The Cyclades Restaurants
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21. Avli tou Thodori
$$ | |Overlooking pretty Platis Gialos Beach, Avli tou Thodori offers beachfront dining in an elegant Cycladic setting. More of a taverna than banging beach bar, the focus is on an eclectic Greek-centered menu and excellent presentation.The name of the restaurant translates to Thodori's yard, a dedication to owner Thanassis Kousathanas's late father, a Mykonian fisherman whose black-and-white portraits are hung with pride.
Platis Gialos, Mykonos, Greece22890-78100Known For
- Bare-foot dining on the sand
- Good value compared to neighbors
- Loukamades—fresh donuts—are island-wide famous
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22. Avli-Milos
$$ | |Tables spill out onto the alley at this relaxed Plaka restaurant where the focus is on fresh flavors. Traditional recipes are refined but still recognizable. This is modern Mediterranean cooking at its best with confidence in ingredients that taste of the land. The personable staff keep things moving, even handing out wine to those waiting to dine. It is worth the wait.
Plaka, Plaka, Milos, 84800, Greece22870-27590Known For
- Fills up—get there early
- Sheltered from the meltemi wind in summer
- Cute and romantic alleyway position
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23. Blue Cuisine
$$ | |A smart and intimate garden setting plays host to outstanding flavors and presentation. This is innovative modern Greek cooking at its best, where island food goes chic. All the classics are there—souvlaki, calamari, and Greek Salad—but not as you know them. Table linen, superior furniture, and pretty plating mark this out as the fine dining option on the island.
Chora, Folegandros, 84011, Greece22860-41665Known For
- Revisited classic tastes
- Super all-Greek wine list
- Views across to Panagia Church
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Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr. -
24. Candouni
$$ | |A jasmine-shaded front garden, candle-lit at night, and an antique-filled salon are the charming settings in a centuries-old sea captain's house for this traditional family taverna. All the classics are there but perhaps the best approach is to order from the sizeable meze selection, wash it down with the very palatable house white, and soak in the cozy atmosphere.
Ia, Santorini, 84702, Greece22860-71616Known For
- Intimate and romantic
- Family concern—mom cooks and son serves
- Live Greek music some evenings
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25. Forty One
$$ | |In a former historic tomato cannery off the Ayios Georgios section of Perivolos Beach, Forty One is a chic, stylish destination for fine Mediterranean dishes, with a calming sea view. Besides creatively presented favorites like regional salads, risotto, pasta, and freshly grilled seafood plates, there are a host of creative cocktails that steal the show and make a fine accompaniment to taking in the black-beach sunset.
Kamari, Santorini, 847 00, Greece22680-82710Known For
- Upmarket beach bar with bohemian atmosphere
- Superlative seaside sustenance
- Very extensive wine cellar
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26. Gorgona
$$ | |Dimitris and Koula Kapris's beachfront taverna is popular both with sun worshippers on Ayia Anna Beach and locals from Chora, who come here year-round to get away and sometimes to dance until the late hours, often to live music. The daily-changing menu is extensive and the fresh fish comes from the caïques that pull up at the dock right in front every morning. The house wine comes from their own vineyards.
Agia Anna, Naxos, 84300, Greece22850-41007Known For
- Shoreside location since 1970
- Traditional home cooking
- Hotel Agia Anna next door owned by same family
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27. Kiki's Taverna
$$ | |With no telephone number or signs, this simple little family-run garden taverna would likely be missed if there wasn’t a constant line of people waiting to grab a table—in the summer, expect to wait up to an hour. The sea views of Ayios Sostis Beach are relaxing, and the perfect thing to gaze at as you wait for your meat and fish dishes that will be expertly grilled on a barbecue. The specialty is the pork cutlet but most traditional Greek tavern dishes are served with salads and creamy dips. To find it, head down a few steps toward Ayios Sostis, but before the beach, off the paved walkway, follow the smell of barbecue and look for a line of hungry people.
