Popular taverna in heart of the village, serving traditional dishes such as yemista (stuffed tomatoes), mousakas and rabbit stifadho (stew), plus outstanding Samian barrel wine (also available by the litre for takeaway).
Taverna Blue Chairs
Samos
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