TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

House Of Fides

86/100 (1006 ratings)

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"I went here yesterday with a couple of friends and hand down the best Turkish cuisine I've ever had. better then upmarket restaurants I've been to in..."

Emmanuel Amor Al-Jinavo

"If your after authentic homemade Turkish cuisine House of Fides is the place to go to. Excellent food excellent service banquet for 2 was amazing..."

Voula Pterneas

"First timers, the service was great from when we walked in the door and the food was awesome! Definitely recommend this place anyone looking for..."

James Mokdsi

"My son and i had lunch here recently, my wife is Turkish, so i know a little about the cuisine, we had the mix grill which was absolutely delicious,..."

Gabriel Simonetti

"Closest place to the true turkish breakfast/ food experience in Melbourne. Don't bother going anywhere else!..."

Selin Bilginer

"I dined here in 2015 and just loved the authenticity of the Turkish cuisine at House of FIDES. I was back again with my family last night and it was..."

Erina MacDonald

"Been here a number of times and I am yet to find ONE complaint. Food is phenomenal, staff are so friendly and accommodating...HIGHLY recommended the..."

Leon Alexander

"It’s not just the food here that is fantastic as the hospitality is also amazing . Finding a family run restaurant that actually cares about both..."

George Dimopoulos

"Amazing food and service! I go here quite often and it is always really really good.. alway busy but the food comes very quickly and is always..."

Lauren Crawford

"Beautiful fresh food with the best service. All the staff are lovely. The bread is made in the restaurant right when you order it. Can't get any..."

Kaylene Wilson

"Spotted this little gem today so stopped and had a light lunch, great friendly service and delicious fresh food will definitely be..."

Kerry Campbell

"Finally somewhere that knows the importance of dressing their salad! Food was all very tasty - the gozleme will be the catalyst of many return..."

Mireille

"Best borehk ever. Very friendly staff. Service fast sometimes and very slow others. Authentic Turkish place. I'll be..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"This place serves up amazing Turkish cuisine and is a favorite among the locals. They are known for their Gozleme that is made freshly in..."

M3lissa____

"Nice place on Keilor road which we had heard a lot about. Had a very good experience with polite service, amazing Turkish Tea and equally amazing..."

Sudip Chakraborty

"The ambedience, warm faces, peaceful music and food made me feel as though I was in Turkey. On top of all this, the food was spectacular. The lentil..."

Marco

"One of the best Turkish restaurants in Melbourne. I feel soo comfortable every time I come here.Amazing service Friendly staffQuality..."

Gokhan Aksakal

"Always a welcoming atmosphere - delicious food, very authentic. Little bit pricey and I feel portion size has definitely gotten smaller. Overall..."

GoodFoodGoodMood

"Visited for dinner this evening- mid week, start of winter, freezing. Really lovely service from a young girl- definitely a family run restaurant. I..."

Vegemite Girl

"I don’t usually eat Turkish food I’m fussy and came here with friends. Waitress recommended the scotch fillet with potatoes and tomato based..."

Kelly Ferreira

"Nice Turkish food. Good value for money. Service was a bit slow however the food was nice with good sized portions and a range of yummy..."

Daniella Tania Pino

"Great food and consistent. I recommend the meat platter, the bread that comes with it is gorgeous! Make sure you get a Turkish coffee to top it..."

James

"Ate here a few weeks ago and can highly recommend this place! Delicious and super fresh food was served along with lovely service and super friendly..."

LC

"Delicious food! Real, authentic Turkish cuisine that was delicious. Warning: this food fills you up fast! Keep that in mind when placing order..."

Christie Lee Holbrook

"A very busy restaurant with friendly staff and delightful food. Every dish we tried was just about right in terms of flavour and taste. Would..."

Sash

"We ate here Saturday night and the place was almost full even at 630pm! I found this place by searching Zomato and was not disappointed! All of the..."

Emma

"If you want authentic traditional Turkish dishes, this is a winner. We ordered the Yaprak Sarma (which ended being my favourite), Spinach and cheese..."

Virgil

"The staff were very warm and welcoming. The first thing my guest and I noticed was the pleasant smell of different foods being cooked fresh. When we..."

Stav Karas

"Really enjoyed this place. Came with my fam a second time and seeing myself come here for a couple of times. Unfortunately I didn’t take any other..."

Miyonikuromizu

"Amazing ! Friendly atmosphere, really good honest food at a great price . Love it!!! Will certainly return . We had the breakfast platter, more than..."

