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Hellenic Republic

Hellenic Republic

(Now Closed)
Greek Restaurant$$$$
Melbourne
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  • Anna v.heart icon on user image
    Anna van BeijmerwerdtMarch 28, 2017
    The food here is amazing and the service excellent! We head the set menu 'feed me more' which is a great way to taste a lot of different things when you are with two people
  • Hans H.heart icon on user image
    Hans HauptApril 4, 2013
    The Baklava offering at HR is fantastic. Moist inner layer with a 'just right' crisp on the top. Not all Baklava are created equal and this one is worth it if you enjoy Greek dessert.
  • Lynton M.
    Lynton ManuelJuly 5, 2013
    Amazing Amazing Amazing... oh and ask for the drink that tastes a little like Ouzo but I can't remember what the hell it was called. The perfect compliment to the honey yogurt crumble dessert ;)
  • Alina V.heart icon on user image
    Alina VDecember 29, 2013
    Friendly service and good food to share! The free range chicken was very delicious and do not forget the dessert :) Risogalo (Rice pudding, salted caramel, pistachio) ! Mhmm!
  • Jesse W.heart icon on user image
    Jesse WilsonMarch 13, 2017
    Gluten free selection of Lamb shoulder with chicken, chips and a Greek salad. Flavours were amazing. Greek salad was overpriced.
  • Tiki P.heart icon on user image
    Tiki PJuly 12, 2015
    Been here a few times, & the food & service always consistently good. The banquet is always a good choice.
  • Tomfooleryheart icon on user image
    TomfoolerySeptember 21, 2014
    Get a few dips, some Saganaki cheese with figs, the slow roasted lamb and some seafood. Gluten-free bread (that's actually really good) can be provided on request
  • Tim L.heart icon on user image
    Tim LucasDecember 3, 2013
    One of Master Chef George's restaurants, some of the tastiest Greek (Cypriot) food in Melbourne. Lamb spit mmm. Grab a pre-drink at Mr Wilkinson.
  • Jeph C.
    Jeph ChenSeptember 15, 2010
    Group tasting menu for $55 is the go! Massive amount of food and you get to try everything! Great food, atmosphere, but it can be a bit noisy! Doughnut is not sweet by the way for dessert!
  • Sal K.
    Sal KhanAugust 21, 2011
    Get the take out souvlaki, choice of chicken or lamb or mixed on wholemeal pita. Inside:Surprise! couple of Potato widges, parsely & lots of garlic sauce! $14.50, damn worth it, will pay extra!
  • Nim S.
    Nim SmythMay 16, 2011
    Been heremillions times. For great Greek food, try to book early for dinner, 2 sittings availables. Spit Roast, hand cut chips, sagananaki served with figs and George's Nona's Moussaka. Read more
  • Fairil Y.
    Fairil YeoApril 29, 2013
    Finish every meal with the Gubutsya. This dessert is warm, sweet, fluffy, awesome pastry. Eat, then head to heaven.
  • Anna X.heart icon on user image
    Anna XoxApril 24, 2015
    I highly recommend the white row dip, lamb ribs and doughnuts. Great service too.
  • Veronica G.heart icon on user image
    Veronica GrowJuly 1, 2016
    Excellent fast friendly helpful service - generous servings of home cooked Greek goodness
  • Emilie R.
    Emilie RosenbergMay 13, 2010
    Absolute foodie heaven. I took 9 friends and we ordered the entire menu. Fantastic! It's worth the wait for a booking. The food is sensational. The baked fetta, the slow cooked goat. Try everything
  • Adrian I.heart icon on user image
    Adrian ItaliaOctober 19, 2014
    Donuts with honey and cinnamon are must. They do half servings of lamb and chicken
  • Beth C.
    Beth CaburianOctober 13, 2010
    This place is awesome, awesome, awesome!! I wish we had one here in Sydney. Definitely a must place to go when in Melb. Great place for family too. Yum!
  • Rachel R.heart icon on user image
    Rachel RothDecember 19, 2016
    Book ahead - it's always packed!
  • Damon G.
    Damon GarrettApril 5, 2011
    Consistently the friendliest restaurant staff in Melbourne. So much so that you feel kinda gushy to call this a "family restaurant". It's not just me, right?
  • Vaguely S.
