The best restaurants Iles grecques

Beautiful view, romantic atmosphere. Breakfast (7 to 15 €), lunch, snack, salads (7 to 17 €), snack (crêpes), drinks and cocktails at sunset. A must!

A restaurant with unique specialties on the island, quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd, with a beautiful terrace and a view of the sunset. The French-speaking staff serves dishes as they are offered in Cyprus, but also many traditional local or Greek dishes. The cuisine is homemade, using fresh, top quality produce, and is divided between a wide variety of vegetarian starters and main courses, starters and traditional dishes such as moussaka, a classic of the house, seafood and grilled food.

With its sublime view over the caldera from the slopes of the village of Oia, Petra is the perfect restaurant for a honeymoon. The cuisine? Greek gastronomy revisited with a successful experimental touch. Here's an extract from the tasting menu: calamari with pistachio, lobster with leeks and lemongrass, prawns with wild mushrooms served in their own bisque, trout with onions and pickled celery, monkfish with celeriac, truffle and bergamot, honey ice cream... All served with sublime paired wines. A real firework display!

Tasty dishes served in an idyllic setting, with a patio full of vegetation. There are only a few tables in the pretty little courtyard so it is better to book in the high season. The cuisine is typical but very elaborate. The products are fresh and the menu is very varied. We appreciate both the quality/price ratio and the calm and warm atmosphere and the efficiency of the service. It is authentic and lively, like a Greece that is sometimes difficult to find where tourists are. Frankly, what more could you ask for?

A terrace is located under a huge tree with green plants and flowers, the other offering a sublime view. Apart from the crowd, it is in the kitchens that make the difference: that fresh products, including seafood and fish, carefully cooked. Traditional barbecue grills under fire, local specialities, or pizzas in an old brick oven with olive wood to give a better scent. Everything is bathed in authentic live live live music, the air of Theodorakis, De…

Of all the rooftops in Lindos, this one particularly appeals to us. Firstly, for the view it offers, probably one of the most beautiful in the village. Then there's the ambience of the place, which is hushed and quiet when the restaurant is open, then gradually transforms into a rooftop bar. The dishes are not to be outdone, well-crafted and elegantly served, not to mention the exquisite cocktails. The establishment is run by Théo, a former DJ, which explains the permanent presence of a DJ at the turntables, and special guests on Fridays and Saturdays. A great place to eat or party.

A warm welcome awaits you in this authentic tavern where you will taste the dishes of the day proposed by the owner (no menu). You won't be disappointed and the bill will delight all purses! A good address to change from the local trout and taste the famous Cretan snails! And, outside of meals, the tavern turns into a small café-ouzerie where you can meet during the day or in the evening to share a drink or coffee and discuss the day's events. A pleasant stopover if you're passing through the area.

A real favorite in the middle of a very varied offer, it is true, but often disappointing. A good general indication: the restaurant is still mainly frequented by Greek customers. He offers a small menu with good products (lamb in the oven, local cheeses in saganaki, octopus salads and squid). Also very appreciated by many readers of Le Petit Futé!

Authentic Greek tavern and one of the first to open in Aegiali (1980). You can sit either in the alley under the oleanders (oleanders) or on the terrace above with a view of the bay. Inexpensive family cuisine with a wide choice of traditional and local dishes, fresh fish by the kilo and seafood (succulent), all washed down with a good house wine. We also come here for breakfast. Smiley service. Rare enough to be emphasized: original Thai dishes every Friday (yes, there is a Thai girl in the family).

One of the first tavernas you will find at the entrance to the sandy beach on the left, which guarantees you a splendid view of the famous caves by day and night. There is a bar on the panoramic terrace. Taste the local moussaka, cuttlefish risotto or seafood spaghetti. As for the wines, we recommend the house white wine which is very good. Dimitris is the friendly owner who speaks a little French. Relaxed atmosphere. Live music concerts. Fresh fish every day (watch out for the price per kilo!).

This is the oldest tavern in the small village of Myrtos. Its owners run the hotel, also the oldest in the village. In the morning, breakfast is served to hotel guests, but you can always have a coffee or quench your thirst... As soon as the sun goes down, the establishment transforms into a mezzedopoleio offering a variety of dishes from traditional Cretan cuisine. Evenings are often festive, with dancing and singing accompanied by Cretan musicians.

Napoleon is the restaurant not to be missed in Zakros and the oldest in the city. The owner offers traditional Cretan dishes on a daily basis, with a preference for lamb or rabbit stew. The grills are juicy (opt for lamb chops), the meat is always of excellent quality. Everything is prepared with local products from the village orchards and vegetable gardens. To vary, he also prepares good pizzas but it is better to stick to the dishes of traditional cuisine.

