This stylish Greek meze and wine bar, located in the heart of Back Bay, occupies the former Café Jaffa space and is part of the team behind GreCo and Committee Ouzeri + Bar. Named after the Greek word for wine, Krasi serves regional Greek meze (small plates), complemented by a massive Greek wine list featuring over 180 natural, organi and biodynamic wines.
The menu showcases traditional Greek dishes with a contemporary twist. The standout kotopoulo dish features a tasty, crispy chicken thigh served over revithada (a chickpea stew) with tarragon-seasoned carrots. The lavraki is a Mediterranean seabass wrapped in a grape leaf with anchovy butter. Vegetarians are well-catered to, with an exciting menu of meat-free options such as celery root dumplings stuffed with sweet potato, pine nuts and currants, topped with a dollop of almond milk-cauliflower crema. There's also a vegetarian farro risotto and lemony patates made with an herbed panko crust and oregano béarnaise.
The vibe: Krasi is chic and rustic, modern and traditional Greek, trendy yet hospitable, and consistently warm and inviting.
The food: A contemporary take on traditional Greek cuisine, with ingredients sourced from Greece and served meze style.
The drink: Rare Greek liquors, Greek beers, and a wine list for the gods.
Time Out tip: Brunch at Krasi is a delightful experience: imagine beautifully presented spanakopita croissants, Greek yogurt drizzled with honey, baklava granola and eggs prepared in all kinds of delicious dishes. The house mimosa is made with Greek sparkling wine, blood orange juice, and a hint of saffron. For those who prefer a Bloody Mary, the Bloody Mitsos blends tomato and cucumber with Greek olive vodka and is garnished with a spicy feta olive and crispy chicken skin.