Top Restaurants in Naxos
Where to eat Mediterranean food in Naxos: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Mediterranean food in Naxos, South Aegean, Greece. A spot of white in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the island of Naxos is a unique blend of ancient ruins and beach culture. The largest of the Cycladic Islands, Naxos is the childhood home of none other than Zeus, king of the gods. Upon arrival in Naxos, hike over a causeway to Palatia, where the Portara, a stone gateway to an ancient temple that no longer exists, stands alone, the symbol of the island. At sunset, the views of the island, and the sea beyond, are breathtaking.
Things to do in Naxos
10. Traditional Greek Tavern Giannoulis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1394 reviews
Welcome to the family tavern ''Giannoulis'' Our goal is to offer you a delightful experience,combining natural and fresh ingredients with the traditional island's recipes. All these are served with the Greek hospitality in the most excellent prices. We ho
Reviewed By SuiteAsOuzo
It doesnât matter where your hotel is we highly recommend you make your way to Agios Prokopios and the Giannoulis family tavern and enjoy a choice of traditional home cooking. Excellent service from the moment you arrive. All the meals are very generous in size. The soutzoukakia (meatballs) are amazing. As are the Rosto pork roast, fricasse lamb, moussaka, chicken and pork souvlaki and the lamb chops. The hand cut chips are superb. And donât forget to try a traditional sweet desert such as galaktoboureko , melachrino, kataifii or baklava. A visit to Naxos is not complete without visiting the Giannoulis family tavern. Kali Orexi.
9. Kalados Tavern-Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By Snowballaki
Kalados beach is a long way from Hora, but totally worth it if you value calm waters and peace and quiet, away from the hordes of tourists. The bay is south-facing, so it's completely immune to the strong northern winds usually present at the end of August (meltemi).I am a regular visitor of the beach, but I had never once tried the tavern that sits on top of a hill, overlooking the bay. I finally did in 2019, and I cannot believe what I've been missing all these years! The owner, Georgia, is incredibly friendly and a joy to talk to. The view is just perfect, a panorama of the Big Blue, and a few islands further away. The food is absolutely perfect: Honest, fresh, home-cooked Greek dishes. I seriously did not expect a tavern that has no competition nearby to have such high standards. The horta were beautiful, and so were the kolokithokeftedes. We also had fried kalamari (perfect) and the grilled octopus. The latter was so tender and tasty!They also have rooms, and of course serve breakfast. While I have not stayed in them, i can imagine that staying in Kalados for a few days must be a magical experience.
8. Faros tou Alykou
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
Faros restaurant opened its doors on March 25, 1992! During all these years of hard working and love for the Greek cuisine, we are proud that Faros has become synonymous with family hospitality, fresh home made food and honest people! The base is pure and
Reviewed By 609TimB
We have eaten here many times over the last five years and the food has always been excellent. A really nice relaxed atmosphere and the sunset views are amazing. The Moustakis family and all the staff are really nice and friendly too. We will definitely be back.
7. Antamoma Cuisine Deli Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 976 reviews
Our goal is to help you travel around Greece through taste and aroma. We use traditional recipes with excellent raw material and products produced on our fertile island, our own land and selected products by small family farms and cottage industries. And
Reviewed By wpdesousa-mauk
We returned again to Antamoma early because we had no reservation. We ordered a bottle of red while we reviewed the menu. We ordered Lamb Batouli (two of us) and the third ordered the pork steak. Before mains, we ordered the Imam, octopus salad, Horiatiki Greek salad and an order of fried Naxian potatoes. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially the lamb dishes and pork. The Imam was fantastic and, for those who like octopus, the dish was wonderful, I am told.Service was superb, polite, friendly and informed service from obviously professional staff. We greatly enjoyed our dinners, the atmosphere was delightful on a beautiful evening. Then, the chef's sister, Ireni stopped to say hello! She has a wonderful personality, very enthusiastic and welcoming. We had a fantastic dinner, very memorable, and the service, setting and wine was absolute perfection. The new renovations are quite niceIn Naxos Chora, this is definitely a restaurant to visit again and again, each visit unveils wonderful creative and delicious culinary skills and flavors. The wait staff is highly professional and knowledgeable and we enjoyed the service, food, ambiance and wine greatly.
