The best restaurants Paros

Very good restaurant, superbly located on the small port of Piso Livadi, run by the Markakis family. Delicious Greek cuisine, impeccable service. The products on offer are traditional Greek dishes, including a large choice of very fresh and well prepared fish. Eggplant caviar, tarama, zucchini fritters or grilled squid... Don't forget to book, as it is full almost all the time. Dessert and glass of raki often offered at the end of the meal... The prices remain reasonable for an excellent cuisine.

An original and successful alternative to Greek cuisine, inspired by Panos and Spiros' travels in Asia and South America. The atmosphere is relaxed, the music and the décor are very pleasant. Their energy makes the difference, and the place is a great success even though it is located on a little frequented part of the port. We recommend the pan-fried shrimps with garlic, the chicken wings with spicy sauce, the sushis and the house cocktails like the smirk of rocket with ginger, lemongrass, spearmint and lime juice.

Original, delicious, elegant and generous: this is perhaps one of the best tables on the island. Kalypso - Soso to her friends - is a formidable cook who opened this jewel of a restaurant in an alleyway in Naoussa, in an enchanting setting under a vine arbour, a little out of the world. The few tables under the bougainvilleas are often taken by storm, so it is advisable to make a reservation if you want to taste her cuisine which mixes Parian traditions and creativity. In the end, the result is really tasty.

A magnificent restaurant with a careful decoration and a modern design. As for the cuisine, the bar is also high. A traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, but often revisited with a modern touch. The dishes are successful and well prepared, the salads are copious. The eggplant Napoleon, to give just one example, is simply succulent. Petros and his brother Michalis, the owners, who are originally from the Parian Islands, buy only from local producers and fishermen and select the best products.

It is one of the best Greek taverns on the island. Rich and inventive menu thanks to the inspiration of Yorgos who works in the kitchen with talent. It offers some traditional Greek dishes but above all homemade specialities: taste its "Fava" with caramelized onions and fresh mint or beetroot with goat cheese and nuts. Map in French. The friendly Karine (French-speaking) gets up early to bring back the best products on the market. Leave some space for dessert because they are just as good. Very cheap. Takeaway meals.

If you really want to be in the local atmosphere, this is the place to go. Every year, the quality is always there in this restaurant, which is mostly frequented by locals and is located a little away from the centre. The restaurant is frequented by Greeks, fishermen, for whom Apostolis has been cooking for almost 30 years. Fish specialties, local wine, sea view. A good address for lovers of fried food and seafood. And in the end, the bill is never too high. Excellent value for money and very friendly staff.

You can see his large terrace on the beach of Livadia. Adonis worked in Montreal for 15 years before setting up his restaurant in Parikiá. In 1980, he opened Cavo d'Oro and since then, he has enjoyed welcoming French speakers from all over the world to discover his specialties such as pizzas cooked over an olive wood fire, fresh homemade pasta, seafood spaghetti, risotto à la provençale and fresh fish from Paros. You will be spoilt for choice between five sizes of pizzas on the menu!

To Spitiko is a way of saying "like at home", at Patricia's, a French expatriate in Paros after a crush on the Cyclades. The creator of this small haven of peace provides the service while, behind the stoves, her husband is passionate about cooking traditional recipes, thanks to the products gleaned from their local and organic producers as much as possible. The place is very pleasant and the cuisine delicious to enjoy in summer on the terrace with sea view (and sunset!) and in winter in a room with fireplace.

On the seafront by going to Livadi, the establishment has existed for over twenty years. The terrace is in the shadows and in summer additional tables are set up near the water. Fresh fish, salads, grilled… Traditional Greek cuisine and a vegetarian menu. Andreas welcomes us with a little French and usually offers the aperitif.

A small, cosy and French-speaking bistro. It's nice, it's cool, you eat it, you drink it, it's good… you look at people, look at the sea, we're discussing the sea.

Undoubtedly one of the best addresses in Parikiá and a place that changes from the usual Greek restaurants. The setting is very pretty, in a patio covered with vines. This address offers a refined menu where Greek traditions and influences from elsewhere are mixed (beet and ginger ravioli, fennel risotto...). This contemporary approach does good and changes a little from the classics that can be found everywhere. Chef Giorgios Mavridis elegantly receives guests in a pleasant inner courtyard. A very very good address.

Good cuisine, elegant and unpretentious, behind a small porch.

Quality international cuisine at a moderate price to savour in a beautiful garden. Let yourself be tempted by Daphne's salad, ideal for lunch or by the many more consistent evening dishes.

Located not far from the port and the Panagia Pantanassa, this restaurant serves quality Greek and fast food at very reasonable prices. Unsurprisingly, Allas is often a victim of its own success (come during off-peak hours to enjoy one of its tables), and understandably so: the gyros and souvlaki are exquisite, the portions are very generous and the salads are also very good. For vegetarian and vegan friends, you'll find an excellent vegan gyros here. A great place to enjoy a meal on the go.

In the shade of the tamarisk trees and with its feet (almost) in the sand, this restaurant and cocktail bar enjoys a very pleasant location. When it comes to food, you'll be spoilt for choice on the well-stocked Mediterranean and Asian-influenced menu (one of the only ones on Paros!): salads, pizzas, fish and seafood, numerous vegetarian options... The hardest part will be choosing! The service is attentive and friendly. And at sunset, the view over the bay of Parikia makes the Ephesus even more magical. A good address.

This fish and seafood tavern is ideally located on Aliki's small harbor. It comes from the entire island to taste fresh fish caught by the owner fishing in the morning. The octopus cooked on the tiles is falling and everything is simple, but fresh and good. 

Here's a family-run taverna faithful to the Cycladic tradition of blue and white and Greek hospitality. Open since 1995 and overlooking the bay of Livadia, Trata is renowned for its home cooking based on fresh, tasty produce. Lefteris, head chef and owner of the restaurant, has set himself the highest standards, and the main attraction is the tasty seafood and freshly caught fish. You'll find some of the best grilled calamari on Paros, not to mention all the classics of Greek cuisine.

The location of this restaurant, overlooking the sea and the island of Naxos off the coast, is reason enough to sit down. And to top it all off, the food is as exquisite as the location! Established in Lefkes since 1997, Agnadio specializes in meat, offering spit-roasted meats and exceptional grills. But of course, good meat is not enough to make a good address: here you'll also find excellent fresh local vegetables and Mediterranean dishes, both vegetarian and seafood-based. A real delight!

Proudly established since 2007 in the historic heart of the fishing village of Naoussa, Yemeni has never failed to live up to its excellent reputation. The restaurant features fresh, local and seasonal produce, which the chef brings to life in tasty, carefully-presented dishes. Yemeni blends the hospitality and charm of traditional Greek taverns with the refinement of semi-gastronomic cuisine and an excellent selection of finely executed wines and cocktails. An address that never disappoints.