About - Sydney Restaurant Group

 

Established by well-recognised and respected Sydney restaurateur, Bill Drakopoulos, Sydney Restaurant Group was formed in the year 2000, with the opening of the group’s flagship restaurant, Aqua Dining. Each venue is one of a kind, capturing the essence of contemporary Sydney dining. From two hatted fine dining to stunning waterfront views and relaxed cafe fare, the group offers a range of restaurant experiences to suit any occasion.

Drakopoulos’ experience in the hospitality industry is vast, spanning over 40 years and opening in excess of 30 venues across Sydney, more recently passing down his knowledge to his children with wife Kathleen Drakopoulos. All four of their children - Anastasia, Nicola, Daniel and Perry - serve as directors, passionately upholding the family's vision of providing welcoming and memorable dining experiences in beautifully scenic Sydney locations.

This family collaboration brings a unique element of care, empathy and commitment to the hospitality offering of Sydney Restaurant Group.

 
 

Awards

Over the course of its history, Sydney Restaurant Group is proud and grateful to have been recognised among its peers for many prestigious awards from Good Food Guide Chef’s Hats, Restaurant & Catering Association awards for excellence, Australia’s Wine List of the Year awards and more. 

 

Sails Lavender Bay

Good Food, Sydney Morning Herald - 2024 Critic’s Review score of 14.5/20

Ormeggio at The Spit

2024
Restaurant & Catering Association NSW - WINNER - Best Seafood Restaurant - Formal


2013-2019
Good Food Guide - Two Chef's Hats

2017-2019
Delicious - Delicious 100 Listed

2019
Delicious - Best Italian Restaurant in NSW

2017-2021
AGFG - 3 Chef Hats

2020-2021
AGFG - Readers Choice Winner

2020
Restaurant & Catering Association - Best Italian Restaurant - Formal in NSW & ACT

2016
Restaurant & Catering Association - National Gold Winner - Italian Restaurant

2014-2019
Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards - Three glasses

2019
Gault & Millau - 3 chef hats

2018
Gourmet Traveller - Restaurant Guide #44 in Australia

Aqua Dining


2018-2021
Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards - Three Glasses

2019
Gault & Millau - Two Chefs Hats

Ripples Chowder Bay


2022
Restaurant & Catering Hostplus - 4/5 plates in the Awards for Excellence

2022
Australian Wine List of the Year Awards - 2 Goblets

2020
Restaurant & Catering Association - Best Modern Australian Restaurant Informal NSW

2020
The Fork - Hall of Fame- top 10 restaurants of NSW

2019
Gault & Millau - Two Chefs Hats

The Fenwick

2022
Restaurant & Catering Hostplus - 4/5 plates in the Awards for Excellence

Ripples Little Manly

2024
Restaurant & Catering Association NATIONAL - WINNER - Best Cafe Dining of The Year - Sydney

2024
Restaurant & Catering Association NATIONAL - WINNER - Best Casual Dining of The Year - Sydney

2024
Restaurant & Catering Association NSW - WINNER - Best Casual Dining of The Year - Sydney

2024
Restaurant & Catering Association Association NSW - WINNER - Best Cafe Dining

Ventuno

2022
Australian Wine List of the Year Awards - 1 Goblet

Noi

2024
Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Association NATIONAL - BRONZE WINNER - Best Italian Restaurant, Informal

2024
Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Association NSW - WINNER - Best Italian Restaurant, Informal

2022
Restaurant & Catering Association - 4/5 plates in the Awards for Excellence

2021-2022
Australian Wine List of the Year Awards - 2 Goblets

Lago Cucina

2024
Restaurant & Catering Association NSW
- WINNER - Best Restaurant in a Pub/Club

SRG Catering at the Maritime Museum

2022
Restaurant & Catering Hostplus - 4/5 plates in the Awards for Excellence

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