Greek cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

The Apollo

90/100 (1315 ratings)

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"We dined at Apollo for my husbands' birthday. The matre d was very personable, shifting around bookings to seat us at the best table in the house...."

Brionny Fagan

"Delicious, innovative food in a chic environment. Top quality produce with professional friendly staff. You feel that you've had a very indulgent..."

Elise McDonald

"We were there for a Friday long lunch with friends. We found the food to be excellent, good service and great ambience. I would definitely..."

James Pipal

"fab food, atmosphere and service - and great value for all we had to eat! The geranium dessert is to die for! and the taramasalata comes in a jar..."

Lia Zalums

"Ive never had a bad experience here . Last night it was especially good ! The saganaki cheese, the weed and cheese pie, the roast potatos and oven..."

Gary Boyd

"Top spot! Affable (and gorgeous) wait-staff, fabulous food and pitch-perfect cocktails. Don't miss the Wild Weed Pie, exceptional taromasolata,..."

Matthew May

"We had lunch here today and it was my first experience with proper Greek Cuisine, the service was awesome, the food was delicious and for the price..."

Bec Nicol

"Dinner Monday- excellent staff - amazing food we arrived early 6.30ish seated immediately - ( 3 of. Us) very busy we asked for a break between..."

Vicki Parkinson

"You will get to experience evocative Greek deliciousness in flavours and tastes that will defy your expectations...first class all round... its a..."

Greg Barrow

"I celebrated my birthday yesterday with a party of 15. The food was excellent as was the wine and the service outstanding. Thank you for making my..."

Sally O'neil

"Food was amazing - entree of saganaki with pita bread - best we've had anywhere. Lamb rack so tender, full of flavour - perfectly cooked. Pork cutlet..."

Daisy Werac

"Dined here today and while it was uneventful and we enjoyed most of our food, the older female staff member seemed unfriendly and short with us the..."

Michelle

"Perfect for a large group, lots of small tapas style dishes. More of a sharing type of menu. Very delicious food! Only thing to be aware of is that..."

Nicole Chretien

"We took the banquet option for a large group of us. The pita bread and dip were very satisfying. We also really enjoyed the Saganaki cheese and king..."

Lily

"Long tables with amazing Greek food. Sharing plates galore, everyone will walk out full full full. Service is great, this would be perfect for anyone..."

Postcards From Peta

"Had the banquet set menu. Definitely a place you go with a group, it has that communal dining vibe. Highly recommend the taromasalata with extra pita..."

Dominic Taylor

"Quick and sincere serving, such a nice bunch of team/staff! All service team is polite and attentive! Food is generally delicious, but some menu..."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"Enjoy this short haul flight to Greece! The Apollo has a loyal following, and you only have to spend dinnertime here once to understand why. Inside..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"GREAT food! Obviously their trade mark honey haloumi is the way to start. Great for a date, or dinner with a close group of friends. It is on..."

Ben T

"Fantastic Greek restaurant I keep coming back for that leaves happy and satisfied. Delicious and beautiful staff and a great dining experience...."

Hungry Couples

"Excellent nocturnal atmosphere. The cheese in honey and oregano and the cauliflower with anchovy butter is a must have. Staff is a bit unfriendly and..."

Michael Machado

"We celebrated a friend's birthday here with a banquet of $70 per head. Let me start off by saying how good the pita bread is haha, our lamb and..."

The Weekend Foodie

"Have visited this place numerous time, first occasion everything was amazing except the table next to us who were obnoxiously loud (not the..."

Kristina

"Fantastic, happening venue with great Greek food dine well with some quirky up market twists. Ambience is great, and the walk in policy takes the..."

Bruce

"My favorite place to take friends when they are in town. The service is great and the food is perfect for sharing. Try the octopus, eggplant salad..."

Samantha Todd

"Such a fantastic ambience with exceptional service! The varied menu offers excellent Greek fare. The highly vaulted taramasalata is really delicious..."

Megan J

"Great atmosphere... Brilliant service and food was delicious. The menu is unique and service very professional. Another place where you should book..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"So ever since we ate the amazing Kritharaki pasta dish from Broadsheet Restaurant’s popup back in October, Raff, Lauren and I have been dying to..."

