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

Laffe By Kanzaman

86/100 (747 ratings)

Restaurants

Lebanese

Middle Eastern

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Middle Eastern

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Lamb

Sit down

Lebanese

Middle Eastern

Takeout

Street Parking

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Outdoor Seating

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"It’s the best I’ve been to. Perfect attentive service, best Lebanese food..."

Waleed Talj

"We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food looked appealing and tasted amazing. The staff were all lovely and friendly and helpful. Meals were very..."

Anthy Psarras Goutos

"The service was delightful, our waitress was attentive and efficient. The food was outstanding. Our table of 10 were all very pleased with the the..."

Helen Rea

"A great new addition to the ever-improving Bridge Rd dining scene. Fresh, flavoursome and authentic food; an interesting and quality wine list; fast,..."

Peter Grimes

"The best Lebanese cuisine in town! Must come and..."

Abou Bash HA

"Great traditional food. Fantastic..."

Natalie Khoury

"Superbly tasty food with a fresh friendly..."

Rebecca Mansour

"With covid up and running (prior to victoria's second lockdown) it was really hard to find a restaurant to dine in. Luckily, laffe was open and we..."

Jasmine

"This restaurant is such a gem on Bridge Rd! The service is familial and warm, the food is always so tasty and fresh, and the servings are..."

Monfailla

"Such warm, friendly & welcoming staff - very much feel at home every time I go. The food is outstanding, always fresh, always tasty and I never go..."

Anthony Topalides

"One of the best Lebanese places I think I've been to. We ordered the smaller of the two banquets, and pretty much enjoyed every dish (although the..."

AaronN

"Superb traditional Lebanese packed full of flavour. Friend and I shared 10 dishes and both agreed it was fantastic.... And my friend is Lebanese so..."

Pete Thunder

"We hadn’t been here since they moved but I’m thrilled to say that although the premises is new (and beautiful) the menu and service haven’t..."

Michelle

"This was an unexpected surprise. We walked in and was welcomed by a face splitting smile by, I assume, mum aka heart and soul of the place. She was..."

Princess Got The Hungries

"Really enjoyed dinner at this place. Menu is extensive with so many delicious choices. Well designed for sharing with a mix of vego and meat options...."

Ruth Cathcart

"A group of us went for lunch yesterday. We were the only ones there and the service and food were both excellent.One of our group is..."

Peter Lam

"Authentic and freshly made Lebanese food, one of the best in Melbourne.Having run Dunyazad and Kanzaman for many years, the owners have the art..."

Cellisimo

"Came in for a very quick feed with a friend of mine on a rainy night and we were welcomed straight away by a very friendly staff member. Very cozy..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"After seeing The Dear Luncher review this place a while back I just had to try. We had the mixed mezze with dips that were absolutely..."

ToorakM

"Friendly service and unique dishes. Would definitely come back. The Laffe cocktail is a must..."

Robert McDonald

"We had a great dinner at Laffe. We started with the babaganoush and dips. The babaganoush was beautifully smoky. The only cricism i can give of the..."

Natasha Bird

"I came into this restaurant casually as I was trying to find a place on bridge road. I'm so glad I did because it is amazing. From the get..."

Joan Lee

"Came for a weeknight catch up with a friend and it didn't disappoint! Sharing the mezza was a great idea as we got to sample delicate crispy falafel..."

Angie

"Good middle eastern food, are delivered here. Certainly one visit is necessary, and then you will plan for the second visit. Don't forget to try..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"My husband and I both did the banquet menu, and they were kind enough to accommodate one vegetarian and one meat eater. It felt like we got to taste..."

Caitland Brooks

"很好吃。vegetarian friendly (they'll trade out meat ingredients by request). Service was prompt and effective. Ambience was ok. Laminated menus..."

Khanh Nguyen

"Amazing dinner shared at Laffe! Awesome variety and so delish. Zomato has not updated new menu and venue, so does not do it justice. Will be back for..."

Stephanie Haikal

"Having recently moved to Richmond, We decided to come to Kanzaman on the weekend and the place was buzzing. I found the decor authentic and pleasant...."

ET88

"Love it! Amazing haloumi, falafel and dips. Always a great time. Highly recommend. I'm vegetarian and they have a fantastic menu for various dietary..."

Sophie Mac

""It's a rainy afternoon, in 1990. The big city.... ....geez it's been 20 years. Kanzy - you were so fine"A charming place for a..."

The Dear Luncher

"I have been here for years, the quality of food remains the same as I remember it. My only recommendation is 'don't eat too much bread'. I know it..."

Imelda Lijuwardi

"Been here twice recently and impressed both times! If your looking for something different to have then go here, really tasty food and some great..."

Denny Patron

"We ordered the seafood banquet and enjoyed it. The entrees were delicious and the fish for me was the highlight of the banquet. I didn't like the..."

