Must-see restaurants in Ionian Islands

  • Tassia

    Kefallonia

    Step straight off your yacht and into a waterside seat at this taverna run by well-known Kefallonian chef Tassia, who delights diners with her homemade…

  • Estiatorio Bellissimo

    Corfu Town

    The Old Town holds few nicer spots for an al-fresco evening than this casual but stylish restaurant that spreads across a peaceful pedestrian square. It's…

  • Sotiris

    Kythira

    Avlemonas’ largest restaurant has a beautiful setting facing the seafront across a broad, open plaza in the heart of town. Naturally, it devotes itself…

  • Anastasia

    Zakynthos

    This friendly taverna at the southern edge of Anafonitria village, at the turning for Shipwreck Beach, is busy at lunchtime, when day trippers stop by for…

  • To Alato Pipero

    Corfu Town

    Welcoming all-day taverna–ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and light snacks) with outdoor tables in a pedestrian alley. Grilled specialities include local…

  • Nobelos Bio Restaurant

    Zakynthos

    This exquisitely romantic restaurant is built into and around the rocks beside the private beach of its namesake boutique hotel. The irresistible setting…

  • Arriva Fish Restaurant

    Ionian Islands

    Waterfront taverna with little tables perched on the very brink of the quayside. Check out the blackboard for an amazing list of freshly caught fish and…

  • En Plo

    Corfu Town

    Cream-toned cafe in a magnificent setting, down at sea level away from everything at the northeastern tip of the Old Town. You can enjoy a simple meal of…

  • Lord Falcon

    Kefallonia

    Stowed away down a side street back from the port, this place satisfies spice and rice pangs with classic Thai and Southeast Asian dishes such as pork pad…

  • Ey Zhn

    Lefkada

    With its playful 'roadhouse meets artist’s loft' decor, and an eclectic menu of everything from tacos and tandoori chicken to taramasalata (a thick pink…

  • Ammos Taverna

    Zakynthos

    In a small, tree-lined square right down at the far southern end of town and well away from the worst of the tourist hubbub, this nautical-themed, family…

  • Goldfish

    Kythira

    The coolest cafe along Kapsali Beach, with nicely padded seats, baby-blue tables and a boho-chic vibe. Settle down over juices or shakes, coffee or beer,…

  • Erimitis Bar & Restaurant

    Ionian Islands

    This spectacular spot, 200m up from the start of the road down to Erimitis Beach, sits on an expansive deck overlooking plunging cliffs. Whether for an…

  • Il Borgo

    Kefallonia

    At the entrance to Peratata village, Il Borgo has a big terrace shaded by vines that grow along the roof trestles, and views over the southern plains that…

  • Mavroeidis

    Kefallonia

    For over a hundred years, this large bakery-cafe in the heart of Lixouri, with outdoor tables at the inland end of the main pedestrian square, has been…

  • Casa Grec

    Argostoli

    Centring on a verdant terra cotta courtyard complete with fountain, this romantic restaurant is (despite the name) more Italian than Greek. It features…

  • To Kantouni

    Zakynthos

    No-frills, traditional home-style cooking is the order of the day at this small backstreet taverna that has a loyal local following. With checked…

  • Elia Restaurant

    Corfu

    An irresistible taverna, perched above the track down to breathtaking Myrtiotissa Beach, serving an enticing menu of Corfiot specialities and much-needed…

  • Spiros Karidis

    Corfu

    At this seafront taverna facing a tumbledown jetty, just beyond Boukari's harbour, you can feast on locally caught mullet, bass, grouper or – best of all …

  • Yard of Taste

    Zakynthos

    Delicious and wholesome Italian-influenced food, much of it organic and/or vegetarian, served in an enticing setting, with linens and upholstery that…

  • Molos

    Kefallonia

    At the far-northern end of the curving bay, this custard-hued taverna has tables right on the quayside that catch the late-afternoon 'golden hour'. It…

  • Oinos kai Geuseis

    Corfu Town

    Sip a glass of wine and look forward to tucking into tasty treats such as shrimps with feta or fried fish marinated in sweet and sour sauce at this…

  • Taberna Ionion

    Lefkada

    On the quieter, eastern side of the port, this long-standing family-run place is a little less hectic than others, which means that staff members can pay…

  • T’Agnantio

    Lefkada

    The vine-shaded terrace of Agios Nikitas’ finest taverna sits in a quiet, tucked-away spot slightly up from the beach and offers sweeping views out to sea…

  • Stavros

    Lefkada

    The pick of several similarly tempting and colourful seafood tavernas along the pretty quayside, Stavros, which has been going strong since the mid-1970s,…

  • Anthos

    Corfu Town

    Much-loved little back-alley restaurant with a handful of outdoor tables. Most diners are here for the seafood, savouring dishes such as squid carpaccio,…

  • O Manolis

    Kythira

    Locals head to this seafood specialist, its tables propped in the sand just north of the causeway in Diakofti, to savour excellent grilled fish or Italian…

  • Salto Wine Bar

    Corfu Town

    This small, bright and modern wine bar and bistro down on the waterfront is causing waves among foodies in Corfu. With a menu strong on Italian influences…

  • Nissi

    Lefkada

    Memorably good Greek–Italian restaurant, as popular with locals as with tourists, with stylish, comfortable seating on the central inland square. The jet…

  • Apolafsi

    Kefallonia

    A popular taverna, 50m in from the seafront 1.5km south of central Lixouri. It's reliable for high-quality fresh seafood and grilled meats, and also…

  • Trattamento

    Kythira

    A newbie on the Kapsali dining scene, modern taverna Trattamento appeals as much to salt-crusted fishers as it does to holidaying city folk. The kitchen…

  • To Stavrodromi

    Corfu

    A homey dinner-only joint at the main crossroads just east of Pelekas. Delicious local specialities include Corfu’s finest kontosouvli (spit-roast pork…

  • Abakas

    Corfu Town

    Let your inner carnivore loose at this excellent grill house, which has a keen local following and is set a little way off the noisy tourist strip. Sit…

  • Starenio

    Corfu Town

    A magical little bakery, dripping with bougainvillea, where in-the-know locals linger at tables on the sloping pedestrian street to savour cakes, coffee,…

  • Varkoula

    Kythira

    At this seasonal taverna at the far-northern end of the bay in Kythira’s northernmost settlement you can dine on freshly grilled fish or lobster…

  • Taverna Patsouras

    Argostoli

    Since 1963 this simple place next to the fish market has been grilling and frying delicious seafood. There's no glitz or glamour; it's just down-to-earth…

  • Stathmos

    Zakynthos

    A spit-and-sawdust kind of place attracting a diverse crowd of locals and in-the-know tourists, Stathmos has a list of daily specials written on a…

  • Minas Taverna

    Lefkada

    Top-notch taverna with a sea-view terrace shaded by vines and a menu that serves up everything from seafood pasta to rice cooked in squid ink to grilled…

  • Rosy’s Bakery

    Corfu Town

    Ultra-friendly bakery-cafe that’s a real home from home. It serves luscious, creamy cakes, succulent pastries, local yogurt with kumquats, and good coffee…

  • Erasmia

    Kefallonia

    Buzzing beachfront taverna, right at the foot of the road, where the no-nonsense seafood cooking has a devoted local following. A pleasant spot for lunch,…

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