Must-see restaurants in Central Greece

Village taverna serving the usual Greek standards, plus some Pelion touches such as spetsofaï (stewed pork sausages and peppers) and superb home-baked…

Tucked at the foot of a small stairway that connects two main streets 50m south of the central square, this old, cosy and very charming taverna serves…

Veteran taverna, with its sea-view tables spreading across the main square in the shade of the plane trees. Highlights on the mountain-flavoured menu…

Now relocated in smart new premises at the southern end of the village, Pinakates’ best restaurant remains popular with locals and Volos folks for…

There's not a whole lot of choice for where to eat on little Palio Trikeri, but it doesn’t matter – Diavlos, right on the quayside, is pretty much perfect…

Good traditional taverna in a lovely rural setting a few steps down off the main Kalambaka–Kastraki road; it's a 10-minute walk from either village. All…

Popular and dependable taverna on Plateia Xenias, alongside the post office and slightly above the taxi rank. Open year-round, with well-prepared…

Drive 18km southeast from Volos to find this little gem in the main square of Ano Gatzea, serving very good Greek standards and wine at very decent prices…

This little ouzerie in Agios Georgios, on your left as you enter the village from Volos, is best for traditional mayirefta (ready-cooked meals), all…

Roomy traditional taverna at the corner of Plateia Riga Fereou, with some outdoor tables. Mayirefta (ready-cooked dishes) such as mousakas are the…

On a largely pedestrianised street southwest of the central square, this friendly spot has been pleasing locals since 1975. As well as no-nonsense seafood…

This pretty restaurant, near the historical Agia Marina church on Kissos’ village square, makes a delightful lunchtime haunt. Be sure to try their…

Facing Galaxidi’s strip of waterfront restaurants from a lovely location directly across the port, this upscale place specialises in fresh seafood,…

With outdoor seating on a lively central square, Fitilis serves classic mayirefta (ready-cooked) dishes at value-for-money prices. If you're lucky, there…

Among the row of fish tavernas lined up along the Agia Kyriaki waterfront, this one is especially renowned for its lobster and spaghetti (among other…

Spreading from an old cottage into the adjoining garden, this small taverna faces a small park a few minutes’ walk north of the Manavika district. As well…

This friendly taverna – a short walk southwest from the main Plateia Markou Botsari – offers up the day's catch of fresh fish (sold whole, by weight) plus…

In a lovely setting on its own terrace, just beyond and one level down from the central square, this place serves up a fine selection of traditional Greek…

Great-value budget diner run by a family that conscientiously and efficiently whips up tasty dishes such as well-prepared souvlaki and Greek salads, to…

Amfissa's go-to option for souvlaki, char-grilled meat, fresh potatoes and salads. Half a block off Plateia Isaia, west of the taxi rank.