Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 881 reviews

What User likes about Saracen:
Bar Saracen is a welcoming and friendly restaurant where you immediately feel at home. The atmosphere is perfect for enjoying the delicious food prepared by Chef Tomkoch Sarafian, who pays great attention to detail in every course. The crab hummus is a standout dish and the Murray cod, chicken kebabs, and lamb are all cooked to perfection. The menu also offers a variety of options for vegans. The staff is knowledgeab... View all feedback.

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Thefork
4.9 ★ from 10 reviews

The food at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic. It was truly outstanding. Our group of friends all ordered the set menu and each dish was a hit. The servi...

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Josh
03.02.2024 - 15:41

I really enjoyed the hummus and fried okra. Make sure to order these dishes if you visit the restaurant!

We had a fantastic night out with friends! Ben and Yossi were excellent hosts, very welcoming and entertaining. And the food was delicious too, seriously top-no...

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Barry
03.02.2024 - 15:41

First time at Saracen. Very freindly and helpful staff to explain a menu full of great choices. Everything we had was tasty and very enjoyable.

I'd been following this place on Insta and finally went last night and it didn't disappoint. The food was superb, I had the best dry martini I've ever had in a...

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Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 437 reviews
Lazar
03.02.2024 - 06:52

Hidden gem in Melbourne's CBD. Went there on Tuesday night and the place was full of life and energy, just like their staff. Service was impeccable and will def...

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DamoForce
03.02.2024 - 06:52

Great feel to the venue. The hummus is great and the bread that is made in house is outstanding. Overall it was a great experience.

Casper
03.02.2024 - 06:52

After seeing some great content online, I had to make my way through to Bar Saracen. Great cocktails, desserts and vibes.

Maria
03.02.2024 - 06:52

My husband brought me here for dessert after seeing a show in the city and we loved the whole vibe and atmosphere of the place. <br/ <br/ The cheese mamool dess...

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Lauren
03.02.2024 - 06:52

When you want to go somewhere to celebrate an occasions, Bar Saracen is the perfect venue. My hubby brought me here just before ISO and the experience was mesme...

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Menulist
4.0 ★ from 8 reviews

Get the trail and the middle east cheerfulness of waiting staff Ben Yossi and sensational... Take the advice of Yossi and have a bit of everything. Yossi has sp...

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Menu is very understated no fancy adjectives. We loved every single dish so much flavour and variety. Can recommend the prawn borek, eggplant and beef. The home...

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We had our New Years Eve meal here and it was absolutely phenomenal! The Egyptian seafood set menu was to die for and paired with the most incredible wine. Auth...

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Let’s talk about Melbourne Food and Wine festival. Every year, at around March, the Melbourne Food and Wine festival celebrates all things gastronomy in Melbour...

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It’s now 2 out of 5. Now, I’m really confused. We went here for restaurant week and felt ripped off. For a $40 express lunch we got a flat bread and hummus plus...

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Top-rated
5.0 ★ from 4 reviews

I had the okra, Persian rice and Chicken. Truly the most tasty chicken skewers I’ve ever had. Really, do try the chicken. It is unusually better than normal chi...

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Venture down the lane and discover the Middle Eastern magic of Bar Saracen. The wait staff, Ben and Yossi, are sensational. Trust Yossi's recommendations and tr...

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I have visited this restaurant a few times and both the service and food are excellent. The hummus is possibly the best I have ever had, especially now that the...

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Bennis
09.10.2023 - 19:53

Bar Saracen is a welcoming and homey restaurant with a perfect ambience for a delicious degustation. Chef Tom Sarafian has crafted each course with great attent...

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Google
4.9 ★ from 169 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 51 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 74 reviews

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