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…
Must-see restaurants in Ionian Islands
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…
Ithaki
Right on the harbour in Frikes, this is a great place to sample traditional cuisine such as stifadho (stew) or fresh bream and dried apricots, as well as…
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…
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…
Ithaki
The best restaurant in Stavros wins big points for its expansive terrace with sunset views. The food is equally memorable: expect succulent meaty…
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…
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,…
Kefallonia
Vasso’s is renowned for its high-quality seafood, with highlights including honeyed octopus with mashed fava, mussels, saganaki (fried cheese) and…
Corfu
Put a spring in your morning step by savouring the wood-fired bread, pastelli (sesame biscuits), baklava and heavenly coffee at this mustard-coloured…
Kefallonia
This above-average place a block back from the waterfront serves modern Greek cuisine on an enticing terrace shaded by dangling vines. The pork in cream…
Corfu
Pristine-white beachfront chic melds perfectly here with cocktails, terrific Mediterranean cuisine and even sushi. Dust off your finest duds for a taste…
Ionian Islands
Sturdy little stone-built taverna at the heart of the harbour, preparing very tasty home-cooked grills, seafood and baked dishes. Prices are a little…
Corfu
Shaded by vines by day, lit by hurricane lamps by night, this olive-and-cream gem spreads across a partly al fresco seafront terrace. Enjoy stifadho (meat…
Zakynthos
A prime spot for people-watching, this welcoming taverna spreads through a broad and breezy terrace on the open pedestrian precinct behind the Byzantine…
Ionian Islands
Presided over by the genial Dodo, this friendly little taverna is hidden in a quirky secret garden (follow the signs from the southern end of the…
Lefkada
It's not the best-value place to eat on Lefkada, but it's the closest restaurant to dazzling but earthquake-ravaged Porto Katsiki beach. Relax on the…
Corfu Town
A favourite local rendezvous, especially for leisurely lunches, this stately cafe-restaurant set a block back from the Liston serves a Mediterranean…
Corfu Town
With outdoor tables on both sides of the pedestrian street, this classy place has won awards for its moreish homemade gnocchi, cannelloni and pizza. Leave…
Lefkada
Long-standing taverna on the marina side of town, with a homely enclosed dining room and a wind-free quayside terrace. Come for dependable seafood –…
Argostoli
Wood ceilinged and stone walled, this friendly taverna offers local seafood such as squid, grilled shrimp and octopus, plus carnivore favourites…
Corfu
Of the procession of similar tavernas that serve up seafront dining at Agios Stefanos, Fagopotion, presided over by the genial Christos, has to be the…
Corfu Town
The effort it takes to reach this romantic and refined restaurant, on the waterfront within the Old Fort, is rewarded with a perfect location for a…
Corfu Town
Claiming to be the oldest restaurant in town, the Aegli has a perfect location on the Liston and serves decent traditional meals, including a tasty wild…
Kefallonia
With old ship's wheels on the walls and tables the colour of sea and clouds, there's a real nautical feel to this friendly, unhurried but very efficient…
Lefkada
A pretty garden taverna with a few tables on the pedestrian street 100m up from the beach. Serves Greek classics, from mousakas (baked layers of eggplant…
Kefallonia
Laid-back beachfront taverna in a truly delightful setting, just steps from both the sea and a broad, peaceful saltwater lagoon, with a working watermill…
Kythira
Long-standing and very dependable seafood specialist that surveys the Kapsali scene from the far-eastern end of the waterfront. Choose a fish (priced by…
Kythira
One of five tavernas that amiably share the main village square for al fresco dining at cream-coloured tables and chairs, Panaretos excels with dishes…
Corfu
This large restaurant behind a wine-red facade a block off the main road in the heart of Benitses village serves terrific meatballs, octopus, mousakas …
Corfu Town
Backstreet taverna in the former Jewish quarter, busy in the early evenings with visitors attracted by its well-priced food and drink – sample local…
Corfu Town
With its homemade burgers and pizzas and its outdoor tables, this self-styled 'family kitchen' makes a good stop for kids, but the grown-up Greek cuisine …
Corfu Town
Charming, old-fashioned taverna in an alleyway near the Old Port – look for the red-bicycle motif on the windows. It's popular with young locals for its…
Lefkada
Much less flashy than the other waterfront restaurants, this seafood taverna entices customers with aromatic grilled seafood and souvlaki, and is proud of…
Ionian Islands
Pretty little lilac villa slightly southeast of the centre, with a handful of quayside tables. The waffles and crêpes are super fresh, and the homemade…
Ionian Islands
Originally a simple internet cafe, the Four Seasons is now a fully fledged restaurant, serving pizza alongside Greek standards. It's 50m back from the…
Kythira
Fresh seafood, served on the beach; look for the painted sign showing a mermaid riding a dolphin. Although it doesn't actually serve either mermaid or…
Corfu Town
Tucked into an alley near the Church of Agios Spyridon, this cosy restaurant with checked tablecloths and peach-coloured interior delights with antipasti,…
Ithaki
A laid-back, bright-orange cafe as you enter town at the western end of the harbour; its quayside tables are usually thronged with sailors moored…
Kefallonia
Enjoy whatever fish or seafood takes your fancy – or simply order a sunset cocktail – perched on a broad and breezy terrace 200m up from the beach and…
