I cannot rave about Lamb on Chapel (LOC) enough.
It was initially recommended to me by a Greek girlfriend after I told her about a shabby experience at another local establishment; she's a real foodie (like all of my Greek friends!) She said 'once you've been to Lamb on Chapel, you'll NEVER eat lamb anywhere else.
She was right! Efkaristo, Panagiota Koukla! (Oh, how I wish I was Greek!)
I have been coming here for my weekly souvlakia 'fix' for years and it's always first-rate.
LOC has been in business for 24 years. The custom made lamb spit is a feature in the window and the aroma can be smelled in Chapel St.
Gregorios, the late father of owner Kon was a regular fixture of LOC until he passed away in early 2020 .
He was a cheeky, lovely octogenarian with a wonderful sense of humour and really made the place feel like home. He is sadly missed,
Owner Kon has a welcoming smile for everyone and is truly proud of his delicious, tender, juicy, beautifully cooked lamb. All of the food choices are great, but I only ever have the lamb.
Because it's the BEST in Melbourne!
This writer has a deep appreciation of Greek cuisine and everything on the menu is freshly prepared daily.
The salads are bright and crisp, the dips are tangy and fresh (try the roasted capsicum... nom nom nom!) And the tzatziki? Divine!
The pita bread is soft and moreish and the cakes are truly wonderful. The galaktoboureko (Greek custard cake) is To Die For, as is the baklava. Fresh, fresh, fresh!
And if you want traditional Greek coffee, this is the place.
As the time of writing, Covid19 means LOC is takeaway only, but please, support this lovely Chapel Street Institution.
It's a tiny, unassuming cafe about a block from Commercial Road, there's plenty of free parking on Chapel Street and it's open late (but call during CV19 for hours if you're unsure).
I love this place.
I love Kon, and all his staff and I really love the food.
Love the lamb souvlaki here. That pita is nice and soft . Food full of flavour.
Wow. Had always heard good things about Lamb on Chapel, and finally managed to drop by for lunch one Sunday. As soon as we walked in, our eyes went to the huge skewers of meat cooking over coals.
We ordered the lamb special and chicken special (making one a meal deal to get chips and a drink to share as well). Service was fast and attentive; the gentleman behind the counter was so kind.
Just as we’d heard, the souvlaki was amazing. Even the pita bread was well-toasted and tasty. It was packed full to the brim with delicious, flavourful, perfectly cooked coal-charred meat, fresh vegetables and sauce which brought everything together... my partner and I almost had to roll out of the restaurant.
Can definitely see myself craving this in the future, and coming back regularly!
Enjoyed a lamb souvlaki a few nights ago after a drink.
The lamb was tender and cooked perfectly.
Would love to try their other souvlaki’s.
Passing Chapel Street and craving a souvlaki, I recommend passing by!
Probably some of the best quality kebab/souvlaki meat I’ve ever had. Tried the lamb original and the loc special and both were unbelievable.
How have I gone this long without trying souvlaki? I had only heard good things about LOC and after needing a late might snack today was the day. It is by far one of the best souvalakis I have tried the meat being so fresh an absolute highlight. Also served with great chips and fast and efficent service
One of my favourite places to grab a souvlaki! It's usually open quite late which is great especially after a night of drinking in Chapel Street. Not much room to sit but not too expensive and the staff are quite friendly too.
The food is super tasty and definitely worth the money.
Rating should be a 4.0 at least. Lamb on Chapel still serves delicious souvas cooked over coal. There’s only a couple of places left in Melbourne cooking souvlakis over coal. Oh that delicious smoky meaty goodness. I’ve been coming here for over 20 years - popped in today and loved it. Keep it up guys!
This place has been going on for many many years. I haven't been here for many years and paid a visit recently and again was not disappointed.
