Must-see restaurants in Messinia

  • Kochili

    Messinia

    Just along the beach from the main taverna strip, this upmarket spot has tables on boards over the sand and fresh fish cooked simply and beautifully. Take…

  • Peroulia

    Messinia

    Overlooking the teal waters of the gorgeous Peroulia Beach, 6km north of Koroni, this waterfront restaurant has earned a loyal local following for its…

  • Taverna Ithomi

    Messinia

    The pick of a handful of local kafeneia (coffee houses) and tavernas, this one offers traditional cuisine with a superb view over the ruins. Friendly…

  • Taverna Andreas Aléktor

    Messinia

    Traditional Greek dishes are served with aplomb by the friendly and accommodating multilingual husband-and-wife team, Andreas and Irini. Often there's…

  • Kardamo

    Kalamata

    Kardamo offers a tasty alternative to traditional Greek cuisine, without straying too far from its roots. The result? Greek dishes with a contemporary…

  • O Thiasos

    Kalamata

    It's a real pleasure to sit out here on the leafy, shady terrace and sip a coffee in classic kafeneio (traditional cafe) style. But this isn't as…

  • Tsipouradiko Therapeftirion

    Kalamata

    Cheerful Vasilios is your personal food therapist in the downtown pedestrian zone. Grab a seat and he'll do the rest, selecting a range of small plates …

  • Aetos

    Messinia

    On a harbourside corner, this is the best of the restaurants in this zone, with a decent line in fresh fish as well as a wide range of everything from…

  • La Cucina Italiana

    Messinia

    From the seasonal spaghetti vongole (with clams) and chicken sautéed with oranges and honey, to the ample servings of the spicy pizza piccante, this…

  • Eliá

    Messinia

    Gourmet Greek meets contemporary Mediterranean on the seaside strip. The menu changes seasonally but is generally matched by the funky ambience, designer…

  • Koukos

    Messinia

    The Cuckoo serves hearty portions of grills and oven-baked dishes on a changing menu to a local clientele. It's about 100m up the coastal hill from the…

  • Taverna Klimataria

    Messinia

    Locals are in agreement: this is the place to head for traditional dishes. It’s in an old home, with seating on the front porch and in the courtyard…

  • Resalto

    Messinia

    Opposite the pier, the terrace here has lovely evening views of the floodlit castle complex. Food is homemade and original in feel, with tasty sauces.

  • Kaggelarios

    Messinia

    Part of the strip of tavernas in Koroni, this popular spot churns out Greek standards. With its setting over the harbour, it's hard to go past the fresh…

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