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

Zeins Authentic

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"Finally checked out this cute and great cafe in the Heidelberg area! First thing I noticed was how beautiful and inviting the interior is!..."

Anneliese

"beautiful cafe for breakfast lunch and dinner inspired by authentic Lebanese food located in Heidelberg, I absolutely loved it at Zeins! i loved the..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Invited for brekkie Zeins brings a Lebanese twist to classic cafe menu. Zeins have both indoor and outdoor seating for those sunny days. I ordered..."

Melb_Belly

"Semi-hideen gem - One of the best restaurants in Banyule and some of the best Lebanese food in..."

Brian M

"Went to Zeins yesterday and ordered three incredible dishes being the gluten free pancakes, the Lebanese breakfast board and the fritters. I was..."

Celia Chan

"Zeins is a lovely cafe, beautiful interior and a comfortable outdoor sitting area too.We started off with some coffees which were great!..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"eins Authentic, a Lebanese inspired café and restaurant located in downtown Heidelberg.We were so much looking forward to visit this café,..."

Eatwithhendri

"The staff are very friendly at this cafe! Food was YUM and came pretty quickly. I asked for ONE extra piece of sourdough and instead was given a..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"Great place for catchups. Large selection of gluten-free and vegan friendly options on menu.Staff were friendly and..."

Rose Chor

"So we have been searching for more vegan and gluten free friendly places to dine at as we have a few friends need dietary requirements. So happy to..."

The_littlehungrylife

"Zeins have changed my mind about Lebanese food and usually I’m not a big fan of it. On the day we had:- Calamari salad- Barramundi along..."

Harmony

"We visited Zeins Authentic recently for a late lunch. They were opened until 3pm, so it was perfect timing for us. We ordered the Calamari..."

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

"We had a great Sunday brunch here yesterday!! We tried three dishes and two smoothies and all was presented so well. Smashed Avo, Mamas falafel bowl..."

Cafesinmelbourne

"Visited Zeins Authentic in the heart of Heidelberg yesterday to catch up with my good friend for brunch. ATMOSPHERE:We sat outside the..."

Ebony Rose

"lebanese inspired brunch🥞 zeins pancake🌽 famous fritters🥑 nourish bowl🏚: Zeins Authentic📍:..."

Sense Of Food

"4.5We dined at Zeins Authenic is a busy Saturday night. Welcomed by friendly staff and ushered into a welcoming venue. I do enjoy an Lebanese..."

Espy Eats

"In the busy main street of Heidelberg nestles the coolest cafe in town, serving up a delicious Lebanese fusion menu and fantastic coffee. The cafe..."

Morgs71

"What a hidden gem in Heidelberg. Lebanese brunch is definitely something new in Melbourne. We loved the unique menu from grilled Barra to fresh..."

One.hungry.girl10

"I came here w a friend as a plus one for brunch. This is a great cafe in the main street of Heidelberg I initially ordered a Banana Nut Smoothie..."

Timinmelbourne

"A LEBANESE FEAST IN THE HEART OF HEIDELBERG.We came here on a Sunday morning and we were impressed with many things!The venue was..."

Eatingtravellingcouple

"@zeinsauthentic in Heidelberg has your breakfast sorted! Serving up Lebanese fusion treats, from the tastiest fritters in memory, to a nourish bowl..."

Bigmelbappetite

"To describe @zeinsauthentic as the most Asle ( authentic ) and Dakar ( epic) restaurant would truly be an understatement ... why you may ask? ✴✴..."

Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger

"Heidleberg is a very unexplored suburb for me and yet it is so close by. We were absolutely gobsmacked to find that most of the breakfast menu is..."

LifestyleByLily

"Zeins authentic is so welcoming on the busy street in Heidelberg. I love the outside tables because it means I get to bring my furry bestie. We..."

KnowingMelbourne

"A cafe who have based their menu on a twist between authentic Lebanese and modern Melbourne brunchZein’s Fritters ~ Sweet potato corn..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"What a great time we had at Zeins! We absolutely loved the menu and couldn’t wait to taste the food. The Vegan peanut butter pancakes were amazing...."

