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Dudley's

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant

😠 Unfortunately I can’t comment on the food as we felt so uncomfortable and unwelcome by the young woman seating people that we left. We arrived and another group were waiting for a table so we lines up behind them while they were spoken to by wait staff. No one addressed us or asked how many for our... People often mention service, staff, pizza, table, good, lunch, delicious, great, wood, pizzas,


Address

540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda VIC 3788, Australia

Website

dudleysolinda.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9751 2388

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (11) staff (10) pizza (10) table (8) good (8) lunch (7) delicious (7) great (7) wood (6) pizzas (6)
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  • 1/5 Nat P. 10 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately I can’t comment on the food as we felt so uncomfortable and unwelcome by the young woman seating people that we left. We arrived and another group were waiting for a table so we lines up behind them while they were spoken to by wait staff. No one addressed us or asked how many for our table (totally fine as hospo can get busy). Another group arrived behind us and the young woman welcomed them and asked them how many to their table. We were again ignored. This was most likely an accident so I told her we would also be needing a table for 3. She snapped at me very rudely that a table for 3 was being prepared and to just wait. This table was actually for the family in front of us so we let her know that and that no one had actually asked us yet. She got quite agitated and snapped at us again to wait. This was most likely a miscommunication between staff and could honestly happen to anyone so not being addressed and having customers from behind the line served before us is unprofessional but we understand these things can happen. What was not acceptable was being spoken to in a rude and demeaning tone in front of other customers by one of your staff when we simply told her how many we needed a table for after. As someone with a background in customer service I would have simply responded with a ‘yep, we’ll get that ready for you’ or apologised for an understandable error rather than become argumentative with customers. Really disappointing experience.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Joe De M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are ever in Olinda it is impossible to miss Dudley's since it holds the premium corner location of town on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road. I have here before but not for a while. This time we ordered a Capricciosa from the wood fired pizza list and a linguine carbonara. The pasta was excellent and having had pasta here previously it has always been satisfying. The pizzas unfortunately are a real let down. Rather than using the traditional dough for the wood fire oven they choose to make pizzas on "pita bread". The centre of the pizza crumbles away, while the rim is somewhat chewy. Stick with the pasta. Young and energetic friendly staff. We found the service rather quick but it was also a quiet period during our lunch.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vivek M. 7 months ago on Google • 375 reviews
    The outdoor sitting was cozy and warm because of the heaters during a chilly day. The food was pretty authentic and delicious. The service was not bad. No dedicated parking available for guests.

  • 3/5 Bibin T. 9 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    They are making wood fried pizzas 🍕 and to be honest it was a rich filling delicious vegetable pizza and tasty 😋 but in look wise it is not in a proper round shape like normal pizzas. Excellent customer service. They serve beverages aswell. Parking 🅿️ in the side of the shop was but difficult but will get more space on the back of the shop. Inside of this Shop was superb and they arranged it very nicely👍.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fern M. 3 months ago on Google • 96 reviews New
    I was really impressed by this restaurant! Kind service beautiful meal and great value! I will be returning. Also interior was cool.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shweta L. 2 months ago on Google • 185 reviews New
    Dined for lunch on the weekend. I had the pappardelle con agnello - slow cooked lamb shoulder w red wine, napoli sauce & pappardelle. It was tasty. Prices are on the expensive side & they also charge a 10% surcharge for weekend dining. Service friendly.

