Loukas Taverna
Ταβέρνα Λουκάς
A family taverna at the top of Manolates village, under a grapevine with views over the mountains and sea; the mother cooks with produce from her own garden.
Loukas sits at the highest point of Manolates village and is run by a family: the son greets guests while the mother cooks. Some vegetables, wine, ouzo and goat cheese are produced in-house. Signature dishes include moussaka, braised rabbit, chickpea balls and roasted eggplant purée. Homemade Samos muscat and nut honey pastries are served after the meal. The terrace under an old grapevine has excellent views. Cars can only reach the end of a narrow road, from which it's about an 8-minute uphill walk. Expect about €15–20 per person. Reviews are generally positive, though some say the portions are small.
Opening hours
Lunch to dinner in high season; winter hours vary
Nearby sights
- Manolates
- Vourliotes
- Tsamadou Beach
- Lemonakia Beach
- Kokkari
- Heraion of Samos
- Tunnel of Eupalinos
- Samos Wine Museum