100 favorite tavernas for our holidays and short getaways

▼ Amorgos Kali Kardia: Its patatato and Amorgian fava beans are serious reasons to come to Tholaria. T/22850-73.347. N. M.

Preka Shipping: Buy tickets there at the port in Katapola and have a bite of moussaka, a real treat. In the same place, agency in front, kitchen in the back. Katapola, T/22850-71.256. N. M.

Parvas: Potatoes with two soft-boiled eggs and famous meatballs: the big suxes at the entrance to Chora. T/22850-71.242. N. M.

Pyrgos: For home-made goat and sheep cheeses and top-quality chickpea curd, with local micro-seeded chickpeas. Arkesini, T/22850-72.258. N. M.

▼ Anafi Margarita: A place to stay and cuddle. If you have also booked a room, you become a member of the family. Bread in the wood-fired oven, garlic macaroni, red mullet with savory sauce, scorpion fish with noodles, salouvardos with zucchini and local goat in a casserole. Their own vegetables. Kleisidi Beach, T/22860-61.237. X. T.

▼ Andros at Joseph's: The care Katerina Remoundou takes in her food is incredible. One day she may have fish, the next a little meat, but she always has nice fortalias, fresh cheese, good wine and great lemon dishes. Pitrofos, T/22820-51.050. N. D.

▼ Arkioi Taverna tou Trypa: Cult hangout for insiders. Whatever good the fishermen bring is grilled, fried or marinated. Their specialty is kontosushi, marinated black sea bass with hot pepper and bukovo. T/22470-32.230. X. T.

▼ Astypalaia Mougos Cafe: As soon as the sun goes down, for tsipouro and grilled tentacles in the most beautiful promenade of Chora. Go early, it's crowded. Chora N. D.

Tasos: For stuffed goat (only by prior arrangement and order), for lamb chops from his own farm and homemade dolmadia. Very simple food, above the beach of Schinonatas. Analipsi, T/22430-61.529. N. D.

▼ Donoussa I Kori tou Michalis: After swimming in Kedros, enjoy the coolness on the incredible balcony, the fast service and the local goat with olive oil and oregano. Mersini, T/22851-00.006. N. D.

▼ Evia Salt: On the beach, delicious fish and seafood appetizers. Special mention should be made of the bottled wines from the Evian vineyard. The third generation of the business, Vangelis Bithikoukis, a lawyer and chef, works wonders in the kitchen. Bourtzi Beach, Agios Nikolaos, Chalkida, T/22210-52.394. M. V.

Wooden Nest: Rooster with handmade goklies (local pasta), fried bread, various stews and fish in the pan or on the grill in a value for money tavern, with an excellent view of one of the beautiful beaches of Central Evia. Wooden Nest, Korasida Achladeris, T/2223-041000. M. V.

The East – Koutelos: Amazing grilled fish, nice pan and lobster pasta. Here you will eat not only sea bream and swordfish, but also fresh gopes and bream. Try the fried bread and cheese pies. Platanas Beach, Kymi, T/22220-71.272. M. B.

Skyros: Delicious kakavia, incredible lobster pasta, crayfish pasta, fresh fish and seafood (whatever they catch in the morning with their own boat), well-grilled sardines and zarganes in an ouzo restaurant where the waves often hit you mercilessly and unintentionally salt your food. Kymi Beach, T/22220-22.624. M. V.

Klimataria: Just outside Chalkida towards North Evia, stop at a small port for fresh, well-boiled greens and fried potatoes, grilled sardines, fried anchovies and mezedakia. Ag. Nikolaou 16, Nea Artaki, T/2221-042. 484. M. V.

In the good seats: Next to the water, for a snack, shiny fish and whatever else the sea has brought out that day. Oreoi, T/22260-71.701. L. K.

▼ Zakynthos Air: For excellent Zakynthos rabbit with olive oil and oregano with local olive oil cheese, beef ragout with thick pasta and for the incredible, hearty portions. And for the epic view of the chaos and the sea. Maries, T/6974-193.801. B. K.

Porto Limnionas: For after the dives in the homonymous, amazing coast-fjord, for the unforgettable sunset, the famous stew, the scrambled eggs, the delicious, juicy steaks from local veal of their own breeding. Limnionas, T/26957-72.072. B. K.

To Alexis' wife: For the beautiful courtyard and local dishes, such as braised rabbit, Mandy's famous cheese pie, and eggplant with garlic. Vanato, T/6977-928.029. B. K.

