TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated September 2024

Mama Manoush

91/100 (3891 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

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Middle Eastern

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

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Middle Eastern

Lebanese

Halal

Vegetarian Friendly

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Lamb

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Falafel

Sit down

Mediterranean

Lebanese

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Mid-range

"Came here for a birthday on a Saturday night and it did not disappoint! Tucked away on the quieter side of Lygon st the restaurant is loud and..."

Mills

"My partner and I got the mega banquet at $60/head. So much food and it was all the such high quality. The dips were amazing and generous portion, we..."

Jessica Maree

"We celebrated our daughter's Christening at Mama Manoush with a group of 25 friends and family. The food was superb and the service even better...."

Zoe Pavlou

"I’ve come here a couple of times and have never been disappointed. Great service and..."

Foodme

"Great food, great service. Best Long Islands ever, finally bar men who know how to make a drink! Food is very tasty. The cheese sambousik and dips..."

Selin Saritoprak

"Walked in on a Saturday lunch time and promptly greeted and seated by a friendly host . Large airy dining space serving very tasty , fresh Lebanese..."

Jjaass

"Amazing service, amazing food!..."

Laura Seymour

"Ambience , YES! Divine food , YES! Friendly service , YES! Came for an early dinner on Friday night had $45 banquet and couldn’t fault a thing,..."

Nikki

"Love Mama Manoush! Always accommodating and always great quality, flavour packed, Lebanese food. A regular favourite of ours. If it’s your first..."

Rachele Minchillo

"Food was so good! Good sized portions and easy to order a few things and share. Staff were lovely. Would recommend getting there early or making a..."

Hungry Caterpillar 🥑

"The venue was familiar, though something else was here. I recall going to a party featuring pisco sours here, and it was Mexican back then I think...."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Great service! Got the vegetarian platter for 2. At first glance didnt think it was much but by the end of it, couldnt finish it all! Was amazing...."

Whalesfoodadventure

"I attended a function a Mama Manoush today. The food was DELICIOUS. I had 2 servings of everything on offer. So much flavour in every dish. The staff..."

RayCharles

"Delicious Lebanese food. A nice place to get a taste of home. The decor is very beautiful and inviting and the staff are very friendly. Totally..."

Joanne Feghaly

"Best Lebanese restaurant In melbourne. Highly recommend it!!!!!We ordered the banquet. I can tell you every single dish was amazing. The food is..."

Food Lover

"Have heard so many things about this place and it did not disappoint! Staff and service was excellent and food was just like you would find in..."

Jennifer Issa

"Unbeatable Middle Eastern cuisine, that leaves you completely satisfied. Staff are all wonderfully friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend...."

Lora

"Great service, food and drinks were brought out very quick! Everything we ordered tasted great, the kibbi nayi was a little bland but it was my first..."

Ana Jansz

"I’ve heard so much wonderful things about this place, and needed to try it out. The food was amazing, and really enjoyed it. I was expecting the..."

Ciccio ?

"Food is great, staff super friendly and I was there for my birthday so when the cake came out, the music starts playing & all the staff stop and clap..."

Suzie Elasmar

"Came here for a group dinner with family... it was a lovely place with decent food. The staff were very friendly and accommodating to my child with..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"This Place is outstanding!! I honestly couldn't fault a thing, the food tasted superb fresh and tasty with IMAC presentation also coming out..."

Josephine Khoury

"Loved everything about Mama Manoush!As soon as you walk through the front doors you know you’ve made the right choice. Perfect atmosphere..."

LP

"The biggest standout was the staff, so incredibly friendly, and very helpful with menu choices! But the food was also delicious, and we ordered a lot..."

Lisa Giles

"Mama Manoush a Lebanese restaurant in Brunswick East, occupying the site formerly home to modern Mexican restaurant Lady Carolina. It’s owned by..."

The City Lane

"There is a lot to like about Mama ManoushThe service was welcoming, friendly and attentive throughout the evening.We arrived just..."

Jayne Jackson

"Came here early Sat night with interstate guests for birthday celebrations.Were not disappointed .The food was excellent not your usual..."

Passion On A Plate

"Fun,bright and energetic decor. Lamb spring roll and falafel were delicious to start off as well as all the Morrish dips. Grill chicken,..."

FoodFoodFood

"Third time back here and enjoyed it just as much as the first time.Highlights- must try the backlava and the backlava ice cream! I usually don't..."

Hillary Finds Food

"Very good service, attentive staff, good quality food, vibrant atmosphere and not easy getting a last minute booking. If you like Lebanese food,..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"This place was absolutely one of my favorites. The food was amazing and we didn't feel like we had to wait very long. Our food just kept coming out..."

Rayan Masri

"Lovely space, friendly staff and great service! Came on a Wednesday night and place was pumping but didnt have to wait long for food. Ordered the..."

Jess.

"After stalking their social media for a long time, my boyfriend and I finally came here last night and were not disappointed! We ordered the banquet..."

Stephanie

"Let me start by saying WOW! Being Lebanese, it’s really hard to find a Lebanese restaurant in Melbourne that serves delicious or authentic food..."

Jessica Kurban

"Being Middle Eastern myself I definitely walked in with my critic hat on. I soon took my hat off after tasting the Dishes! It honestly tasted like..."

Themummyblogger

"When the kids fight over who gets the last bit of cauliflower, you know you’re on to something good. All the dishes we tried were packed with..."

