Corfu Town
A magical little bakery, dripping with bougainvillea, where in-the-know locals linger at tables on the sloping pedestrian street to savour cakes, coffee,…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
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…
Lakonia
An exception to the seafood spots in Gythio, this small place, right in the middle of the main strip, plates up modern Greek cuisine with flair. The most…
Kalambaka
Roomy traditional taverna at the corner of Plateia Riga Fereou, with some outdoor tables. Mayirefta (ready-cooked dishes) such as mousakas are the…
Syros
Tops for eats on Kini Beach, this elegant white-linen waterfront restaurant focuses mainly on seafood (the prawns in ouzo are well worth trying), along…
Thessaloniki
Bright, friendly and spilling onto the plaza, this welcoming taverna fills with happy local families and tables full of friends. Straightforward taverna…
Kythira
At this seasonal taverna at the far-northern end of the bay in Kythira’s northernmost settlement you can dine on freshly grilled fish or lobster…
Hania Province
On Marathi beach, this dependable seafood taverna is well regarded by locals and visitors. Lunch under the shady beachside tamarisk trees on dishes like…
Central Greece
On a largely pedestrianised street southwest of the central square, this friendly spot has been pleasing locals since 1975. As well as no-nonsense seafood…
Fira
A top spot for cheap eats on Fira's main street. Perch on a bar stool and demolish a tasty gyros pitta (pork, chicken or lamb), or attack a plate of…
Ierapetra
This ristorante with peach interior and linen-bedecked tables overlooks the big blue and offers a choice of classic Greek starters followed by wood-fired…
Thrace
Go through the passage next to Alpha Bank to find this cheap and cheerful mezedhopoleio, a branch of a Thessaloniki favourite, where there's often live…
Evia
Greek wines, traditionally made coffees, fruity cocktails and sharing platters of local cheeses and cold cuts are delivered on a sprawling deck across the…
Hora (Mykonos)
If you've got a craving for sweet or savoury crêpes, waffles or creamy yoghurt – any time of the day or night in peak season – this is the place to come…
Lasithi Province
Both local and visiting fish fanciers flock to this charismatic taverna overlooking the petite harbour for dock-fresh piscine treats, although the big…
Small Cyclades
Open year-round, this colourful and friendly little cafe on the main street of Hora has crêpes, waffles, sandwiches and fresh salads, as well as breakfast…
Argostoli
Since 1963 this simple place next to the fish market has been grilling and frying delicious seafood. There's no glitz or glamour; it's just down-to-earth…
Athens
Stroll off the pedestrian way to find this small corner taverna with marble-topped tables. Neighbourhood denizens know it as one of the best for home…
Kythnos
Come to this friendly, low-key taverna for grilled sardines, scorpion fish, red mullet and other bounty from the sea, as well as Greek salad topped with…
Ios
In the complex across the road from the ferry quay, Akrogiali is a good, well-priced seafood taverna. The locals eat here, which gives it a tick from the…
Lasithi Province
A taverna-kafeneio (coffeehouse) halfway along Kritzotopoula, Platanos has a pleasant setting under a giant 200-year-old plane tree and vine canopy. The…
Galaxidi
Facing Galaxidi’s strip of waterfront restaurants from a lovely location directly across the port, this upscale place specialises in fresh seafood,…
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…
The Mani
Original shared plates are on offer at this eat-street choice. Tasty salads and cheese dishes take their place alongside fish and meat; ask for the pie of…
Around Athens
Located in the old centre of Lavrio, this is a popular fish and seafood tavern – try the octopus in vinegar or stuffed squid. There are also meat dishes,…
Ithaki
Right on the harbour in Frikes, this is a great place to sample traditional cuisine such as stifadho (stew) or fresh bream and dried apricots, as well as…
Thasos
The friendly Anastasios Kuzis and family run this tranquil taverna with great sea views. It serves excellent fare, with fresh fish and mezedhes among the…
Zakynthos
A spit-and-sawdust kind of place attracting a diverse crowd of locals and in-the-know tourists, Stathmos has a list of daily specials written on a…
Central Greece
With outdoor seating on a lively central square, Fitilis serves classic mayirefta (ready-cooked) dishes at value-for-money prices. If you're lucky, there…
Dodecanese
Located a few hundred metres above Vagia Beach, this friendly little cafe, set in garden surrounds and run by the lovely Eftichia, is great for homemade…
Lefkada
Top-notch taverna with a sea-view terrace shaded by vines and a menu that serves up everything from seafood pasta to rice cooked in squid ink to grilled…
Hydra Town
The in-house restaurant by the pool (pool use for hotel guests only) of the Bratsera Hotel offers the chance to have a higher-end meal in blissful peace…
Hania Province
Seafront in Sfinari, this simple taverna grills up the fresh catch of the day and locally grown (and some organic) produce, with tables lining the gravel…
Ikaria
A small taverna in tiny Gialiskari, next to Armenistis, overlooking the marina. It's known for great mezedhes and mayirefta (ready-cooked) dishes, and has…
Loutra
The mainstay of the Loutra waterfront is this schmick year-round restaurant serving a good selection of traditional mezedhes (appetisers), grilled fresh…
Ithaki
The best restaurant in Stavros wins big points for its expansive terrace with sunset views. The food is equally memorable: expect succulent meaty…
Aegina
Ensconced behind the noisy midharbour fish market, this vibrant joint is always thronged with people tucking into charcoal-fired octopus or sardines, plus…
Lesvos
This no-frills taverna began life in 1800 as a cafe in the Turkish quarter, as its traditional decor reveals in faded bits and pieces. It offers good…
Amorgos
On the steps leading up from the ferry quay, Amorgis is all pastel colours and hanging pot plants overlooking the bay. Good at any time – for fresh juices…
Folegandros
On a tiny dead-end street off Plateia Maraki, this thimble-sized cafe is popular all day long. Come here for pancakes and coffee in the morning, or nurse…
