10 Best Falafel Restaurants in Melbourne
This Melbourne guide compares dedicated falafel counters, vegan Levantine kitchens and broader Middle Eastern restaurants. Use it to distinguish quick wraps from plates, shared meals, takeaway, delivery and menus that extend well beyond falafel.
Our method for this guide
This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of falafel restaurants in Melbourne, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
10 Falafel Restaurants in Melbourne Compared
Wazzup Falafel
Wazzup Falafel is a Northcote vegan restaurant serving Levantine and Arabic-inspired food for dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. Its menu includes fresh falafel wraps and boxes, fatteh, foul, hummus, motabal, pickles, pita, baklawa and mint tea, with vegan and vegetarian options. Customers can choose counter service or a quick casual meal, and mild-spice preferences can be discussed with the kitchen.
Notable strengths: Falafel is prepared fresh and served in wraps, boxes and special combinations
Diners seeking vegan Levantine foodPeople after a quick, generous falafel meal or takeaway343 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaAuthentic Falafel
Authentic Falafel is a Lalor restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering, with falafel and shish sandwiches among its Middle Eastern-focused food. It suits customers after a quick bite, family meal or catered spread, and also offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Fresh, crisp falafel and welcoming service are central to its appeal.
Notable strengths: Offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering across multiple meal occasions
Diners wanting falafel, shish sandwiches or casual Middle Eastern foodUnit 15 A/22 McKimmies Rd, Lalor VIC 3075, AustraliaFattie Prince
Fattie Prince is a Carlton Middle Eastern restaurant serving Persian-influenced food in a cosy, welcoming setting. It suits diners looking for rich, authentic flavours and distinctive dishes such as Turkish kebab served with bread, Persian tea and saffron ice cream. The dining experience combines carefully presented food with warm, attentive service.
Notable strengths: Turkish kebab is served with bread rather than a usual wrapper
Diners seeking Persian and Middle Eastern flavoursGroups wanting a cosy restaurant settingAnyone interested in Persian tea or saffron ice cream526 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053, AustraliaKing TUT
King TUT is a Brunswick Egyptian restaurant serving dishes including koshary, shish taouk, Egyptian burgers, sausage plates and hibiscus tea. Diners can choose the portion size for koshary, while the restaurant’s Egyptian decor and relaxed music create a setting shaped around the cuisine. Fresh pita, seasoned chicken and traditional flavours feature across the menu.
Notable strengths: The restaurant combines Egyptian dishes with Egyptian-themed decor
Diners exploring Egyptian food for the first timePeople wanting koshary, shish taouk or an Egyptian burger414 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaVery Good Falafel
Very Good Falafel is a Brunswick counter-serve eatery serving Middle Eastern staples in a casual, down-to-earth setting. Falafel pitas, open pitas, lamb pitas and salad plates are among the dishes described, with fresh ingredients, crisp falafel and balanced herbs and spices forming its culinary identity. Portions can be substantial, making some meals better suited to sharing or hearty appetites.
Notable strengths: Falafel described as crisp outside and light inside
Casual Middle Eastern meals centred on falafelDiners wanting pitas, salads or generous portions629 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaBekka
Bekka is a Moonee Ponds Lebanese restaurant built around shared dining and small plates. Its menu is described through dishes such as dips, fried cauliflower, tabouli, lamb, kafta, calamari, skewers and baklava, with fresh pita served alongside meals. It suits groups and families looking for flavourful Lebanese food, attentive service and desserts to finish.
Notable strengths: Shared small plates are paired with fresh pita and balanced spices
Groups wanting Lebanese shared plates and family-style dining22-24 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, AustraliaFalafel Omisi
Falafel Omisi is a Caulfield Middle Eastern restaurant serving falafel in pita pockets and plates, alongside sabich, malawach, hummus and mushrooms. Its food suits a quick, filling meal built around crisp falafel and fresh flavours, with the menu offering more than one meat-free Middle Eastern-style option.
