Good to know
Good to Know
- Greek dining centers on fresh, simple ingredients—don't miss the meze tradition of small shared plates for family or friend bonding
- Many fish restaurants encourage you to enter the kitchen and select your fresh catch to verify freshness
- Taverns typically open morning until night with traditional, charming decor; casual attire and willingness to explore multiple flavors are welcomed
- Most restaurants close between 4–7 PM, then reopen for dinner
- Local wines and the regional Verdea white wine pair excellently with fresh fish
- Greek dishes naturally accommodate many dietary needs—traditional vegetarian options (spanakopita, dolmades, Greek salad) are staples; always ask restaurants about modifications for vegan or gluten-free preferences
- Meze sharing is the essence of Greek dining culture; order multiple small dishes rather than single large plates for authentic experience
Budget
Kati Psinete
- Price Range
- €15
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek grilled meats and traditional psistarià
Taverna Varkarola
- Price Range
- €12
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Pita gyros and traditional Greek
Avli Taverna
- Price Range
- €14
- Neighborhood
- Tsilivi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Greek cuisine at reasonable price
Friends Restaurant
- Price Range
- €13
- Neighborhood
- Laganas
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek, Mediterranean, and English breakfast
High End
Utopia Resto
- Price Range
- €45
- Neighborhood
- Argassi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean cuisine with sunset views
Anadalis
- Price Range
- €48
- Neighborhood
- Argassi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh seafood and Mediterranean delicacies with ocean views
Nobelos Bio Restaurant
- Price Range
- €50
- Neighborhood
- Agios Nikolaos (North Zakynthos)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Organic Mediterranean and seafood with barefoot-chic beachfront setting
Club House Restaurant (Porto Zante)
- Price Range
- €65
- Neighborhood
- Beachfront Resort
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek and Mediterranean fine dining with fresh fish and lobster
Mid Range
Kosta's Brother Taverna
- Price Range
- €22
- Neighborhood
- Rural Zakynthos
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Greek and Zakynthian specialities with homemade ingredients
Alektor
- Price Range
- €20
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Zakynthian traditional cuisine with fresh ingredients
Molos Restaurant
- Price Range
- €19
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town Marina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Greek food with harbour views
Peppermint Fresh Kitchen
- Price Range
- €21
- Neighborhood
- Argassi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional recipes, seafood, Italian, vegetarian options
International Cuisine
Italian
- Description
- Widely available, from classic pizzerias to modern trattorias. Bonanza in Laganas noted for homemade pizzas at affordable prices
Asian Fusion / Japanese
- Description
- Available at higher-end establishments like Maya Restaurant at Porto Zante offering omakase tasting experiences
English
- Description
- Available throughout island including English breakfasts and pub food in resort areas
Chinese, Indian, Thai
- Description
- Offered at various restaurants, particularly in tourist-heavy areas
Local Must Try Dishes
Kuneli (Stuffed Rabbit)
- Description
- Local Zakynthian specialty, rabbit stewed or cooked in wine, the most characteristic island dish
Spetsofai
- Description
- Local Zakynthian sausage and peppers dish
Gouvetsi
- Description
- Lamb cooked with pasta
Skordostoubi
- Description
- Ionian eggplant dish in tomato sauce with garlic
Imam Aubergines
- Description
- Aubergines stuffed with onions, tomatoes, and parsley then baked
Fresh Seafood
- Description
- Freshly caught fish including red mullet, sea bream, grouper, calamari, octopus, and prawns
Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
- Description
- Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives, and feta cheese with olive oil and oregano
Mantolato
- Description
- Local Zakynthian nougat made from egg whites, almonds, sugar and honey, eaten during carnival period
Food Delivery Services
Local Restaurant Delivery Available
- Notes
- Many restaurants offer direct phone delivery; app-based services vary by season. Ask restaurants directly for delivery availability
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Greek cuisine naturally includes abundant plant-based options. Several dedicated vegan and vegetarian-forward establishments serve the growing dietary-accommodation market on the island.
Venues
Avli Traditional Organic Vegan Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town
- Description
- First restaurant on island serving innovative vegan, gluten-free dishes with fresh organic ingredients
Elaia Vegan Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Tsamis Zante Suites (Zakynthos)
- Description
- Plant-based focused restaurant with charming ambiance and scenic views
Ambrosia Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Kalamaki
- Description
- Family-run (20+ years) with dedicated vegan and vegetarian menu selections alongside Mediterranean and international cuisine
Zakanthi Bar
- Neighborhood
- Kalamaki/Resort Area
- Description
- Separate vegan and vegetarian menu available, serves salads and vegetable dishes
Supermarkets And Groceries
Green Frog Supermarket
- Neighborhood
- Argassi
- Description
- Main road in Argassi towards Vassilikos, complementary to Green Frog Bar Restaurant
My Market Zante
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town
- Description
- Greek supermarket chain with multiple stores across Zakynthos, variety of products including private label and organic items
Carrefour Express
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town (Lisgara and Doksaradon Street)
- Description
- Modern supermarket with Greek and traditional products at low cost
Lidl Zakynthos
- Neighborhood
- Zakynthos Town (3rd KM Zakynthou-Keriou Road)
- Description
- Large discount supermarket chain
Supermarket 7 Islands
- Neighborhood
- Kalamaki
- Description
- Local supermarket option
Halal Dining
- Description
- Halal options available; Ambrosia Restaurant in Kalamaki is certified halal and offers halal chicken, beef, and lamb preparations
Gluten Free Options
- Description
- Restaurants increasingly aware of gluten-free dietary needs. Mediterranean dishes naturally gluten-free include fasolada and briam. Many establishments offer gluten-free bread and pasta upon request
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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