Slate Restaurant Bar — Restaurant in Melbourne

Myself and my three friends were really looking forward to a lunchtime catch-up, welcoming our friend back from her trip overseas. We decided Slate was a good option as it was close to work, and none of us had ever had an issue there before. However, we specifically asked the waitress whether the risotto was tomato-based, and we were assured it was not. FORTY minutes later (and we are already late for work at this stage) our meals arrive, and the risotto base is red. We then troubled the waitress (purple hair in dread-locks) for some parmesan cheese (the natural and obvious accompaniment to risotto), another waitress asks us if we are enjoying our meal to which we reply "we're just waiting on some parmesan". During this time, the risotto is being begrudgingly eaten. A mere 30 seconds later the first waitress comes over and says words to the effect of, "the parmesan is coming from downstairs, there is no point asking another waitress, it's not going to come any faster". We were sitting there absolutely dumbfounded whilst one last bite of the risotto was eaten as the rudeness of this statement dawned on all of us. One of us went up to the counter and explained the situation and returned the meal, whilst she was walking back to the table Dread-locks was mouthing off and slammed the sliding door which separates the outside area from the bar area. Another waitress (one we hadn't encountered at this point) came over and said she thought the issue was the risotto and wanted to clarify some points, she said "there is absolutely no tomato in the risotto" and our response was "well, the attitude was not warranted" to which the waitress responded "...from both sides" as she was storming off. We usually like coming to Slate, but the attitude towards us today was abysmal and the only explanation from the staff was that "it's hot and we are busy". Suffice to say we will not be dining at this establishment...

We were looking for a place to have lunch while on a day trip to Melbourne and stumbled upon Slate at Goldsbrough Village. What a fantastic find! The rooftop terrace was the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful weather, creating an amazing outdoor dining experience.

From the moment we arrived, the staff was efficient and attentive, taking our drink orders immediately and serving them within minutes. When we ordered our food, they informed us that one dish might take around 20 minutes, but everything arrived without much delay—and it was absolutely delicious!

We also had the pleasure of speaking with the owner/manager, who was incredibly friendly and genuinely interested in ensuring we had a great experience.

Highly recommend Slate for a relaxed lunch or drinks with friends. They’re open late on some weekdays, making it a great spot for an evening out as well. Plus, the washrooms are very clean—always a bonus for travelers. We’ll...

Slate Restaurant Bar:

Slate Restaurant Bar, located on level 1 of Goldsborough Village, is excellent. The staff is attentive and friendly, checking in on us multiple times to let us know the specials, take our orders, and ensure we were enjoying our meal. The $20 drinks and lunch combo is fantastic—I loved the cheeseburger, which was juicy and delicious, though quite filling.

The ambiance is great, and the private area for functions is a nice touch. It's essential to reserve tables, as we noticed many reservation signs. We were fortunate to find a bar table out front.

They also host trivia, which adds a fun element to the experience. The restaurant's hidden location is a gem, conveniently close to Flagstaff and Southern Cross train stations, as well as tram stops. Highly...