Corfu · Diners
Where to Eat in Corfu Old Town: Pastitsada, Sofrito & Seaside Tables
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Short answer
Corfu Old Town's food reflects centuries of Venetian rule: look for pastitsada (spiced rooster or beef with pasta), sofrito (veal in garlic and wine sauce) and bourdeto (spicy fish stew). The best tables are in the side lanes away from the Liston arcade, plus seaside spots around the Old Fortress. Book weekend evenings in summer.
Key takeaways
- Try pastitsada, sofrito and bourdeto — Corfu's signature dishes.
- The Liston is for coffee; eat in the side lanes.
- Kumquat liqueur is the island's classic after-dinner drink.
- Book summer evenings, especially near the waterfront.
Corfu dishes to order
- Pastitsada: rooster or beef slow-cooked in spiced tomato sauce with pasta.
- Sofrito: thin veal in white wine, garlic and parsley sauce.
- Bourdeto: spicy red fish stew.
- Bianco: white fish stew with garlic and lemon.
Where to look
Walk into the kantounia — the narrow lanes between the Liston and the old port — for family tavernas. For sea views, look around the Old Fortress and the Garitsa bay waterfront.
Book a table in Corfu
Restaurants on Woltaro. Booking is free — a card is held only for no-show protection.
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Woltaro is free for restaurants — no subscription, no commission — and free for diners to browse menus, book tables and buy event tickets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Corfu's most famous dish?
- Pastitsada and sofrito are the best-known Corfiot dishes.
- Should I book in Corfu Old Town?
- In July and August, yes for evenings. Participating restaurants can be booked free on Woltaro.