Ithaca is a charming city surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Its gorges, waterfalls, and parks make it a perfect place to explore on foot or by car. It also has a strong local food and drink scene. Staying in Ithaca means being able to enjoy its breathtaking scenery and a range of restaurants, shops, and…
Iraklia has a small but surprisingly varied collection of places to eat. Traditional harbour tavernas serve fish and familiar Greek dishes, while newer restaurants interpret ingredients from Iraklia and the surrounding Cyclades more creatively. Most choices are concentrated in Agios Georgios. Panagia has fewer restaurants but provides a quieter village setting, while Pera Panta overlooks…
Located in an 1845-built mansion in Oia, 1800-Floga Restaurant pairs traditional Greek cuisine with upscale gourmet fare and stunning sea views. Tuck into dishes like grilled octopus and a creamy moussaka and don’t forget to pair your meal with their award-winning wine! A true hole-in-the-wall, this tiny taverna in Megalochori serves up super fresh local…
Paxos has an excellent selection of restaurants and shops, the best of which are located in Gaios. The town’s main port also serves as the departure point for trip boats to Antipaxos. The island has several beaches, including secluded Erimitis and Kipiadi, which features large pebbles and crystal clear waters. Visit in spring or autumn…
Meganisi may be a small island, but eating well is one of the pleasures of staying here. Most of the island’s restaurants are concentrated around Vathy, Spartochori and Katomeri, with a handful of particularly attractive places beside smaller bays. Vathy has the widest choice and is the obvious destination for a waterfront dinner, while Spartochori…
Kastos is a tiny Ionian island, so you shouldn’t arrive expecting dozens of restaurants. That’s part of its appeal. Most places to eat are concentrated around Kastos village and its picturesque harbour, where a small collection of tavernas serves island residents, visiting sailors and summer travellers. Rather than trying to create an artificial list of…
Gavdos may be one of Greece’s most remote inhabited islands, but eating well isn’t difficult. The island has a collection of small tavernas, cafés and bakeries scattered between Kastri, Sarakiniko, Agios Ioannis, Korfos and other settlements. Don’t expect fine dining or a conventional restaurant district. Gavdos is about traditional Greek cooking, fresh ingredients and meals…
Welcome to Kos, the third largest Greek Island, where you can immerse yourself in a wide range of unforgettable experiences. Sail along the coast and explore hidden bays and sea caves, or venture to the surrounding islands of Nisyros, Kalymnos, and Pserimos. Walk in ancient footsteps at Asklepieion, a legendary medical center dating back to…
Kalamos may be a small Ionian island, but visitors have more choice for eating than its size might suggest. Most places are concentrated around Kalamos village and its harbour, with a smaller group around Agrapidia and Episkopi. The island’s dining scene is informal. Traditional tavernas, fresh fish, grilled meat, Greek home cooking and waterfront tables…
The lack of mass tourism means that Lemnos’ tavernas stay true to the island’s traditional cuisine. The local ingredients are put to good use, including the island’s unique melihloro and kalathaki cheeses. For desserts, kourabiedes and bougatsa (semolina custard wrapped in phyllo) make the grade alongside sticky samsades, reminiscent of baklava. 1. Man-tella Tavern Man-tella…
Iraklia is the quietest of the inhabited Small Cyclades. Its two principal settlements, Agios Georgios and Panagia, are connected by a road through an open landscape of stone terraces, low hills and views across the Aegean. The island has no famous archaeological complex or busy resort centre. Its character is discovered through walking: following old…
Pserimos may be tiny, but you won’t go hungry. Almost all of the island’s places to eat are clustered around Avlakia, the little harbour settlement where boats arrive from Kos and Kalymnos. Don’t come expecting fine dining or a large restaurant scene. Eating on Pserimos is about something much simpler: Greek food, seafood, a table…