6 Best Restaurants in Greece

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We've compiled the best of the best in Greece - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Gioras Bakery

$ Fodor's Choice

Descend into the rustic interior of this bakery and you will feel like you have stepped back in time; Gioras dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest working wood-fired bakery in the Cyclades. Take a couple of pies for the beach, or sit with a coffee and a slice of baklava and breathe in the history.

Agiou Efthimiou, Mykonos Town, 84600, Greece
22890-27784
Known For
  • Time capsule interior
  • Run by the Varmvakourides family for two centuries
  • Astonishing range of sweets and breads

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Fournariko

$ | Old Town

This is a fantastic little Greek bakery filled with myriad honey-soaked and cheese-covered treats, ranging from baklava to bagel-style kalouri and pizza-like peinirli. It's perfect for a midmorning snack or lunchtime treat.

Halaris

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This pastry shop and bakery is the local go-to for anything traditional and sweet. It's known for Tinian specialties such as almond paste candies called psarakia tinou, and cheesecake bites made with Tinian cheese called gliko tiropitaki tsibiti. You’ll find yourself walking away with little gift boxes filled with your favorites, but before you go try their homemade ice cream.

Taxiarchon 12, Tinos Town, 84200, Greece
22830-25087
Known For
  • Tinian handmade specialties
  • Inventive ice cream
  • Beautifully packaged souvenirs

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Skiza

$$

The balcony overlooking the caldera on top of this café-cum-bakery-cum-pizzeria is a prime spot for lazing over breakfast, a coffee, or a home-baked pastry. Open all year, too, for soothing summer ice cream or warming winter waffles.

Nikolaos Nomikos, Ia, 84702, Greece
22860-71569
Known For
  • Pitch-perfect pizza
  • Awesome Greek sweets like baklava
  • Big blue view

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The Sugar House

$

With views across the waterfront, the Sugar House's display cases heave with all manner of biscuits, cakes, and baked goods. From morning until night, locals and travelers alike come in search of the ultimate sweet treat. A coffee and a cake, or a bowl of ice cream, makes for an indulgent break in the day at this cute little patisserie. 

P. Kountouriotoi 15, Mytilini, 81100, Greece
22510-21266
Known For
  • Excellent ice cream
  • Tasty breakfast menu
  • Great coffee

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Vanilia Patisserie

$

This delightful patisserie-cum-coffee shop in Dapia serves fresh cakes, chocolates, and the quintessentially Greek island almond macaroons.