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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-02-12

Take a walk through the famous Ladadika area, near Aristotelous square, and you will find a number of traditional restaurants, ouzeries and taverns. Enjoy grills and inventive recipes such as kontosouvli, giaprakia and gardoubes with a glass of wine or ouzo. If you are craving seafood, you will be excited to try mussel pilaf, grilled sardine, frutti di mare, shrimp saganaki and stuffed squid in one of the many fish taverns of the town.

Thessaloniki caters to a variety of tastes. The service is usually unhurried yet very friendly, and most people are comfortable speaking English. Traditional Macedonian food, Oriental cuisine and European cuisine, as well as many vegan and vegetarian options await you.

Full tou Meze

Full tou Meze

Smack in the centre of Thessaloniki sits Full tou Meze — a wildly popular and forever crowded restaurant. Take the opportunity to try an array of small dishes like dolmas, fresh tzatziki, spicy grilled peppers, fava and all sorts of grilled meatballs, meats, seafood and vegetables with delectable sauces. The food pairs nicely with local beer, wine or ouzo. No need to reserve a table, but you might need to wait a bit to be seated.

Mia Feta

Mia Feta

Mia Feta is a cheese bar that’s all about the salty and crumbly Greek delicacy. Grab a bite right there or get a delicious bundle to go. This shop/bar combo uses ingredients delivered daily from their organic farm, giving old traditions a modern reinterpretations. Try the creamy yogurt swirled with pomegranate and linseed, bite into a black olive cookie filled with feta cream and studded with beetroot pearls. Pair exceptional Greek wines with sweet-and-sour desserts.

Palati

Palati

Palati is a delightful restaurant that serves traditional Greek dishes and has live music every day. The atmosphere is authentic and the service outstanding. You won't find anything too experimental here: just good old classics cooked with skill and dedication. A great place to try some ouzo, too!

Molyvos

Molyvos

Molyvos restaurant and meze bar is described as 'eclectic'. It is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building reminiscent of a 1900s Greek high society. Authentic Lesbos cuisine with oriental touch: try their aubergine rolls and clay pot cooked feta with tomatoes. For dessert, get honey beignets with sesame — it's a must.

Nea Diagonios

Nea Diagonios

Nea Diagonios is well-known for its gyros and soutzoukakia (a local type of meatballs). They also offer a gluten-free menu with a special handmade cheeseburger. Enjoy your dinner with a beer from artisanal breweries like Nissos from Tinos and Donkey from Santorini. The prices are quite democratic compared to the neighbouring restaurants.

rOOTS Vegetarian & Vegan Place

rOOTS Vegetarian & Vegan Place

The vegetarian/vegan rOOTS is a cute little restaurant in the centre of Thessaloniki, near Aristotelous Square. They serve meatless versions of beloved Greek dishes as well as delightful adaptations of international cuisine. Tried the vegan gyros (seitan) — the best option for vegans who still want to have a taste of the traditional gyros. Every dish seems to have been made with Instagram in mind. Cocktails and wines are delicious, too.

B. Restaurant

B. Restaurant

Combine your visit at the Byzantine Museum with a meal at the upscale B. Restaurant (pronounced 'veta') or stop by in the evening to feel the romantic atmosphere over a dinner. The menu with Mediterranean dishes is changed on a regular basis and is seasonal.

Negroponte

Negroponte

Negroponte is a small and cosy place serving traditional dishes and meze. Charming service, great prices and a wonderful atmosphere at a quieter end of a string of outdoor restaurants. You can participate in the nightlife without without having to raise your voice to be heard. Try their fava as a starter and enjoy beautifully cooked mains with inventive touches.

Charlie D. Brasserie

Charlie D. Brasserie

The elegant European Charlie D. Brasserie right in the city centre has a great atmosphere perfect for a coffee early in the morning, a light lunch mid-day, a gourmet dinner in the evening or delicious cocktails in the middle of the night, with jazz music to complement any occasion.

Rodi & Meli

Rodi & Meli

Rodi & Meli is a rustic family-owned restaurant in Ladadika district. Their specialty is fish and seafood. A perfect venue for fine dining at a reasonable price. The chefs cook traditional Greek dishes with passion. Try their tuna fillet, gavros fish and creatively served calamari.

Frutti di Mare

Frutti di Mare

Frutti di Mare is a seafood restaurant close to the Aristotelous Square, nestled across from the Turkish hammam. Great staff, exceptional food and trendy interior come together to create a special evening or lunch date.

Tiganies & Sxares

Tiganies & Sxares

Tiganies & Sxares serves mainly grilled meat dishes. The atmosphere is authentically Greek and the staff is very friendly. The restaurant offers a great balance between quality and price: big portions, succulent grilled goodies and fresh salads.

Ouzeri tou Kabouri

Ouzeri tou Kabouri

Ouzeri tou Kabouri is a traditional Greek taverna with fresh seafood and mouthwatering dishes. With over 20 years of experience, the restaurant prides itself on its quality and excellent service. The decor is traditional, creating an authentic atmosphere. Get ready for a perfect culinary experience with joyful and fast service, delicious food, large portions and reasonable prices.

Takadum

Takadum

Takadum is a lovely local restaurant that serves affordable, delicious Greek food and wine. From early evening on there's a lively buzz around this streetcorner taverna.

Prytanio

Prytanio

If you are in Thessaloniki and you want to get away from the crowd, this is the ideal place. Prytanio is run by a lovely couple who will make you feel right at home and will spoil you with great, simple and authentic Greek food.

Firenze

Firenze

If you are craving authentic Italian food — head over to Firenze. The friendly and helpful staff serves fresh pasta, risotto and pizza. End your evening with a sweet dessert and just enjoy the warm atmosphere.

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