Musafir

"Wonderful spread. We were a party if 19 and ordered the banquet. The food portions were adequate. The dish quality was quite good. They also..."

Foodie

"Attended a function at Kanzaman & had the banquet. Started off with the hommos, just the way I like it, very smooth & tasty. The other dips & tabouli..."

PEKISH

"Great authentic delicious meal. Great service. Unexpected belly dancer on Saturday night. Wonderful atmosphere and decor. Thoroughly recommended..."

Darrenchowman

"Foodie. What a great place to spend an evening, the food was amazing as for the atmosphere what can i say the murals on the wall are great really..."

Tracey.martin

"Beautiful food and excellent service for lunch today. Will be back here for..."

Paul

"Update 16/2/18: visit to Laffe by Kanzaman (as opposed to the previous version of the restaurant).The menu's pretty much the same (there..."

DJ

"Very rusty look, I loved the environment, very friendly staff and good was delicious! Over all a nice place for dinner for..."

Food Affair

"Festivus - another awesome mediteranian spot. Another awesome mediteranian spot!They did it wellMeat, meat and meat all super flavour..."

Deanricho_1999

"Excellent food and attentive serviceCould do without the noisy music and belly dancer which was a major disruption and made it difficult to..."

Lindt

"Consistently good food whether eaten in or takeaway. I'm not Lebanese so can't comment on the authenticity of the menu items but it tastes good to me..."

Fiona

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Carl Massey

"The food here is amazing. Can't fault any of it. I question how 'Lebanese' some of it but that is a small side point given the impeccable..."

Nicole Fett Michaels

"Great food and great service at reasonable prices. Seafood banquet is highly..."

Rossco

"Great middle eastern food combined with great atmosphere. Wish the menu was just a little more diverse and wish the staff smiled a little extra, but..."

Laz

"Great service and food, get the banquet, cannot go..."

Kryssy

"Friendly and delicious. Having had our booking cancelled during the F1 (had an F1 team booked the entire place out?!?!?), we were sceptical of..."

Michael Rose

"Great food, fabulous restaurant. Love this place. It has got the formula right. Great food at reasonable prices. Lovely staff and a fun lively..."

Gina

"Amazing food! great quality service and experience. plus enjoyed the entertainment of belly dancing over..."

Joel

"Food is interesting. Though beans was overcooked. Chicken skewers was cooked well but wished there was more spices to give it a bit of a..."

Luella

"Thoroughly enjoyed Kanzaman, we decided to go for a myriad of entrees just to be different. Very hard to single out any one dish as they were all..."

Iceman

"If you want strong authentic flavors and attentive service this is the place to go! The mushrooms are brilliant with a bite as where the prawns. The..."

Naomi George

"The food was fantastic. We had the regular banquet - and each item was flavoursome and unique. The portions made it just the right amount of food..."

Lisa Birch

"Quite a charming place tables are nice and big plenty of room. Had the banquet which was a delicious variety of dishes entree's desserts and coffee...."

Jackisan

"Awesome place to eat out. Great food and atmosphere. Really nice waiters and owners.definetly recommend..."

Adonis Brah

"Food is fantastic. Service friendly and attentive. Belly dancer at 9pm. What more do you..."

Angus McLeod

"Yay for Kanzaman. Thank you Kanzaman for being in Richmond. Before I discovered Kanzaman I used to treck all the way over to Mezza in Brunswick and..."

I Know What I Like

"The KanZaman Can.... KanZaman is located in double fronted premises on bustling Bridge Road, and seats around 140 diners. The Middle Eastern theme is..."

Nathaniel Stockley

Feast Of Merit

83/100 (3128 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Middle Eastern

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Middle Eastern

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

Salad

Toasts

Falafel

Halloumi

Lamb Shoulder

Beef

Lamb

Fish

Eggplant

Sit down

Middle Eastern

Australian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

Mid-range

"Absolutely fantastic food packed w awesome flavours. The braised radish is a must of experience. It pops in your mouth and brings you to heaven. Slow..."

Gil Zamudio

"Feast of Merit is my favourite restaurant in Richmond. The food is seriously good with amazing flavours and I love the seasonal sharing menu. The..."

Lynne Farrell

"What a great place. The staff were lovely and the food was excellent. The dessert was heaven!! The place was buzzing. Got to come..."

Garry Putland

"I can't believe I haven't been here before. Great atmosphere, beautiful food and lovely staff. A little pricey but well worth it..."

Annette Seymour

"What an amazing establishment. Had such a genuine vibe. Refreshingly honest staff and meals to die for. Highly recommended the feast. Beautiful end..."

Kellie Wynne

"We had Brekky here & loved it! The Coffee was Devine. Only recommendation would be to add more options to the menu as there wasn't a huge..."

