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Bar Sophia

Contemporary Greek dishes inspired by wine bars in Athens, by the Marameo team.

Daniela Frangos

January 13, 2026

1 / 9Dishes at Bar Sophia including the orzo baked with saffron, leek and Moreton Bay bug.Kristoffer Paulsen

2 / 9Outside the Glen Iris restaurant.Kristoffer Paulsen

3 / 9Corner Inlet squid, smoked almond and red peppers. Kristoffer Paulsen

4 / 9Cinnamon doughnut with olive oil salted caramel.Kristoffer Paulsen

5 / 9King prawn, shallot, caper and parsley.Kristoffer Paulsen

6 / 9Outdoor dining at Bar Sophia.Kristoffer Paulsen

7 / 9Fish of the day with lemon and chives.Kristoffer Paulsen

8 / 9House halloumi with lemon and paprika.Kristoffer Paulsen

9 / 9Sesame spatchcock with jus.Kristoffer Paulsen

Bar Sophia

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The owners of CBD Italian spot Marameo are behind this relaxed neighbourhood bar and diner, inspired by the new-wave wine bars of Athens. Chef Nicholas Deligiannis (ex-Mid Air, Audrey’s) is turning out contemporary Greek dishes from a central hearth, including roasted spatchcock doused in pan juices, Cretan-style lamb braised overnight, and charred squid with smoky capsicum. Swipe whey flatbread through cheesy dip blended with spinach and silverbeet, a spanakopita riff. A 12-seat bar is available for walk-ins.

Must-try: Orzo baked with fragrant saffron and leek, studded with Moreton Bay bug.

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