Matoula Taverna
Ματούλα
The oldest and most beloved taverna in the old town, opened in 1950, with a vine-covered terrace overlooking the sea.
Located in a stone house beside the central square of the castle town, Matoula opened in 1950 and is called the oldest and best-loved taverna in town. The owning family is related to the poet Yannis Ritsos. A large vine-covered terrace looks over the rooftops to the sea, and dining after sunset is best. The menu is classic Greek taverna fare: fresh fish, moussaka, stuffed vine leaves, zucchini fritters and saiti, a local cheese pie that is a Monemvasia specialty. No reservations are taken, so arrive early in high season. All seating is outdoors, which can be chilly on winter nights. Reviews are mixed, and some feel prices are slightly above the average taverna.
Opening hours
Opens around 12:30 and runs into the evening; check with the restaurant for exact times
Nearby sights
- Archaeological Collection of Monemvasia
- Lower Town of Monemvasia
- Church of Elkomenos Christos
- Hagia Sophia, Monemvasia
- Upper Town of Monemvasia
- Gefyra
- Gerakas Lagoon
- Kastania Cave