The best restaurants Greece

Located in the heart of Hania's historic center, this tastefully decorated all-day café/bistro, distinguished by its white tablecloths and courteous staff, offers a varied range of dishes for an excellent breakfast or brunch, lunch or dinner for couples or friends in search of tranquility, good taste and good food. The establishment also offers relaxing moments to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail. The pastries on offer (strawberry tart with a scoop of ice cream, among others) are also very good.

One of the classics of the Mikrolimano port, with its tables above the sea and voilers at hand. This meat and fish restaurant, frequented by the owners of sailboats and yachts on the ground, serves varied menus with a resolutely Mediterranean flavour. A wide choice of vegetables and vegetables. Buffet or à la carte menu. Enjoy the superb view! The service is well done, efficient and friendly, while the prices are suitable for the quality food that is on your plates.

A family-run taverna with a great reputation, located in the port of Plaka. It serves excellent fresh fish all year round, and you'll meet plenty of locals, which is always a sign of quality and authenticity. It's the ideal place to enjoy a Greek-style lobster worthy of the name! Excellent fried anchovies and grilled calamari seasoned with olive oil and oregano, fresh salads and more. As always with fresh fish, ask for the price per kilo before ordering, as the bill quickly rises.

Located in a beautiful stone house, the restaurant enjoys a magnificent view of the sea and the mountains. Run by Dimitri and Kostas, it is warm and offers an à la carte selection of fresh fish and seafood. A home-made cuisine prepared on a daily basis with local products that will delight those who come in search of the authenticity of Cretan, Greek and Mediterranean flavours. To taste:apaki (smoked Cretan sausage marinated in vinegar), saffron risotto, pasta with shrimps and mussels, lamb with rosemary and feta..

This establishment on Akti Tombazi, next to the former Grand Arsenal, is easily spotted by its wooden tables, spread out along the flagstone path that runs alongside the sea to the Koum Kapi district. With its motto "the history of a place is learned around a table", Chalkina offers traditional Cretan cuisine (meat pie, snails, chevron with lemon sauce, coq au vin, etc.). The restaurant is also renowned for the variety of meats on offer: organic black pork, black angus, dry-aged beef.

An excellent address, isolated and quiet, located on the old port of Kissamos. The small terrace is right on the waterfront with its moored fishing boats. The fish is extra fresh and the squid or stuffed cuttlefish are to die for! The Greek salad is fresh and well-stocked. The service is family oriented, with the grandmother at the stove and the daughter in the dining room, while the granddaughter plays with the children passing by and the many cats, attracted by the smell. A nice and pleasant interlude.

This is probably the oldest tavern in the city. Of course it serves traditional Cretan specialties cooked with local olive oil, including fresh grilled fish, the famous rosemary snails, rabbit, mussels in tomato sauce and sheep's cheese. It is a family affair with Mum in the kitchen, the son in the dining room and his brother who runs the Hotel Zafira just behind the tavern, where you can stay all year round. Deckchairs are free for restaurant and hotel guests.

On the road to Vai, 700 m before the beach, is this restaurant of Cretan cuisine. It is an old building dating from 1709, in which the families of the shepherds of the monastery of Toplou lived. It has been rebuilt without losing its authenticity and offers traditional cuisine. Try the Xigalo, a sour cream cheese served with stuffed vine leaves... And don't forget the lamb cooked in a ceramic pot with potatoes, eggplant and cheese.

A traditional restaurant for 30 years. Their mezzedes (dishes) are true masterpieces, by the taste, presentation and quality of the raw materials: fava, tzatziki, eggplant salad, grilled cheese, dried white bean salad, beetroot salad, puff pastry, cheese fritters, taramossalata (cod egg purée), stuffed vine leaves. The restaurant is large, nicely furnished in traditional Greek style, and has an olive garden with vines. The menu is in French and the service is impeccable.

A wide variety of Cretan dishes and superb views.

Situated near the springs, it occupies the old village grain mill which also contained the olive press. The setting is more than pleasant! One settles down in the saving shade of the old plane trees and one tastes excellent golden grilled meats over a wood fire or the gamopilafo (to be tasted absolutely!), the house speciality (wild goat's cheese accompanied by rice pilaf) or theanti-krysto (a kind of typical Cretan mechoui). Good choice of mezzés, too.

