Must-see restaurants in Ios

  • Lord Byron

    Ios

    Near the main square in Hora, coming here is like entering a curiosity shop, filled with masks, vintage ads, and other quirky memorabilia from the owner's…

  • Salt

    Ios

    One of those rare restaurants that get everything right, Salt is a light-filled, breezy outdoor space under a canopy of whitewashed bamboo overlooking the…

  • Hellenic Social

    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…

  • Harmony Ios

    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…

  • Katogi

    Ios

    Entering Katogi feels like you've walked into a party in someone’s quirky house, full of hidden nooks and plants and clamour. The original cocktails hit…

  • The Nest

    Ios

    The Nest feels authentic, right down to the rembetika music and the tables of older men deep in discussion over rounds of raki. Local garlic sausage,…

  • Burger Project

    Ios

    Just off the little main square, this burger bar has a short and sweet menu of burgers and gourmet hot dogs and does both things very well. Opt for a…

  • Akrogiali

    Ios

    In the complex across the road from the ferry quay, Akrogiali is a good, well-priced seafood taverna. The locals eat here, which gives it a tick from the…

  • La Randa

    Ios

    Right on the port where the ferries dock, this place is fabulous for Italian cuisine. The owner has shipped an authentic oven over from Italy and makes…

  • Cantina del Mar

    Ios

    Come here, at the entrance to Mylopotas, to chill out next to the beach over bumper brunches, sandwiches and wraps. Choose from a long, healthy-sounding…

  • Thai Smile

    Ios

    Ignore the international dishes and go for the authentic Thai flavours, created by the Thai owner-chef. A backstreet spot with plenty of atmosphere,…

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