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

"How could anyone write a poor review about the Maha experience. This is not a question it is a statement. This is only the second time we have..."

Michael Robinson

"An absolute devine experience. Enjoyed the spice journey set menu lunch on 11/11/17 with matching wines. Each course was indulgent but not excessive..."

Kayleen Mahony-Murelli

"We have been twice, once for lunch and once for dinner a year apart. The set menus have been excellent each time (plus matched wine) with constant..."

Philip Bohm

"Took my partner here yesterday to her birthday lunch and had the 4 course ( with matching wine) meal. Great service, awesome food and wine and got..."

Danny Williams

"Unbelievable journey of flavor - the staff were all very professional and got to meet Shane. The ambiance was perfect. Well worth the special trip..."

Marcus Baldacchino

"Thank you so much for a wonderful evening last night! My boyfriend and I shared our 3 year anniversary enjoying your vegan 4 course meal and..."

Adriana Kristy

"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne and fairly priced too (although not a cheap eat). Sunday lunch is the best option in my..."

Matthew Kenwrick

"We came to Melbourne for a sporting event, and the first thing we booked was Maha. Best decision ever! Food was incredible, wines were perfect and..."

Amanda Muldoon

"I flew over from Perth with my husband for our anniversary, to eat at Maha. It was a dream come true. The meal was the best food I have ever eaten in..."

Carmela Giorgio-Oliver

"Wow first time here and it was sensational. The staff amazing and couldn't do enough to satisfy us as we had a mixture of tastes. Everything was just..."

Tricia Zerna

"Fourth visit to this restaurant. It never disappoints. Amazing service and food to die..."

Tracy Jackson

"Fantastic experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. We had the 6 course selection and it was above my expectations. Food..."

Arrin Parnis

"I need to say a HUGE thank you to the staff at Maha last night. Annual pre-Christmas family dinner and a first time dining at Maha. My husband has an..."

Mel Milliken

"One of the best dining experiences we have had. Food was amazing, service immaculate, top notch from the moment we..."

Mary Drougas

"Dined at Maha and opted for the ‘Soufra’ menu. Excellent and generous shared dining experience. Definitely within the top 5 restaurants I have..."

SouthEastEater

"Date Visited:14th Of February 2020cost: 6-course meal with alcoholic beverages for 2 people $300Food was amazing and generous portion..."

Food_Voyageur

"Delicious but was..."

Alimaude

"🏚: Maha Restaurant📍: Bond St, Melbourne————————————————————📝: From the moment you..."

Sense Of Food

"We booked a 6 course set menu for lunch. The scallops were succulent, tangy and a stand out and the delicate crab dish was tasty. The egg and corn..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"I have been lucky enough to go to this restaurant 3 times in the last 5 years, every time it’s seems to get better and better! Truly one of the..."

Trav

"Had we known we needed to dedicate a few hours to spend and savour the food and ambience at Maha, we would have cancelled our plans and stayed the..."

Food Perspective

"Visited Maha after seeing so many good reviews. We opted for the 8 courses for $140pp.1. Kibbeh neya, scarlet prawns and spring peas tart...."

Josephine

"My girlfriend and I went here for our 2 year anniversary - it was honestly one of the, if not the, best meals we've ever had!We opted for..."

Jaidyn M

"We were taking to the Middle East with this deliciously crafted 7 course banquet at Maha. Everything was done to perfection, from the decor, the..."

Tara & Christian

"Maha was AMAZING! Cannot fault the service, wine, food or dining experience. Flawless, exciting and worth every cent. Can’t wait to go back and..."

Ruby Burgess

"Can not fault this restaurant. From service, cocktails, food, everything is amazing. I’ve never had a banquet/ 8 course meal that caters to..."

Ella Jane

"The amount of flavour in every dish is amazing. Been twice and would go again. Service is excellent in a lovely environment..."

Siân Cole

"From ensuring that the blue screens of other diners didn't spoil our romantic evening, to making sound wine recommendations when our choice was..."

Bronwyn

"Opted for the 8-course tasting menu. Everything tasted really great, and definitely worth the price. Nothing was bland or tasteless. The sauces were..."

Makan2Melbourne

"Went to this place to celebrate my birthday and it is by far it is one of the most delicious restaurants I have been in Melbourne! The food is..."

Shivani Shah

"Outstanding. A must in Melbourne. We had the 4 course vegan menu and loved every bit of it. Service was first class and friendly. Definitely coming..."

Dane Moloney

"This place is amazing! My best friend took me here for my bday , and it’s absolutely amazing . We went for lunch and picked on 2 courses set menu..."

Putriku

"Nothing but positive words to say about Maha. To start the food was delicious, so full of flavour and flavours I didn’t even know I would get out..."

Yume Yume

"This was a real treat. We went to this venue for a work lunch. The venue was hidden down a side alley. Down the stairs we went. The surroundings were..."

LeanGuy

"Shane Delia’s Maha is a marriage of beautiful produce and an intricate balance of flavours! We selected the 8 course degustation and was not..."

Adventure.of.cpho

"Well...the 8 course degustation was amazing! We were full to the gills by the time we got to dessert so very grateful for that sorbet and granita..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Extremely impressed. One of the best in Melbourne. Some stand outs include the flat bread & hummus, lamb shoulder and aged rice. Service was..."

Sally Phillips

"Went here for my partners birthday. Service was impeccable and they showed me what hummus is meant to taste like. They were attentive and the food..."

Wearekimleaf

"I had been wanting to come here for a long time. Glad to have had the chance to experience Maha. Had an enjoyable evening dining here with my..."

Jill

"One of the best fine dining experiences, the food comprises of simple ingredients cooked to perfection. Every mouthful was perfect.My..."

Kalanie Guna

"I went to Maha for their Mother's Day Lunch - a 5 course menu. Not being familiar with Middle Eastern food, I found the dishes very interesting. The..."

Daisy

"Secluded entrance down stairs to basement. The entrance and fragrance greeted our senses with a friendly smile. The atmosphere was amazing and cosy...."

Paul J Fisher

"from the Ambiance of Maha to the delicious Cocktails to the superb menu, delicious food & great service we Loved our night at Maha. looking forward..."

Sassy Queshet

"This was actually my first experience of a degustation menu and it is absolutely worth the price. I enjoyed the overall experience and also the..."

Aneesh Vaidya

"Went here for my four year anniversary dinner and loved it ! We had the 6 courses and each dish was so full of flavour ! Highly recommend this..."

Ashy

"All I can say is wow. We had the 6 course degustation for lunch. Nice portions, the scallops and charred leak were to die for. The lamb was melt in..."

Cormac

"What a lovely restaurant. The 4 course menu is a wonderful opener to the Middle Eastern flavours. Beautifully paired selection of tasters - could..."

Mez Zoe

"Maha takes diners on a Middle Eastern culinary journey. From the moment you step inside, the beauty and opulence of the Middle East is celebrated -..."

Gastrology

"What a great place to eat! One of the best restaurants in Melbourne for sure. Service is top notch and the food is out of this world.We will..."

Followthewhiterabbit

"We are truly ecstatic when we heard that we are invited to the exclusive preview for Maha’s lunch menu. This Middle Eastern restaurant is located..."

Jeffry

"One word to say the chef is out standing.... What a creative mind and fine twist on dishes.I no want to explain any dishes about it's stand..."

Chef ASD

"Went to Maha for a birthday celebration and we went with the 8 course degustation. I love watching Shane on Tele, love middle eastern food and..."

Teeks

"You need to know where to find Maha or you might just miss it!Hidden downstairs in a lane way in the CBD is Maha. Met up with some girlfriends..."

YummyMummy

"To celebrate both my birthday and my mum’s we decided to treat ourselves to Sunday lunch at Maha. I had heard excellent things from friends that..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"Ordered the 4 course menu for $85pp and matching wines for $50 pp. Turned out to be a great choice as both of us were very full afterwards. The..."

Robin

"Pros: Variety, fancy, nice atmosphere, good service and that coffee is different and strong. We wen there for Melbourne food and wine festival...."

Abi

"Absolutely stunning lunch. We ordered the set 4 course menu (and our dietary requirements were catered for perfectly). Service was so genuinely..."

Hannah Alexandra

"Maha is in the basement with a discreet entrance. I went there for lunch and ordered the tasting menu. Good selections and variety. The only downside..."

Sarah Bear

"It’s been a few years since the last visit and this place is still amazing. Food, service, and ambiance all make for a wonderful evening. We had a..."

Dills

"Hands down one of the best dining experience I have had in Melbourne so far. Food was topnotch, service was attention and friendly, and excellent..."

Michelle Leong

"HOLY HECK! What an amazing experience. The renovations look amazing and the food was even better. The bread was to die for and the..."

Jenny T

"The wife and I experienced a 6 course vegan offering recently and was pleasantly surprised with the flavours offered!We have tried these..."

That Vegan Dad

"Nearly ten years on, Maha has established itself as a Melbourne institution. I had not been here for about seven, but had such fond memories. It is..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"My Key Three Pointers *The redo had no expense spared * Vegetarian menu available. * Only have to make one option for the night ,..."

MsConnoisseur

"Came here for an 8-course middle eastern dinner with my family. Some of the dishes were real standouts - the chickpea roti with hummus was a real..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"This was highly recommended by a friend. So finally, on a Saturday, we decided to try for lunch. I wasn’t able to book online for on the..."

Secret Taster

"Great service, very creative food but super expensive. It's one of those places that you to for a special event. The cocktails were nice..."

Raul Ramirez

"Visiting this restaurant has re-ignited our passion for fine dining. The service of the staff was impeccable, the restaurant was ambient, and the..."

In A Food Mood

"I came here for a work lunch and boy was I glad we chose this place! The food was super delicious and so flavorsome. I loved how much care was put..."

LC

"This was our second time here. Great selection of 4, 6 and 8 course degustation. The service was prefect and the staff were super friendly and..."

Dublinese

"Beautiful,Amazing service Food was great very generous portions Staff explain everything in such detail and have a real passion for..."

Dylan Davis

"One of the most incredible and memorable dining experiences i've ever had. Extremely worth it. The food, the service, the wine pairing, the..."

Nadia Shami

"Our family booked the private dining room as there were 18 of us. Food and service was impeccable, cocktails were flowing and delicious...."

Linda

"Wonderful. Great hospitality with delicious foods and generous serves in an easygoing atmosphere (only need to improve the lighting a bit). Feels..."

Neilamiddleton

"Maha has always been on the top of my list and I'm soo glad I finally went. I took my sister for her birthday in September and we did the 8 course..."

Quynh

"What a wonderful experience at Maha. Attending for a birthday dinner the interior is beautifully decorated with a moody high class vibe...."

RunnyYolko

"Went for the four course Souffra menu, the first course mezze was brilliant, kingfish amazing and hommus the best I have ever had. Second course..."

Nathan Galea

"My score 4 stars. In the past J & I have been to Maha twice for long lunches & couldn't fault the food. First time we had 6 courses & the second..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Our first time there, lovely setup and friendly staff and good food. Tables were really close to each other and it was very hard to ignore the..."

Kimungie

"One of the best dining experiences ever in Melbourne. We had the vegan degustation lunch on Saturday - food was amazing and the service was..."

Bharadwaj Swaminathan

"we came here & did the 8 course degustation menu - it was lovely & the food was good. however, i wouldnt say that it was what i expected from a..."

Aisha Aznizan

"Went here last night for dinner, was one of the best restaurants we have been to in a long time! We got the 6 course degustation menu, with two of us..."

