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The 10 Best Kosher Restaurants in Australia (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 10 picks

The best kosher restaurants in Australia in 2026 are Shelly, Laffa Bar and Hilulim in Melbourne's Caulfield, and Pita Mix and Jesse's Cafe in Sydney's Rose Bay. Melbourne's places are supervised mainly by Kosher Australia, Sydney's by the Kashrut Authority (KA). Almost all of them are in two clusters: Caulfield and Elsternwick in Melbourne, and Rose Bay and Bondi in Sydney.

Kosher dining in Australia is concentrated where the Jewish communities live: Caulfield, Balaclava, Elsternwick and St Kilda East in Melbourne, and Rose Bay, Bondi and Bondi Junction in Sydney. In Melbourne most restaurants are certified by Kosher Australia; in Sydney by the Kashrut Authority (KA). Outside those two cities options are very limited. All places close for Shabbat and Jewish holidays, and certifications change — check the certificate on the wall or the authority's current list.

1. Shelly — Caulfield, Melbourne

Kosher fine dining as theatre — a multi-course immersive dinner unlike anything else in Australia.

$$$$ SplurgeHechsher Kosher certified (check the certificate)Kitchen Dairy

Shelly is a kosher dairy restaurant built around an immersive, theatrical dinner, with chef Rony Parienty's seasonal degustation served as a performance across the evening. The flagship 'Four Seasons' experience is a 10-course menu with drinks pairing.

It runs on set nights rather than a standard daily service, so plan ahead: bookings open about 90 days in advance. A shorter 'Trust Rony' surprise menu is the cheaper way in.

Good to know: Book well ahead and check which nights the full experience is running — the schedule changes through the year.

809 Glen Huntly Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162

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2. Laffa Bar — Caulfield South, Melbourne

Melbourne's best-known kosher grill — Israeli shawarma, skewers and laffa from the charcoal.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Kosher AustraliaKitchen Meat

Laffa Bar has served Melbourne's Jewish community for well over a decade as a charcoal grill, with shawarma and skewers wrapped in laffa bread or served on plates with salads.

It's casual and busy, good for dine-in or takeaway, and also does catering and Shabbat packages.

Good to know: Order a laffa with mixed grill and all the salads; it's a full meal.

338 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield South VIC 3162

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3. Hilulim — Caulfield North, Melbourne

Moroccan and Middle Eastern-inspired cooking in a small, homely meat restaurant.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Kosher AustraliaKitchen Meat

Hilulim is a small meat restaurant and takeaway on Hawthorn Road known for Moroccan and Middle Eastern-inspired cooking.

It's homely rather than fancy, and popular for pre-Shabbat takeaway on Fridays.

Good to know: Call ahead on Fridays — the takeaway rush before Shabbat can sell out favourite dishes.

154 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161

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4. Mama Falafel & Grill — Elsternwick, Melbourne

Falafel, shawarma and grills in Elsternwick's kosher shopping strip.

$ BudgetHechsher Kosher AustraliaKitchen Meat

Mama Falafel & Grill serves Israeli street food — falafel and shawarma in pita or laffa, grilled skewers and plates with hummus and salads — on Glen Huntly Road in Elsternwick.

It's quick, generous and a good stop when you're shopping at the nearby kosher grocers.

Good to know: Pair a stop here with Kosher Kingdom and the kosher range at the Coles on the same road.

344 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185

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5. Falafel Omisi — Caulfield South, Melbourne

A long-running vegetarian Israeli café with some of Melbourne's best falafel.

$ BudgetHechsher Kosher AustraliaKitchen Pareve

Falafel Omisi has been a Hawthorn Road fixture for years, serving vegetarian Israeli food: falafel, hummus, salads and Yemenite dishes such as malawach.

It's open Sunday to Friday for dine-in and delivery, closing early on Friday afternoons.

Good to know: Order the falafel plate with hummus; Friday hours are short, so go early.

359 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield South VIC 3162

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6. Shemesh Pizza — Caulfield South, Melbourne

The go-to kosher pizza and vegetarian bar in Caulfield.

$ BudgetHechsher Kosher AustraliaKitchen Dairy

Shemesh is a casual dairy pizza bar on Glen Huntly Road, serving vegetarian pizzas and other dairy dishes for dine-in and takeaway.

It's a reliable family option and a Motzei Shabbat favourite in winter.

Good to know: Phone orders are quickest on busy Sunday nights.

