A collection of Greek tavernas and restaurants in Sydney.
1821 (122 Pitt St, Sydney) David Tsirekas’ amazing new venture offers classic dishes with refined twist. The produce at 1821 is from quality small-scale suppliers such as Southern Fresh Seafood. The wine list is reason alone to visit.
The Corinthian Rotisserie (283 Marrickville Road, Marrickville) A Marrickville institution (open until the very early morning) with old wood-panelling, plastic tablecloths and faded photos ooze old school charm. Feast on traditional dishes from moussaka to the starring dish – barbecued lamb on the spit (don’t let the slow-roasted lamb heads, which are often in the window put you off).
The Great Taste of Greece (57 Park Road, Kogarah Bay) Owned and run by the lovely Nikos and Eleftheria who came to live in Australia a few years ago from Greece. This is some of the best Greek food in Sydney. Eleftheria’s eggplant rolls are to die for and the bakalarios and skordalia have been known to move Kosta close to tears.
Ble Greek Kouzina (Shop 2, 203-207 Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate Beach) A wonderful new taverna, with tables set on Ramsgate Beach’s own new “platia.” Chef Natalia Gaspari, formerly of Alpha brings classics from the grill such as snapper, octopus and kontosouvli with classic sides of lemon roast potatoes and hortiaki salad.
The Good Filo (336-342 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate) Another new stater in Southern Sydney’s Greek renaissance, the Good Filo brings a touch of Thessaloniki with a range of Greek favourites from bougatsa to tsoureki. Home style lunches are also on offer which include yemista, youvetsi, pastitsio and more.
Alpha (238 Castlereagh Street, Sydney) Slick “Grecian Modernist” setting with homemade spanakopita, slow-roasted lamb shoulder and whole grilled fish a real standout. The taramasalata is also brilliant. Alpha Foodstore, located next door has delicious take away spinach, chicken or lamb pies to take away, rizogalo and more.
The Apollo (44 Macleay Street, Potts Point) Traditional Greek dishes with a modern edge, there are rave reviews for the saganaki cheese with honey and oregano, the taramasalata dip sprinkled with fresh mullet roe, the rich moussaka and don’ forget the watermelon marinated in ouzo.
Meet the Greek (85 The Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands) The Mougios family have been long standing restaurant owners in the Brighton Le Sands area for over 30 years. Their latest venture is “MEET THE GREEK”, a fantastic, ambient taverna providing delicious, good quality, simple village style Greek food in a super friendly environment. They offer a range of delicious mezedes including some of the best oktapodi (marinated and char grilled with rigani) outside of Greece. Daily specials include Kakavia (Greek style fisherman’s soup) on a Thursday. Well worth the visit!!
Parea Greek Taverna (46-48 Rocky Point Road, Kogarah) Parea Greek Tavern has a wonderful homely relaxed and friendly atmosphere – it is just like you are eating in a family home. They offer a great range of mezedes, pitas, souvlaki and other roasted meats. They also have a wonderful banquet, which starts at $38 per person.
Diethnes Greek Restaurant (336 Pitt Street, Sydney) Speaking of institutions, I don’t think you could talk about Greek Restaurants in Sydney, without a mention of Diethnes. Wonderfully welcoming and very old school (my parents used to visit here in the 1970s – and they swear it hasn’t changed a bit) Diethnes offers all of the classic Greek dishes from slow cooked home style lamb casserole to wonderfully smokey grilled octopus and moorish fried eggplant. A great place for homely food and a day or night out in Sydney city.
The New Chambers – 47, 40-44 Belmont Street, Sutherland
Steki Taverna – 2 O’Connell Street, Newtown
Lemonia Cafe- 4-8 Booth Street Annandale
Platia- Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, 109-129 Blaxland Rd, Ryde
Greek at the Belvedere Hotel – 482 Kent Street, Sydney
The Civic Hotel- Twofold Restaurant –388 Pitt St, Sydney NSW
Seed Greek Kouzina –88 Audley St, Petersham
Kafenes Greek Restaurant –149 Enmore Rd, Sydney
Kazzi Beach Greek –11A The Esplanade, Mosman
Yiamas Greek Taverna –1/1-5 Princes Hwy, St Peters
Nefeli Greek Restaurant- 1/480 King St, Newtown
Ahgora- 94 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Medusa Greek Meze –4/31 Market St, Sydney
Athenian Greek Restaurant –11 Barrack St, Sydney
Yia Sou- 49a Majors Bay Road, Concord
Stav’s eats, drink and beats – 1/8 Water Street Sans Souci
