Bringing Middle Eastern Cuisine to the Heart of Melbourne

In October 2012 chef and owner Adi Daboush opened the doors of Tavlin Restaurant in Caulfield South.
Growing up watching and learning from his grandmothers cooking he was inspired to bring this authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to Melbourne.
Tavlin – means spice – and accurately describes the flavor sensation from eating the food. Adi has a unique way of blending flavors, textures, colors and spices into all of the food that is freshly made daily on the premises using only fresh high quality ingredients with no preservatives or additives.
The menu offers a selection of different salads and dips and freshly baked Laffa bread made to order. The main attraction is the charcoal grill where meats marinated in traditional Syrian spices are slowly cooked so they are tender and juicy.
Tavlin has brought life to an otherwise quiet street corner. The restaurant is a casual environment and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were eating in your family home.