Palatia Beach Restaurant — Restaurant in Municipality of Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades

I stopped here for a late lunch/early dinner because it is right on the beach in a beautiful spot at Agia Anna. Since it is the end of the season I had my pick of seats so I initially chose to sit outside but then moved inside as the sun started shining too much in my face. Both seats had beautiful sea views.

The atmosphere in the restaurant is nice. It is open to the beach and the decor reflects its beachy location. They had low music playing - covers of well-known tracks done in a laid-back style, which suited the place.

I had the pork souvlaki and it was good. I don't have any other souvlaki experience to compare it to (I don't usually eat pork unless I know it's free range), so I've included a photo for reference.

The waiter was young and doing his best from what I could tell. He wasn't particularly friendly but it is the end of the season after all.

Overall I would recommend this place to others and I would eat here...

We passed by this place earlier in the day on our way to the beach, checked out the menu, and decided to come back for dinner with the whole family.

We started with two Spritz, juices and a plate of fresh anchovies with herbs and pink peppercorns; which were super refreshing and flavorful. For mains, my wife had the grilled squid, while I tried the stuffed squid with tomato, green pepper, and cheese; which gave a bit of a twist and unique taste. The kids went for the carbonara pasta, which they really enjoyed (and they're quite some experts!).

The sunset setting added so much to the experience. The service was professional and kind, though not the most cheerful. A smile or a bit more warmth would’ve made it feel even more special, but everything else was on point.

All in all, a great spot for a relaxed evening by the sea with solid food and a...

We really love this place, and every time we’re on Naxos, we visit (several times). We always reserve a table on the upper deck, outside the restaurant and above the beachside tables. Although passersby do walk by here, the view of the sea and the sunset behind the mountains of the neighboring island Paros is simply breathtaking! We love the atmosphere, the relaxed, attentive, and personal service, the excellent Greek wines (and Ouzo & Raki), and the delicious food! This time we had stuffed vine leaves, saganaki with sesame, honey & bacon, and for the main course, grilled stuffed calamari. Next time we visit Naxos, we will definitely come...