Some trips you plan. Others sneak up on you after hearing about caramelized onion fava or a friend who swears he had the best shrimp pasta of his life in Syros. That’s often how the most memorable road trips begin — with a craving, a spark of curiosity, and a wide-open appetite for discovery.

This time, the road led to Syros, a Cycladic island with a dual soul: Catholic and Orthodox, cosmopolitan yet unmistakably Greek. Between neoclassical mansions and seaside tavernas, it’s the kind of place where driving and savoring go hand in hand — where distances are short, but pleasures are long.

And to fuel us in the perfect way, we made some excellent food stops that deliciously enhanced our experience and understanding of this magnificent island. What follows is our guide to Syros’ best places to eat.

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