Fatchops

"A little expensive for what it is, but delicious food nonetheless. Friendly waitstaff, a great vibe. Very busy but still felt intimate and nice. The..."

Elle

"Wonderful space. Awesome vibe. Great celebrate spot (especially for birthday)Took girlfriend of mine for her birthday celebration and we..."

Food Dine Roll

"Came to mama Manoush for my mum's birthday dinner which I had to make a booking prior as this place can quickly get booked out. I must say I really..."

Sanaz Faily

"The venue is really impressive here, nice decor and good service. For entree we had the Kibkabet and Cheese cigar sticks, they were both delicious!..."

Chomp

"Consistently super yummy and fresh food that is really fairly priced. My favorites are all the mezzes. Great atmosphere and friendly staff as well...."

Julia Stehli

"Lebanese at its best reinvented as a modern trendy place to eat. If your hungry and can’t decide I’d highly recommend the banquet at $50 pp. it..."

Freeo

"Toward the back of Mama Manoush is Mama’s Garden, which aims to be a more casual beer-garden type of area.Venue - It’s open, spacious, and..."

Flying Forward

"Our group had the banquet, the food was delicious, particularly enjoyed the beef and chicken skewers (the meat on both was very tender and cooked to..."

Melbs Easts

"Delicious food and excellent service. Been there several times and booked a function for our son 30th birthday. They were very accommodating. Thank..."

Laith De Marchi

"Pros: Food is great, especially the meat! The meat is so good, will come back for that for sure. Tried the Lebanese beer for the first time, that was..."

Danny Kara

"Very nice ambience, friendly staff and delicious food. We went for dinner and had a few starters and a platter to share. Liked almost everything,..."

Ali Moghimi

"I was so excited to be invited to Mamas Garden and enjoy Lebanese street food. Also great to see another fabulous establishment pop up in the..."

Split The Bill

"Mama Manoush was clearly an impressive venue. We walked in the main door it was simply wowed by the elegant fitout and the strong and enticing formal..."

Espy Eats

"Loveeee this place! By far the best middle eastern restaurant I have ever been to. Bags of flavour and it stays true to traditional middle eastern..."

Kaylamimi

"I have been to this place for dinner with my partner twice. Food is really tasty and reasonably priced. Service is good. Atmosphere is quite nice...."

Valina Whites

"Great Vibes, even better food & drinks! Fusion Lebanese food and their new location is great and central to the city and the suburbs! Cigar Sticks to..."

Angelique Markos

"Had a fantastic banquet at Mama Manoush a few months ago. Just love the variety and the food was just really tasty. Great value for money and..."

Lifecycle

"Amazing vibe, friendly staff and it was pumping for a Wednesday night! The batata Harra is a must! Will definitely be back, great value for money and..."

Jennifer Boulos

"Had an out of towner with me who was craving middle eastern cuisine. Admittedly Mama Manoush was not our first choice, but because seating was..."

Foodme

"We had a great feed .. the food was outstanding the young lady that served us was very very friendly .. the hummus dip add jalapeños was delicious..."

Sym

"Went here for an early dinner on Sunday night and the place was really nice and quiet. Speaking about the food, it's great: you can taste that some..."

Melbourne Food Lover

"Will come back for:+ Fried Cauliflower (Arnabeet Miklee)+ Chicken Wingettes + Mixed Dip Sampler Platter + Lamb fillet Skewers..."

The Casual Diner

"Having booked for a group of friends, we were all very excited to try the highly recommended Mama Manoush and WOW did it deliver. Firstly, I..."

Tee

"Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Keep up the good work guys!!..."

Phil Vakos

"Wow! This place seriously topped it for my friends and I️, the vibe is amazing, the staff are super friendly and being a massive foodie I️ can..."

Chamberof_food

"Some places deserve a second chance and I’m so glade I gave Mama Manoush this opportunity, to prove that my first experience could have been based..."

MsConnoisseur

"Have ordered from Mama Manoush a number of times. Kebabs are delicious and so is the arnabeet miklee. Look forward to visiting the restaurant for a..."

Gursharan Chana

"Delicious food, great service and a good dining experience. The dips were delicious and the right balance of flavour. The vine leaves were a great..."

Queen Of Food

"What a spread! We didn’t plan to eat a lot but the meat platter looked too good! It had a range of skewers, rice, hummus, chips, salad and pita..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Large venue, can accommodate large groups. Split into "Mama's Garden" at the back, which had a casual menu.Lamb and eggplant was excellent, meat..."

Affogato Addiction

"Top quality Lebanese food, great service in a boisterous and causal atmosphere. Great for big tables and celebrations. The dips and salads were first..."

Subifoodie

"Best lebanese food in Melbourne! Staff are so friendly, food is amazing, service is fast, music is at a perfect volume! Definitely coming back for..."

Sabina Kairouz

"We ate in Mama's Garden, which has a seperate menu. The staff were so helpful and knowledgable regarding our complicated allergies and took us..."

Dee Bryant

"Great atmosphere, but food is okay nothing to rave about. Very limited options for non meat eaters, seriously though falafel is getting tiresome to..."

Afrovegan

"Mama, your chicken wingettes are the bees knees. 10/10 for deliciousness! I used to order takeaway food from you when you were on Nicholson st. Now..."

Lauren Kate

"R and I went here on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was pumping! You know you're in for a treat when the restaurant is booked out on a Tuesday..."

