Monemvasia
Aiming higher than the other restaurants hereabouts, Chrisovoulo raises expectations. But it delivers: it prepares creative salads and various delicacies…
Must-see restaurants in Peloponnese
Nafplio
Just off Plateia Syntagmatos and nestled into a cosy corner, this delightful spot whips, tosses and fries up some of the best mezedhes (tapas-style dishes…
Patra
Inside the rough stone walls of this 85-year-old family restaurant (one of the oldest in Patra), you can expect classics such as briam (oven-baked…
Kardamyli
Right by Ritsa Beach, 1km north of town, and nestled in an olive grove, this pretty and popular eating venue has the atmosphere of a provincial…
Peloponnese
Zerzova ticks all the right boxes. Sustainable practices? The husband-and-wife team collects wild herbs and cultivates their own produce. Home cooking?…
Sparta
This atmospheric spot has been renovated to look like an old-style shop and tsipouradiko (a taverna that specialises in tsipouro, the alcoholic spirit) –…
Lakonia
A pleasant outdoor terrace and rustic stone-walled interior make for appealing surrounds here. The menu focuses on local produce but has influences from…
Messinia
Just along the beach from the main taverna strip, this upmarket spot has tables on boards over the sand and fresh fish cooked simply and beautifully. Take…
Peloponnese
Nestled under olive trees in a tranquil rose garden that overlooks the valley, this restaurant is the most original in Olympia. Alongside the excellent…
Monemvasia
Named after the switchbacks leading to Monemvasia's upper kastro (the voltes), this wonderful place manages to link modernity and tradition with ease…
Lakonia
Pikoulianika shows its true colours (chromata) at this wonderful spot, set high on a hill behind the village. The gorgeous garden patio (open in summer)…
Messinia
Overlooking the teal waters of the gorgeous Peroulia Beach, 6km north of Koroni, this waterfront restaurant has earned a loyal local following for its…
Patra
We love Ifaistou, the hidden eating and drinking street wedged under the hillside, with an alternative vibe and lively terrace scene. Aptaliko is our…
Nafplio
One of several excellent spots in the new town frequented mainly by locals, Pidalio is a lovely taverna that serves excellent Greek fare at fair prices…
Messinia
The pick of a handful of local kafeneia (coffee houses) and tavernas, this one offers traditional cuisine with a superb view over the ruins. Friendly…
Messinia
Traditional Greek dishes are served with aplomb by the friendly and accommodating multilingual husband-and-wife team, Andreas and Irini. Often there's…
Limeni
This colourful seafront restaurant and bar serves imaginative fare – traditional Greek with a modern twist – such as roasted kritharaki (rice-shaped pasta…
Monemvasia
Forget the views just this once and concentrate on what's on your plate: hearty, honest fare. Marianthi is run by 70-something Magda, who has been…
Nafplio
On an appealing eat street in the new town, this contemporary place recreates a traditional kafeneio (coffee house) and blends it with millennial designer…
Peloponnese
This country taverna makes a good weekend lunch excursion. Run by a mother and her two sons, it offers great value for traditional Greek home cooking,…
Nafplio
This cultural space sits 3km from Nafplio (towards Epidavros) in a converted canning factory. There's pleasant courtyard seating to enjoy good coffee,…
The Mani
'Old Town' is in a beautifully restored building that once housed an incense maker followed by a cigarette workshop. These days the aromas and flavours…
Peloponnese
This casual, ultratypical, family-run taverna in the quaint village of Zatouna is a far cry from the tourist haunts of nearby Dimitsana. The pine decor…
Kalamata
Kardamo offers a tasty alternative to traditional Greek cuisine, without straying too far from its roots. The result? Greek dishes with a contemporary…
Patra
A block away from the main strip, the floors (modern Spanish tiles) are not the only striking things here. This modern, minimalist spot has excellent pita…
Nafplio
Scuola ('school' in Italian) teaches the locals, especially the younger crowd, a thing or two about good cuisine. Its quirky interior comprises a…
Nafplio
The only 'true' gelato shop in Nafplio is still holding back the competition. Italian gelati maestros Marcello, Claudia and Monica Raffo will tell you: …
Kalamata
It's a real pleasure to sit out here on the leafy, shady terrace and sip a coffee in classic kafeneio (traditional cafe) style. But this isn't as…
Kardamyli
This long-standing spot on the hill, overlooking the bay and with a terrace filled with umbrella pines, is glorious on a moonlit evening. It's been…
Nafplio
One of Nafplio's most long-standing stalwarts rises above its location overlooking the port car park. It's got a friendly boss, old-school atmosphere and…
Limeni
An offshoot of Teloneio opposite, this gets away from the seafood vibe of Limeni but still has top views over the water from its terrace. The menu is…
Peloponnese
On the main road through town, this family-run taverna is a good pick for a pleasing no-frills meal. Dishes prepared daily might include soup, rabbit in…
Peloponnese
No-frills grills. And excellent ones at that. Run by a hard-working family, Anesis is a fabulous budget option and will even deliver to your hotel for no…
Nafplio
A warm and cosy traditional taverna where you come for a well-cooked and hearty Greek meal…and end up staying until three in the morning, such is the…
Kalamata
Cheerful Vasilios is your personal food therapist in the downtown pedestrian zone. Grab a seat and he'll do the rest, selecting a range of small plates …
Peloponnese
One of a cluster of tavernas around the main square, Aegean certainly has some tourist pricing – €9 for taramasalata? – but also has some cheaper dishes…
Sparta
This friendly restaurant is one of Sparta's best, located on the square with a sociable outdoor terrace. Greek standards are well prepared, but there are…
Kardamyli
You don't come here for the view (it's of the road), but for a casual bar-restaurant experience and some tasty Greek pub grub. On the menu are creative…
Patra
On a pedestrian street, this is one of many chi-chi bistros on the strip. It describes itself as modern Greek with an Italian influence, serving the likes…
Peloponnese
This cosy place with a ski-lodge feel serves up great-quality traditional taverna meals and fabulous mezedhes (appetisers). Expect the likes of veal with…
