Centring on a verdant terra cotta courtyard complete with fountain, this romantic restaurant is (despite the name) more Italian than Greek. It features chicken with rosemary or salmon with thyme, with either pasta or rice, succulent steaks, delicious desserts and a varied wine list.
Casa Grec
Argostoli
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8.31 MILES
The highlight of the Paliki Peninsula is breathtaking Petani Beach, a spectacular strand of white sand and pebble that’s enough to entice a jaded mermaid…
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11.6 MILES
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23.12 MILES
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8.58 MILES
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21.1 MILES
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Nearby Argostoli attractions
1. Focas-Cosmetatos Foundation
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One of the few historic buildings in Argostoli to survive successive earthquakes now holds displays on Kefallonia’s cultural and political history,…
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Kefallonia's archaeological museum, which holds treasures from all over the island, including Mycenaean finds, sustained serious damage in a 2014…
3. Korgialenio History & Folklore Museum
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Dedicated to preserving Kefallonian art and culture, this fine museum houses icons, assorted furniture, clothes and artwork from the homes of gentry and…
1.35 MILES
This lovely botanical garden, designed for the study, preservation and display of the island's plants and herbs, is located 2km south of central Argostoli…
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Blessed with enticing turquoise water, and located just 3km southwest of Argostoli, Makrys Gialos tends to be packed to the gills in summer with…
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This little ‘pocket’ beach, just beyond Makrys Gialos, has plenty of shade and very clear water, as well as a few places to eat.
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Red-sand Xi Beach has some appeal, but it's also the closest the island has to a fully-fledged package resort and it can feel overcrowded in summer. A 10…
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