Stalactites Restaurant

Name: Stalactites Restaurant
Address: 177 - 183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9663 3316
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

87 Reviews

$40 and under

Greek

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We accept booking for groups of 6 and above. Smaller groups can come as a walk in

Experience Stalactites, one of Melbourne's longest established & well known Greek restaurants. Owned and operated by the same Greek family since 1978, Stalactites has long become a Melbourne institution.

Open from 11am-late 7 days a week, Stalactites offers a Greek feast of home made dips, tasty giro souvlaki and chargrilled meats and authentic home made dishes from southern Greece.

Many Gluten Free Options, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are available including souvlaki, dips and mains.

Reservations accepted for groups above 6 people

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 May 2022

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Sun

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(03) 9663 3316

Delivery

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9663 3316
Website
http://www.stalactites.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dimitra Melios
Catering
Catering available for corporate or home. Please contact manager@stalactites.com.au
Private party facilities
Large group bookings accepted.

Location
177 - 183 Lonsdale St Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Located on Corner of Lonsdale and Russell Street
Parking Details
Street Parking and 5 multilevel Paid Car Parks available within 2 minute walking distance of the restaurant.
Public Transit
Melbourne Central Station - 5 mins walkParliament Station - 10 mins walkFlinders Street - 20 mins walkClosest tram stop - Swanston Street - 5 mins walk
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

Set Menu - Greek Banquet
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Set Banquet Menu served to share between 5 people APPETIZERS MIX DIPS Homemade tzatziki, hommus, tarama & melitzanosalata DOLMADAKIA Homemade herbed rice wrapped in vine leaves, served with homemade tzatziki SAGANAKI Grilled Dodoni Greek kefalograviera cheese HOT SAUSAGES Smoked pork sausages, sliced and grilled WARM FLAT PITA BREAD 5 warm pita MAINS KALAMARI PLATTER Fresh kalamari, sliced, lightly floured and fried GREEK GARDEN SALAD mixed leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, Greek Feta cheese & kalamata olives sprinkled with oregano & vinaigrette MEAT PLATTER Platter of marinated 5 x chicken fillet skewers, lamb giro from the spit, chicken giro the from the spit, and 5 x homemade Greek rissoles BOWL OF CHIPS

Homemade Tzatziki$6.00
Homemade yoghurt, garlic and cucumber dip
Homemade Hommus$6.00
Homemade chickpea and lemon dip
Homemade Tarama$6.00
Homemade caviar and lemon dip
Homemade Melitzanosalata$6.00
Homemade eggplant and garlic dip
Homemade Tyrokafteri$6.00
Homemade feta cheese and chilli dip
Homemade Mixed Dips$13.00
Tarama, melitzanosalata, tzatziki and hommus (order pita separately)
Pita Bread$2.50
Warm flat bread
Gluten Free Pita Bread$4.50
Warm flat bread
Saganaki$14.00
Grilled Dodoni Greek kefalograviera cheese served with lemon
Homemade Dolmadakia$12.50
Homemade herbed rice wrapped in vine leaves, served with homemade tzatziki
Homemade Spanakopita$12.00
Baked spinach, feta cheese and herbs in crispy filo pastry
Chickory (Horta)$8.00
Warm salad of chickory, sprinkled with lemon and extra virgin Greek olive oil
Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives$12.00
Sprinkled with extra virgin Greek olive oil and oregano
Hot Sausages$12.00
Smoked pork spicy sausages, sliced and grilled
Vegetarian Platter
Includes tzatziki, hommus and eggplant dips, dolmadakia, spanakopita, feta cheese, olives, potatoes baked in tomato salsa, served with pita bread
- For One$19.00
- For Two$35.00
Appetizer Platter
Includes tzatziki, hommus and tarama dips, dolmadakia, feta cheese, kalamata olives, smoked pork sausages, Greek beef biftekia and your choice of grilled lean lamb or chicken fillet skewer, served with pita bread
- For One$21.00
- For Two$41.00

