GREEK VILLAGE FOOD in Leptokarya – Gyros, Meze & Homemade Loukoumades
Join us as we explore authentic Greek village food in Leptokarya, discovering local restaurants, traditional bakeries, Greek street food, homemade loukoumades, and delicious family-run eateries. Set above the beautiful beaches and beneath the majestic Mount Olympus, this charming village is home to some incredible local food.
*Besto Psito Barbeque* is where our food journey begins. A favourite among locals, this traditional barbecue spot serves delicious gyros and Greek grilled meats prepared fresh throughout the day. Making our first stop here for some delicious gyros is always the best way to start any Greek food adventure.
*Oregano Meze Bar* is our next stop for a true Greek “meze” experience. In this welcoming local restaurant they perfected their own Feta Saganaki and other famous “meze” dishes and starters. From juicy bifteki to flavourful souvlaki, every plate celebrates simple ingredients, careful cooking, and the relaxed atmosphere that makes Greek dining so enjoyable.
*Fournaris Bakery 00-24* starts our next morning with a traditional Greek breakfast. Baking for over a century, this family bakery is filled with freshly prepared pita, pastries, breads, and local specialties. We enjoy flaky spinach pie and rich cheese pie straight from the oven, proving why Greek bakeries remain an essential part of everyday life.
*Paradisos – Ζυθεστιατόριον Παράδεισος* is our lunch destination, and the name (Paradise) truly says it all. Set in a beautiful outdoor garden, this local restaurant serves outstanding homemade Greek food in incredibly generous portions. Prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional recipes, every dish delivers comforting flavours that make this one of the highlights of our food tour.
*Evangelos Loukoumades Workshop* is one of Leptokarya’s true hidden gems. The oldest loukoumades workshop in town, it has been run by an elderly couple for many years, supplying freshly made loukoumades to the local community. Trying these golden Greek doughnuts at this workshop is a special experience, and enjoying them fresh makes them some of the best loukoumades we’ve ever tasted in Greece.
*Pizza Valentino* is where we finish our Greek food adventure with a local twist on pizza. Rather than baking it directly on the oven floor, the pizza is cooked in a baking dish, creating a soft, airy base with a beautifully crisp crust. Topped with quality Greek ingredients, it’s a delicious example of how international favourites take on their own unique character in Greece.
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Locations visited in this video:
1. // *_BestoPsito Barbeque_* // Address: Thessalonikis, Leptokarya, Greece
https://maps.app.goo.gl/minKNyuJxqg5vP9m9
2. // *_Oregano_* // Address: Vasileos Konstantinou 23, Leptokarya, Greece
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wYsUN2LnNguaXj2n9
3. // *_Fournaris Bakery 00-24_* // Address: Thessalonikis 1, Leptokarya, Greece
https://maps.app.goo.gl/esVTgTnCjRKQD1KFA
4. // *_Ζυθεστιατόριον Παράδεισος”_* // Address: Emmanouil Antoniadi, Leptokarya, Greece
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YrKRrec33i8Yz8kv8
5. // *_Loukoumades Workshop_* // Address: Βασ. Όλγας, Papafi, Leptokarya, Greece
https://maps.app.goo.gl/svvFjdZDo8TnkWSz8
6. // *_Pizza Valentino_* // Address: Vasileos Georgiou V 08, Leptokarya, Greece
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tBDAvsHpnVGmZuiZA
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:33 – Gyros Pita
03:24 – Greek Meze & Grill
11:10 – Bakery & Pies
14:14 – Greek Home Cooked Food
20:08 – Loukoumades Workshop
23:30 – Greek Pizza
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i always enjoy watching you eating Greek food!
Not gloved Not hat…
i ll tell you this guys,if u are a big fan of loukoumades,where do u live ? in brasil? maybe in japan ? maybe in morocco? U HAVE to come ,taste theese loukoumades in leptokarya . Its from another world of taste,this old man had dedicated all of his life to loukoumades,trust me u dont know what u miss!! greetings from pieria!
Of course the best Greek food in the world is in Greece. Everything just tastes better!
i love Grecia
Gloria a ti,señor,por todo/ Viva Christo Rey
Thanks Alex for aother great video!
Yum the food looks amazing I’m so jealous 😋😂
I was drooling like a dog watching this 🤤🤤 🤣
Η ναπολη φτιάχτηκε απο ελληνες κάτοικους που ηδη ειχαμ εφευρει το στυλ πιτσας…μετα το πηραν απο εμας
The gyro looked delicious but I would definitely prefer it with tzatziki, I don't like ketchup and that's more of a dip anyway, I like lots of sauce lol. Was tzatziki available as an option for an extra fee, I have heard that it sometimes is?
