19 Best Restaurants in The Cyclades, Greece

Confetti Dessert Boutique

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This beautifully designed patisserie offers a range of delicious bijou creations that look like works of art. Gorgeous and chic, they are the best sweet treats on the island and would not look out of place in a Parisian boutique.

Daidadi Gelato

$ Fodor's choice

The lifesize black and white cow outside tells you that you have arrived at the best ice cream shop on the island. Made from Syros milk by an Italian ice cream maker, funky flavors exist alongside the classics.

Gioras Bakery

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Descend into the rustic interior of this bakery and you will feel like you have stepped back in time; Gioras dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest working wood-fired bakery in the Cyclades. Take a couple of pies for the beach, or sit with a coffee and a slice of baklava and breathe in the history.

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Aggeliki

This is the favorite place on the island for satisfying sweet desires with ice cream, cakes, or waffles—the chocolate fondue is legendary.

Caramella Naxos

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

Cosmo Cafe

On the road to the windmills, this is the prettiest place to relax over breakfast. Under a bougainvillea shade, healthy plates of yogurt, muesli, and fruits are perfect pick-me-ups to start the day.

FelafeLAND

The smart option for tasty street food in Fira—the Middle Eastern--inspired dishes are a delight here—quicky, healthy, and inexpensive. There is a small indoor dining area but the steps and benches outside are a great place to swap tips and photos with fellow travelers.

Franco's Cafe

The hangout that is such a caldera-side hit in Fira also has a welcoming presence in Pyrgos, where cocktails and light snacks are served on breezy terraces overlooking the village, vineyards, and the sea. This spot is especially popular at sunset, but does a brisk business throughout the day, when the bar brews great coffee.

Halaris

This shop and bakery is the local go-to for anything traditional and sweet. It's known for Tinian specialties such as almond paste candies called psarakia tinou, and cheesecake bites made with Tinian cheese called gliko tiropitaki tsibiti. You’ll find yourself walking away with little gift boxes filled with your favorites, but before you go try their homemade ice cream.

Hellas

Bright, multicolored decor sets this apart from your average grill shop as does the freshest of food. Family-run, the owners take a real pride in their establishment. Super clean, super friendly, and all at super prices. Perfect for a just-off-the ferry souvlaki as well as for dinner.

Kaitas

Run by the Paros Kite Pro Center and EuroDivers crew, this is the best place to recuperate after a session on the waves. Great omelets and breakfasts are offered along with pizza and super-fresh juices.

Kivotos ton Gefseon

The number-one bakery of Milos is the place to stock up for your lunch essentials before a trip to the remote beaches. The name means "ark of flavors" and they come at you two by two—arrive for breakfast and you will never want to leave.

Maison de Meze

Winding whitewashed streets lead to this little beauty serving superlative local products at great prices. A tiny courtyard with a treasure trove of a shop behind it awaits in Ano Syros—small plates of delicious homemade joy are your reward. Tuck in with a flask of ouzo or their hand-squeezed lemonade with ginger.

Mayou

A short walk through Isternia's maze-like streets leads to an unexpected terrace in the shade of a plane tree that overlooks the Aegean. Sitting here makes you understand how the Gods must have felt, idly toying with the people below. Grab a table at the front if you can, order a spritzer and soak in the rays of the dying sun—the view is one of the best in the islands, a pure blue wall of sea and sky.

Pepper

Food fashions come and go in Mykonos, but one thing that never goes out of style is souvlaki. Get the cleanest, tastiest in town at Pepper—tiny, with just a few tables outside, this is the answer to all your street-food needs.

Pizza Slice

Sicilian owners ensure this pizza joint is the real deal—a thin crust topped by choice ingredients is the best value on the island. Grab a cocktail at the equally super I Tria bar next door while you wait (it's owned by the same people).

Remvi Cafe

Remvi means a dreamy, relaxed mood and it is the perfect name for this cute little café in the village of Trypiti. On the village square with a terrace looking over Milos Bay, this is the place to daydream over a healthy breakfast.

Skiza

The balcony overlooking the caldera on top of this café-cum-bakery is a prime spot for lazing over breakfast, a coffee, or a home-baked pastry. Open all year, too, for soothing summer ice-cream or warming winter treats.

Waffle House

Offering a variety of creamy rich homemade ice cream, fresh waffles, and mini-sized "waffins," Waffle House has expanded since it opened in Naxos Town to the country's capital in Athens. Nevertheless, the Naxos original is a local favorite, and tables get packed here.

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