I'll start this review with the proverbial "Hella Good is hella good."…read more We came here to this area to do some shopping while we were in town, and this place grabbed my attention. The wait was definitely not for very long. We got a pager that buzzed pretty soon after we wandered off. For those who are/were unfamiliar as myself (being American on holiday), Hella Good is a place that serves Mediterranean-style wraps with pita bread filled with meat, veggies, and very delicious sauce. I got the Arnie, which includes the lamb leg meat. It was good. I don't know how it compares to other local offerings since this was one of a kind during our trip. FYI: - When you charge your card, it gives you a choice between charging in AUD or your home country's currency. Not sure if that makes a difference, but I think that's interesting. - It can get messy if you unwrap it a certain way, so have napkins and sanitizer available. - There are multiple locations.

This place is actually the traditional Greek souvlaki joint. Well, not quite since it is relatively…read moreknew, but with all of the kebab places appearing everywhere, this one does it in a traditional Greek style. Well, actually, no, namely because there is little difference between the two. However, the souvlakis are actually pretty awesome anyway. They also do chips, and while the herbs used in making the chips were pretty nice, I did find them a little soft. Still, the place isn't all that bad.

So it's 9.30pm. I've just woken up from a three hour nap despite my protests that I wasn't feeling…read morethe effects of jetlag since leaving Edinburgh. And I was STARVING. Cue me checking out deliveroo and ubereats for something delicious that could arrive quickly. I stumbled across Triakosia and given the proximity, just decided to head on over before closing time. Now it's located on the main Street area of Clifton Hill (25 years in Melbourne and I just learnt this suburb existed). Given the late hour the place was totally empty, nonetheless I was greeted with a smile and an open kitchen. I ordered the Penelope- a lamb souvlaki with potato. After a short wait I was given my dinner and headed back to mine. Now this is a kebab made with love. It's smaller than your usual kebab but the pita bread was so soft and warm, the lamb cooked perfectly, the tatziki was so creamy and garlicky and I could taste hints of lemon as I ate. Added to that was some tomato and onion. I do think the lamb could have done with a bit more salt and overall more onion (that's just my preference) but given the late hour, I was so impressed at the way this kebab was lovingly made. Also, the interior is decorated really nicely with a super chill atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Great experience at this suburban Greek restaurant. Food was moorish, atmosphere was buzzing, staff…read morewere friendly and professional. Cannot recommend highly enough. Definitely worth a visit.

We love eating Greek food and this was a very filling and delicious meal. We had the "Greek Feast"…read more The flavours were lovely. It was a meal for two but we couldn't finish it! (There was so much.) The only criticism was that the Kofta seemed to us a little under-cooked. Apart from that we would highly recommend the food, the ambiance, and the excellent service.

Found a strand of hair in my salad. The food was good so I won't give it a 1 star. I feel the…read moremanager could of addressed the issue more professionally not just think I want a new meal. Went i went to pay for meal the manager seen us and just walked away, then cashier asked "how was everything?", I said "very bad didn't your manager tell you I found hair in my salad"? Then the manager came over and said "it's all sorted I removed your meal from the bill". Beside the hair in salad it's good reasonable priced Greek eatery in the city. I've been here numerous times and first time encountered an issue.

The food is now super salty and fatty, the service has also gotten worse, and the music and inside…read morefeels like a goddamn 1800s saloon.

Being situated directly opposite the awesome Kebab Factory, the Carlton branch of Lambs was always…read moregoing to struggle to impress me. Turns out I'm so deeply unimpressed I'll never go back. Where to start? Oh, I know - the harassment! There were three men behind the counter. One was serving me, the other two just standing there staring right at me and whispering under their breath. I threw them a dirty look and the guy serving me noticed, then explained "Don't worry, they are just saying how beautiful you are" - and all three burst out laughing. Now, it was 9pm and I'd spent the entire day and night studying, so I had no make up on and clearly looked awful. Charming. The souvlaki was really chewy and fatty, and the bread was stale. I also grabbed a can of coke, and by some miracle of maths the lot came to over $16. Seriously, take a few quick steps across the street and go to the Kebab Factory - the food is always amazing and fresh, and they treat you like a human being!

WTF!!! This for $11?? it's the size of my palm!! This overhyped souv is a joke!! I can count the…read morenumber of lamb pieces in it!! It's the size of an oversized rice paper roll!! The lamb is braised!! NOT charcoaled!! There is no charred bits u would expect!! What makes it heavy? It's the thick pita used to soak in all the oil that the uni student lathered on using a big cooking brush. If u press the pita ur hand is full of oil!! The mustard aioli and chips are no longer unique. WIR? Def not! Would I recommend?? Def not! I can already ramble off 3 other souvlaki joints that surpass this!!!

