Pelion Peninsula
A favourite with foodies – more the kind of place you’d expect to find in Provence than in the Pelion – this outstanding restaurant spreads beneath the…
Must-see restaurants in Meteora & Thessaly
Pelion Peninsula
Makrinitsa's finest restaurant enjoys a beautiful perch towards the end of the village. You'll find solid Greek grills, very tender rooster stewed in wine…
Pelion Peninsula
Enter this roadside taverna, set beneath a profusion of flowers 1km north of the Horefto turn-off, and Niki herself reels off a list of mayirefta (ready…
Meteora & Thessaly
The old Palaia warehouse district is home to this handsome open-kitchen eatery started by two Greek friends who met at university in Brighton, England…
Pelion Peninsula
This much-loved taverna occupies a wedge-shaped building 100m north of Milies’ central square, and spreads in summer from the cosy interior to a terrace…
Pelion Peninsula
With its tables on the quayside and friendly service, this taverna is exactly what you’d hope to find on the seafront. Ask about the daily catch – fresh…
Pelion Peninsula
Seafood restaurant with a large sea-view terrace at the heart of Agios Ioannis’ waterfront strip. The owners proudly serve only their own fresh catch…
Pelion Peninsula
Quintessential seafront taverna that plants its tables in the gravel of the beach, shaded by palm-fringed awnings. As well as good fresh fish, they serve…
Meteora & Thessaly
Adorned with delicately painted frescoes, this lovely village mansion spills down peaceful garden terraces with tremendous views. It serves an extensive…
Pelion Peninsula
The pick of the seafront tavernas ranged along Milina’s one through road. Its brightly painted tables stand right on the quayside, so only the occasional…
Meteora & Thessaly
Hidden away on a side street in the Palaia district, very close to the train station, this friendly taverna serves lovely dishes from all over Greece, and…
Meteora & Thessaly
From the outside, Akamatra looks like all the tavernas in the lanes east of the ancient theatre. Inside, though, it’s a veritable Aladdin’s cave,…
Pelion Peninsula
In an idyllic setting, right above the sea in exquisite little Damouhari bay, this laid-back place serves up wonderful Pelion taverna standards. Fresh…
Meteora & Thessaly
This long-time local favourite, below the church in the village centre, has reopened better than ever. Eat in the simple interior or on the garden terrace…
Pelion Peninsula
With its to-die-for setting, perched at the far southern end of ravishing Mylopotamos beach, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, Taverna Aggelika encapsulates…
Meteora & Thessaly
Friendly and very welcoming Manavika-district taverna that’s on a mission to introduce Trikala to the joys of Cretan cuisine. Highlights on the…
Pelion Peninsula
This atmospheric restaurant stretches across Plateia Taxiarhes, facing the church and luxuriating beneath the massive cover of the plaza's ancient plane…
Meteora & Thessaly
Open late, in the Palaia district, this is the best bakery for miles around. Pelion residents think nothing of driving here from outlying villages to get…
Kalambaka
The parasol-shaded tables of the popular Panellinion sprawl across Plateia Dimarhiou alongside the fountain, while the original taverna nearby is filled…
Meteora & Thessaly
With its rustic wooden fittings, this crumbling old orange-brick house in the Manavika district (entered from either of two parallel streets) is a big hit…
Pelion Peninsula
Friendly little psarotaverna (fish taverna) and ouzerie, on a terrace at the north end of the waterfront (turn left at the foot of the road). Look in the…
Pelion Peninsula
Spread through the lush foliage towards the southern end of Papa Nero beach, this breezy open-air taverna serves excellent oven-ready mains such as baked…
Pelion Peninsula
Prominent in Agios Ioannis’ central row of seafood restaurants, Akrogiali is a favourite with day-trippers from Volos, who love dishes such as rizi tou…
Meteora & Thessaly
Set on a terrace below the side road into the village centre, just before the church, this charming little spot serves up delicious 100% homemade…
Pelion Peninsula
Sandy Analipsi beach is home to the superb Taverna Plimari – and nothing else. This is where Pelion residents come to escape and eat the freshest seafood,…
Kalambaka
This verdant taverna, slightly west of Plateia Dimarhiou, offers a tourist-friendly menu of Greek favourites, with nightly musical accompaniment from a…
Pelion Peninsula
Beside the main road at the north end of the village, this restaurant is an extension of the family's house, and is one of the few places in Pinakates…
Pelion Peninsula
Village taverna serving the usual Greek standards, plus some Pelion touches such as spetsofaï (stewed pork sausages and peppers) and superb home-baked…
Pelion Peninsula
Veteran taverna, with its sea-view tables spreading across the main square in the shade of the plane trees. Highlights on the mountain-flavoured menu…
Pelion Peninsula
Now relocated in smart new premises at the southern end of the village, Pinakates’ best restaurant remains popular with locals and Volos folks for…
Pelion Peninsula
There's not a whole lot of choice for where to eat on little Palio Trikeri, but it doesn’t matter – Diavlos, right on the quayside, is pretty much perfect…
Meteora & Thessaly
Good traditional taverna in a lovely rural setting a few steps down off the main Kalambaka–Kastraki road; it's a 10-minute walk from either village. All…
Pelion Peninsula
Drive 18km southeast from Volos to find this little gem in the main square of Ano Gatzea, serving very good Greek standards and wine at very decent prices…
Pelion Peninsula
This little ouzerie in Agios Georgios, on your left as you enter the village from Volos, is best for traditional mayirefta (ready-cooked meals), all…
Kalambaka
Roomy traditional taverna at the corner of Plateia Riga Fereou, with some outdoor tables. Mayirefta (ready-cooked dishes) such as mousakas are the…
Pelion Peninsula
This pretty restaurant, near the historical Agia Marina church on Kissos’ village square, makes a delightful lunchtime haunt. Be sure to try their…
Pelion Peninsula
Among the row of fish tavernas lined up along the Agia Kyriaki waterfront, this one is especially renowned for its lobster and spaghetti (among other…
Meteora & Thessaly
Spreading from an old cottage into the adjoining garden, this small taverna faces a small park a few minutes’ walk north of the Manavika district. As well…
Pelion Peninsula
In a lovely setting on its own terrace, just beyond and one level down from the central square, this place serves up a fine selection of traditional Greek…
Pelion Peninsula
This much-loved seaside restaurant sets out its tables beside the sand in the centre of Horefto beach. Diners are greeted with a complimentary shot of…
