Edipsos or Aidipsos – one of the most popular spa destinations in Evia island all year round
Also known as Loutra (spa) Aidipsou, this coastal town is among the most well-known destinations in Evia thanks to its famous thermal springs, which attract visitors throughout the year. Beyond spa treatments and wellness experiences, the area also offers a lively, authentic and accessible gastronomic scene.
From seaside ouzo (Greek spirit drinks) taverns serving fresh fish to family-run tavernas and modern cafés, Edipsos city caters to every type of traveler - couples, families, senior visitors, as well as those looking for quick and affordable meals between visits to the thermal baths.
We have gathered and present in detail the most popular restaurants in the area and its nearby areas,as they appear and are ranked on the official Tripadvisor page for the region, updated for January 2026. The order of appearance is based on popularity, visitor reviews, overall experience and consistently positive feedback.
Kalyva
With hundreds of reviews on Tripadvisor, I Kalyva is considered one of the most well-known and classic dining spots in Edipsos, in the Loutra area. It is located at the corner of Ploutarchou and Thermopotamou streets, featuring a traditional setting with a tree-filled courtyard that evokes an old Greek taverna. It is renowned for its authentic Greek cuisine, generous homemade dishes and classic cooked meals, while its Facebook page highlights “excellent quality at very good prices.”
Popular dishes: oven-roasted lamb, fish soup, stuffed vegetables, traditional homemade dishes and grilled meats.
Visitor impressions: often described as a “classic neighborhood taverna” with home-style flavors, generous portions and friendly owners who keep family tradition alive.
Maravelis
Maravelis is a fish taverna located right by the sea, in the settlement of Agios Nikolaos, just a few minutes outside Loutra Edipsos. The setting reflects a classic seaside taverna, with tables almost on the water and locally sourced fish from the North Evian Gulf. Tripadvisor reviews and features on gastronomy websites praise its excellent grilling, fresh seafood and warm hospitality, often accompanied by complimentary treats at the end and reasonable prices.
Popular dishes: fresh fish of the day, shrimp pasta, mussels and other seafood, salads with local ingredients.
Visitor impressions: described as a “taverna by the sea,” where food, kindness and atmosphere combine into an experience many visitors choose again on every visit to the area.
Venti Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Venti Restaurant & Lounge Bar Venti is a more contemporary dining option in Edipsos: a restaurant–bar with panoramic sea views, cocktails and a menu inspired by Mediterranean, Italian and more creative influences. According to its official website, it offers dishes inspired by Greece, Italy and other cuisines, paired with signature cocktails, events and frequent live music, while reviews often highlight the atmosphere and sunsets.
Popular dishes: pizzas and pasta, creative Mediterranean dishes, desserts from the menu and cocktails.
Visitor impressions: many mention a “romantic atmosphere” and exceptional views, with comments on attentive service and dishes that stand out for both presentation and flavor.
To Spitiko, Geronikolos
To Spitiko, Geronikolos is one of the most popular budget-friendly restaurants in Edipsos, focusing on homemade dishes and simple, authentic Greek cuisine. It is located on Thermopotamou Street, near the center of Loutra, and restaurant listings explicitly describe it as serving “Greek and local Greek cuisine.” Its Facebook page emphasizes the home-style character, daily cooking and welcoming, affordable environment.
Popular dishes: traditional slow-cooked recipes, vegetable-based dishes, daily specials and simple grilled options.
Visitor impressions: often described as a “hidden gem for affordable food,” with many noting that it feels like eating at home, with clean flavors and warm service.
Vlachos Countryside Restaurant
Vlachos Countryside Restaurant is located along the coastal road of Agios Nikolaos, in a setting that combines sea views with greenery. Descriptions across guides and dining platforms indicate it has become a very popular destination for grilled meats, featuring live music on selective evenings, outdoor seating, parking facilities and takeaway options.
Popular dishes: grilled meats, barbecue selections, traditional salads and side dishes.
Visitor impressions: often praised for its “authentic Greek cuisine,” friendly atmosphere, live music and good value for money.
Old House
Old House is a café–bar on 28th October Street, in the center of Loutra Edipsos. The venue combines all-day coffee service, a wide selection of beers and drinks, along with light meals and desserts. Reviews highlight the curated music, pleasant environment and polite staff, while many visitors consider it an ideal stop for coffee or drinks after swimming or visiting the thermal baths.
Popular dishes and suggestions: coffee and hot drinks, beers, homemade lemonade, snacks and light dishes to accompany drinks.
Visitor impressions: described as a “pleasant environment” with a very good atmosphere, standing out for its drink variety and consistent quality.