Ayios Sostis, Mykonos, GreeceNo phoneKnown For
- Simple grill cooking
- Salad bar specials
- Glass of wine given to those waiting in line
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28. Kounelas
$$ | |This long-established fresh-fish taverna is where many fishermen themselves come for solid, no-frills food. There are a handful of meat dishes but the best choice is the catch of the day—you can pick your own fish—and ask for it to be simply grilled. The menu depends on the weather—high winds means not many fish. Even in simple places such as Kounelas, fresh fish can be expensive.
Mykonos Town, Mykonos, 84600, Greece22890-28220Known For
- Fresh seafood and meats by the kilo, all grilled outside on a wood grill
- Cozy, alleyway tables
- Casual, friendly atmosphere
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29. Kouzina
$$ | |The colorful taverna-style restaurant is set in a bougainvillea-laced courtyard at the end of the "Dining Mile" in Ermoupoli. Local Cycladic ingredients are fused with modern techniques and cooking styles to good effect on the menu, with influences from Thessaloniki and the further Mediterranean. Presentation is intricate and picturesque and the service is welcoming from the proud husband and wife owners.
Androu 5, Ermoupoli, Syros, 84100, Greece22810-89150Known For
- Daring flavor combinations
- Burgers are the best in town
- Homemade breads and organic, slow-food mentality
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30. Lilis Taverna
$$ | | GreekThis traditional taverna's stone terrace, which sits in the old hilltop town of Ano Syros, offers one of the best panoramic sea views beyond Ermoupoli and the port. The tavern has been in the Roussos family for three generations, establishing it as a local favorite. Trained chef Leonardo Roussos has taken over and still believes in the simple beauty of local flavors and it shows, with classic flavorful dishes such as a caper dip and local sausage with anise. Try his homemade kokkinisto, a tomato beef stew. Below the restaurant the original enclosed tavern space, opened by his grandfather, is filled with memorabilia including a working jukebox and original tavern furniture. It's still in use and gives a glimpse of what original taverns and rembetika places were like in their heyday.
Piatsa, Ano Syros, Syros, 84100, Greece22810-88087Known For
- Dining with a view
- Kokkinisto (tomato-based beef stew)
- Old-fashioned atmosphere, jukebox included
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31. Mario
$$ | |Good food is enhanced here by the pretty location, a few feet from the fishing boats on Naousa's harbor. The taverna specializes in fresh fish (from the fisherman a few feet away) and also fine cuisine. Such starters as tuna carpaccio with aromatic oil and smoked salt, and grilled octopus with bucovo and caper sauce segue to complex entrées like seafood pasta with diced asparagus and saffron, or fresh fresh fish baked in a salt crust (order this in advance). For dessert, try the traditional spoon sweets made by Mario's mother.
Naousa, Paros, 84400, Greece22840-51047Known For
- Seafood specialties
- Excellent spot on the harbor
- Busy---best to book
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32. Mediterraneo Taverna Ouzerie
$$ | |For a calming view of Naousa harbor and a taste of Greek seafood specialties done to perfection, head to Mediterraneo. Here's the place to try traditional Greek taverna appetizers, including fresh grilled octopus and marinated anchovies, and dips like taramosalata (fish roe dip) and fava dip topped with caramelized onion, before mains that add a bit of contemporary creativity. A favorite is the dark and delicious black risotto with cuttlefish. Also delightful is the seafood orzo as well as a marinated grilled squid, crisped to perfection with the right dash of Mediterranean spices.
On the dock, Naousa, Paros, 84401, Greece22840-53176Known For
- View of Naousa harbor
- Excellent, fresh Greek-style seafood dishes
- Friendly family favorite
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33. Metaxi Mas
$$ | |In the winding alleys of the Palia Agora in Naxos Town, Metaxi Mas is the local favorite for home-cooked taverna specialties year-round, making the meaning of its name, "just between us," very appropriate. For more than a decade the Flerianos family has focused on the local flavors that Naxos has to offer—fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, and seafood cooked in the traditional ways.
