Best Souvlaki in Melbourne
The best souvlaki in Melbourne right now is Stalactites Restaurant (score 73 from 9,418 reviews), based on 20 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for souvlaki in Melbourne — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 20 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 Melbourne right now is Stalactites Restaurant in CBD ($$ price tier) (3 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 1 youtube review · seen in 2 tiktok/ig posts · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Louie’s Souvlaki, Kalimera Souvlaki Art. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 20 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 20 venues ranked · 19,342 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 10 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Stalactites Restaurant (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Kalimera Souvlaki Art |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Stalactites Restaurant (9,418 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 20 across 13 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stalactites Restaurant | CBD | $$ | 4.3★ | — |
| #2 | Louie’s Souvlaki | South Yarra | — | 4.8★ | Traditional Greek |
| #3 | Kalimera Souvlaki Art | Oakleigh | $ | 4.3★ | Traditional Greek |
| #4 | Mazi Kitchen | Richmond | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #5 | Olive Authentic Greek | Collingwood | — | 4.9★ | Traditional Greek |
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#1 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 177/183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mixed giro platter and the meat platter.
★ 4.3 (9,418 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 376 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken or lamb platter; the chips are crispy and amazing.
★ 4.8 (205 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 2× called the best · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#3 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 43 Chester St, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken platter; the souvlaki is smaller but tasty.
★ 4.3 (2,397 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 272 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
★ 4.7 (203 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 286 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lamb souvlaki; it melts in your mouth.
★ 4.9 (243 reviews) on Google Maps · website
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#6 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 264 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken and beef brisket pita wraps; the loukoumades are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (885 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#7 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 26 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia
★ 4 (601 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review
#8 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 452 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mixed lamb and chicken souvlaki with chips and tzatziki.
★ 4.8 (193 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#9 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
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20📍 151 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mixed meat platter and the loukoumades.
★ 4.5 (956 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#10 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 55a Kooyong Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia
★ 5 (128 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#11 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 77 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
★ 4.6 (354 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#12 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 99 Buckley St, Seddon VIC 3011, Australia
★ 4.6 (467 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#13 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 280 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.7 (941 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#14 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 307 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
★ 4.9 (191 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 185 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lamb kebab; the bandari wrap is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (150 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#16 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 284 Huntingdale Rd, Huntingdale VIC 3166, Australia
★ 4.1 (1,523 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#17 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 14 Centre Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (125 reviews) on Google Maps
#18 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 537 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
★ 4.8 (53 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
Aegli
10📍 226 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
★ 4.9 (179 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#20 of 20 souvlaki spots in Melbourne
📍 24 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
★ 4.7 (130 reviews) on Google Maps
Common souvlaki questions in Melbourne
What's the best budget souvlaki in Melbourne?
Kalimera Souvlaki Art is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Oakleigh — #3 overall for souvlaki.
Where's the best souvlaki in Melbourne for a special occasion?
Stalactites Restaurant ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly souvlaki in Melbourne?
Souvlaki Story is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Brunswick.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Melbourne · 🌮 best tacos in Melbourne · 🥙 best kebab in Melbourne · 🍟 best hsp in Melbourne. Souvlaki elsewhere: Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD · best in South Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?
Stalactites Restaurant currently ranks #1 for souvlaki in Melbourne — 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap souvlaki in Melbourne?
Kalimera Souvlaki Art is the highest-ranked budget option in Oakleigh.
Where is the best souvlaki in the Melbourne CBD?
Stalactites Restaurant is the top-ranked souvlaki spot in the CBD (177/183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank souvlaki in Melbourne?
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.