Zareh ★ 4.8
Zareh on Smith Street in Collingwood applies Armenian and Lebanese heritage to a wood-fired menu of roasted lamb, spiced rice and labneh; opened in 2025.
OrderWood-roasted lamb with spiced rice and labneh
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Zareh ★ 4.8
Zareh on Smith Street brings Armenian and Lebanese cooking with a charcoal focus that makes it one of Melbourne's most exciting casual rooms.
OrderChargrilled flatbread with yoghurt and lamb fat
Aalia ★ 4.7
Aalia is a two hatted Middle Eastern restaurant at 25 Martin Place in the Sydney CBD, named Gourmet Traveller’s NSW Restaurant of the Year 2023.
Golden Avenue ★ 4.6
Golden Avenue is the Anyday group's take on Middle Eastern flavour on Edward Street: smoky charcoal, woodfired breads and a garden terrace under one roof.
Naïm ★ 4.6
Naïm reimagines traditional Middle Eastern flavours in Paddington; its banquet of the most popular dishes is a three-course meal served family style.
OrderHummus platter, Carrot falafels
Kepos Street Kitchen ★ 4.4
Kepos Street Kitchen is a Redfern cafe by day and neighbourhood restaurant by night, serving Modern Mediterranean food by award-winning chef Michael Rantissi.
OrderThe falafels, one of the most popular dishes here.
TipNo bookings, just walk-ins; if no table is free, staff add your name to the waitlist and give you an indication of the wait.
Naïm ★ 4.3
Naïm in Paddington offers an innovative, respectful interpretation of Middle Eastern cuisine from local, seasonal ingredients, with a family-style banquet.
OrderHummus platter, Carrot falafels
Mecca Bah ★ 4.1
Mecca Bah serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food at Gasworks Plaza on Longland Street, with a wine list and cocktails from classics to house creations.
Mecca Bah ★ 4.0
Mecca Bah is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant at Gasworks Plaza in Newstead, with vegan and vegetarian options and a belly dancer on Saturdays.
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