Platters To Share

Meat only, order side dishes separately

Lamb Giro Platter
Marinated boneless lamb from the spit
- S$23.00
- L$32.00
Chicken Giro Platter
Marinated chicken from the spit
- S$23.00
- L$32.00
Mixed Giro Platter
Marinated lamb and chicken from the spit
- S$23.00
- L$32.00
Meat Platter
Platter of marinated lamb and chicken fillet skewers, lamb giro from the spit, chicken giro from the spit,lamb cutlets, pork hot sausages and homemade Greek biftekia
- For Two$60.00
- For Three$90.00
Kalamari Platter
Fresh kalamari, sliced, lightly floured, seasoned and fried, served with tartare and lemon
- S$26.00
- L$38.00

Giros Main

Lamb Giro$32.00
Marinated boneless tender lamb from the spit, served with Greek salad and chips
Chicken Giro$32.00
Marinated boneless chicken from the spit, served with Greek salad and chips
Mixed Giro$32.00
Marinated boneless lamb and chicken from the spit, served with Greek salad and chips

Seafood Main

Grilled Herbed Snapper$44.00
Whole fish, marinated in Greek herbs and grilled. Served with Greek Salad
Kalamari$41.00
Fresh kalamari, sliced, lightly floured, seasoned and fried, served with Greek salad, tartare and lemon

Traditional Greek Soups

All soups are served with home baked bread

Homemade Bean Soup (Fasolada)$13.50
Haricot beans and vegetables in a fresh tomato soup
Homemade Fish Soup (Psarosoupa)$15.00
Fresh fish, rice and vegetables in a zesty lemon soup

Our Famous Stalactites Souvlakis

Additional toppings: limit 3 p/souvlaki; open - $1; sauce - $0.50: Tomato / Chilli / BBQ / Mustard; cheese — $1.50: Cheddar or Feta; Change to Gluten Free Pita - $2.50; Giros - $3; Dips - $0.50 - Tzatziki / Hommus / Tarama / Eggplant / Spicy Feta; Chips Inside - $1. All come rolled in pita bread, with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and homemade tzatziki Gluten free option available

Lamb Giros Souvlaki$17.00
Tender marinated lamb giros from the spit in pita
Chicken Giros Souvlaki$17.00
Tender marinated chicken giros from the spit in pita
Mixed Giros Souvlaki$17.00
Combination of marinated lamb and chicken giros from the spit in pita
Grilled Lamb Fillet Souvlaki$17.50
Lean marinated lamb fillet pieces in pita
Grilled Chicken Fillet Souvlaki$17.50
Lean marinated chicken pieces in pita
Bifteki Souvlaki$17.00
Two Greek style spiced beef patties in pita
Vegetarian Souvlaki$12.50
Salad wrap of lettuce, tomato, onion, feta, carrot, cucumber and homemade tzatziki

Grills Main

Lamb Souvla on Skewer$39.00
Two lean lamb fillet skewers marinated in Greek herbs and spices, served with tzatziki, Greek salad and chips
Mixed Souvla on Skewer$39.00
One lean chicken and one lean lamb fillet skewer, marinated in Greek herbs and spices, served with tzatziki, Greek salad and chips
Chicken Souvla on Skewer$39.00
Two grilled lean chicken skewers, marinated in Greek herbs and spices, served with tzatziki, Greek salad and chips
Quails$41.00
Two quails marinated in oregano, white wine and Greek spices, chargrilled and served with Greek salad and chips
Greek Biftekia$32.00
Traditional herbed and spiced beef rissoles, chargrilled and served with Greek salad and chips
Mixed Grill$38.00
Marinated skewer of chicken fillet, marinated lamb giro from the spit, lamb cutlet and homemade Greek bifteki, served with Greek salad and chips
Lamb Cutlets$41.00
Lamb cutlets, chargrilled and served with Greek salad and chips
Grass Fed Porterhouse Steak$39.00
350g prime cut, chargrilled to your liking served with Greek salad and chips
Grass Fed Rump Steak$38.00
Chargrilled to your liking served with Greek salad and chips
Grass Fed T-Bone Steak$43.00
Chargrilled to your liking served with Greek salad and chips

