Taverna Sonia — Restaurant in Municipality of Sithonia

My husband is Greek, and whenever we travel in Greece outside his hometown, we always look for authentic tavernas with traditional food and that’s exactly what we found at Taverna Sonia.

Although we were staying in Kallithea, about an hour away, we ended up dining here twice during our 4-night stay in Halkidiki. That says a lot!

The mussels were absolutely perfect, fresh and expertly prepared (I’m Sicilian, so I know good seafood!). We also had bougiourdi, pita, lamb chops, local sausage (lukaniko), and pork. Every single dish was delicious, there wasn’t one thing we didn’t love.

The service was warm and friendly, and the whole experience felt truly local. This is a family-run taverna and a real gem, especially compared to the more touristy spots nearby.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for genuine Greek hospitality and food...

Just on the main road, you won’t even notice it. A very peculiar tavern that respects the hygiene rules against Corona and supports local eating - got already a star just for this! However, I was surprised to see the amount of deep-frozen fish when in fact it is located in Halkidiki! We then decided to go for the meat. My porc souvlakia were a bit over churned and dry but my partner thought that his lamb chops were the best he has ever eaten in a long time! You will find among the typical appetisers/starters, some that stand out, reaching that extra level in gastronomy. The setting is not impressive but if you think of the constant car flow on the main “highway”, this place is like a small oasis. Service is good but rather distant. My take on this resto: not sure to be honest I have...

We had the pleasure of dining at Taverna Sonia three times during my stay in Sithonia, and each experience was fantastic. The quality and freshness of the food were consistently impressive, and I was never disappointed with my selections. The staff members were very nice and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.

I particularly appreciated the restaurant's honesty in pricing; they didn’t charge us for items we didn’t ask for, which is a pleasant change from other places. Instead, we enjoyed complimentary nibbles while waiting for our meals, along with a delightful dessert to cap off our dining experience.

Having tried several restaurants in the area, I can confidently say that Taverna Sonia is the best, offering delicious food at very reasonable prices. Highly...