FOOD, TAVERNAS AND COOKING
Syriani meals
The meals scene on Syros is wonderful and probably the greatest in Greek Islands. Given it’s wealthy and sophisticated historical past it isn’t shock that the meals can be numerous and scrumptious, with the locals taking nice pleasure of their produce and recipes.
There may be virtually nothing you possibly can’t get on Syros. Pizza, Crepes, Gyros, Gelato, Donuts, Nougat, Pasta, Sushi, French meals – a mirrored image of it’s historical past and the varied nature of its guests and residents alike.
You’ll discover scrumptious eating places not simply in Ermoupoli, however scattered throughout the island in rural villages and sleepy fishing communities. Eating places vary from genuine household run tavernas to elegant cosmopolitan bars and they’re all at a a lot cheaper price level that most of the neighbouring islands.
Native specialities embody sweets reminiscent of loukoumi, which you’ll know higher as Turkish Delight & it’s usually loved with a cup of sturdy espresso. This orginates in Asia-Minor and was purchased to Syros by the refugees from the island of Chios.
In tavernas, you will discover Greek classics reminiscent of moussaka and taramosalata, however there are Syros-specific dishes to strive, too.
Of specific observe are salads reminiscent of kaparosalata (caper salad) and maindanosalata (parsley salad served with onions, capers and lemon). For one thing extra hearty, you’ll usually discover these paired with pies like aetopita (fish and vegetable pie) and marathopita (wild fennel pie).
There are additionally quite a few cheeses to pattern. These embody the nutty and barely spicy San Michali (usually known as “the parmesan of Syros”), which is native to the village of the identical title, the creamy petroto, the sleek kopanisti with its peppery flavour and the tangy (however creamy) xynotyro.
SYROS TAVERNA, BARS AND CAFES
Our favorite conventional tavernas in Ermoupoli embody To Tsipouradiko tis Mirsinis, Lute and the Agrotourism Womens Co-Operative of Syros whereas Sol Grano does excellent Italian. Within the hills above the city you have to strive O Mitsos, probably the greatest on the island particularly for steak and it has breathtaking views.
Elsewhere on the island Meltemi and To Kyma in Finikas are to not be missed and Baobab is a superb bar to go to there too. It’s price a drive right down to Vari simply to have lunch on the waters edge at Enlefko and in Kini the eating places at Anassa Cycladic Village and Benois Hotel are each excellent.
One in every of our all time favorite locations anyplace on the islands is Arismari, the place they promote fresh traditional dishes every day to remove, and at actually low cost costs. Suppose enormous serves of Moussaka and Pastitsio for 6-7 euro. You possibly can order on-line too!
For espresso, a light-weight meal and/or breakfast then Gregorys is a superb spot to look at the ferrys comining and getting in Ermoupoli, whereas The Corner Cafe and Megaron are each iconic and widespread with locals. Different nice spots for espresso embody Mikel Coffee Company and Armadillo Coffee Brewery.
For drinks Ciel Beach Bar is without doubt one of the hottest seashore bars within the Cyclades for good cause, with its wonderful views of the colorful structure lining the waterfront. Cafe Plous additionally has wonderful views in Ermoupouli as does Boheme del Mar is correct on the harbour.
There are additionally various small bars and taverns up on Ano Syros too which deserve not less than an evening or two. Learn all about them in my Ano Syros Guide.
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