Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Balmain

Sofie's Greek Restaurant & Meze Bar

93/100 (778 ratings)

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Mediterranean

Greek

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Mediterranean

Greek

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Moussaka

Halloumi

Lamb

Salad

Calamari

Octopus

Sit down

Mediterranean

Greek

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"A little gem in Balmain. Lovely atmosphere, and very tasty Greek food. We chose the banquet and were not disappointed.The belly dancing show..."

Anna Drivas

"As part of a group of 8, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Sofies. The food was delicious and the service excellent. It was a cold night outside,..."

Janie

"I chosen Sofie's because my son and his wife went there and recommended. I am glad I did for something different to celebrate my birthday. We had..."

Penny Mac

"All dishes we ordered were really flavoursome. Traditional must-have options, really well presented. My personal fav is the veggie moussaka. A great..."

Heidi Bain

"We enjoyed our Staff Christmas dinner event at Sofie’s. There was plenty of home style Greek food that was delicious. The owners were lovely and..."

Sonjaaad

"We had an awesome birthday celebration for my wifes birthday 2 weeks ago at Sofies. It was our first time back since we lived in Balmain having..."

Mick Callaway

"Super good, I had vegetarian moussaka. The first time, very impressed. Also got some complimentary tasty turkish delights. One of the best kept..."

John Ng

"Lovely service and great Greek vibes, definitely a must go if you enjoy laughs music and entertainment with reasonable prices and friendly service..."

Alex Beck

"My third visit to Sofie's and once again I was not disappointed. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. Sofie is a delight and clearly very..."

Leanne Haynes

"If you are looking for authentic Greek food, look no further than Sofie's Greek restaurant in Balmain! The food was absolutely amazing, the lamb..."

Paul Fitzgerald

"fantastic atmosphere, food is delicious and authentic as well as fresh. Have had a great experience here and service by staff is above board. could..."

Thomas Lau

"What an amazing restaurant!!!! It had a really authentic and homely atmosphere and was very inviting!! The staff are super friendly and..."

Thehappymedium

"Fantastic food and atmosphere!!We were personally greeted by the owner Sophie, she was warm & welcoming and made us feel at feel at home.The food was..."

Jayden Alexander

"We dine at Sofie's regularly. They have delicious authentic Greek food & Sofie & Peter are wonderful hosts. We love the quieter week nights, but this..."

Anna Coltman

"Have dined at Sofie's Greek Restaurant several times over the last few years and enjoyed myself each time both in small and large groups.Good food,..."

Telly Poulos

"Sofie's is the BEST Greek restaurant in Sydney - simple as that. This is not fake Greek food, this is the real thing. The food is clean, fresh,..."

Bruce Burgess

"We have dined at Sofie’s several times and find the food to be fresh, delicious, with a home-made quality.Highly recommend the Dolmades in spinach...."

Elsa

"Best Greek food I've had. The restaurant has a family run atmosphere and had live entertainment when I was there. The service was outstanding and..."

Peter Belcastro

"Recommended! We went with a group of 8 and got the banquet. Everything was great and the service was great. It's a small restaurant and feels homely...."

Chiaeater

"The best part about the banquet was the restaurant catered to the amount of people we had. As we had 7 people, the servings all came as one for each..."

Next Stop: Food

"Went to Sofie's last night with a group of 8. We couldn't decide on what to eat because everything looked amazing on the menu so we had banquet 3...."

Trang Nguyen

"Sofie's Greek Restaurant. I organised with Sofie's to have my wife's 60th birthday at the restaurant. In the end we had a party of 39 people...."

Ariherson

"Great family run restaurant. Fantastic service teamed with incredible Greek dishes. Dishes were traditional with modern twists for example the..."

Cat

"Delicious!. I chose Sofie's after reading all the rave reviews on Urbanspoon and Eatability. It did not disappoint at all. The food was definitely..."

Briardaynz

"Superb on all fronts. From the attentive and polite service to the fresh cocktails and lovingly prepared cuisine, this place is amazing all around...."

Normsey83

"Delightful food, attentive hosts. Can't wait to return to Sofie's Greek Restaurant. I am still dreaming about the pumpkin, fresh fig, baby spinach..."

Jenny

"Love Sofie's Greek Restaurant!. I've been many times and I am always consistently delighted. Sofia and Peter are charming, warm and..."

Welshronda

"A fusion of modern greek and traditional greek cuisine with a moorish twist. The traditional yet relaxing ambience of this restaurant was quite..."

Gbilliris

"Went to Sofies tonight with a group of 9 friends tonight and had an awesome time and amazing food!! Definitely recommend..."

Kaan

"I came to Sofie's Greek two Saturday nights in a row. Friendly staff, fantastic service and the food speaks for itself. The lamb shoulder is..."

Vince Oliveri

"We won a voucher at a charity event for dinner at Sofie's, didn't know what to expect but LOVED it. Peter the owner was a formidable host, the food..."

