We know Greek wine is hot right now. But what’s a good glass of Xinomavro without the proper food to pair it with? Krasi covers both bases with a wine list that’s entirely Greek, and a menu of sharing-sized plates like Htipit (whipped feta with roasted red peppers and crispy chicken skins), Xtapodi (grilled octopus with carob honey), and Giouvetsi, an osso buco-like lamb dish made with ripe tomatoes. If you’re having trouble deciding (and feeling particularly hungry), you can pull for the mythic-sized “Feast of the Gods” that includes nearly everything on the menu.

Brighton’s Esperia Grill serves good-old-fashioned Greek kouzina in a no-frills setting. Not that any fancy décor is required: what you’re getting here is classic home-cooking at its finest, best represented by fatty, flavorful and tender Pork gyro or Baked Lamb Shanks with roasted potatoes on the side. Many sides and appetizers are also available by the half-pint or pint to take home: we can’t leave without the spicy feta, hummus, and tzatziki for later.

Never mind that it sits on the corner of one of the South End’s most picturesque streets: Kava’s white-washed interior and menu of shareable fare is enough to transport you to the Greek Islands. The food is thoughtful and well-prepared yet never showy, with classic dishes leading the way like Saganaki Garides (baked shrimp with spicy tomatoes and feta), lamb meatballs, and grilled octopus with lemon and olive oil. We love to keep things simple and order the Mixed Grill—lamb chops, pork and chicken skewers, and Greek sausage—and call it a night, dreaming of Athens.

With locations in Belmont and Lowell, Sophia’s Greek Pantry provides a broad array of Greek and Balkan specialty foods that are either imported or prepared on-site. Among the most popular offerings are the scratch-made spinach pies, moussaka, stuffed peppers, and breadsticks, plus bottled olive oil sourced from the owner’s village in Greece. However, the attraction that may pull in the most visitors is the Greek yogurt bar, which regularly features up to 17 flavors of house-made goat’s milk yogurt, such as Honey Coconut, Honey Strawberry Banana, and Honey Coffee. 

Greco is the fast-casual wing of Boston’s Greek restaurant empire that also includes Krasi and Committee. The Back Bay, Seaport, and Downtown Crossing locations are a step above your average gyro shop, yet also unfussy and authentic. The main move here are the fluffy Pita Wraps, which are filled with crispy fries and your choice of protein, complemented by toppings like tzatziki, mustard sauce, or spicy feta. But don’t overlook dessert; you can indulge in freshly fried Loukoumades (think: Greek doughnut holes), drizzled traditionally with honey, cinnamon and walnuts; or topped with crushed Oreo cookies and powdered sugar.