Onda Bar and Eatery

280 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121
$$ Latin

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Please call us on 03 9429 8589 if our system show full. We can fit if there is any last minute cancellation.

Business Info

  • Address: 280 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121
  • Cross Street: Church street
  • Cuisine: Armenian | Australian | Latin | Mexican | South American | Spanish |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 03 9429 8589
  • Features: Sunday Brunch, All You Can Eat, Catering Services, Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Dinner - Inside 17:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
Dinner - Inside 17:00 - 21:30
Thursday
Dinner - Inside 17:00 - 22:00
Friday
Dinner - Inside 17:00 - 22:00
Saturday
Dinner - Inside 12:00 - 22:30
Sunday
Open 12:00 - 15:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.67 out of 5 stars based on 515 votes

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Feb 05, 2023
Louise W.
Food, service, and atmosphere were fantastic! Highly recommend! A bit loud, but it added to the fun and enjoyable vibe!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 02, 2023
Olivia K.
Unfortunately the steak with the chimichurri was very well done and dry. Whilst the corn is a nice idea, it’s hard to eat and gets stuck in your teeth, maybe skewering the corn kernels separately without the corn bone would be a More creative way of serving this dish. Cauliflower was great, prawns were good though they needed seasoning. Overall it was a good experience but definitely lacking in execution. I highly suggest better sound absorption, I came to Onda so my parents can meet my in-laws for the first time but it was really hard for us to hear each other. There is no sound absorption at all, this takes away from the dining experience. Overall, I’d like to return in a few months to see if there have been any improvements as I do like to see a halal restaurant be as successful as possible

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 25, 2023
yasmin L.
The staff and food are always amazing. Highly recommend one of our favorite places to eat

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 24, 2023
Melissa F.
Was great food and service- I am coealiac so it was so nice to eat somewhere that is completely GF and feel safe. I will be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 14, 2023
Kristel B.
The food was amazing, we did the feed me package and it was more than enough. they catered to one of our parties dietary need’s beautiful. Can’t wait to go back

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 07, 2023
Danielle m.
The owner was lovely and showed fantastic hospitality to us. He made our experience so memorable, hope to see you open in Sydney ! Danni and Tom.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 02, 2023
Darren P.
These guys are the best!

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Dec 27, 2022
Emilee H.
Amazing service and even better food!

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Dec 21, 2022
Brian M.
Onda was an amazing dinner experience, especially if you have allergies/intolerances as they were amazingly helpful. Their 'feed me' option was just a pleasure and made for an amazing night.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 12, 2022
Victoria H.
Very warm, friendly and helpful staff. Nice atmosphere. Great value for money.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 03, 2022
Nathan S.
Had an excellent birthday dinner. Food was delicious and free flowing, and the service and atmosphere were just as great

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 02, 2022
Dora I.
Great food and friendly, prompt service. Would definitely go back

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 16, 2022
Karen H.
A great restaurant with friendly fun attentive service and wonderful unusual dishes with delicious flavours plus 100% gluten free and loads of vegetarian dishes made a birthday celebration a great evening thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 27, 2022
Alan W.
Excellent meal, everything was tasty and fresh and arrived at the table very quickly. We were very well looked after.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 23, 2022
Alex K.
Amazing food and amazing service. The food was cooked to perfection and had great flavour. Presentation was also great! Staff were so nice and super helpful, knew the menu really well. Definitely coming back!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 20, 2022
Abbie N.
Thank you Diego for a pleasant dinning experience Abbie

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 13, 2022
Felicia E.
This was my first time at Onda and it was a fantastic experience! The staff were wonderful and friendly! Super helpful! The food was excellent, we tried a good spread of everything. The Kingfish ceviche was my favourite, the Peruvian chicken was a little dry, but all in all, everything was fantastic! They also had a nice spread of cocktails which were really enjoyable! Thanks for a great night!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 02, 2022
Jocelyn T.
Fantastic experience and worth the drive from Mount Martha. Food was delicious and the service was the best we have had in years. So friendly and chatty!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 18, 2022
Melissa W.
Amazing food and service as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 17, 2022
Catherine M.
I had my birthday dinner on a Saturday night with the "feed me" menu, which was fantastic! My allergies were accommodated so easily and I had such a stress free dining experience, due to the care of the wait staff taking good care of us and the food was delicious!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 10, 2022
Anna S.
Really excellent - 10/10

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Jul 10, 2022
Sandra S.
Excellent food with many vegan options. Service was exceptional

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Jul 05, 2022
Rosa R.
Delicious food, fantastic service and a funky venue, definitely recommend!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 16, 2022
Ruth H.
Wonderful food & fantastic people

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 10, 2022
Deb S.
‘Food is always fantastic. Staff is always very friendly and accomodating. One of most fav local places to take friends and family.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 23, 2022
April B.
Always the best experience I have whenever I come here or even do an order delivery. High end quality, amazing service, beautiful foods and just ever sooo delicious