Kylie

"Went there last night and the food was just as good as the first time we went. You can tell the owners are passionate about what they do. Would..."

Jason

"Sofie's Greek restuarant. Sophie and Peter invite you to their warm family table - their original and carefully prepared meals take you to the best..."

Mhv

"Superb. Stopped here on Sat 15th Feb with 5 friends, chose the banquet for the table $50ish pp. Absolutely superb, each dish was fantastic in it is..."

Terryowen72

"Excellent. Good food, very authentic, friendly service and fun..."

Hfg

"Absolutely love it here! Great atmosphere, friendly & attentive service. The lamb shoulder melted off the bone & the lamb souvlakia was perfectly..."

Kaitlin Marie Serrano

"Fantastic service Sophie and Peter created an amazing event for my engagement party!! Everyone was so satisfied the food was amazing!! Especially the..."

Michelle Izzo

"Authentic Greek Experience. Where do I start! I was referred by a close friend and it was amazing! Authentic Greek food, brilliant location, great..."

Simone Clark

"Best Greek in Sydney!. Tonight was our third visit to Sophie's, and we were yet again blown away by the amazing food and friendly service. Sophie's..."

Bgil7541

"As a new resident of Rozelle/Balmain I have been slowly exploring restaurants on Darling St/ Balmain and can honestly say the service and the food at..."

Michelle J

"Amazinggg food! Great people. I never write reviews but I signed up just to give this resturant a review! Everyone must..."

Jayna

"Went to check out Sofies last Saturday night and i can definately say that i will be going back. We had the banquet and everything was full of..."

Con Spanos

"It was a peaceful place with a very welcoming staffs. Specially its owner. I recommend this restaurant to all my friends and who want a delicious..."

Sherry

"My fiancé and I just had an absolutely lovely dinner at Sofie's. The host was so generous and passionate about the food it made us step out of our..."

Kate Blakeley

"Loved our meal at sofie's! Great service and delicious greek food ensured we didnt leave hungry! The haloumi with marinated figs was a highlight...."

Rebecca W

"Just like a (real) Greek restaurant!. I've lived in Greece as an Aussie interloper - this restaurant could be there. It's not all about being a good..."

Kate Owen

"Food was actually really good & Sofie herself booked us in & sat her down. Service is not the best..although I am from Melvourne. Had the dips &..."

Tracey Rubin

"The best. I love this place, Saturday night here is fantastic! The staff are friendly, the owners will chat and make you feel welcome.. and..."

Paul

"Enthusiastic Service. Went here for a friends birthday a couple months ago. Fantastic food, enthusiastic..."

Lee.nguyen83

"Really yummy and authentic food that all the staff are very enthusiastic about. Very friendly and welcoming service and a good place for an easy and..."

Sophie

"GREAT. I went to sofies over the weekend after hearing good things from my neighbours.. Had the best night great service and in good timing.. Sofie..."

Samantha

"Food is delicious but the service is really bad. We waited over half an hour for a desert menu that never came. The owner seemed more interested in..."

Juslyn

"Delicious food; service needs to catch up. I went in a group of 5 on a Friday evening. We were the first table to order but still waited an extremely..."

Kbalm

"Not Too Shabby. Went there again for the 2nd time in 2 weeks & really enjoyed it (perhaps not quite as good as Perama in Petersham, but hey...we can..."

Brooke

Kazbah Balmain

86/100 (1276 ratings)

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"Located in the heart of Balmain, Kazbah is adored by the locals and I can absolutely see why! If you’re looking for middle eastern food look..."

Kimberley Jane

"Had a very enjoyable visit to Kazbah, from the moment we entered we were greeted by friendly staff and the service throughout was consistent and to a..."

Justin Donnelly

"After 20+ years of trading in Balmain, Kazbah seems to be a local favourite as it is full of families and large groups enjoying lunch on a Sunday...."

Eats With Marie

"A Middle Eastern feed is always a feast, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. At Kazbah Balmain, you wouldn't expect anything..."

Cynthiaeats_

"I dined here on a Saturday morning for brunch. There were plenty of tables and we were seated immediately. We were offered water and menus upon being..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"Had the banquet for 27 pp today for brunch - so much food! Everything was delicious - from the sweet cous cous to the complete savoury breakfast!..."

Liz Elton

"Checking out something different for breakfast at Kazbah. I had the Spicy Moroccan lamb mince with hummus & pinenuts on pita bread. It was very nice..."

The Engineer Eats

"My wife and I had both of the breakfast tagines. The food was very tasty and the waiters were nice. Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. You can find the..."

Bogdan Arama

"Can't say enough good things about the Balmain venue. The service is phenomenal, the quality is second to none and the portion sizes are incredibly..."

Lee

"K A Z B A HOne of the friendliest service and pretty serving plates that you will ever see.Very tasty and varied dinner..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Came here for brunch on a lazy Saturday and luckily it wasn't too packed or busy. The food here is tasty and delicious. It is cooked nicely and the..."

