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Philhellene - Philhellene, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Philhellene

4.8
4.8
282 Reviews
$41 to $100
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Philhellene is one of the four Greek restaurants in Melbourne to be included in the 2011 Age Good Food Guide, our primary objective at Philhellene is to present an authentic concept of food and drink while using high quality produce and applying traditional methods derived from our own mothers' cooking, creating a truly memorable and even emotional experience.
The team at Philhellene consists of John & Susie Rerakis, several time 'best greek restaurant' winners by The Age Good Food Guide, also featured in Vogue Entertaining and other prominent media. Along with them their entourage of mothers who are working in the kitchen, spreading love & tales of their country in the dishes that they serve you.
Our primary objective is to present an authentic concept of food and drink while using high quality produce and applying traditional methods derived from our own mothers’ cooking, creating a wonderful experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Daily: 5:30pm - 10:00pm (available for lunch group bookings every day by prior arrangement)
  • Phone number
    (03) 9370 3303
  • Website
    http://www.philhellene.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Spiros Kassidis
  • Private party facilities
    Philhellene offers a distinctive function room that will bring the essence of Greek style to your next event. The room can sit up to 45 guests. The restaurant’s main room can accommodate up to 80 guests and both rooms can be reserved either separately or together for everything from christenings to birthdays to corporate functions.
  • Location
    551-553 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
  • Neighborhood
    Moonee Ponds
  • Cross street
    Montgomery Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking available on Mt Alexander Rd. Alternative parking on Ascot Vale Rd., near cnr of Gladstone St
  • Public transit
    Tram 59 - Stop 31 (Montgomery Street) 150mTram 57 & 82 - Stop 32 (Moonee Ponds) 200m
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Great for live music

  • Melbourne

    Greek

  • Inner City North

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Philhellene offers an authentic Greek dining experience with "exceptional food and warm hospitality." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "attentive service." The menu features standout dishes like slow-cooked lamb and grilled octopus. The cozy, elegant ambiance, coupled with traditional music and dancing, creates a "lovely atmosphere" perfect for any occasion.

282 Reviews

  1. Sandra

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For authentic Greek flavours, you won’t be disappointed. Service is outstanding and the ambience and music take you to Greece. Highly recommend 💖

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  2. Peter

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started off in a noisy area, and the staff noticed we were struggling and let us shift to a more open, quiter area. The food was amazing, but especially, the service was very attentive. It was obvious to us the staff were involved, committed and thoughtful. Prices weren't overly expensive, quite reasonable. We enjoyed the Greek music, and once again the staff were helpful in letting us shift after had eaten, to a table where we could sit and watch the musicians. This is definitely, absolutely one of the Premier restaurants in Moonee Ponds. We had a lovely night, thank you.

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  3. Pam

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy. Food was lacking flavour and over priced. Service however was fantastic!!

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  4. Manny

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. great service. Went with friends who have never been and absolutely loved it.

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  5. Robert

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food cooked in a traditional style. Plentiful plates and always attentitive service. My wife had mousakka with beef accompanied with a salad, there was also a vegetarian version. I had the goat special; was tender and came accompanied with beans and baked potatoes. Cannot forget th entre,first time Kalitsounia, lovely , then calamari and a lovely smoked eggplant

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  6. Helena

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Philhellene offers an authentic Greek dining experience with exceptional food and warm hospitality. The slow-cooked lamb and grilled octopus are standout dishes, bursting with Mediterranean flavors. The cozy, elegant ambiance and well-curated wine list enhance the experience. With attentive service and thoughtfully prepared dishes, Philhellene is a must-visit. Five stars!

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  7. Robyn

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, high standards in food and service. Always love coming here.

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  8. Vicky VIP

    Melbourne14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new owners have definitely improved the menu. Delicious food! A little pricey but good.

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  9. Evange

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a set menu and it did not disappoint! Lots of different starters to taste a few dishes, and the mains were very generous. The dishes were prepared the traditional way and tasted amazing. To end the night, we had Greek coffee, baklava and loukoumades - perfect! Highly recommend for anyone who likes their Greek food traditional.

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  10. Jose

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food, generous portions

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FAQs

Philhellene is rated 4.8 stars by 282 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Philhellene

551-553 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Montgomery Street
  • Neighborhood
    Moonee Ponds
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Daily: 5:30pm - 10:00pm (available for lunch group bookings every day by prior arrangement)
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking available on Mt Alexander Rd. Alternative parking on Ascot Vale Rd., near cnr of Gladstone St
  • Public transit
    Tram 59 - Stop 31 (Montgomery Street) 150mTram 57 & 82 - Stop 32 (Moonee Ponds) 200m
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Spiros Kassidis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.philhellene.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9370 3303
  • Private party facilities
    Philhellene offers a distinctive function room that will bring the essence of Greek style to your next event. The room can sit up to 45 guests. The restaurant’s main room can accommodate up to 80 guests and both rooms can be reserved either separately or together for everything from christenings to birthdays to corporate functions.
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