Iliopetra is a fine-dining restaurant in Thessaloniki.
Iliopetra at the foot of Ano Poli is small, no-frills, and reservation-essential. Chef Giorgos Zannakis builds a daily menu fusing Greek classics with international accents, generating serious local and press attention since early 2025.
Address: Aischylou 5, Thessaloniki 546 34
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