Gourmet Kitchen / GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant + Cooking School

Located in Moonee Ponds, this beautiful restaurant serves the perfect vibes for a romantic evening dinner

The food we had was absolutely delightful and what really stood out to me were the desserts! The desserts were so creative and the presentation was beautiful too!

The staff is absolutely lovely and they have both, beautiful indoor and outdoor seating️

What we got:
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Pan Fried Barramundi
Kataifi Wrapped Prawns (a hidden star)
Davidson Plum and Pistachio Bombe Alaska (Highly recommend)
Chocolate Royal (perfect for chocolate lovers)
Cocktails

Add this beautiful restaurant on your list for your next dinner date or family gathering!

I love the staff and food at Gourmet Kitchen! I first came here last year for my hen's day where Laura led us through a high tea cooking class! Not only was it so much fun, but we also got to eat what we created (the best part)! We love the experience so much that my cousin and I vowed we would come back to try the rest of their menu.

Finally last night we were able to visit again. My cousin is vegetarian, so we ordered the vegan paella banquet. My goodness it was filling, satisfying and utterly delicious! I can't say I missed having meat at all! We had so much food that we even packed the leftovers to take away!

Everything was popping with flavours, but the dish that delighted me the most was the bird's nest. There was something special about the crispiness of the strands and mix of caramelised onions and root vegetables that just blended so perfectly together.

I can't wait to come back to try more of your menu! Thank you for a wonderful evening, Laura & team! Xx

Absolutely delicious food, great wine selection and friendly service. Generous portions and highly recommend saving some room for dessert. Will definitely be back.

I had an absolutely delicious meal at Gourmet Kitchen and couldn't have asked for more. Service was very friendly and accommodating for dietary requirements (one of us is coeliac). We ordered the patatas bravas, grilled corn and seafood paella which all came quickly. You can instantly taste the high quality ingredients and everything was cooked to perfection. The mango desert is to die for. We'll be back!

Quality food, great service. Did not dissapoint. Unfortunately seating was uncomfortable.
Would go there again if they changed their chairs.

Very Nice and totally recommend eating at Gourmet Kitchen. Have been meaning to try the restaurant for awhile and we were not disappointed.
We tried and shared the prawns, Jamon & cheese balls, the spicy lamb ribs, duck cigars, the pork belly and the quinoa & pomegranate salad, finished off with a banana dessert and all were very tasty.
We will be back, and I think I will sign up for one of their cooking lessons. Very happy we visited.

I ordered a meal at Gourmet Kitchen via delivery, which overall was reasonably good, that included a Ruby Chocolate Mousse Cake for dessert.

The inside of the cake was supposedly to be filled with raspberry coulis. The presentation of the dessert was great but for some reason the raspberry coulis was extremely salty. As salty as a raspberry jam in which salt was used in place of sugar.

I am not sure what went wrong there, but my first guess is that the cook simply used table salt in place of sugar.

I called the restaurant on the spot and the person who answered the phone apologized. I was told that neither the manager nor the owner was present at the restaurant at the moment and not much else could be done. I was also told that I should call the restaurant directly next time and I would get a free dessert with my next meal.

Well, that is great. But I don't feel that encouraged in ordering there again. The food was okay (paella a bit saltier than what I would prefer but I will let it pass), and the dessert was not edible at all. I would expect at least a partial refund of the order, since the dessert went straight to the trash.

Highly recommend. Menu is impressive, from tapas to mains and amazing desserts. All our choices did not disappoint but the ricotta and macadamia package with pumpkin béchamel was a particular winner. Definitely a gourmet experience with excellent service.

A wonderful restaurant with a fantastic selection of dishes, from tapas-style entrees, paella, a variety of complex mains to a wonderful dessert menu. There are a good selection of vegetarian, vegan and GF meals, as well as a nice kids menu. The desserts are amazing, with combination plates accompanied by a macaron a must. The servers were attentive and professional, and the decor is lovely. Our compliments to the chef for a delicious meal!

Attended the seafood cooking class and was absolutely amazing! Laura was lovely and the food was even better. Definitely recommend

Had my engagement dinner here for 16 people and it was beyond perfect! Laura and her dad really put in the effort to make our night extra special and we all could definately feel it. We had a room to ourselves so we could move around and socialise freely without worrying about disturbing others. I've tried the food once before to see if I should have my event there and it was exceptional both times. The dessert is world class and although I didn't expect it the cocktails were absolutely on par.

It was such a pleasure to enjoy this amazing feast at @gourmetkitchenrestaurant.
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Everything was truly Gourmet with amazing flavours to die for.
Although we wanted to try everything on the menu.but we got the below for our visit this time:
• 24 hour slow cooked lamb with sesame yoghurt, spinach, mint & pinenut salad, housemade flatbread & crispy potatoes
• Jamon & Manchego croquettes
• Mushroom, Pinenut & Spinach Parcels
• Crispy Calamari
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Definitely going back soon to try more dishes.

If i could give more star rating I would! My Fiance and I thoroughly enjoyed our 5 course vegan meals.
The flow of our meals were smooth running and we couldn't wait for the next dish. The presentation of the dishes were not only appealing to the eye but extremely satisfying for our pallets.

The atmosphere was lovely and calm, the staff were absolutely wonderful and on top of everything.

We would most definitely come back, we highly recommend Gourmet Kitchen to everyone and will definitely attend a gourmet cooking class.

Absolutely beautiful vegan and gluten free food, so many options for us and the service was fantastic

Amazing food, amazing restaurant and amazing service. I have had the best meal here. Every single dish was even better than expected. I’ll be recommending this place to everyone. Thank you for the best night.

Had a fantastic meal on the Mother’s Day weekend! Everything was fresh and super tasty. Definitely recommend!

I attended the Thai Masterclass and thoroughly enjoyed it. Laura is a delight and the venue was beautiful. I got a voucher as a birthday gift and can’t wait to go back to attend a Patisserie or Pasta making class next. Perfect gift idea!

Took my mum for dinner last week, our first time there and everything was excellent, we had duck meatballs, ocean trout and she had the white chocolate meringue on french toast with passionfruit mousse for dessert while I had the ruby chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis, dacquoise and goat's cheese sorbet. Felt very spoilt! Can't wait to go back for the slow cooked lamb shoulder, and a couple of the cooking classes.:)

Great morning cooking up a Thai feast. We loved the whole experience and walked away with loads of tasty recipes that we can actually make ourselves, nothing difficult at all.

Laura is friendly and warm. She's full of tip and tricks in the kitchen and jam packs the session with heaps of stuff. Great value!

I love the beginner's cooking class. Laura was so knowledgeable and generous and her assistants responsive, efficient and clean. The new kitchen is spacious and its facilities are modern. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone who wants to be more confident in and/or to learn new recipes for their cooking!