No.7 Healesville — Restaurant in Melbourne

This was by far the worst food I have eaten. This restaurant clearly is attempting to present as high class however their chef would be best to cook pub style meals. We ordered the raddish as a starter, we thought it was a joke when we looked at the plate. No where ever would I expect to have the radishes taken straight off the shelves and thrown onto a plate with a smear of butter on the side. I can not understand why any chef, any restaurant believes that this is ok to charge 20 dollars for 5 raddish bulbs still attached to its leaves, no effort, absolutely nothing done and just thrown on a plate. The starters they tell us is suitable to share - you guys need to stop saying this, no they are not. I ordered the mushroom and truffle gnocchi, this was the most gnocci I have ever had. It was soggy, there was no flavour at all, I have never eaten something so bland. I struggle to understand how with a creamy truffle and mushroom dish there was zero flavour. The food was simply terrible, the effort the chef put into making the meals was simply terrible. We will never be back and I would encourage others to go elsewhere.

Word of advice, do not just dump food on a plate without preparing anything, I have never been to any resturant that would think this is ok. Who does this? Its not high class, its not fancy, its pure laziness and disgusting that you would charge what you do for ehat you provide.

I dont often leave reviews but wow this was terrible and change needs to happen, I guess its why it wasn't very busy. Locals...

Google Review for No. 7 in Healesville

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 Stars)

Yesterday, I had lunch at No. 7 in Healesville, and as a chef myself, I can confidently give the food my highest recommendation. Every dish was beautifully plated, cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious. I genuinely enjoyed every bite, and the care taken in crafting the menu is clear.

We opted for the "Feed Me" menu at $80 per head for our group of three. While the food was lovely and there was enough to satisfy, I wanted to share a small note for other diners—and perhaps the owners to consider. The "Feed Me" option included three entrées, two mains, a salad, and two desserts to share between us. If I had ordered these dishes à la carte, the total would have been $184, but with the "Feed Me" menu, we were charged $240.

Additionally, with three people dining, it would have felt more balanced to have three mains and three desserts, rather than sharing portions designed for two.

That said, the overall experience was still excellent, and I can’t fault the service or the quality of the food. I’d simply suggest reviewing the pricing and portions for the "Feed Me" menu to ensure it offers value equal to the rest of the incredible dining experience.

Would I return? Absolutely. The flavours, presentation, and atmosphere were worth it! Just a heads-up to fellow diners to consider ordering from the main menu if you're watching your budget.

Looking forward to my...

Walk through a delightful courtyard, past a curtain of grape vines and into the wonderful No.7 restaurant. Where modern Mexican cuisine, meets an eclectic collection of wines. (Don't expect burritos, this is actually fine Mexican fair) Even as a walk in, we were greeted warmly, and seated promptly. Expect a modern ambience, with classic accents, tastefully done. On offer, an à la carte menu. Or if you prefer, a curated selection of seasonal local dishes. We took the latter, with matched wines. Course after course, each more delicious than the last. Perfectly complemented by the wines. The service was attentive, yet unobtrusive. In between courses, with what felt like as special treat. We were shown behind the scenes, into the expansive barrel room. For a personal tour by the wines maker, who was more than happy to answer our questions. When finally, as a wonderful crescendo before the desert course. A cart bursting with wines from far flung places was wheeled out, and we were given an impromptu wine tasting. Eventually settling on a wine to enjoy with our desert. An excellent experience. Must visit. We will be...