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

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The Moor’s Head
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"One of my favorite food places in Melbourne's north. great ambiance, interesting Arabic cinema theme inside, fresh and vibrant flavors that combine..."
Adnan Altaf
"Did some research on Broadsheet before making a booking for eight last weekend and was not disappointed! Helpful service deciphering the menu for the..."
Rachael Bettiens
"Amazing food!! The pumpkin pide is to die for!..."
Katia Loisel
"Love it best food and..."
Jo Sabatino
"Brilliant place food from heaven definitely one of my favourite places to..."
Liane Baranauskas
"Fantastic food will be back the koftas were amazing. The owner was as hot as the..."
Kathryn Anne
"Spectacular food, great service, beautiful wine, and all round fantastic..."
Conor McKillop
"Out of this world. Epic service and food . Great vibe, love..."
AL An Mc Hugh
"Amazing food amazing staff amazing atmosphere! Will definitely be..."
Belka Lang
"Delish delish delish! Loved it and will be back! Thanks for a great..."
Zoe Hutchinson
"Hands down best pizzas in Melbourne. Can’t wait to come back a thousand more..."
Hana Brenecki
"Amazing food, great service. What more to ask..."
Shane Brasier
"WOW - did not know pizza could taste so good. It is easy to see the link to..."
Keith Jolly
"Spectacular eats! Excellently priced, middle eastern..."
Hewitt Colebatch
"Straight up Melbourne's best pizzas. Eat the..."
Ed Butler
"So middle eastern pide pizza is a thing, and it’s amazing. Moor’s Head offers rustic soul food with a contemporary edge in a warm,..."
Leah
"Absolutely amazing pizza with exception taste 👌🏽 you can really tell there was all love into these pizzas from the quality ingredients right..."
Dickmont Jones
"Nice place for small groups or a couple, I enjoyed the bosphorus pide. The pizzas and pides are a nice change from the italian style other pizza..."
JimmyJAY
"Really nice middle eastern style pizzasMy friend made the comment that they’re aren’t enough toppingsBut as a whole, I don’t think..."
Jonathan Voulgaris
"3.5. Ordered a takeaway Erkin Koray pide which was very tasty. The lamb kofta skewer had a great sauce although the lamb itself was a little bland...."
Nalia
"Unconventional pizzas? 🍕 Yes please. Moors head pizza has plenty of Lebanese pizzas that tickles the taste buds. We got a pizza and a pide to..."
Hungry For Chips
"Delicious and fresh food in a fun environment. Best for groups so you can sample lots of menu items and combine them. Absolutely love the pides..."
Hannah & Meilisa
"A twist to the traditional middle eastern pizza! Hidden of High st Thornbury is a great place to go when you want something a bit fancier than the..."
One.hungry.girl10
"I have been wondering what the fuss is about this place.  Now I kinda of get it.  Great tasting pide.  It is fresh and the toppings are different..."
Lifecycle
"In a cozy dim setting off of the hustle and bustle of high streets night life you will find a little gem "The Moors Head".With a straight..."
Foodophile Chris + Helen
"We ordered the Ibn Battuta pizza and The Bosphorus pide. We enjoyed both. Good flavor with both. Never had potato on a pizza before, it..."
Jonathan Tan
"Tried the Bosphorus pizza and it was amazing. Garlic marinated prawns, chilli and coriander. I wanted a second pizza one was not enough. Full of..."
John Somers
"Finally made it here and very much enjoyed it. It very much is a cosmopolitan modern twist on Arabic manakeish pastries. As an Arab i attest to..."
Taimor H
"Inauthentic pizza in a good wayThey have two different types:1. Manoushe - most popular : fred the deaf (chicken mince, garlic,..."
Leslie Yapi
"Do your self a favour and check his place out.Interior is basic however the food and service is spot on. Would have to be the best middle..."
Scotty
"Food was absolutely perfect. Quality of food and the choices of ingredients work perfectly well together. The entrees were amazing on their own..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"Oh yes, pizza with a difference and a edge. Beautiful turkish flavours on each of pizzas create a stunning party in my mouth. Spiced lamb mince pizza..."
JDP79
"Wow What a middle eastern pizza, can honestly say the pizza here was amazing. The prawn pose was the best I’ve ever had, so fresh and zesty...."
Saady
"I tried their Special PIDE and it was delicious 😋 I had a great night with my friends and we enjoyed our food. They have friendly staffs and nice..."
Shiva
"I don't think I can fault this place. Moors Head do Middle Eastern pizzas and they do them well. I had the 'Golden Terrace' pide, an absolute taste..."
YUM
"Came here for the first time last night as suggested by my friend. The pizzas are just delicious and tasty. The special was my favourite, although..."
Alidida
"What a gem in the north! This institution is a legend for a reason. Delicious lamb kofta skewers and unique pides are a pleasant change to the usual..."
Angie
"Have been meaning to try a pizza here for years- I should've come sooner! Enjoyed the prawn pide (recommend) and a lamb pide with feta (was tasty but..."
FoodN
"Unique but middle eastern style pizza really works! Great service. Food was excellent and toppings on the pizzas ordered were just the right amount...."
