Mourga ★ 4.7
Chef Giannis Loukakis writes the menu each morning based on what the organic market and fishers deliver. Located in Ladadika. Kitchen leans creative seafood.
OrderDaily handwritten catch, Crayfish with goat garlic butter
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Olympos Naoussa ★ 4.6
Olympos Naoussa reopened in 2022 after thirty years in a 1926 building on Nikis Avenue. Located in Waterfront. Priced at €€€. Kitchen leans modern greek.
OrderChargrilled shrimps with pastrami, Mount Athos cod with fennel
SinTrofi ★ 4.5
SinTrofi's zero-waste philosophy shapes kitchen and cellar: the menu changes daily by season and market availability, as does the biodynamic wine list.
OrderDaily seasonal small plates, Biodynamic wine pairings
Mezen Salonica ★ 4.5
Mezen's never-ending philosophy: small plates arrive continuously until you signal otherwise. The tiny Rogoti Street location runs no reservations.
OrderFried red mullet, Kokoretsi of snapper, Calamari carbonara
Clochard ★ 4.5
Clochard operates at the intersection of French bistronomic discipline and Greek ingredient pride. Kitchen leans modern greek-french bistro.
OrderMonthly rotating tasting menu
Ouzeri Tsinari ★ 4.5
Tsinari has stood on this Ano Poli corner since 1865, originally a cafe during the Ottoman period. Priced at €. At Alexandras Papadopoulou 72.
OrderTzigerosarmas, Grilled seafood mezedes
Glykanisos ★ 4.4
A Pylaia landmark since 2008, Glykanisos distils its own tsipouro label called Euforikon from Muscat grapes and serves it alongside creative seafood plates.
OrderSmoked eel, Shrimp pasta, Ceviche
Maitr and Margarita ★ 4.4
This small Ladadika room operates September to May only, closing for the summer, and runs a seasonal menu built around whatever the team finds at the market.
OrderSeasonal market plates, Natural wine pairings
Deka Trapezia ★ 4.4
Ten tables on renovated Stratigou Kallari Street, led by chef Manolis Papoutsakis who also runs Charoupi. Located in Ladadika. Priced at €€.
OrderCretan pies, Seasonal meze relay
Diagonios 1977 ★ 4.2
Since 1977, Diagonios has stood on the Egnatia corner and produced what many locals regard as the city's most reliable souvlaki and gyros. Located in Centre.
OrderSouvlaki pita, Gyros pita
Ergon Agora ★ 4.1
Ergon Agora combines a greengrocer, butcher, fishmonger, bakery, and coffee roaster under one roof with a restaurant serving Greek food from 09:00.
OrderAll-day Greek brunch, House-made charcuterie
Canteen ★ 4.0
Awarded the city's best all-day restaurant, Canteen on Fanarioton Square serves brunch from 10am daily and extends to 7pm on Sundays. Located in Centre.
OrderPancakes, Kayanas eggs on focaccia
Giotis Gyradiko ★ 4.0
The city-centre gyradiko on Vasileos Irakliou serves consistent gyros until 3am on weekends. Counter service, standing only, fast turnaround.
OrderPork gyros, Double tzatziki gyros
Rouga ★ 4.0
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.
OrderTraditional Greek meze, Complimentary ouzo and dessert
Mia Feta Feta Bar ★ 3.9
Billed as the world's first feta bar, Mia Feta combines a retail Greek cheese counter with a casual dining concept built around feta and regional cheeses.
OrderGreek cheese platter, Feta-centric meze
Akti Ntovil ★ 3.9
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.
OrderFresh daily fish, Seafood meze
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