At Alexis': Hidden garden with gravel, quiet, cool, giant portions of mix grill, perfectly cooked (with sausage, souvlaki, pancetta, chicken, burger) and fresh, hand-made fries, with a standard price of €10/person. Vanato, T/26950-62.901, 6980-162.019. B. K.

▼ Ikaria Anna: For perfect lobster pasta with lobster caught that morning. Kato Raches, T/6932-149.155. L. K. Kelaris: Fresh fish over the fishpond, with a sea view. Gialiskari, T/22750-71.227. L. K.

Platanos: For zucchini meatballs with zucchini from the tavern's vegetable garden and local veal in a casserole. Agios Dimitrios, T/22750-41.151. L. K.

▼ Corfu Gifts: Fluffy squid and fish at affordable prices. Ethnikis Antistaseos 146, T/26610-48.998. L. K.

Panorama: You will come here for the excellent grilled meats, their own feta cheese and the view of the island. Kommeno, T/26610-93.903. L. K.

▼ Kimolos Avli tou Samplos: Try rustic crispy zygourokeftedes made by Lefteris Antivachis. At the end, Kimolos honey pie. Private backyard. Village, T/22870-51.666. N. M.

Kalamitsi: From the boat directly to the frying pan. Fish where the waves break, in front of the tamarisk trees. Kalamitsi, T/6974-606.086. N. M.

Good heart: Grandparents playing prefa and tourists mingling in the old cafe of Bochori with the jukebox. Nice stews, well-cooked ribs, try the pies with sour (local cheese). Chorio, T/22870-51.495. X. T.

▼ CRETE / Heraklion Vourvouladiko: For the capriccio, a pork dish that is served mainly at festivals and fairs and more rarely in taverns. They treat their guests and at the end they treat them to ice cream with hot pasteli. Monis Kardiotissis 50, Heraklion, T/2810-335.323. N. D.

Stavros: For the pan-cooked dishes, the stuffed ones and the flowers that overflow with deliciousness, for the olives and their good meat. Their own, handmade ice cream made from sheep's milk. In the coolness of the ravine in the settlement of Maridaki. You can easily reach it by sea from Tsoutsouras or by walking a 20-minute path. Don't leave without taking a dip. Maridaki, T/28910-23.322. N. D.

▼ CRETE / Rethymno Iliomanolis: For seasonal dishes, about twenty casseroles a day, such as beef with green beans, zucchini with snails, stuffed meat, lamb with bulbs. The cook Maria Iliaki is an excellent housewife, and you will understand this from her food. Kanevos, T/28320-51.053. N. D.

The Turn of Taste: For the unpretentious hospitality of Papa Manolis and his wife Eleni, for the food from their family kitchen, with raw materials from their vegetable garden. All delicious. Vyzari Amariou, T/28330-41.258. N. D.

▼ CRETE / Chania Nektarios Cafe: For simple, traditional cafe food, wonderful grilled meat, pilaf or barley stewed in goat and sheep broth, a few olives, gruyere. The absolute must-haves, absolutely great. Askifou, Sfakia, T/28250-95.228.

Dounias: For an authentic slow food experience, with almost all the raw materials produced by the owner Stelios Trylirakis and food cooked without electricity, on charcoal. The best French fries of… Dounias (double reading). Drakona, T/28210-65.083. N. D.

▼ Kythira Familia: Well-cooked food in the small courtyard of the old mansion. Giannis's honeyed dishes and the service will bring you here, perhaps every day. Fratsia, T/ 27360-33.908. N. D.

▼ Lesvos Avlonas: Delicious sougania (stuffed onions) and thick sardines with ouzo in a lush courtyard. Perama, T/22510-51.611. N. M.

Lepetymnos: For the succulent, delicious mutton, grilled over charcoal. It's worth going there just for that. Lepetymnos, T/6972-369.412. N. M.

Lygaria Paradise: For the perfect summer setting between Eftalou and Skala Sykamnias. Delicious small fish and amazing fried fish. Thermal spring, Megala Therma, T/22530-55.440. N. M.

Soulios: For dreamy, scientifically made lacquered fish, and fine ouzo appetizers, port-style. Sigri Port, T/22530-54.221. N. M.

▼ Limnos Riza: A gastronomic cafe, "run" by three talented young chefs. They cook with Lemnian products, which they manage to showcase to the fullest in simple dishes. No fixed menu. Androni Myrinas, T/22540-29.519. N. D.

