Melissani Taverna, Sami - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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4.5 285 reviews

#4 of 37 Restaurants in Sami, Greece

Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly

Im not a big seafood fan but more over I cant eat tomatoes or sweetcorn as th...... by lamb klefitko, spaghetti meatballs, home made beef burger and moussaka.... greek village salad for starters fo...

Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups

It was very busy due to a large party coming all areas once which did sleep o...

Location and contact

Sami 28080 Greece

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Email

+30 2674 023201

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Traditional Greek food in Sami Kefalonia. Taverna Melissani is located in Sami village, the port of the island. Mellisani taverna is one of the oldest of the area and have been in business for more than 35 years with happy customers. You will find us at the intersection where the signs show either left to Sami and Antisamos beach, or to the right - Argostoli, Poros, Skala. Keep an eye also for our signs that will guide you here. There is parking area where you can safely park your car.

PRICE RANGE

US$17 - US$28

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

CUISINES

Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi

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Don H

5

Reviewed 10 October 2018

Second year in Sami Best Food in town

This is the second year in Sami and had many meals around town but always return to Melissani Taverna including my birthday dinner (my choice) very friendly and best food in town.Owner and chef very welcoming.More

Date of visit: October 2018

Thank Don H

Google Translation

Ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για το φαγητό σας. Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα χαρούμενοι που μείνατε ικανοποιημένοι. Θα χαρούμε πολύ να σας ξανά...More

LipVenom

London, United Kingdom

243

Reviewed 3 October 2018

Lovely Food - pricier than by the port

We had avoided this place initially as it was the closest to our hotel and we figured a majority of the people staying in our hotel would only venture to this rather than the further walk into the port area where there are more eateries....More

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank LipVenom

Google Translation

Ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για το φαγητό σας. Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα χαρούμενοι που μείνατε ικανοποιημένοι. Κάνουμε ότι μπορούμε για να κρατάμε...More

399maxinea

Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

2811

Reviewed 1 October 2018 via mobile

Lovely food, but don’t stand under the canopy outside during a cyclone!

We ate here as a party of four, as the chef’s son, Stelios, who runs the Kraken Bar (definitely recommend) in Sami, recommended it. Unfortunately there was a cyclone taking place and we had torrential rain. I stood outside whilst the hubby went in to...More

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank 399maxinea

Google Translation

Ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για το φαγητό σας. Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα χαρούμενοι που μείνατε ικανοποιημένοι. Κάνουμε ότι μπορούμε για να κρατάμε...More

Leleleeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

9933

Reviewed 17 September 2018 via mobile

Best place in Sami

Our meal here was amazing from start to finish. All the food we ordered was fresh and absolutely fantastic. The staff were so lovely and great fun with our baby girl. Wish we had found this place at the start of our holiday cause we...More

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank Leleleeds

Google Translation

Ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για το φαγητό σας. Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα χαρούμενοι που μείνατε ευχαριστημένοι. Θα χαρούμε πολύ να σας ξανά...More

Cyprusleeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

10772

Reviewed 16 September 2018 via mobile

Hidden extras on bill

Went here on our 1st night as didn’t know the area and nearest to our hotel. We ordered drinks and they arrived quickly along with a bottle of water and bread which we hadn’t ordered. We then ordered food and a small glass with a...More

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank Cyprusleeds

Google Translation

Λυπούμε πολύ που δεν ήσασταν ικανοποιημένοι από την επίσκεψή σας στην Ταβέρνα Μελισσάνη. Ελπίζουμε πραγματικά να μας επισκεφθείτε ξανά και...More

mandgl

Sami, Greece

11

Reviewed 14 September 2018

Disappointed

After meeting two couples who had dined here and enjoyed it . We decided to visit last night . We were greeted by the owner and shook hands which was a good start and shown to a table. A basket of bread butter and a...More

Date of visit: September 2018

1 Thank mandgl

Google Translation

Λυπούμε πολύ που δεν ήσασταν ικανοποιημένοι από την επίσκεψή σας στην Ταβέρνα Μελισσάνη, προσπαθούμε πάντοτε να εξυπηρετούμε μόνο τα καλύτερα...More

MADABOUTANIMALS

BOREHAMWOOD

20382

Reviewed 9 September 2018 via mobile

Fresh fish at its best

On the outskirts of Sami is this little gem of a restaurant - family run - welcoming- al fresco eating with beautiful trees and potted plants in a warm atmosphere where you just know the food will be home made and excellent. We were not...More

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank MADABOUTANIMALS

Google Translation

Ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για το φαγητό σας. Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα χαρούμενοι που μείνατε ευχαριστημένοι. Θα χαρούμε πολύ να σας ξανά...More

Andonee

Evershot, United Kingdom

3922

Reviewed 6 September 2018

Over priced...

Having dined there recently, the overall ambience is nice, however, to put the whole thing into perspective the food was way overpriced to the portion size especially as the restaurant isn't on the seafront. The food was cooked well. We left, as a four, feeling...More

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank Andonee

Google Translation

Λυπούμε πολύ που δεν ήσασταν ικανοποιημένοι από την επίσκεψή σας στην Ταβέρνα Μελισσάνη. Ελπίζουμε πραγματικά να μας επισκεφθείτε ξανά και...More

markrD6556XD

Bottesford, United Kingdom

1816

Reviewed 6 September 2018 via mobile

Easy to miss to worth the visit

We walked past for the first week as it is out of the main harbour. But when we did we had the best meal of the holiday. Lovely family run restaurant a very warm welcome and great service. Give it a try

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank markrD6556XD

Google Translation

Ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για το φαγητό σας. Θα χαρούμε πολύ να σας ξανά δούμε στο μέλλον.

sleigh1985

Manchester, United Kingdom

278

Reviewed 3 September 2018 via mobile

Very warm welcome

Lovely food, super friendly staff. This is a little hidden gem in Sami and easy to miss. We went a few times and I must say it was the best food we had in Sami. Would definitely recommend

Date of visit: September 2018

Thank sleigh1985

Google Translation

Ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για το φαγητό σας. Θα χαρούμε πολύ να σας ξανά δούμε στο μέλλον.

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HJuillet

Where is this restaurant, not shown on map, keen to visit next month.

22 June 2015|

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Driving along the road from Aghia Efimia as you get into Sami you come to a Tee junction Left to Sami Port, Right Agostolie and Poros. Straight in front of you is Melissani Restaurant & Snack Bar Have a great time .

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