Open since 1958, this traditional family tavern offers Greek and local specialities made with fresh products: tomato keftedes, fava, caper leaf salads. A local wine list accompanies this authentic cuisine. Its shaded terrace facing the church of Kamari, and its position away from the sea front, make it an authentic place. The 9th of July and the 24th of September are very busy days and a folk dance show is held because of the religious celebrations in the area.

If you really want to be in the local atmosphere, this is the place to go. Every year, the quality is always there in this restaurant, which is mostly frequented by locals and is located a little away from the centre. The restaurant is frequented by Greeks, fishermen, for whom Apostolis has been cooking for almost 30 years. Fish specialties, local wine, sea view. A good address for lovers of fried food and seafood. And in the end, the bill is never too high. Excellent value for money and very friendly staff.

Local atmosphere guaranteed in this restaurant located in the heart of Halki and perhaps one of the best tables on the island of Naxos. The setting is idyllic, under the climbing vine arbour, directly on the small square in the heart of the village, a stone's throw from all the pretty shops and galleries. The menu is not bad either with its spanakopites (spinach pies) and Naxos sausage spestofaï. Attention: the restaurant is taken by storm by Greek families and it is often necessary to arrive before 7:30 pm to have a table without a reservation.

You can see his large terrace on the beach of Livadia. Adonis worked in Montreal for 15 years before setting up his restaurant in Parikiá. In 1980, he opened Cavo d'Oro and since then, he has enjoyed welcoming French speakers from all over the world to discover his specialties such as pizzas cooked over an olive wood fire, fresh homemade pasta, seafood spaghetti, risotto à la provençale and fresh fish from Paros. You will be spoilt for choice between five sizes of pizzas on the menu!

To Spitiko is a way of saying "like at home", at Patricia's, a French expatriate in Paros after a crush on the Cyclades. The creator of this small haven of peace provides the service while, behind the stoves, her husband is passionate about cooking traditional recipes, thanks to the products gleaned from their local and organic producers as much as possible. The place is very pleasant and the cuisine delicious to enjoy in summer on the terrace with sea view (and sunset!) and in winter in a room with fireplace.

Family establishment since 1980. On a pleasant terrace, you will enjoy the magnificent view of the bay of Aegiali and the large. Prices of fresh fish are always reasonable, as is Amorgos meat, or the spaghetti to lobster. You will also find vegetarian dishes.

One of the best restaurants in Lindos, it sprawls over three floors, but you won't be disappointed by the climb once you reach the top: the view of the Acropolis is memorable. Preferably go there at dusk and enjoy the panorama from the rooftop. The dishes are not disappointing either: we recommend that you share with several of the mezzedes. They are excellent, copious and more economical. The atmosphere at Stephany's Taverna is relaxed and friendly. Favour the place to spend a warm evening with a view.

Bread and souvlakis, as its name indicates, but also very good homemade French fries and some salads. Very simple, very good and very cheap. There are also local beers, such as Corfu and Ionian.

Rendezvous in a superb address and its beautiful setting. "Avli" means the small courtyard of the house in Greek. And it is true and well named! This restaurant makes you feel at home, between family cooking and warm atmosphere. Enjoy great seafood, fish, or other local specialties, in a relaxing setting overlooking the sea and the fort, away from the city center.The dishes are delicious (and rather hearty). We recommend you to share them, Greek style!

From its terrace on the seafront, you can admire the sea and enjoy excellent fish dishes in a decor where the white and blue tones and the furniture are traditionally respected. Attended by a relaxed clientele who love seafood, this restaurant also offers some meat dishes. It is a great place to have lunch between two dives or to enjoy a candlelit dinner. A good address, with a relaxed and warm atmosphere, just the way we like it.

In an old green garden full of palm trees and flowers. A relaxation area to enjoy coffee, wine, ice cream or meals under the vines. Excellent cuisine. It is also recommended to visit the wine cellar which is a museum with more than 200 bottles, mainly from local production. A veritable vaulted cellar 10 m underground for 400 years, now open to the public. Live music on Tuesday and Wednesday at 22 pm. Bar-restaurant in the centre near the square, in the small street down next to the Pelican hotel. An address for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This excellent family tavern always has two small fishing boats that provide the restaurant with fresh fish. The kitchen is not exceptional but it is mainly for the situation: feet in the water, calm, let's go to wellness.

This restaurant is in a truly picturesque location on Porto Roxa beach on the west of the island, ideal for sunset. Access is through a magnificent wild landscape. Away from mass tourism, just 5 km from Agios Léon (follow the signs), you can enjoy a variety of reasonably priced dishes: salads, pastas, pizzas and grilled meats. Specialties include rabbit with oregano and stuffed chicken. The setting is spectacular. And as a bonus, you can enjoy the deckchairs on the beach!

