Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Elsternwick

4 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Dannys @ 525
Dannys @ 525
91/100 (655 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Middle Eastern
Israeli
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Lunch
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Cheap Eats
"The Mega Grill plates are great and it will fill your up especially if you’re famished and can eat a horse ! It’s chili chutney is to die for..."
VikL
"I’ve only ever ordered takeaway from this place but it’s top notch every time.The steak wrap is so yummy. So much meat- such a Generous..."
Lindy Lang
"Best Israeli restaurant in Melbourne Love it all, falafel is great, livers are cooked perfectly, egg plant dip is to die for Serves are..."
Sig
"Have been here a few times the food is always good especially the schnitzel and falafels and chips good value also I prefer having a little bit of..."
Paul Delaney
"Best Israeli in Melbourne, authentic and DELICIOUS!!!!I would highly recommend for a casual setting and truely amazing food. My partner and I..."
Bella Grand
"Very fresh and tasty Israeli food. Only disadvantage that it's very small and closes earlier than other restaurants. Other than that can't..."
Chandnidugal
"Lazy Sunday evening on a long weekend.We are a large group with particular needs.Pita pockets, plates of dips and many chicken schnitzels..."
Peter A
"After more than 3 years since the last time we've been there and we were not disappointed at all.This time for lunch and we had the pitas..."
Shlomi
"Danny's is a great little cafe, packed with a lot of quality food. Consistent quality and service (visited three times to make sure) add to the most..."
LeanGuy
"Went here for lunch when I first moved in to Caulfield. The serving is really huge, which means value for money. The staff were really warm as well...."
Shar Buendia
"Another local from sojourn Melbourne. We were talking about how much we missed this place. The family are loverly, the food is awesome and they made..."
Goopee Howard
"Great welcoming service. Fresh hearty food. Awesome value for money and a warm family environment! Will definitely come back and have another..."
Facebook User
"I have take away from here at least once a week. Don't be scared off by the modest setting and well, very unpolished staff. The food is amazing and..."
SouthSideBrunch
"My husband and I drove passed this place a few times and it always look very busy. We said to ourselves that we should try it out one night. Well,..."
Cyn
"Danny's is a great little Middle Eastern restaurant! Amazing quality food at great prices. I don't usually like falafel or humus, but Danny's @ 525..."
Yoni
"Ok prices for area and is family friendly. Loud as sound echoes so don't expect to have D&M chats here. Wait staff friendly. Food ok but not sure..."
Monte
"Like Cheers (the sitcom) but middle eastern and FALAFELS!There are many venues in a short drive's radius serving similar middle eastern..."
Asher
"This could be my go to place for satisfying dinner. Ordered a veggie soup followed by mega falafel platter and chicken shashlik. Pretty darn good..."
R
"Best tasting home made dips! Great balance of flavours for every dip made. Salads are fresh and meat cooked beautifully. Very attentive staff who..."
Thong's Little Note
"Fast, Fresh & Delicious!. Danny's is a great find - tasty, incredibly fresh food, attentive service with a smile, and fantastic value. My partner..."
Champagne_supernova
"One word..."
Adda
"Solid eatery. Speed and value.. Been to Danny's a few times now. Great salads, felafel and grilled dishes. Service is quick and friendly. The pocket..."
Curtyjohn
"10/10 LOVED it!. We accidentally parked in front of this restaurant and decided to go in, and we're so glad we did! The staff were incredible, real..."
Shazco31
"Great food. Lovely service. The staff were so friendly, and the falafel platter and vego soup were outstanding and good portions.. Very green very..."
Sarovar
"Nice little joint. We went to this cafe about 20 mins prior to their closing time but yet the staff warmly welcomed us in. We ordered for the lamb..."
Rit Vika
"Awesome food!! So yum! Fresh produce and great people. Highly recommend for any type of people. Simply a great place to..."
Asher
"Fresh, real,clean food. Great food served fresh and fast! This place is great for a quick fresh...."
