Utopia Bar - (Bars in Tsilivi)

Terry   (29 July 2005)         

click to enlarge click to enlargeAh, Utopia!  My home from home. We will be back in September via Athens (an adventure in itself).  If anyone has any further info on George no longer working at the bar I'd appreciate it. It'll save me trying to phone him because he never answers. Probably sleeping off the activity of the night before (usually returns from Laganas when it starts to get light). Vaso is just gorgeous, what more can I say. Looking foward to coming home in September.

Sweet Revenge - (Restaurants in Tsilivi)

Terry            

click to enlargeMargaret and Danny are the best hosts you could ask for.  The food is second to none and even gives Manos a run for his money.  The variety is great and it really pays to use fresh ingredients in wholesome, homemade food. I am one fat b@**@*d and it's all thanks to Mags. Too many crepes and the rabbit is to die for. We met up with a couple of our Zakinthian friends (Yanni and George of Utopia fame) who both had the rabbit and loved it. I recommend Sweet Revenge to anyone. The variety of food is spectacular and the atmosphere is great.
A big 'Yassou' to little Sofia (who is getting taller by the month!) and best wishes to all 3 generations we have had the pleasure of meeting.  'It's a bloody long way', but we will see you in September.

Terry & Jacq.

Shipwreck Viewing Platform - (Places to Visit in Zante)

Terry            

click to enlargeLoved this bit of the island. The boat trip is quite a nice adventure as you wade from the gangplak onto the beach. (you will some decent footware because it's not a sandy beach.  The wade back onto the boat was at chest height on account of the tide, so be prepared.  It's a good idea to take a picnic as prices on the boat are a bit mad.
The water in the bay is crystal clear, as you would expect and to see the wreck from the beach looking up to the tiny people on the viewing platform is a nice contrast for when you're on the viewing platform looking down.

Manos Grill - (Restaurants in Tsilivi)

Terry   (29 July 2005)         

Area code: Planos 29100

Gyroland Menu - (Restaurants in Tsilivi)

Terry            

Gyroland is great if you're looking for snack while on the move or a nice relaxing, tasty meal with some excellent local wine.  Great location for people watching and the grub is fantastic. A very healthy kebab compared to what we get in the UK.  As with many places you really notice that the food, including the pitta bread, is fresh and at it's best.  The atmosphere is great and Demitris and his brother (sorry, never caught his name) work hard, day and night but seem to really enjoy what they are doing.  We are coming back in September to stay at the Sunrise Hotel at Demitris suggestion.

I can heartily recommend you grab a kebab on the way by - you won't regret it.

Konaki - (Restaurants in Tsilivi)

Terry   (29 July 2005)         

Good food, original menu and decor.  A bit pricey - you can eat just as well or better for significantly less money.

Maina - (Restaurants in Tsilivi)

Terry   (29 July 2005)         

Fantastic food served by some great people.  We ate here for the first time a few years ago because we couldn't be bothered walking far from the hotel.  They take great care with the service and for traditional Greek fayre they are hard to beat.  Make sure you can loosen your belt or wear elasticated trousers. You will want to clear your plate here.  I  look forward to my first night in Tsilivi this September.

Nefeli.. - (Restaurants in Tsilivi)

Terry   (29 July 2005)         

Funny place this one.  The first time we ate there it was great.  But on two subsequent occasions we were less than happy.  Our hostess was delightful and friendly on every occasion but started to take the piss.  After finishing our basket of bread (because of the food we had ordered) she noticed and replenished our basket with a friendly wink.  Now, to me that would suggest she was doing us a favour, but the extra bread was on the bill, as was the seemingly free top-up of wine that we didn't ask for. A bit cheeky, and not cheap either.

The last straw for me was when I had ordered the Lamb Kleftico which is delivered to the table wrapped in foil and flaming. There was an overpowering scented smell that tainted the food and I lost my appetite half way through the main course - an event which is unheard of as I do enjoy my food.  As I sat there feeling none to well I worked out where the smell was coming from.  the accelerant used to fuel the flame was cheap scented lamp oil which had been liberally squirted over the top of the foil containing the food. The very action of knife and fork pierces the bottom of the foil and you get the full benefit of the scented oil through your food.  A bit thoughtless and resulting in us eating anywhere-else-but-nefeli.

McDonalds - (Restaurants in Tsilivi)

Terry   (29 July 2005)         

You want to eat at McDonald's?  You've got to be kidding me!  there are so many REAL restaurants you would need your examined if you choose to eat here.  It was open when we were there in May and I hope it will be closed by the time we return in September.  What a blot on the landscape. I agree with one of the other comments - you know it's open before you see it because some ignorant peasants will have dropped their McDonald's litter wherever they finished their burger.  These people should be shot... slowly.  If you want to eat muck, stay at home or go to the land of the free (that's a laugh) and eat with other brain donors like George Dubya.

If the service is bad or the food is sub-standard then what do expect. If you choose to eat here then you deserve all you get.  Have a kebab from Gyroland and do your tastebuds a favour.

Utopia Bar - (Bars in Tsilivi)

Terry M  (22 October 2006)         

click to enlargeSo, we too have just returned from Zante and are missing it already (despite Gary making that awful noise). Someone has asked for a "picture of those two burds in Utopia bar) and I am only too happy to oblige. The atmosphere in the bar is great, and even when the lights go out there is still a lot of (good, clean) fun to be had.
Many familiar faces are to be seen here as the same party animals (and animal impressionists) return year after year. See you all in the summer of  '07.  Good luck with that phone Destan.