Hania
In the quieter eastern harbour, these well-respected spots for fresh fish and Cretan dishes are in two separate buildings away from each other. Apostolis…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
Corfu Town
Cream-toned cafe in a magnificent setting, down at sea level away from everything at the northeastern tip of the Old Town. You can enjoy a simple meal of…
Zakynthos
This exquisitely romantic restaurant is built into and around the rocks beside the private beach of its namesake boutique hotel. The irresistible setting…
Syntagma & Plaka
A blessing amid the multistorey fast-food joints in Syntagma, this sleek little restaurant does a great array of grilled meats, including good housemade…
Ionian Islands
Waterfront taverna with little tables perched on the very brink of the quayside. Check out the blackboard for an amazing list of freshly caught fish and…
Paros
A gorgeous location under a massive bougainvillea tree adds to the delicious light meals, sophisticated atmosphere and tasteful jazz and classical music…
Thessaloniki
Occupying a handsomely-rejuvenated port warehouse with views of the Gulf of Thessaloniki (Thermaïkos Kolpos) from its outdoor tables, Kitchen comes into…
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…
Rhodes Town
The New Town sees a lot of Scandinavian visitors, and with its wooden floors and tin watering cans artfully hanging from its white walls, this open-sided…
Hania Province
Don’t miss the delicious baked goods at Cretan Divine Family Bakery, where friendly Angeliki serves up cookies, kalitsounia (Cretan cheese pies), homemade…
Syntagma & Plaka
It's a good idea to make a reservation for this casual, chic and popular restaurant. Chef Sotiris Kontizas has incorporated some Asian ingredients and…
Hania
This stylish, convivial taverna, part of which is in a converted Turkish bathhouse, has captured people's attention since 1982 with strong-flavoured…
Thasos
Locals agree that this year-round eatery at the Old Harbour serves Limenas’ best fish, along with fine fish soup, stifadho (meat, game or seafood cooked…
Kos Town
Located in the Turkish quarter, called Platani, on the way toward the Asklepeion, this casual grill house is tops for heaping portions of tender kebabs…
Cyclades
Occupying a terrace on the corner of the main square, this friendly little taverna serves local favourites such as Greek salad, tabouleh, grilled sardines…
Limeni
An offshoot of Teloneio opposite, this gets away from the seafood vibe of Limeni but still has top views over the water from its terrace. The menu is…
Plakias
If the picture menu doesn't get you salivating, then the aroma emanating from the charcoal grill will likely do the trick. No matter whether you grab a…
Kefallonia
Stowed away down a side street back from the port, this place satisfies spice and rice pangs with classic Thai and Southeast Asian dishes such as pork pad…
Alonnisos
Among olive trees and twirls of lavender, this chicly whitewashed, open-air taverna and beach bar brings hearty spinach-feta pies, delicious salads and…
Cyclades
Set on a series of terraces with views over the town to the distant sea, this restaurant prepares elaborate takes on seasonal Kea dishes, with local…
Milos
Set on a side street next to the main free car park, this excellent bakery serves lip-smacking spanakopita (spinach pie), pizza slices, sandwiches and all…
Lefkada
With its playful 'roadhouse meets artist’s loft' decor, and an eclectic menu of everything from tacos and tandoori chicken to taramasalata (a thick pink…
Alonnisos
The knock-out wraparound sea views steal the show at this stylish 2018 white-and-wood arrival at the south end of town, but the Greek-Mediterranean food…
Ikaria
Located on the 'roof' of Ikaria, up high in Profitis Ilias, a 10-minute drive from Hristos Rahes, this large terrace serves a menu that is vaguely Greek,…
Ithaki
This unpretentious traditional taverna sitting by the waves in Kioni dishes up tasty and substantial helpings of local favourites, such as pastitsio …
Dodecanese
Crisp, beautifully neat beachfront restaurant (open high season only), 10 minutes’ walk from Fry. The friendly owner, who lived in New York for many years…
Paros
Fresh and fun waterfront restaurant-bar, with a short and sweet menu grabbing influences from all over (yakitori, curry, burritos), the resulting flavours…
Ios
Just off the little main square, this burger bar has a short and sweet menu of burgers and gourmet hot dogs and does both things very well. Opt for a…
Epiros
This friendly family-run restaurant cooks up hearty local dishes, from pites (pies) and soups (the white bean is excellent, as is the goat soup) to…
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…
Peloponnese
On the main road through town, this family-run taverna is a good pick for a pleasing no-frills meal. Dishes prepared daily might include soup, rabbit in…
Peloponnese
No-frills grills. And excellent ones at that. Run by a hard-working family, Anesis is a fabulous budget option and will even deliver to your hotel for no…
Skiathos Town
This popular, long-established fish taverna on the path above the old port is a local standby for reliable and well-priced fresh fish, gavros (a marinated…
Hania Province
At this elegantly rustic beachfront spot with crushed pebbles underfoot, Jean-Luc Delfosse has forged his own culinary path in a refreshing change from…
Nafplio
A warm and cosy traditional taverna where you come for a well-cooked and hearty Greek meal…and end up staying until three in the morning, such is the…
Dodecanese
Set on the waterfront near the ferry dock, this diminutive fish restaurant, its facade stippled with blue polka dots, has tables right on the quay and a…
Jordan's Meat...ing Steak House
Milos
Just imagine: you spent the day at the beach. You come here, suntanned, happy, salty, ravenous. Then comes the moment of ecstasy: a giant slab of…
Zagorohoria
For years, Sta Riza was a go-to in a village in the lower Zagori. In 2018, it moved to this new spot above Vitsa. It's a favourite for hearty country…
Zakynthos
In a small, tree-lined square right down at the far southern end of town and well away from the worst of the tourist hubbub, this nautical-themed, family…
