Local Gastronomy
Naxos is the largest island of the Cycladic complex. Well known for beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and traditional villages. But one of the island’s best secrets is the delicious local food.
Naxos is famous for the traditional cheese, particularly graviera and myzithra.
Myzithra or xinomyzithra,is often served with with olives and tomatoes as a savory dish.
Naxos is also known for fresh meats.
One of the island’s traditional dish “Rosto” is a cooked-roasted pork that is marinated in red wine, tomato sauce, olive oil and garlic. It is often served with a side of Naxian fried potatoes. The island’s lamb is also delicious, and is often cooked in the oven.
Seafood is also a treasure of a wide variety of fish and shellfish. Some of the island’s most popular seafood dishes include “kakavia” a unique fish soup.
Also the majority of the restaurants source their ingredients from local farmers and fisherman, and offer a fusion of traditional and modern dishes.
Naxos; a gastronomic paradise!!
A wealth of delicious and pure local ingredients make Naxos unique tasting destination .
Visit Naxos island and try our local recipes full of love and joy.