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Where to Find Great Greek Food in Amsterdam

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Among the many excellent international and Dutch restaurants in Amsterdam, there are a number of fantastic delis, takeout joints and tavernas that specialise in Greek cuisine. These exceptional eateries all serve a fine selection of tasty Greek specialities including gyros, halloumi cheese and fresh sea food.

Meat & Greek

Restaurant, Greek, Street Food

Meat & Greek, Amsterdam
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Meat & Greek uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to make traditional gyros kebabs. Despite its name, Meat & Greek actually makes several vegetarian options alongside their delicious, meat filled wraps. Everything on their menu is mouthwatering and served on crisp, artisanal pita bread.

Morena ann de Amstel

Restaurant, Greek

The deli is close to Magere Brug
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Like all good Greek delicatessens, Morena aan de Amstel sells a wide range of filling lunchtime snacks, larger meals and traditional pita-based dishes. The deli actually looks directly onto the River Amstel and is only a short walk away from Magere Brug, the Portuguese Synagogue and Rembrandtplein.

Dionysos

Restaurant, Greek

Amid the many exceptional eateries along Overtoom in Amsterdam-West, Dionysos stands out due to its phenomenal service, authentic Greek cuisine and homely ambience. This superb restaurant serves an abundance of delicious meals, that appeal to carnivores and vegetarians alike, alongside a wide selection of imported Greek beverages.

Mythos Restaurant

Restaurant, Greek

Leidseplein
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Located in the centre of Amsterdam’s bustling Leidsenplein, Mythos Restaurant is within walking distance from several important cultural sites such as de Stadsschouwburg, Vondelpark and Museumplein. While the restaurant is famed for its extensive seafood menu, its kitchen also serves up delicious meat-based and vegetarian meals, that are seasoned according to age-old Greek recipes.

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