Cuisine of Lemnos for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Lemnos is known for its special culinary traditions. Inhabitants of the island are among the most famous cheese producers in the region. Here you can try special types of dairy products made from goat and cow's milk. The island can offer several excellent wineries, as well as apiaries where they produce different varieties of honey. In this region, even pastries are special and very different from those that can be tasted in other parts of Greece. On fertile volcanic soils, they cultivate special varieties of wheat, which is used to produce traditional Mavragani flour. Pastries baked from it turns out to be incredibly tasty, the flour is used to prepare both sweet and savory pastries.

During fascinating gastronomic tours around the island, one can visit the best farms and wineries. Gourmets would be interested in trying a special type of cheese called “Kalathaki Limnou”, which derives its name from a special type of wicker baskets. This white brined cheese is kept in special baskets to give its heads a regular cylindrical shape. Thanks to this aging method, the cheese is always evenly salted and very juicy. More original and rare is Melichloro cheese made from strained sheep’s milk. Locals make this cheese only at the end of spring, as conditions of maximum air humidity are crucial for its aging. Local chefs prepare a lot of interesting snacks and salads from cheese. Also, it remains a common component of savory pastries.

Walking around the city's markets, one can appreciate a variety of honeys made on the island. Thyme honey that has a very rich aroma of herbs is the most popular among tourists. Local honey has not only unique gustatory quality - it is also very good for health. Another interesting feature of Lemnos' traditional cuisine is local people's love for pasta. Here you can try dozens of types of pasta with seafood, vegetables, and meat garnishes, which are in no way inferior in taste to the best Italian dishes. The special “Flomaria" pasta is made on the island and only local flour is used for its preparation. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Flomari Restaurant located near the coast invites travelers to enjoy traditional regional cuisine. Besides a cozy hall, a spacious terrace with sea view is available to its guests. Only local products are used in the restaurant for cooking. It always provides a rich selection of fish dishes, pasta, and vegetable salads. The cozy restaurant attracts travelers not only with a varied menu but also with affordable prices.

At Mantella restaurant, you can taste wonderful Greek and Mediterranean dishes. It serves the rarest sea delicacies, while fish and meat are mainly cooked on charcoal. The restaurant will surely appeal to vegetarians since the selection of vegetable dishes is quite impressive here too. The restaurant is stylized to look like a classic Greek tavern and has its own wine cellar.

Everyone who cannot imagine a meal without hearty meat dishes must visit O Sozos. The restaurant has been managed by one family since its opening. It offers guests a cozy hall and a spacious terrace sheltered by fresh greenery. This restaurant has become famous throughout the island for its barbecue traditions. Besides, it offers a huge selection of traditional Greek snacks and seafood cooked over an open fire. Guests will have the opportunity to try special homemade wines, which can be the best compliment to any dish.

Italian cuisine is quite popular among locals. One of the best restaurants in this field is Romeo. It belongs to the budget category and offers simple, cheap but incredibly tasty food. They prepare various types of pasta and amazing seafood dishes, bake pizza in a wood-burning oven and serve original Italian-style desserts. In this restaurant, chefs also use mainly regional products so the taste of many familiar dishes turns out to be special.

Τerrain restaurant located in Myrina will be a real find for seafood lovers. It serves amazing dishes from shrimps, lobsters, and other crustaceans, as well as wonderful salads and seafood soups. All the dishes are distinguished by exquisite decoration.