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"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
Rumi Brunswick
90/100 (2018 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Persian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Persian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Ribs
Advieh Marinated Lamb Shoulder
Lamb Shoulder
Prawns
Rumi Cocktail
Lamb
Persian Meatballs
Fish
Batata Harra' Fried Potatoes with Chilli Garlic
Beer
Hummus
Persian Rice Pilaf with Walnuts Green Raisins
Freekah Salad
Shrimp
Turkish Delight
Meatballs
Cos & Herb Salad with Radish Sweet & Sour Dressing
Beef
Meat Balls
Chicken Wings
Lebanese & Iranian Pickled Vegetables
Chicken Skewers
Fried Cauliflower
Bread and Dips
Eggplant
Lebanese Coffee
Salad
Grilled Quail
Wings
Chicken Wings
Duck
Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich
Kabobs
Cheese Cigars
Quail
School Prawns
Halloumi
Sit down
Persian
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"The banquet played out into four courses, each consisting of dishes that danced between heartier or richer comfort laden dishes, and lighter,..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Fattoush salad and meatballs were absolutely delicious. Also ordered the cheese cigars and quail skewers which were really nice..."
Tom Demelis
"Amazing private function to celebrate a birthday celebration. Eddy and the team were fabulous and the food was just beautiful. Our guests keep raving..."
Q
"We had a lovely Saturday night banquet service with Eddy and the team, and can sing nothing but the highest of praises. Booking the semi-private..."
Hello Skittles
"This was place beyond my expectations! I cannot believe I haven't been here sooner when I lived a block from this restaurant for 3 years. Spectacular..."
Food Perspective
"Rumi is a middle eastern restaurant designed for sharing. Large open, clean restaurant. Friendly vibe. Food: loved the amount of vegetarian..."
SouthEastEater
"Dinner for 3 and we ordered the following dishes:• Sigara• Labne• Almond taratoor• Chicken wings • Quail..."
Catherine
"It had been years since I had been to this restaurant. I remembered it as being tiny, and noisy, with good shared plates and a lively atmosphere. It..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"A beautiful mothers day spent at a warm, welcoming and overall, a gem of a find restaurant that delivered on all fronts. Having searched for a..."
Our Foodie Finds
"4.5Rumi has always been high up on my to try list, and as fate would have it, One Piece Left suggested Rumi for our catch up dinner. For..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Went last night, nice and clean location, with good customer service.First things i have to say , was my first experience in Middle East..."
GL
"I can see why Rumi is so popular! I had the banquet with fish and all the dishes were delicious. My only feedback was that the banquet felt slightly..."
AH
"We enjoyed a lovely meal at Rumi!! We had the ‘classic banquet’ and it was MORE then enough food (you know how some banquets can be) the food was..."
Camilupo
"this review is based on their food delivery service via deliveroo. Amazing flavours and creativity with the menu, one of my faves for home delivery..."
The Lionking Diner
"Have been to Rumi twice now. On both occasions , the food has been delicious. However, the service could be improved as it always seems a tad..."
LHS
"Friday evening dinner at this wonderful Lebanese restaurant. We were a group of seven so ordered variety of dishes.Started with Almond..."
Mujahid Sharif
"Dined at Rumi mid week. Booked on line without any issue.Fairly nondescript from outside. Casual dining, no real ambience.Warm welcome,..."
Flavietta
"Booking was easy. Dishes were quickly prepared - they were fresh and full of flavour! I highly recommend the chicken shish & quail skewers. Another..."
April
"A friend and I ate here last night and we were really pleased with our choice of restaurant. We got the banquet which was great, the lamb was the..."
JK
"I absolutely love this place!! The ambiance is so nice. The food tasted amazing especially the cigars, chicken wings, salad, baklava ice cream and..."
Keeely
"Another popular date night is Rumi! Known for their middle eastern cuisine this place did not disappoint! We loved their Persian meatballs with..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"This place is another one of my absolute favourites in Melbourne. In my favourite part of Brunswick lies this beautiful, big, welcoming middle..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Such an amazing experience! The food here is surrealist! The fish of the day was beautiful cook, moist and full of delicate flavors, the rice pilaf..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"We frequently get the snack pack delivered, it’s so good. Finally decided to dine in for a special occasion. Well worth it! We had the seasonal..."
LouDice
"Service and food were terrific. Favourite was the grain salad and hummus. Went with a group of 5 and had the classic banquet. Very flavourful..."
Bachd3
"The food is perfection and the ambience is very fitting of the cuisine. Simply cannot fault as the dishes served were delicious, attractive and..."
J87tran
"Ever read a rumi poem or quote and felt at bliss after, well, a food experience at the Rumi Restaurant surpasses this blissness.I had..."
