Mietta's Review
The charm of O'Connell's - a comfortable pub where the upmarket dining room happily co-exists with the bar and bistro - still continues. The wine list is as well chosen and as sensibly priced as ever.

Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 13/20

Age (melbourne) Magazine May 05

Age Good Food Guide 2005 score 14/20

Gourmet Traveller 2005 Restaurant Guide "The tradition of great food in this great old pub continues with Cath Kalka at the helm. The dining room is an elegant rendition of muted modern chic in a 30s Deco shell. Floor staff are elegant long-timers and understand the wine list"

The Foodies' Guide 2004, Allan Campion & Michelle Curtis,'The restaurant here offers Middle Eastern and Asian-inspired dishes,while the bar caters for simpler tastes,and the wine list will inspire those who may not drink beer.'

Age, A2, 26/6/04, Matt Preston

Age Good Food Guide Awards 2004 15/20

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Australia 2003, 1 Black Star

Herald Sun, Weekend, Bob Hart, 29/11/03

Vogue Entertaining & Traveller, March April 2003

Herald Sun, sundaymagazine, eating out, Sally Fisher, 2003.