Anne Griffin

"Had dinner last night with a friend. Annoyingly when you book, they ask for a credit card in case you cancel tool late, which I though was..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Great food and atmosphere! the banquet was delicious. My partner and I attended for a birthday dinner we were treated to a wonderful meal with a few..."

Andrew Marom

"This place has amazing service and great food. It is certainly a place for a special occasion. Because of our anniversary we were treated to a..."

Ray

"This restaurant live up to its reputation.. we ordered the 4 course degustation, and was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portion was. And..."

Dina

"Fantastic dining experience!! I have always been a fan of Shane Delia - both his shows and his character are lovely and joyful - but had never been..."

Shish, The Foodie

"Beautiful food made with passion.While on the slightly more pricey side of things, worth every penny.The best hummus I've ever had hands..."

Kirsty Shaw

"I’ve been to Maha a bunch of times and it never disappoints. From the interior to the service it really will impress you. If you like middle..."

KnowingMelbourne

"We had the separated dining room for our lunch. The venue and service were high class. All of the food was presented well and tasted fresh. Not as..."

Mark Quadrio

"Visited Maha with friends and had a great time. Food was absolutely delicious! We had the buffet and everything was super tasty. One of the best..."

Veta Bajaj

"Amazing middle eastern restaurant ! I was extremely impressed with the amount of courses on offer for their degustation and the variety and..."

Vivian

"Don’t know where to start. But I know where it ended. Can’t remember much in between. When I was in here with a bunch of great friends, and you..."

Bak Kwa

"Maha is exceptional. Staff are extremely friendly and have a vast array of knowledge on their local and imported wines. The food is served from..."

Hazey

"Shane is a very talented chef who has broken out from the shadow of George Columbaris and shining on his own very well. I have been to Maha a few..."

John Carver

"We had a lovely dinner here for my friends bday, and opted for the 8 course degustation. The ambience was very warm, great mood lighting and had a..."

Lisa Giles

"Spectacular evening, fabulous food, fantastic service and perfectly matched wine. We had a six course feast, so good it was hard to choose a..."

Liberty Davies

"What a lovely restaurant. It’s a 4.5 on my non app available scale. This is a lovely restaurant which delivers extremely well on style..."

Two Sheds

"Had the $20 burger and beer bar special today and it was pretty amazing! The patty which was a spiced beef was so delicious and so tender that my..."

Chey_ct

"Have been wanting to come here for a long time and finally got here! Overall we had a great night and really enjoyed it. We had the 6 course..."

Denny Patron

"I was here with a bunch of colleagues for a work outing and I must say the food is excellent. We had ordered share plates and got a taste of..."

Rohan

"Its my new found favourite Middle Eastern restaurant. Located in a lane way on Bond street. Visited Maha for mid week dinner, we had to make a..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Food was phenomenal. Love the fusion. We went here for my husbands birthday and they were really sweet to add personal touches to makeIt even..."

Shalsy

"I felt like I was on a journey - it was an amazing experience!Ordered the 4 course meal for 2 peopleMy favourite:First course: Salmon..."

Laarni Tapat

"One of my best restaurants in Melbourne. Foods and service are quite nice. Highly recommended for ppl who want good foods in fancy atmosphere...."

Jason Lee

"Good satisfaction level 5/5 Extremely well services Chose the 4 course menu and it was more than enough for two people.1 st course..."

Heidi Liang

"A beautifully decorated restaurant with wonderful middle eastern music playing in the background. It was a wonderful experience to try something..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Having heard and read lots of great reviews my partner and I had been looking forward to this dinner.First up, the..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"We came her for our anniversary dinner while I was pregnant. They catered the items on the menu for me without even having to mention it. Such great..."

Semiha

"What a truly exceptional lunch!!I came here with my family for a special occasion, and how special it was. The highly respected reputation of Maha is..."

TonkleChicken

"Cannot praise Maha and it’s staff more highly. All of the dishes and wine pairings were fantastic. The staff were all knowledgeable and more than..."

LiamzlEats

"Had an amazing dinner at Maha on Wednesday night. Booked a few weeks in advance for a 7pm sitting. The presentation and service from the minute..."

Melissa Kate

"Simply delicious. We had the 6 course degustation with matching wines and we were not disappointed. Perfect amount of food and wine matched..."

Gemma

"My favourite place to eat in Melbourne and fabulous vegetarian options available. Middle eastern flavours that will blow your mind and wonderful..."

Cara Turner

"We went to this restaurant to celebrate my Birthday. We opted to the 6 course meal -degustation. All courses were unique on their own and delicious...."

Kalumi

"I'm going to go ahead and agree with the literally thousands of other folks that have reviewed this place to agree it is great - really great...."

Trevor Johnston

"Fantastic degustation.... we ate and ate for 2.5 hours. Surprisingly good portions which was great and the lamb and burnt broccoli were the..."

Musafir

"Returned to Maha after my first visit five years ago and was impressed. Same great food and service (from Jakob with a K!) The 4 course soufra is..."

Derek

"Wow! I had the four course lunch soufra and every dish blew me away. The flavour combinations were perfect. The Turkish delight donut was my least..."

Ashley8513

"Superb. We came for lunch and ordered a 4 course soufra. In short, the lunch was a symphony of flavours. Maha took everyday ingredients and elevated..."

Thai Thach

"The most unbelievable dining experience I have had to date. Stunning food, incredible service and brilliant venue. 5***** definitely deserved!..."

BelleScott

"A little up and down across the dishes but good overall. Had just returned to Bond street and the atmosphere is buzzy and sleek.It’s..."

Rod Coleman

"ok this is hands down my fave degustation place in Melbs. The servings are all a decent size, not like others places where you'll get a sultana..."

Chris

"Came here on its first night back in Bond Street with 12 work colleagues. Got a 4-course banquet menu which seemed to last forever. I was eventually..."

PedGetsFed

"Beautiful food! Got a last minute booking for a late friday night dinner. We had the 5 course menu and everything was simply amazing! We were also..."

Kim Robins

"A flawless dining experience. From the moment we walked through the doors of the Hotel Windsor we were taken care of. The staff were all excellent-..."

Maddie Kingham

"Came here for my birthday. The service, the ambiance, the FOOD, the music, the entire experience was insanity. I thoroughly appreciate what they do!..."

Vonlutge

"This place is aesthetically gorgeous, loved the fit out. We had the set menu with matching wines. Was so delicious and could not fault. Can’t wait..."

JA

"Have been wanting to try this place for ages, and it did not disappoint. The wait staff were fantastic, and didn't blink an eyelid when our work..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Simply a Melbourne MUST! Ambiance, environment and service is 10/10The food is AMAZING!!!! The flavors just awaken the tastebuds and..."

NoOrdinaryUnicorn

"Maha left us very satisfied with their set menu! Came here on a Christmas office dinner. Coctails were on point we almost tried every single..."

Ashy Sheppard

"Dined here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary. Such a beautiful presentation of Middle Eastern feast. Such an exciting and fun concept to..."

Ferry Gondo

"Good environment, timely service. Only set menu on weekend. Good taste just a bit too much for girls. Some dish a bit salty. A good range of..."

Gina

"Amazing service and food. Even though it was a busy night, nothing was too much trouble for all the kind staff. Every biteful was delicious and a..."

Chichi

"Had an amazing lunch banquet meal, everything was amazing, staff attentive and knowledgeable, very busy, noisy, but it is the city on a Friday..."

Patrick

"Finally tried Maha after watching Shane Delia on TV. 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️Had the weekend 4 course lunch which is inspired by..."

Chewynoms

"Had the 6 course vegetarian degustation. First course of asparagus had really nice flavours but found the falafel crumb was a bit salty. Really..."

Vege Eats

"Beautiful food! Went for lunch and got the $20 lunch special. Shared the burger and a lamb shoulder which came with a beer and a glass of wine!..."

Rachel Lai

"Went here and was in the private dining room. What a spot, you get the privacy of your own space but don't lose the atmosphere as it's glass fronted...."

Birdman

"Had my birthday here and the food was amazing. We had the 5 course meal inspired by Shane's spice journey show and we loved every single course...."

Cookie Monster

"Amazing. Very impressed, definitely lives up to the hype. We had the six course menu and it was brilliant, each dish better than the other. My..."

Adriana

"Absolutely outstanding! We ordered the four courses with wine pairings for lunch and our group of 4 couldn't have been more impressed! The dishes..."

Lydia Borilovic

"Absolutely loved the food and the General feel of the place. When it comes to the flavour these guys are geniuses. I ALWAYS make a point of coming..."

Baz B

"Maha was always my go-to place for excellent Middle Eastern food in Melbourne, having frequented it innumerous times in the past and never being..."

Nalia

"Throwback to the night when we went to Maha, one of Chef and TV Presenter Shane Delia's restaurants. It was truly a unique fine-dining..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"So this has been a long time coming but I've finally made it! This place was absolutely amazing! From the service to the atmosphere and the amazing..."

Steve Levon

"My husband and I went here last night and we had a really enjoyable eveningWe had the two course with matching wines - it wasn't a huge amount..."

Frances Mona

"My partner and I had the vegan menu tonight and loved every mouthful! Amazing flavour combinations and generous portions that left us both very..."

Lani Irene

"My wife and I took our eldest son to dinner at Maha. We received a very friendly greeting on arrival and were quickly seated at our table with..."

Lindsay

"Unfortunately, the experience wasn't as good as I was expecting. The service was mediocre and I was with a large group so we had to have the banquet...."

Sarah

"I went here with friends for dinner and were very impressed! Delicious food and excellent service. I can't wait for a chance to go back again...."

Becky

"6 course degustation with matched wine = 5 star experience! We had such a great night. The food, wine, cocktails and service was spot on!..."

BEats

"Tried the 4 course and absolutely loved the 1st two, mains and deserts weren't particularly spectacular.Worth a go once..."

SJay

"Throughly impressed with the food and service received at Maha Restaurant. Upon selecting the set Sunday menu, I was slightly hesitant and..."

Mel

"Haven't written a review on Zomato for a while but just had to make a quick comment on the beautiful meal we had here recently. We opted for the 6..."

Ling

"Walking down the stairs to Maha, you can tell that it's going to be an experience. The decor inside has an industrial meets palace feel, it's quite..."

Emsy-eats

"For some reason we'd never been to Maha - big mistake! Do the 4 course (or more if time and stomach allows) and you won't be disappointed. Every..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Great service, nice and relaxed atmosphere. We had the banquette. Whilst the portions were small, each bite was a taste explosion and you can tell..."

Foodserra

"Tucked away in a quiet part of the CBD, this restaurant is quite hard to find. Downstairs, with little natural light, it has a pleasant, cocktail bar..."

Simon

"The restaurant is gorgeous and the service was absolutely stellar. We chose the 4 course degustation - 3 regular & just me as the vegan.The food..."

Spirited Stardust

"Blown away by the food here. Amazing food at a reasonable price. My partner and I had the vegan 4 dish sharing option. I also had a Turkish delight..."

Veggirl

"Family members recommended Maha's to us after they went a couple of months earlier and even gave us some money as a gift to go towards the bill. With..."

Espy Eats

"Had lunch here on my bae's birthday. Had the 6 course set. The meal took us two and a half hours. The food was very good. Very refreshing and very..."

Veronica Lin

"Beautiful food, lovely presentation, charming service, great value. The 12 hour low cooked lamb with roasted carrots, caramelized dates and..."

