From the amazing beaches, the breath-taking islands, the exciting clubs, the narrow streets to the historic cities, everything about Greece is absolutely stupendous. However, most tourists would agree that there is more to Greece than the ivory sands, pristine waters and lovely souvenir shops. In fact, Greece would not be the same without its amazing food. Holidays to Greece would not be complete without enjoying a couple of meals at some traditional restaurants is a good reason to come back to this beautiful country some day in order to have a full Greek experience.

Located in the picturesque Paros, Barbarossa is an exquisite restaurant, mostly famous for its incredibly tasty variety of fish dishes. Cozy and stylish, this top notch open air tavern is ideally situated in the scenic harbor of Naoussa, on the waterfront. Apart from serving divine food, Barbarossa provides its guests with a wide range of fine wines and one of the most unforgettable views in Paros. It is pretty hard to find another posh restaurant like this, in the entire region.

With an extensive menu containing all possible traditional Greek dishes and sweets, Hatzis is Thessaloniki’s premier restaurant. The “baklava” is a must-taste in this popular restaurant, among other mouth-watering sweets such as hanoum bourek, vezir parmak and malempi mastiha. Almost an historic landmark, this amazing restaurant has opened in the early 1900 and it is running since then.

Even though it serves only a few dishes and the menu is not as varied as expected, Kyria Eirini is a unique restaurant with a creative touch. Situated on the Folegandros Island, this little, quaint restaurant looks more like a mini market with a couple of nice tables and lovely decorations. All the ingredients used are fresh and the dishes are some of the most savoury in the area. The house specialities range from the outstanding homemade pasta, the delicious cheese pie, the fresh sea food and the mouth-watering rooster cooked in wine.

Situated in the delightful Athens, Paradosiako is less known among the tourists and mostly cherished by the locals in the area. The food is traditionally Greek, with a symphony of tasty meals ranging from meat dishes to scrumptious salads. Although it might be hard to spot this little taverna, it is worth the effort. Some of the most delicious dishes include the fresh seafood, which, although it is quite popular among the Greek restaurants, very few chefs know how to cook it well.

Superbly located in Mykonos, over viewing the Aegean Sea, Bill and Coo is an elegant restaurant, offering a stupendous ambiance as the guests have the opportunity to sit by the beautiful pool while serving a delicious meal, accompanied by a refined wine. Mostly recommended for having dinner, Bill and Coo has an extensive menu containing some of the most sophisticated plates in Mykonos.
When it comes to food, Greece is definitely a European gastronomic leader, appreciated by all kind of tourists from around the world.