Dimitra's Home Cooking

Our traditional chef Dimitra Melios' home style dishes all served with home baked bread

Dimitra's Traditional Home-Cooking$28.00
Our chef Dimitra Melios' daily selection of Home-style seasonal Greek dishes. Please choose from the selection on the daily specials board
Homemade Cabbage Rolls$27.00
Traditional dish of rice and minced beef mixed with herbs and spring onions, rolled in cabbage leaves, simmered in a tomato based sauce
Homemade Gemista$26.00
Baked tomatoes and peppers stuffed with herbed rice
Homemade Beef Kokinisto$26.00
Beef casserole slow cooked in a tomato based sauce and served with your choice of rice and potatoes or spaghetti
Homemade Moussaka$27.00
Greek traditional dish of baked layers of potatoes, minced beef and eggplant topped with bechamel cream sauce
Spaghetti Kokinisto$26.00
Spaghetti topped with slow cooked beef casserole in a tomato based sauce

Side Orders

Pita Bread$2.50
Warm flat bread
Gluten Free Pita Bread$4.50
Warm flat bread
Home Baked Bread$4.00
Traditional village style bread served with butter
Greek Garden Salad$13.50
Mixed leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, feta cheese and kalamata olives sprinkled with oregano and Greek homemade vinaigrette
Traditional Horiatiki Salad$14.50
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives and feta cheese sprinkled with oregano and extra virgin Greek olive oil
Chickory (Horta)$8.00
Warm salad of chickory, sprinkled with lemon and extra virgin Greek olive oil
Baked Potatoes In Tomato Sauce$6.00
Oven Baked Rice$6.00
Fillet Skewer$11.50
Lamb or chicken
Greek Bifteki$9.50
Bowl of Chips
- S$6.50
- L$8.00

Desserts

Homemade Baklava$8.50
Layers of filo pastry with walnuts and honey served with vanilla bean ice cream
Homemade Crème Caramel$6.00
With caramel sauce
Homemade Rice Pudding$6.50
Rice custard dusted with cinnamon
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$6.00
Bowl of vanilla bean ice cream topped with chocolate sauce
Homemade Galaktoboureko$8.00
Creamy custard between crisp sheets of filo pastry and topped with syrup and cinnamon
Dessert Platter$26.00
Platter of our popular homemade desserts: baklava, galaktoboureko and creme caramel served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream

Banquet Menu

5 people or more – $50 per head. With dessert & coffee – $55 per head. We can also cater the banquet to vegetarian and gluten free

Appetizers

Mixed Dips
Homemade tzatziki, hommus, tarama and melitzanosalata
Dolmadakia
Homemade herbed rice wrapped in vine leaves, served with homemade tzatziki
Saganaki
Grilled Dodoni Greek kefalograviera cheese
Warm Flat Pita Bread

Mains

Large Kalamari Platter
Fresh kalamari, lightly floured, seasoned and fried, served with tartare and lemon
Greek Garden Salad
Mixed leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, feta cheese and kalamata olives sprinkled with oregano and Greek home made vinaigrette
Meat Platter for 5
Platter of marinated lamb fillet and chicken fillet skewers, lamb giro from the spit, chicken giro the from the spit, pork hot sausages and homemade Greek biftekia
Bowl of Chips

