Best Restaurants in Paros, Seafood, Taverns & Local Food Guide

Why Paros Is a Great Food Island

Paros is one of the tastiest islands in the Cyclades — not because it is full of luxury restaurants, but because it offers a perfect mix of authentic Greek tavernas, fresh seafood, boutique dining and local products like cheeses, wine and honey.

Unlike “tourist menu” islands, Paros still has family-run kitchens, fishermen supplying tavernas daily, and real Greek recipes passed down generations.

If you care about food when you travel, Paros won’t disappoint.

Must-Try Local Foods in Paros

Dish / Product	Description
Xinomyzithra	Soft local goat cheese, slightly sour, used on salads & pies
Gouna	Sun-dried mackerel, grilled and served with lemon
Octopus stifado	Slow-cooked octopus in wine & spices
Revithada	Chickpea stew baked overnight in clay pot
Mizithra pies	Handmade cheese pastries, often served warm
Paros PDO Wine	Local varieties: Monemvasia & Mandilaria
Loukoumades	Fried dough balls with honey and cinnamon

✅ Order fresh fish by weight
✅ Greek house wine is locally made and affordable
✅ Seafood is best eaten in fishing villages (Aliki, Piso Livadi)

Best Restaurants in Naoussa (Top Food Town in Paros)

1. Barbarossa (€€€) – Seafood by the harbor

Elegant, iconic, expensive — but worth it for a special night. Fresh fish, octopus, oysters, and perfect sunset tables.

2. Yemeni Wine Restaurant (€€) – Modern Greek with local ingredients

Famous for slow-cooked lamb, seafood pasta, and Parian wine list. Always busy — reserve ahead.

3. Sigi Ikthios (€€€) – Seafood & fine plates on the marina

Great for grilled fish, lobster pasta, and meze platters.

4. Statheros Meze Place (€€) – Creative meze in a stylish alley

A modern take on Greek sharing plates, vegan options included.

Best Restaurants in Parikia (Port + Old Town)

1. To Spitiko (€€) – Homemade Greek food, authentic & affordable

Feels like eating in a Greek home. Try the stuffed tomatoes, moussaka and house wine.

2. Taverna Mira (€€) – Sea-view dining with local specials

Family-run, great grilled fish, chickpea stew and lemon potatoes.

3. Levantis (€€€) – Romantic courtyard, fine Greek cuisine

Hidden gem in the old town. Creative dishes with herbs from their garden.

Best Seafood Tavernas by the Water

Taverna	Location	Price	Notes
Apostolis	Naoussa	€€€	Classic fish taverna on the harbor
Aliki Restaurant	Aliki	€€	Tables literally on the sand
Halaris	Piso Livadi	€€	Family-owned, fresh catch daily
Ragoussis Fish Taverna	Parikia	€€€	Known for lobster pasta & octopus

✅ Ask what was caught today
✅ “Frozen fish” will be written on menu if not fresh (Greek law)

Best Traditional Greek Tavernas (Local, Non-Touristy)

Taverna	Village	Highlights
Thalami	Lefkes	Slow-cooked lamb, baked chickpeas
Fisilanis	Drios	Sea breeze, Greek stews, simple & perfect
Anna’s	Kostos	Locals eat here — big portions, low prices

Expect €15–€22 per person with wine.

Best Modern / Fine Dining in Paros

Restaurant	Style	€€€
BeBop Paros (Parikia)	Cocktails + fusion plates with a view
Barbarossa (Naoussa)	Premium seafood, harbor location
Koukos (Naoussa)	Greek-Mediterranean with creative twist
Avli Restaurant (Parikia)	Garden setting, elegant Greek cuisine

Average cost: €30–€60 per person.

Best Cheap Eats, Gyros & Bakeries

Place	Location	Speciality
Kargas	Naoussa	Best gyros + souvlaki
Brizoladiko Steak House	Parikia	Huge plates, low prices
Ragoussis Bakery	Naoussa & Parikia	Breakfast, pies, sweets
The Little Green Rocket	Parikia	Budget healthy food & vegan bowls

Gyros price: €3.50–€4.50
Bakery pie: €2–€3

Best Beach Restaurants & Sunset Dining

Restaurant	Beach	Notes
Monastiri Beach Bar	Monastiri	Great food, calm water
Santa Maria Beach Bar	Santa Maria	Young crowd, cocktails & sushi
Faragas Beach House	Faragas	Chill luxury + fresh seafood
Aliki Tavern	Aliki	Sunset tables on the sand

Local Products to Bring Home

✅ Paros PDO wine
✅ Thyme honey
✅ Xinomyzithra cheese (vacuum packed)
✅ Cycladic capers
✅ Herbal teas & mountain oregano
✅ “Gouna” dried fish (for food lovers only)

Food Tips for Paros

🥂 Reservation recommended in Naoussa (July–Aug)
💸 Card accepted everywhere, but small tavernas may prefer cash
🐟 Fresh fish is sold by kilo (ask the price before ordering)
🍽 Greek dinner is late (20:00–22:00)
💁‍♂️ Tipping: 5–10% normal, leave cash on table
✅ Tap water is drinkable, but restaurants serve bottled
🥗 Vegetarians: Many options (salads, fava, gemista, pies)
🥘 Vegan options: Easier in Parikia, harder in villages

FAQ

What is the best place for seafood in Paros?

Naoussa harbor and Piso Livadi have the freshest daily catch.

Do I need to book restaurants?

In July–August, yes for Naoussa & fine dining. Taverns in villages — usually not.

Is Paros expensive for food?

Cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini. Expect €20–€30 per person in tavernas, €40–€60 in high-end restaurants.

Can I find vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes, especially in Parikia & Naoussa, but traditional tavernas are meat-heavy.

Final Thoughts

Paros is an island where you can eat incredibly well at every budget — from fresh fish in a family taverna on the beach, to modern Greek tasting menus in Naoussa, to €4 gyros eaten by the port.

If you love simple food made with real ingredients, Paros will feel like home.