确实便宜
在瑞士至少200多美元🤤🥴
Welcome back to Northern Greece Alex "kardasi" m/
Although i am from Thessaloniki, i'm having my vacations very closed to you, at Litochoro.
Leptokarya is a very good destination for summer, winter is empty but summer is so crowded with full of life.
If you're still in Leptokarya and you have a car, TODAY MONDAY around 9pm, take your family, drive to Skotina Beach and visit "Ta 13 adelfia / 13 brothers":
One of the best restaurants in the whole area, new, modern, cheap, very VFM and every Monday night they play live Greek music, many people are singing and dancing, GREAT atmosphere, DON'T lose it!
For coffee in the morning or for a beer in the evening, you HAVE to visit "Gallaria" under the Castle. It's one of the most characteristic bars in Northern Greece, beautiful beach bar inside an old railway tunnel and ex-nazi bunker, very famous bar, great content there!! 😉
TOMORROW TUESDAY don't forget "Laiki" in Leptokarya, the big grocery market in front of "Bes sto psito" and afterwards check out "DoFunDo" for your kids and your wife…
About Fish-restaurants, i don't trust Leptokarya, maybe "Taverna Billys" is just an OKish fish tavern with fresh products,,, Plaka Litochorou has the most famous fish restaurants, "Aiolos", "Kavos" and "Glaros", although they are expensive, i prefer "Glaros" inside the "Olympos" camping, it's a big, modern, clean restaurant with 2 separate big terraces providing you AMAZING view to Thermaikos/Aegean sea.
Try also gyros from "Pitas" next to the entrance of the camping, very tasty gyros from a graphic 'Ancient' guy! 😛
10:40 i totally agree. Greek cuisine is no1
Τhe greek version of pizza is quite similar to Canadian style. After WWII Greece suffered a lot , so many Greeks flew for the states and Canada for a better Life. Some of them returned and opened the first pizzerias in Greece back in 70s. So the greek version of pizza is very influenced by this style. Also back then people didn't know so much about techniques like cold fermentation,biga,poolish,high hydration. So they simply made a dough out of 00 type flour, water,yeast,salt, olive oil then they baked it in a small baking tray which makes it oily and crispy. It is very different from the original Italian pizza in almost any aspect but for change is quite a tasty choice.
15:05 – In Greece, all restaurants, taverns etc are required by law to let you know if something's frozen.
Hi alex hope you all having great at greece. Great food reviuo best regards cheers sammy.d❤
Hey Alex, glad to see you back! I have to say that where ever you travel the food always looks delicious and the scenery is beautiful. It's also nice when your family can join you too. 💛🍽️🍷👍🏻
hi there again….i stop the video at the 2:55 cause i got almost angry…..KETCHUP AT PITA-GYRO..???…THATS A ''CRIME''….only tzatziki or at list plain yogurt !
the onion in Greek salad…is dry red onion ,not green …!
in northern Greece …they cook and serve differently…from Athens…in Athens we dont serve ''pastitsio'' with baked potatos on the side….to much…!
we Greeks never say ''gia mas''…with food or dessert…only when we drink alcohol…!
Alex that was incredible , every single thing looked delicious , right down to the fresh watermelon . Very generous portions and very reasonably priced . Simple , honest , local dishes prepared with love and care is the best food . Summed up by the couple with the Loukoumades 👍
well…its like you put an AI…kind of voice when you like something you eat…hmmm mmhmmhmm,,,always the same..!..please expressed more…GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD CULINARY EXPERIENCE IN OUR COUNTRY AGAIN…!
Like here nowhere…..❣
KETCHUP AND MUSTARD WHAT THE F..K
Alex, thank you for showcasing the beauties of Greece through your video.
Every bite: "Mhmhmhmhmhmhm…" 😂
Πολύ σωστά κάνεις φίλε μου πηγαίνεις σε μέρη που μπορείς να βρεις πραγματικά καλό φαγητό και φαγητό που τρώνε οι ντόπιοι ετσι μπορείς να καταλάβεις καλύτερα το πως ζει ένα Έλληνας!
I can't wait to visit Greece this year. ❤ Great looking food and serious portions as well. 👍🏻
Stuffed peppers and tomatoes, when rice was an expensive commodity, was stuffed with orzo pasta
the giouvetsi pastaand the stuffing can contain pine seeds, sliced zucchini (zucchini can be stuffed as well), shredded carrots or raisins.another dream vacation id love to go, thank you for sharing, everything looked delicious!!! You didnt show up in my inbox not sure why, strange
Did you say there are no unpleasant grill marks on the chicken stick?