Sneha Arora

"WOW!!!!!!!! This was the BEST food experience in Melbourne I never had. For a business dinner we went to MAHA first time for me and first time I ever..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"We had the ultimate fine dining experience at Maha! The food and service were absolutely flawless. One of the cats is a big fan of Shane Delia and..."

The Frugal Cats

"Wonderful restaurant with multiple set menus. Delicious middle eastern/Ottolengi like food. Loads of interesting and different flavours, exceptional..."

Fredster64

"Was lucky enough to dine at maha last night with a friend who personally knows Daniel the head chef, we had opted for the 6 course menu but were..."

Markii_

"Have you tried their drinks menu? Unique middle eastern alcohol Raki, Arak and the likes. We went for lunch and had to book early. The staff were..."

Homer

"Came here for dinner and chose the 6 course degustation. I really enjoyed most of the dishes. I really liked the beef, lamb, spanner crab and..."

Angela Eats

"The food and ambiance was fantastic. Really enjoy our 4 course shared meal. However I asked for the no lamb option and received a vegetarian..."

N D

"A sub-basement dining experience that brings the perfect date night ambiance. But, be prepared to wait. Whilst the staff were clearly doing their..."

Ashley Rose

"We selected the lunch set menu (6 courses). The food was well presented, the professional staff explained to us in detail what is in each dish. The..."

Annie And Peter Food Journey

"LIT!: 2nd time to one of my favourite restaurants and it doesn't disappoint. We had the 4 courses and lived every dish. I love how they change around..."

Jennitals

"We came here to Maha as a family for a few birthdays, 6 of us altogether. My mother is of Maltese Heritage and LOVES coming here, especially for..."

Isabell Necessary

"The Maha journey started with trying to find the place, then you find the door and stairs leading to the basement, it feels exclusive and you know..."

José

"Had the 4 course Spice Journey and was not dissapointed it's food heaven tastes to savour with wines to match, I'm a fan of the TV series and loved..."

Warren Fraser

"Awesome lunch deal of $20 for a burger and beer. Grabbed the pulled pork and was very happy; the meat was not dry, and quite filling. Interiors were..."

Cynthia Giang

"Last night we had a 6:30 seating for 12 people with the 5 course seer menu. The food was excellent and came out in good timing (not too fast or too..."

Lou

"Firstly, good job on the concept. There aren't many middle eastern fine dining joints around in Melbourne. However, Maha didn't really stand out for..."

Valerie L Jovee

"WhAt a place!! Mazed and impressed by the quality of service, innovative food and superb concept and ambience. Must go for a fine fine dining..."

Bhawna Gi

"Went here in early December and it was amazing!! It was such a great experience from start to finish. Beautiful venue, excellent and thoughtful..."

Cranky Crow

"Never have I ever been so spoilt or felt so indulgent as I did in Maha. everything about this place is spectacular. I don't even know..."

Dr S

"Visit #2 1/3/18The more things change, the more they stay the same. A kitchen renovation has done nothing to blunt the on point service,..."

Oni San

"This place is beautiful in every way! Food, staff and service all 5 star! Really enjoyed my 30th Birthday here, we had the degustation menu with..."

Laura Edwards

"We had the 6 course meal, $120 pp and that was a pretty good price.They started us off with the chefs complimentary dishes which I thought was..."

Melbourneats

"Came here for a weekday lunch for two. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent and the price quite affordable (for food and service of..."

Poi Master

"Great food! Really nice atmosphere. Nice matching wine to go with each course. Cocktail menu had an authentic middle eastern theme...."

Sheetal Prasad

"The food was delicious and plentiful. Left feeling totally satisfied. Love the unusual textures and tastes. Great experience.The ambience..."

Rebecca Plieger

"You may first think its a little pricey, but once you experience Maha for yourself, these thoughts are quickly forgotten. It is more than worth it...."

Hungry Princess

"Dined here for a friends birthday a couple of weeks a go. Service was amazing and food was delicious. We ordered the 4 course menu. They catered..."

Anipsed

"From a dark, sexy and mystic vibe, Maha have transformed their space into a bright, clean, modern and minimalist decor. What I love about the new..."

Mariposa

"Visited Maha on a Friday evening with my wife. Quite and extensive and impressive drinks menu, wife was happy with her pomegranate sours cocktail and..."

Styles

"The $35 per person weekday two course lunch, like the two course dinner, offers a lovely range of Lebanese flavours and textures to share. But it’s..."

Michele Walton

"Had a delightful 5 course meal here on Sunday night. Each plate was intricately decorated and had such a great variety of flavours! Great drink..."

Loz Arthur

"Such a beautiful venue to have a birthday dinner ! The food was incredible and staff were more than welcoming. We absolutely loved everything on the..."

Shash Shikka

"Loved some things about this place, including most of the food. We had the 4 course menu and the first 3 courses were good. Having a set menu..."

MM

"I came here for a birthday lunch on a Sunday for their spice journey set menu. Each dish is a delight for the senses. They look after their customers..."

Biggiechee

"We decided on Maha for our anniversary lunch and we are so glad we did! The food was outstanding. I had the vegan menu and everything was so..."

Nicole Power

"Had a fantastic time here, we opted for a late dinner, starting at 9:15 and going with the six course dinner. We were treated to an appetizer that..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"This is the best food around. Four course soufra couldn't be faulted. Had the matched wines when I was last here 12 months ago and did the same this..."

Gilroy

"Great little restaurant in the CBD, and have been a few times. The staff are very friendly, and also happy and vibrant. Food is top..."

Alfred David

"What we ate: 5 course dinnerStand out food: EVERYTHING - they didn't miss a beat. Everything from the scallop entree, to the perfectly cooked lamb..."

Whyeat Tho

"The best Middle-Eastern inspired food in Melbourne. Been 3 times and have never been disappointed. Chef Shane is always welcoming and a joy to have a..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"A great place to treat yourself. The restaurant itself is beautiful - from the touch screen entrance doors to the decor within. Fantastic atmosphere..."

Jacob

"Amazing experience.. Food was best I've had for a long time and the service of the staff was beyond exceptional.. Defiantly worth a flight from..."

Fancy That

"I decided to treat our family to some Middle Eastern at Maha for mom's birthday this year. Even though none of us had any dietary requirements, I was..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"Probably the best food I have ever eaten. We had the 6 course banquet, left feeling full, but not so full i felt I could burst. My top 3 faves from..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"This place is the actual bomb. Book ahead! And don't eat anything beforehand... you've been warned! Every damn morsel is 'to die for'. The sommelier..."

Beverly

"Went here with Alenka and Chris. In an unassuming position you most likely would not stumble upon! Inside befitting of a quality restaurant. We..."

Tony

"The $35 per person weekday two course lunch, like the two course dinner, offers a lovely range of Lebanese flavours and textures to share. But it’s..."

Michele Walton

"What can we say but bravo! This was a rare culinary experiences whilst in the devine city of Melbourne. We were lucky enough to visit the once in a..."

Bel Sheeney

"was here for the five course dinner.. maha had been on my hit list for a loooong while now... and I had reaaally high expectations. especially for..."

Convivialsins

"Great Middle Eastern food, very modern venue. The peppermint crisp it's a must try. I went for lunch and the only negative I have to say it's that..."

DP

"Food was really quite amazing! Outstanding, even among so many high-quality fine-dining /creative type options around Melbourne. Wine list is..."

Denii

"Great middle eastern restaurant in the CBD's Bond Street. Fantastic flavours beautiful environment. Well worth a visit.Find me on Instagram..."

Melbourne Explorer

"Finally made it to Maha. Started with a passionfruit oasis cocktail at the bar followed by the four course sharing style menu. Delicious and generous..."

Q

"After a long time using Zomato (and basing restaurant choices on the reviews) I wanted to finally provide feedback to all the beautiful restaurants I..."

Yasmine Latife

"A beautiful place to dine. Hidden underground is this wonderful Middle eastern themed restaurant Maha with the best service I've ever experienced...."

Veginspo

"Absolutely no fault in anything Maha had to offer.We dined for hours, they catered for our gluten and dairy intolerant guests and even onion..."

Chloe Anderson

"How have i not reviewed this gem!!!! I have been going to Maha at least once or twice a year for 5 years. The menu is ALWAYS delightful. The Spice..."

Tina Wilson

"The delicately made & presented state of art food, the friendly & professional service & the charming interiors, are not all but some to make this..."

Elysium

"Yum yum yum. We were invited out for a set menu at maha tonight and this place was incredible. Every dish was better than the last. The beef cheeks..."

Coffeeaddict

"WOW! what a great meal. My partner was given a voucher to use at Maha for his birthday and it did not disappoint! From the moment we sat down to the..."

Cassie Huett

"I really feel for people in the hospitality business. While I enjoy eating out and do it a lot, who am I to judge? As an amateur 'food..."

6ixty

"Maha is both vego and vegan friendly with lots of delicious choices.Been there twice and always enjoyed the super fresh produce and varieties of..."

VegoLover

"Came to Maha last night to celebrate a birthday and wasn't disappointed.The interior is amazing and as you walk in you feel like you're..."

Rebecca R

"Went here for dinner and had a great time, mostly because of the staff. They were friendly and polite. As for the food, its good, but not great...."

Devin Fransiscus

"Took hubby there for his birthday as we had been planning to visit awhile now and we love watching Shane Delia on TV! I let my husband choose..."

Fan

"I was very excited to give Maha a try and this Middle Eastern establishment certainly didn't disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed the $45pp three course..."

Kell

"The dinner experience was spectacular and the amazing service was memorable. Great atmosphere, busy yet didn't feel crowded. So many good dishes i..."

Richard Marchandise

"It was actually my first time hearing about 'celebrity' chef Shane Delia but it will be ingrained into my memory after this meal! Absolutely..."

Jonnoyeo111

"We came here to celebrate my partners birthday, and I have to admit I can't wait to return. We ordered the beautifully delicious Spice Journey and to..."

Soleil

"Delicious dinner offering at this hidden downstairs Melbourne gem! We loved everything on the tasting menu, the food was 1st class and the matched..."

Happy Gonzalez

"You come across many restaurants in Melbourne but nothing quite like Maha. We truly had a spice journey tonight that we won't forget. We not only..."

Must Be Hungry

"This is the hardest restaurant to be reviewed so far, as i think this restaurant didnt deserve 4, but also didnt deserve 3.5, it supposed to be ard..."

MF

"Run by awarding winning head chef & restaurateur Shane Delia, Maha redefines Middle Eastern cuisine for all to enjoy. Shane & his team use a..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Maha is one of my all time favourite restaurants! I live in Perth but regularly sneak over to Melbourne for long weekends, and Maha is always one of..."

Lauren Binks

"Maha means ‘beautiful eyes’ and is the name of Shane Delia’s (of SBS Spice Journey fame) wife. A lovely touch at the end of the evening is a..."

Michele Walton

"fantastic! being vegetarians (yes those trouble makers) we were told that there is no set menu for us & the wife really appreciated not knowing what..."

Mjuice

"Dined at Maha recently and thoroughly enjoyed our evening from start to finish. Commenced the evening with a couple of cocktails to prepare our..."

Kenneth Seymour

"Oh man what an amazing dinner!! The beautiful dining room was so warm and comforting. We ate the dego menu and did not disappoint! Will be back again..."

Eazy Over

"To celebrate my birthday, I had decided to come here and invited a few friends. 2 of my friends have dietary requirements and it such a relief that..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"We had a lovely set menu lunch with about 8 courses and enjoyed all. The only thing we felt was the main meal with its 3 dishes was the best but came..."

