The Undertaker Bar & Restaurant Ph: (03) 9818 3944 ; 329 Burwood Rd, HAWTHORN 3122 www.theundertaker.com.au Modern Australian, $$ Open 7 days noon-late; Licensed; AE DC MC V EFT, Outside seats Chef Paul Wilson & Aubrey Williams (11-10-10) Owner Frawley Family (11-10-10)

Mietta's Review
The Undertaker is doing a lot for the life of Hawthorn. The funeral parlour has been made over into a brace of bars and underneath them a restaurant. The young climb the stairway, more staid Hawthonians content themselves with the restaurant. Dianne Kerry has served excellent food at a number of Melbourne restaurants. Here she produces a number of small plates to share and a petite selection of mains. These dishes make use of the Middle East's fashionable flavours and those of other exotic places. As expected the results are fine. Prices vary from reasonable to expensive and the noise level can be uncomfortable.

Other published opinions

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 14/20

The Age Larissa Dubecki, 6-07-2010 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2010 Score: 14.5/20

Age Annie Stevens, November 22, 2009

Age Dani Valent, 18-10-09 Score: 3.5/5

Herald Sun "the bar, called Social Tables of various heights and sizes litter the grown-up marble room with its cool light fittings. Upstairs is the more formal dining room"

Age John Lethlean

Age Good Food Guide 2009

Age John Lethlean

Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 12.5/20

Age Melinda Houston December 15, 2005

Herald Sun Eat Bob Hart 2/7/05 "Then there are inspired places like The Undertaker which, within weeks of opening, is firing on all cylinders and taking its poorly served local market by storm. This clever place, a restaurant with a cool cocktail bar and sleek lounge, has become an instant institution with an enlightened approach to vers good, reasonably priced food."

Age Epicure score 13/20 John Lethlean 2/8/05