Group of six chefs standing on outdoor stone stairs, smiling, wearing white chef coats and aprons, with a white gate and rocky hill with trees in the background.

Dear Friends,

A heartfelt welcome to our restaurant Agora! I am very happy that you are considering visiting us during your stay in Symi.

My philosophy is to elevate Greek cuisine using fresh seasonal ingredients and local produce. We also work to minimise waste and use sustainable ingredients whenever possible, given the fragile ecosystems in the Aegean Islands.

My culinary inspiration came from my grandfather, who was also a chef and taught me traditional recipes from an early age. I still use his briam recipe in my cooking today!

I lead an expert team of young, talented chefs with a passion for creative twists on traditional Greek food.

While Symi’s terrain doesn’t look like it offers much produce, we go foraging twice a week for herbs and flowers to enhance our dishes. We work with local farmers, fishermen, cheese makers and wine growers to source quality ingredients.

Please join us for a memorable summer evening on our beautiful chef’s terrace, where you can experience refined dining, philoxenia and views across Symi harbour. We also serve guests on the romantic garden terrace adjacent to the main restaurant.

I look forward to meeting you soon,

Chris Sidiropolous

Executive Chef

Agora Restaurant / The Old Markets

Chef Chris Sidiropoulos in a white chef's coat and apron sitting outdoors in front of a stone wall and white metal gate, in Agora Restaurant, Symi
Logo with a stylized pomegranate above the word 'AGORA' in capital letters on a black background.

Reservation Information and Terms

  • If you have a severe allergy, you must let us know in advance of your visit. While we follow best practice at all times, we would like to highlight that all dishes we serve are produced in an environment where allergens are also prepared and cooked; therefore we are unable to guarantee the environment will be completely allergen-free.

  • When making your reservation request, please indicate any dietary requirements to see if these can be accommodated. Due to our unique dining experience, we are unable to cater for intolerances and dislikes. 

  • Being  a holiday island, there is no dress code, however most guests choose elegant summer attire.

  • Children are welcome to dine but we don’t offer specific children’s menus

  • The restaurant has the option of releasing your table in case you are more than 30 minutes late from the confirmed reservation time 

  • For same day reservation requests placed after 16:00, please call us directly to confirm your reservation on +30 6986 4335002.

  • Notification of any amendments to your bookings would be greatly appreciated in advance of your arrival.

  • Credit or debit card details will be required for group bookings. No show or late cancellation (less than 24 hours before time of arrival) will result in a charge of 40 euros per person on your card. For parties of 6 people or more please email us at hello@agorasymi.com or call +30 6986 435004

Woman setting a dining table on a rooftop terrace during sunset overlooking Symi, Greece in the background.