Melbourne’s Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year
Summary
Zareh, an Armenian-Lebanese restaurant in Melbourne, has been named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year. The restaurant features dishes from Armenian, Egyptian, and Lebanese cultures and opened in August 2025.Key Facts
- Zareh is co-owned by Tom Sarafian and Jinane Bou-Assi.
- The menu includes dishes like aish baladi (Egyptian flatbread) and kafta nayyah (raw lamb).
- The restaurant highlights cultural connections between Armenia and Lebanon.
- Zareh won the award at a ceremony in Sydney celebrating Australia’s migrant food culture.
- Other award winners included Beppi’s (enduring excellence) and Melbourne’s Saadi for best new talent.
- Chef Stephanie Alexander received recognition for her lifetime contribution to hospitality.
- The award event marked the 60th anniversary of Gourmet Traveller magazine.
- Melbourne’s Yiaga was named best new restaurant, and Christian Ryan was chef of the year.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
