The Greek taverna menus in Zakynthos enable you to make a meal of mezes
and hors d'oeuvres.
Typical dishes include fried meatballs, squash
balls, octopus, shrimp, squid, cheese, olives, stuffed vine leaves, tzatziki (garlicky yogurt and cucumbers), eggplant dip, small sausages
and giant beans.
You can choose four or five meze dishes for a real
taste of Greece and a delicious meal to share.
Zante Tavernas
Dinner Drinks
While you are trying all of the special local cuisine, you might want
to taste the native drinks too.
Typically village wine, red or white, would be served with lunch and
dinner in Greece.
Some of the best Zakynthian wine is the Solomos Wine
brand – they have really distinct flavours, all made in Zante with
locally grown produce. You might like it so much you’ll have to take
some home with you.
Greek Mythos Beer is always popular with tourists holidaying in
Zante. There is no shortage of Mythos on the island and you will notice
lots of people enjoying a cool Mythos on a hot day.
Later in the evening Ouzo is very popular. Often drank after dinner,
this is an aniseed based drink. If black liquorice is to your liking,
you will probably love a glass of Ouzo. You can drink straight or dilute
it with water, it's up to you.
The tavernas around Zakynthos provide some of the best meals in
Greece. With a wide variety of traditional food on the menu,
you can be
sure that the Zante tavernas will cater for your taste. There are also a
number of international cuisine restaurants located in the resorts
around Zakynthos. Whether you fancy an American, British, Indian, or
Chinese meal during your holiday – you are bound to find it in one of
the Zante resorts.
Dining in Greece is a national pastime - the Greeks love their food
and love to eat at a leisurely pace.
Traditionally the main meal is
served a lunch time, followed by an important siesta, and a smaller meal
in the evenings.
Whether dining at a local taverna or a sophisticated
restaurant, Greeks like to take their time over food.
The local cuisine in Zante is uncomplicated and relies on fresh herbs,
seasonings, and plenty of local fish, meat, vegetables and fruit.
The Greek taverna
menus in Zakynthos enable you to make a meal of mezes
and hors d'oeuvres. Typical dishes include fried meatballs, squash
balls, octopus, shrimp, squid, cheese, olives, stuffed vine leaves,
tzatziki (garlicky yogurt and cucumbers), eggplant dip, small sausages
and giant beans. You can choose four or five meze dishes for a real
taste of Greece and a delicious meal to share.
Zante Tavernas also serve all of the iconic Greek meals
Meals such as moussaka, kebabs, pastitsio and fresh fish. You won’t be disappointed
with these traditional Greek meals – they are always packed with flavour
and fresh ingredients in Zante.
The cost of dinner for one, not including drinks, usually starts at
around seven euro for a basic meal. Prices vary depending on the quality
and location of the restaurant, and of course depend on what you choose
to order!
The
main tourist resorts offer a selection of traditional tavernas
and more modern international restaurants. However, to find the most
authentic Greek tavernas, you might be advised to head outside of the
main tourist resorts. For example, one of our favourite hidden Greek
tavernas in Zakynthos is the Akrotiri Taverna, located on the coastal
road between Zante Town and Tsilivi. This little Greek taverna serves
fantastic food, while you sit under the grape vines, in this no frills
fabulous Zakynthian eatery.
As you explore the island of
Zante Zakynthos, you are sure to find a number of beautiful tavernas in Zante. Make sure you try a range of food here, there are
some real delights offered on the menus around the island. Below are a
few of the tastiest treats available!
What's on the menu at tavernas in Zante Zakynthos
Souvlaki
Souvlaki can be made with pork, lamb or chicken and is traditionally
grilled on a skewer. You can have souvlaki straight from the skewer or
in a in pita bread with tomato, onion and tzaziki. This is a staple
Greek meal and always delicious!
Lamb in the Oven
Lamb in the oven in Zante is really diving. The lamb is basted in
garlic and very slowly cooked to perfection. The end result is soft,
tasty meat, often served with oven cooked potatoes. Another Greek
speciality.
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is made from goat's milk and is often served on top of a
fresh Greek Salad, or on its own to accompany another Greek plate.
Olives
Green and black olives are found in abundance in Zante, with olive
groves all over the island. Olives are found in most salads and
delicious olive oil is drizzled over many of the plates on the menu.
Zakynthos is actually one of the largest producers of Olive Oil in
Greece!
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a Greek specialty, consisting of yoghurt, cucumber and
lots of garlic. Traditionally this dish is served with souvlaki, fries,
bread and well just about anything else you can think of. It has a
pretty intense garlic flavour, but is a real Greek staple – you have to
try it while you are here on holiday in Zante.
Octopus & Kalamari
Seafood Octopus and Kalamari can be found on both the starters and
mains sections of the menus. You can have your octopus grilled, soaked
in vinegar or fried in batter. Another typical Greek Island dish not to
be missed!
Greek Salad
The Greek Salad is perfect for lunch or dinner, or perhaps both, on a
hot summers day in the Greek Islands. It is typically made up of big
chunks of fresh tomatoes, green pepper, red onion, cucumber and olives.
There is normally a big hunk of feta cheese on top, plenty of local
olives sprinkled around, and a good helping of olive oil and vinegar for
dressing.
The Greek Salad can be found in just about every restaurant, snack bar
and taverna on the island of Zakynthos. Surely you won’t got home
without trying one!
Moussaka
A plate of warm, home cooked, traditional Greek moussaka is normally
high on the list of things to try when visiting Greece. The dish is made
up of layers of minced meat, aubergines and white sauce. Similar to
lasagne, but with a distinct Greek twist, this meal is almost as well
known to Greece as beautiful beaches and ouzo!
