Mama's Canteen

Name: Mama's Canteen
Address: Federation Square (Main Square), Corner of Swanston St and, Flinders St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: 0405 100 930
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 3.5

3.5

143 Reviews

$40 and under

Egyptian

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Healthy

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon 5:00 am–5:15 am
Phone number
0405 100 930
Website
https://www.mamascanteen.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Federation Square (Main Square), Corner of Swanston St and, Flinders St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mezze Dips*$22.00
Hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, fried pita w za'atar, flatbread
Labneh$12.00
Homemade creamy yoghurt w mint, olive oil & cucumber
Pickles and Olives*$10.00
Marinated in Mama's spices
Hummus*$12.00
Smooth chickpea puree, tahini, lemon w olive oil
Baba Ghanoush*$13.00
Grilled eggplant, roughly chopped w tomato, olive oil, lemon
Warak Enab (4pc)*$16.00
Grape vine leaves stuffed w spiced rice, tomatoes, parsley

Hot Mezzes

Mama's Soup of the Day$20.00
Ask a waiter for today's selection
Mama's Lamb Kibbeh (3pc)$18.00
Mince lamb, bulgur, mint & cucumber yoghurt
Sabah's Egyptian Falafel (4pc)*$15.00
w egyptian condiments, tahini
Sambousek (2pc)$15.00
Deep fried filo pastry rolls, stuffed w haloumi, feta, mozzarella cheese
Cabbage Rolls (2pc)*$12.00
Cabbage rolls stuffed w rice, tomato, veg, pomegranate molasses
Hummus Bil Lahmi$16.00
Smooth chickpea puree w braised lamb, parsley, sumac, pine nuts w bread
Lamb Cigar (2pc)$14.00
Filo pastry rolls, stuffed w seasonal lamb mince
Garlic Prawns$20.00
Grilled prawns topped w cream garlic sauce
Fried Cauliflower*$15.00
w tahini & garlic
Foul Medames*$12.00
Stewed fava beans w garlic, olive oil, lemon, served w flatbread
Lebanese Sausages (4pc)$12.00
w pomegranate molasses

Grill

Chicken Wings (6pc)$16.00
Grilled chicken wings served w Mama's garlic sauce, lemon juice, za'atar
Middle East Feast (Minimum 2 Person)
Lamb skewers, chicken skewers, koftas, Mama's rice, hummus, Arabic bread w fattoush salad
- pp$60.00

Skewers

All skewers served w rice, hummus & salad

Shish Tawook (2pc)$26.00
Grilled marinated chicken skewers w za'atar
Lahme Meshwi (2pc)$28.00
Grilled marinated lamb fillet skewers
Kofta Meshwi (2pc)$28.00
Mince lean lamb, parsley, onion & spices
Veg Skewers (2pc)$20.00
Mushroom, onion, capsicum, cherry tomato & eggplant

Seafood

Mama's Calamari$25.00
Grilled calamari, pomegranate sauce, za'atar & lemon
Samaka Hara$34.00
Grilled fish fillet, rice, tahini sauce, coriander, chilli, lime served w fattoush
Mama's Prawns$30.00
Sautéed king prawns in spicy red sauce, saffron rice, tomato, capsicum, coriander

Something Bigger

Quozi$30.00
Slow cooked lamb shoulder w spinach, Arabic seasonings, freekeh, chickpeas
Lebanese Moussaka*$25.00
Traditional Lebanese fried eggplant and chickpea stew, cooked w tomato, onions & served w rice
Mama's Old Spice Rice*$28.00
Fried rice, chicken, peas, slivered almonds, sultanas, potato

Mama's Shawarma

All served w Mama's Arabic spices, bread, tahini sauce, chips & mixed salad. Your choice of:

Chicken$24.00
Lamb$26.00
Mixed$26.00

Salads

Tabouleh*$13.00
Parsley, bulgur, tomato, mint, onions, olive oil, fresh lemon
Fattoush*$14.00
Lettuce, pomegranate seeds, grilled bread, radish, mint, lemon w a drizzle of pomegranate molasses
Melon Salad*$14.00
Diced watermelon and feta cheese tossed in olive mint dressing

Sides

Arabic Bread$5.00
Grilled over charcoal w seasonings
Potato Fries*$10.00
w za'atar, tomato sauce
Batata Hara*$12.00
Finely diced potatoes w garlic, coriander, chilli & lemon
Toum*$8.00
Creamy garlic sauce w lemon juice & olive oil
Tahini*$8.00
Sesame seed paste w fresh lemon & olive oil
Rice*$6.00
Fragrant basmati rice

Sweet

Mama's Knafeh$15.00
Syrup soaked cheese pastry, semolina, rose water and pistachio
Baklava (1pc)$3.00
Layers of filo filled with chopped nuts, syrup
Turkish Delight (1pc)$3.00
Your choice of: Rosewater, Vanilla
Rozz Bl LBN$12.00
Rive and coconut pudding, cinnamon and sultanas
Dessert Tasting Platter$16.00
Baklava, Turkish delight, Rozz bl LBN

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.5

3.5 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
3.6Service
3.5Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mama's Canteen offers "delicious authentic Middle Eastern cuisine" in a prime location, ideal for pre-show dining. The venue is praised for its "friendly and helpful" staff and "beautiful" setting, with a "great menu variety" catering to all diets. Despite some service inconsistencies, it remains a "highly recommended" spot for "fabulous" food.

