Restaurants in Lesvos

This old-fashioned favorite on the port is still going strong. Among the recommended dishes are their pasta with tripe, roasted lamb, and other home-style dishes. Their are few cozier places to eat.

A view of the sea, friendly service, fresh fish caught by the owners’ family, and bouzoukia music some nights all contribute to a memorable meal, but the cooking alone sets this harbor-front institution apart. The mussels and fresh anchovies here are renowned, as are the spicy…

This 100-year-old ouzeri has a wonderful Belle Epoque charm and is adorned with big mirrors and paintings by local artists. Most of the patrons come to drink and nibble on the dozens of small plates offered, but the homey main dishes are relish, too.

O Stratos serves the best seafood on the island. It's located is right on the quay and though its decor isn't posh, no one really cares since you can sit right beside the water on warm summer nights and enjoy a spectacular view. You'll see the options for fresh fish displayed on ice…

One of Greece’s most lovely beaches creates a backdrop for a meal at this simple seaside taverna, where you'll likely be tempted to try such local favorites as sardeles pastes (fresh sardines, skinned and seasoned); the house specialty is octopus, grilled to tender perfection, and…