Children's Menu

Lamb Giro$24.00
Marinated boneless tender lamb from the spit, served with Greek salad and chips
Chicken Giro$24.00
Marinated boneless chicken from the spit, served with Greek salad and chips
Mixed Giro$24.00
Marinated boneless lamb and chicken from the spit, served with Greek salad and chips
Lamb Souvla on Skewer$26.00
Grilled lamb fillet skewer marinated in Greek herbs and spices, served with tzatziki, Greek salad and chips
Chicken Souvla on Skewer$26.00
Grilled chicken skewer, marinated in Greek herbs and spices, served with tzatziki, Greek salad and chips
Greek Biftekia$19.00
Two traditional beef biftekia, chargrilled and served with Greek salad and chips
Spaghetti Kokinisto$18.00
Spaghetti topped with slow cooked beef casserole in tomato based sauce
Dimitra's Traditional Home-Cooking$20.00
Our chef Dimitra Melios' daily selection of home-style seasonal Greek dishes. Please choose from the selection on the daily specials board
Kalamari$27.00
Fresh kalamari, sliced, lightly floured, seasoned and fried, served with tartare, lemon and salad
Lamb Cutlets$25.00
Marinated lamb cutlets, chargrilled and served with Greek salad and chips

Breakfast

Monday to friday 6 am to 11 am; saturday to sunday 7 am to 11 am

Australian Morning$16.00
Rashers of lean bacon, two fried eggs, tomatoes, served with toast
Rich Breakfast$16.00
Smoked sausages and two fried eggs, served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes and toast
Breakfast Souvlaki$15.00
Grilled rashers of bacon and two fried eggs wrapped in warm pita bread. Choice of sliced tomato or lettuce, feta or sliced cheese and sauce
Special Omelette$16.00
Fluffy egg omelette with your choice of cheddar cheese, or Greek feta, ham and tomato, served with toast
Sausage Souvlaki$15.00
Grilled spicy sausage and fried egg wrapped in warm pita bread. Choice of sliced tomato or lettuce, feta or sliced cheese and sauce
Eye Opener$14.00
Two toasted sandwiches with a choice of ham, cheese, tomato, egg or bacon
Light Breakfast$10.00
Three pieces of toast with your choice of butter, jam, honey, marmalade and vegemite. Served with a cup of coffee or pot of loose leaf tea

Beverages

Coffee by Genovese$4.00
Greek Coffee$4.00
Plain (Sketo) / Medium (Metrio) / Sweet (Glyko)
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Pot of Loose Leaf Tea$4.00
English Breakfast / Peppermint / Sencha Green / Chamomile
Iced Coffee or Iced Chocolate$5.50
With ice cream
Pure Orange Juice$6.00
Freshly squeezed daily
Fruit Juice$4.00
Apple / Orange
Cranberry Juice$4.00
Soft Drinks$4.00
Coke / Diet Coke / Coke Zero / Dry Ginger Ale
Mineral Water$4.00
Lemon-lime Bitters / Orange lemon-lime
Fuze Ice Tea$4.00
Lemon / Peach
Tonic Water$4.00
Bottled Spring Water$4.00

Greek Beverages

Epsa Greek Mineral Water$4.50
Lemon / Orange / Sour Cherry / Blood orange / Gazoza Lemonade
Epsa Greek Soda Water$4.50
Greek Sparkling Mineral Water
- 250ml$4.50
Greek Sparkling Mineral Water
- 750ml$8.50

Imported Greek White Wine

Lafazanis Classic Dry White, Cleones, Greece
- G$9.00
- B$38.00
Alpha Estate Axia, Malagouzia, Florina, Greece
- G$11.00
- B$47.00
Malamatina Retsina, Thessaloniki, Greece (½ Bottle 500ml)
- B$18.00
Malamatina Retsina, Thessaloniki, Greece
- G$9.00

Imported Greek Red Wine

Katogi Averoff Rose Xinomavro, Peloponesse, Greece
- B$55.00
Alpha Estate Axia, Xinomavro Syrah, Florina, Greece
- G$11.00
- B$47.00
Lafazanis Classic Dry Red, Cleones, Greece
- G$9.00
- B$38.00
Tsantali Imiglikos, Halkidiki, Greece
- G$9.00

Sparkling Wine

Yellowglen Yellow Piccolo, South Eastern Australia
- B$9.00
T'gallant Prosecco, Victoria
- G$10.00
- B$42.00

