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Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Topic started by: billb on June 10, 2011, 10:34:01 PM
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Hi going to Arillas for the first time in July and its my wifes 50th birthday . Could anyone recommend a restaurant to go to as we get there on the 18th and my wifes birthday is on the 19th .Thankyou
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Hi Bill I dont think you could go wrong with the restaurants in Arillas they all serve good food but my personal favourites are Brouklis and Portofino, enjoy!
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... or for the "restaurant" experience as opposed to the "taverna" experience - and please don't misunderstand, I love them both - Thalassa or Horizon. I always feel as though I'm "going out for a meal" at either of these two places - and they are next door to each other on the sea front. Fantastic, romantic, sunsets from both as well!
However, as Diane and Eric say(s) (!) you can't go wrong with any of them!! Each restaurant/taverna has its own special quality. We like to have our very first evening meal at Brouklis - a very authentic typical Greek/Corfiot taverna - if you arrive in time for your evening meal on the 18th, why not try that first?
Janis x
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billb, keep it close to your chest and surprise her. We all have our favourite foods - mine is prawns. Several people have adored Eftihia's prawns with extra garlic so far this season. Just superb. Graziella provide similar. Just as good. You're there when we are - say hello and we'll say it in person.
It is difficult to recommend a place to eat in Arillas, because good food is taken as read. Occasional disappointments, very few, but never had one myself having been 12? or moe separate times. And other forumers many more.
If it's your first time, simply relate, smile and talk to anyone you meet. No ceremonies, no doubts. Just feel part of a community which is made up of people looking for what you are. That's us.....
Phil
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Hi billb, it is my 50th on the 20th July and I am already full of angst trying to decide where to eat, so much choice, so many fine people......
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Hi billb, Brouklis is our favourite for our first meal as well, but must
agree with Janis, choose one of the many on the sea front, for a birthday meal you won't be disappointed.
On a Saturday night visit Marina for the Greek dancing, not to be missed.
Val x
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Hi, thanks for all your replies. It all sounds fantastic and can't wait to get there. We're staying at Christos Apartments. Are we very far away from these restaurants? Sorry but we haven't been able to find a map to show exactly how far away we are from the seafront. Thank you
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Hi Billb - there are a couple of maps on this website - click on "Map" on the left hand side and again on "interactive map" or "tourist map". I find the interactive to be better.
Christos apartments has a blue marker and is roughly (on the map) towards the left and about three quarters of the way up.
Christos apartments is about a ten minute walk down hill to the centre of Arillas, you have a lovely supermarket opposite (we always stop on our walks and buy an ice cream there!)
It is also about equal distance between Arillas and San Stefanos, so you have the best of both worlds!
A short distance away is the Gravia Bar which has fantastic views, and another couple of minutes' walk is our Nikos' new place - the Akrotiri Bar, aptly named because it is on the headland and offers absolutely superb panoramic views over both Arillas and San Stefanos.
Enjoy!
Janis x
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BillB have sent you a Personal Message - click on My Messages.
Phil
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Just follow your nose and before you know it every night will be like a birthday :-)
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love them all, but think i agree with janis abouth the "dining" ........how about starting off with a cocktail in ammos, then wander along to horizon for a meal, finished off by another cocktail up on the sun deck.
now thats what i would like if it were my birthday!!!
ger x
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See, Ger we must be related, Lol
Val x
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The only bit we changed on our anniversary was the meal was at Thalassa. Important to us because that was where we were first welcomed to Arillas. Nothing wrong with Horizon, or Efi's or Brouklis, or Graziella, or.... any of them.
Phil
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That would be perfect choice Ger, I agree. The Horizon definitely has the classy edge I reckon.
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ha ha val, perhaps we are, have you already been or are you waiting for your trip?? we are there 4th july,just for a week this time.
ger x
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Don't forget your fork handles Ger for Efi's
Al & Sal
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packed and ready to go!!! might buy one of those lamps that fight on yer head!!
ger x
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Enjoy ger! :)
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Hi going to Arillas for the first time in July and its my wifes 50th birthday . Could anyone recommend a restaurant to go to as we get there on the 18th and my wifes birthday is on the 19th .Thankyou
Try the Atki as we have never been disapointed there, the food and the staff are excellent
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Hi Ger, we had a week 30th May 6th June and go again
15th-30th July, so will miss meeting you this time, but who knows, maybe next year.
