Stalactites | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 1978 |
Owner(s) | Konstantinos Tsoutouras's descendants |
Previous owner(s) | Konstantinos Tsoutouras |
City | Melbourne |
Website | http://www.stalactites.com.au/ |
Stalactites is a Greek-Australian restaurant in Melbourne, Australia.[1][2][3]
It is located on Lonsdale street in the Melbourne's CBD's Greek quarter.[4][5]
The restaurant was founded in 1978 by Konstantinos Tsoutouras, also known as Barba Kostas.[2] He had previously opened other chain restaurants and fish and chips stores, before opening Stalactites. It initially opened as a 24-hour restaurant, and became a part of Melbourne's nightlife.[2] Today, it is owned and operated by the descendants of its founder.[6]
It has been described as 'an institution in Melbourne's culinary scene' and is known for being frequented by celebrities including Greek tennis players.,
Stalactites was heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]