Symi · Restaurants
Where to eat in Symi
Olive oil, wild greens, local cheese and the catch of the day, served in tavernas that have fed islanders for generations.
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On the menu
Symi dishes to try
Order these and the taverna owner will know you came prepared.
01
Symi shrimp
Tiny pink shrimp from the waters around the island, fried whole and eaten shell and all. The dish to order on Symi.
02
Grilled octopus
Dried in the sun on a line by the boats, then grilled over charcoal with olive oil and vinegar.
03
Fresh fish of the day
From the island's own boats, grilled simply and sold by the kilo. Ask what came in this morning.
04
Wild greens and capers
Horta from the hills and capers from the rocks, dressed with olive oil, on every taverna table.