Must-see restaurants in Pelion Peninsula

  • Kritsa Hotel Restaurant

    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…

  • Kardamo

    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…

  • Taverna Niki

    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…

  • Taverna Panorama

    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…

  • Drosero Akrogiali

    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…

  • Taverna Poseidonas

    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…

  • Petrino

    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…

  • Argentina

    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…

  • Taverna Karagatsi

    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…

  • Taverna Aggelika

    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…

  • Taverna To Agnanti

    Pelion Peninsula

    This atmospheric restaurant stretches across Plateia Taxiarhes, facing the church and luxuriating beneath the massive cover of the plaza's ancient plane…

  • O Christos

    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…

  • Taverna Orea Ammoudia

    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…

  • Taverna Akrogiali

    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…

  • Taverna Plimari

    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,…

  • Taverna Drosia

    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…

  • Taverna 5F

    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…

  • Georgaras Restaurant

    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…

  • O Pileas

    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…

  • Taverna Diavlos

    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…

  • Tavern Aggeliko

    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…

  • Stefanis

    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…

  • Klimataria

    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…

  • O Manolas

    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…

  • Apolafsi

    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…

  • Taverna O Petros

    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…

  • A+B Taverna

    Pelion Peninsula

    This longtime favourite stands in a handsome old house on the Portaria side of Makrinitsa’s car park. Sit in the roadside courtyard or find a table…

  • Gibraltar

    Pelion Peninsula

    Having started out feeding the local shipbuilders, this veteran taverna, 1.5km south of Milina, now forms part of the appealing Marianthi Studios lodging…

  • Tavernaki Vontzos

    Pelion Peninsula

    This veteran taverna is a local favourite for its good mayirefta (ready-cooked meals), house wine and cheerful service. It enjoys tremendous views down…

  • Korbas Bakery

    Pelion Peninsula

    Celebrated bakery in Milies. Head here for tyropsomo (cheese bread), eliopsomo (olive bread), tempting pastries and savoury pies. It's at the junction…

  • Armonia

    Pelion Peninsula

    Simple low-key taverna next to the little supermarket, near the stream crossing to Papa Nero. Two sisters run the kitchen and wait the tables, some of…

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