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Stalactites Restaurant

3.8 (92 reviews)
ModerateInternational
Open Open 24 hours

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STALACTITES RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Very loud
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Prasiddha H.

This was my first meal at Australia and I absolutely loved it! The hubby and I stood in line for around 15 mins on an afternoon and once we were seated we were super excited to dig in. The service here is fast and I loved the ambiance here where there was stalacites coming from the top. Really cool experience. For food we ordered the: *Mixed gyro plate - this came with chicken and lamb gyro, and the meat was super juicy and succulent. This plate also came with fries, a roasted tomato and salad which was great. *Pita - the pita here is out of the world, so soft and perfectly chewy, went so well with the gyro! * Dips plate - this came with 4 different dips which included hummus and a yogurt dip... this was DELICIOUS! Highly recommend trying this out Overall, the food was great with really large portions and absolutely delicious food!

Hummus and pita
Linda R.

We are looking for Asian food in Melbourne's china town but we were overwhelmed by the choices. We stumbled upon Stalactites and it was packed with a waiting line. So, we gave up on Asian food and went Greek! Great choice. Hummus was creamy and nicely seasoned with lemon. Pita was good albeit a bit greasy for me. Lemon lamb with potatoes...tender, fall apart lamb. Yum. Ambiance is like crowded NY deli. You sit close to other tables but a good vibe. Fellow next to us gave us a recommendation for Asian restaurant so a win win for us!

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Suzy R H.

First visit to Melbourne and upon arrival our Uber driver suggested this place. Immediately unloaded luggage and went straight away. GREAT suggestion because our party of 5 were all very impressed. So glad we went early because a line started quickly after we arrived (line moved fast). Slow start on service but once we ordered the service was prompt. Started with a Platter for two of the Vegetarian appetizers, very good. The pita bread is authentic & perfect, we ordered extra. The Lamb Souvalki....so delicious, grilled perfectly. Garden salad was fresh and delicious and so was the hummus, tzatziki and eggplant dip, yummy! This place was amazing everyone worked so hard to fill and clear tables for more customers. Highly recommend a visit, please be patient because the place looks to be always busy.

Chicken and Lamb!
Adrianna P.

Ordered some Souvaki for take-away. I got the lamb and chicken combo, with feta, French fries, tomato, lettuce, onion and tzatziki sauce. Super tasty. It was flavorful, juicy, and very filling. They put a nice amount of chicken and lamb. Would love to go back, cute vibes and ambiance and the place was packed on a Monday night so you know it's good. They have a nice range of appetizers, mains, seafood, and platter to share. Would love to dine in and try some other dishes. Quick service and great food!

Rob B.

Aloha, in the Greek district of Melbourne, probably the last of the Greek Restaurants, it was very good. Clean restrooms, good food & quick service. I had a great Greek beer that was nice & malty. All in all a great Greek experience. Thanks for being in Greek town! And being open 24/7 who does that anymore?

Geoff B.

A delicious smorgasbord of meats. We did take away and the restaurant really caters to both eating in or take away. This is a Melbourne go to.

Ilias M.

Coming to Melbourne for a short stayed wanted to trying the Hellenic Food culture. Food if good wouldn't say great and probably first time finding not one Greek working. The atmosphere and service was great its definitely a popular venue with volume of customer you could say an institution of Melbourne greek food

Wine!
Chantelle T.

I like to consider Stalactites to be an almost-insitution: a must go in the early hours of the morning after trying out Melbourne's finest pubs and clubs. Open 24 hours, Stalactites has a busy and dynamic atmosphere and at peak times you'll see a line going out the door. Usually I'm not much for waiting, but this is totally worth it. I only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table at 7pm on a Saturday, which in my view was a win. Staff were super friendly and helpful and given the business of the place, surprisingly attentive despite the craziness. One thing I do not like is the layout at the entry which splits into a sit- in queue, take-out queue, and in the midst staff walking through to collect meals to take to the dining room. With two friends we had ordered the vegetarian share plate for two, a mixed, chicken and vegetarian souvlaki and large fries. No complaints about the food at all, the dips were flavourful, the pita bread was fresh and warm, and the souvlaki was well dressed and flavourful. I felt the cost was reasonable for what you get and have no qualms recommending this place to others.

