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What to Eat and Drink on Samos Island?

Serap Bozkurt
Serap Bozkurt
Publication Date: 21 February 2024
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What to Eat and Drink on Samos Island?

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Samos is the ideal choice for an unforgettable holiday. Those who love history and nature, those who want to swim in the blue waters of the Aegean and those looking for a delicious gastronomic experience will find what they are looking for in Samos.
Samos, the land where Pythagoras, the father of philosophy, was born, is an interesting destination from this aspect alone. The history of Samos is not limited to Pythagoras; Ancient temples, impressive ruins and traces from the Ottoman period can be seen in every corner of the island.
What to eat and drink on Samos island?

What to Eat and Drink on Samos Island?

Samos; It is a place where classical Greek flavors are found and there are many Turkish-Greek culinary similarities due to being in the same geography as the Turks. Besides their names, their tastes are also similar.

Samos Island Dishes:

Seafood is very important on Samos Island. The most famous dishes here are made from fish and shellfish. Known flavors are revitokeftes, saganaki, souvlaki, tzatziki and calamari.
  • Revitokeftes : It is a meatball containing chickpeas.
  • Saganaki : It is a fried cheese. It is prepared by deep-frying a hard cheese with eggs and flour.
  • Tzaziki : It is similar to the tzatziki in our culture, made with the ingredients we use when making tzatziki. It contains yoghurt, salt, cucumber, garlic and olive oil.
  • Gyros : It consists of grilled meat wrapped in pita or flatbread, vegetables such as tomatoes and onions, and various sauces.
  • Stifado : It is one of the most preferred local dishes. It is a meat dish known as stew.

Samos Island Beverages:

  • Ouzo : Wine and beer is one of the traditional drinks consumed at dinner. The most well-known brand is Frantzeskos.
  • Wine : Samos is an island known for its wine. The most famous one is "Muscat Wine" made with Muscat grapes. Additionally, almost every restaurant has their own "House Wine".
  • Frappe : It is known as the most consumed beverage during the day. It is known as the traditional coffee of Samos. It is the cold drink version of Nescafe Gold.

Where to Eat on Samos Island?

You can find classic Greek flavors as well as Italian cuisine in many taverns. Of course, there are many places, but we will share with you a few popular places.
  • Ambrosio : It is one of the taverns on the Pythagorion coast. It is one of the preferred places to make raki and fish.
  • Maritsa : It serves in a courtyard in a side street opposite the harbor in Pythagorion. In addition to seafood, you can also find delicious Greek food and Greek wine. Its most famous dishes are Dakos salad and grilled octopus.
  • Meltemi : It is a popular restaurant located on Kokkari beach. Their appetizers, salads and calamari are very delicious. You can watch the sun set in comfort. There are also tables on the beach.
  • Pizza di Piazza : It is a famous pizzeria located in the center of Vathy. Their pizzas have plenty of toppings and are very delicious.
  • Manolates AAA : It is a restaurant located on the mountain slope in Manolates village. It has a spacious garden and delicious food. Its most famous delicacy is rabbit cooked on wood fire.