The Apollo Sydney

The Apollo sits on Macleay Street, a ten-minute walk from the Art Gallery of NSW and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. It holds one hat from the Australia Good Food Guide, an honour the restaurant has maintained for consecutive years. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a modern Mediterranean style.

Most places on this stretch lean heavily on the breezy, casual tropes of harbour-side dining, but The Apollo ignores the urge to be a simple bistro. By focusing on refined Greek techniques, it offers a sharper, more precise edge than its neighbours. While the rest of the street is often crowded with tourists chasing quick views, this kitchen keeps the focus entirely on the plate, rewarding those who prefer substance over proximity to the water.