Greek Snacks

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie consisting of a buttery, flaky phyllo pastry with a filling of cooked spinach, lemon juice, feta cheese, and sometimes dill. It can be served either as a small snack, an appetizer, or a light main course. Due to ... READ MORE

Flavorful, fluffy, and tender, keftedakia are Greek meatballs made from a combination of ground pork and beef, eggs, stale bread or breadcrumbs, and seasonings such as dill, pepper, parsley, and oregano. The mixture is shaped into small balls whic... READ MORE

Tiropita is a popular Greek snack consisting of sheets of phyllo dough that are filled with a combination of cheese (usually feta) and eggs. The dish is typically wrapped in triangular pieces and brushed with melted butter before baking. This tast... READ MORE

This classic Greek dish consists of squid rings and tentacles that are seasoned, dredged in flour, and fried until crispy and golden brown. Fried calamari is a restaurant staple, typically enjoyed as an appetizer or a meze dish. It is usually comp... READ MORE

Koulouri Thessalonikis is a traditional street food staple and their national take on simit—a similar circular bread found in Turkey. In its simplest form, koulouri is made with wheat flour dough that is shaped into a ring before it... READ MORE

Greek-style rice pudding is a popular dish that is usually enjoyed as a sweet breakfast, a light afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert. In its basic form, it consists of rice and milk that are slowly cooked and vigorously stirred until they tra... READ MORE

This traditional Greek meat pie combines flaky phyllo dough with a flavorful ground meat filling. Since it is eaten across the country, kreatopita appears in numerous versions that often vary in shape and adapt the filling with rice, leeks, cheese... READ MORE

Greek sesame bars are prepared with two main ingredients — honey and sesame seeds — but often employ various additions such as flavorings or nuts, and vary from crispy to chewy in texture. Available throughout the country, today they a... READ MORE

Hailing from the Greek island of Crete, kalitsounia or skalotsounia is a traditional, small-sized snack that comes in numerous different shapes and can be both savory and sweet. In its most traditional form, it combines an unleavened past... READ MORE

This crispy feta pie is a specialty of Epirus. It is one of the simplest Greek pies consisting of a thin batter that is sprinkled with feta cheese. Traditionally, it is never leavened, and the dough is usually prepared with wheat flour, m... READ MORE

These flavorful fritters employ diced tomatoes as their main ingredient, while other additions commonly include onions, fresh herbs, spices, feta cheese and grated zucchinis. The dish is usually associated with Santorini, an island known for the h... READ MORE

The traditional version of this savory Greek pie employs a flavorful zucchini and feta filling which is placed between two layers of phyllo pastry, usually the homemade type that is slightly thicker than the store bought varieties. Similar version... READ MORE

Sfakianopita is a traditional Cretan treat that couples layers of thin, unleavened dough and soft white whey cheese. The pie is typically made with flour, olive oil, water, salt, and a shot of raki (Cretan tsikoudia), and rather ... READ MORE

Pitarakia is a specialty of Milos island, consisting of small half-moon-shaped pastries filled with cheese. The pastry dough is typically made with flour, olive oil, onions, herbs, salt, and lukewarm water, while the filling may be as simple as cr... READ MORE

Skopelitiki tiropita is a type of Greek cheese-filled pastry (tiropita) that has been traditionally prepared on the island of Skopelos. The pastry uses local goat milk feta cheese and olive oil from the area of Skopelos for the filling, w... READ MORE

Skordopsomo is the Greek version of garlic bread. It's made with a combination of sliced bread, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Everything except the bread is blended or mashed together until smooth, and the mixture is then sp... READ MORE

Hailing from Zakynthos, this traditional Greek dessert is prepared with fine semolina flour that is cooked in water until thick and creamy. The mixture is then poured into a deep tray, and when set, it is cut into large rectangular or diamond-shap... READ MORE

Often compared to a frittata, an open-faced omelet, or even a soufflé, sfougato is a traditional egg-based dish that may also be described as a crustless quiche. This savory specialty is typically made by combining beaten eggs with grated c... READ MORE

This traditional Greek pie consists of cooked or sautéed nettles that are placed between two layers of phyllo pastry. Along with nettles, the filling can also incorporate herbs, onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Tsouknidopita is best served... READ MORE

Fouskakia are traditional Greek donuts or loukoumades that are prepared on the islands of Skopelos and Alonnisos, in the northwest Aegean Sea. The name of this specialty derives from the Greek word foúska, meaning a bu... READ MORE

This traditional Rhodian treat consists of sesame seeds and aromatic thyme honey, though additional ingredients often include almonds, orange and lemon peel, and various spices. Due to its high nutritional value, melekouni is regarded as one of th... READ MORE

Melintzanopita is a savory Greek pie that consists of a flavorful eggplant filling that is placed between two layers of phyllo dough. Common additions in the filling include feta and other types of cheese, and various herbs and spices. Melintzanop... READ MORE

Pane e olio is an Italian phrase meaning bread and oil, referring to a simple yet classic Italian dish that highlights the quality of its basic ingredients: bread and olive oil. Traditional Italian bread such as ciabatta, focaccia, or a rustic cou... READ MORE

Fetoydia is the Greek version of French toast, made with fresh or stale bread, milk, eggs, and olive oil. The bread is cut into slices which are first soaked in milk, and then dipped in lightly beaten eggs before they are fried in olive oil until ... READ MORE

Lalagites are pancakes that are traditionally made on the island of Lemnos, although they are also commonly prepared in other parts of the country. They typically consist of a batter made with flour, water, eggs, baking powder, olive oil, and salt... READ MORE