3 Best Restaurants in Greece

The Botrini family restaurant is considered one of the best in Greece (the Athens branch has a Michelin star), and it certainly can be classed as among the most inventive, offering lavish set menus of Italian- and Greek-inspired dishes. Chef Ettore Botrini demonstrates his flawless technique and creativity on the molecular gastronomy front in the range of artwork dishes on offer. Completing the picture of class with, a sprinkle of opulence, is the magnificently romantic setting, where the best tables—often booked solid with chic and wealthy Corfiots—are set out in a large, antique-style courtyard. 

Popular among locals, this venerable Turkish-Greek joint has a catch-all menu that hits every comfort-food high note. Zucchini flowers filled with lip-smacking Greek cheese, aubergines bursting with meat, and filling pastitsio complement a vast choice of souvlakis and Turkish-style kebabs.

Open to nonresidents, this sophisticated eatery is located on the roof of the prestigious Cavalieri Hotel, overlooking the historic center and the sea. The menu is bijou but eclectic, incorporating international classics as well as select Greek dishes; it ranges from imaginative pastas, through seafood like swordfish with grilled vegetables, to U.S. Black Angus steaks, among other dishes.