Since 2012, when it was operating in the west of Thessaloniki as a traditional café, with a few small tables, coffee and snacks for tsipouro and retsina, it was already a beloved hangout. In 2018 it moved a few meters down, in the same area, that of Kordelio and the “Marina” restaurant became a magnet for those who love good, homemade food. The food that in its simplicity hides too much passion and a lot of love.

Delicious small dishes for the whole group as well as rich individual portions of dishes of the hour, as well as cooked food, become the… attraction of the restaurant, which you will usually find full of groups enjoying the delicious dishes, as well as the intimate, friendly environment which is taken care of by Marina and her son, Stefanos.

Dishes for all tastes

At the “Marina” restaurant you will find options for all tastes. Meat and fish, all fresh and selected, are cooked the way Marina cooks at her home, with good raw materials and passion, to arrive at your table delicious.

The sauces and appetizers are all handmade. This restaurant does not serve prepared dishes. If you ask for appetizers, you have two different options, one with seafood and one with meat. Five plates in total, different each time, will accompany the tsipouro and retsina as they should.

The fish you will find are small, perfect for frying. Anchovy, red mullet and cod are among the classic options, while the cod with garlic sauce is one of the best sellers. Angler tails saganaki is an exemplary dish at the “Marina” restaurant.

Among the favorite dishes of the patrons are the kavourmas with eggs and the cabbage dolmas. Dishes that perfectly accompany tsipouro or wine, but also everything you need to start your meal.

The juicy strapatsada with Thessaloniki bun is another favorite dish, while the fried liver is an excellent appetizer for discerning palates.

Of course, you can’t miss the grilled meatballs. Homemade too, juicy and fragrant, which can never be enough. The Cretan carbonara with striftoudia, apaki chicken and Cretan graviera deserves a special mention.

And the salads at the “Marina” restaurant are not… a simple affair, as they also have their grace and deliciousness. We singled out the cool, green salad and the salad with Thessaloniki bun, kopanisti and cherry tomatoes.

On weekends, Marina’s kitchen also hides some culinary surprises. Dishes of the day, different each time, depending on the season and the inspiration of the cook. For example, the unique slow-cooked porkshank in the oven, which is particularly popular. Veal cheeks are another specialty of Marina that you can find on the weekends. Honeyed perfectly, they melt as soon as the fork approaches them. If you find them, they are highly recommended.

And live music

At the “Marina” restaurant you will therefore find everything you need to accompany ideally selected bulk tsipouro or wine and make a toast to simplicity and deliciousness.

In a well-kept, warm and comfortable space, you can enjoy good food with your company and sometimes even to the sounds of live folk music. This may happen on some Friday and Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons.

The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday, with the kitchen working from 12:00 to 23:00.

It would be good to have a reservation on peak days and times.