Dining guide for Kefalonia, Greece

Local traditional cuisine

kefalonia fish Kefalonia is very fertile due to the rainfalls and produces a big variety of agricultural products which are included in the Kefalonian diet: olives, olive oil, wine, fruits, vegetables, feta cheese. Kefalonian diet is similar to other Ionian islands' diet, with certain variants that include local recipes and local tasty dishes. The cuisine of Kefalonia includes all ingredients of the Mediterranean and Ionian cuisine: meat, fishes, fruits, vegetables. The most popular dishes of the island, that you should try, are presented below :

Dishes

Feta cheese: The famous Greek cheese made by goat's and ewe's milk.
Kefalonian pies are really delicious and are the trademark of the island. The pies are prepared with home made crust and filling of rice, meat, leek and spinach, vegetables, cod and octopus.
Bourbourelia: A kind of soup made by beans, salt, pepper and olive oil.
Aliada: Local dish consisting of boiled octopus, garlic and mashed potatoes.
Strapatsada: Eggs with tomatoes, fried in olive oil, salt and pepper.
Riganada: Bread slices, grilled or not, accompanied with olive oil and oregano.

Sweets

Galaktompoureko: One of the tastiest sweets in Greece and in Kefalonia. It is made by home made crust and custard filling, including eggs, sugar and milk.
Mantoles: Famous sweet snack in Ionian Islands, made by almonds and sugar. You can find it everywhere and you can buy it packed or by the kilo.
Pasteli: Caramelized sweet snack with sesame and excellent local honey.
Amigdalopita: Almond pie.

Wines

Robola: The most famous wine in Kefalonia, white and dry.
Mavrodafn:. Red, thick and sweet wine.
Muscat: White and sweet wine.

Kefalonia, promises to offer you a separate gastronomic experience, offering dishes made by fresh ingredients. There are many dining options in Kefalonia. There are luxurious restaurants, traditional Greek taverns and “mezedopolia”, as well as restaurants of international cuisine, Italian, Indian, and Chinese. Below we propose some restaurants you should try.

Sirocco

A special restaurant, for special summer nights in Scala of Kefalonia. kefalonia octopuss The splendid food, the aromatic wine, and the soft music will offer you a total experience of senses, which you will never forget!

Portside

The most famous barbeque restaurant in Argostoli of Kefalonia, is waiting for you in a hospitable and friendly environment in order to serve the tastiest Greek dishes, at the best prices.

Oskars

In Lassi of Kefalonia you will find Osckars restaurant, which will satisfy all gastronomic preferences, children's and vegetarians'. The menu includes everything you can imagine: soups, titbits, roasted meat, fresh fishes, salads and many others that you will definitely want to try

Oinopolis

In this beautiful space you can enjoy a traditional Greek meal with excellent local wine. Service is excellent and prices very reasonable.

Captains

You will find Captains restaurant in Argostoli, accommodated in a beautiful space with unique decoration. Try dishes from the Greek and international cuisine and of course don't forget the special dish, the lobster! Live music accompanies your dinner each evening!

Sto psito

kefalonia souvlaki One of the most popular restaurants in Argostoli, that is all year open. You will be impressed by the Greek and Kefalonian delicacies that are accompanied by local wine!

Piero

Delicious pizzas, pasta, meat and salads are some of the dishes included in the menu. Friendly environment, a rich variety of wines and reasonable prices are some of the elements that compose the setting in Piero, in the capital of Kefalonia.

List of resraurants

Argostoli-Lassi

Aenos Restaurant +30 2671028013
Asteras Restaurant (Davgata,) +30 2671084434
Capitol +30 2671025254
Captain's table – Live music +30 2671023896 / +30 2671027170
Casa Grec Restaurant +30 2671024091
Chinese Dragon (Lassi) +30 2671022005
El Greco Restaurant, Pizza and Souvlaki +30 2671024449
Il Gabbiano – Pizzeria (Lassi) +30 2671025510
Il Palazzino- Restaurant Pizzeria Cafe +30 2671025580
La Gondola – Pizzeria (Lassi) +30 2671025522
Monte Nero +30 2671022646
Mythos +30 / 2671022663
Maistrato – Appetizers restaurant +30 / 2671026563
Piero +30 26710 24685
Syrtaki (Lassi) +30 2671023852
Sto psito (Lassi) +30 2671025306
Old Argostoli +30 2671026789
Kiano akti (26710}26680
Stateri- Greek tavern +30 2671025438
Aqua Marina (Lassi) +30 2671024175
Chinese House (Lassi) +30 2671024815
Oskars (Lassi) +30-26710 23.438
Fedra (Lassi) +30-2671026631

Sami

Agia Paraskevi +30 2674023061
Riviera Cafe – Pizzeria +30 2674023223 / +30 2674022777
Dolphins +30 2674022008

Svoronata

Dum Spiro's Spero +30 2671042150
Porto Helis–Greek &international cuisine, karaoke (Porto-Heli) +30 2671041141

Katelios

Greek restaurant-grill +30 2671081192
Lighthouse - Fish Restaurant & Grill +30 2671081355
Sirines-Fish tavern +30 6944120834
Persa's tavern +30 2671081602

Agia Efimia

Finikas +30 2674061507
Poseidon – Fish tavern +30 2674061222
Dendrinos +30 2674061392

Skala

Flamingo +30 2671083378
La Luna – Pizzeria +30 2671083242
Arburo +30 2671081192
The Pines +30 2671083559
Mylos +30 2671083188
Spilia +30 2671083575
Pefka +30 2671083559

Lixouri

Lottos – Grill restaurant +30 2671092880 / + 30 2671095564
Antonis + 30 2671092221
Akrogiali + 30 2671092613
Maria + 30 2671091610

Fiskardo

Maistros – Pizzeria +30 2674041103
Tasia +30 2674041205
Vassos +30 2674041276

Spartia

Panas Restaurant +30 2671069506
Petrino spiti – Grill +30 2671069485

Travliata

Oinopolis +30-26710 69988