Location: Monemvasia
Top Restaurants in Monemvasia
Top Things to do in Monemvasia
- 1. Monemvasia Fortress
- 2. Agia Sofia Church
- 3. Church of Christ in Chains (Christos Elkomenos)
- 4. Edodimopolio Honey Shop
- 5. Archaeological Collection of Monemvasia
- 6. Monemvasia Experience
- 7. Guided Tours in Monemvasia
- 8. Our Lady of Hrisafittisa
- 9. To Kelari Olive Oil and Wine Shop
- 10. Private Greece
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Top 10 Greek food in Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality, Peloponnese
Reviews on Greek food in Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality, Peloponnese. Monemvasia (Greek: Μονεμβασία) is a town and a municipality in Laconia, Greece. The town is located on a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The island is linked to the mainland by a short causeway 200m in length. Its area consists mostly of a large plateau some 100 metres above sea level, up to 300 m wide and 1 km long, the site of a powerful medieval fortress. The town walls and many Byzantine churches remain from the medieval period. The seat of the municipality is the town Molaoi.
Things to do in Monemvasia
10. Aktaion Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
An old family's restaurant in the center of Monemvasia beside the big public parking and at the old port.AKTAION Restaurant is run by family and it was opened about 80 years ago,offers you a place of total relaxation, where you can enjoy traditional Greek
Reviewed By ecto77
It's the village's most suggested restaurant, with decades of presence and tradition. There you can see natural aromatic herbs drying on tables, under the care of this tavern's chefs. Food is really genuine, simply cooked, may be too much simply, indeed we expected something more, as we found more tasty food in many other restaurant and tavern of Greece. Anyway the most important thing is to change the wine, because the one you can find there is the worst we found in all Greece!
9. Liotrivi Monemvasia - Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By 888basilisc
Maybe one of the most beautiful places i've been. Its so magical, i mean like eveyrything there is perfect, the atmospere the backround of beautiful village velies, the lights, the soft jazz music and the imposing presence of the mansion! The food was perfect, i didnt had the chance to taste everything there but i will someday. The taste of the plates was so balanced and special the same time. I really enjoyed the red dry wine Lady of the Vineyards so much that i bought some bottles for me and the surprising fact is that the wines are homemade on the Mansion. It was so perfect, i went with my girl and i think for couples is a perfect place but if you're coming as a family or with your friends i doubt that you won't like it. It has quality food, not high prices, very kind and appropriate service, as the waiter there was realy friendly. I think is the best place to have dinner, take time and visit it if you are near. You will be satisfied.
8. Taverna Pipinellis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By Peter J
You may arrive at the Taverna Pipinellis as a stranger but you will almost certainly leave as a friend as Anastasios presents you with his mother's culinary specialities accompanied with enormous personality, great humour and, occasionally some intricate dance steps ! Great food, good ouzo and local wines at correct prices. Don't ask for fish, you will be told that the fish tavernas are in Monemvasia ! A restaurant to which I think you will return - like we did.
7. Skorpios Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By ecto77
It seems to be the classical tourist restaurant, with veranda just in front of the sea, with a beautiful view on Monemvasia peninsula, and hungry waiters patrolling the entrance ready to catch any unexperienced tourist. Inside is really different, kind and patient staff, good menu and better tasty food, genuine quality, well cooked. It's all in accordance with the spectacular view, at a very reasonable price
6. To Kanoni
Overall Ratings
4 based on 806 reviews
To Kanoni Restaurant is characterized by the Peloponnesian cuisine, which is based in three elements: Top quality products, perfection in implementation and creativity. Years of experience search for the best that nature has to offer, each and every seaso
Reviewed By traveller1959
In Monemvasia, expect that restaurants are touristified: less good and more expensive than elsewhere on the Peloponnese. To Kanoni is no exception.On the menu, we found Grilled Tuna Souvlaki quite appealing. But â¬26 seemed a bit steep, also fresh fish at â¬85 per kilo. Or a portion of lobster at â¬85? Boy, we are not in Paris or London, we are in Greece!Okay, the meat dishes looked quite good on the menu. The signature dish seemed to be "Tsigariasto lamb, Slow cooked in wine and herbs, Cretan recipe served with French fries" at â¬13.90. Promising, isn't it? So, we ordered it. What we got, was simply bland. Almost tasteless. Which herbs? We could not taste them. In regular taverns, you get a similar lamb dish for â¬8.00, and it was not worth any more. Same with "Oregano Lamb". We could not taste any oregano.Shall I add that the service was less friendly than elsewhere in Greece? The lady owner was quite charming, when she greeted us, but the waiter who served us was not at all.But that's Monemvasia. Expensive, bland, not friendly. But we