“Efxinos” restaurant has been in the same place for ten years on 1 Chalkis Street, in Kalamaria. With the air of a Greek restaurant with a unique quality in its dishes and recipes of traditional Greek cuisine, as we would enjoy them from our mothers and grandmothers, presented, often, with a more modern look, it is a special project – one of the most successful restaurants in the wider area of Kalamaria – one among other delicatessens and small plates restaurants, which takes care of us all. And offers us, something really special: dishes prepared “on the table”, in front of us and directly at our table.

Traditional dishes, traditional colors, “Efxinos” inspires in every case, for delicious meals, with proposals in meat and seafood, based on favorite recipes.

A destination ideal for everyone, all days of the week, it presents a large number of small plates of the Greek tradition in its own, special way, without ceasing to remind us of the food we grew up with. His dishes are based, after all, on the same ingredients that the cooks of every household used to cook and still cook with, even if they are sometimes presented with a modern look.

And they include everything: from complete meal suggestions of a restaurant for groups and families who will visit it, to smaller selections of appetizers, for those who just want to drink ouzo, tsipouro or wine.

The flavors of the menu

The dishes at “Efxinos” impress, from the very first glance. After all, there are not many restaurants where dishes are prepared “on the table”, in front of the customer, at his table, as soon as he orders them.

To make it even more … “alive”, imagine the aubergines of the aubergine salad “tradition” – as they call it here – handmade, freshly baked and straight out of the oven, cleaned and cut in front of you, on the appropriate board and served to you on the spot.

The traditional hot cheese sauce (tirokafteri) is made gradually, with the feta first being cut into cubes, the hot pepper being cleaned and gradually added to the feta, then the necessary mixing with olive oil is done, and the ingredients are crushed into a single tasty proposal, with the necessary herbs to complete it.

Accordingly, the Florina pepper with feta cheese is prepared – the “red pepper cheese”, as they call it: all the ingredients are presented and the dishes are prepared on the spot, at your table, emerging with their aromas and ready to eat.

In the same category of appetizers, the gialantzi dolmades, based on the traditional recipe, come to excite our palates.

Spoonfuls of fish tartare – varies, depending on the day – mussels steamed with white wine and mustard, seafood barley with prawns and mussels and gamberi – the ultimate small plate for ouzo – are among the standout fish and seafood offerings.

As for the meat, finally, the veal steak and the 100% beef burger, based on a recipe that goes back in time and comes from the depths of Asia Minor, are dishes that will not leave any fan of the respective category of food unmoved.

All dishes are always accompanied by selected wines and spirits and other suggestions from the cellar, which perfectly accompany every meal.

At “Efxinos” the cuisine smells of both East and West. Just like the Greek cuisine, just like the special way they have chosen to serve us their exquisite dishes.

Tip: At “Efxinos” reservations are recommended, especially on Fridays and weekends, but also some weekdays.