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Venus & Co | Hellenic Kitchen

Restaurant β€’ Bar β€’ Seafood restaurant β€’ Vegetarian restaurant β€’ Lunch restaurant β€’ Vegan restaurant β€’ Greek restaurant β€’ Gluten free restaurant

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great food, great service and great ambience!!! We visited this bayside restaurant recently for the first time and the food was excellent with generous portions and at very reasonable prices. The wait staff was great and provided a first class service. All way round the experience was first class... People often mention service, staff, Greek, great, delicious, restaurant, recommend, time, Steve,


Address

ξƒˆ183 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

Contact

ξ‚°+61 3 9699 5618

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (191 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (11) staff (11) Greek (10) great (8) delicious (8) restaurant (7) recommend (7) time (6) Steve (6)
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  • 5/5 Adam G. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 1470 reviews
    Great food, great service and great ambience!!! We visited this bayside restaurant recently for the first time and the food was excellent with generous portions and at very reasonable prices. The wait staff was great and provided a first class service. All way round the experience was first class and it's no wonder this place was voted as serving up the best Greek/Cypriot food in Australia! It's a must visit. Highly recommended. Give it a shot. Try the Mezedes. We did and I'm sure you too won't be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul L. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 126 reviews
    Great food and service! The food is fantastic; it's not 'traditional' Greek as it's Greek/Cypriot cuisine. From the haloumi to slow cooked lamb shoulder, everything is really tasty. They were voted best Greek food in Australia and it's obvious why. I recommend the Cypriot Sangria - delicious! Now closed because you didn't listen to me and you missed out - suffer in your jocks! πŸ˜‚
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul M. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 79 reviews
    Love this place!! We stumbled on it when it had just opened and we loved it from then! The food is always amazing and the staff are very friendly and always happy to help! Love it and recommend it!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 James E. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    Thank you to the team at Venus & Co Kitchen & Bar for A wonderful dinning experience. The food was delicious and full of flavor. Authentic Cypriot food with a contemporary twist. Thank you for a wonderful gift. Thank you Steve, Nick, Jordan and to Jonny for his excellent service we were treated like royalty. We will be back soon. Get those mezze ready.x
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Hello. i. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 563 reviews
    For a casual night out with friends over good food and excellent hospitality, Venus & Co is one to try. Indulge in a Greek feast that will leave you rolling out the door, with delicious options such as tender and succulent meats, refreshing salads, and fresh dips. Flavours range from light and zesty, to bold and meaty, and you'll be amaze at the quality of each dishes. Don't forget to end your meal with the amazing desserts, you won't regret it!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ophelia T. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 144 reviews
    Nick and Steve owner's and chef. Have been in the restaurant business for a combined 50 years, offering the most delicious authentic cypriot food in melbourne. The staff are friendly and will always greet you with a smile. The food is magnificent, tastes of cyprus, large portions very reasonable prices. All food made onsite fresh by seasoned chef Steve. Prepare for good greek food coma. Be sure to ask for famous cocktail. Thank you very much Nick, Steve and all the wonderful staff at Venus & Co Kitchen for a lovely fathers day lunch. We will be back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 amy f. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 4 reviews
    To all the staff and Management I would like to say a huge thank you for a lovely evening and awesome meals could not fault one thing about the place. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you truly enjoy Greek Food the dips are all home made highly recommend for an entre, the octopus was cooked to perfection and the snapper just came away off the bone so easily and it was so fresh... Yummy loved all the food we ordered. Thanks again Steve and to all the staff.. cheers Amy
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nes A. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been to this restaurant more times than I can count and each time has been a pleasant experience! Amazing customer service and don't get me started on how delicious the food is here! Nick always goes above and beyond and we are always greeted with a warm welcome. I would recommend this beautiful, authentic restaurant time and time again!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 350 reviews
    Photos: Delicious eggplant dish, bbqd broccolini and moussaka. Great service and nice atmosphere by the beach.

