Restaurant

Baba Ghanouj Parramatta

51 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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51 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

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HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Baba Ghanouj Parramatta

Parramatta crowds pack Phillip Street for the pace of a Beirut night—minus any stiff dining-room pretense. Long tables lean into the Mama Banquet, where endless mezza arrives alongside skewers of coal-seared lamb with zero sinew. Upstairs rooms take the panic out of milestone celebrations with dedicated styling and course pacing, while weekends downstairs turn electric with live music and belly dancing spilling toward the garden. Even mid-rush, floor staff catch the quiet cues, dropping off fresh cardamom for the tea before anyone thinks to wave a hand.

  • The Mama Banquet: An abundant spread of shared dips and skewered meats that caters easily to vegetarian and coeliac guests.
  • Turnkey Private Events: Dedicated upstairs function suites where the in-house team coordinates custom decor, setup, and pacing for milestone celebrations.
  • Garden Shisha & Live Shows: An open-air garden paired with weekend belly dancing performances and Middle Eastern soundtracks for lively group nights.
  • Attentive Hospitality: Floor staff known for quick pacing and sharp intuition—down to bringing fresh cardamom for your tea without being asked.

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Why Celebrations and Diners Choose Baba Ghanouj

From bespoke private milestone celebrations upstairs to live entertainment, outdoor shisha, and generous banquets downstairs, book your table or event room today.

  • End-to-End Private Event Styling

    Upstairs private function rooms come complete with coordinated in-house styling and setup, removing the burden of decorating for milestone family gatherings.

    The restaurant took care of the setup and décor, and it looked absolutely beautiful.

    Lulu A
  • Dedicated Milestone Celebration Management

    Experienced event management oversees every operational detail, providing dedicated floor staff to ensure major occasions run smoothly.

    also we had our own dedicated staff who really gave their best to make our self and our guests feel so comfortable and delivering a exceptional service.

    Charbel awkar
  • Live Belly Dancing Entertainment

    Evening dining pairs Lebanese food and cocktails with live belly dancing performances, creating an upbeat and memorable night out.

    the belly dancing performance was such a great surprise as we had no idea it was part of the night.

    Quinn Yuan
  • Relaxed Outdoor Shisha Garden

    An open-air shisha garden offers a smooth selection of flavors, providing an unhurried setting to relax before or after dining.

    The shisha was smooth and well prepared, with a great selection of flavors.

    Rohaif Hassan
  • Accommodating Dietary Menus

    Extensive gluten-free and vegetarian options ensure guests with coeliac disease or plant-based diets can dine across the menu without compromise.

    see so many gluten free options to accommodate coeliac dietary requirements

    Delia P
  • Abundant Mama Banquet Feasts

    The signature banquet delivers an abundant spread of authentic cold and hot mezza and mains designed specifically for sharing.

    We had cocktails and the mama banquet, everything was so delicious.

    Michelle

Other favorites

Complement your feast with standout sides, traditional tea, and essential Middle Eastern sweets.

  • Warm Knafeh

    absolutely essential dessert the warm, perfect Knafeh!

    Rayan Abboud
  • Fried Cauliflower

    My favourite dish was the fried cauliflower.

    Michelle
  • Mujadra

    Their Mujadra was pure comfort food with so much depth and texture.

    Kruttika Dwivedi
  • Lebanese Tea

    Lebanese tea—so flavorful and refreshing!

    Sujan Selven

Beyond the menu

Attentive personal gestures, customized private styling, and warm cultural hospitality that make every gathering seamless—reserve your celebration or table today.

  • Intuitive Table Touches

    Floor staff pay keen attention to offhand remarks—such as rushing over with an unrequested bowl of cardamom after overhearing a guest mention wanting some for their tea.

  • Tailored Event Styling & Setup

    For milestone gatherings in the upstairs private event spaces, the team coordinates the complete setup and custom decor palette to match host preferences effortlessly.

  • Communal Birthday Rituals

    Guests celebrating birthdays receive cakes delivered with a traditional Lebanese birthday song, engaging the entire dining room in the celebration.

  • Dedicated Coeliac & Vegetarian Menus

    The banquet menu offers clear, dedicated gluten-free accommodations for coeliacs alongside thoughtful vegetarian options like scratch-made dips and Mujadra.

Before you head over

Essential dining and event planning advice for celebrations, banquets, and lively evenings—reserve your table ahead to secure your spot.

  • Plan Private Milestone Events Upstairs

    If hosting a 21st birthday, communion, or large gathering of up to 80 guests, reserve an upstairs private room in advance. The event management team handles table setup, styling, and banquet pacing so hosts can enjoy their event stress-free.

  • Navigate Gluten-Free and Vegetarian Choices

    Diners managing dietary restrictions can browse dedicated menu options, including verified gluten-free selections accommodating coeliac guests as well as rich vegetarian staples like house dips, mujadra, and fried cauliflower.

  • Pair Evening Feasting with Shisha and Entertainment

    For the most vibrant atmosphere, schedule an evening booking to enjoy the live belly dancing performance and head to the outdoor garden area for fresh air, cocktails, and smooth shisha.

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