Greek Dishes
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Revithia
Ρεβιθιά
A thick, comforting chickpea soup or stew enriched with lemon juice and olive oil. Traditionally associated with the island of Sifnos, where it's slow-cooked in a clay pot.
Rizogalo
Ρυζόγαλο
A creamy Greek rice pudding made with rice slowly cooked in milk, sprinkled with cinnamon. Enjoyed warm or chilled, this egg-free dessert is simpler than many international versions.
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Αρνί στο φούρνο
A classic Greek Sunday roast of lamb leg slow-roasted with potatoes, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. A centerpiece dish for Easter and family celebrations, found in tavernas across Greece.
Rooster in Wine Sauce
Κόκορας κρασάτος
A Greek variation of coq au vin featuring rooster slowly braised in red wine with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Traditionally served with pasta and grated kefalotyri cheese.
Roxakia
Ροξάκια
Small Greek cookies made with cocoa, olive oil, and orange juice, shaped into ovals, baked, then drenched in sugar syrup. A popular Greek bakery treat with a unique cocoa flavor.
Saganaki
Σαγανάκι
A pan-fried cheese appetizer made with firm Greek cheeses like graviera or kefalograviera, seared until golden with a crispy crust. Named after the small two-handled pan it's cooked in.
Samali
Σάμαλι
A traditional Greek semolina cake infused with mastic, soaked in a lemon and rosewater-scented syrup. A classic syrup-drenched dessert (siropiasta) with ancient roots.
Sfakianopita
Σφακιανόπιτα
A thin Cretan pancake-like pie filled with soft myzithra cheese, pan-fried until golden, and drizzled with honey. A traditional creation of shepherds from the Sfakia region of Crete.
Shrimp Saganaki
Γαρίδες σαγανάκι
Sautéed shrimp in a rich tomato sauce with ouzo, topped with crumbled feta cheese and baked. Named after the small two-handled pan traditionally used to prepare it.
Skordalia
Σκορδαλιά
A thick, pungent dip made from mashed potatoes or soaked bread blended with raw garlic, olive oil, and vinegar or lemon juice. Often served alongside fried cod or beets.
Sofrito
Σοφρίτο
Thin slices of veal or beef seared and then slowly braised in a garlic, white wine, and vinegar sauce with fresh herbs. A signature dish of Corfu with Italian influences.
Souvlaki
Σουβλάκι
Small cubes of marinated and grilled meat on skewers, typically pork, chicken, or lamb. Served on skewers or wrapped in pita with garnishes. A staple Greek street food dating to antiquity.
Spanakopita
Σπανακόπιτα
A savory pie made with layers of buttered phyllo pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions, and herbs. One of the most popular Greek pies, served as a snack or appetizer.
Spanakorizo
Σπανακόρυζο
A creamy one-pot dish of rice and spinach slowly simmered together, seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil, and dill. A comforting Greek home-cooking staple.
Staka with Eggs
Στάκα με αυγά
A simple Cretan breakfast dish of eggs poached or fried in staka, a unique local buttery cream mixed with flour. Often paired with smoked pork (apaki).
Stifado
Στιφάδο
A rich, aromatic stew of beef or rabbit slowly braised with pearl onions, tomatoes, red wine, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. A comforting winter favorite.
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Κολοκυθοανθοί
Delicate zucchini flowers stuffed with rice and herbs or cheese, then battered and fried. A seasonal Greek delicacy available in summer months.
Symi Shrimp
Γαρίδες Σύμης
Tiny shrimp from the island of Symi, crispy-fried whole in olive oil and garlic. Eaten entirely including shells and heads, served as a delicate meze with ouzo.
Taramasalata
Ταραμοσαλάτα
A creamy pink dip made from cured fish roe (usually cod or carp), blended with bread or potato, lemon juice, and olive oil. A classic Greek meze traditionally eaten during Lent.
Tirokafteri
Τυροκαυτερή
A spicy whipped feta dip blended with roasted red peppers, olive oil, and garlic. A fiery meze staple served with warm pita bread across Greek tavernas.
Tirokroketes
Τυροκροκέτες
Crispy fried cheese balls made with a mixture of feta, graviera, and gouda cheeses, bound with eggs and breadcrumbs. A popular modern Greek appetizer.
Tiropita
Τυρόπιτα
A popular Greek cheese pie with flaky phyllo dough filled with a mixture of feta cheese and eggs. Found in virtually every Greek bakery and often eaten as a mid-morning snack.
Tomatokeftedes
Ντοματοκεφτέδες
Crispy fried fritters made with diced tomatoes, onions, herbs, and sometimes feta, especially associated with Santorini. A beloved vegetarian meze with a crunchy exterior.
Trahana Soup
Τραχανάς
A comforting Greek soup made from trahana, a traditional dried product of cracked wheat mixed with sour milk or yogurt. Has an ancient origin as a method of preserving dairy.