Restaurants in Cyclades
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Harmony
Few places take chill-out to the honed level of this great bar. Hammocks, deckchairs and discerning sounds set the pace and kids are well looked after here. It's just along the northern arm of Mylopotas beach. There's live music too, and Tex-Mex food is the main attraction.
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Ali Baba's
- Ios, Greece
- Restaurants › Thai
In the same venue as the restaurant of that name there's another great Ios favourite, this is the place for tasty Thai dishes, including pad thai (thin rice noodles stir-fried with dried shrimp, bean sprouts, tofu and egg) cooked by authentic Thai chefs. The service is very upbeat and there's entertainment. It's on the same street as the Emporiki bank.
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Pomodoro
Opened in recent years, this new Ios favourite spreads over two floors. There's a fabulous roof garden with panoramic views. It's just off the main square above Disco 69, and offers authentic wood-fired pizzas as just part of its excellent Italian and Mediterranean menu.
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Thea
With a waterside location near the Antiparos ferry quay at Pounta, echoes of old Greece and Asia Minor hang in the air at this great restaurant. Mains include Cappadocian lamb with apricots, or beef with quinces, rice and plums. There are over 450 different vintages kept in a wine room-cum-bar, which even has a glass floor with bottles nestling beneath your feet.
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Drakos Taverna
Enjoy reasonably priced fish dishes (although some species are by the kilogram) at this popular taverna that overlooks the sea at the southern end of the beach. Whatever's on the dish, you get the feeling that it may well have hopped straight from the water into the kitchen and then onto your plate.
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To Koutouki tis Elenis
Gagou is a narrow lane that veers off from the bottom of Evangelistria. It's crammed with tavernas whose tables fill every corner. This cosy little place is one of the best and dishes up cheerful local treats such as chicken in lemon sauce, rabbit in tomato sauce, and a tasty fish soup.
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Halaris Taverna
There are a number of tavernas and cafés on the waterfront at Piso Livadi, but Halaris is a great choice. There's fresh fish available from the family's own boat while the shrimp pies are delicious. Other treats range from zucchini croquettes to homemade cheese and spinach pies.
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Lord Byron
Near the main square, this long-standing favourite is relaxing and intimate and the food is a great fusion of Greek and Italian. Dishes range from shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce with feta and ouzo to penne with a wild mushroom and cream sauce - and it all comes in generous helpings.
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Metaxy Mas
Stylish service, decor and modern Mediterranean cuisine make this one of the best restaurants on Tinos. Tasty starters such as giant beans with spinach, or the succulent cheese pie, pave the way for mains that include veal casserole or cuttlefish with spinach.
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Old Byron
A little way up the main street from the cathedral is this wine bar and eatery (the previous location of Lord Byron), offering an eclectic menu that includes pasta, mezedhes and even bangers and mash. There's background Greek and contemporary music.
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To Astro
Kastro's genuine 'star', as the name translates, certainly lives up to its name. Lovingly run by the owner-cook, it offers delicious island dishes including eggplant and meatballs, octopus with olives, and lamb in traditional Sifniot style.
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Yam Bar Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
You can enjoy salads and delicious cold plates of chicken or pasta at this relaxing spot, with views of the sea. Sounds are a general mix that includes Latin and house and occasional jazz. It's signposted left off the top end of Market St.
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Taverna Liofago
The beachside Taverna Liofago has a dreamy beach location. It has been in business for decades and offers a terrific variety of dishes with special Naxian flavour. The keftedhakia (meatballs) are a delicious speciality.
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Symposion
This is an elegant caf�-restaurant reached by a pretty staircase. It does breakfasts, crepes and sandwiches, as well as pasta dishes and tasty mixed plates of feta, anchovies, Tinian cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Pallada Taverna
Ever popular, and offers Greek dishes with well-prepared veal, pork and lamb specialities as well as a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Local wines from the barrel are persuasive, and the house retsina is brisk.
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Taverna Barbarola
North from Hora the road climbs into the mountains passing the pleasant village of Stenies, where Taverna Barbarola is a worthwhile stop for excellent traditional Andriot cooking, with a terrific view thrown in.
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Yianni's Taverna
In a classic location in the heart of Halki's central square, Yianni's Taverna is well known for its good local meat dishes and delicious fresh salads with myzithra (sheep's-milk cheese).
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To Koutouki
Right on the beach and run by the family that has the same-name place in Apollonia, there are excellent fish dishes to be had here. Fish is by the kilogram but there's a reasonably priced choice.
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Rock
High above the ferry quay is this cheerful seasonal café and pizza place, where you can also chill into the early hours (sometimes to live music). There are rooms here as well.
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Stoy Lefteris
Just before the main square in Apiranthos, which is dominated by a huge plane tree, is Stoy Lefteris, with reliable local dishes in a peaceful terrace garden overlooking the valley.
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Bamboo Restaurant & Pizzeria
Run by a member of the same family that operates Hotel Nissos Ios, this pleasant place offers traditional mousakas and tasty pizzas, plus a range of other Greek dishes.
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Susannah
No-nonsense food, from Greek salads to pasta and pizza, keeps this harbour taverna popular with locals. It's set back from the street in a wide square, by Acteon Travel.
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Taverna Pigi
In Ano Potamia you'll find Taverna Pigi, known for excellent local cooking, enjoyed with the serene music of the gurgling spring that the taverna is named after.
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O Merihas
A great local zaharoplasteio (patisserie) on the ground floor of Giannoulis Rooms, dishing up coffee, drinks, snacks and cakes.
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Citron Café
The Citron Café is next to the Vallindras Distillery and is a charming place that has retained the traditional style of old Halki.
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