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Dunyazad

Restaurant Meal takeaway Family restaurant Middle eastern restaurant Lebanese restaurant

Vibrant space with rich fabrics and an Arabian Nights mural, for familiar dishes and belly dancers. People often mention staff, banquet, great, service, amazing, delicious, nice, friendly, dishes, experience,


Address

329 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

Website

www.dunyazad.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9857 8778

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (927 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 6 to 10 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: 6 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (15) banquet (13) great (13) service (12) amazing (12) delicious (10) nice (10) friendly (10) dishes (9) experience (9)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Joyce K. 1 year ago on Google • 468 reviews
    Very authentic Lebanese restaurant. We had the Banquet meal. Everything was cooked to perfection and very flavourful. The fried bread and dips were to die for! Especially loved the eggplant dip, so yummy. Quite generous amount of entree and main for the banquet. The flame grilled meats of lamb and chicken were very tasty. The pudding dessert with rose syrup was our favourite, not too sweet. Great service overall, will be back again.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eat with J. 1 year ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Last minute decision to eat Lebanese and stumbled upon this place on Google. Wasn't expecting much but it hit all the right spots!! Dunyazad has an extensive menu and made it very difficult to decide on what dishes to get. We had baba ghannouj & tabbouleh to dip the bread in which was a treat. We added some cabbage rolls and lamb in filo pastry. These were so delicious and perfectly balanced. They were really generous with these. Got some amazing shawarma and kibbee. Both dishes were soo flavourful, well spiced and nice and smokey. I especially loved the flavoured rice that came with it
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D Y. 11 months ago on Google • 217 reviews
    I've been here a handful of times over the years and have generally had a memorable time. The decor sets the vibe, the belly dancer is entertaining if you're into it and the food has been enjoyable although not amazing compared to Melbourne standards. I've had the banquet on each occasion which gives you a bit of everything. I will say the dips and fried pita was a delishhh way to start the meal, could not stop! The mains of the shish kebab, rice two ways and green beans was lovely but the dessert and other starters were average. The vibe can be overwhelming especially during the entertainment time. The crowded tables and large groups can get loud so I would pick somewhere else if you're wanting an intimate date night. I do appreciate that they check in and ask when you're ready for you next round of dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Husain A. 9 months ago on Google • 349 reviews
    What a delightful experience to come across this place. Ambiance has those cultural vibes with the Arabic music in the background. We had the banquet & thoroughly enjoyed the food. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Service was the part which was a let down to the high standards of the restaurant. It was hard to get hold of the staff as there were only 2 people in the front house which is quite understandable. But at the end we asked a normal question about the Lebanese coffee being decaf or normal to which the young gentleman replied we don't do bakery. That sounded like a very rude and over smart response, the manner it was said was just not right. Great food & hospitality go hand in hand in this industry. Wish the gentleman good luck.

  • 5/5 Federica “Fedetax” T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Lebanese dishes, the selection is amazing and the quality also exceptional. Great atmosphere and very friendly and nice staff. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes! It's BYO. The banquets, both lamb and seafood are highly recommended: sharing dishes is the best option.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah K. 1 year ago on Google
    I felt like I was walking through the doors to Aladdin's house. A beautiful entry way. We were promptly greeted. I was so happy that they were open on a Monday night as it's often hard to find restaurants open on a Monday. The food had so much flavour. We had the Shiek's banquet for $55 per person. There was a large serve of dips, then 2 smaller entree meals, which by this stage We were starting to get full. Then we had our large serve of mains and I loved how the dessert was actually 3 different samples. Topped off with a Lebanese coffee. Highly recommend. The service was impeccable. A lot of attention to details. We will be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nov 2020 - Went with friends last week and despite only 20 patrons allowed inside, they still offered the open banquet. Food was delicious and plentiful and waiting staff extremely friendly and accommodating. Have been many times before and will continue to go. Hummus and tabbouleh to die for, as well as lamb skewers. Crunchy bread is heavenly. May 2021 - This place never fails to serve up delicious food and the open banquet is the best. Hardworking staff, especially our waitress, Luna, who was extremely busy but always managed a smile. The food is consistently good and is our go-to-place when we want something reliable and tasty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sami R. 5 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    My friends and I went for dinner at Dunyazad and it was brilliant from start to finish. We ordered the banquet and had a wide variety of dishes brought out to us. I didn't take enough photos as we ate it all too fast. The dips, finger foods, skewers of chicken and lamb and salads were all absolutely brilliant. We ate dessert with tea👍The service was fantastic. But the portion of the banquet was not enough.

  • 5/5 D T. 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    I recently dined at Dunyazad with my family (including our toddler) and a few friends and we highly recommend this place. We dine here on a regular basis and this is our go to for a great night out. A must-try for anyone craving delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shihab K. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the best Lebanese food ever here. The place serves alcohol but the food is Halal. The flavours are very novel yet familiar for someone coming from an Indian background. The staff is very courteous and friendly. It's the perfect place for office parties. But don't try their Baklava. Didn't feel fresh at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shazia B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was spectacularly delicious. And the staff members specially Adel, and Mona and another guy I forgot his name was amazing in terms of customer service, from entry to the delicious food till the end everything was the best. I would recommend to anyone coming here. In fact all staffs were very friendly, helped out even though we came late, they still managed to get us a table and served us with the best. Amazing staff and food thats all we want. For sure, coming back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been eating here for several years , and had my aunties 90th here 18 months ago..... Very nice people , absolutely fantastic food... When you come , order the shieks open banquet...for $65 pp you get dips, breads , appetizer, entre, mains, salads and desserts with coffees and you can re order all the dishes you loved again !! My only issue (And it's a small one) is that some of the staff can go missing for a while, so if you need anything urgently it may take a few minutes to get their attention....other than that , great place , nice soft music, and the decor is so pleasant and ottoman in style you will love it....we do....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kellee F. 10 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    We went there on Friday night 7.30pm. It was an amazing experience. Wait staff was friendly and informative. The atmosphere was warm cozy. There was belly dancing. Food was generous and filling. We read a few google reviews before we came and was concerned of whether they would meet our expectations. We had an amazing time and will be back with our friends and family. It's hard to believe that anyone would have any experience other than a great experience at this venue!

