Grill americano reviews

So you thought they didn't make restaurants like this anymore?

That era? The long cavernous space on Flinders Lane is trimmed in navy and marble. A stunning bar overlooks the open kitchen — and the grill. You settle into thick comfy seating as Sinatra plays in the background. The dim lighting, waiters clad in white coats, the perfect styling from start to finish.

Grill americano reviews

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. First impressions count, and Grill A m ericano delivers plenty of good ones. A produce-driven grill hanging at the Italian end of the steakhouse dial requires little explanation, bless it. There are arancini, miniaturised into crisp-crusted two-bite w ond ers , bedded in pea puree and showered in a tangy fluff of Reggiano. Little squares of fried polenta get their cacio e pepe on with a blizzard of parmesan and spicy aioli. And s tuffed with a farce of chicken, pork and veal, the fried green olives champion the " luxe nonna" category. The mantra of simplicity guides a menu long enough it should come with a trigger warning for the indecisive.

Alongside a host of other steaks on and off the boneyou'll also find woodfired pork belly, grilled swordfish and roasted scampi. Italian favourites also keep grill americano reviews on the desserts menu: tiramisu, biscotti, gelato and vanilla meringata are all present and accounted for. Watch Live.

Whenever Chris Lucas opens a restaurant on Flinders Lane, things tend to go pretty well. There was Chin Chin, which caused a tectonic shift — for a good few years at least — in the way that Melbourne restaurants looked and behaved. And now, there's Grill Americano, which opened last week. As the name suggests, the stars of the kitchens are a Josper charcoal grill and a custom-made woodfire oven imported from Naples, which are used across the majority of the broad menu's line-up of dishes. Grill Americano is inspired by Northern Italy's renowned steakhouses and namely Bistecca alla Fiorentina, the signature Tuscan dish of a thickly cut t-bone steak, traditionally cooked over hot coals. Alongside a host of other steaks on and off the bone , you'll also find woodfired pork belly, grilled swordfish and roasted scampi.

So you thought they didn't make restaurants like this anymore? A splendid vision of terrazzo floors, royal-blue leather upholstery and a sweeping white marble bar twinkling with lamplight, Grill Americano brings retro glamour to its pursuit of produce-driven Italian perfection. There's a "hang the expense account" feel to it all, with white-jacketed waiters delivering Tuscan bistecca from the wood grill and scampi on saffron risotto. Mere mortals can paddle in the shallow end with the quotidian appeal of Bolognese-stuffed arancini, chilli-dusted octopus carpaccio drenched in fruity olive oil and velvety anchovies with puffy focaccia and green-olive butter. But why not splash out a little? This review was written independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide's reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way. To learn more about the process, head over here.

Grill americano reviews

Was a little concerned about going to this restaurant based on all of the negative reviews but we ended up having a good dining experience. Service was friendly and timely. They have an exceptional wine list but it is crazy expensive. Loved the ambiance. This place is tricky to evaluate properly. I went here for my 60th Birthday and picked it due to a couple of good reviews. Urban List has it in their top 50 restaurants in Melbourne. Foolishly, I failed to go through all the Tripadvisor reviews, and as such, I have to confirm most of the negatives. Grill Americano looks the goods as you walk in.

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It's all set within a sleek, restrained space designed by long-time Lucas collaborator Samantha Eades. Contact: View Website 03 Restaurant News Noma, the 'world's best restaurant', is closing in Mar 05, Site map. Photo: Adrian Lander. The dim lighting, waiters clad in white coats, the perfect styling from start to finish. Recipe Collections 5 simple cocktails for every occasion Feb 27, Entertaining 5 small but mighty wine fridges for the budding collector Feb 22, Grill Americano. The rest of the menu — from cicchetti, to sides and salads — is made up of classics from around Italy. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. A stunning bar overlooks the open kitchen — and the grill. Whenever Chris Lucas opens a restaurant on Flinders Lane, things tend to go pretty well. Travel News Seven crossbody bags that make slick travel companions Mar 03,

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The attention to detail here is noteworthy. Entertaining Your seasonal guide to luxury Easter eggs, bunnies and hampers Mar 05, Contact us. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Pro tip: walk-ins are accepted at the bar. Save room for dessert. Discover Time Out original video. Italian favourites also keep coming on the desserts menu: tiramisu, biscotti, gelato and vanilla meringata are all present and accounted for. It's all set within a sleek, restrained space designed by long-time Lucas collaborator Samantha Eades. Try another? Recipe Collections Our most popular recipes for autumn Mar 05, Site map. First impressions count, and Grill A m ericano delivers plenty of good ones. Restaurant Reviews The best restaurants in Melbourne right now Feb 22, Thanks for subscribing!