If you’re looking for a delicious mezze platter in Melbourne, you’ve come to the right place. From small family-owned restaurants to large upscale venues, here is our top list of where to find the best mezze platters in Melbourne.
Maha Restaurant
This Lebanese restaurant has won awards for its modern Middle Eastern cuisine and luxurious atmosphere. The mezze platter at Maha Restaurant includes falafel, baba ganoush, hummus, grilled halloumi, labneh, and pickles. Don’t forget to pair it with one of their signature cocktails!
Smith & Daughters
This vegan restaurant has become something of an institution in the vibrant Collingwood area. Their vegan mezze plate is made up of smoky eggplant dip, warm spiced feta dip, pickled vegetables and olives served with freshly baked flatbreads. It’s perfect for sharing with friends on a lazy weekend afternoon.
Habibi Cafe & Kebab House
Habibi Cafe & Kebab House is another great spot for mezze platters in Melbourne. They offer an extensive menu featuring all kinds of tasty Mediterranean fare including shawarma wraps, falafel wraps and kebabs. Of course, they also serve up some delectable mezze platters packed full of everything from hummus to tabbouleh and more!
Elsewhere in Australia
We couldn’t complete this list without including a couple of honourable mentions of exceptional mezze platters elsewhere in Australia – namely Maison Saint-Honore in Perth’s beautiful Swan Valley, and The Mez Club in sunny Byron Bay.
Maison Saint-Honore
This chic French bistro offers a classic version of a mezze platter that includes charcuterie meats such as prosciutto and salami as well as cheeses like camembert and brie. The plate also comes with olives and house-made jam or marmalade – the perfect accompaniment to your favourite glass of red wine!
The Mez Club
This lively bar in Byron Bay serves up traditional Middle Eastern dishes inspired by Lebanese cuisine. Their mezze platter features falafel balls, spicy lamb koftas with tahini sauce, hummus and pita breads as well as tabouli salad and grilled halloumi cheese cubes. Wash it all down with an ice-cold beer or one of their specialty cocktails!
There you have it – our top picks for the best mezze platters in Melbourne and throughout Australia!
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious dining experience or just want to grab some snacks from your local bar, there are plenty of great places where you can find delicious Middle Eastern food. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start exploring these great spots!