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

"Very unique greek restaurant in potts point, the food was great especially the grilled saganaki cheese also that crispy iceberg lettuce with shaved..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"Where do I begin. If the sultry chilled house music and softly spoken hostess doesn't lull you into a euphoric state of happiness, the menu will most..."

Rosie Mansfield

"Had the "Greek For All" selection on the menu - great to share. The pita bread with roe was really yum. The cheese dish was slightly sweet for my..."

FoodieMania

"Group of 5 dined on friday night we ordered a whole heap of food to share. Salads were nice and refreshing and dips were good. Friends raved about..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"Awesome! Definitely try the octopus and taramatasalata dip! Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Get there early to leave your name to ensure a seat...."

Steph

"Slick service, and Greek food with a modern twist. Apollo seems to be doing a roaring trade with great produce, smart chefs and a menu that's..."

Onara

"One of my favourite restaurants. Have been twice now, both on Saturday nights. Delicious well prepared dishes, affordable, fantastic dining..."

Pinna_is

"Amazing experience. The food was exceptional, I highly recommend the slow cooked lamb, oxtail and eggplant salad. Our waiter had extensive wine..."

_emyruth11

"Five out of five for The Apollo. This was my first time so we order the full Greek. The food was great, service excellent and the atmosphere perfect..."

Bruce Broomfield

"A wonderful setting for dinner and drinks with friends. There are two seatings for dinner, 6pm and 8.30pm, and our group opted for the latter so we..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Busy all the time. I prefer lunch here where you can talk & relax. Greek modern at its best. Lamb is sublime. Quirky wine list. Great staff. Another..."

Gary D

"We were a walk in on a Sunday evening at 7.30. Optimistic I know. But service was great and asked us to wait at the bar and we would get a table in..."

Warren

"Excellent food, great shared menu. Dined here with 8 friends for a birthday on Tuesday. The restaurant being full is a good sign of things to come...."

Kevin H

"Food is delicious - homely and generous serving sizes. Great wines. Nice atmosphere. However, as it was very busy (and apparently is always very..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"Excellent Restaurant. Awesome, ever-consistent food and perfectly som matched wine. Squid, sheep milk cheese, lamb and memorable dips...."

Live To Eat

"This place is pretty hectic, always has a line and u have to leave your name and wait for them to call. Just take bookings you tossers...."

Can Eat

"Our fave Greek restaurant in Sydney. The iceberg salad/saganaki/everything is so on point and beyond delicious. We recommend Apollo to everyone and..."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"When the cheese arrived at the table, we were all left in awe. The honey leaking off the cheese creating bubbles around the hot pan left our mouths..."

Journey-fromwithin

"Craving modern greek food for a friendly gathering?Be sure to check out the Apollo. Its vibrant atmosphere will get you buzzing and joining..."

ConstantCravings

"The food is great here.. Best shared with friends. Customer service is attentive and the atmosphere is beautiful. I highly recommend the chicken and..."

Sweetandyummie

"After waiting for around an hour for a table, which seems quite normal on a Friday night these days, we were seated by a very friendly gentleman. Our..."

Nicole P

"The fit out is incredible, the mood is set immediately when you walk in and it's a great one. Order a drink and sit back and enjoy your meal. The..."

Nourishment Bowl

"My second visit with friends. The food is best shared. can be difficult to get a table - arrive early (before 6pm is advisable and then wait). The..."

Michael

"We had the Full Greek banquet, generous portion. Like the fish roe dip with pita bread, grilled cheese(? tasted yummy anyway) and the walnut filo..."

GymEatSleep

"We held a birthday dinner for 12 in the back private room, off the kitchen. food was amazing. pleased some very fussy guests. The staff must have a..."

Anna

"It’s difficult to impress a group of Greeks dining at a modern Greek restaurant. We are very harsh critics but we were more than impressed by our..."

Hungry And Fussy

"Great Greek! Best tarama I've ever had, each course of the banquet were lovely and generous. Some of the lamb was a touch dry on top side but tasty..."

Lex

"Not a fan of Greek cuisine but I'm glad my colleagues brought me to The Apollo. Exposed ceilings and concrete walls - really nice place with an..."

Nikki Cristobal

"Amazing food and service, loved the fact that overall is pretty casual and not-pretentious. Very happy about the generous portions that make sharing..."

Giu

"I have been here a few times, mostly with groups - the food is extraordinarily good. Delicious and authentic with wonderful produce and the best..."

