Hania Province
On the cliff overlooking the great expanse of Falasarna beach, this cafe has spectacular views from its huge lawn terrace. It offers a full range of…
Hania Province
On the cliff overlooking the great expanse of Falasarna beach, this cafe has spectacular views from its huge lawn terrace. It offers a full range of…
Preveza
One of Preveza's busiest bakeries, Karanika is just east of the clock tower. It makes very good savoury pies (you'll think you're back up in the mountains…
Skiathos
This hillside terrace restaurant, engulfed in greenery high above Skiathos Town, with views across to Skopelos, Evia and the islets, makes an ideal spot…
Around Athens
At this casual grill house, the pork chops are flawless and flow nonstop – thanks to an in-house butcher, a rare feature in Greece. As it's just off the…
Ikaria
Past the bridge towards Nas, this interesting taverna is the work of Marianthi, who serves well-priced dishes using local products, fresh fish and Ikarian…
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…
Corfu Town
Welcoming all-day taverna–ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and light snacks) with outdoor tables in a pedestrian alley. Grilled specialities include local…
Dodecanese
Sitting on the crest of the hill overlooking Lambi Beach, Leonidas has a flower-filled terrace with food to match the serene view. Dine on souvlakia,…
Agios Nikolaos
This tiny, been-here-forever taverna in a quiet residential area has a dozen or so cheerfully painted tables across the street beneath a shady pergola and…
Dodecanese
Perched above the road, on the principal lane through the village to the Monastery of the Apocalypse, the shaded terrace of this welcoming all-day cafe…
Rhodes
The largest of three rival tavernas in Kattavia’s little square, with outdoor seating beneath a spreading plane tree. Appetisers such as spinach pie or…
Hania
This hip, much-buzzed-about cafe-bar has a sweet location in an impeccably renovated 1830 customs house right in the Venetian Harbour. Grab a high chair,…
Corfu Town
Cream-toned cafe in a magnificent setting, down at sea level away from everything at the northeastern tip of the Old Town. You can enjoy a simple meal of…
Hania
In the quieter eastern harbour, these well-respected spots for fresh fish and Cretan dishes are in two separate buildings away from each other. Apostolis…
Zakynthos
This exquisitely romantic restaurant is built into and around the rocks beside the private beach of its namesake boutique hotel. The irresistible setting…
Alonnisos
A stone’s throw from the surf, this laid-back taverna and beach bar 2km down the hill from the village prepares fine salads, gyros (meat slithers cooked…
Syntagma & Plaka
A blessing amid the multistorey fast-food joints in Syntagma, this sleek little restaurant does a great array of grilled meats, including good housemade…
Ionian Islands
Waterfront taverna with little tables perched on the very brink of the quayside. Check out the blackboard for an amazing list of freshly caught fish and…
Thessaloniki
Occupying a handsomely-rejuvenated port warehouse with views of the Gulf of Thessaloniki (Thermaïkos Kolpos) from its outdoor tables, Kitchen comes into…
Paros
A gorgeous location under a massive bougainvillea tree adds to the delicious light meals, sophisticated atmosphere and tasteful jazz and classical music…
Rhodes Town
The New Town sees a lot of Scandinavian visitors, and with its wooden floors and tin watering cans artfully hanging from its white walls, this open-sided…
Meteora & Thessaly
Set on a terrace below the side road into the village centre, just before the church, this charming little spot serves up delicious 100% homemade…
Hania
This stylish, convivial taverna, part of which is in a converted Turkish bathhouse, has captured people's attention since 1982 with strong-flavoured…
Cyclades
Occupying a terrace on the corner of the main square, this friendly little taverna serves local favourites such as Greek salad, tabouleh, grilled sardines…
Hania Province
Don’t miss the delicious baked goods at Cretan Divine Family Bakery, where friendly Angeliki serves up cookies, kalitsounia (Cretan cheese pies), homemade…
Syntagma & Plaka
It's a good idea to make a reservation for this casual, chic and popular restaurant. Chef Sotiris Kontizas has incorporated some Asian ingredients 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…
Thasos
Locals agree that this year-round eatery at the Old Harbour serves Limenas’ best fish, along with fine fish soup, stifadho (meat, game or seafood cooked…
Kefallonia
Stowed away down a side street back from the port, this place satisfies spice and rice pangs with classic Thai and Southeast Asian dishes such as pork pad…
Milos
Set on a side street next to the main free car park, this excellent bakery serves lip-smacking spanakopita (spinach pie), pizza slices, sandwiches and all…
Lefkada
With its playful 'roadhouse meets artist’s loft' decor, and an eclectic menu of everything from tacos and tandoori chicken to taramasalata (a thick pink…
Alonnisos
Among olive trees and twirls of lavender, this chicly whitewashed, open-air taverna and beach bar brings hearty spinach-feta pies, delicious salads and…
Cyclades
Set on a series of terraces with views over the town to the distant sea, this restaurant prepares elaborate takes on seasonal Kea dishes, with local…
Ikaria
Located on the 'roof' of Ikaria, up high in Profitis Ilias, a 10-minute drive from Hristos Rahes, this large terrace serves a menu that is vaguely Greek,…
Alonnisos
The knock-out wraparound sea views steal the show at this stylish 2018 white-and-wood arrival at the south end of town, but the Greek-Mediterranean food…
Ios
Just off the little main square, this burger bar has a short and sweet menu of burgers and gourmet hot dogs and does both things very well. Opt for a…
Epiros
This friendly family-run restaurant cooks up hearty local dishes, from pites (pies) and soups (the white bean is excellent, as is the goat soup) to…
Dodecanese
Crisp, beautifully neat beachfront restaurant (open high season only), 10 minutes’ walk from Fry. The friendly owner, who lived in New York for many years…
Paros
Fresh and fun waterfront restaurant-bar, with a short and sweet menu grabbing influences from all over (yakitori, curry, burritos), the resulting flavours…
Pelion Peninsula
Sandy Analipsi beach is home to the superb Taverna Plimari – and nothing else. This is where Pelion residents come to escape and eat the freshest seafood,…