Aegli ★ 4.4
Aegli on Coventry Street leads Melbourne's new Greek wave: regional Hellenic flavours, smoked saganaki and lamb shoulder in a South Melbourne room.
Order: Wood-roasted lamb with orzo and feta
What to order at France-Soir
- Must order
- Steak au poivre with pommes frites and a glass of Burgundy
- Editor tip
- Book by phone. This is still a phone-booking-only restaurant and they mean it.
Must order: Steak au poivre with pommes frites and a glass of Burgundy
Tip: Book by phone. This is still a phone-booking-only restaurant and they mean it.
Location
Address: 11 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141, Melbourne
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