Best restaurants and local flavors for cruise passengers to enjoy lunch or a light fare when on a cruise to the port of Corfu (Kerkyra)
Exploring Corfu is not complete without sampling the delicious local cuisine. Greek food, in general, relies on local, seasonal ingredients and the use copious amounts of olive oil.
Corfiot specialties reflect the island's Venetian historical influence. Dishes such as Sofrito (veal in a wine and garlic sauce) and pastitsada (beef and pasta casserole) are only some of the local delights that grace the tables of Corfu's tavernas and restaurants.
Of course, no cruise ship traveler should go without trying a traditional Greek salad, mezedes or Moussakas. Although fabulous local cuisine can be found all over the city, Spianada and Spilia are the main restaurant areas.
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Aegli Gardens Restaurant - $$
Open since 1930, this local favorite has two locations: in the Liston arcade and in the mall of Kapodistriou. Traditional Corfiot dishes are carefully created here. Make sure to order some appetizers and enjoy a beer or wine on tap.
Aegli Garden Restaurant
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| Where: | Old Town |
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| Cuisine: | Traditional Greek, Mediterranean and vegetarian prepared by chef Marios expertise. |
| Open: | Everyday between 12:00 PM and 12:00AM |
| Address: | Kapodistriou Mall and under the elegant arches of Liston in the heart of the Ol Town |
| Phone: | +30 2661 031949 |
| Cards Accepted: | Visa, Mastercard. |
| Website: | Facebook Page |
NOTES: Outdoor Seating. Late Night.
Bellissimo - $$
At this traditional Greek taverna, the owner welcomes you into the kitchen to see what's cooking. Seasonal ingredients are used to concoct traditional food as well as vegetarian selections. It has a cozy ambiance and prices are reasonable.
Bellissimo
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| Where: | Old Town |
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| Cuisine: | Traditional Greek and Mediterranean. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. |
| Open: | Between 10:00 AM and 12:00 AM | Closed on Sundays |
| Address: | Plateia Lemonia - hidden square in the heart of the Old Town |
| Phone: | +30 2661 041112 |
| Cards Accepted: | Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover. |
| Website: | Facebook Page |
NOTES: Outdoor Seating. Breakfast. Late Night.
Da Giovanni - $$
Da Giovanni serves authentic Italian food with a Neapolitan inspiration in the center of Corfu Town. Popular dishes here include the "Cacciatore and Pesto" and "Linguine with clams" but you can also order a genuine Neapolitan pizza. Make sure to try the limoncello, an Italian liqueur made from Sorrento lemons.
Da Giovanni in Corfu
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| Where: | Old Town |
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| Cuisine: | Italian, Pizza and Southern. Serves lunch and dinner. Good For Groups. Chef Manager: Muzzillo Giovanni. |
| Open: | Everyday between 1:30 PM and 12:00 AM |
| Address: | Kapodistriu 6 |
| Phone: | +30 2661 044055 |
| Cards Accepted: | Visa, Mastercard. |
| Website: | dagiovanni.net | Facebook Page |
NOTES: Free Wi-Fi. Outdoor Seating.
Rex - $$
Rex has been a local favorite for almost 100 years (opened in 1932) thanks to a friendly atmosphere and food that is consistently good. On the menu are traditional Corfiot dishes as well as more experimental dishes made with local ingredients.
Rex
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| Where: | Old Town |
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| Cuisine: | Traditional Greek and Mediterranean. |
| Services: | Serves lunch and dinner. Good For Groups. Outdoor Seating. Free Wi-Fi. Attire: Dressy |
| Open: | Everyday between 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM |
| Address: | Kapodistriou 66 |
| Phone: | +30 26610 39649 |
| Cards Accepted: | Visa, American Express, Mastercard. |
| Website: | rexrestaurant.gr | Facebook Page |
Rouvas - $
If you want to eat where the locals eat, try Rouvas. It is centrally located near San Rocco Square in a back alley. The atmosphere is casual and the food is traditional Corfiot.
Rouvas
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| Where: | Old Town |
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| Cuisine: | Traditional Greek |
| Services: | Serves Lunch Only. Reservations recommended. Attire: Casual. Chef: Stamatis Vassilakis |
| Open: | Between 11:00 AM - 17:00 PM | Closed on Sundays. |
| Address: | 13 Stamatiou Desila |
| Phone: | +30 26610 31182 |
| Website: | Facebook Page |
Venetian Well - $$$
Although only luxury cruise ships sail late or may stay overnight in Corfu, Venetian Well is a restaurant not to be missed if the cruise traveler has the opportunity to have dinner whilst in port. This restaurant captures all the romance of Corfu. It is set around a 17th-century well in beautiful Old Town on Kremasti Square. The gourmet cuisine is as good as the atmosphere.
Venetian Well
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| Where: | Old Town |
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| Cuisine: | Greek and Mediterranean. Gourmet. |
| Services: | Serves Dinner Only. Reservations recommended. Outdoor Seating. Attire: Dressy. General Manager: Yiannis Vlachos |
| Open: | Between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM | Closed on Sundays. |
| Address: | Kermastis Square | Lili Desila 1 |
| Phone: | +30 2661 550955 |
| Cards Accepted: | Visa, American Express, Mastercard. |
| Website: | www.venetianwell.gr | Facebook Page |
