Are you looking for places to eat and drink in Lefkada? Here is our list with the best eating and drinking options in this beautiful Ionian Island.
Lefkada is an incredible summer destination, featuring exotic beaches, stunning natural surroundings and great gastronomic experiences.
The advantageous geographical location of the Ionian Islands, including Lefkada, contributed significantly to the formation of the local cuisine. Influenced by the Mediterranean cuisine but also with influences from the Venetians, Lefkadian cuisine presents some incredible flavours and eating habits. Of course, due to archipelago, fresh fish and seafood is offered throughout the island, but there are also many other traditional flavours that are definitely worth exploring.
So to speak, lamp, cheese and vegetables are produced in abundance in Lefkada Island, providing the chance to create scrumptious traditional dishes. From starters (appetizers), main courses, vegetarian and fish to great salads and desserts, Lefkadian cuisine will amaze you. Do not miss starting with some delicious “meze” like “dolmades” (stuffed leaves with rice and lemon sauce) and “saganaki” (fried cheese) and continue with “stifado” (beef stew with red wine, onions, cinnamon tomato and vinegar) and “kleftiko” (lamp with vegetables, white wine, potatoes, peppers, olive oil and lemon juice). “Galaktoboureko” (phyllo pastry filled with custard), “Karidopita” (walnut cake covered in syrup) and Greek yoghurt with honey and walnuts could be the perfect desserts to end your meal.
As for the places to eat in Lefkada, you will find plenty of choices across all the island. However, most of the restaurants and taverns are found at Lefkada Town, Nydri and Vassiliki. The same applies to the places to drink in Lefkada Island. Nydri has the most vivid nightlife, including many clubs and bars as well as Lefkada Town where most of the bars are lying on the port and others around the central square. If you prefer something more relaxing Vassiliki is a perfect choice. Boasting a few lovely bars along the seashore creates the perfect setting for romantic serene nights.
So, want to explore more? Here are our suggestions with the best places to eat and drink in Lefkada.
