Gluten Allergen Guide

Greece's iconic layered casserole with eggplant, spiced minced meat (traditionally lamb or beef), tomato sauce, and creamy béchamel topping, baked to golden perfection. 2025 innovation: Modern gastro-tavernas offer reinvented versions with truffle-infused béchamel or plant-based alternatives maintaining traditional flavors.

Athens street food legend: Grilled skewers of marinated meat (traditionally pork, also chicken or lamb) served in warm pita with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, and fries inside. November 2025 trend: Deconstructed souvlaki presentations in upscale tavernas, plus vegan versions with mushroom or seitan gaining popularity.

Savory phyllo pie filled with spinach, feta cheese, dill, and spring onions, baked until golden and crispy. Found in every bakery, taverna, and Greek household—perfect for breakfast, snack, or light meal.

Legendary sweet pastry with paper-thin phyllo layers, chopped walnuts or pistachios, butter, and honey or sugar syrup infused with cinnamon and cloves. Each region claims the best recipe—try versions across Greece to compare.

Traditional Swedish meatballs, typically served with potatoes, creamy gravy, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumber. Made famous worldwide by IKEA but best enjoyed authentically in Sweden with beef and pork seasoned to perfection.

Cinnamon buns spiced with cardamom and pearled sugar, a staple of Swedish fika (coffee break). Central to Swedish culture, these fragrant buns are enjoyed daily at cafés nationwide.