Wat bezoekers zeggen
The arancini spanakorizo, the schnitzels and the chicken bacon fillet with graviera sause were particularly amazing. Really nice food and service! Congrats
I think this is one of the best restaurants in Mitilini. Food and service are excellent and the prices are very reasonable. Prawn risotto is heavenly and so are the other food. Try also the weekly specials menu!
Over ons
Weggestopt in de buurt van het rustige dorp Alyfada is Kokkini Patata — Grieks voor 'Rode Aardappel' — een van die aandoenlijk benoemde plekken die al vóór u naar binnen stapt een ontspannen, nuchter karakter uitstralen. De naam alleen al suggereert de eerlijke, sobere gastvrijheid die het beste van het dorpsleven op Lesbos kenmerkt, waar goed eten en oprechte warmte belangrijker zijn dan vertoon. Gelegen in een deel van het eiland waar meer eilandbewoners komen dan touringcars, voelt een bezoek hier al als een kleine ontdekking op zich.
Bezoekers kunnen rekenen op het soort ervaring dat het landelijke Lesbos zo de moeite waard maakt: eenvoudige, bevredigende gerechten bereid met lokale ingrediënten, koude dranken op een warme middag en het ongehaaste tempo dat de dorpen in het binnenland van het eiland zo vanzelfsprekend lijken te bewaren. Of het nu functioneert als café, informele eetgelegenheid of tussenstop langs de weg voor reizigers die het eiland doorkruisen, Kokkini Patata belichaamt de geest van de authentieke Egeïsche pleisterplaats — een plek waar het gesprek moeiteloos op gang komt en waar niemand haast heeft om verder te gaan.
Voor wie de dorpen en landschappen buiten de bekendere kustplaatsen verkent, zijn plekken als Kokkini Patata precies wat een reis naar Lesbos een doorleefd in plaats van een kant-en-klaar gevoel geeft. De omgeving biedt de olijfgaarden en golvende heuvels die kenmerkend zijn voor de stillere uithoeken van het eiland, en een stop hier past natuurlijk bij een rit door de dorpen van het hartland van het eiland. Het is precies het soort plek dat u aan vrienden vertelt wanneer ze vragen waar u het echte Lesbos heeft gevonden.
Voor uw bezoek
Wat u kunt verwachten
De naam verraadt al wat u kunt verwachten: u trekt een stoel bij, bestelt iets eenvoudigs en lekkers, en voelt u zich binnen een paar minuten volledig op uw gemak. Het publiek bestaat voornamelijk uit locals, het tempo is ontspannen en een koud drankje 's middags groeit moeiteloos uit tot een langere stop. Zonder pretentie, maar oprecht gastvrij.
Beste tijd om te gaan
Lente en vroege herfst zijn het prettigst; juli en augustus zijn warmer en drukker.
Hoe er te komen
Kokkini Patata ligt op loopafstand van het centrum van Mytilini, slechts een paar minuten van de haven en de hoofdstraten — een auto is niet nodig.
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Visitor Reviews
Jeff Paffett
January 2026
We were lucky enough to be in Mytilene when this restaurant was celebrating the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau. They created a wonderful and authentic French meal. The owners were so friendly and informative about the food. I can't wait to try their regular menu, the next time I'm in Mytilene. Update: We visited this restaurant again on 10 January and were able to sample their regular menu. We decided to have a few meze and the beef carpaccio was one of the best we've eaten. We had some wonderful, juicy, mushrooms with spring rolls stuffed with smoked aubergines and moussaka croquettes, which was a very interesting twist on the original. @chefvorak and @amalia_maniati made us very welcome. I think this is our favourite restaurant on the island now!
Owner Response
Thank you for your excitement and kind support. We hope to see you again with our regular menu or maybe an another occasional meal 😊
John Patlakas
December 2025
The arancini spanakorizo, the schnitzels and the chicken bacon fillet with graviera sause were particularly amazing. Really nice food and service! Congrats
Owner Response
Thank you for your kind words and the photos you shared. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
Ram Lan
November 2025
I think this is one of the best restaurants in Mitilini. Food and service are excellent and the prices are very reasonable. Prawn risotto is heavenly and so are the other food. Try also the weekly specials menu!
