The best restaurants Gialos And Horio

On the road to Nimborios, with a splendid view over the whole bay of Gialos, this establishment offers deliciously prepared traditional cuisine. It's one of the port's best addresses for local specialties and Greek classics. The place has been renowned for many years, and regulars never miss an opportunity to visit: don't forget to make a reservation! At midday, the hustle and bustle of the port seems far away, and in the evening, you can enjoy a romantic atmosphere with garlands of lights by the water's edge.

This family tavern is perched on the heights of Gialos and dominates the entire bay: the view from the terrace is spectacular and the location is ideal to see the sun set behind the amphitheatre of the port. It takes a little effort to get up there but you will be well rewarded. On the plates, you will taste good cuisine that is generous, unpretentious but honest, and offers good value for money, which is rare in Symi. Let yourself be tempted by the special dish of the day. Vegetarians will also be able to enjoy themselves.

This restaurant, located on the quays, slightly beyond the bell tower, serves Italian-inspired cuisine, but also great Symi classics. The dishes are rather good but the prices are higher than the average of traditional taverns: we are playing here on the restaurant aspect, which is a little more sought-after. The whole is very pleasant: we like the tables by the sea, the welcome shade on hot summer days and the location a little away from the crowds that visit the port on day trips.

On the heights of Horio, Georgio and Maria's tavern offers a tasty traditional cuisine, with a view of the bay of Gialos below. The shaded terrace is a real treat when you have made the effort to climb the steps of Kali Strata... The food is simple, but quite good, with classic Greek dishes. There is nothing special to point out here, it won't be the meal of the century but the atmosphere and the view are there to compensate for the lack of inventiveness of the menu. On weekends, concerts of Greek music are organized.

It's a classic on the port of Gialos: Pantelis opened its doors years ago, and continues to draw crowds for its slightly more upscale - and therefore more expensive - cuisine than that offered by a traditional taverna. Succulent specialties include lamb with bulgur or linguini with sea urchins. Symi prawns are also a must, as is octopus in truffle oil. Once again, be warned: mezzedes and starters to share are really more expensive than elsewhere.

This restaurant is one of the must-visit spots in the port of Gialos. You can enjoy a delicious menu of traditional dishes right on the seafront. In the evening, the tables are packed: reservations are essential to enjoy the view over Gialos Bay and the succulent dishes. It's a family-run business, and you'll appreciate the warm, intimate atmosphere and warm welcome. The house also offers a few rooms for rent upstairs, which are simple but pleasant, and offer very good value for money for Symi.