Traditional Dishes of Sifnos and Wine Production

Sifnos: A Gastronomic Journey in the Cyclades

The people of Sifnos are hospitable, cheerful, and kind-hearted. They passionately preserve their traditions and, of course, their traditional cuisine. After all, the Sifnians love celebrations and good food, something that is reflected in the island’s distinctive cuisine. It is no coincidence that great chefs like Nikolaos Tselementes and Markou come from here!

In every corner of Sifnos, you will find excellent restaurants and traditional taverns offering dishes made with pure, local ingredients. And one thing is certain—when you leave the island, your mind will be filled with flavors, aromas, and unforgettable gastronomic memories!

Commercial shops

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Sifado - Earth products


Sifado - Earth products, Kamares, Sifnos

Kamares, Sifnos

Local, pure products from Sifnos. Certified organic products from all over Greece. Charming, one of a kind, handmade items from wood and not only...

Sifado - Earth products telephone

Sifado - Earth products telephone +30 2284033891

Location of Sifado - Earth products: Kamares, Sifnos
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Restaurants

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Delfini Restaurant


Delfini Restaurant, Kamares, Sifnos

Kamares, Sifnos

Traditional and home-made dishes, made with care and love at one of Sifnos’ finest viewpoints...

Delfini Restaurant telephone

Delfini Restaurant telephone +30 2284033740

Location of Delfini Restaurant: Kamares, Sifnos
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Cheronissos Fish tavern


Cheronissos Fish tavern, Cheronissos, Sifnos

Cheronissos, Sifnos

With tables under the tamarisks and next to the sea, we are waiting for you with traditional tastes, sea food, fresh fish from our caiques and live lobsters, right from the sea...

Cheronissos Fish tavern telephone

Cheronissos Fish tavern telephone +30 2284033119

Location of Cheronissos Fish tavern: Cheronissos, Sifnos
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Chrissopigi restaurant (Giorgos Lebessis)


Chrissopigi restaurant (Giorgos Lebessis), Chrissopigi, Sifnos

Chrissopigi, Sifnos

Top choice in many tourist guides for many years. But what makes us special? It’s simple. We don’t work we do what we love most...

Chrissopigi restaurant (Giorgos Lebessis) telephone

Chrissopigi restaurant (Giorgos Lebessis) telephone +30 2284071295

Location of Chrissopigi restaurant (Giorgos Lebessis): Chrissopigi, Sifnos
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Drimoni


Drimoni, Apollonia, Sifnos

Apollonia, Sifnos

Modern decoration, magnificent view, friendly service but mainly delicious dishes presented in a simple and elegant way...

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Drimoni telephone +30 2284031434

Location of Drimoni: Apollonia, Sifnos
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Traditional taverna Apostolis Koutouki (Apostolis’ Joint)


Traditional taverna Apostolis Koutouki (Apostolis’ Joint), Apollonia, Sifnos

Apollonia, Sifnos

Here, you shall enjoy the Greek traditional cuisine and various traditional dishes of Sifnos, such as Throubato, Mastelo and rooster cooked with wine...

Traditional taverna Apostolis Koutouki (Apostolis’ Joint) telephone

Traditional taverna Apostolis Koutouki (Apostolis’ Joint) telephone +30 2284033186

Location of Traditional taverna Apostolis Koutouki (Apostolis’ Joint): Apollonia, Sifnos
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Okyalos


Okyalos, Apollonia, Sifnos

Apollonia, Sifnos

Since 2002 the restaurant Okyalos offers in a hospitable space, reminiscent of an island house, high-quality culinary experiences...

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Okyalos telephone +30 2284032060

Location of Okyalos: Apollonia, Sifnos
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Restaurant Beautiful Sifnos


Restaurant Beautiful Sifnos, Apollonia, Sifnos

Apollonia, Sifnos

Not only just another Sifnian restaurant not only just another Sifnian corner. Beautiful Sifnos is indeed the exception...

Restaurant Beautiful Sifnos telephone

Restaurant Beautiful Sifnos telephone +30 2284033069

Location of Restaurant Beautiful Sifnos: Apollonia, Sifnos
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The cuisine of Sifnos

One of the greatest secrets of Sifnian cuisine is cooking in clay pots in a wood-fired oven. The local clay is fire-resistant, which is why it has traditionally been used for making cookware.

Must-try dishes you shouldn't miss

Mastelo: The most iconic dish of Sifnos! Lamb or goat, washed only with local red wine, flavored with plenty of dill, and placed on vine twigs inside a special clay pot (mastelo) to be steamed in the wine’s vapor without touching the bottom of the pot. Traditionally, mastelo is cooked at Easter, but nowadays, you can find it in many restaurants all year round.

Traditional clay pot mastelo in Sifnos

Revithada: The ultimate Sunday dish of Sifnos! It is slow-cooked overnight in a wood-fired oven inside a special clay pot called a "skepastaria." On Sunday morning, after church service, locals return home to enjoy this unique dish. During the summer months, you can find it served daily in restaurants. If you attend a religious feast in Sifnos, the first dish you will be served is revithada.

Traditional clay pot skepastaria in Sifnos

Revithokeftedes: Crispy, aromatic, and full of flavor! These chickpea fritters are made with coarsely ground chickpeas, herbs like marjoram, and fried until golden brown and delicious.

Capers Salad: A delicious spread made from capers and onions, slow-cooked together until they form a wonderfully aromatic and flavorful salad.

The cheeses of Sifnos: - *Gylomeni Manoura*: A spicy cheese aged in wine lees, giving it a strong, distinctive taste.
- *Chloromanoura*: A fresh version of Manoura, milder and softer.
- *Xynomyzithra*: A tangy, creamy cheese that pairs perfectly with salads.

Gylomeni Manoura, a traditional cheese from Sifnos

If you love sweets...

Sifnos will not disappoint! Biscuits and cookies, anise-flavored rings, fragrant tsoureki, baked and stovetop almond sweets, stuffed pastries with walnuts, loukoumia, and vanilla "submarine" sweet. Honeyed and aromatic pasteli. All made with pure local ingredients from the island’s traditional pastry shops and bakeries.

The wine of Sifnos

Sifnos is not widely known for its wine, unlike other Cycladic islands. Production is small and primarily done by individuals for personal consumption.

However, one unique wine produced in Sifnos is sun-dried red wine, which has an intense flavor and aroma due to its special production process.

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