eatinEpirus
Mountain cheeses, pies, dairy, lamb and wild greens form one of Greece’s strongest regional food identities.
Regional foods
Κασσόπιτα
dishKassopita
A simple cheese pie associated with Epirus, often made without elaborate pastry.
Μπλατσαριά
dishBlatsaria
Greens pie with a cornmeal-based top and bottom, associated with Epirus.
Μετσοβόνε
cheeseMetsovone
A smoked semi-hard cheese associated with Metsovo.
Κοντοσούβλι
dishKontosouvli
Large chunks of seasoned meat slowly roasted on a spit.
Πίτες Ηπείρου
dishEpirus Pies
A broad family of handmade savory pies filled with greens, cheese, meat or seasonal ingredients.
Γαλοτύρι
cheeseGalotyri
Soft tangy Greek cheese traditionally linked with Epirus and Thessaly.
