Must-see restaurants in Greek Islands

  • M-Eating

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Attentive service, soft lighting and relaxed luxury are the hallmarks of this creative restaurant specialising in fresh Greek produce prepared with flair…

  • Dilaila Cafe Restaurant

    Dodecanese

    Tucked behind the beach at Katsadia, this inviting restaurant with colourful decor and split levels has intimate as well as communal areas to take in the…

  • Volkan on the Rocks

    Fira

    With a breezy clifftop terrace overlooking the caldera, this cafe is the home of Volkan craft beer, which is nicely paired with Santorini's fire in the…

  • To Marouli

    Rhodes Town

    'Marouli' means lettuce, and you can expect greens galore in this standout vegetarian restaurant. The pasta, which like the owner comes from Italy, is…

  • Taverna Fantastiko

    Rethymno Province

    With its sweeping pastoral views and fantastic Cretan cuisine, there's no false advertising going on with the naming of this hilltop taverna. All dishes…

  • Kerasma

    Rhodes Town

    The pick of several contemporary-styled restaurants on the New Town’s fanciest dining street, Kerasma gives Greek classics a fusion twist, with dishes…

  • Sea Satin Nino

    Andros

    On a tiny leafy square, this hip cafe-cum-bistro uses local ingredients to great effect. Homemade pasta, fish dishes and a smattering of beautifully done…

  • Hanabi

    Milos

    You'll find everything from sushi to burgers at this stylish Japanese-inspired restaurant, but the kitchen's at its best when delivering creative fusion…

  • Gorgona

    Dodecanese

    Enjoying sweeping views of Agios Stefanos Bay, this highly regarded rooftop restaurant serves olives and vegetables grown at its own farm. Following…

  • Pizanias

    Rhodes Town

    This atmospheric restaurant, opening onto one of the Old Town’s most attractive, peaceful squares, is celebrated for its fresh seafood – from boned, slow…

  • Endochora

    Andros

    Endochora is a stylish hotspot on the main drag, offering a fresh twist on Greek and Italian classics and a great vantage point for people-watching…

  • Joanna's Nikos Place

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Run by the delightful Joanna herself and overlooking the beach just a few minutes' walk south of the windmills, this taverna focuses on Greek standards…

  • Cayenne

    Sifnos

    Shaded by a fig tree and drowning in a riot of herbs just off the Steno, this modern Greek restaurant affirms its strong commitment to Cycladic…

  • O Zotos

    Dodecanese

    Another local secret. Head to this wonderful ouzerie for a glass of ouzo and accompanying snack, whatever is available that day. Tapas-style plates of…

  • Taverna Aetos

    Rethymno Province

    This traditional taverna in the upper village has a giant charcoal grill out the front and fantastic mountain views out the back. On offer are such…

  • Four Seasons

    Hydra

    This tasty seaside taverna offers a different face of Hydra: the sound of the breeze and the waves instead of the portside buzz. Don’t miss the…

  • Seirios

    Cyclades

    The best of Vourkari's waterfront restaurants delivers a concise but appealing seafood-focused menu including marinated anchovies and delicately battered…

  • Indian Palace

    Mykonos

    An offshoot of Athen's renowned Jaipur Palace, this breezy place overlooks Paradise Beach, offering a fresh and fragrant take on the greatest hits of…

  • Taverna Psaropoula

    Dodecanese

    Bluer than a sea nymph's iris, this beachside favourite packs them in thanks to well-executed sea bass with ginger and basil (a favourite), calamari,…

  • Limnopoula

    Corfu

    Just past the little fishing port where the coast road veers inland, this friendly family-run taverna with a veranda, set beside a scruffy gravel beach,…

  • Vagelaras

    Lefkada

    Sitting at the end of the harbour, just short of the ferry dock, this century-old taverna serves great salads, mezedhes, pasta and fresh seafood at…

  • Platis Gialos Restaurant

    Dodecanese

    Sitting on the island's best beach for swimming in unbelievable turquoise water, this pleasant little summer-only taverna has decent grilled food and…

  • Athali

    Iraklio

    This colourful, crowd-pleasing restaurant is a true family affair: Dad oversees a massive central open fire, roasting spits of succulent lamb and pork for…

  • Ergon

    Skiathos Town

    Skiathos' upper-Papadiamanti outpost of Thessaloniki-born local-produce powerhouse Ergon is a firm favourite for third-wave coffee and internationally…

  • Brillant/Herbs’ Garden

    Iraklio

    The avant-garde decor at Brillant, the fashionable culinary outpost at Lato Boutique Hotel, may almost distract you from the creatively composed, feistily…

  • Kannelos

    Iraklio

    Escape the touristy seafood restaurants for this speciality shop, which has nabbed its own wares with proprietary fishing boats since 1926. With around 40…

  • Mylotopi

    Kos

    Mylotopi's complex comprises a bar, cafe and restaurant that has been reconstructed on a former village site (with restored windmill, thus its name). This…

  • White House

    Corfu

    Almost a site of pilgrimage for fans of the Durrell family, this utterly ravishing waterfront restaurant in the former home of writer Lawrence Durrell has…

  • koo koo

    Rethymno

    The place to head if you need respite from traditional Greek food, this contemporary cafe does a menu of all-day brunch fare. Expect the likes of smashed…

  • Veneto

    Rethymno

    In a 14th-century manor house that doubles as a boutique hotel, Veneto oozes historic charm from every nook and cranny. The kitchen adds a contemporary…

  • Ta Skalomata

    Rethymno Province

    In the upper village, Skalomata has provided sustenance to locals and travellers for about 40 years. When you peel your eyes away from the view through…

  • Giaeli

    Dodecanese

    The best spot to eat in Fry (and one of the best on the island), Giaeli (meaning 'traditional song') has raised the island's cuisine bar. This is…

  • Café Tselenti

    Kefallonia

    Owned by the Tselenti family since 1893, this popular restaurant serves Italian-influenced dishes such as a terrific linguine with prawns, mussels and…

  • Sleepy Dragon

    Rethymno Province

    Named after Agios Pavlos' rocky peninsula that resembles a reclining dragon, this contemporary open-air cafe is all about its clifftop patio with views…

  • Olive Tree

    Symi

    English-run cafe that’s a favourite morning rendezvous for the island’s expats and a popular rest place at the top of Kali Strata. Sit yourself down on…

  • Phyllo Sophies

    Iraklio

    With tables sprawling towards the Morosini Fountain, this is a great place to sample bougatsa (creamy semolina pudding wrapped in a pastry envelope and…

  • To Tavernaki tis Marinas

    Corfu Town

    The stone walls, hardwood floors and cheerful staff lift the ambience of this taverna. Check the daily specials, or choose anything from mousakas (baked…

  • Exantas

    Skiathos

    A gorgeous rustic-chic terrace perched right above Megali Ammos' silvery sands is the setting for elegant Exantas' creative, contemporary Greek cuisine…

  • Pierros

    Kythira

    For almost a century this family-run favourite has been serving no-nonsense staples such as mousakas (layers of eggplant or zucchini, minced meat and…

  • Yiorgos Hatziparaskos

    Rethymno

    Established in 1948, Yiorgos Hatziparaskos is one of the last traditional filo masters in all of Greece. Assisted by his wife, Katerina, and son,…

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