Kos
Set in a ghost village (name; it was once a thriving village of 450 people), this tiny and oh so tasteful cafe has been restored and stands, along with…
Must-see restaurants in Kos
Kos
You'll be rewarded by making the effort to get to this idyllic taverna, only accessible by a 15-minute walk up a track. Here you'll face the 1000-year-old…
Kos
Ask any local where to eat? O Makis, of course. Don't expect linen and haute cuisine. Think better: a genuine experience. Grilled fish and seafood…
Kos
Set in dreamy sand dunes above Agios Theologos Beach, this much-loved seasonal taverna enjoys the best sunsets in Kos. It offers everything from zesty…
Kos Town
Named 'Never on Sunday' to reflect its opening hours (yes, that's its day of rest), this traditional rough-and-ready ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and…
Kos Town
With its traditional wood-beamed ceiling and partly exposed stone walls covered in murals of the gods of the pantheon, Elia is earthy and friendly, and…
Kos
Mylotopi's complex comprises a bar, cafe and restaurant that has been reconstructed on a former village site (with restored windmill, thus its name). This…
Kos Town
Stretching from beneath the arches of a municipal building onto the main square, this bakery-cafe is run by a cooperative supporting low-income women and…
Kos Town
This incongruous place, behind the marina on a slightly 'busy' (for Kos) road, is worth the pilgrimage. Quality – not gourmet – Greek fare is the…
Kos Town
A lovely surprise awaits after the nondescript entrance of Ta Votsalakia. Pass the bustling kitchen and you'll be on the beach, almost netting your lunch…
Kos Town
The city's glitziest waterfront eatery at Kos Aktis Art Hotel is patronised by fashionistas and makes for a great, if pricey, stop for a healthy lunch or…
Kos
Atmospheric taverna near the harbour (that claims to be the oldest; see the lovely black-and-white photos), with tables out on the footpath and a wooden…
Kos
This is one of the most understated spots on the island. Sure, it isn't fancy, just a couple of tables out on a veranda, under a ficus tree and…
Kos Town
Located in the Turkish quarter, called Platani, on the way toward the Asklepeion, this casual grill house is tops for heaping portions of tender kebabs…
Kos
With its vine-covered arbour and relaxing patio giving stunning mountain views, this former watermill is colourful and attractive, if ultrapopular. The…
Kos Town
All three outlets of Kos Town's favourite bakery (the others are at Ethnikis Antistaseos 5 and Makrigianni 28) sell the same dizzying array of doughnuts,…
Kos
Located between Zia and Zipari, this pleasant, open spot – with a vista – is away from the crowds and run by a friendly family. It has great mezedhes; the…
Kos Town
Peaceful and balmy, this graceful, if rather 'sanitised', restaurant has a leafy garden shaded by bougainvillea, overlooking Kos Town’s western group of…
Kos Town
This side-street seafood taverna seems to be the tourist favourite; it's been around since fish became dinosaurs and seems to keep the hordes happy. But…
Kos
Zia’s finest restaurant comes with a dab of impersonal snob value; but the vine-laced sun terrace, unbroken sea views and Greek menu is impressive with…