George Mamatzakis was a chef in major hotels (including the Hilton in Athens) before opening his own restaurant here near Agapi Beach. He offers interesting à la carte menus: fresh fish, shellfish, Greek specialities, excellent grilled meats... No particular decor, we come here for its atmosphere, the quality of the raw materials and the chef's know-how. The staff is very attentive and welcoming. Very good value for money.

One of the most venerable addresses on the island, founded in 1922 and handed down from father to son. Today, even though it is the oldest tavern in Santorini, it has lost none of its charm. Good typical dishes are served on the often crowded blue and white terrace. Baked lamb with potatoes and feta is a delight. When the tourists are less numerous, the owner and his customers will remake the world and tell you the history of the place.

This establishment is a waterfront tavern, located in the district of Nea Chora. It is a quiet place to enjoy the sunset in the early evening, while drinking a good glass of raki or ouzo, to be accompanied by one or two orders of seafood or fish. You can also enjoy some other Greek or Cretan specialties, a few of which are exclusively vegetarian and made with very fresh and tasty vegetables. For example, their bougasta is a real delight! The service is pleasant.

This typical Cretan rakadiko is located opposite the Avli Restaurant: It's his little sister… In other words, it's the more relaxed version of the great Avli, where you drink raki by sharing small dishes or mezze that are simmered on the spot before our eyes. Good alternative to eating well if you want to stay light or if Avli is complete as often in the full season. Ideal for a small traditional evening, between drinks and good dishes. Ingredients come from small local producers, most of them organic.

Unmissable when you arrive on the pier of Perissa: a very colourful restaurant, with straw umbrellas, hammocks, sofas well provided with cushions, well padded deckchairs and a lot of vegetation. We eat very well and copiously, for a very low price. In addition, the restaurant boasts of supporting fair trade and independent local producers. In any case, everything is guaranteed organic and, as far as possible, Greek. The salads are plentiful and there is also a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes here.

With its anonymous front, about ten tables (and a few pedestal tables on the sidewalk), Mourga does not look like much by far. And yet, it is one of the best psarotaverna ("fish tavern") in the country. Crispy red mullets presented directly in the frying pan, neat plate of soft cuttlefish in the fava, homemade pasta langoustines, extra fresh fish of the day cooked to perfection, etc. All this is complemented by small herbs and seaweed with unexpected flavours and a Cretan raki ideally served, glazed like a vodka

This is probably the best place in town to eat fish! In winter or autumn, you can enjoy the divine fish soup here. Otherwise, you'll have plenty of choice and probably want to come back. Fresh cod on the grill with steamed vegetables, spaghetti with prawns, half-cooked tuna served with celery purée, squid carpaccio, not to mention fresh lobster with pasta: everything is delicious! What's more, the decoration and presentation of the dishes are meticulous.

This is a Greek restaurant known for its particularly warm welcome. On the stove side, it will offer you a quality Greek cuisine. In the kitchen, they prepare delicious dishes, and all for a very affordable price. In short, a very good traditional address in Kamari that it would be a shame to miss. The decoration is also very pleasant, with a special mention for the walls decorated with old rural objects and the multitude of plants and flowers which bring a welcome touch of serenity to this place.

This friendly and warm tavern is always full. We come here for its family atmosphere, the service is always pleasant despite the crowds, the good homemade dishes, typical of traditional Greek cuisine and not necessarily found elsewhere: stifado, pastitsio, moussaka are in the spotlight, in other words dishes that we will reserve for the evening to avoid the digestive club at noon. Everything is delicious, the mezzedes to share are simple but fresh.

The best fish restaurant in the village at moderate prices and with a view. On a large and very pleasant terrace right on the waterfront, you can choose fish and local specialities in the window. Everything is very good, the dishes are generous, the service is a little slow but really friendly, the French speaking waiter takes the time to detail each dish. This allows you to contemplate the boats and the crystal clear turquoise water while having a very good time. In addition to fish, seafood and a variety of other dishes are served.

Our gastronomic favourite! Georgia starts by sitting down at your table to explain to you, in colourful French, the dishes of the day that have just come out of the oven. As you listen to her speak, you will quickly understand the care and love she brings to her kitchen. The dishes are tasty, well dosed and accompanied by seasonal vegetables. Snails with herbs, stuffed zucchini flowers, or the very tender lamb (raised by the owner) accompanied by her ratatouille, are to die for. A delight from beginning to end, as the cosmopolitan guestbook testifies...

