The Best Restaurants in Milos, Greece
In Milos, the quality of the cuisine is as remarkable as the views. Everywhere we ate we had fresh, local ingredients packed with flavour. The theme was mainly seafood (seems obvious), and since the Island is small, all the restaurants were pretty laid back and run by locals who have lived on the island for a long time, if not all their lives.
You can’t really go wrong in Milos when it comes to eating well, but below, we’ve given you the reviews of the 3 best restaurants we ate at in Milos, alongside other recommendations that we came across.
Read our full guide to Milos here
Quick tips about eating out in Milos
Most restaurants don’t take bookings, so you must get there early for a table or be prepared to wait. If you aim to arrive before 7pm you should be okay to get you seated swiftly but any later, then you should expect a queue.
Many restaurants are seasonal (May to October) so if you go in the off-season places may be closed. Make sure you check their socials and websites (if they have them!) before your trip to confirm that they are open.
Don’t expect fancy websites and Instagram pages with menus, most of the restaurants don’t keep these up to date so be prepared to just rock up, embrace the unknown and enjoy your meal.
Baked feta wrapped in Filo - Medusa
Chocolate and Hazelnut mousse - O! hamos!
Our favourite restaurants in Milos
Oh! Hamos! ★★★ £ | One of our favourite restaurants in the world!
Medusa ★★ £ | Amazing views and Octopus
Bakalikon ★ £ | Rustic local dining
See our Google Map at the bottom of this post
Oh! Hamos!
★★★ £Location: Adamantas Address: Plaka 846 00, GreeceThis Greek tavern is not just one of our favourite spots in Milos, but one of our favourite restaurants on the planet! The allure of Oh! Hamos! was so strong that we visited twice and have been reminiscing about our meals there ever since. The hand-written menu packs a punch of local flavours as they operate a farm-to-table concept.
Plan to arrive around 7pm to beat the larger crowds, though you might still face a 45-minute wait. Any later, and you could be waiting up to two hours. But don't worry, O! Hamos! is situated right by Papikinou beach, complete with a beautiful beach bar where you can relax and enjoy some drinks as you wait.
Just trust us; don’t think twice and make sure to order the following:
Grilled cheese (homemade from their very own goat’s milk)
Baked wrapped lamb
Hazelnut mousse (think smooth and silky Nutella mousse) - Alice loved it so much she ordered it twice and has been trying to recreate it at home since
Read our full review of Oh! Hamos! here (coming soon)
A page of the beautiful hand-written menu at Oh! Hamus! with prices
The beach bar area opposite Oh! Hamus! where you can enjoy a drink if you have a wait for your table
Medusa
★★ £
Location: MandrakiaAddress: Milos 848 00, GreeceMedusa, situated in the fishing town of Mandrakia, has a stunning backdrop of the Aegean Sea so expect some of the best views in Milos whilst you enjoy your meal here. It won’t come as a surprise that seafood is their specialty; hanging their delicious sun-dried octopus, just below the restaurant. It really is a perfect spot for a long, leisurely lunch.
This is a delightful, relaxed Meditteranean restaurant which has that very typical Greek look; imagine a white-washed exterior and blue furniture with the glistening blue ocean as your view. Not to mention, if you’re a cat lover then strap in as you may have a furry friend come sit next to you. ‘Our cat’ had a nap in the sun right next to us - cute!
I’m afraid once again they don’t take bookings and be aware it is located a little off the beaten track.
Dish recommendation: Make sure you try the octopus in vinegar.
Website: medusamilos
Read our full review of Medusa here (coming soon)
Medusa’s menu & pricing
Bakalikon
★ £
Location: TriovasalosAddress: τριοβασαλος, 848 00, GreeceSometimes the best finds are the ones you stumble upon unexpectedly, and Bakalikon is exactly that. A charming roadside eatery, it was our first dining stop upon arriving in Milos. Offering a slow-paced, relaxed atmosphere, it's a spot where you can unwind and immerse yourself in the local vibe.
The staff are as friendly as they come, making you feel right at home. Dining here, with delicious dishes served one after the other, you get a real sense of the laid-back lifestyle that Milos embodies.
the friendly team at Bakalikon
Other Recommendations
Astakas - For beachfront, fancier dining in Klima with beautiful views
Avli-milos - Known for its saganaki shrimp and fried cheeses in Plaka
Kri Kri - A pizza place in Plaka
Mavros Xioros - Outdoor grill in Plaka
Alevromilos - Venetian influenced Milean recipes and traditional island dishes, crafted by chef Vassilis Papikinos at a site steeped in family history in Adamantas.
Okto - Featuring two chefs from Michelin-starred backgrounds, creating what many consider to be Milos' top culinary draw for discerning food lovers, in Trypiti.
Empourios Taverna - Right on the water in Empourios. Picturesque setting perfect for enjoying a meal amidst the gentle sound of lapping waves.
Sirocco - A beach club on the volcanic sands of the South Eastern coast, offering a unique culinary method of cooking food buried in the sand, utilising the natural geothermal heat. Note that it is on the pricier side, especially their seafood.
Psaravolada - Part of a resort on the South Eastern coast, offering upscale dining.
Gialos - located on the bay in Pollonia, boasts stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere to complement its delicious menu
Enalion - Dishes made with produce from their family farm, featuring specialities like octopus stifado and sea urchin, in Pollonia.
Avli Milos in Plaka
Foods that you must try in Milos
Local fried cheeses (generally goat’s cheese)
Fried feta wrapped in pastry and drizzled with honey (restaurant recommendation: O! Hamos!)
Greek Salad (obviously)
Zucchini balls - like a pakora, very fluffy and rich
Sun-dried octopus (in vinegar) - very tender and a BBQ-ish flavour (restaurant recommendation: Medusa)
Cheese pies - pastry with feta and bechamel
Watermelon pie
Orange pie
Ladenia - traditional savoury pie
Goat with lemon mustard sauce (restaurant recommendation: O! Hamos!)
Baklava
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