This culinary institution in Carlton a short distance from the CBD of Melbourne is a must for anybody looking at great lebanese food. If you are looking for glitz, glamour, molecular gastronomy and silver service go else where. If you want a great range of food where vegans/vegetarians are looked after well then keep reading. The decor could be described... More

I went here as a student in the 80s and it's still going strong, with Abla herself doing the rounds to the tables and charming everyone each night. The venue is your typical Carlton restaurant with an upstairs for big tables where you are really squashed in. No real attempt has been made at the decor. The (compulsory for groups)... More

We've intended to eat at Abla's for a long time and finally made it last week. Abla and her restaurant have a well deserved reputation in Melbourne for fine Lebanese food and great, friendly service. The banquet and service lived up to our expectations. Food was authentic, the staff friendly and service competent and included an explanation of each dish.... More

Abla's is a Melbourne institution and Abla herself is still behind the pans on many nights and is always out in the restaurant making sure her guets are happy. Its a wonderful place for groups and the food is tasty, honest andwell done. They care for special diets too and the staff are always lovely. Must try but bookings for... More

Went on a Saturday night Service was good but food was nothing to getvexcited about. Serves were small. Pita was dry. Falafel balls were good. Pastry lady fingers were excellent but it was a hard task to ask for a second helping. Lamb skewers were one per person. Rice dishes were dry and chicken was bland. Vegetarian was catered for... More

A popular inner Melbourne eatery. Stick to the appertisers and dips. the rest was predictable. Make sure you book a few days ahead More

When dining at Abla's you will be fed and treated as one of her (Abla, matriarch of this wonderful family) own children. The exquisite traditional feast comes in many courses of dishes to share around the table, with the apt warning " don't fill up on bread and dips!" A relaxed atmosphere and wonderful wait staff ( also part of... More

small restaurant with authentic mid eastern food made my "mums" More

Ablas has been there for years and I still can't get over the eggplant dip. She knows what she's doing. Its a place uncorrupted and authentic; you won't be disappointed More