THESSALY & EPIRUS 2025

APOMERO
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE

Kitrous Episkopou 47, Karditsa
+30 24410 70793, +30 6942924575
€25–50 per person
Open all year round

Tassoula Koufopoulou consistently prepares classic Greek dishes at Apomero, never compromising on ingredients and featuring locally sourced produce. The menu reflects a strong sense of place, and the outstanding execution on every plate speaks for itself. Timeless, atmospheric, and genuinely delicious, this longstanding finest restaurant in Karditsa continues to be one of the most authentic interpreters of Greek tradition, maintaining its reputation as an exceptional culinary destination.

CHRYSANTHOS
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE

Amfithea, Ioannina
+30 2651083500
€25–50 per person
Open all year round

Outdoor seating available

The taverna is located in Amfithea, a suburb of Ioannina, on the northern shore of Lake Pamvotida, directly opposite the small island. Guests seated on the lush balcony of the Miliotis family’s tavern often find that the taste of local dishes of Ioannina surpasses even the stunning lake view.

From the daily stews, the excellent traditional kothropita (traditional meat pie with rice), to Mrs. Aristea Miliotis’s expertly prepared veal head, and the grilled meats by Christos Miliotis—such as kokoretsi, lamb chops, and steaks—all are irresistibly delicious.

DOUMA VITAL FARM
STEAKHOUSE

Ionos Dragoumi & Pavlou Mela, Larisa
+30 2414 000369
www.doumavitalfarm.gr
€35–50 per person
Open all year round

Outdoor seating available

Situated in a stylish modern hall with an open kitchen in the heart of the city, its concept focuses on meats sourced from the family-owned farm established in 1999 by pioneering farmer Thoma Douma, in Megalo Eleftherochoiri, just 50 kilometres from Larisa. The farm is home to bison brought from North Dakota, as well as native Black pigs and Murciano-Granadina goats from Spain. Managed by his daughter, Vicky Douma, the restaurant’s menu, curated by Chef Sotiris Evangelou, combines traditional local recipes with modern techniques that highlight the quality of the raw ingredients. Alongside their delicious meatballs and homemade black pig sausage, notable dishes include the bison tagliata, carpaccio, and their hearty Greek beef stew.

METSOVO 1350 M
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE

Metsovo, Grand Forest Metsovo Hotel
+30 2656029001-4
€50–75 per person
Open all year round

Outdoor seating available; parking or valet service provided.

This restaurant offers outdoor service and has its own parking facilities. Gikas Xenakis continues to impress with his substantial yet refined approach to Greek cuisine, this time at the restaurant of the Grand Forest Metsovo. In the kitchen is the local executive chef, Vasilis Giannoulis, who not only executes Xenakis’s signature dishes with ease, showcasing his talent, but also plays an active role in their development, adding a regional touch. An utterly delightful experience!

MEZEN
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE

Alonnisou 8 & Dimitriados, Volos
+30 24210 20844
www.mezen.gr
Up to €25 per person
Open all year round

Outdoor seating available

The new-age tsipouradiko (traditional tavern specialising in tsipouro) of the pioneering Grigoris Chelmis and Andreas Diakodimitris in Volos continues to passionately cultivate the culture of meze sharing accompanied by tsipouro, maintaining a unique presence across Greece.

Imagine a fusion of a tapas bar, a gourmet bistro, and a traditional taverna—with ingredients shining in simple, divine dishes or in more elaborate presentations. They often create fresh recipes, incorporating their own distinctive touches. It goes without saying that their selection of spirits is equally impressive.

SALVIA
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE

Aristi, Zagorochoria
Aristi Mountain Resort and Villas
26530 41330
www.aristi.eu
€25–50 per person
Open all year round

Outdoor seating available; parking or valet service provided. Exceptionally charming location or decor

Giannis Liokas continues to masterfully reinterpret the specialties of Epirotic cuisine at Salvia, located within Aristi Mountain Resort, with outstanding success. His dishes honour tradition while embracing a modern approach, with a strong emphasis on local ingredients. His innovative integration of a diverse array of high-quality contemporary dishes into the menu is truly remarkable—especially given the restaurant’s secluded and off-the-beaten-track location.

THAMON
GASTROTAVERN

Averof 63, Ioannina
+30 2651083500
www.thamon.gr
€25–50 per person
Open all year round

Immaculately curated with every detail, Thamon offers a refined bistronomy experience in Ioannina, uniquely infused with Greek colours. Located in the historic centre of the city, Thanasis Tasso`s intimate, warm, and stylish restaurant serves bold, carefully prepared dishes using ingredients from local producers, presenting a fine, comfortable cuisine that pushes the boundaries of regional standards. Among the most essential and consistently acclaimed restaurants in the area, it continues to raise its standards year after year, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking quality and innovation.

TO MAGAZAKI POU LEGAME
GASTROTAVERN

Eth. Antistaseos 44, Ioannina
+30 26510 33106
€25–50 per person
Open all year round

Maria Klimi contributes to the evolving culinary scene of Ioannina with a stylish, intimate restaurant that exudes character and personal flair. The menu focuses on contemporary Greek flavours, emphasising deliciousness, expert technique, and high-quality ingredients sourced from small producers across Greece.