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 04, 2022
Anjana G.
Really loved the food and looking forward to the new menu with more large plate selections.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 28, 2022
Joni H.
We got the bottomless brunch that happens on Saturdays. The food was delicious and little bit unusual and they even added in a complimentary dessert for my birthday. We never ran out of cocktail jugs either.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 24, 2022
Ilona W.
All dishes gluten free and delicious. So good for my daughter and I (non-coeliac gluten sensitive) to be able to order anything from the menu and enjoy a meal out with the family.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 22, 2022
Dianne B.
Great food, and all gluten free! I could choose from anything on the menu, which is a very pleasant change. Great service too - they couldn't do enough for us, but also didnt hover. Will def go again

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 30, 2022
Eleanore M.
I booked a table at Onda for a birthday dinner with my friends and I'm so glad I did. The staff are absolutely lovely and went above and beyond to make sure my friends and I were looked after and comfortable. They were incredibly patient, accommodating and friendly. The food was delicious, with lots of different options for varied dietary requirements. Portion sizes were perfect. The drinks were delicious. They allowed us to pay separately and were constantly checking in with me to make sure everything was up to par and going smoothly. At the end of the night, when my boyfriend asked to have a dessert option set up with candles for me as we didn't bring a cake, the owner literally offered to try and get the chef to make a cake for us.... from scratch. This was at like 10pm hahaha. Service on this level is so rare, especially at such a reasonable price point, and it's very clear the owner cares deeply about providing customers with a great experience on all levels. Thank you so much for a lovely night, my only regret is that we didn't tip you more. We'll be back :)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Jan 20, 2022
Jennifer D.
Our small plates were super delicious (prawns, kingfish, battered cauliflower and coconut chicken wings). Our wagzu and salmon were slightly over done. It was an enjoyable evening, the service was terrific.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 07, 2022
Kristy T.
This was my second time at ONDA and it didn't disappoint! We chose the Feed Me option and every dish brought out was a delight – beautiful presentation (those chocolate cigars), wonderful textures (loved the buffalo cauliflower) and rich in flavour (everything!). Despite being a full evening, the front of house team was attentive and helpful. They patiently took the time to explain the dishes, less familiar ingredients and answer questions. Thank you for helping to make my birthday evening a joyous occasion, I will be back :)

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 25, 2021
Cynthia M.
Awesome food! My team was impressed! Will definitely be coming again

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 11, 2021
Anthony S.
Amazing food, great atmosphere, excellent value. Loved it

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 01, 2021
Eveline S.
Very good and enjoyable experience.. food is great! Service is great!! And 100% gluten free!!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 01, 2021
Cristiane A.
Best food in Melbourne. Perfect if you're gluten and dairy intolerant or not!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 30, 2021
Vanessa L.
We really love coming to this bridge road staple. The food is consistently fresh and beautifully prepared. The staff are amazing and overall this is our favourite restaurant to visit in Melbourne!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 29, 2021
Kasi G.
Awesome food awesome wait staff highly recommend and will go back again

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 27, 2021
Jacqueline T.
We love dining at Onda! It’s a cool space with amazing food which is beautifully presented. Staff are attentive and the wine and cocktail list has something for everyone.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 27, 2021
Sushil B.
Lovely staff. Great Food.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 25, 2021
Allan P.
Food was absolutely delicious and generous. Service was outstanding.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 07, 2021
Hyun K.
I love this place.

Overall: 9/10
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Dec 17, 2022
Julia P.
Everything was good except the restaurant is just so loud I don’t think I can come back. My throat hurts from yelling across the table.

Overall: 9/10
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Dec 13, 2022
Keith M.
Great food and great service. Just a little noisy when place is busy.

Overall: 9/10
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Ambience: 4/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 28, 2022
Antoinette R.
The food was sensational! The staff were helpful and attentive. We ordered the $59 dollar a head shared experience and the dishes were amazing. The only thing was that we told the waitress we would like fish and we didn't get any! Luckily the dishes that did arrive were amazing and as a coeliac this was such a great find. The ambience is the sticking point. The acoustics are not good, it is a very loud restaurant, not sure how, but something needs to be done to improve the acoustics. Gracias Onda for a lovely foodie experience and your attentive staff.

Overall: 9/10
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Nov 27, 2022
Jane O.
Staff were delightful. Wine great value for price. Pinot Noir from Patagonia fabulous. Acoustics not great.

Overall: 9/10
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Oct 01, 2022
Carmel G.
Great food and excellent service.

Overall: 9/10
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Aug 20, 2022
Helena C.
Delicious food, great service, and a really cosy atmosphere on a very rainy Melbourne evening. We’ll be back.

Overall: 9/10
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Aug 08, 2022
Madonna M.
it was a bit loud but that cant be helped and it was nice to see the restaurant full with happy people

Overall: 9/10
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Apr 03, 2022
Penelope B.
Excellent service, amazing food thank you

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Jan 09, 2022
Gary W.
The food enjoyed on the night was really good and slightly different and excellent presentation. Helpful staff and definitely worth the visit. Highly recommended.

Overall: 9/10
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Dec 11, 2021
Janna S.
We absolutely loved Onda. The food was incredibly delicious and great service too. Can’t wait to go back.

