Middle Eastern cooking in Melbourne moves between traditional mezze and modern plates, with Smith Street in Collingwood a focal point. Zareh sits on that strip, working a contemporary Middle Eastern menu in the inner north.
Middle Eastern restaurants in Melbourne
2 middle eastern places in Melbourne we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Melbourne · Middle Eastern across every city.
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Zareh
- ★ 4.8
- Middle Eastern
- $$$
- Collingwood
Order Wood-roasted lamb with spiced rice and labneh
Zareh on Smith Street in Collingwood applies Armenian and Lebanese heritage to a wood-fired menu of roasted lamb, spiced rice and labneh; opened in 2025.
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Zareh
- ★ 4.8
- Middle Eastern
- $$$
- Collingwood
Order Chargrilled flatbread with yoghurt and lamb fat
Zareh on Smith Street brings Armenian and Lebanese cooking with a charcoal focus that makes it one of Melbourne's most exciting casual rooms.
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Not on this list, but close by, nearest first. Every one is in our guide with its address, hours and what to order.
- Jim's Greek Tavern Street food, about 150 m away
- Rose Street Artists Market Market, about 150 m away
- Bentwood Brunch, about 500 m away
- Huxtaburger Street food, about 850 m away
- Good Days Vietnamese, about 900 m away
- Evie's Disco Diner New American, about 950 m away