5 Best Restaurants in Zakynthos, Greece

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We've compiled the best of the best in Zakynthos - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Bassia

$ Fodor's choice
Nestled a couple of kilometers up the coast in the quiet village of Akrotiri, where the breezes offer welcome respite from the humidity back in town, is the best-value dining experience on the island. The raised views here are spectacular, and best enjoyed as the sun melts over the sea. The service can be a little aloof, but the setting is exquisite and the seafood-heavy menu (sea bass, lobster pasta, steamed mussels) is well balanced by more homespun fare, such as the Zakynthian rabbit. Magical.
Greek Fodor's Choice $ Dinner
Akrotiri, Zakynthos Town, Greece
26950-25554
www.bassia.gr
Known For
  • Incredible views out over the coast
  • Good value for the quality of food
  • The perfect sunset spot

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Lithies Taverna

$ Fodor's choice
A leafy family-run taverna in the countryside of Vasilikos that hits every comfort-food sweet spot. You'll need a car to get there, though it's just a 15-minute walk from the peninsula's namesake village. Homemade tsipouro and organic produce from their own farm enlighten a menu thick with Greek classics, from rustic kreatopita pie to juicy slow-cooked lamb.

Prosilio

$$ Fodor's choice
The entrance to this well-hidden fine-dining restaurant nestles discreetly between two bars, but it's worth finding. A courtyard terrace so hip you can taste it in the air is the setting for an adventurous Greek-fusion affair with a superb wine list and dazzling cocktails (from €12). Plump for the sous vide catch of the day or the unbelievably flavorsome Moroccan-inspired chicken. The menu draws on local, European and Middle Eastern influences for some of the most creative dishes on the island—albeit with prices to match. A bill for two rarely dips below €120.

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Dopia's House

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This friendly family-run spot is named for the 2,000-year-old dopia olive tree that grows in the front yard. It's the perfect retreat for a cool drink or a home-cooked meal in a nicely shaded garden terrace. They also sell their own honey.

Greek $ Lunch Dinner Brunch Quick Bite
Vasilikos, 29100, Greece
69462-11227
Known For
  • A useful waiting spot near the Vasilikos bus stop
  • A tasty selection of Greek mezedes
  • Pretty garden-terrace setting beneath its famed dopia

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Yard of Taste

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The slightly chintzy, Cath Kidston–meets–seaside beach hut vibe belies a stylish menu filled with organic, gluten-free, and vegan goodies. Its popular brunch perhaps explains away the peppy decor, but in the evening it comes into its own with a delicious feta in an oat crust whetting the appetite for a wealth of excellent Greek pasta dishes and succulent chops.

Greek $$ Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch
Rizospaston 15, Zakynthos Town, 29100, Greece
26950-29815
www.avlizante.gr
Known For
  • Good brunch options
  • Imaginative array of Greek-style pasta dishes
  • Likeable courtyard dining terrace

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