Yeshmeino

"Group of 10 of us headed down for dinner and few drinks. The place has amazing vibes and the owners are absolute gentlemen. The food was so fresh,..."

Finger Lickin

"Love the decor and atmosphere here! Food came out very promptly and staff were very friendly and efficient. Look forward to coming back and trying..."

MM84

"Visited this joint while it was on Nicholson street, and loved the indoor ambience and rustic feel. First time here we were in a hurry as one of..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"The new location on lygon st has certainly done many favours for this place as it was packed out on a Sunday evening. The vibe was good, loud but not..."

Yume Yume

"Spectacular. Absolutely quality food, service & design.The design and lights at this wonderful place were unbelievable. Creative and some..."

Charles B

"Keep up the good work guys! Absolutely amazing, enjoyed the evening thank you for the delicious meat platter for two! Chicken was off it’s head....."

Sara

"Amazing atmosphere. Attentive and friendly staff who genuinely want to see you enjoy yourself. Food to die for made in a kitchen full of women! ..."

Alexandra Bloom

"I need to live in this restaurant so I can eat the food every day. What a great place to get delicious Lebanese food. I booked over the phone but..."

Lole Lole Lole

"We visited Mama Manoush over the weekend and was really impressed with their new venue. With our middle eastern background it takes a lot to impress..."

We8melbourne

"Amazing new location, same friendly family establishment with same high quality food in trendy new digs. Food still tastes authentic, but kitchen a..."

Tambo

"We had a lot of dishes off the menu and all we're good. More of a modern twist on Lebanese cuisine. Enjoyable and reasonably priced. Try the..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Amazing place to take a group. Very fresh food and the set menu is great. The staff are lovely and we will going back next time we have an..."

Stefan Toniolo

"We’re so excited that we won “Mama Manoush” raffle run by @munchingmelbourne and got invited to their grand opening party in East Brunswick...."

Jeffry

"Absolutely loved dining here. The interior is stunning, the food is delicious and there is a really good vibe. The staff were very friendly and..."

14KD

"Great food, very good value, first time here the other night, definitely not the last! Definitely try the sambousik, falafels and meat cigars. The..."

Munchk1n

"Amazing food and service ( best wait staff )! Highly recommend the $55 banquet, we were full after the entree but the salads, meat and dessert..."

Sarah Hanna

"Mama Manoush has now joined my favs list! The cosy interior, friendly and exceptionally well hosting staff is not the only great thing about this..."

TurkishD'light

"One of the best Lebanese restaurants in Melbourne. We had most of the sharing platters and a number of mezza dishes plus a bottle of wine. All the..."

Rohan25

"Best Lebanese in Melbourne! Food was Devine, the value incredible, very reasonably priced. Atmosphere fun. Great for date night, celebrations or..."

Rene Kohncke

"How l love my middle eastern food with a twist .Beautiful decor and atmosphere staff were very helpful in describing food coffee was excellent keep..."

Andrew

"I was anticipating a wow factor during the Mega Banquet at Mama Manoush but it never arrived. My favourite part of the meal, sadly, was probably the..."

Kell

"Cravings satisfied and bucket list ticked off! Amazing customer service (maybe too attentive). They asked us if we were okay like 4x while we were..."

Ket

"Exactly a week ago, I hopped into an unknown van that brought me to a quieter side of Fitzroy, slightly away from the hustle and bustle of the main..."

Michelle Leong

"Mama Manoush had been a favorite of my friends of which I had not had a chance to join their experience. As of this weekend gone I can now also..."

Maria Galerakis

"Pro: attentive service, generous portion sizes (mains come with small dip, salad and chips) good baba ghanoush, homemade pitaCon: food was good..."

Mrs Mark

"Yum. And then some. Waiting for the next items from the banquet menu to come out is always exciting. I've never tried anything but the..."

Adam Lamanna

"Absolutely amazing food! We had the best falafels and stuffed vine leaves we have ever tried in a restaurant... and the dips are a must! We also had..."

Moo

"Delicious fresh Lebanese food. Falafel and riz al jaj are absolutely amazing. Baklava ice cream is so yummy. Price point is within mid range and..."

Inem

"Absolutely delicious Lebanese food with first rate customer service. We had the banquet experience which did not disappoint. While we thoroughly..."

Melissa Hosie

"Great Service, Ambience, spectacular food. The only thing I would say as a critic would be for the fried Cauliflower dish - may be use smaller..."

Remy Matthew

"I haven't had enough of the menu to give a rating any higher than this, but all I can say is those cheese samousek are to die for - salty, crispy..."

Kate

"Oh thank the Mama Manoush for having my back! Found myself working a surprise (and unwelcome) Saturday Night shift with a definite -1million groove..."

Yorkstergram

"What a little gem for any gathering. I've been to this place a number of times. I love the consistency and quality of food. If you're looking for a..."

Dina Kerr

"This place is just Devine and as authentic as you would get. The service was excellent and the place is such a beautiful setting. Their home baked..."

Christina Rose

"Great, authentic, Lebanese food. A great place to go with a group and share lots of dishes. Be sure to order the chicken wings - they don't..."

Facebook User

"I was a bit weary at first, but when the food touch my lips I couldn't stop eating. Servings are huge and the meat is cooked perfectly. Great..."

Ray Parker

"Absolutely LOVED this home-feel resteraunt ! From the moment i walked in and smelt the aromas I knew it wouldn't disappoint.The staff were..."