Irisfooks
"Amazing food. The best experience that I had so far. The chef of the restaurant is well rounded in cooking stuff.Lovely..."
Alireza Karbalaee
"Love this place! I get the mega falafel plate everytime. Fantastic fresh falafels. The salads are amazing. Service is so fast it's perfect to go to..."
Asha
"Went there last night after reading the reviews. Food was great. We had the recommended falafel ball, mixed grill and schnitzel. They were all good...."
Lan Tan
"Israeli dreaming in the new Jewish heart of..."
Mark Goldberg
"I love it! I eat here regularly and have yet to be disappointed. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for consistently good food at a..."
Thecommonroots
"Fabulous family meal. Dinner with friends including five kids. Waitress lovely. Mega falafel platter was amazing. Meat platter looked great. Kids..."
Yum In My Tum
"Delisch. What a treat to go here. excellent food and great value.The salads are to die for. Cant wait to go back. Only problem you cant..."
Kathleen Stibbard
"Yumyum. Dannys @525 is a friendly, welcoming and cheerful place to come. the food is great and the service is quick and always with a smile. i..."
Foodlover
"Was pretty amazing I have to say. From the outside I wasn't keen on going into what looked liked a 'cafe' but would definitely visit again for their..."
GeorgiePuddingPie
"The mega falafel plate is a vegetarian dream come true! Good service, quick and good prices, although bit skimpy with the..."
Vickitoria
"Love the food - Love the people.. I am so surprised there are negative reviews. I eat here regularly both on my own and with friends and family...."
Bedrockcity
"Great food except they don't take bookings which is really crap as I live ages away from..."
Not That Fussy
"My favourite restaurant!. To say i love Danny's @ 525 would be an understatement! It is my go to restaurant and I always leave feeling full and..."
Jessm
"The service is great- even when it's. Busy, which is often you get a smile! .... And the food is consistently great with crunchy falafel balls and..."
Sharon Unger
"The BEST Israeli food out of Israel, it's true Dany is back! And we love you and thank you for it. Everything cooked to perfection and served..."
Jorge G
"Hummus and Foul of your dreams. Easily the best in Melbourne, as good (if not better) than I've had in Israel - go..."
Robin Starr
"Danny's, the place to be.... Me and my friend decided to give Danny's a try. We had to wait 30 min or so for out food to be served. The place was..."
Chaka1988
"Little israel. This food is about as brilliant and as close you get to the perfection of food found in israel. the food is simply SO GOOD and worth..."
Nor
"Keep coming back even though we live 40km's away. Fail proof, perfect meals. Elements of authenticity & home made freshness. Prices not indicative of..."
E.M
"Make mine Mega. Danny's @ 525 opened in November 2011 after fully renovating the space vacated by Madam Adams Café. The folks behind the venture..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"Great evening. Went to Danny's the other night. I found it to be a restaurant that caters to all. There is something on the menu for every age group...."
Roza Mallin
"Great Atmosphere Great Food. My first visit to Danny's was amazing. Friday night and we were lucky to get in and as they don't take bookings we could..."
Branduh
"Great. The best falafal and hummus ive ever had. Salads were great and the meat platter was served and cooked to perfection. All i can say is that..."
W.B
"This is the place to go. Great food and service with friendly..."
Jo Leah
"Danny's has a few negatives. Can't get a car space within 100m, have to wait half an hour for a table( still no bookings...) The waitresses, demand..."
Hamed
"Seriously amazing food! Best salad I’ve had in ages! The falafels were so flavourful and didn’t even need sauce as they were nice and..."
Hannah Barrett
"Went here the other night and wow was this place good. Food was absolutely delicious, could not fault anything. The meat was incredibly tender,..."
Sam Sargeant
"The best authentic Israeli Falafel experience outside of Israel. Food made with love and the flavours are so so beautiful. Don't miss out on this..."
