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Located in the depths of the countryside, Ladokolo is a magnet for locals and visitors in search of an authentic dining experience. Expect first-class charcoal grills, with mushrooms and vegetables on the menu if you don't eat meat. Unusual starters come from other corners of Greece, such as fava, a dipping puree of dried yellow peas, and dakos salad, made with Cretan rusks and juicy tomatoes. Reservations are highly recommended on summer weekends.
Temploni Village Square, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Grills served in a greaseproof paper parcel rather than on a plate
- Lamb chops
- Peaceful environment in a characterful hamlet overlooking the Ropa Valley
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekdays in winter
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Avli specializes in mezedes, so you order a selection of these small dishes for sharing rather than your own main course. The young proprietors, Vasilis (front of house) and Christos (chef) source ingredients locally whenever possible and combine them in inventive and innovative ways, such as with the pork fillet, which comes accompanied by a sauce made from Corfu-grown kumquats. Standard local classics include tsigarelli (refried greens in a spicy-hot sauce), marinated anchovies, and zucchini fritters, while delicious pies change daily according to what's available.
Alk. Dari and Ath. Kavvada, Corfu Town, Corfu, 49100, Greece
Known For
- Bread baked in-house daily
- Grilled Talagani cheese garnished with the unique local fig preserve
- Interesting fresh seafood dishes
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If Dolce is not the top patisserie-gelateria in Corfu, it's certainly among the very best. The store distributes its own brand of ice cream islandwide, and its cakes are made on the premises. They're best enjoyed, along with coffee, on the airy verandah or the roof terrace overlooking the magical view over Paleokastritsa and the west coast.
Lakones Main St., , Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Over 40 flavors of ice cream
- Overlooks one of the island's best views
- Cool mood music
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Directly on the busy national road that connects Corfu Town with Paleokastritsa, Emeral is a very popular place to stop for coffee, a sweet or savory pastry, or an ice cream. You'll have a hard time choosing from the variety of cream cakes, chocolate delicacies, and cookies in the display cases, to eat in or take away. All breads, sweets, cakes, and pastries are made on the premises. If you've been looking for a good cappuccino, this is the place to go.
Km 10, Paleokastritsa National Rd., Corfu, 49100, Greece
Known For
- Fantastic cakes
- Variety of breads baked on the premises
- Great coffee
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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Blessed with a startlingly wonderful location by a wave-lapped jetty in the little waterfront Faliraki area north of the Old Fortress, En Plo offers everything from snacks and pizzas to a full meal. Enjoy mezedes, a big variety of salads, and interesting pastas.
Corfu Town, Corfu, 49100, Greece
Known For
- Unique location, where you can combine a swim with good food
- Spectacular view of the Old Fortress and the sea
- Very relaxed atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Dec.–Mar., Credit cards accepted
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"Flisvos" is the Greek word for the sound of wavelets lapping on the shore, and this low-key bar's seafront setting makes it a perfect location to relax and be lulled---in between the roar of airplanes landing and taking off, for the runway's end is just a few yards away from the tables. In between refreshments and seafood nibbles you can lounge on the adjacent beach, watch the activity among the small boats in the harbor, visit the Vlacherena Monastery, take a caïque to Mouse Island, or even stroll across the causeway (directly under the flightpath!) to the far shore. The best way to get there is to exit the Kanoni bus at its turnaround point and walk down the paved path.
Vlacherena, Kanoni, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Airplane watching
- Seaside setting
- Good selection of Greek and international wines
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Lunatico is set in a secluded park-like garden, in the grounds of a former psychiatric hospital, hence the name. It's popular among Corfiots for good coffee and decent baguette sandwiches. A play park in one corner keeps children occupied.
Plateia Palio Psychiatriou, Corfu Town, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Quiet location at town center
- Tables under shady trees
- Good value prices
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On a shady terrace above Ermones Beach, Navsika showcases home-cooked Corfiot dishes such as pastitsada and rice-and-herb-stuffed tomatoes and peppers, as part of a very extensive Greek and international menu. The stunning outlook takes in the full sweep of Ermones Bay with its forest-cloaked rocky hillsides. Arrive by early evening to enjoy the stunning sunset, along with a steak cooked to your preference.
