Gastronomy in Kalamata

Flavors with identity, products with history and experiences that connect the place with the table.

The gastronomic identity of Kalamata

Kalamata is internationally associated with the quality of its products and the Mediterranean diet. From PDO olive oil to traditional recipes, gastronomy is an integral part of local life and hospitality.

Local Cuisine

Traditional recipes and flavors.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, taverns, cafes & bars.

Culinary Experiences

Food tours, tastings, visits to producers.

Local Products

Olive oil, olives, figs, honey, wines.

The taste of Messinia

Local cuisine is based on pure ingredients, seasonality and traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation.

Where to eat and drink

Local cuisine is based on pure ingredients, seasonality and traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation.

Touristiko Taygetou

Coffee and home cooking at 1,314 meters, where Messinia meets Laconia

Notias

In a quiet, atmospheric environment, you will taste traditional flavors, with creative touches, based on Greek & Mediterranean cuisine.

Experiences around food

Local cuisine is based on pure ingredients, seasonality and traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation.

Products with a name and history

Kalamata Olives PDO | The Queen of Table Olives

Taste Kalamata olives at their source. Discover different preparations and take home an authentic piece of Messenia.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Kalamata

Discover PDO Kalamata olive oil,cold-pressed from Koroneiki olives. Visit local mills and taste Messenia’s liquid gold.

Pasto – Smoked Pork of Messenia | A taste from the past

Plan your Kalamata trip

Pick a theme, save your must-dos, and start exploring.

NATURE & SEA

HISTORY & CULTURE

GASTRONOMY

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