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Flame Greek Tavern

Shop 3/486 Whitehorse Rd, Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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Shop 3/486 Whitehorse Rd, Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

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+61 3 9836 9772
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Flame Greek Tavern

Step past the takeaway counter into an unhurried, wood-lined dining room serving decades of comforting Greek classics. Mont Albert regulars head here when conversation matters as much as the meal—no shouting over loud playlists, just a quiet table, a bottle of your own wine uncorked, and warm hospitality from the kitchen. Long-time patrons point straight to Sophie’s oven-baked moussaka alongside generous mezze spreads of creamy tzatziki, char-grilled lamb souvlaki, and warm pita, rounded out with crisp, honeyed baklava.

  • Tucked-away tavern setting: A quiet dining room with vintage charm sits tucked behind the casual front counter.
  • Home-style Greek staples: Generous spreads of creamy tzatziki, warm pita, oven-baked moussaka, and char-grilled lamb.
  • Calm BYO dining: A relaxed, low-noise atmosphere where you can bring your own bottle and talk easily.
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Why Dine at Flame Greek Tavern

Why diners choose Flame Greek Tavern for authentic recipes and nostalgic tavern hospitality

  • Decades of Home-Style Greek Cooking

    Traditional home-style Greek specialties such as moussaka, dips, and lamb souvlaki are prepared with multi-decade consistency by the dedicated owners.

    We have been coming here for about 30 years and in all this time, the food has stayed consistently amazing.

    Clarissa Campitelli

  • Authentic Greek Classics

    Signature recipes like moussaka, whitebait, and house dips capture authentic family tavern flavors crafted just like home-cooked meals.

    I have been craving proper Greek home style cooking for so long and it was absolutely exceptional. I had the Moussaka and it was the best Moussaka I have ever eaten.

    Lizzie

  • Warm, Personal Hospitality

    Warm, hospitable interactions from long-term owners and staff leave guests feeling like remembered regulars enveloped in family nostalgia.

    The kind of spot where you could become a regular and feel remembered, which is rare to find these days.

    J

  • Caring Celebrations and Milestones

    Milestones and family dinners are elevated by spontaneous, attentive gestures such as surprise birthday cakes with candles and singing.

    We ordered dessert and when it came out, there was an extra cake with a candle and the waiters sang happy birthday.

    Toni Wynne

  • Hidden Vintage Dining Room

    Behind a casual takeaway storefront lies a full seated tavern with charming, unpretentious vintage decor.

    We were a bit confused when we walked into the front of the store as it looked like a fish and chip shop! However greeted by super friendly service and walked through to the seating area of the restaurant.

    Viv and Ross Owen

  • Quiet Setting and BYO Dining

    A calm acoustic environment provides comfortable conversation without raised voices, paired with mobility access and BYO flexibility.

    So nice not to have to shout to hear the person next to you over dinner. Great to have a BYO venue too.

    Miriam

Beloved home-style Greek tavern specialties prepared with decades of consistency

  • Moussaka

    I had the Moussaka and it was the best Moussaka I have ever eaten.

    Lizzie

  • Lamb Souvlaki

    I highly recommend the lamb souvlaki, or really anything else!

    Clarissa Campitelli

  • Taramasalata

    particularly the souvlaki's and dips (particularly the taramasalata).

    Caitlin Campbell

  • Tzatziki

    I recommend the tzatziki for an entree and follow it with the gyro on a pita.

    J R (Josh)

Other favorites

Traditional sides, starters, and sweets to complete your feast

  • Greek Salad

    Beautiful Greek salad too.

    Patrick Ohis

  • Galaktoboureko

    galaktoubouriko

    H

  • Greek Coffee

    The Greek coffee was so good, I had two.

    Marie Harris

  • Saganaki

    saganaki

    H

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that make dinner feel like family.

  • Surprise Birthday Cake and Serenade

    When guests casually mention a birthday, the team adds an extra cake with a lit candle and gathers to sing without prompting.

  • Personal Owner Welcome

    Owner Sophie personally greets arriving diners at the door before heading into the kitchen to prepare dishes.

  • Complimentary Holiday Treats

    Diners receive unexpected seasonal treats packed with their orders, such as complimentary holiday Easter biscuits.

  • Quiet Dining Sanctuary Behind the Counter

    A hidden seated dining room behind the takeaway counter provides a quiet acoustic environment where diners do not have to shout over conversation.

Before you head over

Practical advice for visiting Flame Greek Tavern

  • Look Past the Takeaway Counter

    Look beyond the takeaway counter at the front of the shop; walk through to access the quaint, full-service seated dining area in the back.

  • Bring Your Own Wine

    Take advantage of the restaurant's BYO option and bring your preferred wine to accompany your Greek meal.

  • Quiet, Accessible Dining

    The dining room provides level accessibility for guests with mobility needs and maintains a calm, quiet noise level without shouting.

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