Contemporary Greek restaurants to experience across Canada

Get your modern Greek food fix at these cool spots

Olive oil, lemon, feta cheese, herbs, phyllo and lamb might be the first few things that come to mind when one thinks of a traditional Greek dinner, but like many cuisines from around the globe, there’s so much more to discover.

Not only that, but these days you’ll also find many Greek restaurants from across Canada serving up a more modern take on the centuries-old food culture.

Modern Greek food respects the roots of Greek cuisine (and its regional characteristics) and fuses them with contemporary cooking techniques and ingredients from around the world. Greek food really is a mashup of different cultures, thanks to their history.

Greece’s culinary tradition dates back hundreds of years and has evolved over time to absorb many diverse influences. Greek dishes have been influenced by the East when the Persians invaded Greece. When the Romans invaded they brought with them cultural staples such as pasta and sauces. Arab traders brought over spices like cumin, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.

To sum it up, Greek food has taken a bit from many cultures and made its own identity.