Greek-Cretan cuisine restaurant and pizzeria on the port located between Hotel Elysée and Hotel Flisvos near the water to admire the small fishing boats. Pleasant, clean and shaded terrace overlooking a small flowerbed and the small port. Nevertheless, the cuisine here is traditional: rabbit has been a speciality of the owner for twenty years. There are 5 to 6 dishes of the day in summer, including some fish dishes, snails... Fresh home-made tiramisu is systematically offered all year round. Warm welcome.

A dream decor at the Pirates of the Caribbean both inside and outside for this multi-colored, atypical restaurant. Here you feel relaxed immediately when you arrive, the view is splendid, we eat on the edge of the relaxing water. Fresh daily fish chosen in the window, but also original dishes. There is a wide selection of Cretan entries, five varieties of soups, various grills, Greek dishes… on the back of reggae music, of course. The atmosphere is so representative of Matala that we cannot miss it.

An authentic and very popular address away from the hustle and bustle of Mykonos but in the heart of the old town. Romantic atmosphere in the candle, in the middle of a Mediterranean garden. Quality cuisine based on meat, fish, pasta, risottos, and salads.

Between traditional dishes revisited and original recipes, Vassilis offers here an inventive, refined and meticulous cuisine using good local products. On the menu, you will find fresh fish, of course, but also shellfish, tarama, eggplant salad and local cheeses. Sober and elegant décor, friendly atmosphere, and unobstructed view of the sea and Mykonos in the distance. In the evening, you can be lulled by the gentle comings and goings of the waves. With its success, the place is often full. It is therefore strongly recommended to make a reservation.

One of the best (among the few) options on the island. "La Vague" is a warm, simple tavern with tables on the sand, feet in the water, on the beach of Psathi. Excellent home cooking: imam with red sauce (eggplant with tomato) and fried octopus specialties. This remarkable cuisine comes in two versions: traditional and family cuisine on the one hand, more creative (and a little more expensive) on the other, with more fish and shellfish. But whatever your budget, you're sure to find what you're looking for here.

An address to recommend for lovers of fish, shellfish and crustaceans! Originally from Symi, Theodoros Tsikkkis will make you forget the mealy or overcooked fish in tourist restaurants. Without necessarily breaking your piggy bank, you can enjoy the pleasant terrace of this peaceful corner of the old town by tasting the famous Symi shrimps, crunchy vegetables flavoured with mint and a delicate homemade dessert. With a good ouzo, in the shade of the arbour, you will spend long hours, languid and full.

This Venetian building is perfect for a drink near a small urban beach. But En Plo also offers decent dining services. Fish or grilled meat dishes, tasty salads and a wide range of wines are likely to make your meal unforgettable as the secluded and quiet setting, with the sea in front of you, envelops it in magic. En Plo also serves excellent local wine and cocktails at fair prices.

A rather chic and modern Italian restaurant offering refined cuisine. Fine wine list.

Small hunger/budget, rendez-vous for a gyros. The room is very clean, the decor is modern. The restaurant has a large terrace open on the street, filled with tables and colorful chairs. Room service and sale to take.

The oldest restaurant in the city. Local and international cuisine in this somewhat déconfit place.

Akrogiali is the oldest tavern in the Kato Zakros region. Founded in 1898, it was taken over in 1991 by Nikos and his wife Tania. Since then they have been offering Cretan meals based on local products (meat, cheese, vegetables) and good fish and shellfish. At 5 meters from the beach, almost with your feet in the water, you will taste at the Akrogiali (which means "at the end of the sea") good dishes carefully prepared. The owner, Nikos, speaks French. He also owns the Athena and Coral residences where you can stay.

This choice tavern overlooks the port of Bali, and Greek dishes are served in the shade of the beautiful terrace overlooking the bay and part of the port. As the décor attests, fish and shellfish are king here. The octopus salad is very successful, grilled squid or swordfish as well. A pleasant way to gain height and admire the sea while accompanying a glass of raki or a cold beer with some of the dishes on offer. The prices remain reasonable despite the tourist boom.

In a narrow lane behind the town hall, Kounelas is the best fish tavern in Mykonos. We choose the sin fish of the day, before they take the direction of the kitchen. It's impossible to miss his very pleasant inner courtyard and assault above which a rainbow flag floats. It's a must for fish lovers.

