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16/07/2026
A Culinary Journey Begins.🔥
Every unforgettable dish begins with a journey. This is ours.🔥
Chef Dursun is travelling through Turkiye, visiting Istanbul, Gaziantep, Sanlıurfa, Gobeklitepe, Mardin and Ankara, discovering regional flavours, timeless traditions and fresh inspiration to bring back to Bodrum Essendon.
During this time, Bodrum Essendon will be temporarily closed from 30 July to 10 September 2026 as our culinary journey continues through Europe.
We'll reopen on Friday, 11 September 2026, with exciting new dishes, fresh inspiration and unforgettable experiences from our wood-fired kitchen.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our journey.
We can't wait to share what's next.🔥
13/06/2026
While Melbourne sleeps, this clay pot keeps cooking...
🔥 Slow-cooked over a wood fire for hours.
🏺 Traditional clay pot.
🥩 Tender lamb.
🧆 Rich, flavourful chickpeas.
Served the traditional way with:
🍚 Turkish rice
🥒 Homemade cacık
🧅 Fresh onions
🥒 House pickles
This isn't just a meal.
It's a taste of Turkish home cooking, prepared with fire, patience and tradition.
Chef Dursun slowly cooks each clay pot the way it has been done for generations—allowing every flavour to develop naturally.
No shortcuts. No rush. Just authentic Turkish comfort food.
Reserve your table and experience a true Turkish classic.
📍Bodrum Essendon, 51 Fletcher Street Essendon
10/06/2026
👀 Not on our regular menu.
Chef Dursun's famous Wood-Fired Clay Pot Chickpeas are available this week.
Cooked for hours in a traditional clay pot inside our wood-fired stone oven.
Book your table below👇
https://www.bodrumessendon.com.au/make-a-booking/
26/05/2026
Tender. Smoky. Fall-off-the-bone. 🔥
Our wood-fired meats are slow-cooked for hours — because great things take time.
📍 Essendon, Melbourne
16/05/2026
Not every chef cooks with fire.
Some become the fire itself. 🔥
Chef Dursun built this kitchen with passion, sacrifice and long nights beside the wood fire — to show Melbourne that Turkish food is more than kebabs… it’s tradition, patience, smoke, soul and flavour.
Today isn’t just another service.
Today we celebrate the birthday of the man behind the fire. 👨🏻🍳❤️
Every slow-cooked lamb shank, every tray of baklava, every flame in our oven carries his story.
Happy Birthday Chef Dursun.
Thank you for bringing your culture, passion and fire to Melbourne.
Tonight we celebrate. 🔥
Lunch & Dinner open.
Reserve your table — link in bio.
15/05/2026
Fresh from the sea. Straight to your table. 🦞🌊
Bodrum Essendon's seafood — handled with care, served with love.
📍 Essendon, Melbourne
09/05/2026
Wood-fired. Slow-cooked. Unforgettable. 🔥
Every dish, every flame, every visit — crafted with care and served with warmth.
This is Bodrum Essendon.
📍 51 Fletcher St, Essendon | bodrumessendon.com.au
08/05/2026
At the heart of Bodrum Essendon, Chef Dursun brings fire, patience, and tradition together. From slow-cooked meats to unforgettable wood-fired flavours, every dish is crafted with passion and cooked the way it should be — over real flame. 🔥🥩
A true taste of Bodrum, right here in Melbourne.
Address
51 Fletcher Street
Melbourne, VIC
3040
The Turkish and Mediterranean restaurants are located on Fletcher Street in Melbourne.
For those using public transport, the closest train station is Flinders Street Station which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the restaurants. Alternatively, there are several tram stops nearby including Swanston St/Flinders St which is a 5-minute walk away.
If you're driving, there are several parking options available, including street parking on Fletcher St and surrounding streets. There are also several paid car parks nearby such as Wilson Parking at Federation Square or Secure Parking at Flinders Gate.
Opening Hours
| Thursday |
5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
5:30pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 4pm |
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5:30pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 4pm |
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5:30pm - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Turkish restaurants are known for their delicious and flavorful dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Bodrum, located on Fletcher Street in Melbourne, is a Mediterranean restaurant that serves up some of the freshest seafood and gluten-free options around. Their menu is always changing, so there's always something new to try.
One dish that's perfect for the winter months is their Guvec. It's the perfect winter warmer and will leave you feeling satisfied and content. But don't just take our word for it - make sure to book a table in advance as they tend to fill up quickly.
Bodrum also offers plenty of bubbles on ice, making it the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner with your significant other. And if you're a seafood lover, you won't want to miss out on their fresh selection of seafood with a little Mediterranean flair.
But it's not just about the food at Bodrum - the atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. So why not treat yourself to a Mediterranean feast at Bodrum? Bookings are essential, so make sure to give them a call or send an email to secure your spot.
