Guidebook for Corfu
Food Scene
A relative newcomer, having opened in 2015, Salto’s speciality is small plates and a fabulous selection of Greek wine. Allow yourself to be guided by the staff as they know their krasi [kra (like bra)-see] (Greek for wine). The menu is local mezzedes (think Greek tapas), often with a modern appeal.
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Salto
23 DonzelotA relative newcomer, having opened in 2015, Salto’s speciality is small plates and a fabulous selection of Greek wine. Allow yourself to be guided by the staff as they know their krasi [kra (like bra)-see] (Greek for wine). The menu is local mezzedes (think Greek tapas), often with a modern appeal.
On the majestic Liston is this elegant, olive-hued grand dame, with a Mediterranean menu of pasta, salads and specialties such as veal sofrito (veal cooked in wine and garlic) and Corfiot rooster (chicken cooked in tomato sauce). Add to this warm service, chandelier-lit ambience and a range of microbrews, and you can see why it's always busy.
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Rex Restaurant
66 KapodistriouOn the majestic Liston is this elegant, olive-hued grand dame, with a Mediterranean menu of pasta, salads and specialties such as veal sofrito (veal cooked in wine and garlic) and Corfiot rooster (chicken cooked in tomato sauce). Add to this warm service, chandelier-lit ambience and a range of microbrews, and you can see why it's always busy.
The Venetian Well easily boasts the most romantic and authentically Corfiote location in all of Corfu Town. The food is fancy and of great quality. Sit outside, the interior decor is miles away from the charm of the outside tables in their beautiful square.
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Venetian Well
1 Sofokleous DousmaniThe Venetian Well easily boasts the most romantic and authentically Corfiote location in all of Corfu Town. The food is fancy and of great quality. Sit outside, the interior decor is miles away from the charm of the outside tables in their beautiful square.
Romantic rustic-inspired Italian tavern. It has a concise menu, pasta and mains (no pizzas). Their recommended dish is pasta pollarollo.
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La famiglia
16 Maniarizi ArliotiRomantic rustic-inspired Italian tavern. It has a concise menu, pasta and mains (no pizzas). Their recommended dish is pasta pollarollo.
I have eaten at Ninos so many times that they are almost offended when I pass by and don’t sit down. It’s a tiny place, frequented mostly by locals. The food, like at Chrisomalis, is served cafeteria-style, choose it and they bring it to the table. If they have the zouzoukakia (pork meatballs in red sauce), get them. The roast lamb and potatoes are also a strong choice.
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Taverna Ninos
44 SevastianouI have eaten at Ninos so many times that they are almost offended when I pass by and don’t sit down. It’s a tiny place, frequented mostly by locals. The food, like at Chrisomalis, is served cafeteria-style, choose it and they bring it to the table. If they have the zouzoukakia (pork meatballs in red sauce), get them. The roast lamb and potatoes are also a strong choice.
Going strong for 150 years, this taverna was formerly patronised by the Durrells and Anthony Quinn. The sign outside is in Greek, so just follow your nose to the traditional grill for souvlaki, pork chops and swordfish. Like Taverna Ninos, dishes are roasted in advance and you can order cafeteria-style - don’t let that tradition put you off, these places often have the oldest chefs, someone’s yaya (Greek for Granma) cooking away in the old style. Warm service and tables outside make this an excellent spot for people-watching.
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Chrisomalis
6 Nikiforou TheotokiGoing strong for 150 years, this taverna was formerly patronised by the Durrells and Anthony Quinn. The sign outside is in Greek, so just follow your nose to the traditional grill for souvlaki, pork chops and swordfish. Like Taverna Ninos, dishes are roasted in advance and you can order cafeteria-style - don’t let that tradition put you off, these places often have the oldest chefs, someone’s yaya (Greek for Granma) cooking away in the old style. Warm service and tables outside make this an excellent spot for people-watching.
