TAVERNA

This place is a hidden gem! Its very fancy and nice inside, very posh The food was top tier. Delicious, fresh and full of flavour. Very busy and packed on a Satursday night, glad we had a booking Staff were friendly and helpful. Top range of wine available. We loved it and will be back. Shout out to the fresh bread, melted in our mouths

We came here for dinner and had a wonderful experience. The service was amazing and the staff were well versed on the menu. We shared four mains between 7 people which was perfect. We all thought the bread and was especially delicious. There was no wait for a table on a Thursday night.

We had an amazing time there! All the food was amazing. My favorite was the garlic bread and whipped cod roe. My partner’s favorite was the white bait. Service was also 10/10. Was surprised by how quickly the food came out. Staff were also super hospitable, especially David, he explained the menu well and made sure we were taken care of throughout the night. Super appreciative of the complimentary greens (since we only ordered meat and carbs), very thoughtful 💕 Have to agree with my partner “this could be our new favorite spot in Brunswick”. Would definitely return :)))

Good traditional Greek food experience. Owners were so lovely to accommodate 5 of us for a late visit. They promote local businesses not only with the produce but also the crockery. Some beautiful handmade plates to support "hope". Well, lamb was great, fava bean dip and the capsicum dip was good. Have to say....bread should come with the dips.. The fried Whitebait was decent and so was the sausage and leek. They have a good variety of Reds....and the waiting staff helped deciding which one went well with our appetizers. It was a good night out !! Thank you Taverna.

I live up the block from Taverna and I’ve been meaning to go here since they opened. Tonight was the night and I can’t rave more highly about this awesome family-style casual Greek joint. Taverna is hospitality personified. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a place more warm and welcoming. We did the $60 set menu which was incredible value and beyond delicious. We also chose a whole baby snapper which was grilled on hot coals and melted in your mouth. Taverna is one of the best front of house experiences I’ve ever had, and I’ve been everywhere. I’m excited to say that this is my new local and I’ll be coming here for dinner at least once a week

Dropped into Taverna for a relaxed lunch and walked out seriously impressed. From the moment we sat down, the service was on point — friendly, warm, and totally effortless. Bohdan looked after us and was an absolute pro — great energy, super attentive, and gave us some solid food tips that really paid off. You could tell he genuinely cared about making the experience a good one. And a big shoutout to Chrysa, the manager. She was across everything with a calm confidence that just made the whole place feel like it was in good hands. Always smiling, checking in, and creating a welcoming vibe. The food? Fresh, full of flavour, and exactly what you want from a Greek lunch. Everything from the dips to the mains hit the spot without going over the top. Taverna knows how to do it right — great service, good food, and a team that actually cares. Will 100% be back.

Great food and service. The bread was fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, the taramasalata was the perfect size and taste, and the lamb was juicy and light (which is not what might usually be expected). Highly recommend!

Taverna is an absolute gem of a restaurant! The lamb was incredibly succulent and perfectly cooked—truly one of the best meals we've had in Melbourne. The moussaka was amazing, with perfectly baked layers and plenty of flavorful meat. Even the fried potato wedges, a simple dish, were perfectly done and delicious. The pickled octopus was tender, juicy, and full of flavor—not too tough—and paired wonderfully with the fava bean paste and olive bread. The meal overall was outstanding, and the wine selection complemented everything beautifully. What really stood out was the unpretentious, home-cooked feel of the food. It was authentic and full of heart, something rare to find. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a genuine and delicious dining experience!