Everybody knows about the Mediterranean cuisine, the Greek virgin oil and the... Greek Mousaka! In Thessaloniki one of the best places for home-made food is Mageires (which means “Cooks/Chefs” in Greek, the people who cook the food).
Everyday (except Sunday) you can find Greek specialties in their cosy little place such as Mousaka, Gemista (peppers filled with rice and baked in the oven), Pastitsio (thick pasta with minced meat and bechamel), greens (like peas, okra or green beans), even a spaghetti with minced meat or with tomato sauce, and at least 4 different kinds of salads you can choose from. The price for the main dishes is between 5€ to 7€ and 5€ for the salads. Please note that the prices are lower if you choose to take-away.
Ask the very polite ladies about their "buffet" menu, which includes one main, one salad, bread, one bottle of water or a beverage and a dessert for 8€! Greek cuisine in a cosy environment, with great prices and in its finest form. Don't miss it!
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