Zakynthos Experiences

Zakynthos is a blessed place that produces high-quality products. In any traditional taverna you visit, you will come into contact with the taste and nutritional value of Mediterranean cuisine, with key ingredients such as pasta, garlic, vinegar, and wine.

The favorite ingredient of Zakynthians is indeed garlic! You will encounter it in almost every recipe of the local cuisine. They love intense flavors in their food, which is why their cuisine is sometimes described as heavy. "Skordoladolemeno" is a characteristic dressing used in fried dishes, while "skordostoumpi" is used with meats, eggs, and vegetables.
In the traditional tavernas of the island, dishes that are significant chapters of its tradition and history are served. Eggs and eggplants with garlic are always popular, along with broccoli and octopus patties. However, the most characteristic dish of Zakynthos is "Sartsa". It consists of beef cooked in a tomato sauce with garlic, sugar, bay leaf, pepper, oregano, and olive oil. Every summer, it is highly sought after by both locals and tourists alike.

An authentic Zakynthian meal is always completed with "mantolato". It is the traditional sweet of the island made from egg whites. Its taste is delicious, enhanced by both its ingredients and the passion of the Zakynthians who create it. This sweet dates back to the Venetian era but continues to hold a place on the tables of the island's residents today.

Zakynthos is also renowned for its olive oils, thanks to its rich agricultural production. Their pure taste and rich aroma allow you to experience the full splendor of nature. Other products that bear the island's identity include the large-fruited black currants and "ladotyri", a cheese made from goat or sheep's milk with an exceptional spicy flavor. Zakynthian cuisine will leave the best taste in your mouth, which is why it's worth discovering!