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Fine Restaurants for your Dining Pleasure
Vol. 1, No. 3; March 15, 2005
Valentino Taverna, a traditional family-run Greek taverna, features a variety of delicious, homemade Greek and Corfiot dishes--all made with local products and all at reasonable prices. Watch the crowds go by in the lush and verdant patio area. With your meal, enjoy the benefits of Valentino's full bar: try Valentino's family-made wine or the refreshing taste of Mythos beer on draft.
Valentino Taverna is conveniently located 500 meters south of the Chandris Hotel in Dassia. The taverna is open everyday from May 1 to October 31 from 09:00 till 02:00 during the day and 18:00 till late at night.
Begin your meal with a refreshing salad or one of the many tasty starters: mussels saganaki, grilled feta, local sausages or mushrooms with garlic.
Valentino's offers many dishes on the grill: T-bone and fillet steaks, lamb chops, grilled chicken, Gammon with fresh pineapple, or try the mixed grill if you want to sample a variety!
Valentino's also offers a variety of sea food dishes including: shrimps, lobster and swordfish.
Finish your meal with fresh fruit or ice cream.
Valentino Taverna ~ Dassia
Gorgona Fish Restaurant
Gorgona Fish Restaurant, also known as The Mermaid Fish Restaurant, has been serving both locals and visitors to the island for more than fifteen years. Recommended by the European Federation of Promoting Hellenic Tourism's "Better Life", Gorgona prides itself on serving only the best local fresh fish, most of which is caught by the owner himself, and prepared made to order on the grill.
Gorgona Fish Restaurant is open every day during the Summer from 15:00 till late; Winter hours: every Friday and Saturday night and open for lunch on Sunday afternoon. Call ahead to book special parties, reserve a table, or ask about the day's specialties.
Fresh fish doesn't necessarily mean a high priced meal. Sold by weight, Gorgona offers three ordering options --from the display, from a set price and from the ala carte menu--so the choice, and price of your meal, is always up to you.
Gorgona offers a huge range of fish and seafood platters all served with rice and boiled vegetables and made to order on the grill. Gorgona also offers a variety of seafood pasta dishes.
Choose from a vast array of fresh salads and starters from mushrooms on the grill to taramousalada.
Each meal includes a plate of seasonal fruits, or try one of Gorgona's special desserts.
Where To Find Us...
From Corfu Town take the Paleokastritsa highway north eight kilometers to the village of Gouvia. Gorgona Fish Restaurant is located on Gouvia's inner road directly across the street from the church and next to Lewis Corkyra Hotel.
Ample parking is available adjacent to the restaurant.
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Moukas Restaurant, in the heart of Gouvia, was established in 1986. One of Gouvia's premier restaurants, Moukas' serves a variety of traditional homemade Greek dishes prepared from fresh ingredients in a cool garden atmosphere. A full bar is featured, including local and bottled wines and draught and bottled beers. At Moukas Restaurant, a warm welcome and first-rate service is guaranteed.
Moukas Restaurant is open every day during the Summer for lunch and for dinner from 11:00 till the last guest leaves the restaurant. Call ahead to book special parties (birthday cake is always complimentary), to reserve a table, or ask about the day's specialties.
Moukas Restaurant offers a huge range of starters, salads, soups, pizzas, and Greek-style main courses from the grill and from the oven.
Starters include: Octopus in Vinegar, Taramousalata, Fried Aubergines and Peppers, Squid, Shrimp and Crab cocktail.
Main courses from the grill include: fillet steaks and chops in various sauces, grilled chicken, red snapper, lobster, and salmon.
Also available are pastas and mince meat dishes
From Corfu Town take the Paleokastritsa highway north eight kilometers to the village of Gouvia. Moukas Restaurant is located on Gouvia's inner road in the heart of the village.
Specialties include: Sofrito, Pastitsada, Stifado, Giovesti, Moussaka, Pastitsio, Souvlaki. Also offered are traditional favorites such as Lasagna, Meatballs and stuffed tomatoes and peppers.
Harry's Taverna http://www.harrystavernacorfu.com
Harry's Taverna, adjacent to Gouvia Marina in the Village of Kontokali, Corfu, Greece, has been serving locals and travelers alike for more than a century. Spanning three generations, Harry's Taverna was officially established in 1912, offering travelers warm hospitality and excellent meals in an inviting setting.
When choosing a restaurant while on holiday, every traveler hopes for quality. Harry's Taverna delivers that quality in every way with its service, its friendly and interesting atmosphere, and, most of all, its time-honored recipes prepared and served at a price that won't overextend the traveler's budget.
When visiting Corfu we hope you visit Harry's, a traditional Greek taverna that has been serving customers for over a century. Click here for the location and opening hours. Don't forget to read or sign the guestbook on our Web site to see what people are saying about Harry's Taverna.
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Authentic, ancient Greek recipes and international cuisine prepared with a modern and unique approach; a distinctive list of fine wines (including Bistro Boileau's own homegrown vintage), and an incredible variety of mouthwatering confections; open all year, with an atmosphere of casual patio dining in summer and cozy, fireside dining in winter; exceptional, friendly service; live music and dancing every Friday and Saturday night; rave reviews from both locals and tourists: When you're looking for quality, at a price that won't break the bank, Bistro George Boileau and its owners Alex Regis and Sue Boileau deliver each and every time--guaranteed.
