regional dishEssential
Sardeles Psites
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The Verdict
Fresh sardines grilled over coals are the purest taste of the Greek summer.
Why go
Simple, small, and intense. Eaten with nothing but lemon, oregano, and maybe a cold beer.
Best for
Seafood · Budget · Food
Skip if
You dislike small fish with bones.
Best months
Summer
Recommendation
Essential
Understand the place
Fresh sardines grilled over coals, dressed with lemon and oregano. The purest, simplest taste of Greek summer, best paired with a cold beer.
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