Hell of the North

Friends visiting Melbourne We had the feed me menu and loved everything including the wine and mock tail
Definitely will come back

We did the ‘feed me’ menu on New Year’s Eve. Some of the dishes were great but all up what we were served felt a bit disjointed and mismatched.

The staff were all lovely but there were definite hiccups (my husband waiting over 45 minutes for a drink that we asked for 3 times). It wasn’t for a lack of trying, but I definitely got the impression they were under staffed.

All up it was ok but we wouldn’t recommend to others and we wouldn’t go back.

Lovely food, welll worth it, would go again, chefs menu is great

Great food and service in a casual, ambient setting.

The service was fantastic, food great and wine list and cocktails superb. Would highly recommend Hell of the North for anything.

Stunning food and service! The best pate I have tasted. Knowledgeable and informative staff.

Went to try the feed me menu. The food was delicious and fresh, the service was prompt and the staff were very friendly. Left the restaurant happy and filled!

Fabulous evening. They fed us superbly, took care of us with charm and made it easy for us soak it up and enjoy. Thanks.

First time here-brought and overseas guest who lives in France and he loved the wine list. The food was excellent -servings maybe slightly small but still lovely. Vegetarians are catered for just not in the starters which are quite fishy and meaty. Desserts were amazing especially the creme brûlée.

Waiter (Alex) decided arguing with us about what wine we had asked for was a good idea.
Automatically adding charity donations is NOT acceptable. If you want to support a charity, YOU give to the charity.
Charging 1.5% for credit cards is NOT ok, and bordering on illegal.
Sitting two people at the end of a bench where they physically cannot fir all four legs is NOT acceptable, particularly when the table had been booked well in advance.

We absolutely loved dinner at Hell of the North. I feel that the website made it come across like it might be a bit stuff but it wasn’t at all; it had a great vibe, great food, the staff were fantastic and the fact that you can BYO is just great. Will definitely go back.

We made a reservation at 8.45pm on Saturday 24th. We got to the restaurant at 8.30pm and we were told to sit outside as they were busy. We sat out for an hour in the cold. We were then told to come in and sit on a high table (8 seater) with other customers already seated on the same table. We were already so over it. Decided to have the creme brule and couple of mocktails. Creme brule was served within 20 minutes and the the drinks took another hour. Overall not a great experience.

Food is very good, well executed and presented, but the wine menu pricing doesn't fit the overall price, look and feel of the restaurant.

Main dishes were ordinary and lack of attention to detail/ flexibility in service

Never disappoints. Food, service and ambiance always spot on.

We now been about 4 times and always have a great time. The food is fresh and beautifully cooked and presented. We've already recommended to a lot of people. Staff are outstanding - friendly, helpful! The only thing I missed was a wine chiller for our bottle of wine.

We had a fantastic dinner at Hell of the North. Service was excellent and the waiter was very helpful. The food was delicious - would recommend the beef tartare!

We have been to Hell of the North as a couple and loved the tasting menu. Unfortunately as a group our experience wasn’t of the same level. The portions didn’t match the no. Of guests (eg 4 slices of the steak for 6 guests) . Better value and experience as a small group.

Last minute booking for a 6.15 sitting and found the staff very good and the food lovely. We chose the $75 menu where our courses were chosen for us and it was very tasty. To improve on this experience we felt that the mussels were a little disappointing due the amount you received and were very salty. Also disappointing was that there weren't any heavy full bodied shiraz's on their wine list. Otherwise fantastic and a great place to eat.

I've dined quite a lot at Hell of the North and every time I go it exceeds expectations. The food is exquisite and so is the wine list. Make sure you check it out!

Took my parents and my girlfriends mother out to dinner to here and we had such a beautiful experience. The waiting staff were friendly and polite, food was delicious, even the owner gave a perfect selection of wine to compliment my meal. Highly recommend Hell of the North to anyone who is looking to enjoy good food, wine and an all round dining experience.

Solid venue, nothing particularly unique but all around solid food.

