A Contemporary Expression of Hellenic Heritage
Meltemi is the next chapter from the Greek family behind Xenia, born from the same heritage but created with a different rhythm.
Xenia will always be our traditional Greek taverna, lively, familiar and proudly rooted in the classics. Meltemi takes that same family story and expresses it through a more contemporary lens, honouring the traditions that shaped us while creating something distinctly its own.
Our inspiration comes from the Aegean, from its islands, fishing villages, vineyards, windswept landscapes and generous tables. These are places where food is made to be shared, hospitality comes from the heart and meals are given the time they deserve.
At Meltemi, those traditions are brought together with seasonal Australian produce, thoughtful wine and a sense of creativity that allows the experience to feel both grounded and new. The food is refined but generous, the atmosphere is elegant without feeling formal, and every detail is guided by philoxenia, the Hellenic art of welcoming others with genuine warmth and care.
Meltemi is a place for long lunches, lively evenings and celebrations around the table.
This is our heritage, carried forward. Familiar at heart, yet distinctly Meltemi.
Carried by the Aegean Wind
Meltemi is the summer wind that moves across the Aegean, cooling the islands and shaping the rhythm of life throughout the region.
It speaks to movement, freshness and discovery. It is the feeling of an open table, generous food, wine being poured and an evening allowed to unfold naturally.
That spirit sits at the heart of Meltemi.
FROM OUR FAMILY TABLE TO YOURS
Our menu honours the recipes, ingredients and time-honoured cooking methods that have been passed through generations, while making room for creativity and the best seasonal Australian produce.
Expect shared meze, fresh seafood, dishes shaped by fire, slow-cooked meats, vibrant vegetables and wines chosen to complement the table.
The result is food that feels grounded and familiar, yet unmistakably Meltemi.
PHILOXENIA
Philoxenia is the Hellenic art of welcoming others with generosity and care.
It means making every guest feel valued, whether they are joining us for a glass of wine, a long lunch, a lively dinner or a table filled with family and friends.
It is felt in every shared plate, every thoughtful pour and every invitation to stay a little longer.
Because the best meals are measured not by courses, but by conversation.
Always Something New at the Table
The Aegean is not defined by one flavour, but by a collection of islands, regions and traditions, each with its own ingredients, wines, music and stories.
At Meltemi, discovery is woven into every visit. It might begin with a seasonal dish, a Greek grape variety you have never tried, live music filling the room or a Meltemi Journey inspired by a different corner of the Aegean.
We look to the places, people and traditions that have shaped Hellenic food for generations, then bring them to the table in a way that feels fresh, generous and distinctly Meltemi.
The Aegean is our source. The Meltemi Table is where its stories are shared.