Yard of Taste
A hidden courtyard restaurant in the center of Zakynthos, where Greek tradition meets creative cuisine.
Not on the main street. On purpose.
You won’t find us on the main street. Yard of Taste is tucked down a quiet side street, behind a gate that opens into a small courtyard — mismatched chairs, plants everywhere, more like someone’s garden than a restaurant.
Giota Papadopoulou started it because she wanted to cook food that’s actually good for you, without giving up on flavor. That’s still what we do — vegan and gluten-free dishes next to classic Greek ones, all made with fresh, organic ingredients.
Some of our favorites
Classic Greek dishes, seafood, and full vegan options — made fresh, every day
Cold Appetizers
Beef Carpaccio
Thin-sliced beef with black truffle mayonnaise, sourdough crumble and pickled Zakynthian water onions.
VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE
Feta in Oat Crust
Our vegan feta, crisped in an oat crust, served with handmade tomato jam.
From the Sea
Grilled Octopus
Slow-grilled octopus with fava from Santorini, fish roe cream and baked vegetables.
PREMIUM CUTS
Tomahawk Steak
Black Angus, grilled over fire, served with your choice of sauce and garnish.
Pasta
Sin
Skioufichta pasta with creamy mushroom sauce, chicken, fresh thyme and crispy onion.
SWEET TEMPTATIONS
Galaktobureko
Warm, with fluffy semolina cream, aromatic syrup, crispy leaves and vanilla ice cream.
THE LOCATION
In the heart of Zante Town
THE TABLE
A story on every plate
THE YARD
A quiet corner to eat
It's a family thing
Mrs Giota has been cooking here since day one. These days her kids are in it too — Lefteris on the floor, making sure you’re taken care of, and Michaela behind the bar. Nothing fancy about it, just the three of them, most nights.
Mrs Giota
Chef & Founder
Michaela & Lefteris
Second Generation
Come in. No rush.
We’re open every day, right in the middle of Zante Town. Reservations are a good idea in the evenings, especially in high season.
Location
Hours
Daily · 13:00 pm – midnight
Phone
More from the yard
Follow along for the day-to-day — @yard_of_taste
Words from the people who sat at our tables.
A few things guests have told us over the years