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Melbourne
Carlton
Jimmy Watson's
Jimmy Watson's Reviews

Jimmy Watson's

Australian, Eat & Drink, Drinks

Dishes priced around$29

Reviews of Jimmy Watson's (120)

Read what people think about Jimmy Watson's! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.0/6

120 reviews

5.0/6

120 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Martha P.10 days ago · 1 review

The Agnoloti was delicious, great flavors and just the right amount of cook time on all ingredients. Service was great, very attentive. All good, thank you,

"Excellent"
6/6
Vin M.16 days ago · 2 reviews

A great place highly recommend for service and quality as well as atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Chris H.19 days ago · 1 review

Dine here frequently and never disappointed. Great food with good variety.

"Very good"
5/6
Ian H.a month ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food at a reasonable price. We will be back. Thank you for asking.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert A.a month ago · 2 reviews

Excellent dining as usual. Well looked after. Recommend to anyone who loves fine dining

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle S.a month ago · 2 reviews

A warm welcome, outstanding and discreet service, delicious food and wine. JW is simply the best.

"Very good"
5/6
Frank P.2 months ago · 1 review

We had a lovely meal in the courtyard in the shade.

"Good"
4/6
john h.2 months ago · 1 review

Cheerful staff Good wine selection Atmosphere as it has been for fifty years- relaxed

"Very good"
5/6
Stephen S.2 months ago · 1 review

First visit in 35 years and it was as good as ever

"Average"
3/6
Quandoo Diner2 months ago · 1 review

rushed, not relaxing as we should be in lovely courtyard

"Not good "
2/6
Robert B.2 months ago · 1 review

Courtyard pleasant as always. Waiter Nigel (sommelier??) off-hand and if he knows anything about wine seemed unwilling to share it. Steak so overdone it was sent back. Duck tepid and overcooked and probably should have been sent back. The four of us have experience of JW's dating back several decades, and it has varied over time. But this was bad. Shame.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul D.3 months ago · 1 review

Been a long 9 years since last vist family history going back to the 1960 s made to feel most welcome great food and even better wine

"Awful"
1/6
Joanne P.3 months ago · 1 review

Everything fine at the restaurant. But food poisoning from the chicken Parmesan. Only thing it could have been.

"Very good"
5/6
Di C.3 months ago · 1 review

Always good at Jimmy Watson’s, good wine, food and atmosphere.

"Very good"
5/6
Glenda L.3 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service! And lovely to be out in the garden.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

Very suitable for our catch up with interstate friends that we had not seen for two years. We could talk and hear each other! Great waiter. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Celia T.3 months ago · 2 reviews

We really enjoyed being able to eat outside in the courtyard.

"Very good"
5/6
Hilary J.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food,nice wine and a pleasant atmosphere .Not rushed and we could hear each other talk .

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda T.3 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous good as always and great service though a little slow getting us to table and taking drinks order. That’s unusual. iI’s a great place and we go for dinner every month.

"Very good"
5/6
Philip K.3 months ago · 1 review

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great food and ambience. Great place to meet up with friends and colleagues

"Average"
3/6
Lianne B.3 months ago · 1 review

Food wasn’t great but the staff were awesome, and the drinks were excellent. I love the atmosphere, it’s a great place to take family and friends.

"Very good"
5/6
Jenny M.4 months ago · 1 review

Delicious food at reasonable prices. The side order of vegetables was just right for the meal.

"Very good"
5/6
Linton L.4 months ago · 1 review

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"Very good"
5/6
Carolyn C.4 months ago · 1 review

Always enjoy coming to this special restaurant which has a unique atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Ian A.4 months ago · 1 review

Great food great wine shared experience with friends. A favourite place!

"Good"
4/6
Jan S.4 months ago · 1 review

Made to feel special Good selection of wines excellent friendly service

"Very good"
5/6
Susan G.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Good food and wine and attentive staff . Great atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Timothy B.4 months ago · 1 review

Great food, great atmosphere. Would highly recommend for a good night out.

"Very good"
5/6
Elsa U.4 months ago · 1 review

Tasty food, good service, excellent wine choice. A good place to meet with friends and not have to yell to hear over other customers

"Very good"
5/6
Ian H.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Always good food and drink with prompt service at Jimmy Watson’s. Yesterday was again a positive experience. Thank you Ian and Lois.

"Good"
4/6
Gary S.5 months ago · 1 review

Celebrity lunch with work colleague. Nice atmosphere where you could hear each other speak! Pleasant service

"Very good"
5/6
Alison N.5 months ago · 2 reviews

Jimmy Watsons is a great venue. The food is good value for money with some good specials on offer. Wine list very good. Atmosphere fantastic.

"Very good"
5/6
Marc G.5 months ago · 1 review

Great food, great service in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan G.5 months ago · 1 review

Lunch with my son. Super food and service. Great atmosphere.

"Good"
4/6
Annette G.5 months ago · 3 reviews

We hadn't been to Jimmy Watson's for a while but will definitely return after last night's dinner. The tuna salad was great and the panna cotta delicious. Service was a little erratic and noise level was high at times, but it is a neighbourhood gem.

"Very good"
5/6
Helen H.5 months ago · 2 reviews

Great service and good. Pleasant atmosphere making a celebration lunch very special

"Excellent"
6/6
Lloyd W.5 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and service. All the staff are extremely friendly and polite.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner6 months ago · 2 reviews

Jimmy Watson's is an iconic and loved Melbourne destination. Thr service is attentive and friendly, the menu is interesting and the food is excellent and plentiful. The wine list is, of course, wonderful. It is always a pleasure to spend time here

"Very good"
5/6
Brendan H.6 months ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday afternoon, enjoying a family lunch with good service and a comfortable atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Ross B.6 months ago · 1 review

Jimmy Watson’s is an institution. Food excellent and great service but a highlight is the wines!

"Average"
3/6
Mariyn B.7 months ago · 1 review

A very noisy table made it very hard to have a reasonable conversation

"Good"
4/6
Bryan W.7 months ago · 1 review

Jimmy Watsons is a Melbourne/Carlton institution. The mean age of the diners must be 70? I always meet old friends there. The ambiance and service is excellent with no frills. Just consistent service with, of course, some very good wines. Conversation is the name of the game. Us venerable folk have a wealth of information to share. Jimmy’s is the place to do that.

"Good"
4/6
Charmaine T.7 months ago · 1 review

The food waiter was excellent. The coffee waiter spilt my coffee on the saucer and did not even notice. I had to use a napkin to clean it up.

"Good"
4/6
Shauna M.7 months ago · 1 review

It was good, lovely waiter, food average, there was an argument between owners

"Average"
3/6
David M.7 months ago · 1 review

Decor was shabby, tables were too small, had to pay extra for sides and sauces. Ordered pepper sauce on my steak, got gravy out of a packet with no peppercorns, ordered green leaves, bot boiled broccoli.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gaynor B.8 months ago · 1 review

Service and food were outstanding. Perfect place for lunch with old friends

"Very good"
5/6
Lesley M.8 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service pleasant surroundings will be back soon

"Excellent"
6/6
David P.8 months ago · 1 review

The staff were highly professional and knowledgeable of the wine list

"Average"
3/6
Kelly L.8 months ago · 1 review

Staff were great. Wine selection was good. The food was average. pizza was sloppy and undercooked. Arancini balls were dry. ‘Foccacia’bread was just white sliced bread served with packaged butter.

"Excellent"
6/6
Darcy W.8 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food and table service! Pasta was incredible as was dessert.

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