The Meatball & Wine Bar
Italian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
"Pork meatballs, green sauce on polenta."(3 Tips)
"Get the truffle salami!"(2 Tips)
"beefs balls with tomato sauce and smashed potatoes is perfection."(2 Tips)
"The Polenta is a good choice to have with your balls."(4 Tips)
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Diandra PreJune 4, 2016Brilliant how they served the Burrata within a nest of tasty breadcrumbs to keep the cream from sliding off the cheese board!
Cosy, welcoming and a full of life - a great place to share stories, meatballs and wine with someone special. The Love Potion & Holy Frappe cocktails are delicious. Be prepared to wait for a table...
Jaclyn PowerFebruary 15, 2015Terrific food,fast & efficient service,Great venue,inexpensive & has a great NY retro vibe.Only downside - hip hop/rap music at decibels does not match the ambience or crowd that attend.
Chris WongDecember 19, 2013Long wait to get in and for the food to arrive. Also a bit pricey but the quality is top notch. Make sure you have the chilli oil with your bread. Meat & Cheese starter is great
T MJune 26, 2016Small menu but just the right amount of choices. Simple and elegent. Perfectly matched with beer or wine. The perfect restaurant for a date night.
Jenny HOctober 19, 2015Almost identical to the Meatball Shop in NYC except not as accommodating to substitutions. If you like this place, you must try the New York version!- Bec ZApril 20, 2014The beefs balls with tomato sauce and smashed potatoes is perfection. Got there at 9 and didn't have to wait. (Get drinks and snacks at GoGo Bar beforehand.)
You really need to have the burrata and Proscuttio with an aperol spritz before you get into the beef meatballs on a bed of mashed potato
William WuAugust 24, 2014Humorous menu and vibe, great service and amazing meatballs! And their Whoopie Mac was pretty epic for dessert!
- Moshi ManakaOctober 17, 2012Worth the 30 minute wait. Cured meats are exceptional in particular the truffle salami. The Polenta is a good choice to have with your balls.
- Brett JonesJanuary 19, 2015Chicken meatballs with red sauce on veggies. Exceptionally tasty, filling, and relatively guilt-free!
Sertuğ SavciFebruary 1, 2014Should try beef meat balls with pasta and pesto sauce. Loved it. Plus do not order lemon lime bitter!!! :)
Claire TaylorNovember 5, 2016The special balls are always fun and never disappoint. Otherwise, pork, red with mash.
LyndonMarch 14, 2014Try the beef tomatoe on mash balls. Awesome. Great wine to go along side it as well
Adam FOctober 10, 2012Great coffee. Friendly service and awesome decor. Try this spot for breakfast. It promises not to be a balls up!
Svante JerlingDecember 29, 2014They tend to overcook the pasta but the meatball and spaghetti is still really good.
Hugh RobertsonMarch 7, 2014The pork balls are good, but the beef in the red sauce is just perfect. Don't overthink it.
Jess NicholsDecember 24, 2012Meatballs are amazing (esp pork) but whoopie mac is hard to eat - share one between two.
Marie-Claire B.October 15, 2013really tasty food, dope ass tunes & very friendly staff. triple win!!
Dee TealSeptember 20, 2013Yes. You'll probably have to wait. But seriously. The wait is worth it. What are you waiting for?! Get here!!!
Joey NgJanuary 3, 2013Really disappointing. Portions small, leaving you just under satisfied. You'd HAVE to get the dessert or an extra side to feel like you've had a meal. Not enough sauce in ratio to balls & starch. No.
Kia MatthewsFebruary 22, 2014Having been before, I was very disappointed tonight. Service DISGRACEFUL. Staff entertained friends before seeing to genuine customers. Food took 1 hour to arrive. Every element of meal was terrible.
Sarah RhodesMarch 21, 2013Pleasant service but not very knowledgeable on wine or accommodating to our party.
Carrie CNovember 10, 2012Stupid 1.5 hr waiting list!! Burata mozzarella and meat board were a good start, meatballs a good texture. Whoopie mac was terrible. Terrible! Mac was stodgy and too tough and coffee ice cream bland.
Gary WisniewskiApril 28, 2013Fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice in their cocktails......Niiiiiice!!
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Paddock-to-plate traceable eatery with an Italian feel. Specialising in artisanal meatballs.
Open breakfast until late Mon-Fri, brunch until late Sat-Sun.
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- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
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- Noon–11:00 PM
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- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
+61 3 9654 7545
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