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Kalavrita has far more to offer, dining-wise, than its seaside cousin. This peaceful spot, just south of the busy Kalavrita Square, has an outdoor space away from the crowds, beneath a shady tree. The menu is just as comforting, and the lamb shank is some of the tenderest meat you'll come across. Rustic favorites, from rooster to wild boar, bulk out a menu that doesn't disappoint.
There isn't much choice in Diakofto as far as dining is concerned. A few fast-food places dot the main square, and this leafy psistaria (grill house) run by a hospitable Greek-Australian family and hidden off a street north of the center is the main attraction. Live traditional singing makes it popular with locals, while the food is steady taverna fare. Guests are often led into the kitchen where waitresses point to what's been made that day. Horta (boiled wild greens), sumptuous soutzoukakia (meatballs in tomato sauce) and stuffed zucchini are other reasons to enjoy a meal on the large, tree-covered terrace in warm months or in the cozy dining room in winter.