Nestled on the wild beach of Tarsana in Ftelia Bay, this beach bar-restaurant is the favorite of the bohemian hippie chic population of Mykonos. No "bling-bling" in this small paradise, but earthly colours, pretty light wooden tables and a small limited menu of very good quality. Here too, we are not looking for the fusion style typical of southern beaches: the menu offers classics of Greek cuisine skilfully made from delicious products (squids, meatballs and tomatoes, etc.). Refinement in simplicity.

Considered one of the best fish restaurants on the island, its name recalls the date of the eruption of the Santorini volcano and the creation of Caldeira, in 1500 BC. This magnificent restaurant with an unforgettable view offers mainly fresh fish, washed down with a wide choice of carefully selected Greek wines. It must be said that the perfectly French-speaking owners are great travellers and seasoned gourmets, so there is no doubt about the quality of the food and the service of this magical place.

On the seafront by going to Livadi, the establishment has existed for over twenty years. The terrace is in the shadows and in summer additional tables are set up near the water. Fresh fish, salads, grilled… Traditional Greek cuisine and a vegetarian menu. Andreas welcomes us with a little French and usually offers the aperitif.

The restaurant offers local dishes and fresh fish. The evening meal on the beach is a marvel with a sunset and beautiful colors. On the menu: souvlakis, tzatziki, tarama, moussaka, zucchini fritters, gemista (eggplant or peppers stuffed with rice or minced meat) and other fish. The base, that is. But the dishes are prepared with care and the view of the beach is sublime. The owners, Nikos and Maria, also offer, in the same place, some studios and apartments. Good value for money.

It was in an 1830 building that the first generation of Archontoula began to serve its customers. The Miliens love this establishment and meet there as a family, on the rustic terrace, in the shade of the bougainvilleas. You can opt for the vast and spacious interior room, which retains the 19th century charm with its cement tiles, high ceilings and old village pictures. On the menu, a generous and copious traditional cuisine: mountain lamb, pork tenderloin with honey, grilled vegetables, local cheeses, mussels with saffron..

A few tables on the steps of an alleyway, a subdued and quiet atmosphere, a beautiful selection of raki and a menu that goes a little beyond Greek habits. Here you will eat good whole salads, made with quinoa or lentils, grilled vegetables or generous desserts. A friendly and pleasant address. You will also notice that the establishment is particularly proud of its homemade herbs that dot its dishes, desserts and above all its rakomelo, a glass of warm raki flavoured with herbs and honey.

Overlooking the beach of Vaporia, this establishment really enjoys an ideal location, with views of the bay and the sea. The interior is pleasant and very warm, but prefer the pretty terrace to enjoy the breeze and the view. On the menu, generous and more elaborate dishes than average, including very good meat dishes, such as pork with bitter orange or veal with lemon. You can also come for a cocktail in the evening: the restaurant also acts as a bar. For dinner, remember to book.

Yellow and inspired by the theme of pirates, the Dimitris tavern is the last of the five establishments located by the sea, on the bay of Ammoudi. After descending the 500 steps of Oia to the bay, enjoy a typical meal and relax as you listen to the swirling water right under your feet. The restaurant serves a wide variety of grilled fish, seafood... What was caught the same day is displayed in a window in the restaurant's kitchen, and you can come and choose what will end up on your plate.

A recently decorated restaurant located on the central square of Fira. From its open kitchen, you can see the numerous Greek dishes made home, mainly with meat and vegetables. It also makes it possible to put water in your mouth and choose more easily what you want. Good value for money.

Situated at the end of Askeli beach, this establishment offers a breathtaking view of the sea and the open sea. It is one of the best restaurants on the island. Here you can taste Greek dishes, dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine in its broadest sense and, of course, fresh fish. Greek salad and grilled sardines are still classics, as are grilled meats and fish. Simple and good because everything is fresh: meat, fish, vegetables... The atmosphere is familiar and the service impeccable. Here conviviality is the order of the day.

This restaurant has maintained its position year after year, offering good-quality cuisine despite the pressure of tourism. In summer, enjoy the pleasant setting of the shaded terrace. There's a wide choice of Greek classics, as well as Rhodian specialties, giving you the opportunity to discover the local cuisine and its ancient recipes, including lamb kampanas (a local stew), trachanas soup and fresh pastachiouta pasta. All presented with care and attention to detail. Be patient, as service can be a little slow at peak times.

Popular with locals and tourists alike, this small restaurant offers only a few tables, which sometimes creates discouraging queues. And yet, don't give up too quickly because your patience will be greatly rewarded! By an aperitif offered, first of all, but above all by succulent dishes, of incomparable freshness and presented with care, very reasonable prices and a warm and friendly service. It is certainly one of the best restaurants in Rhodes, which has managed to maintain its reputation over the years.