Helena Leijon Eriksson
"I considered this place as waaay overpriced but since prices haven't changed in several years, it's now in line with similar restaurants. Food is..."
M Mandel
"Fresh, clean restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious and well priced meals. Plenty of options: appetizers, entree, mains, dessert &..."
C Barrett
"The mega schnitzel was a good portion for two people. It was a good value meal. A place worth visiting after..."
Joy Tan
"I visited on Friday the food was amazing and the service definitely will come back with..."
The Awesome Gamer
Talk Of The Town
Talk Of The Town
83/100 (550 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Cash Only
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Incredible food and hospitality. I could not rate 'Talk Of The Town' any higher. The food is fresh, flavoursome and homely. They cater to vegans and..."
Hopi Ramone
"� time is good place for next year for..."
Jonathon Tan
"Eight of us went last night. A magnificent selection of fresh YUMMY food. Excellent service with a smile. I have no hesitation in recommending...."
Ray Camilleri
"Had the falafel feast last week with 3 salads and 2 dips and it was delicious. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend...."
Nick D. Wilson
"This place is amazing. Fresh and clean traditional Lebanese food. The best I’ve had outside of Lebanon. The owner is so friendly and it’s BYO..."
Drew Mathias
"I’m not usually one to write reviews but I looove this place. Best falafels I’ve ever had. Wide selections of beautiful salads, which I think..."
T
"Amazing food. The best kebab I’ve ever had. The salads are phenomenal. The meat is real; none of that doner stuff. Will definitely be back. Oh and,..."
Reuben Wilson
"Loveee the food here. Especially the falafel. Best i’ve ever had so far. The staffs were really nice as well. They have quite lots of dish..."
Svsj
"Exceptionally good food, I challenge you to find a better Felafel in Melbourne! Owner is absolutely lovely and works so hard, the range of salads is..."
Quicksmart
"This Middle Eastern joint in Glenhuntley Road has been here for donkey's years and for a very good reason because it fails to disappoint! Tonight I..."
Dine And Dash
"This restaurant is like walking into a middle eastern families home. Warm, welcoming and happy staff with amazing, authentic home cooked food. Be..."
Ms Marone
"This is a small cozy restaurant but the quality of food is outstanding. Fantastic variety of fresh salads, meat skewers and delicious dips! Lovely..."
Food For Thought
"Been here a few times and never disappointed. Friends we have taken have all since been back too. Often get platters which are bursting with..."
Kate
"i really love this place!!! most amazing lebanese food, really generous servings. the pita and dips are delicious! the people are lovely too..."
Jacinta Cooke
"Where do I start, yum! This Lebanese restaurant is great. Not a large dining area, but this is an institution in Elsternwick and the choices of..."
Aaron
"Excellent food, fresh & tasty with generous servings. Very friendly service. A big variety of dips & salads all made in house. A great experience,..."
Linnette_loughhead
"been here a good few times now so can definitely say this is a great place to eat if you are after really fresh salads with a big selection, really..."
Charlotte Harris
"I recommend talk of the town for its food! Despite its limited choice of salads, the food served there, particular its meat skewers are scrumptious...."
Tifany_la_gourmande
"I have never had a bad meal here.Always fresh and super delicious and the salads, particularly the Israeli salad, the tabbouleh, the cabbage salad..."
Best Bear
"Absolutely outstanding . Been coming here for years. Great fresh food and excellent service. Really enjoy the light meal plates. Would highly..."
JB
"I come here 4 good honest food. Reminds me of being at my uncles home. Always fresh and wholesome. Nothing fancy but sometimes you're not in the mood..."
Tasmania Jones
"This place is far better than 3.8 out of 5. The flavours are always lively, balanced, zesty and rich. The colours are brilliant! The dips are spot on..."
Reados
"We were tasked with getting and collecting the food from Talk of the Town, as per the host's instruction and request. Armed with a list of dishes we..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Definitely the best place to eat on that part of Glen Huntly rd by far. The selection of meats and salads every time I go it is amazing and instantly..."