Sharna

"Been to this place twice. On both occasions food was great, some of it superb and the portions were generous but the service was flawed. On our first..."

Food Fanatic

"I'm from the other side and even though I had heard good things about this place, I never made the venture. Until tonight. This place is..."

StBog

"Ate here for dinner with work friends midweek. This is a quaint place close to Melbourne's CBD. The place has a 'homely feel' to it with a beautiful..."

RayDAN143

"I really enjoy eating here, the Classic Victorian decor is like you've stepped inside a plain fairground tent to find this beautifully designed area..."

Larena Walsh

"Came here on Friday night with a last minute decision . Ordered their degustation menu which allow us to try almost 90% of their menu and that was so..."

Bon Bon

"First time trying Lebanese cuisine. Good food with nice flavours. The vegetables give a refreshing feel. The presentation of the food is very good..."

Sarah Pottle

"Food is AMAZING! Reviews are true to experience! Service is awesome also,staff are very helpful and ensure that you've had a pleasant experience from..."

C.F

"Been to Mama Manoush several times now, with family and with friends. The first time we ordered the banquet, which I would recommend doing so you get..."

Damien Wilkie

"Went for dinner last night with friends and the food was amazing. We had the mega banquet and everything was full of flavour. Those chicken wings..."

AC

"The food here is a great example of Lebanese food - delicately flavoured for the perfect amount of tasty. I got the chicken skewers with salad and..."

Charlotte Griffith

"Absolutely love this place. A must go to. Cannot fault anything. Food and service is exceptional. First time we came here we ordered a..."

Natalie

"Love love love this place !!!!! There's honestly not one little thing I can fault !!!! Where do I even start ?? The food OMG Is out of this world, I..."

Gk

"Stand out meal. Baba ganoush and chicken skewers are 10/10. Will definetly be coming again. Went for Sunday lunch. Nice and chilled and food came out..."

Nancita H

"My friend recommended this restaurant - went for dinner with a few friends. I havent tried an lebanese restaurant before, so was pleasantly..."

Annie Haak

"The girls were lovely and had great service. The chicken dishes were delicious and packed with flavour. The chicken was tender and the salad had a..."

BrunchQueen

"Best middle Eastern food I've had in Melbourne!! Customer service was out of this world!! Would recommend to everyone. Me and the mrs went here..."

Jacob Goss

"Authentic Lebanese food !! Dishes came out continuously without disappointment tasting amazing. Family owned and such a warm welcoming a must try!!..."

Vince

"Ate here last night with the mrs! not only is the food excellent, the staff were all amazing! Some of the best customer service i've ever received in..."

Jacob

"We went for an early dinner here. We had a meat platter between the two of us..it was absolutely delicious. I particularly like the cheese stuffed..."

Yummm

"Good quality, fresh Lebanese food in a sleek, modern setting. Ideal when you want something a bit more date-night appropriate than your typical..."

Amy W

"Lebanese food is life. I can almost guarantee anything you order on the menu will result in a party in your mouth. its just delicious. GARLIC LOVERS..."

Mia

"Ok let’s talk about the food at Mama Manoush. I thought that it was fantastic beginning to end; everything was cooked beautifully using fresh..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Came here last week with the crew and we had a great time. really cosy place with a great vibe. We loved the chicken skewers and the..."

Kathyc858585

"Wow talk about fresh authentic lebanese food soooo beautifully presented. Service is 5 star rating. Highly recommended and cannot wait to..."

BSB

"High Quality lebanese food in a modern environment. CameHere with a group and we were already really happy service was friendly and food was top..."

Ben Price

"Loved the dips trio with hot bread and the lamb skewer with chips. I found the signature pizza slightly disappointing though....the lemony flavor was..."

Elderblood

"Enough love in their food to go further.Okay, the (alternative) entrance is narrow and uninviting while the other door that is more..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"My favourite place for middle eastern food. Never been disappointed and will return often.Staff are amazing and go above anf beyond for..."

TheyCallHimX

"Delicious food with warm and friendly staff. Came here with a friend a few weeks ago and we both left with full stomachs and smiling faces. Food is..."

Steven Shipley

"I would have to say that this place would have the best staff. They are so friendly and make you feel so welcomed. And the food was great. This will..."

Davie1199

"A restaurant with a lot of passion and love. The Mama Manoush team were excited to tell me that their venue will undergo extensive renovations..."

Out And About

"Mama Manoush successfully embraces the concept of candid genuineness. The compact exterior is unsuspecting of the vast spaciousness as you enter...."

RazTaleb

"Food was delicious and the building creates a very cool atmosphere. Bar tender was great, went out of his way to accomodate non-drinking friends...."

Sarah Monique Wallis

"I really enjoyed mama manoush withs friend. Most middle eastern/lebanese in melb are WAY overpriced! Manoush is one of those rare ones where food is..."

Rida Hakeem

"Step into a beautiful restaurant and be greeted by the friendliest staff you can meet. The drinks selection was vast and tasty. The food was..."

Hilary Leotta

"I loved my dining experience at Mama Manoush, we ordered the mini banquet. There was nothing mini about it. It started with a selection dips which..."

M.S

"Surprisingly quiet for a Friday night. Food and service was lovely. Really enjoyed the freshly baked bread with the mixed dips. Hot meze platter was..."

Hello. Imnikki

"On recent visit to Melbourne we dined at Mama Manoush it was excellentreally good value for money and the feast we had was delicious would recommend..."