Ouzeri O Molos
Ouzeri O Mólos tavern is located in Edipsos and specializes in seafood meze dishes and traditional Mediterranean cuisine. On Tripadvisor, it receives high ratings in the seafood category, with an emphasis on freshly prepared meze served alongside ouzo or tsipouro spirits. Review excerpts often mention “tasty food meze” and very fast service.
Popular dishes: octopus, fried calamari, shrimp pasta and assorted seafood platters.
Visitor impressions: frequently described as an ideal ouzo tavern for an evening out, combining a traditional setting, sea views and quality meze.
Ta Kochylia
The restaurant Ta Kochylia is also located along the seafront of Edipsos and specializes in seafood and Mediterranean cuisine. Reviews suggest that visitors favor it for fresh fish, cooked seafood dishes and a calm atmosphere, often describing it as a “pleasant surprise” in terms of both food and service.
Popular dishes: grilled fish, fried seafood, salads and classic meze.
Visitor impressions: comments highlight good-quality ingredients and satisfying portions, with some considering it among the most noteworthy fish restaurants in the area.
Gia Psaraki
Gia Psaraki is a fish taverna on Poseidonos Street, in Loutra Edipsos, with outdoor seating right by the sea. Professional listings describe it as a classic fish taverna focused on fresh fish and simple, clean flavors. On Tripadvisor, it maintains a consistently good rating in the seafood category.
Popular dishes: grilled fish of the day, seafood meze and side dishes.
Visitor impressions: often described as offering “good food” with honest flavors, ideal for enjoying simply prepared, properly grilled fish right next to the water.
Noufara
The restaurant Noufara is located on the seafront road, at the corner of Omirou and 28th October streets, overlooking the sea and the spa area. According to Tripadvisor, it serves seafood, Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, with options suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Articles and professional listings present it as a fish taverna offering a wide variety of appetizers, salads, fish and meat dishes, prepared daily with local ingredients.
Popular dishes: fresh fish, seafood, generous salads and classic Greek dishes.
Visitor impressions: guests often mention the beautiful sea view, wide menu variety and attentive service, with many noting it as a reliable choice for lunch or dinner by the beach.
Tavern 40 Platania
Taverna 40 Platania operates in combination with the hotel of the same name, on 25th March Street. It is a restaurant–grill house with a long history dating back to the 1970s, well known for its spit-roasted meats, grilled dishes and traditional Greek table.
Popular dishes: spit-roasted lamb, kokoretsi, pork kontosouvli, classic meat dishes and salads.
Visitor impressions: opinions vary, but many appreciate the traditional meat dishes and the convenience of dining in a venue connected to accommodation.
To Oneiro
To Oneiro is a popular taverna in Loutra Edipsos, with very good reviews for Greek and traditional cuisine, friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere. Tripadvisor reviews mention delicious traditional dishes such as kokoretsi and pork kontosouvli, accompanied by photos and comments highlighting very good value for money and a lively ambiance.
Popular dishes: kokoretsi, pork kontosouvli, cheese pies and assorted meze platters.
Εντυπώσεις επισκεπτών: «πεντανόστιμο φαγητό με πολύ καλές τιμές», «άψογη εξυπηρέτηση», «ωραίο περιβάλλον και κέφι».
Pontios
Pontios is a classic grill house–tavern in Loutra Edipsos, well known for grilled meats and spit-roasted specialties. Located at 43 Herakleous Street, it is considered by many a “historic spot for spit-roasted meats in the area,” with an emphasis on meat quality and skilled grilling. Reviews highlight consistent flavors, generous portions and the feeling of dining at a classic Greek grill house.
Popular dishes: kontosouvli, souvlaki, lamb chops and assorted meat platters.
Visitor impressions: often described as an “excellent choice,” with “perfect souvlaki,” very good grilling and fair prices.
Yiasemi
Yiasemi is one of the most distinctive restaurants in Loutra Edipsos, offering creative cuisine that combines Italian and Asian influences in an elegant setting right by the sea. The restaurant is known for its “unique cuisine while enjoying a dreamy sunset,” as mentioned in features, providing a more fine-dining experience compared to the area’s traditional tavernas.
Popular dishes: creative seafood dishes, gourmet-style pasta, and plates influenced by Italian and Japanese cuisine.
Visitor impressions: visitors speak of “unique cuisine,” impressive sunset views and a space that stands out aesthetically from the area’s classic dining venues.
Pizza Palatino
Pizza Palatino is an Italian restaurant–pizzeria in Loutra Edipsos, with very good reviews on Tripadvisor and distinctions in lists featuring top pizzerias in Greece. Located on 28th October Street, it mainly operates in the afternoons and evenings, offering Italian cuisine with a strong focus on pizza.
Popular dishes: oven-baked pizzas, Italian specialties, pasta and trattoria-style appetizers.