Val x
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billb, there are enough to choose from, just go with where ever takes your fancy,but those on the seafront would be a tad more romantic for your wife's 50th - just my opinion, but having a meal and watching the sun set with the sound of the sea a mear 100yds infront of you - its a no brainer
Hope you find somewhere and have a lovely evening on the 19th
Ang
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Thanks Ang everywhere sounds great i dont think we'll have any problems finding one , i'd like to think we could get through them all ! 10 days and counting :)
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Agree with everybody on this thread you really cannot go wrong with eating in Arillas, everywhere is good! It all depends what you feel your wife would like...I spent my 50th birthday out there the first week in June, and to be honest hated the idea of a party at home and any fuss chose to spend a couple of weeks in our fave place and opted for Vavillas on back road fave taverna, low key unbeatable food and at end of night you have to venture into owners house and chase him to write out the bill, whereupon he will present you with complimentary Metaxas whilst he finds a biro!xx
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LOL wot no trying to squeeze through the toilet window in the loo?!!
Flaming heck I dunno wot the world coming to? First you have to beg them to take your money and then they ply you with alcohol!
You could be in serious danger of having a good night out and nothing to moan about.
Cheers Nan
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Had exactly the same with Thomas Georgia. A truly wonderful family. Always leave them a big tip as we feel we are robbing them for the lovely food and the price you have to pay.
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But it's all true Nan. Vavilas may be hidden away in the background, but once found is a must do. The only thing you can do is leave a hefty tip, or you feel like you've robbed him. He once came running out with a 10 euro note, "Phil, you've left your money on the table!" Derrrr....
The fish is fresh, it is beautifully cooked, and yet another reason why I shouldn't go to Arillas. Oh what the heck, I'll just order a bigger waist size on fleaBay when I get back.
Phil
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Phil n Jen
I plan to be at Armourada on Tuesday lunchtime and have a few items for you that may help you start your break as soon as.........
Or.... Tell me where you want me to be on Tuesday and at what time, and your wish will be my command!
(Posted on Beach Topic , in error)
Negg
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Elastic Phil, Elastic.... (drawstring waist works as well) Lol x
Val x
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Val luvver, I haven't a clue what you mean......
Believe that and, er well, you'd believe anything.
Phil
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Captain's is lovely. Good value food and served by the most charming young man who has impeccable English. He likes to practise because he is still at school. However he will appreciate a few phrases in Greek and Efharisto poli never goes amiss.
Having posted in the correct place (unlike some!) I must however enquire if Eggy will be granting three wishes or just the ONE and if he is indeed the "genie in a bottle" or is it message in a bottle !! Too confused now snotty ... I mean sorry X
Cheers Nan xx
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Nan
I have very little chance of being a genius let alone a genie.
Anyway, Ouzo in a bottle is a lot better than a genie.
And.... who is this person that posts in the wrong places?
And..... RESTAURANTS?
Well, as I live here it is difficult to recommend anything from such a good selection of Tavernas, Bars, etc etc.
But , there is always something that suprises you when it's least expected.
Like the beetroot I pinched from M&M's plate when they had a meal at Nickos's Pool bar. - To die for twas.
Found out today that Rainbow make their own cottage pie and have Beef n Onion pies on the menu. -
(Might make a change, if UK food withdrawal symptoms occur)
Armourada have a rabbit stew on tonights menu.
Catch Brouklis , one lunchtime , when fresh pumpkin pie is available.
(And lentil soup!)
We all know how "Fishy Vavillas" spoils us but what about Helens Taverna across the road. Weggs had salmon fillet there last year. Excellant.
( Look at his specials )
Tria Adelphia for the Saturday Lamb. - Great!
All my opinion only and all the places I have left out will bring good eating memories back for many. We are all spoilt for choice and fortunately we all have different tastes which is why all "eating places" in Arillas do their very best for all of us.
Cheers
Negg
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Haven't been to Helen's yet, but already on the list for next week....
Phil
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ahh phil ,we missed helens ,it only opened the weekend we were coming home ,,lets hope its there next yr to try ,and we, also used a bistro in san steph called beachcombers handy for car renters and very good food,,and also dont forget our linda /nikos up at nite owl who have a extensive menu now,,x
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Ah kev, Linda and hubby are lovely folk. Will only get there on wheels unless Scottie can beam us up... justlove it there.
Phil
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Scottie may just beam you up Phil.
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Big chuckle Scottie. You are such a sunbeam....
Bet nobody has a clue about this post. Well what's new then for justphil....
Phil
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phil careful when you get in the eggy mobile ,as you might get a dart lodged somewhere not nice ,,lol,,,haha..x
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Wouldn't be the first time kev.....
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"Buttocks!" - Sorry spelling error there.......
Meant "But It's" not the first time Phil N Jen have ventured to the Punto.
Negg
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lmao. It almost (I said ALMOST) feels like I'm already home in Arillas. Sad bit is that for all the lovely people I'll reconnect with, kev kay and babs won't be amongst them. Can't yous get a last minute cheapie kev?
Phil
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Course he can! He's the 'loadsamoney' guv'ner!!Just try and overlap on our 11 nights Kevsy :-)