We8melbourne

"I had brunch here yesterday with my wife, and the food was amazing. Loved the fritters stack w/ smashed avo. The banana nut smoothie was great, and..."

David Crawford

"Zeins Authentic is an awesome, modern cafe located in Heidelberg, that offers a Lebanese twist to their menu. Their staff were very friendly and..."

Brunchdotcom

"We went for brunch today and had a delicious vegan friendly meal. There's really decent vegan options including PANCAKES! I had the vegan Shakshuka,..."

LeeshsSugarHigh

"If you love Lebanese food, you’ll love Zeins! We had an amazing time just relaxing and eating delicious food in our local suburb of Heidelberg. The..."

Tara & Christian

"Got to experience Zeins at a brunch event. The place had a rustic feel yet with beautiful floral decor inside. (perfect for those IG photos ;) ) This..."

Vanessa (TheJumpingDumpling)

"What a great place, my coffee was superb & brunch was amazing! I was very impressed with all the meals I got to sample but the pancakes..."

EatOutWithJo

"I had the pleasure of attending Zeins the other day for an absolute feast. What a wonderful venue on the main Heidelberg strip. With a..."

Nikki Wishart

"We had such an amazing time at Zeins Authentic! We loved the amazing service from the team here and the range of food they serve!Definitely will..."

EatorTreat

"A cosy cafe with the friendliest staff. The seats are quite close. Nice interior and warm lighting.Gluten free pancakes - semi crisp and..."

Cookielessvee

"Amazing experience here with fellow foodies. Food drinks and service were all amazing, and I will definitely come back..."

Sarah Perri

"Attending Brunch Club at Zeins was an absolute treat with Middle Eastern cuisines on the menu. I was rather impressed with the extensive range of..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"Brunch club 4.0 recently was organised at @zeinsauthentic and we all had an amazing time.Zeins Authentic serves food that combines the..."

We.eat.travel.love

"Zeins is a Lebanese place that’s within walking distance from the Heidelberg train station. First glimpse of the menu and I realised that I..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Zein Authentic has a beautiful flower wall and beautiful lighting.The chicken skewers had plenty of flavour with a tasty yoghurt dip served..."

Marnie

"What a beautiful venue right in the middle of Heidy. Awesome attentive staff, beautiful savoury and sweet food (the vegan pancakes, smoothie bowl and..."

C F

"Very enjoyable meal here. The flavours were nice and the portions generous. I have found cafes in this area to be frankly hit and miss but I would..."

Yume Yume

"The first thing I thought about this place was: 🧜‍♂️Yes, before visiting Zeins Authentic, I am not really sure why, evertytime I..."

Ines Fernandes

"A great place to enjoy traditional Lebanese food with a friendly ambience and service. For entree, we had the Malfouf (baked cabbage rolls stuffed..."

The Spice Adventuress

"I went to Zein's for lunch and I was so impressed with the variety on the menu, not to mention the many Vegan and Gluten Free options! The..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"I’ve never had Lebanese cuisine before & I’m glad I tried it here for the first time!The atmosphere of the restaurant was really nice,..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Real rating 4.4 ⭐️ We were around Heidelberg a few months back and decided to visit Zeins Authentic! Here’s what we..."

Win - FSC

"We had a great Mediterranean brunch at Zeins Authentic and it was a little different to other cafes we’ve been to. The corn fritters and banana..."

Kheng OMNOM

"Amazing meatball entree, and yummy breakfast options too, I’ve been here many times and the menu is delicious however the fried entrees aren’t my..."

Laura

"Zein’s Authentic is a cute Lebanese-inspired cafe/restaurant that’s pretty new to the brunch scene. Located on the busy streets of Heidelberg,..."

Stelly

"What a find! These guys have combined modern Melbourne brunch with authentic Lebanese food and oh my goodness does it work. They have heaps of vegan..."