Trishie M

"Food is always delious. The grills, gozmele and home made are the best. Love this place! I've bought many people here and they've always been..."

Marie

"E: A long-awaited catch up with a best friend lead to taking me to one of her favourite Turkish restaurants. And for me? It was my first. (I don’t..."

Kevin & Emily

"Fresh, traditional, great service - real deal Turkish - try the traditional options. But you better book in advance even on week days! Will be back..."

Anthony Gagliano

"Great Turkish food! The most delicious shish kebab that I have had in Melbourne. There are a variety of other meals to choose from too. The..."

Sam Melbourne

"Amazing authentic Turkish cuisine. Had my last meal here before moving overseas because it was the restaurant I'd miss most. Great vegetarian..."

Erin Koletsis

"Food was not bad, we had the best desserts (Turkish related / Middle East) and had really really good doughnuts. That impressed me a lot..."

AJ

"The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was freshly made and delicious. There is a great feel to the place. It’s homely. Kids would feel..."

MichieC

"Lovely food and great service. Very tasty and big portions which makes it good value for money. Have only visited once but look forward to going..."

Rasberry Muffin

"Tried out this place for brunch based on my friend's and her Turkish friend's raving reviews. My husband went with the big breakfast and I chose the..."

Lyn

"I have rated this restraunt 5.0 for various reason's, first for their cleanliness ,second for the hospitality and friendly smiles ,third for the..."

ARNAVUT

"Quick and friendly service with a smile! Food was served quickly. Quality was fresh and chicken was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend stuffed vine..."

Allyfenn

"Went there for fathers Day and it was very busy. The service and quality held up and we had a great time. Food was very tasty and there was a nice..."

Vinnie Campelj

"Delightful restaurant The staff are warm and friendly and very professional. Hot bread comes out when ever you desire it, yum. The share..."

FASTER FINER FOOD REVIEW

"Me and a friend ate here tonight and every thing was great we had the Mixed grill for two and a Gozleme service was wonderful atmosphere was great..."

~ The Real Review ~

"Found this place thanks to a friend who suggested this restaurant for authentic Turkish food, and I'm glad she did! I've been here for both breakfast..."

Saranjah

"Just love this place. It is obvious that this is a family owned business serving great home made style Turkish fare. The gozleme making in the window..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"Yummy!!! Is all I can say. Really enjoyed my meal. The staff were very welcoming and kind. Everything was absolutely spot on, I will definitely come..."

Denise Anderson

"Didn't have a reservation, walked in off the street. The restaurant was very busy but the staff were very accommodating and found us a table. ..."

Gregjl4

"This place my family and I visit on a regular basis, my mum has to pre order a karniyarik because they're so delicious and sell out so fast. Yes it..."

GoodFoodGoodMood

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at House of Fides. The Turkish bread was soft warm yet crispy on the a outside and the dips were full of flavour...."

Veginspo

"Spacious and full of personality inside, House of Fides draws people in with the front window display featuring one of the grills for bread and..."

TheZenChick

"Have been to this Restaurant a few times now and its always been a very high standard of food , the waitress are all Tukish and really know whats on..."

MasterChef

"First review, but in this case I had to, because the food we had tonight was outstanding! I would take Melanie SRG's review with a grain of salt..."

Tom Halbert

"Fantastic traditional Turkish food. There is something on the menu for every meat lover as well as vegetarians. The food is fresh and filling,..."

A.a

"This restaurant is only around the corner from me so I thought I'd try out tonight. Surprisingly for a Tuesday night it was packed, luckily we booked..."

Melissa

"Not sure what I think of the food being made right in front of the door where it can collect dust etc from the street, but staff is friendly and I..."

Susan Peterson

"Came to try traditional Turkish food with my sister. Needless to say the food was amazing. Everything was fresh and herbaceous. Service was quick and..."

Jessica

"Good simple Turkish food. We ordered a few main dishes and they were all great and made with love. I prefer the dishes with lamb and eggplant. The..."

La Fi

"Great value for money. Ate the mixed grill for two and was only 55.Very good quality foodsGood friendly customer..."

Yus

"The food and service at this restaurant is wonderful. The bread is cooked to order and it is the most delicious bread I have ever tasted! Loved the..."

Maree

"Awesome place! Absolutely love the food and the service is perfect. The most authentic Turkish food I have had in a very long time. I had the "Fides..."