825 Glen Huntly Rd, Caulfield South VIC 3162

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7. Pita Mix — Rose Bay, Sydney

Sydney's favourite kosher Israeli grill, on Rose Bay's main strip.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Kashrut Authority (KA), SydneyKitchen Meat

Pita Mix is a casual Israeli eatery on Old South Head Road serving grilled meats, shawarma, Jerusalem mixed grill and laffa with dips and salads.

It's the centre of Rose Bay's kosher strip, popular with families and for takeaway.

Good to know: Order the lamb in laffa with a full spread of dips.

502 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029

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8. Jesse's Cafe — Rose Bay, Sydney

A busy kosher dairy café and bakery — Sydney's community kitchen table.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Kashrut Authority (KA), Sydney — Chalav YisraelKitchen Dairy

Jesse's is a café and bakery on Old South Head Road serving breakfasts, light meals, pastries and cakes. It's certified Chalav Yisrael, and a separate meat operation, Meat at Jesse's, is certified at the same address.

It's a lively all-day spot for coffee, brunch and baked goods before Shabbat.

Good to know: Pick up challah and cakes on Friday mornings — they go fast.

443–445 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029

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9. Bondi Pizza Gallery — Bondi Beach, Sydney

Sydney's original kosher pizza shop, a few blocks back from the beach.

$ BudgetHechsher Kashrut Authority (KA), Sydney — Chalav YisraelKitchen Dairy

Bondi Pizza Gallery is a low-key sit-down pizza place on O'Brien Street with thin-crust pizzas, pasta and salads. It's dairy and Chalav Yisrael.

It's the obvious kosher meal after a day on Bondi Beach.

Good to know: Walk up from the beach rather than trying to park on Bondi's summer streets.

69 O'Brien St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026

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10. The Bagel Co. — Rose Bay, Sydney

Fresh bagels, cream cheese and lox on Old South Head Road.

$ BudgetHechsher Kashrut Authority (KA), Sydney — Chalav Yisrael, Pat YisraelKitchen Dairy

The Bagel Co. bakes bagels in Rose Bay and fills them with cream cheese, smoked salmon and other dairy and pareve fillings. It's certified Chalav Yisrael and Pat Yisrael.

It's a quick, cheap breakfast or lunch and a good place to stock up for Shabbat.

Good to know: Buy a dozen to take away — they freeze well.

Shop 4, 475 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029

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Frequently asked questions

Which kosher authorities certify restaurants in Australia?

Kosher Australia, based in Caulfield, certifies most kosher restaurants and cafés in Melbourne. The Kashrut Authority (KA) certifies restaurants in Sydney and publishes its list of establishments on ka.org.au. Some Melbourne places are under Adass Israel or other supervision. Always check the current certificate.

Where is the best area for kosher food in Melbourne?

Caulfield, Caulfield South and Elsternwick, along Hawthorn Road and Glen Huntly Road, plus Carlisle Street in Balaclava. Laffa Bar, Hilulim, Falafel Omisi, Shemesh Pizza, Mama Falafel and Shelly are all within a few kilometres of each other.

Where is the best area for kosher food in Sydney?

Old South Head Road in Rose Bay has the biggest cluster — Pita Mix, Jesse's Cafe, The Bagel Co and several delis and caterers — with Bondi Pizza Gallery and others in Bondi Beach and Bondi Junction.

Are kosher restaurants open on Saturday?

No. Kosher restaurants close from before sunset on Friday until after Shabbat ends on Saturday night, and on Jewish holidays. Some reopen on Saturday night, especially in winter when Shabbat ends early; many close early on Friday afternoons.

Is there kosher food in other Australian cities?

Options outside Melbourne and Sydney are very limited. Kosher Australia's and the KA's lists include some certified products and outlets elsewhere, and local Chabad houses in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast and Hobart can usually advise on meals. Plan ahead and contact them before you travel.

1. Shelly — Caulfield, Melbourne

2. Laffa Bar — Caulfield South, Melbourne

3. Hilulim — Caulfield North, Melbourne

4. Mama Falafel & Grill — Elsternwick, Melbourne

5. Falafel Omisi — Caulfield South, Melbourne

6. Shemesh Pizza — Caulfield South, Melbourne

7. Pita Mix — Rose Bay, Sydney

8. Jesse's Cafe — Rose Bay, Sydney

9. Bondi Pizza Gallery — Bondi Beach, Sydney

10. The Bagel Co. — Rose Bay, Sydney

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