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flag Lebanese restaurant Sama opened in Melbourne in Nov. 2025, blending Middle Eastern cuisine with local trends in a historic hotel space.

flag Sama, a modern Lebanese restaurant, opened in November 2025 inside Melbourne’s historic Grandview Hotel, transforming a former pub carpark into a 50-seat dining space with pink neon signage. flag Led by Lebanese-born Eddy Hasbany and chef David Gonnella, formerly of Rumi, the venue blends traditional Middle Eastern flavors with Melbourne’s culinary trends. flag Dishes include tabbouleh in lettuce cups, zucchini shish with tomato reduction, lamb naye balls with sesame or pistachio, whitebait fatteh, and a knafe millefeuille. flag The space features family photos, sheer curtains, and bentwood chairs, reflecting Lebanese heritage and a theme of unity symbolized by the name “Sama,” meaning sky.

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