Leesh Dumbell

"Loved the food and ambience! The rooftop bar is the prettiest and cosiest I've seen in a while. The place definitely has good vibes and knowing that..."

Shirin Albert

"Second time I've been and again totally loved it! The food was again exceptional the service warm and friendly. Not at all stuffy! They made a darn..."

Melike Greenwood

"Favorite place to go for dinner. Great ambience with fantastic (and well sourced) food and friendly service. Always my go-to for dinner. Great for..."

Kim Leggett

"Without a doubt one of the best. If you're in Melb it's a must. Tremendous food & finally I can say exceptional service & I mean exceptional!! ..."

Rob Barrett

"A beautiful open space that I've always been meaning to try. It was well worth it, the atmosphere was intimate and cosy whilst the food was..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Will come back for:+ Cauliflower OmeletteCame here with some colleagues and felt like something light and landed on the omelette. Am..."

The Casual Diner

"Feast of Merit in Richmond is a cafe by day and a restaurant by night. They even have a lovely rooftop bar as well. This much loved hotspot..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"What an amazing night celebrating over some great food and drinks with friends! We made our own banquet style dinner to share between multiple..."

Cmzajicek

"Fantastic venue in Richmond, that has a wide selection of drinks and food- designed to share. Unfortunately on the day we came, there was a private..."

Ash

"Friend and I came here for a weekend brunch and I really like the chill vibes. Staff were very friendly, and the Somon I had was delicious. Will..."

Fatcat

"Feast of Merit is easily the best eatery on Swan Street. I've had plenty of coffees on the run in the past and also grabbed a quick..."

WestISbest

"Hubby and I went to Feast of Merit for a delicious ethical dinner. Their ethos is all about sustainable and local sourcing and utilising seasonal..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Can't help but love this little Swan Street venue. Full of plants and good vibes, the dinner menu is well constructed with plenty of options for..."

Gabriel

"Had an amazing experience at Feast of Merit recently. Very attentive staff, great coffee, delicious food, stunning decor. The lunch menu is a little..."

Anthony Choi

"Food is absolutely amazing here. Stumbled here whilst looking for dinner and was amazed at being able to just walk in here without a reservation on a..."

Joan Lee

"Went in on a Sunday afternoon with Mum for lunch. Coffee was everything you’d want for a coffee before your meal. Lunch was ordered and came out..."

Kimberley Mulcahy

"A complete and total 5 out of 5 for me! from the trendy atmosphere, to the friendly and accommodating wait staff and the AMAZING food; this place..."

Amara

"Great food experiences at Feast of Merit a number of times, however the service unfortunately isn't as good as it could be.Alabalik is my..."

Magpie

"Love this place! The place itself has such a warm cozy feeling with all the decor and lighting! My partner and I have had the slow roasted lamb with..."

Snagos

"We arrived at Feast of Merit and there were no available tables inside, despite many empty tables being reserved. Sat outside for a short time before..."

Gemma

"Beautiful cafe along Main Street of Richmond near the train station. Lots of plants and comfy seating nooks. Very friendly service, but not..."

Mo

"Great food and friendly and attentive service. The atmosphere is lovely when they open up the windows on a sunny day. Great upstairs bar, nice and..."

Vestan Pance

"These guys are fantastic. The new owners have come through brilliantly and the changes can be seen in every aspect.Loved the food. Will be..."

Pink.rhapsody

"Stumbled across this middle eastern gem while on the hunt for coffee and dessert on swan st. We had dinner at Agapi but was not keen to have dessert..."

MsConnoisseur

"Lovely food, a great environment and most of all, fantastic and friendly service. I took my Mum here for lunch for her birthday, and our afternoon..."

Daniel

"We really liked it. It’s a solid 4. This is like a middle eastern bistro with lots of twists. The food is solidly and consistently good. ..."

Two Sheds

"Place is very aesthetically pleasing and the food does not disappoint. We did the ‘feast of merit’ for $50 pp. highlights were the eggplant dish..."

Vege Eats

"Would give this place a lower score if it wasn’t for the smug feeling you get knowing you had brunch at a place that gives some of their profits..."

Desiree Munro

"We had our team Xmas do here today and totally enjoyed the experience! The food was fabulous - absolutely love the cauliflowers, lamb kebabs, and the..."

Robot.tomato.space

"Really cool food, all with a healthy style spin, love this place it's great and presentation is on point!! Came here with afew girl friends..."

Jessica Cook

"Went in for a quick coffee and brunch. Food, out of this world. The chef really knows what he’s doing here. Normally when my girlfriend..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"Loved the food and experience altogether.Bookings welcome - main reason I decided to try this place for dinner.Went with all the waiters..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Had dinner here with 3 friends on Saturday night. The service was really friendly and attentive. The food was divine, starting with some delicious..."

Joseph LJ

"Swan Street is absolutely thriving, and so is Feast of Merit! Went for dinner last Tuesday night and the venue was packed. I have been following FOM..."

