La Collina Pizzeria, Belgrave
Reviews for La Collina Pizzeria
shockingly downhill
Review by biggles (1 reviews), left on 13-03-2010 at 19:40
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Just moved back to the dandenongs, was for many many years a regular and passionate supporter of La Collina.
Last two experiences have turned me right off though, first was a walk in pick up. watching one of the pizza makers chop off small pieces of raw dough then wander around before (trying to) discreetly eat it was disgusting, not to mention the pizza bases all being pre rolled now then stacked up on top of the counter, perfectly placed for anyone reading the pizza menu to sneeze on.
Second experience was calling up, repeatedly, for 40 mins for a home delivery, only to be told that they don't deliver to the suburb i'm in (ferny creek) despite having deliveries to this address consistently throughout the last three years. The latest being less than 5 days ago. The girl on the other end announced that i was lying and they stopped delivering to this suburb over a year ago. Then got snotty and petulant after having the most recent delivery pointed out to her. She then pointed out it was very busy (i got that idea after spending so long to get through) and she'd be happy to make it a pick up. If i wanted a pick up, i wouldn't of called for a home delivery.
Honestly, extremely let down, the standard of pizza has degenerated, the quality of staff as exponentionally degenerated.
As a chef, if my kitchen or front of house were to behave as i've seen and experienced from here, i'd of sacked the lot of them and gone off to grow moss tiles.
Memories
Review by crikey (4 reviews), left on 18-11-2009 at 22:55
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I still go here occasionally, the food is great as far as i'm concerned... but my love for this pizza was forged a while back, and it's the memories of those times that make it stand out. The pizza now is quite acceptable: not outstanding, but good enough to keep that old love alive in my mind (and stomach!)
Very Dissapointed
Review by robo (1 reviews), left on 11-11-2009 at 22:13
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Long time user for family celebrations and used to be great.
Quality slowly going downhill and this is the final straw.
Ordered a pizza and antipasto plate 6 November 2009
Antipasto consisted of shredded lettuce, old cheese, pizza salami and dried crackers, they charge me $14.00 for this dish which was disgraceful.
We used to recommend this business but will for evermore describe it for what it is, a waste of money.
My wife and I love to eat local and support our local businesses but we will never return to this "restaurant".
hit or miss
Review by esquire462 (6 reviews), left on 21-07-2009 at 21:01
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yeah i agree it used to be better. nice people and service etc, but for what used to be a great pizza place, it's a shame and a bit annoying the quality of pizza's there now. the pizza base's are way too thin and soggy. i like thin pizza's, but sometimes it's as though there's no base at all and the excessive cheese is the only thing holding it together. but when they get it right, it's pretty damn good, in fact it's the best. unfortunately though, that's quite a rare event.
still nice place to eat
Review by lauraK (1 reviews), left on 27-06-2009 at 13:14
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great restuarant, sameul the owners have changed around 8 months ago thats why you might find it different, i too used to tell everyone about this restaurant. i still go there though. . the meals in the kitchen are my favorite now. the pizzas are still the best around the area, but i really liked it when the son kept making my pizza. i never had to tell him my order he already knew. i would highly recommend locals around the area to try.
used to be better
Review by samuel (1 reviews), left on 12-06-2009 at 19:23
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I'm a local to this restaurant, and I used to go there all the time, but in the last 8 months it has become pretty average. I used to proclaim to as many people as I could that it was the best pizza you'll ever get, but now the bases are really thin and floppy, they put too much cheese on to the point where I have to ask for not as much cheese every time - and still they don't! it's just a messy experience and a real disappointment for what was such a great pizza place.
a favourite
Review by silver020202 (8 reviews), left on 28-12-2008 at 17:51
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this place is a family favourite, always busy when i have been and the atmosphere is nice. enjoyed the vegetarian and garlic pizzas (without cheese 
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fran
Review by Fran dickinson (1 reviews), left on 12-09-2008 at 21:02
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great honest hearty generous Italian fare, everything served piping hot and freshly cooked, busy buzzing cafe with down to earth service an adequate wine list. the gnocchi is great - home made of course, veal scallopine very tender and generous portions, napolitana pizza very authentic, great for a family get together, something to please everyone, kids, vegetarians, macho meat eaters and litte old ladies alike. the Wolf Blass merlot a lovely drop per glass, good range of ales, great coffee and deserts. we go regularly.
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