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- Greek cuisine features naturally abundant vegetarian dishes (salads, vegetable mezze, cheese plates) available at most tavernas even without dedicated vegetarian restaurants
- Seafood is exceptionally fresh and locally sourced, especially at waterfront restaurants like Drakos (operating since 1963) with daily catches
- Book in advance for upscale dining like Grandma's Restaurant and Katogi, especially during high season
- Multiple payment methods widely accepted including card and cash, though smaller vendors may prefer cash
- Dining scene spans casual beachside tavernas, traditional Greek restaurants in Chora backstreets, and fine dining options with sunset views
Supermarkets
Supermarket Rollan
- Neighborhood
- Chora (main road near main bus stop)
- Notes
- Relatively large for a small Greek island
Aegean Supermarket
- Neighborhood
- Chora (main road toward Mylopotas Beach)
- Notes
- Located by next bus stop in direction of Mylopotas Beach
Budget
Bilaeti Tavern
- Price Range
- €20
- Neighborhood
- Chora (main town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Greek taverna with generous portions of grilled meats, souvlaki, and locally sourced ingredients
The Nest
- Price Range
- €18
- Neighborhood
- Chora (central)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek taverna - souvlaki, fava, stuffed eggplant, oven-baked dishes with garden-fresh ingredients
High End
Grandma's Restaurant
- Price Range
- €75
- Neighborhood
- Liostasi Hotel (between port and Chora)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Upscale creative Greek cuisine by Chef Alexandros Lepesis - sea bream carpaccio, grouper with zucchini flowers, Black Angus short ribs, modern plated dishes
Enigma
- Price Range
- €50
- Neighborhood
- Ormos (port area)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek cuisine with fresh local ingredients - Greek meze specialties including halloumi grilled cheese, contemporary ambiance
Mid Range
Drakos
- Price Range
- €40
- Neighborhood
- Mylopotas Beach (far end)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional family-run fish taverna operating since 1963 - fresh octopus prepared three ways, grilled fish, calamari, seafood linguine
Katogi
- Price Range
- €35
- Neighborhood
- Chora
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern meze dishes with creative twists on Greek classics, cozy atmosphere with strong wine selection
Salt Restaurant Bar
- Price Range
- €38
- Neighborhood
- Mylopotas Beach
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean cuisine - seafood pasta, grilled octopus, Mediterranean specialties with sea views
The Mills
- Price Range
- €36
- Neighborhood
- Ios (windmill setting)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary Greek with traditional roots - slow-cooked lamb, fresh seafood, homemade moussaka, set in charming windmill
Delivery Services
Efood
- Notes
- Dominant food delivery platform in Greece with the largest network of partner restaurants; available in 100+ cities across Greece including island coverage
Wolt
- Notes
- Major delivery app with island coverage across Greece
BOX
- Notes
- Greek delivery app from COSMOTE with 10,000+ stores in 64 Greek cities; supports English language interface
International Cuisine
Italian
- Venue
- La Buca
- Description
- Authentic Italian pizza and pasta, fresh appetizers and meat dishes, located in Chora
Mexican
- Venue
- Harmony Mexican Restaurant
- Description
- Mexican cuisine with breathtaking views, positioned at northern headland of Mylopotas Beach
Southeast Asian
- Venue
- Thai Me Up
- Description
- Thai cuisine available in Ios
Local Must Try Dishes
Mitzithropitakia
- Description
- Small pies filled with locally-produced mizithra cheese
Tsimetia
- Description
- Zucchini blossoms filled with cheese and rice
Revithokeftedes
- Description
- Fried chickpea balls
Revithada
- Description
- Chickpea soup
Grilled Octopus
- Description
- Fresh grilled octopus prepared daily, often with lemon and olive oil
Saganaki
- Description
- Pan-fried cheese served with honey and sesame seeds
Michelin Restaurants
- Note
- No Michelin-starred restaurants documented on Ios
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Note
- No dedicated vegan/vegetarian restaurants located; however, Greek cuisine naturally offers abundant plant-based meze options available at tavernas
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