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Stalactites

183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia (Melbourne CBD)
96633316
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Ranked #165 of 2,868 restaurants in Melbourne
Cuisines: Greek
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Melbourne CBD
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Melbourne CBD
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Sydney, Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We were lucky to be seated upstairs away from the hustle and bustle of everything downstairs. We made our orders and food arrived not long after. Food was above average, but I could probably find similar for cheaper.

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Melbourne
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

If you are looking for a plate of meat after a great night on the town - this is your place. Can be difficult to get a table sme Friday and Saturday nights due to it popularity.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Stalactites is now closed until June for a complete refurbishment, but it's easy to see it's so popular with Melburnians and tourists alike. We visited in early April and the food was excellent. The lamb was cooked as it should be for Greek food and the portions were generous. The staff were quick and attentive and it was clean with... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

i visit here often and have always found staff very helpful, the food fresh and the premises clean. prices are reasonalbe,

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Sydney, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

The first thing that I loved about this place was the good service. The staff was very nice and smiley. They also brought the food very quickly, and it was delicious! It was a very good experience with greek food and prices are OK. The place looks clean, well illuminated, perfect to share a nice meal with friends. I loved... More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

I had been to Stalactites many years ago so when I was out with a group of friends and we needed a post-drink and perhaps a hangover cure i suggested Stalactite's souvlakia! Now i have been to busy restaurants before but the lack or organisation was truly astounding! The queues for take-away and the restaurant section were jumbled up together,... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

great greek food...the best aspect is the availability as its 24/7...can get a souvlaki straight after a late night out, and it's delicious! very authentic. 2 thumbs up.

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Laurel, Maryland
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38 reviews 38 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Obviously a neighborhood institution. Packed on a Friday night with a line outside. Good food at a reasonable price (for Melbourne): US$65 for two.

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Staying with my Brother in Melbourne and went out for an easy lunch. Great food, nicve surroundings, good staff....just enjoyed it. Not quite Greek as I have had it in Greece but good all the same.

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Toulouse, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Open 24 hours. Just good when you are looking for something to eat after a long night. Poor quality, poor service, not a good value.

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