Meltemi

Top choice in Dodecanese


Open all year, this atmospheric spot – whose traditional artefacts accessorise a handsome wood-and-tile interior – is an ouzerie come mezedhopoleio (place that serves mezedhes, or appetisers). The enthusiastic owner will efficiently cook everything on the spot, from scrambled eggs with spicy sausage, to fava and meats. But the highlights are the seafood nibbles: cuttlefish, stingray and octopus. Located 80m behind the harbour.


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