Poros may lack the glitz of Hydra and the cachet of Spetses, but it charms visitors with its genuine Greek island experience. Explore the terracotta streets of the port town and savour delicious culinary treats at traditional tavernas.
Sample local delicacies like gouna – mackerel fish opened and dried in the sun, or lamb kleftiko. Many taverns on the island specialise in these dishes, as well as other famous Greek cuisine.
1. Paradisos
Paradisos Restaurant is a casual and inviting eatery that serves a wide variety of food options. This family-friendly establishment is perfect for anyone looking for a quick bite to eat or a delicious meal to enjoy with friends and family. The restaurant offers a variety of drinks and desserts to complement your meal.
The restaurant is named after its namesake film and features vintage framed posters in the dining room, which gives it a sense of cheerful nostalgia. The menu is primarily Italian comfort food, with a focus on homemade pastas and choice cuts of meat.
The restaurant is known for its fast service and offers several service options, including curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, and takeout. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious.
2. Paradisos Beach Bar
Porto Paradiso restaurant beach bar is located on Vromolimnos beach with breathtaking sea views and crystal clear waters. The menu features a range of delicious Mediterranean and Greek dishes, including fresh salads, grilled seafood and meats and traditional pizzas and pasta. The restaurant also offers a selection of fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
The beach bar at Porto Paradiso offers comfortable loungers to relax on the sand and enjoy a cocktail or cold beer. The bar is open throughout the day and serves a range of drinks, including tropical cocktails, cold beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The prices are reasonable. It is best to visit the restaurant early in the morning before the crowds arrive or late afternoon after most of the day-trippers have left.
3. Askeli Beach Bar
The All Day Restaurant Askeli is one of the latest additions to Poros dining scene. Its cosmopolitan location at a popular beach offers the perfect setting for its innovative menu of creative Mediterranean and Greek dishes.
The food is authentic and the tavern offers generous portions and affordable prices. The owners are very friendly and offer a warm atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal.
Most of the restaurants in Poros are family taverns located either on the port or in popular beaches such as Askeli. Taverns in Poros town get very busy at night to dine under the stars. Among my personal recommendations are the following: – KARAVALOS (the snail) in Poros town for great fresh fish and village sausages. – Apagio, on the harbor front, for seafood and great view.
4. Askeli Beach Restaurant
In the top-rated area of Poros Island, this restaurant has a great view and offers fast service. It serves delicious Greek and Mediterranean dishes such as grilled sardines, greek salads and roasted lamb. You can also try a nice beer or good coffee.
The cosmopolitan beach of Askeli is located on the seaside of Askeli village (a few kilometers northeast of Poros Town). It is a long organized beach with deep clear waters, sand or pebbles and towering eucalyptus and tamarisk trees. The beach has changing rooms, showers, sun beds and umbrellas. You can also play beach volley and water ski. There are bars, hotels and taverns nearby. There is a bus stop in front of the beach that passes at frequent intervals and takes you to Askeli in less than 5 minutes.
5. Paradisos Restaurant
Named after the classic Sicilian film, this restaurant serves a variety of Italian comfort food. Its cozy, welcoming atmosphere is perfect for making memories with friends and family. The menu features traditional favorites such as homemade pasta and caesar salad. The restaurant also offers a range of delicious desserts.
The partners seem to have fantasized on the theme of simple Italian cafes for this casual spinoff. Servers wear proletarian button-up jackets of navy blue cotton as they carry amaro and tiramisu to bare wood tables.
The food, in keeping with the small-plates regimen of Estela, is designed to be savored, and it’s generally very good. That said, it occasionally overreaches. I’d sidestep the thickish pork Milanese, which has a flavor that seems to be diluted by its salty companions.