Dr S
"A lovely restaurant with a nice relaxed atmosphere, we had a table of four in for dinner and loved all the different middle eastern foods that came..."
Robbie Stephen
"One of my favourite middle eastern restaurants! Beautiful food and ambiance!!! The staff are so friendly and they are very accommodating to dietary..."
Layla El-Fahkri
"One of my favorite restaurants to eat at and probably one of the tastiest and best value set menus in Melbourne. The almond taratoor is delicious and..."
LouLou Loves Food
"Well deserved rating! We really enjoyed every single dish, the flavours and choice of dishes included in the banquet menu. The only feedback I..."
ALM
"Excellent decor, amazing food, the lamb was cooked very well. The eggplant dish, the roasted cauliflowers were all flavourful. The service was great..."
Tabi Ei
"Had an excellent meal here this weekend. I had been planning to go for a number of years and finally got there. We did the 12-plate banquet between..."
Megan M
"Came here with a group of friends (10 people) . The restaurant is great for large groups and the offer 2 types of banquet. The classic (12 dishes)..."
One.hungry.girl10
"The banquet with the lamb shoulder and matching wines.... do it. The high rating is well deserved. Great staff, high end Middle Eastern food. Will..."
Meataxe
"Classy vegan-friendly food. We had the Valentine’s Day 4-course vegan banquet ($69 pp) and were blown away by each course. Tapas-sized, each dish..."
Joannevr
"This was date night dinner for us and we enjoyed the food. The sigara cheese rolls were really nice, wrapped in a very light pastry. We ordered the..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"Great Lebanese Restaurant for Valentines Day Dinner. We loved the service, waiting staff, the presentation of food. The manager was very accomodative..."
Remy Matthew
"As good as it was when it first opened some 6 odd years ago! When a venue maintains its presence in the Melbourne food scene you know they that must..."
George David Michaelides
"Finally got in after much anticipation, as it’s usually full when we walk by. The interior is nice and service was good so no complaints there. We..."
Dan K
"Loved the food here! Great vegetarian options that were satisfying and very enjoyable. The eggplant and the fattoush salad were both amazing...."
Skellie
"I have to say Rumi is my favourite middle eastern restaurant in Melbourne. I come here whenever I need to satisfy my cravings!! Always leave with a..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"We dined on a busy Friday with it being so close to Christmas. The restaurant felt quite squashed with tables positioned closely and being very small..."
Havachatkiwi
"Pure artistry. Fine dining. I love bringing family here and sharing a feast of dishes. Every dish perfectly balanced, unique and rich in flavour. The..."
Chela
"3 of us shared the classic banquet of 12 dishes. Everything was super delicious. Best were the meatballs and the sardines. Atmosphere was elegant...."
Hannahlen1
"Just got back from there not too long ago (22nd October 2017) and can honestly say that it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Staff were very..."
Ali Mu
"The food here is very nice, and all the plates we ordered were very well done, with my favourite being the popular sigara boregi. The other dishes..."
Nalia
"Recommended to us by the owners cousin who wouldn't stop going on about this place so we decided to give it a shot.have been back time and time again..."
Daniel
"Very friendly staff and great sevice. The menu was quite short but everything tasted really good.It was nice and cosy. The drinks are really good..."
Anita
"Welcomed with a smile by our waiter.Food came out in order wich didn't take long either. The Lamb shoulder is my favourite! It was cooked to..."
Yun Peng
"Been wanting to try Rumi for awhile now soy boyfriend and I went last week. Boy were we amazed! We did abit of research on what to order before we..."
Emily Stephen
"It was amazing! Every dish has it its own different palette and they were all enjoyable! I can't wait to come back here again. Customer service was..."
Ket
"Booked in for an early Saturday night dinner at Rumi this week.  Rumi is plentiful in staff and welcoming atmosphere.  The a la carte menu was..."
Melissa Kate
"After a haitus of four and a half years away from Melbourne, my old favourite Rumi was top of the list to dine at. And Rumi did not disappoint. Apart..."
Gana
"Hello chickpeas..... you've got a goat in you ? This tasty food was just the thing I needed on my Birthday !!!!! Don't forget to stick a meatball in..."
Nick Richards
"Had the cheese cigars, bbq chicken wings, cabbage salad and slow cooked lamb. The food was more than enough for the two of us. Highly recommend the..."
Adi23
"Food was overall real good. Service was good as well. She, being the waitress, thought I ate lots. I thought the chefs seasonal banquet was 14..."
Andrew Roberts
"Came for dinner on Thursday night. Was greeted warmly when arrived, order then a quest to make things easy. Food was all good but the best was the..."
Dam Burger
"I was treated to a lush birthday dinner at Rumi the other week and I loved every minute of the experience. I already love Middle Eastern..."
