The Cyclades Restaurants
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1. Aktaion
$$ | |Since 1922, three generations of the Roussos family have offered hospitality and fine food in this tiny blue-and-white taverna. Outside tables overlook the caldera, inside murals and paintings are by the owner. Traditional recipes and local ingredients are given room to shine and are presented well by the attentive staff. If you are lucky enough to get a reservation, the cozy atmosphere may well find you chatting with fellow diners who are just as pleased with their choice.
Main square, Firostefani, Santorini, 84700, Greece22860-22336Known For
- Intimate, romantic, and quaint
- Delicious, authentic, island food
- A couple of tables at the road-side have the best views
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2. Itan Ena Mikro Karavi
$$ | |The old open-air cinema, steps away from the main street, has been lovingly reimagined as the island's gastronomic hot spot. A romantic pastel-painted courtyard festooned with greenery fronts the clearest expression of Tinos's outstanding produce, where clever contemporary trends are married to traditional techniques and recipes. Elegant and beautifully plated, dishes are offered by a brother and sister team proud of their island heritage. Every Greek child knows the song "There was a little boat" (Itan ena mikro karavi) and every visitor to Tinos should know its impressive namesake.
Trion Ierarchon, Tinos Town, Tinos, Greece22830-22818Known For
- Confident and creative cuisine
- Cycladic-led wine list is a treat
- Warm and inviting ambience
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3. Medusa
$$ | |On a cliffside setting by the brilliantly painted huts of Mandrakia is the island's best fish taverna. The very essence of summer is to be had on the large terrace on the waterfront. The view is sublime but the food more than punches its weight. Order a bottle of white from their well-chosen list and enjoy the best seafood with the waves splashing by your feet.
Mandraki, Milos, 84800, Greece23670Known For
- Octopus drying in the sun outside
- Sea-breeze and sunshine setting
- Only restaurant in the village
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4. O! Hamos!
$$ | |Magic happens in the kitchens of this farm-to-table eatery. A handwritten menu in a school exercise book guides you around the local approach of the Psatha family; if they can't grow it or rear it themselves, they don't sell it. The ingredients in front of you shout of the sun and the earth, all served in a leafy courtyard where geraniums fight for space with herbs for the pot. Quirky touches abound—your bread hangs from the back of your chair in a string bag, and meals are served on handmade terracotta—but it all makes sense in this singular evocation of the islands terroir.
Papikinou Beach, Adamas, Milos, 84600, Greece22870-21672Known For
- No reservations and big queues at busy times
- No fish—everything is produced on their own farm
- Diners are invited to scribble messages on the furniture and walls
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5. Palatia
$$ | |Fancy dining with the sand between your toes and the waves lapping nearby? Palatia on Ayia Anna Beach fits the bill with traditional fare and a stunning view. Decorated in simple Cycladic style, with tables on the beach itself the menu features fresh seafood specialties and Naxian plates created with locally sourced ingredients. The whole beach dining scene can only be bettered if accompanied by a blazing sunset.
Agia Anna, Naxos, 84300, Greece22850-41591Known For
- Scenic beach dining
- Naxian specialties and fresh seafood
- Great vegetarian options
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6. Popi's Grill
$ | |The oldest family tavern in Naxos, established in 1948, remains true to the Margartis family traditions of cooking authentic Greek dishes with homegrown vegetables and local products. With wonderful views across the harbor to Paros, be sure to check out the historic black-and-white photos inside of Naxos Town as it grew around the taverna over the decades.
Naxos Town, Naxos, 84300, Greece22850-22389Known For
- Old-fashioned charm
- Three generations of family running the show
- Complimentary yogurt with honey and lemon for dessert
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7. Red Bicycle
$$$ | |At the tip of Ia in a 19th-century mansion is one of Santorini's most storied eateries. A traditional white exterior and glossy painted door lead to a chic interior with Maria Callas photographs and a stupendous terrace with caldera views on all sides. People call to not only make reservations but to request specific tables. The food is a match for the surroundings; assured and confident, it is an elevated take on the traditional island cuisine with a very seductive wine list to complement it.
