Το Παληό Σχολειό (To Palio Sxoleio)

To Palio Scholeio is a traditional tavern in Old Elatochori, Pieria, located in the former school of the old village.

The name and character of the tavern are closely connected with the building's past. The interior preserves the atmosphere of the old school, with children's drawings on the walls, school-inspired details and a large fireplace that creates a warm setting, particularly during the colder months.

The kitchen focuses on traditional Greek mountain cuisine, with local meats prepared on the grill and spit-roasted specialities. The menu includes pork kebab, kokoretsi, milk-fed lamb, steak, pancetta and splinantero, alongside cooked dishes such as rooster in wine, pork shank, beef cheeks and zygouri cooked in the oven.

The tavern also features a selection of game and buffalo dishes, including cooked wild boar, wild boar burgers and sausages, as well as buffalo prepared with wine and thyme and buffalo steak. These dishes reflect the traditional meat-based cuisine associated with the mountain areas of Pieria.

The setting is part of the experience. The large fireplace, the old-school character and the mountain village surroundings give To Palio Scholeio a strong sense of place — a tavern where food and local memory come together.

The tavern has also been featured in travel publications covering Elatochori and its local food scene, with particular mention of its grilled meats, spit roasts, traditional atmosphere and fireplace.

📍 Old Elatochori, Pieria, Greece
🍽️ Traditional Greek Cuisine
🔥 Fireplace & Mountain Atmosphere
🥩 Local Meats & Grill
🐗 Wild Boar & Buffalo Specialities
🏫 Old School Character
⛰️ Pieria Mountains