Tsivras Traditional Taverna
Family Run Traditional Taverna
Authentic Greek Home Cooking
Locally Sourced seasonal Ingredients
Freshly Prepared Daily Specials
Dishes Vary Daily
Traditional Family Recipes
Takeaway Service Available
Friendly service
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Restaurants like this are extremely rare.
Go back 30 years or so, and this is exactly what you would have expected from a traditional Greek taverna. Sadly, many have since been replaced by more sophisticated establishments, with extensive European-style menus and smartly uniformed staff. Tsivras Restaurant is a wonderful exception – a rare reminder of what Greek tavernas used to be. If you appreciate genuine, traditional Greek food and an authentic taverna atmosphere, this is somewhere you really shouldn't miss!
Eat where the locals eat!
This is traditional Greek cooking at its best. Delicious, freshly prepared dishes of the day are laid out on display, just as you would find in a traditional Greek family taverna. There's no need to study a menu – simply take a look, see what takes your fancy and make your choice!
Favourite Greek classics such as Stuffed Tomatoes, Pastitsio, Chicken with Potatoes, Fresh Fish, Moussaka,Briam and the famous Kefalonian meat pie are often available. The selection will change according to the season and the availability of fresh local ingredients.
The restaurant opens in the late morning and serves throughout lunchtime, but closes in the late afternoon, so it's best to plan your visit as a lunchtime stop.
You'll soon notice that the clientele is predominantly local, which is always a good sign, although the restaurant can get quite busy during peak hours. They also do a brisk trade in takeaways, as many local residents have little time to cook during the busy summer months. It's all part of the restaurant's authentic, everyday Greek character – a place that caters just as much for the local community as it does for visitors.
It's quite easy to visit Argostoli and completely miss this hidden gem. The reason many visitors never discover it, is that it's tucked away just off the seafront, down a narrow alleyway, and is easily missed if you don't know where to look.
But don't worry – it's actually very easy to find once you know the way!
Simply follow the seafront road away from the causeway until you reach an EKO petrol station. Directly opposite the station, you'll spot a narrow alleyway. Head down here and you'll find Tsivras about halfway along, on your left.
