Rintels Diner

4.8 (9)

$40 and under

Kosher

488 Albert St, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002

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Rintels Diner

4.8

$40 and under

Kosher

East Melbourne

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2 people

12 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Lively
Good for groups

Rintel’s Diner is Melbourne’s answer to the Thursday evening cholent culture of NYC- with bite, with spice, with joy.
The eatery is home to Jews and friends, both North and South.
Named for the shul’s very first Rabbi, Rintel’s will be a reliable spot for kosher eaters to come together before shabbes- to eat, to chat, to learn, to meet a new friend. And all for a good price.
With Chef Gitai at the helm, the Diner incorporates all the best parts of East and West.
All profits are reinvested in the shul to support local community programs and food provision.
It’s a mitzvah and a meal rolled into one.
We look forward to hosting you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Kosher
Hours of Operation
Thu 18:00–22:00
Website
https://rintelsdiner.com/
Payment Options
Cash Only
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Gitai

Location
488 Albert St, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002
Area
East Melbourne
Cross street
Albert street and Spring Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Tram 86, 96 and 12
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Thursday nights at Rintel's Diner
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
We are open Thursdays, you can book 3 weeks in advance. Bring cash.

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Challah Slice // GF BreadA$2.50
Broad Bean and Turmeric DipA$9.00
Baked Carrot SaladA$8.00
Kohlrabi and Fennel SaladA$7.00
HummusA$9.00
Egg and OnionA$9.00
BorschtA$16.00
Braised Lamb with Potato and ChermoulaA$24.00
Fried Fish with Cucumber Salad and AioliA$24.00
Chicken Gondi with Zuchinni, Peas and LemonA$24.00
Rice and Lentil Cabbage RollsA$22.00
Chocolate and Cardamom TruffleA$3.00
Beer // GF BeerA$7.00
Red // White Wine
- GlassA$10.00
- BottleA$40.00
Whiskey // Vodka // Gin and MixersA$10.00
Coke // Coke ZeroA$3.50
Sparkling Water
- SmallA$3.50
- LargeA$8.00
Tea // CoffeeA$2.50

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4.8

(9)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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9 Reviews

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kylie
New York City36 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A great initiative for the wider community. Homestyle Jewish cooking.
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Dazz
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on 9 July 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The main lights in the hall where your patrons sit and eat dinner need to be on at every sitting I had to use the torch on my phone to see and read the menu this needs to be fixed. Also I only got cold water but I had to self serve myself, for the price I paid which was for challah the soup and the schnitzel which cost m$53 which I thought was reasonable but there were adequate staff members that could have topped up my water and also you should have a staff member to walk around the tables ask the patrons if everything is okay and top up their glasses with water
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Michele
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Last night was our first visit to Rintels Diner and we were glad we went, after reading an article outlining the experience of eating a Kosher meal at East Melbourne Synagogue (entered via a side laneway). The menu items we tried included dips, chick pea soup, salad & vegetable sides, mains of fish & cholent plus apple cake for dessert, all very tasty and served to our table after ordering at the front & paying with cash. All up our meal for 2, including red wine by the glass, cost about $120, very good value & all profits supporting the Shul. Note you need to book, as it is only open on Thursdays from 6pm and it is obviously very popular judging from our time there. Next time we will try a later timeframe as it was hard to speak over the cherry noise of other diners, but we definitely recommend it as a unique experience.
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Jeremy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great relaxed atmosphere. Our first time at Rintel's, we'll definitely be back.
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M
Murray
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Repeat guest New menu ticks all the boxes Great vibe as always
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M
Murray
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Repeat customer. A very exciting Pop-Up for East Melbourne and the Rintel team continue to inspire and deliver a truly unique dinner experience !! Chef Gitai has nailed the new menu, it’s simple wholesome food served with a smile that tastes great and leaves a smile on your face.
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Melinda
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 April 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely special dinner here. Traditional well made Jewish food. We had the lamb, chicken gondi, challah and baked carrot salad. Highly recommended. Bring cash!
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Murray
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff are friendly and it’s just a great vibe Food is uncomplicated, fresh and tastes great
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M
Murray
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. The place is a relaxed vibe with traditional food always served with a smile !
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Kosher
Hours of Operation
Thu 18:00–22:00
Website
https://rintelsdiner.com/
Payment Options
Cash Only
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Gitai

Location
488 Albert St, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002
Area
East Melbourne
Cross street
Albert street and Spring Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Tram 86, 96 and 12
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

Thursday evenings, Rintels Diner only operates on Thursdays (6:00 pm–10:00 pm), and guests praise the unique Thursday-night pop-up experience and recommend booking.

Rintels Diner feels warm and communal, a Casual Elegant, community-minded spot serving homestyle Jewish cooking with a relaxed vibe and friendly staff who "serve with a smile, " making the pop-up dinner experience feel special.

Rintels Diner is busiest on its Thursday evening service, it's only open Thursdays from 6pm, and a reviewer says it's "obviously very popular" and that you need to book.

Smart casual is the guide at Rintels Diner, think polished but relaxed and neat rather than formal, suitable for an evening community dinner.

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Rintels Diner

4.8

$40 and under

Kosher

East Melbourne

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2 people

12 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Rintels Diner

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Rintels Diner

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Thursday nights at Rintel's Diner

Concierge
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Menu

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Challah Slice // GF BreadA$2.50

Broad Bean and Turmeric DipA$9.00

Baked Carrot SaladA$8.00

Kohlrabi and Fennel SaladA$7.00

HummusA$9.00

Egg and OnionA$9.00

BorschtA$16.00

Braised Lamb with Potato and ChermoulaA$24.00

Fried Fish with Cucumber Salad and AioliA$24.00

Chicken Gondi with Zuchinni, Peas and LemonA$24.00

Rice and Lentil Cabbage RollsA$22.00

Chocolate and Cardamom TruffleA$3.00

Beer // GF BeerA$7.00

Red // White Wine

Whiskey // Vodka // Gin and MixersA$10.00

Coke // Coke ZeroA$3.50

Sparkling Water

Tea // CoffeeA$2.50

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