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Isme Restaurant

752 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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752 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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+61 439 511 447
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Isme Restaurant

Thornbury’s High Street gets a lively slice of Beirut with modern Lebanese mezza and flame-baked mountain bread inside a moody warehouse space. Plump prawn fatteh lands swimming in spiced aromatics, while spiced sujuk dumplings arrive alongside slow-cooked lamb shoulder over hummus. Regulars pair the share plates with Almaza beer or inventive cocktails under industrial ceilings and video projections. Tables fill quickly with big groups and celebrations hosted with genuine care, right down to warm, fire-blistered flatbread arriving straight from the hearth.

  • Contemporary Lebanese Mezza: Signature spiced prawn fatteh, sujuk dumplings, and slow-cooked lamb shoulder over hummus.
  • Wood-Fired Mountain Bread: House mountain bread baked to order over live flames in a dedicated hearth.
  • Beirut-Inspired Warehouse Space: Warehouse layout with exposed industrial fixtures, dim mood lighting, and visual projections.
  • Lebanese Drinks & Cocktails: Curated Lebanese wines, Almaza beer, and inventive mixed drinks crafted for bold spices.
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Why Dine at Isme Restaurant

Discover what sets dining at Isme apart across every plate and occasion.

  • Flame-Baked Bread & Signature Mezza

    Live-fire mountain bread baked fresh to order pairs with distinctive dishes like sujuk dumplings and prawn fatteh.

    Mountain Bread - perfectly cooked to to order over flames in the wood-fire oven.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Curated Regional Drinks & Cocktails

    Guests can complement mezza spreads with imported Lebanese wines, Almaza beer, and inventive house cocktails.

    The Lebanese wine was absolutely delicious, the Almaza Beer brought back memories.

    Brian H

  • Attentive & Welcoming Care

    Diners leave feeling genuinely cared for by a floor team that treats guests like family from arrival.

    Hellen is beautiful – she looked after us like we were the only table in the room.

    Loredana

  • Generous & Comforting Feasts

    Abundant portions, succulent grilled meats, and rich dips ensure guests walk away thoroughly satisfied.

    We celebrated our 25th anniversary here and came out with full and satisfied bellies.

    Soph S

  • Beirut-Inspired Aesthetic & Buzz

    An open setting inspired by downtown Beirut features dim lighting, communal seating, and an upbeat soundtrack.

    The interior is stunning, inspired by downtown Beirut, featuring projections and multiple seating options including one long communal table.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Vibrant Group Atmosphere

    Shared mezza courses and a warm community atmosphere make it effortless to connect over dinner.

    There’s a nice community vibe and the ambience in the early evening is also really lovely.

    S Fauzi

Signature dishes showcasing modern Lebanese wood-fired cooking and innovative mezza.

  • Sujuk Dumplings

    the Sujuk dumplings were next-level — packed with flavour and unlike anything we’ve tried before. A definite must-try!

    Symone Mercuri

  • Mountain Bread

    The mountain bread was so good - we had to order more!

    Liv Shillers

  • Prawn Fatteh

    if you love prawns, I highly recommend their “prawn fatteh” dish; fresh, juicy succulent prawns; with flavours that I can’t even describe, but I could happily eat that for the rest of my life.

    Soph S

  • Lamb Shoulder

    The lamb shoulder was slow-cooked heaven, tender, juicy, and just falling apart.

    Sam Allahverdi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that make dining and hosting at Isme exceptional

  • Hands-on Event Coordination by the Owner

    The owner directly connects with hosts ahead of special bookings, walking through specific celebration requirements to ensure a seamless occasion.

  • Attentive Floor Hosting and Flexible Seating

    Staff actively fit walk-ins into fully committed evening services and attend to tables with warm, focused care.

  • Wood-Fired Mountain Bread Baked to Order

    Flatbread is freshly fired to order directly over flames in the dedicated wood-fire hearth for immediate table service.

  • Curated Lebanese Pairings and Custom Cocktails

    Drinks service features imported Lebanese wines and bottles alongside bespoke creations garnished with shaved white chocolate.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips grounded in guest visits

  • Pace Your Starters

    Popular mezza dishes like the wood-fired mountain bread, sujuk dumplings, and dips are substantial—pace your orders to avoid over-ordering before the mains arrive.

  • Choose Your Sitting Time

    Plan your reservation based on the mood you want: early evening seatings around 7:30 offer a more intimate dinner, while later seatings shift into an upbeat, buzzing vibe.

  • Reserve for Peak Hours

    Booking ahead is recommended as the dining room frequently packs out, though staff will make every effort to accommodate walk-ins or adjust timings when feasible.

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