Rethymno Province
For honest-to-goodness farm-to-table fare, report to this upstairs terrace where home-cooked meals are served in ample portions and with big smiles…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
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…
Limnos
This unassuming little ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and light snacks) by the bus depot is the local favourite for seafood. From kydonia (mussels with…
Thessaloniki
The humming open kitchen here keeps punters happy with food that's innovative yet rooted in the Greek fundamentals. Expect treats such as garganelli …
Milos
The finest Greek produce is showcased at this wonderful little restaurant. Grab a seat on the waterfront terrace and let the switched-on staff guide you…
Rethymno
Rustic, colourful and lively, this is a fantastic place to while away the evening over mezedhes (appetisers) like flavoursome grilled mushrooms with…
Hora (Naxos)
One of the Cyclades' best eating experiences, in a magical setting that was once a monastery, church and a school, Doukato is rightly deserving of…
Kardamyli
Right by Ritsa Beach, 1km north of town, and nestled in an olive grove, this pretty and popular eating venue has the atmosphere of a provincial…
Kefallonia
This much-loved taverna has a dreamy vine-shaded terrace overlooking a little beach. Thanks to its locally reared meat – in dishes such as exceptionally…
Lefkada
With tables laid out on a large, sunny terrace surrounded by flowers on a quiet neighbourhood alleyway, this is a delightful place to eat truly…
Santorini
Part of the Artemis Karamolegos winery, this terrific restaurant does wonderful things with local ingredients with brilliance and flourish. Go for the…
Amorgos
Turn off from the village of Arkesini towards the signposted Tower of Agia Triada (also well worth a visit) and you find this traditional mezedhopoleio …
Dodecanese
The sign says 'O Karaflas', but everyone knows this hilltop eyrie (enjoying one of the best views in the Dodecanese) as 'Bald Dimitri's', after its owner,…
Folegandros
The short and sweet menu at this adventurous place near Hora's southern entrance takes you on a culinary journey, with ingredients from across Greece…
Zagorohoria
Local historian Thoukididis Papageorgiou restored this building, and his daughter Joanna runs the kitchen. The short menu makes use of only seasonal…
Santorini
The raki flows at this convivial taverna near the church, a favourite among locals and authenticity-seeking travellers. It serves a delicious menu of…
Karpathos
If you're looking for typical Karpathian food cooked the way it should be then 'the Greek' is your place. Try saganaki (fried cheese), meatballs, shrimp…
Chios
This cosy gem of an ouzerie (place that serves ouzo & light snacks) offers a variety of small plates in addition to excellent fish, mussels, baked…
Athens
With excellent homestyle cooking, this modern taverna lives up to its name (meaning ‘homey’). It’s decorated like a cosy bistro, and tables on the…
Macedonia
Don't doubt the commitment to 'slow food' at this cosy corner restaurant on the Sakoulevas River. The telltale snail isn't for show: the owner (who found…
Thessaloniki
Elegant and relaxed, yet serious about everything that issues from its open kitchen, Mourgá is everything that's delightful about Greek food, Thessaloniki…
Dodecanese
In a handsome 19th-century neoclassical building (and former Italian Police station), Manolis Tastes has a roof terrace and upstairs lounge, and fine…
Acropolis Area
Three generations of a family work at this romantic homestyle restaurant that's decorated with wood beams, lacy white tablecloths, twinkling candles and…
Thrace
This wood-and-stone taverna has some of the most sumptuous cuisine around, especially from the 'Oriental dishes' page of the menu: hunkar begendi (tender…
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…
Dodecanese
Look for the octopus drying outside – hence its local moniker 'the octopus place'. This whitewashed belle with Aegean-blue chairs and soaring village…
Corfu Town
Corfu Town’s finest special-occasion restaurant has a beautifully faded square to itself, hidden away near the cathedral and complete with a genuine…
Peloponnese
Zerzova ticks all the right boxes. Sustainable practices? The husband-and-wife team collects wild herbs and cultivates their own produce. Home cooking?…
Antiparos
This imaginative restaurant on the main street executes modern Greek dishes with flair and a real understanding of seasonal ingredients. There's the tang…
Ionian Islands
Paxi's finest restaurant, 400m up from central Gaïos, serves local food that’s head and shoulders above what's on offer at the harbourfront tavernas, for…
Kastellorizo
With bouzouki music and salt breeze wafting over its thyme-topped tables, the friendliest of Kastellorizo’s quayside restaurants also serves the best food…
Oia
One of the top fine dining experiences in Santorini – natch, in Greece! – Lauda morphed from Oia's humble first restaurant into a destination in its own…
Central Greece
Even without such good food, it'd be worth the 5km trek to enjoy this lagoon setting, inches from bobbing boats and with stunning sunset views. Chairs and…
Sparta
This atmospheric spot has been renovated to look like an old-style shop and tsipouradiko (a taverna that specialises in tsipouro, the alcoholic spirit) –…
Dodecanese
Three words: do not miss. This wonderful spot, named for small dishes (though not traditionally a tsipouradiko, where the spirit is served with appetisers…
Hora (Mykonos)
The open kitchen of this contemporary restaurant brings forth beautifully presented dishes marrying Mediterranean flavours with French techniques. Dishes…
Dodecanese
Chef/owner Nicolas cooks up a culinary storm at this gorgeous spot. He uses only organic vegetables (from his own farm or personally sourced elsewhere),…
Thessaloniki
Just inside the western Byzantine Walls, Sempriko has become a by-word for excellent food. Enormous steaks immersed in truffle oil are expertly grilled,…
Ioannina
This classic all-hours restaurant has a visitor-friendly format: pick from the dazzling array of prepared dishes on the steam table (soups, roast lamb,…
Ios
Near the main square in Hora, coming here is like entering a curiosity shop, filled with masks, vintage ads, and other quirky memorabilia from the owner's…
