Greek Cuisine

Souvlaki

Skewers of grilled meat, usually pork or chicken, often served with grilled bread, lemon, sauces, and sometimes rice or fries. It's a staple of Greek fast food.

Moussaka

A layered dish consisting of sliced eggplant and minced meat, covered with a thick béchamel sauce and baked until golden brown. Variations might include potatoes or zucchini.

Gyros

Similar to souvlaki, gyros is made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, typically served wrapped in a pita with tomato, onion, fries, and tzatziki sauce.

Spanakopita

A savory pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg, and seasoning, wrapped in filo dough and baked until crisp.

Horiatiki

A salad consisting of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, and olives, dressed with olive oil, oregano, and occasionally vinegar. It's a common side dish or light meal.

Dolmadakia (Dolmas)

Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and herbs, often served with lemon wedges. Meat versions exist as well.

Baklava

Fasolada

A traditional Greek bean soup made with white beans, olive oil, and vegetables. It's considered by many as the national food of Greece.

Pastitsio

Often described as Greek lasagna, pastitsio includes layers of pasta, minced meat with tomato sauce, and a creamy béchamel sauce on top, baked until golden.

Grilled squid and octopus

These seafood dishes are celebrated for their simplicity, letting the fresh flavors shine through. The squid and octopus are typically marinated with a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, then grilled, resulting in tender and slightly charred morsels.