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The tsipouro takes center stage. The meze follows. And the company does the rest.

35+ handmade meze dishes and 360+ spirits from all over Greece, in a tsipouradiko in Thessaloniki that never stays the same.

Zeme · Tsipouradiko in old Thessaloniki Agion Apostolon Square · Next to a UNESCO monument.

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THE VIBE – The identity of Zeme

At Zeme, things are simple.

Meze

At Zeme, we eat the way meze is meant to be eaten. Small dishes to share, so you can taste more and combine everything. 35 handmade seasonal choices, completely free of frozen ingredients, with prices ranging from €3.5 to €5.

Company

Food here is not meant for one. It is a reason to fill the table, spark conversation, and bring people closer together.

Music

Rebetiko songs carrying history and Greek Rap that speaks to the present. Don't be surprised if you hear rhymes right after a taximi.

Take the music of Zeme with you.

Zeme

THE PROJECTS – The Heart of Zeme

THE ROAD OF THE DISTILLATE
The Zeme team hits the road. We travel to regions across Greece, taste, talk with the locals, and bring back flavors and stories. Every trip becomes a menu for one week. Nothing is left to chance.

Thrace

Xanthi– Komotini– Soufli
Eastern influences, strong spirits, memory.
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Northern Aegean

Lemnos–Lesbos–Chios
Sea brine, ouzo, fish, and harbor stories.
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Epirus

Mountains, stone bridges, and old copper stills.
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Culinary Showcases

Every month, the showcase at Zeme turns into a small exhibition. One product, one producer, one story.

Culinary Showcases aren’t just decoration.

It is our way of giving a voice to the producers, and a reason for the staff to share the story behind what they serve.

Each showcase is accompanied by:
  • the producer
  • the product
  • it’s story

Zeme Basement Podcast

We talk about the culture of flavor and heritage.

In Zeme’s basement, among 365+ labels, rappers, chefs, local personalities and friends talk without a script.

Watch the Zeme Basement Podcast on YouTube & on Spotify.

PROJECT ZEME BASEMENT PODCAST

Location & Hours

With a view of 7 centuries of history.

Zeme is located at 1 Olympou Street, next to the Holy Church of the Holy Apostles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Opening Hours
Open every day 13:00 – 23:30
Yes, even on Mondays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zeme?

Zeme is a tsipouradiko in the center of Thessaloniki, featuring small dishes to share, 365+ spirits, and an emphasis on good company, music, and the history of food.

At 1 Olympou Street, next to the Holy Church of the Holy Apostles, a UNESCO monument.

We serve 35+ handmade, seasonal mezedes.

The prices vary between 3,5€ up until 5€.

Over 365 labels of tsipouro and ouzo from all over Greece.

Yes, Zeme is open 7 days a week.

No. The internal space is strictly non smoking.

“The Route of the Distillate” is Zeme’s culinary project, through which we travel to different regions of Greece, meet producers, and bring the experience back to our table in Thessaloniki.

Each trip inspires a themed set menu featuring traditional mezedes from the region paired with selected local spirits, available for a limited time.

Each “Route” appears for just a few days and then retires, making way for the next journey.

To stay updated on our upcoming destinations and new menus, you can follow Zeme’s social media channels.

On YouTube and on Spotify, from the Zeme Basement Podcast.

On Instagram, Facebook, TikTok as well as YouTube.