Best Greek Food
From saganaki to pita and dips, we've found Melbourne's best Greek food!
1. Hellenic Republic || 434 Lygon St. Brunswick East. 3057. hellenicrepublic.com.au.
Calambaris’ bustling modern and must-book diner serves some of Melbourne’s best Greek dishes. At $58 a head, the trapezi menu combines small tastes, grilled fish, spit-roasted lamb and Greek sweets. The Melitzana Papoutsakia – an Eggplant, tomato, feta bake is divine.
2. The Press Club || 72 Flinders St. Melbourne. 3000. Ph: (03) 9677 9677. thepressclub.com.au.
Stylish Calambaris original also up there with the best. Putting a modern spin on traditional Greek fare, the central city restaurant serves a Pork dish with a Heleniko kafe loin, Attiki honey belly, fakes and smoked raisins. Mouth-watering?
3. Stalactites || 183 Lonsdale St. Melbourne. 3000. Ph: (03) 9663 3316. stalactites.com.au.
Corner restaurant serving traditional Greek food 24/7 since 1978. Late-nighters enjoy famous souvlakis, homemade spanakopita and pickled octopus and drink imported Greek wine.
4. Jim’s Greek Tavern || 32 Johnston St. Fitzroy. 3065. Ph: (03) (03) 9419 3827. jimstavern.citysearch.com.au.
No menus here. Staff suggest, you’ll agree. Authentic Greek food comes quick. Warm bread n dips, prawn saganaki, fried scallops and tender char-grilled meats.
5. Pireaus Blues || 310 Brunswick St. Fitzroy. 3065. Ph: (03) 9417 0222. pireausblues.com.au.
Must visit in the inner-city. Family-run award-winner offers just about every Greek staple and chalkboard specials. Fresh quality ingredients for dishes like grilled swordfish with spinach and olives.
