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GREECE · FOOD & DRINK

Greek cuisine.
Start with a taste.

Explore local specialties here, or go straight to restaurants in your chosen city.

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Greek moussaka · illustrative dish photo
Greek moussaka · illustrative dish photo · Cifo Buscemi · CC BY 3.0

WHAT TO EAT

Local dishes, explained.

These are specialties from our featured city guides. Regional styles and availability vary.

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Souvlaki wrap

Grilled meat in pita with garnishes; pork and chicken are common, so confirm your choice.

Planning estimate: €4–7

Where to look: Volvi, Evripidou 24–26

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Spanakopita

Spinach-filled filo pie, often containing feta.

Planning estimate: €3–6

Where to look: City bakeries

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Loukoumades

Small fried dough balls with syrup or other toppings.

Planning estimate: €5–9

Where to look: Greek sweet shops

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Gyros pita

Sliced spit-roasted meat wrapped with garnish.

Planning estimate: €4–7

Where to look: Savvikos and local grill shops

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Meze

Small dishes to share; decide the number of plates before ordering.

Planning estimate: €15–30 per person

Where to look: Ladadika tavernas

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Apaki

Cretan smoked pork, often served as a meze.

Planning estimate: €9–16

Where to look: Regional restaurants such as Peskesi

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Chochlioi

Cretan snail dishes; ask for the day’s preparation.

Planning estimate: €10–18

Where to look: Traditional Cretan kitchens

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Gamopilafo

A rich rice dish cooked with meat stock; not a vegetarian rice side.

Editorial planning estimate: 13–22 EUR

Where to look: Traditional Cretan kitchens

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Boureki

A baked courgette-and-potato dish with local cheese, especially associated with Chania.

Editorial planning estimate: 10–17 EUR

Where to look: Cretan taverns

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Tsigariasto

Slow-cooked meat, often goat or lamb, with a simple rich preparation.

Editorial planning estimate: 16–26 EUR

Where to look: Chrysostomos and traditional kitchens

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GO STRAIGHT TO THE TABLE

Find restaurants by city.

Different places. Different flavours.

Compare the specialties and food neighbourhoods in our featured destinations. This is a starting selection, rather than a complete map of every regional cuisine.

Plan your food budget.

Examples from the city guides below. Planning estimates are per dish or stated portion, not a full-day allowance. Check service charges, drinks and current menus separately.

CityExample dishPrice guidance
AthensSouvlaki wrapPlanning estimate: €4–7
AthensSpanakopitaPlanning estimate: €3–6
ThessalonikiBougatsaPlanning estimate: €3–6
ThessalonikiKoulouriPlanning estimate: €1–3
HeraklionDakosPlanning estimate: €7–12
HeraklionKalitsouniaPlanning estimate: €2–5
ChaniaDakosEditorial planning estimate: 7–12 EUR
ChaniaGamopilafoEditorial planning estimate: 13–22 EUR
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Sources & guide notes

Compiled from our October 2026 city food guides. Sources, exact addresses, current-menu links and photo credits are available in the linked guides. Food photographs illustrate the named dish unless a specific venue is identified; display crops may differ from the original.

https://www.visitgreece.gr/

https://www.thisisathens.org/restaurants/greek-food

https://www.thisisathens.org/restaurants/cheap-eats/best-street-food-athens

https://guide.michelin.com/pl/en/attica/athens/restaurant/delta

https://www.ab.gr/el/storelocator

https://www.lidl-hellas.gr/s/el-GR/anazitisi-katastimaton/

https://www.thisisathens.org/shopping/athens-central-food-market

https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/70665/best-places-to-eat-in-athens

http://feyrouz.gr/

https://wanderlog.com/place/details/268066

http://www.manimani.com.gr/

https://www.veganaki.gr/

https://karamanlidika.gr/

http://www.ctc-restaurant.com/

https://www.manimani.com.gr/

https://thessaloniki.travel/exploring-the-city/gastronomy/

https://savvikos.gr/en/stores/

https://rouga.com.gr/en/

https://extravaganza.setmore.com/

https://thessaloniki.gr/markets/?lang=en

https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/74312/where-to-eat-best-restaurants-in-thessaloniki

https://wanderlog.com/place/details/483694

http://choureal.com/

http://kanoula.gr/

http://rouga.com.gr/

https://roots.restaurant/reservation/

http://gradanuevo.gr/

https://rouga.com.gr/

https://peskesicrete.gr/en/restaurant-heraklion-crete

https://savoidakis.gr/en/

https://peskesicrete.gr/en/contact

https://www.pagopoieion.gr/?lang=el

https://www.heraklion.gr/en/visitor/walking-town/sight-seeing.html

https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/70825/best-places-to-eat-in-heraklion

https://wanderlog.com/place/details/1042579

https://www.facebook.com/kanateliaslunchrestaurant/

https://peskesicrete.gr/el

https://www.facebook.com/taverna.erganos/

https://wanderlog.com/place/details/1125362

http://www.7thalases.gr/

https://chaniabus.gr/en/tickets

https://chaniabus.gr/

https://www.chaniatourism.gr/monuments/

https://www.amch.gr/en/

https://mar-mus-crete.gr/en/

https://www.chaniatourism.gr/

https://gyroschania.gr/en/

https://visitchania.gr/en/places-to-eat/

https://www.synka-sm.gr/

https://www.lidl-hellas.gr/