Dining within the narrow off-white streets of
Mykonos Town, tasting
Mediterranean flavours at
traditional taverns overlooking the harbour, or even having upscale
gastronomic experiences in
luxury hotels, the
food in Mykonos is sure to please every palate.
The Mediterranean dishes are world-known famous for their rich flavours, fresh vegetables, and seafood dishes that along with their generous use of olive oil, offer multiple health benefits that make Mediterranean people enjoy long and healthy lives.
Mykonos has a few delicious and locally produced foods that every food lover should try. The most remarkable of these are
louza, a traditional cold cut made of pork meat and herbs,
Kopanisti, a very spicy local cheese, and
Ksinotira, a popular local appetizer.
However, one thing is for sure; your gastronomic experience in this lovely Mediterranean island cannot complete without tasting the fleshiest fish! The
seafood in Mykonos is daily brought to the seaside bars and eateries by fishermen who go to sea before the sunrise. You will find exceptional seafood restaurants all around the island, however, the best places to eat in Mykonos fresh fish, salmon, prawns, calamari and lobsters are situated on the Platis Gialos beach and in the Old Town on Mykonos.
In this Mykonos Food Guide, you will find the
best boutique hotels in Mykonos offering gastronomic delights, and the best restaurants to enjoy the island’s healthy and delicious cuisine.