FAQ


Where are you located
We are located at the rear of the historical East Melbourne Synagogue, 494-500 Albert St (the mailbox says 488—it's complicated…). Entry is via the black gate to the east of the Synagogue. If the gate is locked, please ring the bell at the front of our premises.
What are the operating hours?
Rintel’s Diner opens its doors at 6:00 pm and will remain open till late.
What is Rintel’s Diner?
Rintel’s Diner is our indoor restaurant, where we take bookings and occasional walk-ins in cases of cancellations. Note that we no longer run the outside Slab bar.
Should we reserve or walk in?
In short: Reserve for the Diner, experiment with walking in in case of no shows. 

Reservations for Rintel’s Diner can be made for a Thursday evening 6:00 pm or 8pm timeslot. To secure a spot, you can make a reservation through OpenTable.

Bookings open 14 days in advance. 

You are not required to pay at the time of reserving. However OpenTable will hold your credit card details in case you don’t show up, in which case you will be charged for wasting our time and resources.

Credit card and cash payments will be available on the night when you order your food. Cash is preferred.

How do I cancel my reservation?
Find your order confirmation from OpenTable in your email and manage your reservation there. Where possible, please provide at least 24 hours notice for a cancellation so that someone else may enjoy your spot and you won’t be charged for cancelling.
Can you accommodate wheelchairs or other 
accessibility requests?
Yes we can. Entry to Rintel’s is up the side of the Synagogue building via a continuous DDA-compliant inclined path from the street to the building. There is a gate that will usually be staffed and a single step to enter the dining room. A portable ramp will be available to navigate the step.
Is Rintel’s a Not-for-Profit, and can I donate?
Rintel’s Diner is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to build community and enhance social harmony around delicious kosher food. If you are so inclined, you can make a donation at the time of reserving your ticket
via the Humanitix link or on the night in lieu of a tip.
Where is the nearest car parking and public transport
Parking is often available on Albert St or adjacent streets. A large Wilson car park is behind our building entry at 90 Victoria Pde. Trains, trams, and buses run to within 100 meters of the Diner.
Are you open on public holidays and Jewish Holidays?
Rintel’s Diner will operate on public holidays. However, it will not operate on Jewish Holidays, when transacting with money is prohibited. We are open on Lag Bomer and Chanukah.
Is Rintel’s Diner Kosher Certified?
Rintel’s Diner is Kosher certified under the strict supervision of Kosher Australia, Australia's leading kosher certification agency. We have in-house supervisors, rabbinic spot checks, surveillance cameras… and more!
Are children welcome?
Yes, children are welcome, but our child-safe policy dictates that they always remain under the supervision of their parents or adult guardians.
Are there Vegan and gluten-free options
Yes, a significant portion of the menu is GF and / or Vegan. 
Gluten-free bread and vegan cholent is offered.


What exactly is cholent?
Cholent is an ancient European Ashkenazic Shabbat stew dish. It consists of meat, legumes, and root vegetables, and it is slow-cooked over 24 hours until it reaches just the right consistency and texture. Rintel’s Diner will also offer Sephardic and vegan variations.