When it comes to actually paying the bill, you should be able to pay by card if you prefer. Keep in mind that most businesses, especially smaller ones, would definitely prefer cash. Visitors, especially people from the US, often ask if they should leave a tip and how much it should be.
What should I order from a Greek takeaway?
- Taramasalata. A mainstay of any Greek meal are classic dips such as tzatziki (yogurt, cucumber and garlic),melitzanosalata (aubergine), and fava (creamy split pea purée).
- Olives and olive oil.
- Dolmades.
- Moussaka.
- Grilled meat.
- Fresh fish.
- Courgette balls (kolokythokeftedes)
- Octopus.
How do you order a gyro in Greece?
First of all, it's pronounced /yeeros/, repeat after me, “yeeeros”- step one complete. Upon ordering, you should specify whether you want it “ap'ola” or not. “Ap'ola” means special, basically with all the ingredients that a gyro normally comes stuffed with; tzatziki, onion, tomatoes, fries and pork meat.
What is a typical meal in Greece?
The Greeks eat bread, grains, potatoes, rice, and pasta nearly every day. Staples of the Greek diet include olives (and olive oil), eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, lentils, and other types of beans, lemons, nuts, honey, yogurt, feta cheese, eggs, fish, chicken, and lamb.