Ziffano's Restaurant and Bar

Ziffano's Restaurant and Bar

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+61 426 950 512+ Add website
Hours
Sun
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.6 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Is this an Italian restaurant?
About
Ziffanos is proud to bring something unique to Uni Hill Town Centre. A family friendly restaurant delivering the fine food quality of a city restaurant to the suburb. The Head Chef is adamant on only using the finest products available for each menu item. The menu is inspired from family favourites dishes which we hope to please your family, with a variety of choices from the garden, land and sea products. Enjoy Tasmanian beef, the freshest seafood in Bundoora, or try our house made fresh pasta and risotto daily. A la carte lunch and dinner, fortnightly changing lunch specials menu, alfresco dining, private dining, and function space available all through the week.
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash Only, Table Service
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles45 reviews
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marion g
Melbourne1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 family
I ordered the chicken scallopini, it was magic. Everything was cooked perfectly, the service was excellent. Highly recommended, particularly considering the after effects of the shut down from covid.
Written October 31, 2020
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Karen M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
Went for the first time this week, 7 people, different meals, arrived at the same time, everyone was very happy with their meal, friendly staff, would definitely return. Very good value for money also.
Written January 20, 2020
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Trenathil
Melbourne57 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 none
I specifically went here for the black squid ink pasta, as depicted in the pictures, but when asked about it, the waiter was confused and said they don't serve it and never have. This I found extremely disappointing as it was the entire reason we went. Therefore take what you see in the photos with a grain of salt and call them prior to check if they actually do serve what is being depicted here. In saying that, the hosts were gracious and the food we did end up eating was good.
Written December 29, 2019
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Tania A
Watsonia1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 family
I had booked the private room for my husbands 50th celebrations!! It was a disaster 1. Food took 2.5 hrs after ordering to start to come out 2. Chicken was returned to kitchen 3 time as was red raw 3. Meat was tough or once again raw We had 40 guest who all paid for meals in advanced with 4 families not receiving their meals AT ALL.. AND NO REFUND 4. I spoke with the 2 owners direct in trying to get a refund for those families who never ate but paid- being promised a refund over 3 weeks ago- no refund has happened They have kept over $1000 of money and gave us no food or service I had arranged on my booking to have ambient music in the background - I was bringing my own Ipod to plug into their so called system - but no sound!! It was a huge disaster and disappointing for my husband and our friends and family- DO NOT GO THERE-DO NOT BOOK & For heavens sake do not pre pay!! We will be taking this matter further
Written March 16, 2021
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Tom H
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 none
Change of Management has seen one of Bundoora's finest restaurant (Ziffano's) turn into a great disappointment. Quality of food isnt there. There is no pride in the quality or presentation. Now lacks atmosphere and the staff are just inexperienced and need coaching in the hospitality business. Unfortunately will never be going back. Huge let down
Written October 9, 2019
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MICMIK1
Melbourne58 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 couples
It’s a well known fact nowadays, we often visit a restaurant and enjoy the experience so much, that we can’t speak too highly about it. Sadly, with the restaurant business being so competitive and volatile, the second time around we leave thoroughly disappointed. This pretty much summarises our experience here... We had a great evening at Ziffano’s about 14 months ago and decided to return. Very ordinary! Maybe change of management, or staff, or just an off night...or, all of the above! We believe in giving the local trade a go, but, you also have to get value for money and that wasn’t the case...Although, the staff were friendly and attentive (even though the young waitress was very inexperienced), the food left a lot to be desired. My paella was just an Asian-flavoured risotto with some seafood added later and my wife’s seafood basket composed of prepackaged seafood and chips...no garnish to be seen...Come on Ziffano’s, you can do better than that!
Written August 2, 2019
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Lynda B
Brisbane2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 couples
Had a delicious meal here Friday night can honestly say it was the best salt and pepper calamari I have ever had. Prawn and ginger dumplings and bruschetta was so very good. Veal was a wonderful meal . Everything was so good went back for breakfast ... generous meal and again a great breakfast. Would recommend this restaurant 100%
Written July 21, 2019
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MARK D
Melbourne1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 business
I have been eating here for to months on and off . Wether it’s breakfast lunch or dinner the food is amazing . Fantastic service and I have got more and more game as I work through their menu yum yum yum . Excellent value for quality food . Crazy if you don’t try it
Written May 13, 2019
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effie_kon
Melbourne21 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 none
We made a booking well in advance knowing it was Mothers Day. We did the right thing by the restaurant for their forward planning as you do. We were contacted by the restaurant TWICE re-confirming our appointment and making sure we were going to show up. But when we arrived ON TIME of our booking it was busy of course due to Mothers Day and NO table available. They offered us a table outside with my family (when it was cold) and then offered a table with tall bar stools clearly not a table to eat on just for drinks. I was livid. She couldn't explain why there was no table reserved for us? NO apology whatso ever and my husband was the one that spotted a space where a table could be placed inside to accommodate us. Once we sat down she showed me her booking list and clearly our name was on the list. Poor management. The food made up for it but this has put a sour taste in my mouth. Why take the time to make a booking is my question? There is plenty of competition and great places to eat and this place wont be one of them. Disappointed.
Written May 12, 2019
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padronicus
Worrigee15 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 friends
Visited this restaurant as It was one of the few that offered room charge backs. The wait staff were courteous and attentive without being hovering. Food was up quick but the restaurant wasn’t overly busy. Usually a bad sign but in this instance worked out great for us. The prawn and ginger dumplings were delightful, sadly they were gone too quickly for pictures. For mains we each had something different. My whole party enjoyed their dishes. They don’t have a huge wine selection but the wines they have are a good cross section and you will be able to choose something goes down well.
Written March 22, 2019
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Cheryl A
Adelaide227 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 solo
I was away with work and ate here. Food was tremendous really very good. My only disappointment was I didn’t get a goodbye as I left. But there you go, that’s not really a massive complaint, they just didn’t ace it in customer service
Written March 19, 2019
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Karlene C
Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani23 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 none
We were there for Sunday lunch. We shared two entrees, the salt and pepper calamari was beautiful. For mains we had a Chicken dish and a fish dish, but the standout dish was the Grilled Seafood it was so good and fresh. The serves are large so we couldn't eat desert. We will go back again soon. The food was good and the staff were great.
Written March 6, 2019
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Kevin T
Melbourne24 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 family
This used to be our default place to eat out. Great food and friendly service, run by a family with a great family feel. Since the change of management the food is still good but something is missing. The advertising posters out the front give it the feel of average cafe style restaurant. No longer a place we think of when eating out.
Written January 18, 2019
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Watchyourface
7 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 family
When eating out i look for quality of food, service and unique ingredients. I found it bizarre that you had to add ham to a parma. The dish price was the same for a chicken or eggplant parma. i found the chef dishes lacking in vegetables and variety. The salads were the same you would expect at woolies lettuce variety pack with very little other salad ingredients. I think i could find a couple of other restaurants in the same area with better food. There is too much on the menu for the chefs to handle.
Written December 19, 2018
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By Me
Australia60 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 business
Admittedly I had food delivered - (to hotel about 100 metres away - on both occasions). I ordered the paella last week - it was moist and almost “creamy” in texture - segments of lime to squeeze on top to give that added bit of acidity - Yum! So, I ordered the same tonight - tad disappointing! No lime, chorizo looked like it had been quickly fried in a pan and added later (or even pre cooked) but most disappointing - it was stodgy and dry (and empty mussel shells!) New management so may need to work on getting it right 😏
Written November 1, 2018
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