Ouzeri

Ouzeris are found in all cities and towns around Greece.

The meals are prepared in the restaurant, unlike in the traditional kafenio.

An ouzeri is alternatively called a tsipouradiko, mezedopolio or ouzopolio.

On the menu, one may find the following options: A plate with a variety of small such dishes is called a pikilia (Greek ποικιλία).

Traditionally, the ouzo is sipped slowly, often with water or ice, and taken alongside mezedes during the course of a few hours in the afternoon.