Tolga

"Not your standard kebab joint. Really good Turkish meals and gözleme. The gözleme was made to order by a lady at the front window. Their turkish..."

Hakan Dogan

"What food! Proper turkish cuisine. I felt like I was in Istanbul again after eating here. Food quality is extremely exceptional. Service was great...."

Charles B

"Delicious food, great service. We didn't know what to expect in terms of service but the staff were friendly and helpful. All dishes were very tasty...."

Lgh_1

"This is one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. The service was great, the food came out quickly, and the flavours were..."

Christina Jordan

"First time here and it was worth it. We as a family of 5 usually have different opinions about the restaurants that we visit. But today, we all agree..."

CheesyBiscuits

"Good food. Liked the service too. The owners cook and serve the food. Their passion for food is very obvious. Do not expect the usual chatty host of..."

Joey George

"Awesome food, awesome friendly service! Deffinately will be back! The nutella gozleme is to die..."

Caysl

"What a find!!!!. This place is brilliant! What a great find!! Beautiful food and sensational service. It's not often you are blown away with a small..."

Ambo On The Hunt

"Yummy gözlemes!. I was only in the area for a short time so I didn't get a chance to try any of the mains. I had a sucuklu gözleme which tasted..."

GetFat

"Amazing food, amazing service. Went here for dinner last night. They make everything homemade and fresh, and you can completely tell the amount of..."

Belinda-Mary BumbleBee

"Amazing Experience. The customer service is exceptional! Restaurant is all family owned and the staff is very friendly. Food was also quite amazing,..."

Facebook User

"Absolutely Delicious!!!!!!. We were looking for something different from the normal pizza and pasta on Keilor Rd and we came across this place and..."

Soula

"WOW! We really loved our dining experience here last night.On a gorgeous warm Melbourne night we enjoyed the energy of Keilor rd with the..."

Tambos

"Delicious food, excellent advice on dishes and amounts from friendly staff...we were disappointed they'd stopped making Gozleme by the time we got..."

Rebecca Hallam

"We were a restraruntors nightmare, we booked for 7 and 9 turned up, the staff were so accommodating and friendly, the food was tasty and wholesome..."

Ahmet

"Thoroughly enjoyed my first experience! Food was delicious and the staff were helpful, and friendly. Highly..."

Ton

"Mmm... Gozleme!. The gozleme and dips are so good! Will definitely be going back for..."

Chrisoneurotrip

"Absolutely beautiful. Never ceases to impress and exceed expectations.Keep up the good work FIDES! This the best Turkish cuisine I have..."

Jackson

Saowanee Thai Restaurant

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"We normally over order when it comes to Thai food so I stuck to the basics. We had:Tom yum soup - lots of flavour Red curry - a little..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"This is our local Thai restaurant and we absolutely love it!! We have tried most of the menu now and there hasn’t been a dish we haven’t..."

SHan

"Best Thai food going round. The Red Curry, Fried Rice and Pad Thai are all Micky Mouse. Massive serving sizes, great flavour and friendly..."

Cheesy.boys

"Absolutely love this place, best thai food in the area by far. The Green curry and the beef with garlic amd pepper are too die for. And the satay..."

Michael Mawal

"This place is always packed every time I visit. The stir fry dishes are yummy and the service is good aS well. The neighbourhood Thai restaurant..."

M3lissa____

"Awesome food and service was good. The decor is very unassuming with their gold and green which is why they are so unique I guess. Very attentive..."

Hazzag G

"Went here for the first time a couple of nights ago with a group and we all LOVED it!! The service was excellent and we didn’t have to wait long..."

Bree

"Great food and even better serviceThai in Australia is usually aussiefied but this food was amazingly good and authentic Servers were so..."

Foodie Duo

"Excellent service that I could not fault. Cold water and glasses upon arrival. Well priced menu. Love the acrid green surrounds. My comparison dish..."

Vegemite Girl

"Emily and most of our family that we attended this restaurant agree that this is one of the best Thai they have ever had in Melbourne! Whilst I think..."

Kevin & Emily

"My favourite Thai in Australia. I am a regular here and have never been disappointed. The fitout is hideous but that's part of the charm. Very..."

Matt Minas

"Real tasty food, especially there Thai red Curry & Chicken fried rice. Very filling . Affordable prices. Generally very busy + staff are lovely...."

Jade Milne Parry

"One of my favorite Thai places in the northern suburbs! Super delicious and the waiters are all super nice! This place is up there with the best! ..."

