Carnayo

Top choice in Ionian Islands


Paxi's finest restaurant, 400m up from central Gaïos, serves local food that’s head and shoulders above what's on offer at the harbourfront tavernas, for similar prices. The mixed plate of starters alone is worth a visit; mains range from slow-roasted pork to homemade burgers and crispy-skin bream. Sit in the refined dining room or the romantically lit garden courtyard.


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