Agios Nikolaos · Restaurant

Gioma Meze

Name: Gioma Meze
Price range: €€

Gioma Meze climbs above Lake Voulismeni on Dionysiou Solomou, spreading terraces across several levels. Family-style plates, quinoa salad, sea bass, risotto and desserts sit between traditional meze and a polished resort-town menu.

Our take

The lake view demands a booking

Book the main terrace four days ahead in summer and avoid the upstairs overflow room. July 2026 diners report forgotten tables and hour-long starter waits there; order in two rounds, confirm unavailable specials before settling in and expect steps that challenge limited mobility.

What visitors say

Gioma Meze holds 4.6 from more than 2,550 Tripadvisor reviews; lake views, fish and complimentary sweets earn support, while several 2026 reports flag slow, uneven peak service.

Platforms researched: Tripadvisor. Last reviewed: August 2026.

Good to know

Lake Voulismeni terrace, Sharing plates, Travelers' Choice, and Avoid upstairs overflow

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