Hellas Restaurant & Bakery MEDITERRANEAN CYBEL • St. Pete • $$ There’s a lot to love at this St. Pete French Moroccan restaurant. The peu de tout features crispy falafel, creamy labneh, Moroccan ratatouille and tabbouleh all served with herby za’atar bread. Don’t skip the showstopper lamb shank tagine, brimming with warm spice, apricots and almonds. HELLAS RESTAURANT & BAKERY • Tarpon Springs • $$ Hellas offers the quintessential Sponge Docks dining experience, whether it’s a sit-down lunch or a pop in for one of the delectable Greek pastries. Start with a flaming plate of saganaki cheese and move on to the Greek salad, a Tarpon Springs classic topped with a scoop of potato salad. MIO’S GRILL & CAFÉ • St. Pete and Clearwater • $ Greek and Turkish specialties are the highlight at this casual spot with locations in downtown St. Pete and Clearwater. Start with dips like tzatziki and hummus and the crispy-fried falafel. Entrées include the savory yogurt kebabs, served with rice pilaf, yogurt and a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic and mushrooms. ODA E MIQVE • Largo • $$ Take a trip across the pond without leaving town at this charming family-run Albanian restaurant in Largo. The country’s proximity to the Mediterranean is evidenced by dishes heavily rooted in olive oil, vegetables and seafood. Don’t skip the excellent branzino, which features golden-seared fillets topped with shrimp in a light and peppery citrus-tinged sauce. DIMITRI’S ON THE WATER • Tarpon Springs • $$ At Dimitri’s, those gyro and souvlaki platters taste all the sweeter when you’re sitting outside overlooking the Anclote River. The food here is excellent — don’t skip the grilled octopus, which arrives charred and tender, swimming in garlicky olive oil. VISITSPC.COM 83 Cybel
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