Katie Nguyen
"Tonight's dip was the Baba, family recipe. It was fresh and clearly made by a person that knows and loves what they do. This applied to everything we..."
Jake Harper
"Came here because of the entertainment voucher. Absolutely loved the morrocon chicken ribs and the prawn pide(don't recall the name). Amazing..."
Sapandeep Kaur
"Came here for the first time a few weeks ago, and will definitely be back again and again. Truly great food with a fun, chilled out vibe. A great..."
Sophie Gerhard
"I told my hubby to pick a restaurant, so he brought me here after reading all of the positive comments.I'm so glad he did :)The..."
Bahar Bardan
"I LOVE the food here. The middle eastern style pizzas are tasty and perfectly cooked and just damn well delicious. The prawn was my favourite but to..."
KnowingMelbourne
"It was a hit and miss. Some of the pizza's were really good and I liked how they were a twist on normal pizzas. Some of the pizza's had unusual..."
Andrea
"One of the best pizza (pide) joints I've been to. Ordered the Golden Terrace, labne with evoo and the cabbage salad. O.M.G. The flavours of these..."
Truck Life
"I ordered Ibn Batutah and I liked it. I could taste the middle eastern flavour. The pizza bread was funny. We arrived 30 minutes before kitchen..."
Mehran Yarahmadian
"Amazing flavor pizza! It was a really different type of pizza with the shape and ingredients! Service was really good as well. Cute and cozy looking..."
Krystal
"Middle Eastern and pizza? Doesn't usually go hand in hand but damn did @themoorshead surprise us. The Bosphorus pizza which was layered with an..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"Stumble upon this place on Zomato and decided to see what all the fuss is about. This place is really good. The pizza are really tasty and the..."
Anthony
"The food here is unbelievably good, I could have easily eaten a whole one and more on my own. We shared a meat pizza and a veggie pizza. 'The Golden..."
The Pet Roo
"Came last night with some friends. The reviews for this place was the reason we came and glad we did. We all got the inauthentic feast so we can try..."
Tez
"The golden terrace pizza is amazing, SO much flavour! The deserts are a tiny bit of a let down, but everything else on the menu is spot..."
Sarah Jane
"Went here on a Monday night, was busy and had a good buzz. The waiters were attentive and happy to explain the food. We had some of the starters..."
Beth Hardwick
"I really enjoyed the food, the beer and the atmosphere. It does get a bit busy/cramped but it's worth it. Unique flavours and a great dining..."
Daniel
"So yeah there were six of us and we ordered almost one of every pizza they had on the menu. Because variety. Billed as 'inauthentic pizza' the menu..."
Good Food Good Mood
"As it says in their menu the pizzas are very inauthentic but that doesn't mean that they aren't awesome! They serve one of the best pizzas in..."
Anish Mohile
"The place we intended on going was closed so we stumbled into here to try it out! We were very impressed and will return on purpose next time, with..."
Skellie
"Caught up with friends for a pizza at Moors head and found it a really good experience.Had the olives, chicken ribs and the spiced lamb hummus..."
Funky
"We had a terrific night, friendly wait staff, fresh flavours, the specials for the ev ing included a pizza with cauliflower and zatar - deliciously..."
Lizziebtookan
"Delicious, mouth watering pizzas that were really soothing on a cool evening out. Plenty to go around and ambience of the restaurant was just right...."
Generous Serve
"Nice interior & good customer service. Food appeared simple Lebanese style pizzas. Nice concept however sometimes felt that it's a bit too simplistic..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Always delish! The "inauthentic" nature of their pizzas is what makes them great. The dough is fantastic, perfect balance of fluffy and crispy...."
Alice Gomez
"If inauthentic pizzas are that delicious, then authentic pizzas should be worried about their continued existence. Thin, light, crispy base..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Honestly not sure how this could have been better. Have been wanting to try this place since I moved into the area but somehow haven't got to it..."
Got_2_lunch
"Great dinner for our family. Kids were able to chose their own pizza toppings. Favourite was the Bosforus (prawn and garlic). We will be coming back..."
Coffee Lover
"One of my favourites in the area ! This place has authentic warm middle eastern pizzas. The bases here are amazing and the vibe here is uniquely..."
Embo07
"Great food. Amazing food. The variety of pizzas on offer is really outstanding. The restaurant is a nice place to sit in and the booze selection is..."
Hamish
"Was very impressed with the food at The Moor's head. Every dish seemed very flavoursome and the pizza bases were light and crispy, without losing the..."
Fresha
"A great re-imagining of the traditional pizza complimented by a good wine list and a decent selection of vegetarian options. The Moor's Head offers a..."
Chris
"Love a good pizza. Love a good alternative pizza too. The Moor's Head does just that, pizzas with a Middle Eastern twist. Opted for the prawn and the..."
RMan
"Not only did they have the most delicious and creative pizza flavours, but hands down one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had...."
Stephanie
"My wife and I frequent The Moor's Head. We love their gluten-free minoushes and pides. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great: with all the..."
