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Local grilled meats, traditional cooked food, delicious handmade pies and fresh salads. The village complex of Zagorohoria has the surrounding nature as their prime supplier for food. For those of you looking for more modern and jumbled culinary versions, there is a plethora of restaurants to accommodate your needs. Check out below the best restaurants and taverns in Zagorochoria.

Veranda 1700 Restaurant

For the ultimate slow food experience, visit the lovely Veranda 1700 restaurant of Mikro Papigo 1700 Hotel & Spa, a modern tavern which serves traditional recipes with a twist, using biological products only. Apart from the most beautiful view to Vikos gorge, here you will enjoy traditional flavours, handmade pies of the area, fresh eggs and homemade marmelades and desserts. (Mikro Papigo 1700 Hotel & Spa, Mikro Papigo).

Kanela & Garifalo

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This restaurant’s delicacy is definitely its great selection of different mushrooms which the experienced owner, Mr. Vassilis, personally picks and serves in your plate. Try the black mushrooms fried with cheeses, the veil in brandy sauce with royal mushrooms, the pasta with 3 different sorts of mushrooms and many more. If you are not a fan of mushrooms then the rest of the menu will surprise you in a very pleasant way too. Open all day everyday, prices start at 15-18 euro / person (Vitsa village, tel. 26530 71671)

Sopotseli

We will find Sopotseli (dating back to 1901) at the main square of Dilofo village. Possibly the oldest all-in-one store / cafe / eatery in the area of Zagori. Nowadays it will whet your appetite with deer in wine sauce, traditional staffed sausage, juicy chopsticks and orange pie for a sweet finish. Open all day everyday, prices start at 12-15 euro / person (Dilofo village, tel. 26530 22629)

Sta Riza

Restaurant with a view of the gorge, the central villages of Zagori and the snow toped Mount of Astraka...Hurry and book your table by the large windows and make sure you are very hungry to taste as many of the tremendous variety of dishes as possible. Do try the baby lamb with tomatoes and aubergines, the rooster in “lazania” noodles, the veil in white vegetables sauce and pasta, the mushrooms marinated in wine and the - as many as - 9 different handmade pies! Open daily except Wednesday and Thursday, prices start at 15-18 euro / person (Elati village, tel. 26530 71550)

Margarites

This is a very posh restaurant which you will absolutely adore for its French belle epoch inspired decor and its amazing dishes. Do try the traditional meatballs with leak, the little fillets with herbs from the mountains, the veil served in a clay pot and the variety of elaborate pasta dishes and risottos. After your lunch or dinner, enjoy a steaming cappuccino with a piece of chocolate soufflé, almond pie or the Greek dessert of “ekmek”. Open all day everyday, prices start at 15-19 euro / person (Kipi village, tel. 26530 71410)       

Pita tis Kikitsas

This restaurant is famous for Kikitsa’s pie which will be served in its atomic baking pan, staffed with white “feta” cheese and a crispy edge. Equally mouthwatering, the freshly cut salads, the well done meats and the local cheeses. If the weather allows, prefer to seat at a table outside and gaze at the people passing by on their way to the Monastery of Agia Paraskevi. Open everyday, prices start at 12-15 euro / person (Monodendri village, tel. 26530 71340)

Bimtsa

Visit this cozy dessert shop in Megalo Papigo village for coffee and homemade sweets. Enjoy handmade marmelades, traditional delicacies, homemade liqueur and tsipouro. Also try baklava, ekmek kataifi, almond praline and patsiavoura. (Megalo Papigo, +30 26530 41116)

For your accommodation in Zagorohoria, choose the amazing Mikro Papigo 1700 Hotel & Spa, a boutique treasure with spa, restaurant and luxurious facilities. From November 20-22, enjoy 2 nights at Mikro Papigo 1700 from 240 euros. Price includes breakfast and use of the spa facilities.

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From: Anthi Sasmatzoglou

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