Eating Out in Arillas

[Ash]

Am going to Arillas for the 1st time this Friday for a late break.  Grateful any recommendations on good places to eat out.  We lived in Cyprus for 2 and a half years (1999 on) and love eating Greek food at a relaxed pace "meze" style.  Will have a hire car so grateful for recommendations all over the island as well as in Arillas itself.  Many thanx in anticipation.

[Maggie]

/you will find good food and plenty variety in Arillas. ALL the tavernas are good. Try also, the night owl, and mon amour, since you have transport. enjoy!

[justphil]

We often have a long lazy lunch at Graziella. Always mezes style with plenty of wine, just gazing out over Gravia. But like Maggie says, you are completely spoiled for choice in Arillas. We have eaten in most of them over the years, and never been disappointed.

Phil

[Val n Bill]

Hi Ash... Our very favourite for both lunch and dinner is Brouklis which is next to the pizza place, also Efitinia, turn right as you face the sea and walk to the end and you will see a restaurant with lots of steps up to it  Efi and her mum will will look after you in the traditional Greek way, as Phil says Graziella is wonderful for a long lazy lunch. If you want your table dressed a little "up market" try Marina the prices are the the same as everywhere else and they have Greek dancing on Saturdays.  Can only echo Maggie and say ALL the restaurants and tavernas in Arillas are good but I suppose we all have favourites. Good luck in finding yours and have a wonderful holiday.
 Wish we were there,   Val

[Erja]

Hello Ash,

Don't walk past Armourada either. It is my favourite taverna and you are guaranteed traditional Greek food

[vivian]

That seems to be most of Arillas coverd, you can go up to Afionas and eat at Porto Timoni the food and the view are fantastic. Viv

[iluvsangeorge]

Ash

I agree with Viv. As you have a car you must not miss out on lunch at Afionas which is so close to Arillas. The views  while you eat are stunning.

Park in the village sreet and walk on through the square, then follow the signs for Dionysos Restaurant along  a narrow track for a few hundred yards.  Both Dionysos Restaurant and Porto Timoni Cafe, which is just at the back, are unbeatable for 'a meal with a view'.  In fact go twice!!

You might just bump into my wife and I next week.  We can't stay away !

[Vaughan & Angie]

And not forgetting Vavillas up the back road

[Ash]

Thanx for all these replies - will have a whale of a time trying them all out (well will look like a whale if we eat in all of them)!!

Finally, has anyone eaten well in Corfu Town itself ?  my wife will want to go to the capital for some shopping - I could spend the time more productively sitting down and having a lunchtime meze - can't stand shopping !

rgds
Ash

[justphil]

Ash, how long are you going for? In two full weeks of evening meals in July, we only managed two tavernas twice - Brouklis where were staying and Efihithia. Both times because we were meeting others on the second time. We didn't manage to get to Horizon, Marina, Portofino, Captain's Table, Rainbow, Stekis, Mirage..... You would need a month to try everywhere. 

As for the "whale" I haven't mentioned all the lunch times.. I've been on a diet ever since we got back!!

Have a great time
Phil

[mathsboffin]

Brouklis, Graziellas and La Pergola in Afionas were our favourites.  La Pergola is "Mamas Kitchen" style, picking from the pots - lovely rabbit, and casseroled octopus when we were there.  Only open after 5 pm.

In Corfu Town, take the main pedestrianised road from the Liston, walking directly away from the Liston and on the left a few door ways down  there is a small traditional taverna on the left.  Serves wholesome traditional food - always go there when we visit Corfu Town. 

Another one is Rouvas in the side street before Marks and Spencer.  M&S and the road is on the left.  I haven't been here, but it has consistently good reviews and comments.  When we visited in April, it was only open at lunchtime, so we didn't make it.

[riggers]

Now then....we all have our faves...mmmmmmm...i could just do with one now..


BROUKLIS
PORTOFINO

are my fav 2...but i like them all......you'll be spoilt for choice...ENJOY..


riggers.

[Ang]

Mathboffin/Sharon now thats the kind of review  tip I like
Ang

[justphil]

Sad, isn't it Ang. A new angle, idea or tip is so exciting. Jen and me keep talking about them, but in the end we go back to our comfort zone. Guess where that is....

Loved your post mathsboffin. Have eaten gorgeous prawns sold by the kilo in Ibiza's backstreets. So beautifully cooked and affordable. But there are so many places where you can eat local food honestly served in Corfu too. I think we have eaten in the taverna you described.

there is a small traditional taverna on the left.  Serves wholesome traditional food

It would be a magnet to us.

Thanks for engaging me in these posts
Phil

[vivian]

Had several nice meals in Corfu town cant remember names sorry. One thing I must tell you Pete and I have been warned away from a Place called The Black Cat, several people. Viv