The food in Corfu is offered in many kinds of categories of shops that with their delicacies can satisfy both the ordinary traveler and the demanding gourmet traveler. And it is very interesting in every tourist destination to have in their quality form all the gastronomic aspects of the local cuisine, from fine dining, creative cuisine, urban, traditional and street food, to shops of similar style and atmosphere.
The flavors of Corfu - in all the above variations - are special and are identified with the place and shape the typical gastronomic experience of the island. So one can try pastitsada or cigarettes in all versions and of course in many stores, because or Corfiot cuisine is available in most taverns, and 4-5 dishes classic dishes (pastitsada, sofrito, bianco, burdeto, tsigareli) you will find them wherever you go. And you do not find this in other areas.
We chose for the tribute of the Greek Gastronomy Guide on best taverns and restaurants of Corfu 15 gastronomic hangouts of the dozens of decent of the island. Nice trip!
Venetian well
By common confession the Venetian Well is the most atmospheric restaurant in Corfu, not only because it is located in the most picturesque square of the old town, Kremasti square, in front of the church of Panagia Kremasti (16th century) and in one of the most elaborate Venetian wells that adorn it, but because it is housed in a beautiful mansion of Venetian architecture. Nestling in this quiet corner, among all the patina buildings with their warm earthy colors, the marble paving that surrounds the well, the green note from the exuberant bougainvilleas, but also with the very careful uniform white dress of the waiters, you get the you are transported to the heart of the Renaissance and the Most Peaceful Republic. The journey is instantaneous and the sensual and taste experience unparalleled. From his dishes we singled out: Barley with cuttlefish ink,
Corfiot pastitsada in the form of open ravioli, Fish fillet rolled in a bowl of baby vegetables, Lamb cooked, fig chutney and potato flavored with marjoram and thyme.
The Tavern of Marina in the city of Corfu
In her neighborhood Cave, lost in the narrow cantons of the "Ovriaki" district of Corfu is a small diamond. The Marina tavern which, thanks to the mammoth cuisine of the owner, is adored by both locals and foreigners living or passing by. The manorial, solid and warm presence of the patron and her clean face wins you over with the first one. The service is immediate. The ingredients are all fresh - after all every morning Marina she buys the food of the time on the market alone - the flavors are pure, with a preference for light cuisine, mostly Corfiot recipes, but the executions are one and the same. From the prepared menu, we distinguished the classic Corfiot dishes, the green salad with mushrooms, the continental pies (due to origin) with the handmade sheet, the aubergines with cheese in the oven and the fresh basil, as well as the sardine fillets.
Rex restaurant in Corfu town
The Rex restaurant is located on Kapodistiriou Street, on one of the most important streets of Corfu. The canton of Kapodistiri is the first parallel behind Liston and hers beautiful Splianada square, where the heart of the city beats. Rex, a classic hangout of the Corfiots since 1932, is among the historic buildings left behind by the French. One of the most traditional restaurants in Corfu, with management since 1955 Katsaros family, has a fanatical clientele, family atmosphere, beautiful aesthetics and very gentle and fast service. In terms of delicacies in Rex you will eat Corfiot, ie rich portions of classic Corfiot dishes such as sofrito, burdeto, pastitsada in their most authentic versions, but also new creative recipes, always made with local ingredients such as salads or risotto with nouramou cream cheese and kumquat, from which I went crazy with juvette squid with fennel seeds, saffron and ouzo
Pomo d 'Oro in the city of Corfu
Ο Aristotle Megoulas, the owner of the restaurant Pomondoro ("Golden apple"), Is a young cook who in a very short time managed to stand out for the originality and innovation of his gastronomic creations. In collaboration with Maria Stratakou, they managed to set up a sought-after hangout in an exceptionally aesthetic space, in the secluded and so picturesque Skaramaga square, in the center of Corfu town. Aristotle's cuisine from Corfiot to Mediterranean and definitely refreshing. The finest dining in the city of Corfu.
Floisvos in Kanoni
In Cannon, in the beautiful suburb of Corfu town, on a small island is located the Monastery of Panagia ton Vlacherna, which nowadays is connected to the mainland by a footbridge. At the entrance of the bridge overlooking the unique setting with the picturesque boats and the church of Panagia was created in the place of an old cafe, the all day cafe restaurant Flisvos which attempts to present a sensory experience and a dip in gastronomic paths of modern Greek cuisine. In the morning you will be able to drink your coffee with a well-groomed breakfast, in the afternoon you can enjoy cool salads and light dishes and in the evening more complex flavors with emphasis on fresh fish and seafood, without excluding other options.
Honey is dripping in Corfu Town Hall Square
The "donut shop" Stones Honey is one of the most characteristic gastronomic hangouts of Corfu. Since the beginning of the 2010s it has been sweetening locals and visitors of the island and has made it City Hall Square to dripping honey. In the picturesque cantonment (alley) with the walk (arches) Corfiot breakfast is served, traditional with local honey, stuffed but also savory in various combinations. The romance of the location, the happy presence of Spyros, the gentle presentation of the staff and the irresistible fluffy, crunchy donuts, make Stazei Meli one of the most beloved hangouts of Corfu.
Etrusco in Kato Korakiana
The restaurant Etrusco is located in Kato Korakiana, 14 km from the city of Corfu, in the direction of Dassia. This is its headquarters Hector Botrini of the most charismatic Greek chef, owner of one Michelin star. A dozen tables sparsely placed under a giant mulberry tree, laid out in the pen, against the backdrop of the walls of the building in the color of the typical Corfiot terracotta and a discreet lighting create a romantic atmosphere. At Etrusco mainly, Botrini is in his best phase, because apart from his unique creativity in the new aspects of cooking (molecular cuisine), he draws inspiration from Corfiot cuisine, where either ostensibly or practically uses local recipes and local ingredients with an extremely ingenious way.