Flomari: You will go for the wonderful isolated scenery at Gomati Beach and you will get hooked on the excellent cooking of Malama Banavos, with handmade breads, pasta, fresh fish, local meats and traditional recipes with a fresh look and techniques. Gomati Beach, T/6976-144.381. M. V.

▼ Milos Oh Hamos: For fried pumpkins and their own artisanal cheeses. Make a reservation. Papikinou Beach, T/22870-21.672. N. M.

▼ Mykonos Maerio: For their moussaka, which is a real delicacy. Few tables and value for money, real food. Chora, T/22890-28.825. N. M.

Nikolas: For the location, with the front tables on the sand. Fresh fish from their own family boat. Reservations required. Agia Anna, Paraga, T/22890-25.264. N. M. Odos

Araxame: For appetizers and exquisite sweets. Accompany Greek coffee with "old woman's pancakes" with honey and cinnamon. Ano Mera, T/22890-71.918. N. M.

Spicy Corner: For Russian-Ukrainian cuisine with excellent pickles, schnitzel, khachapuri, etc., served every Thursday. On the other days, very good grilled food. Glastros, T/22890-27.238. N. M.

Fokos: For a show with a kopanisti, grilled fish and wines from Kipos Xydakis. With a wet swimsuit, in front of the sandy beach. Fokos, T/6944-644.343. N. M.

▼ Naxos Amorginos: For the best roast beef in Naxos at this butcher's tavern with an incredible view. They also make very tasty ham. Apeiranthos, T/22850-61.733. N. M. Axiotissa: For the many delicious, home-produced goodies, their own wine, cheese, and the products of their orchard. They cook the local cuisine in a modern way. Kastraki, T/22850-75.107. N. M.

Vasilarakio: For excellent meats. Local dry-aged beef, perfectly cooked, and dreamy Axiotika cheeses. The small Cycladic wine list is a surprise. Kynidaros, T/22850-32.088. N. M.

Petrino: The son of the family business cooks with local ingredients, such as the island's famous veal and poultry, the famous potatoes, the amazing cheeses, the fresh fish. Everything is handmade: from the aromatic broths and the fine spreads (don't miss the cream cheese with Naxos gruyere) to his fantastic ice cream for dessert! Plaka Beach, T/22850-41.589. M. B.

▼ Paros Mouragio: For the fur fish sun-dried in the morning sun, the grilled sardines and the seafood risotto. Parikia, T/22840-91.165. L. K.

Tsitsanis: For chickpeas baked in a wood-fired oven and braised rooster with hand-cut french fries. Prodromos, T/22840-91.165. L. K.

▼ Rhodes Paraga: For handmade pasta and bread, for kapama, goat stew, all slow-cooked in its wood-fired ovens. Apollona, ​​T/22460-91.247. N. D.

Perigiali: For its fried rosettes (otherwise known as katsoules) in front of Stegna beach. Greens, salads and some seafood of the day. Stegna, T/22440-23.444. N. D.

▼ Samothraki Vrachos: For the most delicious goat on a spit with crispy skin and juicy meat. Prophet Elias, T/25510-95.264. L. K.

Karydies: For liver and smoked bean soup, the restaurant's signature dish. Wonderful stuffed meats and many dishes with goat in a wood-fired oven. Ano Meria, T/25510-98.266. N. D.

Fisherman: For one of the best seafood pastas with al dente pasta and the smell of the sea. Address: Kamariotissa Street, Piges, T/6974-169.085. L. K.

▼ Santorini Armeni: In two steps you enter the sea. Tavern literally on the wave. You will come for the scenery and Greek food in its simplest version, in the small harbor below Oia. Armenis Harbor, T/ 22860-71.053. N. D.

Rosa: Bring your favorite Santorinian wine and enjoy it with well-cooked food at the renovated tavern, which has been operating under new management for two years. Vourvoulos, T/22860-24.378. N. M.

To Krinaki: An old tavern atmosphere in a courtyard with a view of Agia Matrona. You will eat delicious and simple, grilled and cooked dishes, as well as nice wine appetizers. Finikia, T/22860-71.993. N. D.