Ia, Santorini, 84702, Greece22860-71918Known For
- Local fine-dining favorite
- Beautiful terrace views are unforgettable
- Charming owner and staff
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8. Sigalas Winery
$$$$ | | GreekGrowing some of the best Greek grape varieties—since ancient times—has something to do with the land, and the enologists and sommeliers at Domaine Sigalas are ready to divulge every fascinating detail and present the Greek plates that perfectly accompany their best labels. Domaine Sigalas, a local, family-run winery, is a respected name in Greek wines and has opened up its lush island winery outside Ia for tastings and food pairing sessions. Get to know everything about the whites, reds and sweet wines that have made Santorini a wine connoisseur’s destination.
Ia, Santorini, 847 02, Greece22860-71644Known For
- Excellent wine tasting and food pairings
- Best wines from Santorini
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9. Apaggio
$$ | |Tucked in a quieter corner of Ornos Bay, Apaggio is sparsely decorated and lined with large open windows for a perfect, unobstructed view of the sea. Romantic fairy lights twinkle overhead as you peruse the menu of Greek classics but it is probably wiser to ask about the selection of local fish. Fresh and simply grilled, this is the authentic way to taste the Island.
Ornos Beach, Ornos, Mykonos, Greece22890-24344Known For
- Views across the bay
- A short walk away from the rattle and hum
- Generous service
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10. Candouni
$$ | |A jasmine-shaded front garden, candle-lit at night, and an antique-filled salon are the charming settings in a centuries-old sea captain's house for this traditional family taverna. All the classics are there but perhaps the best approach is to order from the sizeable meze selection, wash it down with the very palatable house white, and soak in the cozy atmosphere.
Ia, Santorini, 84702, Greece22860-71616Known For
- Intimate and romantic
- Family concern—mom cooks and son serves
- Live Greek music some evenings
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11. Chrisoula - Geuseis Tis Sintrofias
$ | |A breezy verandah at the edge of the village looks down to the sea and across to Naxos. You'll come for the views, but stay for the food—the terraced fields all around supply the raw ingredients that go into the traditional regional cooking. This is food like grandma used to make: hearty, wholesome, and honest.
Lefkes, Paros, 84400, Greece22840-43144Known For
- Fabulous pies are a must—check the specials board
- Edge of the village location gives great views
- Family owned with sweet, friendly service
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12. Franco's Cafe
$ | |The hangout that is such a caldera-side hit in Fira also has a welcoming presence in Pyrgos, where cocktails and light snacks are served on breezy terraces overlooking the village, vineyards, and the sea. This spot is especially popular at sunset, but does a brisk business throughout the day, when the bar brews great coffee.
Pyrgos, Santorini, 84700, Greece22860-33957Known For
- Sunset drinks from the highest village
- Classical soundtrack
- A hike to reach it
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13. Gorgona
$$ | |Dimitris and Koula Kapris's beachfront taverna is popular both with sun worshippers on Ayia Anna Beach and locals from Chora, who come here year-round to get away and sometimes to dance until the late hours, often to live music. The daily-changing menu is extensive and the fresh fish comes from the caïques that pull up at the dock right in front every morning. The house wine comes from their own vineyards.
Agia Anna, Naxos, 84300, Greece22850-41007Known For
- Shoreside location since 1970
- Traditional home cooking
- Hotel Agia Anna next door owned by same family
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14. Hellas
$ | |Bright, multicolored decor sets this apart from your average grill shop as does the freshest of food. Family-run, the owners take a real pride in their establishment. Super clean, super friendly, and all at super prices. Perfect for a just-off-the ferry souvlaki as well as for dinner.
