Ann,we returned from Cavo Doro last week. Weather was on average a scorching 33dC! I reckon Antonis has a better pool area, but Harry (Lambis) has a far superior pool Bar, he now does a full evening menu; everything from T Bone Steak to Mexican Chicken Chimichanga & Hawaian Chicken curry. (Not forgetting the English Breakfasts & Sunday Dinner!) Forget Chives, try Lambie's! Best prices on the Island too..good drinks prices too. Accomodation is basic (as in most of Greece), but locals & tourists alike are the friendliest on the planet! When you go say hi to George & Lambis at the pool bar, also Akis & Georgi at the front bar, which is also excellent..karaoke, quiz, TV, music...from Julie, Nigel & Jamie (Cardiff)!!

Enjoyed our stay at Cavo Doro & ate almost every night at the Pool Bar. We were treated like royalty. Lambis & George could not do enough for us, and we returned thinking of them as family. (I referred to George as my adopted Greek son.. tell him "Mom" says "Hi!" if you go!) Some people who visit Cavo don't realise that the Pool Bar does a varied evening menu, from T Bone Steak/Mexican/BBQ..to Sunday Dinner! At the best prices on the island! Plus the English breakfast is about 3.5 euros, cheaper than the rest! Will be back for more in October.... Julie, Nigel & Jamie (Cardiff)

Are Georgia & Yiannis still there?

Visited Mermaids after perusing this site with all its good reviews..found it was hardly worth what it is cracked up to be, you get the illusion you are receiving great service, as you are attended by several different waiters; one to show you the menu, one to take your order, another to bring your starter, yet another to ask if everythings Okay.. then the main meal arrives and yes, there's plenty of it, but unless you starve yourself for 24hrs prior..you'll not finish it! Had Lamb Kleftiko which was pretty mediocre. Perhaps I should have tried an "English" option food-wise, but then, I go on holidays to live as the locals do..thats half the fun of it...if you want MacDonald's go to Blackpool!

We rated this place as the best eaterie on the island, Dennis runs it and is so friendly, he makes you feel like family! We have eaten here every time we have visited Zante in the past 3 years, and have never been disappointed. The beef stifado, lamb Kleftiko & fillet steak is excellant and good value, gorgeous setting amongst the olive groves.. can't wait to return in September!

Visited this place after all the fab reviews, lovely setting, nicely dressed waiters, but,I agree, rice and tinned veg with everything! (spoiled the chicken fillet with mushrooms, which was the "speciality of the day".) Not a patch on the fabulous Mikaelo's!