Havachatkiwi

"Fantastic! Every dish was wonderful (couldn't fault a single dish), the service excellent; informative and friendly. We were a table of 6 (three..."

John Naughton

"Great food and ambiance. Great value as well given the quality of the food. Cheapest wines start at around $75 for an average drop. The offer of "up..."

Dottore Vince

"Though I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of middle eastern style food, Maha has me nearly converted. The service is nearly 10 out of 10 complete with the..."

J

"My partner and I both really enjoyed the experience here! The venue is cosy and comfortable, the service was impeccable and were made to feel very..."

Teeny Reeny

"What an experience to dine at Maha. Everything about the establishment is executed to detail...this place has certainly lived up the the hype...."

Michael Refalo

"Love the set menu, ambience and level of service. Staff are very friendly and attentive (in a thoroughly professional manner).Food and..."

Lisa

"A set menu that's a pleasing surprise, though I wish one could a la carte some of the dishes. When you arrive to the restaurant, you step down into a..."

Leon Thomas

"Delicious food with a great decor. The restaurant is set up very well and makes for a very enjoyable visit. I certainly recommend it to anyone..."

Tom Curney

"Went there on a very busy night and ordered 5 courses. Food was really delicious and looked amazing. Lovely experience and great service. Highly..."

Al Rostami

"My boyfriend and I had dinner here last night for the first time. We had the Spice journey Banquet it was sooo wonderful. We love trying lots if..."

Alana Camm

"I took my vegetarian girlfriend here for her birthday. The food was impeccable and so was the service. The cocktails are lovely and the venue..."

Daniel

"No seriously if this isn't on a must for ppl visiting melbourne then why botherthis is still my favourite place to eat been back several times and..."

Anna L

"Great food and great service all rolled into one. The staff are knowledgable and friendly, food looks and tastes great. They went above and beyond..."

Sharna Lee

"Maha is a restaurant that will take your taste buds on a journey through the Middle East. Shane Delia incorporates authentic Middle Eastern flavours..."

Olive Sundays

"Catching up with the gang meant we could go wherever we please. Mr Burberry strongly suggested Shane Delia’s middle eastern one hatted restaurant -..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Amazing restaurant with great customer service and they are so helpful to change the menu to suit your requirements. Its great value for money with..."

Sweetandyummie

"Massive fan of shane and the food he creates in his spice journey series. My partner and I were expecting something similar. We received a..."

Micky B

"Been here many times, the food is AMAZING !!! We usually get a 5 or 6 course meal which is a massive struggle to get through. The food is full of..."

Sharna

"We didn't have a booking and we were wise to come just as the restaurant opened to get 2 seats at the bar. We didn't mind... Had a few nibbles and..."

CW

"Went for the first time on Sunday did not know what to expect and was happily blown away!...had the four course share menu could not fault it good..."

Harry Tahana

"Exquisite food. My goodness the food gets better with every course. Had the 4 course and adored it all. The swordfish was magnificent. The parfait..."

The Greek Freak

"Great atmosphere here. Friendly service and pretty good food. We chose the 4 course share banquet with a good variety of dishes, hard to pick a..."

MN-A

"Completely speechless. This place is truly an unforgettable dinning experience... Probably among the best in Melbourne! They nail the dishes time..."

Hummus

"Had dinner yesterday evening with a group of 5. Went for the Spice Journey Soufra. Tasty food, lovely Pinot recommended by waiter. We were all very..."

Helene

"It has been a long time between drinks (well meals) at Maha. In fact it is my first visit after a couple of years and the renovation from a year..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"Have been here on three occasions for a burger and beer on a Friday (most recently a couple of weeks ago for a soft shell crab burger). Atmosphere is..."

AaronN

"Steve the waiter! What can I say. Professional, informative, integrity driven. Any place that wants quality in their staff should look to Steve! What..."

Ben

"Invited couple of friends for Friday lunch and it didn't disappoint. The service is perfect. We had the 4 course meal with matching wine and not a..."

Finger Lickin

"The Swine attended Maha for a work get together - what an absolute pleasure this was!! If only all work outings were this satisfying!. Despite a Maha..."

The Swine

"I don't often write reviews but I feel other diners should be aware that Maha charges 2% surcharge for visa credit card payment. Our group spent over..."

Julia Nicholson

"Lived up to the hype. Restaurant was less formal to what I expected which was great . We had the 4 course spice trail which was so much food. In the..."

Theodora Minas Gianniotis

"Headed to Maha a couple of nights back for dinner with my partner and was pleasantly surprised with the overall experience the food was great,..."

DaniStreetEats

"I always wanted to try this place as I love Persian food and heard a lot of good things about this place. We managed to get a booking for Sunday as..."

Food Lover

"The four of us went to Maha for a few aperitifs and dinner and the food and drinks were excellent. The cocktails list was mostly different than usual..."

Big L

"Aha aha - Maha you are impressive. The cocktails, menu, food quality, service. The four course menu is highly recommended. Thanks so much and..."

Jules1

"This place is just brilliant. Mentioned to the lady on the phone our booking was for Nancy's birthday. It was just a passing comment and I had..."

John Isaac

"We went to Maha Restaurant on our recent trip to Melbourne. The menu concept is different to your regular restaurant. You simply pick the number of..."

Amelia

"Wow.. i went a couple of months back with friends and we opted for the six course digustation. I am yet to stop talking about the amazing experience ..."

Kara Loves To Eat

"Visited Maha for their spice journey and had an amazing experience.Atmosphere and service were top notch.The four course menu was..."

Blue

"My friends and I ate here on Friday night and most of us had visited here before.I'm half Lebanese and tend not to eat out at Middle Eastern or..."

Let’s Eat!

"I am not really one to get caught up in restaurant hype. I still haven’t been to Chin Chin! (I know!) I also don’t get terribly wooed by the..."

Champagne And Chips

"Went there for Christmas lunch and one of the nicest experience's we have had in a long time. The food, staff and service was absolutely brilliant. ..."

Susie Graf

"An amazing experience. I went there for our Christmas team lunch and went for the degustation option. I loved every bit of it. The flavours were bold..."

Simrata Anand

"Went to maha to celebrate my birthday and was very impressed with the food and service overall. Fave dish was the pork ribs, flavours were incredible..."

Foodie03x

"Shane Delia is famous from his TV show Spice Kitchen, and his blend of Middle Eastern influences. Shane continues to experiment with flavours from..."

Louise Rhodes

"Decided on the 4 course and portions were spot on for the three of us. The room was quite dimly lit but it adds to the ambience; also kudos to the..."

Milla Vanilla

"Fantastic experience. We done the 4 course and the food was great. Besides the Lamb, that was a little over salted. The only let down was our..."

Scotty

"Had the Sunday fixed price lunch and boy was it good. Almost too much food but brilliantly presented and the service was outstanding. Shane runs a..."

Craig Willis

"We had our work Xmas lunch at Maha this year, what a success!! We had the six course tasting menu and some had the matched wines with it. The food..."

ClaireJ

"We had a wonderful evening on Thursday - i had requested a quiet area for a dinner for 8 of us, and we were placed in a semi-secluded area which was..."

Tolan

"I booked Maha for my girlfriend's birthday based on reviews and that it was a cuisine that looked a bit interesting and different. We both eat out a..."

Nathan Amery

"My wife & I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary with dinner at Maha. We took the 4 course Spice Journey Soufra which was pure heaven for the..."

Simon Meakin

"Had an amazing dinner at Maha last night. As a huge fan of Middle Eastern food I was sure I was going to love it and I was not disappointed. My..."

Ally Mudford

"While most fine dining restaurants entice diners with over-priced and over-exaggerated decors on a plate, there are many attempts to over-complicate..."

Brian K

"At the last moment I secured a place at Maha last week for their No Bull All Vegan Affair Degustation. Maha, in Melbourne CBD, has been highly..."

Green Gourmet Giraffe

"Delicious food and amazing wine list. Good for a special occasion as definitely refined dining at its best with a Middle Eastern twist! Will..."

Girlabouttown

"Absolutely beautiful generous lunch.. Impeccable service, high quality authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Absolutely loved it! Cozy ambience... Great..."

J88

"Had the 5 course set menu and I left feeling very satisfied. Each course was packed full of flavour. The restaurant was a bit dark inside and the..."

Foodie85

"Maha.. Was a choice to celebrate my wife's birthday.. The 4 course dine in as served were not just meals but a spice journey into savoring the..."

Billimoriap8

"We have eaten here a couple of times, and on both occasions we ordered the 6 course tasting menu. The service is absolutely fantastic, as the staff..."

Chef.fc

"Amazing, Amazing food!My partner and I both shared the 4 course dinner option and absolutely LOVED it!My partner is Lebanese so I was a..."

J122

"Dropped in for a birthday lunch at Maha and had the 6 course tasting menu and walked out with a smile. Very reasonably priced for the quality and..."

Alex Tee

"My partner and I came here for a birthday lunch and went for the tasting menu (6 course degustation style). As it was a Friday, the vibes were pretty..."

HungryMe

"Always amazing.Arrow early and grab a cocktail at the bar. The cocktail with morello cherries is a must.You dine from a 2+ course set menu..."

Jason Olive

"This is a tough one for me to review objectively. They say everyone is born with a few doppelgangers and I've found one of mine in Maha owner Shane..."

Jit

"Amazing food. Great service. Extensive range of alcoholic beverages from around the globe. I will definitely be back there again soon. You get the..."

Paul Kington

"I went to Maha a couple of times already. My favorite are the dessert and their burger. You wont be dissapointed. The burger is so juicy and they put..."

CLABEL

"Maha is a restaurant that will take your taste buds on a journey through the Middle East. Shane Delia incorporates authentic Middle Eastern flavours..."

Olive Sundays

"Amazing nothing but!!! New dessert on the menu is tooooo good. Love the atmosphere..."

Natalia Kajkic

"ELEGANT RESTAURANT, CLASSY AMBIENCE, GOOD FOOD, CHARMING STAFF AND TWO NO-NOS -- Maha is located in an ugly alley in the CBD, but you immediately..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Had an absolutely wonderful evening at Maha. The food was some of the best I've ever eaten and the service was fantastic. Well and truly surpassed my..."

Lucinda Welch

"We recently had our second visit to Maha and found it just as pleasing as the first time around! I could not fault the customer service at all - it..."

Melanie Jayne

"One of the most pleasant dining experiences ever. Incredible food and they cater to all dietary requirements. We order the Soufra menu and it was..."

2girls1breakfast

"Maha is one of the best. Shane's a wizard at combining flavour combos that explode in your mouth. The service is exceptional and the decor is..."

Ameliajcollins

"Walking into Maha I was blown away by the beautiful modern decor and buzzing atmosphere. We were escorted to our table of five which was nice and..."

Claire Loves Food

"I will preface this review by stating that I love eating out and like to think of myself as an enthusiast of the Melbourne food scene and very good..."

Jacinta Murphy

"The decor made you feel like you were away from the hustle & bustle of the city yet in an exotic & sophisticated environment, though not pretentious...."

The Pierced Palate

"We chose the four course tasting menu at lunch. Too yummy!! Most elements looked and tasted complex, others looked more simple and surprised with..."

Check Please

"This has got to be one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. We came for New Years Eve and stayed at the Rendezvous Hotel around the corner after..."

Innafatkid

"Maha is without a doubt one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Brought to you by chef and restaurateur Shane Delia, this enchanting Bond..."

The New Fave

"This place is great. We always come here when we visit from Sydney. Shane D dishes out the best Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern food we are yet to try...."

