Must-see restaurants in Ionian Islands

  • Tavernaki

    Corfu

    Buzzing sunset-view restaurant on Kassiopi's curving harbour front, where you can enjoy robust, hearty Corfiot dishes such as bianco, a big chunk of bone…

  • Efi’s Alley

    Corfu Town

    A friendly haven draped in violently bright bougainvillea and with pastel-blue chairs set out in a quiet little square, away from the Liston action; zesty…

  • Little Italy

    Corfu

    A feast of carpaccio, risotto and pasta awaits you at this little cottage on Kassiopi's main street. The cosy stone-floored interior features checked…

  • Alexandros

    Kefallonia

    One of a couple of tavernas in Divarata village, Alexandros stands out for its flower-festooned terrace and quality dishes such as veal with onion sauce…

  • Mouragia

    Corfu Town

    Low-key, traditional seafood taverna that makes a welcome way station on the curving seafront road, serving fresh-caught fish and a brilliant-value daily …

  • Veranda

    Corfu Town

    Lovely waterfront restaurant, with a shaded terrace jutting over the turquoise waters that’s often packed at lunchtime. Diners relish Greek classics, from…

  • Akrogiali

    Kefallonia

    Low-slung, old-fashioned taverna on Lixouri’s seafront street, serving a mouthwatering menu of local-favourite dishes, including plenty of vegetarian…

  • Ciao

    Lefkada

    This bright little evening-only gelateria, just off the pedestrian drag, scoops up delicious fresh ice cream in flavours from mastiha (a stomach-settling…

  • Limani

    Corfu

    Nautical-themed taverna, near the quayside but lacking sea views, where swordfish, slow-cooked lamb kleftiko and grilled prawns are nicely prepared and…

  • Margarita

    Ithaki

    This all-day cafe on the main road through Stavros is the village’s social hub. It's lively with locals discussing the latest goings-on over coffee,…

  • Nikos

    Corfu

    Reliable veteran taverna on the eastern side of the beach, serving well-prepared and well-priced Greek classics, from fried-cheese parcels to an entire…

  • Gerakas Taverna

    Zakynthos

    The closest taverna to Gerakas Beach, just before the end of the road, this place makes an obvious stop as you explore the island. It serves local…