Food
Where to eat in Milos
Fresh fish by the harbour, slow-cooked meats in the hill villages and sunset tables above the Aegean.27 places to eat across the island.
Our picks
Barko Tavern
Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine at Barko Tavern in Adamas, right by the harbour.
🍽 Restaurant · TripitiMethismeni Politeia
One of the most celebrated restaurants in Milos, set in a beautifully restored space in Tripiti.
🍽 Restaurant · TriovasalosPsitolatreia
Wood-fired grills and slow-roasted meats in a rustic setting in Triovasalos.
Barko Tavern
Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine at Barko Tavern in Adamas, right by the harbour.
Restaurant · TripitiMethismeni Politeia
One of the most celebrated restaurants in Milos, set in a beautifully restored space in Tripiti.
Restaurant · TriovasalosPsitolatreia
Wood-fired grills and slow-roasted meats in a rustic setting in Triovasalos.
Restaurant · PolloniaAlkis
A well-regarded fish taverna in Pollonia, ideal after a day at the beach.
Restaurant · PlakaArchontoula
Traditional Greek home cooking in a welcoming family taverna in Plaka.
Restaurant · KlimaAstakas Milos
A seafood-focused restaurant in the picturesque fishing village of Klima.
Restaurant · PlakaAvli Milos
A charming courtyard restaurant in the hilltop village of Plaka, with views over the bay.
Restaurant · TriovasalosBarriello
Creative Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed garden setting in Triovassalos.
Restaurant · AdamasCavos Restaurant
Harbour-front dining in Adamas with a wide menu of grilled fish and Greek classics.
Café & brunch · AdamasEgoist
A café-bar on the Adamas waterfront with Cycladic décor and harbour views. Coffee, breakfast, waffles, desserts and ice cream from early morning.
Restaurant · PolloniaEnalion
Fresh seafood and traditional Greek dishes served by the sea in Pollonia.
Restaurant · TripitiErgina
A relaxed restaurant in Tripiti with good mezedes and a pleasant terrace.
Restaurant · PlakaForas
A relaxed spot in Plaka with mezedes, local wine, and views of the sunset.
Restaurant · TriovasalosGalanis Mpakalikon
A traditional bakalikon-style eatery in Triovasalos — honest food, local character.
Restaurant · PolloniaGialos
Waterfront dining with freshly caught fish and mezedes in Pollonia.
Restaurant · ZefiriaIliovasilema
Watch the sunset over the Aegean while enjoying fresh seafood and grilled specialties.
Restaurant · PolloniaLyra Milos
The sound of good taste — Lyra serves Greek cuisine with creative touches in Pollonia.
Restaurant · MandrakiaMedusa Milos
A cosy taverna overlooking the colourful syrmata of Mandrakia.
Restaurant · AdamasMikros Apoplous – Seafood & More
Seafood specialties and fresh catches steps from the harbour in Adamas.
Restaurant · PolloniaNama Milos
A modern café-restaurant in Pollonia with creative dishes and a relaxed vibe.
Restaurant · AdamasNostos Seafood Experience
Premium seafood and creative starters in a contemporary setting in Adamas.
Restaurant · AdamasO Zigos
A local favourite in Adamas serving generous portions of traditional Greek food.
Restaurant · PapikinouO! Hamos!
A beloved local taverna with hearty traditional recipes in Papikinou, Milos.
Restaurant · PolloniaRifaki
A casual spot in Pollonia with fresh mezedes and a friendly atmosphere.
Restaurant · PaleochoriSirocco Volcanic Restaurant
Dine on a geothermally heated beach at Sirocco in Paleochori — a truly unique experience.
Restaurant · TripitiTa Glaronisia
Traditional taverna with panoramic sea views perched above Tripiti.
Restaurant · AdamasTrapatselis
A no-frills traditional taverna in Adamas popular with locals for its honest cooking.
Eat like a local
Greeks have lunch around 14:00–16:00 and dinner after 21:00. Most tavernas stay open until midnight, so there's no rush after a sunset in Plaka.
Book in high season
In July and August the popular places in Pollonia, Plaka and Tripiti fill up fast. Call ahead for dinner, especially for a table with a view.
What to order
Try pitarakia (Milos cheese pies), local cheeses like manoura and xinomizithra, and fresh fish, which is usually priced by the kilo, so ask before you order.