First off, some quick background. We stayed on the Gold Coast for three weeks over December 2010 to January 2011. Almost all meals were eaten at cafes, bistros, restaurants etc. In that time, we got service which was above average exactly five times: 1. Dining once at Absynthe 2. Dining twice at Sofitel on Gold Coast's On3 bistro/restaurant 3. Dining... more
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Feb, 2011. No 1 on Tripadvisor
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Frappuccino 2 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Jan 23, 2011
Sammo50 7 contributions
Sammo50
Dec 29, 2010
Eat here. The food is amazing. You will want to come back over and over. The specials are great and the classics like veal parm are outstanding. The service is amazing, you will be made to feel like a VIP! We ate quickly and left quickly bc of our kids and the owner ran outside to make sure we enjoyed... more dmw69 13 contributions
Newcastle NSW
Nov 19, 2010
We came for an early dinner with our young boys having read the reviews on TripAdvisor. The waitress who greeted & seated us was extremely friendly & professional. The menu items looked great although this is not a budget restaurant (it's not overpriced either). The food (pizza for the kids, veal for the adults) was excellent, some of the best... more Wendy0704 13 contributions
Australia
Oct 30, 2010
Dined on a Saturday evening with our child. We all had delicious pasta dishes and were impressed by the staff who genuinely seemed happy and interested in the clientele. Would absolutely recommend this for good food with value for money. more bjswoody 1 contribution
Hamilton, New Zealand
Sep 19, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
It was my sister's 40th Birthday, Dianne lives in Beaudesert and I had come over to the Gold Coast for a week from New Zealand. After coctails on sunset at the Q1 we took a chance on somewhere to eat. "Alfresco on Elton" wasn't far away but far enough from the centre hustle. Having 2 children in tow we entred... more clubfood 1 contribution
Surfers Paradise, Australia
Jun 7, 2010
2 people found this review helpful
We recently celebrated a birthday dinner at Alfresco on Elston. A happy, relaxed, fun dining experience. Raff welcomed everyone as if they were old friends. (Tony & Silvana have taught him well). The food was excellent BUT shame about the corkage!. $3.50pp for use of a glass? We would normally go back with friends & family but not with corkage... more lisafuller4 8 contributions
lisafuller4
Apr 12, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
4 of us dined here and we were blown away by the amazing pizza and pasta we had. The atmosphere was great, could not fault this place. We live in Brisbane and would concider driving here just for the evening. Loved it!! more KimBeveridge 3 contributions
Melbourne
Feb 24, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
Great family Restuarant. Excellent authentic Italian pizzas and good coffee. Enjoyed a complimentary shot of sambuca. This was our second visit and will go back. more Brock9 10 contributions
Adelaide
Jan 9, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
We had a family gathering for 31 people on Boxing Day 2009 and had been planning it for ages with Raff, the proprietor. Initially it was to be held in the traditional restaurant but in the latter part of 2009 the new one opened and it is fantastic!! Modern, clean and the food is out of this world. Raff went... more |
