Can an ouzeri be a place of memory, companionship, and history? If we’re talking about Ouzeri Lesvos, then yes—it absolutely can. For over 60 years on Emmanouil Benaki Street, everyone has passed through its tables: artists, students, local residents. They keep coming back—for the warm hospitality, for the unique atmosphere shaped by all those who have loved this place. And because here, there are no compromises when it comes to quality: every dish is made with the finest ingredients, many sourced straight from the island; the fish is always fresh, and the ouzo, naturally, is from Mytilene. As they themselves say, simplicity isn’t a trend—it’s a way of life.