Kalamata · Restaurant

Kentrikon

Name: Kentrikon
Price range: €€

Kentrikon spreads tables across Town Hall Square and covers breakfast, coffee, lunch, dinner and selected live-music nights. Families use its broad menu for grilled meat, salads and child-friendly adjustments while mixed groups avoid negotiating between café and taverna.

Our take

Town Hall Square takes its time

The kitchen can lose orders when the terrace surges; one May 2026 couple waited two hours for a shared meat platter. Ask for the current wait before sitting, request children's food without salt or sauce at order time and choose an early table on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday music nights.

What visitors say

Kentrikon carries a Travelers' Choice award and strong repeat support for portions and family requests; current criticism focuses on unannounced waits and occasional frozen food during rushes.

Platforms researched: Tripadvisor. Last reviewed: August 2026.

Good to know

Town Hall Square, All day menu, Live music nights, and Ask about kitchen wait

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