Restaurants in Syros: Where to Eat and Local Specialities
Syros has one of the strongest food scenes in the Cyclades, centred on Ermoupoli, where harbourside tavernas and mezedopolia sit alongside smart restaurants. The island is known for its own specialities, from the sharp San Michali cheese to loukoumi and the sweet halvadopita. Hire a car to reach the beaches and villages beyond Ermoupoli, covered in our Syros car hire guide.
Where to eat on Syros
Ermoupoli holds most of the choice, with tavernas along the waterfront, mezedopolia in the backstreets and a lively cafe scene around Miaouli Square. The hilltop of Ano Syros adds small tavernas with views over the town, while the beach villages of Kini and Galissas are known for fresh fish by the water.
Local specialities of Syros
Syros is famous for a handful of local products worth seeking out. San Michali is a sharp, protected hard cheese made on the island; loukoumi, the Greek version of Turkish delight, has been produced in Ermoupoli for over a century; and halvadopita, a soft nougat wafer, is the classic Syros sweet. Look too for local capers, fennel pies and fresh seafood.
