine and Jack for the phenomenal heart and soul that they have...