Sta Kala Kathoymena Veroia

Sta Kala Kathoumena is a restaurant at Paradosiaki Synoikia Makariotissas, Kontogeorgaki 18 in Veria. In the Makariotissa quarter, it has occupied a stone Veria mansion since 2011. Guests describe a hayati ground floor and upper rooms that feel like an old townhouse, so the building is part of the visit. Expect Greek taverna cooking: grills, tsipouro meze, seafood, fried plates and wine meze. Local guides mention fresh meats, grilled mushrooms, a ‘Santorini’ salad, creamy mushrooms and pork with Roquefort; ask about the day’s menu and call ahead at weekends.

It is rated about 4.8 out of 5 in online reviews. Phone: +30 698 604 6110. Meze is best shared: order a few small plates in rounds, with tsipouro or ouzo, and book ahead for larger groups at weekends. Afterwards, the old Kyriotissa and Barbouta quarters, with their traditional houses and Byzantine churches, are an easy walk away.