C'est LaVi Melbourne — Restaurant in Melbourne

Summary: Best Shisha/Restaurant in Melbourne. The owners are amazing and really care about customer experience. The workers are professional and are on top of their work, without a hint of frustration in times when the place is rowdy or where kids are running around.

Food: The Chef and his team knows what they're doing. I had a chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce and it was cooked to perfection. If the mushroom sauce was just a little less watery, it would have been perfect but that's a small point. Another occasion I tried the steak. Again solid. Medium-Well, no complaints. Clearly the chef is experienced and definitely an asset to the business.

Coffee: Solid short black. Did not burn the beans. Clearly competent behind the counter. My friend bought a caramel latte. He loved it.

Service around the table: Nice and hospitable. The waitresses were patient and happy to make suggestions with no judgement in their tone. The place was clean and none of them were standing idle doing nothing. Definitely on point.

Shisha: Real good shisha. They have a variety of flavors and the man making it knows exactly what they are doing. The only thing I would suggest though is maybe changing the charcoal. There are places I've been to where the brand of charcoal does not ash as much as they do with the brand used here.

Conclusion: It is very hard to find a place that is the full package. Most of the time, a shisha restaurant will boost its food and compromise the quality of the shisha or vice versa. But C'est LaVi has definitely been able to find the optimal balance between providing a quality dining experience, as well as a quality shisha that most would go to the city for. Keep up...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 - A Melbourne Gem We’ll Never Stop Visiting!

Every time my husband and I visit Melbourne from Sydney, this restaurant is an absolute must. It’s honestly become a tradition for us and with good reason!

The food here is nothing short of spectacular. Every single dish is packed with incredible flavours, cooked to perfection, and you can truly taste the passion and love in every bite. No matter how many times we come back, the menu continues to impress us, always leaving us excited for the next visit.

The vibe and environment of the place is equally as special. It’s warm, welcoming, and has such a vibrant atmosphere, the kind of place that makes you feel instantly at home. Whether it’s a relaxed lunch or a lively dinner, it’s always the perfect spot.

But what makes this place truly stand out is the people. The staff and the owner are honestly some of the most amazing people we’ve met. Their hospitality is unmatched. The customer service is always exceptional. Warm, attentive, genuine. Over the past few months, they’ve come to feel like family to us, which is rare to find in a restaurant these days.

It’s no exaggeration to say that each visit is somehow even better than the last. We absolutely love this place and will continue coming back every chance we get. If you’re in Melbourne, do yourself a favour and pay them a visit you definitely ’t regret it.

Highly, highly recommend coming to C'est...

Really amazing restaurant. Went there last night for a bucks night there were 10 of us. The restaurant is in a prime location in Preston and the food variety is really great. The staff are nice and friendly and service is in a good and timely manner. The pricing is not too expensive, for one person it is affordable. You can’t really go wrong with anything from their delicious menu of Mediterranean and middle eastern cuisine. Perhaps the most popular main is the mixed grill which is more than enough for one person and is quite filling. As an alternative, you can go for the seafood basket which is another filling and delicious meal. There are other options if you don’t fancy a mix or a basket. Try one of the lamb or chicken options, or one of the seafood dishes. Their kebab meat is also very tasty and delicious. Now the desserts are to die for, you have to try the Queen la vie, or any ice cream or pastry type dessert. Usually middle eastern and Mediterranean restaurants make the best and most delicious desserts, but make sure you have room in your tummy for a two or three course menu. I take my hat off to the restaurant staff and chefs for their wonderful menu and also for the spacious dining, the place can fit a crowd inside but you may need to book if you are going as a group especially on busy nights like Friday or Saturday night. I would heartily recommend a visit to this amazing and...