John Jag

"Lovely dinner, although pricing may be misleading. $700 = 4 people with alcohol!!Service was superb, food tasty, ambience ok.Not a..."

Kylie Mapleson

"Perhaps best middle eastern restaurant we've tried! Had the chef'so selection. And everything was just a different distinctive exotic taste, nothing..."

Ffsmaryjane

"Had the set menu degustation with my wife, I got matching wines. The food was amazing, it was nice to have all the middle eastern food prepared in a..."

JJfood

"Oh the matching wine!Oh the Turkish Delight Dessert!The slow cooked beef !The olive oil ice-cream!!!!!Attentive..."

Melike Kasap

"Maha did nothing but impress. Beautiful surroundings, fantastic menu and lovely drinks. The lamb is a true showstopper and a meal that I would..."

Sketchy Turtle

"Always a great night at Maha. The food is exotic and beautiful. Service is generally good but had a few mishaps over the years. The lamb will make..."

Shane Lucas

"Took my fiancé for his birthday and had the 5 course meal. Our first dish was a soup which was not part of the meal, it was absolutely delicious!!..."

Annie Haak

"I took my fiance here for her birthday. We opted for the 4 course menu without matching wines as we were keen on one of their stunning Italian reds...."

Matty T

"Divine food, excellent table service, quick and attentive, beautiful serene decor. Maha makes the best Mediterranean salad and slow cook lamb. Make..."

Maggie Hunter

"What a beautiful restaurant, wine list is fantastic, cocktails were even better. But unfortunately the food just wasn't that great since its..."

HH24

"From the booking to the bill the whole dinning experience was flawless. Delicious flavours, exciting textures and beautifully presented. The staff..."

Andree Semmens

"Good food, nice atmosphere and good service.I found a piece of plastic in the sauce on one of my dishes and they were very apologetic, but..."

Mike O'Brien

"We had a great night. The service was excellent from all staff all night. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant. We had a hard time choosing which..."

4chillies

"As a fussy-eater, Maha has been my go-to upmarket restaurant for many years. Now that my diet is fussy with pike (gluten- and dairy-free..."

Not My Bread And Butter

"A good experience last night indulging in the five course menu.All the dishes were sound and you could tell a lot of thought had gone into..."

MelbourneHunger

"My top dining experience of the year! Superb flavours and stunning service. Make sure you come here hungry as portions are generous! I even loved the..."

Eyes > Belly

"Short, sharp, crisp menu. Smart, exciting, even engaging cuisine. Some of the items served in the five course meal could only be termed as redefined..."

Dev F

"WOW! What an incredible experience, wait staff were impeccable and the food was simply out of this world. The staff does absolutly everything to make..."

James S

"We were accommodated at a table at the bar on a Saturday night even though we didn't have a booking. Lovely ambience and comfortable. Food..."

Geraldine Thomson

"So good that we bought the book!Save room for the banquet. The food is delicious and you'll want to make sure you have room inside for all the..."

Sandeep

"First time I went for work lunch in a group of eight, loved it so much took my uncle and partner next time and the food is gorgeous. It was very..."

Zan Akter

"Fabulous dinner last night at Maha We chose the 4 course option, every dish was full of amazing flavours matched with excellent wines.Very..."

Vincent

"Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. Food was interesting and delicious with intense flavours. Floor staff were..."

Jimmy

"I had a work lunch here in a group of 10 and were impressed by the quality of the service and professionalism of the staff. Across our table we had 4..."

Out And About

"Important occasion dinner w friends flying in for it - thank God we chose Maha. Everyone very impressed with food, atmosphere, service - efficient,..."

Szeling

"Best restaurant in Melbourne, amazing dishes, great service, great wine list, easy menu options, great atmosphere. Kids under 12 eat the banquets at..."

Peter Wu

"Loved it. Had the 5 courses and struggled to get through it but loved every mouthful. Every course was fantastic. We even had a surprise birthday..."

HHJ

"Maha is one of my favourite fine dining restaurants and they look after vegans incredibly well. We had a visit to the table from Shane Delia. He..."

Quincesandkale

"The dining experience is nothing short of amazing. The staff are very helpful and not in your face. The 5 course menu was fantastic. Beautifully..."

Ian

"Always enjoy ourself at Maha. Big, wholesome dishes with big flavours, I always leave full and comforted and ready for a bit of a nap! Desserts are..."

Dumplings For Breakfast

"Sublime food, impeccable service and divine atmosphere! So many beautiful Middle Eastern flavours to savour over 5 super-filling courses. The..."

Farzana

"Took my wife on Sunday to celebrate her birthday and had the 4 course for $65, what great value. We ate our way through the 13 dishes and we were..."

Michael Johnson

"Love it! Chief is a very guy. Lovely dishes. Kinda of Asian and European food. Heard they renew the menu recently. Will come for another visit...."

I_M_M_ND_

"My wife and I travelled 4 hours, from a little town in western Victoria. We both thoughly enjoyed our 4 course meal. Both first timers at..."

Chris Munn

"Excellent food with an intriguing blend of spices. Service was faultless right down to picking up on the fact that my wife loves Turkish delight and..."

Ashley Foley

"My partner and I arrived early for our 6pm reservation and were greeted warmly by a courteous waiter. As the clock struck 6pm sharp, all the..."

Epicurean

"Since learning I was going to Melbourne from Perth with my partner whilst he worked the only thing I could talk about was wanting to go to Maha and..."

Nidha

"Worth a visit. Enjoyed a family birthday celebration recently and chose the 8 dish degustation which was quite incredible. The dips were incredibly..."

Wendy Bourke

"Slow cooked lamb with pumpkin sauce will have u craving more!! just amazing. ambience and staff are fantastic..."

An.dao90

"Doughnuts yum!. I wish I had enough time for lunch here at least once a week, food is fantastic and the service is amazing. you won't be left feeling..."

Matt.standford

"One of the main reasons we chose to visit Melbourne and we weren't disappointed. Amazing food, amazing service amazing everything! We had the 6..."

Simone Weid

"We had an amazing lunch today. The food was absolutely beautiful and there was so much of it. Very polite and efficient service. Fantastic value for..."

Foodtingtons

"I ate at Maha last night at a table of four. We had the five course menu. We hardly spoke to each other after the food started being served!! Every..."

IZ

"Best restaurant in melbourne.. Seriously the best restaurant t in melbourne. Slightly pricey but the food is incredible. The flavors are ridiculous..."

Kitty Sanders

"written by forfoodssake Bianca: There is just something incredibly charismatic about Shane Delia, his food is in part, an extension of that charm...."

Forfoodssake

"Excellent in every respect. We went to Maha to celebrate two birthdays in one - my 60th and my brother's 70th. I have always enjoyed Shane's cooking..."

Bnic

"Great Food, Great Concept. Stumbled across MAHA last min without a booking, as they were fully booked we were sat at the bar & decided on the 2..."

Katie

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Mrsmaky

"Great anniversary outing. Took my special one to Maha for our 1 year and the place made the night an extra special one. Shane Delia is a master of..."

Yahya_eid

"Maha is a culinary experince of the Middle Eastern cuisine. It is one of Melbourne’s best restaurants and rightly so. Whenever I have visited this..."

Ryan Ilahi

"Shane Delia’s Maha has been a Melbourne stalwart for a while now, bolstered by guest appearances on MasterChef and his own TV show. What I didn’t..."

Jess Carey

"... I hope they have changed the menu because I would love an excuse to go back! It was a bit pricey, but it was definitely worth it for the quality..."

Olivia Baillie

"I think Ashley would agree with me that everything in this first course was absolutely delicious. From the hummus to the salmon, everything was so..."

Melludee

" So a few nights ago i went to a restaurant called Maha in Melbourne and I loved it. We went to celebrate my mum and a friends birthday and there..."

Chloe

"Last time I was there for lunch with La, and the restaurant was almost empty. The staff were attentive and helpful. And then we realised that..."

EnjoyEatWatch

"Maha Restaurant is part of the Made Group of restaurants (The Press Club, Little Press & Cellar, Hellenic Republic, PM24, St. Katherine's and Mama..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"I found Maha to be an outstanding restaurant and for $40 the three course soufra was excellent value. All the dishes we were given were of a great..."

Candice

"Ermagherrd. Where to start. Everything was excellent! The next course had my sister buzzing with excitement. I could tell by her anticipation that..."

Spohie

"I particularly love reading articles about the owner of Maha (along with George Colambaris), Shane Delia, as he seems to capture everything I love..."

LK

"In this course, cured king salmon topped with black chilli and a spiced toffee-like disc featured alongside smoked eel parfait, with tahini and lemon..."

Amy W

" Maha Bar & Grill is a one hatted restaurant known for its Mediterranean inspired Middle Eastern cuisine prepared by renowned Chef Shane Delia (who..."

Burger Friday

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). Value? The 'soufra' was excellent value! Would we go back? Yes - perfect for celebrations and..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"The Burger and Beef Lunch Special at Maha is obviously popular and I doubt it will be going anywhere soon. Had the beef pattie been a notch less..."

MikhaelfBlue

"I love the variety on dessert platters! Maha‘s platter consisted of fluffy donuts, chocolate ice cream, panna cotta with honeycomb and a middle..."

Jaime

"Maha Restaurant from the Made Establishment stable and Shane Delia, is one of the most popular restaurants in Melbourne - with Middle Eastern cuisine..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"I can confidently say that I have never had a less than brilliant meal at Maha, which, with it’s lively atmosphere and generous sharing menus, is..."

KYYL

"The service is flawless and the atmosphere potent with exoticisms. Minimum $150 per head if you intend on wine and you will, even though the..."

Dangerousduplicity

"Our three main dishes came out together, along with a side of rice and a salad. The first I tried was the chargrilled wild barramundi with dukka and..."

Let Me Feed You

"the turkish delight-filled doughnuts;and the unique Middle-Eastern interpretations of classical..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"We decided to have the four course lunch soufra . Here's our first course.. So there's the olives , saffron pickled vegetables , red bean and..."

Addy

"The coconut tapioca dish w/mint granita was faultless and left you wanting an entire bowl. That, to my surprise, was definitely the better dessert of..."

John

"The zucchini flowers were encased in a light yet unbelievably crispy batter that gave way to smooth ricotta under my knife. The herbed, almost..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Overall I cannot fault anything about our experience, the food was a delicious twist on the Middle East and the venue was a cosy underground..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"Our first little taste of Shane Delia’s food was a beautifully presented bowl of steak tartare, or kibbeh neya in Lebanese. But this wasn’t just..."

A Food Story

"Maha is the mediterranean inspired middle east restaurant in the George Calombaris empire. When it opened in 2008 it was the "it" place getting..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"We were well looked after and food was served within the time frame we requested and we all left with full bellies and smiley faces...."

Minda Barley

"Maha's Sultans Spring menu 2011. Heirloom tomatoes, sea urchin , basil labneh, spiced tomato chai - a crystal clear consommé, mildly spiced but..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"I have previously been to Maha however that was quite a few years ago so I was hesitant to dine there again however I found myself there at the..."

Petit Miamx

"What a complete, all-around remarkable experience. The service ensured we were taken care of, the décor was warm and cosy, and the food was the..."

Xjuzjuzjuzx

"My Dad’s family moved to Australia from Malta in the 70's, so I've grown up eating many of my Nanna's traditional homemade dishes. Malta’s food..."

Lisa Manche

"After a long bath to ease my aching feet, I was hungry again! Luckily we had reservations at Maha Bar and Grill. It's part of The Press Club Group..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Hungry. Went to MAHA with3 friends, i had to skip any seafood optionreplacing seafood with a smashed radish :-(dip was nice, but 1 small..."

