Andros
A few kilometres from Hora is the delightful crystal-clear blue of Gialia Beach, where this excellent restaurant serves snacks and Greek classics to…
Must-see restaurants in Cyclades
Santorini
In Pyrgos, Brusco offers coffee, wine and local flavours in a sweet rustic cafe-deli with plenty of outdoor space. Stop by for the warm welcome, homemade…
Santorini
This marvellous taverna sits just across the road from the beach, about 400m along the Perissa waterfront from the bus stop. Try the mouthwatering seafood…
Cyclades
Run by Greek-Californian Stefanos, Magazes serves high-quality local dishes in a stylishly restored warehouse on the waterfront. It’s recommended for its…
Hora (Mykonos)
Its patio shaded by hanging grapevines, this tempting corner of Eden focuses on traditional Greek home cooking, such as 'Mama's soutzoukakia' (oblong…
Amorgos
Look for the bright red window shutters and follow your nose. This tiny patisserie, a block back from the waterfront, bakes up cakes, pastries and lots of…
Andros
Tables spill down the eponymous stairs from this charming bric-a-brac strewn taverna run by a mother-and-daughter team on a fairy-lit lane. There’s a…
Small Cyclades
This tiny taverna at Loutro, where the tables skirt the small harbour, has a magical setting. Karnagio means 'boatyard', and the taverna is owned by the…
Serifos
Sitting postcard-pretty in the sunbaked main square, Stou Stratou has a menu full of art and poetry (literally), plus it serves good breakfasts and light…
Hora (Mykonos)
A welcome alternative to Mykonos' pricey restaurants, Sakis is perpetually crammed with hungry budgeteers tucking into heaped portions of pork or chicken…
Sifnos
It's well worth detouring to the village of Faros just to dine at this seafront taverna, where fisherman and owner, Giorgios, cooks up the sea's bounty…
Fira
Central and cheerfully dressed in red gingham, this terrace restaurant has surprisingly reasonable prices and a good local following. Expect top…
Hora (Naxos)
Occupying a tiny plaza right at the heart of labyrinthine Bourgos, O Apostolis serves up traditional dishes in its pretty flagstone courtyard. The…
Serifos
Halfway up the hill between Livadi and Hora, signposted on the right, Aloni offers splendid panoramas and an upscale feel. Islanders rate it among Serifos…
Mykonos
Drunk with sunshine and skin tangy with sea salt, beachgoers make their way up to Kalosta's shady terrace overlooking Panormos Beach. Bask in the…
Fira
A top spot for cheap eats on Fira's main street. Perch on a bar stool and demolish a tasty gyros pitta (pork, chicken or lamb), or attack a plate of…
Small Cyclades
Open year-round, this colourful and friendly little cafe on the main street of Hora has crêpes, waffles, sandwiches and fresh salads, as well as breakfast…
Hora (Mykonos)
If you've got a craving for sweet or savoury crêpes, waffles or creamy yoghurt – any time of the day or night in peak season – this is the place to come…
Ios
In the complex across the road from the ferry quay, Akrogiali is a good, well-priced seafood taverna. The locals eat here, which gives it a tick from the…
Kythnos
Come to this friendly, low-key taverna for grilled sardines, scorpion fish, red mullet and other bounty from the sea, as well as Greek salad topped with…
Amorgos
On the steps leading up from the ferry quay, Amorgis is all pastel colours and hanging pot plants overlooking the bay. Good at any time – for fresh juices…
Small Cyclades
Run by the daughter of a local fisherman, this friendly spot is a fine bet for grilled catch of the day, excellent Greek salads and other standards. Head…
Serifos
On the road behind the waterfront, Metalleio dishes up quality cuisine from a short menu emphasising local products, such as risotto with goat’s cheese,…
Cyclades
On the far side of Vourkari Bay, this waterfront restaurant focuses mainly on seafood, particularly grilled fish, with a few meaty dishes offered as well…
Paros
An essential evening stop for a serve of To Paradosiako's legendary fresh doughy balls of goodness known as loukoumadhes (Greek doughnuts). It’s a self…
Santorini
The quintessential seaside taverna with fresh fish daily. It's hard to go wrong with catch of the day or octopus and squid thrown on the grill just long…
Cyclades
Fresh fish dishes are the go-to staples at this traditional taverna in Hora, enhanced by an airy terrace, splendid views and occasional live music. Head…
Naxos
With tables filling Halki’s pretty central square under a trellis of vine leaves, Giannis is well known for traditional fare. Try moussakas, pork souvlaki…
Ios
Right on the port where the ferries dock, this place is fabulous for Italian cuisine. The owner has shipped an authentic oven over from Italy and makes…
Cyclades
Pita gyros, stuffed with succulent pork or chicken, plus all manner of souvlaki are on offer here, served beneath a leafy canopy. Head into the tiny…
Kythnos
Seafood is the main attraction here: grilled snapper, scorpion fish, grouper, calamari and lobster spaghetti all get the thumbs up. Stop by earlier for an…
Cyclades
One of the humbler looking tavernas on the waterfront strip, Rolando's serves tasty rustic food such as meatballs, katsiki (kid goat), an excellent…
Mykonos
Near Ornos Beach, this cheap and cheerful canteen-style Lebanese joint is the local go-to place for chicken taouk, shawarma, falafel, souvlaki, kebabs,…
Naxos
In a remote spot down on the northeastern coast of Naxos, Delfinaki serves up great home cooking with farm-fresh ingredients. Vassiliki, the hostess,…
Cyclades
On the road between Korissia and Ioulida, this excellent farm shop sells its own olive oil, delicious wood-oven-baked bread, pies, sweets and ice cream,…
Oia
Watch life pass up and down to Armeni Bay from the high ground of Skala’s relaxed terrace. Traditional dishes like souvlaki, baked eggplant and cheese…
Hora (Mykonos)
Mykonos' best ice cream is well positioned for those waiting for buses to the beaches, or those looking to cool off on the way back. There are 24…
Amorgos
An 'Aegean Cuisine' label bearer, this port-side tavern has been going strong since 1980. Fish soup and lobster spaghetti are specialities here, along…
Antiparos
A handwritten menu details the day's offerings at this cool little cafe-bar just back from the waterfront on the main street. Stop by for a tasty…
Milos
Every evening, diners are lured to the little square below Trypiti's church by the wafting smells of sizzling meat on the grill. It's all organic and…
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