Afeilianes · South Pelion · Since the Voulgari family began
A family taverna where the wood-fire oven has not stopped burning, and every dessert is made by hand — the only one of its kind in Pelion.
Our Story
Tucked into the slope of Afeilianes, a quiet hamlet above Platania in South Pelion, To Ktima has been the Voulgari family's home and kitchen for generations. The view stretches across olive terraces to the open sea — and on a clear evening, to Skiathos.
What began as a place to feed neighbors and travelers has become a small destination of its own: an unhurried meal under the vine, cooked the way it has always been cooked here.
The Kitchen
At the heart of the kitchen is a traditional wood-fire oven, lit every service. The slow heat is what gives our melanzani its caramelized edges, our oven-baked dishes their depth, and our breads their crust. Nothing about it is for show — it's simply how the food is meant to taste.
A Pelion First
We are the only taverna in Pelion that makes its entire dessert menu in-house, by hand, every day. Pistachio cream, chocolate tart, panna cotta, lemon meringue, walnut cake — recipes refined over years in our own kitchen. Ask for the sweet plate at the end of your meal. It is not an afterthought here; it is the reason many guests return.
"The appetisers are at Michelin level."
Radu F. — Local Guide, Google Reviews
Set with Pelion honey and seasonal fruit.
Cream over a buttered shortcrust, sprinkled green.
Dark, dense, made fresh each morning.
★★★★★
"Incredible! Best fava beans so far and the melanzani in the oven was a dream."
★★★★★
"Great view and delicious food. Don't forget to ask for their sweet plates afterward!"
★★★★★
"Such a great surprise. The appetisers are at Michelin level."
Visit Us
We are in Afeilianes, just above Platania in South Pelion. Reservations are warmly recommended, especially at sunset.