Krasi's tableside tzatziki is a signature experience that has become iconic. The server prepares it fresh at your table using Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, and roasted garlic, allowing you to control the final garlic intensity. It's served with house-baked bread and is the perfect introduction to the meal.
Tips from diners
Request it tableside — watching it made adds to the experience. Don't hold back on garlic if you like bold flavor.
This is unique to Krasi — order it early and soak up the house-made bread with it.
Saganaki is a traditional Greek appetizer that's gaining popularity globally — cheese is lightly fried until crispy outside and soft inside. At Krasi, it's served immediately with a drizzle of local honey and a pinch of oregano. The contrast between warm, creamy cheese and sweet honey is simple but perfectly balanced.
Tips from diners
This is warm, gooey, and indulgent — order it early in the meal to enjoy it at peak temperature.
The bread is simple but very good — a crusty exterior with a tender, open crumb interior. Served warm with quality olive oil and coarse sea salt, it's the foundation for most meals at Krasi. The bread is often what draws regular customers back.
Tips from diners
This bread is remarkably good — order extra to soak up every bit of the tableside tzatziki and meze.
Krasi's meze are designed for sharing and exploration. The selection rotates seasonally but typically includes saganaki (crispy fried cheese that can be served with honey), marinated vegetables, and various house-made spreads. House-baked bread accompanies everything, providing texture contrast.
Tips from diners
Order this to share with a group — it's designed for family-style eating and exploration.
Pairs beautifully with natural Greek wines — ask your server for a pairing.
Krasi partnered with New England Charcuterie to create Greek-style cured meats using local sourcing. The selection includes house-made salami, brizola, and octopus mortadella — unique preparations that balance local production with Greek tradition. Imported Greek cheeses like sfela (smoked feta) and katiki (Greek cottage cheese) complete the board.
Tips from diners
Ask your server about the Greek cheeses — sfela and katiki are not commonly found in Boston.
Krasi opened in Back Bay in 2020, taking over the beloved Café Jaffa space while maintaining its neighborhood soul. The restaurant is a tribute to regional Greece with a modern twist, featuring the largest collection of Greek wines in the United States — over 300 bottles sourced from small producers. Krasi's tableside tzatziki has become iconic, a playful nod to guacamole service but executed with Greek precision. The menu celebrates regional mezze, house-baked breads, and locally-sourced cured meats in partnership with New England Charcuterie.
Krasi books up 3 months in advance, especially for weekends. Reservations are essential — book as early as possible via OpenTable.
The 300+ bottle Greek wine list is the heart of the restaurant. Ask your server for natural wine recommendations rather than navigating solo — staff expertise is excellent.
Symposium Wednesdays celebrate Greek wine culture with special tastings. These events require advance reservation but offer deep dives into Greek viticulture.
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