Authentic Greek Cuisine
Near Lake Kerkini, at the foot of Mount Belles
Taverna Mpelles is located in the picturesque village of Akritochori, at the foot of the majestic Mount Belles and just minutes from the beautiful Lake Kerkini.
With love and passion for traditional Greek cuisine, Chef Alexandros prepares fresh dishes daily using local ingredients and recipes passed down through generations.
Chef Alexandros
Signature Flavors
“Wonderful place, everything was delicious and the prices are reasonable. The buffalo meat is a dream... bravo to the Pontian owner.”
“Everything was perfect. We loved the pork knuckle... and the orange pie they offered at the end was a dream... and the buffalo stew was superb.”
“Amazing food and even more amazing people! The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming, they made me feel right at home. I will definitely be back!”
“Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent value for money. Politeness, cleanliness, variety, and outstanding quality!”
“Excellent restaurant and excellent owners. We were in the area on a business trip and tasted everything on the menu. Affordable prices and friendly atmosphere.”
“Very good food and the dessert was incredible! Great people, very polite and helpful. Very good prices, at the edge of Greece.”
“Amazing meats! The pork knuckle was melt-in-your-mouth and the buffalo burger was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Kerkinela salad twice! The owners are so kind!”
“The best food at the foot of Mount Belles in Akritochori! Finally a clean restaurant with very hospitable staff!”
“Excellent food, generous portions, friendly atmosphere. Alexandros is a true professional. Buffalo steak, burgers, sausages, and many more delicious dishes.”
“Very good food, large portions and very good prices. The owners are extremely polite and truly helpful. I recommend it without reservation.”
“A very warm atmosphere with warm and genuine people. Tasty and well-cooked food at good prices. An honest choice in beautiful Akritochori.”
“Masterful charcoal grilling and generous portions. A big thank you for the impeccable hospitality! We came prepared but it exceeded our expectations!”
“Exceptionally high-quality food! The cooked buffalo was absolutely delicious! Amazing prices in a very welcoming atmosphere! Truly worth it!”
“The best duck breast I have ever eaten and I will go back at the first opportunity. I highly recommend you visit, it will be unforgettable.”
“Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and the portions were filling. The setting is traditional and the owner is welcoming. We will definitely return!”
“Exceptional and distinctive cuisine, warm and friendly atmosphere, and the staff is very polite and helpful!”
“The pork is the best I have ever tasted! The chef is an absolute master! The white wine, the local friendly atmosphere, everything was so wonderful, an amazing experience!”
“Mr. Alexandros was extremely kind, as was Mrs. Martha. The meals were delicious and perfectly cooked. I recommend it a thousand times over!”
“A spacious restaurant with great atmosphere. The portions are crafted with care, with meat that stays in your memory. Very reasonable prices. The owner is friendly and genuine.”
“Wonderful place, everything was delicious and the prices are reasonable. The buffalo meat is a dream... bravo to the Pontian owner.”
“Everything was perfect. We loved the pork knuckle... and the orange pie they offered at the end was a dream... and the buffalo stew was superb.”
“Amazing food and even more amazing people! The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming, they made me feel right at home. I will definitely be back!”
“Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent value for money. Politeness, cleanliness, variety, and outstanding quality!”
“Excellent restaurant and excellent owners. We were in the area on a business trip and tasted everything on the menu. Affordable prices and friendly atmosphere.”
“Very good food and the dessert was incredible! Great people, very polite and helpful. Very good prices, at the edge of Greece.”
“Amazing meats! The pork knuckle was melt-in-your-mouth and the buffalo burger was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Kerkinela salad twice! The owners are so kind!”
“The best food at the foot of Mount Belles in Akritochori! Finally a clean restaurant with very hospitable staff!”
“Excellent food, generous portions, friendly atmosphere. Alexandros is a true professional. Buffalo steak, burgers, sausages, and many more delicious dishes.”
“Very good food, large portions and very good prices. The owners are extremely polite and truly helpful. I recommend it without reservation.”
“A very warm atmosphere with warm and genuine people. Tasty and well-cooked food at good prices. An honest choice in beautiful Akritochori.”
“Masterful charcoal grilling and generous portions. A big thank you for the impeccable hospitality! We came prepared but it exceeded our expectations!”
“Exceptionally high-quality food! The cooked buffalo was absolutely delicious! Amazing prices in a very welcoming atmosphere! Truly worth it!”
“The best duck breast I have ever eaten and I will go back at the first opportunity. I highly recommend you visit, it will be unforgettable.”
“Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and the portions were filling. The setting is traditional and the owner is welcoming. We will definitely return!”
“Exceptional and distinctive cuisine, warm and friendly atmosphere, and the staff is very polite and helpful!”
“The pork is the best I have ever tasted! The chef is an absolute master! The white wine, the local friendly atmosphere, everything was so wonderful, an amazing experience!”
“Mr. Alexandros was extremely kind, as was Mrs. Martha. The meals were delicious and perfectly cooked. I recommend it a thousand times over!”
“A spacious restaurant with great atmosphere. The portions are crafted with care, with meat that stays in your memory. Very reasonable prices. The owner is friendly and genuine.”
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