Annie Thorntop

"Beautiful restaurant, beautiful people!. The most amazing and sincere food and service combination I've had in Melbourne. You can tell this food..."

Tameika Evans

"Mama Manoush is a small restaurant on Nicholson Street, away from the usual hustle and bustle of Fitzroy. They have a great range of delicious..."

MyFoodBelly

"Another Fabulous Meal at Mama's. My second visit this month to this fantastic restaurant. The food is the real deal - homemade on the premises. There..."

Strenholm_2000

"Would absolutely come back. We booked a table for 3 but turned up hoping to squeeze another 2 people on, which I knew was a long shot (particularly..."

Tessthetaster

"Great food and venue. We visited a week ago on a coupon deal and had a lovely evening. Loved the venue - such character in the building - was it a..."

Elletee

"Best Authentic Lebanese restaurant in Melbourne.. OMG everything was amazing as usual, this is the second time I go there with my friends, everything..."

Sarwathbous

"Gorgeous Food, Spectacular Service, Lovely Ambiance!. We came as part of a Groupon deal, can't wait to return. Staff were really friendly and..."

Heterodoxy7

"Best birthday dinner!!. Celebrated my birthday here, and I could not fault anything. Service was so hospitable, they split the bill for our group of..."

Nirvana

"Seriously, this is Melbourne's best eat spot. The service is impeccable, the staff are friendly, fun and they truly care about your eating..."

Fabian Marrone

"Will become a favourite!. Second time I've been here and love it. One of the times was through a voucher deal and they have done what other eateries..."

Tmcmelbourne

"Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and service. Will be..."

Vince

"Amazing food that you will keep coming back for.. My husband has been here before and kept telling me about it. He brought home some stuffed vine..."

Alice Pearce

"Having never tried Lebanese food before, I'm glad I had it the first time tonight at Mama Manoush. If it weren't for a great deal on livingsocial, I..."

Kimmy_desu

"Love this place!. I've been to quite a few restaurants in the last few months and I have to say this really stands out as one of the best, the food..."

Michelleautumn83

"Absolutely loved it! Food was amazing! Traditional home made Lebanese food!!! The staff were so friendly and welcoming we also had the pleasure of..."

Steph

"Fantastic dinner ... definitely coming back soon. We went with vouchers for four. Offer was for banquet. It was divine. No dumbed down menu - it is..."

GT88

"Good food. Must have the rice and the fresh pita bread. Great..."

Rishabh Mansingka

"WOW....what a Restaurant!!!!!From the moment we made our booking of 4 with the host Georgina I could tell that they were really pleased to have..."

Lou Ciavarella

"A gem in the often devoid of value and service vicinity of Fitzroy!. The other 2 guests in our booking were 30 minutes late but the staff didn’t..."

Jessica Broome

"Wow.. Simply amazing!! Expect top rate service and delicious Lebanese food. I would highly recommend trying out their pizzas. This place is perfect..."

Miss De Romas

"Excellent lebanese food and lovely..."

Tash K

"AMAZING Cuisine & wonderful service!' The banquet is to die for.. Can't wait to..."

Patricia

"AMAZING. This place.... The FOOD....not to mention the service is beyond amazing. I truly cannot find a single fault. I was there last week and was..."

Tom Kocovic

"Every so often you stumble across a gem like MM. It's been in business for less than 6 months and is already playing to full houses with a minimum..."

Iceman

"Came across this place as I was driving home from work. Decided that I would take my girlfriend here as she is Lebanese, since the day we came it's..."

Emmanuel Englezos

"Went to mama manoush on Friday and I have to say we could not fault it! We had a voucher and high expectations due to other reviews and this place..."

Jdot

"Sahtain!. The service here is extra warm and friendly, i like to put it down to me being a swell kinda guy...but the reality is my Mrs always gets..."

Rothy

"We arrived early at Mama Manoush last night and had incredible food and such friendly service. We started off with dips and bread and went on to the..."

Vic W

"Amazing Food and Service. OMG best Lebanese food ever had a mix of starters and mains but all ingrediably delicious and the service was so good every..."

Astrid247

"Cannot fault - amazing. My husband and I had dinner at Mamma Manoush last Saturday night. I can't express enough how delicious and fresh the food..."

Alanegauci

"Yummy!. Had the banquet that came with the Scoupon deal. Had to wait a bit for the meat skewers but by that time we were already full.Loved the..."

Nom Nom

"The food is to die for.With a variety of Lebanese cuisines,Devine pizzas and yummy Nutella filled balls you simply can't go wrong ! Staff were..."

Annalise Ribbera

"Fantastic!!!. This was the first time we had gone to Mama Manoush and we are excited to go back to experience other dishes on the menu. The cosy..."

Catherine Mifsud

"Yum!. We have been to a few lebanese restaurants in Melbourne and this one tops our list. We had the mini banquet which was big. Definitely the best..."

ASFoodie

"Great food and service. Got a deal for the banquet and this place is definitely worth a try. Service was warm, the waitress who greet and serve us..."

Eeyore

"What an awesome restaurant the food was to die for value for money family friendly service was sensational the staff extremely friendly , the..."

Fi Abdallah

"Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic people and fantastic food!! The hummus with lamb on top, followed by the mixed grill platter is a must. Hands down,..."

Kane

"Highly recommended. Had dinner here tonight the food,service,atmosphere was amazing would recommend this 100% I can see this being a regular place..."

