NORMA

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   Chris VIP

   New South Wales2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food always amazing. Disappointed that after booking two weeks in advance got met with an we have overbooked statement and having to select some where else and elected to sit outside, at least it was a reasonable night for that. Hopefully don’t get that experience again for the next booking in a fortnight.
   

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   Bianca

   Victoria1 review

   3.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Did the $55 ‘feed me’ option. Has some entrees which were olives (which no one liked, but personal preference there), deep fried egg plant, chips and crackers with some dip with beef (small, single serves). Then main was one vodka pasta. We were waiting for another main but that was it. It did come with tiramisu. For a $130 bill we both left hungry. The only meal that had any protein was the dip with beef. Food that we did have was mostly delicious! But pasta super yummy, just not filling and small amounts. We thought maybe they’d forgotten a meal? Would definitely just order off the menu next time. Would be cheaper and more to our liking. Staff were lovely!
   

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   Colleen

   Victoria2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was impeccable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was lovely with a nice ambiance.
   

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   Alison

   Sydney7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and service. The ordering system was explained and it was very easy to follow. The young staff are amazing. We’ll be back!
   

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   Helen

   Melbourne6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   An interesting food experience when ordering and pay for food and drinks when ordered. Lovely staff provide a great level of service. Food was generous and tasty with lots of vegetarian options .
   

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   Hannah

   New South Wales1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food !! Great service everyone was very welcoming.
   

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   John

   Victoria1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I've been to Norma's about 3 times and each time I wonder if it's gonna get any better. The answer is no, the food is average at best and has always been inconsistent. The sauce is way to runny and doesn't stick to the pasta, it takes away from the overall taste. The cotalleta is way to small a serve for the price. Not a fan so I won't be going back. I gave it a good go.
   

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   noel

   Tropical QLD2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely atmosphere, almost there with quality but not quite
   

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   Kim

   Sunshine Coast2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We had the feed me menu, and it was pretty poor, it did not taste great, would not go there again, I heard people from work say how good it was, well I disagree I could cook better myself
   

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    Jane

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1

    We were excited to be dining at Norma as we had heard great things about this restaurant. We were very disappointed and found the whole experience to be underwhelming. The music was very loud which saw people speaking very loudly to be heard . End result was a very noisy restaurant. There is no table service and no split bills. It would have been handy to know this when we booked a group of six. Staff are lovely but very young. They didn't seem to appreciate our concerns about our meals which were average at best. Two of the dishes on our table were accompanied by crisps which were over cooked to the point of tasting burnt and were inedible. Our pasta was inconsistent with some dishes being so al dente we questioned if it had been cooked long enough. The dishes could have done with more seasoning. The tiramasu was superb - the highlight of our evening. Maybe Saturday is not the night to visit.
    

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