Arabian Princess
"What a hidden gem! No fancy interior, no stand out exterior, but more than made up by the friendly staff (they almost felt like family!) and out of..."
Catherine MacLean
"Lovely little place. The food is excellent, particularly the lamb and chicken wraps, and the prices are more than reasonable. The owner is extremely..."
Leon Obrenov
"Have walked past this restaurant a few times and finally decided to pop in for lunch on Sunday. So glad I did as the food was lovely and fresh with..."
FridayFoodie
"Delicious, fresh and good quality food. Decent sized meals, we had the light meals which were plentiful. Friendly owner. Look forward to returning...."
Steve
"I went here with my girlfriend last week after a heads up from a mate and it was great! Very much a no frills kind of place, the staff were really..."
Petlover
"What a great find. It's those places that you want to go to to have great, authentic food. There is no table clothes, no man buns or a heshian apron..."
Homie
"Came here last night for a dose of middle eastern food and i was quite pleased with my choice. Dips and salads are the highlight of this place. You..."
FoodHedonist
"Fresh salads, delicious falafel and nice meat skewer selection. I'd recommend the wraps or plates, the beetroot eggplant and tarama dips are yummo...."
Micky B
"Went for a pre-movie dinner with a friend, she ordered the Lamb plate and I had the Chicken Tawook plate, for $28 each which came with two large meat..."
Tara Beckett
"Popped in for a quick post work dinner tonight with my partner. Food was delicious! Great selection of homemade dips and salads. Restaurant was..."
Brick
""...HAD ALREADY EATEN ~ BOUGHT BAKLAVA ~ FROM WHAT I SAW.. WANNA RETURN REAL FAST..."We'd just finished a 3 course meal next door BUT I HAD..."
Tee Ice
"Amazing lebanese!! so fresh and such good quality food! everything i've tried from talk of the town tastes great, would definitely..."
Sophie Kane
"Great Lebanese food. Fresh and crisp salads, freshly made dips and great falafel. The chicken wings and chicken tawook is a must try. Will be..."
LipsRMade4Eating
"This is a great Lebanese restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. I had a Lamb Kebab plate..."
K
"This has to be the best and freshest Middle eastern food I have had the pleasure of eating. Ady runs a great restaurant which is about great and..."
Mark Landells
"Great Middle Eastern food with delicious salads (especially the lentil rice salad). Generous serving and really nice management and staff. Decor may..."
Nicky
"Authentic and delicious, with a great amount of choices of salads and dips. We had falafels (above average), lamb (not the most..."
S Anderson
"So much flavour. Amazing flavours & fresh. Great variety. Must go back soon to try some other..."
BL
"Loved my food.. Great falafel wrap and beautiful salads. Lovely and fresh. Served with a friendly smile. At a great price too. Always busy, which is..."
Stevencann1
"Excellent small cafe. Generous portions and great array of different salads. Definitely go back..."
Nicky
"Shabby premises BUT delicious and fresh..... Really great staff and great food... a must eat.... Salads are delicious... meat is good and tasty......"
Facebook User
"Excellent. I bought one of those deals on the website called Cudo. The owner was very polite and helpful. We placed our order for the rolls and..."
Ncomar
"Very fresh and Good food; Excellent Staff. I decided to try this Lebanese restaurant after a friend recommendation. Atmosphere: The..."
Simon
"Fresh food, accommodating staff. I survive on a restricted vegetarian diet (doctor's orders), which often makes eating out a bit painful. Our waiter..."
Nitya
"Under New Management. Awesome new owners,Came in just before they closed and they were more than happy for us to dine in. We never felt..."
ExChef
"Excellent food, very fresh. Great family..."
MDmelb
"Wow... Consistently fantastic for the past nine years I've been going to this special place. Super fresh food made with love. All the other imitators..."
