melbourne lebanese

Bekka

MOONEE PONDS

Enter for friendly, laid-back service, Lebanese bites and house-made rosewater lemonade.

Mama Manoush

BRUNSWICK EAST

Family favourites from a Lebanese home cook.

Advi's Falafels

YARRAVILLE

Most of the menu here is vegan (including the baklava), with one notable exception: deep-fried haloumi fries. And the Lebanese-style falafels are served like an open souvlaki on pita with hummus and four types of salad.

La Maison

GATEWAY ISLAND

Home-style Lebanese cooking in a collection of historic buildings.

A1 Bakery Fitzroy

FITZROY

Since 1992, this family-run Lebanese bakery has served up affordable Lebanese pies, pizzas and falafel platters in Brunswick. At its city-side outpost (which is mostly takeaway) go for spinach triangles, haloumi pies and chicken pita wraps, alongside flakey baklava and hot coffee.

El Jannah

PRESTON

This Lebanese charcoal chicken chain has ascended to cult status since opening in Sydney in 1998. After dark, the busy Preston shop has a green neon halo that can be seen from blocks away. Go for its signature charcoal chook or the fuss-free chicken plate with Lebanese pickles, pita and a secret recipe garlic sauce.

No. 100 Flinders Lane

MELBOURNE

The espresso machine stays on till late. But coffee’s not the prime focus at this all-day Lebanese eatery, where you can tuck into a selection of house-made hummus, cured kingfish with toum, snapper with spiced tahini, and more.

Rumi

BRUNSWICK EAST

Since 2006, Joseph Abboud’s Middle Eastern diner has reached institution status. Come for his signature cheese cigars and advieh-marinated lamb shoulder. Plus, a 200-strong mostly Middle Eastern wine list and fiery charcoal grill.

Rocket Society

BRUNSWICK EAST

Lebanon’s little-known student-led quest to conquer outer space inspired this charming wine bar. Here, Rumi’s owners offer flatbread sandwiches, charcoal grilled lamb skewers and Lebanese wines.