Tucked behind the beach at Katsadia, this inviting restaurant with colourful decor and split levels has intimate as well as communal areas to take in the stunning sea. Dishes include lentil salad with octopus, feta in honey, pork in mustard sauce, grilled tuna and many more. It costs €4 each way in a taxi from Lipsi Village.
Dilaila Cafe Restaurant
Dodecanese
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