  • 5/5 Tania G. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 255 reviews
    Amazing food so good 😊

  • 5/5 Benny M. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 237 reviews
    Fresh food, friendly staff and Cypriot alcohol that will knock you sideways! They have recently started doing more seafood on the menu. Amazing...!

  • 4/5 SCOOTA D. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 180 reviews
    I'm not really into Greek food.. However the food here is lovely, and I'm sure you'll find something to suit your taste..mmmm Lamb

  • 4/5 Nomi 2 years ago on Google β€’ 119 reviews
    Overall a great experience. The staff are very lovely and the service was good. Excellent food, as well as being well priced. I ordered a dish which had ~5 meatballs and a lot of yummy sauce, I had to ask for bread, which you would assume should come with the dish. One of the staff (a man in his mid 40s) reached over the table twice to clear it without asking, my date and I had to stop talking mid sentence each time, it's not a big deal but just seemed a tad inconsiderate :-)

  • 5/5 Marios T. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 11 reviews
    We had a couple of friends invited to try the best of Greek cuisine and they weren't disappointed plus they asked us to join them again in a few weeks again. It takes a lot of effort to prepare perfect meals and get the nod of approval by new customers of different ethnicity. Congratulations to all staff at this magnificent restaurant, world class.

  • 5/5 Dibberss 2. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    Exceptional food, attention to detail spot on. The service was so down to earth, handled our rowdy group with ease. Thankyou and keep up the great work. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Dean P. 2 years ago on Google
    The best birthday dinner I've ever had. The service was incredible and the food was some of the best greek food I've ever eaten. Nick and Steve know how to run a restaurant and if you're thinking of eating here, you should.

  • 4/5 Mujahed S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Greek food with elegant touchs πŸ‘Œthe lamb shoulder and the tabbouli are very delicious you must to try 🀀

  • 5/5 Lara M. 3 years ago on Google
    Tables of 4 or more are required to select one of two set menus. Make sure you go with an empty stomach - your table will be heaving with food - the serving sizes are huge. Standout dished were the Taramasalata dip, calamari and lamb leg. We had a charming and helpful French waiter. Very popular with families and groups. Will go again for sure.

  • 5/5 George G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very authentic Greek-Cypriot cuisine. Too much food ! which also tasted great. Definitely worth a visit. Leave room for the mains so don’t go too full on with the dips at the beginning. Enjoy a nice beach walk after your meal.

  • 5/5 Jodi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend a visit to Venus & Co if you're looking for some amazing food, great ambience and friendly service. My favorite menu highlights are the melt in your mouth lamb shoulder, eggplant dip with grilled pita, tangy saganaki, tender calamari, and definitely a tasty beverage served by the smiling bar staff. Over the last few years I've brought family and friends and each person has really loved the experience. If I didn't live over an hour away I'd eat there all the time!

  • 5/5 Nicholas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great casual dinning coupled with wonderful customer service and delicious Greek-Cypriot food...put it on your must visit list πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ύ

  • 5/5 Greta H. 2 years ago on Google
    Seriously delicious lockdown takeaway tonight. Taromasalata was the highlight but everything was super fresh and great quality

  • 5/5 Joanne K. 2 years ago on Google
    THE BEST TAKEAWAY IN TOWN! During lockdown our little family has been doing its bit supporting the local hospitality industry very friday night with cultural themed nights take away meals. This week it was Greek! We ordered the Venus Family Feast (feeds 2-4) Dips + Olives + Pita, Haloumi, Village Salad, Fries, Whole Lamb Shoulder. (plus some Southern Calamari and Broccoli Over Coals (extra yummy stars for the Broccoli) and some Baklava. The food was RIDICULOUS AND DELICIOUS and we cant thank them enough for getting us through another week of lockdown. Delicious food and generous portions.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Hard liquor
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Healthy options
    • βœ“οΈ Late-night food
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Health & safety
    • βœ“οΈ Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Takeout
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Curbside pickup
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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