Aegina: The best places to eat at

Aegina gives its visitors the feeling that summer lasts all year round. Beyond its familiar love for the famous local product, the pistachio, and with a solid foundation of good raw materials, the island promises to satisfy your belly with its cuisine.

Precisely wanting to capture in the clearest way the gastronomic map of Aegina, Travel presents you with some of the best suggestions for food on the island that the Athenians love.

Nontas

Nontas is a historic taverna on the sea with a wooden terrace and a view of the monastery's islet. Its specialties include well-fried and well-cooked fresh fish, traditional pies with rustic phyllo, and homemade spoon sweets.

Address: Perdika, Tel: 2297 061233

Vatzoulias

It is a genuinely traditional place with food famous for their deliciousness, such as thick spaghetti with meat. It is another taverna of the island with a long history.

Address: 215 Afaias, Aegina 180 10, Tel: 2297 022711

Kokoras

Kokoras near Kypseli will transport you to the old tavernas of another era. The quality remains very high, whether it is freshly cooked or grilled dishes.

Address: Kypseli Tel: 2297 022155

O Skotadis

The fish tavernaa O Skotadis has been serving high-quality seafood in the port of Aegina since 1945, with a view of the colourful fishing boats. The taverna masterfully incorporates modern techniques and local fresh fish and vegetables into the menu.

Skordalia with cod and seafood giouvetsi are standout dishes.

The wine and spirits list is well thought out.

Address: 46 Demokratias St. Tel: 2297024014

Aeginitissa

Aeginitissa is a fish taverna in the bay of the same name with a sandy beach. Fresh fish and daily stews in the wood-fired oven stand out.

You will enjoy fresh local produce and a good wine list.

Address: Perdika-Aiginitissa, Tel: 2297061546

Achivadaki

A fish restaurant on the beach, its seafood flavours from Greece and the Mediterranean, will take you on a journey. Try cuttlefish, saganaki shrimp, and grilled sardines.

Address: Paralia Vrohion, Tel:2297 024001

Kavouropetra

Kavouropetra is a family taverna on the sea with a beautiful view of the sunset. It has tables on a covered terrace and serves amazing seafood.

Address: Aegina, Port of Kavouropetras, on the road to Souvala, Tel: 2297 023001

To steki tou kinigou

In the central square of the mountain village, the atmospheric taverna offers classic Greek stews and grilled meats. Enjoy braised rooster with thick spaghetti, herb pies baked in the wood oven and grilled steaks.

Aegina, Anitsaio, Tel: 2297031210

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