Alonnisos
There's a stunning village view from this outdoor-dining delight, with its red-check tablecloths, friendly family welcome and wandering grape vines…
Must-see restaurants in Greek Islands
Evia
Join the locals at this cheery alleyway restaurant just back from the central waterfront for beautifully home-cooked Greek mainstays such as octopus in…
Iraklio
Parasties’ owner, Haris, is genuine about serving great-quality local produce and top Cretan wines. And his passion shows in his gourmet menu of…
Skiathos Town
Poke your nose into the open kitchen to glimpse the day’s catch at this beloved, efficient, well-established old-port taverna with blue-cloth tables…
Symi
This old-school taverna, with Santorini-blue walls decked in vintage diving photos and antique mirrors, is as pretty as it is friendly. Sure, it is a…
Cyclades
This is Kastro’s most atmospheric place to grab a local tea, beer or simple crêpe-and-salad lunch. Locals chat at the tables over chess games or lounge…
Samos
This cool open-air cafe-bar is a family affair, combining Greek and South Seas decor with jazz, reggae, classical, trip-hop and ambient sounds. Good…
Skopelos
Sprinkled with overflowing geranium pots, in the shade of a pomegranate tree, this romantic courtyard restaurant steals the show with its refined Greek…
Hania Province
The old stone taverna I Sterna tou Bloumosifi has a welcoming tree-shaded courtyard garden and is known far and wide for its excellent Cretan cuisine. For…
Karpathos
Run by Popi and Mihalis, this is the spot for fresh, tasty traditional fare. These spontaneous creatives whip up the likes of delicious stifadho (meat or…
Small Cyclades
Deli consists of a top-notch restaurant with views out to Ios and Iraklia, plus a cool ground-floor cafe-bar. The Cretan owner-chef's menu is the most…
Dodecanese
While the name means 'the little lobster', there's nothing diminutive about the quality here. Hospitable John will sit you under the shaded pergola and…
Fira
Award-winning fresh, modern Aegean cuisine (including a worthwhile degustation at €82), with obligatory caldera views from the terrace. Daring pairings of…
Ios
On any given morning, this place is filled mostly with visitors to Ios, some slumped over their poached eggs, others perkily downing filled bagels, green…
Hora (Naxos)
There’s no sea view or old-town romance here, but the locals don’t care. They’re too busy tucking into mammoth portions of delicious, good-value food. The…
Paros
Dine outside under a leafy canopy at this friendly place that will draw you back time and again. This casual all-day cafe exudes wholesomeness, and is…
Alonnisos
Gracious glykopoleio (sweets shop) by day and piano bar by night (mid-June to early September only), Hayiati delivers sweeping coastal views from its…
Kythira
Renowned for its creative cuisine, romantic little Kaleris has a waterfront pavilion and tables on the beach itself, shaded by tamarisk trees. Trust the…
Dodecanese
Shaded by a mature fig tree on Livadia’s main square, just up from the quay, this much-loved all-day cafe is ideal for breakfast, light lunch or dinner…
Hora (Naxos)
This authentic Italian eatery is tucked away in a small alley uphill from the harbour, beneath the kastro walls. Grab a table in the cute courtyard and…
Agios Nikolaos
Pelagos is not for the indecisive. First you must choose whether to sit in the elegantly rustic historic house or in the romantic garden with colourful…
Small Cyclades
A chilled-out cafe and lively bar, Kalamia does many things well. Grab a seat under the thatched roof and dig into eggs florentine for brunch, epic…
Cyclades
This standard-bearer of the 'Aegean Cuisine' label has a sunny little terrace overlooking the bay at Klissidi. Margarita's fresh-baked bread, handmade…
Dodecanese
At remote Exo Vathy hamlet you can dine at the ultracasual, fishermen-packed Galini Cafe, which offers meat and fish grills and the odd oven-baked special…
Paros
This souvlaki joint is a model of its kind: the pork and chicken gyros meat rotates enticingly rather than forlornly on their respective spits, the pitas…
Corfu Town
Arguably the Old Town’s best-value budget option (the locals rave), with outdoor tables on the town-hall square, this quick-fire restaurant does exactly…
Karpathos
Run by the ultrafriendly Irini, and set in a restored traditional house, in the twisting village lanes just up from the main road, this relaxed and…
Kefallonia
Whether you dine in the shadowy boho interior with its lamp made from a deep-sea diver's mask or out on the waterfront, there’s something for everyone at…
Alonnisos
At this outstanding and very Greek harbourfront taverna, locals gather to order round after round of fine mezedhes (appetisers), always-fresh grilled fish…
Ios
Harmony wears many hats and we like all of them. It's a mellow spot for pancakes, coffee and avo on toast in the morning, a place to laze about in a…
Amorgos
In the shade of some trees on the main street, this family-run taverna excels at traditional dishes, such as patatato (lamb with potatoes in tomato sauce)…
Kos Town
Named 'Never on Sunday' to reflect its opening hours (yes, that's its day of rest), this traditional rough-and-ready ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and…
Amorgos
Up an alley from the waterfront, grab a seat at a communal table or perch on a stool to dig into shakshuka or a falafel wrap for brunch, and a grab-bag of…
Iraklio
Enjoying one of the most authentic Cretan meals in town, served in this stunning home (a former music building), is a highlight of dining in Iraklio. The…
Ikaria
Nestled under the shade of a rambling plane tree, a 500m stroll from Hristos Rahes, Platanos offers authentic Ikarian dishes, including soufiko, a summer…
Corfu
Follow the dirt roads out to the headland northwest of Lake Korission to find this simple, family-run taverna, perched on dramatic cliffs. It serves a…
Lesvos
Perched above the main road, this is not your average taverna but a fully fledged restaurant, with attentive service and a very competent chef-manager,…
Cyclades
A classy old-school taverna on the main street in Hora, where fresh fish is brought in from the family’s boat, while the eggs, vegetables and honey come…
Small Cyclades
There's a lot to love about this innovative little restaurant above the quayside, run by a Greek-Czech couple: the sea views, Donousa's best wine list,…
Saronic Gulf Islands
The sweetly named ‘Water of Love’ offers gourmet meat as well as fish dishes. The crayfish tagliatelle is worth every bite, as is the zarzuela (fish stew)…
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