Mark Mcculloch

"Romantic dinner for 2(the gay and the not so kosher Jew)). We enjoyed every little bite we had in our 4 course evening with a lovely atmosphere! The..."

Casey Jenkins

"Amazing service, atmosphere and flavour. Worth splashing out on the degustation for a date..."

Marina

"Amazing shared menu. I love this place. We had the 4 course shared menu and everything was amazing. Especially loved the lamb, cooked perfectly and..."

Toni

"Simply divine. What a treat, everything her is impeccable, we did the degustation menu and each dish was more delicious than the last, beautifully..."

Lady

"Stunning. I ate here on Easter Saturday evening at the 8:45pm time slot and was impressed from the moment we walked in the door. Upon arriving, there..."

Salono

"Fantastic. We went to Maha for my anniversary, and treated ourselves to the 6 course tasting menu with matching wine. Although expensive, I was not..."

Foodlover

"Sunday Session. Had a spice journey with the family on a super hot Sunday. Inside was cool and busy. Food is very good. As a restaurant owner we..."

Matt

"Amazing food, fantastic service and stunning cocktails made our anniversary an incredible..."

Andrew Oakes

"The food was perfection, the service impeccable (our waiter on the 27th was incredible), my birthday at Maha was spectacular. The staff were very..."

Sair29

"Delicious - not your usual Middle Eastern fare. I grew up with Middle Eastern tastes and was surprised to see a few friends from Middle Eastern..."

TheExpat

"Credit Card surcharge. Good dinning experience overall, I just don't understand how a place where you pay at least $100+ per person charge you a..."

Freddy A.

"Magical food and wine experience with superb service. The 6 course degustation with paired wines actually ended up being at least 9 courses of..."

Deb-m

"THAT LAMB!!. Recently went here on my boyfriend's birthday for the Spice Journey Sunday lunch. Absolutely amazing food and faultless service...."

Sarah

"Good food, great service, shame about the unnecessary credit card fee. We really enjoyed our dinner at Maha last week. The staff were knowledgeable,..."

Anthony Hasseldine

"Awesome. I took my wife here last night for her birthday dinner. We hade the 6 course menu, which ended up being 10 after the kitchen kept sending..."

Rhino

"Went here for our parents 50th wedding anniversary, fantastic night out. Had the 4 course soufra menu, it was perfect for a mix of people to share...."

Peter Farrant

"This was on my bucket list for a while and finally came by through a work dinner. We had the 4 course with wine. The waitress looking after us was..."

K.diep

"Lunch at Maha With the kids. We went to Maha for lunch with our 2 teenagers and had the 4 course sampler .... We were delighted with the food and..."

Jones Crew

"Wow! What an experience... One to remember that's for sure. The food was ahhhhmazing, outstanding service.. And to top it all off we met the man..."

PG

"Three visits - and three glorious meals! Bland? I don't think so.... Subtle, evocative, clever, delicious, fragrant and downright delicious?..."

Kate And Rob

"4 out of 5. We dined here for our anniversary last Saturday night and enjoyed it very much, with one small exception - chocolate brownie for dessert...."

CMN

"Maha is located on Bond Street, CBD, which appeared more like an alley to me, the restaurant is on the basement level, but don't be fooled, for once..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Confused.... A group of us dined at Maha on the 12th of September 2014 and we had pre-selected the five course menu. I am from a Middle Eastern..."

Nadia

"Amazing!. My partner took me here for my birthday as there is a vegan banquet option which was impressive enough in itself! Normally I struggle to..."

Laura Canil Campione

"Best in Melbourne. Beautiful, Beautiful restaurant. A lovely ambient feel, sensational staff and best of all amazing food. My Husband and I were so..."

Belinda De Vos

"Best in Town. To the crew at Maha,I have been coming in for sometime now, sometimes for dinner and even sometimes a catch up with friends for a..."

Gary Bee

"Maha love..... We went here Sunday 24/8 for our 25th anniversary. Having never watched the show (or even knew about it) we just wanted to go..."

Tyler Brown

"Just fantastic!!!!. This restaurant was the highlight of our weekend away to celebrate my husbands 50th! We were greeted warmly upon arriving a..."

Lbaker

"I was very fortunate to be taken to Maha for a special lunch today & may I say, it was beautiful. We had the 4 course lunch menu & I enjoyed every..."

Rato

"Mr Delia, I was interested in going to your beautiful restaurant for a special dinner, but after reading the menu and the prices I know that I will..."

Hilda

"This was my first time trying middle eastern food, and I will be going back for more!The service was impeccable, my wife is pregnant and they..."

Sean

"This has to be Melbourne's hidden gem, I have been a regular here for a while now and can honestly say the service is exceptional and consistent and..."

Ezz

"My sister and I had a night to remember! We absolutely loved the experience. We had the four course soufra banquet. Every course that came out was..."

Georgie

"Absolutely "Maha-vellous". Let's just say that when a restaurant exceeds your expectation in every possible way, you're just going to come onto..."

Nannoo

"We enjoyed every meal and every minute at MAha - the food was delicious and the service was faultless (NZ waitress Danni)! We had the 4 course and..."

Christina Fernandes

"Lucky enough to have my birthday lunch this week. Really loved that the set menu was available in a vegetarian option. It's such a nice change to be..."

Megan C

"Amahazing!. Maha is amazing! I've been looking forward to going for a while and it exceeded expectations. The service staff were friendly and were..."

Kng

"Good for a once off. If you like trying different cuisines then this one is a must. Very tasty and interesting presentations of various dishes in a..."

Gastro

"Have been here a few time now and love the Spice Journey menu. Great food and flavours. Staff were friendly and helpfull with drink..."

Adamalta

"Exceptionally Good!. Went there in February for a Valentine / Birthday treat. The atmosphere is very welcoming, the waiters are very good and mostly..."

Ver_ecdl

"Flavour sensation from beginning to end!. We came in for lunch on Monday 30th June. My hubby and I had a rare ‘date day’ so we took full..."

Jess

"Review. I decided to take my wife on her birthday on 30th of June for a lunch at Maha.It was our first visit to this restaurant.The atmosphere was..."

Tom

"Went here for a friends birthday dinner. Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgable staff and delicious food. We all had the 2 course meal which..."

Jade

"WOW! We got a last minute booking here and it turned out to be highlight of our boys trip to Melbourne. We had the six course option with matched..."

Andrew D

"There needs to be a 'love it' button as 'like it' just doesn't cut it. I have dined at Maha 5-6 times and have never been disappointed. Although I'm..."

Tennille

"Amazing! I think that's all that's needed to be said about the food. Be warned there is so much food, go on an empty..."

Claire Johnsen

"Food was spectacular. Recommend the four courses and variety, authenticity and quality of produce spot on. Service impeccable - highly..."

Hanna Murray

"Very impressive.. We visited in march and were blown away by the exquisiteness of each dish put before us. such incredible care and attention to..."

Moodlesoup

"Absolutely beautiful. The staff were so friendly and the food... Omg the food. Amazing. Everything was perfection. We will definitely be coming..."

Ginny

"Worth the trip. On a recent visit we dined at Maha in the hope of replicating a memory of a previous experience with them.All I can say is very..."

Manger Maven

"We went for my birthday and the service was attentive and informative - first class. Nothing too much trouble. Food was exquisite and they went to..."

SG

"Best restaurant experience!. Maha was one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. I've always wanted to dine here, since both my parents..."

Jade Pacecca

"A wonderful dinning experience for a celebration exception food wine service highly..."

Anne Sinclair

"Just wow. My partner took me here last night for my birthday and he honestly made the perfect choice. The food was simply stunning and the service..."

Silvia Sk

"Fantastic place hidden in the side streets. Had the banquet and requested vegan and what they produced was spectacular both in taste and..."

Smw

"We came here for lunch to celebrate Mother's Day early and opted for their four course banquet menu which was good value at $45 per..."

Miffy7

"Great!. Celebrated my birthday at Maha last night. Staff were extremely knowledgeable about the food, beer and wine, as they should be at a..."

Andrew Young

"Every dish is delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves here, although a little pricey, but definitely worth it, it was a friends birthday, who..."

Alexis

"Beautiful ANZAC night. We had the 5 course banquet with matched wines. Our night started off with a warm relaxed welcome and an amazing ANZAC..."

Hjordan

"$$$ but delicious Middle Eastern food. I enjoy coming to Maha for fine dining Middle Eastern food. Previous visit a la carte was given same footing..."

Lainey

"Just perfect!. Simply divine, amazing food, attentive staff, great range of wines, every mouthful is delicious, immaculate venue, such a pleasure to..."

Raylene

"Can't wait to come back!. Went to Maha for the first time tonight for a belated birthday celebration and had the 4 course banquet which was..."

Alanajoy73

"Wonderful experience. Turned up with no reservation and were accommodated immediately. we had the 4 course menu and were stuffed afterwards with..."

Michael Epis

"Delicious food and warm engaging service that you don't expect in such a top restaurant. We had our 1 year old son with us for dinner and still felt..."

SandL

"My Fav. One of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne.the slow cooked lamb is to die for and the turkish delight donuts are..."

Adam Megens

"Best restaurant in Melbourne. Have been lucky to have tried many great places worldwide but Maha is my place of choice in Melbourne and I always..."

Zosha

"Delicious food and excellent service. We dined here last night and had a wonderful dining experience. Delicious food with amazing flavours and lots..."

Vivian

"Friendly and honest service, excellent food, great wine pairing - thanks for a wonderful night..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Thankyou for sharing your experience. Went with some special friends on Sunday for a catch up & birthday celebration. What a fantastic experience...."

Gabn

"Hadn't been here before but decided to take a group of friends in the hope that it didn't disappoint ... And it definitely didn't. What a fantastic..."

K C G

"Amazing. Maha is a unique dining experience in many ways.From the moment we were seated, our waiter (the wonderful Brad) asked whether we..."

Sallyekong

"What more can we say but amazing!!! The menu looked amazing but there were a few things that we didn't eat (shellfish) and the kitchen were more than..."

Luibelui

"Delia delights. Shane, things are humming along. Brilliant service, flavour explosion-cooking from the heart is always appreciatedHis prompt..."

Uroldoc

"Perfect!. Loved..."

Hunt4r

"My favourite go to restaurant for fine dining. Consistently flavoursome and decadent with perfect service and timing. Went yesterday and was ecstatic..."

Lisa Booey

"Plates of Heaven. We went to Maha last night for my Birthday.From the great atmosphere to the flavours in every dish, the meal was..."

S And D

"Maha is undoubtedly my favourite restaurant in Melbourne! I have been here on several occasions and it never fails to disappoint! Every single thing..."

AH

"Excellent. Never a disappointing meal! Atmosphere, food and service is second to none.Thank..."

Penny

"Shane Delialicious. I recently took some Queensland friends to Maha for a night out. I've got a five month old baby and am largely under house arrest..."

Jasmine Foley

"Definitely go!. We had a birthday celebration - 4 of us - and we chose Maha. We did the 4 or 5 course set menu and we loved it all. Everything was..."

Helen

"Unexpected. Wow this restaurant is something special. The food can be a bit challenging but in a very good way. The familiar and very unfamiliar..."

ChrisR

"Have just finished our meal in Maha and while not the best food I've ever had, it was a very close call. We had the four course set menu with wines..."

Dillington

"Visited this restaurant last night and was amazed by the quality and variety of food, ambience and impeccable service! We chose the 6 course menu (my..."

