Kastoria - Gastronomy Tours

Culinary Sophistication Meets Natural Beauty

Experience the unique blend of lakeside charm and culinary sophistication with Kastoria Food Tours, where every dish is inspired by the region’s abundant natural resources and storied traditions. Discover intimate dining spots nestled among historic neighbourhoods and scenic waterfronts, where locally sourced ingredients—such as lake trout, rich cheeses, and hearty stews—are transformed into extraordinary meals. The culinary culture here is as enchanting as the town’s famed fur artisans and picturesque vistas.

What Makes Kastoria a Unique Culinary Destination

• Lakeside & Mountain Fusion: Nestled between Lake Orestiada and the Grammos and Vitsi mountains, Kastoria’s cuisine reflects its natural surroundings with equal parts freshness and heartiness.
• Historic Neighbourhoods with Flavour: Old quarters like Doltso and Apozari offer not just charm and architecture, but also local tavernas serving family recipes passed down for generations.
• Protected Local Products: From PGI beans to signature apples, every ingredient tells a story of place and season.

Local Highlights & Gastronomic Treasures

• Lake Trout & Carp: Enjoy them grilled, baked in a ‘tava’ with vegetables, or as a savoury garoufa soup paired with aubergine salad and walnuts.
• Sarmades: Brined cabbage rolls filled with rice or minced meat, traditionally served with tsipouro.
• Makalo Meatballs: A rustic dish of fried meatballs simmered in a garlic and tomato sauce—humble, hearty, and full of flavour.
• Batzos Cheese: Salty and firm, served as saganaki and often topped with an egg to balance its intensity.
• Spoon Sweets & Local Liqueurs: Discover fruit preserves, kastorian “saliaros” (fasting cookies), and fragrant homemade liqueurs.

A Destination Beyond the Plate

Built amphitheatrically on a slender peninsula mirrored in Lake Orestiada, Kastoria is one of Greece’s most picturesque towns. A walk along the lake reveals diverse wildlife, the enchanting Dragon’s Cave with its underground lakes, and panoramic trails leading to the churches of Profitis Ilias and Agios Athanasios. The old neighbourhoods of Doltso and Apozari, lined with Byzantine churches and mansions of Macedonian architecture, evoke the town’s fur-trading legacy and cultural sophistication.

Kastoria offers not just flavours but a whole sensory experience of reflection, tradition, and quiet northern elegance.

Explore Our Kastoria Food Tours

Below you’ll find a handpicked selection of food tours in Kastoria. Whether you’re seeking lakeside tastings, traditional village experiences, or culinary walks through historic quarters, each tour promises authentic flavours and unforgettable stories.