Abacus Bar & Kitchen

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   Paul

   London3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We have visited this place over the last 7 years on our annual trips to Australia. It seems to have changed, with a more limited menu and certainly shorter opening hours. The food was the greatest disappontment, it was just very very average. Too much came drenched in sauces, or additions of dressings or spices that destroyed the taste of the underlying meat, pasta or fish. a great disappointent to previous occasions and sadly we will not rush back . Service was Ok, not wow but acceptable
   

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   Vivienne

   London8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall a great venue and one of the few places that offers a good selection of food, drinks and music late on a Sunday afternoon.
   

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   Malcolm

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was fantastic! We ordered the unlimited pasta bowls on Friday evenings but only had 1 hour to get through everything. The staff were all super friendly and very considerate in working around this and pushing our food and cocktails through on a very timely basis. Food was also very delicious and ambience was great as well!
   

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   Faith

   County Durham3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great vibes, disappointing food. This is my second time eating at Abacus because I love the open, bright atmosphere. However the food both times has left me disappointed. I had a chilli scrambled eggs this time, which is an Aussie brunch staple, but the focaccia was hard, the eggs dry and not silky and overall lacking flavour. Would recommend this place for a coffee, but that is all.
   

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   Anne

   Sydney1 review

   2.0

   Dined on January 3, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Only worth for loading up on carbs with their weekly value deals, otherwise overpriced and mostly for a good vibe. Lots of annoying fruit flies and flies too.
   

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   Lauren

   Hampshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time at Abacus Bar & Kitchen for their bottomless pasta Friday nights. All the pastas were amazing, however there aren’t many vegetarian options. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly. The vibe in the place was really good and the music was nice in the background. We really enjoyed our evening here!
   

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   Fay

   Victoria3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely night at Abacus. The ambiance is gorgeous, the surroundings were beautiful and the noise level wasn't as deafening as at some other venues- we could actually each other in conversation. The service from the waiting staff was great, they were very friendly and helpful. The food was nicely presented but my steak had sinews making it difficult to eat. I would give it another try, hopefully, the sinews were just a once-off.
   

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   Amanda

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing Cauliflower harissa! Food came fast, perfect temp (not scalding hot) and was good for the kids.
   

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   nhi

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   the waiters were really nice and the restaurant is sooo cute, instagram post worthy.
   

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    Soraya

    Gold Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    I had a pasta it was so delicious and wish to have a little bit more of pasta. Sauce was rich and good.
    

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