To Frikton Lathos — Restaurant in Municipality of Mytilene

Well this place has changed since the last beautiful reviews it had gottwn. I was tempted to come here based on the reviews and because they had mousaka on the menu. However, peeking at the lonely alleyway the day before I was hesitant. Next day I decided to try again and it had some local old men sitting there and music playing — seemed like a good sign. A sweet woman with voice very very hoarse from smoking sat me down and asked if I wanted to see the menu. To my disappointment they did not have mousaka that day and only half of the menu was available. I opted for meatballs I had anyway wanted to try and a greek salad. There I sat, waiting for my food amongst about 10 ouzo-drinking old men. There was something charming in this ambience and yet also something missing, something off… When my food arrived it very much reminded of school lunches or of a meal at a friend’s grandma’s house (because a grandma of one’s own cooks always better, doesn’t she?!) There were no olives in my salad and the meatballs rather watery… Not how I had expected to spend my last meal in Mytilini… Yet the people were sweet and I hope they will do better. Perhaps it was just the timing being off-season. If you want simple food by true people you could try this place. However, check if it has any other tables occupied — chances are the food will be better...

Slightly hidden place in a side alley off Ermou that is popular with the locals. Great food and great location. We have been there twice and all of the dishes we were served were delicious! Ask what is available, there are always dishes that are not on the menu (English is no problem). Very, reasonable prices, especially for the quality - for 5 small dishes, water, bread and wine we paid less than 35€. Will...

First of all, it's an extremely peaceful place. It's not misleading to say it's a hidden gem. Contrary to its name, you won’t be making a terrible mistake by going there. You’ll only notice the absence of calamari and shrimp on the menu after tasting the delicious sardines, and then you might feel a bit disappointed. The fava is quite tasty, though slightly different from the Turkish-style fava. You won’t regret trying it.

Öncelikle aşırı sakin bir yer. Gizli kalmış bir yerde demek yanıltıcı olmaz. Gittiğinizde isminin aksine korkunç bir hata yapmış olmayacaksınız. Menüde kalamar ve karidesin eksikliğini, yediğiniz sardalyanın lezzetinden sonra farkedecek ve üzüleceksiniz. Fava oldukça lezzetli ama Türk usulü favadan biraz farklı. Deneyince pişman...