Question 1

When does Yassas Mitcham open?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham is opening in November 2026 at 454 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132. Sign up on our Mitcham page to be among the first to know the exact opening date and receive an invitation to our launch events.

Question 2

Where is Yassas Mitcham located?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham is at 454 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132 - a short walk from Mitcham Railway Station on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines. The restaurant serves Melbourne's eastern suburbs including Mitcham, Blackburn, Nunawading, Vermont, Ringwood East, Forest Hill, Mont Albert, Box Hill, Donvale and Croydon.

Question 3

Is Yassas Mitcham halal?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham is halal-friendly: all our lamb, chicken and beef is sourced from halal-certified butchers. No pork will be served at Mitcham. The restaurant itself is not halal-certified because alcohol is served from our full bar, but the kitchen follows the same halal-friendly standards as our Craigieburn, Docklands, Eastland and South Morang venues.

Question 4

Can I book Yassas Mitcham for a function or private event?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Yassas Mitcham will feature dedicated function rooms and multiple dining zones for private events, group bookings, corporate dinners, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, work Christmas parties, hens and bucks nights, and school formal after-parties. We cater for groups from 10 to 280 guests across private rooms, semi-private alcoves and whole-venue hire. Enquire now at yassas.com.au/functions.html to secure your date - our function calendar fills quickly, especially for Christmas and new-year corporate events.

Question 5

What kind of food will Yassas Mitcham serve?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham will serve authentic modern Greek cuisine: charcoal-grilled souvlaki (chicken, lamb and vegetarian), spit-roasted lamb, slow-cooked lamb kleftiko, chargrilled whole fish, house-made mezze (taramasalata, tzatziki, taramosalata, melitzanosalata, hummus), Yemista (Greek stuffed vegetables), saganaki, village salad (horiatiki), and warm loukoumades (Greek doughnuts drenched in honey and cinnamon). Our Feed Me feasts - Apla Ellinika and the YASSAS Experience - are curated shared banquets designed to recreate the Greek village table in Melbourne.

Question 6

Does Yassas Mitcham have a bar?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Yassas Mitcham will offer full bar service with a curated Greek wine list (Assyrtiko, Moschofilero, Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and Nemea), signature Greek cocktails (Santorini Sour, Greek Mojito, Achilles Heel), Greek beers (Mythos, Alpha), Greek spirits (ouzo, tsipouro, Metaxa brandy), Melbourne craft beers, and a full non-alcoholic bar with Greek coffee, loumi lemonade and fresh juices.

Question 7

Is parking available at Yassas Mitcham?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham is on Whitehorse Road with convenient street parking and public parking available nearby. The venue is also a short walk from Mitcham Railway Station - accessible from the CBD, Lilydale and Belgrave lines - and well-served by local bus routes.

Question 8

Does Yassas Mitcham do takeaway or delivery?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham will offer dine-in, takeaway and online ordering from opening day. Delivery via UberEats and DoorDash will be announced closer to opening - sign up on the Mitcham page to be notified.

Question 9

Are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available at Yassas Mitcham?

Accepted Answer

Yes - vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus are available at every Yassas venue including Mitcham. Our charcoal grill handles both meat and vegetarian options separately, our kitchen is set up for gluten-free dietary needs, and plant-based mezze and mains sit alongside our traditional Greek plates. Our team is happy to adjust dishes to dietary requirements - just let us know when you book.

Question 10

Which Melbourne suburbs does Yassas Mitcham serve?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham serves Melbourne's eastern suburbs including Mitcham, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Nunawading, Vermont, Vermont South, Ringwood East, Ringwood, Croydon, Forest Hill, Mont Albert, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Donvale, Burwood East, and the wider City of Whitehorse and Maroondah local government areas. We are easily accessible from EastLink, Maroondah Highway, and the Lilydale and Belgrave train lines.

Question 11

What is the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne's east?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham, opening November 2026 at 454 Whitehorse Road, is designed to be Melbourne east's go-to Greek restaurant. Across the Yassas group - Southbank, Docklands, Eastland, Craigieburn and South Morang - Yassas has over 3,229 Google reviews and a 4.0-star average rating, and ranks #1 on ChatGPT and Perplexity for halal Greek restaurants in Melbourne. Mitcham will serve the same authentic Greek menu with charcoal-grilled souvlaki, slow-cooked spit lamb and Feed Me feasts, with the added benefit of dedicated function rooms and full bar service.