Julesluna

"Great dinner!. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Looking forward to..."

Chris Theo

"Can't wait to return!. Wow! This is truly a hidden treasure. We had the mini banquet (there's nothing mini about it) & a very well made wood fire..."

Rita Ruisi

"Love this place!. Was here on Friday night for the Mini Banquet. The taster dishes were fresh, good quality and so delicious! And the mini banquet..."

_Matilda_

"Highly Recommended 9 Course feast. We dined there on a thursday night, place was medium busy, service was excellent and attentive.The place was..."

Darren

"Amazing service!!. Dined in last night after purchasing their scoopon offer for a 9 course "all-you-can-eat" banquet. As soon as we entered we were..."

Stephanie Didolis

"Amazing food! Dined for dinner using a Scoopon Voucher Deal (extremely generous!). We had the banquet. 10 courses of delicious..."

J

"Another amazing meal!!! Everything was delicious from pizza to salad to Lebanese banquet!!! Excellent and friendly service! Elizabeth and Georgina..."

Caroline

"Beautiful authentic Lebanese food accompanied by the most amazing friendly service & cosy open fire. Happy belly! :) Will definitely be back next..."

Stacy

"Really friendly service and great atmosphere. The drinks are excellent and they dont mind doing substitutions. We orderes 2 share platters. The..."

Pav Kalinowski

"Great location and atmosphere. I went with my friend and we enjoyed everything. The staff was very friendly and professional. We didn’t wait for..."

Givi

"Busy, warm very friendly atmospheric restaurant. Excellent service from attentive and helpful staff. However, it was the food that was the jewel in..."

Caroline Wareham

"Delicious food, great atmosphere really enjoyed it. We ate so much that our stomachs stretched. Must try their Awesome platters..."

Foodie Trekker

"Few tips: 1. Book book book 2. If going for the banquet, choose the mega one, don't be cheap, u won't regret it 3. Enjoy... Love the salads, the..."

Ernesto Foodie

"Had an amazing experience here tonight! Had a great table with plenty of space for 8, heaps of delicious food and a variety of vegan and vegetarian..."

Keely Mayo`

"Great interior and friendly staff. We had the Mama's Banquet ($49pp) and a drink each ($21). Great selection of dishes. Would recommend if you don't..."

joyce Anthony

"Loved all the food. Just as I remember when Mama Manoush was in..."

Fiona

Teta Mona Lebanese Soul Food

87/100 (1623 ratings)

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Lebanese

Middle Eastern

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Middle Eastern

Lebanese

Arabic

Vegetarian Friendly

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Salad

Falafel

Lamb

Sit down

Middle Eastern

Lebanese

Arabic

Cash Only

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"everything on the menu is delicious. i've come down many times now and the service, food and atmosphere is fantastic. I recommend booking though, its..."

Adrian Crothers

"Great venue awesome atmosphere delicious soulful food. My favourite are the meatballs with potatoes and the fish was perfect..."

Tanya Wills

"Thanks so much for lunch today! The food was amazing, the courtyard beautiful and the service fantastic! A particular thank you for being so..."

Bec GM

"If you haven't been, do yourself a big delicious favour! The food was fantastic and the staff are gorgeous-best hummus the has been in my..."

Elizabeth Teague

"Really tasty food and a great casual atmosphere. Service was exactly what we were after - fast and..."

Lenore Harris

"Easily the best food/ value/ staff/ good vibes in Brunswick..."

Andy Merrick

"Went to Teta Mona for my birthday last night. I have been a few times over the years and have never been dissapointed. I couldnt believe how stupidly..."

Nick Spurway

"Excellent food, excellent service, great atmosphere - a MUST for anyone who likes fresh tasty food..."

Anthony T Schmidt

"Absolutely fantastic. Food to die for and super friendly staff. We came by default when we couldn't get in to the place we wanted to go. Will..."

Doug Mills

"What a wonderful place! Wonderful staff. Wonderful food! Great..."

Umberto Mecchi

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best iso home delivery I’ve had. We spent about $60 for 2 of us and got 2 meals each out of it. We got a mix of..."

Angebeer

"went there for dinner and I was so surprised with the friendly and romantic environment of the place. The food was great and the staff super nice,..."

Srslyfoods

"Huge thank you to Antoine and the team at Teta Mona for your beautiful service last night! I had my 30th birthday with 40 people in the courtyard and..."

Amy O'Toole

"We came here for my friends 40th Birthday dinner and the food was pretty good, definately home style cooking that you would expect your mum or..."

Ana Jansz

"Teta Mona is incredible. From the kitschy mismatched furniture to the adorable back courtyard to the dishes that are at once rustic yet luxurious, I..."

Quince And Cheese

"This place is excellent on so many levels. From the gorgeous food offered to the staff that are extremely helpful and are not overly zealous with..."

Dolce Vita

"Mind blown!! As they say never judge a book by its cover. The simple homey interior made me think i was just going to get the typical homemade meal...."

April

"I’ve been to a lot of Lebanese joints in my time and I can comfortably say this is hands down the best Lebanese food I have ever had. It literally..."

Chomp

"Have been here many times and the food is outstanding every single time. I can't go more than a few months without Teta Mona, it is one of my (and my..."

Ebonylaurenking

"Beautiful fresh and comforting food, highly recommend the Samboosek! Thought it was good value for money with good veggie options. Love the chilled..."

