Explore our tastes and our garden!
Our menu
Who we are
Yards and gardens
Our Philosophy
REDIVIVA cucina povera, is a restaurant with traditional and fusion plates, in Tsinari, one of the most picturesque quarters of the Old town of Thessaloniki.
Our name “Rediviva cucina povera” is expressing our philosophy; the rebirth of the poor people's cuisine.
We are cooking Mediterranean cuisine twisted a bit with a creative and imaginative mood. We use simple, “humble” ingredients, offered to us with generosity from the Greek nature; the farm, the forest and the sea.
Frontyards in Thessaloniki
Rediviva Cucina Povera results from an idea of five friends who created a cooperative restaurant. It stands out because it serves a wide variety of organic vegetables from their garden in Chortiatis, in addition to the use of a selection of fine organic products and the live music events they organize with well known musicians from our city. In the summer there is an elevated beautiful and very green yard, waiting for us…. a real herb garden!
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemon balm is a herb known since ancient times for it’s appetizing and relaxing properties, with many culinary uses. 
It has a characteristic fragrance that reminds us of citrus fruits owing to cytosole and citronellal essences. It’s content of linoleol delivers an aroma with some hints of lilies, while we can sense a fragrance of wild roses owing to the geraniol essence that it contains.
We cultivate it in our garden at Chortiatis and we use it in our cuisine either fresh, as it releases richer aromas compared to the dried version, or in marinades and especially in our particularly refreshing sauce which accompanies some of our dishes.
Gastronomos Magazine
A group of friends make history… from Foodie Guide the insert of Gastronomos magazine (supplement of Kathimerini newspaper).
Live music nights
During winter nights Rediviva cucina povera is hosting some of the best groups of our city.
Check out our f/b for upcoming events!
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- Beav and Kleopas live
Aegean Blue magazine
‘Rediviva cucina povera’ is a new arrival with a colourful courtyard, a commitment to fresh ingredients (many vegetables come from its own garden), and excellent dishes including cod cooked in the oven with wild greens and raisins.