I had no idea how delicious Greek food would be prior to my holiday in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini! I was craving for souvlakis, gyros and baklavas like a pregnant woman as soon as I came back to Sydney! So when I received an invitation to dine at The Greek at the Belvedere, I RSVP’d immediately!

As soon as I stepped in the restaurant, I felt the Greek hospitality straight away! I felt like I was being welcomed in someone’s home! The blue and white décor, white washed walls and furniture, light timber floors and small vases of flowers made me feel like I was transported back to the Greek islands!

Mick, Alex, Marie and I savoured and shared authentic and homely dishes prepared by head Chef, Stergios Zdralis that night.

APERITIF
Ouzo Meze Plate: This is obvious, we have to start the night with Greece’s most popular alcoholic drink, the OUZO! We drunk it straight from a shot glass without hesitation! The distinct flavour of licorice and star-anise certainly unleashed our friendly and outgoing spirits! HAHA! What a way to kick start the night! Our Meze platter had meatballs, calamari, olives and of course the holy tzatziki and pita bread! It was such a delight snacking on these little tasty things while catching up with the crew!

ENTRÉE
Saganaki Kefalograviera: I forgot my all-time favourite fried Halloumi cheese when I tried the Saganaki Cheese! Saganaki is the frying pan used to fry the Kefalograviera which is a salty hard traditional Greek table cheese! For the cheese lovers out there, this is a must try! Slightly crunchy on the outside and melty on the inside! I loved the sticky sweet combination of honey and salty cheese. Add those hot peppers pistachios and it has now become one of my favourite Greek dishes!

Grilled Octopus: When I saw this dish, I thought of my first dining experience in a seafood taverna while in Santorini. Plates after plates of seafood arrived and the star of the show was the octopus! I love the octopus’ subtle taste, it wasn’t fishy at all. Chef Stergios cooked it perfectly… the flesh was so tender and moist! He also used the savoury and mildly sweet taste of fava bean puree as a base for this dish! And, yes… it was a wondrous pairing!

MAIN
Slow roasted Lamb Shoulder: This succulent lamb shoulder was cooked low and slow until the meat falls off the bone. It was meltingly tender and full of flavour that can seriously serve as a centrepiece for any feast or celebration! The juice from the lemon and thyme and who knows what else that flowed out from the meat was divine! Such amazing aromas and tangs!

Grilled Lamb cutlets: These gorgeously grilled lamb chops came out with fat surrounding the eye of the meat that extends to the bone! It was a mouth-watering dish that I can have over and over again! So flavoursome!

Moussaka: This dish was the star of the evening! This moreish moussaka had luscious layers of beef mince that was cooked in a tomato-based sauce layered with sweet eggplants and creamy bechamel sauce! It was light and fluffy with a golden crust, just simply irresistible!

DESSERT
Galaktoboureko with Baklava Ice cream: OMGGGG! Can I just say that Chef Stergio’s custard pie taste better than the one that I had in Athens!? I don’t know what butter, semolina and syrup he used that made his creation so bespoke! Also, I have a slight baklava and ice cream obsession… Put them together and I’m in cloud nine!!!

It was an insane feast; The Greek at the Belvedere is really killing it! No doubt you’ll want to order everything! Head over to the 1st floor of the Belvedere hotel and experience the simple and wonderful flavours of Greek Cuisine right in the heart of Sydney’s CBD!

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39 comments
My cousin is just there some days ago. Man, that ice cream looks perfect.. That texture is really nice. Any chocolate store you can recommend?
chocolate store in Sydney??? Definitely Koko BLack! there’s one in QVB!
The food at Belvedere looks delicious and it looks like the portion sizing is pretty good. Thank you for sharing.
yes, the Greek is generous with their servings! You’ll even get complimentary tzatziki and pita bread!
Saganaki Kefalograviera looks so absolutely delectable. I only had it one time with my friend when I went to visit her in Australia. I was hooked. I am visiting again next month and the restaurant is on my bucket list.
wow! let me know when you’re in the city! Follow them on instagram @greekatthebelvedere for their latest menu and promotions!
MmmM! I love greek food so much. All of these plates look so yummy!
Sensational!
I’ve never tried Greek food but this photo looks so delicious!
everything was so delish! babe start with souvlakis and gyros, you’ll love Greek food for sure!
I regret seeing this article now after spending 3 days in Sydney. Oh well… I now have an excuse to get back there and check out The Greek. Thanks for sharing!
oh noooooooo!!! i wish i would have shared it earlier! I promise you, The Greek at the Belvedere is one of the best Greek restaurants in Sydney! it’s gonna be worth the trip back!!!
Stop it. That food looks so good! If I ever make it to Sydney I’ll be sure to check it out!
Yes please Krysten!
I am not a fan of Greek food. However, the pictures here make the food look super scrumptious. And I love your blog. 🙂
THank you, Sushmita!
The food looks so pretty! eating out is a big part of any travels for me! Thanks for sharing!
If you’re ever in Sydney, i’ll be your food tour guide for free! ahihihihi
This food look delicious! We love Greece, greek food and the lifestyle. Great when you can bring a bit to your home when you miss it!
Ahhhh definitely!!! I forgot to mention in the blog post that they also make the best Greek coffee!!! Strong and aromatic just how i want my cuppa!
Wow, this looks like such an amazing trip! I’ve been wanting to visit Australia for a while now and this makes me want to go all the more, seeing all the amazing food you guys have at your fingertips!
Oh please babe come sooooonesttttt! I can’t wait to show you around!
I’ve not had real Greek food, so this has me drooling. The portion sizes also look very good.
This one is the real deal!!!
The food pictures look so delicious. This post makes me hungry 🙂
hahaha.sorry hun!!!!!
Wow, these look delicious! I haven’t been to Australia but it’s definitely on my travel list! Sending positive vibes your way!
Thanks love! message me when you get here! Straya got the best produce and the best meats,i will give you a foood tour!
OMG Can I just say, I can’t help but drool over the picture! Who would not love to taste this! you had a wonderful experience.
babe come overrrrr!
Wow that looks so delicious! I could eat the whole thing by myself lol will visit here and try this during the weekend and see how the kids enjoy it.
Enjoyyyy Amy!!! the kids will love all the dips and desserts, you will love their wines and alcohols! ahihihi
I am salivating just looking at all this terrific food you have there. I love a good Mediterranean place. I am going to have to go look and see if they have these great dishes locally. Yummy!!!
Awwww. where are you from David?
That must have a great day with so much food and ecstasy written all over. You surely enjoyed the place a lot. The post is certainly giving some travel goals for next winter to travel to this part of the world.
ecstasy what? HAHAHA
Oh no! This food makes me crazy! I am drooling! It makes me wanted to experience the delicious taste it offers.
You will love every single bite!
OMG! Everything looks so good! I need to get back to Australia!! Thanks for the tip!