Top Food Melbourne

"Located along Burgundy Street Heidelberg, Zein’s Authentic serves up Lebanese food from breakfast through to dinner.Visiting for brunch..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Food is fresh and generous portion sizes. Good variety on the menu. Staff are also on the ball. Coffee is great. Will be back to try the..."

Ange Melas

"Good tasty food with a different twist especially for breakfast . The menu sounded good and hard to choose but the flavours were amazing and sizes..."

Karl

"Picked up some takeaway from here on a Friday night for me and my partner after work. I didn’t order until I got there, not having Lebanese food..."

Ironic Foodie

"How can this place only have a 3.4? The flavours are amazing, the service is outstanding, the coffee is good! I had the meatballs on couscous..."

Susan

"I love this little Lebanese restaurant it always impresses. Went for dinner this time and the food was amazing. Staff were lovely and the owner even..."

Lys

"Had a lovely dinner here the other night. Service was attentive, friendly but not intrusive. We had the meatballs and eggplant for entree - both..."

Mrs Mark

"Had coffee and cake with my 5 year old son and very impressed that the barista gave him a free baklava after he paid for the first one by himself, he..."

Quicksmart

"Great location. Wait staff are lovely and professional. Food is great. Good to have a Lebanese spin on the traditional Aussie cafe. Unfortunately..."

Holly Taylor

"Good venue for local area. On street that has so many options for breakfast lunch or dinner this is a place that will not disappoint. The calamari..."

Chefosaurus

"Nice local place that has Lebanese food with a modern twist. I had fatteh, which is chickpeas and fried Lebanese bread in yoghurt and tahini..."

YesNoMelbourne

"Found this gem accidentally while looking for another place and decided to give it a go, we weren't disappointed. I had an eye fillet with potatoes,..."

Robert Stephenson

"Really nice food and atmosphere. It's a welcome addition to the Heidelberg food culture as it brings a unique flair. Casual coffee or sit down..."

Daniel

"Couldn't fault it! Delicious coffee, breaky and sweet treats. Beautiful customer service too. Wish we lived closer so it could be our regular..."

Talitha

"We recently came here for dinner and had the set menu which was lovely. Very generous servings that are full of flavour and well balanced. Very..."

Jessica

"Very good coffee and Lebanese coffee is made authentically as well yum. Have had various meals here for something different and servings are generous..."

Svm

"I can't say it's the best or the worst. Consistency of quality & the taste bit different now & then at that place. Bit like home cooking but bit..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Very simple shop, but great welcoming staff, nice menu and very good varieties of Lebanese cuisineFood is well prepared, feels like home..."

Ali Al Joboory

"Calling it - definitely the best breakfast on Burgundy street! Interesting menu, had the Lebanese sausage scramble and the halumi with poached eggs -..."

Star Anise

"Great value byo option. Good honest Lebanese food which is very tasty. Nice service. Relaxed atmosphere. Good value all round. Lots to like,..."

Two Sheds

"One of the best lamb salad dishes I have ever had. Was shocked when it came out and even more when I tasted it. The humus around the bowl was fresh,..."

Dom Piet

"I am so happy to spend my Sunday lunch with my friends in Zeins. A nice and quiet environment and tatsy dish of falafel and chips. Every one in my..."

Alireza Asadi

"My partner and I went there the other night. The food was amazing, everything was cooked perfectly, everything had so much flavour to it but nothing..."

Aqua-Lyn Spencer

"Best value seafood platter around. $42 for a massive platter - was shocked when it wasn't for two! Dips were rich, creamy and balanced. Bravo team...."

Mat APH

"Located in Heidelberg, Zein’s Authentic offers an extensive all day menu with a Lebanese twist. Visiting for brunch we ordered the chilli soujuk..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Tuck into a delicious Middle Eastern feast here, featuring dishes such lamb shank, lamb cutlets and falafels, and also sweet treats and pretty..."

Hello. imnikki

"Absolutely loved this place! There are so many options on the menu and such a great variety. All the food we got was full of flavour and very tasty...."

Jen/Kay Top

"Great ambience and service. Delicious breakfast..."

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