The view of Chora from the veranda is almost as enchanting as the dishes, particularly when the sun sets over the caique-dotted harbor and the lights start to go on all over town. Have a cocktail for an aperitif before diving into dishes like Cycladic dakos (rusks with fresh tomato and soft white cheese), a vegetable mille-feuille that’s a play on the classic moussaka, or Greek-style stuffed tomatoes and pepper with a twist. • Polykandrioti St • Tel. (+30) 22890.257.00
Set in the luxurious surroundings of the Belvedere Hotel, with an amazing view of Chora and the sea, Thea is the place to enjoy inspired modern Mediterranean cuisine from chef Nikos Zervos, who highlights the Greek element by showcasing local products. Try the signature yellowfin tuna with “Beluga” lentil sprouts, yogurt mousse, citrus oil and tangy ice plant. • School of Fine Arts District • Tel. (+30) 22890.251.22
In a pretty space that resembles an Athenian inter-war taverna-cum-grocery store with a beautiful veranda, chef Yiannis Gavalas prepares home-style food with creative additions using all the good stuff the Cyclades have to offer. Try the smoked eggplant puree, the spicy cheese dip with local tyrovolia, the humus, the tzatziki and the taramosalata (roe paste). The cheesy bread ring with kopanisti cheese is Gavalas’ signature dishe, while his moussaka is divine. Save some space for desserts; the nutty, syrupy baklava is among the best you’ll ever have. • Lakka • Tel. (+30) 22890.781.21
Located in the Fresh Hotel’s beautiful courtyard, Kalita serves Greek cuisine with modern/international elements, using local products. Classics include the clay-roasted rack of suckling pig as well as more creative fare, like the gnocchi with San Michali cheese from Syros island, the risotto with saffron from Kozani, Northern Greece and the yogurt panna cotta. • 31 N. Kalogera St • Tel. (+30) 22890.271.02
Using local products and working them with great skill, chef Panagiotis Menardos prepares refined and creative Greek food. The style – both of the dishes and of the beautiful space – is an elegant combination of the contemporary and the rustic. Must-tries include the onion pie, the ratatouille with local vegetables, and the lamb sous-vide served with a Mytilini omelet made with fresh vegetables and herbs. • 10 Kalogera St • Tel. (+30) 22890.785.50
Cosmopolitan design meets Mykonian architecture while Japanese cuisine meets Latin American flavors at this classy restaurant beside the pool of the five-star Belvedere Hotel. Here, Japanese chef-restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa unleashes all of his creative powers in new-style dishes presented by head chef Nikos Skamnakis. Naturally, these include perfectly executed sushi, but there are also signature recipes like Matsuhisa’s legendary black cod miso, tiradito, salmon in a karashi su miso sauce, and frequent new menu additions. The wine list consists of excellent international labels and a collection of vintage champagnes, while the cocktails are also quite exceptional. • School of Fine Arts District • Tel. (+30) 22890.251.22
Whether you choose to dine outside in the cool courtyard or in the elegant dining room, the combination of modern lines with ethnic elements is a winner. Like the décor, chef George Venieris’ dishes are an amazing fusion of Asia and Greece, executed with technical mastery and an eye for presentation. The steamed buns with satay chicken are light as air and crab cakes wrapped in fine kataifi pastry are a crunchy delight. Venieris plays on the classic Greek salad by adding avocado and fresh cilantro, and jazzes up the eggplant puree (melitzanosalata) with peanut butter. The shellfish stir-fry with shitake mushrooms, Cretan chicory and skirt steak is also quite wonderful, but where the exoticism is really evident is in desserts like tapioca pearls with passion fruit jelly, banana, coconut ice cream and lime merengue. • New Peripheral Road • Tel. (+30) 22890.777.71
You’ll find it tucked in among all the cafes overlooking the Old Port as you walk around Gialos. It’s a friendly kind of place, perfect for enjoying a relaxed ouzo and sharing all sorts of seafood and “land-based” meze. Its menu includes a selection of Greek beers and tsipouro. • Gialos • Tel. (+30) 22890.232.83
This lovely new venue celebrates local fare, such as cheeses from around the Cyclades, cured pork louza and fresh seafood, while also putting an emphasis on great service. We recommend the fresh fish linguini in a lemon sauce; the honey, orange and ginger-marinated chicken; and the crisp fresh salads. • 1 Lakka Square • Tel. (+30) 22890.271.00
This classic Italian restaurant is renowned for its wine list, whose careful selections from vineyards in Italy, France and Greece have earned it numerous awards. Try the handmade pasta (the ravioli is amazing) with well-executed sauces, the dishes inspired by northern Italian cuisine (particularly the game), and the delicious seafood options. • Lakka • Tel. (+30) 22890.242.07
Celebrate the Aegean by enjoying Mediterranean cuisine and traditional recipes, including plenty of fish and other seafood from around the Cyclades, on this balcony with a view overlooking the Old Port. • Tel. (+30) 22890.229.55
Nikoleta Makryonitou | July 29th, 2016
Lovers of good food will find themselves in excellent company on Mykonos. Not only is the island rich in unique culinary products, but Mykonos’ more recent image as a jetsetter’s paradise means that some of Greece’s most exciting gastronomic talents have headed here to work wonders with the local ingredients. Take your pick of places to sample Mykonos’ mouthwatering delicacies, from humble fare to high-brow gourmet.
