Posa Cheese
A trademark of the island the posa cheese or wine-cheese is prepared by allowing local goat cheese to mature submerged in red wine, granting it its famous capricious flavor.
Pligouri
is notable local specialty made of lightly ground wheat, usually found accompanying pork.
Pitaridia
The pitaridia a handmade cousin of the lasagna, boiled in the broth juice, traditionally served in weddings and festivities.
Barbara
During the celebration of St Barbara the local housewives prepare the dessert known as Barbara composed of boiled wheat with tahini, sugar, almonds, nuts, raisins, pomegranate, cinnamon, rose water, orange skin and spices.
Lampropites
The lampropites mark the coming of Easter. Those are cheese pies shaped like deep bowls filled with fresh unsalted mizithra cheese mashed with fresh eggs and yeast.
Katimeria
The katimeria are fried cheese pies served with syrup
Marmarites
The marmarites are the traditional pancakes baked on marble (marmaro) hence the name, served with sugar or honey, or dipped in egged and refried.
Afrena
The afrena or eftazima are fermented breads whose yeast is made from the foam of boiled chickpeas and laurel leaves.
Lazari
The Lazari or lazarakia is a type of white wheat bread prepared on the Sunday of Lazaros.
Kanelada
The traditional beverage Kanelada is made of cinnamon
Alefaskia
The Alefaskia a tea like herb found on the island. Also noted for their taste are the local wines and the thyme honey.

The island has hundreds of restaurants and taverns. Kos restaurants vary in style. There are traditional Greek taverns next to upscale restaurants with international and gourmet dishes. The majority of Kos restaurants are found in the tourist places of the island, such as in Kos Town, Agios Stefanos, Kardamena, Kefalos, Mastihari, Tigaki, Lambi and Zia. Choose a table by the beach or with excellent view to the sea. The trendy looking restaurants at the waterfront in Kos town are very touristic as a rule of thumb. However, the small backstreets in Kos have plenty of really good restaurants serving excellent food as well. The choice of dishes varies from typical Greek to more sophisticated French cuisines.

Here are some lovely restaurants in Kos.

Caravan Restaurant
Caravan Restaurant is a popular family-owned restaurant located on the Amerika Street in Kos Town. They offer excellent traditional Greek dishes with quick and efficient service from breakfast to late night dining. The atmosphere is friendly and ideal for families. You do not need to worry about rushing to move on when you have finished your meal. Try their steak - it is amazing!

Taverna Barbas
Taverna Barbas is a small and busy grill house that serves fabulous Greek specialties. Their Chicken Souvlaki basically melts in your mouth! This restaurant is also known for its delicious cooked meals. They always offer fantastic service, which is the reason why most locals and tourists keep returning.

Karnagio
Karnagio is probably the best fish restaurant on the island. The owner goes fishing every day to ensure his customers get the best fish available. Their stuffed squid, pot-baked prawns and fish soup are among the favorites of many locals and tourists. The delightful see breeze near the setting is enticing as well. About 10 minutes up the beach from Tigaki towards Kos town

Canadeza
Canadeza is a pizzeria that also serves different types of grilled meat dishes. Nice atmosphere with tables both inside and outside the restaurant.

Pote tin Kiriaki
Pote tin Kiriaki (Never on Sunday), the most genuine and picturesque ouzeri on the island, is well known for its traditional Greek cuisine. They serve exciting delights such as fried mussels, grilled chops and pancetta. The place is popular among the local population.

La Prima Restaurant & Café
La Prima Restaurant is an excellent sunny place to dine on Diagora Square. They are known for their fresh seafood and other fantastic Mediterranean dishes. You will surely enjoy their amiable staff and authentic Greek food without worrying about rushing through your meal.

Olympiada Restaurant
Olympiada is a family-owned business specializing on Greek cuisines. It is an unpretentious restaurant that serves several stuffed dishes such as stuffed tomatoes, aubergine and zucchini. They are known for their amazing food and lovely service from breakfast to late night dining.

Active Baguettes
If you are looking for a snack, try Active Baguettes on Kanari Street. Niko, the owner of the place, and his wife serve the best baguettes and almost all sorts of sandwiches with fresh juices or a warm coffee. This snack bar is a perfect spot for coffee breaks and chitchats.

Crepa Mania
Crepa Mania is a little snack bar on the island. They serve savory sandwiches, delicious crepes and good coffee. Its outdoor setting is a perfect spot to watch the world go by.

Petrus
Petrus is a classy bistro-wine bar with European-Greek menu and a pinch of French cousin. Excellent barbeque and a fantastic selection of cold salads. The chicken stuffed with ham and parmesan is highly recommended.

Broadway
Broadway is one of the most popular restaurants located at the heart of Kos Town. They are known for their inviting and sweet-smelling home-cooked American cuisine. You will surely enjoy your food with a glass of the restaurant`s own wine and great service. You would definitely want to visit the place again.

Cuvee Restaurant
Cuvee Restaurant is not only known for its delicious food and gorgeous ambience, but also for its elite blends of grapes and wines. Their scrumptious dishes include Caprese salad, baby lamb plate and Halva. We suggest you choose a table near the window to watch the gorgeous sunset over Bodrum.

Delon Pub Restaurant
If you are looking for a venue where the atmosphere is cozy, come to Delon Pub. They offer the best English cuisine in town from early morning to late night. Kostas, the funny waiter at the place, teams up with his lovely wife as they make certain that every customer is served excellently.

Taverna Mike
Taverna Mike serves fresh Greek cuisine and seafood. Mike, the owner of the place, always offers lovely advice on what appropriate wine to pair up with his dishes. You can expect that everything here is absolutely a great value for your money.

Tavern Elia
This place is a known to be one of the great family restaurants in town. At Elia, you can enjoy an authentic Greek way of dining from their uniquely decorated ambience to their fantastic selection of many small dishes. Their prices are very reasonable paired up by an excellent service.

Platanos
Platanos restaurant is situated in the center of the village of Kos, in the most historical location of Hyppocrates plane tree, just next to the ancient Castle. The restaurant offers a variety of Greek and international cuisine and the cafe serves special desserts.

El Greco
El Greco is a lovely restaurant located in Mastichari. This is a restaurant with quality dishes and warm hospitality. There is a wide range of meat dishes to choose from. A well-stocked wine cellar boasts regional wines and international known labels as well as champagne for special occasions.

Fat Olive
Fat Olive is a family-run restaurant situated right on the beautiful sandy beach of Kardamena. The restaurant specializes in Greek traditional food and prides for the pure ingredients from local farms. From seafood to pasta dishes, everything is prepared with special care providing customers with the finest selection of Greek fare.

Genesis
Genesis is a lovely Greek restaurant with family atmosphere and fantastic views to the seaport of Kardamena. From breakfast to dinner, Genesis has Greek menu, highly recommended for its generous portions and good taste. It has a well-stocked bar with wines from local regions and known labels from international production.

Jakes
Jakes is a beautiful restaurant located at a busiest street of Kardamena. The restaurant has become famous for the tasty Greek dishes and the full English breakfast. It offers a variety of burgers and homemade dishes.