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   Laura

   Canberra

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Visited for breakfast expecting a good quality menu and meal. Unfortunately the menu lacked interest, and the food was very poorly prepared and presented, no flavour, overcooked. Service was friendly and attentive. Coffee was nice.

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   DORA

   Canberra

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We had the banquet and even though we had non vegetarians - everyone really enjoyed the different share plates. We were celebrating a birthday and they made it a special night.

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   KimL

   Canberra

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Absolutely delicious. Food was incredible and I am a meat eater. Great staff. We were a group of six. Had a round table which was perfect.

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   RivikaB

   Canberra

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 August 2022

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   The ambience is nice, and food is overall decent. The service staff was great overall, except one lady (the usher) who was very rude when was asked her to help us find our takeaway container (which the service staff told us would be at the 'service desk'). She looked puzzled as if we had mistaken her for staff instead of a guest and said that we had to find it ourselves. When we tried to explain what the service staff told us, she was not helpful at all. Good place, train your staff better.

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   Robin

   Canberra

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 July 2022

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   Food was pretty good but services could be improved.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Canberra

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 July 2022

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   Lovely birthday dinner at Monster. The plant-based menu is satisfying, exciting and diverse. Excellent cocktail list too!

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 July 2022

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   It’s a nice place to hang out in for a drink. Bar food Is tasty. Staff were helpful and attentive. I was a little disappointed in the variety of drinks available by the glass.

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   PiyushG

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 July 2022

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   The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and we couldn’t get enough of it. We mentioned that it was for a birthday dinner and they surprised us with a delicious birthday dessert which was a cherry on top of an already amazing experience and hospitality that they were offering. Highly, highly, highly recommend to everyone regardless of how much of a meat eater the person is. Specially with their changing menu I’ll be visiting them again soon and curious to see what they have to offer next.

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   MichelleR

   New South Wales

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 July 2022

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   We love Ovolo, the eclectic vibe and energy of the hotel is always fun and buzzing. We decided to try Monster when we stayed at Ovolo, and while the food was all vegetarian and we are not vegetarian we wanted to try the food anyway. The range of food was ok, the prices were high, the wines were pricey and the service was good. The dumplings were delicious and spicy. The hamburger was on the dry side, the chips tasty( but not chunky as described in the menu) and the broccolini was nice but quite oily. None of the food that came out was hot, just warm and that spoils the experience for me. The staff were very friendly despite getting the order mixed up we would rate the staff highly.

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    Matt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2022

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    Fantastic experience. Delicious food. Thank you. :)

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    JimmyB

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 July 2022

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    Best restaurant in Canberra - get the dumplings 🌶

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    KMath

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2022

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    Didn’t know Monster was a vegetarian restaurant. Probably would t have gone if I knew. The meal was nice but not much to choose from.

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    MattE

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 July 2022

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    The food was good as well as the service. I was disappointed; we went there for the 7 course banquet only to be told that it was unavailable due to a private function. Also, we were not told that the sparkling water was $8 per person for something that came out of a tap. Overfall a good dinner, but I don't believe that I would return.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 July 2022

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    Wait staff seemed disinterested in waiting on us. Maybe they were understaffed. We were left without cutlery for a long time and I could have sworn the waiter I tried to get the attention of at one stage looked at me and quickly pretended he didn’t see me. I could be wrong. But was a strange experience. Lots of the menu presents as share plates, but about half of what we ordered were not conducive to sharing (ie “chargrilled artichoke and asparagus” is actually a soup). Maybe we were doing it wrong.

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    MattG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 July 2022

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    Great variety of tasty dishes, good choice for a chilly CBR day

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    FrazerM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 June 2022

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    The food was excellent but the service to our table was slow and disinterested. Finished plates left sitting and slow follow- up on drinks and next courses. The female toilet was very unclean and needed cleaning according to my female guests

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    OpenTable Diner

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 June 2022

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    Service was amazing, the decor was beautiful and food was good! Dumplings a little too spicy.

