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Ammos fills Agios Dionysios Square with tables under eucalyptus trees, facing Zakynthos port and a public playground. Fried or grilled calamari, fish, salads and straightforward Greek plates come with flexible sides, followed by a house sweet and honey liqueur.
Kantouni sits ten minutes behind Zakynthos Town's seafront, serving Greek families from a plain room where the small menu changes with the market. Hare, oven dishes, local vegetables, grilled meat and house wine replace the laminated catalogue common along the port.
Marpesa occupies a polished room just off Agios Markos Square, with live guitar on some evenings and table service built around wine. Reworked pasticcio, grilled mushrooms with vegan sauce, composed salads, seafood and burgers allow mixed groups to avoid the town's repetitive taverna menus.
Nostimon Imar faces Ammos across Agios Dionysios Square, using outdoor tables and a broad family-recipe menu from brunch through late dinner. Fresh fish, grills, cooked Greek dishes and vegetable plates make it useful for groups with dietary restrictions.
