Savour the essence of a bountiful isle
From the moment you pass through the Portara of Apollo, Naxos exudes delectable aromas. It is among the most fertile islands of the Cyclades, a microcosm of all of Greece, where mountains and plains yield everything needed for a good life. From grains and pulses to vineyards and livestock, the island's produce is inextricably linked to its identity.
Naxian cuisine is a celebration of the land. The celebrated Naxos PDO potato, its cheeses —graviera, arseniko, xinotyro— and the Kitro of Naxos PGI liqueur are staples of a land that cooks without haste or excess. The tavernas of the island offer lemon-marinated lamb, rosto (slow-cooked roasts), zoulithra (goat) and goat kid baked in clay pots, dishes that evoke family gatherings and festivity.
At local cheese dairies and shops, visitors can sample aged graviera cheese, smoked cured meats, and mature cheeses reaching an artistic level.
Naxos evolves, yet cherishes its heritage. Its tavernas passionately prepare dishes using local ingredients: fried green tomatoes, okra with rooster, aubergines in sweet and sour sauce, and roasted lamb with Naxian potatoes are just some of the flavours that will linger in your memory.
If you are seeking novelties, acclaimed chefs present everything from innovative Greek cuisine dishes to fine-dining menus balancing Aegean flavours with international culinary techniques.
Naxian cuisine is a celebration of the land. The celebrated Naxos PDO potato, its cheeses —graviera, arseniko, xinotyro— and the Kitro of Naxos PGI liqueur are staples of a land that cooks without haste or excess. The tavernas of the island offer lemon-marinated lamb, rosto (slow-cooked roasts), zoulithra (goat) and goat kid baked in clay pots, dishes that evoke family gatherings and festivity.
At local cheese dairies and shops, visitors can sample aged graviera cheese, smoked cured meats, and mature cheeses reaching an artistic level.
Naxos evolves, yet cherishes its heritage. Its tavernas passionately prepare dishes using local ingredients: fried green tomatoes, okra with rooster, aubergines in sweet and sour sauce, and roasted lamb with Naxian potatoes are just some of the flavours that will linger in your memory.
If you are seeking novelties, acclaimed chefs present everything from innovative Greek cuisine dishes to fine-dining menus balancing Aegean flavours with international culinary techniques.