Location: You can find Bistro George Boileau on the inner road in Kontokali, at the northern (Gouvia) end of the village
Opening Hours: Summer: Sun thru Sat. 11:00-15:00 & 19:00-late; Winter: 18:00-late
Sunday lunch from 1:00; Closed Wed and Sun night;Tel: 26610-90069
Panorama Taverna ~Afionas~
Located on a shaded terrace, and perched high upon a verdant hillside, the family-run Panorama Taverna offers traditional Greek dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from the family garden in a spectacular setting. From the open-air taverna take in the view of Agios Georgios Bay to the south and the islands of Kravia, Sikia and Gineka to the north..
Open from the months of April thru October, Panorama Taverna offers traditional Greek cuisine daily for lunch or dinner. Dine on the terrace, drink an ouzo, or simply sit back to enjoy the stunning views.
Specialties include lamb fricassee topped with lemon dressing. At Panorama Taverna, even the wine is homemade, made without chemicals and using the same technique and tradition as the the Greek God of Wine Dionysos.
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Kerkyra Restaurant & Grill is a traditional and friendly taverna featuring a variety of delicious Greek foods at reasonable prices. Local wines and a variety of beverages are available. Open for lunch and for dinner from May through the end of October, dine indoors or on the patio.
Kerkyra Restaurant & Grill is conveniently located 300 meters from Kontokali Beach and the Kontokali Bay Resort. Stop by for lunch, dinner, a snack or a cool drink after a day in the sun.
No matter what you order, from grilled fish to grilled meats, from chips to salads, everything is prepared with fresh ingredients--nothing frozen!
In the traditional Greek style, Kerkyra Restaurant & Grill prepares fish, meats and chicken on charcoal grill.
Compliment your meal with fresh salads, mezes, seasonal fruits, or one Kerkyra's divine desserts.
Located at the center of Gouvia in a building dating back to 1915, Vergina Restaurant first opened for business in 1996. In 1999, an extensive renovation was undertaken by its owners. Today, the restaurant exhibits a fresh, modern decor which is elegant, eclectic, and ever so friendly.
Each night at Vergina, customers dine either in a spacious dining room or under a wide canopy in a garden setting. Many objects d'art representing a rich cultural heritage, including handpainted frescoes on the ceiling of the dining room, Grecian urns, and even a wishing well in the garden decorate each dining area. Each night Greek dancing is done (including plate throwing which is practiced not only for good luck but also to celebrate life and to smash ones troubles on the floor as night falls). Customer participation is always encouraged, and if you don't know the steps, don't worry: the dancers are happy to teach you.
Taverna & Grill Room
Dassia~Corfu
ALEXANDROS
Alexandros Taverna & Grill Room, a traditional family-run Greek taverna established in 1996, features a variety of delicious, homemade Greek, Corfiot and international dishes--all made with local products and all at reasonable prices. Watch the crowds go by in the lush and verdant patio area. With your meal, enjoy the benefits of a full bar: try the locally-made wines or the refreshing taste of Amstel beer on draft.
Alexandros Taverna & Grill Room is located at the southern end of Dassia Village, directly across the road from the Dassia Chandris Hotel. The taverna is open everyday from May 1 to October 31 from 13:00 till the kitchen closes at mid-night.
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Manager George Gisdakis and his family and staff cordially invite you to Alexandros Taverna & Grill Room, where every dish is a specialty, and where each customer is greeted and served with true Greek hospitality.
"Many thanks for great meals in your restaurant!"
-Henry, Emma and Kris Andersen, Denmark
Ghandi Restaurant
Tandouri Indian Cooking
The Ghandi Tandoori Indian Restaurant serves a variety of superb Asian dishes for your enjoyment -- from Chicken Tikka to Lamb Madras to Specialty Thai Currys. Ghandi has a full bar with Amstel beer on draught, and also offers specialty drinks such as Indian Chai tea.
The Ghandi Tandoori Indian Restaurant is located on the main road in Gouvia (opposite the Corkyra Beach Hotel) and is open every day during Summer from 15:00 till mid-night. Call ahead to book special parties, or to reserve a table.
Ghandi
Finest Indian Cuisine
Sample starters such as: Allo Chat; Vegetable Samosa; Tadoori Chicken Wings; Chicken Pakora.
Main courses in chicken or beef: Chicken Curry; Beef Madras; Chicken Vindaloo; Beef Jalfrezi; Chicken Pasada; Beef Dopiaza; Chicken Tikka Masala; Beef Korma; Chicken Balti.
Also for your enjoyment, a variety of Indian pizzas are served.
Chinese & Thai Menu
Sweet & Sour Chicken; Chicken with Cashews; Chicken, Beef or Lamb Curry; Lemon Chicken; Chicken in Oyster Sauce; Chicken or Beef in Black Bean Sauce; Chicken with Mushroom & Bamboo; Beef or Lamb with Ginger & Onion.
Red or Green Curry (Basil leaves, bamboo shoot & coconut milk)
Yellow Curry (Potatoes, onions, & coconut milk)
Massamun Curry
(Potatoes, onions, peanuts, coconut milk and chopped fresh vegetables
Panang Curry
(Bell pepper, coconut milk, fresh carrots and onions)
Chinese
Thai
