4 Best Restaurants in Patras, The Peloponnese

Labyrinthos is an old favorite of locals and visitors alike. This stone-walled setting, tucked away off the main drag, sets the perfect pace for a whistle-stop tour through some classic taverna fare, from katsikaki (goat in olive oil) to fried anchovies, and even recognizes the region's Slavic influence with a tasty pork schnitzel.

It's not hard to see why this humble restaurant, nestled among a slew of eateries and bars along Trion Navarchon, has found favor—particularly with visitors. It's crowd-pleasing Greek-Turkish menu is just ambitious enough to excite (think chicken stuffed with metsovone cheese; stewed pork and celery root puree) and its friendly owner emerges periodically to drown you in amuse-bouches in between courses. You walk away stuffed, your senses struggling to comprehend how you spent so little on so much. 

This spot is the city's haven of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lunches and brunches. Buddha and poke bowls, open-pesto mushroom burgers, vegan ramen, and (the real lure) a gooey range of free-form desserts make this a welcome break from the hot streets.

A pleasantly boho take on modern Greek and Italian fare. A huge bar dominates the interior, wrapped in stone and with a roof of upturned glasses, reminding you this is aperitivo country. The wine list is excellent, while the menu dishes up a steady barrage of juicy steaks and elaborate pastas that go a little further than most and make good use of local treats like the excellent smoked pork.