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Philhellene - Philhellene, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Philhellene

4.8 (288)
$41 to $100
Greek
551-553 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 288 people are saying

Philhellene reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Great for live music

  • Inner City North

    Kid-friendly

  • Inner City North

    Good for groups

  • Inner City North

    Healthy

  • Inner City North

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner City North

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Philhellene delights with "amazing food" and "lovely service." Guests enjoy authentic Greek flavors, including standout slow-cooked lamb and grilled octopus. The cozy ambiance, regional menu, and excellent wine list make it a top choice for family gatherings. With "warm hospitality" and "fantastic dining experience," it's a must-visit for Greek cuisine enthusiasts.
288 Reviews
  1. Sandra VIP

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been to Phillhelene for a while and it didn’t disappoint. Still as good as always, amazing food great service and good prices. Winner!

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  2. Davina

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time dining here, and what a treat for a midweek birthday dinner for my dad! We went with the set menu, which was perfect, no decision fatigue, just great food and great company. Every dish was absolutely delicious and left us feeling full… but the good kind of full. The service was lovely, and the beer recommendations were a hit with both my dad and husband, so extra points there! All in all, a really lovely night out. We’ll definitely be back.

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  3. Joelene

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience, lovely service and amazing food.

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  4. Nicole

    Victoria5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambience was lovely and warm very inviting will definitely return for another delicious dinner

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  5. Danielle

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to Philhellene Restaurant many times, and it has never let me down! The food is always fresh and tastes amazing. The service is consistently friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place to family and friends it's always a fantastic dining experience. When going as a group we always get the set menu so we have abit of everything!!!

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  6. Anastasia

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are warm and friendly. The restaurant has an intimate and authentically Greek/mediterranean feel. The menu is varied and with regional focus and plenty of variety, tasty and nutritious, traditional and healthy meals. The wine list is excellent. My family and I really like coming here, we feel at home. The music nights are celebratory and joy filled.

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  7. Shane

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were fantastic and food was great, we had a great night and thank you

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  8. Sally

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food & bonus was the 3 gentleman playing traditional Greek music softly in the restaurant, absolutely beautiful

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  9. Connie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we had in Australia. Loved everything we had

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  10. Peter

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, very good service, a great value restaurant. Perfect for a family catch-up

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Philhellene is rated 4.8 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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
  • Phone number
  • 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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