Niamh Hannon

"I LOVE Teta Mona. Beautiful simple and fresh food, great flavours and interesting options. Good location too and BYO is always a good option. One of..."

Elle

"Ordered via deliveroo and despite the order being very late (not the venues fault) it was delicious. Have dined in once before a received great..."

Sterling Archer

"Love that Teta Mona is byo. There are fewer and fewer byo's along this very popular strip. The food is always great. Particular favorites include..."

Brunny Girl

"This has to be one of the best value restaurants in the Brunswick area. The dishes are so fresh and tasty and although it's a busy place, the staff..."

DFT

"Great food and service, such a gem of a place. Star of the night were the halloumi triangles (HOW do they get them to be so gooey). The staff were so..."

Pandamonium

"Delicious food, super friendly staff, and a great price. This is one of my favourite places to eat out in Melbourne now. Treat yourself to a yummy..."

Mark Keevers

"Cauliflower dish was amazing - not even a fan of cauliflower and loved it. As were the lamb cigars. Can’t recommend this place enough! BYO in the..."

Sarah Askin

"Me and my husband had dinner there yesterday to celebrate my Birthday. We had dips with breads, barramundi dish and lamb dish, rose water ice crushed..."

MooNote Sak

"Four of us dined and got a large variety off dishes. Hands down, that barramundi dish was the best piece of fish ever!! The quick of flavour and it..."

Le_orange

"Delicious, simple yet extremely flavorsome food. If you enjoy Lebanese food, give this place a try. Great service too! Ask to sit out the back, so..."

Nikstah

"Wow! What a surprise from such an unassuming place. Everything we had was delicious. Want to go back ASAP! Remember that’s it’s a byob..."

Bachd3

"For a start it's BYO which in itself is amazing and worthy! The food is delicious, nothing super fancy, just REALLY delicious home cooking and really..."

Fiona

"Easily the best food/ value/ staff/ good vibes in Brunswick East!Top picks:The house dipsBatataThe samboosek (this is..."

Andy M

"Great local place with amazing, tasty food and really buzzing atmosphere. The barramundi and slow cooked lamb were real highlights, as were the..."

Geoxmel

"Visited tonight for the first time and Hum mus my god DELISH! Only lost the 1 star because it was really really hot inside :S sorry, I was..."

Nat

"Wow! What an amazing dining experience. From the moment you enter Teta Mona you feel very welcome and at home, your biggest stress will be choosing..."

Clare Matthews

"What a gem on Lygon Street! Chanced upon this on Zomato while we were in the area!We weren't too hungry so it turned out to be more of a..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Stumbled across this place with my girlfriend and friend - HIDDEN GEM. The food was exotic but still retained a level of comfort with help from..."

Joshcutter

"I ell ooooh veee eee this place 💕💕💕. Food is seriously good, staff are fun but professional and the vibe is always good. Haloumi pastries,..."

Pete Thunder

"Delicious food here and good service. Don't order the lemonade mint drink unless you like a LOT of mint in your drink. Would come here..."

Lolaraean9

"I had the vegan banquet with some friends and from the very beginning staff were warm greetings and they run me through all their vegan options...."

Aminata Diallo

"Loved it here! There’s extensive vegetarian/vegan options which isn’t always easy with Lebanese food. Particularly love the haloumi cheese..."

Jana Rae

"Ok so I love Lebanese food but this place is like I’m at someone’s house! So delicious and flavoursome. The staff were super and explained the..."

Justinpcases

"Love this place! It's cozy and homely, and every dish was delicious in its simplicity. We had the banquet at a very reasonable $38 each, and they..."

Megan M

"This was a phenomenal experience from start to finish that I was not expecting as a seasoned Melbourne restaurant attendee. The $38 per person menu..."

Iris Myandowski

"Nice byo restaurant, pleasant set up in the courtyard though the wooden benches were a little uncomfortable. Favourite dishes were the dips -..."

Steph Giles

"Came here twice and each time had good and bad. To be honest the food is not all authentic. The kousa (stuffed zuchini) is really bad. I am..."

Thechickenscene

"Really delicious, simple food going on here. Everything on the menu was enticing and we certainly ordered our fair share (or maybe a bit more)..."

Yume Yume

"Food was amazing! Ambience was good, we sat outside in the courtyard. Great service. Byo as well! Highlight was beef meatballs w/ roast potatoes and..."

Kate McCallum

"This is always my go-to place whenever I fancy a healthy takeaway on a Friday night. Standout dishes are the barramundi, halloumi parcels, zucchini..."

Kristina

"Really really ❤️ this place. The food is simply gorgeous home style cooking made with love. The fish dish is delicious, dips amazing and all the..."

Sarah O

"Wonderful, fresh, flavoursome food. The best meal I've had in ages. I can't fault the meal, however the seating (an old sofa) wasn't so hot. But......"

Labradongle

"Was in Melbourne from Sydney and a friend recommended this place. Perfect place for dinner with friends - byo and lovely food but not so upmarket it..."

Rosie Posie

"The food is always fresh and tasty but it's missing something and I can't put my finger on it. After living in the Middle East for 4 years, when I..."

Jennifer Silverii

"Have been very satisfied with both dinner and lunch options. It feels like a very local family run joint. Loads of flavour in interesting dishes...."

Affogato Addiction

"Really lovely staff, the shop set out is a little cramped and I always end up on a couch (awkward) the food is nice, I wouldn't say it's authentic..."

