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In Zia, the most touristic village of Kos, on the slopes of Mount Dikaios, the Oromedon restaurant serves Dodecanese and, in general, classic Greek cuisine and is considered one of the best restaurants of its kind on the island.

Zia in Kos is the most mountainous village of the island and, clearly, the most touristy spot after its capital. As almost all the texts written about it show, it owes its glory to the exceptional view that embraces a large part of the island and allows the eye to stretch unobstructed to the sea.

What, however, makes it even more interesting is something that hyper-touristy areas are rarely known for: good food.

Despite the fact that moderate restaurant suggestions are common in such cases, this is not the case in the case of Zias. On the contrary, Oromedon – the guardian of the village’s culinary quality – stands like a guard at its entrance.

Having dined several times at the restaurant, we had the opportunity to meet the family – the parents, in the first place – who had the idea and the courage, about 30 years ago, to create a refuge of quality food in an era when Zia had no connection with the bustling tourist destination it is today.

Today, the baton and responsibility for managing and maintaining quality have been taken over by the family's son, Yiannis.

The kitchen, however, and everything that comes out of it, is under the watchful eye of Mrs. Soula, the mother. And this guarantees not only quality but also the preservation of the culinary tradition, that of the Dodecanese in general, and that of Greece in general.

One of the secrets of the restaurant’s culinary excellence is also the use of the traditional wood-fired oven. The slow cooking and the aromas of the fuel give the dishes a distinctive character. It makes no sense to mention them by name, bearing in mind that, as is the case in all serious restaurants, the proposal made to the customer often changes.

What we dare to recommend, though, because we are certain that it will always be present, are two desserts and, to be exact, the baklava and the bougatsa.

The delicious food, however, is not the only reason that will make you climb the restaurant stairs. Something unusual for a small village, the wine cellar of Oromedes She is rich and bold in her choices. She doesn’t just cater to customers who want a wine on their table. If you are a friend and connoisseur of wine, you will be pleased with her.

Finally, aside from the food and wine, there are also the different options offered by the venue, depending on the view that appeals to you the most. At this point, Yannis Papakostantinou will guide you and you will choose the spot that appeals to you the most.