Maree Webster

"Have been twice now...the first time was impressive...we avoided the banquet menu as we wanted to sample and try other dishes...we left very..."

Michael N Tsangaris

"Came here with a big group of girls and had the banquet meal. Lots of food, very tasty. Highlight was definitely the saganaki cheese in the..."

Katie Sutton

"My friends and I were able to walk straight in without a booking on a Saturday night due to a cancellation. We had the set menu. Everything was..."

CarlaS

"I ate here with my friend Dan ages ago, and I returned, maybe a year or two later wondering: is it as good as I remember? The answer,..."

Andy Quan

""It's too late to APOLLOgise" Haha. Had the wettest lamb shoulder here with my homeboys. Service was excellent, though one waiter was overly chatty..."

KayfabeReviewer

"...my little brother and I headed out to The Apollo in Potts Point. With a prompt greeting, we were seated immediately with the menu’s in our..."

Khalily

"When The Apollo opened three odd years ago, it was hot hot hot. And it still is – totally buzzing on a weeknight, with most tables booked for two..."

The Napoli Alert

"The Apollo is one of those restaurants that makes me feel lucky. Lucky that I live in a city that has a restaurant like this up the street from my..."

Collette Van Rooyen

"The industrial like setting is subtle. Yes there is an exposed ceiling but it’s cleverly painted the same colour as the walls so only upon closer..."

Izabella Rekiel

"Cravings come at a cost! We wish we were aware of the cost of the suckling pig...."

Mademoiselle Mange A Sydney

"One thing to take note before you rush down to get a taste of the modern Greek dishes, reservations are only taken for a table of six or more, so it..."

7racew

"The Greek food here is as beautiful. It's what I love so much about Mediterranean cuisine; the ability to extract so much flavour from a few..."

The Sneaky Pigeon

"With chef Jonathon Barthelmess (ex Manly Pavilion) and Sam Christie (Longrain) at the helm, The Apollo is an exciting modern Greek opening in Potts..."

Food Booze Shoes

"Ahhh delicious, potts point local trying greek here for the first time. Last night we decided to go for greek at the apollo, I am in love with the..."

Aroundtheworldfoodie

"Best saganaki I've ever had and terrific lamb too. Amazing Loukamades and excellent wine list that had good value..."

Sharyn Honey

"GO THE FULL GREEK!. Been here a couple of times, as i live around the corner. One of my favourites in the area. Go the full greek. Every..."

Rogerbennetts

"Thumbs up!. Been here twice and have not been let down yet.Service - excellentfood - excellentmust try the lamb shoulder and grilled..."

Foodie78

"Doesn't take bookings so get there at 6 and guaranteed a seat, nice interior, uncomfortable chairs and close to other tables. Great service and the..."

Melbournefood

"Pita bread was excellent! Melt cheese was amazing. Lamb was reasonably good. Tried auzo for the first time, very exotic. Dessert was good. The price..."

Sour HU

"Had a lovely dinner last night celebrating two birthdays. It was the perfect venue for it! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive and the..."

Shinny Park

"Delicious food & wine. What a wonderful way to spend a rainy Saturday. The Apollo was packed, it had a wonderful ambiance, the staff were run off..."

Amanda Sims

"Enjoyed a Tues night dinner here last week. Ambience, music, lighting and vibe is great at this restaurant. It was full with a variety of different..."

Gary L

"Greek food in a modern restaurant. Tasty and good service. Only tried vegetarian food as my friend did not want meat. Even as a meat lover, I had a..."

Eric C

"Worth it. Great vibe. Good staff / service. Decent wine list & good flavours. Not much a Greek lover - but their flavours did seem to work..."

Kabir Arora

"Great food and lovely ambience. We opted for the “Full Greek” which was a great way to try a bit of everything. The lamb shoulder was..."

Ash Wright

"Attentive fabulous cheeky staff. Food tasted great. Intense flavors and were intense. The saganaki was so good ! The green peas were also to die..."

Troy Litzow

Medusa Greek Taverna

90/100 (2496 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Pasta

Halloumi

Salad

Cakes

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Calamari

Lamb Shoulder

Calamares

Lamb

Pesto

Fish

Swordfish

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Beef

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Octopus

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"I loved everything about this Greek restaurant. I got the lamb plate and it was delicious. It’s a great spot for groups and the staff are good fun...."