Visitor impressions: reviews highlight “very good pizza,” quality ingredients and an overall positive experience for those looking for something different from the classic Greek taverna.
Nearby area: The village of Agios and its tavernas
A few kilometers north of Loutra Edipsos lies the small village of Agios, a quiet and traditional option for those who wish to combine their visit to the area with a good, authentic meal. The two tavernas that stand out on the official Tripadvisor page for the village have earned positive reviews for their honest Greek flavors, careful grilling and friendly service.
Zacharakis Family Taverna
Taverna Zacharakis is a reliable choice for those seeking traditional food in a family-friendly environment. Visitors highlight the generous portions, good value for money and simple, clean flavors.
What to try: grilled meats of the day, pork chops, beef dishes, side dishes and salads.
Visitor impressions: “very good food,” “friendly hospitality,” “ideal for families.”
Butcher’s Taverna “O Agios - Alexiou”
The butcher’s taverna O Agios - Alexiou is known for its juicy meats and well-executed grilling. It is a traditional venue that attracts both locals and visitors, especially those looking for classic Greek flavors without unnecessary extras.
What to try: lamb chops, pork kontosouvli, kebabs and grilled meats.
Visitor impressions: “excellent grilling,” “home-style atmosphere,” “good prices.”
Ta Exarchia – (Upper Edipsos, near Loutra Edipsos)
The taverna–grill house Ta Exarchia is located in the upper village of Edipsos, slightly away from the seafront zone of Loutra Edipsos. It does not yet appear on the official Tripadvisor list; however, it has a presence and positive reviews on Google, making it a noteworthy local choice for authentic, simple and satisfying Greek food. The setting resembles a classic provincial Greek taverna, with a calm atmosphere, friendly service and an emphasis on well-grilled meats.
Popular dishes: grilled meats, steaks, burgers, assorted meat platters and classic meze accompaniments.
Visitor impressions: Google reviewers mention “good grilling,” “home-style hospitality” and “honest portions,” with several noting that it is ideal for those seeking a traditional meat-focused meal away from the more touristy seafront.
Lichada Peninsula
Vriniotis Wine Bar & Vinotheque
Vriniotis Wine Bar & Vinotheque is part of the broader presence of the Vriniotis winery in the area, offering a wine experience overlooking the vineyards and the North Euboean Gulf. The small wine bar has few but exceptionally positive reviews on Tripadvisor, while its Facebook page describes the experience as enjoying wine at sunset with panoramic views.
Popular dishes and suggestions: local wines from the Vriniotis estate, cheese platters and meze suitable for wine tasting.
Visitor impressions: visitors describe it as “well worth it” thanks to the views, the quality of the wines and the unique location above the bay.
Stella
Stella is a traditional taverna–restaurant in the seaside village of Agios Georgios, Lichada, offering Greek and grill cuisine with tables close to the sea. Tripadvisor reviews suggest a friendly atmosphere and good-quality food, with many mentioning fresh seafood and meats enjoyed in a pleasant setting with views.
Popular dishes: grilled calamari, dogfish with garlic sauce, green beans, fried dishes.
Visitor impressions: “very good food,” “helpful people,” “beautiful view and good wines.”
Antonis Greek Traditional Cuisine
Antonis Greek Traditional Cuisine is located in Agios Georgios Lichadas, near Loutra Edipsos, right by the sea. It is considered one of the top dining choices in the area, with a very high Tripadvisor rating and consistently positive reviews for its fresh seafood and friendly service.
Popular dishes: lobster and langoustine pasta, fresh fish of the day, shrimp and seafood meze.
Visitor impressions: “excellent food,” “beautiful view,” “generous portions and good prices.”
Top Restaurants in Ilia
Taverna O Angelos
Taverna O Angelos in Ilia offers Greek cuisine, fresh fish and honest portions in a relaxed seaside setting. Many visitors recommend it for lunch after the beach.
Popular dishes: fresh fish, fried seafood, traditional Greek cooked dishes.
Visitor impressions: “honest food,” “good prices,” “friendly atmosphere.”
Christos & Maria Fish Taverna
Christos & Maria is a classic family-run fish taverna in Ilia, with very positive reviews for the freshness and flavor of its dishes. A reliable choice for those who enjoy simple, clean seafood flavors.
Popular dishes: mussels, grilled fish, fried seafood and salads.
Visitor impressions: “excellent fresh fish,” “generous portions,” “ideal for families.”
Disclaimer
The above recommendations are based on user reviews and listing information from the official Tripadvisor page for restaurants in Edipsos, as they appear in January 2026, as well as supplementary information from official websites and social media pages of the businesses.
The results are indicative and subjective and may change over time. Amazing Evia publishes these suggestions exclusively as an informational guide for travelers.
