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Stalactites

Souvlaki, gyros plates and Greek home-style dishes, with late Friday and Saturday opening.

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CostFood per person; drinks extra
Time to allowAllow 45–90 minutes, plus any queue
PlaceCBD, Melbourne

01 / The experience

Greek food for a flexible tournament meal.

Souvlaki, gyros plates and Greek home-style dishes, with late Friday and Saturday opening.

$GreekDinner · food only

Stalactites offers a flexible Greek meal at the corner of Lonsdale and Russell Streets. Choose a souvlaki for a smaller spend, order a gyros plate with salad and chips, or settle in for dips and home-style dishes. Its cave-like ceiling is part of a busy dining room that can suit a spontaneous meal after a day in the city.

A chicken gyros souvlaki is A$24.50 and a chicken gyros plate is A$39 before extras. The sample meal used for the dollar rating combines a dip, souvlaki and half a small portion of chips. Larger platters, desserts and drinks will increase the bill, and Sundays and public holidays carry a 10% surcharge.

Small groups should plan to walk in and allow for a queue. Reservations are limited to larger parties and are unavailable on Friday and Saturday evenings, public holidays and long weekends. Friday and Saturday service continues to 02:00 the next morning; Sunday closes at midnight. Keep that distinction in your post-tennis plan, and check the dietary guidance with staff before ordering.

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02 / The essentials

Stalactites: visit essentials

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    Souvlaki, gyros plates and Greek home-style dishes, with late Friday and Saturday opening.

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    CBD, Melbourne

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    Allow 45–90 minutes, plus any queue

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

A flexible walk-in option after a city day or venue return, especially Friday and Saturday when it stays open later. Do not use the Friday/Saturday 02:00 closing time for Sunday.

Menu & spending

Chicken gyros souvlaki A$24.50; chicken gyros plate with salad and chips A$39. A dip, souvlaki and half a small chips totals A$36.50 per person before extras.

Food
Chicken gyros souvlaki A$24.50; chicken gyros plate with salad and chips A$39. A dip, souvlaki and half a small chips totals A$36.50 per person before extras.
Additional charges
Sunday and public-holiday surcharge 10%; EFTPOS 0.8%; credit cards 1.5%.

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Choose your service

Sunday–Thursday 11:00–midnight; Friday–Saturday 11:00–02:00 the following morning.

Allow 45–90 minutes, plus any queue

A flexible walk-in option after a city day or venue return, especially Friday and Saturday when it stays open later. Do not use the Friday/Saturday 02:00 closing time for Sunday.

Arrival & access

Find Stalactites at the corner of Lonsdale and Russell Streets in the CBD. Join the restaurant’s queue and ask staff about the wait; allow extra time after the tennis.

177–183 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Contact the restaurant to confirm the step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet before reserving.

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Plan your table

Small parties normally walk in. Lunch reservations start at six guests; Sunday–Thursday dinner reservations start at eight. No reservations after 16:00 Friday or Saturday, or on public holidays and long weekends. Group bookings have a two-hour limit.

Check the restaurant’s dietary guidance and discuss allergies before ordering. Gluten-free and vegan menu labels refer to particular dishes; confirm preparation and cross-contact requirements directly.

For a group reservation, confirm the cancellation terms and tell the restaurant promptly if your numbers change.

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Keep your confirmation and contact the restaurant if your arrival time or guest count changes.

Accessibility

Contact the restaurant to confirm the step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet before reserving.

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05 / Good to know

Stalactites: frequently asked questions

01When does this fit a tournament visit?

A flexible walk-in option after a city day or venue return, especially Friday and Saturday when it stays open later. Do not use the Friday/Saturday 02:00 closing time for Sunday.

02What should I budget?

Chicken gyros souvlaki A$24.50; chicken gyros plate with salad and chips A$39. A dip, souvlaki and half a small chips totals A$36.50 per person before extras. Sunday and public-holiday surcharge 10%; EFTPOS 0.8%; credit cards 1.5%.

03Do I need a reservation?

Small parties normally walk in. Lunch reservations start at six guests; Sunday–Thursday dinner reservations start at eight. No reservations after 16:00 Friday or Saturday, or on public holidays and long weekends. Group bookings have a two-hour limit.