Mouthwatering Food to Eat in Greece

Greece is a country rich in tasty and unique foods, and eating is a large part of the culture. So visiting without trying a wide variety of the foods would be to miss out on a major part of the culture and history of Greece. 

PLAN YOUR TRIP

We always recommend you try as many different foods as possible, so we’ve put together this list of beverages and foods you must eat and drink in Greece as a guide to help you remember the top list of foods to look for.  

MOUSSAKA

Moussaka is an eggplant and ground meat casserole that is topped with a thick creamy layer of bechamel sauce.  

GYROS

You can order gyros with a variety of different meats, including beef, lamb, chicken and pork.

GREEK SALAD

A Greek salad isn’t made with lettuce in Greece. No meal in Greece is complete without a Greek Salad as a starter.  

DOLMADES

It’s a rice and herb-stuffed grape leaf, usually served as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter. 

SOUVLAKI

The most typical version of souvlaki is lamb. Chunks of lamb are marinated in a lemon and olive oil bath to make it flavorful and tender. 

KOULOURIA

They taste similar to a soft pretzel, but they’re covered in toasted sesame seeds and no salt.  

TYROPITA

Made from either filo dough stuffed with feta or another savory filling, or a firmer dough, stuffed with the same ingredients.  

GREEK WINE

A wine tour to the vineyards around the island is a good way to taste the unique varietals found on Santorini and learn a bit about the way they grow their grapes on such volcanic soil and in high winds. 

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