did not come for food, we came for history.Hi Mr Traveller1959, Thank you for taking the time to right your opinion. Let me explain some things about the Castle of Monemvasia and our restaurant. The Grilled Tuna Souvlaki at 26⬠is the fillet of the Tuna (no bones and very tender). It is not the Souvlaki you imagine on the wooden small skewer. Do not want to persuade you but it is one of our best dishes for people who can appreciate it. Fresh fish by Kg. at 85/Kg, Local fishermen sell the A quality fish at the price of 35-40⬠depending on the demand. We do not buy cheep, freeze it and sell it for fresh to German tourists. In the price we also debone the fish infront of you at your table from our trained waiters. The lobster is no portion but by the kg. also, same as the fresh fish applies for the lobster it is by order and always alive before you can enjoy it. You might not be in Paris or London but you are in Monemvasia in Greece. One of the most unique places in all of Europe a live Byzantine Castle preserved by Natura, and managed by archeologists so that it can be maintained the way it used to be. As you saw in the Castle all products are being carried by workers from the gate to every house, Hotel or Restaurant, this alone makes the cost a bit higher than the rest of the Pelopennese. I cannot say anything about your prefrences and tastes they are personal but the lambs are one of the dishes we get the most congratulations on. If the problem would be with one of the two lamb dishes i could say that maybe there was a mistake from our Chef (something difficult to happen from a professional) but you had complains on Tripadvisor (not at our waiter) for both lamb dishes.I am very sorry you had that opinion about Monemvasia.
5. Chrisovoulo Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 378 reviews
With the inspirational guidance of the internationally acclaimed chef Michalis Dounetas, the new restaurant âChrisovouloâ offers all the wholesome freshness that the Laconian hillsides have to offer with an enticing array of regional specialties served wi
Reviewed By Foteini V
Cute place with a nice decoration. It took some time to be served so it would be best to visit the places you want to see and then visit the place for refreshments and/or food. The cappuchino was flavourable. The pies were fried so keep it in mind if you are on a diet. The staff was really friendly.Dear Foteini, thanks for the positive feedback! We are glad you liked the decoration - the aesthetic of Chrisovoulo is our pride and every single detail was created with love. We recognize your small complaint about the waiting and we really appreciate your patience... Weâre doing our best to make sure every costumer leaves our place feeling his/her best, so our service is pretty personalized. About the pies â this is a misunderstanding. Our pies are in no way shape or form fried. It is a unique dish, created with yellow flour and oven cooked in a special traditional appliance. The combination of the two creates a pie that has this perhaps yellow color and crispy texture that resembles a fried product. However, like we said it is actually oven cooked and guests who keep a balanced diet can absolutely enjoy it guilt-free. We hope to see you again.
4. Melitzanakia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By welovetravel4
The evening we visited we were the only non-Greeks which, in my view, is just about the best recommendation a restaurant can get. Well cooked, traditional dishes with good service and very reasonably priced. Very pleasant outside seating area and convenient parking made this a great choice all round.
3. Mateo's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 806 reviews
Reviewed By workingdogs
I went to Mateo's at the recommendation of the hotel receptionist and I was not disappointed. It is located at the small harbour of Gefira with a view towards the rock of Monemvasia.I ordered a Greek salad and a seafood platter. However, I was told that this was far too much for one person. The waiter suggested a half portion of salad and that he would ask the chef whether he could prepare a platter for one person. The chef obliged and my wish was fulfilled. I also wanted some white wine with the dinner. The waiter said that they did not have wine by the glass but only full bottles and one half bottle. He suggested that I order a full bottle since there was a better choice and it cost only slightly more than the half bottle and that I could take it with me if I did not finish it. I followed his advise and was served a wine which I enjoyed so much that I finished it while watching the people promenading around the harbour.
2. Voltes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 663 reviews
Reviewed By kimlovesvancouver
Recommended by a few locals. Went for a few appies. Dishes are share plates. Food was excellent, especially the spicy chicken dish. This dish was amazing! Service was great. Host offered us very tasty home made limoncello, reasonable prices. Highly recommend. Would go back!
What to do and see in Monemvasia, Greece: The Best Places and Tips
1. Taverna Epidilion
Overall Ratings
5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By susan w
The 4 cheese pies are worth driving a long way for - the food changes regularly so just hope they are available. The views of Monemvasia are as good as the food.
Monemvasia Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Monemvasia
