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…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
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…
Macedonia
A short walk from the waterfalls, this local favourite, set in a glass construction, has spit-roasted lamb and grilled meat specialities, as well as a…
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…
Athens
The 'Submarine' is a typical Exarhia hang-out, colourful and cramped. Raki is encouraged, but the booze is offset by a big range of home-cooked Greek…
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,…
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…
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…
Athens
Five chefs are the collaborators at this upmarket taverna-style restaurant that advocates 'wise cuisine'; it's all freshly prepared on the premises…
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…
Athens
Fun fact: Greeks eat the most dairy in Europe, an average of 30kg per person per year. And when you visit Kostarelos, you might see why. The long…
Ikaria
Occupying a terrace on the 2nd floor of the main shopping compound in Armenistis, this small confectionery makes exemplary galaktoboureko (custard slice),…
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…
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…
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,…
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 …
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…
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…
Pelion Peninsula
Friendly little psarotaverna (fish taverna) and ouzerie, on a terrace at the north end of the waterfront (turn left at the foot of the road). Look in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Skiathos
Check-print tablecloths, twirling vines and colourful flower pots set the scene for excellent seafood and other Greek goodies (grilled feta, crisp salads)…
Samaria Gorge
Perched just over the spectacular drop of Samaria Gorge, with eagles occasionally circling outside its wraparound windows, this cosy restaurant dishes up…
Delphi
Set in a 19th-century stone building, this smart restaurant opens into a large rear room with panoramic views, and also has an outdoor patio. Something of…
Rhodes Town
While the main dining room serves up tasty Italian dishes, including pizza straight from the brick oven, Fournariko is first and foremost a bakery, with…
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…
Corfu
With widescreen views of the beach, and sea breezes wafting through the garden, this pretty and very spacious restaurant makes a charming spot for a…
Hania Province
On the road to Hania, this popular taverna serving mezedhes (small dishes) is a great place for a quick, well-priced snack or meal. The friendly owners…
Nafplio
One of Nafplio's most long-standing stalwarts rises above its location overlooking the port car park. It's got a friendly boss, old-school atmosphere and…
Hania
With its stone-arched interior, warm welcome and well-executed dishes, this is a great all-rounder in a quieter part of the old town, not far from Firkas…
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