Melbourne's eastern suburbs have always had strong food culture — coffee, brunch, Italian, Thai. What's been missing is a Greek restaurant that treats the east with the same seriousness as the CBD. Yassas The Greek Way at Eastland fills that gap with the full Yassas experience: real charcoal grills, a menu built around sharing, and the kind of atmosphere that makes a Tuesday feel like a Saturday.
Whether you're meeting after a shopping trip at Eastland, planning a birthday dinner for the family, or looking for somewhere to go before or after the cinema, Yassas delivers an experience that earns a second visit before you've finished the first.
Authentic Greek Food at Eastland Shopping Centre
Yassas at Eastland isn't a food court souvlaki. It's a full-service Greek restaurant, with a proper kitchen running charcoal grills, a wine and cocktail bar, and a menu that spans from fast-casual souvlaki all the way to slow-cooked feasts meant to be shared over a few hours.
The signature item is the souvlaki — charcoal-grilled pork, chicken, or lamb, wrapped in warm pita with fresh tomato, onion, and house tzatziki. Beyond that, the menu covers the whole Greek table: saganaki, spanakopita, grilled octopus, lamb chops, chips fried the Greek way, and desserts that include the now-legendary loukoumades — warm honey puffs with cinnamon that have become a non-negotiable part of every Yassas visit.
"Greek food isn't fast food. It's food that's meant to slow you down, gather you around a table, and remind you to stay a while."
The Eastland Location — Easy for All of Melbourne's East
Eastland Shopping Centre sits at the heart of Ringwood, making Yassas one of the most accessible Greek restaurants for Melbourne's entire eastern corridor. It's right off Maroondah Highway with abundant parking, and Ringwood Station is a short walk away — making it genuinely easy to get to from a wide catchment of suburbs.
If you've been wondering where to find a quality Greek restaurant near Ringwood or a restaurant at Eastland Shopping Centre that goes beyond the usual food court options, Yassas is your answer.
Open 7 days · Lunch & Dinner · Walk-ins welcome · Bookings available
Why Eastland Diners Keep Coming Back
Real Charcoal Grills
Every souvlaki and grill item cooked over charcoal — the only authentic way to cook Greek meat.
Share Plates & Feast Menus
From mezedes for two to the full Feed Me Feast for groups — Greek food done properly.
Full Greek Bar
Greek wine, imported ouzo, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. The bar matters as much as the kitchen.
Group & Event Dining
Birthdays, celebrations, work dinners — Yassas Eastland handles groups with ease and without compromise.
The Feed Me Feast — Group Dining at Eastland
The Yassas Feed Me Feast is the best way to experience everything the kitchen does. It's a curated set menu — multiple courses arriving at the table in waves, Greek style — built around sharing, conversation, and the inevitable argument over who gets the last piece of saganaki.
The Feast works for any group from four to forty. Birthdays, hens nights, milestone anniversaries, office dinners — Yassas Eastland's team handles large bookings well, and the format removes the stress of ordering for a group. One decision, then the food just arrives. Talk to the team directly about group bookings and any dietary requirements.
Book Your Table at Eastland
Walk-ins welcome, but bookings recommended for groups of four or more — especially on weekends.
Book at EastlandMore Than Souvlaki — The Full Greek Table
At Yassas, the souvlaki is the gateway but it's not the whole story. The menu is built to reward people who want to explore. Start with a plate of warm pita and dips — taramasalata, hummus, tzatziki — then move to saganaki flamed tableside and crispy calamari. Order the lamb chops. Split a grilled whole fish. Finish with a serve of loukoumades while someone in your group complains they're too full but eats three anyway.
That is a Yassas meal. It doesn't need to be a special occasion, but it always ends up feeling like one.
Dining Near Eastland — What to Know Before You Go
Yassas is located on Level 1 of Eastland Shopping Centre. Parking at Eastland is free for the first few hours, and the centre's layout makes it easy to combine dining with shopping. If you're coming by public transport, Ringwood Station connects to the Belgrave and Lilydale lines, with a short walk to Eastland's entrance.
For groups or special occasions, it's worth calling ahead. The Eastland team can advise on availability, set a space aside for larger tables, and help you plan the right menu for your group. Walk-ins are always welcome, but on Friday and Saturday evenings, bookings save you a wait.
Greek Restaurant Eastland — Yassas is Ready
Lunch, dinner, or the full feast. Melbourne's east has found its Greek restaurant.
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