Notable strengths: Falafel is described as crisp outside and moist inside
Diners craving falafel pita pockets or platesPeople seeking a casual Middle Eastern meal with meat-free choices359 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162, AustraliaFalafel Moudy Campbellfield
Falafel Moudy Campbellfield serves made-to-order Middle Eastern food, including falafel, loaded wraps, hearty plates, dips and fresh salads. The casual restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with dine-in, takeaway, pickup and delivery available. Falafel is prepared in front of customers, and online orders through the KRAVEiN platform are manually confirmed with real-time preparation updates.
Notable strengths: Falafel made in front of customers
A quick vegetarian or vegan mealFresh falafel wraps, plates and Middle Eastern sidesTakeaway or delivery in Campbellfield353 Barry Rd, Campbellfield VIC 3061, AustraliaFalafel Place
Falafel Place is a Collingwood restaurant serving falafel with a broad choice of toppings, salads and accompaniments. The falafel is fried to order, giving it a crisp exterior, while the menu supports wraps, vegetarian and vegan options, dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. Indoor and outdoor seating, lunch and dinner service, and a casual family-friendly setting add flexibility.
Notable strengths: Falafel is fried fresh when ordered
Vegetarian and vegan diners wanting falafel-based mealsPeople after a quick wrap, takeaway or casual dine-in meal264 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, AustraliaBurger & Falafel Hub
Burger & Falafel Hub is a Carlton North hamburger restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and kerbside pickup. Burgers are the main attraction, with options such as triple cheeseburgers, Rodeo, Firecracker and Oklahoma burgers, alongside chips and fatteh. The venue also offers vegetarian choices, a kids’ menu, late-night food and halal food.
Notable strengths: The menu combines burgers with falafel and fatteh
Substantial burgers with varied flavoursFamilies, students and diners wanting takeaway or delivery707 Nicholson St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia
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Ways to eat falafel here
- Falafel wraps and pitasSeveral venues centre their offering on falafel wraps, pita pockets, open pitas or loaded wraps for a quick casual meal.
- Falafel plates and boxesPlates, boxes and combinations add salads, dips, hummus and other sides for a more substantial meal.
- Vegan and vegetarian choicesWazzup Falafel is fully vegan, while other listed restaurants provide vegetarian or vegan falafel-based choices.
- Middle Eastern sides and specialsMenus include fatteh, foul, hummus, motabal, sabich, malawach, salads, pickles and fresh pita.
- Dine-in, takeaway and deliveryThe supplied venues include counter service, casual dining, takeaway, pickup, delivery and catering options.
- Shared meals and broader cuisinesSome restaurants extend into Lebanese, Persian, Egyptian or wider Middle Eastern menus suited to groups.
How to choose a falafel restaurant in Melbourne
- Choose your meal formatDecide between a fast wrap, a plate or box, a sit-down meal, takeaway, delivery or catering before comparing menus.
- Check dietary needsConfirm whether you want fully vegan food, vegetarian choices or a broader menu that includes meat and other dishes.
- Look beyond the falafelIf your group wants variety, compare the availability of hummus, sabich, shish, salads, burgers, shared plates or desserts.
- Consider portion styleVery Good Falafel is described with substantial portions, while other venues offer lighter wraps, plates or customisable toppings.
- Ask about spice preferencesWazzup Falafel notes that mild preferences can be discussed, which may matter when ordering spicy dishes.
Frequent questions
Which listed restaurant is fully vegan?
Wazzup Falafel is described as a vegan restaurant serving Levantine and Arabic-inspired food, including falafel wraps, boxes, fatteh, foul, hummus and motabal.
Where can I order falafel for takeaway or delivery?
Wazzup Falafel, Falafel Moudy Campbellfield, Authentic Falafel and Falafel Place are all described with takeaway or delivery options, with catering also noted for some.
Which venues offer more than falafel?
Falafel Omisi includes sabich, malawach and hummus with mushrooms; King TUT offers Egyptian dishes; Bekka focuses on Lebanese shared plates; and Burger & Falafel Hub combines falafel with burgers and fatteh.
Where can groups share a broader meal?
Bekka is specifically described around Lebanese shared dining and small plates. FATTIE PRINCE, King TUT and the broader Middle Eastern restaurants also offer menus suitable for exploring beyond a single falafel wrap.
