The best restaurants Central Greece

Along the beach, extensive, a little windy, and leading to the private beach Avlaki, the restaurant Ammos is a tavern of fish and meat recommended by the locals. It is so popular that on weekends it is better to book it! Different mezzedes dishes. Maritime atmosphere, facing the sea. A traditional music orchestra accompanies family meals on Sunday midday. The restaurant is located near the sea from which you can feel the sea spray. Very nice frame in pale blue and white, perfect for a real Greek meal.

Those who stay in this hotel will not have to go far to enjoy their meal. The restaurant is very cozy, set up like an old-fashioned dining room. In the summer, you can have lunch outside in the shade of the large trees. The specialties are traditional and cooked with fresh products from the area, including good grilled meat. On the plate is a nice selection of delicious dishes and local specialties made in-house. All food is freshly prepared using only quality and local ingredients.

In an alleyway near the port, this authentic Kavala address is popular with local youth who come to pick up mezzes and ouzo. Speciality of fish and seafood: dogfish (skilaki), red mullets (barbouni), grilled octopus, sardines... The servers do not encourage consumption and will advise you on the number of dishes sufficient for two people as the portions are so large. Good value for money! And if you're passing through on a Friday night, you might find a concert. In this case, the atmosphere is great.

This mezzedopolio , which has been in existence for over 30 years, is a reference in this close suburb of Athens. It offers a wide range of mezzedes based on seafood products. The manager,^Mrs. Zoe (I Kyra Zoi), and her son prepare daily dishes, salads, traditional dishes based on fish, shellfish and fresh seafood. Enjoy, among others, mussels with rice, fried pink shrimps or anchovies, crab fritters, sea urchin roe salad (depending on the season). Good and pleasant setting.

A superb tavern by the sea whose quality does not decline! The quality even seems to improve over time. We particularly recommend saganaki shrimp or grilled shrimp. But everything is good and really cheap. The fish are fresh and tasty, don't hesitate to follow the waiter in the kitchen to choose the one you like! Greek ready meals are also à la carte for a very fair price. The quality of the welcome is quite exceptional. And icing on the cake: the location.

A few steps from Gazi Square, in an alleyway that retains the charm of old Athens, the starred chef K. Alexopoulos offers a gastronomic cuisine inspired by Greek, Spanish and Latin American flavors. Housed in a typical house dating from the last century, this "gastrotaverna" will surprise you with, among other things, sea bass with citrus fruits, black pork with leeks grilled with ashes, tartar served on a marrow bone, or Basque cheesecake. The bill is high, but the quality-price ratio is undeniable. Menu varies according to the season.

Set back on a street parallel to the waterfront, but right in the centre of Loutraki, this family-run taverna offers excellent grilled and traditional cooked dishes that you can choose from in the kitchen! Not particularly touristy, it has gained favour with the locals. The stews and dishes are prepared on a daily basis, according to the recipes of the mothers and with good local products. On the menu: stuffed tomatoes and peppers, moussaka, lamb chops, spinach rice, etc. Family atmosphere.

A famous tavern located a few minutes walk from Flisvos, in Palaio Faliro, for more than 50 years and well worth a visit. It is often fully booked on Sundays at lunchtime: the locals flock there. A no-frills establishment, it's all about quality and good humour. Known for its juicy grilled meats, you'll be sure to try the grilled chicken chops. Some delicious traditional stewed dishes (stew, fish soup, meatballs, spinach pie, etc.) are also offered.

From the glassed-in dining room of Nissos, one has the impression of being on a Greek island. With a full view of the Saronic Sea, this gastronomic mezzedopoleio offers a menu inspired by the flavors coming directly from the sea: grilled octopus and sardines, fried small fish, seafood, crab with small Greek pasta, spaghetti with lobster or shrimp, etc. A very good address to enjoy a beautiful sunset at the time of the aperitif or the meal, right next to the marina of Palaio Faliro.

Koulouri is the Greek street food par excellence. It is a small bread wrapped in sesame seeds, in the form of a large bracelet! A healthy and effective appetite suppressant, it has been satisfying munchies at any time of the day for many years. The "Koulouri de Psirri", the best in town, has been produced for over fifty years according to the secret recipe of E. Papageorgiou, the owner of this bakery. More than 7,000 rolls are produced every day! Other delicacies are also offered: cheese rolls, raisin rolls, etc.

The restaurant of the Galaxias hotel has a very pleasant setting, with a garden and a balcony. His famous homemade local noodle veal is really delicious when not reheated in 5 minutes in the microwave, and the village pie with corn flour too, not to mention their famous goat soup or leek pies. Very pleasant restaurant located in a shaded square. The souvlaki (skewers) are good and the lamb is unforgettable. All this can be sprinkled with a good grape variety from the region!

