Our food is an ode to our homeland.

In the early 1990’s we made the journey with our family from Iraq to Australia. We brought with us our passion for our food, culture and hospitality. Settling in the picturesque seaside village of Mount Eliza, we opened our first restaurant, 1001 Nights.

Since 2013 we’ve been serving authentic Levantine cuisine such as succulent charcoal-grilled meats, mezze, fragrant tajines, and of course traditional sweets. To complement your meal we have a wonderful selection of wines, beers and spirits, including local producers from the Mornington Peninsula, and of course from the Middle East.

We invite you to discover the flavours, aromas and traditions of the Middle East, right here in Mount Eliza.