Samos
This eastern harbour eatery sits on the bay, beyond Elia Taverna. Faros is a minimalist, contemporary Mediterranean bistro serving huge bowls of salad and…
Must-see restaurants in Greek Islands
Corfu Town
The effort it takes to reach this romantic and refined restaurant, on the waterfront within the Old Fort, is rewarded with a perfect location for a…
Dodecanese
Although there's a menu, not all is available at this little spot, which sets out tables on the sea wall on the west side of Bouka harbour. Just let…
Samos
Opposite the bus stop, Bira is an elegant old-fashioned taverna, offering local favourites including ladhera – traditional olive-oil-rich veggie dishes…
Kos
Zia’s finest restaurant comes with a dab of impersonal snob value; but the vine-laced sun terrace, unbroken sea views and Greek menu is impressive with…
Dodecanese
You can't miss this prominent taverna literally so close to the sea it adds a little salt seasoning to your octopus croquettes, shrimp saganaki (shrimp in…
Tinos
This harbourfront cafe does a fine line in breakfasts, but it’s the patisserie's delectable sweets that catch most people’s eyes. From the homemade ice…
Lesvos
Turkish-style cezve coffee, delicious cream cakes and traditional Greek desserts such as baklava and kataïfi (angel-hair pastry) are served on a terrace…
Fira
Steps from the taxi station is this local institution, famed for its mega breakfasts (€6 to €10), hearty Greek dishes and creative salads, all enjoyed on…
Symi
On the northwestern side of the harbour, festooned in nets and nautical lanterns and its walls astir with lobsters in tanks, Manos is a typical fish…
Corfu Town
Claiming to be the oldest restaurant in town, the Aegli has a perfect location on the Liston and serves decent traditional meals, including a tasty wild…
Evia
Delectable daily specials await at this simple, warm eatery 20m north of the ferry dock: stuffed courgette flowers, dolmadhes, aubergine mousakas, rice…
Ierapetra
This capacious traditional place looks just like any of Ierapetra's tourist-geared waterfront tavernas, but the quality of the home cooking and the…
Kefallonia
With old ship's wheels on the walls and tables the colour of sea and clouds, there's a real nautical feel to this friendly, unhurried but very efficient…
Evia
This rambling, welcoming seaside taverna does a bit of everything as the evening rolls on, from fresh fish to enormous carrot-cabbage salads and meaty…
Skiathos Town
You'll find hearty portions of chicken, lamb and pork on-the-spit, with everything from generous gyros (meat slithers cooked on a vertical rotisserie;…
Lefkada
A pretty garden taverna with a few tables on the pedestrian street 100m up from the beach. Serves Greek classics, from mousakas (baked layers of eggplant…
Antiparos
On Antiparos' main street, the shaded seating both on the street and on the verandah under a huge palm tree make this a good catch-all spot on a hot day…
Kefallonia
Laid-back beachfront taverna in a truly delightful setting, just steps from both the sea and a broad, peaceful saltwater lagoon, with a working watermill…
Mykonos
Right on the beach of the same name, this light and bright restaurant is open right through from breakfast time. Seafood features prominently on the menu…
Rhodes Town
As the name might suggest, this smart cafe looks out on the glittering yachts of Mandraki Harbour. Come for a €12 breakfast – one is large enough to feed…
Thasos
Potos’ 50-year-old beachfront taverna was operating well before mass tourism came to town, and continues to stick to the recipe with specialities such as…
Kythira
Long-standing and very dependable seafood specialist that surveys the Kapsali scene from the far-eastern end of the waterfront. Choose a fish (priced by…
Milos
Armenaki is revered for its fishy business – this place is all about seafood (in fact, there’s little else on the menu). Seafood in all its guises is…
Hania
Built as a soap factory in 1650, Ela has also seen incarnations as school, distillery and cheese-processing plant and is now a charismatic roofless lair…
Kythira
One of five tavernas that amiably share the main village square for al fresco dining at cream-coloured tables and chairs, Panaretos excels with dishes…
Sifnos
Sifnos specialities are helpfully indicated on the menu of this waterfront taverna, gazing at Kamares from across the bay in Agia Marina. It's a good…
Rethymno
With its street-side ‘host’ and multilingual menus, Othonas may scream ‘tourist trap’, but it’s actually well respected for its regional fare. Menu stars…
Corfu
This large restaurant behind a wine-red facade a block off the main road in the heart of Benitses village serves terrific meatballs, octopus, mousakas …
Ikaria
This ouzerie (place serving ouzo and light snacks) on the waterfront is known for its traditional meat and seafood mezedhes to accompany the local…
Sifnos
Founded long before the movie of the same name brought romance-hunting Abba fans to the Greek Islands, this local favourite cooks real Italian…
Mykonos
Part of a glossy expanding complex that now includes a hotel (www.hippiechicmykonos.com), Hippie Fish is a sprawling, all-white restaurant-bar on Agios…
Corfu Town
Backstreet taverna in the former Jewish quarter, busy in the early evenings with visitors attracted by its well-priced food and drink – sample local…
Corfu Town
With its homemade burgers and pizzas and its outdoor tables, this self-styled 'family kitchen' makes a good stop for kids, but the grown-up Greek cuisine …
Evia
Across from the ferry port, this buzzy, expansive all-day cafe-bakery on the waterfront is a good bet for filling tyropita (cheese pie), bougatsa (creamy…
Corfu Town
Charming, old-fashioned taverna in an alleyway near the Old Port – look for the red-bicycle motif on the windows. It's popular with young locals for its…
Lefkada
Much less flashy than the other waterfront restaurants, this seafood taverna entices customers with aromatic grilled seafood and souvlaki, and is proud of…
Dodecanese
You can smell the delicious doughy aroma before you turn the corner to this bijou bakery on Mandraki's waterfront. Fresh brioche, cream pie, doughnuts,…
Ionian Islands
Pretty little lilac villa slightly southeast of the centre, with a handful of quayside tables. The waffles and crêpes are super fresh, and the homemade…
Ionian Islands
Originally a simple internet cafe, the Four Seasons is now a fully fledged restaurant, serving pizza alongside Greek standards. It's 50m back from the…
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