our gastronomic adventure with a breathtaking view.

Overlooking the fields and villages below, our hill top location offers breathtaking uninterrupted views of the Ionian Sea and beyond to the island of Zakynthos.

Contemporary art collection at
Olive Lounge by Maria Tsimbourla

since 2007.

Olive Lounge Restaurant and Bar was established in 2007 at Lourdata, moving in 2019 to a stunningly beautiful location at Saint Georges Castle. Overlooking the fields and villages below, our hill top location offers breathtaking uninterrupted views of the Ionian Sea and beyond to the island of Zakynthos. We pride ourselves on delivering you a gastronomic adventure using fresh ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, and to experience a diverse Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with a twist. Our service, care and respect towards our guests and friends is paramount whilst you dine in our eclectic, elegant and beautiful restaurant.

Whilst you are experiencing the creations from our chefs, our bartenders and sommelier will treat you with cocktails, aperitifs and wines from around the globe.  You can relax with your favourite drink or cocktail in our unique and creative area showing selected pieces from talented artists.

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eat.

We use fresh ingredients, which are locally sourced whenever possible, so you can experience a diverse Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with a twist.

drink.

We serve cocktails, apertifs and our selection of wine and champagne. Our wine list includes locally produced wines from Kefalonia, Greece and around the world.
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the travelers choice.

Olive Lounge Restaurant & Bar currently ranks within the top 10% of restaurants of Trip Advisor for consistent 5-star ratings in food quality and service.

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menu.

Bread rolls: locally baked bread rolls with olive tapenade 

Mixed Olives

Tzatziki: yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and dill

Taramosalata: fish roe, olive oil, lemon, onion, parsley

Tyrokafteri: spicy cheese dip

Fava Dip: yellow lentils, topped with caramelized
onions

Talagani: grilled cheese with tomato chutney

Riganada Kefalonia: bruschetta, marinated fresh tomato, feta cheese mousse, olives, oregano, olive oil

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms: drizzled with herb, lemon dressing

Tomatokeftedes: tomato fritters served with a yogurt sauce

Grilled Village Sausage: topped with caramelized
onions

Beef Carpaccio: mixed peppers, olive oil, lime, rocket, parmesan

Sea Bass Ceviche: marinated sea bass in a citrus vinaigrette, lemon and orange zest, coriander leaves and a touch of spicy boukovo

Fried Calamari: with aioli

Prawn Saganaki: feta, tomato sauce, chilli flakes, ouzo

Grilled Vegetables

Hand Cut Fries

bar & wine list.

Sparkling Wine

Maschio Prosecco Treviso Extra Dry
Veneto, candied fruit, white flowers, crisp

Moscato d’ Asti “Oroluce”
Piemonte, honey, peach, lemon

Champagne

Veuve Olivier & Fils “Carte d’ Or” Brut
peach, apple, brioch

Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut NV
pear, apple, berries

Dom Perignon Brut Vintage 2012
rich, generous, brioch

Katsaros Valos 2017
Larisa, xinomavro, red fruit, herbs, tomato

Mega Spilaio 2013
Achaia, cabernet sauvignon, black fruit, spices, green pepper

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