Kalamaki · Zakynthos · Greece

A garden, a table, a meal worth remembering.

Good food, open skies, and no rush — right in the heart of Kalamaki.

Guests dining at a full outdoor garden at Zakanthi Restaurant at dusk, with bougainvillea, oleander and wooden pergola, Kalamaki Zakynthos
Our Story

A garden that became a restaurant.

Zakanthi grew out of a simple idea: a lush outdoor space in the heart of Kalamaki, with handcrafted wooden furniture, good food, and no reason to rush.

The garden was always here. We just put some tables in it.

The Zakanthi Team

What we cook

Food worth the journey

Cold Appetizers

Marathonisi View Platter

Hot Appetizers

Saganaki Shrimps

Plump shrimps in tomato sauce with Greek feta, fresh oregano and a splash of ouzo. Pure Aegean spirit.

From the Sea

Grilled Octopus

Slow-grilled over fire, served with potato salad and lemon dressing. A Greek classic, done right.

Grill & Fire

Lamb Chops

Crisp outside, tender within. Served with fresh fries, mixed salad and lemon dressing.

Pasta

Linguine with Seafood

Mussels, shrimps, squid and cherry tomatoes tossed with gremolata. The sea in a bowl.

Desserts

Zakynthian Frygania

Crispy rusk, vanilla cream, pistachios and whipped cream. Our take on the island’s beloved sweet.

The Setting

Kalamaki, right in the heart of it

THE GARDEN

Green, shaded, and all ours

THE FOOD

Made fresh, eaten outside

The people behind it

Two friends, one garden

Vlasis and Nikolas have been running Zakanthi for over ten years. What started as a shared idea turned into one of Kalamaki’s favourite spots — a place built on good food, genuine hospitality, and a friendship that shows in every detail.

Vlasis

Host & Co-founder

Nikolas

Host & Co-founder

Visit Us

Come for the garden.
Stay for the food.

We’re open every day through the season. Walk-ins are always welcome — but if you want a table in the garden on a summer evening, it’s worth calling ahead.

Hours

Daily · 18:00 pm– midnight

Words from the people who sat at our tables.

Come see it for yourself