Kalambaka
This verdant taverna, slightly west of Plateia Dimarhiou, offers a tourist-friendly menu of Greek favourites, with nightly musical accompaniment from a…
Kalambaka
This verdant taverna, slightly west of Plateia Dimarhiou, offers a tourist-friendly menu of Greek favourites, with nightly musical accompaniment from a…
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…
Skiathos Town
This popular, long-established fish taverna on the path above the old port is a local standby for reliable and well-priced fresh fish, gavros (a marinated…
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…
Hania Province
At this elegantly rustic beachfront spot with crushed pebbles underfoot, Jean-Luc Delfosse has forged his own culinary path in a refreshing change from…
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…
Dodecanese
Set on the waterfront near the ferry dock, this diminutive fish restaurant, its facade stippled with blue polka dots, has tables right on the quay and a…
Zakynthos
In a small, tree-lined square right down at the far southern end of town and well away from the worst of the tourist hubbub, this nautical-themed, family…
Zagorohoria
For years, Sta Riza was a go-to in a village in the lower Zagori. In 2018, it moved to this new spot above Vitsa. It's a favourite for hearty country…
Jordan's Meat...ing Steak House
Milos
Just imagine: you spent the day at the beach. You come here, suntanned, happy, salty, ravenous. Then comes the moment of ecstasy: a giant slab of…
Andros
There's no better place to watch the sunset than the covered terrace of this relaxed restaurant, just up from the harbour. There are a couple of token…
Athens
Why mess with what works? Filippou has been dishing out Greek goodness – hearty meats, long-stewed vegetables – since 1923, and it's still a go-to for the…
Alonnisos
This down-to-earth long-time local favourite, next to the National Bank on the main road, tempts with its cheerful welcome and well-priced fresh fish,…
Pelion Peninsula
Beside the main road at the north end of the village, this restaurant is an extension of the family's house, and is one of the few places in Pinakates…
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 …
Sifnos
Look out over the countryside or lounge by the pool (yes, pool!) at this bright and breezy contemporary restaurant. Chef Giorgos Patriarchis does the…
Dodecanese
With its lively terrace affording Olympian views of the Aegean, the casual Loza is a great spot to eat after visiting Hora. The menu ranges from tasty…
Limnos
The traffic circle may not be the most appealing of surrounds, but this place is special thanks to its creative take on traditional taverna fare. It…
Skiathos Town
Excellent thin-crust pizza twirled in the air kicks things off at this popular Italian spot off the main church square, above the old port. Fresh pasta,…
Ioannina
Wood panelling and embroidered curtains cosify what's essentially a cheap-and-cheerful charcoal-grill restaurant, with a menu of souvlaki and (thanks to…
Kythira
The coolest cafe along Kapsali Beach, with nicely padded seats, baby-blue tables and a boho-chic vibe. Settle down over juices or shakes, coffee or beer,…
Skiathos Town
Huddled above the old port, sophisticated Lo & La shows off a genial Italian-Greek couple's expertly prepared kitchen favourites on a breezy, whitewashed…
Santorini
This superb waterfront taverna specialises in fresh fish, from grouper to sea bream, expertly grilled with the high notes of lemon making it sing of the…
Hania Province
At the beginning of the gauntlet of harbour-front tavernas, family-run Nikos is a reliable spot for Greek staples, grilled fish and meat, and Cretan…
Delphi
Welcoming, no-frills traditional taverna at the west end of the village; it makes a snug retreat from the tourist crowds. Daily specials can include…
Cyclades
Your go-to place if you arrive out of season or are staying at Alopronia and absolutely nothing is open. This 'Aegean Cuisine' standard bearer is on the…
Ioannina
This all-day cafe has a broad menu that's especially popular for brunch, with treats like red-velvet pancakes and a cheesy-creamy croque madame. At night,…
Lesvos
Look for the fishing boats moored beside this popular fish taverna on Skala Polyhnitou’s waterfront. Enjoy inexpensive fresh seafood, plus salads such as…
Agios Nikolaos
Eclectic curios, wooden furniture and a fairy-tale garden make this traditional restaurant a few steps from the lake as welcoming as a hug from an old…
Dodecanese
Sitting in the corner of a pebble-mosaic square in the shade of mature fig trees, with Irini Mark II diagonally opposite, Irini dishes up a mouthwatering…
Macedonia
A good seafood taverna with tables on the waterfront, just above the beach at the southern end of the strip. Try the grilled fish, big refreshing salads,…
Central Greece
Part timeless taverna, part beach restaurant, this large place stretches back from the western waterfront road, just west of the Plaza Hotel. Its simple…
Paros
With tables practically on the sand on Agios Dimitrios Beach, this tucked-away place specialises in Mediterranean seafood with global touches. Try steamed…
Kos
With its vine-covered arbour and relaxing patio giving stunning mountain views, this former watermill is colourful and attractive, if ultrapopular. The…
Alonnisos
Stuffed squid, fresh fish and seafood linguine, rounded off with a small pudding on the house, are among the simple, well-prepared offerings at this…
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…
Epiros
Blanketing the Metsovo plateia with the enticing smell of grilled meat, this friendly place serves just as it has since it opened in 1962: your meal of…
Kos Town
All three outlets of Kos Town's favourite bakery (the others are at Ethnikis Antistaseos 5 and Makrigianni 28) sell the same dizzying array of doughnuts,…
Evia
One of a cluster of attractive brook-side eateries, this gentle wood-lined place serves hearty meat grills, roast mushrooms, tyropita (cheese pie),…
Pelion Peninsula
Village taverna serving the usual Greek standards, plus some Pelion touches such as spetsofaï (stewed pork sausages and peppers) and superb home-baked…