3 Best Restaurants in Folegandros, The Cyclades

A smart and intimate garden setting plays host to outstanding flavors and presentation. This is innovative modern Greek cooking at its best, where island food goes chic. All the classics are there—souvlaki, calamari, and Greek Salad—but not as you know them. Table linen, superior furniture, and pretty plating mark this out as the fine dining option on the island.

Part grocery store, part taverna, this step back in time is the real deal for homecooked dishes. Matsata, a Folegandros speciality of handmade pasta with meat sauce and traditional soutoto cheese, is the star. Utterly charming and special, it feels like dining in somebody's living room.

Perched above Agkali Beach with stunning views, this is the fish taverna you have been daydreaming of, with wooden chairs, paper tablecloths, and sea breezes to keep you cool. Super homemade food, moderate prices, and friendly service make this a must-visit on the island.