The legacy that Greek philosopher Aristotle’s left was to the world was in the realm of science, Mathematics, physics, logistics and linguistics. At Aristotle’s restaurant, this restaurant’s philosophy is producing Greek food at its finest. Beautifully and delicately plated food, bursting with flavour, combined with a sophisticated feel of the restaurant and top notch staff, makes you feel like you’re in for a high quality dining experience.
Summoning the yachting lifestyle of Aristotle and Jackie Onassis, this compact white space is given a luxurious nautical bent with gleaming gold portholes, a padded banquette, and rope rigging running across the room’s aerial space. Spying a fluffy top of Persian fairy floss (pashmak) I was dubious about the Greek Goddess ($17) - sure she looked beguiling, but I was scared she’d be too sweet. Turns out she’s expertly balanced by a blend of Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Campari, Peychaud’s bitters and pink grapefruit, with sparkle added by Greek Prosecco. Load your table up with small share plates – they’re what this restaurant does best – starting with fluffy Taramosalata ($9) and an elegant curl of Char-grilled Octopus ($18) simply adorned with preserved lemon, garlic, chilli, parsley and a cheek of lime. Your must-eat is Aristotle’s Haloumi ($16). Topped with ruby red pomegranate, red grapes, oregano, walnuts and a drizzle of honey and balsamic, this puffed haloumi is ...read more
ARISTOTLE'S Neutral Bay would have been my favourite venue of 2016 if I had made my original booking in December. For a restaurant to tick three “best of” experiences in one visit is unheard of. It just doesn’t happen. But it did and I am stoked at the closeness of this venue to my home, because I can visit over and over again. Thanks to the venue and Papaya PR for a food experience I will never forget.
Full review is now up on Spooning Australia.
