Whether you’re a devotee of seafood, a fan of traditional Greek cuisine, or someone exploring local delicacies, these seven suggestions promise an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Let’s explore them.

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Lefkes

Something of a secret amongst the locals, Lefkes stands from the bustling centre and shimmering sea, in a quiet neighbourhood. It opens its doors only in the evening for a few hours, serving meticulously cooked meats within the cool embrace of a tranquil courtyard. Indulge in the juicy beefsteak, the perfectly cooked pancetta, the delectable sausage, and the handmade appetisers that invite you into a world of rich, authentic flavours.

Address: Andronikou 29, Phone: +30 25510 22418, Open: Weekdays only, 19:30 – 23:30

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Almira/ Photo: Facebook
Almira/Photo: Facebook

Almira

Employing local ingredients, innovative ideas, and abundant culinary artistry, Almira serves classic dishes of Greek seafood cuisine but also features menu options such as zucchini salad with marinated zucchini spaghetti, herbs and sheep’s cheese, or taramasalata with smoked roe. From the main courses, try the sea bream, prepared as a fricassee with greens and yogurt sauce, trahanas with grilled cuttlefish, or the orzo with prawns, presented with orzo pasta cooked just right.

Address: Paralia Dikellon, Phone: +30  25510 96274

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Metohi/Photo:Facebook
Bakalogatos/Photo: Facebook

Metohi

Just outside of Alexandroupoli, this restaurant’s menu incorporates dishes from traditional local cuisine and imaginative recipes, almost all exclusively made with ingredients plucked straight from the area. Sample the veal belly with aubergine puree, the meatballs with a tomato sauce with katiki cheese, and the pork shank.

Address: Aetochori (13 km from Alexandroupoli), Phone: +30 6974 875460

Bakalogatos

A “gourmet” grill house with intriguing offerings, such as the delicious ingredients typically found in a pita, instead cradled in a tasty Metsovo-style bread. The meat options include scrumptious pork neck steak, chicken steak, and pancetta. The burger, too, with its handmade brioche bun, is flavourful and satisfying.

Address: Kikonon 25, Phone: +30 25515 50454

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Hovoli/Photo: Facebook
Unami Pasta Fresca/Photo: Facebook

Hovoli

On the city’s shoreline, Khovoli, a familial culinary hub, tenderly fuses Armenian and Greek gastronomic traditions. Begin your culinary journey with the homemade tzatziki, tabbouleh salad, and Armenian cheese, each perfectly complementing the handcrafted soft lavash bread. As you delve into the kebabs—a highlight of their offerings—three minced meat options await your selection: a medley of beef and pork, chicken, or a mixture of lamb and beef, each telling a different, savoury tale.

Address: Vasileos Alexandrou 50, Phone: +30 25510 37777

Unami Pasta Fresca

Here, a symphony of fresh pasta and meticulously made sauces meet to establish one of the finest street food choices. Your task is to choose a pasta type, pair it with a complementary sauce, and elevate the creation with a burst of flavour from shaved bottarga. Daily, creations such as gnocchi with parmesan cream, spinach, white truffle aroma, and toasted almond or tortellini of four cheeses or truffle carbonara with egg, pecorino, guanciale, and black truffle emerge from the kitchen, tempting and exquisite.

Address: Emporiou 126, Phone: +30 25510 65600

Ouzeri Alexis

In the city’s vibrant heart, a stone’s throw from the Lighthouse and harbour, Ouzeri Alexis, celebrated for its seafood meze dishes and approachable prices, invites you to a delightful, nautical culinary escape. Immerse yourself in classic offerings like the tender octopus, mackerel on the grill, charcoal-cooked sea bream, or whichever treasures the day’s catch has brought to the kitchen. Each plate, an unpretentious homage to the vibrant sea life swirling just beyond the nearby shore.

Address: Nikiforou Foka 2, Phone: +30 25510 80414