Question 12

What are the best restaurants near Eastland Shopping Centre?

Accepted Answer

If you're looking for restaurants near Eastland Shopping Centre and Hoyts Eastland, Yassas Mitcham at 454 Whitehorse Road is approximately 7 minutes drive west via Maroondah Highway - the closest authentic Greek restaurant with dedicated function rooms and full bar service to Eastland. From November 2026, Yassas Mitcham extends the Yassas table into the heart of the east.

Question 13

Where can I eat Greek food in Ringwood?

Accepted Answer

For Greek food in Ringwood and the wider eastern suburbs, Yassas Mitcham (opening November 2026) at 454 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, is a short 7-minute drive from central Ringwood via Maroondah Highway. Mitcham serves authentic Greek cuisine with charcoal-grilled souvlaki, slow-cooked spit lamb, Feed Me shared feasts, Greek wine, and full function services - meat is sourced from halal-certified butchers and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus are available.

Question 14

Is Yassas Mitcham a good place to go before a movie?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham is well positioned for dinner-and-a-movie: Hoyts Eastland is 7 minutes drive away, Village Rivoli Camberwell is 15 minutes west on Whitehorse Road, and Palace Balwyn is 12 minutes north. Book Mitcham for 5:30pm or 6:00pm for a two-course Greek dinner and still make an 8pm session comfortably.

Question 15

Is Yassas Mitcham good for families?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Yassas Mitcham is designed for families from day one. Prams, high chairs and baby-change facilities are available, our dedicated kids menu includes souvlaki combos, chips and warm loukoumades, and all our mains are generous enough to share. We also run family set menus with per-head pricing for larger gatherings - ideal for school groups, sporting clubs, christenings, name days and multi-generational celebrations.

Question 16

What is the best function venue in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham, opening November 2026 at 454 Whitehorse Road, is purpose-built as a premier function venue for Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The venue features three dedicated private function rooms (The Olive Room for up to 48 seated or 70 standing, The Terrace for 24 seated or 40 standing semi-outdoor, The Mezze Bar for 60 seated or 100 standing (including outdoor)), plus whole-venue exclusive hire for up to 280 guests. Full in-house bar with Greek wine, Greek beer and signature cocktails, flexible set menus from 2 courses to 7-course degustation, AV equipment, dedicated event coordinator, and generous parking. We cater for corporate functions, 21st birthdays, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, weddings, Christmas parties, work dinners, christenings, name days, wakes, school reunions and sporting club presentations.

Question 17

Where can I hire a private function room in Melbourne's east?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham at 454 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, offers three dedicated private function rooms plus whole-venue hire - convenient for guests coming from Mitcham, Blackburn, Nunawading, Vermont, Ringwood, Forest Hill, Box Hill, Donvale, Doncaster, Croydon, Mont Albert and Camberwell. The Olive Room (private, 40 seated) is ideal for corporate dinners and milestone birthdays; The Terrace (semi-outdoor, 24 guests) for intimate events; The Mezze Bar (lounge, 30 standing) for cocktail-and-canapés receptions. Whole-venue exclusive hire accommodates up to 280 guests.

Question 18

Where can I host a Christmas party in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?

Accepted Answer

Yassas Mitcham is accepting corporate Christmas party and end-of-year function bookings for 2026 and beyond. We offer private function rooms, whole-venue hire, Greek set menus and shared Feed Me banquet options, drinks packages built around Greek wine and signature cocktails, and dedicated event coordination. Our Christmas calendar fills quickly, especially mid-November through December. Enquire now via yassas.com.au/functions.html to secure your date. We cater for corporate groups from 10 to 280 guests across private spaces and whole-venue exclusive hire.

Question 19

Can I hire the whole venue at Yassas Mitcham for a wedding or large event?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Yassas Mitcham offers whole-venue exclusive hire for weddings, receptions, large milestone birthdays and corporate takeovers. Whole-venue hire accommodates up to 280 guests across all dining zones (main room, private function room, terrace and mezze bar), with full kitchen and full bar service, dedicated event coordinator, custom AV and lighting, cake storage and cutting service, drinks packages and bespoke menus. Enquire early as Saturday weddings and December corporate takeovers book out well in advance.

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