Leyalina

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Leyalina, meaning ‘the night is ours’ in Arabic, is an authentic Egyptian restaurant in Melbourne’s Carlton.

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Leyalina, meaning ‘the night is ours’ in Arabic, is a renowned Egyptian restaurant in Melbourne’s Carlton that is for many the default destination for a traditional Middle Eastern feast. The ethos at this restaurant cleaves close to Middle Eastern and Arabic culinary culture, from the social dining mode to the technique in the kitchen. Ideally, diners visit Leyalina in a large group, breaking bread together in a way that’s more than simply designed to satisfy an appetite. North African tagines and charcoal-grilled meat and vegetable dishes are the highlights on the menu at Leyalina’s Lygon Street address, with the lavish mixed grill and the okra and lamb tagine coming particularly recommended. Melbourne’s vegetarians have something to celebrate here, too, with every single one of the vegetarian main courses a chef’s recommendation.

"From perfectly chargrilled meats to our famous tagines, experience the flavours of our motherland with the most authentic Egyptian cuisine Melbourne has to offer.Keeping true to our Egyptian heritage, we use cooking techniques that date back centuries to offer you a truly middle eastern experience.Join us for dinner to sample some authentically delicious middle eastern food or enjoy your next special event in our beautiful function space, right in the heart of the Lygon Street restaurant precinct, just five minutes from the CBD.Or simply sit back, enjoy a shisha, and share some memories with family and friends."