Mills — Restaurant in Municipality of Ios

I initially sat inside but as it was 630pm with virtually no one outside I moved to a shady table which had the best spot of the windmills. This was a good decision as I was greeted by Hiram, the resident dog. Usually you’d be bothered by mosquitoes and flies outside but nope, Hiram magically somehow dispels all of these nuisances by snapping them away. It was a very unique experience!

I came here to try the stuffed calamari and although I have not yet an experience to compare it to, I thought it was downright delicious. The accompanying salad was also tasty with an amazing balsamic vinaigrette that was fresh and light.

The service was fantastic from the young ladies to the chef and I believe the gentleman who was the owner who treated you so warmly. You’re made to feel right at home. Not to mention to finish off the meal, you’re treated to an aperitif and an ice cream...

Disappointing Signature Dish at Mills

We were really looking forward to our meal at Mills, especially the signature lamb dish which we were told had been slow-cooked all day. All six of us ordered it expecting that ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ experience – but what arrived was far from it. The lamb was tasty, yes, but clearly had not been cooked for as long as advertised. It lacked the tenderness you’d expect from a properly slow-cooked joint, and we found ourselves reaching for sharp knives rather than forks.

Another letdown was the house wine – unfortunately, neither the red nor the white lived up to even modest expectations. We’d recommend skipping it in favour of something from the main list, if you go.

Mills has potential, but when you’re selling a hero dish based on long, slow cooking, it has to deliver. Sadly, this...

In conjuction with Skala Hotel, this restaurant is operated by the same family. It was a particularly chilly and windy day, and I was starving after all the travel and the wait. I ordered the fish soup and moussaka, thinking the soup would be tiny. When it arrived on my table, I knew I ordered way too much for my small stomach. It was hands down one of the best soups I've had in ages. Then my moussaka came (I was already full), but I had to power through. It was also really delicious and I wish I had enough space in my stomach. That pot of layers of soft aubergines, potatoes, bechamel, meat sauce and cheese was just so good! After the meal, every guest would recieve a shot of dessert liquour, which sadly I couldn't down due to my alcohol intolerance. I spent €20 for the meals and a...