There is a large choice of quality restaurants to choose from in Stoupa and everybody seems to have their favourite. We tend to not go to the very popular big restaurants so much as the staff are not always able to be so attentive.
If you want something non Greek – the Italian Restaurant Rodi serves decent pizza and pasta dishes and there is now an Indian restaurant called Mylo at the southern end of the main bay and Mango do a lovely spicy chicken curry. You can get take away food from several establishments including Rodi, Amos and Perasma.
Dining
Most of the restaurants are situated on the promenade/ road in front of Stoupa’a main beach.
We generally order Greek house wine at each restaurant and it’s often pretty good, very dry and compliments the food well.
We really love Elaia which is next to the Kastro hotel. They specialise in grilled and fried food which is excellent and the staff are so friendly. It’s easy to miss as it is not as large as some and the sign is also difficult to read as it looks like a scrawl to us English types. Their grilled calamari and grilled octopus is superb – so tender. My favrit is their chicken in a mustard, cream and pepper sauce- yum.
Oh, and the deserts are amazing too!
The three restaurants on Kalogria beach are all excellent but may not be open as late as the ones on Stoupa beach. Kalogria beach, which is normally packed during the day is the opposite at night and eating dinner there makes a pleasant change.
Other restaurants that we really like are – Liastres at the northern end of Stoupa which has lovely views across the bay and is away from the main hubub. Dionysos which is tucked down a quiet side street set in an attractive courtyard off from the main beach is always reliable. Melissa’s which has now moved to a prime spot on the main prom. Aphros is just south of Stoupa’s main beach and has a lovely spot by the waters’ edge. Perasma on the road into Stoupa, near Kalogria, is another good option, especially if you are hungry as the portions are huuge!
Wining
If you just want a drinky there are plenty of options here too – Cafe Mango, Aktaion, to Steki and Patrikos on the main bay are all good options. A cocktail at Bar 360 may cost a little more but the views are worth the little extra methinks. [Although their toilets that are painted black are a bit weird!] The Enigma bar next to Liastres has the added bonus of wonderful views across the bay towards Stoupa [see below].
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