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High in the Rhodopi Mountains, this isolated taverna feels like a fairy tale, and the food is definitely magic: spicy kebab romani (beef patties), beans…
Must-see restaurants in Thrace
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This wood-and-stone taverna has some of the most sumptuous cuisine around, especially from the 'Oriental dishes' page of the menu: hunkar begendi (tender…
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This cake shop has been satisfying Xanthi's sweet tooth since 1926. It's a good place to try Thrace's festive karioka – cakes of light walnut-studded…
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One of several enticing old-fashioned restaurants in the shady lanes off Ermou, Petrino serves Greek-Turkish mezedhes such as garlicky aubergine and…
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Perched on a hill in the Thracian countryside, this destination restaurant has a lord-of-the-manor feel, all stone walls and antler chandeliers. The…
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Grilled meats, bountiful salads, house-made tsipouro (pomace liquor) and the feeling you stumbled onto a secret hideaway: this quirky taverna has…
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This bargain canteen caters to workers in the adjacent commercial kitchen, as well as the crowd that arrives for Didymotiho's Tuesday market, which sets…
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Go with an appetite to sample all the local Turkish-inflected forms of pites (pies) here, from flaky layered giozlemes filled with greens to creamy open…
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All the classics are done well at this estiatorio (restaurant serving ready-made food as well as à la carte), a block back from the harbourfront hubbub…
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Considered one of the best tavernas in the area, Agios Giorgos sits by a chapel of the same name, on a hill above Lepti, about 10 minutes' drive west of…
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This cheery cafe is good for a lighter meal, coffee or a drink. Order at the counter from the day's selection of soups, a few hot lunch options (meatballs…
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Go through the passage next to Alpha Bank to find this cheap and cheerful mezedhopoleio, a branch of a Thessaloniki favourite, where there's often live…
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Tucked among old olive groves and overlooking Demir Ali Beach, this sleek restaurant-lounge is expert in higher-end seafood, from sizzling shrimp saganaki…
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Tucked by a little patch of green, off the main street, this is a pleasant place for a bargain light meal (unless you get a giant pork chop – but that's…
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One of two tavernas in the village of Dadia, this one has a menu that excels both in local game meats and more standard basics, such as a supremely…
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This friendly, modern restaurant has an excellent selection of meat, as the name suggests, but also great fresh salads and other veggie dishes to round…
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This traditional family taverna is just a little more dressed up than usual, and it does all its grilling over charcoal. This gives the usual options –…
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This tidy steam-table restaurant has been dishing up hearty home-style stews and slow-cooked vegetables for decades. Pick from the day's specials, such as…
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Try the grilled octopus and mullet, some delicate fried seafood and some of the fresh, simple salads at this rather chic little fish taverna tucked away…
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'Sweet Corner' is a tiny village house on Xanthi's modern commercial main street. All made in-house, the sugary treats include baklava that's oozing syrup…
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Nedim has been serving some of the best baklava west of İstanbul since 1950. Sample kadayif (bird's nests of pistachio and pastry), Turkish delight in a…
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A good option for a quick snack and a taste of Turkey, with lahmajoun (spicy-meat-topped flatbread), doner kebab and salads. On the same street are two…
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A good destination if you want to explore the city away from the old town. The food is standard but satisfying, and the atmosphere is usually lively, with…
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Across the road from the hot springs in Thermes is this simple taverna with spit-roasted goat or lamb and other solid country food. Call ahead if it's not…
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With burgers and pasta and some semi-Greek dishes, Safran's menu is a little bit of a hodgepodge, but the food is fresh and changes with the seasons…
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When all you want is a simple, inexpensive and fast meal, head for Kosmidis for spit-roasted chicken, plus roasted potatoes and a salad. It's only a block…