Bree

"Wow! Just wow!. We had such a fantastic time - the food was brilliant, the care and detail that went into each dish demonstrated the pride that all..."

Blergh!

"Nice food, Questionnable service. A group of 5, we booked dinner for the first night of service following the Xmas break. When we arrived, our table..."

Jaymie

"Great New Years in. My partner and I joined a couple of our friends to spend New Years Eve at Maha Restaurant.Our initial impression of the..."

Foodlover

"Awesome. Great food and impeccable service! I'm obsessed with the slow cooked lamb and the dessert..."

Hungryeyes13

"Christmas at Maha. I've dined at Maha several times and always been amazed at the quality, presentation, service and overall value for money of the..."

Carlo Di Martino

"Had a wonderful dining experience! The food and cocktails suggested were amazing and the service was exceptional too. Even my 20mnth old son was..."

Anuj Batra

"Amazing experience. Finally, after having been a fan of Shane Delia and wanting to dine at Maha for years now, I had the chance on my recent trip to..."

Gradmania

"An unforgettable experience. Went to Maha to celebrate my best friend's birthday and we had the 6 course vegan degustation. It was amazing!! The..."

Janice Lee

"Great service and food. Last night my partner and I had a reservation at Maha in Melbourne. I have very strict dietary requirements at the moment and..."

Fernandop76

"Last week I was lucky enough to spend a memorable night here for my birthday.Whilst not having tried many middle-eastern cuisines in the past to..."

Paul

"We were here last night for my partners birthday...and lets just say I was definitely in the good books when we left. We chose to sample what was on..."

Shil1402

"My wife and I celebrated our 3rd wedding Anniversary at Maha, and we had a fantastic night! Great ambience, and a memorable dining experience. Our..."

Dflawless

"Food absolutely amazing. Was disappointed that we got charged $6 each for a glass of sparkling water, which not all of us had and was not made aware..."

Sarah

"Thank you Maha!. Celebrated an anniversary last night at Maha and had a fantastic experience. The food and the ambience were amazing but I have to..."

Ana Truong

"Fantastic evening. We went to Maha last night (oct 31st) and enjoyed the most amazing meal. We have been lucky to dine at some very nice restaurants..."

Gtlockyer

"Went for valentines day 2013 and have been a few times before that.Food is absolutely delicious. Generous servings. Down to earth fantastic..."

Therese

"A delectable eating experience. Very enjoyable, great variety yet complimentary..."

The Hoffs

"Saha!. Maha has been a restaurant I've been dying to try for a long time now, as I'm a huge Shane Delia fan, and I finally got around to trying it..."

A.

"Amazing. Went to Maha for a birthday and had a great night, food was amazing, wine was amazing, service was....amazing!! My only criticism would be..."

Saffron

"Came here twice for the spice road special on Sunday, amazed every time, also happy with the service, would recommend anyone to come..."

Annie Akina Zhou

"Consistently Great.. We've dined here several times, and consider it a sure thing. Consistently attentive service, excellent food and incomparable..."

LoveWholeFood

"'Soufra'cking amazing!. Took some work colleagues to Maha for a 4 course Soufra lunch. An amazing selection of dishes were presented in each of the..."

Kateo

"Absolutely love this restaurant! It is right around the corner from my work so I often go there with friends for bday lunches, catch ups etc. would..."

Little Babushka

"Shane Delia'a restaurant is one that everyone should try. I recently celebrated my birthday with my partner here and we had a great fine dining..."

ThatFoodie

"Second visit, the staff are wonderful, all very helpful and obliging, great food, great atmosphere, lots of smiles..."

Paul Smith

"Well...not what it used to be :(I'v visites Maha on probably 10 occasions and have always highly recommended it to friends and family. Have been..."

Aida

"First trip to Maha and it lived up to all expectations. We had the Sultan menu. Too many delicious flavours to have a favourite course. Only..."

Geordie

"Amazing sunday lunch for fathers day, first time there,the food was amazing, will definitely return, loved the..."

Foodiecritic

"Beyond our expectations!!. We ordered the Latifa banquet's and had such an amazing night. Great atmosphere, great service, and mostly the food was..."

Ally Marsh

"Birthday satisfaction. My father booked us in for a Sunday birthday lunch. Walking down into the restaurant the decor was so welcoming and..."

Orian Ibraheim

"An absolute delight. When dining at better establishments in Melbourne you must come with the excitement of the adventure, it's not Friday take..."

Brett Costa

"Delicious Dinner. Dined at Maha last night for the first time and was impressed with service, food and wine. We had the 6 course Latifa menu and..."

Linda Wataszczuk

"Went here last Thursday for my birthday & after living overseas for a couple of years decided I wanted to go back to an old favourite.... Did not..."

Eat Tweet Love

"Great!. Went there on late notice for partners birthday after previously seeing the owners cooking show on tv. The food was delicious! The service..."

Andi

"Wow.. We had the Sultan's Feast with matching wines, what a meal. So much good food, do yourself a favor and don't eat lunch. The food was amazing,..."

Lala N' Paw Paw

"Went to mahafor dinner sunday 30 june,it was amazing loved it definatly wll go backson...."

Mena Defazio

"Delish. I had the Turkish delight martini and it was yum! We ordered the 6 course menu which was too much food and meant that we could not enjoy the..."

Farhaana Desai

"Had a few meza which was nice and the service was great. Would go back..."

Sammy

"Delicious!. The food here and the customer service is the best I have had! This is, by far, my favourite..."

Piper

"Everything is amazing. Loved the Soufra menu. Everything is spot on everytime! Can't wait to..."

Foodie13

"Had their degustation meal, $125 for 8 courses + 1 amuse bouche. Sex on 9..."

Foodfinder

"Fantastic Experience. My partner and I have been going to Maha now for over 3 years. Every time our experience has been fantastic, the only exception..."

Damian

"I get excited every time I get to go!. Not only is it some of the best food I've ever eaten, the whole experience is extraordinary. Probably the..."

Ocean Girl Charlie

"Fantastic food & great atmosphere! Maha is an excellent place to go to experience a fantastic amalgamation of great flavours & cultures. The staff..."

Robzevnav

"Very professional. Unlike a few new kids on the block this place exudes..."

Ashok Brini

"Briliant Set Menu. Have been thinking to eat here for along time. Finally on Thursday last week, me and my sister were give this a try. We cannot..."

Kev

"Delicious food, attentive service. Third time to this gorgeous establishment was a wonderful experience. Opted for the 8 course degustation which was..."

Vickibonbon

"Great Influences. Have been 5 times and walked away impressed each time. Its rare to go somewhere and have complete confidence that whatever they..."

Nick

"Never Disappoints. The first time we pop into Maha was for my birthday and we have been back several times now and we have never been disappointed..."

KennyK

"Great venue. Not bad food but super overpriced for what you get. Don't think I'll be back- simply not worth..."

Pearcy

"Last night my boyfriend I went to Maha for the first time to celebrate Valentines Day. We had a choice of two banquet meals and we decided on the..."

Shrillpog

"Marry Me Shane Delia!. If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate something special, or to seal a big deal - Maha's that place. Every bite is..."

Joliem

"Food was delicious, and very attentive staff. Would definitely go there..."

Rosemary

"Nice. We went there for dinner as a random mid-week treat and tried the 6 course degustation, plus the addition of Turkish Delight donuts. The 6..."

Johnny U

"Love this place. Unique flavours and combinations that give your taste buds an..."

The Red Dress Melbourne

"Wow! Best dining experience to date! Fantastic service, nice ambience & food that was not only delicious, but visually impressive! The takeaway tea..."

Tara H

"Christmas lunch. Had christms day lunch here $135 each good range of food but quality not outstanding.Would have expected better for the price..."

Pat

"Wow!. Had the 4 course lunch here last week, such delicious food and so CHEAP! $45 for 4 courses in middle of the city,..."

Amanda

"Great restaurant, get the soufra!. I've eaten here twice now, and both meals have been fantastic. Fantastic food and really great..."

Eric

"Great but be wary of "non-freebies". I really enjoyed my dining experience at Maha. The two of us had the full degustation meal. Food was quite..."

Vickie

"Best arabic food. Maha is so good lots of atmosphere and the food is outstanding although a little pricey but actually worth it will def go..."

Caroline Tripoli

"Thought I would surprise my in sister and brother in-law for a belated birthday dinner.... I think my husband got the biggest surprise paying the..."

Miss B

"Loved it. Well done, i will be..."

Timothy

"We had the 6 course Sultan's and it was absolutely delicious. If it didn't go against proper food etiquette I would've licked every plate clean. Hats..."

Kelly

"Being from a middle Eastern background I had high expectations and I found Maha's interpretation of middle eastern cuisine quite authentic and..."

Christina

"We just ended a 4 day weekend with lunch at Maha. We ate at an almost embarrassing number of 'hot spots' over the 4 days, and I have to say Maha..."

Food Critics Wife

"Food - We had the Soufra 5 course meal, well presented, excellent variety, very well prepared food. Ambience - I'd rate this restaurant as one..."

GGx

"Great night out. Went here as a party of five and had a great time. Got the chefs choice menu, which was fantastic. Shane Delia delivered the main..."

Patrick Malcolm

"Mahavalous!. My boyfriend and i went to Maha to celebrate our anniversary and was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional service and food. There was..."

VyLex

"Great food and service. I took my partner here for her birthday and must say that we had an enjoyable evening in regards to the service and food. We..."

Noneedtocook

"Yumm. I went there with my partner. We agreed that the food was almost better than sex..."

Meowth

"Amazing food and great service. Well worth the price tag. One of our group was Vegetarian and Maha were only too happy to accommodate. What a..."

Amy Vee

"Wow. Love it! We went to Maha last night. The place was full, with a great vibe about it. Just walking in we immediately thought 'oh, this place is..."

Mel

"Tastes as good as it looks!. Maha has a dark, broody feel to it as you descend from the street into the restaurant. I loved the dark furnishings, the..."

Bianca Jade

"Special occasion dining at its best. Been here twice on Sunday nights, and was impressed both times.Ambience at this place is amazing. When..."

Sue

"Love it!. Love, love, love eating at Maha!!! The banquet is spectacular and the service is perfect. Make sure you get the turkish delight..."

Ava

"Confusing. Dined here for the 8 course Dego and was expecting a nice balance of dishes over the eight courses.First course was enjoyable,..."

Jason

"Great service, our young waiter was knowledgable & passionate about wine. Just snacked in the lovely bar area & ate Mezze (which was pretty over..."

Littlemissfoodsnob

"Intimate dining and pleasant ambience. Had the 6 course degustation and found a few of the courses were very salty, but overall the experience was..."

Dumba

"Maha is one of my favourite places to eat. I love the 4 course souffra meal and it never fails to disappoint. I wouldn't recommend the 8 course..."

Hhunni

"Great Service. Ate dinner here for a special occasion. Had the 8 course degustation and purchased a bottle of wine. Right from the phone call to..."

Jbaby_18

"We went to Maha last Friday night and had the 8 course degustation menu with wine accompaniment. The latter is an absolute necessity and for the..."

Peppermint Stick

"One of my fave high end restaurants. Service does lack a lil bit but food is amazing! The cocktails just as..."

Narelle Johnson

"Satisfied..... I came here for a anniversary with my partner a while ago (2010), the service was great atmosphere was good, not too fine dining style..."

Foodlover

"Faultless & brilliant for vegans!. This was our fourth visit and we ordered Soufra for vegans - leaving it to the chef and his team to surprise us..."

