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…
Patmos may be best known for the Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, but food is another reason not to treat the island as a quick pilgrimage stop. The restaurant scene is concentrated mainly around Skala, the island’s port and principal visitor centre, but there are also excellent reasons to eat…
Best Places to eat in Thassos The best way to experience the Greek food culture is to visit the local tavernas on the island. Whether you’re looking for seafood or meat dishes, there are plenty of options. A great taverna for enjoying the mountainous views is Taverna Iatrou. Their kontosouvli and lamb chops are amazing….
Spetses, once a key naval base during the Greek War of Independence, still packs in yachts and wealthy visitors. You can spot them day or night strolling around the port of Dapia. Head to Tarsanas Fish Taverna for the best fish in town, served with nostalgia in a quayside setting (look out for swans). Try…
Despite being a small island you can expect a wide selection of good restaurants on Kimolos. You will find local cheeses, especially the tangy hard ones as well as fresh fishes and a wide choice of tasty meat dishes from goats and sheep. Bemba is an institution on the island and her restaurant – or…
A beautiful and serene group of islands that will make your summer holiday a memorable one. This secluded archipelago has Caribbean-like beaches and a unique atmosphere that will leave you wanting more! Its main settlement is Ano Koufonisi with its narrow, charming streets and local craft shops. Here you’ll find traditional tavernas, cafes and restaurants…