White Wine

Seppelt the Drives Chardonnay, Heathcote, VIC
- G$9.00
- B$39.00
821 South Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
- G$9.00
- B$39.00
Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
- G$11.00
- B$47.00
Leo Buring Riesling, Clare Valley, SA
- G$10.00
- B$43.00
Cape Schanck Pinot Grigio, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
- G$10.00
- B$43.00
T'gallant Juliet Moscato, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
- G$9.00
- B$39.00

Red Wine

ST Huberts the Stag Pinot Noir, Victoria
- G$10.00
- B$43.00
T'gallant Tempranillo Graciano Shiraz, Victoria
- G$9.00
- B$39.00
Seppelt the Drives Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC
- G$9.00
- B$39.00
Pepperjack Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA
- G$12.00
- B$55.00
Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet, South Australia
- G$13.00
- B$58.00
Wynns the Gables Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, SA
- G$11.00
- B$47.00

Rosé

Squealing Pig Rosé, Marlborough, NZ
- G$11.00
- B$47.00

Australian Beer

Victorian Bitter$8.50
Cascade Premium Light$8.50
Crown Lager$9.50
Carlton Draught$8.50
Pure Blonde (Low Carb)$9.50
Coopers Pale Ale$9.50
Pressmans Cider$9.50

Imported

Mythos Lager, Greece$9.50
Fix Hellas, Greece$10.00
Blue Island, Greece$9.50
Corona Extra, Mexico$10.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy$10.00

Spirits

Add Fresh Oj - $2.50, Add Mixer - $1.50

Plomari Ouzo$11.50
Canadian Club$9.50
Johnnie Walker Red Label$9.50
Johnnie Walker Black Label$13.00
Jim Beam Bourbon$9.50
Makers Mark Bourbon$11.50
Smirnoff Vodka$10.50
Kahlua$9.50
Gordons Gin$9.50