Roula Tavern in Kontokali
Η Roula fish tavern in Kontokali overlooking the marina of Gouvia, it is one of the most popular among the residents of Corfu - but also the visitors of the marina and the surrounding hotels. The tavern was set up by Antonis Gerekos and his wife Roulas in 1988 and was a small house with a garden with 6-7 trees. Mr. Antonis went fishing and Mrs. Roula ran the shop. THE George Gerekos, their son helped them with fishing and shopping. Mr. Antonis passed away in 1999 and Roula in 2011. The fishing was continued by George who married Anna at the age of 26 and since then they have been involved in the shop and maintain their reputation for their fresh fish and housekeeping. of Mrs. Roula.
Tula's restaurant in Agni
The Tula restaurant (Toula's Gastronomy Restaurant) in the beautiful bay of Agni beach is one of the most famous and much talked about tourist restaurants in Corfu since 1981 it has hosted the most important personalities who have passed through the island. After 2000, her son enters Nikos Vergetis at work with fresher ideas and since then Mrs. Tula has been successfully tested in the field of creative cuisine with recipes of the island, but also of Mediterranean cuisine, with dishes for more demanding palates and cosmopolitan gastronomic habits. Despite all the innovations signature plate of the restaurant remain the shrimp of Tula, a station dish for the shop, with sauteed rice, pine nuts and peppers from the cook's oldest recipes.
Lemon Garden in Acharavi
When you get to Lemon Garden, on the main road of Acharavi, nothing outside testifies that going down a few steps you will find yourself in a beautiful garden, full of lemon trees, fruit trees and herbs, with wooden tables sparsely placed, ready to welcome those who want to be introduced to the Immortality. Handmade noodles with fresh tomatoes, xynomyzithra and smoked pancetta, caramelized nectarines with cream cheese and kumquat sauce, brisket with caramelized plums, arbaroriza, kouryto kouryst slado, smoked pancetta, figs, cooked local goat cheese and prickly pear jam).
Ognistra in Palia Perithia
In a deserted building of 1872, o Nikos Heidaris, after a 20-year wandering in the restaurant, he returned to his village Old Perithia, he renovated his old house and turned it into a cozy picturesque tavern. His name Ognistra or else a corner of the house where our grandmothers lit a fire and put the fire and the pinata, in which they cooked the traditional Corfiot delicacies. Of all its delicacies, such as the classic dishes, rooster pastitsada, beef sofrito, galeos burdeto, strapatsada, cigarette (deep fried wild greens with spicy sauce), pumpkin pie, I bowed to the first its and its taste.
Tax in Palia Perithia
The wear and tear of the material, the patina of time, the self-made patents, the feeling of it, the unpretentious behavior, the warm atmosphere, the home-cooked food and the restless conversations with the tavern owner are a strong antidote to the current experiences of urban centers and trends are its characteristics Foros Tavern in Old Perithia. Thomas, the tavern owner, when I entered the tavern, explains: "The people of Corfu used to say "Foros" in the squares of the Venetian Forum, places for discussions". The foods offered by Foros are the well-known Corfiot recipes, pastitsada, sofrito, chicken with potatoes, Corfiot sausages, onion pie, all in very filling portions. For the farewell there is the walnut pie made from a flood of spices and syruped with Corfiot honey.
Hole in Kynopiastes
I do not know if there is a tavern in Greece in operation, which has a reputation greater than its own Hole and has hosted so many important personalities. THE Tripas is located in a small village 11 km from the city of Corfu and 3 km from Achillion. It was created by Barba-Spyros Yfantis, one of the greatest legends of the Greek tavern. Because the VIPs of the time paraded from the sad grocery store. Aristotle Onassis and Jackie, Anthony Quinn and Melina Mercouri. Here was served the skewered piglet to Francois Mitterrand, which was eaten "By hand" in derogation of the protocol and the French "savoir vivre". The food remains the same for as many years as I can remember, and the process is similar, a large tray reaches each couple, full of Corfiot delicacies: seasonal salads, a variety of cold cuts and cheeses, sausages, stew, sofrito, pastitsada, real potatoes in the pan with grated cheese , roast pork and roast lamb, while for sweets, yogurt with honey or kumquat is offered and finally countless seasonal fruits.
Klimataria, the tavern of Bellos in Benitses
Η Arbor is his small family business Nikos and Lily Bellou which opened in February 1997 in the picturesque fishing village of Benitses in Corfu, when the Bellou family turned their doll house of Corfiot architecture into a restaurant-tavern that operates from February to November only in the evenings. 17 in the beautiful hall), it is obvious that you have to book a table, two or three days in advance. What characterizes the store is a housekeeping and order. The Corfiot finesse tied with the temperament and the Irish method of Mrs. Lilly and the result is exceptional. Mrs. Lili in cooking, Mr. Bellos with characteristic calmness and courtesy in orders and their son Costas - he studied Management in Dublin - in serving is an orchestra that plays beautiful melodies, the most delicious flavors of Corfiot food.
Tavern the Hangout in Doukades
The tavern Steki was founded in 1989 by Pavlos Moumouris from Doukades who married Spyridoula from Zakynthos and together they built the store. Spyridoula, who studied at the school of tourism professions of the time, set up a tavern with professionalism and a passion for cuisine. The Hangout in Doukades works all season, while in winter on Fridays and weekends. The cuisine of Steki is Greek with some classic Greek dishes, moussaka, stuffed and pastitsio but mainly with sofrito, pastitsada and stoufado. THE Mrs. Spyridoula She has lost her husband since the 2000s, but she has her daughters close by, despite being educated and with a family, they help her every summer to properly serve the people and try one of the best sofritos on the island.
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