Philhellene
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- 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
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- 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 40 guests and is also available for stand-up events. 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.
- Private party contact
info@philhellene.com.au: (03) 9370 3303
- 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) 150m<br />Tram 57 & 82 - Stop 32 (Moonee Ponds) 200m
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Entrees
Dips for Two$14.50
Tzatziki, Taramosalata, Melitzanosalata, Skordalia and grilled pita bread
Meze Platter
(Vegetarian Available). Pork and leak Sausages, Pickled Octopus, Zucchini Flowers, Ricotta Kalitsounia, Vine Leave Dolmades; Plus Chef's choice of two traditional dips; Pita bread
- For 2$32.00
- For 3$45.00
Selection of Marinated Grilled Greek Olives$9.50
served with grilled garlic bread
Saganaki$14.50
chargrilled 'kefalograviera' sheep's milk cheese
Haloumi with Mastic & Pistachio Topping$17.50
chargrilled haloumi on a Tomato relish with mastica tears crushed on top
Vine Leaf Dolmades$13.50
Fresh young vine leaves with herb & rice stuffing
Krasomeze$14.50
Pan fried sausage with onions, peppers, olives, tomato, chili, red wine topped with Feta cheese
Kalitsounia$15.50
Cretan 'home made' pastry parcels with 'mizithra' cheese & mint filling
Chargrilled Octopus$17.50
served with a lemon juice dressing
'Philhellene' Calamari with Melia$18.50
chargrilled fresh calamari on an olive tapenade with honey (melia) & capers
Pickled Octopus$15.50
Marinated with fresh chili, garlic and herbs
Pickled Octopus on Fava Puree$17.50
Drizzled with olive oil and topped with capers
Traditional Dips (Individual)
$9.50
Fava
Yellow split peas drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Melitzanosalata
Char smoked eggplant with herbs, garlic and olive oil
Tarama
fish roe caviar dip
Tzatziki
yoghurt dip with garlic, cucumber & extra virgin olive oil
Skordalia
potato, garlic and olive oil dip
Mains
Roast Leg of Lamb$32.00
With fresh lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil served with warm broad bean and pea salad & roast potatoes
Chicken Souvlaki*$24.95
Chargrilled marinated chicken fillets served with Greek salad, tzatziki and pita & roasted potatoes
Lamb Souvlaki*$26.95
Chargrilled marinated lamb fillets served with Greek salad, tzatziki and pita & roasted potatoes
Mixed Souvlaki*$25.95
Chargrilled marinated chicken and lamb fillets served with Greek salad, tzatziki and pita & roasted potatoes
Cutlets on Eggplant Walnut Puree$31.00
Lamb cutlets served on a smoked eggplant dip with walnut crunch and served with roast potatos
Biftekia$24.50
Marinated herb beef rissoles served with Greek salad, tzatziki and pita & roasted potatoes
'Philhellene' Mixed Grill*
Lamb cutlets, beef rissoles, chicken & lamb souvlaki & baked lemon lamb served with a Greek salad & roasted potatoes
- For 2$68.00
- For 3$95.00
Yemista^$23.50
Seasonal vegetables with herb & rice stuffing served with minted yoghurt and Greek salad
Mousaka$27.50
Herbed layers of beef mince, eggplants & potato finished with béchamel sauce and served with a Greek salad
Vegetarian Mousaka$27.50
Layers of chargrilled eggplants & potato with puy lentils in salsa, spinach & soy feta cheese layer with béchamel sauce and served with a Greek Salad
Grilled King Prawns$33.00
Grilled king prawns with saffron, mayonnaise and a salad of your choice
Calamari$28.00
Grilled or fried "fresh" Calamari (when available) with a Greek salad
Kids Meals$15.00
Choice of lamb souvlaki, chicken souvlaki or fried calamari with fresh chips and salad
Salads & Sides
Greek Salad^$12.50
