Santorini
This superb waterfront taverna specialises in fresh fish, from grouper to sea bream, expertly grilled with the high notes of lemon making it sing of the…
Must-see restaurants in Greek Islands
Cyclades
Your go-to place if you arrive out of season or are staying at Alopronia and absolutely nothing is open. This 'Aegean Cuisine' standard bearer is on the…
Lesvos
Look for the fishing boats moored beside this popular fish taverna on Skala Polyhnitou’s waterfront. Enjoy inexpensive fresh seafood, plus salads such as…
Agios Nikolaos
Eclectic curios, wooden furniture and a fairy-tale garden make this traditional restaurant a few steps from the lake as welcoming as a hug from an old…
Dodecanese
Sitting in the corner of a pebble-mosaic square in the shade of mature fig trees, with Irini Mark II diagonally opposite, Irini dishes up a mouthwatering…
Paros
With tables practically on the sand on Agios Dimitrios Beach, this tucked-away place specialises in Mediterranean seafood with global touches. Try steamed…
Kos
With its vine-covered arbour and relaxing patio giving stunning mountain views, this former watermill is colourful and attractive, if ultrapopular. The…
Alonnisos
Stuffed squid, fresh fish and seafood linguine, rounded off with a small pudding on the house, are among the simple, well-prepared offerings at this…
Evia
One of a cluster of attractive brook-side eateries, this gentle wood-lined place serves hearty meat grills, roast mushrooms, tyropita (cheese pie),…
Kos Town
All three outlets of Kos Town's favourite bakery (the others are at Ethnikis Antistaseos 5 and Makrigianni 28) sell the same dizzying array of doughnuts,…
Lesvos
You can't eat much closer to the water than at this cosy traditional taverna at the harbour, below Molly's Bar. Roula is the owner, cook and server of…
Dodecanese
Tucked one street back from the harbour, near the stairway to heaven (well, Hora, anyway), this long-standing restaurant dishes up everything from…
Antiparos
Run with love and attention by Yorgis and Chrysoula, this souvlaki joint is Antiparos' finest. The pillow-soft pitta bread stuffed with smoky, moreish…
Ionian Islands
This spectacular spot, 200m up from the start of the road down to Erimitis Beach, sits on an expansive deck overlooking plunging cliffs. Whether for an…
Lesvos
Sweet in every sense of the word, this cafe in the main square of Andissa is a wonderful place to stop for a cup of Greek coffee with a spoon sweet – a…
Kos
Located between Zia and Zipari, this pleasant, open spot – with a vista – is away from the crowds and run by a friendly family. It has great mezedhes; the…
Kefallonia
At the entrance to Peratata village, Il Borgo has a big terrace shaded by vines that grow along the roof trestles, and views over the southern plains that…
Samos
Known to expat regulars as 'the salad place', Pera Vrehi serves large bowls of inventive salad arrangements with largely local ingredients, as well as an…
Ikaria
An excellent traditional seaside eatery overlooking the sea in the village of Xilosirtis, 5km southwest of Agios Kirykos. Strong on fresh veggies, salads…
Dodecanese
With its flower-bedecked terrace perched on the heather-clad hillside at road’s end, a few metres above the beach, this blue-trimmed taverna draws the…
Dodecanese
The best taverna in the village, tucked into a fairly residential area, but with a glorious hillside terrace commanding a fabulous panorama of the bay…
Dodecanese
So close to the water that you can taste the salt, this taverna attracts yachties and wizened fishermen alike with a menu that’s packed to the gills with…
Agios Nikolaos
This colourful haunt has fed its feistily flavoured mezedhes menu to friends, couples and families since 2002. Rather than resting on its laurels, its…
Dodecanese
Generations of Halki residents and visitors have stocked up on Dimitri's delicious sweet and savoury pies and pastries, available from early morning…
Limnos
A noncanonical taverna that strives to surprise you with foods that traditional establishments wouldn't feature. Shrimps in ouzo and milk sauce, fried…
Karpathos
One of the few places open all year, this laid-back taverna features an expansive terrace that surveys the gentle turquoise bay just metres from the…
Kefallonia
For over a hundred years, this large bakery-cafe in the heart of Lixouri, with outdoor tables at the inland end of the main pedestrian square, has been…
Chios
In a welcome departure from the island-taverna routine, this place serves homemade pastas, risottos and risonis, all with a strong locavore element,…
Rethymno Province
Watch the boats bob in the port while enjoying excellent fish and homestyle food high on the terrace of this former carob warehouse. In business since…
Cyclades
Filling a long-empty niche in Alopronia, this snug little cafe-bar lures in customers in the mornings with freshly brewed coffee, pain au chocolat and…
Rhodes
The open terrace of this spotless little restaurant, which has a passing resemblance to an Ikea show kitchen, faces the southern end of Stegna Beach…
Skiathos
Enjoying horizon-reaching views from its lovely hillside perch, 1.5km north of Skiathos Town, deservedly popular Agnadio turns out elegantly prepped fresh…
Iraklio
In an enviable location on the beautified waterfront promenade opposite the Historical Museum, trendy Mare is great for seaside munchies (burgers, salads,…
Samos
The warm ambience and predominantly Greek clientele hint at the fact that this place delivers the goods, with snacks such as chickpea croquettes and…
Hania Province
At the start of the gorge in Imbros village, friendly, family-run Porofarango has a big balcony with panoramic views of the gorge and serves good-value…
Dodecanese
While Leros offers more gourmet dining options elsewhere, this casual eatery in Alinda, with large indoor and gorgeous outdoor areas on the beach, will…
Antiparos
In the island’s south, right on the water at Agios Georgios and with panoramas of neighbouring uninhabited Despotiko, Captain Pipinos is a gloriously old…
Argostoli
Centring on a verdant terra cotta courtyard complete with fountain, this romantic restaurant is (despite the name) more Italian than Greek. It features…
Skiathos Town
Family-run No Name is actually perfectly paced, and the owners are brothers Nikos and Sotiris. Some of Skiathos' most delicious gyros (meat slithers…
Cyclades
On the beach at Psathi, this fashionable cafe has a comfy terrace and a counter full of drool-inducing cakes, tarts and ice cream, all of which are made…
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