Good traditional taverna in a lovely rural setting a few steps down off the main Kalambaka–Kastraki road; it's a 10-minute walk from either village. All the usual standards, baked and grilled, are prepared with care, making this a fine spot to linger over a leisurely meal.
Taverna Harama
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