From the team behind Manta comes a harbourside homage to Greek heritage, with theatrical dishes, world-class cocktails, and uninterrupted water views.
Having just opened at Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Akti (meaning “coastline” in Greek) is the latest venture from Sydney Restaurant Group, taking over the former Manta site with a modern Greek restaurant that leans into nostalgia, high-end hospitality, and waterside theatrics.
Helmed by international chef Ntinos Fotinakis and executed by Robert Judd (ex-Hellenika), Akti marries Australian produce with Greek tradition, served in a setting that channels Aegean luxury. Expect slow-roasted lamb with tableside rosemary smoke, tzatziki-inspired martinis, and desserts smashed at the table. It’s all part of the fun, and the filoxenia (Greek for wholehearted hospitality).
- What to Eat: The blue eye crudo, moussaka croquette, and a flaming lamb shoulder that gets the full smoky showstopper treatment.
- What to Drink: The Kalimera, Baby: a tzatziki-style cocktail with dill vodka, cucumber and Greek yoghurt that somehow… works.
- When to Go: Long, lazy lunches that roll into golden-hour cocktails—just like the Greek islands intended.
- Cost: Shared plates and mains from ~$28; go with a group and graze the mezze.
- Where to Play After: Stroll the Finger Wharf boardwalk or swing by Alibi Bar next door for a nightcap with a view.
- Vibe Check: Heritage-listed wharf meets Mykonos sundown, laidback luxe with a theatrical edge.
- Book It Secure a table here and settle in for a seaside session of modern Greek goodness.
