Tavernas and restaurants in Halkidiki: picks by area
Halkidiki eats well: fresh fish, garden vegetables and local honey. Here are tavernas locals recommend in Sithonia and Kassandra.
- In Sithonia, locals recommend places such as Panos in Neos Marmaras and Porto Marina in Porto Koufo.
- In Kassandra, restaurants in Afitos, Pefkochori and Hanioti come up again and again.
- There are no kosher restaurants in Halkidiki; solutions go through Thessaloniki.
In Halkidiki, leave the hotel at least once for a local seaside taverna: fish of the day, a salad and something local such as honey or tsipouro.
What to eat
Halkidiki is known for fresh fish and seafood, olive oil and olives, honey and tsipouro. Seaside tavernas sell fish of the day by weight, plus salads, meze and cooked greens. These lists draw on local recommendations from Visit Sithonia and Nikana; places open, close and change hands, so check before you go.
Tavernas in Sithonia
The quieter, greener middle peninsula.
| Taverna | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Panos Fish Tavern | Neos Marmaras | Fresh fish |
| Paradeisos | Neos Marmaras | Views and local food |
| Giorgakis | Kalamitsi | Next to a beautiful beach |
| Porto Marina | Porto Koufo | Fish in a sheltered bay |
| Klimataria | Metangitsi | Village taverna |
Restaurants in Kassandra
The livelier first peninsula.
| Restaurant | Where |
|---|---|
| Vouka, Grigoris | Afitos |
| Mamalouka | Pefkochori |
| Faros | Hanioti |
| Zahos | Kassandrino |
| Ouzeri Mpalatsos | Kriopigi |
| Lemonis | Paliouri |
| Arhontiko | Agia Paraskevi |
Afitos is a lovely stone village on a cliff, worth an evening stroll. Agia Paraskevi is known for its honey.
What to order
Fish of the day (ask the price first), mussels, sea urchin where available, Halkidiki's big green olives, tsipouro with meze, and local honey with yoghurt.
Tips
- Most beach tavernas are seasonal, spring to autumn.
- Locals dine late, after 21:00.
- Summer weekends bring crowds from Thessaloniki: book.
- A 5–10% tip is customary; see tipping in Greece.
Kosher
No kosher restaurants in Halkidiki; the nearest community and kosher options are in Thessaloniki. See kosher food and Shabbat in Halkidiki, Halkidiki with kids, Halkidiki's best beaches and Halkidiki.
FAQ
Where can I eat good fish in Halkidiki? In Sithonia, locals recommend Panos in Neos Marmaras and Porto Marina in Porto Koufo; in Kassandra, Afitos and Hanioti have many fish tavernas.
Are Halkidiki restaurants open in winter? Most beach tavernas are seasonal; some places in larger villages stay open all year.
What is Halkidiki's local food? Fish and mussels, big green olives, honey and tsipouro.
Is there kosher food in Halkidiki? No kosher restaurants; plan kosher food through Thessaloniki.