LC

"Didn’t know what to expect when I arrived, the Thai food here was amazing! Ordered the Chicken pad Thai and Yellow pork curry and roti. One of the..."

Linda

"The consistency of this place is amazing. We have been coming here for a few years both dining in and take-away! The food never disappoints. The..."

Heidi

"Went here and the service was fast , amazing food and just an enjoyable experience! The staff were also very friendly which is always a bonus ...."

Penea Xox

"Food and service always incredible. Decor a little daggy, but doesn't change the top quality experience. A regular for us and we're not even local..."

Vicky

"A very nice place to eat out on a weeknight. Always busy, quick service. Food is hot and delicious. Could never go wrong with red or green hot curry..."

VwngF

" My mum is a stones throw away but it took me almost 7 years to actually try the place. The interiors are an imposing lime green but the food is..."

Claudia L

"Your standard local Thai restaurant, friendly service and delicious food! The servings are generous and great for sharing dishes amongst a group...."

Gem

"Absolutely love Saowanee!!! The good is incredible and so fresh. It has become my favourite place to eat. Prices are reasonable and service is..."

Kirsten Chloe

"Really great value and full of flavour Thai food!- entree of coconut prawns was an ok starter- the green curry was bursting with chill and..."

George David Michaelides

"I've been coming here for years now with family and every time the quality and taste of the food has been so good! The oldies, the kids and..."

Marlene

"Love this place! It's the best Thai I've had in Melbourne. The tofu and vegetable pad see ew and pad Thai are delicious. My boyfriend loves the..."

Maree Bagley

"Awesome customer service. Quality of food is absolutely amazing. Can never fault this place. Always welcomed with happy staff and big smiles.Red..."

Andrew Assaad

"Amazing food and good prices with friendly service. Only thing that let's this place down is the serving sizes are a bit small and the decor is a bit..."

Tom Seaby

"Despite their high ratings , I found the quality of their takeaway very below average. My pad Thai seemed like a hastily put together stir Fry of a..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"Service here is always great, food comes out in a timely manner. Yellow curry is amazing! meat is good quality. lots of vegetarian options! takeaway..."

Adele Edwards

"Best Thai food in Melbourne!! Been returning very often.Recommend to get their satay chicken sticks (soft, juicy and tender)Prawn crackers..."

Melbourneats

"in my opinion one of the better Thai restaurants in the area (there is nothing around Tullamarine/Broadmeadows/Roxburghpark) the décor is gaudy yet..."

Munch On Melbourne

"First visit and it was amazing!Their curries (especially red curry) are to die for. They asked for how spicy do we like our curries, very..."

Melbourne Vegetarian

"Very busy so please book in advanced. However, they do a a fast takeaway service during peak times (15min wait)...the pad sew ew was delicious and i..."

Belinda-Mary BumbleBee

"Favourite Thai. Curries are flavoursome and aromatic, and many other dishes we have tried so far were great. I recommend beef Massaman and Naur Aroy...."

La Fi

"This place is great! Food tastes amazing.. The kids love it, we love it! Got to get in early as this place gets busy fast! Staff are friendly and..."

Heidi

"The Chicken Pad Kee Mao ($14.5) on the other hand was basically flawless. The glossy, elastic rice noodles were seasoned generously with a..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Have to be my favourite go to Thai restaurant. They never fail to satisfy and are just perfect every time you go there ..."

Niks

"Oh my god did I die and go to Thailand heaven? Because when I woke up and found myself in dis restaurant with my missus I could swear that I..."

Jeff

"Beautiful, amazing, authentic! Jeff..."

Laurella-felicia

"Second visit of September 2016:Still very good but, not as awesome as the last time...especially as we drove an hour from the South Eastern..."

TravellingFoodie

"Great food, amazing flavours and extremely friendly staff. Never had a bad meal here and such good prices too for really well proportioned..."

Cheese Toastie

"Have been going here for years, the food is always delish! Service can vary depending on the day and time you eat however overall it is a great place..."

Snacks

"At first I didn't like it that much but the food is really good. Would stay away from appetisers as are quite small and expensive. Curries are good..."

Hannah

"There are alot of good thai restaraunts in the area, but the food here may just about be the best of them all. Have been hefe several times and have..."

St!nger

"Best Thai I have ever had.Been dining at this restaurant for years. Most delicious massaman curry and coconut rice!!!!Must Try...."

