Visitors say
The gyros was delicious, but what truly stole the show was the sauce! Perfect texture, amazing flavor, and just the right balance – it complemented the meat without overpowering it. Fast service and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
My favourite place in Petra hands down. We have tried their moussakka, gyros, pork and chicken souvlaki, grilled veggies.. all of them were delicious and the atmosphere of the place is the cherry on top of the cake!
About
Tucked into the heart of Petra, Kalderimi takes its name from the ancient cobblestone paths that once connected the villages of Lesvos, and that spirit of unhurried tradition runs through everything the place offers. Petra itself is one of the most beloved destinations on the island, dominated by the great volcanic rock that rises dramatically from the village centre and crowned by the church of Panagia Glykofiloussa. In this setting, Kalderimi serves as a natural gathering point for visitors and locals alike, offering food, drink, and the kind of easy hospitality that the Aegean is known for.
A stop at Kalderimi is as much about atmosphere as it is about what arrives at the table. The name evokes the texture of old Lesvos — handlaid stone lanes, whitewashed walls, the slow rhythm of village life — and a place that carries this identity tends to lean into regional character rather than away from it. Expect the honest pleasures of a well-run Greek establishment: local ouzo and tsipouro, perhaps mezedes sourced close to home, and coffee taken at whatever pace the afternoon demands.
For visitors exploring the Petra area after climbing to the hilltop church or wandering the handsome Ottoman-era mansion of Vareltzidaina nearby, Kalderimi offers a welcome place to rest and take stock. It represents what is most appealing about travel on Lesvos — the sense that the island has not traded its soul for convenience, and that the best moments here are the unhurried ones.
Before you go
What to expect
You will likely find yourself staying longer than planned — a glass of tsipouro arrives with small bites, the afternoon light falls across old stone, and there is little reason to hurry. Kalderimi sits right in the flow of Petra village life, so the table beside you might be locals catching up or travellers cooling down after the climb to the hilltop church.
Best time to visit
April through October suits a visit well; summer evenings draw a lively crowd, while spring and autumn offer a quieter pace.
How to get there
Petra is about an hour's drive north from Mytilene along the main road toward the north coast; Kalderimi is in the centre of the village and easy to find on foot once you have parked.
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Clare Foster
October 2025
Please do not leave Petra without coming to this restaurant!!!! The food is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the fillet mignon, cooked to perfection, so tender and juicy. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. We ate out at several restaurants but this was by far our favourite place so much so we ate here 3 times!! An absolute must you will not be disappointed.
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Michaela Vuklisevicova
August 2025
Everything was perfect. We had pita bread, tzatziki, grilled vegetable and chicken gyros plate. Portions are generous and the food is delicious. They also have a lovely garden area where you can dine or you can take a gyros in pita bread to go. Thank you!
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Eren İMDAT
August 2025
The gyros was delicious, but what truly stole the show was the sauce! Perfect texture, amazing flavor, and just the right balance – it complemented the meat without overpowering it. Fast service and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
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Lena
August 2025
We read good opinions and were totally disappointed after visiting. Sarcastic waiter’s answers and comments, cold meat in hot giros, lamb souvlaki with blood, small portions with high prices and a waitress doing make up in a toilet. And diarrhoea at least in a 20 minutes after eating and leaving the place. Don’t recommend
Owner Response
It is good to mention these kind words of yours while you are in the place so that we can answer you on the merits and correct if there is something you did not like. In retrospect, such comments are not taken into account without a prior complaint in the place and we consider them to be nonsense.<br>You will not get a single ❤️ unfortunately.spam🥵<br>Nice photo looks great 👍
efekan cakmak
July 2025
My favourite place in Petra hands down. We have tried their moussakka, gyros, pork and chicken souvlaki, grilled veggies.. all of them were delicious and the atmosphere of the place is the cherry on top of the cake!
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Ozan Şenbay
July 2025
Best gyros ever. We tried pork and chicken, both were great. Also hot fresh pita bread makes the experience more interesting. It makes you want to come back again only for this gyros from Turkey. Thank you. I highly recommend.
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andrea burnand
July 2025
Absolutely delicious food and wine. The chargrilled chicken was so tasty, perfect with a Greek salad and tzatziki. Also came with fries and warm herby pitta bread. €41 euros including a beer and half litre of house wine. Highly recommend, the menu is extensive including traditional Greek dishes. The setting is simply beautiful, in the shadow of the famous church in Petra - a gem of a place will definitely come back
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Alan Burns
July 2025
Another superb restaurant. Lovely setting on the cobbled streets in amongst trees. I had a delightful fillet mignon and my partner had the lovely mousakka. A wonderful place. Had the amazing Pork souvlaki 2 nights ago.
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Arda Levent
June 2025
We came here as advised by a local; drive from Mythiline. We have tried many gyros and this is one of top theee. Amazing with Nissiopi local beer. A must try and eat!
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Renee Fenker
June 2025
The food was excellent, pita was fresh ans delicious. The meat was tender and juicy. We got a pita wrap kalameri & the meat mix grill- and it was fantastic. The server was not at all friendly and very curt with us.... there was another server with other tables who was kind but ours was not. They gave us a little cake as a surprise and it was light, sweet and delicious. Lots of cats hanging around here tho (more than I've seen elsewhere) and so I had some bites on my legs from insects. I'd likely not sit on the cushions next time.....
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