{"id":24414,"date":"2026-10-27T05:20:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T05:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/two-sydney-greek-restaurants-earn-good-food-guide-hats-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T05:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T05:20:51","slug":"two-sydney-greek-restaurants-earn-good-food-guide-hats-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/two-sydney-greek-restaurants-earn-good-food-guide-hats-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Sydney Greek Restaurants Earn Good Food Guide Hats \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"


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From a neighbourhood gyros shop in Marrickville to a modern Greek taverna in Redfern, Sydney\u2019s Greek food scene earns recognition in the 2026 Good Food Guide.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Two Sydney restaurants serving Greek cuisine feature among the venues recognised in the 2026 Sydney Morning Herald<\/em> Good Food Guide, highlighting the diversity of Greek dining across the city.<\/p>\n

Olympic Meats in Marrickville appears among the new one-hat restaurants, while Olympus Dining in Redfern retains its place in the one-hat category.<\/p>\n

The recognition comes as the guide broadens its focus beyond high-end dining, celebrating restaurants that deliver quality food and memorable experiences across different styles and budgets.<\/p>\n

Read more: Octopus Kokkinisto: A Simple Greek Octopus Stew in Tomato Sauce<\/p>\n

Olympic Meats brings Peloponnese flavours to Marrickville<\/h2>\n

Olympic Meats has quickly established itself as a destination for Greek grilled meats, gyros and traditional dishes in Sydney\u2019s Inner West.<\/p>\n

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Chef and owner Timothy Cassimatis named the restaurant after his grandmother Olympia. Its menu draws on the food traditions of the Peloponnese in southern Greece, where his family comes from.<\/p>\n

The restaurant centres on charcoal-grilled meats prepared in the Greek kontosouvli style, alongside house-made sourdough pita, meze and traditional Greek pastries.<\/p>\n

Its approach is deliberately straightforward, focusing on quality ingredients and cooking methods rooted in Greek food culture rather than formal fine dining.<\/p>\n

Located in Marrickville, an area long associated with Sydney\u2019s Greek community, Olympic Meats offers a contemporary expression of the neighbourhood\u2019s culinary heritage.<\/p>\n

Olympus Dining celebrates the Greek taverna<\/h2>\n

Olympus Dining, located in Redfern\u2019s Wunderlich Lane precinct, brings a more elaborate take on the traditional Greek taverna.<\/p>\n

The restaurant features a menu built around sharing, with Greek meze, grilled seafood, souvlaki, spanakopita and slow-cooked meats. Its dining room is centred around a large bougainvillea beneath a glass roof, creating a setting inspired by communal Greek dining.<\/p>\n

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A Taste of Mount Olympus Descends Upon Sydney\u2019s Redfern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Owned by Jonathan Barthelmess, whose hospitality ventures include The Apollo, Olympus aims to recreate the atmosphere of an Athenian taverna, where friends and families gather over generous plates of food.<\/p>\n

Its inclusion among the guide\u2019s one-hat restaurants recognises its place in Sydney\u2019s competitive dining scene.<\/p>\n

A broader definition of great dining<\/h2>\n

The 42nd annual Good Food Guide awards assessed more than 500 restaurants across New South Wales and the ACT, with anonymous reviewers evaluating food, hospitality, setting and value.<\/p>\n

Restaurants are scored out of 20 points. Venues scoring 15 points or more receive one hat, while those earning 16 or 17 points receive two hats. Three hats are reserved for restaurants scoring between 18 and 20.<\/p>\n

This year, co-editor David Matthews said reviewers were encouraged to judge each venue according to the dining experience it aims to deliver, rather than comparing every restaurant against an imagined standard of luxury.<\/p>\n

That approach creates room for a range of dining experiences, from neighbourhood grills and casual eateries to destination restaurants.<\/p>\n

Visit the restaurants<\/h3>\n

Olympic Meats, Marrickville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Address: 12 Dudley Street, Marrickville, NSW 2204<\/p>\n

Phone: 0435 949 759<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.olympicmeats.shop\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Olympus Dining, Redfern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Address: Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist Street, Redfern, NSW 2016<\/p>\n

Phone: (02) 8354 0649<\/p>\n

Email: [email\u00a0protected]<\/span><\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/olympusdining.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n

10 Sydney Restaurants to Know in 2026<\/h2>\n

From acclaimed fine dining to Greek food rooted in tradition, these 10 restaurants stand out in Sydney\u2019s 2026 Good Food Guide.<\/p>\n

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  1. Saint Peter, Paddington<\/strong>
    Three hats. Chef Josh Niland\u2019s celebrated seafood restaurant is known for its innovative approach to Australian seafood.<\/li>\n
  2. Sixpenny, Stanmore<\/strong>
    Three hats. An intimate dining destination recognised for its carefully crafted tasting menus and seasonal ingredients.<\/li>\n
  3. Bennelong, Sydney Opera House<\/strong>
    Two hats. Modern Australian dining in one of the country\u2019s most recognisable architectural settings.<\/li>\n
  4. Firedoor, Surry Hills<\/strong>
    Two hats. A destination for wood-fired cooking, with fire playing a central role in the kitchen.<\/li>\n
  5. Ester, Chippendale<\/strong>
    Two hats. A neighbourhood favourite known for inventive dishes and wood-fired cooking.<\/li>\n
  6. Aria, Circular Quay<\/strong>
    Two hats. Contemporary Australian dining overlooking Sydney Harbour.<\/li>\n
  7. Olympic Meats, Marrickville<\/strong>
    One hat. A Greek grill house celebrating flavours inspired by the Peloponnese, with charcoal-cooked meats, gyros and house-made pita.<\/li>\n
  8. Olympus Dining, Redfern<\/strong>
    One hat. A contemporary Greek taverna serving share plates, grilled seafood and traditional Greek-inspired dishes.<\/li>\n
  9. Corner 75, Randwick<\/strong>
    One hat. A neighbourhood restaurant recognised for its Hungarian-inspired cooking and distinctive approach to familiar flavours.<\/li>\n
  10. Catalina, Rose Bay<\/strong>
    One hat. A long-established waterfront restaurant known for seafood and views across the harbour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The selection spans different cuisines, neighbourhoods and dining styles, while highlighting the breadth of Sydney\u2019s restaurant scene. For Greek food lovers, Olympic Meats and Olympus Dining are two names worth adding to the list.<\/p>\n

    Sources:<\/strong> The Sydney Morning Herald<\/em> Good Food Guide 2026; Broadsheet; official Olympus Dining website.<\/p>\n

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