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 …
Must-see restaurants in Thessaloniki
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
Bright, friendly and spilling onto the plaza, this welcoming taverna fills with happy local families and tables full of friends. Straightforward taverna…
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Thessaloniki
This bawdily decorated, iconic eatery near the White Tower is a local institution offering refreshingly light souvlaki and soutzoukakia (meat rissoles in…
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Thessaloniki
This friendly shopfront taverna is a true neighbourhood hang-out, a place where you can find top, home-cooked Greek fare, all served with warmth and…
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Thessaloniki
Ladadika's Cretan restaurant is enlivened by traditional music, an amiable background to platefuls of plump mussels and flaky cheese pies. Look for the…
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Thessaloniki
This upmarket patisserie chain has temptations including freshly baked tzoureki (brioche-style bread) and macarons, as well as confectionery and honey…
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Thessaloniki
Popular with locals, this excellent taverna in the heart of Ladadika serves up delicious standards, interesting regional specialities, good wines by the…
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Thessaloniki
Bombidia specialises in street food, serving meatballs on sticks, on a piece of paper – cheap, a bit messy and authentic. It's in the lively Modiano…
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Thessaloniki
Just above the Rotunda of Galerius, this classic bakery does great breads as well as Thessaloniki's best koulourakia vanilias – crunchy, slightly sweet…
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Thessaloniki
This wickedly indulgent confectionery and ice-cream parlour is a local favourite; its gelato-topped waffles are spoken of in rapturous whispers. There are…