Fira
This caldera-edge, three-level restaurant and bar serves up stupendous views and intelligent dishes full of depth, fire and vivacity. The chef dares…
Must-see restaurants in Cyclades
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Milos
The finest Greek produce is showcased at this wonderful little restaurant. Grab a seat on the waterfront terrace and let the switched-on staff guide you…
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Hora (Naxos)
One of the Cyclades' best eating experiences, in a magical setting that was once a monastery, church and a school, Doukato is rightly deserving of…
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Santorini
Part of the Artemis Karamolegos winery, this terrific restaurant does wonderful things with local ingredients with brilliance and flourish. Go for the…
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Amorgos
Turn off from the village of Arkesini towards the signposted Tower of Agia Triada (also well worth a visit) and you find this traditional mezedhopoleio …
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Santorini
The raki flows at this convivial taverna near the church, a favourite among locals and authenticity-seeking travellers. It serves a delicious menu of…
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Antiparos
This imaginative restaurant on the main street executes modern Greek dishes with flair and a real understanding of seasonal ingredients. There's the tang…
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Oia
One of the top fine dining experiences in Santorini – natch, in Greece! – Lauda morphed from Oia's humble first restaurant into a destination in its own…
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Hora (Mykonos)
The open kitchen of this contemporary restaurant brings forth beautifully presented dishes marrying Mediterranean flavours with French techniques. Dishes…
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Ios
Near the main square in Hora, coming here is like entering a curiosity shop, filled with masks, vintage ads, and other quirky memorabilia from the owner's…
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Sifnos
The cute name (Ω3) hints at the treats on offer at this small, casual 'fish and wine bar'. There’s a menu of fab fishy flavours, grabbing techniques from…
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Santorini
This is one of Santorini's most celebrated restaurants. Dishes such as pasticcio stuffed with pork cheek and Aegean codfish with smoked aubergine are…
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Ios
One of those rare restaurants that get everything right, Salt is a light-filled, breezy outdoor space under a canopy of whitewashed bamboo overlooking the…
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Paros
Occupying a small corner in Old Town, this cafe is big on flavour. One of the islands’ best breakfast menus awaits: superfood smoothies and shakes, a…
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Oia
All-fresh, all-local ingredients, such as wild greens, white aubergine, hand-crushed fava, caper leaves and wild asparagus go into top-notch taverna…
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Cyclades
Regular taverna fare is taken to the next level at this attractive place tucked beside St Spyridon's Church, with terrace seating overlooking the valley…
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Tinos
Set on a sunny terrace overlooking Giannaki Bay, this friendly taverna offers superlative home-cooked island specialities, including a particularly good…
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Paros
A local institution since 1969, this taverna is as traditional as it gets, with a lovely vine-draped terrace out back. Vlasis and Christina source all…
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Naxos
A destination in its own right, Axiotissa is all about creative dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, be it fresh catch from their fisherman…
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Andros
Renowned throughout Andros as the island's best 'meatery', O Kossis is located in the middle of nowhere, in the hills above Gavrio, signposted beyond…
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Small Cyclades
Showcasing the best of Cycladic produce with pride, Mikres serves a short and sweet menu of mezedhes, fish and meat dishes under a stylish bamboo awning…
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Naxos
With an outdoor terrace beneath a walnut tree, this charming, well-regarded family taverna has the feel of an old country kitchen and serves the best food…
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Oia
With the seashore literally at your table, this gem of a tavern is worth the steep ascent on foot to Armeni Bay (though you can also catch a boat from…
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Amorgos
Wander over to the opposite side of the bay from the port for Katapola's most imaginative cooking. That ingredients are fresh and locally sourced goes…
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Serifos
Slather zingy seafood spread onto bread and get messy with mussels saganaki (in a rich broth, with feta) and scampi on orzo (pasta) at this water's edge…
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Paros
A five-minute walk from the port, this family-run place has been going strong for two decades. You come here for one thing only: some of the best fish and…
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Santorini
A local institution into its third decade, this family-run taverna uses vegetables and herbs grown in its garden and meat and fish sourced from farmer and…
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Taxidi Gefsis Apo Ti Kriti Sto Aivali
Amorgos
Near the south end of the beach, this Cretan restaurant is exceptional in terms of hospitality and the quality of its homemade dishes. Slow-cooked goat,…
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Fira
Located in a converted windmill on the caldera edge in Firostefani, this uber-glam venue has upscale food that’s ambitious in its techniques and…
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Paros
A fine example of farm-to-table cooking, Anna serves whatever happens to be fresh from her family's farm. This might be goat in lemon sauce, rabbit…
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Amorgos
On the tiny square next to the church, this wonderful, family-run place, decorated with family photos and retsina jugs, cooks up the best meatballs in the…
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Paros
This wellness retreat and meditation centre has an excellent restaurant open to nonguests, serving authentic Thai curries courtesy of the Thai chef, plus…
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Cyclades
This is Kastro’s most atmospheric place to grab a local tea, beer or simple crêpe-and-salad lunch. Locals chat at the tables over chess games or lounge…
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Small Cyclades
Deli consists of a top-notch restaurant with views out to Ios and Iraklia, plus a cool ground-floor cafe-bar. The Cretan owner-chef's menu is the most…
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Fira
Award-winning fresh, modern Aegean cuisine (including a worthwhile degustation at €82), with obligatory caldera views from the terrace. Daring pairings of…
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Ios
On any given morning, this place is filled mostly with visitors to Ios, some slumped over their poached eggs, others perkily downing filled bagels, green…
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Hora (Naxos)
There’s no sea view or old-town romance here, but the locals don’t care. They’re too busy tucking into mammoth portions of delicious, good-value food. The…
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Paros
Dine outside under a leafy canopy at this friendly place that will draw you back time and again. This casual all-day cafe exudes wholesomeness, and is…
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Hora (Naxos)
This authentic Italian eatery is tucked away in a small alley uphill from the harbour, beneath the kastro walls. Grab a table in the cute courtyard and…
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Small Cyclades
A chilled-out cafe and lively bar, Kalamia does many things well. Grab a seat under the thatched roof and dig into eggs florentine for brunch, epic…
