What to Eat and Drink on Simi Island?

Located between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean, it is an island known for its neoclassical houses, narrow streets and architectural beauties. It is known as the smallest of the islands among the "12 Islands". This island has two main settlements. Gialos and Chorio.

It is an island that improves and becomes famous day by day. It was conquered by the Turks in 1522 and came under the protection of different states, and was finally annexed to Greece in 1948.

Simi Island has many famous delicacies such as mousakka, souvlaki, gyros, simi shrimp, pappilion and ouzo, which we have not yet mentioned. Greek food and seafood dishes are very important to them.

Simiako Garidaki : It is the most famous seafood dish of the island. It is made from shrimps that live around the island. These shrimps are fried with spices, garlic and olive oil. Manos Fish is the restaurant that does Simiako Garidaki at its best.

Fragosika : The prickly pear, the banana of Simi Island, is Fragosika. It is a fruit containing a lot of vitamins.

Akoumia : It is one of the most famous desserts of Simi Island. Rice and ouzo are added to the dough. Yeast, corn oil and flour are put into Akoumia. Add cinnamon sugar or honey to the fried dough pieces while they are hot. Marathounda Taverna is one of the places that make Akoumia its best.

Grilled Octopus : It is said that the octopus cooked on this island is the most delicious. It is recommended to eat grilled octopus at Taverna O Meraklis.

Misokofti : It is a traditional pudding. It is prepared with corn starch and sugar. Finally, it is served with cinnamon and hazelnuts sprinkled on it.

Ouzo : It is a raki specific to Greek cuisine.

The Olive Tree Cafe : It is a place you can choose to relax while going up to Simi Castle.

Lefteris Kafeneon : A very nice place where you can drink Frappe. This cafe is located slightly above Olive Cafe.

Roloi Cafe : It is located close to the port.

Los Symi – Art Yacht Club : It is a place known as both a restaurant, an art gallery and a nightclub. It is a very nice place to both eat and have fun.

Manos Fish Restaurant : It is known as the most famous and delicious restaurant on the island. Since its menu is quite extensive, it is also known as the restaurant with the largest fresh fish menu. There are both local delicacies and restaurant-specific specialties.

Milonas Restaurant : It is located in an old windmill. You can enjoy the view of Simi Island by trying delicious food and local wines.

Bella Napoli : Recommended for those looking for a different taste. It is known as the best Italian restaurant in Greece. You can find all the flavors of Italy here. It is located just above the main square of the Gialos district.