Akti Ntovil is a tsipouradiko restaurant in Thessaloniki.
One of the most dependable tsipouradika in the centre, Akti Ntovil follows the house format of cold tsipouro plus rotating meze plates arriving without ordering. Reliable taramosalata, fried calamari, and a daily fish special. Lunch and dinner, no reservations.
Address: Pavlou Mela 13, Thessaloniki 546 22
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