We have been told to place an order at least 2 hours before picking up and we did. Don't expect…read moregood coustomer services ( remember natizi's soup from sanfield NYC ). Howaver The konafah is worth it enjoy

Delicious food, very friendly staff who clearly take pride in their restaurant. Try to cheeses…read moredessert, OMG yum! I will be back!

Had some nice lamb pizza for four dollars. Was quite sweet. Minced lamb atop half a pizza base. My…read morefriend ordered the veggie pizza which was four slices. So pizza sizes can vary. Make sure you confirm what you're getting. Tried some delicious feta beetroot salad and eggplant Dio. Coffee today was A-OK. Quick service. And self serve cutlery and water.

Lunch for three people that costs less than $30?…read more Unheard of right? Not at Zaatar! If you're looking for quick, fresh and well priced middle eastern food then this is your place. Great for families and friends who want to share a few dishes in a casual (think: fast food) environment. It's certainly not going to win any decor or ambience prizes, but I like the family-friendly atmosphere and it hit the spot when I needed lunch in a short time frame. Order and pay at the counter and then take your wooden spoon table number and set up at one of the many tables. I shared two mixed plates of mezze (felafel, kibbeh and other fried morsels), salads (super fresh fattoush and tabbouli) and dips with Miss 3 and my favourite +1. The mix and match approach to this style of dining is great when you're trying to please varying tastes and appetites. I could have lived with less of the fried pastry-like mezze and more of the felafel so next time will specify which mezze we want rather than leaving the selection to the server. I'll also be trying out the lebanese pizzas. Starting at a mere $1 and constantly being made in full-view of the floor. Pro tip: Grab a bottle of hot sauce from the water/cutlery

Samsara was my first experience eating Lebanese style food. The Mediterranean based menu is on the…read morespicy side, which I love, and the dishes on offer range from goat, to chicken or lamb, right through to vegetarian options. I had a lamb fillet which was served with Lebanese potato and vegetables. I wasn't quite sure what to expect taste wise, but it reminded me of Greek cuisine with a little more spice. The lamb was beautifully tender, it practically melted in my mouth. The prices are quite high, with the mains averaging around the $30-35 mark. As nice as I thought the meal was I find it hard to rationalize spending so much when I can get a decent curry and rice for under $10 near by.

There was a group of 6 of us, so we went for the banquet. Looking at the extensive menu, it…read morerepresented good vale for money. The atmosphere was warm and spacious and relatively quiet with low level pleasant background music. The dips and falafel were authenticl. Unfortunately, the duck was not crispy and was overlooked for my liking. The Lebanese sausages were delicious and the squid tender and spicy. A raft of small serving yummy desserts completed the meal. There were several other groups at the restaurant which stayed open while we talked out the issues of the day. I would go back again should the opportunity arise.

This place serves amazing and authentic Lebanese food. The owners are always so welcoming and…read moreattentive. Portion sizes are great and the malfouf is to die for!!

From the owner: We serve authentic home style Lebanese food at our restaurant. The best way to experience the food…read moreis to try our sumptuous banquet menu. Everything is prepared fresh on the premises so you can taste the difference.

Hiding in Eltham is a dining restaurant that many will occasionally drive past, as it's located on…read morethe main street. As first impressions are best, I was blown away. One thing I love about a place is big portions, it's great to order different dishes and share, it lets you try more. The entrees here are big enough to share, and to help yourself to seconds. On that note, the lamb shawarma. Ermagosh. There is flavor in every single bite, the lamb was the tastiest. It was evenly distributed with seasoned rice, salad with a lovely dressing, and lamb. I hate those places that skim you on meat, but here, they were so generous! And it was flame grilled, only adding to the taste. I am looking forward to my next trip already. Our appetizer was the haloumi, and wow! It's salty and crunchy and perfectly balanced with the salad and Lebanese bread. And yes, we had room for dessert! Turkish delight and baklava. I don't even need to describe how lovely and perfect this was to end our meal. They have a wine list, with lots of options, and even have banquet style set courses. It's like you came to a Lebonese house, large with pretty drapes, and a nice photo opt in the courtyard. They have large glass walls; so when you aren't taking in their theming, you can look out at the ongoing traffic. They should be green with envy of you; because you are having a deliciously created palate pleasing meal, and they aren't!

A great Lebanese restaurant, beautifully presented. Very good (though not exceptional) food with…read moregenerous portions; the Traditional Banquet for example will not leave you hungry - it may leave you stuffed though. No bad dishes in there - some good, some very good. Reasonable prices make for a good price-quality ratio. Maroush has a deserved good reputation. My only minor gripe is that "fine dining", as the claim they are, they however are not. The service at least on my visit lacked the finesse one would expect from a true fine dining establishment.

