For a Greek taverna meal in Tsilivi, start with Zorbas or The Olive Tree. For lunch beside the beach, look at Freddies Beach Bar. M-eating and Halfway House are useful choices when you want to settle in for dinner and a bottle of wine.
Tsilivi restaurants cover a broad range of meals, with Greek cooking alongside English breakfasts, gyros pitta and international menus. This VayCay Couple guide brings together ten options, what distinguishes them and the practical details to check before booking. Information was checked in October 2026.
Where is Tsilivi in Zante
Tsilivi is a seaside resort on the north-eastern coast of Zakynthos, the Greek island also known as Zante. It is associated with the village of Planos, about 5km from Zakynthos Town, so you will see both Tsilivi and Planos in restaurant addresses.
The municipality’s guide to Planos describes a mix of Greek tavernas, restaurants and places serving international food. You can stay within the resort for dinner, with the main-road restaurants and beachside places offering different settings.
What are Tsilivi bars and restaurants like
The central roads give you the widest choice of casual meals and tavernas. Popeye’s is at the central crossroads, while Calypso and Zorbas are on the main road. Around the beach, places such as Freddies combine drinks with food, so lunch can fit around a day by the sea.
An international menu is common here. One person can order Greek food while another chooses pasta or a familiar breakfast. For a dinner focused more closely on Greek and Mediterranean cooking, look at M-eating, Botanic Garden or Halfway House.
10 best restaurants in Tsilivi for different meals
The table compares beachside meals, casual food and places to book for dinner. Check the current menu and opening dates through the venue links below.
| Restaurant | Choose it for | Location |
| M-eating | Greek and Mediterranean dinner, including slow-cooked lamb | Central Tsilivi |
| Zorbas Greek Taverna | Souvlaki, moussaka and a garden taverna setting | Main road, Tsilivi |
| Popeye’s Restaurant | Breakfast and a broad Greek and international menu | Central crossroads, Tsilivi |
| Papa’s Place | Casual breakfasts, gyros pitta and grill dishes | Tsilivi, Planos |
| Halfway House | Greek and Mediterranean food with wine | Tsilivi |
| Avli Taverna | Seafood, Greek dishes and a children’s menu | Around 200m from Tsilivi Beach |
| Calypso Restaurant | A central family-run Greek restaurant | Main road, Tsilivi |
| The Olive Tree Taverna | Traditional Greek dinner at an established taverna | Tsilivi |
| Botanic Garden | Greek cooking with an emphasis on herbs and local ingredients | Tsilivi |
| Freddies Beach Bar | Beachside lunch, seafood and casual food | 254 Tsilivi Beach |
M-eating for a Greek and Mediterranean dinner
M-eating Tsilivi is a useful starting point for a couple’s dinner, with an outdoor dining area and Greek and Mediterranean dishes.
Look for lamb cooked Zakynthos style with rustic pasta and dry myzithra cheese, or lamb kleftiko with vegetables, cheese and potatoes. The restaurant also lists beef fillet in a red wine and mushroom sauce, alongside chicken souvlaki. Book ahead if this is the dinner you particularly want during your stay.
Zorbas Greek Taverna for familiar Greek dishes
Zorbas Tsilivi is on the main road and has a garden setting with olive trees. Its menu includes souvlaki, moussaka and Greek salads, making it a straightforward choice when you want a traditional taverna meal.
Choose it for an evening built around Greek dishes and shared starters. If you want music with dinner, ask whether a Greek night is scheduled for the date you plan to visit.
Popeye’s Restaurant for breakfast and mixed tastes
Popeye’s Restaurant Tsilivi is at the resort’s central crossroads and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its Greek and international approach is useful when everyone at the table wants something different.
The local directory lists a children’s menu, vegetarian choices, pasta, seafood and breakfast dishes. That range makes Popeye’s a practical option for families or for a casual meal when you have already eaten Greek food several nights running. Check its current opening hours for your holiday dates.
Papa’s Place for a casual meal
Papa’s Place Tsilivi is a casual option for breakfast or lunch. Its published winter menu covers English breakfasts, omelettes, gyros pitta, pizza and grill food, with food available throughout the day under that menu.
A pitta with pork, chicken or a mixture is an easy lunch order, with tzatziki, tomato, onion and chips. If you want breakfast instead, the menu includes both small and full English options. Confirm which seasonal menu is running when you visit.
Halfway House for dinner and wine
Halfway House concentrates on Greek and Mediterranean cooking and has separate wine, cocktail and dessert lists. It is worth considering when you want to spend the evening over a meal rather than stop for a quick lunch.
The restaurant advertises vegetarian and vegan choices and recommends reservations during busy periods. It operates seasonally, so confirm its opening dates for a spring or autumn trip.
Avli Taverna for seafood and a broad menu
Avli Taverna is about 200m from Tsilivi Beach. Its Greek and Mediterranean menu puts an emphasis on seafood, including mussels and prawns saganaki with tomato, feta and ouzo.
There is also a broad choice beyond seafood, with Greek dishes, pasta, pizza and a separate children’s menu. That makes Avli useful after the beach when one person wants seafood and another wants something simpler. Lobster linguine is listed as available on request, so ask in advance if that is what you plan to order.
