The best meze and charcuterie experience in Athens — Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani, a deli-taverna near the Varvakeios Central Market serving extraordinary Greek cured meats (pastourma, kavourmas pork sausage), aged cheeses, and meze plates from regions across Greece. Part delicatessen, part taverna. Order everything. The kavourmas (slow-cooked cured pork) is among the best things to eat in Greece. Cash accepted; small space — arrive early or book.
Why It Belongs on the List
The best meze and charcuterie experience in Athens — Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani, a deli-taverna near the Varvakeios Central Market serving extraordinary Greek cured meats (pastourma, kavourmas pork sausage), aged cheeses, and meze plates from regions across Greece. Part delicatessen, part taverna. Order everything. The kavourmas (slow-cooked cured pork) is among the best things to eat in Greece. Cash accepted; small space — arrive early or book. Menus, accolades, service days, reservation systems, and payment policies change; verify current details directly.
What Stands Out
- Best charcuterie and meze in Athens: Greek cured meats from across the country
- Kavourmas (slow-cooked cured pork): the essential order — unlike anything else
- Pastourma (fenugreek-cured beef), aged graviera, feta from different regions
- Part deli, part taverna: you can buy to take away or sit and eat
- Near Varvakeios Central Market: combine with a morning market visit