There are so many restaurants in Mykonos that it is not easy to make the right choice for dinner, especially if you have only a couple of days to explore the island. Our guests often ask us “where do the locals eat?”, meaning the places with authentic Greek atmosphere, not crowded, serving fresh traditional food. Well, during the high season there is almost no place in Mykonos without crowds, but there are still many original taverns where locals and tourists are eating together, sharing beautiful atmosphere and unique smell of the sea, fried “kalamarakia”, garlic and grilled meat.
Here is a list of some of the taverns that you don’t want to miss while on the island:
Nikolas taverna
http://www.nikolas-taverna.com/index_en.html
Sea food restaurant. Located in Agia Anna beach (next to Paraga). This family run taverna keeps the tradition of local cooking by 3 generations. Homemade plates with the fresh vegetables from the family farm and fresh fish caught in the sea in the morning.
Kiki’s tavern
https://goo.gl/maps/GZRJ3sejTdcZEsTeA
Old style taverna on the wild Agios Sostis beach. There is no electricity at Kikis and everything is cooked on fire like the old times. No electricity, no reservations and always a queue at the entrance. Lunch only, since Kikis is open only until the sun goes done. A real tiny gem with a big variety of salads and enormous portions of simple local food. Don’t miss the pork chops!
Philotimo
Traditional Greek taverna in 18-20 minutes walk from Sugar Blue, wich is famous on the island for its excellent service and food and also reasonable prices. Serves gyros and most known plates of Greek kitchen as mousakas, pasticio and other recepies of homemade local food (“mageireuta”). Ideal for dinner for families or big companies of friends with large portions of steaks, fried potatoes and burgers. But also very nice for romantic evening for couples, because it has a big outside hall with amazing sea view and sunset view.
Notos Taverna
For lovers of Greek music and zorba dance, Notos traditional tavern on the way to the airport is the best place on the island to enjoy live music by the local myconian orchestra. Great food, a lot of “mezedes” (appetisers) and even more traditional greek drinks – ouzo, tsipouro, rakomelo, mastiha, metaxa. You can spend some really happy hours in Notos every Wednesday and Saturday, feeling like Greek, dancing, singing and breaking plates. The most famous Greek dances as “hasaposerviko”, “zeibekiko”, “sirtos” will be danced by a mixed circles of tourists and locals holding hands, and the only thing you need to do – is to join the dancing circle and to be in the “opa!” mood:)
Limnios taverna
Meat and grill. Located between the new port of Tourlos and Agios Stefanos beach. Due to location on the hill the taverna has panoramic sea view. Original Greek tastes: the lamb chops on the grill, the homemade stuffed vine leaves, the meatballs and the Greek moussaka.
Lefteris Grill House
https://www.grillhouse-lefteris.com/index.php/en/
One of the best places for the lovers of Greek traditional Souvlaki. Located in Ornos, 50 meters from the beach. Greek salad, home wine, juicy pork gyros – simple pleasures of simple life. Great grill smell and Greek music.
Rizes
https://www.rizesmykonos.com/restaurant/
A journey through the tradition and the history of the authentic Mykonos. This folklore restaurant is located in the local farmstead-museum of the myconian life: as it was before the touristic epoch. There is not only food, but also activities: you can take a guided tour on the farm, a cooking class, or a bread making show.
Cafe and breakfast:
My John’s
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cHde95NVG3KY8N4X9
Beautiful cafeteria with the lush and vibrant garden full of flowers and plants, located in 500 meters from Sugar Blue, only 4-5 minutes walk down the road. During touristic season works from 08am till 8pm. Offers rich choice for breakfast and brunch with reasonable prices (omelettes, sandwiches, pancakes) and in the evening it is very nice to enjoy your drink in My John’s watching sunset.
Horio
Art House Cafe started few years ago by young local people as a concept of a modern artistic place with the strong local tradition. Horio in Greek language means “village”, that’s how the design of the coffee shop refers to the old style myconian village house, and plates served are the local recepies that you cannot find anywhere else. Horio always has “Kremidopita” – a traditional myconian onion pie and melopita – myconian honey pie. The menu of Horio Art House cafe is a list of traditional Greek islands cuisine, and different local plates can be ordered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of the most popular spots on the island among the locals.
Nice restaurants by location:
Ornos. Ornos beach restaurants are located straight on the sand in front of the sea. Suggested for relaxation and romantic dining with candles and lounge music:
Kostantis restaurant https://kostantis.com/
Kuzina restaurant https://www.kuzinamykonos.com/
Platis Gialos. One of the most popular beaches with the different prices for sunbeds and food. However, reasonable prices are kept for years in Yialo Yialo Restaurant https://www.yialo-yialo.com/
Paraga
Tasos taverna
https://maps.app.goo.gl/s3KbcaJrbmWzmp9J8
Mykonos town
Nice, value for money restaurants are located in the seafront of the old town (Gialos in Greek). They are perfect for couples, for companies who want to continue their night at the bars and for the families as parents can seat and eat in the restaurant and the kids can run and play on the sand.
Captains food for sharing
Vegera restaurant
https://www.vegera-mykonos.com/
Kadena tavern
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=151121174964922
On the narrow streets inside the old town, you will find also the following very special places:
Kastro (next to Paraportiani church)
https://www.kastrosmykonos.com/
To Maereio (traditional Greek cuisine)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dp5GqkGszJ6ZTMBs8
Myconian traditional plates
Mykonos’ sausages: spice, salt, oregano, pepper and left to air-dry. Perfect with traditional ouzo or local wine.
Kopanisti: sour soft cheese, with a strong peppery and spicy flavor.
Louza: Made from local pork, salted in brine, dried and prepared with savoury, allspice and pepper. Usually served in very thin slices. It does not need to be refrigerated if you want to buy it to take it home.
Mostra: Easy and fresh meze with simple recipe. A barley rusk (Cretan dakos), kopanisti cheese spread, tomato, olive oil, oregano, and salt.
Kremmidopita: Onion pie with tyrovolia cheese, always handmade with grandma recipe.
Melopita: Traditional sweet pie with plenty of honey and cinnamon.
Amygdalota: Almond macaroons, the delicious sweets made of grated almonds baked in the oven.
Enjoy your meal!❤