Purchased the Lamb soulvalaki and was not disappointed. Beautiful after a big night out drinking. I recommend those who hangout in the Chapel st area to visit this place
OK after driving all over Melbourne to find a feed one of chapel streets best fast food outlets. Souvlaki OMG made faster than you pay. Fresh gyros viewed as its turning produce fresh service excellent and family friendly. If your down chapel this is the place to be. Thanks guys gr8 experience.
One of my favourite places along Chapel street, LOC have made my late night adventures so much more enjoyable. Sit down eat a delicious gyros and wash it down with a beer in the dining area or leave a trail or lettuce and onion down Chapel street to your next watering hole.
Well priced good feed and highly recommend if you're in the area. Extremely keen to hear how LOC weigh up against other places in Melbourne so please comment below.
Thanks LOC
Tastes amazing, staff are beautiful and always hooking me up, congratulations on surviving every friday and saturday night on Chapel St. I know what you legends have to go through ;) Only sad thing is your hours arent listed anywhere so its really a hit or miss in the mean time!!
This place is a bit of an institution for this area of Chapel St and rightfully so for outlasting many venues nearby and still being a go to for clubbers. As a non-clubber, attending and eating at the venue was nice enough, with the food very simple but tasty. Not exactly the most riveting stuff in the world but not a bad place on Chapel either...
The best kebab "souvlaki" I have ever had in Australia.
The lamb is very tender and tasty and the chicken is moist and melting.
I wish I could find like this place in Perth.
Details: the original souvlaki is my go to! I have never been disappointed with lamb on chapel! Been consistently good since I was a little girl until now when I'm getting a souvlaki whilst out bar hopping on chapel 😅❤ Just remember... you WILL BE stanky at the next bar (tzatziki, onion, yum)... so you most likely will not be kissing anyone after this!
Souvlaki 》HSP or Kebab .... no bias because I'm greek I promise 🙈
Interior: Not the nicest looking place but if you are drunk at the time then you really don't notice.
Service: Very quick and very nice staff!
This is good. Souvlaki - the Lamb original for $12.50 gives you lamb and tomatoes and lettuce and onion and yoghurt garlic sauce with a squeeze of lemon all rolled into a pita and tightly wrapped. This is good takeaway- and the killer kick is the lamb that's cooked over real coals, fat dripping into the fire, smoke spiralling up kissing the meat with its delicious aroma. Bordering on culinary, slightly oily, smoky erotica. Good for what ails you (especially on the walk home after a pint or two.)
Honestly the best Souva I've had in a long time, the meat was cooked to perfection, it reminded me what the difference was from a kebab to a souva, definitely going to go back when I get my cravings.
Do: Give the Original Chicken a go, it is honestly that good.
Couldn't take pics of it but, when your eating a souva, it's the taste that matters in that perfectly wrapped bread. 😋
Good work.
I have only visited this little gem once (I try to only do reviews for places that I have revisited), but it's probably one of the best souvlaki joints that I have ever visited. It's easily dismissed from the main road (looks kinda dodge), but do give it a gander. I went simple with a lamb souvlaki and it was ace. Would go down very well after a few cheeky baileys, you know!?
This place is hectic to grab a mean souvlaki but I love it. Gets ridiculously busy on Friday and Saturday night even till late.
But the variety of Souvlaki's they have and the attention to detail and speed they work out is inhuman.
One girl that was serving me was hungover and had her fake eyelashes literally weighing her down but she shouldered on and was entertaining me with banter alongside serving me great and getting my Souvlaki to me.
Absolutely delicious, I usually get the Mediterranean with mustsrd. Instant drunk cure and right next to Chasers.
Easily one of the best souvlali places in Melbourne
Terminator dress up came to an end after a 90s 21st and i was not in search for a kebab rather then john connor. I knew of L.O.C close by, i went for the mixed kebab and a large chips. The service was efficient and fresh, i looked down at my juicy kebab and said Asta La Vista Baby and dove in. The kebab was succulent and tasty. The chips were crunchy and cooked well, with some good amount of salt. This is a great kebab in melbourne and i think that..... ill be back.