Su Zeng

"Great food and great service. Really love their warm welcome always. Good food options..loved shakshuka so much had to go back twice to the place...."

Neha Zalani

"Came to Feast of Merit with a group of 11 and had the $65 banquet. The first course is a strange assortment of pickled vegetables, potato chips,..."

Monica Rose

"Haven't visited this fantastic middle-eastern oriented gem for over a year so I decided to bring my English friend here as she's new to Melbourne and..."

Lily

"Always a pleasure to eat there! Brunch meals are great but I definitely prefer the dinner menu: original, lots of difference flavour and spices you..."

Morault Rémi

"We had a very enjoyable dinner here last night. The wait staff were friendly and welcoming and before taking our food orders, they explained the..."

Bonnyandclyde

"Awesome food. Had the curried lentils. Very full flavoured. Friend had the gyros. Loved it. Runny yolks for the poached eggs. Friendly service...."

Costa

"Feast of Merit is all about sustainable, locally sourced, seasonal produce. It's also donates all profits to charity which is indeed a noble..."

Espy Eats

"What a beautiful little place, to have a warm breakfast, on a cold Monday morning. Not only is the food delicious, the staff are friendly and..."

KITCHFIT

"My friends and I had such a wonderful dining experience here on the weekend. They catered for all of our various food intolerances (gluten, dairy,..."

Rbcatran

"Cool and well thought out cafe on Swan st. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. I really want to love this place. I think we went when they had..."

Elle

"Went for brunch here with a friend. It's always fun when you have to google the ingredients on the menu - turns out mine was fancy words for Israeli..."

M. T.

"The most flavoursome and delicious brunch menu in Melbourne. The spices are nothing short of wholesome and provide a great taste of the culture..."

Marina Mekhaeel

"They had the best smoked bacon in Melbourne, I am pretty sure of it. We ordered scrambled egg with smoked bacon and I was in love with its flavour..."

Don Djoe

"I recently shared a family meal at Feast of Merit in celebration of my 30th birthday. The pork and the fried cauliflower were delicious! I was..."

BEN STEWART

"It was a 33 degree day. I met with 3 friends. The coffee was great. The food was interesting and delicious. I shared the Kombucha gin cured salmon..."

Food Hussy

"Every single dish on the menu is amazing and the staff are very friendly. The fried cauliflower, chikpea chips and the white chocolate dessert..."

Nimalan Prakash

"The oyster Frenzy night here was really nice! Staff took care of us and the oysters just kept coming! Nice champagne too! Not only does this place..."

T

"First timer. Love the concept. Very friendly staff pork sensational will be going back again. Great wine. Thank you for being on Swan Street..."

Jim Kydas

"Run by a not for profit group - ygap- proceeds from this cafe help alleviate poverty all around the world. As we entered the coffee smell was lovely..."

Helen

"Superb and reasonably priced food in the rooftop bar, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. There was a minor mixup with the food that the team..."

Martin

"I just came here to say - how can butter be an 'extra'!? On my toast? Outrageous.Seriously though, the food and coffee here are fantastic..."

Bella Jean

"Great food and good atmosphere!! Get a group and go there and share it all, fish was great but the lamb was the standout!!!Went back her in..."

Denny Patron

"This place is brilliant. The menu is diverse, the flavours in each dish are brilliant, the wine is beautiful and the service is very attentive. It's..."

Jenny

"Bringing people together to celebrate sharing food, Feast of Merit takes it’s concept from Nagaland, in the far northeast of India, where people..."

Trading Plates

"Food here was amazing! We had the eggs with hulloumi, lots of great flavours! The decor was great too, love the warehouse feel. Downside was that the..."

Kiffdcosta

"I went here with my friend tonight. This place is a not for profit restaurant with all profits going overseas to places like Africa. All..."

Timinmelbourne

"Amazing coffee. I just jad a flat white here. But it impressed me. I didnt get the chance to try out other things. but Definitely going back there to..."

Mrugendra Thatte

"Really nice middle eastern food (rare in Melbourne) - full of flavour and great value. The Barramundi wings are mast try. The cocktails at the..."

Hungry Brunette

"Been here for dinner many times and absolutely LOVE it. Decided to take a group of friends for breakfast with the intention of ordering the awesome..."

Bianca Caserta Voado

"Feast of Merit ticks all the boxes, and is possibly the best day cafe in Richmond which is a suburb flush with great cafes. Great coffee, and its..."

Ross Crisp

"Just love it - supports a good cause, attentive service, good food with well-sourced ingredients. Haven't tried dinner there yet, though, just..."

Red Jay

"Pretty good. Enjoyed the double salad and the lamb was super tasty - falling apart too. Cauliflower was a tad tough but still tasty. It can get noisy..."