Panos DenLeo
October 2025
If there is a must eat place in Mytilene then this is Kokkini Patata (red potato) Located at the fun center of the city (Ladadika) offers a wide choice of meals including vegetarian options. The food is great as it is typical Greek but with a touch that upgrades it. I would love to keep describing it but I rather name two of my favorite dishes and that will explain it - fried olives - moussaka croquettes Go and try it, it worths the visit
Ata Atadil
September 2025
Extremely flavorful food, wonderful hospitality, and truly the highlight of our Lesvos trip! 🎉 We stopped by to reserve a table for the next day, and Chef Mike personally made the arrangement. Even though it was our first time meeting him, he went over the menu in detail and immediately made us feel at home! When dining at the restaurant, we noticed Amalia visiting each table, taking time to share the story behind each menu item, and having a genuine conversation with each guest. It truly felt like dining with good friends! 😊 Every item we tasted was rich in flavor, extremely delicious, and generously portioned! Chef Mike, if you happen to read this: With a longer stay in Lesvos, we would have dined at your restaurant every night without hesitation, just as you said! We instantly became your loyal guests from Florida! We can’t wait to come back and end our dinners with those cinnamon shots again! Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality! 💙
Owner Response
Dear Ata!<br>Thank you for your kind words, thanks for your support and we appreciate your excitement!<br>We try to handle every costumer on a way we like to be handled, with love and professionalism. <br>As you understand we love food, we love cooking and we care our customers. <br>We hope to see you on your next trip and we can talk about that cinnamon shots. Give our regards to your lovely wife, regards<br>Chef Mike
Ceyda Kırbaş
September 2025
The best pasta we ate in a while! My dad do not eat pasta normally, he also loved it. Chicken was also very delicious. You can find love and kindness in this place:) Definitely our dinner spot in Mytilene for the next trip.
Owner Response
Dear Customer, thank you for your nice review and your kind words. We ar delighted to hear that your Dad liked the pasta and you enjoyed your visit to our restaurant. See you next time, hopefully soon :-)
Lucian Luca
July 2025
A Must-Visit in Mytilini! 🌟 If you come to Mytilini, do yourself a favor and eat here! The food is absolutely incredible — every dish is bursting with rich, authentic flavors that will leave you speechless. You can really taste the love and care that goes into the cooking. On top of that, the staff are some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet — warm, welcoming, and always ready with a smile. They make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Amazing food, unforgettable tastes, and truly lovely people. Don’t miss this place! Thank you Kokkini Patata!!!
Ferhat Micoogullari
May 2025
No, no, no, no you shouldn’t miss this place. Very delicious food from my Greek brothers, excellent service, great hospitality, traditional cuisine. Made and served with love!!! definitely we will come back and visit this lovely place again!!
Ozlem Micoogullari
May 2025
Very nice restaurant with nice owners and good food. Imam is one of the best aubergine dishes I have ever eaten. Amalia was very friendly and nice lady. I will come back ❤️
Habiba Allam
April 2024
We were a big group so we tried many things. Main review is that the starters are incredible and even beat the main dishes. The service is also amazing and the owner is incredibly kind and generous. Detailed review: The Kokkini Patata salad was very unique and really good. The Bruschetta is HEAVENLY... Tje mixture of caramelized onions (sweet) with grilled vegetables is very smart and it was my favorite dish. The Zucchini rolls were also great and I would say are a safe bet. Fried olives (we got on the house) were also unique and pretty loved. Feta Saganaki I had mixed feelings about... it was pretty intense but people on the table loved it. it's pretty controversial. The caramelized chicken was a solid 7/10. The home made kebab was was really nice (8/10). The mushroom risotto was a great vegan option! P.S. some pictures feature halfly eaten plates because we were impatient to wait for pictures.
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