For fashionable, non-pretentious, fine dining on Patmos, this Tuscan villa at the sea's edge is the place. Where else could you find light jazz filling the air, a fresh arugula salad with shaved Parmesan, shrimp baked in filo, and filet mignon, all accompanied by an exclusively Greek wine list Nowhere but Benetos, where the owners, Benetos and his American wife Susan Matthaiou, have made it their goal to give Greeks and their visitors "a night out" from what they will find anywhere else on these islands. Their winning recipe begins with the freshest and finest local ingredients, mostly from their own organic garden and from nearby waters. The regular menu strikes primarily Greek notes with its appetizers, and the occasional Asian note with its entrees; daily specials reflect the best fresh materials available. With only 12 tables on offer, you must reserve yours several days in advance during high season.
