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Transformer Next Door, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Transformer Next Door

4.5
4.5
16 Reviews
$40 and under
Vegetarian / Vegan

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Innovative vegetarian delights with a fresh twist in a new location.
Transformer Next Door.
The venue you know and love, transformed into something new!

Discover a hidden leafy green haven and stay for a wine, a cocktail, a snack, a selection of small plates or a full course meal.
Pairing seasonal wholefood produce from our trusted local producers & artisans with a carefully curated wine list, we invite you to join us on a sensory exploration.

Enter through the gelato shop… we’ll see you next door.


(The hidden entrance to Transformer Next Door can be found inside Girls & Boys Ice-Cream Shop, located at 382A Brunswick St, Fitzroy.)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9419 2022
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy
  • Cross street
    Near corner of Brunswick St and Rose St, Fitzroy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Stop 17: Leicester St & Brunswick St (Route 11 Tram) *1 min walk*<br />-<br />Stop 14: Rose St & Nicholson St (Route 96 Tram) *5 min walk*<br />-<br />Stop 20: Keele St/Rose St & Smith St (Route 86 Tram) *8 min walk*
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Transformer Next Door offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and wines," and a considerate staff that enhances your visit with "friendly and helpful service." The venue is both airy and cozy, perfect for a memorable meal. Although prices are high, the "creative, tasty, and wonderfully colorful" dishes make it worth the splurge.

16 Reviews
  1. Tina

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Very expensive but service was excellent, food was amazing and they really did go above and beyond with a genuine smile.

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  2. Mark

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice warm and relaxed environment with freindly staff The food was nice but nothing overly exciting For the cost you can buy vegetables for ie cauliflower at $2-4 it very expensive to pay $30-40 for a main and poor value for money

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  3. Mish

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish we received the same level of service everywhere like we did here! We were served by two amazing staff members, super friendly, humorous, they explained the food and wines well and simply made the entire experience a positively memorable one. It was our first visit so we tried the set menu and it didn't disappoint! Such interesting flavours and the portions were perfect, not too much to waste and definitely enough to feel satisfied. My partner is not vegan and he loved the 'braised lamb'. The roasted cauliflower entree was the winner, chocolate mousse with rhubarb close second. Decor is a cosy modern design, clearly well thought out. Can't fault this place, highly recommend. On our way out, we had so many amazing desserts at Girls & Boys Gelato to choose from to take home, so good!

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  4. Sian

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent flavours and presentation of food. Friendly and helpful service. Overall great night

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were fabulous—friendly but professional and k knowledgeable about every aspect of the menu. The venue is lovely—heaters warm the space so it’s airy and cosy. The food was magnificent—fresh, creative, tasty and wonderfully colourful. The wine list was great as well. A marvellous dining experience! Thank you.

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  6. JanisS

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is not 100% vegan, but what is is very yummy. Great vegan wine and beer on offer. The staff are amazing and the customer service was excellent. The food and drink is expensive, that's why I cannot give 5 stars. Definitely a place to visit for a special occasion.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We have been to Transformer when they were in the old building all the time now they moved to the much casual next door restaurant which not look like before at all . They cut off the menu and also drink.food wasn’t tasty and creative.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noise really didn't matter as with a deaf person. Light was almost an issue as deaf person is deafblind. But wait person added somerlight to make her life eating and seeing me signing easier. Food was great just would have liked one or two extra options... shooting up the prices. Thank you for the patience shown to us.

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  9. Chris

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the vegan banquet which included pretty much everything we wanted to order off the regular menu and every dish was amazing and unique. Courses were spaced comfortably apart, although we did ask if could wait ten minutes before having the desserts. Probably one of the best dining experiences we've had in Melbourne.
    Transformer Next DoorResponded on July 6, 2024
    Thanks Chris, we are so happy you enjoyed your time with us, hope to see you again soon.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding, accommodating my requests and engaging in lively stories about the wines. Food and wines were amazing.

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FAQs

Transformer Next Door is rated 4.5 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Transformer Next Door

Rear 382 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Near corner of Brunswick St and Rose St, Fitzroy
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Stop 17: Leicester St & Brunswick St (Route 11 Tram) *1 min walk*-Stop 14: Rose St & Nicholson St (Route 96 Tram) *5 min walk*-Stop 20: Keele St/Rose St & Smith St (Route 86 Tram) *8 min walk*
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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