Skiathos Town
Twirls of greenery and soothing background music mingle with cheese-grater lamps, olive-oil baskets and candlelit tables in this tranquil, standout…
Must-see restaurants in Evia & the Sporades
Skyros
Super-sized, deliciously traditional island cooking rooted in home-grown organic produce is the star at sprawling Mouries, whose soothing terrace sits…
Skopelos
Turquoise tablecloths match the waves washing directly below the fabulous seafront terrace at friendly Flisvos, whose simple, superb Greek cooking excels…
Skyros
One generation of exquisite family recipes follows another at small, charming and elegant ‘my grandfather and me’. It's known for its Skyrian dolmadhes,…
Skyros
Dressed in soothing greys, with fresh flowers, dangling baskets and modern-rustic style, Linaria's most elegant portside restaurant specialises in…
Alonnisos
There's a stunning village view from this outdoor-dining delight, with its red-check tablecloths, friendly family welcome and wandering grape vines…
Evia
Join the locals at this cheery alleyway restaurant just back from the central waterfront for beautifully home-cooked Greek mainstays such as octopus in…
Skyros
Kick back on the breezy beachside terrace at the southern end of Magazia and choose from juicy grills, baked dishes such as yemista (stuffed tomatoes),…
Skiathos Town
Poke your nose into the open kitchen to glimpse the day’s catch at this beloved, efficient, well-established old-port taverna with blue-cloth tables…
Skyros
Pale-blue tables and fabulous panoramas of Skyros Town mark this popular, welcoming terrace taverna overlooking the northern end of Magazia Beach. Settle…
Skopelos
Sprinkled with overflowing geranium pots, in the shade of a pomegranate tree, this romantic courtyard restaurant steals the show with its refined Greek…
Alonnisos
Gracious glykopoleio (sweets shop) by day and piano bar by night (mid-June to early September only), Hayiati delivers sweeping coastal views from its…
Alonnisos
At this outstanding and very Greek harbourfront taverna, locals gather to order round after round of fine mezedhes (appetisers), always-fresh grilled fish…
Skiathos Town
Skiathos' upper-Papadiamanti outpost of Thessaloniki-born local-produce powerhouse Ergon is a firm favourite for third-wave coffee and internationally…
Skyros
Opposite Nefeli Hotel as you arrive into southwestern Skyros Town, popular and cosy Amaltheia is known for its generous portions of traditional Greek…
Skiathos
A gorgeous rustic-chic terrace perched right above Megali Ammos' silvery sands is the setting for elegant Exantas' creative, contemporary Greek cuisine…
Alonnisos
Well-known internationally trained island chef Demi Karanastasis turns his talents to a punchy, creative Greek-international menu at this welcoming,…
Skopelos
The island's oldest tavern, at the north end of the old port, has drawn a steady local following for its hearty grills and classic mayirefta (ready-cooked…
Skopelos
A fabulous midseafront breakfast spot and bookshop, Juices & Books rustles up inventive toasted sandwiches (perhaps with avocado, creamed feta and wild…
Evia
The family team catches and cooks its own fresh fish at this beautifully located seafood-starring taverna, with check-cloth tables dotted around a shady…
Skiathos Town
Listen to the water rippling beneath the seaside deck while you feast on elegantly prepared mezedhes (fava, feta saganaki), lamb kleftiko (slow oven-baked…
Skyros
At the airport junction, 10.5km northwest of Skyros Town, this welcoming roadside family restaurant is decked out with Skyrian ceramics and check-print…
Skyros
Just 1km inland (south) from Agios Petros beach, in far north Skyros, this outstanding and charmingly rustic terrace taverna rests among vines and a grove…
Skiathos
In a fabulous spot fronting north-coast Kehria Beach, this cheerful rock-built taverna sits amid grassy terraces with olive trees and tables and sunbeds…
Skopelos
A creatively reimagined olive-oil factory houses this whitewashed, stone-walled Greek-Mediterranean favourite, 100m inland from the waterfront car park…
Skopelos
Islanders think nothing of driving over to Agnontas for beautifully prepared fresh fish and excellent mezedhes (appetisers) at this cheerful and…
Skyros
Basking in views across sparkling pine-lined Pefkos Bay, with whitewashed wooden tables and a terrace enclosed by stone benches with cushions, always-a…
Skopelos
Gardens of potted flowers and a lone palm mark this arty, upscale, Greek-Mediterranean bistro-style favourite, where elegantly prepared Skopelean dishes…
Skiathos Town
Once frequented by the great Alexandros Papadiamantis, this long-running bougainvillea-adorned, stone-walled terrace taverna delights with such classics…
Skopelos
In a graceful, secluded garden-and-terrace setting just west of Plateia Platanos, Perivoli delivers excellent Greek specialities such as cheese-stuffed…
Evia
Crispy Greek salads, delicately fried courgettes, excellent charcoal-grilled meats and velvety bread drizzled with olive oil and oregano are just some of…
Skiathos Town
Marble-topped tables, cream-coloured deckchairs and a whitewashed building wrapped in bougainvillea sit beneath a towering pine outside the Papadiamantis…
Alonnisos
Arguably the most popular of Steni Vala's portside tavernas, this long-established warehouse-like restaurant has tables on a flowery terrace and a small…
Skiathos Town
Islanders rave about the very genuine Italian cuisine at lively, colourful and central Maria's, where red-check tables dot the street, menus are…
Skiathos
Strung around a chic, flowery garden decorated with cosy booths and pastel hues, Troulos' best-loved upscale eatery wins over diners with its innovative…
Skiathos Town
In an enviable seafront perch, 300m east of the new port, Akrogiali is the town's fresh-seafood favourite. The rustic blue-and-white-themed deck,…
Evia
Check-print tables and white-wood chairs signal the best mezedhes (appetisers) on the waterfront, immediately south of Avra Hotel. It's a friendly spot,…
Skiathos Town
Just around the corner from Tris Ierarches church above the old port, and charmingly dressed in sky-blues and crisp whites, little Hellinikon is a family…
Skyros
Only a handful of candlelit tables grace this easy-to-miss taverna, attached to a tiny chapel and decorated in cheery greens and yellows. The menu is…
Evia
A chic, moodily lit reinvention of a handsome neoclassical building by the water, with snappy service, a buzzy atmosphere and bottles towering up to the…