Overall: 9/10
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Nov 15, 2021
Joanne F.
Experience on the night was great. However the menu on the website was not the menu available which was very annoying.

Overall: 9/10
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Nov 12, 2021
Marina B.
Great food

Overall: 9/10
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Nov 04, 2021
Kate D.
Had a great night out

Overall: 8/10
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Service: 8/10
Ambience: 6/10
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Jan 04, 2023
Matthew A.
On the whole, I loved it. The food (with the exception of the Barramundi - which was bland) was exceptional... The care and attention to preparing each dish was evident. Drinks service was very slow and not all drinks were served at the same time for our table fo four, with lengthy delays between arrivals of different peoples drinks orders. The food service was amazing. The airconditioning was insufficient ( and it was not a hot night outside) in the restaurant. The music was non evident.

Overall: 8/10
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Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 21, 2022
Barbara L.
We loved that the whole menu was gluten-free and, for the most part, nut-free! What a treat for our Coeliac guest who has allergies :) The food was really delicious, and there was plenty of it, too! The four of us had the share option, where a variety of dishes were brought out to share. In looking at the bill afterwards, we don't recall having been served the plantain dish that appeared as one of the dishes. It was lovely to have quality checks done by the manager. This is a rarity in Australia! There were perhaps a couple too many, but better to have someone care, than to be ignored. The restaurant is very noisy, due to the materials of the floor, etc. The large table of 20 people that also were there were quite exuberant, making it a fun atmosphere but really hard to hear each other at our own table. The dessert of mango panacotta came out with shavings of cashew nuts and the manager said that cashews aren't tree nuts (they are!!!). That was a bit concerning, but when our guest said she wouldn't be able to eat it, it was replaced straight away without the nuts, with no fuss. The mocktails were fabulous - such creative, fun drinks available to those not wishing to have alcohol, and all at a good price point. We will definitely be back to try some more of the dishes & mocktails! Thanks for a lovely Christmas lunch for our office staff!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 19, 2022
Kerry M.
Enjoyed our meal however as a group of 4 we were seated pressed into a back corner, although we had made a booking some days earlier. Very uncomfortable. Restaurant is VERY noisy and unfortunately I couldn’t wait to get out of there.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 6/10
Aug 30, 2022
Kyle T.
The service was lovely.

Overall: 8/10
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Ambience: 5/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 02, 2022
Helena C.
I found that Onda is a good place to eat. Food was good and staff was friendly. In terms . Regarding the service one entree was delayed and one side for the mains was missed. This dish was taken off the bill so no real big deal. The one thing I did found was the place was empty. I know and I feel for the hospitality industry and what restaurants have gone through, but I feel that the story of Onda was not told to what the menu and website promised. The food the vibe and the fun. You need to believe in your story. I hope this helps as I am not saying it to be mean just honest feedback.

Overall: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Feb 23, 2022
Lisl B.
We really enjoyed the meal. We were abruptly told that there was a private function and literally pushed out before 9pm. That was not a good look.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2021
Joanne F.
Mostly the food was fabulous but the chicken wings were to heavily coated and felt very heavy. The wine list is very small, but we did enjoy the wine we choose. thanks

Overall: 8/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2021
Denise D.
Just felt a little rushed at 1.5 hours for dinner. Would have been better with 2 hours.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 12, 2021
Daintree P.
Fabulous food, particularly for the price. Perfectly suited to our very mixed group. So glad to have found you!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 13, 2021
Nicholas M.
The Team were awesome, especially considering they were understaffed. All the dishes were delicious, the only exception being the beet cured trout - just personal preference. BUT ALL THE OTHER DISHES WERE DELICIOUS - we ordered 3 serves of the black prawns, they were that good! Thanks and when the schedule allows, will be back. Cheers and thanks!

Overall: 8/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2021
Bridget M.
Food was great and I'd go back. On thing was it was a 90 minute sitting and I didn't know when booking so we very much rushed through our meal. The reason for this was because of covid restrictions and the venue offered us a table outside so we could continue our night. Will be back.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 7/10
Nov 21, 2022
Kat A.
We had a good dining experience. Unfortunately the food wasn’t quite up to the high standards as when it first opened, which was impeccable when we first visited. However, overall it was an enjoyable evening.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 28, 2022
Kym F.
Great waiter, friendly and very accommodating whilst 3 women debated what to order!!

Overall: 7/10
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Ambience: 10/10
Value: 5/10
Feb 27, 2022
Maryam H.
They gave us the kingfish cevishe without the actual fish and tried to gaslight us into thinking it was the vegan tuna cevishe!! The chef even bought us tomatoes and tried to make us think its watermelom!! The photo of the dish and everything in the plate was 100% of the kingfish dish. Very disappointed

Overall: 7/10
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Value: 8/10
Feb 08, 2022
Gabrielle D.
Food was amazing, 1.5 hr setting for feedme menu felt a little bit rushed -

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Dec 19, 2021
Salli L.
The food and drinks were fantastic. We were being rushed to finish and to leave, with lights being turned on. I didn’t realise with an 8pm booking we would still be capped at a 90 minute sitting.