Rhodes Town
Flying the flag for the cuisine of Karpathos island, little Yiannis serves some of the Old Town's best traditional Greek food. There’s seating indoors and…
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Ios
Entering Katogi feels like you've walked into a party in someone’s quirky house, full of hidden nooks and plants and clamour. The original cocktails hit…
Kos Town
This incongruous place, behind the marina on a slightly 'busy' (for Kos) road, is worth the pilgrimage. Quality – not gourmet – Greek fare is the…
Dodecanese
An ultrafriendly, English-speaking Greek couple run this lovely spot, nestled off the main drag – look for the hanging boat and the flower boxes. It…
Karpathos
Owner Pascales comes from the region of Macedonia, so don't expect things to be served the same way here, despite their having the same menu listings…
Skopelos
Gardens of potted flowers and a lone palm mark this arty, upscale, Greek-Mediterranean bistro-style favourite, where elegantly prepared Skopelean dishes…
Hania
Opposite the minaret in the Splantzia quarter, this cosy restaurant with modern country-style furniture and an appealing flower-strewn terrace sits among…
Skiathos Town
Once frequented by the great Alexandros Papadiamantis, this long-running bougainvillea-adorned, stone-walled terrace taverna delights with such classics…
Kos Town
A lovely surprise awaits after the nondescript entrance of Ta Votsalakia. Pass the bustling kitchen and you'll be on the beach, almost netting your lunch…
Rhodes
It’s worth braving Lahania’s ultranarrow lanes to reach this classic village taverna, tucked behind Agios Georgios church and famed throughout the island…
Elounda
Book ahead for a table with front-row vistas of Mirabello bay to complement the fresh-off-the-boat snapper, lobster, sea bream or whatever else the…
Dodecanese
A great-value, year-round eatery, run by pleasant owner, Makis. It's all things to all people, from a kafeneio for the elderly males who sit, chatting in…
Ierapetra
Special jazzes up Ierapetra's dining scene with quality fast food served in an upbeat, contemporary setting. The menu is a reminder of the simple goodness…
Skopelos
In a graceful, secluded garden-and-terrace setting just west of Plateia Platanos, Perivoli delivers excellent Greek specialities such as cheese-stuffed…
Lesvos
This hip back-alley bistro draws a crowd mostly from the university for its unusual and well-priced small plates, slight menu, eclectic music mix and all…
Rethymno Province
The steep climb up to this family-run taverna is worth the effort for the outstanding views alone: there's a commanding outlook over the translucent…
Zakynthos
Don't expect to get much of a say in what you eat at this delightful, very welcoming taverna-cafe on Keri’s village square. The chatty woman who runs it…
Dodecanese
Opening off a tiny alcove behind the church, this friendly taverna has tasteful burgundy-and-mustard walls and a few sheltered outdoor tables. It serves…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Part of Rosy's Little Village, this small restaurant focuses on organic produce and vegan and vegetarian options, in addition to the traditional Greek…
Andros
Poolside, at the rear of the Micra Anglia hotel, Dolly's manages to be both stylish and relaxed, delivering a menu rich in Cycladic, mainland Greek and…
Agios Nikolaos
Salads, toasties, ice creams, sandwiches, juices, cocktails – the menu reads like those of your average day-to-night cafe-bar, but in this upscale charmer…
Corfu
Just below a huge curve in the road as you enter Paleokastritsa, this romantic spot is best experienced at night, when its terrace of ornamental rock…
Fira
You're up for authentic Italian pizza, with ingredients imported from Rome, perfectly al dente homemade pastas and other Italian favourites at this old…
Rhodes Town
Nireas delivers beautifully prepared seafood, served outdoors beneath a vine-shaded canopy, and presided over by the dynamic Theo, from Symi. It's a…
Rethymno
Not your average takeaway joint, Makan is more of a designer souvlaki bar, with a contemporary-chic interior yet old-school prices. Here you can build…
Ios
The Nest feels authentic, right down to the rembetika music and the tables of older men deep in discussion over rounds of raki. Local garlic sausage,…
Dodecanese
With chi-chi chairs and tables, Vaggelis sits in one of the most intimate squares in the world. At the time of research it was changing ownership back to…
Rethymno
With a divey graffitied interior and a large menu, Mojo’s delivers some of the best burgers and hot dogs this side of the Atlantic. Try the Alabama Mama,…
Hania Province
Hidden in a pretty grapevine-shrouded courtyard off the Hania road, this charismatic restaurant specialises in traditional charcoal-grilled local meats,…
Karpathos
This handsome harbourfront cafe-restaurant has a billowing ceiling arrangement and overly perfect white chairs and striped covers. And it draws in the…
Hora (Mykonos)
With a great view of Mykonos' windmills from its seafront terrace, this Athenian outpost is Mykonos' best brunch option, serving hangover-assuaging eggs…
Dodecanese
The streetside terrace, facing Emborios' church, has a namesake balcony at the rear with an unforgettable panorama of the vast hollow crater. The owners…
Lindos
Straddling the boardwalk at busy little Pallas Beach, five-minutes’ walk below the village, this chic restaurant/bar offers white tables on a fan-cooled…
Antiparos
To locals, this food speaks of quintessential Greek cooking: classic recipes executed with flair and attention to detail. The crisp, fresh Greek salad,…
Evia
Crispy Greek salads, delicately fried courgettes, excellent charcoal-grilled meats and velvety bread drizzled with olive oil and oregano are just some of…
Rethymno
For loukoumadhes (doughnut-like concoctions drizzled with honey and cinnamon), follow your nose to Gaias Gefseis. This bakery creates some of the city’s…
Skiathos Town
Marble-topped tables, cream-coloured deckchairs and a whitewashed building wrapped in bougainvillea sit beneath a towering pine outside the Papadiamantis…
Hania
A taverna tucked away from the crowds behind the harbour, Christostomos is popular with tourists and locals for its classic Cretan cuisine. Start with…
Rethymno Province
The flower-festooned courtyard is a great place to sit, but it’s what’s on the plate that will truly wow you. Classic Cretan recipes get a modern makeover…
Fira
On the steps down to the Old Port, Fanari offers a mix of traditional Greek dishes, plus pastas and pizzas, with a free helping of superlative views of…
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