Syntagma & Plaka
Dress up for the lavish restaurant on the 7th floor of the King George Hotel, offering the requisite breathtaking window on the spotlit Acropolis. The…
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Athens
Settle into a desk like the old days, and check out the chalkboard. Topping options for the thin-crust pizzas include good Greek products, such as cured…
Corfu
Shaded by vines by day, lit by hurricane lamps by night, this olive-and-cream gem spreads across a partly al fresco seafront terrace. Enjoy stifadho (meat…
Dodecanese
From the Stavros junction a rough track winds upwards to the shepherd's hut on the mountain spine and then an extremely rough track winds downwards to…
Rethymno Province
At the oldest taverna in town, the owner-chef will likely invite you to inspect whatever dishes are stewing in his kitchen that day before you make your…
Zakynthos
A prime spot for people-watching, this welcoming taverna spreads through a broad and breezy terrace on the open pedestrian precinct behind the Byzantine…
Syntagma & Plaka
Smack in the heart of the green Zappeion, this place doesn't do the most inspired food, but is convenient if you're going to the adjacent outdoor cinema…
Iraklio
The oldest among the row of tavernas vying for business in a quiet passageway off Odos 1866, Giakoumis offers myriad mayirefta (ready-cooked meals) and…
Pelion Peninsula
This much-loved seaside restaurant sets out its tables beside the sand in the centre of Horefto beach. Diners are greeted with a complimentary shot of…
Kos Town
Peaceful and balmy, this graceful, if rather 'sanitised', restaurant has a leafy garden shaded by bougainvillea, overlooking Kos Town’s western group of…
Ionian Islands
Presided over by the genial Dodo, this friendly little taverna is hidden in a quirky secret garden (follow the signs from the southern end of the…
Hania Province
You’ll know Kyma by the fish tank out the front. It’s known for its seafood, supplied by the owner’s brother, and the restaurant raises its own meat. Try…
Pelion Peninsula
This longtime favourite stands in a handsome old house on the Portaria side of Makrinitsa’s car park. Sit in the roadside courtyard or find a table…
Dodecanese
About 200m behind the beach, this taverna has slow-cooked food like goat stew, and regulars like squid saganaki (stuffed with fried cheese), souvlakia and…
The Mani
Of the several tavernas along the waterfront (none of which will knock your culinary socks off, but all have lovely settings overlooking the bay), we like…
Lefkada
It's not the best-value place to eat on Lefkada, but it's the closest restaurant to dazzling but earthquake-ravaged Porto Katsiki beach. Relax on the…
Mykonos
The smell of grilled lamb chops, sizzling burgers and grilled calamari wafts down from this long-standing taverna and over Fokos Beach. It's been…
Hania Province
You'll be tempted by the lamb or other tasty meat grilling on the spit outside Taverna Progoulis, which has tables under the trees next to a pebbly dry…
Fira
Settle in on this terrace above busy Ypapanti for some imaginative takes on local dishes, accompanied by caldera views. Some creations are inspired while…
Dodecanese
Overlooking the commercial port (as opposed to Bouka), this conspicuous taverna has unbroken sea views. There's a touch of the sticky-menu factor about it…
Karpathos
One of several village tavernas with a broad mountain-view terrace, smack in the middle of town, check-cloth tables and a menu featuring rural…
Macedonia
Dishing out a catch that may or may not have landed on the adjacent waterfront, this sprawling harbourside restaurant offers decent misto fritto (mixed…
Evia
Old black-and-white photos and sky-blue trim decorate this century-old taverna known for its well-priced standards such as fish soup, taramasalata (a…
Kalambaka
Spreading over an outdoor terrace at the central roundabout, across from the fountain, this busy spot run by the Gerktsou family targets itself primarily…
Ios
Come here, at the entrance to Mylopotas, to chill out next to the beach over bumper brunches, sandwiches and wraps. Choose from a long, healthy-sounding…
Corfu Town
A favourite local rendezvous, especially for leisurely lunches, this stately cafe-restaurant set a block back from the Liston serves a Mediterranean…
Corfu Town
With outdoor tables on both sides of the pedestrian street, this classy place has won awards for its moreish homemade gnocchi, cannelloni and pizza. Leave…
Amorgos
The captain, who is seriously into good food, whips up mouthwatering dishes to serve on his convivial harbourside patio. Crowding the tempting menu are…
Pelion Peninsula
Having started out feeding the local shipbuilders, this veteran taverna, 1.5km south of Milina, now forms part of the appealing Marianthi Studios lodging…
Meteora & Thessaly
With its huge covered terrace overlooking the main road, just before the turnoff to Kastraki village centre, this large no-frills taverna serves up…
Macedonia
Scaling, gutting, frying and grilling since 1953, Kymata gets some of its fish from the Aegean, and the rest from the lake that laps against its inviting…
Kos Town
This side-street seafood taverna seems to be the tourist favourite; it's been around since fish became dinosaurs and seems to keep the hordes happy. But…
Meteora & Thessaly
Festooned with dazzling flowers and thrusting trees, this eye-catching garden taverna stands beside the road as it climbs out of Kastraki towards the…
Athens
This landmark cafe-restaurant sprawls over the road, overlooking the railway line. On the cafe side (Adrianou 39), tables sit under a huge shade tree that…
Lefkada
Long-standing taverna on the marina side of town, with a homely enclosed dining room and a wind-free quayside terrace. Come for dependable seafood –…
Argostoli
Wood ceilinged and stone walled, this friendly taverna offers local seafood such as squid, grilled shrimp and octopus, plus carnivore favourites…
Corfu
Of the procession of similar tavernas that serve up seafront dining at Agios Stefanos, Fagopotion, presided over by the genial Christos, has to be the…
Karpathos
Smart and efficient, this quayside taverna near the ferry jetty serves authentic Karpathian specialities such as makarounes (homemade pasta with…
Samos
This eastern harbour eatery sits on the bay, beyond Elia Taverna. Faros is a minimalist, contemporary Mediterranean bistro serving huge bowls of salad and…
Athens
This understatedly chic restaurant, run by a well-known chef and cookbook author, specialises in traditional seafood, such as stewed octopus with honey…
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