The tavern “Ochi Alla Vasana” in the Botsari area, in Thessaloniki, is one of the favorite destinations in the city, both for its delicious flavors and for the beautiful environment it offers, making it ideal for your outings. After all, its name itself testifies to the mood and philosophy of its people (the name means “no more suffering” in Greek), to create a gastronomic space, where everyday life and its obligations take a back seat, as the appetizers, fresh fish, the necessary accompanying drinks and the beautiful atmosphere of the tavern will be in the foreground.

“Ochi Alla Vasana” has been operating since 2011 with a small staff, which now constitutes a family and serves good food and… warmth. With an emphasis on what the sea brings, but also some meat options, his team cooks delicious, homemade food, in a neighborhood hangout with a friendly atmosphere.

Mom’s dishes

At “Ochi Alla Vasana” they appreciate and respect the raw materials and thus choose the best for their cooking from fishing boats and small suppliers in their neighborhood. Mainly on the menu you will find fish and seafood, but there is no shortage of selected meat suggestions.

Appetizers, spreads, salads, all handmade with the aroma of… mom. Because the food at “Ochi Alla Vasana” is homemade, cooked with love so that the customer always leaves satisfied.

Among its strong dishes are the saganakia, juicy and ready to dip with fresh bread, the fish of the hour, either in the pan or on the grill, but also the cooked seafood. Fresh fish depending on the season, grilled octopus, grilled squid, grilled shrimp and seafood appetizers raw or steamed with oil and lemon, make up their strongest suggestions with the aroma of the sea.

However, no table is missing the fava beans, which are one of the favorites of the Thessalonians, the dolmadakia, aromatic and hand-rolled one by one, as well as the grilled Athonite eggplant with tomato, cheese and garlic oil.

A tzatziki and a tirokafteri sauce for the middle are worth having on your table no matter what you have ordered, because they are handmade and delicious.

In terms of meat, its fried pork or chicken dishes always impress, while the traditional soutzoukakia, apaki, village sausage and steaks satisfy every demanding palate for meat lovers.

You can enjoy all of this with a refreshing retsina, bulk wine, tsipouro or ice-cold beer in the cozy interior of the tavern or in its pleasant outdoor area, which is heated in the winter months and transformed into a beautiful, colorful courtyard in the summer.

One thing is for sure. Whatever you choose from the menu, wherever you sit, at “Ochi Alla Vasana”, you will enjoy authentic, delicious dishes. Because in this tavern, there is only one criterion for serving: only what the people of the tavern would eat reaches the customers. Thus, taste and quality go hand in hand and guarantee simple but unforgettable dishes.

However, the team at “Ochi Alla Vasana” is also unbeatable in terms of service, as they “build” personal relationships with their customers. After visiting once, you will definitely come back again and the staff will already know what you like and what to recommend to you.

Tip 1: At “Ochi Alla Vasana” you can enjoy its flavors daily, while on weekends a table reservation would facilitate your comfortable and immediate service.

Tip 2: As was understood from all of the above, “Ochi Alla Vasana” is an ideal place for all kinds of social or professional events, all seasons of the year.