An authentic taverna right in the old town. Sit under the amazingly sprawling grape vine and enjoy the fresh fish. The waiter may ask you to come to the kitchen to choose your own from the daily catch. The other local specialties are also very good. If tsigarelli is in season, give it a try; it’s a local green in a spicy red sauce.
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Porta Remounda
16 MoustoxidiAn authentic taverna right in the old town. Sit under the amazingly sprawling grape vine and enjoy the fresh fish. The waiter may ask you to come to the kitchen to choose your own from the daily catch. The other local specialties are also very good. If tsigarelli is in season, give it a try; it’s a local green in a spicy red sauce.
so close the flat, and the garden tables may be the best location of any cafe seats anywhere.
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Mikro Cafe
42 Themistokleous Kotardouso close the flat, and the garden tables may be the best location of any cafe seats anywhere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bristol Cafe
49 Evgeniou Voulgareosvery popular, strong drinks, great for people watching.
Perched on the sea side of the city ramparts, this chic place will make you all the latest cocktails and has the best chips in town, somewhere between a french fry and a potato chip. Good place for an Apperol Spritz
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NAOK Azur
1 Leof. DimokratiasPerched on the sea side of the city ramparts, this chic place will make you all the latest cocktails and has the best chips in town, somewhere between a french fry and a potato chip. Good place for an Apperol Spritz
another great location. Don’t eat there, the food is not good, but a glass of wine and that view makes for a good start to an evening.
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Cavalieri Ltd
another great location. Don’t eat there, the food is not good, but a glass of wine and that view makes for a good start to an evening.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Asian Art in Corfu is the only museum of this kind in Greece. It is housed in an imposing neoclassical building near Liston promenade, Espianada square, in the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George. This building was constructed between 1819 and 1824 by the British and initially served as the residence of the British High Commissioners of the Ionian islands. Later, it became the seat of the Ionian Senate, the Ionian Parliament, and the headquarters of the Chivalric Orders of Saint Michael and Saint George (in the mid 19th century), from where it took its name.
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Corfu Museum of Asian Art
120 KapodistriouThe Museum of Asian Art in Corfu is the only museum of this kind in Greece. It is housed in an imposing neoclassical building near Liston promenade, Espianada square, in the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George. This building was constructed between 1819 and 1824 by the British and initially served as the residence of the British High Commissioners of the Ionian islands. Later, it became the seat of the Ionian Senate, the Ionian Parliament, and the headquarters of the Chivalric Orders of Saint Michael and Saint George (in the mid 19th century), from where it took its name.
Parks & Nature
The neoclassical palace of Mon Repos sits atop Analipsis hill on the Kanoni Peninsula on the southern outskirts of town. It is surrounded by an extensive, wooded estate. A small but beautiful palace, this is the house where Prince Philip was born. It houses the Museum of Palaeopolis, with archaeological displays and exhibits on the history of Corfu. Paths lead through lush grounds to the ruins of two Doric temples; the first is truly a ruin, but the southerly Temple of Artemis is serenely impressive.
It is on the sea and one can swim from the undulating stone pier.
Take a picnic and plenty of water, as there are no nearby shops. Bus 2a goes to Kanoni from the Spianada (€1.70, every 20 min)
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Mon Repos
16 DairpfelaThe neoclassical palace of Mon Repos sits atop Analipsis hill on the Kanoni Peninsula on the southern outskirts of town. It is surrounded by an extensive, wooded estate. A small but beautiful palace, this is the house where Prince Philip was born. It houses the Museum of Palaeopolis, with archaeological displays and exhibits on the history of Corfu. Paths lead through lush grounds to the ruins of two Doric temples; the first is truly a ruin, but the southerly Temple of Artemis is serenely impressive.
It is on the sea and one can swim from the undulating stone pier.
