Restaurant
Isme Restaurant
752 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
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752 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
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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.
What's On at Isme Restaurant
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dishes are most recommended to order?
Isme focuses on contemporary Lebanese shared mezza. Standout dishes recommended across visits include the sujuk dumplings, prawn fatteh, wood-fired mountain bread paired with dips like hummus or baba ghanoush, and slow-cooked lamb shoulder.
How should you plan portion sizes and sharing?
Portions are filling and designed around shared plates. Even ordering three to four mezza items between two guests leaves diners comfortably full, though diners can also build larger multi-plate spreads or add mains like lamb shoulder.
Are vegetarian options available?
Yes, the restaurant accommodates vegetarian diners with an extensive variety of meat-free dishes, including signature dips, cheese cigars, falafel, and fried cauliflower.
What drinks and alcohol options are served?
Alongside inventive house cocktails, Isme offers regional specialties including Lebanese wines and Almaza beer.
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