Cuisine of Lesvos for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Lesbos is a true paradise for fans of Greek cuisine; there are attractive restaurants of national cuisine in every city of the island. Food lovers and tourists with special culinary preferences would be able to easily find a suitable place for rest, as the island has restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. The popular restaurant serving Greek cuisine is Omega Restaurant & Bar located in the town of Anaxos. It is considered one of the most prestigious places of the island. The basis of the menu consists of national dishes, which are prepared by chefs in full accordance with ancient recipes. In evenings, Omega Restaurant & Bar often features live music; an entertainment program is flawless, like its menu.

In addition to national dishes, the Sarandos restaurant serves popular European dishes. During the day, visitors can enjoy fresh salads and pastries, and younger visitors will appreciate a large selection of desserts. Among the other places, Regina Pizza points out; it will be a great place for a family holiday. Large selection of treats, reasonable prices and a cozy atmosphere will help to have a break from exploring the city and gather strength for the new tour.

One of the best gastronomic establishments in Molyvos is an Italian restaurant Galliano. In addition to the extensive menu and an extensive wine list, it features spacious and beautifully decorated room. It is ideal for special occasions, as its rich menu will please all guests. The Betty's restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Visitors can stay at the beautiful sunny terrace, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Travelers visiting Eressos are sure to look into the Sam's restaurant serving Greek cuisine. Here guests can taste the most popular home-cooked meals. The restaurant is very popular among supporters of a healthy diet, because all dishes are prepared from selected household products. A huge number of restaurants of national cuisine are in Petra, including O Stratos and George's Fish Taverna. The first one features a rich selection of light snacks and vegetable dishes, while the second will appeal to those who prefer seafood. Those who want to enjoy delicious delicacies are recommended to visit the Thalassa restaurant; for budget travelers there are attractive options in its menu.

Traditional Lesbos cuisine is the real pride of the islanders. Exquisite sea delicacies are necessarily severed with local wines here. Most of the common dishes are prepared in a Mediterranean style. Fish soups and vegetable salads, as well as a lot of interesting fruit desserts, are widely spread on the island. The most common dishes are fried sardines and squids, which can be fried in olive oil or grilled.

It is noteworthy that all seafood in Lesbos restaurants is delivered only by local sailors, therefore all the dishes are prepared exclusively from the freshest seafood. Lobster is considered the most expensive seafood delicacy that can be enjoyed at local restaurants. Those who prefer meat will have the opportunity to taste wonderful lamb dishes in Lesbos restaurants. Another common meat product is the liver, which is usually fried in olive oil with various spices.

A popular festive dish is stuffed lamb, and wonderful braised lamb is also prepared at local restaurants. Fresh yogurt added to the meat during cooking allows to make the meat as juicy and tender as possible. Beef dishes are quite rare here. Braised beef with quince is considered the most luxurious one. In local restaurants, you can also try various types of pilaf, which can be cooked with both meat and seafood. Pilaf with scallops and spinach is considered a classic of the regional menu.

In Lesvos restaurants, it's definitely worth trying popular local cheeses. They make special "Ladotiri" cheese, which is also unofficially nicknamed "butter cheese". It is customary to store it in olive oil, this type of cheese is prepared from a mixture of sheep and goat milk. This type of cheese is distinguished by its unique taste and is now popular in many regions of Greece.

The island of Lesbos is the country's leader in the production of olives, from which they make delicious olive oil and various snacks. In local restaurants, guests are offered various types of salted and stuffed olives. They also serve as an essential component of all popular salads. Small bottles of olive oil are among the most popular tourist souvenirs.