Our favorite locations to eat within the South Ionian

Having returned from one more unimaginable journey to Greece, I believed I’d share with you a few of our favorite locations to eat from our newest spell within the South Ionian. That is under no circumstances exhaustive – in any case, we had simply two weeks and have been solely in a position to go to a handful of various islands throughout that point. However we did get pleasure from some wonderful meals, all particular for a wide range 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 frequent – a beautiful view out in 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 beneficial to guide forward – for Greek eating that’s a bit of extra upscale and up to date.

For waterfront eating: Lamda Informal Eating, Vasiliki, Lefkada

We ate at a number of 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 gratifying 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 superb Thai restaurant tucked away in one in every of Fiskardo’s again streets. The starter combo is an effective way to get pleasure from a number 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 probability as we wandered the streets of Argostoli and have been so glad we did. They’ve a no nonsense method to Greek meals – no frills, simply strong dishes with some gutsy flavours. My favorite was the large beans. This isn’t upscale eating however there’s a very good motive why the locals frequent this little taverna…

For the warmest of welcomes: Patio Eating, Vasiliki, Lefkada

For the warmest of welcomes and a energetic Greek eating expertise only one road again from Vasiliki’s harbour entrance, head to Patio Eating. You gained’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 be sure you attempt the prawn saganaki – it’s wealthy, spicy and completely scrumptious.

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

Final however under no circumstances 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 possibly can 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… attempt 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 ‘Finest 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.