Leros like many other Greek islands offers a gastronomic experience to every visitor with local food specialities made by local housewives, in the cafes, restaurants and the taverns, where the most tastiest and simple food is served. Leros culinary feast is based mainly on regional products,like, fresh fish, various pies and tartes, the delicious local cheese myzithra and tsitsiri and the local honey made out of thyme.
In Leros island, the simple and authentic cuisine is dominant in all places. The local cuisine of Leros is beyond the typical Greek food and cuisine of the package and mass tourism, is a cuisine as fascinating as the unique architecture of the island, the unique landscape and the hospitality of its friendly inhabitants, who will welcome you, with a simple code of contact and communication. You will not find on Leros upmarket restaurants, nor typical Greek taverns full of hordes of tourists in Leros anyway.
The island of Leros that is surrounded by the Aegean sea has a unique tradition in fish dishes. The island’s blue waters are very rich in fishes with a huge variety of different species therefore giving the local families numerous possibilities for the culinary choices every day. Traditional Greek fish dishes are characterized by many unique variations. You can enjoy fresh fish especially at Panteli, and also in more remote areas like Xerokambo and Blefouti having a view to the sea.
Although Leros island is one of those islands where seafood is an important part of a family’s daily meals, it does not mean that meat dishes are entirely absent from the local cuisine. In Leros the visitor will find many tasty and traditional recipes. Lamb, pork, chicken, goat, beef, and other meat products like sausages are served in the local taverns and restaurants. Meat is another main dish of every home in Leros but also in all local eateries. In Platanos and Agia Marina you will taste the typical Greek Souvlaki with pita bread.
The women of Leros know how to charm your taste with their cooking and especially with their various vegetable dishes cooked with a lot of olive oil . All kinds of fresh vegetables can be found on Leros like , squashes, fresh beans, aubergines, tomatoes, okras and green paprika are some of the basic ingredients of the local vegeterian food.