Take a picnic and plenty of water, as there are no nearby shops. Bus 2a goes to Kanoni from the Spianada (€1.70, every 20 min)
Sightseeing
The Old Fortress of Corfu is one of the most impressive fortification works in Europe. It is the first thing you see as the ferry approaches Corfu. It stands on the eastern side of the town, on a rocky peninsula jutting out into the sea. This fortress is called Old in contrast to the New Fortress (of Saint Mark), that was also built to protect the town from enemies and pirates. This fortress was constructed by the Venetians in the 15th century on the site of a former Byzantine castle. To make it more secure, they made an artificial fosse and thus they separated the fortress from the mainland.
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Gamla Venesíaborgin
The Old Fortress of Corfu is one of the most impressive fortification works in Europe. It is the first thing you see as the ferry approaches Corfu. It stands on the eastern side of the town, on a rocky peninsula jutting out into the sea. This fortress is called Old in contrast to the New Fortress (of Saint Mark), that was also built to protect the town from enemies and pirates. This fortress was constructed by the Venetians in the 15th century on the site of a former Byzantine castle. To make it more secure, they made an artificial fosse and thus they separated the fortress from the mainland.
The Fortress of Saint Mark in Corfu is also referred to as the Fortress of San Marco. It was built by the Venetians and is strategically located in close proximity to the Old Harbour of town. It was constructed over a long period (1576 and 1645). Construction of this impregnable fortress was completed soon after the infamous Turkish invasion. The design and construction of the Fortress was undertaken by the renowned Italian military engineer, Ferraute Vitteli. The fortress played a pivotal role in protecting the town of Corfu and its residents. The entire fortress is an intricate network of compartments and galleries. The ramparts were built by the French and completed by the British.
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Nýja Venesíu Festa
13 El. VenizelouThe Fortress of Saint Mark in Corfu is also referred to as the Fortress of San Marco. It was built by the Venetians and is strategically located in close proximity to the Old Harbour of town. It was constructed over a long period (1576 and 1645). Construction of this impregnable fortress was completed soon after the infamous Turkish invasion. The design and construction of the Fortress was undertaken by the renowned Italian military engineer, Ferraute Vitteli. The fortress played a pivotal role in protecting the town of Corfu and its residents. The entire fortress is an intricate network of compartments and galleries. The ramparts were built by the French and completed by the British.
The church of Saint Spyridon was initially built in Sarocco sqare, Corfu Town. However, in 1590 it was erected in its present location. The architecture of the church is typical of the Venetian architecture that dominates the Old Town of Corfu. Its bell tower is the highest in town. Saint Spyridon is considered the keeper of Corfu. According to legend, he has saved the island four times from the Ottoman invasion, one of the reasons that this church is so beloved.. Spyridon, often shortened to Spyros, is very common name on the island and the locals will still refer to their saint protector in an oath. The church, which is located just behind Liston, holds the supposed remains of the saint.
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Kirkja helga Spiridon
32 Αγίου ΣπυρίδωνοςThe church of Saint Spyridon was initially built in Sarocco sqare, Corfu Town. However, in 1590 it was erected in its present location. The architecture of the church is typical of the Venetian architecture that dominates the Old Town of Corfu. Its bell tower is the highest in town. Saint Spyridon is considered the keeper of Corfu. According to legend, he has saved the island four times from the Ottoman invasion, one of the reasons that this church is so beloved.. Spyridon, often shortened to Spyros, is very common name on the island and the locals will still refer to their saint protector in an oath. The church, which is located just behind Liston, holds the supposed remains of the saint.
Shopping
I love to walk through the market. Greek tomatoes might be the best in the world, so doing a little shopping for the ingredients for a greek salad is worth it. If you can find sikomaïda (spiced, fig paste, flavoured with pepper and ouzo), give it a try; it’s not for everyone but I think it’s great.
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Λαϊκή αγορά Κέρκυρας
1 Lochagou Spiridonos VlaikouI love to walk through the market. Greek tomatoes might be the best in the world, so doing a little shopping for the ingredients for a greek salad is worth it. If you can find sikomaïda (spiced, fig paste, flavoured with pepper and ouzo), give it a try; it’s not for everyone but I think it’s great.