The kazanisto black was the star. Rich, smoky, proper char on it. Calamari came out hot and tender, not rubbery at all. Octopus was decent too, though slightly chewy on one end. That&#39;s it. That&#39;s the whole review. I&#39;d come back just for that kazanisto.

The handmade ravioli was the highlight for sure&mdash;you can watch them roll the dough right by the open kitchen. House Merlot came off a little sharp for me, but the ros&eacute; was fine. Service stayed friendly even when it got busy, just took a bit longer. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind going back for that pasta alone.

Been coming here for a while now and it never lets me down. We ordered five plates for two, light lunch, and the sausage plus the fried egg with shredded pork were the ones I kept going back to. Place is small but comfy, no rush, just easy. That consistency is why I keep returning.

Came for the sunset view and stayed for the cocktails&mdash;right on the beach, can&#39;t beat that. Prices run a bit higher than the spots further down, but the music and vibe make it easy to lose track of time. I had the seafood pasta, decent but nothing crazy. Good place if you&#39;re okay paying a little extra for the setting.

The granola with Greek yogurt and berries was a solid choice&mdash;fresh and filling. Sat by the window with a nice sea view, and the staff left me alone to enjoy it. Good spot if you want a quiet breakfast.

Family-run spot on a nice square. Food&rsquo;s decent, made with their own stuff. Dimitris, the son, was friendly and quick with service. Nothing fancy, but solid for a casual meal.

Quick service and friendly staff. Club sandwich was huge, burger solid too. Mastic cocktail hit the spot. Good spot for a fast lunch.

Quick bite before the ferry. Basil tomato salad and fried marrows were solid. Octopus was good too. Food came out fast enough. No complaints.

Been coming here for a while now. Cocktails are solid and prices stay fair. Gets crowded after lunch though, so I try to grab a spot early.

The Greek salad was fresh and the mayo tuna salad hit the spot. Moussaka was decent, nothing fancy but fine. We went around 9 and it was packed, so earlier is smarter. Salad, main, and a drink came to about &euro;10-15 each. Service was friendly enough, and I liked that we could sit and take our time without feeling rushed.

Stopped by for a flat white and it hit the spot. Beans taste fresh, not burnt like a lot of places. Barista knew what he was doing, quick with the pour. Place has a decent buzz but you can still find a corner to sit. Coffee&#39;s the main draw here, and they get it right.

The garden seating is a nice escape from the city noise. Matcha was decent and the raw treats hit the spot. Prices are a bit steep for the portion size, but fine for a quiet afternoon.

Been coming here for a while now. The cocktails are consistent, which is honestly the main reason I keep going back. Sitting outside under the trees with the candles lit, it&#39;s a nice way to wind down. Music&#39;s good too, not too loud. Only thing is it can get a bit busy later on, but that&#39;s on me for showing up at peak time.

The margherita pizza was solid &mdash; good chew on the crust, decent sauce-to-cheese balance. Cocktails were the real highlight though. Had the negroni and it hit the spot. Anna&rsquo;s service was a nice bonus but honestly the food alone would bring me back.

Been coming here for a while now, and the meat dishes keep me hooked. That cinnamon-flavored one especially&mdash;still my favorite. Place is small and always packed, so I just book ahead every time. For what you get, the price feels right. Not fancy, but consistent, and that&rsquo;s why I keep going back.

The mandarin bean dish was such a clever twist on a classic Chios recipe. Service was quick and the staff were lovely.

The view over Chios town and the Turkish coast is the main reason to come. Grilled meats and salads were solid, nothing fancy but well done. Worth stopping by if you&#39;re in the area.

The pizza dough was a bit thick for me but still tasty. Spaghetti was cooked right though. Menu&#39;s pretty big, staff were friendly.

The owner really knows his coffee&mdash;happy to chat about beans and brewing methods. You can taste it in every sip.

The terrace view is incredible&mdash;watched planes take off while eating. Octopus in wine sauce was the highlight, homemade fries were a nice touch. Service was a bit slow though.

Came for the view from the balcony and honestly it didn&#39;t disappoint. Full stretch of Karfas Beach and the Aegean right in front of you. We only meant to grab a quick breakfast but stayed way longer than planned. Ended up coming back in the evening for drinks just to see it again. Coffee was fine, nothing crazy, but that panorama does all the heavy lifting.

The owners really know how to take care of you&mdash;helped us pick dishes around our dietary needs and didn&rsquo;t charge for an extra side they messed up. Nice touch. Their wine list paired well with the meal too.

Been coming here for years, morning coffee or late drinks. Staff actually remember you, that&#39;s rare. Club sandwich hit the spot yesterday, filling enough for two honestly. Place gets busy around sunset but that&#39;s part of the vibe. Solid spot in Chios, nothing fancy but it works.

We grabbed a table outside and the kids had room to run around while we waited for the pizza. The crust was nicely charred, sauce had a good tang. Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot. Service was a bit slow on a Saturday, but we weren&#39;t in a rush. Fine for a casual night out.

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