Colombar | Richmond — Restaurant in Melbourne

Little food Gem in the hearts of Richmond under new Management

From the moment we stepped into this magnificent restaurant, I felt I was in for something spectacular . The ambience strikes the perfect balance between upscale elegance and cozy comfort. Warm lighting, attentive staff, and the gentle whispers of conversation delivers an inviting atmosphere that set the vibe for the evening.

We started with the creamy garlic prawns with delicious yellow rice which was as beautiful on the plate as it was on the palate. The freshness of the ingredients and the thoughtful balance of flavors showed a clear attention to detail. Thereafter, we ordered the chicken & prawn stir fry noodle which was cooked to perfection with pure freshness, which was heaven to your taste buds. It wouldn’t be right if I don’t mention the drinks. Must get drinks are Iced Milo and Colombar Special Faluda. It just took this dining experience into a whole another level.

Dessert was the standout - my wife and I tried the sizzling choclate brownie and berry cheesecake. Decadent, but not overpowering, which just melts in your mouth. it was the perfect ending to an exceptional meal.

What truly sets colombar apart is its reasonable pricing, consistency and care. Every dish felt crafted, not just cooked. Service was professional and warm, and the staff made excellent wine suggestions throughout the evening.

Excellent restaurant for any occasion. Definitely I will be...

I recently had my birthday dinner at Colombar Richmond with 40+ people, and I just want to say a HUGE thank you to Amanda and the entire team at Colombar who helped make it such a memorable night. You ALL were amazing!

Thank you Amanda for looking after all the big and little details to accommodate us all. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me in person beforehand to talk everything through. It gave me so much confidence and peace of mind going into the night.

From the table layout, cutlery setting, complimentary olives and snacks, to the warm candle lights, every little touch was so thoughtful and made the night feel super special. I also love the classy little tweaks you’ve made inside recently. The decor, lighting and ambience of the restaurant feels so refined and elegant.

The food was absolutely delicious and all of our guests loved their meals (the spice levels were on point!) Your service throughout the night was brilliant too. The entire team were so warm, attentive and clearly took pride in what they did. (They were also super patient with all the orders coming in at once!) And the live music with the band in the background complemented the evening soooo well, it created the perfect vibe.

I couldn’t have asked for a better celebration and night. Thank you again Amanda and team Colombar for going so above and beyond!!

We’ll definitely be back...

UPDATE since original post: Thanks Gayan for the response. It’s unlikely our group will be able to take up your offer any time soon as we only meet every few months, but I appreciate you making the effort to make amends. Arch

Frustrating experience. Booked well in advance to have brunch with a group of people. Received an email confirming the booking. Then, a couple of days ago, I get a text message telling me I’m booked in and asking me to confirm that I’m definitely going ahead with it, to which I confirm. Now the night before at 10.30pm I get a message saying they won’t be open till midday. I call to find out what happened and am told they haven’t done breakfasts for the last three weeks (as though I was somehow supposed to know that). They had failed to properly update and test their online information and booking system. Their breakfast menu was still online at the time that I booked too.

No attempt to make any amends - not even a “Hey, sorry for the hassle we’ve caused you. How about we offer your group complimentary coffees with your next booking?”

Disappointing and unprofessional.

I suppose I should be grateful I found out the night before rather than when our group would’ve arrived tomorrow morning, though if that had happened they’d be getting multiple negative reviews from my group...