MARE E MONTI — Restaurant in Municipality of Pylaia - Chortiatis

I visited this restaurant with three friends, the first time. They had been here before, two years ago, and then they were not overly impressed, but in the remote chance it might had improved, we decided to go. Our orders: Risotto ai Fungi & Tartufo, 2 x Tagliata Alla Rucola (Medium), Some sort of pasta (Described as crispy), warm bread. 2 x glasses of red wine. When the order arrived: The Tagliata was completely rare, red, the animal was asking to kill it before we could eat it, that bad! We sent them back to re-cook it, by that time the dishes were ruined. The Risotto was 50/50 mushrooms and Rise, no trace of truffle. The past was not described and not as crispy. It was soggy and unrecognisable. The only good thing and reasonable was the warm bread, perhaps the only thing that chef had not touched. A total disaster of an evening, a 190 euro disaster and a spoiled evening with friends. Never again we will be seen there. The owner should...

Today was second time in the last 12 months that I dined here. Even with the same set of friends and even sat at the same table 😁 The food here is simply excellent, whether you're having pizza, pasta or a steak (as I did today). The staff is attentive without being imposing, a balance that is difficult to strike, but they seem to manage effortlessly. If you're looking to eat Italian, this is without a doubt the best place in Thessaloniki. Cannot...

Hidden gem restaurant. Simple decor. Great service with a smile. Quite busy when we got there on a Saturday evening… not a tourist place but well known and appreciated by locals. Food was good, tasty, portions were filling, presentation wasn’t fancy … a little pricey I thought but overall good experience if you’re in the area and looking to have...