Gyros
Athens, Greece
Meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, shaved thin and wrapped in warm pita.
Why locals eat it
A vertical-spit tradition shared across the eastern Mediterranean, with a distinctly Greek pita format.
Local tip
Late-night queues are a good quality signal in central Athens.
Typically made with
pork or chicken, pita, tzatziki, tomato, onion. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.