▼ Skyros Mouries: Lemon goat, pan-fried olive pie and sourdough bread in a wood-fired oven in a shady courtyard-dream, under four mulberry trees. Right opposite, the Skyrian horses that the owner breeds graze. If you have children, they will be thrilled! Kalikri, T/22220-93.555. X. T. Stefanos: Red mullet-foam, juicy goat and the most delicious green beans in olive oil with fresh summer tomatoes. And all this on the huge sandy beach of Magazia. You dive in and run to the tavern. Magazia Beach, T/22220-91.272. X. T.

The Passage: From-farm-to-table butchery tavern from a family of Meraklis. They raise animals, have their own vegetable garden, make sourdough and gruyere cheese, trachana, etc. Must-try is the kid with noodles in a stew and the teroptera with trachana. Trachy, T/22220-92.911. X. T.

▼ Syros Two Cicadas in Armirikia: Go at sunset for seafood and land-based mezes in front of the sea, under the armirikia trees. Kini, T/22810-71.151. N. M.

Klostirion: They have honest mezes in a conceptual space set up from recycled materials from the old textile factory. Πiraiki Center, Ermoupoli, T/22810-75.166. N. M.

Cooking stories: Famous for its meatballs with potatoes for snacking on tables on the sand. Kini Beach, T/22810-71.260. N. M.

Mikraki: In a flower-filled alley of Ermoupolis, for fantastic anchovies, crispy like chips, and local black beans. Folegandros and Thermopylae, Ermoupolis, T/22810-85.840. N. M.

▼ Tinos Drosia: Here you will get a taste of what Tinian cuisine is. Meatballs with mint, pitsounia red (on request), artichoke pie and fruit salad in the wonderful courtyard under the vine. And a view of the mourlia. Ktikados, T/22830-21.087. X. T.

Kounaria: In the village's quaint little square, they serve local meze with homely care. Fantastic artichoke pie. Aetofolia, T/22830-51.777. N. M.

Duar or Platanos: Old-fashioned butcher's tavern with expert cooking. From ribs to beef fillet and sausages, all their own. Also known as Duar, after the owner, farmer and butcher Eduardos Armakolas. Steni, T/22830-41.231. X. T.

Teresa's Grocery Store: In a small verdant paradise, for special fruit trees, fennel pancakes and local pickled artichokes. Myrsini, T/22830-41.320. N. M.

▼ Hydra Beautiful Hydra: Creative fish tavern on the harbor's shore, with sailboats in the background. Refined flavors and thoughtful chef's touches - see the taramo salad with lemon. The pasta with roe is a reason to travel to Hydra. Port, T/22980-52.556. X. T.

Kontylene: Simple, honest cuisine, mainly fish, and some more creative attempts (see oven-baked eggplant with mozzarella) in the picturesque harbor of Kamini. I'll tell you: Ask about the Hydra squid that they freeze from winter. Kamini, T/22980-53.520. X. T.

▼ Folegandros Irini: For the traditional grocery store atmosphere and the handmade matsata pasta with braised meat. Ano Meria, T/22860-41.436. L. K.

Melissa: For the coolness of the square in Chora, the tomato meatballs, the dakos and the stews. Chora, T/22860-41.067. L. K. Piazza: For the traditional cheese pies with the local souroto cheese and the pork with sage. Chora, T/22860-41.274. L. K.

Mainland Greece

▼ Alexandroupoli Nisiotiko: Handmade dolmades, taramosalat-foam and honeyed octopus on the embers. Zarifi 1, T/25510-20.990. L. K.

▼ Argolis Kalogerikon: Its dishes are an experience (try the stew with plums and the onion pie). Selected ingredients and incredible care. The setting is dreamy: a centuries-old house in an orange grove 3 km. from the village of Palea Epidavros, on the road to Gialasi. T/27530-42.090. X. T.

Mouria: In the coolest part of the village, on the sea, a classic artists' hangout after the performances in Epidaurus. Lawn, sun loungers, coffee and drinks, everything is available, depending on the time. Fine food, with an emphasis on fish. Large variety of beers and strange soft drinks, in a sur mesure glass, please! Old Epidaurus, T/27530-41.218. X. T.

Bolbos: For the delicious ribs and fluffy burgers in its large courtyard. Old Epidaurus, T/27530-41.471. L. K.

▼ Attiki Thodoros – Eleni: After every dive in the CRES, the Laureate version of “Moules-frites” awaits us at this tavern. The bowl of fresh mussels with a nice sauce (with garlic or with feta) remains a top choice, although the menu does not lack other good seafood dishes. L. Legrenon, T/ 22920-51.936 N. D.