  • 5/5 Konrad T. 6 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    We had a beautiful meal here, BBQ pizza cooked in a wood fired oven was divine, the best beer battered chips with fish tales and salad we have tasted! We had a side salad of, sliced pear, walnut, rocket, shaved parmesan lightly touched with balsamic vinegar. A wonderful paring of ingredients. 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracey F. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    One of the best coffees we’ve had. Food was delicious, very generous portions. Fast service and friendly staff. We had the Canadian pancakes and the bacon and eggs and shared and it was all fantastic. The restaurant was warm and inviting which was perfect for the rainy Melbourne weather. Outdoor area allows for dogs which would make for a perfect spot on a sunny day. We will definitely be back again for another meal soon. Thanks for an excellent brunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spoorthy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very sweet staff, good food, big portions though. Overall a decent place for a family lunch or hangout with friends
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LilNugget 9 months ago on Google
    I realy loved the woodfire salmon pizza! The vegetarian pizza with vegan options was super yummy too 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vandergoogles 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely place for lunch. We enjoyed excellent wood fired pizzas seated inside on a drizzly day in the hills. Staff very friendly and the ambience is lovely. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris X. 3 months ago on Google • 116 reviews New
    Had an awesome lunch here. Great service and friendly staff. Food was amazing!! 😊 The steak and parma were fantastic 😋 👌 👏

  • 5/5 Justine G. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Stopped in for a late lunch. Service was friendly and welcoming. Food was good and reasonably priced. Decent size portions

  • 4/5 Ebby 4 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Outstanding service and delicious cocktails. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and live music. Our meals were nice and presented well, but I feel the flavours were a bit basic for the price.

  • 5/5 Fip 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    What a wonderful place! Lunch. We had the perfectly golden and crunchy Arancini balls and the tasty Sopresssa, olive and pesto wood fired pizza to share with lovely glass of Helen's Hill Chardonnay each. Both meals were excellent and well presented. The Service. Polite, quick and charming. Water was delivered as we were seated, service with a smile and we were thankfully not interrupted by the staff during our conversation. The Menu. This is a huge menu with something for everyone at reasonable prices, the pizzas are a must to try! The Wine/Beer list & Coffee. Again this is a huge menu with a great selection to choose from. This time we didn't order the coffee. Seating Areas. Two great outdoor spaces to choose from, one roadside seating area behind a hedge to watch the world go by and a huge patio type area out the front. Inside is a choice of two dining options, one more dark and elegant and the other light and bright next to the windows. The Loo's. Very clean and tidy. Overall. A great place to visit with a great menu, great service and dining options. We will be returning for more!

  • 3/5 Cri S. 4 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    the sweet potato fries were also delicious, even the chicken Parma although a little too greasy...The only thing was that the coca cola was on tap and the waitress didn't tell me this when ordering since it was a little watered down and I wouldn't have it taken, and there was a waiter who really didn't want to, rolled his eyes and was annoyed to do everything. the girls had a smile on their faces which attracts customers!!

  • 5/5 aishwarya d. 10 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Very sweet staff, good food, big portions though. Overall a decent place for a family lunch or hangout with friends

  • 5/5 Renata J. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place. Great food. Excellent four cheese pizza 👌

  • 3/5 candylee l. 7 months ago on Google
    Great Restaurant serving delicious italian cusine. Good portion and great services for the waitress... i order fish and chips Baterred a lil bit thick And lasagna.. the lasagna was good

  • 3/5 Henry 8 months ago on Google
    This place had some creamy carbonara that was pretty nice but the price was a bit steep. Other than that the pasta was pretty yummy but yeah thats about it.

  • 1/5 G G. 8 months ago on Google
    Ladies worker were welcoming and quick , our table was dirty when we got seated down but when we ask someone to clean they did say sorry and clean it straight away . Food was quick but very small size lasagna that didn't have any taste/ flavour to it and was cold in the middle , chips and the salad was good but don't think it should be $30.but my friend said they pizza was good and yummy . This place with their pasta menu used to be really good but today I was little bit disappointed

  • 5/5 Josh 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Great pizza good value and did not have to wait long. Would recommend

  • 5/5 Leigh 11 months ago on Google
    Had one of the most delicious spaghetti with meatballs dish I’ve ever had. Their mulled wine was also divine and the service so warm. Will definitely return when we next visit the Dandenongs.

  • 5/5 edana s. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful food, serving sizes are out of this world. You definitely get what you pay for. Junior staff were lovely and very attentive. Nice atmosphere, loved that James Taylor was playing in the background


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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