In this guide, we are sharing all about the best restaurants in Sifnos to dine this summer! Whether seaside tavernas or traditional gyros, I have you covered on all the best places to eat in Sifnos.
Trying to figure out where to eat in Sifnos? I get it. This tiny Cycladic island is packed with charm and amazing food, which makes narrowing down your restaurant list surprisingly hard. That’s where I come in.
I’ve visited Sifnos twice now and plan to keep coming back. On our recent trip, I returned to some long-time favorites like Omega-3, which is still worth the hype, and discovered new spots that instantly earned a place on my must-visit list, like Pelicanos and Cantina.
Sifnos isn’t just stunning. The whitewashed alleyways, bright pink bougainvillea, and blue-domed churches certainly help. But it’s also known as the foodie island of the Greek Isles. If you love to eat as much as I do, this is the place to be.
In this guide, I’m sharing the best restaurants in Sifnos to visit this summer. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood by the sea or a casual souvlaki in a quiet village square, I’ve got you covered.
Best Restaurants in Sifnos
Fish that was most likely swimming this morning, locally grown produce, homemade hummus, traditional spices, and inventive styles. Known as the foodie island, Sifnos restaurants completely stole my heart in one bite.
What I love most about restaurants in Sifnos, besides the food, is the lack of indoor dining. You will have no choice but to dine al fresco as the sun sets and the ocean breeze carries you away.
Leisurely tip: Leading up to a trip, I like to follow the destination’s hashtag on social media (for example, #sifnos on instagram). Doing this will flood your feed with anyone who is posting about it. That’s how I found the first three of these amazing Greek restaurants. If you are looking for where to eat in Sifnos, look no further than….
1. Omega-3 Sifnos
📍 Location | ⭐️ Reviews | 🍽️ Reservations
Omega-3 is frequented by A-listers, Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, so I knew this place would be good. Located in Platis Gialos, overlooking the blue lagoon, you’ll sit at a high top table on their outdoor patio or choose a table down in the sand. It may look like a tiny beach shack, but do not be fooled – this is one of the best restaurants in Sifnos.
They are serving up the finest dining experience: fresh seafood served on Sifnos Stoneware pottery, locally grown produce, and refreshing greek wine.
What we ordered: fresh sea bass, greek tacos with aegean shrimp on chickpea tostado, the freshest ceviches, zuchinni carpaccio, and marinated octopus. This is the kind of place you’ll want to share a few plates to savor everything!
On our second visit to Omega-3 we took our 11 monts old and this was the only place that had a high chair for her. It was one of the really nice ones like we have at home that attach to the table, too!
Sifnos is worth visiting for this restaurant alone.
2. Maiolica Sifnos
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Located right next to Omega 3, with a similar beachside atmosphere, Maiolica is always my favorite restaurant in Sifnos. We like to eat here for lunch and it’s safe to say I’ve not had a better lunch experience since. It tastes like fine dining, but you’re in a salty swimsuit along a white sandy beach setting the perfect tone for the day.
What we ate: grilled veggies (zucchini, carrots, squash, peppers, beets) atop a spread of homemade, melt-in-your-mouth hummus, sea bass covered in layers of mini zucchini slices piled above a beet puree, an amazing beet pasta dish, and of course crisp, refreshing Greek vino.
3. Bostani Bar & Restaurant at Verina Astra Sifnos
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A hotel restaurant is not my typical “go-to”, but Bostani Restaurant at Verina Astra Hotel quickly became one of my favorites due to its simple and authentic flavors. Not only that, but you’ll be seated against the backdrop of the deep blue Aegean Sea with an unparalleled view. It’s truly the best view in all of Sifnos.
We ate here for dinner the first night and came back for dessert many, many times!
What we ate: Mussels tossed in a refreshing lime-ginger sauce, fresh whole fish, crisp green salads, tender lamb, olive oil with bread (of course), and of course dessert. For dessert, our favorites were the cookie skillet with ice cream and the orange bread/cake.
If you are a hotel guest at Verina Astra don’t miss breakfast for their true greek yogurt with fresh fruit. It sounds simple, but the yogurt is so much better in the Cyclades. This hotel is a place I want to shout from the mountain tops, but also hold tightly as a secret.
4. Kafeneio Drakakis
📍 Location | ⭐️ Reviews | 🍽️ Reservations: Not Accepted
Kafeneio Drakakis was recommended by a manager at Verina Astra so we made sure to stop at this restaurant tucked away in the pedestrian street of Apollonia.
This restaurant absolutely had a local vibe that was completely unpretentious. It was not the typical fresh seafood we had experienced thus far, but what you would think of traditional mediterranean cuisine.
What we ate: fried zucchini balls and mushroom saganaki which is local mushrooms layered in between melted cheese.
5. Cheronissos Fish Taverna Sifnos
📍 Location | ⭐️ Reviews | 🍽️ Reservations: Not Accepted
Next up is Cheronissos Fish Taverna. About a 45 minute ATV ride from Apollonia, Cheronissos, Sifnos is a quaint fishing village located on the far northern end of Sifnos. It is worth the drive because you’ll get to travel across the island seeing the uninhabited side of it (ie: not as many tourists).