Weren't very many reviews, which I learned is because "only Americans use that app" per my Aussie…read morefriend.... but i'm glad that we stopped here! It was delicious and the meal was one of the best steaks I had ever had. Great experience and amazing serving staff and bar staff. Gorgeous on the inside, too, very classy and calming.

Food was amazing!…read more Great service and atmosphere. Not beats sitting outside enjoying the sun while drinking good wine and having a cheese platter.

Great food - super staff and dining in is pretty nice The…read morecurry was delicious , perfect rice and salad And tried the Iranian non alcoholic beer Fantastic !

Home to possibly the best butter chicken in Melbourne, Persian Flavours in Nunawading is THE place…read morefor a good curry or tandoor cooked meat. The food is very reasonably priced, and there is plenty of room since they brought out the next door business. There is also a sitting area out the back. Beware, as it usually gets pretty packed so it might pay to book. My personal recs are the butter chicken (of course!), saffron rice and garlic naan. Though I should warn you, they don't go lightly on the garlic!

Very friendly and attentive staff. We ordered steak, ribs and moroccan chicken. It was all very…read moretasty and no complaints from all 4 of us. I am a coeliac and had the moroccan chicken and wasnt sick. I did order a cheesecake which I was told was gluten free however it has a crispy twirl thing on top that wasn't gf. I shared a creme brulee which I enjoyed and didn't get sick. Overall it was a lovely night.

The chorizo tapas wasn't chorizo but a spicy sausage. Disappointing, soggy and over oily calamari…read more The garlic bread was good at least. Don't think we'll be back, though the wait staff was friendly, nice and took feedback well. Overpriced for what we ordered.

Great authentic Turkish food. Location isn't the best but it's worth it for the food. I've always…read morehad attentive servers. They do take away as well and last time hey offered me a free cup of Turkish tea with my main. If you've never had a full Turkish breakfast I highly recommend you go try it and order several things on the menu sit back and take it easy. You'll be there for hours if done properly. Love the tea pots they bring out to the table too, it's clear to see they are authentic Turkish cooks cooking up authentic Turkish food.

Tahini is like the Ketchup of the Middle East and I found a bounty of my spirit confinement at the…read moredelicious Tahini Lebanese Diner! First the seducing aroma of freshly made felafel and zesty hummus hits your senses. The menu covers wraps, salads, taste boards, Lebanese breakfasts and grilled meats - most things come accented with fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, spices and pomegranate. If you've never tried tahini, you must! It's a zesty savoury sesame seed sauce that tastes like a muted down peanut butter with a lemon kick (I use it on everything from avocado and eggs on toast to ice cream) The service was sensational - our waitress enthusiastically talked us through the menu and excitedly dropped off dishes as they were ready. The chefs were chatting to people at the food pass, and I appreciated the thoughtful touches like coconut sugar, salt and olive oil on tables. Standout dishes were the fig and walnut hummus, smoky baba ganoush, felafel with homemade tahini and crispy potato bravas with garlic oil and chilli. Basically - over order to avoid food regrets! I was impressed that gluten free bread offered as an alternative to the pita wrap, and most of the menu is allergy friendly. The drinks menu is extensive and I'll save you a sonnet about the refreshing Lebanese iced tea with pomegranate, mint and ...pine nuts! Try it to believe it. Then tell your friends. And the best part? I left (okay, I may have squealed) grinning with a jar of impossible-to-find authentic Lebanese tahini from the providore pantry shop to recreate tahini dreams at home.

Sometimes I get stupidly excited about food. It would be an understatement if I said that I was…read moreexcited about Tahini. My friend and I basically ran into the restaurant. We found a table, almost clapping with joy when the menu arrived, although that was nothing compared to when the food arrived. We ordered hummus with fig and walnuts, baba ganoush, flat bread, gluten free bread, falafel, a salad plate, potatoes and chilli, seared prawns and house made sodas. A and I were, no joke, squealing (We're pathetic, I know). I didn't know where to begin. Dips. Dips is where you begin. Hot damn. Figs and walnuts are the best things to put in hummus. Apart from bread, anyway. Baba ganoush is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. The bread was warm and light. YUM. (also, kudos for having a GF bread option, guys) The potatoes were the perfect mix of crunchy and fluffy and the added chilli was balanced like a dream. The prawns blew my mind. They came with this chilli mayo that was to die for. The salad was fresh and crisp and I was basically in food heaven. The falafel was covered in the most amazing tahini. I was getting the biggest food envy watching the food come out of the kitchen. I wanted to order everything. And the staff were so lovely. I'm sure they were laughing at how excited A and I were, but I did not care. I was happy. I was full. Everythig was perfect. I'm pretty sure that I'm not explaining how actually incredible this meal was. In fact, I know I'm not. My advice? Go to this restaurant. Don't live in Melbourne? Go to Melbourne and go to this restaurant.