If you think you need a plane ticket to Santorini to taste authentic Greek cuisine, prepare to change your mind. Sometimes teleportation exists, and it’s right where you least expect it: among the buildings of the capital, a stone’s throw from the Arco di Travertino metro stop.
If you are a fan of ethnic flavors, you should know that in Rome, at Via Tuscolana 596, there is a place that will make you forget about ouzeries, magerikas, and Greek meze: it’s called Mythos, and you absolutely must check it out.
Unique restaurants in Rome: why Mythos is not your typical tourist tavern
Entering here is like crossing a magical threshold. While outside the traffic on Tuscolana flows frantically, inside the atmosphere is slow, welcoming, and fragrant with oregano and grilled meat.
The restaurant is small, intimate, and furnished with the simplicity typical of the Greek islands, which appeals to those seeking authenticity away from the mass tourist circuit. In the evening, soft lighting creates a youthful and vibrant atmosphere, perfect for a dinner that is an experience and not just a meal.
But be warned: the real strength of this “corner of Greece” is passion. Don’t expect pre-cooked dishes. At Mythos, everything from moussaka to sauces is prepared according to home recipes that highlight the deepest Greek culinary traditions.
With an average price of around €20, it proves that you can eat divinely without spending a fortune.
What to eat at Mythos: from souvlaki to moussaka that challenges tradition
If you’re wondering what to order, make yourself comfortable because the menu is a sensory journey. If you love ethnic restaurants in Rome, you’ll know that the freshness of the ingredients makes all the difference. At Mythos, this is a dogma.
If you want to experience the essence of Greece in one go, go for the mixed platter: crispy gyros (that addictive roasted pork), tender chicken souvlaki, and the inevitable warm and fragrant Greek pita bread. Don’t forget to drown everything in the homemade tzatziki sauce, which is just the right amount of creamy.
For those looking for real comfort food, moussaka is a moral obligation: it arrives at the table piping hot, with a crust of béchamel sauce that defies any diet. But the real touch of class is the appetizers: the zucchini and mint or eggplant keftes are fried to perfection, light and fragrant. And if you’re really hungry? The XXL pita is the solution: bigger, more stuffed, simply epic.
To finish off in style, try the galaktoboureko, a velvety cream made with semolina and milk wrapped in filo pastry, sprinkled with cinnamon.
To refresh your palate: Loux with black cherry or a Mythos beer on tap.
Mythos: address and opening hours
Since the place is small and very popular, improvisation is not your friend. To avoid disappointment, reservations are highly recommended: call 06 8777 4778 in advance, especially for weekends.
📍Address: Via Tuscolana, 596, Rome (right at the intersection with Arco di Travertino).
🚌Transport: very convenient with Metro A (Arco di Travertino stop). If you come by car, look for parking in the open space near the bus stop.
⏱️ Opening hours: the restaurant is closed on Mondays. All other days it is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (until 11:45 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays).
If you’re exhausted after a day of sightseeing in Rome, you can order your XXL pita (bigger than the base and super stuffed!) directly to your home through the main delivery services operating in Rome.