Must-see restaurants in Kefallonia

  • Ladokolla Stin Plagia

    Kefallonia

    High in the hills in the whitewashed and near-silent village of Damoulianata is this superb, family-run restaurant (the chefs are twin brothers). The menu…

  • Paradise Beach

    Kefallonia

    This much-loved taverna has a dreamy vine-shaded terrace overlooking a little beach. Thanks to its locally reared meat – in dishes such as exceptionally…

  • Tzivras

    Argostoli

    Slightly grungy and brilliantly atmospheric, this veteran restaurant a block inland from the waterfront market is where locals lunch on hearty, great…

  • Ladokolla

    Argostoli

    Lively and hugely popular grill house, where piping-hot and irresistibly flavourful chicken, pork or lamb kebabs and pittas are served up straight onto…

  • Kastro Cafe

    Kefallonia

    Relaxed garden cafe, just before the gateway to Agios Georgios Kastro, that's a wonderfully peaceful spot for coffee, cake, cold drinks or lunchtime…

  • Irida

    Kefallonia

    Whether you dine in the shadowy boho interior with its lamp made from a deep-sea diver's mask or out on the waterfront, there’s something for everyone at…

  • Platanos

    Kefallonia

    The owner of Platanos has his own livestock farm, so naturally the restaurant is admired for its quality meat. There are also fish and vegetarian options,…

  • Café Tselenti

    Kefallonia

    Owned by the Tselenti family since 1893, this popular restaurant serves Italian-influenced dishes such as a terrific linguine with prawns, mussels and…

  • Kiani Akti

    Argostoli

    This restaurant has a huge wooden deck on stilts stretching out into the harbour, which allows you to peer guiltily down into the water at the brothers…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Vasso's

    Kefallonia

    Vasso’s is renowned for its high-quality seafood, with highlights including honeyed octopus with mashed fava, mussels, saganaki (fried cheese) and…

  • Tsibibo

    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…

  • Arhontiko

    Argostoli

    Wood ceilinged and stone walled, this friendly taverna offers local seafood such as squid, grilled shrimp and octopus, plus carnivore favourites…

  • Lagoudera II

    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…

  • Karavomilos Taverna

    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…

  • Nisoi Vardianoi

    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…

  • 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…

  • Akrogiali

    Kefallonia

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

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