Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Thessaloniki.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Thessaloniki. including where to go and what to order.
rOOTS has been Thessaloniki's pioneer vegan restaurant since 2014. The menu covers raw bowls, grain plates, seasonal soups, and a Sunday brunch format that consistently outdraws any meat alternative in the city. Completely plant-based, no exceptions.
Tarantula veganises Greek classics: moussaka without the bechamel, soutzoukakia with lentil and walnut, and a pastitsio built from mushroom ragu. One of the few vegan restaurants that successfully addresses the Thessaloniki palate rather than running an international menu.
Fully plant-based since 2014; the entire menu is vegetarian and vegan. The seasonal bowls, raw desserts, and market-sourced produce make rOOTS the first choice for any vegetarian visiting Thessaloniki.
SinTrofi's zero-waste seasonal kitchen always includes strong vegetarian options in its daily changing menu. The biodynamic wine cellar and organic produce sourcing mean vegetarian guests eat as well as the omnivore table.
Ergon Agora's menu carries extensive vegetarian options at every meal: grain salads, cheese boards, egg dishes, and plant-based meze plates built from the Greek pantry of its retail shelves. The brunch format is particularly strong for non-meat eaters.
Tarantula's plant-based versions of Greek classics are among the best vegetarian dishes available in Thessaloniki. The fully plant-based kitchen means every dish is vegetarian. The moussaka with lentil ragu is particularly recommended.
Ya Habibi is one of central Thessaloniki's best-known halal restaurants, on Egnatia near Vardaris. The menu covers Middle Eastern specialities including chicken mandi, falafel, shawarma, and lamb kebab. Generous portions, reasonable prices, dependable for halal-only travellers.
Pites tis Polis in the Ano Toumba district serves Turkish-style pide and lahmacun with halal meat. The wood-fired flatbreads with minced lamb, the lentil soup, and the bulgur pilaf are the dependable orders. A short tram ride east of the centre.
Nargis is a halal-friendly Indian restaurant near the centre, offering halal meat options across a standard tandoori, biryani, and curry menu. Among the few options in the city for South Asian food with halal sourcing confirmed at the table.
Shalom is currently the only kosher restaurant in Thessaloniki, operating from the Jewish Community Centre opposite the Modiano Market. Under the supervision of Rabbi Yoel Kaplan of Chabad Thessaloniki, the buffet covers meat and vegetarian dishes. Open March to October, Sunday to Thursday only. Reservations advised.
rOOTS kitchen is fully plant-based and naturally accommodates gluten-free requirements across most of the menu, with grain bowl options substituting wheat for quinoa, millet, or brown rice. Clear allergen labelling on all dishes.
Glykanisos's seafood-focused kitchen naturally produces many gluten-free dishes: grilled whole fish, seafood salads, and sashimi-style preparations. The kitchen is attentive to allergen requests and the menu clearly marks gluten-free options.
SinTrofi's seasonal kitchen works with gluten-free guests as a matter of principle given the zero-waste, seasonal approach. The daily menu includes clearly marked gluten-free options and the staff are knowledgeable about allergen cross-contamination.
TableJourney's Thessaloniki dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten_free venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.