Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Melbourne

Middle Eastern cuisine spans Lebanese, Syrian, Turkish, Persian, and neighbouring traditions, built around shared staples like flatbread, hummus and other legume dips, grilled meats, and rice pilafs. Meals are typically served meze-style, with many small shared dishes rather than one central plate. Sumac, za'atar, and pomegranate molasses are common flavour markers distinguishing it from neighbouring Mediterranean or Central Asian cooking.

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Last updated 2 July 2026

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Maha
Melbourne
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Rumi
Brunswick East
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Betsias Kebab & Grill
Melbourne CBD
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Fitzroy
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Chase
Docklands
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Coco Kebabs
St Kilda
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Keif Café
Abbotsford
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Nomad
Melbourne
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Zareh
Collingwood
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