Litsa: Old family taverna preferred by locals, literally next to the sea. For perfectly cooked large fresh fish (try the grilled carp or sargos), but also wonderful fried fish, grilled octopus and fresh salad with salt. 1st Daskaleio Beach, Keratea, T/22990-28.157. B. K.

Lekkas' mansion: After the lunchtime swim we arrive at the family-run meat tavern, a model in the implementation of protection measures against Covid-19, with a disposable menu and with the food coming covered with a lid! Famous for their hearty souvlaki, which comes on a vertical spit and can easily feed 3 mouths accompanied by a salad and an appetizer. Kazantzaki 10, Marathon, T/ 22940-67.374. Ch. Th.

Winter Summer: Homemade manti, stuffed stuffed mushrooms, moussaka, mussels… What should I remember first from the treats of the Politissa chef and beloved collaborator of “G” Niki Chrysanthidou. Another lure, the lush green yard, the nearby beaches and the list of 16 incredible sweets of the “coastal” school, prepared by the owner (and Niki’s son), Fotis Chrysanthidis. 93 Poseidonos Ave., Zoumperi-Nea Makri, T/22940-99.704. X. T.

▼ Achaia Anemoessa: Souloudika, meraklidika dishes. Fresh fish depending on the day. Juicy swordfish, grilled sardines opened, codfish and ethereal fried blackberries. Tables on the calm sea of ​​the Corinthian Gulf. Eleonas Aigialeias, T/26910-41.506. X. T.

Zaros: The souvlaki that beats all souvlaki. It is rightly famous. Clean meat, moderately fatty, tender, cut into pieces. Only salt and oregano, bread and home-made potatoes. Yolk pies. For purists. Zaimi 9, Agias Lavras Pl., Aigio, T/26910-28.998. X. T.

▼ Ilia Ippokampos: For fresh fish and hearty shrimp pasta where the waves crash. Arkoudi, T/26230-96.026. L. K.

▼ Laconia Takis: The most famous fish tavern in Mani, hanging over the water, serves whatever the sea brings. Delicious seafood pasta. Reservations are required in high season. Limeni, T/27330-51.327. N. M.

▼ Magnesia Giannis the German: For meat appetizers on charcoal, but also from spits. Kontosouvli, lamb shoulder on spit, ribs, buffalo and more. Every day there are also two choices of stew. Wonderful view of the Pagasitikos. Niochori, T/24230-55.390. N. D.

Niki – To meidani: For Niki's delicious lamb chops in parchment paper and meatballs with an ice-cold beer, on a small balcony – just what you need after a swim at the beaches of Chorefto and Agioi Saranda. Zagora, Pelion, T/24260-22.626. N. D.

Georgoulas Grill: For grilled mutton from local sheep, delicious, which only needs oregano and salt. Side dishes: potatoes, greens, village cheese, tzatziki. Platanou Square, Almyros, T/24224-00.172. N. M.

▼ Messinia Krini: For the cool courtyard, the impeccable service and the fresh fish and seafood. 40 Evangelistrias, Kalamata, T/27210-24.474. L. K.

Mouria: For fresh and reasonably priced fish of the day and other meze in a corner tavern. A few cooked dishes. All daily. Kallipoleos 10, Kalamata, T/27210-82.112. L. K.

▼ Preveza Skaloma: In the harbor of Lygia, for nice grilled octopus, crispy shrimp and fresh fish on the coals. T/26820-53.240. L. K.

▼ Fthiotida Kavos: You will make a short detour from the national road, as it is just what you need for a quick stop with fresh fish from a light pan. Achladi, Fthiotida, T/22380-31.513. N. M.

▼ Chalkidiki Alexis: For his sun-dried octopus and his wonderful traditional eggplant salad, the fresh fish he grills just right, for his frying pan that leaves an imprint like a gentle caress on the cranberries. Sani Marina, Sani, T/23740-31.176. N. D.

Stelios: For the excellent grilled sardines, calamari and breaded mussels, right next to the sea. Toroni, T/23750-51.072. L. K.

Trizoni: For swordfish with okra, grouper cheeks with giouvetsi and all the raw fish that they fillet here so skillfully. An elevated level of fish eating and, although I don't like the term, I would say that this is a gourmet fish tavern. Main Street, Kriopigi, T/23740-51.945, N. D.