O Mylos

O Mylos is a traditional Greek restaurant on Asklipiou Street in Trikala, the capital of the Trikala regional unit in western Thessaly, Greece. The restaurant's most distinctive feature is its setting: a restored mill building positioned alongside the Litheos river, which flows through the heart of Trikala's historic old town. The combination of a historic building, the sound of the river, and shaded riverside seating creates an atmosphere that is among the most characterful in the wider Thessaly region. The kitchen serves the traditional food of the Thessalian interior — meat-focused, straightforward, and rooted in the pastoralism of the western Thessalian plains. Lamb on the spit is the centrepiece preparation, roasted over charcoal or wood for several hours before service and carved to order. Village salad uses local Trikala tomatoes, cucumbers, and barrel-aged feta. Loukaniko sausages, made to a regional recipe with pork, orange peel, and herbs, are grilled and served alongside the main meat dishes. Moussaka, baked in the traditional style with layers of aubergine, minced meat, and béchamel sauce, appears on the menu as a permanent fixture. The dining room inside the restored mill retains original stone walls and wooden beams; riverside tables shaded by plane trees are the preferred option in warmer months. The restaurant draws a mixed clientele of Trikala residents, Meteora visitors who extend their stay into the city, and travellers exploring the region's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Walk-in service operates throughout the week with slightly reduced Sunday hours.