Caffé Greco Oakleigh

Name: Caffé Greco Oakleigh
Address: 27-29 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, AU-VIC, Australia, 3166
Telephone: (03) 9071 0477
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

28 Reviews

$40 and under

European

Make a booking

2 people

20 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

Caffé Greco, Melbourne’s iconic dining institution and meeting place, is reopening after three decades in Oakleigh. Its origins trace back to the inspiring story of Nick Madalena, a Greek man who journeyed to Rome in 1760, founding the original Caffè Greco, which has since become a revered national institution in Italy, celebrated for over 260 years. This tale of migration and the pursuit of a better life is what motivated Nick Zampelis to establish a Melbourne branch of Caffé Greco, continuing a legacy of cultural exchange and community that spans centuries.

As Melbourne’s own Caffé Greco reopens, it draws from this rich heritage of bringing together diverse minds, continuing the tradition of being a cultural meeting point where patrons can not only enjoy fine coffee but also engage in the kind of conversation and creativity that defined its Roman predecessor.

Additional information

Location
27-29 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, AU-VIC 3166
Phone number
(03) 9071 0477
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
European, Greek, Italian
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard

Experiences

Classic Greco-Italian $85 pp ($20pp Deposit)
$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
A selection of traditional Greek and Italian flavors with options like saganaki, loukaniko, and bruschetta. Main courses include avgolemono chicken, osso buco Milanese, and Athenian lamb kebab. Served with shared sides and a daily cake selection for dessert.
Signature Delights $95 pp ($20pp Deposit)
$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Featuring premium seafood starters such as Merimbula oysters and kingfish crudo, followed by mains like Ionian-style fish soup, psari plaki, and premium steaks. Includes shared sides and indulgent Greek-inspired desserts, including pistachio baklava brûlée.
Imperium Feast $165 pp ($20pp Deposit)
$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
A luxurious shared dining experience with an extravagant seafood and meat selection, including a hot seafood platter, meat board, and T-Bone bistecca alla Fiorentina. Accompanied by shared sides and an assortment of traditional Greek and Italian desserts.

Spaghetti Meatballs$34.00
pork & veal meatballs, napoli, basil
Penne Carbonara$36.00
pancetta, egg, pecorino, black pepper
Rigatoni Goat Ragu$36.00
12hr slow cooked goat ragu, pecorino
Giouvetsi Kokkinisto$36.00
braised beef, cinnamon, nutmeg, tomato, risoni, kefalograviera
Linguine Frutti Di Mare$48.00
prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, cherry tomatoes, chili, garlic, parsley
Athenian Lobster Makarodana$55.00
tomato, chili, garlic, white wine, parsley crumb
Pumpkin Ravioli$34.00
butter emulsion, roasted pine nuts, parmesan, amaretto crumb, sage
Tomato Baked Gnocchi$34.00
tomato, buffalo, basil
Pesto Gnocchi$34.00
pesto, stracciatella, crushed pistachio
Porcini & Mushroom Risotto$34.00
salted ricotta

Pizza

Greco$30.00
Loukaniko, feta, onion & olives
Saganaki$30.00
San Marzano tomato, kefalograviera, fior di latte mozzarella, fontina, feta
Margarita$26.00
San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, oregano
Bufala$30.00
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil, EVOO
Prosciutto$32.00
San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, rocket, tomato, bocconcini, San Daniele prosciutto, caprino, balsamic glaze
Calabrese$30.00
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, hot sopressa salami, roasted red capsicum, oregano
Athenian Lamb$32.00
San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, lamb, feta, roasted cherry tomato, tzatziki
Mortadella$30.00
fior di latte mozzarella, mortadella, burrata, pistachio
Frutti Di Mare$36.00
San Marzano tomato, mussel, calamari, scallop, prawn
Zucca$30.00
pumpkin puree base, fior di latte mozzarella, whipped ricotta, caramelised onion, pine nuts, truffle honey

Steaks

300g Angus Porterhouse Fillet$45.00
300g Angus Scotch Fillet$52.00
250g Eye Fillet$55.00
350g Angus Rib Eye$65.00
250g Wagyu Porterhouse$75.00
300g Wagyu Scotch Fillet$85.00
800g T-Bone Bistecca Alla Fiorentina$85.00

Sharing

Giouvetsi Kokkinisto$120.00
Linguine Frutti Di Mare$155.00
Rigatoni Goat Ragu$120.00
Spaghetti Meatballs$120.00
Meat Board$240.00
porterhouse, lamb cutlets, loukaniko, lamb skewers, Athenian kebab, pork tomahawk, horra feta, lemonata potatoes, chef’s selection of sauces
Chilled Seafood Platter (for 2)$95.00
oysters, prawns, kingfish crudo, octopus, limoncello aioli
Hot Seafood Platter$240.00
grilled king prawns, scallops, octopus, kalamari, bakaliaros fritti, flounder, silver whiting, greco tartare