Adam
"Amazing food! Had the Shish Tawook and it's the best kebab I've ever had. So fresh and tasty. Prices are spot on. Was a rainy Sunday evening so..."
CassErobinson
"I loved it! It's great to see a place that obviously hasnt changed in 25 years with very friendly mum and pop at the helm. The food was yum. Fresh...."
Paulie
"Best Middle Eastern Takeaway in Melbourne!. I discovered this place when I lived around the corner.. and now I drive from Brighton at least twice a..."
ILoveTulips
"Great food, awesome food and friendly family staff that make you feel more than welcome. Will return..."
Justin
"Go for the banquet and you won't be disappointed. Tasty, honest food with the husband and wife team keeping the patrons laughing and coming back. We..."
Bart
"I've been coming here since I was young and the same owners have continued making the same high quality fresh and tasty food. The meat off the grill..."
Lenny
"Quality ingredients. Fresh homemade take home dips, salads, rice..."
Peter
"I wish I didn't live on the other side of town. Had the best Lebanese meal ever here. It was so good I don't even know where to start. We had mixed..."
MelbourneMiss
"Now that's what I'm Talking about. Popped into Talk of the Town last night to grab some take away and get myself home before Masterchef. I ordered my..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"I have been here at least 20 times and I'm yet to have anything bad. Appearance of restaurant is a little average and the prices are a bit high but..."
Scuba Steve
"Healthy, tasty, and home made. This place has been run by the owners for 23 years. They make everything there and still do a great job. If you're up..."
Guest
Arabesque Dining & Bar
Arabesque Dining & Bar
82/100 (990 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Prawns
Couscous
"My beloved fiancé and I both enjoyed a lovely Turkish banquet of a variety of different dishes.The food was excellent and service was very..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"Had dinner here with my fiancé on Friday night, the service was 5 star, the decor was warm and inviting and atmospheric, the food was amazing. Full..."
Julian
"Came across this restaurant online after searching for restaurants in Elsternwick. A good variety of Middle Eastern food. Depending on your mood, a..."
Duke
"What a fantastic innovative menu with balanced spices and array of textures. Where else can you get Turkish, Lebanese and Middle-Eastern food in the..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"The 2 mains we had was just amazing. We had the Shish Lamb and stuffed Calamari and it’s one of the best we’ve ever had... Lamb was very..."
Dianamcgrath14
"Clearly the best Middle Eastern Food and Drinks in town - As soon as you walk in - the whole VIBE takes u back to an exotic holiday in the..."
SHY L
"Service was attentive and the staff highly knowledgeable and very friendly. The food was delicious and I will definately be going back. The..."
Cristie
"Great service from charming staff. We shared a lot of dishes - dips, haloumi, falafel, lamb kebabs, chicken signature dish, cabbage salad, halva ice..."
Glamourpuss
"Great service, food and prices. We will definately be recommending this restaurant to friends and family. Looking forward to going back again..."
Adam Monaghan
"Middle Eastern at its best. Food is spot-on with lots of spices and flavours. Service is excellent and very helpful with both food & drinks. For..."
Whats On The Grill?
"The lighting in this place did not do my iPhone snaps any favours so I'll spare you the grainy imagery. First up I like what they've done with the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We shared a mixed grill for two, which was tender and tasty. We brought some of it home as take-away, the serving was so generous.I wasn't..."
Eucalyptus
"1st time for Middle Eastern and we are hooked. Everything here was great, service, food & the initial aromas are amazing. Intimate and dimly lit..."
Flaming Goose70
"Just had dinner here grill platter for 2 .This food is for the Gods .The tastiest grilled meats just melted in my mouth served on saffron..."
Hemi Giannis
"We almost missed our booking due to some confusion with the online booking system. But I'm glad we made it. The food was remarkable we started off..."
Pamme05
"Brilliant. I have been twice and had the Lebanese banquet and the Moroccan banquet, both were huge portions which would be plenty for any appetite...."