Calypso for a central Greek restaurant
Calypso Restaurant is a family-run restaurant on Tsilivi’s main road. It describes its cooking as Greek and Mediterranean and advertises daily specials.
It is a convenient choice if you want dinner in the central part of the resort, followed by a walk along the shops and bars. The restaurant lists gluten-free options, but speak to staff about the specific meal and preparation if you have a dietary requirement.
The Olive Tree Taverna for traditional Greek cooking
The Olive Tree has been part of Tsilivi since 1984. Its cooking centres on Greek recipes, with traditional appetisers, seafood and grilled dishes.
Choose it for a taverna dinner and check the current menu before deciding what to order. The published operating period is 1 May to 31 October, with evening service from 5pm. That makes the dates particularly relevant if you are visiting at either end of the holiday season.
Botanic Garden for herbs and local ingredients
Botanic Garden is another option for dinner for two. Its kitchen emphasises Greek ingredients, including herbs from its garden and ladotyri cheese from Zakynthos.
The restaurant also describes using its own olive oil, olives and honey. If you want a meal with more emphasis on island ingredients, this is one to look into before your trip. Reserve through the restaurant’s website and save its map pin before heading out for the evening.
Freddies Beach Bar for food by the sea
Freddies Beach Bar is directly on Tsilivi Beach, at number 254. Its menu covers breakfast, sandwiches, burgers and pizza, as well as seafood and Greek main dishes.
This is the choice here for a meal that fits around beach time. You can keep lunch simple or ask about the Greek dishes available that day. Book ahead if you want a dinner table beside the water.
What should you order in Tsilivi
For a first Greek meal, start with a salad and a few dishes to share, then choose a main from the restaurant’s specialities. At Zorbas that might be souvlaki or moussaka. At M-eating, the Zakynthos-style lamb with pasta and myzithra gives you a different option from the usual grilled meat.
For seafood, Avli’s prawns or mussels saganaki combine shellfish with tomato and feta. Ask what is available that day, particularly for dishes requiring advance notice. If a fish is priced by weight, confirm its weight and the total price before ordering.
Our guide to Greek food in Kos and Rhodes explains other dishes you may recognise on menus. Those islands have their own specialities, so use it for wider Greek food ideas alongside the Zakynthian dishes here.
How much does eating out in Tsilivi cost
The style of meal makes a large difference. A gyros pitta lunch and a dinner with several courses and wine need separate budgets.
For a specific published example, Papa’s Place’s winter menu lists a gyros pitta at €4.50, a Greek salad at €7 and a full English breakfast at €9. These are prices for that particular menu, checked in October 2026. Confirm the current menu, especially for a summer visit.
When comparing places to eat in Tsilivi, check what comes with the main course, then add drinks and any starters you want. For a lower-cost meal, look at pitta, sandwiches or a simple breakfast. For a special dinner, choose the Tsilivi restaurants and menu first so you can budget for the meal you actually want.
Eating near Manousis Tsilivi
Manousis Aparthotel has an on-site snack bar, which is useful if you are staying there and want something easy during the day. Ask the property about its food service and any arrangements for visitors who are not guests.
For a full evening meal, use the independent Tsilivi restaurants above and check the walk from the property. Manousis lists the resort centre at about 500m away, although your distance will depend on the restaurant you choose.
Booking a table in Tsilivi
Reserve the meals you particularly want, especially a couple’s dinner or a table by the beach. Several of the restaurants above take requests through their websites. A reservation request still needs a reply confirming your table.
Check the opening season as well as the daily hours. The Olive Tree publishes a May to October season, while Halfway House also announces seasonal closing. Contact the venue directly for dates around spring opening or autumn closing.
Several venues list their address simply as Tsilivi or Planos. Save the venue’s map pin before leaving your accommodation so you reach the right entrance. Our Greece travel guide has wider ideas if Tsilivi is one part of a longer trip.
FAQs
Are Tsilivi and Zante the same place
No. Zante is another name for Zakynthos, the island. Tsilivi is a resort on its north-eastern coast, associated with Planos.
Which Tsilivi restaurants are good for couples
Consider M-eating for Greek and Mediterranean dishes, Halfway House for dinner with wine, or Botanic Garden for its emphasis on Greek ingredients. For a beachside setting, look at Freddies and ask about a dinner table.
Where can you eat with children in Tsilivi
Avli has a separate children’s menu. Popeye’s also has a broad menu with choices for children, while Papa’s Place offers familiar breakfast and casual food options. Ask about highchairs when booking if you need one.
Are there vegetarian options in Tsilivi
Yes. Halfway House advertises vegetarian and vegan dishes, while Avli and Popeye’s also offer vegetarian choices. Check individual ingredients, since dishes containing cheese or yoghurt are not vegan.
Do you need a car to reach Tsilivi restaurants
Many visitors can walk to restaurants within the resort, depending on where they stay. Check the actual route from your accommodation, particularly if it is on a hillside or outside the centre. Use a taxi if the walk does not suit your plans.
