Thessaloniki
This chic patisserie chain (the name is French for 'wheat') offers a tooth-tingling range, from traditional Cretan baked goods to dainty cupcakes, at all…
Thessaloniki
This chic patisserie chain (the name is French for 'wheat') offers a tooth-tingling range, from traditional Cretan baked goods to dainty cupcakes, at all…
Corfu
Just below a huge curve in the road as you enter Paleokastritsa, this romantic spot is best experienced at night, when its terrace of ornamental rock…
Andros
Poolside, at the rear of the Micra Anglia hotel, Dolly's manages to be both stylish and relaxed, delivering a menu rich in Cycladic, mainland Greek and…
Agios Nikolaos
Salads, toasties, ice creams, sandwiches, juices, cocktails – the menu reads like those of your average day-to-night cafe-bar, but in this upscale charmer…
Rhodes Town
Nireas delivers beautifully prepared seafood, served outdoors beneath a vine-shaded canopy, and presided over by the dynamic Theo, from Symi. It's a…
Fira
You're up for authentic Italian pizza, with ingredients imported from Rome, perfectly al dente homemade pastas and other Italian favourites at this old…
Ios
The Nest feels authentic, right down to the rembetika music and the tables of older men deep in discussion over rounds of raki. Local garlic sausage,…
Rethymno
Not your average takeaway joint, Makan is more of a designer souvlaki bar, with a contemporary-chic interior yet old-school prices. Here you can build…
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: …
Dodecanese
With chi-chi chairs and tables, Vaggelis sits in one of the most intimate squares in the world. At the time of research it was changing ownership back to…
Thessaloniki
A veritable institution since 1960, Elenidis specialises in Thessaloniki's favourite pastry, the trigona. This sweet, flaky triangular cone, filled with…
Karpathos
This handsome harbourfront cafe-restaurant has a billowing ceiling arrangement and overly perfect white chairs and striped covers. And it draws in the…
Hania Province
Hidden in a pretty grapevine-shrouded courtyard off the Hania road, this charismatic restaurant specialises in traditional charcoal-grilled local meats,…
Rethymno
With a divey graffitied interior and a large menu, Mojo’s delivers some of the best burgers and hot dogs this side of the Atlantic. Try the Alabama Mama,…
Dodecanese
The streetside terrace, facing Emborios' church, has a namesake balcony at the rear with an unforgettable panorama of the vast hollow crater. The owners…
Hora (Mykonos)
With a great view of Mykonos' windmills from its seafront terrace, this Athenian outpost is Mykonos' best brunch option, serving hangover-assuaging eggs…
Athens
Named after 17th-century artist Francisco de Zurbaran, this on-trend restaurant and bar sports light and shade stylings in its interior design, offering a…
Lindos
Straddling the boardwalk at busy little Pallas Beach, five-minutes’ walk below the village, this chic restaurant/bar offers white tables on a fan-cooled…
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…
Antiparos
To locals, this food speaks of quintessential Greek cooking: classic recipes executed with flair and attention to detail. The crisp, fresh Greek salad,…
Rethymno
For loukoumadhes (doughnut-like concoctions drizzled with honey and cinnamon), follow your nose to Gaias Gefseis. This bakery creates some of the city’s…
Skiathos Town
Marble-topped tables, cream-coloured deckchairs and a whitewashed building wrapped in bougainvillea sit beneath a towering pine outside the Papadiamantis…
Evia
Crispy Greek salads, delicately fried courgettes, excellent charcoal-grilled meats and velvety bread drizzled with olive oil and oregano are just some of…
Syntagma & Plaka
Leafy wallpaper, a twinkling chandelier and Parisian brasserie-style furniture and bar set the chic tone for this all-day cafe. The atmosphere may scream…
Rethymno Province
The flower-festooned courtyard is a great place to sit, but it’s what’s on the plate that will truly wow you. Classic Cretan recipes get a modern makeover…
Hania
A taverna tucked away from the crowds behind the harbour, Christostomos is popular with tourists and locals for its classic Cretan cuisine. Start with…
Alonnisos
Arguably the most popular of Steni Vala's portside tavernas, this long-established warehouse-like restaurant has tables on a flowery terrace and a small…
Fira
On the steps down to the Old Port, Fanari offers a mix of traditional Greek dishes, plus pastas and pizzas, with a free helping of superlative views of…
Skiathos Town
Islanders rave about the very genuine Italian cuisine at lively, colourful and central Maria's, where red-check tables dot the street, menus are…
Paros
Unlike pale imitators elsewhere, this is the real deal. The tataki and tartar dishes are executed with precision and flair, the signature rolls are…
Rhodes Town
Don’t be misled by the enchanted-grotto setting of canopied couches, birdcage nooks and fairy lights. Romios (not to be confused with run-of-the-mill…
Macedonia
'Old Town' is a lovely restaurant inside a waterfront mansion opening onto a spacious courtyard, where you can spend hours over your food and wine as the…
Amorgos
Down some steps from the main pedestrian street, Jazzmin spreads through the cosy rooms of a traditional home. Perch in a window seat or lounge on the…
Corfu Town
Chic and stylish, this romantic, dinner-only place is known for its creative cuisine and VIP clients. The name implies Italian food, though the owner…
Sifnos
On a 1st-floor terrace above the main street, Absinthe takes inspiration from the cuisine of historic Smyrna, incorporating Greek, Anatolian, Ottoman and…
Lindos
Lindos’ smartest stand-alone restaurant doesn’t have a roof garden – its dozen linen-clad tables are in the pristine white interior visible from the lanes…
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 …
Oia
Housed in a restored sea captain's mansion, the artistically prepared modern Greek cuisine has won this restaurant accolades for years. Sea bass with an…
Dodecanese
There's a whiff of expensive suncream about this place. But it's first-class dining by the beach, on a decked veranda with chic white tables and a gourmet…
Agios Nikolaos
One of several tavernas fringing tiny Kytroplatia Beach, family-run Faros (which means lighthouse) sends signals to empty stomachs with aromas wafting…