Philhellene - Moonee Ponds

The most amazing Greek food ever, so much flavor! Local business needs our support more now then ever. Check these guys out, you ain’t be disappointed. read more The most amazing Greek food ever, so much flavor! Local business needs our support more now then ever. Check these guys out, you ain’t be disappointed.

Incredible food, second time we’ve had takeaway here in recent weeks. Grilled platter was excellent, great charred flavour, and slow cooked lamb was a favourite... read more Incredible food, second time we’ve had takeaway here in recent weeks. Grilled platter was excellent, great charred flavour, and slow cooked lamb was a favourite. The most memorable dish was the grilled calamari on the olive tapenade and capers. Tender and bursting with flavour. Still thinking about it now. Great family business, locally owned. Highly recommend!

A homely, authentic and delicious Greek restaurant on Mt Alexander rd is all you need to know if you are planning on visiting.<br/ <br/ We ordered today a mixed... read more A homely, authentic and delicious Greek restaurant on Mt Alexander rd is all you need to know if you are planning on visiting.<br/ <br/ We ordered today a mixed and chicken souvlaki which went down an absolute treat. The chicken was the highlight, with a render, juicy and high quality taste whilst the lamb was good, albeit dry in SOME spots (only tiny portions were dry, the rest was very good). Compliment this with some well lathered potatoes, salad and tzatziki sauce and you have a recipe for a winner.<br/ <br/ Good food and happy experience overall. Good souvlakis, above standard by far!<br/ <br/ Food: 4/5<br/ Service: 4/5<br/ Ambience: 4/5<br/ Value: 4/5<br/ <br/ Overall: 4/5

Delicious! Warm, welcoming service, with great traditional flavours. The lemon oregano potatoes were crispy and creamy, the moussaka was cheesy and packed with... read more Delicious! Warm, welcoming service, with great traditional flavours. The lemon oregano potatoes were crispy and creamy, the moussaka was cheesy and packed with flavour.

I saw some very good reviews for this place, and was so excited to try the moussaka. It was really disappointing: bland, with lentils rather than vegan mince, h... read more I saw some very good reviews for this place, and was so excited to try the moussaka. It was really disappointing: bland, with lentils rather than vegan mince, however the cheesy top was nicely browned and a great texture. The potatoes were not crispy, just a boiled potato texture, and rather bland. The baked fava beans peas were the surprising best dish of the night, they were cooked in a tomato based sauce, and were flavourful. The Loukoumades. SO DISAPPOINTING. They didn't have a vegan substitute for honey, so they came dry, with something that looked like brown sugar but had a fluffy texture with just the tiniest hint of sweetness. It's bitterly disappointing that I haven't come across any good vegan Greek food in Melbourne, when I was so impressed with the vegan food scene in Athens, and when Greek cuisine has several traditionally vegan food.