Zakynthos · Restaurants

Where to eat in Zakynthos

Olive oil, wild greens, local cheese and the catch of the day, served in tavernas that have fed islanders for generations.

Tavernas & restaurants

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Restaurant and bar

Aperitto

Laganas · Laganas Bay & the south

A restaurant and bar at the quieter southern end of Laganas, with Greek and Mediterranean cooking, a good place to eat well before the strip.

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Tasos Taverna

Laganas · Laganas Bay & the south

A taverna in the middle of Laganas, among the bars of the resort, for Greek dishes before the night.

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Giannis Taverna

Laganas · Laganas Bay & the south

A Greek taverna on the Laganas strip, for an early dinner before the bars fill up.

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Zepos

Kalamaki · Laganas Bay & the south

A Greek taverna in the centre of Kalamaki, for an easy dinner on the quiet side of the bay.

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Stani Taverna

Kalamaki · Laganas Bay & the south

A taverna on the edge of Kalamaki, its name meaning the shepherd's fold, for Greek dishes away from the beach road.

Clifftop taverna

O Faros tou Keriou

Keri · Laganas Bay & the south

The taverna by the Keri lighthouse, with tables on the cliff above the sea stacks of Mizithres, best at sunset.

Family taverna

Nikos Taverna

Gerakas · The Vasilikos peninsula

A family taverna and grill above Gerakas beach on the tip of the Vasilikos peninsula, for lunch after a swim.

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Prosilio

Zakynthos Town · Zakynthos Town & the east coast

A restaurant in the centre of Zakynthos Town, with tables under the olive trees.

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Stathmos

Zakynthos Town · Zakynthos Town & the east coast

A Greek taverna in the town centre, used by locals as much as by visitors.

Clifftop taverna

Taverna Stavros

Kampi · The west coast

A traditional taverna on the cliffs of Kampi, with terraces over the sea and some of the best sunsets on the island.

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Seaside taverna

Porto Limnionas Tavern

Agios Leon · The west coast

A taverna just above the water of Porto Limnionas, with grilled meat and seafood, and sunbeds on the rocks for a swim between courses.

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Seaside restaurant

Nobelos Bio Restaurant

Agios Nikolaos · The north

The restaurant of Nobelos Seaside Lodge in the north, with Greek dishes and seafood by the water, near the boats for the Blue Caves.

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On the menu

Zakynthos dishes to try

Order these and the taverna owner will know you came prepared.

Sofigado

Beef or rooster cooked slowly in a tomato sauce with garlic and spices, the island's Sunday dish.

Ladotyri

A hard sheep's milk cheese kept in olive oil, which gives it its name and its sharp taste.

Skordostoumbi

Aubergines baked with tomato and plenty of garlic, a classic of Zakynthian home cooking.

Mandolato

A white nougat with almonds and honey, sold in long bars all over the island.

Verdea

The island's old-style white wine, strong and golden, made from local grapes.

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Last updated 8 November 2026