Kefallonia
Buzzing beachfront taverna, right at the foot of the road, where the no-nonsense seafood cooking has a devoted local following. A pleasant spot for lunch,…
Must-see restaurants in Greek Islands
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…
Limnos
Homemade pasta, good Limni wine and excellent mayirefta (ready-cooked meals) dishes with an emphasis on meat are served at this iconic place under two…
Hania Province
Leventogiannis Taverna has a lovely courtyard under a giant canopy of plane trees and does a menu of grilled meats, toasted sandwiches and sometimes a…
Ikaria
An inviting backstreet taverna, behind the National Bank, with a lovely shaded courtyard. Strong on grilled meats and pastitsio (layers of buttery…
Skiathos Town
A great, quick, super-friendly mid-Papadiamanti stop for baguettes, coffees, fresh juices and breakfast goodies (including vegan croissants and yoghurt…
Aegina
Marked out by a canopy of colourful umbrellas suspended above the entrance, Bakalogatos has fresh, well-crafted mezedhes in an elegant setting, with faux…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Renowned for its meat, this taverna's owners have a butchering business, meaning cuts of pork, lamb and chicken are of the finest quality. It's up the…
Ikaria
Meat dishes such as katsikaki (kid goat) or veal in a clay pot are specialities at this taverna, the first along the Armenistis harbour road. The great…
Chios
Veering from the taverna mainstream, this beach cafe features a good variety of salads and unusual appetisers, such as spicy mussels with beer and ginger,…
Dodecanese
This chic little cafe with lavender and white trim has an intimate interior for snacks, coffee and cocktails, and a breezy sea-facing outside terrace…
Samos
Very useful 24-hour bakery selling large pies with cheese and mushrooms, plus croissants, fresh orange juice and coffee. Convenient for hiking trips,…
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…
Ikaria
Kelaris serves its own fresh-caught fish, cooked over coals, along with midday mayirefta (ready-cooked) dishes from the oven. Look for the landmark church…
Hydra Town
Having recently changed owners, Gitoniko remains popular for its broad range of good Greek dishes, and its (pricey) fresh fish. The setting, on a lovely…
Hania
Locals swear by the undeniably tasty gyros (meat slivers cooked on a vertical rotisserie) and souvlaki at tiny, old-style Oasis. There are a few seats…
Kefallonia
Vasso’s is renowned for its high-quality seafood, with highlights including honeyed octopus with mashed fava, mussels, saganaki (fried cheese) and…
Lesvos
A friendly taverna perched dramatically on the edge of a near-vertical cliff. Specialities include octopus cooked in red wine, and their trademark salad…
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,…
Aegina
Burrow into the backstreets to find this excellent restaurant that's popular with locals. Imaginative, fresh specialities include Aegina's pistachio pesto…
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,…
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,…
Aegina
On the east coast of the island in Portes, 13km northeast of Perdika, a charming family welcomes you to a seafront terrace festooned with flowerpots. It…
Rethymno Province
Seafood doesn’t get any fresher than at this place right at the harbour. Choose from marinated anchovies, shrimp salad or grilled fish, along with a…
Limnos
Popular with visiting Greeks and airbase personnel, this upmarket seafront taverna is heaving at weekends when it roasts a whole lamb or goat. Seafood…
Ikaria
An upgraded village grill, Ma'Mu serves substantial meat platters featuring chops and kebabs, as well as more modest pitta wraps, including nice…
Rethymno Province
Attached to the Agios Pavlos Hotel, this picturesque taverna dishes up fresh fish and Cretan standards to enjoy with stellar views of the Libyan Sea.
Corfu
Put a spring in your morning step by savouring the wood-fired bread, pastelli (sesame biscuits), baklava and heavenly coffee at this mustard-coloured…
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…
Dodecanese
Great little taverna piping out bouzouki music and lovely aromas from the kitchen. The fresh seafood is superb. Better still is its location on a pebbled…
Samos
This intriguing taverna on the square has numerous excellent dishes including kleftiko (slow oven-baked lamb with vegetables), and unusual desserts, such…
Northeastern Aegean Islands
Oranges are the reason why this seafront place is a must-visit, but To Arhontiko makes a whole range of great desserts. Come here after you've finished…
Lesvos
People flock here for lobster spaghetti, but this vast taverna with tables in the shade of a mulberry tree offers an extensive list of seafood delicacies…
Chios
This beach taverna in Lithi marries Greek and Italian rural standards, with seafood spaghetti a definite highlight. Pizza made with Greek salad…
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…
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…
Rethymno Province
With a view over Plakias, the fairly fashionable Plateia gives Greek standards a creative twist. Try chicken with okra, rabbit stifadho or one of the…
Kefallonia
This above-average place a block back from the waterfront serves modern Greek cuisine on an enticing terrace shaded by dangling vines. The pork in cream…
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…
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