Eating Out in Greece Guide

When the dish in Greece, have a variety of facilities to choose from. But what you choose will determine the type of food served. This is especially true away from the tourist spots. Here is a brief explanation of what to expect.

Taverna

is traditionally a place to eat for Greeks and tourists alike is the Greek Taverna .

In the past the Greek tavernas are informal restaurants, do not usually open until later in the day. Now you will see just about every Greek restaurant called Taverna and are usually open all day - even for breakfast

In the tourist areas, you can get all the traditional Greek dishes here, such as:

* Moussaka - baked minced beef or lamb with aubergines, potatoes and bechamel sauce
* Kleftiko - slow-roasted lamb with potatoes and cheese
* Yemista - peppers and tomatoes with rice and vegetables (sometimes minced meat)
* Stifado - beef casserole in tomato sauce cooked very slowly
* Greek Salad - with feta (or in Crete, softer, less salty version)

venture away from tourist areas and you'll find more food experts.

On Crete, for example, you'll find some traditional pies ( Sfakia pita) from a lamb, some cheese, and one, and also a chicken version. Try pork if you see it on the menu. Local salad is worth a try too, but be careful because they can be very large.

In many parts of Greece (Crete too) snails and rabbits are very popular and definitely worth a go if you are interested in real Greek cuisine.

Estiatorio

Estiatorio is the name for a more formal restaurant in Greece, especially in the cities. Now the difference between a tavern and Estiatorio is unclear, although many restaurants to keep the name - and some are called by the names

Fish Tavernas

These are common on the islands and coastal resorts. Fish is a big part of the diet of fishing villages and restaurants serve fresh fish caught locally, probably within a mile or two of the sea from the restaurant of the

is prepared simply, usually grilled with herbs and baked in an outdoor brick oven. It is not particularly cheap, because it is a good fish is becoming more difficult to catch in the Mediterranean.

Psistarias

steer clear if you're a vegetarian, because psistaria specializing in grilled meat.

Delicious grilled chicken, pork and lamb are tender, cooked on open coals on the grill or rotisserie. You'll get a nice salad to go with it, and do not forget to ask for a glass of local white wine.

Western-style Fast Food

you will not find many McDonald's in Greece, especially on the islands and far away from Athens and other major mainland cities. Greece has a few fast food chains her, Goody's as the largest and most like McDonald's. It sells burgers, of course, but much of the food is slanted Greek style.

Greece has its own fast food too, of course, and it was around long before the burger - Souvlaki. Small pieces of marinated pork or chicken, Frodo on a wooden stick and grilled over hot coals.

Tourist restaurants, bars and cafes

In many of the best tourist sites you'll find plenty of choice when it comes to "international cuisine" is going. Full breakfast is whether English, Irish and American will be available, usually all day.

There are some Chinese, Mexican and Indian restaurants too, again mostly in tourist areas and big cities.

All kinds of snacks can be found in local bars and cafes, including pizza and hamburgers, ideal if you're a little worried about "foreign" food.

Zacharoplastio

Enjoy a delicious coffee and cake in the afternoon at a local zacharoplastio .

Why not? You are on vacation right?