with cucumber, tomatoes, fetta, olives & extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dressing and seasonal mixed leaves
Provincial Beetroot Salad^$12.50
with honey yoghurt and dukkah
Cypriot Cabbage Salad$12.50
with currants, sumac & pomegranate dressing
Horiatiki^$14.50
with cucumber, tomatoes, fetta, olives & extra virgin olive oil dressing, barley rusks, caper leaves and peppers
Baked Broad Bean and Pea Salad^$9.50
Oven-Roasted, Tangy Lemon & Oregano Potatoes$8.50
Hand Cut Fried Chips$8.50
when available
Desserts
Please see the Seasonal Specials board for our range of desserts
Loukoumades$12.50
Greek donuts served with honey, crushed walnuts and cinnamon
Halva Ice Cream$11.50
Home made vanilla and choc flavoured halva ice cream
Halva Affogato$8.50
Delicious taste sensation of halva icecream with a coffee shot
Banquet Menus
$35 Banquet (Min 2 people – N/A Friday and Saturday Dinner); For 2 $55pp (for two only); The Classic $48pp (Min 3 people); Provincial - $60 per person. (Min 3 people); Eat as we would - $65 per person. We can cater for vegetarians/vegans and people with gluten intolerances in the banquets (please advise the waiter). Eat as we would - $65 per person (min 3 people)
Banquet
$35. Min 2 people – N/A Friday and Saturday Dinner
Entrees
Tzatziki
Taramosalata, Melitzanosalata, Skordalia and grilled pita bead
Saganaki
Krasomeze
Pan Fried Sausage
with onions, peppers, olives, tomato, chili, red wine topped with Feta cheese
Mains
Roast Leg of Lamb
served with warm broad bean and pea salad & roast potatoes
Fried Calamari
Provincial Greek Salad
Dessert
Loukoumades
Greek style doughnuts topped with greek honey, walnuts and cinnamon
For 2 $55pp
for two only
Entrees
Meze Platter for Two
Loukaniko, Zucchini Flowers, Ricotta Kalitsounia, plus chef's choice of two traditional dips with pita bread
Mains
Mixed Grill of Chicken and Lamb Souvlaki
Cutlets, Baked Lemon Lamb and Roast Potatoes
Provincial Greek Salad
Dessert
Our Chef's Choice of Mixed Desserts
Tea or Coffee
The Classic $48pp
Min 3 people
Entrees
Tzatziki
Taramosalata, Melitzanosalata, Skordalia and grilled pita bead
Saganaki
Vine Leaf Dolmades
Loukaniko
Fava Octopus
Mains
Roast Leg of Lamb
served with Chicken Souvlaki and Lamb Souvlaki
Fried Calamari
Provincial Greek Salad
Additional Chef's Salad
Dessert
Loukoumades
Greek style doughnuts topped with greek honey, walnuts and cinnamon
Halva Ice-Cream
Tea or Coffee
Provincial - $60 per person
Min 3 people
Entrees
Mixed Dips and Grilled Pita Bead
Saganaki
Kalitsounia
Krasomeze
Fava Octopus
Zucchini Flowers
Mains
Roast Leg of Lamb
served with Chicken Souvlaki and Lamb Souvlaki
Fried Calamari
Katsiki (Kid Goat)
Provincial Greek Salad
Salad of the Day
Dessert
Loukoumades
Greek style doughnuts topped with greek honey, walnuts and cinnamon
Halva Ice-Cream
Galaktoboureko or Baklava
Tea or Coffee
What 216 people are saying
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- 4.6Service
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- 4.5Value
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FAQs
Philhellene does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.
Philhellene is rated 4.6 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
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551-553 Mount Alexander Road Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
Additional information
- Cross Street
Montgomery Street
- Area
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)
- 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
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- 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 40 guests and is also available for stand-up events. 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.
- Private party contact
info@philhellene.com.au: (03) 9370 3303