    Vaguely SpecificDecember 10, 2009
    Don't go for breakfast, thats pretty ordinary and you'll wait ages for that crucial first coffee. But for dinner or a long lunch its fabulous! Good simple cooking with great ingredients. Fabulous!
  • Kirra M.
    Kirra MJanuary 21, 2012
    Try the salmon fish stick, and the scallops, and don't forget the kingfisher and the lamb and chicken!! AMAZING!
  • Cailin L.heart icon on user image
    Cailin LimOctober 13, 2015
    Good place for a group gathering.. Amazing food!
  • Manny P.
    Manny PapadoulisFebruary 6, 2011
    I can not describe how good this place is I have dined in Greek Restaurants all over Greece infact all over the world. This is it this the very very best I have ever taste Sensational
  • Richard S.
    Richard SchneiderNovember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Do your tastebuds a favour and get the slow-roasted lamb; it falls apart as you lift it from the plate.
  • Filippos V.heart icon on user image
    Filippos VenetopoulosSeptember 1, 2018
    Great environment :) Good food! Great pics.
  • Alina V.heart icon on user image
    Alina VDecember 29, 2013
    We tried the Sokolatopita (Me MastihaChocolate mastic brownie, vanilla ice cream), but it tasted a bit burned :(
  • Víctor O.
    Víctor OrtegaNovember 22, 2013
    Takeaway recommendations by Epicure: spit roasted meats, grain salads, rice pudding
  • Margot K.heart icon on user image
    Margot KilgourAugust 17, 2014
    Try the mid week takeaway pack. Amazing value!
  • Anna S.
    Anna SpannaMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Check it the Facebook page for the $12 takeaway lunchtime special bargoine!
  • Eddie A.heart icon on user image
    Eddie ArsyadOctober 5, 2016
    Taramosalat with pita is excellent start
  • Eleisha M.
    Eleisha MullaneJanuary 5, 2012
    They also do takeaway some of which you can make at home if you can't get a booking
  • Zak C.heart icon on user image
    Zak ChaibAugust 7, 2014
    Lamb shoulder is delicious!
  • Sam W.
    Sam WelshFebruary 29, 2012
    Great service. Loved the baked feta and saganaki.
  • Tara C.heart icon on user image
    Tara CatherineNovember 14, 2014
    I ❤️ haloumi. Amazing. #hellenicrepublic
  • Andrew L.
    Andrew LitvakApril 22, 2013
    Lamb shoulder. Oh, dear God, the lamb shoulder.
  • HT
    HTMay 1, 2011
    Amazing food, but management must be Greek communists as the service is terse & contemptuous.
  • Justine B.heart icon on user image
    Justine BloomeAugust 3, 2012
    O.M.G. Saganaki here is to die for.
  • Joseph C.
    Joseph CasertaFebruary 3, 2011
    Food is great if you want a more relaxed experience go for the 6pm sitting!
  • Pedro M.
    Pedro MercesApril 29, 2013
    Seafood is the ticket here.
  • Sam M.
    Sam Marley-JarrettFebruary 26, 2011
    Great food & awesome service! Recommend!
  • Jo S.
    Jo ScardNovember 19, 2010
    Our 5 yr old gave the moussaka 100/100. The 8 yr. Old gave the caramel ice-cream 11/10.
  • Ray H.
    Ray HoweSeptember 5, 2011
    The food was outstanding, and servi ce attentive. Read more
  • Mikey・マイキー 👾
    Mikey・マイキー 👾November 21, 2010
    Get the mushroom side for breakfast - win!
  • Terence S.
    Terence S.August 8, 2013
    Definitely overrated. Service was awesome though.
  • Wendy
    WendyJanuary 20, 2010
    Wholesome food and awesome atmosphere. Must try the saganaki...
  • Jarrod M.
    Jarrod MSeptember 10, 2011
    Save room for dessert!
  • Richard E.
    Richard EllenderJuly 25, 2010
    Taramasalata is the best I have ever had!
  • john y.heart icon on user image
    john youngJanuary 19, 2013
    Eat everrrrry thing!!!!!!
  • Fabio V.
    Fabio VilelaDecember 21, 2011
    This place is AWESOME!
  • Jo S.
    Jo ScardApril 16, 2011
    Lovely toilets.
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