Where to Stay and Nightlife
If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Greece, you won’t want to miss these charming tavernas and restaurants scattered throughout the island. From stone-built tavernas nestled in lush olive groves to boho chic waterfront eateries, each one offers a unique and memorable dining experience. enjoy fresh seafood, traditional casseroles baked to perfection, and sample fusion Mediterranean cuisine bursting with flavor.
Trehantiri
This traditional taverna offers a mix of pre-made dishes, such as moussaka and casseroles, as well as made-to-order options like beef patties stuffed with feta cheese, lamb chops, and fresh fish. Some local specialties, including “chicken cherepa” cooked in a clay pot and onion pie, are also available.
Address: Vathi Phone: 26740 33444, Website: https://el-gr.facebook.com/mairitrexantiri
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Ageri
Right next to the sea, this restaurant offers a creative take on beloved Greek dishes. Indulge in the savory savoro, a saucy local delicacy featuring tuna slices, or savor the succulent yellowfin tuna fillet paired with sautéed greens and a drizzle of fresh onion oil. For something heartier, try the delectable pork belly with aromatic fresh thyme.
Address: Frikes, Phone: 26740 31465, Website: https://el-gr.facebook.com/people/Ageri-Ithaki/100046095315528
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Kirki
Located at the end of an olive grove stretching down to the sea, this boho-chic restaurant sits right on the water. Enjoy well-crafted dishes such as sea bream roll, linguini with seafood, seafood barley risotto, and meat options like large steaks, local lamb chops, moussaka with veal ragout, and a smoky béchamel.
Address: Palia Filiatro, Vathi Phone: 6982 122154, Website: www.facebook.com/pages/category/Seafood-Restaurant/KIRKI
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Myrtia
Set in a verdant landscape of olive trees, cypresses, myrtles, and heather, this stone taverna boasts a spectacular view of the Gulf of Afalon and Exoghi mountain from its ample veranda. The menu features classic dishes cooked to perfection, including a variety of casseroles, and the must-try “chicken cherepa” – a local specialty slow-cooked in a clay pot. You’ll enjoy the farm-fresh vegetables harvested straight from their estate.
Address: Stavros Phone: 698 430 8067, Website: https://m.facebook.com/people/Myrtia_ithaca/100077568760562
Seirines
In the orange grove near the square, discover a feel-good courtyard and menu that creatively blends local and international cuisine, equally honoring meat and fish.
Address: Vathi Phone: 26740 33001, Website: https://el-gr.facebook.com/sirinesrestaurant
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Aggathi
Set in the neighborhood of Mylos, in Vathi, this restaurant serves a fusion Mediterranean cuisine on a beautifully designed terrace, featuring a modest menu based around seasonal ingredients. The catch of the day, several meat options, and the homemade bread are highlights, complemented by a carefully curated wine list.
Address: Mylos, Vathi Phone: 26740 32978, Website: https://www.facebook.com/agathi.thiaki
To Hani
A taverna situated on the hillside of Niritos, near the Homeric farm of Laertes and housed in a building from the early 19th century. The taverna offers stunning views towards Kefalonia across the sea and the coves and bays on the eastern side of the island. It features local cuisine, with the standout dish being the saucy lamb cherepa baked just like the famous ‘chicken cherepa’ in a clay pot.
Address: on the road to Kionio Phone: 6942 487436, Website: https://el-gr.facebook.com/gerasimoulalivani