The dishes are inspired by typical Sifnos dishes, but the aim here is not to repeat the classics. With the help of his close-knit team, Alexandros is trying to reinvent and finally create the future of a traditional cuisine that lacks inventiveness. Try eggplant salad with pomegranate and feta seeds or salted cheesecake. The products are fresh and of good quality since it is Alexandros' father who grows them on his farm. He also organizes very interesting tours with tasting.

This small tavern is located in the heart of the city, where all the products are fresh and high quality. Take a look at the small olives offered at the aperitif, order the eyes closed the mixed salad, taste the homemade French fries or the excellent pilaf and courgettes flowers (Cretan speciality). Very reasonable prices and live music almost every night.

In front of St. George's church, you can spot this charming tavern: a subdued atmosphere in an old house with a very nice shaded garden and an interior space decorated with care. Bougainvilleas, palm trees and a lot of flower pots make the evenings even more summery. You come here to eat fresh fish (more expensive per kilo) which is spread out on the pretty little caique in front of the entrance. Several dishes inspired by Greek-Cretan cuisine are also offered, as well as various dishes and salads. Perfect for a romantic dinner.

It is a former 15th century Dominican monastery renovated in 1997 and transformed into a hotel-restaurant. Here you can enjoy creative Cretan cuisine, either in the hotel's outdoor courtyard or in the magnificent interior room with exposed beams. Perfect for a romantic and gastronomic dinner. Beyond the dream setting, the menu is elaborate and out of the ordinary. The well-stocked wine cellar offers more than 150 labels. Professional and attentive staff. It's worth it for those who can!

Traditional restaurant renovated in 2013 which enjoys a beautiful view of the sea and the caves. Fish specialities, cheap and of good quality (be careful, as always for fresh fish, check the price per kilo and choose your fish before ordering, so as not to have any bad surprises when you check out!) Large terrace where live bands play live music from time to time. The place is often full in the evenings, in high season, so we recommend that you book for large tables.

A regulars' tavern specialising in fresh fish since 1984, but also serves delicious dishes prepared by the owner's wife and sister. Scala offers a more refined cuisine than elsewhere (and, rarely, innovative desserts), in a more intimate setting, and offers the highest panoramic terrace in Matala, perched on its small cape and closing the bay to the west. Access to the sea below is via small stairs. Beautiful view and quality dishes of the day. Booking is almost obligatory in high season, but you won't regret it.

There is a succulent tavern inland in the village of Vafes, which can be reached via tiny winding country roads. But it's worth the effort! Here time stands still and you feel like you're deep in Crete. You will eat in the quiet stone courtyard of a recently restored old monastery. On the menu: fresh mushrooms from the region, antikristo (pieces of lamb cooked slowly around an ember), tzatziki prepared with local yoghurt, etc. Local wine in a pitcher and raki to drink in moderation!

In a small street parallel to the Paleologou, a pretty little garden under fig and lemon trees shelters this family tavern-ouzerie where you can eat for a reasonable price typical Cretan cuisine of excellent quality. An address that is especially appreciated by the locals even out of season. The secret is the ingredients that come from the owner's mountain farm. A real breath of fresh air, simple and unpretentious, but so authentic and sincere. The raki and olive oil also come from the same farm.

Feta lamb, served in a puff pastry crust with tomatoes, peppers and aromatic herbs, is a real delight. Unless you prefer iodized specialities, in which case fresh grouper with shrimp and seafood are also worth a visit. For the record: the owner's grandfather was French ambassador to Rhodes. The welcome is impeccable and we speak French. The terrace is a must: in short, this restaurant has been a sure bet for many years.

It is an old tavern serving very good souvlakis and other grilled meats, the specialities of the house!

This beach restaurant is a must in Lindos. You'll be sure to stop off here during a swimming session on the village's main beach. Deckchairs are available to guests free of charge. All the Greek classics are on offer in the kitchen, even if the tourist pressure doesn't make it a first-rate establishment. But the setting makes up for a break on the beach, if only for a drink or a coffee with your feet in the water.

The story of Broadway is the story of a man, Kostas, who left Kos in the 1970s to try his luck as a chef in Manhattan restaurants. In the 1990s, he decided to return to his native island: he founded Broadway, at the junction of American and Greek cuisine. From his experience, he withdraws this fusion, which is both creative and accessible. Since then, he has given his place in the kitchen to the younger generation, who offer a tasty, refined but uninhibited and inspired menu. It's one of Kos' best tables.

