Alonnisos
Arguably the most popular of Steni Vala's portside tavernas, this long-established warehouse-like restaurant has tables on a flowery terrace and a small…
Must-see restaurants in Greek Islands
Skiathos Town
Islanders rave about the very genuine Italian cuisine at lively, colourful and central Maria's, where red-check tables dot the street, menus are…
Rhodes Town
Don’t be misled by the enchanted-grotto setting of canopied couches, birdcage nooks and fairy lights. Romios (not to be confused with run-of-the-mill…
Paros
Unlike pale imitators elsewhere, this is the real deal. The tataki and tartar dishes are executed with precision and flair, the signature rolls are…
Lindos
Lindos’ smartest stand-alone restaurant doesn’t have a roof garden – its dozen linen-clad tables are in the pristine white interior visible from the lanes…
Amorgos
Down some steps from the main pedestrian street, Jazzmin spreads through the cosy rooms of a traditional home. Perch in a window seat or lounge on the…
Sifnos
On a 1st-floor terrace above the main street, Absinthe takes inspiration from the cuisine of historic Smyrna, incorporating Greek, Anatolian, Ottoman and…
Corfu Town
Chic and stylish, this romantic, dinner-only place is known for its creative cuisine and VIP clients. The name implies Italian food, though the owner…
Hora (Naxos)
It’s a toss-up as to which is more welcoming here: the warm interior or pretty, private courtyard. Munch through marinated vegies with grilled manouri …
Oia
Housed in a restored sea captain's mansion, the artistically prepared modern Greek cuisine has won this restaurant accolades for years. Sea bass with an…
Dodecanese
There's a whiff of expensive suncream about this place. But it's first-class dining by the beach, on a decked veranda with chic white tables and a gourmet…
Rhodes Town
Smart Hatzikelis has a romantic setting near the harbour, beside a ruined basilica. Lunchtime sees bargain deals to lure in day trippers; in the evening…
Agios Nikolaos
One of several tavernas fringing tiny Kytroplatia Beach, family-run Faros (which means lighthouse) sends signals to empty stomachs with aromas wafting…
Skiathos
Strung around a chic, flowery garden decorated with cosy booths and pastel hues, Troulos' best-loved upscale eatery wins over diners with its innovative…
Kos Town
The city's glitziest waterfront eatery at Kos Aktis Art Hotel is patronised by fashionistas and makes for a great, if pricey, stop for a healthy lunch or…
Dodecanese
Don't be misled by the commercial-looking, photo-filled menu. This place has a unique take, from the jovial owner, Christos, to the fresh (and yes, it is…
Naxos
Set beneath the shade of its namesake plane tree, this lively family restaurant is deserving of its Aegean Cuisine certification. The chunky hamburger…
Corfu Town
Going strong since 1904, this traditional little taverna was a haunt of the Durrell family and actor Anthony Quinn, and there are old pictures on the wall…
Dodecanese
Micro in size it may be, but there's nothing diminutive about this cosy nook's appeal. With its exposed stone walls and nautically themed decoration,…
Dodecanese
A favourite on Tilos, this open-fronted taverna on the beach has an informal charm and gets packed to the gills. The menu spans from taramasalata to…
Skiathos Town
In an enviable seafront perch, 300m east of the new port, Akrogiali is the town's fresh-seafood favourite. The rustic blue-and-white-themed deck,…
Sifnos
Advertising itself as an 'all-day bar restaurant', this beachside terrace allows you to slip from morning coffee to a salad lunch, a lazy sunlounger G&T…
Ierapetra
If your tummy starts rumbling while in Koutsouras, a seaside town about 25km east of Ierapetra, point the compass to this cheerful taverna in an…
Hora (Mykonos)
When the wood ovens first fired up in this basement bakery, the Byzantines still ruled Constantinople and Christopher Columbus' father was a toddler…
Evia
Check-print tables and white-wood chairs signal the best mezedhes (appetisers) on the waterfront, immediately south of Avra Hotel. It's a friendly spot,…
Hania
Settle in at an outdoor table with sea views for some fantastic vegan dishes at meat-free Pulse, located at the western end of Firkas Fortress. The mezes…
Samos
Make sure you run a marathon before coming to this place, because you'll be hard pressed to prevent yourself from gorging on profiteroles, millefeuille…
Corfu Town
As Greek as it gets, this earthy, lunch-only spot is a Corfiot institution, although tourists seem to take over in summer. It serves up decent mayirefta …
Ikaria
Occupying a terrace on the 2nd floor of the main shopping compound in Armenistis, this small confectionery makes exemplary galaktoboureko (custard slice),…
Rethymno Province
Perched above the Venetian fountain, this scenic taverna is run by a well-regarded husband-and-wife culinary team. It has a fairly basic menu, but its…
Rethymno
Most tout-fronted tavernas in the Venetian Harbour focus on folkloric ambience rather than food quality. Owned by the amiable Stavroulaki family for half…
Mykonos
Every day around noon, customers begin lining up outside Kiki's, helping themselves to complimentary cask wine as they wait. Their prize? Enormous…
Skiathos Town
Just around the corner from Tris Ierarches church above the old port, and charmingly dressed in sky-blues and crisp whites, little Hellinikon is a family…
Iraklio
Along the waterfront on the tourist strip, this spot is neither grand nor out of the pages of a gourmet magazine, but it was started by the owner’s…
Tavern at the End of the World
Samos
Drive or walk 3.5km west of Limnionas Beach and you'll find this secret gem perched on a rocky cliff above fish-rich waters ideal for snorkelling and…
Parea Traditional Greek Restaurant
Fira
There's nothing fancy or fussy about Parea, which pairs traditional, wallet-friendly, home-cooked Greek dishes with rooftop dining and views out to the…
Evia
A chic, moodily lit reinvention of a handsome neoclassical building by the water, with snappy service, a buzzy atmosphere and bottles towering up to the…
Iraklio
This fun cafe-bakery is a Cretan chain, and it's a dependable stop for good espresso (it opens at 6am!), baked goods, pastries and sandwiches (including…
Samaria Gorge
Perched just over the spectacular drop of Samaria Gorge, with eagles occasionally circling outside its wraparound windows, this cosy restaurant dishes up…
Paros
Sit in the beachfront, lantern-filled garden, then dig into a dish of Greek or Anatolian cuisine from Ephessus’ wood-fired oven, and you’ll understand why…
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