📍 basement level b01/139 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Google: 4.7 • TripAdvisor: 5
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Located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Ishizuka is a hidden gem that offers an exquisite Japanese dining experience. Renowned for its authentic kaiseki cuisine, the restaurant captivates diners with its beautifully plated dishes and meticulous attention to detail. Guests rave about the warm and attentive service, with staff who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. The ambiance is intimate and elegantly designed, perfect for couples and friends looking to indulge in a culinary adventure. With a stellar rating of 4.7 on Google and a perfect 5.0 on TripAdvisor, Ishizuka promises a dining journey that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression.
Google: 4.7 (331 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 5 (24 reviews)
Extremely good service, fresh fish and vegetables. The wait staff and chefs were extremely attentive - even noticing little details like which hand you use as your dominant one when eating, and would place utensils on the correct side. They explain each dish in detail, and you are able to watch them prepare the meals. Extremely flexible with dietary options and prepare a custom menu before you arrive, such attention to detail. One of the best experiences for dine in Japanese.
Can't find the right words to describe how wonderful our experience was. Service was top notch! Chefs were knowledgeable in introducing dishes all throughout, whilst waitstaff were very attentive to the smallest details. Looking forward to dining again in the future 🙂
This was some of the best food I have had in a long time! All the dishes were prepared exceptionally well and the staff offered amazing service. Could not recommend more!
I wasn't exactly sure what to expect coming to Ishizuka, as my partner booked it for me and I was in for the ride. If you go, make sure you look up how to get into the restraunt, as it isnt immediately obvious. Turns out it is a high end japanese degustation, somewhere where you got for a experience, as well as a meal. The dishes were excellent, and the staff great. I would highly recommend giving it a go. The style is a seasonal degustation menu for food lovers, so if thats your thing, check it out.