Zareh ★ 4.6
Zareh on Smith Street brings Armenian and Lebanese cooking with a charcoal focus that makes it one of Melbourne's most exciting casual rooms of 2025.
Order: Chargrilled flatbread with yoghurt and lamb fat
CuisineJapanese
Price$$
Neighbourhoodcollingwood
HoursDaily 11am-3pm
Must order: Udon bolognese with parmesan and soft egg
Location
Address: 65 Dover Street, Cremorne VIC 3121, Melbourne
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