The Most Famous Recipes from the Greek Islands… and Everything You Must Try When You Visit!

Sometimes also served in salads, dako is made with fresh local ingredients like tomatoes, feta cheese, oregano, and, of course, olive oil, all spread on a piece of crunchy rusk, known as paximadia, which often undergoes a double-baking process.

Nothing can smell and taste more Greek than this traditional starter. Want to give it a try? We have published the original dako recipe here.

One of the greatest recipes from Skopelos that you shouldn’t miss is fish stew.

Made with fresh fish and extra virgin olive oil, this can be considered a light and tasty soup, but also a healthy and nutritious meal.

Tasty tip: it pairs extra well with a glass of rosé. 

We do know that revithada is a staple in their cuisine, but today we want to discuss amigdalota, and you’ll soon understand why.

You don’t have to be a sweets lover to realize the amigdalota that locals love to share tastes nothing less than delicious.

These almond pastry sweets made with pure almond flour have a long tradition in Sifnos. And if you visit, there is no way you leave without trying some.

The island was conquered by the British, the French, and the Italians, all of whom strongly influenced Corfiot food.

One of the most classic recipes of the island is sofrito, and it has Venetian origins. Sofrito is made of small bites of fried beef and a good amount of onion.

It might sound so plain, but I bet you will change your mind once you taste the sauce in which the meat is soaked. Crushed garlic, chopped parsley, white wine, and other delicious ingredients make sure to make an explosion of taste in your mouth.

One of Naxos’ most famous dishes is kalogeros, which takes its name from one of the mountains on the island… or maybe also from the Castle of Kalogeros, which sits high on those mountains on the northern coast, near the village of Apollonas.

Although it is often described as a summery type of food, Kalogeros is a delicious type of stew, traditionally made with fresh halved eggplants, soft beef, delicious sauce, white cheese, and pure magic. 

A well-known recipe of the island is the peppered cabbage, made traditionally just like the old generations did. This dish is usually made in the cold days of winter to help you warm up, although you can find it in the summer too, as a spicy appetizer to dip your bread or pita in.

It can be a bit… okay, a lot spicier than commonly made food, but believe me, the pickled cabbage in combination with white beans and pepper gives you the most delicious and unforgettable burning flavor! 

Locals start preparing this stew in autumn when the first rains start. Even though snails might not be something everyone would eat, I can guarantee that having a hot dish of Karavoli will change your mind.

The local aromatic ingredients like red wine, garlic, and cinnamon will warm you up on cold days. The dish is also served in August when locals have a snail festival, and the main dish is karavoli with skordalia, a strong puree with garlic paste that is the end of the world! 

Locals use a lot of fresh seasonings in their dishes, making their recipes some of the tastiest in Greece. Marathopita is a famous recipe of the island, healthy and traditional. Marathopites are kind of flat in shape, looking a bit like pancakes made of fennel leaves, maybe sometimes some feta cheese, and of course olive oil.

The perfect option for breakfast, a snack, or an appetizer served with Greek yogurt or tzatziki. 

One of their traditional dishes is soufico, a summer recipe that requires a lot of patience to prepare, but it’s always worth it.

Eggplants, zucchini, bell peppers, and more seasonal vegetables are carefully sautéed one by one and then baked in a tomato sauce and, of course, olive oil and extra seasoning. A perfect meal that can be served hot or cold, and served with a glass of Greek red wine. Liatiko or Limniona are ideal for vegetarian dishes.