Kos
Pote tin Kyriaki
Small ouzeri in Kos Town, popular with locals, known for meze such as fried mussels and grilled pork chops. Lunch-oriented hours and closed on Sundays, as the name (‘Never on Sunday’) suggests.
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Kos
Arab Tavern (Taverna tou Arap)
Long-standing taverna in Platani, the village with Kos’s historic Muslim community, serving Turkish-influenced dishes such as Adana kebab and dolmades. A short drive from Kos Town towards the Asklepieion.
Kos
Nick the Fisherman
Seafood taverna a short walk from the centre of Kos Town, serving fresh fish and traditional Greek dishes. Closed on Mondays.
Kos
Elia
Family restaurant in Kos Town serving Greek cooking with plenty of small plates to share, in a stone building with garden seating. Reasonably priced and central.
Kos
Oromedon Taverna
Family-run taverna in the hill village of Zia, opened in 1997, with a roof terrace overlooking the sea. Slow-cooked meats from the wood oven and local specialties are the draw.
Kos
Olympia 2 Taverna
Greek taverna in the mountain village of Zia, a popular stop for dinner after watching the sunset. Serves traditional home-style dishes.
Corfu
Taverna tou Forou
Traditional taverna in the restored abandoned village of Old Perithia on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator. Known for home-style Corfiot dishes and a spiced walnut pie made with local honey.
Corfu
Taverna Agni
Seaside taverna on the small pebbly bay of Agni in the northeast, reachable by road or by boat from nearby resorts. Open May to October, serving Greek dishes and seafood by the water.
Corfu
Klimataria (Bellos)
Small fish taverna in the fishing village of Benitses, focused on Corfiot seafood dishes such as bourdeto and braised octopus. Meat is limited, so it suits seafood lovers best.
Corfu
Rex Restaurant
Long-running restaurant on Kapodistriou Street, just behind the Liston, serving Greek and Corfiot dishes. Convenient for lunch or dinner while sightseeing in the old town.