Dodecanese
Opening off a tiny alcove behind the church, this friendly taverna has tasteful burgundy-and-mustard walls and a few sheltered outdoor tables. It serves…
Must-see restaurants in Dodecanese
Rhodes Town
Nireas delivers beautifully prepared seafood, served outdoors beneath a vine-shaded canopy, and presided over by the dynamic Theo, from Symi. It's a…
Dodecanese
With chi-chi chairs and tables, Vaggelis sits in one of the most intimate squares in the world. At the time of research it was changing ownership back to…
Karpathos
This handsome harbourfront cafe-restaurant has a billowing ceiling arrangement and overly perfect white chairs and striped covers. And it draws in the…
Dodecanese
The streetside terrace, facing Emborios' church, has a namesake balcony at the rear with an unforgettable panorama of the vast hollow crater. The owners…
Lindos
Straddling the boardwalk at busy little Pallas Beach, five-minutes’ walk below the village, this chic restaurant/bar offers white tables on a fan-cooled…
Rhodes Town
Don’t be misled by the enchanted-grotto setting of canopied couches, birdcage nooks and fairy lights. Romios (not to be confused with run-of-the-mill…
Lindos
Lindos’ smartest stand-alone restaurant doesn’t have a roof garden – its dozen linen-clad tables are in the pristine white interior visible from the lanes…
Dodecanese
There's a whiff of expensive suncream about this place. But it's first-class dining by the beach, on a decked veranda with chic white tables and a gourmet…
Rhodes Town
Smart Hatzikelis has a romantic setting near the harbour, beside a ruined basilica. Lunchtime sees bargain deals to lure in day trippers; in the evening…
Dodecanese
Don't be misled by the commercial-looking, photo-filled menu. This place has a unique take, from the jovial owner, Christos, to the fresh (and yes, it is…
Kos Town
The city's glitziest waterfront eatery at Kos Aktis Art Hotel is patronised by fashionistas and makes for a great, if pricey, stop for a healthy lunch or…
Dodecanese
Micro in size it may be, but there's nothing diminutive about this cosy nook's appeal. With its exposed stone walls and nautically themed decoration,…
Dodecanese
A favourite on Tilos, this open-fronted taverna on the beach has an informal charm and gets packed to the gills. The menu spans from taramasalata to…
Kalymnos
Welcoming Rita, Petroula and Yiannis serve up a chat and reaonable meals: succulent souvlakia, lamb in lemon and garlic and hearty lamb stifadho (lamb…
Rhodes Town
While the main dining room serves up tasty Italian dishes, including pizza straight from the brick oven, Fournariko is first and foremost a bakery, with…
Kalymnos
This claims to have been the first taverna on the island (1974) and nothing much has changed. Sitting at the waterfront tables of this impossibly…
Dodecanese
Sitting peacefully on the south side of the harbour, metres from bobbing boats, this blue-hued haunt is run by a charming Georgian family. It's great for…
Kastellorizo
Agora is one of the cheapest places to grab a bite and come evening, the little square by the old market in which it sits, is effervescent with commerce…
Kalymnos
A favourite with the après-climbing gang, this lively roadside cafe has a vine-shaded terrace and cosy interior spattered with rock posters. The menu isn…
Kos
Atmospheric taverna near the harbour (that claims to be the oldest; see the lovely black-and-white photos), with tables out on the footpath and a wooden…
Dodecanese
Superchilled, long-standing beach bar, accessed straight off Kambos Beach sand, with an enticingly shaded, sun-dappled terrace facing the peacock-blue bay…
Kos
This is one of the most understated spots on the island. Sure, it isn't fancy, just a couple of tables out on a veranda, under a ficus tree and…
Dodecanese
Perched above the road, on the principal lane through the village to the Monastery of the Apocalypse, the shaded terrace of this welcoming all-day cafe…
Dodecanese
Sitting on the crest of the hill overlooking Lambi Beach, Leonidas has a flower-filled terrace with food to match the serene view. Dine on souvlakia,…
Rhodes
The largest of three rival tavernas in Kattavia’s little square, with outdoor seating beneath a spreading plane tree. Appetisers such as spinach pie or…
Rhodes Town
The New Town sees a lot of Scandinavian visitors, and with its wooden floors and tin watering cans artfully hanging from its white walls, this open-sided…
Kos Town
Located in the Turkish quarter, called Platani, on the way toward the Asklepeion, this casual grill house is tops for heaping portions of tender kebabs…
Dodecanese
Crisp, beautifully neat beachfront restaurant (open high season only), 10 minutes’ walk from Fry. The friendly owner, who lived in New York for many years…
Dodecanese
Set on the waterfront near the ferry dock, this diminutive fish restaurant, its facade stippled with blue polka dots, has tables right on the quay and a…
Dodecanese
With its lively terrace affording Olympian views of the Aegean, the casual Loza is a great spot to eat after visiting Hora. The menu ranges from tasty…
Dodecanese
Sitting in the corner of a pebble-mosaic square in the shade of mature fig trees, with Irini Mark II diagonally opposite, Irini dishes up a mouthwatering…
Kos
With its vine-covered arbour and relaxing patio giving stunning mountain views, this former watermill is colourful and attractive, if ultrapopular. The…
Kos Town
All three outlets of Kos Town's favourite bakery (the others are at Ethnikis Antistaseos 5 and Makrigianni 28) sell the same dizzying array of doughnuts,…
Dodecanese
Tucked one street back from the harbour, near the stairway to heaven (well, Hora, anyway), this long-standing restaurant dishes up everything from…
Kos
Located between Zia and Zipari, this pleasant, open spot – with a vista – is away from the crowds and run by a friendly family. It has great mezedhes; the…
Dodecanese
With its flower-bedecked terrace perched on the heather-clad hillside at road’s end, a few metres above the beach, this blue-trimmed taverna draws the…
Dodecanese
The best taverna in the village, tucked into a fairly residential area, but with a glorious hillside terrace commanding a fabulous panorama of the bay…
Kalymnos
Shaded by a tamarisk tree, immediately left of the jetty, this cosy cafe is a favourite rendezvous point for early morning climbers seeking zestful coffee…
Dodecanese
So close to the water that you can taste the salt, this taverna attracts yachties and wizened fishermen alike with a menu that’s packed to the gills with…
