Palay

Name: Palay
Address: 135 Greeves St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC, Australia, 3065
Telephone: 0421 701 031
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (10)

$40 and under

Filipino

135 Greeves St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

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2 people

20 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Palay is a modern Filipino restaurant located in Fitzroy, offering a vibrant dining experience that highlights the best of Filipino cuisine. The name "Palay," meaning "rice" in Tagalog, reflects our dedication to using fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Upon entering Palay, you'll feel the warmth of a welcoming home, with a cozy atmosphere and a modern take on traditional Filipino design. Our open kitchen allows you to see our chefs craft each dish with passion and skill. Our menu takes you on a flavorful journey through the Philippines, featuring classic dishes like adobo and kare-kare alongside innovative interpretations of traditional flavors. We also offer a selection of Filipino beers, wines, and cocktails to enhance your meal. Whether you're a fan of Filipino food or trying it for the first time, Palay is the ideal spot to savor the rich flavors of this unique cuisine. Our friendly staff is here to guide you and ensure a memorable dining experience.

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Dining style
Home Style
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Filipino, Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Coffee and Snacks Wed–Sun 08:00–10:00 Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:30
Phone number
0421 701 031
Website
https://www.palay.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
135 Greeves St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Area
Fitzroy
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Feed Me, Tito!
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Guided Chaos of Flavour and Comfort This is not a negotiation. Feed Me, Tito! is our flagship set menu designed for those who trust the kitchen, live for deep umami, and know that Tito always orders too much—because leftovers are a lifestyle. Think of this as a curated Filipino food coma, shared-style, no decision-making required.

Tortang Talong$23.00
Fluffy Eggplant Omelet, Toasted Pandesal, Housemade Banana Ketchup and Atsara
Pandesal Brekkie$24.00
Pandesal, Bacon, Fried Egg, Longganisa, Cheddar Cheese, Housemade Banana Ketchup
SILOGS$26.00
All Silogs are served with our Spiced Vinegar and Housemade Banana Ketchup
- Pork Tocino, Garlic Fried Rice, Fried Egg, Atsara$0.00
- Beef Tapa, Garlic Fried Rice, Fried Egg, Atsara$0.00
Arroz Caldo$23.00
Filipino-Style Chicken Style Porridge, Boiled Eggs, Chives, Fried Garlic Oil
- Adobo Chicken$8.00
- Adobo Fried Tofu$6.00
Champorado$22.00
Chocolate Rice Pudding, Coconut Milk, Strawberry Arnibal
- Fried Dried Fish$4.00
Bicho-Bicho$24.00
Filipino Twisted Doughnut, Cinnamon Sugar, Ube Ice Cream, Calamansi-Lime Curd
Adobong Oysters$6.00
Sydney Rock Oysters, Adobo Sauce
Kinilaw sa Gata$21.00
Coconut Vinegar and Soy Sauce & Tri Citrus Tuna, Coconut Cream, Chives Oil, Aromatics
Lumpia$15.00
Spring Rolls option of Vegetable or Pork, Housemade Banana Ketchup and Filipino Sawsawan
Inihaw (Grilled)
Skewers served with Filipino Sawsawan (Spiced Vinegar)
Mushroom Skewers, Tomato Salada$5.00
Chicken, Tomato Salada$6.00
Pork Tocino, Atsara$7.00
Beef Tapas, Atsara$7.00
Pandesal$9.00
Brown Sugar Pandesal, Truffle Mushroom Spread
Sinigang na Salmon$28.00
Salmon, Tamarind Broth, Mixed Vegetables
Beef Kaldereta$27.00
Slow cooked Beef, Kaldereta Sauce, Garlic Oil
Pork Sisig$26.00
Pork Ears and Belly, 60 Degree Egg
Pancit$20.00
Stir Fried Vermicelli Noodles & Vegetables
Dulce$13.00
Biko
Sticky Brown Sugar Pudding, Calamansi Curd, Toasted Coconut, Ube Ice Cream
Maja Blanca
Corn & Coconut Pudding, Queso Ice Cream, Grated Parmesan

Sides

Adobo Chips$10.00
Steamed Rice$5.00
Garlic Fried Rice$6.00

What 10 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

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Palay offers an inviting Filipino dining experience in Fitzroy, celebrated for its "authenticity, flavor, and a touch of class." Guests rave about its "great food great ambiance great service," alongside impressive hospitality. Dishes like "tapasilog" and "pyangyang chicken" are must-tries. The cozy ambiance enhances its appeal as a "hidden gem."

