Alonnisos
With a lovely hillside terrace under the pines overlooking Votsi's azure bay, stylish Dendrolimano is known for its creatively presented Greek-Italian…
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Paros
A vine-covered courtyard and whitewashed interior with splashes of modern art create a polished setting for some of the Cyclades’ finest contemporary…
Hora (Naxos)
Sit on the tiny, vine-shaded terrace or in the wood-and-stone, cavern-like interior, and join the locals for a feast of flash-fried catch of the day,…
Dodecanese
Sitting peacefully on the south side of the harbour, metres from bobbing boats, this blue-hued haunt is run by a charming Georgian family. It's great for…
Serifos
Named after a small native frog, this chilled-out kreatotaverna (literally 'meat tavern') on the waterfront is known for its grilled and slow-roasted meat…
Chios
This comfortable, attractive taverna above Chios Town serves fine Greek standards with a twist, such as lamb kebab with yoghurt and rocket; white beans…
Pelion Peninsula
Spread through the lush foliage towards the southern end of Papa Nero beach, this breezy open-air taverna serves excellent oven-ready mains such as baked…
Thasos
Set in the shade of plane trees on the beautiful square of its namesake village, this restaurant makes a conscious effort to surprise those used to (and…
Agios Nikolaos
Enjoying great views of the harbour, this effervescent restaurant, with its modern decor of exposed stone, turquoise walls and white-wood floors, offers a…
Oia
With fountains, flickering candles, golden-coloured walls and wine-coloured cushions, this courtyard restaurant feels rather royal and august. The food is…
Athens
Proving that you can dine both healthily and well, this stylish all-day eatery offers menu items ranging from egg-white omelettes for breakfast to plenty…
Macedonia
A wonderfully convivial ouzerie (taverna that serves ouzo, amongst other drinks) a little way from Edessa's busier spots, Ousies is a place where younger…
Central Greece
With a terrace shaded by its namesake mulberry trees, this village taverna offers meat specials (usually lamb) along with locally sourced horta (wild…
Kefallonia
Step straight off your yacht and into a waterside seat at this taverna run by well-known Kefallonian chef Tassia, who delights diners with her homemade…
Thessaloniki
This is grandmother's cooking in a very literal way. Simple Greek classics from grills to salads to cheese-stuffed meats have been served with the same…
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Fira
Serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks on the top floor of the Panorama Boutique Hotel, this is a place to enjoy both the cuisine and the view. There…
Hydra Town
Often referred to by just the gregarious owners’ names 'Stathis and Tassoula' – Tassoula is the larger-than-life hostess – this year-round taverna serves…
Small Cyclades
A local seafood institution, this cheerful restaurant overlooks the harbour at Loutro. Bearded Captain Nikolas may greet you at the door – you may have…
Rethymno Province
Just up from the car park at Preveli Beach, this friendly taverna is perfect for a post-beach feed. It's within a centuries-old stone building and does a…
Pelion Peninsula
Prominent in Agios Ioannis’ central row of seafood restaurants, Akrogiali is a favourite with day-trippers from Volos, who love dishes such as rizi tou…
Ioannina
Ioannina's most celebrated sweets shop, Diethnes has both French pastries and more Eastern syrupy treats such as its distinctive big, buttery baklava. It…
Amorgos
Once the village bakery, this colourful, hip cafe doubles as a breakfast joint and a mellow late-night bar. Create an omelette from ingredients like olive…
Tinos
Meaning 'like salt', this cute seaside taverna takes its name from a royal-themed fairy tale (hence the crowns and salt shakers). The place lives up to…
Fira
Theoni's isn't fancy and you won't be gazing out over the caldera, but this 'mumma's kitchen' restaurant does its thing with grace, humour and enthusiasm…
Corfu Town
The Old Town holds few nicer spots for an al-fresco evening than this casual but stylish restaurant that spreads across a peaceful pedestrian square. It's…
Oia
You'll rarely find 'cheap' and 'Oia' in the same sentence, yet both apply to this souvlaki joint, a model of its kind. Go for a pitta filled with smoky,…
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Samos
Its called Adventure for good reason: trekking along the creek before climbing wooden stairs on a near-vertical slope is indeed just that. But this canopy…
Ierapetra
Next to the Kales Fortress, this next-gen Cretan seaside tavern has an enticing menu packed with culinary twists such as grilled calamari with zucchini…
Kos
Atmospheric taverna near the harbour (that claims to be the oldest; see the lovely black-and-white photos), with tables out on the footpath and a wooden…
Central Greece
Attractive, lively taverna in a busy little pedestrian precinct not far back from the port. Its cuisine blends Greek-style appetisers and salads with more…
Athens
This comfortably elegant restaurant does chic Greek, with creations such as fried dumplings filled with feta and olives. It's cosy in winter, as light…
Fira
Right near the Firostefani church, this breezy cafe sits right on the lip of the caldera, where the cliff plunges down into the cobalt sea. Chilled out…
Zagorohoria
Settle in by the fireplace or out on the terrace, near the goat-bell wind chimes, and sample an array of super-local and seasonal food. Dishes like baked…
Kythira
Avlemonas’ largest restaurant has a beautiful setting facing the seafront across a broad, open plaza in the heart of town. Naturally, it devotes itself…
Parga
A great little taverna on the main highway, Tzimas is open year-round and recommended by locals for Greek standards such as roast aubergine with feta,…
Amorgos
This popular restaurant, up from the main street, carries its traditional atmosphere comfortably. Using homegrown produce, the cooks whip up hefty…
Rethymno Province
Set in a square just up from the harbour, this cafe-bistro-bar is popular with locals. Excellent breakfasts (€6 to €10) offer everything from yoghurt and…
Hora (Naxos)
It would be easy to dismiss this waterfront restaurant at the harbour as a tourist trap, but don’t. Its Cretan and Naxian menu and fantastic service make…
Zakynthos
This friendly taverna at the southern edge of Anafonitria village, at the turning for Shipwreck Beach, is busy at lunchtime, when day trippers stop by for…
Dodecanese
Superchilled, long-standing beach bar, accessed straight off Kambos Beach sand, with an enticingly shaded, sun-dappled terrace facing the peacock-blue bay…
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