Value for money. This is exactly what you will get around Astypalaia, while experiencing the island's gastronomic wealth. It is here that you will taste local recipes carried out with only the finest fresh ingredients without spending a fortune. Don’t expect to find hip gourmet restaurants and high standard 5* services…but you certainly will be lavished with top quality dishes and the people’s authentic predisposition to please you. 

At Linda’s

This is one of the best tavernas on the island! You will find it in the area of Kaminakia and the owner Mrs. Linda Koulourioti will do her best to addict you to her creations. Her husband, Tasos, will personally catch the fish that you will order in the evening, whereas they also produce their own fresh meat in a private farm. Don’t miss out on the fish soup, the traditional Labriano (staffed baby goat) and Linda’s homemade bread. (Kaminakia area, for reservations call mob. 6972290088). Open daily from 07.00 till late. Prices start at €10 – 12/ person. 

Akti Restaurant

Akti Seafood Restaurant is located at the ground fllor of Akti Rooms in the area of Pera Yialos and this is where you will come for lunching and dinning with amazing views. Very strong in the fresh fish and sea food domain and for its local homemade tidbits. Tip: Book one of the tables that are set upon the rock. Open daily between 17:00 - 00:00. Prices start at €20-25 / person. (Astipalaia island, tel. 22430 61114, www.aktirooms.gr)

Astifayia 

Greek traditional cuisine at its best. The owner Mr. Thanassis Christopoulos prepares amazing fresh fish and sea food dishes as well as cooked meals on a daily basis. Do try his specialty “penia tou Thanassi” which is a dish of penne pasta with fresh tomato and five different types of sea foods. Finish up with either a treat of “inomelo” or any of the preserved fruits in sweet syrup or the fresh fruits of the season...on the house! (Shinondas area, Maltezana, mob. 6947043734)

Barbarossa

Next to the town hall you will find Barbarossa restaurant which is one of the very few that remain open around the year. Mrs. Barbara prepares unique, mouthwatering dishes and Greek specialties. Try the roast roll staffed with dried plums and cheeses, as well as the pork fillet with mushrooms prepared in the wok, a variety of delicious starters, grilled meats and last but not least...the homemade orange pie. Open daily from 12:00 onwards. Prices start at €15-18 / person. (Chora of Astipalaia island, tel. 22430 61577)