Tarantula is a dietary-friendly spot in Thessaloniki.
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.
Address: Olympoy 127, Thessaloniki
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.
