Greek restaurant
Helios
Greek and Turkish cooking share the menu at this seafront restaurant on Patina in the Fari Islands, where lamb chops, moussaka and a lobster-laden seafood platter come with open sea views and sunsets over the water.
The story
Helios sits by the water on Patina, and the setting does much of the work: a soft ocean breeze, a quiet and intimate mood, and a clear view as the sun drops into the sea. It suits couples well, yet families are looked after too, with simple mashed potatoes and beef made for small children. The kitchen brings Greek and Turkish traditions together on one menu. Fried eggplant with sauce and sweet feta, shrimp in tomato sauce, kebabs and lamb chops stand out, alongside moussaka, a comforting dish made with Turkish flour and a large seafood platter with lobster meant for sharing. On celebration nights such as Eid, music adds to the evening.
Good to know
TAGGG AI- ✦Plan ahead, since the restaurant opens only a couple of days each week.
- ✦Come for sunset, when the seating looks straight out over the water.
- ✦Order the fried eggplant with sweet feta, the lamb chops or the lobster seafood platter to share.