Restaurant
Tzaki
31 Ballarat St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia
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31 Ballarat St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia
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Yarraville scores genuine wood-fired Greek meze without the trek into the city. Tzaki runs strictly on walk-ins, packing an open hearth and cozy counter stools into a snug room. Pull up a stool to watch the chefs cook directly over the flame—no gas or electric gear in sight. Regulars look out for the weekly rotating menu, pairing Greek wine with fluffy psomi, whipped feta butter, and peppered fig saganaki. Spiced meatballs arrive hot in tomato sauce, while charred octopus and warm baked feta cheesecake round out the counter-side spread.
- Fire-Licked Greek Plates: Small sharing plates change weekly and cook entirely over wood flames, from spiced meatballs to charred octopus.
- Front-Row Kitchen Seating: Bar stools wrap directly around the open oven, giving diners an unobstructed view of the hearth cooking and plating.
- Curated Wine & Vibe: Walk-in only setup serving Greek wines and cocktails in a compact, lively dining room on Ballarat Street.
What's On at Tzaki
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Tzaki
Modern Greek meze cooked over fire in an intimate Yarraville counter setting
Wood-Fired Hearth Cooking
Hot meze dishes, from flatbread and octopus to lamb and baked feta cheesecake, are prepared entirely within the dedicated hearth oven without relying on gas or electric appliances.
everything is cooked in the wood-fired oven - they have no gas or electric.
Stephanie Rose Open Counterside Kitchen Action
Guests seated along the kitchen counter enjoy an immersive culinary vantage point, watching each dish and beverage assembled right before them with live chef interaction.
I loved being able to watch the chefs prepare each dish and cocktail right in front of us.
Clare D Intimate Neighborhood Catch-Ups
An intimate dining room and bar layout makes the meze bar a natural neighborhood destination for close one-on-one catch-ups over drinks and small plates.
This place is great for a small catch up with friend.
Josline Goh Sharing-Focused Date Nights
A focused meze-style menu encourages casual date nights built around sharing diverse contemporary Greek small plates alongside Grecian wines and cocktails.
a great spot for a date night or a cute little catch-up meal
catherine lionheart Spontaneous Walk-In Access
Operating without forward reservations enables spontaneous visits where patrons can drop by directly for counter or table seating.
walk ins only with most seats along a bar facing the kitchen
B Golding Weekly Rotating Seasonal Menu
The kitchen rotates its offerings on a weekly and seasonal basis, ensuring a dynamic selection of fresh Greek meze on every return visit.
The menu changes regularly, which keeps things exciting.
Clare D
Most popular items
Signature meze dishes cooked over the wood-fired hearth
Flatbread
their flatbread is fresh and fluffy. i especially loved the well salted burnt edges.
elisa mets Saganaki
Had Saganaki and the lamb, both delicious!
Lee H Taramas
Really loved the Taramousala and the Prosecco.
Maggie May Wood Roasted Octopus
Wood Roasted Octopus - a single charred leg, full of flavour
Stephanie Rose
Other favorites
Accompaniments, sweet plates, and curated Grecian drinks
Baked Feta Cheesecake
the baked feta cheesecake is to die for
World Foodie Chickpeas Diporto
they were the hearty, nostalgic and comforting brothy beans i’d been dreaming of
elisa mets Lemon Potatoes
Lemon Potatoes - classic
Stephanie Rose Feta Martini
The cocktails were equally impressive – the feta martini was such a creative twist and paired beautifully with the food.
Clare D
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and distinct counter details that elevate dining in Yarraville
Chef Banter at the Kitchen Counter
Dining at the bar puts you right up against the open kitchen, where chef Alex and the kitchen team engage directly in conversation and playful banter while plating dishes.
Thoughtful Storage Hooks
The venue provides dedicated storage hooks for bags and coats, ensuring a clutter-free and comfortable setup within the compact 31-seat dining room.
Cocktails Prepared Front and Center
Cocktails are crafted right in front of counter guests, spotlighting playful Greek twists like the signature feta martini.
Distinctive Orange Menus
Dishes are served on distinctive bright orange menus that lend a vibrant, playful detail to the dining room aesthetic.
Before you head over
Helpful pointers on walk-in seating, menu ordering, and kitchen counter dynamics.
Plan for Walk-In Timing and Small Parties
Tzaki operates strictly on walk-ins with no bookings, and seating is limited to around 31 seats between the counter, window, and outside. Aim for parties of two or arrive early during peak dinner hours to avoid long waits on the waitlist.
Order Multiple Sharing Plates and Dips
The small, meze-style dishes are cooked entirely in a wood-fired oven and designed for sharing. Portions are tapas-sized, and specialty additions like bread, butter, or dips are ordered separately, so plan to order multiple dishes per person.
Expect Kitchen Hearth Heat at the Counter
Most indoor seats run along an open kitchen counter facing the wood-fired oven, offering front-row views of food prep but generating noticeable heat directly in front of the hearth.
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