143 Reviews

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Pia
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service. Food was delicious. Really enjoyed our evening. Highly recommend.
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Lucy
Melbourne9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were in the process of placing our order with a waiter and had just said that we'd like the hummus as a starter and the beef cigars. We were about to order more when the waiter asked if we were sharing the meal. We said yes and he then said that we didn't need any more. We received our first two dishes and then a waiter brought over a big plate with skewers of beef or chicken and rice and a salad. We said to the waiter that we hadn't ordered that dish and he took it away. The waiter with whom we had originally placed the order then brought back the plate and said that we had ordered the dish to share. When we said that we hadn't ordered that meal, he reluctantly took the dish away. Some time later we were able to order some calamari from the other waiter. This was a very tasty dish and we had that to finish off the meal. We found the original waiter's behaviour quite off putting resulting in our being reluctant to return, despite the delicious food.
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DianaK
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked the restaurant for a catch up with girlfriends and although initially given a table at the front, after making a request we were moved to the back which was much warmer and comfortable. Staff were attentive and very helpful and the food was delicious. We stayed till late and were not pressured in any way to leave. Unfortunately the coffee machine stops being used after a certain time so we had to move on elsewhere to get a coffee but overall we were happy with Mama's Canteen.
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OpenTable Diner
Tasmania1 review
1.0
Dined on 3 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience. Food was pre-prepared and came to the table cold. Even when we sent it back, it returned luke warm. Service was a shambles - they got our order wrong several times. And the music was so loud we had to yell at each other.
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LillianW
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prime location in Fed Square. Great value for delicious authentic middle eastern cuisine! Friendly service.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on 26 April 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointed in this venue. The food was average at best, the falafel was dry and tasteless. All but one staff member was indifferent and unwelcoming. Friday night and they were packing up before nine o’clock and clearly wanted us out.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner, the restaurant was lovely, in a fantastic position and the staff were friendly and attentive
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SamF
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food & location! Shame our server was so disinterested & unhelpful which is why this is rating is lower than the venue deserves The rest of the staff are great & have eaten here before & recommended it to others
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nav8
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 March 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Top marks for the fabulous location but we found the food while acceptable, was bland and lacking in taste and the grilled meats were dry, and not the least bit succulent, as they should have been. We didn’t find any pomegranate arils in our fattoush salad despite the enticing menu description. Sad to say, it was an unmemorable meal. The attentive service still couldn’t dispel our disappointment.
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FAQs

Mama's Canteen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0405 100 930.

Mama's Canteen is rated 3.5 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Federation Square (Main Square), Corner of Swanston St and, Flinders St,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon 5:00 am–5:15 am
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.mamascanteen.com.au/
Phone number
0405 100 930

Mama's Canteen

Permanently Closed

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Cold Mezzes

Mezze Dips*$22.00

Labneh$12.00

Pickles and Olives*$10.00

Hummus*$12.00

Baba Ghanoush*$13.00

Warak Enab (4pc)*$16.00

Hot Mezzes

Mama's Soup of the Day$20.00

Mama's Lamb Kibbeh (3pc)$18.00

Sabah's Egyptian Falafel (4pc)*$15.00

Sambousek (2pc)$15.00

Cabbage Rolls (2pc)*$12.00

Hummus Bil Lahmi$16.00

Lamb Cigar (2pc)$14.00

Garlic Prawns$20.00

Fried Cauliflower*$15.00

Foul Medames*$12.00

Lebanese Sausages (4pc)$12.00

Grill

Chicken Wings (6pc)$16.00

Middle East Feast (Minimum 2 Person)

Skewers

Shish Tawook (2pc)$26.00

Lahme Meshwi (2pc)$28.00

Kofta Meshwi (2pc)$28.00

Veg Skewers (2pc)$20.00

Seafood

Mama's Calamari$25.00

Samaka Hara$34.00

Mama's Prawns$30.00

Something Bigger

Quozi$30.00

Lebanese Moussaka*$25.00

Mama's Old Spice Rice*$28.00

Mama's Shawarma

Chicken$24.00

Lamb$26.00

Mixed$26.00

Salads

Tabouleh*$13.00

Fattoush*$14.00

Melon Salad*$14.00

Sides

Arabic Bread$5.00

Potato Fries*$10.00

Batata Hara*$12.00

Toum*$8.00

Tahini*$8.00

Rice*$6.00

Sweet

Mama's Knafeh$15.00

Baklava (1pc)$3.00

Turkish Delight (1pc)$3.00

Rozz Bl LBN$12.00

Dessert Tasting Platter$16.00

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