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Best Souvlaki in Canberra

The best souvlaki in Canberra right now is Little Mez (score 69 from 123 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for souvlaki in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best souvlaki in Canberra right now is Little Mez in Phillip (3 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Hellenic Club of Canberra, Ela Mana Souvlaki. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 8,176 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 36 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best souvlaki in Canberra — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickLittle Mez (Phillip)
📊 Most reviewedHellenic Club of Canberra (3,388 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked15 across 12 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Little MezPhillip—4.9★—
#2Hellenic Club of CanberraPhillip—4.1★Traditional Greek
#3Ela Mana SouvlakiThomson—4.9★—
#4Olive at HawkerHawker$$4.6★Traditional Greek
#5Gracie GrecoCamberwell$$4.8★—
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Souvlaki at Little Mez, Canberra
#1 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Little Mez

69
📍 91 Hindmarsh Dr, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the souvlaki; the MEZ snack pack is full of flavour.
🌱 Gluten-free options📍 Phillip
★ 4.9 (123 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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Souvlaki at Hellenic Club of Canberra, Canberra
#2 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Hellenic Club of Canberra

33
📍 1 Matilda St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
Traditional GreekLate night📍 Phillip
★ 4.1 (3,388 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best
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Souvlaki at Ela Mana Souvlaki, Canberra
#3 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Ela Mana Souvlaki

25
📍 4 Breakwater Rd, Thomson VIC 3219, Australia
📍 Thomson
★ 4.9 (239 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Olive at Hawker, Canberra
#4 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Olive at Hawker

23
📍 2a/78 Hawker Pl, Hawker ACT 2614, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the saganaki and moussaka; the John Dory is divine.
Traditional Greek$$📍 Hawker
★ 4.6 (754 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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Souvlaki at Gracie Greco, Canberra
#5 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Gracie Greco

22
📍 536 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lamb and pita; the octopus and grain salad are standouts.
🌱 Vegetarian options$$📍 Camberwell
★ 4.8 (565 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Cafe Chapter 4

15
📍 Shop G09/2 Batman St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
📍 Braddon
★ 4.7 (288 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at That Greek Food Truck, Canberra
#7 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

That Greek Food Truck

14
📍 Whitfords Beach, Northshore Dr, Kallaroo WA 6027, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the souvlaki and spana; the caramel slice is essential.
Traditional Greek📍 Kallaroo
★ 5 (99 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Kivotos, Canberra
#8 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Kivotos

14
📍 33 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the banquet; the moussaka paddle pops are fun and delicious.
📍 Braddon
★ 4.7 (192 reviews) on Google Maps
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#9 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Zeus Street Greek Gungahlin

11
📍 The Marketplace, 30-33 Hibberson St, Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia
Traditional Greek📍 Gungahlin
★ 4.6 (85 reviews) on Google Maps
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#10 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Zeus Street Greek Canberra City

11
📍 s7/21 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Traditional Greek$$📍 CBD
★ 4.1 (844 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Aegli, Canberra
#11 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Aegli

10
📍 226 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
📍 South Melbourne
★ 4.9 (179 reviews) on Google Maps
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#12 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Courgette Restaurant

10
📍 54 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
$$$📍 CBD
★ 4.5 (1,112 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Zeus Street Greek Manuka, Canberra
#13 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Zeus Street Greek Manuka

9
📍 18 Flinders Way, Manuka Cir, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia
Traditional Greek📍 Griffith
★ 4.9 (135 reviews) on Google Maps
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#14 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Turkish @ Molonglo

7
📍 Shop 6/76 Steve Irwin Ave, Wright ACT 2611, Australia
Traditional Greek📍 Wright
★ 4.4 (134 reviews) on Google Maps
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#15 of 15 souvlaki spots in Canberra

Quean Kebabs & Gyros Kingston

7
📍 54 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
📍 Kingston
★ 4.5 (39 reviews) on Google Maps
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Common souvlaki questions in Canberra

Where's the best souvlaki in Canberra for a special occasion?

Olive at Hawker ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Hawker.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly souvlaki in Canberra?

Gracie Greco is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Camberwell.

Where can I get gluten-free souvlaki in Canberra?

Little Mez is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Phillip.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Canberra · 🌮 best tacos in Canberra · 🥙 best kebab in Canberra · 🍟 best hsp in Canberra. Souvlaki elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. Q&A: your souvlaki questions answered. Nationally: best souvlaki in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.

Frequently asked

What is the best souvlaki in Canberra?

Little Mez currently ranks #1 for souvlaki in Canberra — 3 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.

Where is the best souvlaki in the Canberra CBD?

Zeus Street Greek Canberra City is the top-ranked souvlaki spot in the CBD (s7/21 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia).

How does BestDish rank souvlaki in Canberra?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.