Must-see restaurants in The Mani

  • Elies

    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…

  • Teloneio

    Limeni

    This colourful seafront restaurant and bar serves imaginative fare – traditional Greek with a modern twist – such as roasted kritharaki (rice-shaped pasta…

  • I Palaiopolis

    The Mani

    'Old Town' is in a beautifully restored building that once housed an incense maker followed by a cigarette workshop. These days the aromas and flavours…

  • Dioskouri

    Kardamyli

    This long-standing spot on the hill, overlooking the bay and with a terrace filled with umbrella pines, is glorious on a moonlit evening. It's been…

  • I Oka

    Limeni

    An offshoot of Teloneio opposite, this gets away from the seafood vibe of Limeni but still has top views over the water from its terrace. The menu is…

  • Kritamos

    Kardamyli

    You don't come here for the view (it's of the road), but for a casual bar-restaurant experience and some tasty Greek pub grub. On the menu are creative…

  • Takis

    Limeni

    Takis lures in diners with simple yet beautifully prepared fresh fish – of course, the stunning setting, right over the turquoise water, helps. Take your…

  • O Poulos

    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…

  • Lola Frozen Yogurt

    Kardamyli

    Sweaty hikers make a beeline for this frozen yoghurt (and sweets) joint that provides a cool, sweet balm. Gorgeous flower-filled garden out the back in…

  • Gialos

    Kardamyli

    Pass the front of the church and keep going past the riverbed to reach this sweet beach-side restaurant. There's appealing outdoor seating and a reliable…

  • Restaurant Akrotainaritis

    The Mani

    Of the several tavernas along the waterfront (none of which will knock your culinary socks off, but all have lovely settings overlooking the bay), we like…

  • Akrogiali

    The Mani

    This sturdy stone taverna is just about the best in town and it certainly has a prime position with its terrace offering an uninterrupted view down the…

  • Barba Petros

    The Mani

    This long-standing taverna has been in the same family since 1917. The current grandchild and his son run the show. This is the place to pig out in every…

  • Taverna Kiki

    Kardamyli

    The kindly owners at this appealing taverna, tucked away off the main street, tell you the day's dishes on arrival. Although the choice is limited, the…

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