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Astoria Bar Kè Grill

302 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

Recommended by 29 people

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302 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

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+61 3 9041 7707
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Astoria Bar Kè Grill

Set inside a restored 19th-century terrace on Toorak Road, this intimate dining room leaves casual souvlaki stands behind for polished Greek cooking and genuine filoxenia. Regulars point to the chef’s banquet when gathering a crowd—an unhurried spread kicked off by house-baked bread, chunky melitzana, and bubbles of crisp saganaki. Mains lean into chargrilled whole snapper and lamb shoulder stuffed with feta and herbs, while owner Nik works the floor pouring paired Greek wines and shots of chilled tsipouro. Dinner wraps up over warm galaktoboureko and risogalo brûlée dusted with cinnamon.

  • Effortless Group Feasting: Shared chef banquets remove the guesswork for tables celebrating over slow-roasted lamb shoulder, fresh seafood, and generous mezze.
  • Owner-Led Filoxenia: Owner Nik runs the floor with hands-on warmth, greeting guests tableside and sharing family recipes alongside curated Greek wines.
  • Modern Hellenic Flavours: A polished menu steps past fast-casual street food with chargrilled snapper, house-baked bread, and charred saganaki.
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The Astoria Experience

Why diners choose Astoria Bar Kè Grill for shared celebrations and elevated Greek dining

  • Generous group banquets for effortless celebrating

    Multi-course shared banquet and tasting menus take the guesswork out of ordering for family milestone lunches and large gatherings.

    Organised a family birthday lunch for a group of 13 and we were so happy with everything. Service went above and beyond. From booking all the way through, the staff were so hospitable and friendly. The food was incredible, so authentic & delicious. I booked the set menu for everyone and there was so much more food than I expected, very generous for the quality and price.

    Juanita Timpanaro

  • Tailored chef menus for milestone occasions

    Chef-selected set menus provide a smooth, communal dining flow that reliably satisfies large parties.

    We had arranged the chef’s menu with extra add on for our party of 9 and can say every dish was a perfect blend of creativity and tradition.

    Haroula Giannakopoulos

  • Contemporary Athenian culinary craft

    The menu swaps heavy street-food meat platters for contemporary, refined dishes like fresh chargrilled snapper, house dips, and delicate seafood.

    Its contemporary take on 🇬🇷traditional Greek cuisine brings familiarity without that old fashioned meat platters feel of a souvlaki shop - not unlike the vibes of a modern Greek restaurant in the heart of Athens.

    Raging Eyeball

  • Sommelier-grade pairings and craft drinks

    A curated wine list highlighting distinctive Greek pairings and signature cocktails complements every course.

    Wine list is stunning (sommelier point of view), I haven’t had such great unique wines in a while. And beautifully paired.

    Clarissa Lorenzato

  • Heartfelt embrace of Greek filoxenia

    Dining channels the true spirit of Greek filoxenia, offering an attentive, welcoming embrace that evokes a family kitchen.

    It’s an authentic Greek restaurant with a focus on the true meaning of the Greek custom of Filoxenia. It took me right back to Greece!

    Veronica Jamison

  • Personal warmth from the owner-chef

    The hands-on hospitality of owner-chef Nik and personal table visits create an intimate atmosphere where guests feel genuinely welcomed.

    The highlight of our visit was the amazing hospitality from the owner, Nikos. His warm welcome and personal touch truly made our evening special.

    Maria Kakaziani

Customer-favorite modern Greek mains and sharing plates

  • Lamb Shoulder

    Lamb shoulder was incredible, even the bread to begin was so tasty.

    Amy Kenyon

  • Calamari

    The fried calamari was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted—crispy, tender, and perfectly seasoned.

    Maria Kakaziani

  • Saganaki

    Saganaki to die for, soft, bubbly, crunchy outside.

    Tova Wilshansky

  • Chargrilled Whole Snapper

    their Psari Tes Imeras - the Chargrilled Whole Snapper and simply dressed in lemon and oregano is a winner!

    Raging Eyeball

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, and signature Greek cocktails

  • Galaktoboureko

    home made galaktoboureko (like a melt in the mouth better version of the best vanilla slice, but with filo and honey and all the good stuff!)

    Tova Wilshansky

  • Risogalo Brûlée

    the risogalo brûlée for dessert? Hands down one of the best endings to a meal I’ve had in ages.

    Are You Even Greek

  • Lamb Fat Roasted Potatoes

    lamb fat roasted potatoes…I mean, stop right there…WTH?

    Tova Wilshansky

  • Mastiha Sour

    We started with a Mastiha Sour (highly recommend!)

    Are You Even Greek

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, owner-led gestures that elevate dining into an authentic celebration of filoxenia

  • Celebration Welcomes with Ouzo & Koulouria

    Groups celebrating special milestones are treated to complimentary pours of ouzo alongside traditional koulouria cookies to mark the occasion.

  • Tableside Hospitality & Gifted Tsipouro

    Owner and chef Nik takes time to visit tables personally, sharing the stories and family background behind his recipes while treating diners to rounds of traditional tsipouro.

  • Warm In-House Baked Bread Service

    Tables receive fresh, crusty bread baked in-house daily, served warm alongside specialty mezze and house-made dips like whipped tarama and chunky melitzana.

  • Curated Greek Pairings & Sweet Farewells

    Dining is framed by polished hospitality touches including curated Greek wine pairings, bespoke dessert endings like risogalo brûlée, and traditional Greek coffee service.

Before you head over

Practical advice for getting the most out of your shared dining experience at Astoria Bar Kè Grill.

  • Opt for the Set Banquet for Groups

    For group celebrations and milestone events, opting for the chef's tasting menu or shared banquet eliminates the hassle of ordering individual plates while delivering a generous, multi-course feast.

  • Pace Yourself Across Early Courses

    Pace yourself across appetizers and house-made bread, as multi-course banquets and side portions like slow-cooked lamb shoulder are notably hearty.

  • Explore Curated Greek Beverage Pairings

    Take advantage of the owner-operator's curated wine pairings and unique Greek specialty beverages like tsipouro and mastiha cocktails to complement regional dishes.

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