Anthos

Anthos is a restaurant in the Old Town of Corfu Town, in the Ionian Islands of Greece, specialising in local fish. The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a compact grid of Venetian-era lanes, arcades and squares where restaurants range from simple tavernas to more considered dining rooms, and Anthos belongs to the latter group. The cuisine is Greek and seafood-led, and the kitchen's approach is distinctive: each fish is served with sauces and sides chosen to suit that particular dish, rather than a standard garnish applied to everything. The menus are handwritten, which signals a changing offering built around what is available, and gives the restaurant a personal, hands-on character. The main signature is local fish, prepared according to the catch and the kitchen's pairing choices. The restaurant has no confirmed Michelin context or published chef lineage, so descriptions here stay with what is known: a fish-focused menu, matched sides and an attentive style. The dining room character is intimate and calm, appropriate for a considered dinner after sightseeing, with moderate noise and a relaxed pace. Dress is smart-casual. The beverage list can be expected to feature Greek wines, including local Corfiot labels and island whites that suit seafood, along with beer, spirits and soft drinks. Prices are upper mid-range for Corfu Town, around €25-45 per person, depending on the fish selected. Reservations are recommended, particularly for evenings in summer and at weekends, as the dining room is not large. Lunch is generally easier to arrange. Because the Old Town is largely pedestrianised, visitors should plan to walk from the Spianada or the Old Port, and allow time to find the venue among the lanes. Diners with dietary restrictions should ask about the day's menu when booking, since handwritten menus change.