Thomas Mikhail

"I have never tried a Greek food before, so this was my first time eating Greek food. The ambiance was nice and the staff was very friendly. The food..."

Duc4sse

"I had a business dinner with a colleague from the UK at Medusa. I couldn’t take too many photos but managed to sneak a couple of my meals!..."

BrandonK

"Medusa Greek Taverna serves traditional Greek food with Mediterranean influences. The food served provided comfort to the soul with authentic..."

Janicexrose

"It's amazing how restaurants in Sydney bring out the best in every cuisine. So with Medusa - superlative Greek food here! Started of with..."

Ravisiva

"I don’t generally eat much Greek food, but I was craving it the other day and figured what better place to catch up with a friend than at one of..."

Lia Eats

"Very Delicious and RelaxingI visited this restaurant for Valentines Day in Sydney. The service was amazing and the staff were very..."

A Guide For Your Appetite

"Amazing food, have been here twice. Loved the food and it's desserts. Good decor, pretty easy to spot/ find. It's usually full, so you'll have to..."

Surbhi Kumar

"Compliments to Bill the chef...went here with a group of six for Saturday night dinner and would have to say that every dish was superb! Starters..."

Arthur Koskinas

"Can't go wrong with the food here, pita and dips are heavenly and portion sizes are generous. Service is good and conveniently located in the heart..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Nice Greek food and a nice restaurant. I went in with high expectations and was unfortunately underwhelmed. Food was good and the prices quite..."

Preet Eats 👍🏾👎🏽🤔😄😋

"I changed my booking around a few times and Medusa were very accommodating which I really appreciate! My friend and I ordered the moussaka. I had..."

Nancy

"Medusa hits the nail on the head. The food was outstanding, particularly the tilihti fetta me meli and vegetable moussaka. Service and ambience were..."

Jess H

"Great Food served quickly and without fuss. The wines sourced from Greece are wonderful but the local beer list is quite sad and does little yo..."

Richard

"Excellent welcoming Excellent staff recommendation Big menu with variety of foods Very friendly staff and good Greek..."

Ahmed

"Went here with a client for lunch today. Very good old school service with a smile.To start the mezze platter is excellent, everything on the..."

FoodLuva

"In my top 3 Greek places to eat hands down !, may not come with a big chef beating his drums but this place sure does deliver the..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"One of my go to restaurants in Sydney when I am missing Melbourne Greek food. The lemon lamb shoulder is outstanding and the grilled octopus is..."

Boccadellaveritas

"We have been going to this restaurant a couple of times s year since it opened ... Very good Greek food and the service has always been excellent ......"

Paul Mandalidis

"Good food and service, tad more than the $70 (unless just mains) per person around the $80 to $90 mark but definitely worth the money!!I would..."

Iain Holt

"4 of us dined here Saturday night and enjoyed the best Greek we could all remember. This is a family run business and it shows in the pride of..."

Kamo First

"Amazing lamb!!! The moussaka is also the best I've tasted. The service is not great but the food more than makes up for it. The banquet menu is great..."

Yummymcyummerson

"Time flies in Sydney and by 8pm, the three of us were wondering where to go for dinner. We opted for Medusa and went down there, greeted and shown to..."

Lea

"Great Greek food in my opinion with generous servings. We were three girls and shared the mezze plate, souvlaki and chicken (on the special menu). We..."

Ilovefooood

"I love the Arni Sto Fourno (lamb with lemon and potatoes). This dish is full of flavour, salty and delicious. I love having it every few months when..."

Food Dude

"Great food and service, we will definitely be back. We had the lamb backstrap and seafood pasta both were delicious. Custard tart for desert was also..."

Katie

"Most delicious food I had in a very long time. Service was good, professional and quick. Recommendations from the waiter as well...."

Andreea Blazi

"Absolutely fantastic. Went there for a birthday, amazing service, portions were HUGE 👌 incredible food, straight upfront Greek waiters with no BS...."

Danoz Direlect

"Nice location, decent decor, lively place, not pricey and good service. But the best part - excellent food! We had standard stuff like saganaki,..."

Sandy Dey

"Highly recommended. Greek food is such a favourite of mine! The standouts were the Dolmades and Bougatsa. We created our own meze for a..."

