Traditional
Moussaka
in Athens
Layers of sliced eggplant, spiced ground meat, and potatoes topped with a thick, golden bechamel sauce and baked until bubbling. Greece's most famous comfort food.
Did you know?
While moussaka existed for centuries in the region, the iconic bechamel-topped version was codified by French-trained Greek chef Nikolaos Tselementes in the 1920s.
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Where to Find It
1 place to try Moussaka in Athens
Scholarhio
$$$$Plaka
A charming ouzeri in Plaka serving excellent traditional dishes. Their moussaka is made fresh daily with a thick, creamy bechamel crust and perfectly spiced meat sauce. Great meze selection too.