Gulsah_t

"We'll be back for more!. My boyfriend and I dined here Saturday night. Smaller restaurant and older décor but this was all easily overlooked because..."

Baby Cakes

"Reliably tasty. Good quality food, always arrives quickly, very friendly..."

Haichem

"Always reliable and tasty. Really enjoy going here. It's often very busy on a Friday or Saturday night, so always advise a booking. But the food is..."

Ruby Ho

"Wonderful, amazing food, great customer service!!. By far my favourite restaurant.The food is always amazing and so is the customer..."

Reetpetite76

"Festivus - You Like Thai I like shirt !. I love Thai and this is one of the better Thai spotsCoconut rice is the best around and red curry yes..."

Deanricho_1999

"Love it, has never failed us. Yes agree a bit old fashion but I don't go there for the vista; I go for the food.Thai is a passion for my family..."

All_You_Can_Eat

"Excellent on a good day. I love the green chicken curry (on the good days). I find this place lacks..."

TheDinnerAficionado

"Great quality food every..."

Anthony

"The best!. The best Thai i've had in Niddrie area. Prices are good considering you get a lot of meat and the sauces are delish! The satay sauce has a..."

Xylophone

"Great service, delicious food, great value for money. One of the best Thai restaurants i have been to. Highly..."

M M

"Had dinner there few nights ago, group of 6. Ordered a feast of yummy food. The curries were great. Great service, prompt food delivery and overall..."

Judy

"Best Thai in Essendon. This is the best Thai in Essendon. Staff are super friendly and food is great. Will never go anywhere else in..."

Sarah

"Really Green Thai. My friends & I have been going here for years. The service is always friendly and the food delicious. I've never had a bad..."

J Macalaca

"Can't believe we've waited so long to visit this restaurant..... It was worth the wait. Delicious food & superb service. Cannot ask for anything..."

Chocolate.Factory

"I love this place! Very friendly service and the food tastes amazing! Definitely recommend this place to anyone! The meat in the curries is so tender..."

Steph

"Saowanee - Great food and service. You know how good a restaurant is by the amount of people eating there. Well the night we went (3/11/12) the..."

Pmitch3

"I've been going to this place for 10+ years. Amazing amazing Thai food! Friendly service and reasonable prices. Love the curry puffs and gaeng panang..."

Yummyfeast_

"So-so saowanee. Food is definitely above average. But you know somethings up when you order 6 spring rolls and one of them has no filling. We..."

Mjloco

"Best Thai food, I have tasted the veggies in the stir fry a cooked to perfection and the roti is..."

Bally

"My favourite restaurant. Whenever I crave Thai, this is where I come. The meals are delicious and prepared in just enough time and the service is..."

Gabby

"In and out. Smallish joint, decor nothing fancy, 'traditional' white paper table mat/cloths.Food is 'A' grade, not on the big side of..."

Rothy

"Best thai in the area! And reasonably..."

Mell

"BEST Thai ever. Curries are delish, best I have had outside if..."

Jessica

"We're lucky enough to have a heap of good Thai restaurants in our local area. I'm pleased to say that Saowanee Thai is no..."

Iceman

"Great food!. I love this place! I always book this restaurant when I feel like Thai food and I have never been dissappointed! Always yummy and..."

JayJay

"FANTASTIC!! One of my favourite restaurants! I have gone there every year for my bday for the last 4 years. We all love..."

Sherridan Buoy

"Everything we had here was delicious. Service was great and quick. One of the better Thai we've had in a while. Will be back for..."

Ali Abdo

"The best Thai meal that I’ve ever had in Melbourne! Casual vibe and tasty food, both dishes that we asked for was incredible, Pad Thai Chicken and..."

Vanessa Wingert

"Staff were great, and atmosphere was good. Food came out quick after ordering and wa shot. Good portions for the price. Food was tasty and true to..."

Alan Lee (Chopper)

"Fantastic little venue. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Very busy. Would strongly recommend you book in advance. The food was excellent. A..."

Ketchup Wannan

"The best Thai restaurant I have ever had. Highly..."

Tanya Relan

"Been going here for over 15 years. Never had a bad meal. The beef massamun, satay chicken skewers and Moo Yang are fantastic. Kids love the thai..."

Paul Ellul

"A great little venue for a nice dinner. Pad Thai was excellent, best I've had in a while the prawns were cooked perfectly. We got the fish cakes..."

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