4 Best Restaurants in The Cyclades, Greece

Caramella Naxos

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Candy lovers of all ages will adore this bright little shop, wheremulti-colored lollipops and sweets are made before your eyes.

Irini

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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.
Ano Meria, Folegandros, 84011, Greece
22860-41436
Known For
  • grandma cooks and granddaughter serves
  • authentic, homemade, unique
  • dining among tins, vegetables, and bottles of oil

Kouzina

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The colorful taverna-style restaurant is set in a bougainvillea-laced courtyard at the end of the "Dining Mile" in Ermoupoli. Local Cycladic ingredients are fused with modern techniques and cooking styles to good effect on the menu, with influences from Thessaloniki and the further Mediterranean. Presentation is intricate and picturesque and the service is welcoming from the proud husband and wife owners.

Androu 5, Ermoupoli, Syros, 84100, Greece
22810-89150
Known For
  • daring flavor combinations
  • burgers are the best in town
  • homemade breads and organic, slow-food mentality

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O Psaromiligkas

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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.
Agkali Beach, Folegandros, 84011, Greece
22860-41116
Known For
  • traditional taverna atmosphere
  • comforting seafood dishes
  • prime position