Zareh ★ 4.6
Zareh on Smith Street applies Armenian and Lebanese heritage to a wood-fired menu that was one of Melbourne's most talked-about openings of 2025.
Order: Wood-roasted lamb with spiced rice and labneh
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
Neighbourhoodcollingwood
HoursDaily 11am-9pm
Must order: Chicken pho with fresh herbs and chilli vinegar on the side
Location
Address: 86 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066, Melbourne
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Zareh on Smith Street applies Armenian and Lebanese heritage to a wood-fired menu that was one of Melbourne's most talked-about openings of 2025.
Order: Wood-roasted lamb with spiced rice and labneh