Mark

"I've always wanted to visit this establishment due to its affiliation with YGAP. With an impressive dinner menu and wine list, it was hard to choose..."

Kell

"Feast of Merit is a great space on Swan Street and friends have recommended it for sometime so it was a perfect spot for ladies who lunch! But it’s..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Really nice vibes, good service, good/original breakfast/lunch menu. My breakfast was really nice although the halloumi was too thick, not soft..."

Li-La

"(English Reviews Below)店内装修很漂亮，服务也好，价格不贵，从早餐一直开到晚餐，楼顶有个rooftop..."

JZY

"menu was different from this site! refer to my pic. Ordered Smoked eggplant, za'atar bread, falafel, braised leek, crisp potatoes, and barramundi..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Went for an early-ish Sunday Breakfast. The weather was a bit cold but the place is still open so rug up if you feel the cold. I found it refreshing..."

Uqui

"The food here is SO delicious !! full of flavour, quite filling ! Been here a couple times now always good service, food is always good. Never a..."

Sharna

"Fantastic, our waitress Zoe recommended the perfect meal. They really train/educate their staff well on what their restaurant does. Thanks Zoe, made..."

James Patrick

"Dined here on a Friday night for a friend's birthday and guess who else was there? Delta Goodrem and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter)!..."

Ka

"nice ambience ... cool music ... friendly people ... good coffee ... smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast was good ... recommended and will..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Love this place so much, not least because of its beautiful story based around Nagaland's tradition of sharing a community feast to celebrate. The..."

Sarah Holloway

"In Nagaland, North of India, when someone in the community gains a position of wealth, they can choose to hold a celebration festival. During the..."

Sammy C

"The Feast of Merit rooftop bar, a casual and beautifully simple space above the already excellent restaurant, offers patrons the chance to further..."

The City Lane

"Feast of Merit is really cool! They serve delicious food, all really healthy and interesting. And some profits go to good causes, so that's also a..."

Brungiel

"Only rating .5 under perfect score because we only had 'starters' and a drink on the rooftop bar. The BBQ eggplant starter is the most delicious..."

Samantha McNamara

"I always enjoy my food and coffee here. Middle eastern inspired, it's a change to the typical brunch food around Melbourne. Had a beetreet smash..."

Wine Not?

"Could you ask for more?A social enterprise (from the food right down to the 'Who gives a crap' toilet paper and 'Thank you' handwash) this place..."

Nona Coco

"Fantastic cafe where you can have a delicious meal (and coffee) and give back at the same time. Amazing selection of salads and meats. I enjoyed the..."

Travelling Palate

"This bloody place gets me emotional about food. Stop reading reviews! Do yourself a favour and get some feast of merit into you!!! (try the lamb)..."

Hummus

"A delicious, modern Middle Eastern oasis in the heart of Richmond, Feast of Merit is a delight for your taste buds and your conscience. A social..."

The Baroness Of Melbourne

"Feast of Merit has long been on my hit-list – we had dinner here one night last year but I was still very keen on their lunch options. Once my..."

Jasmine Meutia

"Worth the short wait. Everything we had was delicious. Service was fantastic and friendly. Our feast included fried cauliflower, snapper croquettes,..."

Memtree

"Have tried to get in here before, but it was too busy & finally after today's fantastic lunch, we now know why! This is health personified....so very..."

Junnay

"Swan Street really has become one of the real foodie destinations of our very foodie city. This has slipped by me, because my interests tend more..."

Professor_JER

"Absolutely love this place. The menu is unique and caters for both meat eaters and vegos. The presentation of the food is always impeccable, with..."

Melbourne Foodie Finds

"Mount Lofty House is an Adelaide icon and part of the MGallery Collection of Hotels with sweeping views and grand design. . Continue Reading. Spring..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"I remember sitting down at this cafe for the first time thinking how I was getting sick of brunch in Melbourne. The same kind of food everywhere, the..."

John

"Love this place!The service is always attentive and the staff friendly and light hearted.The food is good but I wish they would..."

Ella R

"Sweet little pad on Swan Street, the coffee is delicious, the service is terrific and music keeps you sipping in-time. We will be back and we will..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"Love this little spot for what it stands for and the food is fantastic! I've been here for lunch and dinner now and the vegetables are just..."

Faye

"Having been to Feast of Merit a while back for dinner and had a fantastic experience I decided to check it out for brunch on Saturday. Absolutely..."

Kate Dougherty

"There's a really nice, friendly atmosphere at Feast of Merit... We enjoyed our amazingly good coffee and wholesome brunch. It felt good knowing that..."

Aneta N

"Great staff, quick friendly and attentive. Coffee was perfect and the pear, Apple and mint fresh juice was refreshing.I ordered the Summer..."

Sweetlikesugar

"It’s not often that you hear of non-profit restaurants, but Feast of Merit is such a place. 100% of their profits go to YGAP, an organisation that..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Ethical, wholesome and full of flavor. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodated our party's different food intolerances. The chicken is a..."