Located in the port of Mikrolimano, it is the perfect place to eat fresh fish in front of the sea: on the terrace or inside, you feel like you are on an island. Zefyros, which has been around for 80 years, has managed to reinvent itself while remaining faithful to the quality of the raw materials and the heritage of traditional cuisine: taramossalata (a dish with smoked cod eggs), rice pilaf with mussels, shrimp risotto, stuffed squid... The menu of fresh fish and shellfish is varied: lobster, prawns, sea bream, red mullet, sole, among others, are offered.

A tavern with a large traditional room with tiled tablecloths where you are very welcome. À la carte, grills and dishes cooked with fresh products. Cabbage cabbage, mountain sausage and pites (laminated to spinach, cheese or leeks) are particularly tasty.

A traditional tavern, which has existed since 1946 and has its own! The interior is authentic with wooden walls and wooden chairs around the fireplace. But in summer, the shaded terrace is also very pleasant! The restaurant uses only local products. Grilled meats and meats are excellent, but also taste the pites (puff filled with cheese or different vegetables).

With its subdued atmosphere and slightly industrial style, Extravaganza looks more like a bar than a restaurant. And yet, it's probably one of the best addresses in the center of Thessalonica. It serves Greek cuisine revisited using fresh, local produce, and before you experience the explosion of flavours, you'll be impressed by the quality of presentation of the plates: simply worthy of a gourmet restaurant! So it's as good as it is beautiful, and all for a very reasonable price. Friendly, efficient service.

An Italian restaurant that makes very good pizzas. Open late, it allows you to enjoy pasta or pasta cooked in the wood, if you arrive at Nafplion at night. An address to remember.

This restaurant is located in a small pedestrian street, absolutely quiet and well shaded. One returns there gladly to taste, among other things, fried anchovies, squid, sardine fillets or red mullet and whiting cooked over the fire, fish soup (depending on the arrival)... The dishes and salads are always fresh and the French fries are home-made. Friendly atmosphere. Pleasant service. Very good quality-price ratio. A little more expensive for the price per kilo of fresh fish but it remains affordable for all.

A pizzeria, open all year round, that doesn't look like much but offers quality pizzas and dishes at very affordable prices. The pizzas, with their homemade dough that is both crispy and soft, are creamy, hearty and delicious. You can compose them with the fresh and good quality ingredients of your choice. Spaghetti and rigatonis, with different sauces, but also simple or composed salads are also proposed. Family atmosphere and very friendly staff. Good value for money.

The Thessalia Tavern has been offering specialities of traditional Greek cuisine and others inspired by Italian cuisine since it opened its doors in 1978. Also known for its grilled meats and fresh fish, the establishment is a reference for the locals, but the crowds are especially heavy at weekends when customers arrive from Athens. In summer, nothing beats a meal under the large plane trees in its inner courtyard. The house offers advantageous menus for two people, to be ordered with your eyes closed.

Its name could be translated as "at the foot of the wall". And for good reason, this pleasant establishment plays touch and go with the old city walls. Overlooking and slightly set back, this very popular tavern is often crowded with locals, which is a good sign. On Sundays, families gather here and children run around the patio. Its colorful walls and beautiful terrace make the place particularly warm. On the food side, try the eggplant salad with feta and olives, or its borek, a pastourma and cheese pastry. Delicious.

An unmissable, fresh and stylish ouzomezzedopoleio, established in Piraeus since 1999. It is a very popular establishment that brings together lovers of good food based on fish, shellfish and seafood. The octopus krassato (with wine) from the island of Chios is to die for. Not to mention theatherina, a homemade pastry with small fish. Among the specialties, opt for the saganaki (fried breaded cheese), spaghetti with lobster, dumplings with octopus, steamed mussels or mussels with tomato sauce and feta ..

Patras has some good places to taste Greek specialities. But we have to find them! A trendy bar on the port? Not only that. Stathmos coffee will serve you for dinner, in a lively atmosphere, assortments of gargantuan mezzes, souvlakis and spinach pies. Then you can enjoy burgers or hearty salads if you have already got tired of Greek cuisine. In short, a place frequented by the locals where you can have a coffee or dinner, with the added bonus of a very friendly welcome in English.

Over the past 45 years, the Kritikos family has established itself as one of the region's (and even the country's) benchmarks for Aegean seafood restaurants. With several establishments, including this one ideally located by the sea, on the port of Thessalonica, the brand is a guarantee of quality and freshness, with service to match the product. Mussels, fish, scallops: the best products are sublimated in dishes that evolve according to the chef's whims and the seasons. A pure delight (and so much the better, because it's not cheap).

