Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 753 reviews

What User likes about Saracen:
Bar Saracen is a welcoming and friendly restaurant where you immediately feel at home. The atmosphere is perfect for enjoying the delicious food prepared by Chef Tomkoch Sarafian, who pays great attention to detail in every course. The crab hummus is a standout dish and the Murray cod, chicken kebabs, and lamb are all cooked to perfection. The menu also offers a variety of options for vegans. The staff is knowledgeab... View all feedback.

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Thefork
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews

I'd been following this place on Insta and finally went last night and it didn't disappoint. The food was superb, I had the best dry martini I've ever had in a...

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Josh
03.02.2024 - 15:41

I really enjoyed the hummus and fried okra. Make sure to order these dishes if you visit the restaurant!

Barry
03.02.2024 - 15:41

First time at Saracen. Very freindly and helpful staff to explain a menu full of great choices. Everything we had was tasty and very enjoyable.

Gumji
03.02.2024 - 15:41

Great food and attentive service from the team. Lovely venue as well

I live in the CBD and when asked to suggest a great restaurant in the city Bar Saracen is my first suggestion. The food is superb and the service excellent. I g...

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Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 437 reviews
Nicole
03.02.2024 - 06:52

If you're in the CBD and looking for a top-notch meal, Bar Saracen is the place to be, both before and after C19 as well as now during C19. Be sure to order the...

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Burgers
03.02.2024 - 06:52

What a fantastic restaurant! The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. It was a top-notch dining experience that was also affordable. I...

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A
03.02.2024 - 06:52

With a rating of 4.5 out of 5, Bar Saracen is the latest venture by chef and restaurateur Joseph Abboud (known for Rumi and Moor’s Head) and Ari Vlassopoulos (p...

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Lazar
03.02.2024 - 06:52

Hidden gem in Melbourne's CBD. Went there on Tuesday night and the place was full of life and energy, just like their staff. Service was impeccable and will def...

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DamoForce
03.02.2024 - 06:52

Great feel to the venue. The hummus is great and the bread that is made in house is outstanding. Overall it was a great experience.

Menu
5.0 ★ from 8 reviews

Bar Saracen is a welcoming and friendly restaurant where you immediately feel at home. The atmosphere is perfect for enjoying the delicious food prepared by Che...

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I ordered the Okra, Persian rice, and chicken at this restaurant. The chicken was surprisingly delicious and the most flavorful I have ever had. I highly recomm...

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I have been to this restaurant a few times and both the service and the food are top-notch. The hummus is by far the standout dish, especially with the addition...

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Get the trail and the middle east cheerfulness of waiting staff Ben Yossi and sensational... Take the advice of Yossi and have a bit of everything. Yossi has sp...

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Menu is very understated no fancy adjectives. We loved every single dish so much flavour and variety. Can recommend the prawn borek, eggplant and beef. The home...

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Top-rated
5.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Bennis
09.10.2023 - 19:53

Bar Saracen is a welcoming and homey restaurant with a perfect ambience for a delicious degustation. Chef Tom Sarafian has crafted each course with great attent...

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Venture down the lane and discover the Middle Eastern magic of Bar Saracen. The wait staff, Ben and Yossi, are sensational. Trust Yossi's recommendations and tr...

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I have visited this restaurant a few times and both the service and food are excellent. The hummus is possibly the best I have ever had, especially now that the...

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I had the okra, Persian rice and Chicken. Truly the most tasty chicken skewers I’ve ever had. Really, do try the chicken. It is unusually better than normal chi...

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Google
4.9 ★ from 169 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 51 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 74 reviews

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