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Best Souvlaki in Carlton
Souvlaki in Melbourne came down to 12,664 reviews across 22 restaurants. Souvlaki Story stood out for perfectly cooked meat and fresh pita bread.
Greek · Carlton
129 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Shish'd Lygon
Reviewers frequently praise the generous portions and exceptional quality of the souvlaki, with some even calling it the best in Melbourne. While currently sitting at number nineteen, the warm hospitality provided by the friendly husband-wife owners makes this establishment a highly recommended choice.
Score
7.1
Mentions
1
Sentiment
100%
“Easily the best souvlaki I've had in Melbourne. Portions are generous and the husband-wife owners are really friendly and kind. Highly recommend!”
— Liam Ricketson
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$1-20 per person (98 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 2 am
Address
129 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Phone
0474 707 121
Plus code
5XW8+9C Carlton, Victoria
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very PositiveReviews Analysed
204+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
100%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-15
Runners up
Top 1 around Carlton
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
1 mentions of "Souvlaki" tied to Shish'd Lygon.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.