Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best Mediterranean restaurants in Sydney in 2026 cover Greek tavernas, Lebanese banquets, Spanish tapas bars and modern Mediterranean dining rooms, from Barangaroo and King Street Wharf to Potts Point, Surry Hills, Leichhardt and Parramatta. This guide ranks 25 of them by Google review count — the most-reviewed venue first — so you can see at a glance which places Sydney actually keeps going back to.
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- 1. Armani Restaurant
- 2. NOUR
- 3. NOMAD Sydney
- 4. The Apollo Restaurant
- 5. Mecca Bah Sydney
- 6. Nieo’s Grille Earlwood
- 7. Al Aseel Restaurant Alexandria
- 8. Born by Tapavino
- 9. Arabella Lebanese Restaurant
- 10. Encasa Restaurant
- 11. Ezra
- 12. Kepos Street Kitchen
- 13. Xenos Restaurant, Bar & Cafe
- 14. Yiamas Greek Taverna
- 15. Georges Mediterranean
- 16. Alpha Dining
- 17. Medusa Greek Taverna
- 18. Jasmin 1 Lebanese Cuisine
- 19. Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant Parramatta
- 20. La Vita Mediterranean
- 21. Ahgora Taverna
- 22. Kazzi Beach Greek Balmoral
- 23. Meet The Greek
- 24. Kouzina Greco
- 25. Teta’s Authentic Lebanese Restaurant
Sydney’s Best Mediterranean Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armani Restaurant | Parramatta | ★ 4.0 (4,188) | Mediterranean-inspired dining under a draped, lantern-lit ceiling |
| NOUR | Surry Hills | ★ 4.8 (3,399) | Reimagined Lebanese cooking and signature cocktails |
| NOMAD Sydney | Surry Hills | ★ 4.6 (2,864) | Fire-cooked food inspired by Spain, Morocco and the Middle East |
| The Apollo Restaurant | Potts Point | ★ 4.6 (2,496) | Modern Greek cooked over wood and charcoal |
| Mecca Bah Sydney | Sydney CBD | ★ 4.4 (2,473) | Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes at King Street Wharf |
| Nieo’s Grille Earlwood | Earlwood | ★ 4.5 (2,368) | Greek chicken, souvlaki and mix grills in an industrial-style room |
| Al Aseel Restaurant Alexandria | Alexandria | ★ 4.2 (2,173) | Generous Lebanese banquets in a roomy terrace venue |
| Born by Tapavino | Barangaroo | ★ 4.4 (1,973) | Spanish tapas, charcuterie and seafood at Barangaroo |
| Arabella Lebanese Restaurant | Newtown | ★ 4.4 (1,652) | Lebanese meze and banquets with weekend belly dancing |
| Encasa Restaurant | Haymarket | ★ 4.3 (1,570) | Tapas, paella, chorizo pizzas and sangria on Pitt Street |
| Ezra | Potts Point | ★ 4.8 (1,494) | Ashkenazi, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours with a terrace |
| Kepos Street Kitchen | Redfern | ★ 4.6 (1,445) | Modern Mediterranean breakfast and lunch from an award-winning chef |
| Xenos Restaurant, Bar & Cafe | Crows Nest | ★ 4.4 (1,408) | Family-run Greek and modern Australian cooking since 1969 |
| Yiamas Greek Taverna | St Peters | ★ 4.6 (1,382) | Greek share plates and set menus under a mural of Greece |
| Georges Mediterranean | Sydney CBD | ★ 3.9 (1,279) | Waterside Mediterranean dining at King Street Wharf |
| Alpha Dining | Sydney CBD | ★ 4.3 (1,178) | Modern Greek share plates with ancient-Greece decor |
| Medusa Greek Taverna | Sydney CBD | ★ 4.5 (1,174) | Mixed meze, lamb souvlaki and pre-theatre dining |
| Jasmin 1 Lebanese Cuisine | Leichhardt | ★ 4.3 (1,169) | Lebanese share platters and dips in the Italian Forum |
| Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant Parramatta | Parramatta | ★ 4.5 (1,126) | Bottomless tapas and regular flamenco nights |
| La Vita Mediterranean | Edensor Park | ★ 4.7 (1,056) | Wood-fired pizza and grilled specialties in Edensor Park |
| Ahgora Taverna | Leichhardt | ★ 4.7 (974) | Refined modern Greek share plates and fresh meze |
| Kazzi Beach Greek Balmoral | Balmoral | ★ 4.2 (913) | Greek island taverna food on Balmoral Beach |
| Meet The Greek | Brighton-Le-Sands | ★ 4.4 (906) | Souvlaki, seafood and live Greek music opposite the beach |
| Kouzina Greco | Parramatta | ★ 4.6 (791) | Meze and classic Greek mains in a gingham-tablecloth taverna |
| Teta’s Authentic Lebanese Restaurant | Roseville Chase | ★ 4.5 (776) | Homey Lebanese cooking with weekend belly dancers |
1. Armani Restaurant — Parramatta
4.0★ (4,188 Google reviews) · Known for: Mediterranean-inspired dining under a draped, lantern-lit ceiling
📍 5/354 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150
A Church Street restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in a room with a draped, tent-like ceiling and hanging lanterns. It is the most-reviewed Mediterranean venue on this list, popular for birthdays and family celebrations, with diners singling out dishes such as the shawarma.
