Small Cyclades
Deli consists of a top-notch restaurant with views out to Ios and Iraklia, plus a cool ground-floor cafe-bar. The Cretan owner-chef's menu is the most…
Must-see restaurants in Greece
Karpathos
Run by Popi and Mihalis, this is the spot for fresh, tasty traditional fare. These spontaneous creatives whip up the likes of delicious stifadho (meat or…
Dodecanese
While the name means 'the little lobster', there's nothing diminutive about the quality here. Hospitable John will sit you under the shaded pergola and…
Fira
Award-winning fresh, modern Aegean cuisine (including a worthwhile degustation at €82), with obligatory caldera views from the terrace. Daring pairings of…
Macedonia
Overlooking a photogenic and always-lively square in the city's most handsome district, Ntoltsó is a family restaurant of long pedigree where you can be…
Ios
On any given morning, this place is filled mostly with visitors to Ios, some slumped over their poached eggs, others perkily downing filled bagels, green…
Hora (Naxos)
There’s no sea view or old-town romance here, but the locals don’t care. They’re too busy tucking into mammoth portions of delicious, good-value food. The…
Paros
Dine outside under a leafy canopy at this friendly place that will draw you back time and again. This casual all-day cafe exudes wholesomeness, and is…
Alonnisos
Gracious glykopoleio (sweets shop) by day and piano bar by night (mid-June to early September only), Hayiati delivers sweeping coastal views from its…
Preveza
There are an almost overwhelming number of seafood tavernas to choose from in Preveza, and although Amvrosios looks a great deal like all the others …
Kythira
Renowned for its creative cuisine, romantic little Kaleris has a waterfront pavilion and tables on the beach itself, shaded by tamarisk trees. Trust the…
Dodecanese
Shaded by a mature fig tree on Livadia’s main square, just up from the quay, this much-loved all-day cafe is ideal for breakfast, light lunch or dinner…
Kalymnos
As American trained, owner-chef George states of his produce, 'we have only the best of the best'. This means 100% Greek produce and traditional Greek…
Hora (Naxos)
This authentic Italian eatery is tucked away in a small alley uphill from the harbour, beneath the kastro walls. Grab a table in the cute courtyard and…
Ithaki
Traditional taverna with blue tables set up off the square in the heart of town. Every day the kitchen cooks up something different, from goat stew to…
Agios Nikolaos
Pelagos is not for the indecisive. First you must choose whether to sit in the elegantly rustic historic house or in the romantic garden with colourful…
Macedonia
The most experimental kitchen in Litohoro, Gastrodromio doesn't forget the basics of good Greek cuisine, merely adding a little flair in dishes such as…
Kastellorizo
This cool high-ceilinged cafe, run by Elma and Vaggelis, is close to the jetty, has art-spattered walls, outside tables and both Greek- and English-style…
Thrace
This cake shop has been satisfying Xanthi's sweet tooth since 1926. It's a good place to try Thrace's festive karioka – cakes of light walnut-studded…
Small Cyclades
A chilled-out cafe and lively bar, Kalamia does many things well. Grab a seat under the thatched roof and dig into eggs florentine for brunch, epic…
Cyclades
This standard-bearer of the 'Aegean Cuisine' label has a sunny little terrace overlooking the bay at Klissidi. Margarita's fresh-baked bread, handmade…
Dodecanese
At remote Exo Vathy hamlet you can dine at the ultracasual, fishermen-packed Galini Cafe, which offers meat and fish grills and the odd oven-baked special…
Paros
This souvlaki joint is a model of its kind: the pork and chicken gyros meat rotates enticingly rather than forlornly on their respective spits, the pitas…
Corfu Town
Arguably the Old Town’s best-value budget option (the locals rave), with outdoor tables on the town-hall square, this quick-fire restaurant does exactly…
Karpathos
Run by the ultrafriendly Irini, and set in a restored traditional house, in the twisting village lanes just up from the main road, this relaxed and…
Kefallonia
Whether you dine in the shadowy boho interior with its lamp made from a deep-sea diver's mask or out on the waterfront, there’s something for everyone at…
Alonnisos
At this outstanding and very Greek harbourfront taverna, locals gather to order round after round of fine mezedhes (appetisers), always-fresh grilled fish…
Ios
Harmony wears many hats and we like all of them. It's a mellow spot for pancakes, coffee and avo on toast in the morning, a place to laze about in a…
Amorgos
In the shade of some trees on the main street, this family-run taverna excels at traditional dishes, such as patatato (lamb with potatoes in tomato sauce)…
Kos Town
Named 'Never on Sunday' to reflect its opening hours (yes, that's its day of rest), this traditional rough-and-ready ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and…
Amorgos
Up an alley from the waterfront, grab a seat at a communal table or perch on a stool to dig into shakshuka or a falafel wrap for brunch, and a grab-bag of…
Iraklio
Enjoying one of the most authentic Cretan meals in town, served in this stunning home (a former music building), is a highlight of dining in Iraklio. The…
Macedonia
Backed by tumble-down traditional stone houses and overlooking the Tripitamos River, 12 Grada is a lovely little find. Try dishes such as sous-vide pork…
Ikaria
Nestled under the shade of a rambling plane tree, a 500m stroll from Hristos Rahes, Platanos offers authentic Ikarian dishes, including soufiko, a summer…
Samothraki
Excellent fresh fish and gavros (marinated small fish) – the owner is a spear diver – as well as fine meat dishes such as roasted goat and rice pilaf. The…
Lesvos
Perched above the main road, this is not your average taverna but a fully fledged restaurant, with attentive service and a very competent chef-manager,…
Corfu
Follow the dirt roads out to the headland northwest of Lake Korission to find this simple, family-run taverna, perched on dramatic cliffs. It serves a…
Iraklio Province
For over 20 years Manolis has been kneading dough for the hundreds of loyal clients who head here not only for the lush setting on a candlelit garden…
Cyclades
A classy old-school taverna on the main street in Hora, where fresh fish is brought in from the family’s boat, while the eggs, vegetables and honey come…
Small Cyclades
There's a lot to love about this innovative little restaurant above the quayside, run by a Greek-Czech couple: the sea views, Donousa's best wine list,…
