Grill Americano

October 6, 2025

This was 2 years in the making to FINALLY tasting that viral tiramisu that keeps popping up on my TikTok page. (I only come down to Melbourne once a year to see family and friends thats why it took a while) But I must say my experience for the first time (and my family's second experience) was phenomenal! Could not fault one thing whilst dining for lunch. Greeted warm and friendly at the door, the staff setting up plates, cutlery and refilling table water at our table and the quality and taste of the food was delicious! Definitely will be coming back again to try out the other dishes and of course desserts when im down again next year or even your Sydney store which is closee to home (to be opened soon at time of this review)!

October 17, 2025

Based on the prices at Grill Americano, expectations were high and it's clear the concept an intent is high, but alas it does miss the mark by some way. The arrival experience was cold and uninviting, a chap in a suit showed no interest in extending any form of greeting, just waited to be told what we were there for! The restaurant is stunning in terms of design and layout, and seating is comfortable even if tables are fairly close together. We started with 2 Sydney Rock oysters and 2 Tasmanian Pacific oysters, all very good, we liked the Tassie ones best. We ordered mixed bread which was OK as it should be for $16.50. For starters we shared the Salumi misti with some lovely bresaola, San Danielle and Mortadella and a piece of mozzarella, it came garnished with pickled green peppers and olives. The duck croquettes were lacking any real flavour and the aioli did little to add to the dish. For main course we ordered the 600Gr bone in Rib Eye which was cooked to perfection, well rested and tasty, with the rib eye we ordered roast potatoes that unfortunately were more like boiled potatoes flashed through the oven, not at all crispy, the Green beans were undercooked, they did not even reach the "al dente" stage and completely lacking any seasoning. We asked for Bearnaise amd red wine sauces, both served in cheap ugly sauceboats, red wine sauce was just warm and the Bearnaise somewhat runny, disappointing. In terms of the food, the only real star was the warm apple pie which was exceptional, crispy pastry and very very good filling.

June 6, 2025

We recently dined at Grill Americano to celebrate our anniversary and, while the food was absolutely delicious, the overall experience fell short of expectations—especially for what is positioned as a high-end dining venue. From the moment we arrived, there was a noticeable lack of warmth. We weren’t greeted at the door, and it wasn’t until the barman briefly acknowledged us that someone asked if we had been served—despite us only just walking in. It felt a bit disorganised and impersonal. The service throughout the evening was quite average. Our server was friendly enough, but each time he filled our water glasses, he spilled some on the table. It wasn’t a major issue, but it’s the kind of detail you’d expect to be avoided in a premium dining setting. As foodies who love celebrating special occasions with memorable experiences, we were disappointed that nothing was done to acknowledge our anniversary. Most fine dining restaurants we’ve been to usually offer something small—a dessert, a greeting, or even just a note—to mark the occasion. Sadly, there was none of that here. The highlight was certainly the food, which was beautifully presented and full of flavour. If the service matched the standard of the kitchen, this would have been a much more memorable night. We’d consider returning for the food alone, but hope the service and guest experience see some improvements in the future.

October 13, 2025

An elegant dining space for Italian cuisine, cocktails and people watching Although a "vibey" ambiance with dark walls, commanding chandeliers, jacketed waitperson and patrons that dressed up to the nines, I find the seatings too close to each other and the noise level a touch too high for private conversations. I don't normally go to Italian restaurant because I prefer to cook Italian at home - fresh pasta, bolognese, carborana, putanesca, pesto, ragu, osso buco, risotto, lasagne, ravioli, agnolotti, gnocchi, pizza, focaccia, tiramisu, panna cotta etc - these are simpler to make (than Asian meals), and often, taste much more delicious and generous home cooked. At a recent special $30 lunch deal at Grill Americano, I saw an item on the menu that brings back lots of memories - bistecca alla fiorentina that we had during our very first holiday in Italy. We started with a plate of mozzarella and bresaola ($48.50). Then the Florentine steak (1.2kg $185) from somewhere in New South Wales (we could not get the origin from the waitperson), cooked medium rare. The char is very nice - something that you can't get in a typical home stove. The meat itself was tender with very minimal grit, cooked with varying degree of doneness (more rare for the meat closest to the bone and more cooked furthest from the bone). A simple plate of green beans (not overcooked and still with a satisfying "snap") completes the meal. Service is professional.

October 12, 2025

We had a reservation, but the waitress initially seated us at a narrow corner table even though plenty of other seats were available. After we asked, she happily moved us to a better spot. We ordered the Bistecca alla Fiorentina (1.2 kg) — it was decent, but honestly, Victor Churchill does a much better steak. The Tiramisù was the highlight of the meal. Overall, just an average experience. $200 ppl