What 87 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

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AGWAWS
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked last moment for 16 people work event, amazing food and plenty of it when doing a banquet.
E
Elena
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Very difficult to get the attention of anu staff, very dismissive and seemed like they really didn’t want to be there. Food was average, have had better souvlakis at food trucks, not much flavour.
B
Bridget
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
Great food but the service was terrible. Waiter kept forgetting our drinks, impossible to get the waiters attention. I would of liked 4 glasses at wine through our long meal but barely managed to get 2 from the waiter. Drinks came after food very annoying!
JT
JodyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The BEST lamb cutlets in town! And great service too - thank you.
SR
SimonR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Professional and prompt service as is food delivery after ordering. We had a table booking of 7 seated, served and out he door in 45 minutes so that we could make it to our Comedy Festival show on time. We all ordered souvlakis which is their specialty to help keep it simple and avoid delays. Fresh, yummy food - you haven't lost your touch in all these years guys, keep up the great work - we will be back!
MR
MadisonR
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall1food4service1ambience2
The food took almost an hour and a half to come out, staff forgot to put our order through and when asked where it was the staff were rude and unapologetic. The staff didn't put the food on the table they stood there and looked at us holding the plates expecting us to take everything. One particular staff member had a rude sour look on her face when she came over. The food was delicious but we ordered starters, dips, platters to share and mains and they all came out at once. My understanding is that starters would come out first.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall3food5service3ambience2
Was pretty good it was incredibly busy when we went but the staff handled it well
BJ
BradJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Nice food and fast service. Got my order wrong but quickly fixed the problem. Nice waiters upstairs.
DM
DanielleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service gluten free options
JC
JulianaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best greek restaurant in Melbourne! The people were nice and professional.
DR
DarrenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favourite Greek Restaurant, food is always outstanding, especially the mixed meat platter which is a must if visiting here.
D
Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food has not changed in 20 years still as good as i remember. My kids made the loudest noise, sorry to ither diners!
JP
JohnP
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing. Service great. Slightly noisey if your trying to talk to people on a big table. Not a whole lot of room between tables. But food is so good nothing else matters
FO
FamilyOuting
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Efficient friendly service, lovely food. Would recommend this restuarant highly
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Theres usually a line outside for walk ins for 10 ppl and under. And so whats the use of booking tables when u have to wait outside anyway? We told the waitress walking outside we had a booking and told us to wait in line...and the time we got through the line the Manager said we didnt have a table yet because you were 15 mins late but told her a waitress told us to wait in line? She was apologetic at the end, but come on. And then patrons sitting outside abusing us for pushing in? What is the use of your bookings? Dont bother booking for a table, its a recipe for a stressful night. Just wait in line like other people, not sure why they offer to book you a table when it wont happen. In saying that food was very good, would have been a perfect birthday party without the debacle.
AB
AngelaB
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sensational food every time! Dining in, going to a theatre show, fast service if in a hurry, good prices! Have been a patron for 25+ years The Mixed Dips & Meat Platter never disappoint! When it comes to Takeaway Souvas they are the best in Melbourne!! Highly Recommend
MR
MaxineR
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Good gluten free food
AK
AmeliaK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fantastic food and brilliant that they are Coeliac certified so my 7 year old can eat safely.
HP
HayleyP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2021
overall3food4service1ambience1
Service was not very friendly, seemed like it was a hassle we were for staff at times. Food was lovely though.
FW
FionaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
The sharing platters are awesome and overall great value for money, we will definitely be back for more
KS
KirstenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 July 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food. Generous serving sizes. Fantastic Coeliac friendly food options that were delicious. Would recommend and return.
SJ
ScottJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 June 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Greek food ever eaten. This is second time dining at this restaurant in the past month.
CS
CarolynS
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food at good prices. Service wSs a bit slow but they were very busy on the night with dine in & takeaway
t
tillyce
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 May 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
really good food, very busy, service was a bit slow
JK
JessicaK
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant, great ambiance and lovely food!
ST
SallyT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
We had a pleasant night, it was a little noisy so we experienced difficulty hearing one another. Food was good.
LS
LS658
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Lovely service by man upstairs, greeter/another waiter not so friendly. Loud inside, lovely vibrant atmosphere and great food.
TN
TonyN
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 May 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
..........................Thank you very nice place....................
MR
MichelleR
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited with 2 Coeliacs and 2 toddlers. Great experience, good food, confidence in GF, value for money. Fast service. Love the lamb souvalaki. More things on the menu I want to try next time.
JM
JackM
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely experience with excellent service and delicious food! Highly recommend!
B
Belinda
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 March 2021
overall2food2service2ambience2
Had to order 2nd drinks 3 times, before they came, gyros meat was tasteless, salad under seasoned, dips - gee I get better at the local deli. For such an iconic Greek restaurant that I’ve been too many times before, I have to say I was really disappointed and our bill was offered to us and we weren’t even asked if we’d like dessert. Not sure I’ll be back in a hurry
MG
MarieG
Central Coast
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on 6 March 2021
overall3food4service2ambience3
Felt squashed in, didn’t feel like social distancing was being followed. Food was completely messed up, entrees were forgotten twice over. Ended up receiving all food at once which was really disappointing as food was delicious and we didn’t get to enjoy it.
TC
TomC
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 February 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food was fantastic, great value for money, unfortunately it was busy and although the staff were nice, not once was I asked for a drink, I felt like I was begging for them all night and a real inconvenience to them. Will go back, but probably for take away only.
LR
LisaR
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 February 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were amazing and extremely helpful. Especially the waitress. And food was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and amazing food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 20 February 2021
overall2food3service2ambience2
We dined upstairs, far to crowded. We were taken to our table (10people) only to then have to wait for it to be cleaned. If one person wanted to get up from one end of the table, everyone else also had to get up. Chairs from diners behind us were literally touching our chairs. The air was poor and very stuffy. The waiter was not attentive to our group and was rushed. Not a great dining experience, very disappointed.
SE
SETeam
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Worth going once in a while. Been there few times now.
SG
SarahG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Since I made a reservation I didn't have to wait in line which was great. Once we ordered our food we received it in about 2 minutes. We were pleasantly shocked with the speed of service. The food was delicious too and we were able to take our leftovers home with us. Definitely recommend.
PF
PaulF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, and always good for a team get together. All Covid requirements adhered to. Easy process.
TE
TonyE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
I have been to Stalactites many times before and never felt disappointed. The food is great but this time I have a complaint. The meat platter for 2 in the past has included 2 lamb skewers which I love. This time we got chicken instead. It may seem a small change but why change a successful menu offering. The place is always noisy which for a person with a hearing impairment is difficult as hearing aid amplification exaggerates the noise. The service was acceptable but not up to the usual standard although Paris was his very excellent self. The number of waiters/waitresses were down due to the effects of COVID which has restricted availability of waiting staff. That was quite understandable. Tony plus 4.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Stalactites Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Stalactites Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9663 3316.

