Charoupi — Restaurant in Municipality of Thessaloniki

Nestled in the heart of Thessaloniki, Charoupi is a hidden gem that transports diners straight to the sun-soaked shores of Crete. From the moment you step in, the warm Mediterranean ambiance envelops you, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

🥘 Culinary Delights: The menu at Charoupi is a symphony of Cretan flavors that pay homage to the island's rich culinary heritage. Each dish is a work of art, expertly crafted to highlight the freshest local ingredients. The highlight? The traditional Dakos salad, bursting with the vibrant flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes, crumbled feta, and the earthy goodness of Cretan barley rusks.

🍷 Wine Selection: Complementing the culinary journey is an impeccable selection of Cretan wines, each bottle telling a story of the region's vineyards and winemaking traditions. The knowledgeable staff at Charoupi are more than happy to guide you through the wine pairings, elevating your dining experience to new heights.

🌟 Service Beyond Compare: What truly sets Charoupi apart is its exceptional service. The staff's genuine passion for Cretan culture and cuisine is palpable, and their attentiveness is unparalleled. They graciously guide you through the menu, offering insights and recommendations that make you feel like a welcomed guest in their own home.

🔝 Top-notch Experience: From the first bite to the final sip, Charoupi delivers a dining experience that is nothing short of top-notch. Whether you're a connoisseur of Cretan cuisine or a curious gastronomist seeking new flavors, this restaurant promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Greece.

In conclusion, Charoupi in Thessaloniki is a haven for those seeking an authentic Cretan culinary experience. With its delectable dishes, carefully curated wine selection, and unparalleled service, it stands as a testament to the magic that happens when passion and gastronomy intertwine. If you're in Thessaloniki, Charoupi is an...

3 stars because according to the reviews so far and the rating of being within the top 10 of restaurants in Thessaloniki my expectations were quite high but could not be met. Keep in mind that this review is based on personal experience and expectations as well as personal diets. To make it short: not good for vegetarians, meat done very well, service sometimes unattentive, but always very friendly.

The long version: Let's begin with the starters: all very nice and have an interesting twist to them, making them a bit special. Nicely served and cooked with fresh ingredients making them definitely a good basis. Next the main dish: for me this was the crux since TripAdvisor promotes this restaurant as vegetarian friendly, yet at my point of visit they only had one main course that was actually vegetarian. The meat was very delicious and perfectly cooked (according to my companions), especially the rabbit and the lamb. For me what made it sadly a bit worse is that I'm personally not a fan of goat cheese at all, yet the only vegetarian dish contained goat cheese without mentioning it in the description. So for me it wasn't an experience as positive as for my companions, but still good by freshness. Let's get to the service: the waiters were all very friendly, but the attention for the customers was definitely something to be improved. After finishing the main course, our plates were standing on the table for more than half an hour until we decided to stack them and finally got the attention of the waiters. Further we were quite a long time without new drinks and also weren't asked if we would like something else.

If you're a meaty person go for it you will definitely become happy here, if you're a vegetarian better look for an...

Greek food is just about moussaka, calamari and souvlaki, right? Wrong.

Earlier this year I wrote about discovering how one restaurant on Ithaca was raising the bar and on a trip to Thessaloniki, I found this little gem of a restaurant specialising in Cretan food.

We had not booked but the incredibly friendly staff found us a table and we were first served with raki and simple rusks, olives and tomatoes.

One of our starters was snails. Forget the French version which is usually loaded up with enough garlic to keep a legion of vampires away for a month, These little beauties were delicately flavoured with rosemary and the lightest touch of garlic. France, take note. The second was what most people would think of as dolmades, but again, the subtle flavouring took these to new heights.

For my main course, I had the friend rabbit with droplets of intense gels such as beetroot which brought a variety of flavour notes like no other I have yet tasted. My wife chose the meatballs which were stuffed with Graviera cheese with a side dish of a flat pastry which was described as a pie with tomatoes and yoghurt.

Throughout the meal, the staff were attentive but not obtrusive and were happy to chat and talk about the dishes and their flavourings.

An excellent meal and it is well worth weaving your way around the back streets of...