Diagonios Restaurant
Institution Traditional Authentic
Diagonios
Center (Platia Fanarioton)
$$
Since 1977, the city's benchmark soutzoukakia and hand-cut gyro
Restaurant
Tsarouchas
The 1952 patsas institution that defends tripe as heritage
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Opened in 1952 by the Tsarouchas brothers a step from the Roman Agora, this is the city's definitive patsatzidiko, where patsas, the Greek tripe soup of the Balkans and Anatolia, is finished a la minute with lemon, oil, garlic and onion. The bright room runs around the clock to the rhythm of the tripe-master's cleaver, feeding night owls and morning workers alike. The family has even petitioned to have patsas recognized as national heritage.
Editor's Tip
The classic late-night or hangover cure; take the patsas with extra garlic and vinegar. Open round the clock, so timing is yours.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Tsarouchas, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Tsarouchas?
Tsarouchas is located in Center (near Roman Agora), Thessaloniki, Olympou 78, 54631 Thessaloniki.
What is Tsarouchas best for?
Tsarouchas is especially popular for Late Night, Lunch, Friends.
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