# Restaurants in Syros: Where to Eat and Local Specialities

> Where to eat on Syros: tavernas and restaurants in Ermoupoli and Ano Syros, and local specialities such as San Michali cheese, loukoumi and halvadopita.

Syros has one of the strongest food scenes in the Cyclades, centred on Ermoupoli, where harbourside tavernas and mezedopolia sit alongside smart restaurants. The island is known for its own specialities, from the sharp San Michali cheese to loukoumi and the sweet halvadopita. Hire a car to reach the beaches and villages beyond Ermoupoli, covered in our [Syros car hire guide](https://fly2greece.net/car-rental/syros.html).

## Where to eat on Syros

Ermoupoli holds most of the choice, with tavernas along the waterfront, mezedopolia in the backstreets and a lively cafe scene around Miaouli Square. The hilltop of Ano Syros adds small tavernas with views over the town, while the beach villages of Kini and Galissas are known for fresh fish by the water.

## Local specialities of Syros

Syros is famous for a handful of local products worth seeking out. San Michali is a sharp, protected hard cheese made on the island; loukoumi, the Greek version of Turkish delight, has been produced in Ermoupoli for over a century; and halvadopita, a soft nougat wafer, is the classic Syros sweet. Look too for local capers, fennel pies and fresh seafood.

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## Frequently asked questions

**What food is Syros known for?**

Syros is known for San Michali cheese, loukoumi (Greek delight) and halvadopita, a soft nougat wafer, all made on the island.

**Where are the best restaurants on Syros?**

Ermoupoli has the widest choice, from harbourside tavernas to smart restaurants, while Kini and Galissas are known for fresh fish.

**Is Syros good for food lovers?**

Yes. As the capital of the Cyclades, Ermoupoli has a year-round dining scene and several island specialities you will not find elsewhere.

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Source: [Restaurants in Syros: Where to Eat and Local Specialities](https://fly2greece.net/syrosrestaurants.html) — fly2greece.net, an independent guide to Greece written and photographed by Hans Huisman since 2000.

Reviewed July 2026.