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Traditional Greek Restaurants in Santorini & Greece

Traditional Greek restaurants serve the classics — moussaka, souvlaki, fresh fish, and Santorinian specialties like fava and tomatokeftedes — the essential taste of the island.

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KooKoo Bar Restaurant Sunset Rooftop: View restaurant
KooKoo Bar Restaurant Sunset Rooftop
Mediterranean, Traditional Greek

KooKoo Bar Restaurant Sunset Rooftop

Santorini

Stylish rooftop venue in Oia serving creative cocktails, Mediterranean dishes, and front-row sunset views across the volcanic caldera.

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OROSCOPO restaurant
Contemporary European, Traditional Greek

OROSCOPO restaurant

Athens

Reliable Athens restaurant near the National Gallery serving handmade pasta, stone-baked pizza, and contemporary Greek favorites.

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Katsaboo Santorini: View restaurant
Katsaboo Santorini
Greek, Mediterranean, Santorinian, Seafood, Meat, Vegetarian/Vegan, Fish

Katsaboo Santorini

Santorini

Stylish restaurant at Calm Collection near Fira known for modern Santorinian cuisine, farm ingredients, and relaxed poolside dining.

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Lava Tavern: View restaurant
Lava Tavern
Farm-to-Table, Traditional Greek

Lava Tavern

Santorini

Relaxed Perivolos beach taverna where guests visit the open kitchen to choose from freshly baked casseroles and seafood trays.

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Mavros Gatos: View restaurant
Mavros Gatos
Grill & BBQ, Traditional Greek

Mavros Gatos

Athens

Authentic Pangrati neighborhood taverna acclaimed by locals for succulent lamb chops, grilled meats, and classic taverna atmosphere.

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Strofi Athenian Restaurant: View restaurant
Strofi Athenian Restaurant
Taverna, Traditional Greek

Strofi Athenian Restaurant

Athens

Longstanding Athenian restaurant founded in 1975, celebrated for rooftop views of the Acropolis and classic Greek recipes.

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Bandiera
International, Traditional Greek

Bandiera

Athens

Lively Psyrri restaurant featuring fragrant Constantinople-inspired Greek dishes, yogurt kebabs, and mezze sharing platters.

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Ella Greek Cooking: View restaurant
Ella Greek Cooking
Traditional Greek

Ella Greek Cooking

Athens

Central Athens eatery and specialty deli near Syntagma serving market-fresh Greek recipes made with regional farmhouse produce.

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Santorini Mou Tavern: View restaurant
Santorini Mou Tavern
Contemporary European, Taverna, Traditional Greek

Santorini Mou Tavern

Santorini

Welcoming Finikia village taverna celebrated for homemade Greek cooking, barrel wine, and nightly acoustic guitar singalongs.

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Kokkalo: View restaurant
Kokkalo
Street Food & Casual, Traditional Greek

Kokkalo

Santorini

Firostefani meat tavern known for prime grilled steaks, slow-roasted pork shank, and traditional island mezedes.

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The Traditional
Traditional Greek

The Traditional

Athens

Classic Athens taverna preserving century-old Greek culinary recipes, oven-baked casseroles, and seasonal vegetable dishes.

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MIRONI Greek Restaurant: View restaurant
MIRONI Greek Restaurant
Taverna, Traditional Greek

MIRONI Greek Restaurant

Athens

Metaxourgeio taverna serving traditional Greek stews and grilled meats with live acoustic music performances.

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Krasopoulio tou Kokkora: View restaurant
Krasopoulio tou Kokkora
Traditional Greek, Wine Bar

Krasopoulio tou Kokkora

Athens

Rustic wine taverna in Athens’ Psyrri district known for rooster in wine sauce, traditional appetizers, and barrel-aged wines.

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To Kati Allo
Traditional Greek

To Kati Allo

Athens

Family-run neighborhood taverna near the Acropolis Museum offering home-cooked casseroles, oven bakes, and daily Greek specials.

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Rare Greek Restaurant Santorini: View restaurant
Rare Greek Restaurant Santorini
Farm-to-Table, Traditional Greek

Rare Greek Restaurant Santorini

Santorini

Imerovigli restaurant highlighting rare Cycladic ingredients, local farm produce, and wood-oven preparations.

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Pyrgos Restaurant
Traditional Greek, Wine Bar

Pyrgos Restaurant

Santorini

Hilltop restaurant in Pyrgos village offering Mediterranean cuisine, volcanic soil ingredients, and panoramic 360-degree views across Santorini.

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EATERY Bairaktaris Aiolou: View restaurant
EATERY Bairaktaris Aiolou
Mediterranean, Traditional Greek

EATERY Bairaktaris Aiolou

Athens

Bustling Athens eatery on Aiolou Street serving handmade pita gyros, grilled souvlaki skewers, and quick Greek street fare.

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Metaxi Mas
Greek, Cretan, Santorinian, Mediterranean, Seafood

Metaxi Mas

Santorini

Metaxi Mas in Exo Gonia is celebrated for authentic Cretan-Santorinian dishes, local raki, and open courtyard dining overlooking the valley.

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Athena ‘s Cook: View restaurant
Athena ‘s Cook
Mediterranean, Street Food & Casual, Traditional Greek

Athena ‘s Cook

Athens

Central Athens restaurant near Syntagma Square offering grilled calamari, traditional moussaka, and local Greek craft beers.

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