Where to eat in Gökçeada

When you come to Gökçeada, you should know that whether you eat at the restaurants or your hotel, most of what you eat is organic. The island is a pilot region for organic farming, so many things like olives, olive oil, fish, grapes, wine, and honey are organic in Gökçeada.

Everything starts when you wake up to a refreshing breakfast at your hotel in Gökçeada. Natural and varied olives, olive oil, cheese garnished with olive oil and thyme, homemade delicious jams, eggs, and toasted bread...

Additionally, sage and thyme are abundant on the island and are used in almost every meal. You can enjoy molasses, thyme and pine honey, island wine, tomato paste, and plenty of natural fruits like mulberries, figs, and apricots.

Another must-try in Gökçeada is fish. You can enjoy fresh seasonal fish from the Aegean Sea paired with rakı at sunset. Of course, this is accompanied by a variety of olive oil-based appetizers and seafood dishes. The most recommended fish to try on the island is swordfish, prepared with a special recipe unique to Gökçeada.

One of the most famous local dishes on the island is "cicirya", a Greek pizza with cheese. After the pizza, you should also taste vişinada (a sour cherry drink) and rosehip cookies. Other local delicacies include almond dessert, kurkuti (a local dish), octopus stew, and koliva. Apart from these, you can also try Turkish ravioli (mantı), pide (Turkish flatbread), kebabs, and pastries. Kebabs and pides made from the meat of animals fed on the island's organic herbs have a distinct, delicious flavor.

After a day of exploring the island, don't leave without having a foamy cup of dibek coffee and tasting mastic pudding in Zeytinliköy to relax and recharge.

Restaurants and Cafes: Madam's Dibek Coffee, Mina Cafe, Garaj Cafe, Nostos, Dimar Cafe, and Briza.
Breakfast spots: Güzel İmroz and Nona Cafe
Lunch spots: Ufak Mutfak and Kokina
Where to have breakfast in Gökçeada: Mustafa'nın Kayfesi, Keçi, Soykan Farm, Cugura Organic
Where to have dinner in Gökçeada: For sunset views, try Imroz Poseidon, Eleni, Son Vapur, Hristo's Place, Ecem Mantı, Angelikis Taverna, Barba Yorgo Wine House, Kokana Restaurant, Ağustos Böceği, and Yiamas in Upper Kaleköy.
Bars: Taşbar and Pin

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Gökçeada Hotels page.