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Shamiat Authentic Syrian Restaurant

64 Victoria Rd, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

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64 Victoria Rd, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

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+61 3 9486 4458
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shamiat Authentic Syrian Restaurant

Run by a welcoming local family, this Northcote outpost delivers soulful, homestyle Syrian cooking with the ease of Sunday dinner at someone's house. Diners regularly note how the space hums with soft Arabic music against old Damascus tiles, but the real draw is the kitchen’s commitment to regional Levantine staples. Mornings bring comforting spreads of warm fatteh alongside foul mudammas and spiced kibbeh. Come evening, tables fill with half chicken mandi, falafel plates, and generous baskets of fresh flatbread, often sent out with complimentary yogurt and hummus on the house.

  • Authentic regional specialties: Mornings feature classic fatteh, foul mudammas, and kibbeh alongside regional home-style stews.
  • Generous family hospitality: Hosts regularly welcome tables with on-the-house fresh flatbread, dips, and warm tea.
  • Broad dietary options: Extensive plant-based plates, fresh falafel platters, and gluten-free choices complement halal meats.
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Why Diners Choose Shamiat Authentic Syrian Restaurant

Discover why diners across Melbourne turn to Shamiat for authentic Syrian cooking, heartfelt family hospitality, and generous dining.

  • Authentic Regional Syrian Homeland Recipes

    Shamiat serves regional Syrian specialties cooked with traditional recipes, recreating classic dishes like fatteh, foul mudammas, and kibbeh nayyeh that reflect authentic heritage.

    We had the most mouth watering and delicious breakfast of fatteh, full mudamas and kibbeh nayeh. This was authentic fresh and extremely delicious food.

    Diana Jakobson

  • Damascene Ambiance and Cultural Immersion

    The dining room features traditional Syrian decor, Damascus tiles, lamps, and Arabic music, recreating a sensory atmosphere reminiscent of Damascus and Aleppo.

    it provided us with the perfect traditional Syrian ambience (old Damascus tiles, paintings, lamps, and arabic music).

    Sam Santos

  • Family-Led Hospitality and Personal Care

    Guests are greeted with personal care, attentive hospitality, and thoughtful gestures like lending chargers or greeting every patron directly.

    It’s a family run Syrian bakery/cafe and the hospitality was second to none.

    Gee Gee

  • Generous Complimentary Hosting Touches

    True to Levantine generosity, the hosts frequently provide unprompted complimentary hospitality items, including house-made bread, dips, tea, and pastry samples.

    Vendors were more than kind by gifting additional dishes free of charge! Middle eastern hospitality at its finest.

    Post Scarcity

  • Extensive Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Halal Variety

    The menu provides an extensive selection of dedicated vegan and gluten-free traditional dishes alongside certified halal meats prepared fresh on-site.

    This place is an absolute GEM! The vegan options are endless & that is rare!

    Sam Llamas

  • Substantial Portions and Group Dining Value

    Generous, sharing-sized portions ensure complete value for family meals, large groups, work meetings, and catered gatherings without inflated pricing.

    Can you imagine this half chicken mandi is only 25$? It is enough for 2 adults ( and a kid) ~ owner is very generous who offers free bread and 2 different dips to us too

    Ash Y

Traditional Levantine favorites prepared fresh with authentic family recipes

  • Half Chicken Mandi

    Can you imagine this half chicken mandi is only 25$? It is enough for 2 adults ( and a kid)

    Ash Y

  • Syrian Breakfast

    We had the Syrian breakfast, kofte kebab, kofte wrap and chicken wrap. All I can say was - wow! All homemade and you can taste the love.

    Ozaif Ibrahim

  • Falafel Plate

    My $20 falafel plate was plentiful and delicious. 8 falafels, a large dollop of hummus, pickled veggies and fresh bread made it an amazing meal.

    Gee Gee

  • Kibbeh Nayeh

    We had the most mouth watering and delicious breakfast of fatteh, full mudamas and kibbeh nayeh. This was authentic fresh and extremely delicious food.

    Diana Jakobson

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, generous gestures that define authentic family hospitality at Shamiat

  • Complimentary House Dips & Fresh Bread

    Diners are greeted with generous hospitality gestures, including complimentary freshly baked bread, yogurt, and hummus dips offered freely by the owners.

  • Fresh Pastry Samples & Kitchen Introductions

    The host frequently serves complimentary warm pastry samples while meals are prepared, personally detailing how each dish is crafted from fresh produce on-site.

  • Complimentary Traditional Tea & Coffee

    Guests are welcomed with complimentary traditional tea and coffee to round out their homestyle dining experience.

  • Personal Attentiveness & Going Above and Beyond

    Going beyond standard service, the owner readily steps in to help diners with personal needs, such as retrieving a personal phone charger from their own car.

Before you head over

Practical advice for making the most of your visit to Shamiat

  • Try the Traditional Breakfast

    Specialty breakfast dishes like fatteh, foul mudammas, and kibbeh nayyeh are popular highlights that set this venue apart from standard grill spots.

  • Portion for Sharing

    Portions like the half chicken mandi and falafel plates are substantial enough to share across families or small groups at affordable prices.

  • Explore Dedicated Dietary Menus

    The kitchen prepares diverse, dedicated vegan and gluten-free items on-site alongside halal meat options, accommodating mixed-diet gatherings easily.

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