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Philhellene - Philhellene, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Philhellene

4.7
4.7
278 Reviews
$41 to $100
Greek

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood 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 Fri, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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 278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Philhellene promises a delightful Greek dining experience with "fabulous food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about "generous portions" and "traditional" flavors. The ambiance is warm, with personalized touches like anniversary surprises. Under new management, the restaurant shines with "fresh food," a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff. Highly recommended for authentic Greek cuisine.

278 Reviews

  1. Helena

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Robyn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 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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  3. Vicky

    VIP

    Melbourne

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 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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  4. Evange

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 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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  5. Jose

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

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

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  6. Robyn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Philhellene does not disappoint. Fabulous food, attentive service and great place to be.

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  7. Lisa

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely family dinner here, service was great and food delicious. We did the provincial banquets and enjoyed every dish. Only suggestion would be to serve some bread and dip with the mains too. Thoroughly recommend you give it a try, much improved under the new owners.

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  8. Rally

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh food and great service New owner doing a great job

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  9. Stephanie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was so so delicious and the waitress was great- great service, kind, helpful, knowledgeable.

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  10. MarinaT

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and great service with owners, amazing Greek food.

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FAQs

Philhellene is rated 4.7 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Philhellene

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Montgomery Street
  • Area
    Moonee Ponds
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • 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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