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Greece National Food

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Updated August 13, 2026

Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice with Lemon)

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105 published recipes

Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice with Lemon)

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Spanakorizo

Saganaki (Pan-Fried Greek Cheese)

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Saganaki (Pan-Fried Greek Cheese)

Tzatzíki (Greek Yogurt-Cucumber Dip)

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Tzatziki Salad

Melitzano Salad (Melitzanosalata)

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Melitzano Salad (Melitzanosalata)

Avgolemono soup

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Avgolemono soup

Grekos Moussaka

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Grekos Moussaka

Souvláki Grilled Pork Skewers in Pita (Greek Street Food)

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Souvlaki

Keftédes Greek Herb Meatballs with Lemon Sauce

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Keftedes

Arakas Laderos (Greek Peas with Carrots)

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Arakas Laderos

Aginares a la Polita

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Aginares a la Polita

Melitzanes Imam

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Melitzanes Imam

Pita (Greek Pocketless Flatbread)

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Greek Pocketless Flatbread

Astakomakaronada – Greek Lobster Pasta with Tomato Sauce

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Astakomakaronada

Fasolakia Ladera

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Fasolakia Ladera

Gigantes Plaki

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Gigantes Plaki

Bamies Laderes

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Bamies Laderes

Bifteki — Herb-Seasoned Beef Patties (Greek Classic)

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Greek Bifteki

Moschari Kokkinisto

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Moschari Kokkinisto

Soutzoukakia Smyrneika

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Soutzoukakia Smyrneika

Lahanodolmades Avgolemono

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Lahanodolmades Avgolemono

Youvarlakia Avgolemono — Lemony Greek Meatball Soup

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Youvarlakia Avgolemono

Charcoal Grilled Octopus

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Charcoal Grilled Octopus

Battered Cod & Garlic Dip (Bakaliáros Skordaliá)

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Battered Cod & Garlic Dip (Bakaliáros Skordaliá)

Marinated Anchovies (Gavros Marinatos)

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Marinated Anchovies (Gavros Marinatos)

Greek Fish Soup with Avgolemono

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Greek Fish Soup with Avgolemono (Psarosóupa Avgolemonó)

Calamari (Kalamari Tiganito)

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Calamari (Kalamari Tiganito)

Portokalopita — Syrupy Orange Phyllo Cake

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Portokalopita — Syrupy Orange Phyllo Cake

Revani — Syrup-Soaked Semolina Sponge Cake, Light and Moist (1)

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Revani — Syrup-Soaked Semolina Sponge Cake

Karydopita — Walnut Syrup Cake

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Karydopita — Walnut Syrup Cake

Glyka tou Koutaliou — Spoon Sweets

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Glyka tou Koutaliou — Spoon Sweets

Tsoureki — Sweet braided bread

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Tsoureki — Sweet braided bread

Pasteli Greek Honey-Sesame Bars

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Pasteli — Greek Sesame & Honey Bars

Melomakarona — Honey-soaked walnut cookies

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Melomakarona — Honey-soaked walnut cookies

Kourabiedes — Almond shortbread coated in powdered sugar

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Kourabiedes — Almond shortbread coated in powdered sugar

Fáva Santorínis Silky Yellow Split-Pea Purée (Santorini Specialty)

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Fáva Santorínis: Silky Yellow Split-Pea Purée

Tirópita Golden Cheese-Filled Phyllo Triangles

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Tirópita: Golden Cheese-Filled Phyllo Triangles

Skordaliá Thick Garlic-Potato Purée

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Skordaliá: Thick Garlic-Potato Purée

Hórta Vrastá

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Hórta Vrastá: Boiled Wild Greens

Freddo Espresso — Ice-shaken espresso, the modern go-to cold coffee

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Freddo Espresso — Ice-shaken espresso

Freddo Cappuccino — Freddo espresso topped with cold frothed milk

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Freddo Cappuccino — Freddo espresso topped with cold frothed milk