Meat very good!!! Cooked on the wood fire 👍 good place to go when you are hungry. Good sauce but tomatoes and salads could be better. .......!!!!!!:)
One of my favourite souvlakis in Melbourne. I was introduced to L.O.C in 2009 and have been back on many occasions whenever I am going down Chapel Street. The portion sizes are perfect and very filling.
The lamb is very tasty and the portions are pretty generous. Would definitely recommend coming here for a souvlaki after a night out, however they don't do a great HSP though. The chips are not that great. :(
Does anyone know the correct number for Lamb on Chapel. The number on this website is wrong and I'm trying to get hold of them. Food is delicious
Thanks
Octopus salad a winner. Love the dressing - not sure what's in it. Like a vinaigrette. Delicious.
Fresh salad, good price! Will return for it again
This place is the best for a greasy indulgence.
Portions are generous, the lamb is crispy & tender and the pita was soft and fresh. I went for the Original and added feta and chilli. It was perfect.
The place itself doesn't look all that - dips are a bit congealed and restaurant looks dingy but if your after a bloody tasty souvlaki, this is the place.
The most solid souvlaki joint I have been to so far! The servings are great, and the quality is impeccable; however, the service is seriously lacking enthusiasm haha the waitress we had seemed completely disinterested and not willing to be friendly to customers but ehh food was phenomenal so? We had the Lamb Original, the L.O.C Special, and the fries. Personally, the L.O.C Special was the standout with succulent lamb, heaps of feta cheese and tzatziki sauce, and tomatoes and lettuce. It just tasted so greasy and fabulous and I highly recommend it if you're hungover, hungry as hell or just craving a good souv! You'll love it! Oh and one last thing, the chips were soooo good - cooked really really well (perfectly crispy) and seasoned to perfection!!!! I would have provided a photo but we devoured it all before I realised that I wanted a pic :p
This place is one of my favourite souvlaki joints. The lamb and the Mediterranean are both different but very tasty. My only complaint as with other places is that when it is busy and they are constantly carving the meat, my meat is not crispy.
Perhaps one of the best kebabs I have had to date! So generous with their servings, i will keep going back! Words don't really give it justice, I suggest you give this place a try for yourself!
Of the various restaurants I've tried that specialise in souvlakis in Melbourne, Lamb on Chapel have the best lamb and chicken souvlakis. The greasy texture and very slight salty flavour make the tender meats stand out. For the several times I've been here I ordered the same thing over and over again.
Don't pay attention to the whining bad service reviews!. I've been going to its compatriot Lamb on Malvern for some time. I was amazed at the whinging reviews about "bad service" at LOC. I went there yesterday and nothing could be further from the truth! At all times I found the staff very friendly and well-mannered. I can only assume that the "bad service" reviewers had a bit of a chip on their shoulder, and think they are something above others and demanded service fit for the Queen! The Souv's were fantastic!! As good as LOM!! My only "negative" comment would be, unlike LOM, they do not wrap the take-away Souv's in a plastic bag, but rather a paper bag. As environmentally friendly as this may be, it makes for a dripping experience when the garlic yoghurt speaks through the paper and drips onto your shirt! Seriously thogh, the Souv's are fan-bloody-tastic!! Give them a go, you won't be disappointed!
Absolutely Beautiful!. Been here a number of times to eat. Their souvlaki is to die for, meat cooked perfectly and delicious tzatziki to compliment it. Don't have any problems driving over 30 mins to enjoy their food!
Absolutely spectacular . Service is amazing but the new girl has a bit of attitude .. Never the less the souvlaki there is out of this world and the people that make it ( kon , peter , Andrew etc.) are just the best people to listen and talk to ... The whole restaurant is just full of joy and love .. Been going here for about 9 - 10 years and it just gets better and better every time I go ... Thanks for the great experience boys and will definitely keep going .