Rajveer Sandeep

"Yum yum yum!!! Great service .. good home cooked meals! Feels like I'm at my tetas house!! I love this place... excellent value for money. Thank you..."

Natalie Pia Torcosio

"It's hard to stuff up Lebanese food. A good salad some seasoned meat and you give it a pass. Teta mona takes Lebanese food to another level. The dips..."

Finger Lickin

"Wonderful service, amazing food, and almost half a menu of vegan options - amazing! I honestly have no way to fault them, from the minute we got..."

Caitlin Monnery

"This is a long overdue review, but these guys hosted my 27th birthday around a month ago and they were incredible. I'd never eaten there before but a..."

Emma Elliot-Jones

"Really great lebanese eatery on Lygon! Was buzzing around 8pm and we were lucky to get a table without a booking. Ordered felafels, pastries and a..."

Loz Arthur

"Amazing food, I bought my mum here and she wouldn't stop raving about it. Love the variation in the meat and veg dishes- best falafel in..."

Emily Wade

"Amazing food👌🏼👌🏼 atmosphere was so inviting and the food had a great reflection of the culture aswell as being delicious! Would come back..."

Michaela Rekaris

"Teta Mona is the only place that has consistently delivered high quality dishes each time we've visited. The flavours, the textures, the vibe... it's..."

Anthony Galasso

"Went last night for the first time on a friend's recommendation. So glad I did. It was busy but we were seated quickly and instructed that they were..."

Alison

"It's my go to whether I'm entertaining or on the go for takeaway! My partner and I love going there and enjoying the friendly atmosphere and..."

Renee Di Giuseppe

"My go-to for wholesome fresh deliciousness. Always a great vibe. My favs: Cheese pastries, cauliflower and tabouli. My meat-eating friends love the..."

Yvolve

"A lovely experience every time I go to Teta Mona. Great service, atmosphere and feasting. This is clever inventive version of Lebanese Soul Food. We..."

Leelah Linke

"This place! As soon as i walked in i felt at home. Casually beautiful and cosy atmosphere. The food was full of flavor and reasonably priced. Had..."

Tee Tee

"We had a very enjoyable dinner here on the weekend. Make a booking as they seem to always be fully booked on busy nights. We had the banquet which..."

Yas Food

"I really enjoyed what I had at Teta Mona, but the big ‘but’ is that our server forgot to put through our mains so after an hour of waiting we..."

Donutsam

"I had a hilarious conversation with someone over the weekend who thought my bloat scores were based on how much I’d overeaten, as opposed to how..."

Sonia Nair

"Lovely service and atmosphere and tasty nourishing food. Loved the pickles and the fried cauliflower and the luscious dips and selection of pita..."

Shannyn Cain

"Great little place, nice casual vibe with fresh tasty food. We were a group of 6and we all loved the cheese pastries and the slow cooked lamb with..."

BAddict

"Overall such a lovely service! I've ordered numerous times now, and I just want to keep coming back. The falafel DIY bowl or in a wrap is my go too..."

Hanh Hong Le

"Lovely place with great ambiance, food and friendly service, all with a comfortable, homey feel. The flavours in the food were delicious - even had..."

Sally Tsang

"Teta Mona was quite the little pocket rocket. A small shop front leads to a restaurant with enough seats for about 50 people. The kitchen, at the..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Went there mid week, place is small but cozy. Great casual dining place. The place is BYO so feel free to bring your favorite bottles there. Food..."

Lcche3

"Delicious. Nothing else to say! Tried three different dishes, and each one of them was incredibly nice and full of flavour! Nice friendly staff..."

Valentina Castaldo

"So yum! Been here for lunch and dinner and the food is always good, very homely and satisfying. Service is friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere..."

Shanna

"The dishes my friend and I ate at Teta Mona were very "home style", nourishing and filling, but without much zing. The standout of the meal was the..."

YoPro Lunchbox

"Went there for a Sunday night dinner and ordered several items from the menu, my favourite were the pastries! I can't wait to go back and order the..."

Bachir Tanios

"Jeez I love this place. I always feel like I need to roll out of there though because I eat way too much. The Veg options are delightful. The..."

Lella Dee

"Like the concept ! One of the best Lebanese restaurant, and the serve really good meals and foodThe service is greatThis one must go as..."

Zainab

"Most incredible felafels ever!!! Soft in the middle, amazing spices and flavour. Had a really tasty salad too. It's a nice homey environment with..."

Fainzee

"This is one of my go to places as a vegetarian. The food is always fresh and beautiful! Fantastic value for money and the staff are always very..."

Ali

"Had to try Teta Mona after a girl at work went three times in two weeks. She's become slightly obsessed with the place. Now I understand why she did,..."

Marie

"Excellent food, a buzzy atmosphere and good service. Definitely worth a look! We had the lamb and the dumpling dishes from the 'mains' section. Both..."

Chris Pantlin

"Finally, a nice Lebanese restaurant that differs from its commercial counterparts. The green beans and tabboule were a nice fresh start and then we..."

Raphaella

"Had our little staff shindig here great choice, terrific buzzy atmosphere even on a Monday first rate service and delicious tasty food. We had the..."

Enjoy It

"Been wanting to try Teta Mona for a while and finally did with some friends and overall we loved our experience there, food was fresh tasty and it is..."

Bili Mckill

"Great place! The atmosphere, food and staff were phenomenal! Definitely worth a try, there are heaps of great vegan & vegetarian dishes while still..."

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