Ouzo — Anise-flavored spirit

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Ouzo — Anise-flavored spirit

Tsipouro (TsikoudiaRaki) — Grape pomace spirit, sipped neat with meze nationwide

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Tsipouro (Tsikoudia/Raki)

Loukoumi (Greek Delight) – Traditional Chewy Candy

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Loukoumi (Greek Delight) – Traditional Chewy Candy

Galatopita — Greek Milk Custard Pie

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Galatopita — Greek Milk Custard Pie

Ellinikos Kafes — Greek Coffee

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Ellinikos Kafes — Greek Coffee

Frappé — Shaken Instant Iced Coffee

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Frappé — Shaken Instant Iced Coffee

Retsina – Traditional Greek Pine-Resin Wine

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Retsina – Traditional Greek Pine-Resin Wine

Mastiha Liqueur — Sweet Chios Mastic Spirit

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Mastiha Liqueur — Sweet Chios Mastic Spirit

Rakomelo — Spiced Honey-Raki Liqueur

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Rakomelo — Spiced Honey-Raki Liqueur

Revithada — Slow-Baked Greek Chickpea Stew

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Revithada — Slow-Baked Greek Chickpea Stew

Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)

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Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)

Spanakopíta (Spinach and Feta Pie)

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Spanakopíta (Spinach and Feta Pie)

Dolmádhes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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Dolmádhes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Peinirli Greek Cheese-Filled Pizza Boats

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Peinirli: Greek Cheese-Filled Pizza Boats

Baklavá Layered Walnut Phyllo Pastry in Honey Syrup

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Baklavá: Layered Walnut Phyllo Pastry

Loukoumádes Greek Honey-Drizzled Doughnut Holes

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Loukoumádes: Greek Honey-Drizzled Doughnut Holes

Galaktoboúreko Greek Semolina Custard Phyllo Pastry

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Galaktoboúreko: Greek Semolina Custard Phyllo Pastry

Kataifi – Crisp Greek Shredded Phyllo Rolls (Nut & Honey Pastry)

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Kataïfi: Shredded-Phyllo Nut Rolls

Pilafi – Greek Rice Pilaf

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Pilafi – Greek Rice Pilaf

Kritharaki – Greek Orzo Pilaf

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Kritharaki – Greek Orzo Pilaf

Hylopites (Chilopites)

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Hylopites (Chilopites)

Politiko Kebab – Greek Spiced Ground Meat Kebabs

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Politiko Kebab – Greek Spiced Ground Meat Kebabs

Stifádo Slow-Braised Beef and Onion Stew (Greek Recipe)

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Traditional Greek Stifádo

Briám Oven-Roasted Summer Vegetable Medley

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Briám: Oven-Roasted Summer Vegetable Medley

Giouvétsi

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Giouvétsi: Greek Baked Orzo and Meat Casserole

Kokkinistó Greek Red Wine-Tomato Stew

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Kokkinistó: Greek Red Wine-Tomato Stew

Kokoretsi – Traditional Greek Lamb Offal Roast

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Kokoretsi – Traditional Greek Lamb Offal Roast

Magiritsa Greek Easter Offal Soup

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Magiritsa: Greek Easter Offal Soup

Trahanas Soup – Greek Fermented Grain Comfort

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Trahanas Soup: Tangy Greek Fermented Grain & Yogurt Soup

Patsas (Greek Tripe Soup) – Late-Night Hangover Cure

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Patsas (Greek Tripe Soup) – Late-Night Hangover Cure

Grilled Sardines (Greek Sardeles sta Karvouna) – Simple Seafood Recipe

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Sardeles sta Karvouna: Greek Grilled Sardines

Goúna (Sun-Dried Aegean Mackerel)

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Goúna (Sun-Dried Aegean Mackerel)

Hálva – Greek Semolina and Tahini Sweet

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Hálva – Greek Semolina and Tahini Sweet

