Eating & Drinking in Sparta

There in Sparta is a wide option for meals, with most restaurants and tavernas concentrated on the main street of Paleológou - including several good psistariés towards the south end of Paleológou. One of the most famous music bars at present is Ministry opposite the Menelaion hotel.

Averof , Paleológou 77. A long-established and reasonably priced taverna with tasty Greek home cooking; outdoor tables in summer.

Diethnes , Paleológou 105. Highly rated by the locals with a wide range of traditional dishes. The interior lacks atmosphere, but a delightful garden behind with orange and lemon trees compensates.

Dionysos , 2km out on the road towards Mystra. Expensive dishes, but served with style outdoors on a summer's evening.

Finikas , Thermopylon 51. Fine taverna cum psistariá .

Semiramis , Paleológou 58. Taverna, tucked away in the basement, with a traditional Greek menu; the house speciality is roast pork with aubergine.