Must see restaurants in 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 …

Elegant and relaxed, yet serious about everything that issues from its open kitchen, Mourgá is everything that's delightful about Greek food, 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,…

This charismatic little backstreet joint, decorated with herb garlands, utensils, event posters and even a vintage jukebox, is locally loved for its…

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…

This Ano Poli taverna's ordinary looks hide some extraordinary food. Slow-cooked pork shank in thyme, anything grilled, and daily specials such as…

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…

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…

Beneath walls strikingly decorated with classical-painting mash-ups (think Botticelli's Venus emerging from a piece of aerosol art), this charming little…

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…

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,…

This Ladadika favourite sees families, friends and workmates pack broad tables to order mezedhes and mains such as marathopita (Cretan fennel-and-cheese…

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…

A veritable institution since 1960, Elenidis specialises in Thessaloniki's favourite pastry, the trigona. This sweet, flaky triangular cone, filled with…

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…

Occupying a handsomely-rejuvenated port warehouse with views of the Gulf of Thessaloniki (Thermaïkos Kolpos) from its outdoor tables, Kitchen comes into…

Glistening syrup-soaked treats have been luring dessert fans into Chatzis since 1908, back when Thessaloniki was still an Ottoman city. Try the moist,…

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…

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…

Bright, friendly and spilling onto the plaza, this welcoming taverna fills with happy local families and tables full of friends. Straightforward taverna…