10 Reviews

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Vyv
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service I’ve experienced in a long time. The staff pay careful attention to each customer and are extremely considerate and welcoming.
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Fauzia
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely new hidden gem in Fitzroy for Filipino food! Very homey and cozy vibes with great authentic filipino food and friendly staff. Went here today for Mother’s day and had an absolute treat from their owner Fred for carrying my little one Alex 😀 Will come back here another time to try their other dishes.
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Kate
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A superb showcase of Filipino cuisine – think authenticity, flavour, and a touch of class all in one. Fhred and the team were an absolute delight, making the whole experience feel like a meal at a friend's house where the food is always 10 times better than at yours. Filipino hospitality at its finest, with a Fitzroy vibe that hits the mark perfectly. You've gained yourself a regular! Will be back soon!
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Reynaldo
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I haven’t had Filipino food for years and this newly opened Filipino restaurant in Fitzroy gives refreshing and delicious reintroduction to Filipino food. My best friend and I opted for the set tasting menu and we were served a delightful experience from entree , mains and dessert. The staffs are very friendly. The ambiance is very cosy and relaxing. Definitely will come back to try more of the dinner menu and also for the brunch menu.
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Rochelle
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Did not disappoint. Food was authentic. Staff and owner were friendly and hospitable and the place was just exceptional.
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stefan
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food great ambiance great service Fhred was an amazing host
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Kadhe She
Canberra2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried both their brunch menu and dinner menu. The foods are all so delicious! We would definitely recommend it to all our friends and family! Must try in their brunch menu - tapasilog and for dinner menu - pyangyang chicken, bbq and kinilaw! Oh also the biko is so good! Excellent service too!
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Quintus
Perth1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great time, walked in as a newbie to Filipino cuisine and walked out a little more knowledgeable and with a very satisfied stomach. Ashley was very helpful with informing me of the taste profiles of the various dishes and I even had a quick chat with the head chef! Overall, would recommend and keen to explore more.
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Kery
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food were amazing! We went for brunch and walked out content, full and happy. Very rare to find Filipino food in Melbourne and coming from same region (Borneo), it brought back all the childhood memories, especially the garlic fried rice - the staple breakfast meal when I was little kid! Definitely recommend, and hoping they open up Karaoke night one day!!
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Arjun
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hearty Flavours, Warm service and cheers all around. Will definitely be back !!
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Palay is rated 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

135 Greeves St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Fitzroy
Hours of Operation
Coffee and Snacks Wed–Sun 08:00–10:00 Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:30
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Filipino, Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.palay.com.au/
Phone number
0421 701 031

Palay

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Feed Me, Tito!

Almusal (Brunch)

Tortang Talong$23.00

Pandesal Brekkie$24.00

SILOGS$26.00

Arroz Caldo$23.00

Champorado$22.00

Bicho-Bicho$24.00

Adobong Oysters$6.00

Kinilaw sa Gata$21.00

Lumpia$15.00

Inihaw (Grilled)

Mushroom Skewers, Tomato Salada$5.00

Chicken, Tomato Salada$6.00

Pork Tocino, Atsara$7.00

Beef Tapas, Atsara$7.00

Pandesal$9.00

Sinigang na Salmon$28.00

Beef Kaldereta$27.00

Pork Sisig$26.00

Pancit$20.00

Dulce$13.00

Biko

Maja Blanca

Sides

Adobo Chips$10.00

Steamed Rice$5.00

Garlic Fried Rice$6.00

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