6. Nissaki Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 632 reviews
Reviewed By Rob007Kent_UK
We enjoyed a great dinner here which is right on Saint Georgeâs beach. We had fresh pasta with tuna steak and an amazing ribeye which came with corn fritters and Naxian potatoes and was cooked to perfection. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list. The service was excellent â our waiter was attentive and engaging. We received a complimentary bunch of grapes for dessert.
5. Ostria Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 564 reviews
Friendly and personal service welcomes you to this relaxing atmosphere that is devoted to admirers of the truly fresh fish. Every day, early in the morning, small local boats from Moutsouna and Koufonisi bring in fresh net caught fish. Naturally, your cho
Reviewed By amy7878
A really extraordinary gem of a place on the island of Naxos- off the beaten track for those who want an elegant sophisticated stay off grid. It is family owned & run and the personal attention to detail is outstanding & meticulous. Food top notch and amazing. Comfort as you would expect for people with discerning taste! This is where sophisticated Athenians come to truly getaway. By plan or ferry which will transport you into the heart of the Cyclades. An absolute must!
4. Taverna Dalas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By LuvTravellingRoma
This family restaurant offers exceptional traditional greek food! The place is really lovely and we had a great experience at Dalas restaurant.Stella (who works there) was absolutely amazing, explaining local specialities and providing good advices on what to chose.She also offered us a delicious dessert!Very very very recommended!!!
3. Delfinaki
Overall Ratings
4 based on 585 reviews
Reviewed By Scenic644711
On a really windy day in Naxos Town we decided to venture out and explore the island. This is truly a hidden gem. We drove through the mountains with some great views of Naxos. We only found out of this restaurant through trip advisor and we thank you for that. Portions are huge, food is unbeleivable fresh homestyle cooking and the hospitality of a lovely family of three take your order and cook and make sure you leave happy. It's a meal that you can't find in NYC. If I'm in Naxos again 100% I will return. It's a must go. No food in the chora compares to it. Great prices as well.
2. O Vasilis
Overall Ratings
5 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By Rob007Kent_UK
This is a really picturesque family run taverna based by a church in the centre of the village of Melanes. We visited on the strength of the earlier reviews. We received a warm welcome from one of the ownerâs children and ordered the braised lamb in lemon and one of the speciality pork dishes with eggplant. Our food was decidedly average and due to the speed it was served, certainly not freshly prepared. The lamb was a tasteless shank served with chips and the pork was not particularly flavoursome. We were offered complimentary dessert which comprised some fruit and orange cake. Yes, the setting is beautiful and very authentic and the service was good but the food simply didnât live up to expectations and frankly we failed to see what all the hype was about from the earlier reviews. Maybe we visited on an off night.Το οÏι ήÏθε γÏήγοÏα Ïο ÏαγηÏο ÏÎ±Ï Î´ÎµÎ½ Î½Î¿Î¼Î¯Î¶Ï Î½Î± Ïημενει ÏÏÏ Î´ÎµÎ½ είναι καλο η ÏÏÏÏÏαÏα ÏÏοεÏοιμαÏμÎνο, ιÏα ιÏα ÏÎ¿Ï Î´ÎµÎ¯Ïνει ÏÏι Ïο ÏαγηÏά είναι ÏÏÎÏκο και ζεÏÏο και εÏÏεÏε ÏÏο ÏÏαÏÎζι ÏÎ±Ï ÏÏÏÎ¯Ï Î¾Î±Î½Î±Î¶ÎµÏÏαμα άμεÏα και γÏήγοÏα. Îλο Ïα Ï Î»Î¹ÎºÎ¬ ÏÎ¿Ï ÏÏηÏιμοÏοιοÏμε είναι ÏαÏαγÏÎ³Î®Ï Î¼Î±Ï ,αÏο λαÏανικÏν, κÏÎαÏα καθÏÏ ÎºÎ±Î¹ Ïο κÏαÏί. Îι Î±Ï Ïο ανÏαÏοκÏίνεÏαι και ο κÏÏμοÏ. ÎÏ ÏαÏιÏÏοÏμε για Ïην εÏίÏκεÏη ÏαÏ.
1. Markakis Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 990 reviews
Reviewed By Ms_0pini0nated
Was there a few days ago with friends enjoying the sun, sea and seafood. As our aim was to have seafood cuisine and that was exactly what we had. I highly recommend Guna which is a mackerel dish, marinated octopus and mussels. Seriously amazing! The octopus was cooked very well. The balsamic in the salad that we had tasted like there was a hint of coffee in it. Was delicious. My favourite was the Guna fish.
