Greek eating is generous and unhurried: shared mezze, char-grilled meats, lashings of local olive oil and the slow meal that defines the Mediterranean diet. Each region has its signature — Cretan dakos and rusks, Macedonian bougatsa, island seafood pulled in that morning. The taverna is the institution, where a carafe of house wine and a few small plates stretch across hours. Athens' historic central market still anchors the city's appetite, and Greece leads the world in…
🍽️Moussaka, souvlaki, Greek salad, feta and olive oil: Greece is the cradle of the Mediterranean diet, listed by UNESCO. Simplicity, freshness and conviviality.
✨Greeks are among the world's biggest olive oil consumers, with more than a dozen litres per person each year.
🧭To taste: a neighbourhood taverna away from the tourist zones. With a data eSIM, find authentic spots and translate the day's menu.