Aegina

The most locally popular of Perdika’s quayside tavernas, known for the highest-quality seafood and no-nonsense Greek staples.

Plan for a sunset meal at this simple seafood taverna, 1.5km north of Perdika (6km south of Aegina Town). It's a favourite with locals for its beautiful waterfront setting. If ordering fish, have it weighed first...

Ensconced behind the noisy midharbour fish market, this vibrant joint is always thronged with people tucking into charcoal-fired octopus or sardines, plus other classic mezedhes. If you want to get a table, get...

Marked out by a canopy of colourful umbrellas suspended above the entrance, Bakalogatos has fresh, well-crafted mezedhes in an elegant setting, with faux-finished tables and traditional products on the walls.

Burrow into the backstreets to find this excellent restaurant that's popular with locals. Imaginative, fresh specialities include Aegina's pistachio pesto and the pites (pies) of the day.

On the east coast of the island in Portes, 13km northeast of Perdika, a charming family welcomes you to a seafront terrace festooned with flowerpots. It serves up top seafood and Greek classics.

Cretan ingredients and flavours are the order of the day at this lively taverna featuring fresh seafood. Also has live music.

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 of the daily specials.