Xanthopoulos ★ 4.0
A Thessaloniki institution for grilled meats, Xanthopoulos on Ippokratous has been turning out pork chops, kokoretsi, and lamb skewers since the 1960s.
Location
Address: Doxis 4, Thessaloniki
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