Ionian Sea

[Shakey]

S'funny, but I've only just noticed this forum, have been too busy posting on other sites I suppose.

Anyway, I know it's out of season now but here's my list of favourite restaurants in the Ionian which I picked up whilst I worked out there. If anyone has any comments or alternatives I'd love to hear them!

Nidri, Levkas: Catamaran or Il Sappore (restaurants), Bubbles, Byblos, Athos Hotel Pool Bar or Adonis (bars). (Panorama does a good lunchtime salad, Ola Kala next to Byblos bar is good for kids 'cos the owner does circus tricks on the table while you eat.)

Sivota, Levkas: The Old House

Spartachori, Meganisi: Porto Spiglia, the one with the pontoon run by Babis and Panos. Or walk up the hill and go to Lakis.

Vathy, Meganisi: Kiki's Corner. Without a doubt the best restaurant on Meganisi.

Fiskardo, Keffalonia: Captain's Cabin on the waterfront, Herodotus if you want to walk a mile up the hill to avoid the flotilla crowds.

Sami, Keffalonia: All pretty much the same.

Frikes, Ithaki: Symposium (run by Miropi), or Penelope (Captain Steve's)

Kioni, Ithaki: Can't remember the name but it's in the left hand corner of the harbour as you look from seaward and does a cracking onion pie.

Paleros, mainland: Used to go to Tomorrow, owner very friendly.

Kastos, Kastos: Belos on the waterfront for breakfast. Evening meal go up the hill to Chef John's, it's worth it. My favourite restaurant in the Ionian, good food, good view, cracking owners.

It's only a personal view, but if anyone goes out there I hope it's useful.

<hr width=100% size=1>It could have been worse - it could have been me.

 

[machurley22]

Can I put in a good word for George's, Kalamos harbour, Kalamos? At least I think it's called George's and is the first one you come to at the end of the harbour wall. In any event George is the guy who'll see you coming, guide you to a berth, take your lines, introduce himself and invite you to dine in his restaurant - so it's hard to miss! Very friendly and good showers too.

Dave

 

[ostra4]

SPIROS tavenra at Paleros - great food , great service .
Nidri/vliho yacht club both very good food .
kikis has closed , all trees ripped away and now modern cafe bar - all charature gone !!!!
The first bar on fron at Paleros -cheapest and best view .

 

[beancounter]

Yup - second that. We've eaten there a couple of times. Also agree with Shakey about Kiki's Corner. Both times we've been there they've been welcoming & friendly, and we've had enjoyable evenings. (A bit too much brandy on the last visit tho' /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif)

 

[paddywackcocker]

an add on
Spartachori, Meganisi: Porto Spiglia, the one with the pontoon run by Babis and Panos. Or walk up the hill and go to Lakis.

if you go left (oops, Port) as you come into the bay, there is a nother taverna in the corner (we call it Gorges but not sure) great place, have now put new key in, with lazy lines. Your out of any swell tucked in behind it. As same as the outher ones (fresh fish, water, showers and you can chose from the kitchen) Beside is a clean beech as well. Sun sail use as stop over point, so werth checking when there due in.
Still one of the best stops, is one of the many bays down the west side of Keferlonia. Get some supplys drop the hook and youve got the place to your self for the night (useally).
Carnt wait, flying out Mon 10th
Pat