Sides

Greco Salad$20.00
white cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, Kalamata olives, feta
Classic Greek Beetroot Salad$16.00
charred, chili & feta
Horta & Feta$20.00
seasonal wild greens
Italian Chilli Green Beans$18.00
Caprese Salad$18.00
tomato, bocconcini, basil, balsamic
Caesar Salad$20.00
cos, crispy pancetta, parmesan, white anchovies, pangrattato
Lemonata Potatoes$16.00
Greco Fries$18.00
oregano, feta, truffle
Fries$15.00

Bread & Accompaniments

Taramasalata$15.00
salmon roe
Fava$12.00
yellow split pea, pickled red onion & caper berries
Melitzanosalata$12.00
smoked eggplant chips
Pita$7.00
oregano & olive oil
Mezze Plate$18.00
add: Ouzo aperitif
Mixed South Australian Olives$12.00
marinated chili citrus oil
Crumbed Sicilian Green Olives$16.00
stuffed with feta

To Start

Oysters$6.00
shallot limoncello vinaigrette
Silver Whiting Fritti$18.00
greek tartare
Bruschetta$22.00
cherry tomatoes, stracciatella, basil, balsamic caviar
Kalamari$28.00
fried, Ouzo aioli
Chilli Kalamari$28.00
fried & tossed Italian XO sauce
Fritto Misto$28.00
school prawns, calamari, white bait, zucchini, Ouzo aioli
Saganaki$18.00
grilled kefalograviera, fig jam
Feta Saganaki$18.00
feta, kataifi, honey, sesame
Kingfish Crudo$26.00
crispy artichoke, hazelnut, burnt honey vinaigrette, lemoncello aioli
West Coast Octopus$32.00
chargrilled, rosemary garlic, potatoes
Sicilian Salsiccia$20.00
Italian pork & fennel sausage, lemon
Loukaniko$20.00
traditional Greek sausage, orange & fennel
Pork & Veal Meatballs$22.00
Napoli, parmesan, charred bread
King Prawns$36.00
woodfired split prawns, truffle butter & lemon
Bakaliaros Fritti$26.00
skordalia, black garlic oil
Scallops$36.00
grilled scallops, almond skordalia & loukanico

Mains

Avgolemono Chicken$38.00
grilled chicken, herb risotto, avgolemono sauce
Moussaka$36.00
eggplant, potato, shredded baby goat, bechamel
Greco's Greek Lamb Shoulder$44.00
slow cooked lamb shoulder, lemonata potatoes
Cotoletta$30.00
crumbed chicken, slaw
- Buffalo, tomato, prosciutto$8.00
350gm Black Angus Ribeye Cotoletta$48.00
semi dried tomato, Kalamata olives, feta
Osso Buco Milanese$38.00
saffron, risotto, parsley pistou

From the Sea

Fish Soup Ionion Style$36.00
fish, prawns, scallops, mussels & clams
Atlantic Salmon Chop$42.00
skordalia, caper gremolata
Red Emperor$44.00
ladoloma, lemon potatoes, focaccia dill
Psari Plaki$44.00
fish fillet baked in the oven, aromatic spices, caramelised onion, capers, olives, potatoes, tomato, parsley
Chargrilled Whole Baby Snapper$48.00
lemon, dill, butter
Chargrilled Whole Flounder$48.00
lemon, parsley, caper, butter
Our Fishmongers Seafood of the Day
PLEASE ASK YOUR WAITER

From the Grill

Chicken Skewers$34.00
tomato onion salad, tzatziki, pita bread
Athenian Lamb Kebab$34.00
pita, spanish onion, roasted tomatoes, tzatziki
Wagyu Beef Skewers$42.00
pita, spanish onion, roasted tomatoes, tzatziki
Marinated Pork Tomahawk$48.00
tzatziki

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Southern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caffé Greco Oakleigh offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb" food and "amazing" flavors. Guests praise the "great service" and welcoming atmosphere. While the coffee and cocktail options could be improved, the menu variety and quality consistently impress. Overall, it's a delightful spot for flavorful dishes and a "buzzing" venue energy.

