eatinAttica
Athens, the Saronic coast and island communities: street food, bakeries, markets and a broad modern Greek table.
Regional foods
Σουβλάκι
dishSouvlaki
Grilled skewered meat or a wrapped street-food meal found throughout Greece.
Κουλούρι
breadKoulouri
Sesame-coated bread ring strongly associated with city bakeries and street stands.
Λουκουμάδες
sweetLoukoumades
Small fried dough bites traditionally finished with honey and cinnamon.
Παστίτσιο
dishPastitsio
Baked pasta layered with seasoned minced meat and béchamel.
Μουσακάς
dishMoussaka
Layered aubergine, meat sauce and béchamel, now one of the best-known Greek dishes.
Γεμιστά
dishGemista
Tomatoes and peppers filled with rice, herbs and sometimes minced meat.