Micku

"Middle eastern restaurant in Balmain beautiful interiors, with coloured walls, mosaic plates with a moroccan theme. A large open restaurant that..."

Thewhereto

"Don't even think about a table on weekend. Can't blame the people who come here given the superb service and great options available. From the way..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"This Middle Eastern themed restaurant is best visited for a breakfast when on Darling street, Balmain. Go with a group of friends and grab the..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Kazbah has been a favourite dining destination for years and I have to say that breakfast takes it to another level. Expect more than just..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Middle Eastern delight, well balanced range of choices for brunch. Chicken wings were my dish of the day Authentic range of options. Great coffee &..."

Howard Phung

"This used to be one of my most favourite restaurants in Sydney. Breakfast was always amazing - especially if you come with a group and try out their..."

✨Fabulous✨In✨Dubai✨

""Great brunch, please bring the car around" was my departing remark to the missus. To get 7+ in my books, I want to see creativity and be left..."

Race Brunch Repeat

"Come for breakfast or come for dinner any time is good for kazbahA favourite local with a really great list of mezze, roasted meats and..."

Adam Smogurzewski

"Lovely interior and friendly staff. Great mezze and sharing options - standout dishes falafel and the Lamb Tagine. A great option if you have a large..."

Alex Sab

"Breakfast for kings Eggs, meat and bread ... What a Tagine 👏🏼👏🏼Good attention from staff ! Babies and dog friendly !..."

Mandakini Khanna

"Real nice breakfast- nice coffee and nice fit out! Had the porridge and the lamb double situation. Would go back again for lunch or dinner for..."

Chris Mohen

"Brunch to die for. Have been here for brunch a number of times and never disappointed. The staff have been great, the atmosphere is fun (if a little..."

Kai Luv

"Kazbah is famous for its breakfasts, and by looking at the breakfast tagine featured above, you can understand why. Kazbah located in Balmain was the..."

2 Hungry Guys

"This is absolutely the place to go with a group of friends – so much great food at a really affordable price. Admittedly there were some things I..."

VegeTARAian Sydney

"If the bustle and popularity of Kazbah in Balmain is anything to go by its no wonder even more are on the cards in addition to Darling Harbour and..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Warm Rice Pudding, Saffron Poached Pear, Hazelnuts: $16.50 Rice: Al-dente. Perfect Creamy and sweet. Pear: Juicy and rich. Sa saffron aftertaste...."

Pete Lead

"I'm crazy for brunch at Kazbah thesedays. Especially with spring coming along, I can't help but feel like brunch with sunshine and yummies! I've..."

Bananer

"This is a meal of such epic proportions you should plan at least a week ahead, stretching your stomach with water as though you were a competitor in..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Our table becomes available after a short wait and we settle ourselves into the menu whilst chatting about how the day’s plans came to be. The cake..."

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

"I love that above picture so much, that it is now my twitter background image. Not only was it a stunning looking dish but just one bite sent me into..."

Betty

"My first impression of the restaurant is fantastic, sitting on a corner, with big open windows on to the footpath and gorgeous decor, it’s a lovely..."

ReemA

"Our first stop was lunch at Kazbah on Darling and luckily we scored a parking spot just outside the restaurant. It was very busy for a weekday..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"In fact the eggs are so good, they may have bumped my usual favourite from top spot, the breakfast lamb tagine with lamb mince, sucuk, spinach, roast..."

Catty

"Lamb Tagine. It's a great dish, don't miss it. It's moderately an hot..."

Kamyar Eivazzadeh

"Loved it. Best joint in darling harbour. Fried cauliflower, the medjool dates, lamb mezze is sensational. 2 thumbs..."

Katox

"Great Sunday brunch. Very tasty food. Good..."

La Figura

"Visiting for Sunday morning breakfast. Was very busy, and understaffed, however the staff were friendly and soon the best they could. I really..."

LP

"Really interesting menu and food was very good. Decor lovely too. Staff were okay. However, too expensive - they seem to charge more on certain days..."

Hanah Penrose

"Came for breakfast and had the 2 tagine and it was good! Tagine is sort of a ommelette and the egg yolk made it taste that much better. It came with..."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"Fantastic service. I recently visited Kazbah Balmain with my partner on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation but were seated quickly and..."

Meveg

"Excellent, and great service. I went here this morning and it was ace. Service was lovely, even though some of our party were 1/2 an hour late. I..."

Corridor Kitchen

"A seriously unique dining experience. The menu is so well thought out and so different from anything else in Sydney. My favorite cafe in Sydney. For..."

Hungry Kitty

"Great food. Love the exotic flavours. Good service and atmosphere. No wonder it always seems to be..."

Mr Davis

"One of the best restaurants in Balmain. We have eaten here quite regularly over the last couple of months and every time it has been wonderful. They..."

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