Are you looking for places to eat and drink in Zakynthos? Here is our list with the best eating and drinking options in this beautiful Ionian Island. 

Zakynthos is one of the most popular islands in Greece. Thousands of tourists come every year in order to admire the famous Navagio (Shipwreck Beach) as well as to explore the lifestyle and the culture of the island. What also attracts many tourists in Zante is the exceptional local cuisine and vivid nightlife. 

There are plenty of restaurants and taverns in Zakynthos Town as well as in other places of the island such as Tsilivi, Laganas and Kalamaki. Depending on your preferences you will find from fine restaurants to small seaside taverns. As for the dishes, you can taste high-quality fresh seafood and fish, Mediterranean plates, Greek “mezedes” accompanied with ouzo or tsipouro and of course many local delicacies. Among the flavours, you should not miss tasting on Zakynthos are the famous Greek appetizers “Melitzanosalata” (eggplant deep) and “tzatziki”, “Dolmadakia” (grape leaves filled with rice and several Greek herbs), “Tyropitakia” (phyllo pastry filled with feta cheese), as well as some main dishes like “moussaka”, “pastitsio”, “stifado” (beef or lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, wine, garlic and cinnamon) and “paidakia” (lamb chops usually marinated). Talking about food and eating in Zakynthos, “kataifi” (chopped nuts and crispy dough soaked in sugar syrup), “baklava” (layers of phyllo filled with chopped nuts), “Bougatsa” (phyllo pastry with custard) and “galaktoboureko” (custard dessert with crispy phyllo) are some desserts that are definitely worth a try. 

However, if you are interested in the nightlife of Zakynthos then continue reading in order to explore the best places to party on the island. Nightlife in Zakynthos is very vivid. Dozens of bars and nightclubs are scattered through the island. The best clubs and bars are found in Zante Town, Laganas, Tsilivi and Argassi though. 

Zakynthos Island is definitely worth a visit. Whether you stay in Zante Town or one of the many resorts, things to do and see are endless. If you want to explore more, here are our suggestions with the best places to eat and drink in Zakynthos.

So, want to explore more? Here are our suggestions with the best places to eat and drink in Zakynthos.

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