Best Restaurants in Corfu: Where to Eat in Corfu Town and Beyond

Corfu’s food reflects the island’s history as much as any building in the Old Town. Four centuries of Venetian rule, followed by French and then British occupation, left a culinary tradition distinct from mainland Greece — more meat-forward, more heavily spiced, with an emphasis on braised dishes and pasta that you simply do not find on the Cyclades. Prices listed are approximate as of 2026.

The Corfu Dishes to Seek Out

Sofrito is the definitive Corfu dish — thin slices of beef fried and then braised in white wine, garlic, parsley, and white pepper, served over rice or potatoes. It appears on almost every traditional menu and is the first thing to order if you want to eat specifically Corfiot food.

Pastitsada is the Sunday dish of the island — a meat (traditionally cockerel, sometimes beef) slow-cooked in tomato and a blend of spices (cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg) and served over pasta. The spice profile is distinctly Venetian rather than Greek.

Bourdeto is a fish stew made with whatever white fish is available (traditionally scorpionfish or cuttlefish) cooked in tomato and cayenne — the spiciest dish in the island’s repertoire.

Bianco is the gentler counterpart — white fish poached in olive oil, white wine, lemon, garlic, and potato in a single pot. Simple and very good when made well.

Kumquat products — the kumquat (koum kouat) is grown almost exclusively in Corfu among Greek islands and appears as liqueur, jam, chocolate, and candied fruit throughout the island.

Corfu Town — Old Town

Nausicaa (near the Old Port, Akti Strategou) is one of the most consistently recommended traditional restaurants in Corfu Town — sofrito, bourdeto, and fresh grilled fish at approximately €14–22 per main. Book ahead in summer.

The Venetian Well (Kremasti Square, Campiello quarter) is in the prettiest setting in the Old Town — a restored wellhead in a small square surrounded by Venetian buildings. The food is modern Greek with local ingredients, mains approximately €18–28. Best for dinner with a bottle of Corfiot white wine.

Starenio in the Campiello lanes serves traditional Corfiot dishes at honest prices — sofrito, pastitsada, and moussaka at approximately €12–16 per main. Unpretentious, popular with locals and returning visitors.

Rex on Kapodistriou Street is one of the oldest restaurants in Corfu, open since 1932. Traditional Corfiot cooking, slightly formal setting, mains approximately €16–22. The sofrito here is the standard most visitors measure others against.

Liston Area: The cafes and restaurants on the Liston itself and the Spianada serve drinks and snacks at premium tourist prices. The same coffee costs half the price one street back. The setting justifies a coffee but skip the food.

Corfu Town — Near the Market

The area around the New Fortress and the market (Nikiforou Theotoki Street) has several local tavernas and bakeries more oriented towards residents than visitors:

Alatopiperou is a small, always-busy taverna serving grills and daily specials at local prices — approximately €8–14 per main. Order the daily fish.

To Dimarchio (Plateia Dimarchiou, near the town hall) is a good option for traditional food with a pleasant square setting, slightly below the Old Town tourist price point.

Outside Corfu Town

Etrusco (Kato Korakiana, central Corfu): One of the most awarded restaurants in Greece — chef Ettore Bottini was born in Corfu to an Italian family and cooks with local produce through an Italian-Greek lens. The tasting menu runs approximately €75–100 per person. Book well in advance. Worth the drive from Corfu Town for a special meal.

Toula’s (Agni Bay, north-east coast): A waterfront fish taverna directly on Agni Bay, reachable by car or by water taxi from Kassiopi. Fresh fish by the kilo, approximately €20–35 for a whole grilled fish. The setting — a jetty over clear water — is among the most pleasant on the island. Popular with sailing visitors and the island’s more permanent residents. Book ahead in summer.

Janis (Boukari, south): A small fishing village taverna in Boukari on the south-east coast — tables on the water, octopus drying on lines outside, very fresh fish at local prices. One of the best value fish restaurants on the island, approximately €15–25 per person for a full meal.

Practical Notes

Kumquat liqueur: Liqueur Mavromatis is the best-known producer. Available everywhere; the distillery shop in Corfu Town is the best value. A bottle runs approximately €8–15.

Olive oil: Corfu has some of the oldest olive trees in Greece. Local oil is sold at the market and in specialist shops — worth taking home.

Dinner timing: Corfu restaurants serve dinner from approximately 7pm; locals eat from 9pm onwards. Arriving early (7–7:30pm) gets you the best table without a wait in most non-premium restaurants.

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For the full island overview including where to stay, beaches, and how to get here, see our Corfu travel guide. For beaches across the island from Paleokastritsa to Glyfada, see best beaches in Corfu. For things to do including the Old Town, boat trips, and the Corfu Trail, see things to do in Corfu. Deciding between Corfu and other islands? See our Corfu vs Crete comparison and Corfu vs Zakynthos guide.

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See Also

• Corfu Travel Guide — island overview with where to stay, beaches, and the Venetian Old Town
• Things to Do in Corfu — Paleokastritsa, Achilleion Palace, and the Corfu Trail
• Best Beaches in Corfu — Paleokastritsa, Glyfada, Canal d’Amour, and Agios Gordios
• Best Tours in Corfu — food tours, Old Town walks, and boat excursions
• Greek Food Guide — Corfiot cuisine in the context of Greek food traditions
• Corfu vs Zakynthos — comparing the Ionian islands for food, beaches, and character
• Lefkada Travel Guide — the next Ionian island south, accessible by bridge