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Alatonero

671 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae VIC 3938, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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671 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae VIC 3938, Australia

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+61 3 5981 1202
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Alatonero

Alatonero channels Greek island ease straight onto the McCrae foreshore with generous meze feasts and breezy coastal charm. On balmy evenings, diners spread out across the leafy deck beneath fairy lights for grilled chicken souvlaki, blistered pita, and crisp saganaki. Winter calls for a different ritual—grabbing a table beside the working open fireplace to dig into tender slow-cooked lamb shoulder alongside house dips and sweet loukoumades.

  • Fireside Coastal Dining: An indoor open hearth anchors cold-weather dining alongside slow-cooked lamb shoulder.
  • Island-Style Taverna Garden: Shaded tables under the trees and outdoor deck seating lit by fairy lights for warm evening feasts.
  • Wednesday Bottomless Meze: All-you-can-eat meze dinner specials hosted midweek at fixed pricing.
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Why Choose Alatonero

Discover why diners choose Alatonero for memorable celebrations, coastal garden dining, and warm hospitality.

  • Cosy Fireside Coastal Ambience

    Alatonero's atmospheric indoor fireplace offers a warm, inviting backdrop for slow-cooked lamb and meze during chilly Peninsula weather.

    The place just has such a nice cosy vibe, especially with the fireplace, it really makes the experience special.

    Lori

  • Authentic Greek Taverna Charm

    The venue's transportive taverna styling and attentive service deliver a memorable escape reminiscent of the Aegean.

    This stylish taverna takes you back to the Greek Islands.

    Sophie Handris

  • Celebrations and Family Milestones

    Families and groups mark birthdays, milestones, and anniversaries with generous shared feasts and celebratory hospitality.

    Celebrating our special day at Alatonero was everything we had dreamed of! Jacqui supported us through making decisions and went above and beyond with little details that were just perfect

    Anabel Carter

  • Generous Feasts for Gathering

    Large gatherings and group outings enjoy generous sharing plates and attentive service that make milestone events effortless.

    The balance of flavours in every dish was phenomenal and serving sizes were generous.

    Lucinda Prinzi

  • Garden & Deck Alfresco Dining

    Alfresco dining on the deck and in the tree-canopied garden makes the venue a prime destination for sunny days and balmy summer evenings.

    It is such a beautiful place, so relaxing to sit under the trees in a warm summer evening.

    Rebecca Tripp

  • Relaxed Seaside Coastal Setting

    Positioned along Point Nepean Road in McCrae, the outdoor spaces capture relaxed coastal seaside vibes by day and romantic fairy lights at night.

    Altonero has a beautiful coastal atmosphere and is a great spot for a relaxed dinner.

    Courtney Sinclair

Signature dishes and dining experiences praised by our guests

  • Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

    The signature slow cooked lamb shoulder was so good.

    Kirsten Larkworthy

  • Calamari

    The most beautiful FRESH and tender calamari, cooked to perfection!

    Sonia B

  • Saganaki

    The saganaki was a standout — very tasty and we had to order it again.

    George Slavchev

  • Wednesday Night All You Can Eat Meze

    The Wednesday night all you can eat Meze was both excellent quality and value for money.

    Michael Fogg

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate milestone celebrations, dietary care, and coastal dining.

  • Careful Illness & Custom Food Preparation

    For an unwell mother dining out for the first time in years, the team arranged a comfortable table, accommodated custom meal adjustments, and warmed up bread brought from home.

  • Tailored Coeliac & Dietary Feasting

    Staff seamlessly accommodate coeliac, vegetarian, and dairy-free requirements across multi-course set feasts and à la carte dishes without hesitation.

  • Birthday Milestone Touches

    Birthday celebrations receive attentive personal greetings from the team along with celebratory candle touches served on desserts.

  • Hearthside Fireside Hospitality

    During chilly coastal evenings, guests are seated directly beside a working hearth fire that adds comfort to slow-cooked Greek dinners.

Before you head over

Practical recommendations for timing, parking, and dining smoothly at Alatonero.

  • Order Early on Busy Evenings

    On busy evenings and peak celebration nights, ordering and main course timing can experience noticeable gaps; consider placing drink and food orders together early.

  • Monitor Street Parking Restrictions

    Street parking along Point Nepean Road has posted time limits, so check signs carefully or allow extra time when booking a longer feast.

  • Communicate Dietary Needs in Advance

    The kitchen accommodates coeliac, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian requirements without issue when informed ahead or during ordering.

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