Retno Widyanti
"Amazing food. Had a beautiful vegetarian spread, which included fresh breads and dips, and the various veggie plates they had to offer- all of which..."
Iyra
"Can't go on enough about this place! Celebrated my birthday here and absolutely loved it! We had the 4 course banquet, each and every dish was superb..."
Devika Kumar
"The food, ambiance, service was fantastic. The menu is designed to be shared so make sure to grab a couple of friends and try and order as much..."
GGx
"There is a very good reason Rumi has a 4.7 rating, it is simply delicious. The menu is designed to share with dishes to satisfy meat..."
Yume Yume
"My favorite place , have been here few times already and it's absolutely the best food ! Order the set menu and you will love it ! Anything you order..."
Food Lover
"Surely a hidden gem in Brunswick. I tasted the BBQ King Prawn, and it is so tasty, especially the avocado sauce. Also ordered the Lebanese Mountain..."
Pranidhana Mahardhika
"Beautiful middle eastern food! We started with the haloumi cigars, the pastry was crispy and the filling was salty deliciousness.Next the..."
YummyMummy
"This is my favourite place to enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine because every visit has been consistently awesome on so many levels.Tonight I am..."
J0yy173
"Absolute favourite middle eastern joint! The quality never ceases to amaze me and I'm always on the look out for new seasonal items on the menu! Love..."
Facebook User
"Seriously try everything, it's all delicious. I've taken my Lebanese partner here about 5 times, and she raves about it. Keeps me in the good..."
Luciano Marcuzzi Kaltenbach
"Amazing service! Especially Roby, who marked on the menu all of the options we each had, as one of us is vegetarian and one is anaphylactic. The food..."
Isabella Smith
"Food and service was amazing! Service was a bit rushed but staff were very nice and helpful. Recommend the lamb shoulder, with a tangy..."
Wonderwoman
"A third visit here and the food was outstanding once again. Every dish is a beautiful combination of flavours that balance perfectly and leave you..."
David Brewster
"Checked out Rumi last night with friends, I was able to book a table online so I was off to a good start! We started with the cigar pastries with..."
Heidi
"Absolutely the best Middle Eastern food in town. Must try Persian meatballs, rice pilaf, freekeh salad & spiced lamb shoulder. Yummo! 10/10...."
Andrew
"Rumi has done classics that are always in the menu and then seasonal updates. It keeps new customers coming and regulars satisfied.Roasted lamb..."
Affogato Addiction
"What an lovely dining experience. When we arrived we were greeted and seated at our table, our lovely waitress came over and asked if we had dined at..."
Haley
"Ate here again recently and for some reason had forgotten how this place is such a consistent performer. Great wine, crowded but you can still hear..."
North By NorthEat
"Modern Middle Eastern fare at its best. The food was fantastic as was the quick friendly service. We had no idea what to order and our waitress was..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Others have raved about the lamb shoulder, and that certainly seems to be the stand-out dish. The baclava ice cream sandwich is also wonderful...."
Onara
"I reserved a table next to a window. We did sit next to window. However, the window was too high, impossible to see out with the blinds half shut...."
Peter
"Food here is amazing. The lamb is very tender and fell off the bone, the mint sauce was also wonderful. The dips, breads and cheeses also are very..."
Stewart Steele
"Lovely service and food. Ordered Sigara boregi, which were the perfect combination of salty and flakey, lamb shoulder, fish of the day (trout) and..."
Patrick
"Amazing amazing amazing!!!!! Service to food was top quality! We enjoyed the grilled prawn and whiting, the lamb shoulder for mains with the cabbage..."
Brunching
"Had a great dinner here with my group and the foods were amazing! Booked a table for 12 with Eddy and he greeted us when we arrived. We had a..."
Yos William
"Had a wonderful evening here. We had the set menu with paired drinks. Loved the atmosphere and the team where very helpful, cheery and attentive. I..."
Robert Donald
"One of the best Middle Eastern Restaurant north of the Yarra. Super tasty food made everything in-house served in a rustic fashion. The food is to..."
Amit Rathod
"This is a nice place to visit for big groups as they gave decent sharing serves. I ordered the Vegetarian banquet menu and the quality of the food..."
P L
"Those place has stood the test of time from when they had there fist restaurant to were they are now. The arabesque style food starting with the..."
Carlos Gonzalez
"The food was great. The flavours were fresh and unique. The service was kind and prompt. We had the $55 banquet but it felt a little rushed in the..."
Ozan Behayeddin
"Delicious middle eastern food with a modern twist. Fresh and full of flavour. Good portion sizes. Excellent service. Very nice vibe. Can’t wait to..."
Hussla 1982