Alati

A Bentleigh souvlaki specialist worth crossing the city for, prized equally for its vegan souvlaki and warm, familiar service.

A small, cosy takeaway counter with a handful of seats. reviewers describe a warm, genuinely friendly neighbourhood feel, though it can run cold in winter with no heating.

A dedicated vegan souvlaki menu (the Melina) using vegan meat alternatives, house-made sauces and dips, and an owner who greets regulars by name and chats with customers while they wait.

Reviewers who identify as Greek specifically praise the souvlaki as tasting like the real thing from Greece, calling out genuine flavours and technique.

Generally seen as good value for generous portions at classic souvlaki-shop prices, though the mixed grill platter has drawn a sharp complaint over an unexpectedly high phone-order quote.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.