A trip to Greece is an exciting journey through Greek food. After all, everyone knows that to get the full local experience when traveling around the country, you must try local specialties and dive into the mouth-watering Greek cuisine. So, here are some dos and don'ts of eating in Greece and tips on Greek dining etiquette to help you turn your trip into a memorable Greek culinary adventure.

Try some of the street food.

We can't say this enough: try the street food in Athens if you want to feel like such a local and try some of the best food in the world. Without a doubt, the souvlaki is the supreme ruler of Greek street food. It's available everywhere and might be the cheapest way to eat a full meal.

Meat encased in warm pita bread is served with fresh vegetables, fries, and tasty sauces like tzatziki. You can add different kinds of meat to your souvlaki, like gyros, chicken, or lamb. Some places might have options for vegetarians, like halloumi cheese or falafel.

Besides souvlaki, koulouri is the most common street food in Greece. Koulouri is found all over the Balkans and the eastern part of the Mediterranean, but each country claims to have a different recipe. Koulouri is usually a thin, round loaf with many sesame seeds in Greece.

It is by far the most popular thing for Greeks to eat for breakfast, along with a cup of Greek coffee. You can get one from a traditional street vendor for 50 cents, which will be a treat for your senses if you get hungry while walking around Athens or the other Greek city. You can choose from a variety of traditional pies for a cheap meal.

Find the closest bakery, and you can try spanakopita (spinach pie) or tyropita (cheese pie), or you can ask the baker to suggest something new. When it did come to pies, anything goes. Each area is known for a certain kind of pie, depending on the season and the ingredients. So, keep your eyes closed and follow the smell of freshly baked phyllo croissant to find a traditional Greek pie.

Try some traditional Greek food.

A quick bite is good, but it's not as good as a full Greek meal with traditional dishes like moussaka or pastitsio. In almost every restaurant in the area, you can find layers of flavor in the form of mince, pasta, and béchamel, as well as a wide range of other specialties.

Ironically, Lesvos, a meze restaurant in the Exarcheia neighborhood, is one of the best places in the middle of Athens to try local food. You can try specialties from the island of Lesvos for a reasonable price. Local dishes like grilled octopus, roasted courgette balls, and local cheeses will make your mouth water, and the friendly staff and old-fashioned look will seal the deal.

Athenians also love to eat in the beautiful neighborhoods of Psyrri and Monastiraki, which are right in the middle of the city. All you have to do is walk around those neighborhoods until you find a place serving delicious food and a great view of the Acropolis.

Ask the locals for information and advice.

Don't let your pride stop you from having a great time in Greece. You are in a foreign country, so it makes sense that you don't know where to go, what to see, or where to eat. Even though a quick look at our blog would have given you all the information you need, we're not going to be mad about it! The Greeks love food, so they can help you find the best places to eat.

Most likely, they will take you to a cheap, out-of-the-way restaurant where you can try Greek food with flavors that aren't found anywhere else. It's not a myth that locals are friendly, and you'll soon find out for yourselves. They will be happy to give you suggestions and assist you in any way they can so that you will love Greece as much as they do.

Don't say 'no,' but have an open mind!

Once you find one of Greece's famously good and cheap restaurants, you'll enjoy the food and the accommodation of the owners, who are sure to suggest some dishes. It would help if you didn't turn it down. They know better and desire you to have fun and try the finest of what they have to give.

They might even give you a traditional Greek drink such as ouzo, tsipouro, or rakomelo as a gift. Again, you won't get very far if you say no. Drink with them, but don't drink too much, because Greek liquors are very strong. You can also have a sip and thx the locals for their kindness if you choose not to drink alcohol.

Also, remember that Greeks often use their fingers instead of forks and knives, especially when eating chicken legs or steak bones. Don't judge! Instead, do what they say; you may find that the food tastes better.

Do thank the chef

If you like what you're eating, don't be shy about telling the people who made it how good it is. They will be happy and grateful for your kindness. Don't forget to leave a tip if both the service and the food were good. Locals leave big tips, and when they've had a good time, they make sure everyone involved knows it. Don't worry about how much money you have. What's more important is how you act.