  • 5/5 Maria N. 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    The food was amazing, the service was impeccable and the night was a huge success....all due to you & your crew. Special mention to Monique who looked after us so well and with a beautiful smile all the time. We were full to the brim and the food was soooooo delicious!!! All the little extra special bits were a nice surprise!!! Friendly, attentive and excellent customer service. Belly dancer was awesome!!!! We will definitely be coming back.

  • 5/5 Janet 4 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Took my work crew there for dinner and it was fantastic! Food plentiful and delicious! Service was excellent! Warm and friendly staff. Belly dancer was brilliant, inclusive and fun. Atmosphere was amazing. The team had a great night, thank you!!

  • 5/5 NO W. 7 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    It was second time we went to here as a group dinner. Was nice and service was good. Belly dancer boost atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Stefanie S. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    I went with a vegetarian friend who enjoyed the range offered in the menu and is keen to return to try more. The fish I had was wonderful. We were excited to see the belly dancing and so many others engaging in the entertainment. Love this place.

  • 5/5 Nhung N. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a lovely place to dine with your friends and family. The food was really good. Definitely recommened!

  • 3/5 Mohamed Awadallah (Zakaria Abu M. 10 months ago on Google
    The place is great and nice to all family. All food is Halal. The mix grill is good but not in menu you should request directly. It is expensive Little bit 15% less is better. We requested Turkish coffee but he gave us espresso. The mix grill is not Arabian.

  • 4/5 Emma H. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Beautiful looking restaurant. Very nice food and friendly staff. A great experience and recommended.

  • 5/5 Rob “Rx8o7b” X. 1 year ago on Google
    The crew at Dunyazad graciously helped provide catering for our surprise baby shower. RAF and the team were incredibly accommodating, and came highly recommended from one of my close mates! I had high expectations, and I was not disappointed! The food was amazing, delicious, generous portions, all guests had their fill and then some! Can’t recommend these guys enough! Truly great people providing the community with truly great food! :)

  • 5/5 Gabriel W. 1 year ago on Google
    Taste: 5/5 Open Banquet: Portions: unlimited Price: $$$ The open banquet but by far worth it. Absolutely amazing lebanese food.

  • 4/5 Duc N. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there for dinner as requested from my daughter who loved to experience a new cuisines from different cultures. What can I said the food is fantastic and on top of that the service was excellent and very attentive. The food was great and definitely we will come back again. Highly recommend if you want to try out something different from my typical Asian food. I would have give them 5 stars if the chairs can be upgraded. They looked old and it doesn't go well with the nice decor of the restaurant

  • 5/5 Nadia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful restaurant! I celebrated my birthday at the restaurant last Saturday. Me and my guests are very happy about the choice. Friendly, attentive and prompt staff, who were happy to go the extra mile for their guest. We had Sheik’s banquet – plenty of food, cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere. Belly dance was a great addition to the night. Thank you!

  • 5/5 prasanna k. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food + Quick and Friendly Service + Beautiful Ambience = Awesome Experience. The service was excellent. We had just recovered from flu and did not want to have cold water at all. So we had asked the staff if they can serve us tap water instead. She was kind enough to bring us lukewarm water without us asking for it. That was a sweet gesture. Also, the food portion size is great. Great value for money. Highly recommend this place for some really tasty food.

  • 4/5 Lottie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Hommus and taboulleh 100/100 Everything was great Maybe was just expecting more meats in the banquet. Best Belly Dancer Service from the staff were very attentitive and they served you with a smile as well which was lovely. Decor as people described like you were in Aladdin The house Merlot was really nice too.

  • 5/5 Taline G. 2 years ago on Google
    they catered so well to everyone’s allergies and dietary requirements (bringing seperate plates even though everyone at the table was having the banquet). the food was beyond amazing, definitely recommend. staff were so friendly and beyond helpful. love coming here :))

  • 5/5 Hanieh R. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummy food, fantastic service. Absolutely organized, belly dancer was the best part. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Cecilia W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and a lovely experience. Came for a weeknight dinner with friends. Restaurant was vibrant but not too noisy which was great. Arabian nights decor added to the experience. We ordered a mix of entrees and a couple of mains. All of which were high quality and delicious. Baba ganoush was particularly yummy. Service very friendly and efficient. Would go back again. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Zak L. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding food and service! The manager Viki is very friendly and professional. He has his team on point, ready to please all. The girls delivered tremendous service all night. Meals were amazing and they were all brought out in a timely manner. Lots of tasty vegetarian dishes available. Very happy with the memorable experience provided. We will definitely be back. Thank you guys, see you soon.


Call +61 3 9857 8778 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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