Charoula in Marpissa

In one of its most picturesque villages Paros, The Marpissa, there is perhaps the most beautiful tavern on the islandThe Charoula tavern.

In a square where there are four alleys, under two mulberries that in the summer make a huge shadow, and above the stairs that go down to the public, the environment is reminiscent of an ancient theater scene.

The square, protected from the north winds and the meltemia, gives a view-escape to the south, Piso Livadi and the sea, while a folk mural in its center, with the theme of Charoula tavern, becomes even more popular with the annual maintenance and interventions of the cook.

The owner and cook of the tavern is the lady Charoula Patelli originally from the island of Heraklion, where he started cooking in 1977 with classic Greek food and some local recipes.

Charoula tavern has been happily closed for 40 years and is one of the most famous on the island.

The typical recipes of Charoula are the fennel pie, the meatballs, true or false (pumpkin meatballs, tomato meatballs, eggplant meatballs) and its blushes (rooster, rabbit, mutton), without missing the moussakades, pastitsia and the stuffing.

Products used are family-produced as they raise their own animals and grow their own vegetables.

An honest Greek cuisine, from a tidy family, in a unique setting, with a unique Charoula persona.