Olympus Dining

Glamorous Greek eats in one of Sydney’s liveliest dining rooms.

SYDNEY

Address

2 Baptist St, Redfern, NSW

The huge, 50-year-old bougainvillea tree at the centre of this indoor-outdoor dining room has seen a lot of action in its time. Most recently, it’s witnessed the 200-seat modern Greek blockbuster in the Wunderlich Lane precinct packed for almost every service since opening in late 2024. The crowds – fashionable and fun – are here for the tang of the taramasalata, made with white cod roe and freckles of bottarga. They’re ordering lemon yellow avgolemono soup that reminds owner Jonathan Barthelmess (The Apollo) of his childhood, given a subtle Turkish twist from head chef Ozge Kalvo’s addition of chilli and mint. They’re devouring pizza-sized spanakopita, and plates of souvlakia, saganaki and whole milk-fed lamb. They’re drinking Ouzo Coladas with a murmur of anise, and bottles of assyrtiko and malagousia. Olympus feels very Sydney, very now, and it’s only getting harder to land a table. That tree has plenty more ahead of it.

Price Guide

$$$

Bookings

Recommended

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Opening Hours

Lunch and dinner daily

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