where to eat in Naxos
On the catering side, Naxos has a very wide offer: among the many restaurants and taverns, we have selected some
that we recommend for the quality of the food, the service and the pleasantness of the place.
Chora and Agios Georgios
MELTEMI
Greek cuisine
Nikos is a very handsome Naxiota who for many years has taken over
the family business started in 1970, modernizing it and enriching it with modern ideas.
It is a traditional cuisine revisited to meet the tastes not only of the Greeks, but also of the numerous international clientele.
MELTEMI offers an excellent choice for meat and fish dishes, without forgetting the tradition of the island.
The restaurant is located in Protopapadaki Street, on the right side of the road which from the main square with the fountain in the center (on the map indicated as MAIN SQUARE) goes down to the beach of Agios Georgios.
For groups reservations are recommended. Call: +30 22850 22654.
SU e GIÙ
Restaurant Pizzeria
Susanna is a real woman from Trieste who lives in Naxos and her restaurant SU E GIÙ is famous throughout the island and frequented not only by Italians and an international clientele, but also by Naxioti, who over the years and thanks to Susanna learned good Italian cooking.
The menu is rich, from Italian first courses “done as it should be” to delicious pizzas and fish dishes. In addition to the classics of the Italian tradition, such as spaghetti with seafood and fresh mussels, the local products of Susanna of the unquestionable quality for which Naxos is famous have their place: cheeses, vegetables, traditionally farmed meat and especially potatoes! !! Phone +30 22850 29029
NAXIAN CAPRICCIO
Greek and international cuisine
On the seafront of Chora, the beating heart of Naxiote nightlife, is this historic restaurant run by Nikos and his son Giuliano.
Fresh salads, fish appetizers, revisited Greek cuisine recipes, tasty recipes based on fish or meat, prepared with a modern mix of flavors from yesterday and today, but always respecting tradition. Phone +30 22850 23296
APOSTOLIS
Revisited Greek cuisine
Located inside the “old market”, a few steps from the port exit, in the heart of the oldest and most traditional Chora; the tables, spread over the square dominated by a large eucalyptus, bring back to the true Greek atmosphere.
And for those who were wondering: yes, this is the tavern with the iconic yellow bicycle hanging on the wall.
The courtesy and professionalism of Yorgos and his staff will make you feel at home.
Don’t miss the homemade Saganaki, fried cheese wrapped in peanut kernels.
MUSIQUE CAFÈ
Greek and international cuisine
Welcoming and elegant restaurant, with excellent “alternative” proposals: lean ravioli, risotto, burgers and meat dishes, accompanied by excellent wine and served on the terrace overlooking Paros and the port of Naxos by friendly professional staff.
For reservations: +30 22850 27278
Glinado
MINA
Tavern and grill
Old times atmosphere, In this tavern it seems that time has stopped; Mina and Jorgos will welcome you with a smile in a corner of authentic Greece. Located in the center of Glynado, a small village on the hills, 10 minutes from Chora and 5 minutes from Agia Anna, the restaurant overlooks a charming square, frequented by local customers and a few tourists; the tables frame the large tree in the center and, in one corner, the star of the evening: the grill! Meat, grilled, skewer, grilled dinner accompanied by salads, feta, tzatziki and exquisite freshly made Naxiote fries. Absolutely reasonable prices, informal service, family atmosphere. Open from 6 p.m.
VLAHOS
Greek cuisine
Family tavern where you can savor the tastes of tradition: fresh ingredients, you will appreciate the proposals of Vlassis based on meats, cheeses and seasonal vegetables.
Despina’s exquisite hospitality will make you feel right at home.
The icing on the cake, the location: nestled on the hill of Glinado, from the terrace you can enjoy a view that will leave you speechless, with the possibility of admiring a spectacular sunset.
Phone +30 22850 41370
Agios Prokopios
DEL MAR
Italian cuisine with art
Angela and Marco are two Milanese who have been living in Naxos for years: they took over this place, quickly transforming it into one of the most chic and “in” bistros on the island.
It’s hard to find a dish that isn’t delicious: Marco is an excellent cook, attentive to flavors and presentation, while Angela will delight you with her cocktails.
The restaurant overlooks the long sandy beach of Agios Prokopios and also has a reserved area with sunbeds and parasols where you can bask in the sun and, why not, enjoy some culinary delights or a cocktail at the sunset.
The menu, with ingredients imported from Italy that guarantee the authenticity of the flavors, focuses mainly on starters: carbonara, amatriciana, bolognese, lasagna or risotto in the form of parmesan among others, with the addition of salads and side dishes. main meat products; delicious desserts like homemade tiramisu.
During the day, delicious focaccia, sandwiches and croissants, Emilian specialties prepared by the assistant cook Niccoló, an authentic Bolognese full of verve, will appease the pangs of hunger.
A special mention deserves the terrace on the first floor: a secluded environment where you can enjoy an aperitif or a meal with friends delighted by the magnificent view of the blue and turquoise sea of Agios Prokopios. The terrace has 2 or 3 tables, so if you are a small group and want exclusive use, we recommend booking it in advance.
Plaka
PICASSO
Mexican Restaurant
Overlooking the sandy coast of Plaka, Picasso is a welcoming, well-kept Mexican restaurant, pleasantly furnished and expertly managed by Stratos and Debbie, who since 1996 have been offering typical Mexican dishes such as fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas and excellent burgers delicious ribs and grilled chicken thighs, T-bones or tenderloins, accompanied by Margaritas and Cerveza.
Play area for children and menus specially dedicated to their tastes.
Next door, AEGEAN BLUE, a lovely boutique of tasteful clothing and accessories
VLASSIS' FAMILY
Greek cuisine
The Vlassis family is a historic family tavern overlooking Plaka beach, just past the larger group of clubs.
traditional dishes of the island expertly prepared according to ancient recipes, are served on the terrace from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the sea and an exciting sunset.
The boys serve at the tables, the parents alternate between the kitchen and the grill, while the grandparents, seated on the chairs, watch over everything, for an evening dedicated to the most authentic Greece.
Agia Anna
FAROS TOU XIOU
Bio restaurant
Romantic position on the sea, facing the small bay of Agia Anna and its marina.
For more than thirty years, it has stood out for the quality and authenticity of its food, using certified organic products, almost all grown on site.
We recommend it for the quality of the ingredients, the always fresh fish and the excellent local meat.
The flavors of traditional cuisine blend with more modern culinary techniques, making the meal lighter, but still with impeccable flavor.
Kastraki
AXIÓTISSA
Revisited Greek cuisine
The dishes of the oldest Greek tradition find their place in this pretty tavern with colorful tables spread out on a terrace overlooking the garden.
The quality of the products and the great skill of the chef Jorgos distinguish this place, where you can undoubtedly enjoy a level culinary experience in its simplicity.
Alikó
FÁROS TOU ALIKOU
Revisited Greek cuisine
Simple and refined restaurant, with a view of the cedars and the dunes of Aliko; you will be welcomed by Stefanos, with grace and courtesy, in his restaurant Faros: Greek cuisine, some revisited, with excellent results.
To try, among others, the croutons, the taramosalata, the grandmother’s meatballs: exquisite!
