Island

Island Review

Claim a place at the bar of this sophisticated and pricey venue and observe the fashionable exchange air kisses while casting an eye around to see who's watching. People come in waves: some early for drinks, some late for dancing, and some flowing from the bar to the restaurant to the disco in this complex. Palm trees, bamboo, flowering shrubs, and staggered terraces create an elegant and slightly exotic backdrop for one of the city's hottest summer hangouts; inside, it is all white sofas and billowing drapes, outside the main terrace's gigantic red awnings excite the eye. Experienced chef Nikos Skliras oversees the restaurant's creative Mediterranean cuisine, using ingredients such as saffron and feta. It comes at a price, but you can sample some of these flavors at the bar for less. While there, get going with the simply exquisite tapas.