2. NOUR — Surry Hills
4.8★ (3,399 Google reviews) · Known for: Reimagined Lebanese cooking and signature cocktails
📍 3/490 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
A stylish, light-filled Crown Street restaurant and bar serving modern Middle Eastern and Lebanese food, with authentic flavours reimagined in a contemporary setting. A 4.8 rating across almost 3,400 reviews makes it one of the best-rated large venues in the city, and its signature cocktails are part of the draw.
3. NOMAD Sydney — Surry Hills
4.6★ (2,864 Google reviews) · Known for: Fire-cooked food inspired by Spain, Morocco and the Middle East
📍 16 Foster St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
NOMAD cooks over fire in a converted Surry Hills warehouse, drawing on travels through Spain, Morocco and the Middle East. Diners describe the menu as Australian dishes with a Mediterranean twist, and long-time regulars praise its consistency.
4. The Apollo Restaurant — Potts Point
4.6★ (2,496 Google reviews) · Known for: Modern Greek cooked over wood and charcoal
📍 44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
A beloved contemporary Greek taverna on Macleay Street, open since 2012, with a stripped-back, industrial-meets-Mediterranean look and a marble bar. Wood and charcoal cooking drives the menu, and diners rave about the saganaki and oven-baked lamb shoulder.
5. Mecca Bah Sydney — Sydney CBD
4.4★ (2,473 Google reviews) · Known for: Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes at King Street Wharf
📍 King Street Wharf, 5/32-34 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000
A King Street Wharf restaurant serving Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Diners mention the mezze platter, beef rib with pomegranate sauce, lamb shish and vegetable tagine, and the harbourside setting suits group dinners.
6. Nieo’s Grille Earlwood — Earlwood
4.5★ (2,368 Google reviews) · Known for: Greek chicken, souvlaki and mix grills in an industrial-style room
📍 212-214 William St, Earlwood NSW 2206
A contemporary, industrial-style Earlwood eatery serving traditional Greek dishes, grilled meats and burgers. Reviewers praise the flat chicken, the quarter-chicken packs with sides and the mix grill platter for two, and its 4.5 rating across more than 2,300 reviews makes it a local favourite.
7. Al Aseel Restaurant Alexandria — Alexandria
4.2★ (2,173 Google reviews) · Known for: Generous Lebanese banquets in a roomy terrace venue
📍 42a/110-116 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
A roomy, contemporary Lebanese restaurant on Bourke Road with a terrace and a take-out option. Diners point to generous portions, fresh shared dishes and nearby parking, which makes it a practical pick for big group and family lunches.
8. Born by Tapavino — Barangaroo
4.4★ (1,973 Google reviews) · Known for: Spanish tapas, charcuterie and seafood at Barangaroo
📍 9A/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
A hip Spanish eatery at Barangaroo serving tapas, charcuterie, seafood and meat plates, with happy-hour specials and indoor and outdoor seating by the wharf. Reviewers mention the octopus, beef tartare, beef cheeks and paella.
9. Arabella Lebanese Restaurant — Newtown
4.4★ (1,652 Google reviews) · Known for: Lebanese meze and banquets with weekend belly dancing
📍 Unit 12/489-491 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
A vibrant, colourfully decorated Lebanese restaurant on King Street serving meze plates and banquets, with belly dancing at weekends. Diners praise the hummus, the lamb and the owner’s welcome, and it suits groups sharing a banquet.
