Must-see restaurants in Naxos

  • Doukato

    Hora (Naxos)

    One of the Cyclades' best eating experiences, in a magical setting that was once a monastery, church and a school, Doukato is rightly deserving of…

  • Axiotissa

    Naxos

    A destination in its own right, Axiotissa is all about creative dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, be it fresh catch from their fisherman…

  • Lefteris

    Naxos

    With an outdoor terrace beneath a walnut tree, this charming, well-regarded family taverna has the feel of an old country kitchen and serves the best food…

  • Maro's Tavern

    Hora (Naxos)

    There’s no sea view or old-town romance here, but the locals don’t care. They’re too busy tucking into mammoth portions of delicious, good-value food. The…

  • L’Osteria

    Hora (Naxos)

    This authentic Italian eatery is tucked away in a small alley uphill from the harbour, beneath the kastro walls. Grab a table in the cute courtyard and…

  • Lucullus

    Hora (Naxos)

    Tucked into a tiny, vine-shaded lane off Old Market St, Lucullus has been around since 1908 and claims to be Naxos' oldest taverna. Greek staples in this…

  • Labyrinth

    Hora (Naxos)

    It’s a toss-up as to which is more welcoming here: the warm interior or pretty, private courtyard. Munch through marinated vegies with grilled manouri …

  • Taverna O Platanos

    Naxos

    Set beneath the shade of its namesake plane tree, this lively family restaurant is deserving of its Aegean Cuisine certification. The chunky hamburger…

  • Metaxi Mas

    Hora (Naxos)

    Sit on the tiny, vine-shaded terrace or in the wood-and-stone, cavern-like interior, and join the locals for a feast of flash-fried catch of the day,…

  • Meze 2

    Hora (Naxos)

    It would be easy to dismiss this waterfront restaurant at the harbour as a tourist trap, but don’t. Its Cretan and Naxian menu and fantastic service make…

  • O Apostolis

    Hora (Naxos)

    Occupying a tiny plaza right at the heart of labyrinthine Bourgos, O Apostolis serves up traditional dishes in its pretty flagstone courtyard. The…

  • Giannis Taverna

    Naxos

    With tables filling Halki’s pretty central square under a trellis of vine leaves, Giannis is well known for traditional fare. Try moussakas, pork souvlaki…

  • Delfinaki

    Naxos

    In a remote spot down on the northeastern coast of Naxos, Delfinaki serves up great home cooking with farm-fresh ingredients. Vassiliki, the hostess,…

  • Dolce Vita

    Naxos

    Cool and inviting, with dark wood and a gramophone daring to be wound, this is the place to lounge over the amazing orange cake, coffee and ice cream.

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