Paros Town, Paros, 84400, Greece22840-28008Known For
- The classic grill shop you have been looking for
- Menu that suits any time of the day
- Great position on the port
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15. Irini
$ | |Part grocery store, part taverna, this step back in time is the real deal for homecooked dishes. Matsata, a Folegandros speciality of handmade pasta with meat sauce and traditional soutoto cheese, is the star. Utterly charming and special, it feels like dining in somebody's living room.
Ano Meria, Folegandros, 84011, Greece22860-41436Known For
- Grandma cooks and granddaughter serves
- Authentic, homemade, unique
- Dining among tins, vegetables, and bottles of oil
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16. Kiki's Taverna
$$ | |With no telephone number or signs, this simple little family-run garden taverna would likely be missed if there wasn’t a constant line of people waiting to grab a table—in the summer, expect to wait up to an hour. The sea views of Ayios Sostis Beach are relaxing, and the perfect thing to gaze at as you wait for your meat and fish dishes that will be expertly grilled on a barbecue. The specialty is the pork cutlet but most traditional Greek tavern dishes are served with salads and creamy dips. To find it, head down a few steps toward Ayios Sostis, but before the beach, off the paved walkway, follow the smell of barbecue and look for a line of hungry people.
Ayios Sostis, Mykonos, GreeceNo phoneKnown For
- Simple grill cooking
- Salad bar specials
- Glass of wine given to those waiting in line
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17. Kivotos ton Gefseon
$ | |The number-one bakery of Milos is the place to stock up for your lunch essentials before a trip to the remote beaches. The name means "ark of flavors" and they come at you two by two—arrive for breakfast and you will never want to leave.
Pollonia, Milos, 84800, Greece22870-41121Known For
- Watermelon pie is a revelation
- Honey from the family hives
- Quaint garden setting
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18. Lilis Taverna
$$ | | GreekThis traditional taverna's stone terrace, which sits in the old hilltop town of Ano Syros, offers one of the best panoramic sea views beyond Ermoupoli and the port. The tavern has been in the Roussos family for three generations, establishing it as a local favorite. Trained chef Leonardo Roussos has taken over and still believes in the simple beauty of local flavors and it shows, with classic flavorful dishes such as a caper dip and local sausage with anise. Try his homemade kokkinisto, a tomato beef stew. Below the restaurant the original enclosed tavern space, opened by his grandfather, is filled with memorabilia including a working jukebox and original tavern furniture. It's still in use and gives a glimpse of what original taverns and rembetika places were like in their heyday.
Piatsa, Ano Syros, Syros, 84100, Greece22810-88087Known For
- Dining with a view
- Kokkinisto (tomato-based beef stew)
- Old-fashioned atmosphere, jukebox included
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19. Maison de Meze
$ | |Winding whitewashed streets lead to this little beauty serving superlative local products at great prices. A tiny courtyard with a treasure trove of a shop behind it awaits in Ano Syros—small plates of delicious homemade joy are your reward. Tuck in with a flask of ouzo or their hand-squeezed lemonade with ginger.
Ano Syros, Syros, 84100, Greece22810-76209Known For
- Small menu of Syros delicacies
- Products also for sale in cave-like shop behind
- Just three tables
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20. Mediterraneo Taverna Ouzerie
$$ | |For a calming view of Naousa harbor and a taste of Greek seafood specialties done to perfection, head to Mediterraneo. Here's the place to try traditional Greek taverna appetizers, including fresh grilled octopus and marinated anchovies, and dips like taramosalata (fish roe dip) and fava dip topped with caramelized onion, before mains that add a bit of contemporary creativity. A favorite is the dark and delicious black risotto with cuttlefish. Also delightful is the seafood orzo as well as a marinated grilled squid, crisped to perfection with the right dash of Mediterranean spices.
On the dock, Naousa, Paros, 84401, Greece22840-53176Known For
- View of Naousa harbor
- Excellent, fresh Greek-style seafood dishes
- Friendly family favorite
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