Having returned from yet one more unimaginable journey to Greece, I assumed I’d share with you a few of our favorite locations to eat from our newest spell within the South Ionian. This is on no account exhaustive – in spite of everything, we had simply two weeks and had been solely in a position to go to a handful of various islands throughout that point. But we did take pleasure in some glorious meals, all particular for a wide range of completely different causes…
For excellent views: Kastro Cafe, Il Borgo and Olive Lounge, Kastro, Kefalonia
During our keep at Angel Pools Villa, we ate in any respect three eateries in Kastro – all particular for various causes, however all with one factor in widespread – a beautiful view out in the direction of Argostoli and the Mediterranean past.
Head to Kastro Cafe for a superb all-day breakfast, to Il Borgo for a extra conventional taverna expertise and to Olive Lounge – the place it’s advisable to ebook forward – for Greek eating that’s slightly extra upscale and up to date.
For waterfront eating: Lamda Casual Dining, Vasiliki, Lefkada
We ate at a couple of locations on the waterfront in Vasiliki however none matched the Greek delicacies we loved at Lamda Casual Dining. The lentils served with smoked eel, cauliflower purée, and fragrant oil are a really pleasant dish, as is the seafood orzo, glistening with shrimp and squid and cooked in a tomato and basil discount. And all this at a desk proper by the water’s edge.
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For one thing completely different: Lord Falcon, Fiskardo, Kefalonia
If you fancy a change from Greek delicacies, then there’s a superb Thai restaurant tucked away in one in all Fiskardo’s again streets. The starter combo is an effective way to take pleasure in a collection of appetisers, and the rooster Panaeng curry or the grilled sea bass fillet served with a spicy Som Tam salad are each glorious decisions from the mains, stuffed with genuine flavours.
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For the place the locals go: Tzivras, Argostoli, Kefalonia
We stumbled upon Tzivras by likelihood as we wandered the streets of Argostoli and had been so glad we did. They have a no nonsense strategy to Greek meals – no frills, simply strong dishes with some gutsy flavours. My favorite was the enormous beans. This isn’t upscale eating however there’s a great motive why the locals frequent this little taverna…
For the warmest of welcomes: Patio Dining, Vasiliki, Lefkada
For the warmest of welcomes and a full of life Greek eating expertise only one road again from Vasiliki’s harbour entrance, head to Patio Dining. You gained’t be beckoned in by waiters right here – they only let the meals do the speaking. Choose from a variety of healthful Greek dishes and you should definitely strive the prawn saganaki – it’s wealthy, spicy and completely scrumptious.
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For recent fish and seafood: Sea Salt, Svoronata, Kefalonia
Last however on no account least – and the right place to name at both the start or finish of your vacation in Kefalonia (or ideally each!) – is Sea Salt. Enjoying probably the most heavenly setting overlooking Ai Helis seashore, you would be forgiven for not realising that the worldwide airport is lower than 10 minutes away. If the setting doesn’t blow you away, then the seafood will… strive the scallops or octopus to begin and, if it’s on the specials, the grilled bluefin tuna stomach is to die for.
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Disclosure: Our journey was sponsored by AEGEAN Airlines.
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has labored within the journey trade for greater than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. In addition to different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.
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