Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish, wine and meat. Other important ingredients include olives, pasta, cheese, lemon juice, herbs, bread and yoghurt. The most commonly used grain is wheat; barley is also used. Common dessert ingredients include nuts, honey, fruits and filo pastries.
It is strongly influenced by Ottoman cuisine and, especially in the cuisine of Anatolian Greeks, shares foods such as baklava, tzatziki, gyros, moussaka, dolmades and keftedes with neighbouring countries. To an even greater extent, it is influenced by Italian cuisine and cuisines from other neighbouring southern European countries.
Dishes we would recommend:
Horiatiki Salad: A traditional Greek salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, olives, and onion, often served with local cheese.
Melitzanosalata: A delightful dish made of roasted eggplant, garlic, oil, and lemon juice.
Tzatziki: A famous Greek food made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, and olive oil.
Fish Dishes: Agistri is famous for its fresh fish and seafood, with dishes like oysters, mussels, octopuses, and squids being popular.
Moussaka: A layered dish made with minced meat, eggplants, potatoes, and béchamel sauce, a must-try for every tourist.
Pastitsio: Baked pasta dish with ground meat and béchamel sauce, another local favorite.
Dolma: A local version of stuffed cabbage in grape leaves.
Kokoretsi: A dish made with lamb chops and roast potatoes.
Lukaniko Sausages: A popular sausage made from pork and spices.