It never stops... Open all day long from breakfast, from 10 or 11 am, to the evening with a cocktail bar. The two terraces overlook the port: perfect for a drink in front of the sunset. It serves wine and 24 different cocktails, as many letters in the Greek alphabet. Its name comes from the first three numbers on the bar codes of products made in Greece. One of the best places on the island to eat as well: all the ingredients are fresh and most of them are organic.

You'll need to make a reservation if you want to take advantage of this truly charming address, which is only open in the evening, in one of the narrow streets of the village of Mandraki, near Panaghia Spiliani. This is because here, attention is paid above all to the quality and freshness of the produce, far more than to the number of covers you'll be able to fit in during the season. You'll discover delicious Greek and Mediterranean cuisine based on local produce, to be enjoyed in the lovely garden at the back of the house. The menu is more refined and sophisticated than most tavernas.

Large outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the port and the monuments of the old town, Greek traditional music, typical dishes made from seafood products, Marios and Cristos welcome you with professionalism. French menu.

Excellent setting with sunset on Katapola. Located in a narrow cross-cutting street, you will see the lime-filled stone building, where local specialities have been served there for 20 years at a mild price. Taste kalogiros (eggplant with veal, cheese and tomatoes) or exohiko (crust and vegetable). From the terrace at the top you will see the Aegean Sea, the mountains or the picturesque windmills. One of the best addresses on the island. " Liotrivi "is the former olive oil manufacturer.

Perched high in the olive hills, this restaurant offers a splendid setting. Good food, panoramic views and a sunset guarantee great photos. The cuisine is refined and reasonably priced. Beef with tomato sauce and penne, simmered lamb with baby vegetables and duck with orange sauce are sumptuous. Vegetarian dishes are also available. The wine is top quality and the service impeccable. There's not much to complain about at this establishment, widely acclaimed by locals and tourists alike!

As far as the setting is concerned, the restaurant has a huge terrace spread over two floors. Sea view guaranteed at each plate. The music is extremely well chosen, a mix of jazz and pop in remix chill immediately pushes us to relax and our gaze is quickly lost on the incredible panoramic sea view that the Compass offers on the bay of Chora. View disturbed only by the waltz of the ferries.... which will delight the youngest.

Theodosi is a modern restaurant on the ground floor of Hôtel Alexis. An escape Ideal for one evening away from the tourist sites from mass. Greek and Cretan creative cuisine served à la carte, we strongly recommend the chicken fillet with smoked pork and pork chops with honey and thyme. The owners had a restaurant in Vancouver, Canada for years, giving an original mix to the already carefully prepared dishes. Fresh fish on the menu and magnificent sea views as well as on the city of Hania.

Large sun terrace and small shaded terrace with a view worthy of a postcard. The location is ideal for exploring Greek pastries (don't miss the apple pie, local version of the apple pie). Sandwiches and small dishes.

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.

Overlooking the small fishing port of Nea Chora, Portes is a very good address for those who want to taste a cuisine made from fresh products, in a pleasant setting. Far from the hustle and bustle of the historical center, you can rediscover the classics of Greek cuisine, prepared with care and with quality above all. The service is pleasant and warm, and the sunsets add to the attraction of the place. Do not hesitate, this is an address that is very popular with the residents of the neighborhood, both locals and regular tourists

The success of this tavern/ouzerie is measured by the width of its terrace, which is crowded at weekends and during the holidays. Greek families are happy to meet there, surrounded by their children. So this is not where you will choose to dine quietly. The atmosphere is rather cacophonous, the meal is copious and tasty. Taste the octopus and the seafood, these are the specialities of the house: large dishes of gambas, fried squid, fish... A good address on the waterfront, although it serves a lot of frozen fish - a real treat!

The magnificent shaded terrace of the Dolci overlooks the western flank of Kastro, offering the ephemeral epicurean sitting at his table a remarkable view and tranquility. Kastro is a unique place, but the jazzy atmosphere and the dominant position of the Dolci will make you discover it from a different angle, sunny, calm, soothing and of course gourmet. Salad 7 martyrs (in homage to the church of the 7 martyrs of Kastro), fresh mussels with orange sauce and flower petals, revisited pasta and risottos, or homemade ice cream.