10. Encasa Restaurant — Haymarket
4.3★ (1,570 Google reviews) · Known for: Tapas, paella, chorizo pizzas and sangria on Pitt Street
📍 423 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000
A busy Spanish restaurant on Pitt Street serving tapas, paellas, chorizo pizzas and jugs of sangria. Reviewers highlight the seafood paella, patatas bravas, scallops and jamón ibérico, and note that prices are fair for the quality.
11. Ezra — Potts Point
4.8★ (1,494 Google reviews) · Known for: Ashkenazi, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours with a terrace
📍 3 Kellett St, Potts Point NSW 2011
A modern Potts Point restaurant celebrating Ashkenazi, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours, with a terrace and a down-to-earth feel. Diners praise the freshly baked bread with goat’s cheese and the surprising dishes, and its 4.8 rating across almost 1,500 reviews puts it among the best-rated venues on this list.
12. Kepos Street Kitchen — Redfern
4.6★ (1,445 Google reviews) · Known for: Modern Mediterranean breakfast and lunch from an award-winning chef
📍 96 Kepos St, Redfern NSW 2016
Chef Michael Rantissi’s Redfern daytime cafe serves modern Mediterranean food for breakfast and lunch from an open kitchen, with street-side seating. Reviewers single out the zucchini fritters and beautifully presented eggs, and it is the best daytime Mediterranean option on this list.
13. Xenos Restaurant, Bar & Cafe — Crows Nest
4.4★ (1,408 Google reviews) · Known for: Family-run Greek and modern Australian cooking since 1969
📍 7 Burlington St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
A family-owned, spacious Crows Nest venue specialising in Greek and modern Australian cuisine since 1969, with outdoor seating and an all-day menu. Reviewers praise the lamb souvlaki, large portions and friendly service, and it is one of the longest-running venues on this list.
14. Yiamas Greek Taverna — St Peters
4.6★ (1,382 Google reviews) · Known for: Greek share plates and set menus under a mural of Greece
📍 Unit 1/1-5 Princes Hwy, St Peters NSW 2044
A light-filled, casual taverna on the Princes Highway at St Peters, decorated with a bright mural of Greece, serving classic Greek dishes and share plates. Diners recommend the set menu with dips, calamari, halloumi and octopus, and many call it the best Greek spot in Sydney.
15. Georges Mediterranean — Sydney CBD
3.9★ (1,279 Google reviews) · Known for: Waterside Mediterranean dining at King Street Wharf
📍 King Street Wharf, 3 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000
A smart waterside dining room at King Street Wharf with white tablecloths and patio seating, serving Mediterranean fare. Diners praise the lamb shoulder and the large menu for groups, though service can be stretched when it is busy, which is why it carries the lowest rating on this list at 3.9.
16. Alpha Dining — Sydney CBD
4.3★ (1,178 Google reviews) · Known for: Modern Greek share plates with ancient-Greece decor
📍 238 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000
A modern, sophisticated Greek restaurant on Castlereagh Street built around share plates, with fishnet-covered lamps and decor evoking ancient Greece. It has a private dining room for celebrations, and diners praise the lamb and chicken dishes.
17. Medusa Greek Taverna — Sydney CBD
4.5★ (1,174 Google reviews) · Known for: Mixed meze, lamb souvlaki and pre-theatre dining
📍 2 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
A light-filled traditional Greek taverna in the CBD with a heated outdoor terrace, serving mixed meze, lamb souvlaki and moussaka for pre-show dining. Greek diners say it holds up against food back home, and portions are large.
18. Jasmin 1 Lebanese Cuisine — Leichhardt
4.3★ (1,169 Google reviews) · Known for: Lebanese share platters and dips in the Italian Forum
📍 20/21-23 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
A light-filled Lebanese restaurant with colourful decor in Leichhardt’s Italian Forum, serving share platters, dips and familiar Lebanese dishes. It recently relocated from Marion Street, and is also open in Five Dock.
19. Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant Parramatta — Parramatta
4.5★ (1,126 Google reviews) · Known for: Bottomless tapas and regular flamenco nights
📍 Level 1/79 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150
A vibrant, relaxed Spanish restaurant on Phillip Street with regular flamenco and live music nights. A bottomless tapas option, a long vegetarian selection and a Basque cheesecake dessert are the talking points in reviews.