Food By La

"For lunch we went to Merrylands for some Lebanese food and Al-Arzah. One of the guys in my team at work had recommended it, so a bunch of us headed..."

Jobe

"Who knew such a great Greek restaurant could be found in the heart of Sydney CBD? Last week, Little J and I dined at Medusa Greek Taverna. It's in a..."

Betty

"Food was delicious and the waiter, Michael, was lovely. Didn't appreciate the attitude of the owner and his unnecessary..."

Horchata

"Greek greatness. This is one of my "go to" spots in Sydney. Service and vibe is authentic while they still manage to add some modern twists to..."

Lkapitano

"Royal Seal of Approval. The best Greek restaurant in Australia. Possibly the best lamb I have ever tasted. An experience and value for money...."

Prince Of Perth

"Wonderful Lunch. We searched out Medusa for lunch after finding it online. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. We..."

Donnamaxwell1891

"Gorging gorgons.. For a restaurant in the guts of the CBD this place is very reasonably priced. The service is prompt and friendly, the atmosphere..."

Nigella Is A Hack

"Absolutely fabulous, best restaurant in..."

Mick Nesbitt

"Attentive staff, great food, very filling. Stand out choices from our selection...stuffed zucchini flowers, moussaka and Medusa strawberries..."

Spollydolly

"GREAT FOOD, BETTER SERVICE!. Walking in we didn't have a booking but the friendly staff quickly accommodated us. We order entrées which was..."

Laura Seymour

"Best Food and Value for Money. Forget Diethnes and The Athenian and Xanthi.Medusa Greek Taverna has the best Greek food (and value for money) in..."

DeeDee

"Delicious food, friendly and prompt service, reasonable prices, generous portion sizes. Highly recommended. Try the octopus entree, it's..."

Tash8888

"Wonderful food and excellent service . We will be back next time we are in Sydney Thanks..."

Jane

"Yum! Really good Greek food. Nice atmosphere, friendly service with attention to detail. Very large portions. It would be nice to go with a group so..."

Christine Pate Heller

"Wow. Food was amazing. Try the lamb wrapped in pastry with..."

J. Ziegler

"Delicious food, particularly the Tilihti Fetta me Mmeli entree - sweet yet savory with a delicious honey sauce! The atmosphere was nice, we sat on..."

Janet

"Mmmmm....more please!. Juicy tender lamb, flame grilled calamari, a saucy prawn dish that's not to be missed and really yummy desserts. Oh, and don't..."

Joliem

"Greek in the City. The Crowd opted for a midweek meal in the city. Parking was easy with lots of stations nearby. In the restaurant we were..."

Anva

"Fantastic restaurant. A must.. This is a must for lovers of Greek food. Everything we had was delicious. I will definitely be..."

Hawkesbury

"Restaurant Medusa Greek Taverna. 8/10 2 Market St Sydney Of course i had to try greek food in Sydney. Miss Santorini already! :P Well to conclude, we..."

Maho Koh

"Great Greek. Lovely restaurant with passionate owners and staff. Great food, great price ... you really can't go wrong here. Love..."

Debra Jayne

"If you want top notch classy Greek food in the city and can afford the 5 star price, go to Civic Dining. If you want great Greek food in the city at..."

Johnny K

"Good basic Greek food. This is a good Greek restaurant....nothing ourstanding, but a restaurant I would return to..."

Rick Kahler

"Found my new favourite Greek Restaurant. Cannot fault anything. The experience was everything you want when out dining. Atmosphere, fabulous..."

Kerry Cashman

"Descent quality Greek food cuisine and reasonable price comparing to its location and ambience. During my visit COVID-19 safety measures were in..."

Saif Islam

"Delicious Greek food in a lovely decored restaurant. I had the Chicken souvlaki with chips, salad and flat bread. It is a huge serving, I couldn't..."

Scott McIntyre

"We found this restaurant from google review and really glad we choose it. The atmosphere is very good, same for the food we had. Definitely will..."

Annie

"6 stars if I could - I'm Greek and grew up with Greek food and its perfect - very authentic, food always top quality, atmosphere in spades, the..."

A. R.

"Gotta be honest Greek food isn't my favourite cuisine but to an untrained palate these guys/gals do it well. The taramasalata was so good. Breads..."

Daniel Blakey

"Been to this restaurant a couple of times now. Wonderful atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff. The food is plentiful and tastes great. You..."

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