Park up top and make the walk down to the sandy beach where you’ll find this restaurant along the edge of the lagoon. Enjoy relaxing at the beach, take a swim, then head to the taverna.
What we ate: Greek Salad, fish that was caught that day, and a couple Mythos beers. It was simple, fresh and delightful!
6. Bola Beach Bar Restaurant Vathi
📍 Location | ⭐️ Reviews | 🍽️ Reservations: Not Accepted
If you are beach hopping around the island, be sure to spend time at Vathi beach. It is tucked away below a cliff and complete with a hotel, restaurants, and shops. It is what they consider an “organized beach” in Greece meaning it has facilities, chairs, etc.
Bola tapas restaurant is the best place to enjoy lunch while visiting Vathi. Grab one of the lounge chairs for beachside service or step into the outdoor patio. The menu is quite extensive with everything from marinated octopus to burgers.
If you want to spend the day, they do have loungers in the sun and you can order cocktails, etc!
7. Pelicanos Sifnos
📍 Location | ⭐️ Reviews | 🍽️ Reservations
You all know I’m always keeping tabs on my favorite destinations and on the lookout for what’s new. I’m excited to tell you about Pelicanos Sifnos, a restaurant that we finally got to try on our last visit to Sifnos. We actually went for lunch two days in a row because everyone loved it. One scroll through their instagram page will have you drooling!
It’s located in the quiet, coastal town of Faros Beach over from Platis Gialos and near the Chrisopigi Monastery (take a tour while you are in the area!). It was by far our favorite beach in Sifnos on our most recent trip – we came back twice!
Expect fresh, creative takes on your favorite seafood dishes like mussels served with crispy chips instead of fries.
Additionally, the atmosphere was amazing with a modern, coastal flare and tables right on the beach! We sat at a table along the shore which was perfect traveling with kids. Our daughter and her friend loved playing in the sand while we we got to go back and forth from the table to the water! We spent hours here.
A few of our favorite dishes: the fish burger, crispy chips, cacio e pepe, and the spicy margaritas!
8. Cantina
📍 Location | ⭐️ Reviews | 🍽️ Reservations
Cantina is a newer restaurant in Sifnos that opened under chef Giorgos Samoilis and one that I have been dying to try ever since. It is the sister restaurant to Omega-3 and it lived up to the hype!
It is located in Seralia, Kastro and is completely sustainable with zero waste and almost all ingredients sourced locally. Think seasonal rotating menu with smoked whole fish, carpaccios, brisket, ceviches, and classic cocktails.
It’s located down a steep cliff overlooking the nearby beach – you park at the top and walk down. It’s a lot of steps and a steep climb back up, but so worth it!! The whole restaurant is built into the cliff with a couple levels of seating – all open air which I love!
It was my absolute favorite restaurant on our last visit to Sifnos. It’s a tasting menu concept, but you’ll get to choose your dishes from each course so that they can accommodate any dietary restrictions or preferences. We’re pescatarian and it was easy to accommodate. They offered a pasta dish for children, too!
Some of our favorite dishes: chickpea panisse with smoked seaweed & pumpkin ketchup, okra grilled over charcoal, slow cooked mackerel, and the Sifnean ratatouille.
9. Betty’s Bakery
📍 Location | 🍽️ Reservations: Not Accepted
Betty’s Bakery is located in Faros and it is the best place to get coffee in Sifnos. They brew their own blend of coffee plus make fresh juices daily. We recommend the lemonade! We went twice.
Betty’s also serves fresh breads and pastries, chia seed pudding, omelettes, and several vegan options! It is definitely like a more modern coffee shop you would see in the US with popular, healthy breakfast items.
They are open all day from 8am until 7pm for anytime you need a little caffeine or beach snacks. It is more ofa grab and go spot without any seating or tables.
10. Veniou Bakery
📍 Location | 🍽️ Reservations: Not accepted
Veniou Bakery is located in Artemonas and is the most incredible traditional bakery in Sifnos. The smell of fresh baked goods hits you as soon as you step inside the small shop.
You’ll find cases of pastries, cookies, breads, and other desserts. We went for breakfast and got a couple pastries and the granola bars. I was shocked by how amazing the homemade granola was – you must try!!
11. Kamariano
📍 Location | ⭐️ Reviews | 🍽️ Reservations: Not Accepted
Kamariano is the perfect, hole in the wall place to grab a traditional gyro. We went shopping on the pedestrian street in Apollonia and popped in here for the best vegetarian friendly falafel gyro.
We could see the lamb slow cooking through the window and it smelled divine! So, if you eat lamb, I’m sure you would love this place.
There is very limited outdoor seating on the patio, but we were able to roll our stroller up and sit at a high top table.
The Wrap Up: Best Sifnos Restaurants Not to Miss
You truly can not go wrong deciding where to eat in Sifnos – the most delicious island! Since Sifnos is a small island without an airport, that means there are naturally less tourists. The restaurants are not tourist traps, but are built by friendly locals providing authentic cuisine in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Kalí óreksi! (or Bon Appetite!) Be sure to read my complete guide to Sifnos as well to plan the perfect trip.
Where will you eat in Sifnos first? Let me know below in the comments!
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