Peter Rita Souvlaki Bar Stawell

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Closed nowOpens 11amSunday: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 8pm
Unit 1/88 Main St, Stawell VIC 3380

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A tiny Stawell souvlaki bar punching well above its weight. lamb souvlaki rivalling anything in Melbourne

Small, no-frills counter service shop with indoor (no air conditioning) and outdoor seating. Compact inside. most diners eat outside or take away. The no-pretence setup lets the food do the talking. The warmth of owners Peter and Rita creates a genuinely hospitable atmosphere that exceeds what the shopfront suggests.

Family-run by Peter and Rita who engage warmly with every visitor. Lamb souvlaki that multiple reviewers compare favourably to eating in Greece itself. The Volcano platter features slow-cooked lamb that melts in the mouth. Halal lamb confirmed; chicken is claimed halal but not formally certified. The venue fuelled international sprinters including Sha'Carri Richardson during the Stawell Gift athletics carnival. Dine-in or takeaway available. Delivery offered. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Greek-heritage owners prepare food in a traditional home-cooking style. Multiple reviewers who have eaten in Greece rate the souvlaki comparable to what they had there. The wraps are traditional. fresh salad, generous tzatziki, fluffy pita. The slow-cooked lamb on the Volcano platter draws repeated comparisons to Greek yiros technique.

Outstanding value by consistent reviewer consensus. The Volcano platter for two at approximately $50 fed two people with food to spare. Souvlakis in the $10-20 range. Chips and Greek salad included in many formats. Multiple reviewers cite the generous portions as the headline differentiator from comparable offerings in Melbourne.

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Unit 1/88 Main St, Stawell VIC 3380

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Stawell

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