Gourmet 868 - East Victoria Park

I visited this restaurant on a quiet Monday afternoon for lunch and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, which was perfect for conversation. We ordered the roasted pumpkin salad and chicken bowl. The chicken was incredibly tender and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. The portion size was very generous, with plenty of chicken in the bowl, so much so that I had to share it with my daughter. The only downside was that we felt rushed when they brought us the bill, as if they were eager for us to leave so they could close early.

The interior of the restaurant looks fantastic after the renovations! The staff were extremely friendly, and the menu offers a wide variety of options for everyone. The croquettes were amazing, bursting with flavor! The avocado on toast was also delicious, with plenty of avocado.

The staff at this restaurant are friendly and kind! The prices are fair for the quality of the food. I ordered a dish with mushrooms, but the staff kindly replaced them with cucumbers for me. Overall, I had a pleasant experience.

We are here last weekend. The place has totally changed since my last review (more about that later). It looks different and the service is 1000 fold better. We had share plates including a really divine warm brie drizzled in honey and topped with walnuts. The meatballs were melt in your mouth and the pumpkin salad was so fresh and tasty. The chef is a Brazilian lady and the food reflects a feminine approach, in taste, textures and presentation. Make sure you order dessert. I had the key lime panacotta and wasn’t sorry. The passion fruit mousse was also delish. The staff applied the full 25% discount from the entertainment book, making out dinner affordable and good value. <br/ <br/ Here’s what I wrote last time.<br/ It’s changed completely ... June 2016 Master 12 was chained to the library computer to catch up on outstanding homework so we headed for coffee and something sweet. Saturday morning so everywhere in EVP was full including 868. The place is big though so no one misses out. The coffee was really good and the caramel slice was delicious. My only criticism would be that the service was a little slow. Otherwise, I think we enjoyed that time more than Master 12 did!

Fantastic cafe spacious, bright, elegant look. Staff are very friendly and fun. Some interesting items on the menu. The French Toast was very good.<br/ There's not much that I can say, other than I really liked the quietness of the café we were there from 10am 11.30am and the friendliness of the staff. It's in the Entertainment Book so that's a nice bonus.<br/