Sydney’s love for Greek cuisine is set to deepen with the upcoming launch of two new restaurants, Olympus in Surry Hills and Ammos in Brighton-le-Sands.
Peter Conistis, a trailblazer of modern Greek cuisine, is set to open Ammos on July 12. Located on the waterfront at Brighton-le-Sands, Ammos marks another milestone in Conistis’ illustrious career, which began with Cosmos in 1993, the first hatted Greek restaurant in the Good Food Guide.
Recently leaving Alpha, Conistis brings his culinary expertise to Ammos, promising a menu that blends traditional Greek flavours with innovative touches.
In Surry Hills, The Apollo, a renowned Potts Point restaurant, is set to open its spin-off eatery, Olympus, in late 2024. Olympus will be part of the expansive Surry Hills development at Wunderlich Lane, on the corner of Cleveland and Baptist streets.
Co-owner Jonathan Barthelmess shared that Olympus will feature more traditional and regional Greek dishes inspired by his travels across inland Greece, with a hint of Athenian flair.
“Sydney is experiencing a surge in Greek cuisine popularity,” Barthelmess told Good Food.
“Olympus will offer a unique dining experience, distinct from its sibling restaurants, including The Apollo’s Tokyo branch.”
The trend of Greek dining options in Sydney is expanding beyond Olympus and Ammos.
Nearby, Sofia restaurant offers a Mediterranean grill with Greek influences, and a local chef is developing a new Greek dining concept aimed to rival popular Italian eatery Totti’s.
Contributing to this Greek culinary renaissance is the increased travel of Australians to Greece, according to Kostas Tomaras, co-owner of The Yeeros Shop.
Established in Marrickville’s Little Athens since 1968, The Yeeros Shop recently opened another venue in Annandale.
Tomaras notes that even non-Greek customers are embracing authentic Greek pronunciation and flavours.
“The Mediterranean diet is not only delicious but one of the healthiest, offering options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers alike,” Tomaras said.
