There are those unique individuals whose passionate and dedicated drive to their calling often produces something exceptional. This is what defines these owners of some of the most superb tavernas in the mountains of Greece.

Combining their love of Greece’s rugged mountainous regions and their dedication to fully preserving the meat-eating tradition of the countryside, they have established some of the most noteworthy eateries you could hope for. Many of these restauranteurs own herds, some even taking care of the livestock farming duties themselves. Others grow their own vegetables, while some go foraging for mushrooms and wild greens used at their eateries. Fresh sourdough bread is typically baked in wood-fired ovens at these mountain tavernas.

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Their food offerings are based on local recipes, usually accompanied by delicious cheeses made by local producers. The range also includes pies with handmade filo pastry as well as wine from small-scale wineries.

Andreas (Skopia, Serres)
At first sight, Andreas, located virtually at the heart of Skopia, a picturesque village in the wider Serres area, close to Drama, northern Greece, looks a normal taverna with a small yet well-kept yard. But once inside, the finer qualities of this spot become apparent. It is stylish, decorated with artistic finesse, has a fireplace, and plays good music.

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