Top 6 Foods To Try In Greece

If you're planning a trip to Greece in the near future, be sure you have "trying traditional dishes" on your bucket list (along with checking out historic ruins, museums, and beaches, of course)! Whether you're planning on visiting mainland cities like Athens or exotic islands like Kos or Santorini - trying different food in Greece is definitely a must, as the Greek are known to have some of the best food in the world!

Below, we've put together a list of the tops foods you MUST try while sipping on your Greek ouzo or Retsina:

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a tangy Greek yogurt-cucumber dip flavored with garlic. It goes great with meat and vegetables in a main dish or can also be enjoyed as an appetizer with warm pita triangles.

Greek Salad

Made with fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and a big chuck of feta cheese - this salad is definitely one to try. It's served undressed, so you can add the amounts of olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper as you prefer. It can be enjoyed both as a side or main dish.

Gyros

Made with vertically roasted meat, tzatziki, potatoes, various vegetables, and rolled in a pita - this one is both delicious and comparatively less pricey. You can find gyros almost everywhere - both in restaurants and fast food places - it's great for a quick snack on-the-go.

Moussaka

Made with tomato sauce, minced beef, eggplants, potatoes, and a creamy béchamel sauce - I like to call this the Greek lasagna. It can be found in almost all tavernas and goes amazing with Greek Retsina wine. It's also so filling, you won't even need a side dish!

Souvlaki

If you're a fan of grilled meat - you'll love souvlaki. In Greek, souvlaki stands for 'meat on a skewer', so basically that's what to expect! Also, it's served with the traditional tzatziki sauce, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. This dish is very popular in street side restaurants.

Baklava

If you're a sweet tooth, be sure to the the baklava. It's a Greek dessert made from flaky phyllo dough, and layered with a nut filling bathed in sweet syrup. It's crunchy, sweet, and very decadent. Goes great with a frappe!