Ikaria
Up on the hill, at the bend in the street that connects with the main road to Kambos, this summer-only taverna occupies a kind of natural balcony with bay…
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Rethymno Province
Come here for the home cooking and dine on the patio hung with gourds and overflowing with flowers. You’ll likely find Maria in the kitchen stuffing…
Hydra Town
Look just above the quay, near the Pirate bar and main bakery, to find this reliable taverna with lovely harbour views. Visitors and locals dig into daily…
Thasos
This classic taverna under a shady patio off the square, run by Georgios and Elena, specialises in spit-roasted lamb and goat. Before you get to 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…
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…
Hania Province
In the village of Armenoi, south of the ruins at Aptera, seek out Tzitzikas for a fresh Cretan meal or a coffee on the edge of a river, under lush,…
Aegina
Plan for a sunset meal at this simple seafood taverna, 1.5km north of Perdika (6km south of Aegina Town). It's a favourite with locals for its beautiful…
Saronic Gulf Islands
The welcoming, family-run Alkyoni is a 10-minute stroll southeast of Skala’s quay. The popular taverna dishes up well-prepared fish and meat, while the…
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…
Lefkada
Memorably good Greek–Italian restaurant, as popular with locals as with tourists, with stylish, comfortable seating on the central inland square. The jet…
Kythira
A newbie on the Kapsali dining scene, modern taverna Trattamento appeals as much to salt-crusted fishers as it does to holidaying city folk. The kitchen…
Kefallonia
A popular taverna, 50m in from the seafront 1.5km south of central Lixouri. It's reliable for high-quality fresh seafood and grilled meats, and also…
Samos
Very friendly and smallish new taverna on the edge of a nice mountain village, with sweeping views of the sea and adjacent islands. Anna is a great cook:…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Karavolos means ‘big snail’ and snails are indeed a house speciality at this quaint eatery on a backstreet. Friendly proprietors also offer classic Greek…
Dodecanese
Idyllic 'so-this-is-island-Greece' setting with tree-shaded tables propped up amid the beach pebbles and the waves almost lapping at your feet. The…
Hania Province
This taverna is known for its fresh fish and decent Cretan specialities, such as wild snails or goat in white-wine sauce. Enjoy your meal under a shady…
Hania Province
One of the best options for a feed in Elafonisi, family-run Glykeria offers a mix of Cretan classics, burgers, pasta and seafood, as well as sea views and…
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…
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…
Corfu
A homey dinner-only joint at the main crossroads just east of Pelekas. Delicious local specialities include Corfu’s finest kontosouvli (spit-roast pork…
Rethymno
One of several tavernas right at the water’s edge below the fortress, En Plo does dependable faves like shrimp spaghetti and grilled salmon but shows its…
Hania Province
This classic taverna on the central waterfront is known for fresh fish (which you can take a look at in the kitchen before ordering) but also has plenty…
Dodecanese
Hands down the most succulent meat on the island is to be found at smart Petrino. Aside from delicious steaks there's octopus salad, stewed rabbit, and…
Skopelos
A smarter-than-most taverna towards the north end of the seafront promenade, with flagstone floors, baby-blue decor, a warm welcome and a seafood-starring…
Samos
Named for Kokkari's old boat-building area, this authentic old-style Greek taverna – nothing more, nothing less – does great pizzas and mousakas…
Ierapetra
This modern cafe is known for its good coffee and gooey loukoumadhes (honey doughnuts) along with generously stuffed fresh sandwiches, cakes and cheese…
Skiathos Town
The local go-to for some of the best souvlakia (cubes of meat on skewers), gyros (meat slithers cooked on a vertical rotisserie; usually eaten with pitta…
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…
Rethymno Province
Just south of the Venetian fountain, this friendly place has a big roadside terrace, reliably good traditional cooking and a decent house red. Try the…
Samos
Upon entering Manolates you'll see signs, one after the other, pointing the way to this traditional eatery above the village. Proud owner Manolis serves…
Skopelos
The red door, hand-painted signs and tiled floors give away this snappy cafe, known for its perfect fresh tyropita (cheese pie). At night the place morphs…
Alonnisos
A cheerful terrace cafe with green deckchairs, fresh juices, light meals, Greek desserts and a supermarket by the waterside. Owner and author Kostas…
Corfu Town
Let your inner carnivore loose at this excellent grill house, which has a keen local following and is set a little way off the noisy tourist strip. Sit…
Corfu Town
A magical little bakery, dripping with bougainvillea, where in-the-know locals linger at tables on the sloping pedestrian street to savour cakes, coffee,…
Samos
An efficient and comfortable Kokkari harbour bar, serving good breakfasts, afternoon snacks, fresh juices and evening cocktails. Decent prices, plus free…
Hania Province
On Marathi beach, this dependable seafood taverna is well regarded by locals and visitors. Lunch under the shady beachside tamarisk trees on dishes like…
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…
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