Dodecanese
Generations of Halki residents and visitors have stocked up on Dimitri's delicious sweet and savoury pies and pastries, available from early morning…
Must-see restaurants in Dodecanese
Karpathos
One of the few places open all year, this laid-back taverna features an expansive terrace that surveys the gentle turquoise bay just metres from the…
Rhodes
The open terrace of this spotless little restaurant, which has a passing resemblance to an Ikea show kitchen, faces the southern end of Stegna Beach…
Dodecanese
While Leros offers more gourmet dining options elsewhere, this casual eatery in Alinda, with large indoor and gorgeous outdoor areas on the beach, will…
Kalymnos
Run by friendly Greek-Australians, tiny Stukas has checked cloths and a wharfside terrace, serving hearty fare. Three-course set menus cost €10 for…
Rhodes Town
Petaladika might look like just another tourist trap, tucked into a corner just off the main Old Town drag, but with its fresh white-wood interior, and…
Dodecanese
This deservedly popular taverna, adorned with cobalt-and-white trim, sits to the west of the marina jetty with seating on a raised terrace next to a tiny…
Dodecanese
Chiliomodi has been keeping locals and travellers happy for nearly three decades and, thanks to the fisherman-owner, is synonymous with the freshest of…
Rhodes Town
Run by grandfather Kostas, this friendly Old Town taverna spreads from a simple limewashed dining room into a bright rear conservatory. Come for Greek…
Symi
Paradise has Aegean-blue tables and chairs and owns the sun loungers on the nearby beach of Nos (free to diners). It nets the customers with its local…
Dodecanese
Idyllic 'so-this-is-island-Greece' setting with tree-shaded tables propped up amid the beach pebbles and the waves almost lapping at your feet. The…
Dodecanese
Hands down the most succulent meat on the island is to be found at smart Petrino. Aside from delicious steaks there's octopus salad, stewed rabbit, and…
Dodecanese
Located a few hundred metres above Vagia Beach, this friendly little cafe, set in garden surrounds and run by the lovely Eftichia, is great for homemade…
Rhodes
In this lively and always busy taverna in the heart of Gennadi, you can check out the murals depicting ancient myths while feasting on Olympian portions…
Dodecanese
This chic little cafe with lavender and white trim has an intimate interior for snacks, coffee and cocktails, and a breezy sea-facing outside terrace…
Dodecanese
Great little taverna piping out bouzouki music and lovely aromas from the kitchen. The fresh seafood is superb. Better still is its location on a pebbled…
Dodecanese
Located in Nikea’s pretty central square, Porta is a wonderfully relaxing place to enjoy a cool drink, toasted sandwich, juice or beer.
Dodecanese
The catching blue-and-white theme and on-the-quay experience attracts those after tasty traditional island meat and seafood staples.
Dodecanese
From the Stavros junction a rough track winds upwards to the shepherd's hut on the mountain spine and then an extremely rough track winds downwards to…
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…
Kastellorizo
This central waterfront restaurant comes with a touch of snob value; expect to see the yachties here. But it has a wide menu: grilled octopus, lobster…
Dodecanese
About 200m behind the beach, this taverna has slow-cooked food like goat stew, and regulars like squid saganaki (stuffed with fried cheese), souvlakia and…
Dodecanese
Overlooking the commercial port (as opposed to Bouka), this conspicuous taverna has unbroken sea views. There's a touch of the sticky-menu factor about it…
Karpathos
One of several village tavernas with a broad mountain-view terrace, smack in the middle of town, check-cloth tables and a menu featuring rural…
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…
Karpathos
Smart and efficient, this quayside taverna near the ferry jetty serves authentic Karpathian specialities such as makarounes (homemade pasta with…
Dodecanese
Although there's a menu, not all is available at this little spot, which sets out tables on the sea wall on the west side of Bouka harbour. Just let…
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…
Dodecanese
You can't miss this prominent taverna literally so close to the sea it adds a little salt seasoning to your octopus croquettes, shrimp saganaki (shrimp in…
Symi
On the northwestern side of the harbour, festooned in nets and nautical lanterns and its walls astir with lobsters in tanks, Manos is a typical fish…
Rhodes Town
As the name might suggest, this smart cafe looks out on the glittering yachts of Mandraki Harbour. Come for a €12 breakfast – one is large enough to feed…
Dodecanese
You can smell the delicious doughy aroma before you turn the corner to this bijou bakery on Mandraki's waterfront. Fresh brioche, cream pie, doughnuts,…
Karpathos
Step through the low hanging fog of tobacco smoke into a vintage scene of old boys playing backgammon. Expect hearty fare such as calamari, stifadho (meat…
Dodecanese
Ostria's menu tends toward seafood, with a few meat dishes thrown in for good measure. Mussels, grilled shrimps, salted mackerel and octopus in vinegar…
Lindos
This cosy hole-in-the-wall has pebble floors and bougainvillea snaking up its whitewashed walls, plus a roof terrace and a pretty vine-shaded canopy. Come…
Kalymnos
With its checked tablecloths, friendly Greek-Australian owner, and fine view of the harbour, Galini makes a pleasant place to enjoy salads, seafood,…
Dodecanese
Since 1959, this no-frills, family-run taverna, a short walk from Petra Beach, has served up zesty Greek salads, fresh seafood, and traditional Greek…
Karpathos
Part of a cluster of five almost-identical cafes-tavernas with waterside tables at the northern end of Lefkos Harbour, this all-day cafe serves everything…
Kalymnos
Old-style taverna, set slightly back off a corner of the harbour near the ferry dock, where island specialities include goat in red-wine sauce and…
Dodecanese
Separate sections serve good seafood meals, and drinks and snacks. Right on the beach.
