# Paradisio Vlychadia (Kalymnos, Greece)

> Family-run seafood restaurant on the pebble beach of Vlychadia, on the south coast of Kalymnos (Dodecanese, Greece), opened in 1995 by Nomiki and Ilias as a small taverna. Fresh fish from their own local fishermen, bread baked in house, Kalymnian dishes, local wine, a concept store, and weddings and events by the sea for up to 140 guests.

Also spelled: Vlichadia, Vlyhadia (Greek: Βλυχάδια). Not to be confused with Vlychada on Santorini or Crete.

## Key facts
- Name: Paradisio Vlychadia (also known as Paradisio Kalymnos)
- Location: on Vlychadia beach, Kalymnos 852 00, Greece, a short drive from the port town of Pothia
- Coordinates: 36.9314233, 26.9659887
- Phone: +30 22430 22764
- Season: May to early November
- Opening hours: every day 09:30 to midnight; coffee and breakfast from 09:30, then lunch and dinner; kitchen open all day
- People: Giannis runs the dining room and reception; Michalis (second generation) leads the kitchen; Nomiki still makes the traditional recipes; Ilias is the face of the restaurant
- Name: the taverna was first called "Paradise"; the family chose "Paradisio" because "Paradise" could not be registered
- Favourite dishes: tuna fillet, fylla; locals love the prime cuts (tomahawk, picanha, ribeye) and pork
- Fish of the day: whatever the local fishermen bring, e.g. grouper, red mullet, red porgy, gilthead sea bream
- Wine: only Greek grape varieties, from top Greek wineries
- Desserts: ice creams, halva mousse, chocolate cream
- Bar: cocktails and spirits, served all day (beach bar)
- Full menu served all day (09:30 to midnight); a light beach snack menu is available additionally until 17:00
- Getting there: about 6 km from Pothia (5-10 minutes by car); free parking right next to the restaurant for guests; buses are rare (1-2 a day); taxi roughly EUR 12 from Pothia, EUR 20 from Massouri
- Beach: shallow, calm water, very good for small children; sunbeds and umbrellas; very sheltered when the strong north wind (meltemi) blows; covered area when it rains
- No direct sunset view, but the bay glows with sunset colours in the evening
- Dogs welcome (open-air space); wheelchair access and accessible toilets
- Cuisine: Greek and Mediterranean, focused on fresh fish and seafood
- Founded: 1995, by Nomiki and Ilias (started as a small taverna)
- Fish: from the restaurant's own local fishermen; bread is baked in house
- Kalymnian dishes: mermizeli / mirmizeli (the Kalymnian salad), fylla (Kalymnian dolmades) and chtapodokeftedes (octopus fritters, often called "octopus meatballs" on menus but with no meat: finely minced octopus with thyme and local herbs) always; oven-baked chickpeas (revithia) seasonally; mououri on special occasions
- Rating: 4.7 out of 5 on Google from about 980 reviews (October 2026)
- Vegetarian and vegan options; families and children welcome
- Reservations: through the chat on the website or by phone; requests reach the team on WhatsApp
- Boats: no mooring service for boats at the moment

## Events
- A small number of weddings, christenings, birthdays and company events each year (about 4-5), by the sea
- No church at Vlychadia; a civil ceremony can be arranged with partner wedding planners; partners for flowers and photography
- Covered area if it rains; book 6+ months ahead (at least 1 month for available dates)
- Up to 140 guests; smaller parties can book a private part of the venue
- Three set event menus, all with unlimited beer, white and red wine, water and soft drinks
- Extras on request: cocktail bar, fresh fish, menu changes, late-night After Stand
- Music until 02:00
- Prices are given as a personal estimate by the team (they depend on date, menu and number of guests)

## Paradisio Concept Store
Inside the restaurant. Island-style clothing, jewellery, bags and accessories, sun hats, swimwear and souvenirs by Greek designers, many of them handmade.

## Guides
- [Where to Eat in Vlychadia, Kalymnos: Coffee, Lunch and Dinner on the Beach](https://paradisiokalymnos.gr/blog/where-to-eat-vlychadia-kalymnos/): A local guide to eating in Vlychadia (Vlichadia), Kalymnos: morning coffee, a long seafood lunch and dinner by the bay, plus parking, taxis and tips.
- [Kalymnos Food Guide: Mermizeli, Fylla, Octopus Fritters, Mououri and What to Order](https://paradisiokalymnos.gr/blog/kalymnos-food-guide/): What to eat on Kalymnos: mermizeli salad, fylla, octopus fritters, mououri and fresh fish, explained by a Kalymnian family cooking since 1995.
- [Things to Do in Kalymnos: A Local Family's Guide to the Island](https://paradisiokalymnos.gr/blog/things-to-do-in-kalymnos/): The best things to do in Kalymnos from a local family: Pothia and the sponge divers, Chora castle, Telendos, Vathy, caves, beaches and climbing.
- [Things to Do in Vlychadia, Kalymnos: Swim, Canoe, Cliff Jumping and a Long Lunch](https://paradisiokalymnos.gr/blog/things-to-do-in-vlychadia/): What to do in Vlychadia, Kalymnos: a sheltered beach with shallow water, canoeing, water sports, cliff jumping at Vala, snorkelling and more.

## Links
- Website: https://paradisiokalymnos.gr/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradisiovlyhadia/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paradisiokalymnos/
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paradisio+Vlychadia+Kalymnos