Thessaloniki
This bawdily decorated, iconic eatery near the White Tower is a local institution offering refreshingly light souvlaki and soutzoukakia (meat rissoles in…
Must-see restaurants in Macedonia
Macedonia
This cheerful family-run taverna in Panagia isn't expensive, yet delivers an expertly cooked menu of meaty Greek favourites. Locals come for the barbecued…
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…
Macedonia
This quality, sprawling seafood restaurant on Ammouliani island sits right above the ferry dock, with pretty harbour views. Alongside the daily catch, it…
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…
Thessaloniki
This upmarket patisserie chain has temptations including freshly baked tzoureki (brioche-style bread) and macarons, as well as confectionery and honey…
Thessaloniki
Popular with locals, this excellent taverna in the heart of Ladadika serves up delicious standards, interesting regional specialities, good wines by the…
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…
Macedonia
Dishing out a catch that may or may not have landed on the adjacent waterfront, this sprawling harbourside restaurant offers decent misto fritto (mixed…
Macedonia
Scaling, gutting, frying and grilling since 1953, Kymata gets some of its fish from the Aegean, and the rest from the lake that laps against its inviting…
Macedonia
Sitting prominently in the green space between the central square and the gorge of the Enipeas River, Erato makes use of its plum position to draw in the…
Macedonia
With awning-shaded tables spilling out onto an arcade in central Florina, unpretentious Koukoutsi serves refreshing mezedhes, steamed mussels, and famous…
Thessaloniki
Just above the Rotunda of Galerius, this classic bakery does great breads as well as Thessaloniki's best koulourakia vanilias – crunchy, slightly sweet…
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…
Macedonia
This lakefront taverna is just north of central Kastoria. Featuring well-prepared Greek specialities, it has impressive stone arches, ambient lighting,…
Macedonia
Publicly owned Katarraktes Edessas, before the waterfalls, is an old-school restaurant serving standard but dependable fare. Hearing the rushing of the…
Macedonia
Steaks, traditional sausage, souvlaki and other meaty Greek favourites are all good at this gregarious little stone-walled taverna, which spills out onto…
Macedonia
If you're waiting for a train, this taverna on the crossroads above the station serves good Greek standards in a faux-rustic interior.
