The best restaurants Patmos

Just below the monastery, Jimmy's Balcony has long been the only café with a view in Chora. Tables are installed in this old house, typical of Chora, but if one comes here it is especially for the tables installed on the terrace, on the famous "balcony". Indeed, the view on Patmos, the sea and Skala is breathtaking. The place fills up quickly: we advise you to come early in the morning to have breakfast or a fresh juice, before or after visiting the monastery. You can then enjoy the view and the peace and quiet.

This restaurant is located on the pretty Agia Lesvia square: sit on the terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the village, which transforms in the evening to welcome a more bourgeois population than elsewhere. The long-established tavern here has recently had its ups and downs: revisited in a modernized, somewhat pretentious style, the quality of the dishes had plummeted and prices had inflated in recent years. It seems that quality is gradually being restored, even if the slightly blinged-out style has been maintained. The location is well worth a stop.

In this traditional ouzerie, the owner Theo finds his own fish: the assortment of grilled fish proves to be a very good choice as well as the octopus salad, which will bring a salutary freshness to the hot summer nights. In the small alley, the tables are often crowded around musicians who have come to play traditional rebetiko tunes. People drink, sing and eat well, far from the bling bling. Simple, cheap and really nice: you will find here all the benevolent atmosphere of Skala and more widely of Patmos.

This taverna, which opened in 1965, is one of the village's best-known establishments: for almost sixty years, located directly on Grikos beach, it has maintained reasonable prices and appreciable quality, despite growing tourist pressure. Enjoy your mezzedes on the terrace, overlooking the sea and the horizon. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with good, honest and tasty home cooking, featuring all the classics of Greek gastronomy. One of the island's authentic tavernas.

Benetos Chora is the little brother of the restaurant Benetos in Grikos, which is known for its good food. It is a nice place where you can come for brunch and a coffee with a view. A young team, a modern menu that tries to mix international options with local products, and a carefully designed decoration are the elements that make the place a success. However, we regret the inflated prices (like the other establishments of Chora), and the trendy atmosphere that reminds us of a somewhat seen and seen again aesthetic.

This is the restaurant of the Patmos Aktis Suites Hotel. Faithful to its reputation, the establishment offers a refined and sought-after cuisine, which is also more expensive than elsewhere... The products are of excellent quality, including fresh fish caught in the fish-bearing waters of Leros. The very beautiful menu offers a mix of Greek and international dishes. We particularly appreciate the idyllic location, directly on Grikos beach, and the very professional service. We don't like the coldness of the place, the frightening whiteness.

Along the harbour towards the north exit of Skala, you will find this very good restaurant, on the first floor of a beautiful building (not to be confused with the restaurant on the ground floor). The terrace is very pleasant and the cuisine tasty: very popular, we advise you to book in the evening if you want to dine on the pretty terrace and not in the indoor room. You will discover classics of Cretan gastronomy, in addition to the more usual dishes. Let yourself be tempted by spicy pork with peppers or the traditional tomato-based strapatsada

Situated on the heights of Chora, between the town hall square and the coach and bus park, Loza offers spectacular views of Skala and northern Patmos. During the day, the blue of the sea mingles with that of the sky, while at night, the lights of the port shine brightly. The cuisine here is a little more sophisticated than in a traditional tavern, with beef fillets, seafood spaghetti... The clientele is touristy and older for dinner, while younger people come here to have a drink with friends.

At the back of Skala, this large terrace is one of the Patmos locals' favorite addresses: you'll soon notice it's still very busy every evening in summer. Here you can eat seafood, grilled fish and fried calamari, while sipping small bottles of ouzo. It's a very popular, friendly and non-touristy address, so you can expect packed evenings and sometimes a bit of a wait. And that's what a traditional tavern is all about! One of the best dining options in the back streets of Skala.

This traditional tavern is beautifully located on the south side of Grikos Bay, in an enchanting wooded setting. Ideal for a light lunch or a shady break during a beach day in the area, the tavern is also open in the evening, when it offers a more substantial menu. Vegetables are grown by the owners in neighboring kitchen gardens, and cheeses are also produced in-house. Adorable service and authentic cuisine: in the evening, try the baked kid, or the rabbit - a real treat!

Chef Theologos Kaniaros has set up this restaurant, one of the best on the island, overlooking the Skala marina. True to the principles of the slow-food movement, the chef works with only the finest, freshest local produce. He revisits traditional Greek cuisine and adds a touch of originality, without ever sinking into pretentious creativity that could spoil the beautiful simplicity of his tasty products. The large, elevated terrace is particularly pleasant on balmy summer nights. An experience not to be missed.

A young Greek man and a young Turkish woman teamed up to set up this vegan restaurant-grocery which, in just a few years, has become a Skala landmark. Everything is fresh: the kitchen uses only local, organic and seasonal produce. Whether it's for a light brunch or lunch, or a traditional dish or a more hearty, inventive evening meal, everything is tasty. Respect for the environment is everywhere: organic and fair-trade groceries, glass bottles, recycled packaging... The setting is very pleasant, in a pretty courtyard planted with trees: an initiative worth supporting!

This restaurant is located on the small beach of Aspri, a hidden cove not far from Meloi Bay. This exceptional location, overlooking the sea and the bay of Skala, explains much of the restaurant's success. The other reason is certainly the quality of the fresh fish and seafood dishes, which are perfectly prepared. It's very expensive compared with the average for Patmos and the Dodecanese as a whole: you come here to see and be seen, but to mark an exceptional evening, the setting is just right.

This very respectable and respected restaurant is located in Sapsila Bay, north of Grikos, and enjoys a quite exceptional location on the sea. We come here for dinner at one of the best restaurants on the island. The products are impeccably fresh and the quality of the cuisine is unfailing from year to year, in addition to the romantic setting. You can also come for a drink or an aperitif at the pleasant bar, in a wooded garden. The mezzedes are really excellent and it's cheaper than the restaurant.

This family-run taverna is located on the small coastal road between Grikos and Petra bays. Overlooking both bays, it offers splendid views of the surrounding area and the islet of Tragonisi. It's a great place to sit back and sip a fresh ouzo, accompanied by traditional fare such as baked chickpeas, delicious stuffed zucchini flowers or a tasty eggplant imam. Lovers of grilled fish and meat will not be disappointed. Live traditional music on certain evenings.

As you leave Skala on the Netia peninsula, this traditional tavern serves some of Skala's finest cuisine. Patmiotes gather here with friends or family, form large tables and enjoy the generous cuisine served here, sometimes for hours on end. The island's popes and clerics also come here to fill their bellies. On the menu: all the classics of Greek cuisine prepared according to the rules of the art, warm, family-style service and a simple, friendly atmosphere. A good address.

This pleasant taverna is located on Meloi (pronounced Méli) beach, offering soothing views of the Aegean and the horizon. The large, shaded terrace is ideal for a refreshing break after a day on the beach. Here, you can dine with great honor on good, traditional cuisine, prepared simply and with the finest ingredients, the old-fashioned way. This family-run business spreads hospitality, warmth and generosity. Take your pick from the fresh, tasty daily specials in the kitchen. Vegetarians will be delighted by the options available.