Fava: what it is and where to eat it
A creamy puree made from yellow split peas, traditionally served with olive oil and onions.
42 restaurants on Tastavo serve it
- Cuisine
- Greek
Typical ingredients
- yellow split peas
- olive oil
- onions
- vinegar
History of the dish
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Fava (φάβα), in Greek cuisine, is a traditional dish made of split peas, typically yellow ones (and not, in spite of the name, of fava beans). They are cooked with chopped onion and mashed together with seasonings, garlic, lemon juice and oil into a thick, creamy paste.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Fava (Greek dish)” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat it
Athens · Prices in Athens
- FILIPPOU Restaurant Φάβα€5.90
- Vlassis Φάβα€4.20
- Ρακουμέλ Φάβα€5.50
- Rakopolis Φάβα€4.80
- Οικογενειακή Ταβέρνα "ο Σπανός" Φάβα€4.20
- Ydria Cafe - Restaurant Fava (mashed yellow bean)€6.50
- Το Θεραπευτήριο Φάβα€5
Santorini · Prices in Santorini
- The Cave of Nikolas SANTORINI-FAVA€12
- Melitini€10
- Γιώργαρος Ακρωτήρι Σαντορινη€12
- Niki Restaurant€15
- Misteli Restaurant€11
- Nektar Lounge Φάβα€10
- Taste Of The Beach FAVA€9
Thessaloniki
- Sta kala kathoumena Thessaloniki-Athens Φάβα€4.50
- Πόρτα Ανοιχτή Φάβα€5
- Το Διχτυ - Παραδοσιακο Βολιωτικο Τσιπουραδικο Φάβα€4.50
- Τα Τρία Γουρουνάκια ΦΑΒΑ€12
Rhodes
- Louis Restaurant Φάβα€6.20
- Sarris Bros. "Fava"€9.40
- Aegean Fish Φάβα€6
Düsseldorf
- Taverne Savas€6.50
- Taverna Eleon€6.50
Cologne
- Philis Restaurant€8
- Jamas€8.50
Chania
- Φωλιά των Γεύσεων Φάβα€4.50
- Με Γευση & Με Σχημα Φάβα€4
London
- Iznik£6
Munich
- Taverna Limani Fawa (gelbes Erbsenpüree-Kreta) Klein€4.50
Hamburg
Linz
- ARIS Taverna.Ouserie FÁVA€7.40
Antwerp
Brussels
Stuttgart
- Retsinadiko€9.40
Bologna
Budapest
- Mazi Greek Kitchen FAVAHUF 1,650
Luxembourg
- Yamas Fava – Purée de pois chiches€8
Edinburgh
- Kafeneion To Steki£9.50
Frankfurt
- Omonia€8.90
Vienna
- Kafeneon Fava – Φάβα (vegan)€11
Corfu
Limassol
- Azura Limassol FAVA€9.50
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