Famous Greek foods
Q to Z

plus famous Greek beverages

 

Famous foods
of Greece
Q to Z

Souvlaki

Lamb grilled on a skewer. Typically served inside a rolled pita bread.

Spanakopita

Spinach in a triangular flaky phyllo pastry jacket.

Taramosalata

A spread made with fish roe, bread crumbs and olive oil.

Whole roasted lamb

Cooked on a spit. Immensely popular for Easter.

Famous
Greek beverages

Greek coffee

Black, strong and (typically) sweet.

Metaxa

A brandy. Widely drunk in Greece.

Ouzo

Anise-flavored liqueur. Turns milky white when water is added.

Retsina

White wine flavored with pine resin.

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Famous Greek foods - A to P
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