Cafe Restaurant Moon
Visitors say
Great food, perfect portions, friendly and kind service, good prices. Been here more a couple of times on my trip to Petra. :-)
Such a charming place with a warm and welcoming staff, and a wonderful hostess. Guests dining at the restaurant can enjoy complimentary sunbeds with thick, comfortable mattresses – a perfect touch!
About
Cafe Restaurant Moon is a welcoming dining spot located in Petra, one of Lesvos's most charming coastal villages on the island's north coast. Petra is best known for its iconic rock formation topped by the Church of the Sweet-Kissing Virgin, and the cafes and restaurants that line its seafront promenade offer visitors a perfect place to rest and take in the relaxed pace of Aegean life. Moon sits within this convivial atmosphere, serving as a natural gathering point for both locals and travelers exploring the northern reaches of the island.
As both a cafe and a restaurant, Moon offers the kind of all-day hospitality that makes it easy to linger over a Greek coffee in the morning, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or settle in for an evening meal after a day of sightseeing or beach time. Visitors can expect the staples of the local dining scene: fresh ingredients, generous portions, and the unhurried warmth that defines hospitality on Lesvos. Whether you are passing through on a drive along the northern coast or spending a few days based in Petra, a stop at Cafe Restaurant Moon offers a comfortable and satisfying taste of everyday island life.
Before you go
What to expect
Moon occupies a spot on Petra's seafront promenade with the village's famous rock formation looming nearby — a backdrop that makes even a simple coffee feel memorable. It works as an all-day stop: morning coffee before exploring, a shaded lunch midway through the day, or a relaxed dinner as the evening light softens over the Aegean. The atmosphere is unhurried and the food is the kind of straightforward, generous cooking that locals return to.
Best time to visit
Late May through September is prime time; July and August bring the most visitors to Petra, so arrive early or late in the day to snag a promenade table.
How to get there
From Mytilene, head north on the main road through Kalloni and continue toward Petra — roughly 50-55 km by road, about an hour's drive. Once in the village, the seafront promenade is compact and easy to walk.
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Isabella Lypart Stephensen
September 2025
Great food, perfect portions, friendly and kind service, good prices. Been here more a couple of times on my trip to Petra. :-)
Randi Gulowsen
August 2025
Such a charming place with a warm and welcoming staff, and a wonderful hostess. Guests dining at the restaurant can enjoy complimentary sunbeds with thick, comfortable mattresses – a perfect touch!
Ediko
August 2025
I had the chicken with lemon and it was amazing. The stuffed zucchini flowers tasted also awesome
Danny Barr
August 2025
The food was delicious, lamb chops, lemon chicken and grilled chicken. Not sure why they served the neck though! It's clearly a hard working family, yes they could do with more staff as service was a little slow. The server however was very friendly even under stress. The sunset was beautiful, the beer cold and you are on holiday . . . Relax.
nesrin dahaoğlu
July 2025
I had a delicious feast at Cafe Moon and Restaurant The delicious flavors were made even better by the smiling Alexandra and Sofia. You should definitely try it. You'll love it👌❤️👏🥰
Kate Underwood
June 2025
Absolutely fantastic service, delicious and varied. We came for breakfast every day then sat at their complimentary sun beds right by the sea on the beach. Perfect in every way, such friendly people at Moon Cafe Restaurant and lovely food. Cannot recommend enough, our favourite at Petra.
Tim Perkins
June 2025
Friendly service. Nice beach front. ⛱️ drinks and food. Have good day thank you
Joe Graham
June 2025
Fantastic place - warm and friendly atmosphere, and great bites. Just make sure you come here and not the appalling place next door!
Dylan de Roo
June 2025
What a fantastic spot Café Restaurant Moon is! Perfectly located right on the beach, with brand-new sunbeds you can use for free as long as you order a drink. The prices are surprisingly affordable, making it even more tempting to spend a whole day here. PS: if you love desserts, try the orange pie. Absolutely fantastic on all fronts. The parasols provide full shade, which really sets them apart from the see-through ones at other beach bars. It’s great to relax in the shade without worrying about getting sunburned. The owner is incredibly friendly and really does her best to make everyone feel welcome. She’s a very kind, gentle person and provides excellent service. The dining terrace is nearly all new and looks fantastic, with comfortable chairs and spacious tables. The food is very reasonably priced, and the portions are generous. Just what you need after a day at the beach. Everything is freshly made: the pizza was loaded with toppings and served piping hot, and the Greek salad was filled with fresh tomatoes, Greek feta, and local olives. And the sunset here? Absolutely breathtaking. It’s the kind of place where you can easily spend the entire day, morning coffee, lunch in the afternoon, and a drink at sunset. Highly recommended!
Emil
September 2024
Food was unfortunately cold, and honestly did not taste of anything. I don't know if the restaurant had a bad day but the server was inside cooking food. When you walk by you literally see it almost empty except for a few people waiting for their dinner just like we did for too long. The bright white lights does not welcome you, like they do in the neighbouring restaurants. Oh, and if you have any in your company that does not understand English very well, the menu is hell to understand.
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