Alya is...
Your neighbourhood home for fresh, generous, Mediterranean-inspired food — morning, noon and night.
We bring together the flavours of Turkey with modern café classics, offering everything from vibrant breakfast plates and wholesome bowls to hand-rolled pastries, grilled meats, and beautifully crafted dinner dishes.
Our kitchen works with quality local produce, balancing comfort and freshness in every meal — whether it’s a simple sourdough and eggs, a full Turkish breakfast, a relaxed lunch, or a refined evening menu featuring seafood, slow-cooked meats, and house-made pastas.
Alya Restaurant, Café & Bar is the place to start your day, share a lunch with friends, or unwind over dinner and a drink. Warm service, honest cooking, and a welcoming space — that’s what we’re here for.
Breakfast
From classic eggs on sourdough to smashed avo, Turkish-style menemen, wild mushrooms and the full Turkish breakfast, our mornings are all about fresh produce and bright flavours.
Lunch
Choose from burgers, bowls, gozleme, pastas, salads and Turkish favourites like manti and falafel. A relaxed midday menu designed for quick bites or a slow lunch with friends.
Dinner
Fresh seafood, slow-cooked meats, hand-rolled entrées, house pastas and vibrant vegetarian plates — all crafted with quality ingredients and warm hospitality from our kitchen.
(Dinner service Friday and Saturday nights only.)
Find us
- 55 Fletcher Street Essendon VIC 3040
- +61 432 555 560
- hello@alya.net.au
Host your next event at Alya
Alya offers a warm, stylish setting for gatherings of all kinds — from family celebrations and birthdays to work events and intimate dinners. Our team can tailor a menu from our breakfast, lunch or dinner selections, with generous Mediterranean-inspired dishes and relaxed, attentive service. Whether you're planning a small group booking or a private function, we’ll help you create something memorable.