Dimitri’s Taverna is perched up on the road that curves around the mountains above Kalami, in the northwest of Corfu. Without hesitation, I would say that this restaurant has one of the best views on the island from its veranda. My boyfriend and I decided to go there for a romantic meal on one of the evenings of our holiday, and I would have to say that the scenery and atmosphere there really did create the perfect romantic ambience. It certainly helped that the food was extremely good, as well, and the service was first-rate. We were advised to book a table in advance, and to specify that we wanted one by the balcony (not for those with a fear of heights—the balcony juts straight out over the side of the mountain…), as the restaurant is very popular, especially at peak season, and these tables were the ones that went first. We were also advised to book for about 7:30 or 8pm, as this meant we would be there in time to watch the spectacular sunset.

We took all the advice and got a table right by the balcony rail, where we enjoyed a completely unblocked view of the mountainside, sloping down to Kalami and the beach, and Albania in the distance. We both had to agree that the view was as good as we’d been told, and it got better as the light faded and the sun set.

The menu was extensive and filled with delicious-tasting Greek and European delicacies, and although we initially gasped at the prices of the food, we resigned ourselves to having an expensive meal and proceeded to order whatever tickled our fancy. The starters ranged from approximately €6-8, and the main meals were approximately €14-24; we both turned down dessert, so I didn’t see the menu or prices. When the food arrived, however, we took back everything we’d said about the prices; the portions were huge and the taste delicious. My boyfriend had the steak, and he said it just melted in his mouth. I had the calamari (squid) and found exactly the same—not chewy at all.

Along with the food, we ordered a steady supply of drinks. I ordered the house wine, and he went with pints of local beer, and once we finished our meal, we lingered on over drinks until midnight, with no pressure from the staff to free up the table. When we went up to pay, we were absolutely shocked to find that our bill only came to €55 (for two starters, two main courses, and many, many, many rounds of drinks)! After checking the bill and finding it correct, we left a massive tip and merrily and tipsily made our way home.

The next day, with soberer heads, we worked out although the food was quite expensive (but well worth it), the drinks were amazingly cheap, thereby making this restaurant an extremely cheap way to enjoy a lovely, romantic evening and spectacular views.