Kissos Tavern in Steni Dirfyos is Great Place to Experience Authentic Greek Dishes

Kissos Tavern in Steni Dirfyos proved to be a great pick! Large trees cast their shadows over the restaurant and offer rare beauty along with the fresh mountain air, creating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a tasty meal. The quaint little village of Steni Dirfyos is located in the central part of Evia, built at the height of 440 meters in the slopes of Mount Dirfys 30 km northeast of Chalkida. We spent 5 in all days in this beautiful part of the region, at the Mousiko Pandohio in Steni and the Guesthouse Vasiliki in Evia.

Kissos Tavern is in Upper Steni and was our choice on this first visit because 10 days later we were back again. I can’t highly recommend it. This is a place that never lets you down, so on the second trip, we did not bother step in another restaurant only because it was great.

Kissos Tavern in Steni Dirfyos

The location of the tavern can’t easily be missed as it is only meters from the paved central square of the village, while the stream that extends through the resort village of upper Steni is on the side, right below. Large trees cast their shadows over Kissos Tavern in Steni Dirfyos and offer rare beauty along with the fresh mountain air, creating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a tasty meal.

 

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I can’t highly recommend the KISSOS Tavern in Steni Dirfios in Evia. This is a place that never lets you down, in fact, we returned two more times after the first attempt to try it on our recent two visits to this quaint little village. Kissos Tavern enjoys a central location in lush vegetation with the water gurgling in the river below and can’t easily be missed!
If you are looking for a great place to experience original Greek dishes on your upcoming visit, you should definitely step in without hesitation. I bet there are not many places like that in the regions close to Athens! Go for its high-quality local meats cooked to perfection on the spit (Kontosouvli and Kokoretsi, but also the many other homemade local specialities. Their Rocket and cheese Salad should not be missed, but the Traditional Greek one with Tomato, Cucumber, Green Peppers and onion topped with feta cheese and oregano is freshly-cut, aromatic and just as delightful! We tried both and were delicious! Ask for their Tyropitari (cheese pie), Dolmadakia, Tyrokafteri, pan-fried courgettes. Don’t hesitate to rely on their recommendations, as the list is long and very tempting! You will not only experience excellent and professional service, but the fantastic mouthwatering food is served with a smile. #photography #instagram #capture #landscapes #instanature #naturelovers #naturephotography #landschaftsfotografie #foodphotography #foodporn #foodie
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This part of Evia boasts for meat on the spit. Get to Kissos Tavern for its high-quality local meats cooked to perfection on the spit (Kontosouvli and Kokoretsi, but also the many other homemade local specialities. Don’t miss ordering ‘Kontosouvli’ which seems to be the trademark of the Kyssos Tavern, a delicacy that you can find in several other taverns but here it is super tasty. It is a unique Greek meat delicacy just as their ‘Kokoretsi’. It’s all about large chunks of marinated pork that are skewed and secured on a spit and then slow-roasted over an open charcoal pit. The whole procedure of cooking takes place in front of your eyes, on open grills, but the secret of this one is the proper marinade, the balance of the scent, the right herbs and the grill of course.

Kissos Tavern in Steni Dirfyos

Salads and Appetizers of Steni Tavern in Evia

Ask for their Tyropitari (cheese pie), Dolmadakia, Tyrokafteri and the Pan-fried Courgettes. Every bite was exquisite and homemade. Don’t hesitate to rely on their recommendations, as the list of appetizers is long and tempting!

We avoided the rush hours and weekends because the Kissos Tavern is usually packed with people because of its popularity. All three times we were here, it was a weekday. The owners are very welcoming, the staff efficient, enjoyed mouthwatering food on all three meals we had here.

Kissos Tavern in Steni Dirfyos

Verdict

If you are looking for a great place to experience original Greek dishes on your upcoming visit to Steni in Evia, you should definitely step in the Kissos Tavern without hesitation. I bet there are not many places like that in the regions close to Athens.

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Disclaimer: I was a guest at the Kissos Tavern during this visit, but the opinions expressed in this article are, as always my own.

Have you tried the cuisine of Kissos Tavern? What was your experience like? Your comments are valuable!