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    VeronicaR67

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2022

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    The Bar has a great atmosphere, professional and knowledgeable service. A great bar menu within their bar.

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    KevinM

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2022

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    A must visit Canberra destination for vegetarian diners. Delicious and well balanced plates, and a very enjoyable wine pairing experience. A second dessert on the 6-course tasting menu felt overly generous, I would have preferred an additional savoury dish - although others may differ!

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    TiffanyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

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    More Vegan Desert options would be great. Otherwise, great place to go.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 June 2022

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    Everyone was friendly, my partner and I loved the cheese & corn croquettes.

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    MaddieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 June 2022

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    The food was soo yum! I love having more than one vegan option when eating out - my meat-eating bf also loved the veggie food. Wine was good and service was also good, nice and romantic :)

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    QINGl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 June 2022

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    Very nice vegetarian restaurant, with the custard definitely as the stellar.

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    BrookeP

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

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    We asked if it was possible to have the set menu in the time we had available (before rushing to a movie) and the staff were so good and ensured it happened. The set menu is amazing, great value and incredibly fresh and innovative food. As vegetarians, this is our restaurant of choice - knowing we can order anything, just the best!

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    KevinK

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

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    Food is great - recommend the pumpkin katsu and dumplings. Drink options could be improved with a greater range of wine by the glass. Overall, a fantastic venue.

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    CassandraM

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 June 2022

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    We dropped in for a drink and something quick to eat before seeing a movie. We had a great time. Thank you

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    Upasaka

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2022

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    8 course set menu had wonderful variety and quality. Staff were attentive without being intrusive.

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    DivC

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2022

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    My friend and I arrived at 5.45pm for a 6pm booking and explained we were happy to get a drink at the bar before being seated, but we were taken to our seat for our booking (which we were happy with) but then weren’t attended to at all. I went to the bar and ordered our drinks, we thought we’d get a bottle of wine to share over dinner, I was handed a bottle of wine and two glasses to carry back to my table. We were then not tended to at all. Finally at 6.40 I reached out to a waitress to order. We explained we were waiting for 40 mins since our booking time with no service at all. We were told that once we were seated we were meant to go back to the front of the restaurant to let them know we were ready to order. We weren’t told however when we arrived that this was the system. Now that the downside of our experience has been relayed, everything else about the restaurant was lovely. The ambience and decor was great and the food was delicious and once ordered it came out quite promptly. We got a few entrees and shared a main between two and we’re very content. I’d go back for the food again.

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    CaityW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

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    We had such a wonderful night! It is so lovely to have an all vegetarian fine dining experience with plenty of vegan options. Will absolutely recommend to friends and will be back again soon!

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    Emma

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2022

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    Amazing food and venue! It gave me Melbourne vibes <3

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    Jules

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2022

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    Delicious food, lovely wine, friendly & prompt service. Relaxed & funky ambience.

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    bushy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    great food however it was a fair surprise to find out it was vegetarian

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    SebL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    Monster is always great. I hadn't come back since their change to fully vegetarian. Simply outstanding food, creative and delicious.

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    KateE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    The food was lovely but the waitress forgot our order and the order had to be put through twice. The dumplings were very disappointing, way too spicy

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    Stuart

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    Fixed menu: not cheap but sensational. Vegetarian fare so fine, even carnivorously inclined omnivores won’t miss the meat.

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    JulesB

    Canberra

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    This is fine dining and not gimmicky vegetarian. The team know their products and are happy to assist with anything. Food was delicious. Great setting with lots of space and comfortable noise levels.

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    Bree

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Excellent food! I'm a sensitive coeliac and have never had any issues.

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    AndyD

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Had a lovely anniversary dinner! Set menu was great value, quickly delivered, beautifully presented, and delicious. Good wines by the glass selection too

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    The most delicious vegetarian food delivered quickly to our table. Restaurant has a great ambience

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    JD93

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Fantastic mushroom dumplings

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