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“Great Taverna”
Review of Xeri Elia Douskos

Xeri Elia Douskos
Ranked #7 of 28 Restaurants in Hydra Town
Certificate of Excellence
Cuisines: Greek
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Reviewed 31 May 2017

Leonard Cohen's favourite taverna. We ate here twice whilst on a walking holiday on Hydra. The food cannot be faulted and the atmosphere excellent. We sat outside and inside both very good. Two very enjoyable evenings.

Date of visit: May 2017
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Thank jerambler
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Reviewed 30 May 2017

We ate here three times! We love food and were so pleased with the authenticity of the food as well as the pleasant setting. We sat outside beneath the trees. Staff helped us to choose our meals so that we would not over-order, which is our tendency. It is an unpretentious, simply lovely setting with staff to match.

Date of visit: May 2017
Thank Sylvia L
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Reviewed 29 May 2017 via mobile

Dedicated owner, friendly, service minded staff, excellent food and drink at very moderate prices!
We returned several evenings! There was music, dancing in the street and singing!

Date of visit: May 2017
Thank Ingvar5205
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Reviewed 26 May 2017

I asked the hotel owner which restaurant would he go with his local friends and he told me that this is one of the oldest restaurants in Hydra and they serve typical Greek dishes. I went there and had the best lunch for a long time. I ordered stuffed tomatoes and fried zucchini balls and meatballs smyrni style and never regretted it. The taste is still lingering in my mouth. Obviously I could never finish all the dishes but a taste of each was out of this world!!!

Date of visit: May 2017
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2  Thank aaz148
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Reviewed 25 May 2017

Tavern Xeri Elia was recommended to us by our hotel owner as one of the oldest taverns on Hydra Island and serving traditional greek Food. We were not disappointed. Staff was very attentive, food (we had seafood ) was delicious and service was great!

Date of visit: May 2017
Thank Eva E
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