Naxos Town, Naxos, Greece22850-26425Known For
- Hearty Naxian specialties
- Local taverna favorite
- Alleyway tables tucked away from the wind
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34. Metaxi Mas
$$ | |It seems that just about everyone in Santorini looks forward to a meal at this village taverna. Even though the name means "between us," the secret is out and the key to success appears to be to keep it simple—the kitchen sticks to traditional home-style cooking from Santorini and Crete. You can only reach this rural outpost by car or taxi, though Fira is just a 10-minute ride away, so do make a reservation before you leave.
Exo Gonia, Santorini, 84700, Greece22860-31323Known For
- Hearty delicious Greek plates
- Relaxed, simple home-style cooking
- Nice rustic views
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35. Mezzo
$$ | |A cute wooden doorway leads to three levels of dining terraces that mean getting that all-important cliffside view is easier here than most and the international menu is no slacker either. Asian and Indian flavors mix with Mediterranean tastes to offer something a little different from your traditional taverna.
Imerovigli, Santorini, 84702, Greece22860-21874Known For
- Caldera views across Skaros rock
- Well-chosen Greek cellar
- Unobtrusive service
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Rate Includes: Closed Apr.–Oct. -
36. Naoussa
$$ | |Old-fashioned Greek fare, made with care and served by a friendly and accommodating staff, can be enjoyed on a breezy balcony; tables at one end get a caldera view. The decoration won't win prizes but the view will. Many consider the moussaka, served in an earthenware pot, to be the best on the island.
Fira, Santorini, 84700, Greece22860-21277Known For
- Traditional Greek plates
- Beautiful view
- Live music most evenings
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37. Nice n Easy
$$ | |At one of the best seafront locations on the island, with Little Venice on one side and the windmills on the other, farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine is the scene stealer. The menu is plentiful, with diverse choices, but the philosophy is simple—the best organic ingredients from Greek producers cooked simply and with respect. Greek craft beers are well represented as are local wines on the drinks list. While the sea view is very Mykonos, the restaurant's overall design and concept is infused with 1950s Hollywood icons, thanks to the influence of one of the owners, a former LA restaurateur.
Platia Alefkandra, Mykonos Town, Mykonos, Greece22890-25421Known For
- Organic, local produce
- Prime location with waves lapping feet away
- Vegan and gluten-free options
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38. Nikolas Oinomagiremata
$$ | |This charming little taverna, all pastel colors and spindle-backed chairs, is a cozy retreat from the busy streets outside. Named after the chef and owner's grandfather, traditional hearty recipes are delivered with charm and while there is no knockout view to distract you, the food works hard to keep you entertained.
Fira, Santorini, 84700, Greece22860-36422Known For
- Authentic Greek plates
- Third-generation family-owned business
- Good value
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39. Osteria - Le Nuove Storie
$$ | |A walk up from the harbor, tucked underneath the Old Town walls, Osteria offers authentic Italian dishes served up in a cute little courtyard. A taste of Umbria, with Naxian diversions, includes interesting variations on classic flavors and this is much better than the faux-Italian dishes on other menus. The young staff bristle with energy and enthusiasm, rightly proud of their island outpost.
Kastro road, Naxos Town, Naxos, 843 00, Greece22850-24080Known For
- Authentic Italian tastes
- Semi-hidden gem worth seeking out
- Well chosen wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. -
40. Symposion
$$ | |Giorgos Vidalis's café and restaurant occupies a sophisticated and well-preserved neoclassical building on a pedestrian-only street. Select from international- and Mediterranean-influenced dishes, to be enjoyed daytime on the upper terraces that overlook the Turkish fountain and the passing scene. At night, it's interior is an ambient blend of pastel colors, elegant furnishings, and marble-topped tables. Try the Symposium salad, a delightful mix of French lettuce, avocado, grilled shrimp, and citrus vinaigrette. Main dishes include the sole fillet with parsley and basmati rice, and the Tinian veal fillet with peppercorns and roasted vegetables. The Greek wine list is impressive.
Evangelistrias 13, Tinos Town, Tinos, 84200, Greece22830-24368Known For
- Beautiful interiors
- Good service
- Huge bruch served late morning
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar, Credit cards accepted
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