Why the neighbourhood taverna still matters

My faithful dining companion and I decided to have dinner at a taverna – specifically, Pais Lysiotiki Souvla.

Located in a beautiful old house in Ayios Omologites, the restaurant has been around for well over 20 years, yet somehow still feels like a hidden gem.

With it being a cold January night, we were well aware that the taverna’s charming garden would be off limits. Luckily, the interior more than made up for it.

Utilitarian in décor, rustic in charm and slightly dim in lighting...