Abla's
📍 109 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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Google: 4.4 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Located in the vibrant Carlton neighborhood of Melbourne, Abla's is a cherished gem that offers an authentic Lebanese dining experience. With a warm and cozy ambiance that reflects its homely roots, this restaurant is perfect for both intimate dinners and family gatherings. Celebrated for its commitment to traditional recipes, Abla's serves up dishes that transport you straight to Lebanon with every bite. The restaurant has garnered rave reviews for its delicious food, attentive service, and charming atmosphere, making it a popular choice for locals and tourists alike. Whether you're craving their famous chicken rice pilaf or indulging in a selection of dips, Abla's promises a memorable culinary journey that feels like home.
Signature Dishes
- •Chicken Rice Pilaf
- •Labnee
- •Baba Ghanoush
- •Fattoush
- •Cabbage Rolls
- •Baklava
- •Vegetarian Ladies Fingers
- •Samke Harra
- •Trio of Dips
Overall rating 4.3 / 5 (680 reviews)
Google: 4.4 (473 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (207 reviews)
Customer Reviews
Abla's. If you haven't been, you should go. If you've been you'll keep going. If you can't get back there you'll keep thinking about it. I've made Abla's chicken rice many times myself but I still love having Abla's original version. Love the green beans too. And the baba ghanoush. And the chicken wings, and the potatoes, and the home made lemonade...
home-style cooking that truly tastes home! abla’s boats four decades of food that never bends from authenticity. we enjoyed devilishly luscious and thick labnee, which will make the perfect dip for any dish here, with smokey baba gannouj and hummus that was on the stronger side of tahini. the fried bread was as crisp as it looks, even better when soaked in the glorious oils of the fresh fattoush. the chicken and rice is famous for a reason…gorgeously aromatic rice that smells like grandmas kitchen, delicatey shaped with tender chicken breast and golden almonds, this dish was a joy! the cabbage rolls were as rustic as ever, thinner and denser than what im used to. similar to their housemate pickles, a more bitter and tougher variety compared to others i’ve tried. for home-style cooking, prices are on the higher-end. but if you’re wanting to experience the authenticity of lebanese food, it’s worth it. abla herself says “anything you do with love you can’t do wrong.” she’s right! only good exists here at abla’s, that is good food cooked from straight from the heart!
We had the banquet for 8 people. Everything was delicious and came gradually. It was more of an "event". Not just a dinner.
Where do I start? The food was just amazing - a great choice of dishes and everything was superbly prepared and presented. We were seated upstairs - a relatively intimate space with great ambience and just a few tables. Not too noisy even when full. The 'icing on the cake' was the incredible service. Our waitress knew the menu very well and was able to make informed recommendations; she was friendly and attentive and seemed genuinely interested in facilitating an enjoyable evening for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Abla's is definitely at the top of the list for us when we return to Melbourne, and I thoroughly recommend it to others. This highlighted how much good service, and a positive ambience can really make the food taste so much better!