Tomlovestoeat
"I've had Arabesque on my to-do list for months and months. After a killer Bloody Mary down the road we were feeling hungry so took our chances making..."
Dan
"Price: $40-$50 PPAmbience: Arabian nights lounge feelStand out items: Baklava with Turkish coffee, Falafels, Maloubeh Chicken, Shish Lamb..."
Australia Lets Eat
"The food it's very good and live music give you very romantic night and make you feel you are in turkey with your dinner. Turkish raki is always good..."
Besir Acibuca
"I was looking for some authentic Turkish food that my partner could try, as he had never had it before. Happened across this place in zomato and gave..."
Gem3121_99
"Excellent food, great value (big serving sizes & BYO) and nice atmosphere. We had two mains and an entree and were VERY full. Loved the stuffed..."
Sorrento
"Judging by the number of customers that the boss/manager sat down to have a chat with, I'm not surprised that more than half the customers here are..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Food was delicious. The service was very friendly but extremely slow, however it was very busy. The only downside of this restaurant is they've..."
Zuma Sinclair
"Fantastic food, great service that's attentive but not intrusive.Also has a great atmosphere, perfect for a casual mid week dinner, or even..."
Ash
"Having a Turkish background. I decided to tak my Turkish visitors to this restaurant that I had been to a while ago.Wow what a selection...."
Hampar Erdogan
"My god how good was that. We started with the quail which was tender juicy served with a salad this was followed by lamb hot pot , well let me tell..."
David Potter
"We had expectations when we ordered our meals and we were absolutely amazed. We were blown away with how fresh and tasty it was. The service..."
Ben C
"Delicious. I've been several times and I'll be back! Good food, great service and a nice atmosphere. I enjoy coming to Arabesque and would certainly..."
Sharna Lee
"A neighbourhood gem.Thoroughly impressed with the food here. The Sultan lamb claypot is an absolute must-order. Served with smoking rosemaries,..."
The Epicurean
"Come here for the Sultan Lamb Claypot, the chicken with eggplant, and all of the dips.  Seriously, all of them, they're made in house.The  food..."
Laura P
"Amazing place. The food was incredible, service was great and the feel was also good. We sat on a table of 4 with only 3 of us at the table and it..."
Suzanne Kehl
"Had a great meal here while catching up with friends. Food was tasty, reasonable priced and a good amount. Staff were very accommodating to our..."
Heather Humphreys
"Didn't hold high hopes for this place based on mediocre reviews on here but decided to give it a go as we had Dimmi reward voucher to use.We were..."
Tessie
"What an amazing place to dine, bookings essential , can book online.Middle eastern cuisine, lots of atmosphere and very welcoming staff. It..."
Joe Figjam
"Hubby and I came here for a celebration and wasn't disappointed at all. We ordered the banquet and boy it was fulfilling! Very generous servings and..."
@HappyEats
"Came here without a booking on a Saturday night, and was lucky enough to get a table for 6! The restaurant was very busy and loud, so it was a bit of..."
Farahnaz Rahman
"Had the $50 banquet. All the food was nice, but felt overall it was a bit expensive for what we paid all up for the table. The service started out..."
RH
"Just had my first visit to Arabesque and I can definitely say my friends and I will be back again and again. The food was amazing and the service was..."
Laura Wong
"Ate with friends on a Friday night. Restaurant busy but service not 10/10. Food was lovely, tasty and the shared banquet was enjoyed by everyone,..."
Melza
"Amazing food & service! Everything is incredible, always impressed at the customer service as nowadays is hard to find! Have been multiple times and..."
Constantina Kyriazis
"The Traditional "Pasha Banquet" is good and at a reasonable price and with attentive service. The last dish is best - Turkish delight and coffee...."
The Waiter
"Modern Turkish restaurant with traditional food. The cocktails are amazing and is a treat to the eye. The food was great. They have an amazing..."
