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Diosmos works from a side street off Gythio's harbour, trading the long fish-taverna frontage for a compact meze room. Greek staples arrive in smaller, sharper plates, making it useful for couples who want vegetables, meat and seafood without ordering a whole catch.
Saga lines Gythio's waterfront opposite Kranai island, using a fireplace in winter and quay-side tables through summer. Fish soup, red mullet, sea bream, baked octopus and greens arrive from a kitchen with enough experience to grill whole fish cleanly rather than bury it under sauce.
Treis Laloun places tables on a lively Gythio square and a wind-sheltered veranda, serving regional cooking from an owner-and-wife kitchen. Stuffed tomatoes, giant beans, fish soup, grilled squid and meatballs in sauce cover the dishes regulars remember, with vegan choices extending well past salad.
