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.
Whipped carp roe with olive oil, lemon and stale bread, the most important cold meze in the Thessaloniki tsipouradiko. Typically pale pink, from white salted carp rather than smoked cod roe.
Tarama, the salted carp roe used in the traditional Thessaloniki version, was sourced from the Macedonian lakes and rivers and from Black Sea imports. The meze survived both the Jewish and Asia Minor food cultures of the city and is now the first plate to arrive at every tsipouradiko, paired with a carafe of cold tsipouro and a basket of bread.
3 editor picks for Taramosalata in Thessaloniki, ranked by editorial score. All Thessaloniki signature dishes · Taramosalata 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.
Rouga ★ 4.0
ano-poli · Giannitson 14, Thessaloniki
Set on a cobbled Ano Poli street, Rouga is known for its fairy-light courtyard, circus-figure decor, and the Greek custom of complimentary ouzo and homemade.
Akti Ntovil ★ 3.9
centre · Pavlou Mela 13, Thessaloniki 546 22
A bright, relaxed seafood spot in the city centre, Akti Ntovil draws a loyal local crowd for fresh fish plates and unpretentious meze at prices noticeably.
Learn to cook it, or eat it with a guide
Taramosalata makes more sense with someone from Thessaloniki explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
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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.