28 Reviews

A
Alexandra
Melbourne2 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We decided to experience the latest offering in Oakleigh. We dined at the new Cafe Greco, and while I had high expectations based on the ambiance and menu, I think Oakleigh needed some Italian cuisine offerings, I left disappointed. The biggest letdown? The prices did not match the quality of the food or service. The portions were surprisingly small for the cost. We ordered the chicken skewers and lamb skewers. No fries or salad accompanied them. It comes with an onion salad, which we opted out because of an intolerance, a giant tomato and a pita bread which was soggy from the tomato. Nobody ate the tomato. What really soured the experience though, was the lack of flexibility. I have an intolerance to garlic and politely asked if the tzatziki could be swapped for another dip. The server stated that they don’t do substitutions. In a time when many restaurants are accommodating dietary needs, this felt both outdated and unwelcoming. The fig pizza was delicious, but small in size. The meal was nothing bad but nothing memorable either. For the price I paid, I expected a higher level of service and better food. Unfortunately, we all left feeling like we had spent too much on a meal that wasn’t worth it. This was my second time eating at Cafe Greco and will not be returning anytime soon.
Is this helpful?
J
Jason
Melbourne17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our first time dining at Caffe Greco. The food was delicious and staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant and outdoor dining section were almost at capacity so lots of energy and great vibes coming from this relatively new eatery in Eaton Mall. Look forward to returning in the near future!
Is this helpful?
I
Ivy
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful space and amazing food and cakes. Service took way too long despite several waiters on the floor. We noticed many tables waiting a long time for menus, orders and struggled to get the waiters attention. Apart from that, lovely food. To justify the cost of the food, the service needs to match the level of the food.
Is this helpful?
J
Janet
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great, a bit pricey compared to other restaurants in the area, but I think worth it. Will definitely make it one of our regular restaurants we go to.
Is this helpful?
P
Pipina
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a meal… new and vibrant.. great atmosphere
Is this helpful?
M
Michelle
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious, however must have the Galaktoboureko. Ultimate desert. Comes in a hot pan and made to perfection.....omgggg!
Is this helpful?
C
Caitriona
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
$45 for porterhouse steak with her salad which consisted of 4 leaves of what looked like clover. Friend had moussaka which was swimming in béchamel sauce. Granted they did agree the moussaka wasn’t right and didn’t charge her and she was able to order another meal, lamb shoulder which was full of fat. Was only asked once if we wanted a drink and that’s when we ordered. Won’t be back. Plenty of other amazing Greek Restaurants in the mall that are a lot more reasonably priced and much better quality food.
Is this helpful?
A
Amelia
Melbourne3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The warm seafood platter was very good and plentiful for 4 people.
Is this helpful?
G
Gunaydiye
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall really good and only thing I'm going to fault was the calamari....the coating was very salty.
Is this helpful?
V
Vicky
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was overpriced, $55 for lobster pasta, looks totally different to website, pasta was overcooked and gluggy. Was very hot and very loud . Was so looking forward to it, but didn’t live upto expectations.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Caffé Greco Oakleigh is rated 4.1 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

27-29 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, AU-VIC 3166

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 9071 0477
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
European, Greek, Italian
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard

Caffé Greco Oakleigh

Make a booking

Additional information

Classic Greco-Italian $85 pp ($20pp Deposit)

Signature Delights $95 pp ($20pp Deposit)

Imperium Feast $165 pp ($20pp Deposit)

Pasta & Risotto

Spaghetti Meatballs$34.00

Penne Carbonara$36.00

Rigatoni Goat Ragu$36.00

Giouvetsi Kokkinisto$36.00

Linguine Frutti Di Mare$48.00

Athenian Lobster Makarodana$55.00

Pumpkin Ravioli$34.00

Tomato Baked Gnocchi$34.00

Pesto Gnocchi$34.00

Porcini & Mushroom Risotto$34.00

Pizza

Greco$30.00

Saganaki$30.00

Margarita$26.00

Bufala$30.00

Prosciutto$32.00

Calabrese$30.00

Athenian Lamb$32.00

Mortadella$30.00

Frutti Di Mare$36.00

Zucca$30.00

Steaks

300g Angus Porterhouse Fillet$45.00

300g Angus Scotch Fillet$52.00

250g Eye Fillet$55.00

350g Angus Rib Eye$65.00

250g Wagyu Porterhouse$75.00

300g Wagyu Scotch Fillet$85.00

800g T-Bone Bistecca Alla Fiorentina$85.00

Sharing

Giouvetsi Kokkinisto$120.00

Linguine Frutti Di Mare$155.00

Rigatoni Goat Ragu$120.00

Spaghetti Meatballs$120.00

Meat Board$240.00

Chilled Seafood Platter (for 2)$95.00

Hot Seafood Platter$240.00

Sides

Greco Salad$20.00

Classic Greek Beetroot Salad$16.00

Horta & Feta$20.00

Italian Chilli Green Beans$18.00

Caprese Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$20.00

Lemonata Potatoes$16.00

Greco Fries$18.00

Fries$15.00

Bread & Accompaniments

Taramasalata$15.00

Fava$12.00

Melitzanosalata$12.00

Pita$7.00

Mezze Plate$18.00

Mixed South Australian Olives$12.00

Crumbed Sicilian Green Olives$16.00

To Start

Oysters$6.00

Silver Whiting Fritti$18.00

Bruschetta$22.00

Kalamari$28.00

Chilli Kalamari$28.00

Fritto Misto$28.00

Saganaki$18.00

Feta Saganaki$18.00

Kingfish Crudo$26.00

West Coast Octopus$32.00

Sicilian Salsiccia$20.00

Loukaniko$20.00

Pork & Veal Meatballs$22.00

King Prawns$36.00

Bakaliaros Fritti$26.00

Scallops$36.00

Mains