The best restaurants Pigadia

This traditional kafeneio opened its doors at the beginning of the last century and, for a few decades, fulfilled its main function: welcoming the men of the village who met there to catch up, drink coffee and play tavli. Over the years, the establishment began to offer simple, traditional dishes, which it continues to do today. You can try the speciality of lamb cooked for 7 hours in an earthenware dish and, on Friday evenings, listen to concerts of traditional karpathiote music.

This traditional mezzedopoleio also serves as a tavern-restaurant and is certainly one of the classics of Pigadia. It is open all year round and in the summer the tables fill the street. Here you will find all the small dishes or mezzedes to share that make the diversity and beauty of traditional Greek cuisine: dolmades or stuffed vine leaves, salads, octopus... as well as a series of more hearty dishes, offering grilled fish and meat, in addition to typical dishes of the Karpathian gastronomy

This restaurant, located in a pedestrian alleyway off the port, will be one of your best options in Pigadia. You'll be able to sample all the classics of Greek cuisine, as well as some traditional Karpathian dishes, of course. This family-run restaurant offers better quality and slightly tastier dishes than most of the port's tavernas. Service is attentive and friendly: don't hesitate to ask for advice, especially on the special of the day. The clientele is loyal: in August evenings, free tables are rare.

This small, friendly tavern on the quayside offers a good menu of traditional and well-prepared dishes. On the fish side, you can taste small karpathian shrimps, cuttlefish with fennel or the house specialty: small fish known locally as menoules. Otherwise try snails with dill and laurel or cardamom omelette. Don't forget to mention the unmissable Karpathos makarounes, prepared with onion confit and served with local cheese. They're delicious.

This establishment on Pigadia harbor doesn't look very appealing at first glance: located in a touristy area with no particular charm, you'd tend to avoid it. Yet it's one of the best places in town for gyros and souvlaki. The meat is good, as are the side dishes, and it's not for nothing that the tables are often crowded with tourists and locals alike. The tables overlooking the port are pleasant, perfect for a quick, tasty break.