Taverna Tripa (Near Corfu Town)

Set in the village of Kinopiastes, 10km inland from Corfu town, this old-timey but by no means under-the-radar taverna has been run by the same family since 1936, and offers a set-course menu that opens with classic Greek mezze then spit-roasted lamb or beef stifado. 

Chic and trendy this certainly is not – expect piles of food, gallons of wine and, upping the touristy allure, live music and dance in the late evenings

Since 1936, Mr Tripa – Spyros Anyfantis – has been presiding over his taverna in the picturesque village of Kinopiastes seven kilometers south-west of Corfu Town.

During those years, the taverna’s reputation as a spot for genuine Corfiot fare has grown, so that everyone of any note singles out TRIPA for a visit during a stay on the island.

Among those who have enjoyed Tripa’s famous hospitality are Greek President essay writing service Constantine Karamanlis, French President Francois Mitterand, actress Jane Fonda, Aristotle Onassis and the original Zorbas Anthony Quinn.

But the patronage of the famous does not mean that TRIPA taverna is formal. The atmosphere is friendly and the service fast and attentive.