Ionian Islands

Dinner just a few meters from the beach, what a delight! Especially when, on top of that, the food is tasty. A la carte, zucchini from the garden, stews, pies or seafood risotto in the middle of olive trees. In the middle of the olive trees, fresh grilled fish and fresh seafood dominate the menu of this tavern. Prepared dishes, pies, pasta and risotto, meat dishes, homemade desserts, freshly prepared ice creams and cocktails served at the bar on the right side of the courtyard. Quick and polite service. Unless you just come in for a cocktail at sunset.

Come and settle down here: musical lounge atmosphere, terrace by the sea, Avra has the merit of offering a setting conducive to both a romantic evening and a beer with friends. The staff is attentive and smiling, but it is above all the cuisine that is recommended: seafood and fish of course, but also salads, zucchini fritters, desserts... Terrace. Deckchairs on the beach too. All this for reasonable prices.

Backed by a small pine forest, a rustic place in its own right. Some classics of Greek and Cephalonian cuisine: traditional meat pie, local sausages stuffed with cheese or lamb stuffed with prunes, apricots and raisins. A vegetarian menu is also available. And while you're at it, don't miss the delicious desserts, especially the walnut cake. But if you're looking for less traditional fare, the owners also run the Symposium on the Beach, which serves predominantly Italian cuisine.

Beware,aliada is a garlic dip, but it is also delicious. Like meat pie, coq au vin or rabbit stew. On the menu, you'll find kleftiko, the traditional slow-roasted leg of lamb from local farms with tomatoes, peppers and feta cheese, or kouneli (rabbit marinated in vinegar overnight and cooked in a tomato sauce with white wine, onion, garlic and cloves). Special mention also goes to the patsavouropita, a milk pie. Not surprisingly, the establishment also makes its own wine

The arrival of Michelin-starred chef Lefteris Lazarou - formerly of the prestigious Varoulko in Piraeus - has not gone unnoticed. Here, tables sprawl across the picturesque harbor, laden with fish specialties. Among her creations are marvellous garlic shrimps with wine sauce, cherry tomatoes and olive oil. We also love his wild artichoke fillets or soups, depending on the season. Alternatively, you can rediscover his talent a few meters away at Tra Due, on Kavvadia Square, where the chef serves specialties with a more Italian accent.

This small establishment has been part of the décor since 1945. This is a wooden bridge, on the dock, in the harbour. On the menu, stews, meat pies, delicious moussakas, but especially the lamb kleftiko, a beautiful piece of charcoal baked meat.

It was the only beach bar when we passed through, not unpleasant. This beachside café-bar-snack bar serves snacks, drinks and ice creams. You can eat on the covered terraces around the bar or on the beach itself. Nikos, the owner, is charming and attentive to both locals and tourists who want to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the magnificent beach. In season, beach volleyball competitions also enliven the beach, as do concerts at the end of the day.

Ideally located at the end of the Kanoni peninsula, this Greek-Mediterranean restaurant is one of the culinary addresses to try in Corfu. First for the setting and the breathtaking view of one of the island's must-see spots, the church of Pontikonisi, and the spectacular aircraft landings nearby. Then for the dishes, worked with passion and elegance, on a basis of fresh products oriented towards the sea. Our favorite for a romantic dinner.