Pomme Persian

"Delicious Middle Eastern influenced food, efficient staff, cosy rustic atmosphere. Portions were small considering the prices however I didn’t..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Had a pleasant experience here, ordering the middle eastern crumpets, which were nice but not much more. Serving portion was a little on the small..."

Leon Thomas

"in naga culture (north-east of india), whenever a member of the community comes into wealth or plenty, the entire community comes together to share..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"Feast of Merit is an inspiring communal dining house and The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to check out the new Spring Harvest menu. Feast..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Need an excuse to eat mouth-wateringly good food and actually feel good about it? Then look no further than Feast of Merit on Swan Street in..."

The New Fave

"Cute place that makes you feel like you're dining in some romantic Spanish restaurant. Courteous service and a yummalicious menu that has a middle..."

J

"Came here last week for a friends farewell dinner. The service was good and the atmosphere inside was quite nice. The food was not bad either. We..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"Richmond has a thousand great cafe's for breakfast. This one was recommended to us by a local, if we wanted something a "bit different". Immediately..."

Teebo

"This is a cafe with a really chilled out vibe for a really good cause. It's a YGAP initiative, and 100% of the profits go back to YGAP. Feast of..."

Melbourne Glutton

"My favorite place for dinner!!! The share meals are so lovely and the concept is beautiful. We love eating here as often as we can to help! The..."

Georgie

"Unfortunately we went on Father's Day so we didn't get the regular menu but the food we had was still very good. The service was a little slow (they..."

Ferguson

"Fantastic. Had the feast for two steak with two sides. Meal was delicious, staff knowledgeable and helpful. Maybe a little pricey but you do recieve..."

Xox90

"Love this place! great cozy atmosphere with friendly service and excellent food. The slow cooked lamb was my favourite dish of the night as it just..."

Dennis Vegan

"I really love the concept of this place. North-eastern Indian infused dishes that are also very healthy. I went for lunch and ended up ordering The..."

Madison D

"Very tasty for both brunch and dinner. The middle eastern flavours are great. I had the Ras El hanout ocean trout which was delicious. We also like..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"After a couple of initial hiccups, things went really well and the food was delicious. Went for the chicken, the rice that came with it was amazing...."

Snooter2Tooter

"Was really looking forward to visiting, and the flavours really lived up to expectations! I was disappointed that being a weekend not all lunchtime..."

Catherine MacLean

"It was really tasty! We had slow cooked lamb, roast potatoes and sprouts the staff were really helpful we will definitely return! A new found gem on..."

Joy

"Came here with the family for my birthday and the food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and there was something for everyone. The..."

Silvia Segev

"There are so many cuisines to choose from, interesting looking cafes and restaurants, quirky spaces, hot spots…plenty to choose from which can be a..."

The Spice Adventuress

"The food is great and I like the concept of eating for a good cause. Don't come for breakfast but lunch (limited menu) and dinner (get the..."

Hhunni

"Delicious breakfast menu! Came here for breakky with the family on Sunday, and it was so good! The atmosphere was great and the staff were nice. The..."

Jasmine Trinh

"Great tasting food. Be prepared that 1/2 the menu is not available on the weekend or may run out late in the day. In between a cafe/bar/coffee house...."

Joshua Thomas Bray

"Love the breakfasts here! It's so much better than the typical bacon and eggs on toast. The vegetables were flavourful, and my favourite was the rice..."

Alisha

"Love this place! Came here for the first time just for a snack and fell in love with their salads. There's definitely a twist with each one and I..."

Guzzling

"Super tasty flavour combinations and perfectly cooked food that is great for the tummy and the good for the soul with 100% of profits going through..."

Nyssi

"Recently had dinner at Feast of Merit after receiving recommendations from a friend, and I was not disappointed. The menu is designed to share, and..."

Putfoodinme_

"Delish food! Went with two people. I think would work better with a big group where you order more food to share! Will definitely go back for an..."

Bec Price

"Gorgeous little place! Excellent service. Food was fantastic! Standing ovation! Flavor wise breakfast was one of the best in Melbourne! We had the..."

Mariposa

"Gorgeous cafe in a cosy setting that is perfect for brunching with the ladies. Feast takes traditional brunch options to the next level with their..."

Shae Hailey

"Hands down one of the cutest and most unique cafes I've been to in Melbourne.It happened to be somewhere I was using to pass time but I've..."

EatingMyWayInMelbourne

"Hands down my favourite place in Melbourne. Love the ambience and the food is unbelievable. I mean, have you tried that Slow Cooked Lamb? Fried..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Have been here several times and they never disappoint. Baked fish was delicious and super fresh. We'd originally ordered something else but the..."

