Hydra Town
Newly opened in 2019, Giasemi comes highly recommended by locals. It has a nice canopied terrace and a decent range of Greek staples – from fava-bean…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
Zagorohoria
Tuck into spit-roasted lamb, Epirot pies and lovingly simmered stews at this welcoming restaurant in Megalo Papingo. Konaki also has a five-room…
Kefallonia
One of a couple of tavernas in Divarata village, Alexandros stands out for its flower-festooned terrace and quality dishes such as veal with onion sauce…
Delphi
This reliable and cosy eatery is a local favourite for its good grills and oven-ready dishes. Next to the bus station, with summer seating under a shady…
Fira
This extremely popular little place specialises in, you guessed it, crêpes and waffles. The savoury crêpes, featuring feta cheese, smoked bacon, egg,…
Ioannina
Set in an old mansion, Mystagogia has a rather epically long menu of mezedhes and an occasionally raucous ouzo-fuelled late-night ambience. In summer, it…
Athens
Start a night out in the Monastiraki bar quarter with a healthy, sophisticated meal – a salmon burger, say, or a bright beet-and-grain salad – at this…
Peloponnese
Rustic stone-walled spot on the main street run by a warm-hearted couple. Little English is spoken and the menu is limited, but it's all authentic, simple…
Corfu Town
Low-key, traditional seafood taverna that makes a welcome way station on the curving seafront road, serving fresh-caught fish and a brilliant-value daily …
Hora (Mykonos)
With a well-judged menu of Mykonian favourites, this cosy place is popular with locals and foodies in the know. It’s heavy on meat – try the meatballs,…
Nafplio
One of many similar eating options along the Staikopoulou tourist drag, with a tout out the front. It serves up the usual range of vegetarian appetisers,…
Hania Province
This beachside family tavern is recommended for its friendly service. It serves Greek staples as well as some Cretan specialities, such as rabbit stifadho…
Cyclades
Set on a picturesque street leading up from the kastro at the centre of Hora, this humble-looking place serves good local specialities such as roast goat,…
Corfu Town
Lovely waterfront restaurant, with a shaded terrace jutting over the turquoise waters that’s often packed at lunchtime. Diners relish Greek classics, from…
Meteora & Thessaly
Offering an alternative to Volos' ouzo-and-snacks scene, this smart all-day bar-restaurant adds a touch of contemporary gourmet to its Greek/Italian…
Hania Province
Straightforward Cretan and Greek dishes are the order of the day at this long-standing taverna near stony Halikia Beach. Pick from what’s fresh, arrayed…
Captain Cook Self-Service Restaurant
Evia
An efficient seafront eatery rustling up a tasty, cheap bit of everything, from uncomplicated Greek salads and plates of feta to mousakas and roast…
Macedonia
Steaks, traditional sausage, souvlaki and other meaty Greek favourites are all good at this gregarious little stone-walled taverna, which spills out onto…
Cyclades
The name means 'The Wave' and this taverna, right on the beach at Psathi, is good for seafood and local specialities like ladenia (similar to pizza,…
Kefallonia
Low-slung, old-fashioned taverna on Lixouri’s seafront street, serving a mouthwatering menu of local-favourite dishes, including plenty of vegetarian…
Samos
Just past the square in Vourliotes, this atmospheric old eatery has a variety of mezedhes, including bourekakia (crunchy cheese-filled filo pastries)…
Lefkada
This bright little evening-only gelateria, just off the pedestrian drag, scoops up delicious fresh ice cream in flavours from mastiha (a stomach-settling…
Kythnos
Set on the small square at the edge of the pedestrian part of Hora, this restaurant specialises in traditional island dishes, such as rooster cooked in…
Limnos
In the main square of Platy, 2km east of Myrina, O Sozos excels in traditional Greek fare. Specialities include kokkaras flomaria (rooster served with…
Folegandros
Roughly near the centre of Ano Meria village, Mimis is a good port of call for hearty island specialities, such as matsata and octopus dishes, though the…
Samos
Under the shade of a wooden pergola and next to a running spring, this little taverna, halfway up the village in Manolates, serves grills and fine…
Evia
From homemade cheese pies and chocolate cakes to light village breads, you'll want to eat everything at this friendly roadside bakery in the hamlet of…
Ikaria
A local favourite among the waterfront tavernas, Koralli specialises in fresh fish and chips, excellent meat grills, veggie salads and oven-ready…
Paros
This bakery-patisserie just off the main square and next to Hotel Argonauta has cabinets full of baklava, cake and traditional biscuits, plus perfect…
Aegina
Harbourside eating at its best (mind the buzzing scooters rushing past). Try shrimps with tomatoes and feta, the horta (wild greens) and sardines, or one…
Tinos
The focus is on seafood at this friendly spot, tucked away at the southern end of the harbour. Try smoked fish dip and anchovies wrapped in vine leaves,…
Hora (Mykonos)
Avra serves a menu that attempts to keep everyone happy – mainly European but dabbling in Chinese and Indian – in a golden-lit, bougainvillea-draped…
Hora (Mykonos)
Recently moved to stylish new digs, this popular restaurant serves Greek fusion dishes incorporating top ingredients. It's a good place to try local…
Athens
In a neoclassical building overlooking an archaeological site, this taverna with friendly service is a good stop for mezedhes and carafes of ouzo. Daily…
Corfu
Nautical-themed taverna, near the quayside but lacking sea views, where swordfish, slow-cooked lamb kleftiko and grilled prawns are nicely prepared and…
Nafplio
Popular with visitors and decked out with prints of ye olde Nafplio, this family-run restaurant serves limited but time-tested seafood dishes and…
Athens
Hayat's Kurdish eats are hearty and well spiced, from the deceptively simple lentil soup to good-value kebabs and stews, all served with good chewy bread…
Ithaki
This all-day cafe on the main road through Stavros is the village’s social hub. It's lively with locals discussing the latest goings-on over coffee,…
Ikaria
A family-run taverna with tradition, the Pashalia offers tasty homemade mezedhes, such as wild mushrooms, fresh wild asparagus and goat’s cheese, and is…
Lesvos
A fine seaside taverna overlooking the beach along the boardwalk, with fresh fish, grills, several veggie dishes (such as horta, or wild greens) and a…
