Taverna Olympos — Restaurant in Municipality of Karpathos

OK, it was the only restaurant in town open during our visit in March. Not exactly the high season in Karpathos and certainly not in Olympos, where we may have been the only visitors in town. It was cold and we stumbled in with what appeared to be friends and family spread out doing homework, drinking coffee, watching TV, etc. We asked if they were open and they quickly cleared a table and invited us to sit. There was no written menu and we simply asked for what was available. They brought us multiple dishes and took time to explain each, along with added comments from the other tables as well. Such a great experience with very nice people that were intent on sharing their food and traditions. Over several days we ate a few times and each meal was both great homestyle food as well as a great experience. After our last meal, the owner was so kind to give us a bag of local Oregano to take home. We really appreciated the hospitality shown to us and highly recommend...

Taverna Olymbos – Olymbos, Karpathos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A true gem nestled in the heart of Olymbos! The view is simply breathtaking, with a panorama stretching over the village’s colorful rooftops and the endless blue. Sitting here is an experience that stays with you.

The traditional cuisine is a triumph of authentic flavors: dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients, recipes passed down through generations, and attention to detail that shines through in every bite.

The service is warm and genuine, reflecting the very best of Greek hospitality. This is not just a place to eat, but a place to experience a complete journey of flavors, stories, and unforgettable landscapes.

Highly recommended for anyone wanting to savor the real Karpathos, with the added bonus of a...

DA EVITARE!!! O la gente è abituata alle bettole oppure scrive solo chi gli è andata bene... Ci presentiamo per pranzo. Siamo in tre. Partiamo che ci fanno accomodare ad un tavolo che troviamo sporco e con le sedie sbriciolate. Non ci scandalizziamo, può capitare e quindi prendiamo un fazzoletto e diamo una passata. Poi viene apparecchiato ma ci siamo arrangiati noi perché la cameriera aveva fatto un lavoro osceno. Poi ci viene portato un menù in greco/ungherese. Va bene, dopo averci provato a capire qualcosa dalle foto sfuocate del menù logoro e vecchio, chiediamo di avere almeno quello in inglese. La cameriera fa una faccia strana ma ce lo porta. Al momento di ordinare praticamente tutta la parte di carne del menù non c'era che fosse il maiale, capra, agnello... NULLA!!! Ce ne saremmo voluti andare, ma per non risultare maleducati, ripieghiamo sul pastitsio che arriva freddo e completamente insapore. Eppure il mattino quando siamo passati davanti sembravano stessero preparando ogni ben di Dio e speravamo di trovarci bene ma invece... delusione completa!!! Andiamo a pagare ansiosi di andarcene e ci chiedono di fermarci ancora due minuti senza spiegare il perché. Alla fine ci offrono due loukoumades, ma veramente due di numero, e Vi ricordo che eravamo in tre. Consiglio? Lasciate perdere. Quando passate davanti, fategli un bel sorriso e...