Paradiso

Paradiso Taverna sits in Agia Anna, one of Naxos's most visited beach villages about 8 km south of Naxos Town. With over 3,500 Google reviews and a consistent 4.2 rating, it has built a loyal following among both island regulars and first-time visitors looking for honest Naxian cooking in an unpretentious setting.

The taverna leans into traditional Greek hospitality and local island cuisine — the kind of cooking that draws on Naxos's unusually strong agricultural and dairy heritage. Naxos is one of the few Greek islands that produces its own potatoes, cheeses (graviera, arseniko), and beef, so what ends up on a plate here has more local character than on most Cycladic islands.

What to Expect

Paradiso Taverna operates as a full-day dining spot, opening at 9:00 AM and running through to midnight every day of the week. That range means it covers breakfast or a late morning coffee, a leisurely lunch after time on nearby Agia Anna or Plaka Beach, and a sit-down dinner well into the evening.

The setting is described as traditionally Naxian — expect a relaxed, outdoor-friendly layout typical of Cycladic tavernas, where the pace slows down and portions are generous. The menu centres on Greek island cooking: grilled meats, fresh fish and seafood, mezedes, and dishes that lean on local produce. Given the location and the taverna's own framing around Naxian identity, look for dishes featuring local graviera cheese, slow-cooked lamb or pork, and seasonal vegetables.

Pricing appears to sit in a mid-range bracket for Naxos, appropriate for a taverna of this size and reputation in a busy beach resort area.

How to Get There

Agia Anna is reachable from Naxos Town by local KTEL bus — the coastal bus route running south toward Plaka stops in the village. Journey time from Naxos Town is roughly 15–20 minutes depending on the stop. Buses run frequently in summer.

By car or scooter, follow the main coastal road south from Naxos Town through Agios Georgios and Agios Prokopios; Agia Anna is the next village. Parking is available along the road in Agia Anna, though spots fill quickly in July and August.

If you're staying further south along Plaka Beach, Paradiso Taverna is a short drive or a longer walk north along the coastal track.

Best Time to Visit

Paradiso is open year-round — or at minimum through the extended Greek tourist season — and its all-day hours make it flexible. Lunch between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM and dinner from 7:30 PM onward are the busiest windows in summer. If you're visiting in July or August, arriving slightly outside those peaks (before 12:30 PM for lunch, or after 9:00 PM for dinner) will mean shorter waits and a quieter atmosphere.

Shoulder season visits — May, June, or September — offer the same menu with noticeably fewer crowds and a more relaxed pace across the whole village.

Tips for Visiting

• Call ahead in high season. The phone number is +30 2285 042026. A reservation for dinner in July or August is worth making, given the volume of reviews suggesting consistent popularity.
• Pair lunch with the beach. Agia Anna Beach is within easy walking distance — plan a swim before or after eating rather than trying to do both in the peak midday heat.
• Ask what's local. Naxos has its own graviera PDO cheese, its own potatoes, and its own meat production. Any dish flagging these ingredients is worth ordering.
• Come with time. This is a sit-down taverna, not a fast lunch stop. Greek taverna service runs at its own pace, especially in summer.
• Check social media for seasonal updates. The Instagram account (@paradisonaxos) and Facebook page are active and likely to post any changes to hours or seasonal closures.

The Agia Anna Setting

Agia Anna is a small resort village built around a sheltered sandy beach, with a narrow working harbour and a strip of tavernas, cafes, and small hotels. It sits between the more developed Agios Prokopios to the north and the long wild stretch of Plaka Beach to the south. Eating at Paradiso Taverna here puts you within a short walk of the water, which is part of the appeal — it's a natural endpoint to a beach day on this stretch of the Naxos coast.