How you cant like this place?!. Its iconic institution... I love my souva after a big night out!
Went past LOC many times and decided to try it tonight. Played it safe with 2 x Traditional Lamb Souvalkis. I presonally like more tzatziki - but it was very tasty anyway! Meat was nice and soft!
The blonde guy .... Ahh not that good looking unless u semi blind... The tall guy with short black hair now he's good looking... & makes the best souva..., lamb on chapel best souva in Melb if not in australia Any1 knocking them is a spazzz and does not know food
Closest thing to a great Souvlaki I've had in Australia, love it!
I have been coming here occasionally since I moved to Melbourne in 1994. It's still always the BEST! I always order small (kid) chicken souvlaki with lettuce, spinach onions, tomatoes, garlic sauce and lemon plus a small fries. Still love it...
Late night favorite. The perfect place for that late night souvlaki. Great friendly owners and an institution on chapel
Nice souvlaki. Used to here all the time for a fix after shopping hard on Chapel St. Nice souvlaki!
Greasy greatness. Ah Lamb's, the prototypical greasy souva! Great flavour, literally dripping with it, perfect buzzy location for a late-night booze-absorber meal. Sorry to say, Lamb fans, but I always found their meat to have more chunks of unchewable gristle than most other souvlaki joints. Superb grilled taste, though.
I remeber the first time I ate at this Lamb's, when I was new to Australia. I was watching a squad of coppers stepping into the 8 p.m. traffic on Chapel Street, which was barely inching along. They were making bogans in hotted-up cars pull aside, then jacking the drivers around, even though they weren't hooning or anything. I was amazed at what, to an American's eyes, seemed a gross infringement on civil liberties. It was one of those "I don't think we're in Kansas any more" moments that I will always associate with eating a Lamb sanger.
This place has been around for 20 years under same management, providing arguably the best gyros in Melbourne in a world renowned shopping and entertainment strip. I prefer the Aussie gyros and at 2am in the morning, nothing beats it!
We love the souvlaki and moussaka here.
If you haven't enjoyed lambs at 3 in the morning you haven't lived! Hold the garlic sauce and onions, give me BBQ sauce instead.
Tried the original souvlaki and lots of meat nice and juicy, the sauce and pita bread are also excellent. The bloke serving me was a friendly fella and was honest. The chips are also decent. Next time I’m in prahran I will come back for sure
I came and ordered a lamb kebab. It was Friday night/Saturday early morning and so it was very busy. However it didn’t take long to order, and then get my food. The staff were very friendly, and frequently checked in with me to let me know how long it would take, etc. The only down side I would say is that the kebab didn’t have a whole heap of flavour. However on the whole, the food was pretty good, the meat was tender and juicy.
The HSP was so good! Had the chicken and lamb one but the lamb honestly stole the show - it was soft and broke apart so easily. The sauce also made the dish very delicious.
The owner looked angry when I asked if they do falafels. Lucky I am not vegetarian ha ha.. The Lamb Souvalaki was tasty and generous. The wrap needs to be bigger to hold the filling. I had to open the kebab to be able to eat it.
The lamb here is cooked over charcoal and has an amazing taste. The large open platter is a great feed for 2. The chips here are so good too! Been coming here for years and there have been times that the lamb is hit and miss but today's was exceptionally good.
The holy temple of souvlaki shops, not just in Melbourne but worldwide. I've travelled and eaten countless souvlakia throughout my lifetime. This by far holds down the most consistent quality time and time again. LOC has been feeding me for 20 years now. Not just a late night drunken meal. Can be enjoyed anytime !
The Lamb Original Souvlaki is perfectly crafted. Lamb cooked over the spit on charcoal, the tzatziki with a perfect consistency that allows every bite to be a perfect combination of all the ingredients, all wrapped in arguably the best pita bread to ever be used in a wrap, Sea Star pita.
Shout out to the boys putting their blood sweat and tears into the food, your hard work doesnt go unnoticed
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