Tzatziki (Τζατζίκι)Must-try
Vegetarian · Snack
A refreshing dip made from strained yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and sometimes dill, served as a condiment with grilled meats or as part of a meze spread.
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Greece Food: 20 Dishes to Try
Every dish ranked by how essential it is — must-try picks first, with photos and what’s actually in them.
SuvlakiMust-try
Meat · Lunch · Dinner · Snack
Small pieces of grilled meat, usually pork or chicken, served on a skewer, often with pita bread, a side of tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.
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Saganaki (Σαγανάκι)Must-try
Vegetarian · Dinner · Snack
Experience the simple delight of pan-fried Greek cheese, often flamed tableside, offering a crispy exterior and a melted, salty interior.
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Spanakopita (Σπανακόπιτα)Must-try
Vegetarian · Snack
A savory pie made with flaky phyllo pastry, generously filled with a mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, perfect as a snack or light meal.
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GemistaMust-try
Lunch · Dinner
Hollowed-out vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, or zucchini, stuffed with a savory rice mixture often flavored with herbs and sometimes minced meat.
Photo and cooking: Badseed (CC BY-SA 3.0
KleftikoMust-try
Lunch · Dinner
Slow-baked lamb or goat cooked on the bone with vegetables and herbs in parchment paper, trapping all the juices and flavors.
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Tomatokeftedes (Τοματοκεφτέδες)Must-try
Vegetarian · Snack
These crispy, aromatic tomato fritters perfectly showcase Santorini's distinctively sweet and small cherry tomatoes.
Sam Holt (CC BY-SA 4.0
LoukoumadesMust-try
Vegetarian · Snack
Golden-fried dough balls, light and fluffy, drizzled generously with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and sometimes chopped walnuts — a delightful sweet treat.
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Apochti (Αποχτή)Must-try
Meat · Dinner
This traditional cured pork fillet, seasoned with local herbs, is a unique Cycladic specialty worth trying.
Chloro (Χλωρό)Must-try
Vegetarian · Snack
A unique, creamy, fresh goat cheese produced only on Santorini, often served as a delightful appetizer or in salads.
Dolmades (Ντολμάδες)Must-try
Vegetarian · Lunch
Grape leaves carefully stuffed with a savory mixture of rice and herbs (sometimes with ground meat), simmered until tender, and often served with a lemon wedge or yogurt sauce.
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Fava (Φάβα)Must-try
Not to be confused with fava beans, this creamy split pea purée, typically from Santorini, is drizzled with olive oil and often topped with capers and chopped onion.
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Fresh Grilled FishMust-try
Meat · Dinner · Lunch
Mykonos offers excellent fresh seafood, and ordering a whole fish, simply grilled with olive oil and lemon, is a testament to the island's maritime tradition and simple, clean flavors.
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Gyro (Γύρος)Must-try
Lunch · Dinner
Rotisserie-cooked meat (pork or chicken) sliced thin, wrapped in a warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion, and fries — the ultimate Greek street food staple for any time of day.
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GyrosMust-try
Meat · Snack
Seasoned meat (pork or chicken) cooked on a vertical rotisserie, sliced thin, and served in pita bread with tzatziki, tomato, onion, and often fries inside — another popular street food staple.
Antonio Fajardo i López (CC BY-SA 3.0
Gyros PitaMust-try
Lunch · Dinner
Vertically rotisserie-roasted pork or chicken, shaved thin and served in pita with similar toppings to souvlaki, offering a different texture and flavor profile.
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Horiatiki Salata (Χωριάτικη Σαλάτα)Must-try
Vegetarian · Lunch
The authentic Greek salad combines fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and a generous slab of feta cheese, dressed simply with olive oil.
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Kalamari TiganitoMust-try
Lunch · Dinner · Snack
Fresh calamari, lightly floured and quickly fried, offering a tender interior and crisp exterior that showcases the island's excellent seafood.
KoulouriMust-try
A simple, ring-shaped bread roll coated in sesame seeds, sold by street vendors early morning and throughout the day — a cheap and satisfying breakfast on the go.
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Melitzanosalata (Μελιτζανοσαλάτα) with White EggplantMust-try
Vegan · Lunch
A smoky eggplant dip uniquely prepared with Santorini's sweet, seedless white eggplant, offering a distinct flavor.
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