Our favorite locations to eat within the South Ionian

Having returned from yet one more unbelievable 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. That is on no account exhaustive – in any case, we had simply two weeks and had been solely capable of go to a handful of various islands throughout that point. However we did take pleasure in some wonderful meals, all particular for quite a lot of completely different causes…

For excellent views: Kastro Cafe, Il Borgo and Olive Lounge, Kastro, Kefalonia

Throughout our keep at Angel Swimming 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 wonderful all-day breakfast, to Il Borgo for a extra conventional taverna expertise and to Olive Lounge – the place it’s advisable to guide forward – for Greek eating that’s a little bit extra upscale and modern.

For waterfront eating: Lamda Informal Eating, Vasiliki, Lefkada

We ate at just a few locations on the waterfront in Vasiliki however none matched the Greek delicacies we loved at Lamda Informal Eating. The lentils served with smoked eel, cauliflower purée, and fragrant oil are a really pleasing 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

Should you fancy a change from Greek delicacies, then there’s a wonderful Thai restaurant tucked away in considered one of Fiskardo’s again streets. The starter combo is an effective way to take pleasure in a collection of appetisers, and the hen Panaeng curry or the grilled sea bass fillet served with a spicy Som Tam salad are each wonderful selections from the mains, filled with genuine flavours.

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’ve a no nonsense strategy to Greek meals – no frills, simply stable dishes with some gutsy flavours. My favorite was the enormous beans. This isn’t upscale eating however there’s an excellent cause why the locals frequent this little taverna…

For the warmest of welcomes: Patio Eating, 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 Eating. You received’t be beckoned in by waiters right here – they only let the meals do the speaking. Select from a variety of healthful Greek dishes and remember to strive the prawn saganaki – it’s wealthy, spicy and totally scrumptious.

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For recent fish and seafood: Sea Salt, Svoronata, Kefalonia

Final 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. Having fun with essentially the most heavenly setting overlooking Ai Helis seashore, you could possibly 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 start out 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 Airways.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxurious Journey Weblog and has labored within the journey business for greater than 30 years. He’s Winner of the Improvements in Journey ‘Greatest Journey Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. Along with different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of many world’s greatest journey blogs” and “greatest for luxurious” by The Telegraph.