Must-see restaurants in Samos

  • To Tigani tis Platias

    Samos

    Beautiful Greek standards, popular with both locals and visitors. It's especially great for veggie choices, such as baked feta, gigantes (white beans) and…

  • My Falasophy

    Samos

    A guest from the Levant, this little fast-food joint in the main square serves large portions of artfully prepared hummus and falafel, as well as great…

  • Hippy's Restaurant Café

    Samos

    This cool open-air cafe-bar is a family affair, combining Greek and South Seas decor with jazz, reggae, classical, trip-hop and ambient sounds. Good…

  • Two Spoons

    Samos

    Make sure you run a marathon before coming to this place, because you'll be hard pressed to prevent yourself from gorging on profiteroles, millefeuille…

  • Tavern at the End of the World

    Samos

    Drive or walk 3.5km west of Limnionas Beach and you'll find this secret gem perched on a rocky cliff above fish-rich waters ideal for snorkelling and…

  • Archontissa Potami Adventure Cafe

    Samos

    Its called Adventure for good reason: trekking along the creek before climbing wooden stairs on a near-vertical slope is indeed just that. But this canopy…

  • Pera Vrehi

    Samos

    Known to expat regulars as 'the salad place', Pera Vrehi serves large bowls of inventive salad arrangements with largely local ingredients, as well as an…

  • Kafeneio To Mouragio

    Samos

    The warm ambience and predominantly Greek clientele hint at the fact that this place delivers the goods, with snacks such as chickpea croquettes and…

  • Shall We Go to Anna's?

    Samos

    Very friendly and smallish new taverna on the edge of a nice mountain village, with sweeping views of the sea and adjacent islands. Anna is a great cook:…

  • O Tarsanas Restaurant

    Samos

    Named for Kokkari's old boat-building area, this authentic old-style Greek taverna – nothing more, nothing less – does great pizzas and mousakas…

  • Loukas Taverna

    Samos

    Upon entering Manolates you'll see signs, one after the other, pointing the way to this traditional eatery above the village. Proud owner Manolis serves…

  • Café Bar Cavos

    Samos

    An efficient and comfortable Kokkari harbour bar, serving good breakfasts, afternoon snacks, fresh juices and evening cocktails. Decent prices, plus free…

  • AAA Restaurant

    Samos

    Having relocated from Manolates to the main coastal road right at the turn to the village, this large restaurant offers a refined and somewhat urban take…

  • Chalara

    Samos

    Very useful 24-hour bakery selling large pies with cheese and mushrooms, plus croissants, fresh orange juice and coffee. Convenient for hiking trips,…

  • Kallisti Taverna

    Samos

    This intriguing taverna on the square has numerous excellent dishes including kleftiko (slow oven-baked lamb with vegetables), and unusual desserts, such…

  • Pera Vrysi

    Samos

    This old-style Samian taverna by the spring at Vourliotes’ entrance offers exceptional village cuisine in ample portions, and homemade barrel wine.

  • Sophia's Place

    Samos

    Excellent tiny three-table gem, with superb small plates and charming service from Sophia and friends.

  • Garden Taverna

    Samos

    Serves good Greek standards in a lovely garden setting. It's up to the left behind the main square.

  • Faros

    Samos

    This eastern harbour eatery sits on the bay, beyond Elia Taverna. Faros is a minimalist, contemporary Mediterranean bistro serving huge bowls of salad and…

  • Taverna Bira

    Samos

    Opposite the bus stop, Bira is an elegant old-fashioned taverna, offering local favourites including ladhera – traditional olive-oil-rich veggie dishes…

  • Taverna Blue Chairs

    Samos

    Popular taverna in heart of the village, serving traditional dishes such as yemista (stuffed tomatoes), mousakas and rabbit stifadho (stew), plus…

  • Taverna Maritsa

    Samos

    Relax away from the waterfront at this side-street psarotaverna (fish taverna) near the castle. Fresh fish by the kilo and hearty soups and salads, with…

  • Telion Plus

    Samos

    An outstanding grill house on the waterfront near the main square, with snappy service and a good choice of pork, chicken and lamb gyros, pitta souvlaki,…

  • Galazio Pigadi

    Samos

    Just past the square in Vourliotes, this atmospheric old eatery has a variety of mezedhes, including bourekakia (crunchy cheese-filled filo pastries)…

  • Despina Taverna

    Samos

    Under the shade of a wooden pergola and next to a running spring, this little taverna, halfway up the village in Manolates, serves grills and fine…

  • Zen Restaurant

    Samos

    Among several etsi-ketsi (so-so) seafront eateries, Zen stands out for its well-prepared fresh fish, salads and mezedhes, along with surprises such as…

  • To Steki

    Samos

    Unpretentious and welcoming back-alley eatery with generous grills, gavros (marinated small fish), salads and homemade soups.

  • Robinson

    Samos

    A nice pit stop for juicy pitta souvlaki and gyros at the main junction of Pythagorio, a few doors towards the port.

  • Elia Taverna

    Samos

    Once a popular taverna, now a fairly standard tourist restaurant.

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