In the hidden underbelly of a really not-great street, lives a little authentic Sicilian kitchen with an Italian owner, a cozy setting, melt-in-the-mouth food, even some original Sicilian sodas and a chef who loves to feed you.
Walked in on my birthday without a reservation (seems I wrote to them 25-30hours before on Messenger, but they didn't check it) and still got served coz I was early. I don't recommend going here without a reservation though.
Parmegiana Melanzane, melting pappardelle stuffed fresh pasta with ricotta, chestnuts, butter, sage and white wine sauce, an Arancini Soda, a Tiramisu that I polished off way too quickly and a loud ambience with people talking in Greek and Italian that's reminiscent of my days in Italy.
A truly Italian experience that one shouldn't miss in Thessaloniki. With surprisingly good prices. Paid €22+ for everything and it was well worth it compared to some of the larger places...
Read moreFirst and last time for us! If you want to get humiliated and have your evening ruined, try it out. We reserved 1 week earlier, in person, a table for 4. During our dinner, we saw another group come in without reservation, but the waiter told them to wait. After we had eaten, the waiter came to us and told us immediately to pay and go. He threw out 4 ladies in the middle of the evening, in a very rude way, without an excuse or preparation or looking for another solution. He offered no courtesy, no kindness, no professionalism. He said that this is the usual policy in Greece - 2 hours for dinner, which is simply not true. It seems the manager doesn't know how to cope with the fact his restaurant is small and allows greed to rule over hospitality. And the food is not so incredible, as to take a...
Read moreYou must not miss this authentic treasure-of-an-Italian-restaurant in Thessaloniki! You may have come to Greece for Greek food, but the delicious authentic, homemade Italian food made by the Sicilian owner and his lovely wife is definitely worth diverging from your original plan. This is a cozy restaurant and the owner and his staff are extremely hospitable; you almost get the feeling that you are in the owner's living room and he is cooking for you as his personal guest. I have only tried the red wines, which are excellent! The dishes are fresh, homemade, delicious and offered at extremely good value. You may want to book in advance as seating is limited. On the other hand, if you're looking for a delicious takeaway, this is not to be missed! This restaurant...
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