Minyip

"Dined here for a work lunch thing in a larger group. It was hard to cater for our group size, and we were spread over a bunch of tables. Took a bit..."

Ambra

"Third time eating here. Each time it gets better. Genuinely brilliant staff - know their stuff, on the ball, kind and professional. It was ages ago..."

David K

"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. Salads are amazing with fresh ingredients. The roast chicken is a favourite. Lunch and dinner..."

Mooka Chook

"Unique and Superb!. Forget your original breakfast plans and try something different! Just had and awesome Middle Eastern breakfast comprising of..."

Chussey1234

"Nice but way overpriced.. Lovely food but the "feast" options are exorbitant ! Two people need to order the dish for $18 each = 1 (generous) plate to..."

Stephen.digby

"Great breakfast. Hip joint, great vibe, love the decor. Had a brilliant breakfast - the carrots were insane as was the trout with hummus. Service was..."

Jstepsys

"FEAST OF LIGHTING I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some much..."

The Travel Journo

"Happy.. I enjoyed my first visit here at lunchtime today. Great atmosphere, tasty, healthy, satisfying food, reasonably priced, lovely philosophy &..."

Mel

"Great local. Went for the first time and will be back. A great little local with simple and tasty dishes. Thanks for a great..."

NancyPancy

"My friend and i were in Melbourne for a holiday and were going to have breakfast in Richmond. seeing that the place we chose for breakfast was closed..."

Melaustra

"Love this place!. I really really enjoy their special Japanese tea!! love the spring harvest dish. super and healthy and taste! staffs are friendly..."

459493492

"Yumm!. I have been here a couple of times for dinner and once for breaky - food was fresh, delicious and creative. Definitely worth a..."

CEBS17

"New Favourite!!!. I have been lucky enough to have dined here a few times and Feast continues to impress! The vegetable dishes are equally as..."

Keshreade

"Chicken. Great baked eggs..."

Rod

"Good Cause, Great Food. Four of us visited Feast of Merit and gave the menu a bit of a work out. For starters, we had the mussels and the whipped..."

Tim Haslett

"Fabulous function space, menu and service.. We've hosted two private functions here to date and both have been great. We were very happy with the..."

Ava.pham

"Love love the food and the coffee is..."

SB

"Comforting breakfast. The breakfast menu is great. Things liked slow cooked lamb, baked Middle Eastern spiced carrots, seasonal braised greens,..."

Rm3000

"TOO DARK!. I ate here last night with my daughter before the football.For some STUPID AND ANNOYING REASON they turned the lights so low that I..."

Blash

"Food was amazing!!!! Wholesome & delicious. Service was fab. All the staff were so friendly. I could eat like this every night. Onto a good thing..."

Good Stuff

"A feast for all the senses. Arrived with no booking on a busy Wednesday night. Fully booked but the charming Maître d' was happy for us to perch at..."

Wingster

"One of the best feeds in Melbourne.. I read a few of the reviews before coming to this restaurant and I must say that I disagree with most of the..."

Nathanmitchell

"Amazingly fresh and vibrant food done to the highest standard with love and care and service great if youre assertive. For the muppets complaining of..."

Johannes

"If you haven't been GO!. Loved this place. Unlike other reviews I found the service was great - prompt, friendly and they took the time to explain..."

EatEat

"Fantastic food, service wasn't..."

Peter

"Feasted last Thursday night, ohh my...it was bloody delicious!!! The slow cooked..."

Amy Mercer

"What a fantastic space, great food coffee and drinks, loved the roast root veg and heirloom beet salad was to die for, the cure greatest hits was a..."

Johnnyeatsfood

"Enjoyed family dinner at this lovely place. The table was too small for 5 but the dishes more than made up for it. Attentive service, Ayurvedic tonic..."

DinerSK

"So delicious. We couldn't get a table inside so we sat outside. Staff helped with the heaters. Service was great. Food was delicious. Interesting..."

FoodFAN

"A feast of awesomeness. I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some..."

The Travel Journo

"Absolutely wonderful. Fantastic food, great decor and very friendly staff. Also reasonably priced. Could not fault this place & can't wait to..."

Queen Of Tarts

"Delicious food and excellent service. The staff are always friendly when I eat here. I love the beetroot salad, it is great value and never..."

Louise

"Yum!!! The food was absolutely delicious! Love the concept of "feasting" and lots of vego options. Staff were very helpful with leaving dairy on the..."

Tara F

"Very very good - love!!!. Love Feast of Merit, food is absolutely delicious, there's a good wine list, a lovely ambience and great staff. The..."

Lisa

"Deliciously Scrumptious!!. We went as a large booking and the staff were truly amazing!! Very attentive and friendly and did a great job serving us..."

Kate Ryle

"Absolutely love this place!! Excellent service the staff are just amazing. Slow cooked lamb and the cauliflower dish were sublime. Mulled wine was..."

