The Best Greek Restaurants in Sydney

Olympus Dining reimagines Greek cuisine with refined flair in Potts Point. The space is sleek and modern, a far cry from the taverna stereotype, while the menu draws deeply from Hellenic traditions. Think taramasalata served with crisp pita, grilled octopus with capers, and slow-braised lamb shoulder plated with artistry. Seasonal produce drives the ever-changing menu, and the wine list features Mediterranean favourites alongside local expressions. The setting is intimate, blending neutral tones and moody lighting with stylish restraint. Olympus is a fresh take on Greek food that balances nostalgia, creativity, and elegant execution.

The Apollo is proof that a Greek taverna can be hearty and classy at once. Here, ancient and modern Greek flavours meet over a contemporary dining ethic. The Apollo's pared-back dining room features unclothed tables and bentwood chairs, which set off the simple beauty of the restaurant's vintage arched windows, through which diners can watch the trendy Potts Point set go by.

Situated on the iconic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Akti invites you to indulge in Mediterranean-inspired flavours and a lively atmosphere, where every meal is an experience to savour. More than just a restaurant, Akti embodies the spirit of coastal living - effortless, vibrant, and full of joy, with every corner offering a taste of laid-back luxury and unforgettable moments.

 

Dining at Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill on Sydney's King Street Wharf is reminiscent of summertime in the Greek Islands. Renovated throughout in 2024, it boasts a combination of exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, an extensive wine and cocktail list, and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The menu at Georges emulates the freshness and simplicity of Mediterranean food, inspired by traditional dishes from Greece. Georges is a perfect venue for any celebration from family events to corporate functions.

 

At Gazi Sydney, Greek street food meets supper club sophistication. Located in Darlinghurst, this venue offers a dynamic dining experience where the energy of Athens' Gazi district comes alive. Signature dishes like prawn and scallop saganaki agnolotti and a classic slow-roasted lamb shoulder highlight the bold flavours and creativity that define Gazi's menu. From bottomless brunch to late-night feasts, Gazi Sydney serves up a slice of Athens in the heart of the city, turning every meal into a vibrant celebration of Greek culture and cuisine.

Alpha Greek restaurant had unveiled a new look after dramatic revamp and is looking better than ever. From the ‘father of contemporary Greek cuisine' comes Alpha Restaurant, located in The Hellenic Club on Castlereagh Street, just down from Town Hall Station. Chef Peter Conistis, former owner of renowned restaurants Eleni's and Omega, is returning to the pots and pans to run this Greek empire. Alpha is more than just a restaurant, the multi-levelled space includes a food store, cantina, meze bar and café, where you can get gourmet meals to take home.

With a foundation in traditional Greek cuisine, plus a few interesting twists and turns, Medusa Greek Taverna restaurant offers a Grecian escape in inner-city Sydney.The atmosphere of this family-run restaurant swings between corporate, when office-workers come for weekday munch-times, and lively, when families come to share platters on weekends.

Escape to the Greek Islands without leaving Sydney at the alluring Ikaria at Bondi Beach. As soon as you step inside the neutral rendered walls and look across the ocean, you can't help but feel like you're a million miles away. The wafting aroma's of Mediterranean cuisine wafts through the air as mezze plates of warmed olives and keftedes lamb meatballs fill buzzing tables. Paired with a spritzy cocktail and the company of good friends, Ikaira has all the ingredients of that holiday vibe.

Changes, changes everywhere, but at this Greek restaurant you can always expect the same warm welcome, authentic Greek meals and so-kitsch-it's-cool decor. Sydney's Diethnes offers an air of familiarity and top hospitality that keeps people coming back.