A WALK AROUND THE RESTAURANTS OF IOS
FROM LOW TO HIGH PRICED
Ios, the extraordinary island of entertainment, does not only provide its visitors a nightlife full of partying. Ios’ gastronomy is promising as the niotic cuisine has many flavors coming from local natural products. There you can find many restaurants with a variety of flavors that ride out every need. However, some of them stand out and you have to know why. Here we recommend 5 flavorsome visits that you must do in Ios.
Drakos.
Drakos.
The fish tavern ‘Drakos’ is located next to the famous Mylopotas beach from 1962. It is the best choice for fresh seafood and fish appetizers combined with ouzo by the seaside. It is known for its casserole with fresh shrimps and mussels while the fish soup and the octopus with finocchio and orange cannot be missed. It is a place with approachable prices and the visitors can enjoy their meal without feeling guilty.
Vilaeti.
Heading through the northern beaches of the island, you will find the Vilaeti tavern at Epano Kampos village, almost 4 kilometers from the windmills. A family runs the business and offers homemade recipes made with good raw materials coming from their vegetable garden and local farmers and producers. In their calm and beautiful terrace, you will enjoy delicious foods like sweet-smelling lamb cooked in the clay pot, veal with fresh cheese cooked in the earthenware, goat meat cooked in the wood-fired oven, and many nibbles like stuffed zucchini blossoms, falafel, and pies made with homemade phyllo dough. It is a well-priced restaurant that provides good portions of food.
Agosto.
Agosto restaurant is located at the center of the island and it fascinates the visitors with its decoration and the unique quality of food. There you can enjoy the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine on the terrace that is full of white tables, olive trees, and atmospheric music. It serves special fresh salads, fresh pasta, and original Italian pizza. Try the bass ceviche, the linguine with sea urchin, rocket, and lime juice and for dessert, the extraordinary calzone stuffed with chocolate. Don’t forget to combine all those flavors with good wine. The prices range around 20 euros per person according to one’s choices.
Kubara.
The well-known seafood restaurant is located literally by the sea of Kubara beach. It can give you a miraculous view and a dreamy sunset as you enjoy Mediterranean and traditional recipes. The fish comes fresh directly from the boats. You will be fascinated by the lobster and shrimp pasta and the barbecued shrimp with rice. It may be a pricey restaurant in general but it has reasonable prices for what it offers.
Grandma’s.
This restaurant is one of the most expensive and luxurious and it is located at the ‘Liostasi’ hotel in the center of the island with a view of the vast blue sky. The recipes are made with good raw materials coming from the Cyclades and Greek farmer producers. The prices reflect the unbeatable quality and the fact that the famous chef Lefteris Lazarou is in charge of the menu. You will taste special and unique dishes like smoked eel, ravioli with anthotyro, a traditional fresh cheese, and apricot, Evritania’s prosciutto, the rooster with home-made cannelloni stuffed with mushrooms and jamon while the list is also extensive when it comes to desserts and wines. The price is over 35 euros per person but it consists of a unique experience for your palate that cannot be missed.
