Must-see restaurants in Mykonos

  • Funky Kitchen

    Hora (Mykonos)

    The open kitchen of this contemporary restaurant brings forth beautifully presented dishes marrying Mediterranean flavours with French techniques. Dishes…

  • Reeza

    Mykonos

    Sophisticated yet deceptively simple contemporary Greek cuisine is served poolside at this exceptional restaurant attached to the Rocabella Hotel. Playful…

  • Buddha Bar

    Mykonos

    On the premises of the luxurious Santa Marina resort, this elegant beachfront restaurant and bar is hands down the best place in Mykonos for refined takes…

  • M-Eating

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Attentive service, soft lighting and relaxed luxury are the hallmarks of this creative restaurant specialising in fresh Greek produce prepared with flair…

  • Joanna's Nikos Place

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Run by the delightful Joanna herself and overlooking the beach just a few minutes' walk south of the windmills, this taverna focuses on Greek standards…

  • Indian Palace

    Mykonos

    An offshoot of Athen's renowned Jaipur Palace, this breezy place overlooks Paradise Beach, offering a fresh and fragrant take on the greatest hits of…

  • Bowl

    Mykonos

    A big pink sequinned disk provides an Instagrammable backdrop to this breezy health-focused cafe, especially popular with those who will later be dancing…

  • Nice n Easy

    Hora (Mykonos)

    With a great view of Mykonos' windmills from its seafront terrace, this Athenian outpost is Mykonos' best brunch option, serving hangover-assuaging eggs…

  • Gioras Wood Bakery

    Hora (Mykonos)

    When the wood ovens first fired up in this basement bakery, the Byzantines still ruled Constantinople and Christopher Columbus' father was a toddler…

  • Kiki's Taverna

    Mykonos

    Every day around noon, customers begin lining up outside Kiki's, helping themselves to complimentary cask wine as they wait. Their prize? Enormous…

  • Eva's Garden

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Its patio shaded by hanging grapevines, this tempting corner of Eden focuses on traditional Greek home cooking, such as 'Mama's soutzoukakia' (oblong…

  • Sakis Grill House

    Hora (Mykonos)

    A welcome alternative to Mykonos' pricey restaurants, Sakis is perpetually crammed with hungry budgeteers tucking into heaped portions of pork or chicken…

  • Kalosta

    Mykonos

    Drunk with sunshine and skin tangy with sea salt, beachgoers make their way up to Kalosta's shady terrace overlooking Panormos Beach. Bask in the…

  • Taste Diaries

    Hora (Mykonos)

    If you've got a craving for sweet or savoury crêpes, waffles or creamy yoghurt – any time of the day or night in peak season – this is the place to come…

  • Markos Falafel

    Mykonos

    Near Ornos Beach, this cheap and cheerful canteen-style Lebanese joint is the local go-to place for chicken taouk, shawarma, falafel, souvlaki, kebabs,…

  • I Scream

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Mykonos' best ice cream is well positioned for those waiting for buses to the beaches, or those looking to cool off on the way back. There are 24…

  • Fokos Taverna

    Mykonos

    The smell of grilled lamb chops, sizzling burgers and grilled calamari wafts down from this long-standing taverna and over Fokos Beach. It's been…

  • Elia

    Mykonos

    Right on the beach of the same name, this light and bright restaurant is open right through from breakfast time. Seafood features prominently on the menu…

  • Hippie Fish

    Mykonos

    Part of a glossy expanding complex that now includes a hotel (www.hippiechicmykonos.com), Hippie Fish is a sprawling, all-white restaurant-bar on Agios…

  • La Cucina di Daniele

    Mykonos

    On the side of the main road near Ano Mera, Italian chef Daniele has been thrilling local palates with his take on Italian and Mediterranean dishes, using…

  • Apaggio

    Mykonos

    Overlooking a bay filled with fishing boats, just along from Ornos beach, this restaurant is renowned for the owner's crushing handshake and delicious…

  • Nikolas Taverna

    Mykonos

    This seaside taverna has been run by the same family for three generations. The current proprietor, Nikolas, goes fishing for fresh catch of the day to go…

  • Tasos

    Mykonos

    Tasos is from the old school of beachfront tavernas. Open since 1962, this perennially popular place, bang on Paraga Beach, is relaxed and unpretentious…

  • To Maereio

    Hora (Mykonos)

    With a well-judged menu of Mykonian favourites, this cosy place is popular with locals and foodies in the know. It’s heavy on meat – try the meatballs,…

  • Nautilus

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Recently moved to stylish new digs, this popular restaurant serves Greek fusion dishes incorporating top ingredients. It's a good place to try local…

  • Avra

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Avra serves a menu that attempts to keep everyone happy – mainly European but dabbling in Chinese and Indian – in a golden-lit, bougainvillea-draped…

  • Avli tou Thodori

    Mykonos

    Right on the beach, this chilled-out, catch-all tavern is well-loved by repeat customers who come here for grilled fish, moussaka, steak and a range of…

  • Popolo

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Hidden in Hora's labyrinthine depths, this tiny cafe serves simple breakfasts, plus salads, sandwiches and juices throughout the day.

  • Kadena

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This waterfront cafe offers a small menu of Mediterranean dishes, good breakfasts, friendly staff and protection from the north wind.

  • Nikos Gallop

    Mykonos

    Just up from Psarou beach, this established favourite focuses largely on the bounty of the sea, prepared Mediterranean-style.

  • Pepper

    Hora (Mykonos)

    A fresh look for a souvlaki joint: bright and cheerful, with well-priced gyros, gourmet burgers, steaks and salads.

  • Oregano

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Tops for delivery to your hotel, with a huge, filling menu of gyros, souvlaki, kebabs and more.

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