Must-see restaurants in Hydra

  • Techne

    Hydra

    Spread across several terraces and overlooking a broad sweep of sea and sunset, this elegant cafe and restaurant serves lighter fare by day and full, well…

  • Oraia Hydra

    Hydra Town

    Oraia Hydra translates as 'Beautiful Hydra' and this small bistro lives right up to its name. You'll dine on the harbour with sailboats bobbing alongside…

  • Sunset

    Hydra Town

    Famed for its splendid panoramic spot near the cannons to the west of the harbour, Sunset also has fine, fresh cuisine. Tasty salads, inventive pastas and…

  • Il Casta

    Hydra Town

    Dine al fresco and enjoy authentic Italian food like owner Pietro's Neapolitan grandmother used to make. Menus change daily. Reserve in high season.

  • Flora's

    Hydra Town

    Flora’s sweets shop on inland Plateia Votsi makes galaktoboureko (custard slice), rice pudding and ice cream from local goat's milk.

  • Four Seasons

    Hydra

    This tasty seaside taverna offers a different face of Hydra: the sound of the breeze and the waves instead of the portside buzz. Don’t miss the…

  • Ostria

    Hydra Town

    Often referred to by just the gregarious owners’ names 'Stathis and Tassoula' – Tassoula is the larger-than-life hostess – this year-round taverna serves…

  • Paradosiako

    Hydra Town

    This little streetside spot is traditional Greek personified. Sit on the corner terrace to watch the people parade as you dig into classic mezedhes –…

  • Psarapoula

    Hydra Town

    Look just above the quay, near the Pirate bar and main bakery, to find this reliable taverna with lovely harbour views. Visitors and locals dig into daily…

  • Bratsera

    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…

  • Castello

    Hydra

    In a renovated 18th-century bastion and spilling onto the beach, Castello offers waterfront snacks at its daytime beach bar, gourmet seaside dining at its…

  • Gitoniko

    Hydra Town

    Having recently changed owners, Gitoniko remains popular for its broad range of good Greek dishes, and its (pricey) fresh fish. The setting, on a lovely…

  • Barba Dimas

    Hydra Town

    Tables line a small lane back from the portside fray, and dishes run the gamut of Greek mezedhes, from perfectly tender calamari to greens picked from the…

  • Enalion

    Hydra

    Perhaps the best seaside option at Vlyhos Beach, with traditional Greek fare. Try the fried shrimps, horta (boiled wild greens) and a Greek salad.

  • Ke Kremmidi

    Hydra Town

    This friendly souvlaki joint has tables spilling out onto a busy pedestrian way and offers up good salads and grilled-meat plates as well.

  • Christina

    Hydra

    Just inland from the port in Kamini, Mrs Christina and her kids dish out some of the island’s best Greek dishes and fresh fish.

  • To Pefkaki

    Hydra

    Worth the short walk along the coast to Kamini for a laid-back lunch of mezedhes and fresh seafood (delicious fried anchovies).

  • Pirofani

    Hydra

    Gregarious Theo creates an eclectic range of dishes, from a beef fillet with rose-pepper sauce to a spicy Asian curry.

  • Omilos

    Hydra Town

    This chic, all-white waterside restaurant is Hydra Town's gourmet entry. It turns into a night-time dance venue.

  • Caprice

    Hydra Town

    A chance for romantic candlelit dining with a solid repertoire of Italian dishes, some using freshly made pasta.

  • Veranda

    Hydra Town

    Cheerful brothers run this dreamy terrace restaurant with views out across the port and mountains.

  • Giasemi

    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…

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