20. La Vita Mediterranean — Edensor Park
4.7★ (1,056 Google reviews) · Known for: Wood-fired pizza and grilled specialties in Edensor Park
📍 Shop 1/207 – 215 Edensor Rd, Edensor Park NSW 2176
A neighbourhood Mediterranean restaurant on Edensor Road serving wood-fired pizzas and grilled specialties, with online ordering for pick-up or delivery. A 4.7 rating across more than 1,000 reviews makes it the standout Mediterranean option in Sydney’s south-west.
21. Ahgora Taverna — Leichhardt
4.7★ (974 Google reviews) · Known for: Refined modern Greek share plates and fresh meze
📍 31 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
A refined, intimate Greek and Mediterranean restaurant on Norton Street serving modern share plates and fresh meze, with a terrace out the back. Diners praise the warm atmosphere, friendly service and well-balanced flavours, and a 4.7 rating makes it one of the best-rated Greek venues on this list.
22. Kazzi Beach Greek Balmoral — Balmoral
4.2★ (913 Google reviews) · Known for: Greek island taverna food on Balmoral Beach
📍 11A The Esplanade, Mosman NSW 2088
A Greek island taverna on Balmoral Esplanade, one of three Kazzi Beach Greek venues on Sydney beaches. Diners praise the authentic food, the saganaki cheese and shared meat platter, and the beachside setting.
23. Meet The Greek — Brighton-Le-Sands
4.4★ (906 Google reviews) · Known for: Souvlaki, seafood and live Greek music opposite the beach
📍 85 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216
A rustic-chic dining room on The Grand Parade, opposite the beach, serving souvlaki, seafood and housemade dips, with live Greek music. Diners praise the barbecue octopus and calamari.
24. Kouzina Greco — Parramatta
4.6★ (791 Google reviews) · Known for: Meze and classic Greek mains in a gingham-tablecloth taverna
📍 16 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150
A cosy, family-run Greek restaurant with gingham tablecloths and a buzzy vibe, serving meze and classic Greek mains. Diners mention the charred octopus, and it is a popular pre-show dinner for the nearby Riverside Theatre.
25. Teta’s Authentic Lebanese Restaurant — Roseville Chase
4.5★ (776 Google reviews) · Known for: Homey Lebanese cooking with weekend belly dancers
📍 25 Babbage Rd, Roseville Chase NSW 2069
A homey Lebanese restaurant with stone walls, high ceilings and wood panelling, plus belly dancers. Diners praise the fattoush salad, the trio of dips (especially the baba ganoush) and the garlic sauce, and its 4.5 rating makes it a good option for large groups on the North Shore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Mediterranean restaurant in Sydney has the most Google reviews?
Armani Restaurant in Parramatta has the most Google reviews of any Mediterranean venue on this list (4,188), followed by NOUR in Surry Hills (3,399) and NOMAD in Surry Hills (2,864).
Which Mediterranean restaurant in Sydney has the highest Google rating?
NOUR and Ezra, both in the inner city, lead the big-volume venues on 4.8 stars, followed by La Vita Mediterranean, Ahgora Taverna, Yiamas Greek Taverna and The Apollo on 4.6 to 4.7.
Where can I find the best Greek food in Sydney?
The Apollo in Potts Point, Yiamas Greek Taverna in St Peters, Ahgora Taverna in Leichhardt, Medusa Greek Taverna and Alpha in the CBD, and Kazzi Beach Greek at Balmoral are the standout Greek restaurants on this list.
Where can I find the best Lebanese food in Sydney?
NOUR in Surry Hills, Arabella in Newtown, Al Aseel in Alexandria, Jasmin 1 in Leichhardt and Teta’s in Roseville Chase are the top Lebanese picks here.
Where can I get Spanish tapas and paella in Sydney?
Born by Tapavino at Barangaroo, Encasa on Pitt Street and Lola Cocina in Parramatta all serve Spanish tapas and paella, and Lola Cocina runs regular flamenco and live music nights.
Which Mediterranean restaurants in Sydney have waterfront views?
Georges Mediterranean and Mecca Bah at King Street Wharf, Born by Tapavino at Barangaroo, Meet The Greek opposite the beach at Brighton-Le-Sands and Kazzi Beach Greek on Balmoral Beach all have waterfront settings.
Where can I get Mediterranean breakfast or lunch in Sydney?
Kepos Street Kitchen in Redfern serves modern Mediterranean food for breakfast and lunch, and Xenos in Crows Nest has an all-day menu of Greek and modern Australian dishes.
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