Elie's Tent

Location is key when choosing somewhere to meet. I've got friends and family both north and south of the river so Victoria Park is usually a good middle ground for us. Elie's tent is situated perfectly along the main strip opposite the Vic Park Hotel.

Stepping inside this quaint restaurant was like taking a trip to another place. Beautiful drapery work line the ceilings, an assortment of Lebanese trinkets filled the room.

We were greeted by friendly waitstaff who quickly had us seated and feeling comfortable. I was actually shocked at how above and beyond they went for us, service like this is not the norm these days in Perth, I find.

The seating arrangement options at Elie's tent varied. There were areas of regular tables and seats and areas of lower tables and cushions. As we were a bigger group we spanned across a couple of tables and onto the elevated seating. I found myself on the floor surrounded by cushions comfortable as ever (which at first I had not come to anticipate).

Table service was prompt. First we were served a selection of eggplant dip and hummus with flat bread. The hummus was incredibly smooth and I had to keep reminding myself that it was there to share not to just wolf down myself. These thoughts weren't quite necessary however as there was an abundance of food. Servings of fallaffel and Lebanese pastries came to follow. I was particularly impressed by the range of vegetarian options the staff had arranged for us, as a vegetarian I find myself too often ordering from the sides menu and having chips for dinner. The vegetable pastries were delicious and packed full of spicy flavour, the light, wafer like pastry itself balanced the filling well. Tabouli and some marinated rice dishes were served at this stage. The tabouli was so fresh and zesty, making a great accompaniment to the heavier rice dishes.

Elie's Tent provided my friends and I with an excellent night. The middle eastern charm of this hidden treasure will surely bring me back in the new future.

I would recommend Elie's for a big group dinner. Very relaxed atmosphere with delicious food. The hummus was a highlight and the friendly staff made sure we were taken care of throughout the night.

Quick and easy service, great food with decent Vegetarian options. 10/10 tabouleh and hummus. I also really enjoyed the atmosphere and aesthetics of the place.

Great atmosphere and group venue. The staff were friendly and the service was wonderful. Authentic food and good serving sizes, felafel was a standout.

Approximate cost: $30

Great vegetarian options and great prices. The place has a great atmosphere. Definitely coming again. Yum yum.

Approximate cost: $12

This place is awesome! Excellent service. Definitely recommend the chicken rice dish! Thanks, I'll be back!

Really enjoyed the food. Vibe of the restaurant was great too. Design of place is great. Falafel was amazing.

We trialled this restaurant by chance, something different and well my first impressions were not the best but as my parents always say 'never judge a book by it's cover' and this is the same for Elie's Tent. The inside is very basic and traditional but quaint. We were seated straight away and were left alone to figure out what we wanted. The host was very understanding and was even willing to substitute certain foods on the platters due to my allergies. We ordered 3 entrees: MOUTABBAL (Eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice & spices); FATAYIR (Oven baked fresh pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese) & BASTORMA (thin slices of hot seasoned smoked beef). All entrees were served with freshly made lebanese bread & dips and the Fatayir were absolutely amazing! For mains my husband ordered the bbq platter & I had the chicken special which we were advised prior to ordering that both meals are made from scratch & took 50mins to cook. Having a time-frame allowed us to decide when we wanted our mains. The service from the staff (all family) was excellent. Everything was amazing and the TABBOULEH was to die for. Entree's averaged about $11 each & mains about $27.00 and they were decent sized servings. I cannot wait to go again and try something else next time!

Approximate cost: $27

Ellie's tent is a Lebanese restaurant. I visited with 3 friends and was impressed with the quality and quantity of all the food. I ordered a cheese dish as entree which turned out to be feta cheese covered in diced tomato, not what I was expecting from reading the menu. My main course was a BBQ plate, and I gobbled everything on it with glee! The decor is beautiful and inviting, with coloured drapes all around, and the family who run the restaurant are very friendly. I don't think they sell alcohol so make sure you bring your own bottle of wine. I will definitely be visiting again!

Approximate cost: $25