Nomad Market Eatery - Melbourne

Be warned: if you leave a negative review, the owner may respond rudely and unprofessionally, or simply claim that you haven't actually dined there. Just take a look at other negative comments to see what I mean. To the owner: this review is not factual? Really? Let me jog your memory! It was a to-go order, which my husband picked up and paid for with a gift card. The owner even commented, “Oh, it’s one of those.” Unfortunately, we still had a balance left on the gift card because during our previous visit, the owner asked if we could partially pay with cash, which we did, even though we didn't want to. They had just reopened under new ownership and needed the cash. When my husband went to pick up the order a few days ago, he ended up paying about $20 for the pasta, with a few dollars left on the gift card. The owner gave him a small chocolate as a gesture. Does this sound familiar, or do you need me to locate and share a picture of the receipt? Are you still insisting that my review is “not factual”?

Italian dining at its finest. The eggplant parmesan is absolutely heavenly. It’s lightly breaded and fried to perfection, allowing the flavors of the eggplant to shine through beautifully. The gnocchi felt like fluffy little pillows, while the tomato sauce tasted just like grandma's, with the perfect blend of spices. The moussaka was also very delicious. Francesco provided excellent assistance in pairing the right wine with each dish; he's incredibly knowledgeable and truly helpful. Overall, it was a fantastic experience in Italian dining.

The owners are fantastic, and the ambiance is wonderful, making the food even more enjoyable. We’re definitely planning to make this a regular spot for family dinners. They clearly put a lot of thought into their menu and the presentation of the dishes. The Mediterranean cuisine is incredibly authentic, with many items made in-house by the charming owners. I had a blackberry jasmine tea that I would love to purchase by the bottle for home.

Great quality food cooked and seasoned properly. So many options for gluten free, meat, vegetarian eaters. It?s hard to see it hasn?t been as busy as it should be due to Covid.

The owner is very friendly! Great authentic Italian pasta, you can tell they use very good quality ingredients. I have been there 3 times, we had great experiences! Recent update: I love the gelato ice cream sticks there, so creamy! My favorite is theyogurt blueberry ????!