2 middle eastern places in Melbourne we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Melbourne | Middle Eastern across every city.
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.
Zareh ★ 4.8
collingwood · 368 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
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.
Zareh ★ 4.8
collingwood · 368 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Zareh on Smith Street brings Armenian and Lebanese cooking with a charcoal focus that makes it one of Melbourne's most exciting casual rooms.