Kantina Tarti
Visitors say
It has a wonderful atmosphere. We came here every evening during our three-day stay in Tarti. Kostas is an execelent person. Thanks to him. We were very pleased. I highly recommend it.
A lovely beach bar with a small selection of food. We got some really good sandwiches and tried their coffee, smoothies and cocktails, which were all very good. The people are very sweet, the music not too loud and the beach is amazing !
About
Tucked into the quiet village of Tarti in the northeastern reaches of Lesvos, Kantina Tarti is the kind of unpretentious roadside café that defines the unhurried rhythm of island life. Simple, welcoming, and rooted in the local community, it serves as a gathering point for villagers and a welcome stop for travellers passing through the olive-covered hills of this lesser-visited corner of the island. Whether you pull up on a motorcycle winding through the back roads or arrive on foot after exploring the surrounding countryside, the kantina offers a chance to pause, breathe in the rural air, and reconnect with the slower pace that makes Lesvos so distinctive.
Expect the honest essentials of a Greek village café: strong coffee, cold drinks, and perhaps light snacks to keep you going. The charm here lies not in elaborate menus but in the atmosphere — a shaded spot to sit, a chance to exchange a few words with a local, and the particular pleasure of refreshing yourself somewhere that feels genuinely off the tourist trail. Visiting Kantina Tarti is less about what you consume and more about the experience of stumbling upon a real slice of everyday Lesbian village life, far from the bustle of Mytilene or the crowded beaches of summer. For those exploring Lesvos with curiosity and an open itinerary, it is exactly the kind of stop worth making.
Before you go
What to expect
A shaded table outside a village kantina, the scent of strong Greek coffee, and the unhurried company of locals going about their day — that is what Kantina Tarti delivers. It sits among the olive groves of northeastern Lesvos, the kind of place where a cold drink and ten quiet minutes feel genuinely restorative.
Best time to visit
Open through the warmer months; late spring and early autumn bring pleasant temperatures and quiet back roads.
How to get there
From Mytilene, head northeast along the eastern coast roads toward the village of Tarti — roughly a 25-30 minute drive. The kantina sits in the village itself and is easy to spot as you pass through.
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Ozgur AKDESIR
September 2025
It has a wonderful atmosphere. We came here every evening during our three-day stay in Tarti. Kostas is an execelent person. Thanks to him. We were very pleased. I highly recommend it.
Katja Borchorst
August 2025
A lovely beach bar with a small selection of food. We got some really good sandwiches and tried their coffee, smoothies and cocktails, which were all very good. The people are very sweet, the music not too loud and the beach is amazing !
Semih Yalçın
July 2025
Five stars without a doubt. Not too much sunbeds means not too much crowd and noise. So you can relax perfectly and even sleep deeply by the sound of the waves. Food is good enough to calming your hunger and the prices are fair. We've spent the noon 'til evening and it was one of the best. Last but not least, the crew was very friendly. It' s definitely a place I'd like to come back to.
Onur Dedeu9
July 2025
Great people, amazing cocktails, good variety of snack in a chill atmosphere! Wonderful beach club to spend a day!
Chris Zee
June 2025
Awesome little beach bar/cantine with great snacks and drinks at the most amazing beach!!!
Robert Darling
June 2025
Excellent mojitos and quite potent (a word suitably used by another reviewer). Lovely staff and owners, great setting, nice tunes. Many thanks!
Lida H
September 2023
My second time here on Lesvos, and yet, still, this is my favorite spot on the island. A small cafe tucked away at the far end of Tarti beach. Run by the kindest people. You’ll find tasty and affordable snacks and drinks accompanied with a laidback atmosphere. All surrounded by the clearest waters of the Aegean Sea. A dream.. and a place to come back to time and time again.
sueevie (sueevie)
September 2022
Excellent service from the friendly team. Lovely freshly made baguettes, toasties and freshly squeezed orange juice, ideal for breakfast. Opened around 10am. Free sun beds with good shades right at the water’s edge. They have a good list of cocktails at 7€. Enjoyed a potent Negroni or two. Good WiFi even down on the beach. Very laid back, good music at night and a relaxed vibe - just loved it. Well done guys!
mickey neumann
August 2022
Magical place, great atmosphere, wonderful service, excellent food, very beautiful beach. A special place, highly recommended.
JoeJoe S
August 2021
what a gem this place is. with all the greek tavernas around, cantina tarti stands out big time. with a simple menu of hamburgers, sandwiches and hot-dogs, great cocktails, cool play lists and a great atmosphere, this is heaven on earth. thanks for the smiles, the food, the drinks and the atmosphere.
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