Spwopw

"Good but not great. This restaurant has been on my wish list for a while now, so I was excited when I got the chance to finally go. I enjoyed the..."

Viktor

"Absoult Divine!. After having dine here three times in the last year this is one of that everyone has to try.There are no words to express the..."

Goldie S

"The best lamb in the universe and the best desserts. Only thing I could fault was the fattoush - bit soggy. I love this place and would eat here ever..."

Missy

"We took family here for a 60th. We could not fault the service, food, wine, ambiance. One of the best dining experiences in Melbourne! We left..."

Th

"This little Middle Eastern restaurant is tucked away on Bond Street and has a lovely atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. We thourghly enjoy the..."

Andy Mak

"Delicious. Dined here on Sunday for the 4 course $65 set menu. Everything was absolutely delicious! Being a vegetarian I was perfectly catered for,..."

ELouise

"Superb. Had a wonderful lunch at Maha - everything was wonderful. The food, the service, the drinks. The soufra was a varied selection of inventive..."

Raj

"Delicate and delicious!. My partner brought me here for lunch. I am vegetarian, he isn't. We chose the 4 course soufra, as he had been advised I..."

Aeg

"Never disappoints. Will always be my favorite restaurant in the world. Every meal is packed with flavour! Absolutely..."

Kelly

"Awesome food. Great service. Amazing food. Very unique and interesting flavours. Walked out thoroughly content and satisfied. Great service. Coming..."

AJ

"Went there for dinner last night and loved it. Love how he puts a Maltese infulance on his food .will be..."

Sym

"My new favourite cuisine !!!. Warm and welcoming greeting, recognised from our previous visit, each of us were made to feel special and we knew we..."

Twifty

"Think I've found my new favourite restaurant. Wonderful dining experience at Maha last night. Food superb and staff exceptional. Wine list..."

Hayley

"Turkish Delight Martini. An awesome take on a classic, infused with real turkish delight pieces and the scent of rose water (i think) upon every..."

TC

"Beautifully presented a tasty food. Great service, a real dinning experience - will save up and be..."

Clenden

"The Super Maha!. I lost count on how many times I have been here....We normally take longer lunch on Fridays to come here from work ... its all..."

Tulipa Manse

"Fantastic!!!!! Ordered the lunchtime 5 course meal and loved it!!!!! Definitely will dine again!!!!! Thank you!!!! Best experience of..."

Daniel Low

"Great for lunch. The 3-course lunch menu is great value, delicious and generous. We had pleasant, efficient service. Perfect if you can get away from..."

Pam

"Oh my god what a dinning experience. This place has moved into my top 10 of Melbourne - the food was amazing!! if you havent experienced this i..."

NinjaZu Ate

"Good Snapper. Good food, line caught goldband snapper was a great..."

John

"Yum. Amazing food, quinoa was the best I've tried, we had the 3 course tasting and finished with Turkish delight doughnuts, really good. The wait..."

Frances

"A Sunday Delight. This was my first visit to Maha and after hearing many mixed reviews thought I would try it out myself. I took a girlfriend to..."

Rozzles

"Love it!. I think George has done very well with this restaurant. I just love the feel of this place from the moment I walked in. I love the..."

Chompz

"Wonderful!. The Sunday "familija tieghi" - set menu lunch at Maha is incredible. Every course was great, but the dessert platter was particularly..."

MelbourneEater87

"Amazing!. Never having really tried Middle Eastern food, this was awesome.Had the Snapper and Lamb Shoulder, both in my top dishes of the..."

Gavin Haak

"Artsy food that filled the belly. The venue itself is beautiful, the dark wood, dimmed lighting, fabolous service and the music is lovely to the..."

Kooshie

"My mates and I went to maha for a special birthday dinner, and were extremely happy with our choice in restaurant. Not only was the service..."

Hungry

"Lovely. Really well executed food. flavours were perfect, i intend to eat there..."

Eudaemonia

"A keeper. The menu, quality and variety of food, presentation and service always impresses. You get more than what you pay..."

Linh Dang

"Amazing experience from start to finish. 8 course menu was unbelievable. Service was amazing, our waitress was sweet and very helpful. Can't wait to..."

KG

"Poached free range pullet egg, joselito iberico, smoked bread, jamon, cauliflower. This is only my 3 or 4th time tasting Mediterranean style meal...."

Kenneth Thank You

"Turkish delight doughnuts. I am love... that is all . Great..."

Cynthia Paladine

"Memorably good food & service. Our Bucket List Dinner Club (4 of us) had Friday night dinner at Maha. From welcome to goodbye, the amazingly good,..."

FarmrsMarktsFan

"Nom nom nom. Had a four course lunch soufra at Maha today.... amazing food, fresh and delicious. Matching wine was appropriate, and well timed. Wait..."

EveandApple

"If been a few times and have never been unhappy. Great fresh, tasty and interesting foods. Make sure u try the..."

Daniela

"Fantastic ambience and exotic food... well-priced. Nice ambience and certainly something different. The appetiser dishes were very well-presented and..."

Omnidragon

"Don't sit near the bar or door.. Food excellent.To make sure your expensive night out it not ruined by a cold wind coming in the door or people..."

Jennpf

"The Sunday lunch meal was good value at 65 / head. Skip breakfast! 12 hour roast beef was awesome. Fish too. Dessert underwhelming which was unusual..."

Gumby

"While desert isnt a huge thing on my "after a nice meal" list, my food partner in crime said "You have to have dessert at Maha"! Well he was right!..."

Shane Parkinson

"Soufra = Great Value. I've been here five times, eaten twice at the lunchtime soufra and 3 times in the courtyard.Lunchtime weekday soufras..."

Amee

"Maha has amazing food, the meat dish on the bone is truly spectacular. I haven't been here for at least a year or more, so good to see the..."

David

"For special needs, or a special occasion. As a student I'm usually a cheap eats kinda gal, but the quality of this place is really worth the price...."

Wonderfull

"I LOVE Maha!! By far my favourite restaurant!! Everytime I've been the food has been sensational, service impeccable.. simply cannot fault..."

Gertrude

"Expensive but worth it. Definitely worth a visit, the service was perfect, as was each..."

Davids

"Maha Bar and Grill. I've been there several times and the food and service have been consistently excellent. I recommend the soufra for a..."

PatInOz

"Brilliant food, service, atmosphere.. This place is deserved of a 2 hat cap as its consistently amazing. the food is punchy, with lovely textures and..."

Bt

"Persian Pleasure. A warm cavern on a cold May night. We chose the 4 course banquet with matching wines. Food was excellent and exciting, wine perhaps..."

Gourmand

"WARNING: Don't snack beforehand. The moment you step down into this magical place you know you are about to experience something special - the..."

My Last Supper

"Middle Eastern escape in the CBD.. I have been to Maha bar three times and would come here more often if the bank account allowed!Love the..."

Easternsuburbs_explorer

"Food was good but not really spectacular. But this place is very slick in every other respect. Great service, and extras/gimics like complimentary..."

Apexed

"Maha Uh-huh. Had the soufra, loved everything. My favourite was the slow roasted lamb. I would return solely just for that. The pork belly was meh. A..."

You Had Me At Haloumi

"Souffra delight. Maha has great fixed lunch menu for sharing. There are a lot of little samplings and this makes it interesting dining. The lamb..."

Pork Belly

"Amazing lamb!. Amazing ambience, food is fantastic and cocktails are pretty good too. Definitely will be..."

Sandra

"Soufra me!. Great value degus, being able to choose 3 or 4 courses for the shared soufra meal for 65 to 80 bucks. The amount of food given is also..."

Hungry Ronin

"Amazing lunch today! Had the four course soufra, so much food we left feeling food drunk! Incredible dessert and quail stuffed with duck... Who..."

Julia Galante

"Amazing!. The service, set up & food was top notch. I loved it and would go back without..."

Cee

"Exceedingly good. I must admit, this is the first time I've had mediterranian food so this is probably not a great review. The food was great, the..."

Oyster

"GREAT. We went on a Friday night and as were a group of 8 we ate the 4 course soufra $80 per person. As we booked for 6.30 session we had to be out..."

Simon

"Great place for variety. It's said to be expensive but if you go with any of the banquets there is plenty of food. Slow roast lamb was great as was..."

Damian Mccarthy

"Tasty. Whilst Maha is an expensive restaurant it is better value for money than other options as you leave stuffed. The lamb shoulder is to die..."

Malteser

"Great flavours. This is the place that got me started on my blogging journey. the dinner i had here with my sister was absolutely delicious and i..."

Xjuzjuzjuzx

"Impressive!. Ate here with a group of 12, and had a great time. The food was tasty and full of flavour, the 4 courses were definitely very satisfying..."

Coffeeaddict

"Wow what a night!!!. I dined at Maha last week and cannot stop talking about it. We chose the sultans feast menu which we were told was a selection..."

AJ

"Pretty Good. A short time ago, I went on a work dinner for the first time to Maha.Atmosphere, decor and service is right up there with the..."

Cedric

"Outstanding. Possibly the best dining experience i've had. atmosphere was terrific, the service was prompt, attentive, helpful & friendly and the..."

Augo

"Very delicious. Tried the 4 course with wines and everything was very good, piping hot bread to go with the first course dips and olives, washed down..."

Cs

"Gorgeous atmosphere, gorgeous food. .Pros:- Good variety of food, something different for a change- Wait staff know their business,..."

CMcP

"Interesting maha. Me and hub had the 5 course at maha last night and the food was interesting but some really needed an acquired taste like the mint..."

Foodlover

"Each course gets better and better. The food was diverse, fresh and full of flavour and great value for money. We did the set menu of four..."

Brigit Cole

"The 4 course souffra offers new delights with each mouthful. Nobody could want more food but there is plenty of bread if your appetite is especially..."

Amelia

"Nice flavours but average value only for the money. Good..."

MAB

"Different. Nice food ,sweets good.service a bit..."

Spooner

"Of desserts. We went for a 4 course feast at maha.but really, the food wasnt too impressive and was really filling....but you know..."

Claralyn

"Mouth watering. Great atmosphere, fabulous food and good service. recommend starting with a cocktail and progressing to the menu recommendations -..."

Marine Sparkle

"Superb. As good as food gets in Melbourne. The unlimited mineral water scam doesn't..."

Fat Tony Mok-Belle

"What a surprise!. I have been to Maha a couple of times and have enjoyed my visits everytime I visit. Maha has a chilled out vibe, it's location..."

Chefosaurus

"Delicious. After the boring food I had at Comme last week, going to Maha was certainly a redeeming experience for my tastebuds. I am not a..."

Jingles

"Fabulous! Go the soufra and you won't regret it. Save room for the Turkish delight doughnuts on the dessert..."

Lu Lu Sollitto

"Great food, great service. The food comes out to share between the table, which is good, as it makes for a more fun experience. We had the 5 course..."

CP

"Great!. Fantastic cocktail- the maha royale was delicious. The food was awesome and the turkish delight filled donuts mean this is my new favourite..."

Loulou

"This is it - HEAVEN. Heaven can not get much better if Maha is anything to go by. No, this is not the Press Club and we do not want it to..."

Kiwigirl

"Great food, great feel, great fun. The title says it all. The food is wonderful, the helpings perfect, the variety great, the atmosphere warm, and..."

Nicholas Gold

"Recommended. We had the degustation and were very impressed with the food, the atmosphere and service. Save room for the..."

The Bee

"Cannot be beaten. We have visited twice in the last 6 months and this is now our favourite restaurant. We cannot fault anything about this classy..."

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