Samaras Wollongong FAQs
Menus FAQs
Yes. All our food is 100% halal. We have been serving halal dishes since we opened in 2008.
We do. The falafel wrap, baba ghanoush, and tabouli salad are all vegetarian. Ask our staff for more choices.
Yes. You can order online for delivery or pickup. Call us at 02 4229 6950 if you prefer to order by phone.
Yes. Bring your own wine, beer or other alcohol and we will open it for a small corkage fee.
Plenty. Our charcoal grilled meats, rice dishes and many mezze are naturally gluten-free. Tell your waiter and we will guide you through the menu.
We do. Our catering service brings the full Samaras experience to your event. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Samaras Restaurant first opened its doors in 2008. It quickly became one of the most popular restaurants in Wollongong.
We prepare food daily from the freshest ingredients. We combine them with hand picked herbs, spices, and our own organic olive oil.
Book a Table FAQs
Use the form above. Choose your date, time, and party size. We will confirm by email.
Yes. We host large parties and family gatherings. Tell us the number and we will arrange the tables.
Ask for a window or a quiet corner. We do our best to honour every request.
We hold your table for fifteen minutes. After that, we may give it to waiting guests.
Call us at least two hours before. It helps us serve other guests waiting for a table.
Order Takeaway or Delivery FAQs
We deliver across the Wollongong area including the CBD, North Wollongong, and surrounding suburbs. Enter your postcode at checkout to confirm delivery to your address.
Most orders arrive within 30 to 45 minutes. During busy dinner hours it may take a little longer. You can track your order in real time after checkout.
We accept all major credit and debit cards plus digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. No cash is needed for online orders.
Yes. Add notes for the kitchen at checkout to request extra sauce, hold the onion, or make other changes. For dietary needs, select the marked options on each dish.
We do. Our catering service brings the full Samaras experience to your event. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Functions & Events FAQs
We host groups from ten to one hundred guests. Book the whole restaurant for a wedding or reserve a private corner for a birthday. The room flexes with your numbers.
Yes. All our food is 100% halal. We have been serving halal dishes since we opened in 2008.
Absolutely. Choose a set package or work with our kitchen to build a spread of mezze, grilled meats and sweets. Tell us about allergies and preferences when you enquire.
Send your date and guest count to samaraswollongong@gmail.com or call 02 4229 6950 today.
We serve Lebanese coffee, fresh juices and soft drinks throughout the night. Ask about our beverage options when you discuss your event with the team. BYO alcohol is also permitted.
Catering FAQs
Book a week ahead for small platters. For weddings and full service banquets, give us two weeks so the kitchen can prepare properly.
Yes. All our food is 100% halal. We have been serving halal dishes since we opened in 2008.
We deliver hot food across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Our crew arrives early, sets up quietly, and leaves your venue clean.
For full service packages we bring professional staff to serve every course. You sit down and enjoy your own party.
We pack everything in containers you can keep. The grilled lamb tastes just as good the next day, cold with bread and dips.
Our Story FAQs
Samaras Restaurant first opened its doors in 2008. It quickly became one of the most popular restaurants in Wollongong.
Our organic extra virgin olive oil comes from our family’s village in Lebanon, Marj El Zohour. The olives are harvested by hand and cold pressed.
Mohamed and his youngest daughter Samara shared the dream of opening a family-run restaurant. They built it using traditional recipes passed down through generations.
We prepare food daily from the freshest ingredients. We combine them with hand picked herbs, spices, and our own organic olive oil.
Gift Vouchers FAQs
A Samaras Gift Certificate is valid only at the location it was purchased for. If you buy one for Wollongong, it works solely at our Wollongong restaurant. It cannot be transferred to another location.
You can purchase a Gift Certificate online using your credit card. Our secure checkout is powered by Square to keep your details safe. The certificate is delivered digitally, ready to send.
Yes, you select the amount you would like to give when purchasing the certificate. It is a flexible way to treat someone to a meal. The recipient can use it towards anything on our menu.
The certificate can be used towards our authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes. From mezze to mains, it covers the full dining experience. All our food is 100% Halal.
Gift Certificates are valid for three years from the date of purchase. This gives the recipient plenty of time to book a table. We are open seven days for lunch and dinner.