Bougainvillea hides the small boat
Mikro Karavi opens through a narrow passage into a plant-covered courtyard on Trion Ierarchon, away from Chora's port road. Couples settle under basket lamps for seasonal Greek cooking: spinach pie, grilled squid, beef with cracked wheat and local louza appear without taverna-sized repetition.
The restaurant gives tables a two-hour window on busy nights, and its portions run smaller than their prices suggest. Reserve the courtyard, confirm the time limit and order one starter fewer than usual before adding dessert; sheltered side tables work better when the meltemi reaches town.
What visitors say
Mikro Karavi holds 4.3 from about 670 Tripadvisor reviews and a 2025 Travelers' Choice award; 2026 diners praise the changing menu and service while flagging small portions and booking confusion.
Good to know
Courtyard dining, Seasonal local produce, Travelers' Choice 2025, and Two hour table window
