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Reviewed 7 August 2023 via mobile

It's s nice restaurant which although it doesn't offer a view is nice to visit for dinner. They can be busy so they take reservations on Fridays and weekends. The cooked food was nice and they serve big portions to justify the prices (I.e. 14...euro for coq au vin or goat). In Greece these prices should be at 10 euro at best. They charge 10 euro for the Greek salad while it should be at 7 max. Not sure what to make of our visit as the dishes were not that exquisite to justify the prices. We are not in the UK either. They work a lot with Athenians who visit Kythira for their vacations so they seem to be following their standards but this is disappointing as we are not in Athens either. Bad practices which as someone else wrote further down remind us of a Greece in the 80s.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

An amazing family restaurant. We’ve been there 4 times during our stay in Kythira and all the dishes we ordered were simply delicious! An authentic Greek cuisine full of flavour and excellent ingredients. The place is also amazing. Surrounded by the garden. Thank you Stefanos...and mum for your warm welcome and for being our family restaurant during the stay in your island! A special kiss to Avra! :)More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023

We sat in the shadow in the garden and were treated to an old traditional recipe, Xinochondros (try it!) and to goat and sheep stew. Definitely happy!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2022 via mobile

Fully shaded, this tavern is an excellent spot to eat when visiting Paleopoli or Kaladi beaches. Beautiful yard seating under the canopy of big trees and extra sails stretched out to create shade. Very-very good food and attentive service. Fresh catch of the day is...very exciting and although pricier worth asking about.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 10 August 2022 via mobile

We visited the tavern during a rather busy time but the service was excellent. The food was great and the prices just right. Easy to park, tables nicely placed with good distances with each other.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 26 July 2022

We enjoyed every and each dish at this restaurant !The food is very fresh and well made and the guys at service very helpful, friendly and with nice sense of humor! The setting and atmosphere very beautiful too! At the end the free desert it...was the best for finishing a great lunch! We recommend this place!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 12 July 2022 via mobile

One of the best everyday restaurants on the island. The food is very good, rather basic and traditional but really properly made with fresh ingredients. As always ask the server for dishes of the day as they are usually very much worth it. Though the...placing is not interesting (no view etc) there is a lot of shade and great atmosphere. Smooth traditional music - loud enough to notice in the background but low enough to have a convenient meal and conversation. Safe choice for everyday traditional meals not if you are looking for spectacular dishes.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 1 July 2022 via mobile

We drove out to here for our dinner following the high reviews on TA, unfortunately, our experience was not of this high standard. We ordered two starters and two mains, the two starters and one main arrived all together, very 1980’s Greece, and after thirty...minutes I had to ask about the second main. It appeared that they had forgotten to order it from the kitchen, there was no apology just a “do you still want it”, which we didn’t now. Then when we had finished our meal the plates were not cleared away and to cap it off they “forgot” to return my change from the bill. The food that we had was very traditional, appeared home made and fresh. Unfortunately, the service was the worst we have ever experienced in our forty years coming to Greece. If the service staff are this disinterested this early in the season I dread to wonder what they will be like at the end. The place is in a nice location but has no atmosphere. I doubt we would return due to the poor service.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 13 June 2022 via mobile

Delicious food and wonderful warm hospitality!!! Rooster, lamb chops, calamari, salad, green beans and dips. All perfection. Oh and the grilled bread!!!! All super delicious. Nicest owner and service ever.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 8 June 2022

Very nice setting in a garden and a homey feeling. The food and service was genuinely friendly and attentive. We had grilled octopus, stuffed tomato/pepper, taramousalata and green beans. Traditional Greek cooking at it's best! I definitely recommend this little gem while you are in...Kythira.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 7 June 2022

We drove all the way from Livadi for dinner and didn't regret. Spacious parking in the property. Big terrace and garden with tables far from each other, kind of private. Plants, trees, aloe everywhere. Friendly, easy going, smiling service from young girl and guy, they...the whole menu very well for vegeterians, vegans etc.Many products are theirs!! Food was excellent. came fast, fair prices, spotless place. Def worth a visit, you won't regret at all.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 14 August 2021

Really lovely, food is fabulous, great setting. One of the best traditional settings on the island - make it one of your island time “musts”.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 3 August 2021 via mobile

I was there for lunch after swimming. The half tables was reserved for dinner after 4 hours and was very difficult to sit... The service was OK but the food not. We ordered lamb and goat not good. Many flies but they cannot do something...about that. We will not recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 2 August 2021 via mobile

Big restaurant near Avlemon No views Nothing around it, you specifically go to Eat there Greek cuisine Often fresh fish available Not unforgettable but acceptable

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 1 September 2020

Having been to Kythira first in 1992 I was keen to find out new restaurants after many years away. Everyone heads to Avlemonas but misses Skandeia, as I did on this trip. However I found it the 2nd time around and what a find it...was. Run, of course, by Greeks of Australian Descent (most of the Island emigrated to Oz) it has a beautiful feel under the cooling trees in open country. The staff were excellent and the Mother the chef. Superb food with flavors and spices all sourced locally. A place you could spend all day but I suggest you arrive for opening at 1pm, take all the time you need and then head to Paleopoli beach 5 minutes away which is calm waters and the sun sets over the beach. A perfect day after a perfect meal. Try it!More

Date of visit: August 2020
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