Opa! The best Greek restaurants in Brisbane

Celebrate Greek traditions with local ingredients and a modern twist at Nostimo, inside South Brisbane’s Greek Club.

Headed by critically acclaimed chef Alex Xinis, you’ll find a range of favourites on the menu, from the expected souvlaki and spanakopita to the less expected Pantzarosalata, a salad of purple and golden beetroot with horseradish yoghurt, apricot and mint, and Manitaria, sesame panko mushrooms with Greek-style remoulade.

Make the most of fabulous city views and renowned Greek hospitality by sitting out on the open terrace.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Stifado me Thalassina – Mussels, prawns, fish, calamari, baby onion, tomatoes and red wine ($40)

Run by a Greek family for over 10 years, Little Greek Taverna has become a much-loved eatery in the vibrant West End.

Open till 10pm, stop by for traditional Greek fare like Lamb souvlaki and Moussaka or gather a group and make a night of it with large themed platters including Northern Greek, Aegean and Vegetarian.

Drinks-wise, there are a number of Greek wine varietals on offer, as well shots of ouzo or tsipouro. And it’s BYO, so you can stop by the bottle shop on your way here.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Florinian lamb – slow cooked Lamb in a sweet tomato sauce served with potatoes or pasta ($24)

Still in the West End,
Lefkas Taverna aims to bring back memories of Greek holidays past with tasty, affordable and traditional Greek food.

Established in 1994, Lefkas has become a Hardgrove Road institution and it’s hard to go past the Paidakia, rosemary infused lamb cutlets; Gemistes me kima, stuffed capsicum with meat, rice and tomato; or, for those with a really big appetite, the Lefkas legend platter, a mixed grill of lamb and chicken souvlakia, quails, lamb and chicken souvla, cutlets and tzatziki.

Let’s not forget about dessert either and end your dinner on a sweet note with classic Rizogalo, rice pudding served hot or cold with a sprinkling of cinnamon.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Chicken, pork or lamb yiros ($27)

For a more contemporary take on Greek cuisine,
Greca is a modern taverna located at Howard Smith Wharves which offers water views and flavour-packed food.

Start with that classic of Greek cuisine Taramasalata, fish roe dip, grilled pita, olives and pickles. Next choose from Octopus with fava and spinach or maybe Marinated kingfish with capers and crisps. Move onto the share platters with the Oven baked lamb shoulder with Greek yoghurt and sesame a stand-out. Don’t pass up dessert either, not when Katoumari, smashed filo, walnuts and semolina cream is on the menu!

Dish Cult’s top pick: Oven baked lamb shoulder ($46 for half, $92 for whole)