Must-see restaurants in Chios

  • Taverna Fabrika

    Chios

    This cheerful traditional eatery nestled in the trees of Volissos occupies a century-old olive-and-flour mill, where some of the vintage equipment is…

  • Kechribari Ouzerie

    Chios

    This cosy gem of an ouzerie (place that serves ouzo & light snacks) offers a variety of small plates in addition to excellent fish, mussels, baked…

  • Pyrgos

    Chios

    Excellent setting, service and food. This traditional hilltop stone taverna serves up superb mezedhes plus spit-roasted lamb and pork. Upstairs are five…

  • Hotzas Taverna

    Chios

    This comfortable, attractive taverna above Chios Town serves fine Greek standards with a twist, such as lamb kebab with yoghurt and rocket; white beans…

  • Pastards

    Chios

    In a welcome departure from the island-taverna routine, this place serves homemade pastas, risottos and risonis, all with a strong locavore element,…

  • Kafenes

    Chios

    In a cute little square within the castle walls, this welcoming and efficient taverna receives a batch of fresh catch from the port in the morning and…

  • El Sueño

    Chios

    Veering from the taverna mainstream, this beach cafe features a good variety of salads and unusual appetisers, such as spicy mussels with beer and ginger,…

  • Galera

    Chios

    This beach taverna in Lithi marries Greek and Italian rural standards, with seafood spaghetti a definite highlight. Pizza made with Greek salad…

  • Spitalia

    Chios

    Occupying an erstwhile Ottoman-period port quarantine station, this excellent eatery is known for its outstanding stuffed pork and stuffed goat dishes.

  • Ouzeri Tzivaeri

    Chios

    Busy port-side eatery touting oil-drenched sun-dried tomatoes, grilled cod, traditional Chios sausages and fresh gavros (white anchovies).

  • Kronos

    Chios

    This historical parlour has been treating visitors and locals to great mastic-flavoured and dried-fruit ice creams since 1929.

  • To Asteri

    Chios

    Outstanding views of central Chios from the terrace; it's a sunset favourite.

  • Tsikoudo Taverna

    Chios

    A veritable place in string of waterfront eateries; look for the red tablecloths. Good service, and a decent traditional menu.

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