There are more than a dozen taverns on Kalymnos. They are popular not only due to a large number of tourists on the island. Many taverns are visited by Greek people. Many taverns on Kalymnos have been standing in their places for decades, owned by the same family. If you want to find traditional Greek food, which wasn’t changed for tourists, try to find a place far from touristic spots. But you should know that locals spend every evening in a tavern with friends and family. So, it will be hard to find a free table in the evening. Some of the taverns have an entertaining program. They invite dancers in traditional costumes, who are moving under folk music. Taverns for locals serve dishes made o fresh ingredients cooked according to Greek traditional recipes. But the stuff of these taverns has nowhere to hurry. The service is different from European cafes. Traditionally, Greek dishes are not seasoned with olive oil. Its bottle can be found on every table, so every guest can add it. You will never find Greek salad in a tavern, visited by locals. This salad is well-known in Europe and the USA, it is called «horiatiki» salad or «village» salad. It is usually made of tomatoes, pepper, onion, cheese and olives. Be sure to try local tzatziki, a thick yoghurt sauce with cucumbers and garlic. It is usually served with pita or mutton, but it can be also served to different fish and meat. There is also a wide range of soups on Kalymnos. Fasolada is a traditional
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