Mykonos Confidential

Lovers of good wine, Xanthi Constantopoulou and architect Miguel Valdivia created a tapas wine bar, or rather a Spanish altar dedicated to well-meant intoxication from both Greek and Spanish vineyards. Focused on select wine labels, it aims to attract wine lovers to its distinctive setting that boasts antique items from around the world. With Latin music playing in the background, enjoy a glass of red ’98 Vega Sicilia with a few slices of jamon de pata negra or, as some call it, Spanish caviar.

Tables under the shady pergola and, indoors, white dominates almost everywhere! The menu now has different themes. On the one hand, classic Greek flavours such as village striftaria with pork tenderloin and Mykonian xynotiro, lamb shank with rosemary and barbequed fresh fish. On the other, inspired dishes such as feta in filo with honey raki and sesame, and pork fillets with thyme, honey and mustard. There is also a beach menu with seafood for the sunbeds on the beach and, finally, chilled chocolate cream with prunes and hazelnuts for everyone.

This year Nikos Nanou from Gola and Vicky Hatzidaki from Mykonos recommend a return to good traditional cuisine in a space that draws its allure from memories of old grocery stores and childhood neighbourhoods. Nothing fancy disturbs the sociable atmosphere of the courtyard with its 18th century well, inviting you into its open kitchen to share meze such as meatballs, octopus in vinegar, and meat and cheese platters on a monastic table.