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Where to eat

Atmopsheric entertainment at Avriakos Estate

Avriakos

Address: Vanato
Phone: +30 2695 061 884
Website: http://avriakos.gr/
email: info@avriakos.gr

An atmospheric multi-space tucked away from the crowds in the beautiful Vanato, Avriakos is a traditional family estate offering delicious open-air dining, garden bar and live music as well as a small theatre hosting special events and workshops with resident and international guests. Immersed in the well-preserved olive groves Avriakos has everything you need in one place. Enjoy exquisite local specialities and locally produced fine wine under the moonlight. Make sure you try the pork and chicken delicacies slow-cooked in an original wood-burning oven. A safe play area among the olive trees will keep the youngsters happy throughout the evening.

Alitzerini Taverna at Kiliomeno

Alitzerinoi

Address: Kiliomenos Village
Phone: +30 2695 048 552, +30 6984 609 801
Website: http://www.alitzerini.gr/
email: Panosf_22@yahoo.com
 

Located 16km from the town at the mountainous village of Kiliomeno, this exquisite family-run traditional taverna features original 18th century stone architecture, local produce and live Greek music for every occasion. Top specialities include grills, pork and rabbit casseroles as well as locally produced organic cheese, wine and pies. The taverna is open everyday in the summer and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the winter period. The spacious building includes a large dining area featuring an old-fashioned round fireplace and beautiful stone and wood details. There is also a large exterior area overlooking the village arranged in levels. Finally the ground floor hosts a bar with live music until the early hours of the morning. Highly recommended!

Where to eat

The traditional Zakynthian cuisine is consistent with the Mediterranean values of local produce (vegetables, fish, meet, cheese, olive oil and wine) and homemade recipes passed down from generation to generation both nationally (from mainland Greece) and locally (distinctive Zakynthian dishes). Significant influences to the island's individual flavour include the Ionian Sea, its mountainous geology and especially warm climate. There are numerous family-run tavernas and good quality restaurants to choose from whether you are a fish lover, a meat-eater or a vegetarian.

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