Macedonia
Set just back from the portside tavernas and their ingratiating hucksters, gleaming-white Kritikos is the place for seafood in Ouranoupoli. Freshness is…
Must-see restaurants in Macedonia
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Thessaloniki
The humming open kitchen here keeps punters happy with food that's innovative yet rooted in the Greek fundamentals. Expect treats such as garganelli …
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Macedonia
Don't doubt the commitment to 'slow food' at this cosy corner restaurant on the Sakoulevas River. The telltale snail isn't for show: the owner (who found…
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Thessaloniki
Elegant and relaxed, yet serious about everything that issues from its open kitchen, Mourgá is everything that's delightful about Greek food, Thessaloniki…
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Thessaloniki
Just inside the western Byzantine Walls, Sempriko has become a by-word for excellent food. Enormous steaks immersed in truffle oil are expertly grilled,…
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Macedonia
This humble taverna, bang in the centre of Agios Germanos, dishes up some of the best homemade Greek food in the region. Pies filled with nettles or other…
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Thessaloniki
This charismatic little backstreet joint, decorated with herb garlands, utensils, event posters and even a vintage jukebox, is locally loved for its…
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Macedonia
Overlooking a photogenic and always-lively square in the city's most handsome district, Ntoltsó is a family restaurant of long pedigree where you can be…
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Macedonia
The most experimental kitchen in Litohoro, Gastrodromio doesn't forget the basics of good Greek cuisine, merely adding a little flair in dishes such as…
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Macedonia
Backed by tumble-down traditional stone houses and overlooking the Tripitamos River, 12 Grada is a lovely little find. Try dishes such as sous-vide pork…
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Thessaloniki
This convivial ouzerie (a taverna serving food that complements ouzo) sits on a quiet crossroads in Ano Poli. In operation since the 19th century, it…
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Macedonia
The laneways bordering Panagia and the portside parts of town are rich with ouzeries and tavernas where Kavalans congregate for lingering weekend lunches…
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Thessaloniki
This Ano Poli taverna's ordinary looks hide some extraordinary food. Slow-cooked pork shank in thyme, anything grilled, and daily specials such as…
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Thessaloniki
Agora restaurant is part of the Ergon chain, dedicated to the best Greek produce, from Pindos mountain truffles to Alonissos tuna. The food at this deli…
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Thessaloniki
Up in the heights of Ano Poli, beneath one of the best-preserved stretches of the city's Byzantine walls, Radikal is a handsomely styled restaurant where…
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Macedonia
This gloriously situated taverna in Sarti has tables right on the sand and an excellent seafood-dominated menu. Choose from the day's catch, but don't…
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Thessaloniki
Beneath walls strikingly decorated with classical-painting mash-ups (think Botticelli's Venus emerging from a piece of aerosol art), this charming little…
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Thessaloniki
This earthy Ano Poli restaurant sources many of its ingredients locally and from its own back garden. Using what's in season, it serves a diverse range of…
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Macedonia
They take their meat seriously at Bergiṓtiko, selecting well-marbled and aged steaks for the grill, or stewing it to spoon-ready tenderness with homemade…
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Thessaloniki
Many locals will agree that this is the best pizza place in town. Simple decor, with chic touches in the way of elegant wooden tables and vintage lamps,…
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Thessaloniki
This Ladadika favourite sees families, friends and workmates pack broad tables to order mezedhes and mains such as marathopita (Cretan fennel-and-cheese…
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Macedonia
Yorgos, the fisherman who runs this driftwood beach bar and 'restaurant', lives here year-round; in the summer he prepares his catch for guests on an open…
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Macedonia
This waterside taverna has been sizzling sensational seafood since 1960. With a rousing rembetika (blues songs) soundtrack and outdoor seating with views…
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Macedonia
The broad decking and engaging service at this wonderfully situated waterside restaurant provide the ideal setting to enjoy a long summer-evening repast…
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Macedonia
First there's the dining room: extravagantly colourful, with murals that could be Mexican, Indian, Russian, or none of the above, and an unabashed…
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Macedonia
Named for the bazaar that flourished near here under Turkish rule, To Pazari is an unpretentious, tile-floored little place where the owner is usually in…
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Thessaloniki
This chic patisserie chain (the name is French for 'wheat') offers a tooth-tingling range, from traditional Cretan baked goods to dainty cupcakes, at all…
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Thessaloniki
A veritable institution since 1960, Elenidis specialises in Thessaloniki's favourite pastry, the trigona. This sweet, flaky triangular cone, filled with…
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Macedonia
'Old Town' is a lovely restaurant inside a waterfront mansion opening onto a spacious courtyard, where you can spend hours over your food and wine as the…
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Macedonia
A short walk from the waterfalls, this local favourite, set in a glass construction, has spit-roasted lamb and grilled meat specialities, as well as a…
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Thessaloniki
This is grandmother's cooking in a very literal way. Simple Greek classics from grills to salads to cheese-stuffed meats have been served with the same…
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Macedonia
A wonderfully convivial ouzerie (taverna that serves ouzo, amongst other drinks) a little way from Edessa's busier spots, Ousies is a place where younger…
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Thessaloniki
Occupying a handsomely-rejuvenated port warehouse with views of the Gulf of Thessaloniki (Thermaïkos Kolpos) from its outdoor tables, Kitchen comes into…
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Macedonia
A good seafood taverna with tables on the waterfront, just above the beach at the southern end of the strip. Try the grilled fish, big refreshing salads,…
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Thessaloniki
Glistening syrup-soaked treats have been luring dessert fans into Chatzis since 1908, back when Thessaloniki was still an Ottoman city. Try the moist,…
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Macedonia
Justifiably popular, Meze Meze offers an unchallenging selection of Greek favourites, distinguished by freshness, generosity and a sure instinct for the…
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Macedonia
A proper local taverna that is as frill-free as it is authentic – go for the beetroot salad with feta, grilled peppers, shrimp saganaki (fried with cheese…
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Thessaloniki
With their views of the White Tower, Zythos' outside tables are a scenic spot to enjoy a fava-bean purée topped with capers or feast on beautifully smoked…
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Thessaloniki
This close to the port, it makes sense to try Thessaloniki's take on fish and chips, prepared here since 1940. Thick cuts of salt cod are expertly fried…
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Thessaloniki
Bright, friendly and spilling onto the plaza, this welcoming taverna fills with happy local families and tables full of friends. Straightforward taverna…