An authentic address appreciated by the inhabitants of Thessaloniki, if we are to believe the crowds that are rushing there! In a setting that resembles a traditional grocery store with period labels, you can taste original Greek dishes with carefully selected local products. Sautéed mushrooms, cuttlefish stewed with small vegetables, salad with dried fruit and fresh goat cheese.... The dishes change regularly, according to the seasons and the cook's desires! A little off-centre, this restaurant is nevertheless really worth a visit.

At Hermanos, you'd think you were inside a Mexican bourgeois house. The stained glass windows decorate the ceiling, the tables are hand painted, plants have found their place in large terra cotta pots. The chef, P. Maragos, continues to introduce his customers to Mexican cuisine by offering the best fajitas and tortillas in the city and, above all, the speciality of the "forty secrets", the poblano mole (chicken with chili and chocolate). Really a superb Mexican cuisine and a staff that is always polite and helpful.

A charming tavern on the village square, not far from the seafront. Typical dishes from the region such as spetsofai, and good grills.

A large room welcomes you on cold days, and during the summer, when the sun is attached, the balcony under the pergola is particularly restful. This most charming restaurant offers very hearty mountain specialities, including the saganaki to mountain cheese, which is the Greek version of our fondue… it's very, very rich when it is hot… Special Saganaki, aubergines to dried tomatoes and cheese, of lamb, desserts and wine from delicious country. A good address.

Tavern, established since 1967 in the heart of Psiri Square, renowned for the quality of its grilled and homemade dishes. At the beginning, its clientele was limited to the artisans living in this traditional neighborhood of Athens, but very quickly, the establishment became an unusual place for the Sunday meal of the locals. On the terrace, on the pedestrian street, or on the sidewalk along the church yard, you can enjoy your meal without being hustled. Among the dishes: grilled calf's liver, fried cheese, soutzoukakia... and homemade fries.

Located near Aghias Irinis Square, this establishment is very well known for the quality of its grills (grills are going well at lunchtime!). The meat chosen by the kitchens is of first quality, the salads are fresh, and, a fact important and rare enough to be emphasized, the fries are not frozen. We therefore recommend To Paradossiako for its excellent value for money and its fast and impeccable service. Perfect for a quick but tasty lunch break. Possibility to take home the dishes.

The terrace overlooking the sea attracts the passer-by, all the more so as the blue and white decoration, reminiscent of the Cyclades, is to die for! A la carte, products from the nearby sea: fresh fish, fried squid, grilled octopus, seafood risotto... In passing, the owner gave us perfect advice on wine and you can even ask him for some cheeses to accompany your tasting. In short, the quality of the cuisine and the products was there. All with a magnificent view of the sea.

A good address in Edessa to taste local specialities in a pleasant atmosphere next to the city's famous waterfalls. To discover: a variety of mezzes with a warm flavour prepared by the mother in the kitchen. The typical regional dish - baked veal with aubergines and peppers - is delicious. Cod with mashed potatoes is another dish to try absolutely. Otherwise, beef tongue, stuffed mushrooms, homemade pasta... You will have understood it, it's quite invigorating! Dessert is often offered by the house.

A typical tavern, attended by the locals, where you can sample traditional Greek dishes. Meat boulettes cooked with red sauce (tzoutzoukakia), lemon sheep with its potatoes in the oven, pork in the oven with celery, chicken soup… The staff were very friendly and helpful.

This place - today modern and uncharted - has served fried cod since 1910. Yes, the fish and chips is also one of the specialties of Thessaloniki, an imported tradition of the Jewish Jews in Portugal at the end of the fifteenth century. Now made with unsalted and frozen cod of Norway, it is served with a very local skordalia (garlic cream). A little expensive, "Aristos cod" is very popular with people who often queue up here.

Located right next to Kaissariani (or Anagenniseos) square, this small mezzedopoleio is known for the quality of the dishes offered, prepared with good fresh products. It offers really tasty dishes. The menu also includes stews, fried fish and shellfish and very good grilled meats. Try the dumplings with fresh tomato, eggplant salad with walnuts, cheese and honey flutes: the variety is great and the prices are a very good surprise! Friendly atmosphere and efficient service.

The best place in Litochoro to enjoy a refined but hearty meal. Andreas Gavris is really the guardian of taste in a region where it is difficult to find quality restaurants! This chef, who has won gastronomic awards, revisits Greek cuisine: meatballs with mint accompanied by a homemade purée, lentil soup and feta mousse, fresh pasta cooked with Kozani saffron, dried tomatoes and local cheese, baklavas with a scoop of ice cream with mastic (a plant that grows on the island of Chios)...

A classic tavern with very good flavours and very good prices in a pleasant setting. Indeed, you will find here a relaxing atmosphere by the sea and in a quiet corner of Kalamata. The house specialities are grilled fish and seafood products, such as squid, octopus, anchovies in vinegar, shrimps... And above all, the prices are not exaggerated in this tourist area. We could probably suggest some renovations to the owner, but the tavern is still worth a visit!