What are some common dishes to order in Athens?
A visit to Athens isn’t complete without trying all the delicious food! Here are some dishes travelers like to have on our trips to Athens:
* **Moussaka.** This is essentially eggplant lasagna made with ground meat, cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce. There are different varieties depending on where you go on Athens group tours, but all of them are delicious!
* **Lemon potatoes (ellinikos lemoni patatas).** This is a culinary staple across Greece. The potatoes are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, and they pair perfectly with roasted lamb, chicken, and even fish. Try them at a Greek taverna (aka a small, traditional restaurant).
* **Gyros (pronounced “year-ohs”).** It’s one of our [top five dishes to eat in Greece](https://www.goaheadtours.com/travel-blog/articles/5-dishes-to-eat-in-greek-islands) for a reason! Greek gyros are made with thinly sliced rotisserie meat wrapped up in pita bread with fries, onion, tomato, and tzatziki sauce.
* **Feta.** Whether you like cheese or not, you just have to try it in Athens. It’s just… better here!
* **Stuffed grape leaves (dolmades).** This small appetizer is traditionally filled with rice, onion, fresh herbs, and ground lamb.