Corfu Town
Chic and stylish, this romantic, dinner-only place is known for its creative cuisine and VIP clients. The name implies Italian food, though the owner…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
Lasithi Province
Tops among the waterfront tavernas, this rustic family place offers a recognisable array of Greek dishes, but it's the local seasonal specials that truly…
Hora (Naxos)
It’s a toss-up as to which is more welcoming here: the warm interior or pretty, private courtyard. Munch through marinated vegies with grilled manouri …
Oia
Housed in a restored sea captain's mansion, the artistically prepared modern Greek cuisine has won this restaurant accolades for years. Sea bass with an…
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…
Iraklio Province
On the main road in Peza, near Minos-Miliarakis Winery, this handsomely stone-walled taverna is a good place to rebalance your brain if you’ve…
Agios Nikolaos
One of several tavernas fringing tiny Kytroplatia Beach, family-run Faros (which means lighthouse) sends signals to empty stomachs with aromas wafting…
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…
Macedonia
A short walk from the waterfalls, this local favourite, set in a glass construction, has spit-roasted lamb and grilled meat specialities, as well as a…
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…
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…
Naxos
Set beneath the shade of its namesake plane tree, this lively family restaurant is deserving of its Aegean Cuisine certification. The chunky hamburger…
Corfu Town
Going strong since 1904, this traditional little taverna was a haunt of the Durrell family and actor Anthony Quinn, and there are old pictures on the wall…
Athens
The 'Submarine' is a typical Exarhia hang-out, colourful and cramped. Raki is encouraged, but the booze is offset by a big range of home-cooked Greek…
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,…
Sifnos
Advertising itself as an 'all-day bar restaurant', this beachside terrace allows you to slip from morning coffee to a salad lunch, a lazy sunlounger G&T…
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…
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,…
Athens
Five chefs are the collaborators at this upmarket taverna-style restaurant that advocates 'wise cuisine'; it's all freshly prepared on the premises…
Ierapetra
If your tummy starts rumbling while in Koutsouras, a seaside town about 25km east of Ierapetra, point the compass to this cheerful taverna in an…
Hora (Mykonos)
When the wood ovens first fired up in this basement bakery, the Byzantines still ruled Constantinople and Christopher Columbus' father was a toddler…
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,…
Athens
Fun fact: Greeks eat the most dairy in Europe, an average of 30kg per person per year. And when you visit Kostarelos, you might see why. The long…
Hania
Settle in at an outdoor table with sea views for some fantastic vegan dishes at meat-free Pulse, located at the western end of Firkas Fortress. The mezes…
Samos
Make sure you run a marathon before coming to this place, because you'll be hard pressed to prevent yourself from gorging on profiteroles, millefeuille…
Corfu Town
As Greek as it gets, this earthy, lunch-only spot is a Corfiot institution, although tourists seem to take over in summer. It serves up decent mayirefta …
Ikaria
Occupying a terrace on the 2nd floor of the main shopping compound in Armenistis, this small confectionery makes exemplary galaktoboureko (custard slice),…
Rethymno Province
Perched above the Venetian fountain, this scenic taverna is run by a well-regarded husband-and-wife culinary team. It has a fairly basic menu, but its…
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…
Rethymno
Most tout-fronted tavernas in the Venetian Harbour focus on folkloric ambience rather than food quality. Owned by the amiable Stavroulaki family for half…
Mykonos
Every day around noon, customers begin lining up outside Kiki's, helping themselves to complimentary cask wine as they wait. Their prize? Enormous…
Iraklio
Along the waterfront on the tourist strip, this spot is neither grand nor out of the pages of a gourmet magazine, but it was started by the owner’s…
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…
Iraklio Province
This is as near to an oasis as you can get in Malia – garlic strings hang from the walls, and flowers and leaves drip from the garden’s lush trees. But…
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…
Tavern at the End of the World
Samos
Drive or walk 3.5km west of Limnionas Beach and you'll find this secret gem perched on a rocky cliff above fish-rich waters ideal for snorkelling and…
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…
Parea Traditional Greek Restaurant
Fira
There's nothing fancy or fussy about Parea, which pairs traditional, wallet-friendly, home-cooked Greek dishes with rooftop dining and views out to the…
Iraklio
This fun cafe-bakery is a Cretan chain, and it's a dependable stop for good espresso (it opens at 6am!), baked goods, pastries and sandwiches (including…
