Piraeus’ finest “gastro-ouzeri” is housed in a splendid, recently refurbished, neoclassical building, with a view of Pasalimani harbor. The chef-proprietor, Christos Tzieras, successfully combines the tradition of the meze with the technical skills of contemporary cuisine: herring salad à la Constantinople, twisted cheese pie à la Skopelos, spicy cheese dip à la Macedonia, eggs with staka roux, round barley rusks with xinotyri cheese… and much more. Open from the morning, for coffee and snacks, until late at night, for cocktails. [11 Metaxa, Pasalimani • Tel.: (+30) 210.417.5740 • www.belleamie.gr]
Wine pub with a view of Zea Marina and good food. Standout dishes include the salad with rare greens from Crete, the perfectly cooked salmon fillet with goat cheese and the juicy beef burger. In addition, risotto, steaks, various bruschettas and macaroni dishes, all equally well prepared. The wine selection pays homage to Greek vineyards, with labels from the big names, but also small-scale producers. [Akti Themistokleous & 1 Pargas • Tel.: (+30) 215.515.9792 • www.corksandforks.gr]
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Gourmet restaurant on Mikrolimano harbor, from the seafood master himself, Michelin-starred Lefteris Lazarou. Attractively presented dishes, prepared with consummate technique, using only the finest quality fish and seafood, ordered by the chef himself from local fishermen. Dishes that showcase Lazarou’s incomparable expertise, with a Mediterranean leaning, but also a skillful rendering of international trends. Very good service and an excellent wine list. Open from midday with a simpler, more affordable menu. [52 Akti Koumoundourou, Mikrolimano • Tel.: (+30) 210.522.8400]
© Olympia Orneraki
Unpretentious, family seafood taverna, with loyal patrons. Here you will enjoy properly cooked fresh fish, refreshing seasonal salads, char-grilled octopus, delicious Symi shrimps and crispy fried squid. Don’t forget the sea urchin salad, a true Greek experience; it brings all the flavor of the sea right to your table. [107 Hatzikyriakou, Piraeus • Tel.: (+30) 210.418.0160]
From the mosaic floor and cafe-style chairs to the old advertisements and tourism posters, it feels like you have traveled back in time. Delicious food, with a great choice of meze dishes: char-grilled sardines, marinated anchovies, fried mussels, fresh fish for frying. The crispy courgette sticks are a must. [48 M. Hatzikyriakou, Piraeus • Τel.: (+30) 210.418.0030]
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Greece Is | October 8th, 2015
Piraeus may be famous for its port, synonymous with vacation time for Greeks and foreigners alike, but it’s also a must destination for fish and seafood lovers, as it combines great sea views with quality cuisine. Just hop on the metro (green line) and you’ll reach Piraeus in no time.
Piraeus’ finest “gastro-ouzeri” is housed in a splendid, recently refurbished, neoclassical building, with a view of Pasalimani harbor. The chef-proprietor, Christos Tzieras, successfully combines the tradition of the meze with the technical skills of contemporary cuisine: herring salad à la Constantinople, twisted cheese pie à la Skopelos, spicy cheese dip à la Macedonia, eggs with staka roux, round barley rusks with xinotyri cheese… and much more. Open from the morning, for coffee and snacks, until late at night, for cocktails. [11 Metaxa, Pasalimani • Tel.: (+30) 210.417.5740 • www.belleamie.gr]
Wine pub with a view of Zea Marina and good food. Standout dishes include the salad with rare greens from Crete, the perfectly cooked salmon fillet with goat cheese and the juicy beef burger. In addition, risotto, steaks, various bruschettas and macaroni dishes, all equally well prepared. The wine selection pays homage to Greek vineyards, with labels from the big names, but also small-scale producers. [Akti Themistokleous & 1 Pargas • Tel.: (+30) 215.515.9792 • www.corksandforks.gr]
© Olympia Orneaki
Gourmet restaurant on Mikrolimano harbor, from the seafood master himself, Michelin-starred Lefteris Lazarou. Attractively presented dishes, prepared with consummate technique, using only the finest quality fish and seafood, ordered by the chef himself from local fishermen. Dishes that showcase Lazarou’s incomparable expertise, with a Mediterranean leaning, but also a skillful rendering of international trends. Very good service and an excellent wine list. Open from midday with a simpler, more affordable menu. [52 Akti Koumoundourou, Mikrolimano • Tel.: (+30) 210.522.8400]
© Olympia Orneraki
Unpretentious, family seafood taverna, with loyal patrons. Here you will enjoy properly cooked fresh fish, refreshing seasonal salads, char-grilled octopus, delicious Symi shrimps and crispy fried squid. Don’t forget the sea urchin salad, a true Greek experience; it brings all the flavor of the sea right to your table. [107 Hatzikyriakou, Piraeus • Tel.: (+30) 210.418.0160]
From the mosaic floor and cafe-style chairs to the old advertisements and tourism posters, it feels like you have traveled back in time. Delicious food, with a great choice of meze dishes: char-grilled sardines, marinated anchovies, fried mussels, fresh fish for frying. The crispy courgette sticks are a must. [48 M. Hatzikyriakou, Piraeus • Τel.: (+30) 210.418.0030]
© Clairy Moustafellou
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