Antonis Traditional Taverna with Panoramic View at Kagiani of Lesvos Featured

Travel to Kayianni, the village amphitheatrically built on Kayia Hill, and, just 6.5 kilometers away from the Lesvos capital of Mytilene, discover Antonis, the traditional taverna right by the church of the Taxiarches.

Formerly the village café, Antonis traditional Taverna benefits from an unparalleled natural setting and a long history in Lesvian cuisine that have led it to evolve into a major pole of attraction to the charming small village.

Run by three generations of the same family, Antonis Taverna makes a plethora of traditional Greek dishes available to patrons eager to discover the unique flavors of the Aegean and savor the panorama from the Taverna’s balcony.  It is the perfect place in which to enjoy local and national specialties cooked with the care and attention the family has been placing in all of its dishes from the first day of operations.

Have a taste of homemade ‘ambelofasoula’ (string beans), ’ dolmades’ (a delicious dish of meat balls wrapped up in cabbage leaves), aubergine fritters, courgette flowers stuffed with white cheese, delectable meat balls, grilled octopus, kalamari or the freshest fish while taking in some wonderful far-reaching views of Mytilene and the Asia minor shore. As Antonis Taverna is popular all through the year, do not forget to place a phone booking and reserve yourself a table on Antonis’ highly-popular veranda.


Antonis Taverna promises to impress you with its idyllic environment and hospitality, its plethora of extremely well-cooked dishes, the aroma of its highly palatable ouzo and amazing panoramic views. All you need to do is travel the 6.5 kilometer distance between Mytilene and Kayia Hill, and avail yourself of its hospitality and broad range of traditional flavors. Whether you are keen to become familiar with the traditional cuisine of Lesvos or take in the wonderful unlimited views, Antonis taverna is the perfect culinary hideout year round.