The Places Serving Halkidiki’s Flavors

Our selection of some of the best places to try the famous cuisine of Halkidiki.


Natural beauty and enthralling history aside, Halkidiki is famous for its outstanding cuisine too. Home to delicious natural products from olive oil and wine to honey and cheese, chefs in the region find a veritable treasure trove of raw materials to work with. We’ve selected a few of the best places to find out for yourself why the cuisine of Halkidiki is so celebrated. 

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