rOOTS ★ 4.5
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.
Shalom Restaurant is a dietary-friendly spot in Thessaloniki.
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.
Address: Vasileos Irakliou 26, Thessaloniki 546 24
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.
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.