I am convinced that the souvas from Jimmy Grants cure hangovers. And colds. And bad moods. And…read moregenerally every shitty thing life could throw at you. Here's what you do... Do your shopping, scan the food court until you find a seat (this is the challenging part) and then while you save it, send your friend up to order the following: 2 x Mr Papadopolous (classic and delicious lamb souva) 1 x Chips (with garlic, feta and oregano. Oh man they're so good... *drools*) 2 x Mythos Lager (hair of the dog, my friend) Sit. Eat. Don't talk to each other. Enjoy.

Dips, chips, bread, Greek salad, beetroot, capsicum, saganaki, fried eggplant, fried zucchini ,…read moreoctopus, calamari, prawns, barramundi, meat platter, a cigar of baklava, Greek coffee and a shot to finish. The food was impeccable as always and transports you straight back to a holiday long ago on a Greek island, with the Mediterranean sun warming your skin, that feeling of eating and drinking way too much (but not stopping) and washing your gluttonous sins away with a bob based dip in a very salty sea with a carafe or two of rosé waiting for you on the shore.

If it's Greek cuisine you want then head here!…read more This place is always going nuts! It seems to be packed no matter what time of year it is, how cold it is or what day of the week it is. People love it. The fact that is was so popular meant that I had to try it. I can see why people are crazy for this place. The food is great and the people are genuine where they clearly have a huge following. It's perfect for families, groups or in couple where another upside is that it's BYO with no corkage (so that's why it's always packed). Its vibrant and welcoming feel is so appealing and with the food being exceptional, it's a great dinner night out!

A Greek tavernia with indoor and outdoor seating. Great food with friendly service. For our group…read moreof six our friends advised "just ask them to bring something good to eat". We did and were not disappointed. The menu looks like a Greek. Restaurant menu so ordering ala carte works too. But our way they brought things so the flavors blended beautifully. We had dis and pita, we had a seafood platter, a lamb platter, salads, etc. very good.

We were taken to Agapi Greek Restaurant by a friend who claimed there was nothing better to do than…read morego to town on their mixed grill. And boy was he right. That thing was off the hook! Featuring mixed souvlaki, gyros, sausages, keftedes & lamb cutlets, it was huge and each element was packed full of flavour. As for Agapi itself, the restaurant is pretty massive. It has two levels - we got a table upstairs. Despite it being so big, it seems to be fill up a lot. It is wise to book as we did. The decor is very homely and warm and the atmosphere is fairly buzzing. The service was very good and they gave good advice on our entree choices. They have a good range of seafood on offer as well besides their mixed grill goodness. In short, this place was a winner and we'll be back again soon.

OMG, where do I start?! HORRENDOUSLY aggressive staff. We had booked a birthday party for 19 people…read moreat $75 a head. Our waiter, Egon, was so rude! He was constantly shouting at everybody, yelling, "You gotta be joking!" and "Organize it yourself!" if he was asked for something! He told us we needed to get out of there after we had barely sat down because he needed the table (I had booked for this birthday dinner ages in advance), and he said he would be giving us the birthday cake in takeaway boxes instead of being allowed to have it there and singing happy birthday. I wish I had read all the other horrified reviews on TripAdvisor and Google reviews about this once good place before booking it for a birthday. What a mistake to come here. Our waiter Egon (not sure of the spelling of his name) made Basil Fawlty from the TV show Fawlty Towers look sane and professional. I have never encountered such rudeness from a waiter in my life. Oh and they also overcharged us: Egon, I hope you use our money to pay for anger management classes!

Bustling atmosphere; delicious food; decent portions - a fabulous treat in Melbourne!read more

By far my favorite place that I've found in Melbourne, possibly in Aus! I can't speak highly enough…read moreof every aspect of this bar. Intimate setting, yet quite comfortable. Always an excellent music selection, with footy on the tv if that's what you're lookin for. The staff is WONDERFUL. so personable, quite willing to give their recommendations if you ask (and you should- they haven't steered me wrong yet!). The nachos, add beef, are easily the best nachos I've ever had- loaded with toppings, seasoned chips, absolutely delicious. Quite a diverse menu, with plenty of options depending on your hunger level. Great wine and beer selection, and a solid cocktail list too!

Food is awesome - Baked mushrooms - I could just have a plate of them on their own…read more The staff are easy to chat with and service was well timed.