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Where to Eat in Peloponnese

Greek — Peloponnesian — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Peloponnese.

Local Cuisine

The culinary tradition of Peloponnese is rooted in Greek — Peloponnesian cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.

Must-Try Dishes

Kalamata olives and olive oil
Loukoumades (honey doughnuts)
Goat stew with hilopites (pasta)
Syglino (smoked pork from Mani)
Honey from Taygetos mountain herbs

Restaurant Recommendations

Fine Dining

Hytra — Athens (day trip)

Fine Dining

Michelin-starred Athens restaurant with stunning Acropolis views and modern Greek cuisine with Peloponnesian wine focus

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Winery Restaurant

Domaine Skouras Cellar — Argos

Winery Restaurant

Modern Greek winery restaurant near Nemea with Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero pairings and regional dishes

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Bistro

Elias — Nafplio

Bistro

Nafplio's beloved old town restaurant with traditional Greek mezes and Peloponnesian wines by the carafe

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Casual

Nafplio morning market

Casual

Daily market with Kalamata olives, local honey, cheeses, and seasonal produce from the Argolid plain

Dining Etiquette & Tips

Tipping

5–10% is appreciated but not mandatory.

Meal Times

Lunch: 13:00–15:30 · Dinner: 20:00–23:00

Reservations

Nafplio is a weekend getaway from Athens — book restaurants on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Vegetarian Options

Excellent

Tours & Experiences in Peloponnese

Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide

Peloponnese Wine Tasting Tours

Half day – full dayExpert-led cellar tours

Guided tastings at top wineries in Peloponnese with an expert sommelier.

Peloponnese Food & Wine Experiences

2–4 hoursLocal produce & pairings

Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Peloponnese.

Peloponnese Winery Day Trips

Full daySmall-group, expert guide

Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Peloponnese.

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