Service was disjointed and it clearly seemed like they were under staffed. Maybe they were having a really hard day. Certainly showed and we left not really understanding what this restaurant was about. Food itself was regular fare for the Collingwood/Fitzroy area.

Lovely ambiance/environment, quality authentic French cuisine, and friendly professional staff.

This place was highly recommended by several friends, so we booked in for our 10th Anniversary. Super happy we did, as the food was absolutely divine - and VERY good value, the 'Feed Me' tasting menu. Stellar service, and great ambiance. Can't wait to return!

I’m a bit challenged by HOTN. The drinks and food are very good. But 4 of us were in and out in an hour on a Saturday night. That’s a cocktail, 2 courses and wine all delivered in less than an hour. No complaints with the food, it is great. But it just felt very, very well rushed. I had a great lunch here a while back and we all agreed that we think this is a better lunch than dinner venue. Shame really.

Just expertly first meal here and was very pleased indeed. Great interior space, timeyand very good service and fabulous food. I’ll be back and have no hesitation in recommending.

Excellent food, service and wine. The wine in particular was amazing value. Service was universally good, with anticipation of needs before we had to ask. Highly recommended. We'll be back.

Great restaurant; food was delicious ; services was excellent.

The food is good quality but the portion size is surprisingly small. The ambiance is warm and comfortable. The server was kind but too often unavailable even though it was not crowded. So many extraordinary restaurants in Fitzroy; unfortunately, this was not one of them.

Excellent food, lovely restaurant, the Feed Me menu is good value and good service. I'll be back.

Amazing food. Average service. It was a really lovely atmosphere but I think they needed 1 more staff member on. Everything felt fairly rushed and our drinks were pretty much thrown at us. They were really lovely though.
That said, food was outstanding and I’ll definitely be back and recommend to everyone.

I've now lost count how many time I've been to Hell of the North over the years. As usual the food was outstanding, and the wine list was superb - especially when I mentioned an '05 Chardonnay that I had recently that was amazing - and it just so happened HotN had one bottle of it in the cellar!

I recommend Hell of the North to anyone that will listen - it's a must visit.

Delicious food served promptly. We had the tasting menu which I recommend for the vatiety and balance of the courses. We had a lovely evening and look forward to returning.

Sparkling water should be free these days shouldn't it? A few of our dishes were really delicious (the oyster blade and the kingfish) but the french classics like the french onion soup and the beef tartare were disappointing. The creme brulee was a real highlight, very delicious generous serves.

The place was understaffed and they were obviously under the pump. Management were stressed and questioned our food and beverage choices when we asked to order after waiting for a long while. We went for our 1 year anniversary and sadly we had an awful time and left feeling unsatified. Wouldn’t recommend to friends or family. :(

Having been to Hell of the North on a prior occasion, I wasn't surprised by the great cocktails, excellent service and ambience. Shared dishes, the entrees were superb, the mains mostly terrific but the desserts while lovely were not show stoppers. The lemon meringue pie needed cream not sorbet to dilute it's tartness and it felt store brought - which I'm sure it wasn't. Overall - a great menu and a very good dining experience.

We had an exquisite dining experience at Hell of the North. The restaurant was divided into several rooms so we only saw the front room but it was a very pleasant space. We chose the a la carte menu (gnocchi and kingfish) which were both delicious. Accompanied by a beautiful Loire Valley Chenin Blanc. The chocolate, ginger and roast almond ice-cream was also outstanding. Efficient, friendly service. Unobtrusive, moderate music levels. Totally recommended.

This was our first time here and we were warmly welcomed by knowledgeable and friendly staff. The food was great and we had the Feed Me Light Lunch - which was plenty of food as all the dishes are designed to share. They catered brilliantly for vegetarian and pescatarian friends and we also had options to add cheese instead of a sweet course. The wine list is solid with representation from all over the world - beware though as it is not cheap.

Having said that - we would definitely go back and I have already talked it up to my friends. You won't be disappointed (and it is really close to the tram if you have really enjoyed the wine!).

Fantastic food accompanied by wonderful service. Had the feed me option and we were overjoyed with the plentiful and tasty food. Would highly recommend this to anyone into French food.