Andrew Dodds
"Where do I begin .. After such an enthusiastic welcome into the restaurant we were immediately seated and given the perfect rundown of all the..."
The Reliable Sauce
"This old garage-turned-restaurant, located at the back of a nondescript shopfront on High Street, finally lured us in. What occasion? To celebrate..."
Two Bears And A Fork
"This place never dissapoints! Incredible moreish pizzas cooked beautifully with aromatic middle eastern spices and quality ingredients. Love the fact..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Pizza but not as you know it. It reminded me of being in Germany and eating the Turkish pizzas from the little cafes in the laneways, great..."
Phil Rogan
"Loved the staff here!!! Such fab service and menu knowledge. At the end of the day this place is just a pizza joint BUT it's a pizza joint with a..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Always enjoy our meals here. The pizzas are unique and tasty. The side salads are fantastic, I like all of them. Have never been disappointed. We..."
K C G
"Past, Present & PizzaThis place had a past. A mechanic's garage, a sewing factory? Whatever it was, the skeleton of steel rafters, concrete..."
Urchin
"Great pizza's and a real nice selection of local beers. The pizza base was amazing... So crispy!! And the staff were great. Nice place to go with a..."
Rizzler
"My favourite is the vegetarian pizza's! We often eat in and take away! Great for families, friends, a date night dinner and takeaway. Might head..."
APS
"Came here last night and didn't book, unfortunately didn't get a table but ordered the pide to take away. The food is excellent, unfortunately the..."
DumplingDoll
"Great spiced lamb and hommus dip for starter and pizzas were amazing. Service was very good. Great atmosphere. Drinks reasonably priced at 8.50 for..."
Facebook User
"Been here a few times now for smaller catch ups and as a large group and have always had a great experience - Great food, great service, banquet..."
Tina Foley
"After the 10th time hearing about the Moor's Head it was a sign we had to go. Being from the South we don't often visit the North but every time we..."
Marc
"Pizza with a difference. Tasty crusts and interesting toppings. These guys do a great job. They will walk a pizza across to you at Carwyn cellars if..."
ThePrestonProwler
"Came here yeaarrrsss ago and remember it being delicious. Have put it back on the list as a place to go again with the man....looking forward to it,..."
Michy
"A breath of fresh air on the Melbourne dining scene, serving non fuss, delicious Middle Eastern inspired food. Over the course of a year and six..."
Cheezles
"Fantastic. Went in for dinner tonight with a couple of friends and had a great time. Friendly staff and fantastic food! Will be..."
Carm
"YUMMY. Moor's Head food is so tasty! I almost always get the banquet. I think it's great value, especially as the pizzas are so good. $30 for a meal..."
Chelm
"Pleasantly surprised. We headed off to the Moor's Head one night to try something new for dinner. I have not eaten middle eastern food before and I..."
Sherry
"Absolutely delicious food, fantastic space and really friendly staff. I wish I'd known about this place..."
MmmM?
"So wish we had discovered this neighbourhood gem before now!! Lamb and hummus dip to die for, chicken mannish that was oh so tasty and a 3 cheese..."
Dos Delish
"Great food and lovely service. My friend and I had the banquet and it was a lot of food, but worth it to try a few different pizzas. I'll be going..."
Fiona
"Unusual but delcious pizzas. I've been twice (once with a large group sharing a lot of pizzas) and it has been delicious both times. They are..."
Mothlight
"Yummy food overall, although the iceberg lettuce salad could do wih some embellishment! The service is lovely though, including the waitress who..."
Dimples
"This place was recommended to us for great pizza and did not disappoint. My partner and I had takeaway pizza on a busy Saturday evening (pick up..."
Janiebird
"Love this place!!. I've had The Moors Head soooo many times for a tasty, authentic pizza, it's easily one of my favourite pizza places out... and..."
_Matilda_
"Just yum.. I have been waiting so long to try this place. Finally got there on Friday night. Booked for 4 and got a cozy little booth. The place is..."
Ruby-Jean
"Accomodating, generous, tasty and not too expensive. They serve great middle eastern style pizzas ! Don’t know of another place that does these,..."
Israel Oshman
"First time eating at moors head and first meal in a restaurant since the start of the pandemic. So glad we randomly chose this restaurant. Staff were..."
Niall Smith
"great food at such a good price. the banquet options are worth every cent. exceptional service and commitment from Rory. the experience afforded to..."
Belal El-Baba
"Super tasty pizzas and pides with interesting topping options. The prices are pretty reasonable compared to other pizza shops in the area and the..."
Quincy Malesovas
"Service here was friendly and it has a relaxed casual vibe. The gluten free pizza base was really good. The vegan cheese they use is great. The salad..."
David Kaminski
"We had a lovely waitress named Aleah serve us for dinner tonight, she was very great to talk to and recommended some beautiful dishes. Everything was..."
rita hanna
"Great little spot. Staff were fantastic. The unique menu made it hard to choose what to eat - but we were very happy with our..."
Luke Heagerty
"Reasonably priced moorish food, including great appetisers, pizzas and desserts in chilled surroundings. Very good service, interesting cocktails and..."
Anna V