Το Πρυτανείο — Restaurant in Municipality of Thessaloniki

The place is what you are asking from a Greek tavern! We ordered more dishes but we had so much fun eating that we forgot to take pictures of them. Try their stuffed chicken breast with cheese parmesan and their beef meatballs. The salad was served in a huge seashell which is all about Greece! The seashell was very big as you can see in comparison with the other plates next to it. The tzatziki a traditional yoghurt and garlic appetizer was fresh and homemade! The garlic was whole and not powdered so yes, it has a strong odour but that's the charm in tzatziki. We also ordered traditional homemade bread with "prozymi" which is a special yeast bread high in protein, with garlic, traditional Greek cheese and fresh tomatoes. At the end we were served for absolutely free traditional Greek deserts, "sokolatopita putigkas", "pagoto me kaimaki" ke "melomeno ravani". Sigh! Let me try and translate those, the first one is a special chocolate cake with pudding. Then it is Greek coffee flavoured ice cream and lastly is a type of cake made with semolina flour with citrus flavours and covered with fresh honey. Trust me they are way more tasty and lovely than described. The service by the manager Mr.Spiros is excellent and he is a genuine Greek simple and humble person that loves his job and provides the best of quality and lots of quantity to his customers. The place is found in Ano Salonica or Old Town Salonica, in the area the locals call as Ta Kastra and it is approximately a ten minutes walk by the ancient Vlatades monastery in the entrance of the Eptapirgion. I highly recommend that you visit all of these places in an afternoon and end you evening with a feast at this place, To Pritanion. I will visit again as soon as I visit...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Prytanio and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. The food was nothing short of fabulous. Every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. The menu offers a delightful array of traditional Greek cuisine, alongside mouth-watering steaks and a variety of other delectable dishes. It’s clear that the chefs put a lot of love and creativity into their cooking. Whether you’re a fan of savory dishes or have a sweet tooth, there’s something on the menu to delight every palate.

What truly sets this restaurant apart, however, are the owners, Spyros and Nona. They are remarkable individuals who make you feel like a cherished guest in their own home. Their warm hospitality and genuine care for their customers elevate the dining experience to a whole new level. It’s rare to find such personal attention and passion in the restaurant industry today.

Prytanio tavern is indeed a hidden gem. It’s the kind of place you almost want to keep a secret, just so you can always find a table. But at the same time, it’s so wonderful that you can’t help but tell everyone about it. If you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won’t be disappointed.

Best of luck to Spyros and Nona – you’ve created something...

Pros: It is located in warm and traditional area of Thessaloniki were the houses are more beautiful and you don't see high block of flats.

Tavern is clean.

The atmosphere inside the tavern is very cosy, accompanied by retro decoration and old Greek music.

The food in general is nice. Definitely try the sandwiches. The are big with many ingredients inside, at a very affordable price (3.5 Euro). On other plates, the quantity of the food for Greek people standards is medium.

Neutral: Orders are received from a gentleman in high age, who seems to be the owner. He is distinct and speaks unwilling.

Neutral: The service is very very slow. They brought the salad after 45 minutes. Some dishes are very oily i.e. pastourmadopita. If you like to add some extra it is difficult. They responded that they need to ask, because the kitchen is closed (we went at 21.00). They responded to other clients that they can serve them, while on the tavern they were many empty tables. Be aware! This seems to be a policy in Thessaloniki taverns. Call to reserve before you go. Previously two taverns did not accept us, because we haven't made a reservation, while surprisingly there were empty tables.

There isn't any free space...