The best restaurants Chios

A little out of the way, on the heights of Chios, this small tavern, a little hidden in a beautiful courtyard, is one of the best addresses in town. And one of the oldest: it opened in 1882! You will find here unique dishes inspired by local products and classic dishes of Constantinople cuisine, such as beans cooked with mandarin puree. Fish is not his specialty, but the meats are excellent. Wine "by the kilo" and excellent ouzos. Reservations are recommended.

An appointment by the Greeks at the time of the aperitif, both for the map and the view of the port.

This pleasant tavern is located slightly behind the small port of Limnia: you can eat the best fish dishes and mezzes from the sea in the area! The owners of the place have their own caïque which brings back a daily catch, guaranteeing the absolute freshness of the fish prepared here. We sit at the large tables on the vast terrace and let ourselves be tempted by an authentic and tasty home cooking. The service is warm, the portions are generous and the prices very reasonable. To be washed down with a local ouzo, like the Kazanisto.

Perched at the western end of the village of Avgonima, the tavern To Asteri is one of the best on the island. You can sit on the panoramic terrace overlooking the coast in the distance and the setting sun at the end of the day. But the most spectacular thing is what you get on your plate: delicious traditional, homemade dishes, including fresh pasta prepared by hand in the village streets. The stews (coq au vin, goat with tomato, beef stew) and spit-roasted meats (suckling pig, kontosouvli, kokoretsi) are delicious.

In the beautiful village of Thymiana, known for its quarries from which the building stones of the Kampos estates are taken, this tavern is a well-kept secret. The locals frequent it widely but the tourists have not yet discovered it. A traditional and family-run restaurant, we sit in the backyard, under the beautiful trees, to enjoy a menu with local flavors. When it's in season, don't miss the house's marinated artichokes. Other simple delights: the fava, particularly successful, and the small fried dishes.

One of the best addresses of Chios is nicely installed in the remains of a historical house in the Kastro district. The atmosphere is perfect, especially in the evening, but beware that tables are scarce and demand is very high in season. To succeed in sitting here in the evening, it is essential to reserve in advance (and in August several days in advance!). The effort is worth it, beyond the enchanting setting, because the quality is there and the small dishes to share are really tasty, to be accompanied by a local craft beer.

This small mezzedopoleio is a gem not to be missed, for the authenticity of the place, the quality and freshness of the mezzes and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is far from the touristy restaurants of the sea front, far also from the more trendy attempts of the city center. We come here in all simplicity to share dozens of small dishes, around a bottle of local ouzo. Everything is good but don't hesitate to choose the mezzes of the sea, speciality of the place: you will enjoy fresh mussels, fried fish or marinated octopus.

Pleasantly located in the beautiful Pythonas square, in the heart of the village of Volissos, this historical tavern-kafeneion spreads its tables in the shade of trees that bring freshness and sweetness during the day. Here you can enjoy a traditional Greek coffee or a good old-fashioned meal. Some evenings in season, musicians take place to play some rebetiko classics, that the large tables take back in chorus... unless everyone gets up to dance in a circle! Simple and friendly atmosphere, without fuss.