Thessaloniki Food Walking Tour : Smell, taste and feel
Discover the flavors of Thessaloniki on a guided food tour. Taste local delicacies, sip on ouzo or wine, and learn about the culinary history of the area.
Elongated spiced meatballs in cumin and cinnamon tomato sauce, the most directly traceable Asia Minor refugee dish in the Thessaloniki kitchen.
Brought to Thessaloniki by the 1923 refugees from Smyrna (Izmir). The spice profile of cumin and cinnamon in savoury preparations was characteristic of the Asia Minor kitchen and unusual in mainland Greek cooking. The dish became so associated with Thessaloniki that it is now taught as a Macedonian classic.
2 editor picks for Soutzoukakia Smyrneika in Thessaloniki, ranked by editorial score. All Thessaloniki signature dishes · Soutzoukakia Smyrneika across every city.
Ouzeri Tsinari ★ 4.5
ano-poli · Alexandras Papadopoulou 72, Thessaloniki 546 33
Tsinari has stood on this Ano Poli corner since 1865, originally a cafe during the Ottoman period. Priced at €. At Alexandras Papadopoulou 72.
Nea Folia ★ 4.3
ano-poli · Aristomenous 4, Thessaloniki
Operating since 1967 on the edge of Ano Poli, Nea Folia serves dishes that have largely vanished from city-centre menus: liver with cabbage.
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Cooking classes for Foodies, Discover Greek cuisine.
“Cooking classes for Foodies” are the best way to experience the Greek culinary treasures and learn about the local culture. A seminar from an approved culinary school.
Thessaloniki: Greek Cooking Class, Market Visit and Lunch
Unleash your inner chef in Thessaloniki! Join our cooking class to master authentic Greek flavors and create delicious memories in the heart of this culinary haven.