Just about everyone enjoys a good gyro or piece of baklava, but many Americans don’t know much about Greek food beyond these popular dishes. At Kokkari Estiatorio on Jackson Street, you can experience a range of Greek cuisine that extends beyond the traditional takeout fare.

Begin your meal with mezze small plates like kolokithokeftethes (crispy zucchini with cucumber-yogurt sauce) or grilled halloumi cheese. Move on to a steaming soup like the spiced lentil soup when it’s chilly out, or a salad when the weather’s hot, like the Fraulosalata strawberry-arugula salad. For your main course, regulars have dozens of suggestions. The lamb chops might be the most popular dish, but the psari psito (a whole grilled fish with horta and lemon) might have the most ardent supporters. For dessert, try some of the galaktoboureko custard in phyllo, or, of course, some traditional baklava — sometimes the classics are classic for a reason.

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