Parge

Absolutely no complaints. Starting with the location, which is on the north-side of town and dead centre. Just two blocks from the free tram ride. There are also trams down Elizabeth street heading North and South Melbourne. The Hotel is in the Tram Free Zone which is nice.

I felt the prices was more than reasonable, booked three months in advance and considering it was over the F1 weekend. Above average but fine nothing silly.

Staff was super friendly without being pushy or rude. Great toiletries and clean rooms and bathroom.

Room is actually dark, which I find very important and noise was not an issue.

Breakfast (included) is a choice of about 6 meals. After going for the bacon, eggs, chirozo sausages and mushroom. My arteries suggested I worry less for value for money and more for my health, so the fruit salad with yogurt was the go.

If I wanted to be pedantic, the bathroom sink has a small splash area depth, so as soon as I turned it on, it splashed all my clothes. Learned my lesson after the first time.

Otherwise, I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to stay in the heart of Melbourne.

The most over rated Thai restaurants around.

Due to its popularity, its always busy filled with pretentious Surry Hill types who are here to try and be seen, as they cannot be here for the food. They pile the people in and the moment you enter can be exhausting. Once you are packed in like battery hens the service goes down hill. Simply terrible from slow, to trying to get their attention and for them to come over was near impossible.

The food was below average, nothing special from the Pad Thai, to the green curry's or beef dishes.

I really do not understand why this place is so busy considering the Thai choices in Sydney.

All the reviews are on track. Cheap drinks swapped out for a stench which hurts the eyes, my eyes are burning. Clientele seems to revolve around having a quick drink before before heading out to a venue with more expensive drinks. Or having a slap - which means playing the pokies.

I wouldn't hang here very long, like sipping on a martini or anything. Just have a drink get the job done, save a pretty penny and head home or hit the club for triple priced drinks and deep queues.

P.S. Stock up responsibly

This place seriously has no atmosphere.

No local barflys means, staff I feel deal with clients in a way they know they won't be seeing them tomorrow. Not a bad way, just not like the difference of a homely feel vs a touristy, one and done deal.

My mates who work nearby (hence why I am doing some day drinking here) tend to go elsewhere for a drink or workmans lunch.

But for me the place was rather empty at lunch time, pretty empty after work on a Thursday night and this all added to the lack of atmosphere. Mid-shelf spirit and coke was $11.50 which again is okay, just not great when its to an empty room as people have gone elsewhere.

I can only assume they pick it up on a Friday night and Saturday night, otherwise how can this place keep kicking? So my fellow reviewers are spot on, no long wait or difficult in finding a seat.

Best place in Sydney to watch sport. The staff are always friendly, understanding and generally know how to look after their regulars and visitors. Pokie room is well serviced, which is always important, and the comps are reasonable. Quick payouts and long opening times means everyone is happy. Oh yeah, theres a down stairs section but that sucks in my opinion and only worth visiting to order some Thai. Converts to a cheesey Dance floor on Friday and Saturday nights I think. This place is worth a visit, even if "Everybody doesn't know your name".

Massive queues here every Saturday and Sunday morning as well as the fact that it's always busy suggest Aldi are doing something right. I do wish it was open earlier that 08:30 on weekdays.

A great place to do some grocery shopping before going home. I would say prices are a little higher than my local supermarkets, but it can be considering the location. If you haven't got lunch for work and the time to queue, enough variety to give you a filling lunch and something to take home.

Supermarket in great location, slightly overpriced but okay for North Sydney.

There is a nearby supermarket that TrueLocals, truly go to and even line up before it opens on the weekend.

Prices are more reflective of a Seven11 rather than a supermarket. But then again it has more variety and it's proximity to the the North Sydney train station is everything. Some specials which are nice, but generally I would try and avoid this place as it's a bit of a rip off for a Supermarket. I have also found food past it's use by date more than once.

Walk a bit further, wait a little longer, but get better variety and save enough its worth the effort.

The first word that comes to mind is "Family." This family run Pizzeria is just so nice they make you feel welcome and make you feel just so welcome.

Busy, but room to seat three without a booking on an early Friday night. We shared a large family pizza $22 and that was fine, though I can always eat more. It had plenty of topping and

Though this review is nothing flash, don't let it reflect on this just flat out "nice" Pizzeria. Makes me just smile, writing this review and thinking of my next visit to Zapparelli's.

Location isn't everything. A little isolated in location down Burns Bay road away from the main shops. Most lunch dishes were between $14-$18 from the standard Pad Thai and curry dishes with rice. I think it's the same prices for diner.

A few seats, but no real dining area.

Been here twice, the first time was a lunch time and the a rather long wait. Lucky wasn't a work break lunch. The second time was around 14:30 for a late lunch and no real issues.

Food was tasty and authentic, both dishes were from Thai side of Asia (I think it use to be called Bangkok Bar before widening its menu). I think the prices are fair considering the location. Don't drive miles to try this place out. But if Lane Cove is a bit too busy for you, give Bar Asia a go.

Food is rather exceptional here. Starting with the duck wonton soup.

Then you can go any of the fried rice varieties from a great main meal. Or try the soft shell crab main. Everything else I have had from here has always been exceptional in terms of taste and decent sized mains.

For Chatswood, it could be considered a little expensive, but worth the extra few bucks. It's also a little small, but that just means you get some personal service and more attention to detail. Wooden seats can get a little uncomfortable.

Well worth the visit.