Ermones Beach, Ermones, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Stupendous sunsets
- Perfectly cooked steaks
- Local ice cream in a variety of flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr
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Don't be put off by the name---this is the real deal for Italian and Greek cuisine. It's most famous for pizza, hand-made in front of you from the base up, and cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Many different varieties are on the menu, along with a number of pasta dishes, as well as village-style casseroles if you want to stick with local cuisine.
Main Street, Pelekas, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Exquisite pizza
- Vertiginous sea view
- Dining on airy terraces
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A local favorite for lunch in town is located near San Rocco Square in the center of Corfu's commercial district. It caters particularly to residents—many of them discerning civil servants and lawyers from local offices—who savor the chef's tasty and filling traditional dishes of the day, like fried fish with garlic sauce. They might also include pastitsio (baked ground meat and pasta layered with béchamel) or the rabbit stifado (stewed with onions, tomato, and spices). You might encounter seasonal favourites such as briam, a delicious meld of summer vegetables cooked in oil.
Stamatis Desyllas 13, Corfu Town, Corfu, 49100, Greece
Known For
- Superb pastitsio and rabbit stifado
- Bustling location near the market
- Classic taverna style, with food cooked on a traditional range in view of customers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, closed Sun.
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Established in 1960 as one of the island’s first out-of-town tavernas, this traditional village eatery offers food that is still cooked according to Grandmother Elizabeth's original recipes, by her granddaughter . . . Elizabeth. The quirky interior and narrow street-side outside space beside the picturesque village square have hardly changed since the old days. The al fresco dining area includes an elevated and spacious courtyard.
Doukades Village Square, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Hearty and generously portioned local casserole dishes
- Rooster pastitsada
- Burly in-house red wine
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Sitting in the "V" formed by the two streets in the village of Kato Korakiana, this taverna is where locals come to dine on wonderfully prepared local dishes. It's a good place to order several small plates and share a variety of tastes, like gigantes (giant beans stewed with tomato) or pork croquettes in cranberry sauce. Other dishes worth a try are the meatballs, grilled pork souvlaki, or one of the steaks with a classic sauce. The taverna offers two house wines: a blend of Cabernet and Merlot; or one of Agioritiko and Chardonnay. On summer weekends it is best to make a reservation, as the premises are not large.
Kato Korakiana, Corfu, 49100, Greece
Known For
- Exceptional house wines
- Beautiful steaks with a choice of classic sauces
- Village atmosphere off the tourist trail
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted
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Set at a tree-shaded crossroads in the depths of the countryside, Tristrato was formerly an old wayhouse and still retains many of the building's original features. It now functions as a contemporary Greek gastropub where the proprietor brings you a variety of whatever they've got cooking, generally a choice between meat or fish mezes with salads and dips. The food is Greek in concept but features some original tastes. The location at the head of two valleys means there's always a cool breeze for pleasant summer eating.
Giannades–Marmaro crossroads, Giannades, Corfu, 49100, Greece
Known For
- Food that quirkily combines local cooking style with exotic flavors
- Soothing rural outdoor dining with nice country view
- Cozy, publike interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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It's rare these days to be able to share the proprietors' lunch, but this is what you get if you order Veatriki's "Dish of the Day." Alternatively, you may choose from an extensive menu of snacks and light meals, along with cakes and ice cream from local producer Corfu Dolce. The tiny shop doubles as village store and post office, while the outdoor tables adorn the settlement's lovely main alleyway.
Makrades Village Square, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Authentic home cooking
- Gorgeous traffic-free location
- At the center of one of Corfu's prettiest villages
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The stunning view from this restaurant overlooking the cliff-enclosed bay at Paleokastrisa will make you want to linger. The menu offers a bit of everything, though lobster with linguine id the signature house dish. If this is too pricey, try a nice Greek salad or moussaka instead.
Paleokastritsa, Corfu, Greece
Known For
- Lobster linguine
- Prime location on Corfu's most famous bay
- Very polished service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Easter, Credit cards accepted
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