Flinders Bistro - Lara

I was kindly invited back back to Little Flinders by Ray, the pleasant and livewire manager here.

Situated on the corner of Exhibition street and Flinders lane, in the Collins Place complex, Little Flinders can be easy to miss.

Compared to other places to eat in the area this meal did not impress. The service was average and the feel in the dining area was really old. I would not recommend eating here when there is so much else on offer in Lara.

On arrival it all looked very plain and depressing. The walls are a dark grey as is the carpet and the chairs. Sat for about 5 minutes before being given menus. The waitress serving the meals was very pleasant but the lady in the bar needed to learn some manners.We ordered a garlic bread, chicken schnitzel with salad and chips and a chicken and mushroom risotto. Garlic bread was still cold even though the cheese was melted and nicely browned. The schnitzel was dry and over cooked and the risotto had no flavour and was over cooked it was like eating over cooked porridge with lumps of chicken in it. Overall I wouldn't recommend it there are far better places to eat. I would be embarrassed to serve this food.

This is the 3rd time we have eaten here, great meal each time, friendly and helpful service! I had risotto, cooked to perfection! And chicken Parma was also ordered by the family.. also YUM!! Cheesy garlic bread for starters never disappoints!! For a great meal, fairly priced and family atmosphere.. Try the Lara Sporting Club.. it won't disappoint!!Cheers!