Mediterranean Magic: A gift from the Gods
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Mediterranean Magic is incredible Grecian dining located on the shores of Sydney’s harbour, evoking the Ionian isles.
A gathering place for Greeks and non-Greeks alike, this friendly father-and-daughter run Greek restaurant tempts with impeccably fresh and traditional Greek cuisine on a perfect waterfront setting. At Mediterranean Magic, you can experience every bite as you dine to the sounds of crashing waves as if you’re on the Greek Islands.
Among a host of many delicious dishes are the home made dips – Skordalia, Melitzanosalata, Tzatziki and briny Taramasalata, served best with grilled pita triangles.
All the food is prepared by Head Chef Leonídas, originally from the island of Samos, which is created by using a secret recipe passed down from his Grandfather, creating an authentic Greek dining experience.
Order a side of Horta and Halloumi that will get your taste buds going, a reminder of the smooth, creamy goat-milk cheese made in the mountains of Cyprus; layered with balsamic glaze and figs adds another layer of taste; and why not add the fried honey sweet Saganaki triangle cheese?
Of course, Moussaka is a must-have order at a Greek restaurant. Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this traditional Greek recipe, made with layers of ground beef and sweet eggplant, lavished with a creamy béchamel sauce. “Greeks express love by feeding you,” says Dimitri, the owner of Mediterranean Magic with his roots being in the Corinthian and Peloponnesian regions of south-central Greece.
The Vegetarian options are plentiful, starting with the classic, melt-in-your-mouth Lemon Potatoes and crispy Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes).
The menu also includes a selection of fresh-caught seafood ready for your pleasure. “It’s from the sea that Greek cuisine flourishes,” says Konstantina, Dimitri’s delightful daughter with a striking resemblance to a Greek Goddess, whose Grecian heritage also includes the Greek Islands of Castellorizo, located in the Aegean Sea, and Kythera in the Ionian Sea.
Favourites of Mediterranean Magic’s many customers include the Tiganita Calamari, Prawn Saganaki and the charcoal-grilled Octopus, marinated with olive oil, lemon and parsley. This must-try dish is delivered fresh from the grill, and transports you to a Grecian Island dining experience.
End your meal on a sweet note with a dessert from the Greek Gods themselves; discover Bougatsa, filled with a warm semolina custard that will have you begging for more.
The menu is a blend of tradition, colours and flavours that encapsulates the heart and soul of Greek culture at this sublime harbour-front restaurant.
Beyond the white and blue waterfront exterior is a cosy dining room where you can enjoy live Greek music every Saturday night to enhance your vibrant Mediterranean experience, making it the perfect spot for a celebration of Greek culture; or what the Greeks call, ‘Glendi.’
The music and the songs reflect the charming Athenian experience in the 70s, the city being the heartbeat of live entertainment, says Dimitri as he hands me another shot of ouzo.
A word of warning … Once the bouzouki player pulls on your heart strings, the dance floor fills up with Greeks who just won’t let you escape. With an array of ouzo shots, you might just have to dance the Zorba until Helios takes to the skies.
The culmination of traditional Greek cuisine, water views and music simply creates the experience of a Grecian holiday without the plane tickets, and is definitely worth the visit.
This beloved spot has the best Greek food in Sydney; book today for a sensational dining experience by calling 0423 208 876.
Mediterranean Magic
Suite 108/26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009
https://www.mediterraneanmagic.com.au
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