Kontosouvli — Chunky Rotisserie Pork

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Kontosouvli — Chunky Rotisserie Pork

Koulouri Thessalonikis — Sesame Bread Ring

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Koulouri Thessalonikis — Sesame Bread Ring

Lagana – Sesame-Topped Lenten Flatbread

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Lagana – Sesame-Topped Lenten Flatbread

Kreatopita – Greek Meat & Phyllo Pie

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Kreatopita – Greek Meat & Phyllo Pie

Kritsinia – Greek Sesame Breadsticks

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Kritsinia – Greek Sesame Breadsticks

Rizogalo — Greek Rice Pudding

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Rizogalo — Greek Rice Pudding

Gemistá Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers Recipe

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Gemistá: Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers

Greek Pastitsio – Baked Bucatini with Meat Sauce and Béchamel

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Greek Pastitsio – Baked Bucatini with Meat Sauce and Béchamel

Fasoláda Greek White Bean Soup (Hearty National Dish)

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Fasoláda: Greek White Bean Soup

Paidakia — Charcoal-Grilled Greek Lamb Chops

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Paidakia — Charcoal-Grilled Greek Lamb Chops

Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant “Little Shoes”)

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Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant “Little Shoes”)

Arnaki Frikase — Greek Lamb Stew with Lettuce, Dill & Avgolemono

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Arnaki Frikase (Greek Lamb Avgolemono Stew)

Spetsofai — Greek Sausages with Peppers & Tomatoes

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Spetsofai — Greek Sausages with Peppers & Tomatoes

Exohiko — Greek Country-Style Meat Parcels in Phyllo

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Exohiko — Greek Country-Style Meat Parcels in Phyllo

Psari Plaki – Baked Greek Fish

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Psari Plaki – Baked Greek Fish

Garides Saganaki – Greek Shrimp with Tomato and Feta

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Garides Saganaki – Greek Shrimp with Tomato and Feta

Midia Saganaki – Spicy Greek Mussels

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Midia Saganaki – Spicy Greek Mussels

Lakerda – Salt-Cured Bonito Slices

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Lakerda – Salt-Cured Bonito Slices

Dakos (Cretan Barley Rusk Salad)

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Dakos (Cretan Barley Rusk Salad)

Gyros (Greek Spit-Roasted Meat Wrap)

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Gyros (Greek Spit-Roasted Meat Wrap)

Bougatsa (Greek Custard Pastry with Phyllo)

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Bougatsa (Greek Custard Pastry with Phyllo)

Loukanikó Greek Spiced Sausage (3)

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Loukanikó: Greek Spiced Sausage

Hortopita — Greek Pie of Wild Greens and Feta

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Hortopita — Greek Pie of Wild Greens and Feta

Tirokafteri — Spicy Whipped Feta Dip with Chili

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Tirokafteri — Spicy Whipped Feta Dip with Chili

Kolokythokeftedes — Zucchini Fritters with Herbs and Feta

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Kolokythokeftedes — Zucchini Fritters with Herbs and Feta

Bouyiourdi — Baked Feta with Tomato and Chili

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Bouyiourdi — Baked Feta with Tomato and Chili

Tomatokeftedes (Greek Tomato Fritters)

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Tomatokeftedes (Greek Tomato Fritters)

Tigania (Greek Pork Bites with Wine and Peppers)

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Tigania (Greek Pork Bites with Wine and Peppers)

Patates Tiganites (Greek Olive Oil Fries)

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Patates Tiganites (Greek Olive Oil Fries)

Patates sto Fourno — Lemon-Oregano Roasted Potatoes

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Patates sto Fourno — Lemon-Oregano Roasted Potatoes

Kotosoupa Avgolemono

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Kotosoupa Avgolemono

Psarosoupa (Kakavia)

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Psarosoupa (Kakavia) — Greek Fisherman’s Fish Soup