TurkishD'light
"We had 20 people here for a Friday night which they easily accomidated. The inside is warm and inviting with a local feel. Given the number of..."
Sean
"We ordered the Pasha Banquet for my partner's birthday and were blown away. Every element that comes with every course has a special touch &..."
Manni Chahal
"Arabesque is in a league of their own. The customer service is second to none and the food coupled with a welcoming atmosphere makes this restaurant..."
Margaux
"Amazing as always. Had the $50 banquet, lots of different meals to taste, so delicious. Always a safe bet going to Arabesque on a special occasion as..."
Matydb
"Despite being off Glen Huntly road and out of site from the main road, Arabesque is full. This is unsurprising - the service, decor and food are of..."
Lanselot Hale
"A beautifully created banquet. From the welcoming service, to the warm decor, to the mouth watering banquet, my family and I haven't enjoyed a big..."
InnerCityFoodie
"Happy Service with Quality Food. We have eaten here a few times and although I was not overly impressed the first time round, I must say the second..."
Jpolinkos
"Our new favourite!. We came here for my sister's birthday tonight and Ergun our waiter, overheard us talking about it (we didn't tell anyone!) and at..."
Bechibbert
"We live in Elsternwick and there are many restaurants here. Arabesque is the absolute standout in my opinion ! I love their menu, wonderful and..."
Dave
"Amazing Greg Malouf dining experience at..."
Foodinfocusz
"Yummy. The place was jam packed when we arrived as they had a big birthday table. Made for a cosy night but lots of buzz.Despite concerns..."
Mark From Melbourne
"Well organised & professionally run establishment.. Hats off to manager who ran a tightship on sat night. They may have been struggling in the..."
Randell Zaine
"Truly amazing. My partner and I had the most incredible experience at Arabesque. It was the first time either of us had eaten a full course meal..."
Gerardfern
"Beautiful! Great food and amazing service, really friendly..."
Fiona Collins
"Dine in with fab food and service. Went to Arabesque yesterday for a birthday luncheon. 9 of us had the $40 banquet. Food was very good and service..."
Cheryl Alexander
"Very pleasent experience. Have visited place over w/end arrived earlier than we have booking for, was treated in very attentive and pleasant manner...."
Sofyakanzburg
"Arabesque is the best middle-Eastern place I've been to in Melbourne. We celebrated my daughter's 18th birthday and my 50th birthday there..."
Hungry Stew
"Fantastic!!. Fantastic service. From the moment I called to make a booking to the moment I stepped out of the restaurant. Lovely waiter opens the..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Had a wonderful night at Arabesque on Saturday night. The food was great, very attentive staff and wonderful..."
Brick
"Arabesque? Amazing!. Food presentation was great, and soooo damn tasty! And even though the restaurant was packed full, the service was attentive..."
586341403
"Amazing!!!! Loved every dish and they waitors were fabulous. Can't wait to come..."
Alex
"Excellent food, great service. It is a bit tight for space and some customers who had late sittings had to wait but maybe that is the curse of a..."
George Kouroulis
"Great service and fresh flavours. This spot was a really nice find. The service was excellent, friendly and very attentive and I loved the cozy..."
Lee-Ann Hawe
"Great food and attentive service. Service is very attentive, atmosphere very pleasant (even with a birthday party of 12 nearby) and the food..."
Hannahlen1
"Had the $50 Banquet tonight for 8 of us. Food fantastic, really good quality and delicious. Staff very friendly and attentive. Highly..."
Geg
"Awesome Turkish food...Yummy!!!. Had an excellent time for a weekend at arabesque. Apart from excellent middle east food, ambiance and music playlist..."
Pavan
"Magic Carpet Ride!. This amazing Turkish restaurant is a feast for the senses (both culinary and oral) and YES i did just say Oral.All that..."
Xincax
"Delicious food and wonderful service! our group of 18 were well looked after, all dietary needs were catered for with no issues what so ever...."
