The Best Local Restaurants in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is a paradise for food lovers. From the best Greek Gyros to a variety of delicious meze, the city has something for every taste. Enjoy a traditional meze at Massalia stin Thessaloniki or have an authentic Greek dish at Mageires. Explore these and many more hidden gems to taste the local flavors of Thessaloniki.
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Nea Diagonios
A paradise of meat
In the eastern part of Thessaloniki, you can find the “paradise of meat”, the restaurant “Nea Diagonios” (literally, “New Diagonal”). Although the area is not touristy, it is worth visiting (don’t worry, there is a menu in English too).
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Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
Gorilas
Fine drinking & fun
"Gorilas" in Thessaloniki is run by an expert, world-class bartender, so you know the drinks are tantalizing for the senses. Also: don't miss the brunch!
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Giannis
Sykomanis
Massalia stin Thessaloniki
Gourmet meze
"Massalia stin Thessaloniki" quickly became the talk of the town in 2014 when it opened. Today, this restaurant systematically exceeds my expectations.
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Alexandros
Tsavdaroglou
Mangiare Gastro Bar
Great Neapolitan pizza
"Mangiare Gastro Bar" in Thessaloniki is the city's first real Neapolitan pizza restaurant! My favorite is the Diavola. Do also try their cocktail list...
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Giannis
Sykomanis
Extravaganza
Food and cocktails at its best
"Extravaganza" Thessaloniki offers delicious, Mediterranean-with-a-twist food. I first experienced truffle oil at this restaurant, and I now I can...
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Martina
Papaioannou
Roots
Vegetarian paradise
"Roots" Thessaloniki is a restaurant where I didn't need to flip the menu's pages to find something delicious and vegetarian to eat! Even families come...
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Martina
Papaioannou
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