Symi Chat

The Windmill special salad - very like the one at Mythos. I could eat a bowl full of that!

Trawler and Myracles( spelt wrongly)in Yialos and Zoe's in Horio are recommeneded in addition to the others already mentioned. And of course Mythos on the roof which overlooks the harbour in Yialos where Stavros produces excellent food which is different from the usual taverna fare. Always a treat not to be missed when in Symi.So you see Flo you'll be spoilt for choice

Dimitris being called "Mr Tasty" goes back quite a few years. He used to lead a nomadic existence occupying the site he uses now near the bus terminus only in the summer, and one in the same street as Meraklis in the winter. For some unknown reason the "Mr Tasty" sign was on the building he used in the winter, when almost all the customers were local, and not on the one the tourists visited. Once the heavy duty transparent plastic drop-down screens arrived on Symi, he was able to use the one site all year round. About the same time the Port Police moved offices, giving him an extra regular source of lunchtime customers - it's their nearest eatery. The food is good, the year-round operation means the locals must think it is good too, and the "Mr Tasty" sign is nowhere to be seen.

We love the Windmill. In nearly a month on Symi, we probably ate there at least 5 times. The young chef is enthusiastic and innovative, and there is an emphasis on local ingredients. She takes traditional Greek food and modernizes it a bit. We found the staff very welcoming and the atmosphere relaxing. Highly recommend.

Gyros Mythos from the place next to the spice stall near the Customs House - forget the name. Was �4.50 last year. Cheap, nutritious, delicious.

Thanks everyone - great suggestions! Looking forward to sampling them all when we visit in September. Flo x

I have had some lovely meals during the day at the tavernas on the beaches. Not always a huge meal because of heat and also to be really hungry for night but even sharing a huge Greek salad after a morning walking and swimming is great - tastes so different in the sun and each beach taverna is different. Hope you have a wonderful time - we always do!

Do any of the taverns a make a spicy Tirokafteri?

Are there any places to avoid eating in if you have young kiddies?

Most places will cater for families with young ankle biters ,i had my 4 year old eat at many of the eateries in Symi with no problems ,some even allowed him a tour of the kitchen.

Thanks for your feedback Kon.