Pastitsada (beef in a rich tomato sauce with pasta), sofrito (battered beef cooked in olive oil and wine) and bourdeto (fish stew) are among the regional delicacies you can enjoy in kitchens, traditional tavernas and restaurants of Corfu
They will enrich your holidays with the aromas and flavours of the Ionian. Exploring Corfu through its food & drinks isn’t just about sampling delicious tastes and local products. It’s also about discovering the unique heritage left behind by the Venetians and all the other cultural influences on this star Ionian island.
As you wander around Corfu Old Town – down the cantounia (pedestrianised little roads) and past stores selling local products and open-air markets – you’ll piece together a unique history.
The Fortezza Vecchia and Nuova (Old and New Fortress), Campiello (atmospheric old quarter) and Spianada Square all carry their Venetian legacy in their names. Just as sofrito (pan-fried beef in a parley and garlic sauce, sautéed with wine), pastitsada (beef or rooster casserole with pasta), bianco (a succulent fish-based dish) and bourdeto (a spicy fish dish whose red colour comes mostly from peppers) do in tavernas.
The kumquat, you can visit a factory to see the production process, but you’ll find kumquat products in stores all around the island and probably be offered a glass of the liqueur to end your meal.