The view of Chora from the veranda is almost as enchanting as the dishes, particularly when the sun sets over the caique-dotted harbor and the lights start to go on all over town. Have a cocktail for an aperitif before diving into dishes like Cycladic dakos (rusks with fresh tomato and soft white cheese), a vegetable mille-feuille that’s a play on the classic moussaka, or Greek-style stuffed tomatoes and pepper with a twist. • Polykandrioti St • Tel. (+30) 22890.257.00
Set in the luxurious surroundings of the Belvedere Hotel, with an amazing view of Chora and the sea, Thea is the place to enjoy inspired modern Mediterranean cuisine from chef Nikos Zervos, who highlights the Greek element by showcasing local products. Try the signature yellowfin tuna with “Beluga” lentil sprouts, yogurt mousse, citrus oil and tangy ice plant. • School of Fine Arts District • Tel. (+30) 22890.251.22
In a pretty space that resembles an Athenian inter-war taverna-cum-grocery store with a beautiful veranda, chef Yiannis Gavalas prepares home-style food with creative additions using all the good stuff the Cyclades have to offer. Try the smoked eggplant puree, the spicy cheese dip with local tyrovolia, the humus, the tzatziki and the taramosalata (roe paste). The cheesy bread ring with kopanisti cheese is Gavalas’ signature dishe, while his moussaka is divine. Save some space for desserts; the nutty, syrupy baklava is among the best you’ll ever have. • Lakka • Tel. (+30) 22890.781.21
Located in the Fresh Hotel’s beautiful courtyard, Kalita serves Greek cuisine with modern/international elements, using local products. Classics include the clay-roasted rack of suckling pig as well as more creative fare, like the gnocchi with San Michali cheese from Syros island, the risotto with saffron from Kozani, Northern Greece and the yogurt panna cotta. • 31 N. Kalogera St • Tel. (+30) 22890.271.02
Using local products and working them with great skill, chef Panagiotis Menardos prepares refined and creative Greek food. The style – both of the dishes and of the beautiful space – is an elegant combination of the contemporary and the rustic. Must-tries include the onion pie, the ratatouille with local vegetables, and the lamb sous-vide served with a Mytilini omelet made with fresh vegetables and herbs. • 10 Kalogera St • Tel. (+30) 22890.785.50
Cosmopolitan design meets Mykonian architecture while Japanese cuisine meets Latin American flavors at this classy restaurant beside the pool of the five-star Belvedere Hotel. Here, Japanese chef-restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa unleashes all of his creative powers in new-style dishes presented by head chef Nikos Skamnakis. Naturally, these include perfectly executed sushi, but there are also signature recipes like Matsuhisa’s legendary black cod miso, tiradito, salmon in a karashi su miso sauce, and frequent new menu additions. The wine list consists of excellent international labels and a collection of vintage champagnes, while the cocktails are also quite exceptional. • School of Fine Arts District • Tel. (+30) 22890.251.22
Whether you choose to dine outside in the cool courtyard or in the elegant dining room, the combination of modern lines with ethnic elements is a winner. Like the décor, chef George Venieris’ dishes are an amazing fusion of Asia and Greece, executed with technical mastery and an eye for presentation. The steamed buns with satay chicken are light as air and crab cakes wrapped in fine kataifi pastry are a crunchy delight. Venieris plays on the classic Greek salad by adding avocado and fresh cilantro, and jazzes up the eggplant puree (melitzanosalata) with peanut butter. The shellfish stir-fry with shitake mushrooms, Cretan chicory and skirt steak is also quite wonderful, but where the exoticism is really evident is in desserts like tapioca pearls with passion fruit jelly, banana, coconut ice cream and lime merengue. • New Peripheral Road • Tel. (+30) 22890.777.71
You’ll find it tucked in among all the cafes overlooking the Old Port as you walk around Gialos. It’s a friendly kind of place, perfect for enjoying a relaxed ouzo and sharing all sorts of seafood and “land-based” meze. Its menu includes a selection of Greek beers and tsipouro. • Gialos • Tel. (+30) 22890.232.83
This lovely new venue celebrates local fare, such as cheeses from around the Cyclades, cured pork louza and fresh seafood, while also putting an emphasis on great service. We recommend the fresh fish linguini in a lemon sauce; the honey, orange and ginger-marinated chicken; and the crisp fresh salads. • 1 Lakka Square • Tel. (+30) 22890.271.00
This classic Italian restaurant is renowned for its wine list, whose careful selections from vineyards in Italy, France and Greece have earned it numerous awards. Try the handmade pasta (the ravioli is amazing) with well-executed sauces, the dishes inspired by northern Italian cuisine (particularly the game), and the delicious seafood options. • Lakka • Tel. (+30) 22890.242.07
Celebrate the Aegean by enjoying Mediterranean cuisine and traditional recipes, including plenty of fish and other seafood from around the Cyclades, on this balcony with a view overlooking the Old Port. • Tel. (+30) 22890.229.55
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