Founded in 1926 as a kafeneio, Mavri Thalassa has grown into one of the culinary touchstones of the city. Representing simplicity, quality, and taste since day one and handed down from generation to generation, it defines fine dining in Thessaloniki for almost a century.
Exclusive signature dishes and more than 300 wine labels have made Mavri Thalassa a popular destination and the ideal setting for special occasions, date nights and business functions.
From a small kafeneio by an Asia Minor immigrant in Kato Toumba, to the epitome of fine dining, at Plastira street in Aretsou, our restaurant has been pushing the culinary boundaries of Thessaloniki for almost a century.
With an open imagination and respect to premium seafood, the head chefs of Mavri Thalassa, Alexandros Tokidis and Sonia Margaritou, make sure to establish fine dining in Thessaloniki through their dishes.
A couple in real life and in the kitchen, they are known for their unwavering commitment to exceptional raw materials, unique cooking techniques, and flawless flavors.
A favorite Thessaloniki seafood restaurant for decades, Mavri Thalassa incorporates regional tastes, fresh raw materials, and sustainably sourced ingredients in its menu.
Our chefs work with reliable seafood suppliers to obtain only the freshest fish from local waters, offering guests dozens of seafood varieties at the peak of their season, accompanied by a wide selection of wines with character.