Alana
"Great for take away too. Sensational, tasty food. Had the vine leaves, beef kofta and lamb tagine. Absolutely..."
Paul Kirschner
"Excellent food with friendly and attentive service. We shared the sizzling prawns and grilled calamari for entree with the mixed grilled and tabouli..."
SK
"Blissful experience!. I had an excellent time at Arabesque on the weekend. It was a great choice of venue for a celebration. The food and service was..."
Rachel Rabayov
"Yummy yumkins!. West to Arabesque last night, just the two of us - quiet when we got there but very busy by the time we left. We had one of the..."
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Mama Falafel
Mama Falafel
80/100 (717 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Grill
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Falafel
Juice & Smoothies
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Grill
Fast food
Mediterranean
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My family just had a delicious lunch here. Highly recommend the salad plate and chicken pita. The chips were crunchy and yummy too! Staff were very..."
Kim Moddel
"It's no wonder this place gets so busy. Their Falafel is perfect and their salad bar is amazing! Their service is fast and friendly. Best of all are..."
Matthew Richard Walsh
"wow we just the the yummiest,tastiest burgers tonight for dinner. great value,great service and great..."
Shelley Seligmann
"Great service, friendly staff and delicious..."
Linda Santos
"Love the Falafel and the chips. The Israeli salad is the..."
Sarah Yeung
"Unbelievable wraps and fries so many awesome..."
Shragi Aron
"Absolutely Devine !!!!! Def be back..."
Doyta Black
"Best falafel in..."
Lynn Kontos
"Best falafels ever..."
Emily Ridler
"Love it! Love it!Love it! Both the wraps (Muma's Special), a chicken and beef, we ordered were fresh and delicious..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Amazingly soft pita, fresh falafels and great choice of filling selections for DIY pita pocket! Super fresh and tasty and the freshly squeezed juice..."
MelbEats
"The Falafel Plate (featured) or Salad are my go-to’s. You get great value for your money. The salads are always fresh & delicious, the falafels..."
Stronglifther
"The falafel is fresh and when mixed with the salad and dips makes for a healthy and hearty meal. You get what you pay for and is rather refreshing to..."
Nirupa Vijaykumar
"Best falafel ever! I had the falafel pocket and it was absolutely delicious. This place is ages from where I live, but I'll definitely be coming..."
Stef J
"Excellent food! Friendly service. Produce is crisp & clean. I was not sure what to expect - I think the best way to describe it is as a DIY falafel..."
Jack Loomes
"KICKASS FALAFEL PLATE... I have been going regularly to Pita Bar in Ormond for my falafel fix but since the rail works the owner has greatly reduced..."
Misha Blinov
"A delicious and filling lunch whenever I crave a wrap or falafels on my lunch break.Mama Falafel is a relatively new business along Glen..."
Kat
"The falafel itself rates 3 stars. Service gets 5. Quick, polite and helpful. Still delicious. And kosher. Which makes mama and grandma..."
Phillipos Firat Senol
"Elsternwick Mama Falafel &Grill a gem ! The Falafel were the best I've had multiple countries included in comparison! Oh wow ! The chickpeas and what..."
abishek dodla
"Friendly staff, ample space with a nice courtyard, delicious meals served with a smile, best falafels I’ve had in Melbourne so far, affordable..."
Praveen Aradhya
"Open late which is a huge bonus! Definitely worth a try! Friendly and cozy atmosphere. The service is fast and you get a small selection of choices..."
Alex Petruk
"tried their plates tonight. A great mixture of flavours, I loved it! The salads were..."
Morteza Tahmasebi Yamchelou
"Love it! Love it!Love it! Both the wraps (Muma's Special), a chicken and beef, we ordered were fresh and..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"I went there with my family and the food was awesome. Very tasty and nicely presented. I ordered the schnitzel plate and it was yum. I highly..."
Alan Liebowitz