Parga · Restaurant

Hellenikon

Name: Hellenikon
Price range: €€

Hellenikon sits on Pigi Themistokli, back from Parga's packed promenade and close enough to the centre for an easy walk. Moussaka, lamb, grilled meat and vegetable starters come through a family-run kitchen that favors Greek staples over harbour spectacle.

Our take

Moussaka steps away from the waterfront

Reserve in August and request the alley tables away from passing traffic. Ask which oven dish was made that day, share two starters and keep one main per person; the large following can slow service once the second dinner sitting arrives.

What visitors say

Hellenikon rates 4.6 from nearly 1,200 Tripadvisor reviews; moussaka, Greek staples, value and repeat visits sustain the record, with peak-season waits the main practical concern.

Platforms researched: Tripadvisor. Last reviewed: August 2026.

Good to know

Backstreet Greek cooking, Family run, Oven dishes, and Reserve in August

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