Where to eat

Here are some our own favourites. Click on the town links to see Matt Barrett's (Lesvos.com) favourites.

SKALA KALLONIS
The harbour area of the town boasts a plethora of tavernas, but here are some recommendations.

Dionysos - right on the harbour front this taverna offers a large and varied menu to suit all. Excellent service and value. They simply have too many good dishes to start listing! You won't go hungry that's for sure!

Sea Horse - on the sea front out of the main town square with a good menu, good food, good service.

Ambrosia used to be our favourite but since they lost their cook at the end of last season I haven't heard too many good things about it this year.

MOLIVOS (MYTHIMNA)
The harbour area is crammed with tavernas, some good, some bad, some outstanding! Unfortunately our favourite, Onar's, disappeared in 2008. Sea Horse is also good - especially ice creams!

In the town centre, try the taverna (sorry, forgot its name!), just through the arch on the left as you come up from hill. It has great food and a great balcony and view!

When at Molivos harbour make sure you check out the little gallery which faces the harbour – it’s great for Greek and Mediterranean art and crafts as well as souvenirs and nick-knacks.

VATERA
As with many real tourist traps good tavernas can be hard to come by in places like Vatera, but the Akrotiri is an excellent fish taverna situated on the headland of Agios Fokas to the west of the town. The Vatera Beach Hotel, on the seafront heading towards Agios Fokas, is also excellent.

SIGRI
The Golden Key sits overlooking the fort and the offshore islands. Its got a fantastic balcony area and some of the best shrimps on the island. Otherwise, Australia, one of a group of tavernas overlooking the harbour front, is also very good.

VAFIOS
The taverna Vafios on the western edge of the town has fantastic views, an excellent menu and good service.

Near Mytilini airport
Taverna Liminaki is just a few km towards Mytilini from the airport on the beach side of the road. It does great fresh fish - a real welcome and tonic after that flight or a great way to say goodbye!

Skala Eresou
There are loads of beach tavernas and bars here. Look for the ones patronised by the Greeks! Bar Agua (second in from the west end) is exellent for drinks and snacks and offers free Wi-Fi internet whilst you're sipping and snacking!

Offbeat
If you're away from the main areas, don't be afraid to eat in any of the town tavernas. We frequently end up in little tavernas occupied by old men sipping Greek coffee and stuffing themselves silly with local dishes! Vatousa, Skala Vasilikon, Skalochori, etc - they all have tavernas primarlily for local custom, but don't be afraid. Many will have an Engligh version of their menu, if not, then you'll just have to brush up on your Greek! It can be great fun and you'll be surprised at just how good and simple eating at the 'local's' tavernas can be.