Corfu Town
The effort it takes to reach this romantic and refined restaurant, on the waterfront within the Old Fort, is rewarded with a perfect location for a…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
Dodecanese
Although there's a menu, not all is available at this little spot, which sets out tables on the sea wall on the west side of Bouka harbour. Just let…
Samos
Opposite the bus stop, Bira is an elegant old-fashioned taverna, offering local favourites including ladhera – traditional olive-oil-rich veggie dishes…
Kos
Zia’s finest restaurant comes with a dab of impersonal snob value; but the vine-laced sun terrace, unbroken sea views and Greek menu is impressive with…
Dodecanese
You can't miss this prominent taverna literally so close to the sea it adds a little salt seasoning to your octopus croquettes, shrimp saganaki (shrimp in…
Zagorohoria
In the 1700 boutique hotel at the very tippy-top of Mikro Papingo (and, it feels, the world), this restaurant's major draw is its grand view. Come here…
Macedonia
Sitting prominently in the green space between the central square and the gorge of the Enipeas River, Erato makes use of its plum position to draw in the…
Pelion Peninsula
This veteran taverna is a local favourite for its good mayirefta (ready-cooked meals), house wine and cheerful service. It enjoys tremendous views down…
Tinos
This harbourfront cafe does a fine line in breakfasts, but it’s the patisserie's delectable sweets that catch most people’s eyes. From the homemade ice…
The Mani
This sturdy stone taverna is just about the best in town and it certainly has a prime position with its terrace offering an uninterrupted view down the…
Delphi
One of Delphi’s bigger restaurants, with a menu to match, and a stunning terrace facing out to the gulf. Despite the occasional coach-party influx,…
Fira
Steps from the taxi station is this local institution, famed for its mega breakfasts (€6 to €10), hearty Greek dishes and creative salads, all enjoyed on…
Lesvos
Turkish-style cezve coffee, delicious cream cakes and traditional Greek desserts such as baklava and kataïfi (angel-hair pastry) are served on a terrace…
Symi
On the northwestern side of the harbour, festooned in nets and nautical lanterns and its walls astir with lobsters in tanks, Manos is a typical fish…
The Mani
This long-standing taverna has been in the same family since 1917. The current grandchild and his son run the show. This is the place to pig out in every…
Central Greece
It's more about the food than the ambience in this cavernous backstreet restaurant, 300m west of the main square. There’s a leafy garden, but despite the…
Corfu Town
Claiming to be the oldest restaurant in town, the Aegli has a perfect location on the Liston and serves decent traditional meals, including a tasty wild…
Evia
Delectable daily specials await at this simple, warm eatery 20m north of the ferry dock: stuffed courgette flowers, dolmadhes, aubergine mousakas, rice…
Ierapetra
This capacious traditional place looks just like any of Ierapetra's tourist-geared waterfront tavernas, but the quality of the home cooking and the…
Kefallonia
With old ship's wheels on the walls and tables the colour of sea and clouds, there's a real nautical feel to this friendly, unhurried but very efficient…
Evia
This rambling, welcoming seaside taverna does a bit of everything as the evening rolls on, from fresh fish to enormous carrot-cabbage salads and meaty…
Skiathos Town
You'll find hearty portions of chicken, lamb and pork on-the-spit, with everything from generous gyros (meat slithers cooked on a vertical rotisserie;…
Lefkada
A pretty garden taverna with a few tables on the pedestrian street 100m up from the beach. Serves Greek classics, from mousakas (baked layers of eggplant…
Antiparos
On Antiparos' main street, the shaded seating both on the street and on the verandah under a huge palm tree make this a good catch-all spot on a hot day…
Kefallonia
Laid-back beachfront taverna in a truly delightful setting, just steps from both the sea and a broad, peaceful saltwater lagoon, with a working watermill…
Mykonos
Right on the beach of the same name, this light and bright restaurant is open right through from breakfast time. Seafood features prominently on the menu…
Rhodes Town
As the name might suggest, this smart cafe looks out on the glittering yachts of Mandraki Harbour. Come for a €12 breakfast – one is large enough to feed…
Thasos
Potos’ 50-year-old beachfront taverna was operating well before mass tourism came to town, and continues to stick to the recipe with specialities such as…
Kythira
Long-standing and very dependable seafood specialist that surveys the Kapsali scene from the far-eastern end of the waterfront. Choose a fish (priced by…
Milos
Armenaki is revered for its fishy business – this place is all about seafood (in fact, there’s little else on the menu). Seafood in all its guises is…
Hania
Built as a soap factory in 1650, Ela has also seen incarnations as school, distillery and cheese-processing plant and is now a charismatic roofless lair…
Meteora & Thessaly
The most conspicuous taverna in the village centre, this place has a snug old-fashioned interior, plus an open-air grill/spit-roast alongside the front…
Epiros
Follow the scent of traditional roasted lamb to the taverna of innkeeper Yiannis Mourehidis. Quality Greek food is prepared here, and the atmosphere is…
Kythira
One of five tavernas that amiably share the main village square for al fresco dining at cream-coloured tables and chairs, Panaretos excels with dishes…
Sifnos
Sifnos specialities are helpfully indicated on the menu of this waterfront taverna, gazing at Kamares from across the bay in Agia Marina. It's a good…
Rethymno
With its street-side ‘host’ and multilingual menus, Othonas may scream ‘tourist trap’, but it’s actually well respected for its regional fare. Menu stars…
Corfu
This large restaurant behind a wine-red facade a block off the main road in the heart of Benitses village serves terrific meatballs, octopus, mousakas …
Ikaria
This ouzerie (place serving ouzo and light snacks) on the waterfront is known for its traditional meat and seafood mezedhes to accompany the local…
Sifnos
Founded long before the movie of the same name brought romance-hunting Abba fans to the Greek Islands, this local favourite cooks real Italian…
Mykonos
Part of a glossy expanding complex that now includes a hotel (www.hippiechicmykonos.com), Hippie Fish is a sprawling, all-white restaurant-bar on Agios…
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