OUR STORY
Palay is the culmination of love for Filipino Cuisine and Culture.
Palay, meaning unhusked rice in Tagalog, symbolises nourishment, tradition, and cultural heritage.
The restaurant celebrates the rich tapestry of Filipino food, blending time-honoured flavours with modern culinary techniques to create hearty, comforting and delicious food that feels warm and welcoming with every bite.
We call ourselves a Filipino House because when you visit Palay, we want you to feel at home. So, bring your family along and join ours too!
Make a booking
Walk-ins are always welcome, however we encourage you to book to secure your table.
For group bookings of 7+ people, please email us to book.
Party sizes 7 and above will be required to dine on our set menu, à la carte is not available for large parties.
Dietary requirements for group bookings can be accommodated with prior notice.
Palay +
A 6 seater, chef-led dining experience for those who want to go deeper. Palay + is where stories, technique, and Filipino Flavours unfold over a curated multi course menu. Limited Seats, slower pacing, and a closer look at how and why the food comes together.
Prepaid and Bookings only.
Feed Me Tito!
Our signature set menu for comfort, seekers and first timers alike. Feed Me Tito is generous, share style, and guided by the kitchen - bold flavours, familiar favourites, and zero decision making. Relax, settle in, and let us feed you properly.
Feed me Tita!
Our premium feast for celebrations and serious appetites. Feed Me Tita is indulgent, abundant, and unapologetically extra - prepared with intention and offered in limited availability.
This is a prepaid experience and subject to availability daily, as select dishes require advance preparation and are limited per service.
Boodle Nights
Every Sunday, we lay it all out - Literally. Boodle Nights are our weekly Filipino-style shared feast, served kamayan style and designed for groups who want to eat with their hands, take ttheir time, and leave full.
Prepaid and Bookings only.
Opening Times
Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Filipino Cafe
SAT: 10am - 3:00pm
SUN: 11am - 3pm
Filipino Tapas
MON-SAT: 5pm - 9:30pm
SUN (Boodle Nights): 5pm-8pm
SUN (BOODLE NIGHTS): 5pm onwards (Pre-booking required)
TUES- SAT: 5pm - 9:30 pm
SUN: 12pm - 5pm
Filipino Tapas
MON-SAT: 5pm - 9:30pm
SUN (Boodle Nights): 5pm-8pm
Visit us
135 Greeves St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Look for the blue door and heritage building, just off Smith Street!
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