Long before every other restaurant in Perth/Boorloo decided that sharing was in deed caring, the Greeks had that communal, family-style dining down to a fine art. And honestly, when you're trying to choose between glistening slabs of pan-fried cheese, melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked meats and heavenly bowls of dips with warm, fluffy pita, it makes sense to just get a bit of everything and share it all.
The Greek options may not be endless in Perth, but there are some serious gems you need to take note of. Like the scholars of ancient Greece, at Urban List, we’ve pored through menu after menu to bring you our pick of the best Greek restaurants in Perth.
Yiamas
26 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008
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Taking over the old George's Meze in Subi, Yiamas is the newest Greek restaurant to hit Perth and hands down one of the sexiest. It's been booked pretty solid since opening, and it's pretty easy to see why. From its moody, aesthetic interiors and unbeatable lineup of rare Greek pours, to the banging mezedes and trio of rich, smokey meats cooked over fire (the goat is iconic), these guys just get it. Grab a Yiamas spritz, order a bowl of hummus and some smoked olives to get you started and graze all night. Oh and get excited, because soon you'll be grazing all day too—with Yiamas opening for lunch as of 1 December.
Brika
3/177 Stirling St, Perth WA 6000
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With a vibrant atmosphere and extensive menu of meze (small dishes), Brika is all about coming together with friends and family to enjoy good food and conversation. Our advice? Go for the chef’s menu for a real taste of the Mediterranean, and whatever you do, don’t skip the saganaki. If you’re not up for the commitment of a set menu, you can’t go wrong with pita, dips, and something from the chargrill. And if you’ve got room (big emphasis on the if), finish off with a heavenly slice of baklava.
Filos And Yiros
4/177 Stirling St, Perth WA 6000
More of a takeaway window than a restaurant, there was no way we could leave Filos and Yiros off a list of Perth's best Greek restaurants. It's basically the Greek version of a Turkish kebab shop. Think slow-cooked lamb, chicken or pork topped with fresh tzatziki and hand-cut chips, all wrapped up in light and fluffy pita. Of course, you can always add on something of the light and flakey variety too, with a bunch of sweet and savoury treats wrapped up in filo pastry to check out. It's up there with the best hangover cure in all of Perth.
Lady Of Ro
345 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008
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If you’re after a lively atmosphere and some of Perth's best Greek food, Lady of Ro is the perfect place to visit. Sure, it’s tiny, but in our opinion that just adds to the experience. Bring your own wine and save your money for the food, because you’re going to want all of it. The menu here changes daily, reflecting the seasonality of produce, and is casually presented on a blackboard. We’re particularly fond of anything seafood related, the freshness is unbeatable, but the lamb and halloumi are always winners too.
Boucla
349 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008
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Right next door to Lady of Ro you’ll find another amazing establishment run by the very same owners. Technically a cafe, not a restaurant, Boucla, is all about coffee, brekky, and lunch eats. Frankly, we’re living for the homemade cakes and pastries, all made fresh on the daily. Grab yourself a delicious coffee and try the savoury soufra—we promise you won’t be sorry.
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Zeus Street Greek
Westfield Carousel, 1382 Albany Hwy, Cannington WA 6107
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The takeout eats over at Zeus Street Greek inside Westfield Carousel are proof that souvlaki is good for more than a greasy hangover cure. Their pitas are filled with tender souvla meat that has been cooked to perfection on long skewers over searing charcoal, before being pimped with tomato, tzatziki, chips, onion and paprika in your choice of a fresh salad bowl or fluffy pita. They also do a legendary spanakopita, crazy delicious tzatziki and so much more. Oh, and let's not forget the Greek doughnuts and baklava. Drool.
Yefsi At Attika
Ground Floor/279 Newcastle St, Northbridge WA 6003
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Transport yourself to Greece without leaving Perth by popping into Yefsi at Attika. It's ticking all the classic boxes, from its menu loaded with family recipes to the trademark blue and white colour palate. It's the perfect spot for a big group feed of meze, souvlaki, pita and dips—copious amounts of ouzo optional. If you'd prefer to dine at home, they also do awesome takeaway platters perfect for dinner parties and sunset picnics at nearby Hyde Park.
Island Market
64 W Coast Dr, Trigg WA 6029
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While Island Market is not strictly a Greek restaurant (it's more of a modern Mediterranean fusion), we couldn’t help but feel like their almost-too-good-to-be-true fluffy pita deserved a very honourable mention. It’s the kind of place where you’ll want to settle in for a long lazy lunch (as is customary in the Mediterranean) because this beachside eatery really knows how to dish out the goods. Sticking with our Greek theme, we’re loving the BBQ octopus with chorizo and fried calamari. And of course, all the pita we can get our hands on.
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