Monemvasia
Aiming higher than the other restaurants hereabouts, Chrisovoulo raises expectations. But it delivers: it prepares creative salads and various delicacies…
Must-see restaurants in Peloponnese
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Nafplio
Just off Plateia Syntagmatos and nestled into a cosy corner, this delightful spot whips, tosses and fries up some of the best mezedhes (tapas-style dishes…
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Patra
Inside the rough stone walls of this 85-year-old family restaurant (one of the oldest in Patra), you can expect classics such as briam (oven-baked…
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Peloponnese
Zerzova ticks all the right boxes. Sustainable practices? The husband-and-wife team collects wild herbs and cultivates their own produce. Home cooking?…
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Messinia
Just along the beach from the main taverna strip, this upmarket spot has tables on boards over the sand and fresh fish cooked simply and beautifully. Take…
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Peloponnese
Nestled under olive trees in a tranquil rose garden that overlooks the valley, this restaurant is the most original in Olympia. Alongside the excellent…
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Monemvasia
Named after the switchbacks leading to Monemvasia's upper kastro (the voltes), this wonderful place manages to link modernity and tradition with ease…
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Messinia
Overlooking the teal waters of the gorgeous Peroulia Beach, 6km north of Koroni, this waterfront restaurant has earned a loyal local following for its…
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Patra
We love Ifaistou, the hidden eating and drinking street wedged under the hillside, with an alternative vibe and lively terrace scene. Aptaliko is our…
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Nafplio
One of several excellent spots in the new town frequented mainly by locals, Pidalio is a lovely taverna that serves excellent Greek fare at fair prices…
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Messinia
The pick of a handful of local kafeneia (coffee houses) and tavernas, this one offers traditional cuisine with a superb view over the ruins. Friendly…
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Messinia
Traditional Greek dishes are served with aplomb by the friendly and accommodating multilingual husband-and-wife team, Andreas and Irini. Often there's…
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Monemvasia
Forget the views just this once and concentrate on what's on your plate: hearty, honest fare. Marianthi is run by 70-something Magda, who has been…
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Nafplio
On an appealing eat street in the new town, this contemporary place recreates a traditional kafeneio (coffee house) and blends it with millennial designer…
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Peloponnese
This country taverna makes a good weekend lunch excursion. Run by a mother and her two sons, it offers great value for traditional Greek home cooking,…
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Nafplio
This cultural space sits 3km from Nafplio (towards Epidavros) in a converted canning factory. There's pleasant courtyard seating to enjoy good coffee,…
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The Mani
'Old Town' is in a beautifully restored building that once housed an incense maker followed by a cigarette workshop. These days the aromas and flavours…
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Peloponnese
This casual, ultratypical, family-run taverna in the quaint village of Zatouna is a far cry from the tourist haunts of nearby Dimitsana. The pine decor…
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Kalamata
Kardamo offers a tasty alternative to traditional Greek cuisine, without straying too far from its roots. The result? Greek dishes with a contemporary…
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Patra
A block away from the main strip, the floors (modern Spanish tiles) are not the only striking things here. This modern, minimalist spot has excellent pita…
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Nafplio
Scuola ('school' in Italian) teaches the locals, especially the younger crowd, a thing or two about good cuisine. Its quirky interior comprises a…
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Nafplio
The only 'true' gelato shop in Nafplio is still holding back the competition. Italian gelati maestros Marcello, Claudia and Monica Raffo will tell you: …
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Kalamata
It's a real pleasure to sit out here on the leafy, shady terrace and sip a coffee in classic kafeneio (traditional cafe) style. But this isn't as…
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Nafplio
One of Nafplio's most long-standing stalwarts rises above its location overlooking the port car park. It's got a friendly boss, old-school atmosphere and…
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Peloponnese
No-frills grills. And excellent ones at that. Run by a hard-working family, Anesis is a fabulous budget option and will even deliver to your hotel for no…
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Peloponnese
On the main road through town, this family-run taverna is a good pick for a pleasing no-frills meal. Dishes prepared daily might include soup, rabbit in…
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Nafplio
A warm and cosy traditional taverna where you come for a well-cooked and hearty Greek meal…and end up staying until three in the morning, such is the…
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Kalamata
Cheerful Vasilios is your personal food therapist in the downtown pedestrian zone. Grab a seat and he'll do the rest, selecting a range of small plates …
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Peloponnese
One of a cluster of tavernas around the main square, Aegean certainly has some tourist pricing – €9 for taramasalata? – but also has some cheaper dishes…
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Patra
On a pedestrian street, this is one of many chi-chi bistros on the strip. It describes itself as modern Greek with an Italian influence, serving the likes…
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Peloponnese
This cosy place with a ski-lodge feel serves up great-quality traditional taverna meals and fabulous mezedhes (appetisers). Expect the likes of veal with…
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Peloponnese
There's something life-affirming about this hospitable corner place, where locals come for a hearty feed of souvlaki, roast chicken or spit-roasted pork…
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Messinia
On a harbourside corner, this is the best of the restaurants in this zone, with a decent line in fresh fish as well as a wide range of everything from…
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Nafplio
Ample servings of homemade fare in a convivial restaurant adorned with antique oddments. The mezedhes – zucchini balls, feta with honey, tzatziki – are…
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Nafplio
This taverna bolsters its menu with stew-type specials like beef stifado and slow-cooked pork. There are numerous vegetarian options and the starters are…
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Peloponnese
Owner Theodore’s brother-in-law is a fisherman, so you get to eat the catch of the day. But have a look at the prepared dishes inside first – the…
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Messinia
Gourmet Greek meets contemporary Mediterranean on the seaside strip. The menu changes seasonally but is generally matched by the funky ambience, designer…
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Messinia
From the seasonal spaghetti vongole (with clams) and chicken sautéed with oranges and honey, to the ample servings of the spicy pizza piccante, this…
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Peloponnese
The only taverna open year-round in Stemnitsa, and it's a solid one, just behind the bell tower. Eat inside or sit outdoors under giant umbrellas. The…
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The Mani
Original shared plates are on offer at this eat-street choice. Tasty salads and cheese dishes take their place alongside fish and meat; ask for the pie of…