Daz

"Wonderful service and food so yummy. Great find the staff are wonderful even under pressure. The menu just gorgeous and the 12hr lamb unforgettable...."

Gingercatz

"Loved the quirky. I enjoy trying differant foods and dishes and the Farm to plate aaspect drew me ti the restaurant, especially when connected to the..."

Gsanders

"Absolutely brilliant!!! Food was above & beyond in flavour & warmth. GM host Baz was knowledgeable, warm & accommodating - a pleasure to dine..."

Mands Gleeson

"This place is awesome! The actual building is phenomenal, bang in the middle of Swan St, fantastic staff (the GM Baz is a legend) and a menu that..."

Evie Steele

"Great ambience. Have eaten a few times at FOM. Last time was lunch on Monday. Soup was good and warm garlic bread lovely with it. Salads are tasty..."

Merridie

"Would return/10. The negatives: portion sizes have varied between visits and at times, some wait staff were a little careless with detail and seemed..."

Exclamationandi

"I loved the style of cafe but wasn't overly impressed with the food. Coffees were lukewarm for all 4 of us, I had the breakfast, fried eggs were..."

Bec

"Brilliant name, this place is definitely deserving of its title. Feasting was had and of very high merit it was indeed. Slow cooked lamb and Marika..."

Amos

"Average. I was really excited to visit Feast of Merit and while it was good, I was not as impressed as I had hoped I would be. The waitress, while..."

AH

"Excellent - Fabulous Food. Quite a surprise - very very busy, no booking but they managed to put us on at the bar - And they looked after us at every..."

Rita

"Loved it. My partner and I had lunch at Feast of Merit. We had the Roasted Dutch carrots/ mint/ pistachio/ currants/ freekeh/ harissa/ preserved..."

Nicole Raynal

"Nicely Done. When you think of restaurants that provide 'value for money', a lot of crappy stuff comes to mind...La Porchetta, for example. Huge..."

Cristina

"Fantastic initiative and friendly service. The newly opened YGAP social enterprise, Feast of Merit, has provided us with some great dining..."

Nate And Kate

"Coolest place in town. This place is awesome! I'm a local in Richmond and am so glad Feast Of Merit has opened up. I love the groovy atmosphere and..."

Bloggermelbs

"Already becoming a regular spot. As I am in Richmond a lot, I have now been into here a number of times. First thing I noticed was the fit-out which..."

Rocketman

"I have been now for breakfast, lunch and dinner and love it. It's such homely, good for you food. Especially love the Milawa chicken and that..."

Karla Brown

"Nailed It!. YGAP has nailed it with Feast of Merit. Probably the most affordable offering I've had in Melbourne for the premium menu on offer. Easy..."

James Barbour

"Great vibe at the Feast of Merit! I went for dinner with some friends and was blown away! Recommended the lamb for main. Also great..."

Amanda

"Very Enjoyable!. Just walking down Swan Street with my daughter looking for somewhere to eat and came across this little gem. Very relaxed atmosphere..."

Swiftceltic

"10/10. Have just had a delicious lunch here... exactly what Swan St was missing. We had all of the 4 salad options and they were all divine..."

CU_Foodie

"Excellent food. Great cause. Design of space is amazing. Cant go..."

LJ

"Love the feel and fit out of this place! They have nailed the design and decor. Very friendly staff, great coffee, delicious food! I had the Bircher,..."

My Taste Verdict

"it’s been a while since a decent “walk and brunch”, so after an intense couple of days of work in sydney + a beautiful sunny day emerging in..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"Feast of Merit is a new restaurant on Swan St in Richmond. I decided to go there because it’s new and like a moth to a flame (or a moth to cereal..."

Emily N

"I hope to try out one of the smoothies next time, and also noted that one of their juices, The Basilenko is on the house if you go to Feast of Merit..."

Ashley

"Yummy sharing plates with lovely hospitality. Started our meal with some cauliflower which was absolutely delicious. Crispy, salty and everything you..."

Bennis Dennis

"Lovely cafe to have brunch or dinner. Was seated upstairs in the open, which was nice. Friendly staff and good service. Food was..."

Uthpala Koralegedara

"Loved the coffee and chai, loved the food and absolutely enjoyed the vibe.... Feast of Merit is a very well known cafe in the area and anyone who..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"A rustic charm and in the company of a lot of plants, gorgeous food and friendly staff. We had the Chicken burgers, the batter fried cauliflower ans..."

Ankit Charles Rodrigues

"Delicious meals .. Duck and lamb shoulder definitely a must try 😋 Small menu but enough choices I..."

Mario Loizou

"Went for dinner twice and same quality every time! Amazing food! Each dish was great and service is beautiful..."

Nurdan Aliyazicioglu

"You can’t miss this place with the huge colourful mural on the side of the building. Huge open windows and plants hanging from the roof makes it..."

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