Stalactites Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(03) 9663 3316

Delivery

177 - 183 Lonsdale St Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on Corner of Lonsdale and Russell Street
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking and 5 multilevel Paid Car Parks available within 2 minute walking distance of the restaurant.
Public Transit
Melbourne Central Station - 5 mins walkParliament Station - 10 mins walkFlinders Street - 20 mins walkClosest tram stop - Swanston Street - 5 mins walk
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dimitra Melios
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.stalactites.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9663 3316
Catering
Catering available for corporate or home. Please contact manager@stalactites.com.au
Private party facilities
Large group bookings accepted.

Stalactites Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Delivery

Additional information

Set Menu - Greek Banquet

Appetizers

Homemade Tzatziki$6.00

Homemade Hommus$6.00

Homemade Tarama$6.00

Homemade Melitzanosalata$6.00

Homemade Tyrokafteri$6.00

Homemade Mixed Dips$13.00

Pita Bread$2.50

Gluten Free Pita Bread$4.50

Saganaki$14.00

Homemade Dolmadakia$12.50

Homemade Spanakopita$12.00

Chickory (Horta)$8.00

Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives$12.00

Hot Sausages$12.00

Vegetarian Platter

Appetizer Platter

Platters To Share

Lamb Giro Platter

Chicken Giro Platter

Mixed Giro Platter

Meat Platter

Kalamari Platter

Giros Main

Lamb Giro$32.00

Chicken Giro$32.00

Mixed Giro$32.00

Seafood Main

Grilled Herbed Snapper$44.00

Kalamari$41.00

Traditional Greek Soups

Homemade Bean Soup (Fasolada)$13.50

Homemade Fish Soup (Psarosoupa)$15.00

Our Famous Stalactites Souvlakis

Lamb Giros Souvlaki$17.00

Chicken Giros Souvlaki$17.00

Mixed Giros Souvlaki$17.00

Grilled Lamb Fillet Souvlaki$17.50

Grilled Chicken Fillet Souvlaki$17.50

Bifteki Souvlaki$17.00

Vegetarian Souvlaki$12.50

Grills Main

Lamb Souvla on Skewer$39.00

Mixed Souvla on Skewer$39.00

Chicken Souvla on Skewer$39.00

Quails$41.00

Greek Biftekia$32.00

Mixed Grill$38.00

Lamb Cutlets$41.00

Grass Fed Porterhouse Steak$39.00

Grass Fed Rump Steak$38.00

Grass Fed T-Bone Steak$43.00

Dimitra's Home Cooking

Dimitra's Traditional Home-Cooking$28.00

Homemade Cabbage Rolls$27.00

Homemade Gemista$26.00

Homemade Beef Kokinisto$26.00

Homemade Moussaka$27.00

Spaghetti Kokinisto$26.00

Side Orders

Pita Bread$2.50

Gluten Free Pita Bread$4.50

Home Baked Bread$4.00

Greek Garden Salad$13.50

Traditional Horiatiki Salad$14.50

Chickory (Horta)$8.00

Baked Potatoes In Tomato Sauce$6.00

Oven Baked Rice$6.00

Fillet Skewer$11.50

Greek Bifteki$9.50

Bowl of Chips

Desserts

Homemade Baklava$8.50