Mixed souvlaki
Lauren J.

I love love love this place! Lamb is cooked on a spit the traditional Greek way by the old school Greek men haha there is a huge menu to choose from with pricing ranging from $10-40. There's a childrens menu too with smaller meal sizes - which I tend to go for as the meals are massive and very filling! Open 24/7 which is awesome when you're craving a souvlaki any time of the day or night! Service is good, there's a hostess to take you to your seat or if you feel like take away Go For It! Highly recommend.

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Food delicious, Staff terrific A must stop to experience Greek life in Melbourne. Don't miss it

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Good food; fast service for takeout. Would return if lived there. Convenient to our hotel.

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Open 24/7 which is awesome when you're craving a souvlaki any time of the day or night!

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Tipo 00

Tipo 00

4.3(76 reviews)
0.5 kmMelbourne
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We were looking for a restaurant that was less touristy than many of the others along the laneways,…read moreand we came upon Tipo 00 so we made a reservation. We're glad we did! Here's what we noticed: - It was difficult to get a reservation at prime dinner hour, so we opted for a 3:30 PM late lunch/early dinner which worked out perfectly for our schedule. - The place overall has a great vibe, good music, and it is pretty small. - There were some really interesting drinks and good wines to choose from...we went with wine since we had other plans later that evening. - We decided to start with the salad with pear and honey, and then my wife and I split both the black squid ink pasta, and the special pasta that had Moreton Bay Bugs. The salad was incredible perfectly dressed... Having it first gave us away as Americans for sure, but it was perfect. The squid ink pasta was every bit as good as everyone said in reviews, and so was the special pasta. - Service was great, not overbearing. They even brought us some extra bread so we could sop up the sauce from our pasta. Bottom line: There are so many great restaurants in Melbourne and Tipo 00 is right up there and should be on your "to try list".

Sat at the bar and enjoyed wine, complementary focaccia, an appetizer of fried zucchini flowers,…read morethe tortellini for our entree then their house brownie tiramisu for dessert. Delicious meal from start to finish, excellent service and one of the best Italian meals we've had. Highly recommend.

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Tipo 00 - Sitting at the Bar is so much fun !

Sitting at the Bar is so much fun !

Tipo 00 - Brownie Tiramisu

Brownie Tiramisu

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Korean Table - Interior decor

Korean Table

5.0(5 reviews)
1.2 kmMelbourne

The food here was amazing, ambiance was very street Korean and comfortable, and the service was…read moregood - Sunday surcharge was a bit steep, but the meal made up for it.

Cute little Korean restaurant on Rose Lane, the "new laneway" in the Upper West Side building…read more Korean Table is surrounded by I Love Chicken, Hakoya Ramen, Kyoto Mart, and Rolling Nori - and it holds its own for sure! I came here on New Years Day for dinner. The menu is 6 pages long, but there is a picture of every dish, which makes it really helpful to decide (I assume especially if you're not Korean). I kept it classic and went with the beef bibimbap, and boy am I glad I did! The only adjustment I made was no bean sprouts. Served in a sizzling hot stone bowl, you'll have to control yourself for a couple of minutes to let the rice continue to cook and get all crispy on the edges. The server was quite sweet and asked me if I knew how to eat it when she delivered the bowl. I sheepishly said, "um, mix it all together?" and she nodded in approval and skipped away. All of the ingredients and flavors blended together perfectly, aided by a generous helping of gochugang (sweet/spicy red sauce). I added a grapefruit soju to wash it down. Like many places, you'll self serve cutlery (chopsticks, spoons, napkins) as well as water from the counter. Someone takes your order either at the register or your table (didn't seem to be rhyme or reason to which or why), and then drops off your food when you're done. Space is tailored to groups of 2 or 4, though one group of about 6 or 7 kids came in together looking worse for wear after NYE. Prices are about $15 each for most entrees. The food was delicious (see photos) and I will be back!

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Korean Table - Spicy bugogi beef

Spicy bugogi beef

Korean Table - Bibimbab Chicken bowl

Bibimbab Chicken bowl

Korean Table - Beef bibimbap, no bean sprouts.

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Beef bibimbap, no bean sprouts.

Stalactites Restaurant - international - Updated May 2026

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