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Cuisine of Thessaloniki for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Thessaloniki is a genuine gastronomy paradise offering its guests various eating houses of Greek cuisine. The resort offers a great variety of upscale restaurants of ethnic cuisine as well as eating houses specializing in other culinary trends. True barbecue fans will love the Nea Diagonios restaurant. Its hall is decorated in a state of the art style. Its visitors can take one of the tables on an open air terrace. In addition to dainty meat treats the menu of the Nea Diagonios restaurant presents an estimable choice of garnishes made of potato and fresh vegetables. The eating house features an excellent wine list.
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One of the most in demand restaurants of the resort is the Trigona Elenidis eating house being a favorite destination for sweets addicts. The menu of the Trigona Elenidis restaurant includes a great variety of dainty desserts. Its guests can buy take away candies, chocolate and cakes. Many tourists choose speciality treats of the restaurant as memorable gifts for relatives and friends.
The Sokratis restaurant specializes in the Mediterranean cuisine trend. All the gastronomy masterpieces of the restaurant feature great quality and inimitable artistic finish. During the daytime the Sokratis restaurant serves set menu at a rather affordable price. This eating house will turn to a perfect place for families with kids. The Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou restaurant is a typical Greek cuisine eating house. Among its specialities regular customers give preference to fish dishes cooked following special chef’s recipes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Apart from traditional fish dishes the Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou restaurant serves a vast choice of rather original treats as well. Exotic meals admirers should try octopus dishes. The most wanted garnish among regular customers of the restaurant is potato crisps commonly served with large hot peppers. The hall of the restaurant is always filled with calm and easy atmosphere.
Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, Thessaloniki The Foul tou Meze restaurant specializing in Greek cuisine features not only excellent regular menu, but an original artistic decoration of its hall. The restaurant is of great popularity as among meat dish fans so among vegetarian diet followers. Its rich menu offers various dishes to meet each taste and gastronomy fancy. A pleasure of traditional Greek salad, original squids dishes, classic fish treats and excellent pastry added with best sorts of wine will be perfectly completed with the most attractive pricing policy of the restaurant. The Lena's café will be of great interest for prudent tourists. Despite being a rather quiet eating house the café features perfect quality dishes and excellent service.
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National cuisine of Greece

The cuisine of Greece is one of the most beneficial in the whole world. It is based on vegetables, seafood, goat, and lamb. Pork and beef are less common in the traditional cuisine, because local residents could not breed cattle due to the specific landscape. Greece is the birthplace of olive oil. This oil is added to almost all dishes to give them an exceptional taste. A special attention is paid to spices. Unlike other Mediterranean cuisines, Greek one uses seasonings abundantly. Mint, oregano, dill, and bay leaf are among popular spices. In most dishes, onions and garlic are also added; they make flavor saturated. … Open

Where to go for dinner in Thessaloniki: recommended cafe and restaurants

Kioupia
Where: Morihovou square 3 – 5, Ladadika, Thessaloniki; Telephone: +30 2310 553239;
Palati
Where: Morihovou square 3, Ladadika, Thessaloniki; Telephone: +30 2310 550888;
To Koutouki Tou Kavouri (Fish Tavern)
Where: M. Kallidou 71 and Xifilinon, Thessaloniki; Telephone: +30 2310 419051;

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Thessaloniki

Thessalia Region
Another peculiar type of eateries in Volos is tsipouradiko; they are taverns specializing in fish and seafood. All this seafood diversity should be washed down with tsipouro – a local strong alcoholic beverage made from grapes. This is a kind of alcoholic trademark ... Open »
Larisa
Adamos restaurant located on one of the central streets invites its guests to try the best Greek dishes. Here they serve masterfully prepared dishes of lamb, dozens of types of salads, various cheese plates, and mixed seafood. The menu is dominated by hearty meat ... Open »
Kavala
Sweet tooths are not forgotten in the city. Marmelo Patisserie and Allotino are always ready to please their guests with mouthwatering desserts. They are great for everyone who wants to try traditional Greek delights. The first restaurant is famous for its buns and ... Open »
Thassos
It's not an easy task to name the best of Thasos restaurants, but you can always follow recommendations of experienced tourists and gourmets. The La Terrasse restaurant is located at Golden Beach area. It offers variety of Greek and European meals and is known for ... Open »
Skiathos
There are about a hundred of interesting restaurants, taverns, cafes and bars on the island. Vacationers pay special attention to dining places in the island’s capital. Near the center of the city there is a great national restaurant Lyhnari. Traditional Greek salad, ... Open »
Skiathos Island
These taverns are usually located far from popular attractions and crowded beaches. If you’ve come to a tavern with Greek visitors, you are in a traditional tavern. You can also take the menu. Locals will never call horiatiki salad «Greek» salad, they will call it ... Open »
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